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Interdisciplinary Prize 2016 Winner
University of Aberdeen
Awarded for the development of analytical systems to unravel biological metal metabolites
About the Winner
Jörg Feldmann has graduated from the University of Essen, Germany, in 1989 with a Chemistry Diploma, with a specialisation in Geochemistry. After working as an Environmental Officer, he returned to the University of Essen, to study for PhD at the Institute of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. Here, he pioneered the use of ICP-MS for metal speciation analysis coupling GC-ICPMS, for which he received the Price of the University of Essen in 1996. He was awarded a Feodor Lynen Fellowship of the Alexander-von-Humboldt Foundation in 1995 and spent two years in Canada at the University of British Columbia and University of Alberta studying microbial transformations of arsenic and antimony and developing novel approaches of elemental speciation analysis.
After his appointment as a Lecturer in Environmental Chemistry in 1997 by the University of Aberdeen, he built up his research group TESLA (Trace Element Speciation Laboratory Aberdeen) and was promoted to Full Professor in 2004. His work on the analysis of arsenic metabolites was influential for the introduction of a maximum contaminant level in rice by the WHO in 2015.
Furthermore he pioneered a new bioimaging method using laser ablation ICP-MS which enables the detection of trace elements in tissue thin sections at the micrometre scale and applied this techniques to unravel nutritional immunity. His work on using stable isotopes and LA-ICP-MS which he coined "dynamic bioimaging" made it possible to study the kinetic uptake and accumulation of metals in single animals.
At present, he has published more than 200 peer-reviewed papers in more than 70 journals which gained more than 10,000 citations. His work has always been hypothesis driven by unravelling environmental and biological problems and by developing novel analytical systems such as the simultaneous coupling of HPLC to ICP-MS as an element detector and ESI-MS as a molecular detector.
He is on the JAAS Editorial Board and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and has a visiting Professorship at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil. He received the biennial European Award for Plasma Spectrochemistry for this work in 2015.
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This artist, Paul Lung has just blown me away with the sheer technical brilliance of his work.
The term 'Sketches' doesn't do justice to the beauty and precision of these artworks.
4 Jun
This artist, Paul Lung has just blown me away with the sheer technical brilliance of his work.
The term 'Sketches' doesn't do justice to the beauty and precision of these artworks.
3 Jun
Creatively, I'm in a bit of a funk right now.
April was a really good month for being arty and exploring new ideas. In that month alone, I:
So a productive (if geeky!) month.
Now I'm feeling a bit listless. Have I shot my creative wad, so to speak? Did I craft too much, too soon?
Am I metaphorically rolling on my side and lighting a cigarette?
It's not too bad I guess, I have still been painting my little Games Workshop models. The approach has been more 'batch painting' than getting a master crafted finish on each one, however. Still, progress of sorts.
I haven't been able to get to finish my Triptych, it's still as I left it when last I posted:
Truth be told, I'm vain and paranoid (an attractive combination…really) and need constant re-assurance that what I do is good, or even okay. Or even slightly less than rubbish.
The reaction to my paintings (which are intended for a babies' nursery) has been so far… underwhelming.
But really, what do I expect? People are seeing unfinished work. The people who've seen them so far are my friends, who I would want to be honest with me.
I think the feeling is that the style is too grown-up, slightly too dark to be fun and jolly for a baby.
I get that. I really do. I've always gone for the twist. I seek the darker seam in any material, and I guess that then filters back into my own work.
So that leaves me with something of a painter's block. I desperately want to get these paintings finished, but I have little creative drive to get my oil paints back out of their box and finish some paintings that will attract at best indifference, at worst horror and a ritual bonfire at the hand of the recipients.
Missing muse.
Failing that, your tips. What do you do when your creative spark deserts you?
26 Apr
Talking with my friend Emma about exhibitions this morning over breakfast. Verity and I mentioned we'd seen some stunning sculptures in a small exhibition at the National Gallery by the artist Ron Mueck.
I first saw his work in an article in a Saturday supplement back in 2000/01, so when the exhibition came up in 2003, I knew I had to see it.
Photographs simply cannot do justice to the disturbing level of detail and realism that the artist is able to put into his work. They are eerie in their mis-scaled lifelikeness, simultaneously beautiful and hard to look at.
As a dabbler in paints, I admire and am in awe of the patience and detail that Ron Mueck can put into his art. There really is no-one quite like him in the art world today.
22 Apr
This is the first time I've done a painting in about 6 years, and the first time I've touched oil paints in almost a decade, so 'scuse the rustiness and lack of technique.
Some very close friends of ours, Joe and Katie are expecting their first child this summer, and I really wanted to do something special, and personal for them.
First, I'll give you some pictures of the space I'm working in.
I wanted to paint something that would appeal to small children, but also have an 'edge', hints of a fairytale darkness that would last for a few years in a children's room, as mentioned in an earlier post, I've always been a fan of the darkness and more twisted imagery in children's stories.
I started with a very loose sketch, just to give me a feel for composition and flowing the shapes together.
From there, I was able to start 'drawing' directly onto the canvases with a thinned acrylic burnt umber. You can see that I decided to move the figures, to give better balance to the piece.
And that, for now, is where I'm at. It's still very early in the painting process, but I'm pleased with where this is headed. I like the subject matter, the composition and my choices of a colour palette.
I just hope that the parents (and baby!) like the finished thing too…
29 Mar
"Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before."
– Edgar Allen Poe
I've always been a fan of the fantastical, the power of the imagination to generate monsters and myths out of the ether.
And I'm also a real day-dreamer, able to let my mind wander and start seeing shapes and critters in the most mundane of objects. I once spent a whole night awake in my room because Death* was stood in front of the (closed) bedroom door, trapping me inside.
I really enjoyed sketching and painting this, the lonely traveller, lost in the woods. I like the warmth in the wood, and the lighting from the lantern. It's a common enough theme, but I hope you like it too.
Just realised, this is actually a square illustration, so I'll try and get some new, better pictures of it.
While we're on the topic, here's another, postcard sized painting (for a "Masterpiece on a postcard" competition).
This one has been painted in just 4 colours: Black, White, Red and Brown. The Satyr kinda looks like Tony Blair, which is weird. And disturbing.
*Death was a dressing gown. My dressing gown. My dressing gown I hung on the back of the door every night.
22 Mar
People often ask me (okay one person once asked me!) "How do you draw in Flash?". Well, I found it very hard to start with as I was constantly fighting the ways the tools worked. But I soon realised that was part of the strength – Flash helps you to draw, but you need to change your style a little, and your approach a lot.
21 Mar
For years I was fixated with drawing and painting these balletic, swirly and graceful figures. Humanoid plant shapes dancing in vivid flesh-scapes.
Why? I have no idea, I just liked it. Looking back on these paintings from 10-15 years ago, I see all the flaws and things I would do differently. Is it time to pick up these themes and journey back down the gullet to the source of these imaginings? Maybe, maybe.


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Winnipeg city councillors could soon be required to report every gift they get.
On Tuesday, Mayor Brian Bowman moved a successful amendment to a proposed council code of conduct, which would require all gifts to be reported. Council's executive policy committee approved that switch, replacing a requirement to report only those worth $50 or more, as was proposed by the city's integrity commissioner.
"I think the public is well served by (council) being more open and transparent," said Bowman. "I think if you receive a gift, I think the public is better served by (you) simply disclosing that."
The mayor said he's not concerned that removing the minimum dollar value threshold for reporting gifts would trigger an onslaught of paperwork, even though each cup of coffee could now be seen as requiring a disclosure.
Bowman said that's because he's personally opted to report every gift he receives as mayor.
"I've been doing it for the last three years and it hasn't been overly burdensome," he said.
Coun. Janice Lukes (South Winnipeg-St. Norbert) said she agrees with the change.
"I can't speak for anyone else but I'm fine with this and all the details set out around it," wrote Lukes in an email to the Winnipeg Sun.
Both the overall council code of conduct and amendment still require full council approval.
The code is also poised to allow penalties for Winnipeg city councillors who breach its rules, which could include a public reprimand or the loss of a committee membership.
