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1 Overview
West Sussex Local Access Forum (WSLAF) is an independent official body which covers the whole of the county, with the exception of the South Downs National Park which has its own Local Access Forum.
What does WSLAF do?
- Advises on improving public access to land for informal public recreation.
- Encourages the enjoyment and understanding of the countryside.
- Considers the needs and concerns of land managers, tenants and owners.
- Promotes the enhancement and conservation of the natural environment.
- Works with the County Council to develop, protect and improve the rights of way network.
- Broadens access to the rights of way network for everyone.
You can find more information on the role of Local Access Forums on GOV.UK.
Supporting documents
2 Become a member
We have a maximum of 22 members, all volunteers, who represent a broad range of interests and views relating to the countryside. If you are interested in becoming a member please contact us.
Supporting documents
3 Meeting dates
The Forum meets four times a year, usually on Wednesdays between 10.30am-1.00pm, alternating between Chichester and Horsham.
Meetings are open to the public, but if you would like to attend or speak at a meeting you will need to contact the Forum Officer beforehand.
Next scheduled meetings
- Meeting dates for 2018 will be published here shortly (next meeting expected April 2018).
4 Agendas and minutes
31 January
- Agenda (PDF, 170KB)
- Unconfirmed minutes (PDF, 390KB)
- Item 6 - Planning presentation (PDF, 340KB)
- Item 13 - General report (PDF, 282KB)
18 October
19 July
26 April
- Agenda (PDF, 91KB)
- Confirmed minutes (PDF, 190KB)
- Item 5 - WSCC Rights of Way annual report (PDF, 101KB)
- Item 12 - General report (PDF, 121KB)
25 January
19 October
- Agenda (PDF, 93KB)
- Confirmed minutes (PDF, 159KB)
- WSCC RoWIP presentation (PDF, 905KB)
- Item 9 - General report (PDF, 85KB)
20 July (meeting was cancelled)
20 April
- Agenda (PDF, 98KB)
- Confirmed minutes (PDF, 135KB)
- Item 5 - WSCC Rights of Way annual report (PDF, 112KB)
- Item 11 - General report (PDF, 106KB)
27 January
21 October
8 July
29 April
- Agenda (PDF, 97KB)
- Minutes (PDF, 181KB)
- Item6a - WSCC Rights of Way annual review (PDF, 114KB)
- Item 10 - General report (PDF, 137KB)
28 January
- Agenda (PDF, 99KB)
- Minutes (PDF, 192KB)
- Item5b - WSCC Rights of Way prioritisation criteria (PDF, 146KB)
- Item 10 - General report (PDF, 290KB)
5 February
16 April
- Agenda (PDF, 97KB)
- Minutes (PDF, 196KB)
- Item 6b - WSCC PROW annual report (PDF, 111KB)
- Item 11 - General report (PDF, 116KB)
16 July
22 October
5 Contact the Forum
6 Annual reports and advice
- WSLAF 3-year rolling work programme February 2014/February 2017 (PDF, 25KB)
- WSLAF Annual report 2015/17 (PDF, 723KB)
- WSLAF Annual report 2014/15 (PDF, 641KB)
- WSLAF Annual report 2013/14 (PDF, 381KB)
Consultations and advice
2018 responses/advice
- Planning application: AWDM/0961/17, west of New Monks Farm - Adur District Council (PDF, 210KB)
- Arun Local Plan (2011-2031) Modifications - Arun District Council (PDF, 248KB)
2017 responses/advice
- England Coast Path-East Head to Shoreham – Natural England (PDF, 348KB)
- A27 Arundel bypass - Highways England (PDF, 175KB)
- A27 crossing, Monks Farm (AWDM/0961/17) - Adur District Council (PDF, 163KB)
- Railway crossing, Angmering (A4417OUT) - Arun District Council (PDF, 32KB)
- Chichester Local Plan Review 2034 - Chichester District Council (PDF, 129KB)
2016 responses/advice
- Draft West Sussex Joint Minerals Plan - West Sussex County Council and South Downs National Park Authority (PDF, 136KB)
- Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy - West Sussex County Council (PDF, 125KB)
- Bridleway 3727 - West Sussex County Council (April 2016) (PDF, 147KB)
- Site allocation preferred approach - Chichester District Council (February 2016) (PDF, 222KB)
- Proposed amendments to allocation at Monks Farm - Adur District Council (January 2016) (PDF, 156KB)
2015 responses
- Thakeham Neighbourhood Plan Consultation (December 2015) (PDF, 88KB)
- South Downs Local Plan Consultation (October 2015) (PDF, 99KB)