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Wednesday, Dec 19, 2018
Funeral Service
Thursday, Dec 20, 2018
January 12, 1971 - December 14, 2018
Marcus "Mark" Anthony Mattingly, 47, of Waskom, TX suddenly passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at Willis Knighton Hospital.
Mark was born January 12, 1971 to Ralph and Mary Mattingly in Jefferson, IN. He attended Riverdale High School and went on to own several businesses. Marcus enjoyed riding motorcycles, horseback riding, music, hiking, and swimming.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph. He leaves behind his wife, Lisa; children Zach and Kelsey; his mother, Mary; four brothers, Tom, Jason, Eric, and Ryan; Aunt, Pauline; cousins, Nick and Crystal; nieces and nephews, Chole, Jax, Cody, Ethan, Brandon, TJ, and Michael. Mark also leaves behind his beloved pets, Prince and Belle.
A visitation for Mark will be held Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 5:00pm at Forest Park Funeral Home with a Thursday, December 20, Funeral service at 4:00pm.


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Psychic Maps exist as a sonic three-piece fronted by Simon Maclaren (Loves Ugly Children, Subliminals), along with cohorts Ciaran Pascoe (bass) and Victor Doppleganger (drums). Their sound is based around alternative guitar tunings - fired up with lashings of fuzz and overdrive, married to snare rolls, tom beats, actually musical (!) bass lines, and topped with introspective melodic vocals. Loose reference points might be Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jnr, Husker Du and Maclaren's former two known bands.
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March 25, 1933
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, a collection of seven consecutive issues from the early months of Hitler's dictatorship and his actions against the Jews. Dates are March 25 thru April 1, 1933.
Each front page has column heads concerning the latest: "Reports Of Atrocities Exaggerated - German Jewish Organizations Condemn Propaganda As False" "Ousting Jews From Positions - Hitler Chief Gives Reasons Fro German Anti-Semitic Movement" "Anti-Jew Rioting Is Continued" "Newspaper Man Held In Germany" "Brown Shirts Clash With Steel Helmets - Hitler Press Inspires Raids by Charges of Socialism" "Organize For Jewish Boycott - Nazi Troops Mobilize For Mass Action Throughout Germany" and: "Nazi Boycott In Effect In Germany Today - Stoppage of Trade With Proscribed Elements Is Completed".
Each issue is complete in 6 or 8 pages, a few random tape mends throughout, binding slits at the blank spine, generally nice condition.
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So I'm done with Plutonia 2, got rid of the game as promised, and last but not least: just gotta share some of these!
Pictures, that is. I took a few. Mainly of the architectural details, because the architecture's impressive, and especially the latter levels are a work of art not just design-wise, but in regards to what they accomplished with the editor. Like the final staircase. Considering DOOM is built in fake-3D - as the early, ahead-of-it's-time-epic game engine in the making that it was, and single layer, I'm really curious how they built those stairs.
If you haven't thought about it before: look carefully next time you play the game, and you'll notice that levels never have multiple levels, anywhere, only platforms of varying height/location. There's never a first floor directly under the second one, but more so beside it. The designers cleverly make levels in such a way that you never really think of this, though it does pose certain limitations on how a level can be made, and how you need to go about making it feel like it's truly dimensional. So those stairs where you actually walk around the center: really cool. Since it should be technically impossible. Could it be a ZDoom thing...?
Most seem to do a masterful job with this too. Maybe it's easier to work with than it sounds like it should be. One-layer multidimensionalism.
Not to mention the invisible bridges - I've seen some of those before though, the Cyberdemons suspended in the air, the gates that open inwards, the teleportation paths and what have you. Not impossible, but illusive, and clever. I love to find little tricks of the trade like that, and even more so actually figuring out how they did it. Invisible textures. Teleports. Custom animation to give the illusion of movement.
Sometimes it's easy to explain.
If you start looking at the game design as you play there's so much to be impressed with. It's on a whole other level compared to the original Plutonia - even if I enjoyed that one too - but still seems to follow a similar vein considering the arena-type levels with multiple Cyberdemons. The epic dual Cyberdemon gates. The hella difficult finale with three Cyberdemons and an icon of sin amidst them...
I actually cheated a bit with that last level. I had to. Just wasn't ready for it. Maybe I'll replay it again in the future and take on the challenge in full, but for now here's a little glimpse of those bits of design that I love.
Wish I'd taken more. Earlier on. Will do next time.
That's all for now! Till the next Dooming session. Far off.
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I work for Give Them Bikes! because doing so has allowed me to pursue my dreams.
In my dreams I ride bikes, not professionally, never in a hurry, but happily, with joy, and usually with a friend, for that is when riding bikes is the most fun. In my dream last night we abandoned our bikes at the top of a dock, that carefree dismount associated with the front lawns and driveways of suburban kids not worried about bike theft, and we ran down the dock and jumped in the water. We swam to a boat and they invited us aboard. It began to sail away, accidentally arriving in my hometown where by magic our bikes awaited us. We got back on them and I showed you the salt-sprayed road that winds around the outer edge of the peninsula, the scenic boulevard that separates the waves crashing against the rocks to our right from the interior upward sloping land to our left.
Riding bikes is an expression of freedom, this is an accepted and nearly stale trope. Freedom is meaningless in dreams, anyhow. You follow along as your fate unfolds before you, and you coast through feelings of purpose. It is movement and meaning synthesized.
Likewise riding with a friend is something deeper than freedom. It's where freedom meets collaboration. It holds within it the truth that nobody is free when others do not have bikes. The bicycle community refers to the value of self-sufficiency, and the freedom that a bicycle affords, to use your energy and momentum to go anywhere. This is true and important but just part of the way there.
I am interested in mutual support, where vulnerability and preparation meet. I choose to make myself available to the community and be honest about what I need and what I can provide. Just like riding bikes with friends, there's an understanding that when one cannot go on for whatever reason, we all stop, check in, and regroup. Give Them Bikes! has let me pursue the dream that we are all friends, and that nobody gets left behind. The real ride won't begin until everyone who wants to join gets to. Period.


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Wait, which way do I go?!
I feel trapped
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In The Alpha's Mate by Eve Langlais, villains aren't supposed to rescue damsels, and pack alphas are known to have complete control of their wolf. But when Fabian saves a certain lady from drowning, everything he knows gets tossed away and only one thing becomes clear: she's his mate—and someone wants to kill her. Hell no. Protecting her, though, is only part of his problem. He also has to convince her she belongs to him. In her words, "Hell no."
When she flees, little does she realize this wolf loves to chase. And when he catches the woman he wants? She'll become the Alpha's Mate.
Previously published in the 2-in-1 e-original Claimed by the Mate Volume 3 and in print for the first time!
In Dangerous Passions by Kate Douglas, finding a mate shouldn't be all that difficult for a sexy werewolf on the prowl. Modern women want romance and seduction, and Feral Passions Resort has served that purpose for providing both for the men of the Trinity Alps pack. Only two are still unmated—alpha leader Traker Jakes and his lieutenant Evan Dark—but danger stalks the women they've chosen. Danger that threatens everyone in the pack at Feral Passions.
In Bound to the Wolf by AC Arthur, Phelan Sava is a lycan werewolf shifter with a dark side to his soul. He lives for pleasure and revels in pain. But what burns for more than anything is a woman to dominate with his unbridled passion and desperate lust for good. Marena Panos is an attorney with a dark secret that follows her into the mountains and into the bed of a Phelan Sava. And when she is hunted by the feral beast that ravishes her body and claims her soul, Marena has no choice but to give in with no intention of ever looking back.


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DUBAI: It's the most expensive property in the British version of "Monopoly," reflecting its lavish status, so a trip to London's Mayfair isn't going to be a budget getaway. But there's more to this affluent area than high-end shopping — all you have to do is take the time to explore. Mayfair is home to numerous art galleries, restaurants, cafés, parks, and more, and the festive period offers the perfect backdrop, with spectacular decorations.
There's truly something magical about West London during the holidays, so if you have never visited the English capital in the colder months before, it's well worth the extra thermals.
Covering the well-known areas between Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly and Park Lane, Mayfair is home to several prestigious properties and landmarks, including Claridge's, The Dorchester, The Ritz and Green Park. It's also cemented its reputation as an international art hub, thanks to the big-name galleries scattered all over.
One that definitely shouldn't be missed is The Royal Academy of Arts in Burlington House, which dates back to 1768, making it the oldest fine arts society in the world. It marked its 250th anniversary with a newly expanded campus this year. We visited the Oceania exhibit (which runs until December 10), featuring 200 fascinating pieces spanning 500 years, all exploring the history and identity of the continent, and including work from New Guinea, New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga, and Australia. Fun fact: Meghan Markle's first solo appearance as a royal saw her attend the opening of this exhibition.
Food in Mayfair is an art form in itself. You'll be spoiled for choice, with everything from Indian fusion to Japanese on offer, and many halal options available too. For lunch, book a table at the exceptionally Instagrammable NAC Mayfair, a staple of the area and one that continues to delight with its incredibly friendly service and delightful dishes. Must-tries are the truffled mac and cheese, plus the ridiculously delicious crushed milk-chocolate cookies, served with the nicest ice-cream we have ever sunk a spoon into, and topped with Frosties.
Dinner will require a little more planning. We were lucky to find a table at the trendy Hide — which earned a Michelin star just five months after opening earlier this year. It's best to reserve as soon as you book your flight. Launched by acclaimed British chef Ollie Dabbous — a self-described "mixed grill" who was born in Kuwait and is of Lebanese-French heritage — Hide is the place to see and be seen; chances are you'll bump into a celeb while you are there. The à la carte menu is reasonably priced (mains are around $45), with dishes made of seasonal offerings, sourced from small farmers and suppliers across the UK.
While we did mention earlier that there's more to Mayfair than shopping, there's still nothing wrong with a spot of retail therapy while you're there. But skip the big chains and famous designers, and opt for the more unusual merchants instead.
Browse Burlington Arcade, the renowned covered shopping destination that opened in 1819, before stopping at British perfumers Penhaligon's for a one-on-one perfume-profiling session. Based on your hobbies, interests and personality, an in-house expert will be able to find the perfect fragrance for you.
For another quintessentially British experience, cross the road to Lock & Co. Hatters, the world's oldest hat shop, founded in 1676. Having dressed figures including Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin, and royals from the GCC, this institution sells all types of hats for men and women. Even if you don't end up buying anything, it's worth a visit just for the experience.
All that walking will no doubt leave you feeling hungry, so make your way to the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, which has teamed up with Lock & Co., to host a special millinery-themed experience that includes sandwiches, and hat-shaped cakes and scones all served in the brand's signature hat box. It's the perfect way to end your shopping trip.


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After having enjoyed our initial time on SMOKE, Raz and Unnamed decided it was time to step up and put our foot where our mouth is and contribute more to the Smoke network than we currently did.
Because that's what we do, we decided to drag known Steem community developer Eonwarped in our complicity as well.
Cannaweedness, Your Cannabis-first Witness
We strongly believe that maintaining the central [content] focus of the SMOKE network on cannabis will be key to the future token value and strength of the network. As a team operated witness, we will thus focus on supporting and rewarding cannabis related content and initiatives.
We are long-term DPOS fans and contributors and believe in the distribution power of DPOS-based social media and the decentralization of the network and its community.
Keeping with the spirit of the Smoke network, our focus will mostly be on supporting and curating topically related content and creations, and its creators.
The Cannaweedness 7
1. Love what you do.
2. Never stop learning.
3. Simple is beautiful.
4. Work hard, play hard.
5. You get what you pay for.
6. When you talk, we listen.
7. Respect your inspiration.
The Cannaweedness Trinity: Who are we
Talented and working for one of the world's largest tech companies, but not in sales nor HR, @eonwarped has contributed several accepted PRs - pull requests - to Steemit's condenser. He is mostly known as a true DJ - Discord Jockey - and the parent of @dopal, one of the dogs of Steem. We often blame him for all weird outfits dopal can be seen in at times. He does deny any responsibility though and usually tries to divert our attention by pointing at his mad cooking skills. In a previous life eonwarped also operated a community focused bidbot, but decided soon after he preferred to support and fight for more organic distribution methods of Steem's reward pool.
Most Smoke participants already know @raz, the gentle orca, who loves reading, commenting, and writing posts without TL;DR. Aside from writing multiple thousands words each day, mostly around personnel development, Raz is also interested in the DPOS rewards mechanics and its gamification principles. But that doesn't mean he loves bidbots, au contraire.
Lastly, @unnamed is the online veteran in the team and has on and off been online since the early 80s. Yes, last Millennium that is. He is a former blog network manager, and founder of the then largest recipe search engine. Neither could compete with Google but the lessons learned saw him subsequently become a startup mentor and advisor, as well as angel investor in the local scene. He once used a bidbot and still feels dirty about it.
What to Expect from Cannaweedness & Server Specs
As we start this new venture, we have opted for the known DPOS hosting provider privex for our initial setup.
We currently are operating a 8GB RAM dual core 2.3Ghz machine, and will upgrade as required, always staying ahead of the curve. Our actual server is EU based, but we may switch to a Las Vegas or Canada based server in the near future.
Expect us to soon also look into, and setup, a fallback solution hosted in a different location.
As a witness we will use our stake to support the awesome creators on the Smoke network and to support decentralized developer initiatives.
We appreciate and are grateful for each witness vote and will work and contribute hard to deserve each received and prospective vote.
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One night after the rest of the circus had gone to sleep I loaded each of my pistols, holstered them over my waistcoat, concealed them under my jacket and with a hot bowl of goulash and a spoon wandered down to see if the hunger artist was dead yet. Down past the rides, past the food trucks, behind the pens where the animals were kept I trudged through the mud until I saw the steel cage in the distance and barely visible in the moonlight 'forty days without food' scratched in chalk on the blackboard. I approached and peered inside and prayed to see a corpse.
"Hanging in there?" I said.
The collection of pale skin drawn too taut against bones stirred and with a gasp began to breathe again as though an absence had passed since the last. It lay facing away from the outside world and each vertebrae stuck out jagged down its spine. As it sat up its skin and sinew peeled away from being stuck to the bottom of its cage too long motionless and naked but for a pair of shorts and clutching a blanket for comfort in its grasp and he rolled over and with his old dead eyes desperate blinked and squinted and then he saw me and he smiled as best he could.
"Hanging in there," he said. He stretched within his cage.
"Are you hungry?" I said. "That Hungarian acrobat made goulash." He raised his eyebrows at me and smiled again.
"I'm okay," he said.
"Well this is here if you change your mind."
I put the bowl of goulash down just outside his cage but close enough for him to reach it if he wanted it. It was cold and I put my hands into my pockets.
"Did anyone come and see you today?" "Emma and Benji were here a few hours ago." "You know what I mean. Patrons."
He shook his head. I stepped forward and touched the cool steel of his cage. "How about yesterday?"
"I don't recall."
"When was the last time anyone came to see your act?" "Some children, last week. Tuesday I think."
"I heard they threw mud at you."
"Well," the hunger artist said, "we're moving on in the morning. Maybe I'll have more luck in the next town. Where are we going again?"
I put my hands back into my pockets.
"Look, it's about time we faced a few facts," I said.
"What facts?"
"Your act isn't something people are interested in anymore. I've got bills to pay. I have to let you go."
There were dark circles under his eyes like I'd never seen before. "You can't do that to me," he said.
"I'll keep you on with the circus still. We'll find another job for you." "I don't want another job. I can't cost you much to keep on."
"I want to get a leopard in here. I need your cage."
"Then I'll buy a chain and you can have my locked up like a dog on the leash." "No."
"Why not?"
"I don't want to."
The hunger artist shifted forward onto his knees and pressed his hands up against the bars of the cage to hold himself up.
"What is it then?" he said. "I don't embarass you, do I?"
I didn't know what to say. It was hot all of a sudden. I unbuttoned my jacket. "People don't like to be reminded that they're dying," I said.
"I'm not dying."
"Have some goulash, at least."
I picked up the bowl and offered it to him but he didn't take it. "Well, you've got your guns."
I pulled my jacket tight around my waist. "That's not why I have them," I said.
"Well if you want me gone you're going to have to use them."
I threw the bowl at him as hard as I could and the ceramic shattered against the bars of the cage and pieces of bowl and goulash exploded everywhere.
"What is wrong with you?!" "Nothing," he said.
Enraged I fumbled for my keys. The hunger artist didn't shirk away when I unlocked the door of his cage and slammed it open and grabbed him by the throat and dragged him out and cast him facedown into the mud.
"Eat the fucking goulash!" "No!"
I grabbed him by his hair and pushed his face into the ground. "Eat!"
I pinned him down with one hand and with the other grabbed a handful of mud and goulash and shoved it in his face trying as best I could to get any of it into his mouth but he spat it out and bit my finger as hard as he could.
"You fuck! You fucking fuck!"
I kicked him until I could pull my hand away and my finger was bleeding and I was trying to stop the bleeding when the hunger artist rose to his feet squared up and slapped me as hard as he could with all his frail might. I collected him clean with a vicious jab that dropped his withering corpse back down into the mud.
"You're nothing but a crazy fucking orphan. I never should have taken you on," I said. "If you're still alive, I hope you know how to shoot."
I took one of the pistols out of the holsters across my waistcoat and tossed it into the mud beside him.
"As in, a duel?" he said.
"It's up to you. If you walk away right now, you can leave with your life. But slapping me has a price."
"What price is that?"
"You can never fast again." "Never?"
"You stop this hunger artist bullshit. If I ever find out otherwise, you can trust me on this, I will make you regret it."
He didn't say anything.
"One thing I've always admired in you is your honour. I know that I can trust your word," I said, "do we have a deal?"
The hunger artist stood up and picked up the gun and checked to see if it was loaded. "Very well," I said.
We stood back to back each clutching our pistols. "Take six steps," I said. "Then turn."
"I know."
"Are you ready?" "Yes."
"Then begin."
I went to take a step and a shot rang out. I spun around with my pistol aimed to take him out for firing early. But the hunger artist was standing still with his pistol aimed straight into the air. He fired again. And again. And again. And again. And again. And then he tried to fire once more but he was out of bullets and all that could be heard was a faint metallic click and then he tossed the pistol down into the mud in front of him and stared back at me.
"Go on then," he said.
We stared at each other for the longest time until he realised that I wasn't going to shoot him and he turned and began to walk away.
"What will you do?" I said. He stopped.
"I'll find somewhere. I'll fast longer than I ever have before. Eighty days, ninety. A hundred."
"I should put you out of your misery." "Probably," he said.
He turned to leave once more. "Why?" I said.
He looked up at the sky and then at me. "To live forever."


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This page contains the information a candidate for Secretary of the IAPS Executive Committee (EC) for the 2019/2020 term needs to know. Be sure to first read what any EC candidate needs to know.
Note: regarding the office description, it is important to know the tasks of EC members for a given year, considering what is defined in the Charter and Regulations, are proposed by the EC of the previous year. This proposal may be the object of changes during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at which the EC members are elected by decision of AGM participants, either due to a specific proposal or as a result of Charter or Regulations changes.
The IAPS EC is proposing the following tasks for the Secretary in the 2019/2020 term:
- Write and keep track of the EC meetings minutes
- Keep track of tasks within IAPS
- Keep track of the deadlines
- Update the archive, work with archivist
- Organise IAPS Contact Network
- Manage the announcements list
The tasks of the Secretary remain practically the same, with the removal of a reference to managing volunteers, as this depends on the mode of organisation of the Secretary.
Useful skills
- Availability, as many people want to talk to you to get more information on IAPS
- Multitasking and versatility, to follow the work of other EC members while handling your own
- Reliability, so that EC meeting minutes are accurate and find their way quickly to members so they can follow the EC's work
- Motivational spirit, as it might be necessary to call other EC members to their responsibilities
What to expect right after the AGM
- Your first official EC meeting, still during ICPS, including the outgoing EC (remember to take the minutes)
- Your handover meeting with the outgoing Secretary
- Update the IAPS documents as they were agreed on at the AGM
What to expect during the year
- Preparing EC meetings in coordination with the other EC memebers
- Writing the minutes of each EC meeting, being replaced whenever necessary
- Communicating with the archivist to check if everything is well organised
- Reaching out to other EC members reminding them of their momentary specific tasks
Are you ready to run? Go back here and check how you announce your candidature.
Thinking of Taken, one could say you don't need money to be the Secretary; all you need is a particular set of skills matching those described above!


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Registrar Supreme Court Writes to MD PTET for N/A and Information Regarding PTCL Pensioners Judgement dated 12-6-2015
On appeal from the Judgment/Order of the Peshawar High Court, Peshawar dated 03.07.2014 in W.P. No. 1785/2011, 2036/2012, 2657/2012, 762/2011, 164- A/2011 r/w W.P. 2657/2012. CRIMINAL PETITION NO.214 OF 2014.
Pakistan Telecommunication Employees Trust (PTET) Sr. another VERSUS Muhammad Arif & others On appeal from the Judgment/Order of the Islamabad High Court, Islamabad dated 17.03.2014 In ICA NO.648/2013 in CA No. 07-W/2012 in W.P. 148/2011.
Dear Sir,
I am directed to enclose herewith a certified copy of the Order of this Court dated 12.06.2015 dismissing the above cited cases for information and necessary action Please.
Acknowledge receipt of this letter along with its enclosure immediately.
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Hi Everyone,
Hope yer all well…
Bits and bobs on the physical record front in the little siopa today include the new BECK album on standard red vinyl, or the indies only yellow version or limited digipack CD…. We were let down at the 11th hour for the Deluxe DLP version with the interchangeable sleeves….. No one person's fault but from our place in the world it makes us looks like muppets… We received a mail on Weds afternoon which said
"The UK didn't allocate us any stock so none of our stores were supplied. I'm really sorry, we're looking into how it happened now".
These things happen I suppose but as I have wrote on these pages in the past when you are up against "free" and you're up against massive online corporations… We need to not f**k up and certainly not as often… And to be honest I have a story every week so we all have to improve… Anyway sincere apologies to any of ye I let down with it… Not good enough I know… I plug it to ye 7 days ago to find out two days ago it ain't happening… So look sorry (a btw no winners here folks … Not I, not my customers, and not Universal Ireland… Brexit up and running or maybe tis back to #noirishneedapply…. Not good enough full stop)..
Anyway look… Also out for today are new albums by ST VINCENT, ROBERT PLANT (really liking), WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN, ENSLAVED, PINK (tapping this newsletter Thursday night and this is yet to arrive… Another little story… Fingers crossed for tomorrow… We may not have a queue in the morning for it but people will be in looking for it and once again we look like muppets : Update, it's in!), COURTNEY BARNETT and KURT VILE and KING GIZZARD… We also have in today ASLAN "Made in Dublin" LP… First time on vinyl I would think but could not be sure… Only 1000 numbered copies… We have a few…MICK FLANNERY's manager would have looked after ASLAN back at that time and I remember Lorcan telling me that "Made in Dublin" sold 35,000 physical albums over the counter week one of its release back in Nov 99…. PICTURE THIS were number one in Ireland last week, week ending Thursday 5/10/17 with 1,109 sales…. New FOOs album sold 277 that week to make number 10… Weeks Chart are correlated from a Friday AM to a Thursday PM… Some shift isn't it…. Sob sob. Reissues out today include GREEN DAY, THE STONES, THE WHO and Mr L COHEN.
And of course, the video to see everything is up, so you can take a look on our Youtube.. Be sure to subscribe… Bob man says it helps.. Few guests on it today.. More of this lads.. Come on in and have a chat with us!..
5LP box – featuring the 2017 master of the album, additional recordings and the 'Live In Boston' recording. Housed in lift-off box with 2 double gatefolds and 1 single sleeve pressed on 180g heavy weight vinyl.
LP 1 – Original album: 2017 master
Side A:
1. 'The Queen Is Dead'
2. 'Frankly, Mr. Shankly'
3. 'I Know It's Over'
4. 'Never Had No One Ever'
5. 'Cemetry Gates'
Side B:
6. 'Bigmouth Strikes Again'
7. 'The Boy With The Thorn In His Side'
8. 'Vicar In A Tutu'
9. 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out'
10. 'Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others'
LP 2 & 3 – Additional recordings
Side A:
1. 'The Queen Is Dead' (full version)
2. 'Frankly, Mr. Shankly' (demo)
3. 'I Know It's Over' (demo)
Side B:
4. 'Never Had No One Ever' (demo)
5. 'Cemetry Gates' (demo)
6. 'Bigmouth Strikes Again' (demo)
Side C:
7. 'Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others' (demo)
8. 'The Boy With The Thorn In His Side' (demo mix)
9. 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out' (take 1)
Side D:
10. 'Rubber Ring' (b-side)
11. 'Asleep' (b-side)
12. 'Money Changes Everything' (b-side)
13. 'Unloveable' (b-side)
Tracks 1-7 and 9 are previously unreleased.
Track 8 was released on 7" for Record Store Day.
Tracks 10 and 11 are 2017 masters of b-sides from 'The Boy With The Thorn In His Side'.
Tracks 12 and 13 are 2017 masters of b-sides from 'Bigmouth Strikes Again'.
LP 4 & 5 – 'Live in Boston' – previously unreleased
Side A:
1. 'How Soon Is Now?' (5.25)
2. 'Hand In Glove' (2.58)
3. 'I Want The One I Can't Have' (3.24)
4. 'Never Had No One Ever' (3.29)
Side B :
5. 'Stretch Out And Wait' (3.09)
6. 'The Boy With The Thorn In His Side' (3.34)
7. 'Cemetry Gates' (3.01)
8. 'Rubber Ring/What She Said/Rubber Ring' (4.17)
Side C:
9. 'Is It Really So Strange?' (3.23)
10. 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out' (4.09)
11. 'That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore' (4.51)
Side D:
12. 'The Queen Is Dead' (5.08)
13. 'I Know It's Over' (7.39)
Recorded at the Great Woods Center For The Performing Arts on 5th August 1986.
Deluxe 3CD / 1 DVD box set – features the 2017 master of the album; additional recordings featuring demos, b-sides and alternative versions; the 'Live In Boston' album recorded at the Great Woods Center For The Performing Arts on 5th August 1986; and a DVD featuring the 2017 master of album in 96kHz / 24-bit PCM stereo and 'The Queen Is Dead – A Film By Derek Jarman'.
Mcloone just played the new Moz single…it's a dinger isn't it!
Warner also have the new MARGO PRICE album on Third Man Records on LP and CD, as well as the next batch of PET SHOP BOYS Deluxe Reissues "Elysium" on 180gm vinyl or 2CD and "Yes" on 180gm vinyl, or 3 CD digipack.
WARNER also have reissues by synth pop legends TALK TALK "The Party's Over" from 1982 as well as "It's My Life". Lastly Warner have new albums by TRIVIUM and EUROPE as well as a CD Boxset by DONALD FAGEN and a reissue by ENTOMBED.
SONY for the 20th of OCTOBER have the 25TH Anniversary of the brilliant GEORGE MICHAEL album "Listen with Prejudice" (still a good title… Hard to believe it's nearly 12 months since his passing).. It's available on CD as a box set, or on LP.
Sony have more COHEN LP reissues including "New Skin, "Live Songs" and "Field Commander".
They also have a new WILLIE NELSON and Sons album, and ELO "Out Of The Blue" 2LP version picture disc…
Universal have the debut album by ONE DIRECTIONER, NIALL HORAN… Loads of expectant on this for him… Up the country, we wish him well… How many we will sell I wouldn't be so sure… I hope for Niall and ourselves the record hits a nerve and it becomes a bit of a mini ED SHEERAN… Normal lad from Mullingar thrown into this business but in fairness to him he seems to have taken to it like a duck to water so we wish him well… Wrote some songs on this I believe… Quite a few stars would have started out as teeny pop stars to have a really good relevant career… Let's hope Niall can do the same… The Beatles were the biggest boy band of their time…. Love love me doo… Etc etc…
UNI also have the second volume of JOE DOLAN with the RTE orchestra…Got a letter from them looking for a tv licence over the monitor for the cctv… Ye can visit me in jail folks…not a hope are they getting it…)
UNI have a JESSIE WARE new album as well as a lovely limited MACCABEES vinyl boxset… Here's the story with them :
This limited edition one off run collection is displayed within an outer sleeve that slides off, revealing all 4 albums on heavy weight vinyl in a sleeve book, supported by a thick spine displaying all The Maccabees logos. It features reworked original album art designed by long-time friend Matt de Jong and includes a special bonus tracks vinyl of acoustic versions, b-sides and the unreleased track 'Nimm' from the Marks To Prove It album recording session. The 'Elephant Days' DVD is a feature length documentary about change, about time, about place. Made by James Caddick and James Cronin, it charts The Maccabees making their fourth and final record, Marks To Prove It, intertwined with the journeys of a series of amazing characters in Elephant and Castle. An insight into community, perspectives, unique character and redevelopment with original soundtrack by The Maccabees. Also included is a download card (featuring all of the albums, the bonus tracks and some additional rarities selected by the band, not found on the vinyl).Format: 6 x heavyweight black vinyl in vinyl book, printed inner sleeves, DVD in wallet, download card and O-card cover. Matt finish.
THE JAM "1977" 40th anniversary Box as a 3CD and a DVD, STATUS QUO"Live At The NEC" on limited 3LP or 2CD, and SLIPKNOT "DAYS OF GUSANO" on four different formats including 3LP and DVD all also out through Uni… The maggots were in flying form in Mexico .
UNI on the vinyl reissue front have the WALK THE LINE OST, some more Elton John including "One Night Only", and the first four SCOTT WALKERALBUMS… "1, 2, 3,4"… CHRIS WOOD solo album also reissued as well as an issue of the new IAMX LP, and lastly but importantly the release of the new TORI AMOS album on LP..
THE ORCHARD for the 20th of OCT have a few nice ones including the THE THE "Radio Cineola: Trilogy" on CD, DELUXE 3CD AND DELUXE 3LP, LUCINDA WILLIAMS' "THIS SWEET OLD WORLD", which is a reworking of older album of hers… On CD and LP and the new BRAND NEW album is out next week via Orchard as well.
I'm writing this whilst travelling on a train to Killarney to collect a banjaxed car… Hopefully not banjaxed anymore… Not really holding my breath though… Hope the 1000 Euro to fix it will get me home… The auld wifi on the train ain't the mae west and I forgot my little notes so I think i'll tell a little a few jokes… What did the Kerryman say when he saw a Corkman with a broken car??… Aagghh wifi in cork… None past the county bounds…
REPUBLIC OF MUSIC have a reissue of the GRANDADDY album "Under the Western Freeway" on LP but 'tis fierce limited and with 'tis fierce expensive… Only 500 of these yellow and blue vinyl in the world, but 50 bucks for them, and they also have JOHN CARPENTER "Anthology Movie Themes 74 to 98" on sacred bones… Available as a CD, LP or LP with 7".
PIAS for the 20th October have a BILL MACKAY/ RYLEY WALKER collaboration album called "SpiderBettleBEE" on Drag City on LP and CD, as well as a SPOON reissue of "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga".
Proper for the 20th have a SHIRLEY COLLINS "Introduction To" on CD and LP as well as some NICK LOWE reissues on Vinyl.
Music on Vinyl have the THIN LIZZY "Collected" 2LP set .
Sending this out a bit earlier this week. The #BlameBobby department got started last week, we were too late for an irate customer who's fish n' chips were ruined because they didn't get there weekly newsletter early enough.. Any other complaints for the Bob man send them in.. #BlameBobby has a nice ring to it…
Sin e for this week folks,
Thanks as always for listening,


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Sky Woman- Is a beautiful set of colors combined together to make the perfect color selection for any size project. You can find them sold individually as, Slate, Nymph and Rust in the solid section. Each weight of yarn comes with pre-selected 3,6,9 and 12 skein set options; please see below for yard and gram break downs for each selection. Please contact me if you are needing more then 12 skeins. Also please note that each set will come with the same amount of each color unless you leave a note specifying how many of each color you would like, EX. 12 skeins will come with 4 Nymph, 4 Slate and 4 Rust, but you can lease a note specifying if you want to change those amounts to EX. 5 Slate, 4 Nymph and 3 Rust.
Fiber: 100% Organic Cotton
Yarn Weight: Fingering/Sock
Per Skein: 218 yards Grams: 50
3 skeins= 654 yds Grams= 150
6 skeins= 1,308 yds Grams= 300
9 skeins= 1,962 yds Grams= 450
12 skeins= 2,616 yds Grams= 600
Fiber: 100% Organic Cotton
Yarn Weight: Sport/DK
Per Skein: 164 yards Grams: 50
3 skeins= 492 yds Grams= 150
6 skeins= 984 yds Grams= 300
9 skeins= 1,476 yds Grams= 450
12 skeins= 1,968 yds Grams= 600
Fiber: 100% Organic Cotton
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Per Skein: 190 yards Grams: 100
3 skeins= 570 yds Grams= 300
6 skeins= 1,140 yds Grams= 600
9 skeins= 1,710 yds Grams= 900
12 skeins= 2,280 yds Grams= 1200
Fiber: 100% Organic Cotton
Yarn Weight: Bulky
Per Skein: 164 yards Grams: 100
3 skeins= 492 Grams= 300
6 skeins= 984 yds Grams= 600
9 skeins= 1,476 yds Grams= 900
12 skeins= 1,968 yds Grams= 1200
Care: Machine wash, tumble dry low. (Please do not soak before washing)
All of my yarns are hand dyed and every batch is one-of-a-kind. Please make sure you purchase enough skeins to finish your project, as future listings of the same colorway will inevitably look a bit different. As with any hand dyed yarn, please expect minor imperfections and some variation from skein to skein (even within the same batch), as each skein is individually hand painted.
I use professional fiber reactive dyes on all of my cotton yarns. These dyes actually bond to the fibers of the yarn, making the final product extremely colorfast and fade-resistant. After dying, all cotton yarns are washed with special detergent and then rinsed several times.
I do my best to wash all excess dye out of my yarns, but it's always possible for any yarn (hand dyed or mass produced) to unexpectedly bleed color later when washed, or "crock" (react with the user's skin causing staining during use). If you are planning to mix this yarn with other colors in a project, I strongly recommend doing a test swatch first. If you experience major color bleeding or other problems with any of my yarns, please let me know!
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There are a few options when it comes to the Microsoft Dynamics Upgrade Services. Which one you choose will depend on how much of your existing solution you want to take with you and how old that solution actually is.
Microsoft Dynamics allows you to upgrade and build on the value of your existing Microsoft ERP or CRM solution at a pace that suits your company. Our Microsoft Dynamics Partners work closely with you to decide what works best for your business.
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Think about:
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- How many users do you have now? How many will be needed in the new Microsoft Dynamics solution, and at what levels?
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If you have a particularly dated version of Microsoft Dynamics, or if your business processes have changed since your original implementation, you might want to start afresh with a new solution.
Upgrading Microsoft Dynamics is about more than unlocking new software features it is an opportunity to transform your business and tap into growth potential. For more information on how Microsoft Dynamics Upgrade Services can help your business, please contact us.


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Katie Price splurging cash on boyfriend Kris Boyson 'to stop his eyes from wandering'
The model is spending money on boyfriend Kris Boyson to keep him close to her after her recent split from Kieran Hayler.
Katie Price has a new man in her life and she is trying hard to keep him close to her. Katie and boyfriend, Kris Boyson started dating in May and as reported by The Mirror, the television personality is blowing a huge amount of cash on her new man. A source close to Katie told the tabloid that she has been buying expensive gifts for him.
Katie has "forked out £8k on flash watches, cufflinks, and jewelry for him, as well as spending on his business," the source said.
In fact, Katie has been making all his demands come true. "He made a comment last week that he'd love to visit South Africa and hours later she'd paid for a safari for the two of them later this year," the source added. It is also believed that Kris has planed a new exercise and a healthy eating plan for Katie's son, Harvey. At the same time, Katie has been motivating Harvey by sharing pictures of his business on her social media pages.
"After seeing previous transformations @krisboyson has done, I'm So Excited for Harvey's new journey starting next week with him," she wrote on her Instagram. "Between Kris and doctors, Kris has produced a tailored weight loss and lifestyle plan personalised for my Baby Harvey."
However, there are some friends of Katie who believe that the mom of five is not spending money because she wants Kris' attention but to show how much she cares about him.
"Katie's completely smitten with Kris but she's also incredibly insecure and petrified his eyes are going to wander," another source told the magazine.
This comes after Katie's ex Kieran Hayler was seen packing his bags and leaving her house. Kieran was last seen at her house to celebrate Harvey's birthday. He along with his mom took on the duty of bringing a fabulous cake for Harvey on his special day. Kieran sure did show his creative side as he took to Instagram to share the picture of Harvey's birthday cake.
Sharing a picture of the cake which had a cute little frog design, Kieran wrote, "Happy 16th birthday Harvey!!!!!! Thank you, mum, for the cake again!!!!!" Adding, "You're my star!" Meanwhile, Katie was also not far behind when it came to wishing her son on his birthday. Sharing a throwback picture she wrote, "Nobody brings me happiness like you do. Happy birthday, Harvey."
However, Katie was quick to make it clear that Kieran and she are over in yet another Instagram post. Katie took to her social media account to thank Wendy for the beautiful cake but while doing so, she threw the biggest shade at her husband. Sharing the picture of the same cake, Katie wrote, "Thankyou @wendyhayler04 for Harvey's birthday cake you made it's amazing and thanks Kieran for dropping it off."
Even though Katie has refrained herself from speaking about their relationship following the cheating reports, she did speak volumes just with those six words. Meanwhile, Katie also wished her son in a throwback Instagram post. "Nobody brings me happiness like you do. Happy birthday, Harvey," she wrote.


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December 2, 2019
From December 2 to December 19 at noon, 2019 parking meter violation tickets received since September 1, 2019 can be brought to City Hall and paid for by donating a new, unwrapped toy, gift card, or cash donation in lieu of the cash value of the ticket.
Donations collected are given to the Salvation Army to support local families. The Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Campaign has identified toys appropriate for kids 8-17 years as their biggest need during the holiday season.
"It's the season for giving. This program gives residents an opportunity to give back to our community and spread some holiday cheer," said Mayor Lori Ackerman.
The Toys for Tickets campaign was launched in 2005 and has received tremendous support from the community each year. The program provides an opportunity for individuals to exchange parking meter violation tickets for toys that can be distributed throughout the community to those less fortunate. This year's advertising sponsor is Moose FM.
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Polar fruits decent alternative if you're feeling fruity
So, it's hard to get good fruit in the Midwest in the winter. Grocery produce is usually not so great. Even the fruits that are in season in other warm climates take days to get to stores, either being picked before peak ripeness or starting to soften and sour by the time you get your hands on them. The other day, I got this awesome pack of raspberries! They were so beautifully colored and really big. My 6-year-old was so excited because he hasn't had any in about a month and he loves them -- especially picked right off grandpa's bushes in the summer time. He had inhaled half the carton within a couple minutes and then tucked the rest of the carton in his lunchbox for the next day before his brothers spotted them.
So, they strategically place a few of the little bakery shortcakes along side the berries and I gave in. However, I like strawberries on mine and the fresh strawberries looked horrible. So, I saw these Polar Brand fruits in a jar on sale for $1 each and decided to give them a try:
They are definitely not anywhere as good as the real thing, but a decent alternative if you want some strawberry shortcake in January. It's packed in light syrup, so it's healthier that the frozen variety that is packed in a sugary sauce. Tried the blackberries, too. You may need to sprinkle a little sugar on top...or add a dollop of Cool Whip on top to finish it off.


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Good people of the internet… all 6 of my followers.. I am having an awesome fucking weekend :)
I took a vacation day yesterday, which is a first in and of itself. Of course I took many vacation days for my wedding and honeymoon, but I've never taken one "just because." I have this strange guilt complex about not going to work when I'm able to, and in the past would have preferred to call in sick (pretending that I can't come in) rather than say "I'm taking the day off" (when I technically could come in). Little J's camp ended on Thursday and I really wasn't interested in paying a sitter $80 to stay with her all day. So I put in my request and it was approved immediately, no questions asked!
Then my Mom asked if we could keep my little brother (7) and sister (11) Friday night, which I was thrilled to say yes to! And since I was already home, they could come early in the day which was really fun. We went swimming and stayed up late watching movies with a giant bowl of popcorn.. just a perfect day. It was the first time they've ever spent the night with me. They have only visited us in VA twice, both times for my birthday and a super cool Haunted House/Fun Fair that Little J's school does. It made me realize how much I miss them, and wish that I could be more of a sister to them. Anytime we hang out at my Mom's I just end up parenting them along with Little J and spend the bulk of my time with the grown ups.
My little brother, at 7 years old, is a super sweetheart. And he LOVESSSSSSS my husband (his 31-year-old brother-in-law haha). To watch them snuggle on the couch together was just awesome. My 11 year sister is a preteen all the way around, and would jump off a bridge if I told her it was cool. For her to have been a bridesmaid in my wedding, we now share a really special bond and she looks up to me like no other. Helping me cook, clean, referee the little guys. It made me really sad to send them both home today. It's hard to be a big sister and not see them all the time.
Another first around here this weekend: Little J's first "friend" phone call!! A BIG moment in my pre-preteen's life :) It came while she was playing outside with her "Aunt & Uncle" – a little girl that she went to summer camp with the past few weeks. I had sent my number and a note with Little J to give to this girl letting her parents know I would be happy to host a play date at some time. Summer camp kids are difficult to hook up with because although they're local, they don't go to the same school as Little J, so I can't just look them up in the school directory to call.
So I pick up the phone and a little voice goes "Hi! This is "N"!! Is this Little J's Mommy? I want to talk to Little J, can you please pass her the phone?!" I told her she was outside playing and that I would absolutely have her call back as soon as possible. She said "Okay! Do you have my number? So she can call me?! I can give you my number if you want. Will she call me? Or will I call her?!" I mean, this kid was practically coming through the phone she sounded so excited :) I reassured her we have the number on my cell and that Little J would call back.
When she did, I sat in the room at her request because she was nervous! I felt so touched. She put it on speaker and I helped prompt her through the painfully awkward conversation. The gist of it was that this girl was supposed to perform with Little J & a couple of other girls in the camp's talent show on Thursday, but she wasn't there. She really wanted Little J to know that she was super sorry and why she couldn't come. It was the sweetest thing. Then she said "Soo… should we keep talking or do you want to cut it here?" LOL
Just adorable. For a person that normally doesn't like kids (except my own.. most of the time), I have really enjoyed the younger crowd this weekend. I feel whole, happy and blessed to have these little people in my life.
Oh, and since I gave myself a 3 day weekend, I still get all day tomorrow to snuggle with my munchkin and have her all to myself :)


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Sunday, July 28
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m. July Quarterly Summit
Tuesday, July 30
6:00 a.m. Coach's Breakfast @ Village Inn
Wednesday, July 31
7:00 p.m. Prayer
Sunday, August 4
10:00 a.m. Worship
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August Anniversaries and Birthdays
For further information, see the email sent out by pastor Tim on Friday, July 26th.
Weekly Scripture Meditation:
We are inviting the Church as a whole to participate in reading and meditating on the lectionary texts for the upcoming Sunday. The texts for Sunday, August 4 are as follows:
Luke 12:13-21; Psalm 49:1-12; Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14; 2:18-23; Colossians 3:1-11
Christmas In July
This is our last weekend in our Christmas in July OCC kick-off event. One of the things we thought was important for this year was to focus on some of the older kids. It has been our experience that the majority of gifts come in for the children in the 5-9-year-old category. In light of that we are asking that, as a church, we make the girls 10-14-year-old category an emphasis this year. It will take some creativity on our part, but I think we are up to it.
Remember that there are tags on the Christmas Tree in the foyer to guide your purchases as well as the following list of general items that we will need to fill out the boxes:
General items still needed: washcloths, soap, flip flops, hats, clothing, pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, notebooks, hairbrushes or combs, Q-tips, and band-aids.
We still plan that between now and November we will hold several work days that could include either sewing or other pre-packing events getting ready for November.
Each week in July we will show a video about OCC.
July Quarterly Summit
Next Sunday, July 28, we will hold our Quarterly Church Summit following the morning worship service. This is a time for the Board to report to the congregation our plans, hopes, health and ongoing ministries. Please plan to attend.
Summer Prayer Events
Our July event is this week, July 31. Our last prayer event will be on August 28. We will meet at 7:00 p.m. each evening for about an hour and have times of singing, guided prayer, congregational reading and response and prayers of the people. The format will remain basically the same each session. Please mark your calendar or electronic device. We'll see you in July.
August Picnic
Our August picnic will be on the 4th out at the Jennings' house. Hotdogs and Hamburgers will be supplied, bring stuff to pass.
August Movie Night
One of the clips that was shown during our "Year of the Clip" was submitted by Emily Ott. Later, she asked me if we could screen her movie one Friday and I agreed to do it. On Friday, August 9 at 6:00 p.m. we will show "Bajrangi Bhaijaan." This subtitled movie is about an Indian man with a magnanimous heart who takes a young, mute Pakistani girl back to her homeland to reunite her with her family. [Could this be an Indian interpretation of the Good Samaritan?] Running time is long at 2 hours and 43 minutes. Water and popcorn are always free.
Mission Outreach [8.24.19]
We have an opportunity to serve God through helping Westminster Presbyterian Church in their Hunger Outreach. This event is scheduled for Saturday, August 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. They will need some 40-50 volunteers to carry out this project. This is a first for them and a first for us. This outreach serves a growing need within the community. More information to follow.


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- Management Development InstituteGuest SpeakerMultiple sessions to the PGPM, EPGDM and PGPM (Part-Time) students on evolution of Machine Learning in CRM, services, sales and finance. The focus of such sessions was to make the future managers aware of what's in store tomorrow and how fascinating technology is going to change the way we do business.2015 - 2016
- Indian Institute of Management, LucknowGuest SpeakerMultiple hands-on sessions in the area of text analytics. The students were mainly shown how to extract insights from text using NLP. Also included was a session on scraping data from web without writing a line of code !2015 - 2016
- Juxt Smart MandatePractice Lead -Text AnalyticsWork with unstructured data i.e. textual content - comments, social media, reviews to extract insights. - Application of machine learning to build text analytics solutions - Automate business processes for efficiency & productivity - Build algorithms for extracting multiple facets from text - gender of author, keywords, sentiment, taxonomies, concepts, entities - Combine and augment unstructured insights with structured data - Delivered talks at IIM, Lucknow on using efficient processes & techniques for NLP & text analytics2015 - 2016
- Smart MandatePractice Lead - Business IntelligenceLarge scale business process automation & deep insights from structured & unstructured data using Natural Language Processing & Machine Learning - Build recommendation engine for automated medical coding services - Extract topics, concepts, sentiment & entities from customer reviews - Build models to predict taxonomies for textual content - Create machine learning algorithms for topic detection & sentiments - Competitive intelligence algorithms to monitor events & trends for startups & SMEs2013 - 2014
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- International Institute of Information TechnologyAdvanced Summer School on NLP, Computational LinguisticsIt is a two week intense bootcamp on Natural Language Processing with lectures and project guidance by internationally renowned researchers in the area. During the summer school the participants will work, under the supervision of experts in the respective area, to come up with substantial advancement in their chosen project. Participants will get to present their project at the end of the school. The topics covered were, but not limited to, speech recognition, dialogue systems, question answering systems, information extraction, named entity recognition and morphological analysis,2016 - 2016
- University of California, Berkeley2 Day Bootcamp, Deep Reinforcement LearningThis two-day long boot camp dealt with the foundations of Deep RL through a mixture of lectures and hands-on lab sessions, so we can go on and build new fascinating applications using these techniques and maybe even push the algorithmic frontier. The bootcamp involved lectures from some of the leaders in the field like Peiter Abeel, Andrej Karpathy and Sergey Levine. There were hands-on programming sessions dealing with the introductory and intermediate level of reinforcement learning techniques as well.2017 - 2017
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This year alone, five Israelis have been killed. After a relative period of calm, the situation inside the country seems to be heating up again.
Three Israelis were murdered in two separate attacks within 48 hours of each other just this week. In both instances, the attackers are believed to have operated alone, without any support or operational backing in what is defined as "lone-wolf terror attacks". Speaking at one of the funerals this week, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat said security forces were "telling us about a wave of violence making its way to us". He vowed not to be discouraged.
In the first attack, a Palestinian driver hit four Israeli soldiers standing outside a military post in the northern West Bank, killing two and seriously injuring a third. Hamas released a statement welcoming the car ramming, but stopped short of claiming responsibility for it. The organisation pointed out that it came exactly 100 days after US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
In the second incident, a father of four was stabbed in Jerusalem's Old City. The perpetrator did not have any known ties to a Palestinian organisation and had entered Israel on a five-day work permit.
The last time there was such an escalation in violence was in early September 2015. Dubbed the "Knife Intifada", that unrest lasted until the first half of 2016 and was characterised by disgruntled Palestinian youngsters acting as lone wolves. They carried out mostly stabbings, but also rammings and shooting incidents.
Israel's security establishment has admitted it struggles to get a handle on the phenomenon. Although it says it prevented more than 1 300 lone-wolf attacks last year, in the first two months of this year there were already 200.
Recent data suggests the motivation among youngsters to carry out such attacks is on the decline, but the latest incidents demonstrate just how deadly they can be when not thwarted.
Israelis often point out that Palestinians are encouraged to be violent. A case in point is this week's warm welcome given by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to a Jerusalem resident on his release from prison, where he'd served 20 years for assisting in the murder of a yeshiva student.
That attack occurred on the same street on which this week's Old City stabbing took place. While embracing him, Abbas said: "The prisoners' issue holds a special place in the priorities of the Palestinian leadership, which works to free all the prisoners from the occupation's prisons."
Accused by Israelis of fanning hatred and incitement and not being a real partner in negotiations, Abbas doesn't fare much better domestically. He faces mounting criticism over his security co-ordination with Israel and his lack of strong leadership. He's 83 years old and in deteriorating health.
After Trump's Jerusalem announcement, Palestinians also feel isolated and complain of a lack of support from Arab states. Compounded by a Palestinian economy that is close to inertia, it's understandable why so many youngsters feel hopeless and bitter about their future. At least 40% of them are unemployed.
For now at least, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) can, although not 100% foolproof, keep a lid on the situation in the West Bank and Israel. Its nightly raids and security co-ordination with Abbas's team go a long way to preventing many attacks from happening.
But the situation is a far cry from Gaza, where the soldiers have no access and where, in recent weeks, protests along the Israel-Gaza border fence have grown increasingly violent. Demonstrators have used firearms, grenades and improvised explosive devices against IDF troops.
The Hamas leadership in Gaza wants to avoid an escalation with Israel that could prompt a large-scale military campaign. However, it is happy to fuel incitement and unrest by calling for riots and demonstrations that could threaten both the Palestinian Authority and Israel to capitulate to its demands.
In the coming weeks, there are many Palestinian days of commemoration planned. There is concern that on such days, the motivation to carry out attacks against Israelis is high. Will the anniversaries provide the fodder for Israel's streets to become even more volatile?
Gaza residents are being encouraged to erect a tent city as close as possible to the border fence and remain there until "Nakba Day" (meaning Day of the Catastrophe, following Israel's declaration of statehood), which falls on May 15. The mass march to Israel's border, termed by the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip as "the great return march", is being planned in several waves from next week until then.
Then on March 30, the IDF is bracing for thousands of Palestinian demonstrators to take to the streets across the West Bank and Gaza, and demand to return "home" to Israel.
On the Israeli calendar is the country's 70th Independence Day celebrations and the US embassy relocation ceremony in Jerusalem, just one day before Nakba Day.
In response to the recent attacks, and with Pesach just around the corner, it's only a matter of time before Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman seals off the West Bank and Gaza for the Jewish holiday.
A preventative and reprisal measure commonly employed by the IDF, the closure will affect tens of thousands of Palestinians who work legally in Israel, mostly in construction and maintenance, and will exacerbate an already tense situation.
The next few weeks will reveal whether these attacks on Israelis are part of something bigger or not. One can hope for the latter but should be prepared for the former.
Paula Slier is the Middle East Bureau Chief of RT, the founder and CEO of Newshound Media and the inaugural winner of the Europcar Woman in Leadership Award of the South African Absa Jewish Achievers.
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Export Champion Kudos for Tidyco
Derby-based Tidyco, a supplier of hydraulic and pneumatic products to the UK rail industry for over 40 years, has been awarded DIT Midlands Engine Export Champion kudos.
On the 30th January 2019, Tidyco received an official letter from Ian Harrison – DIT Head of Exports for the Midlands Region, inviting the organisation to become a 2019 Department for International Trade (DIT) Midlands Engine Export Champion.
The award is in recognition of the company's contribution to the economic growth of the region whereby Tidyco will take part in keynote speaking at seminars and workshops; telling the story of how the organisation has been and continues to be successful in exporting. Other roles will include roundtable discussions as well as participating within DIT strategies.
Barry Aldridge FCIM – Head of Marketing for Tidyco comments; "It was a genuine honour to receive the invitation from Ian Harrison. Tidyco has collaborated incredibly closely with the DIT over the past few years whereby 2018 witnessed the company gaining exceptional traction with regards to an ambitious China Export project.
All support and training provided by the DIT has been superb whereby I firmly believe in working as one partnership with all stakeholders.
Tidyco also continues to enjoy ongoing success with wider Far East exporting as well as substantial trading initiatives with the USA. As such, the company has appointed a dedicated Export Account Manager."
The official launch of the Midlands 2019 Export Champions was held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on Thursday 4th April 2019 whereby attendees were informed that they had been handpicked by Government for the role.
Aldridge concludes; "I feel ever so proud to live in the Midlands whereby the region is presented with substantial opportunities regarding international trade."
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I think God is teaching me a lesson in humility. I was reading out of order, looking for a passage I never found this morning, when I happened upon a perfect statement that describes the humility I seek, and have somewhat found concerning my recent prayerful whining to God about my friend: "All my grandfather's descendants deserved nothing but death from my lord the king, but you gave your servant a place among those who eat at your table. So what right do I have to make any more appeals to the king?" (2 Samuel 19:28) In my search, I also found this little tidbit that pointed me to better humility, "Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and he said: 'Who am I, O Sovereign LORD, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?'" (2 Samuel 7:18) I am faced with my appropriate smallness when I consider just how high my Higher Power is.
The reason I think I am being taught humility is that I have been struggling to know what His will is, too afraid to count on it being in alignment with mine. It occurs to me that "struggling" to let go is not letting go. It's struggling! When I relax my death-grip on the control I never had in the first place, I can find serenity. I can either struggle or relax – not both!
Interestingly enough, when I was reading today's actual planned reading, this verse stuck out, and later in the day too, "Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you." (Proverbs 2:11) At first, I thought it was encouraging me to keep looking for the answer to what God's will is. Then, when I was led to those two verses quoted at the top there, and I got a dose of the "who do you think you are," I was able to see that the discretion and understanding is actually in the "wisdom to know the difference" (between the things I can change and those I cannot).
I prayed the Step Three prayer a little differently today than the recitation I normally do. It had a little more ad-lib in the details, and went something like this:
"God, I offer my broken, simple, faulty self to you to do with me whatever you wish and send me wherever you like. Rescue me from myself, and my constant compulsion to serve my selfish desires, so that I can do what YOU want instead. Take away my fears, frustrations, and failures so that I can be a better, cleaner, less obstructed reflection of your grace, so that those who look on my life may find some representation of You they would like to imitate. Keep me from clouding or blocking their view of You, and help me to always follow Your perfect direction for my life, and keep in alignment with your plan for me."
I went to Judo tonight and have gym in the morning, so I'm not sure why I'm still up this late. I did hear from my sponsor and got the okay to take out the weight-loss brake (breakfast potato) until I hit the 175 mark. Then I will add it back. It shouldn't be long. I have three pounds to get to that.