- Former Eastbrook Allotments Draft Development Brief Consultation (January 2015) (PDF, 149KB)
2014 responses
- Cycling delivery plan - Department for Transport (November 2014) (PDF, 130KB)
- Dog walking advice (September 2014) (PDF, 117KB)
- Footpath 1633 - Stopping up Order - Horsham District Council (August 2014) (PDF, 186KB)
- Minerals and Waste Local Plan - West Sussex County Council (July 2014) (PDF, 126KB)
- Gatwick Airport - Runway options consultation (May 2014) (PDF, 125KB)
- Development west of Worthing Road, Southwater - Planning application DC/14/0590 (May 2014) (PDF, 127KB)
- South Downs National Park local plan options (April 2014) (PDF, 137KB)
- Sharing towpaths - Canal and River Trust (April 2014) (PDF, 134KB)
- Influencing the future of Forestry; Developing stakeholder engagement - Forestry Commission (PDF, 161KB)
- Local Sustainability Transport Fund Bid Support - Hampshire County Council (PDF, 116KB)
- Downs Link Crossing of A283 - WSCC (February 2014) (PDF, 111KB)
- West Sussex Strategic Transport Investment Programme Scheme - Long List Engagement - WSCC (February 2014) (PDF, 96KB)
- Access for all route - Bramber (February 2014) (PDF, 112KB)
- Subway at Shoreham-by-Sea Station - Southern Rail (February 2014) (PDF, 109KB)


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MUTARE– A residents' organisation has called on residents vending here to obey government's directive to vacate the central business district (CBD), but calls for proper alternative vending sites.
Information and Publicity officer for Combined Mutare Residents and Ratepayers Trust (CMRRT) Rutherford Mangani, the residents' body said this call was issued out of the sanctity of human life.
Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Dr Ignatius Chombo issued this ultimatum to vendors as government moves to clean urban CDBs flooded by vendors on pavements, street corners and undesignated sites.
Read part of the statement, "We make this statement on the merit that human life is sacred and an operation of this magnitude involving the army may lead to serious injuries even the loss of life to our fellow residents.
"Though we are strongly against the move by the Government to remove vendors from the streets, we urge our citizen to be law abiding citizens and uphold the law.
"However we are kindly asking our government to revisit this initiative and assess the impact of such an operation, both politically and maintaining state peace, given that the same government has sat and watched the vendors spiralling to such proportions."
CMRRT also tore into government for failing the nation by presiding over a dysfunctional economy which has failed to generate jobs.
As part of its campaign strategy in the run up to the 2013 election ZANU PF promised to create over 2 million jobs, a situation which has failed to come to fruition, instead company closures are the order of the day.
CMRRT said government should grant more time to the hard pressed vendors who are struggling to eke out a living.
"The government has also failed to meet its promise of providing jobs and sustainable projects to the citizens that they convincingly initiated on the run up to the 2013 Presidential Elections.
"Government should grant vendors more grace period to the vendors to vacate the streets, as these are the only income generating activities the vendors execute to meet the high cost of living," said CMRRT.
As residents we feel that, vendors are faced with different financial obligations and challenges, they need to settle debts with the very same government; there was a generous move by the Local Authority to scrap municipality bills if citizens pay half of the bills of which they have to meet a deadline. There are faced with school fees and recently hiked examination fees by the very same government.
CMRRT also dragged the First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe and ZANU PF candidate for Chikanga Dangamvura by election Esau Mupfumi into the vendor saga claiming that both said vendors should not be removed.
In a series of her 'Meet the People' tour following her elevation to Women's League boss, Dr Amai Mugabe lambasted the Zimbabwe Republic Police for chasing around old women and confiscating their wares for personal use.
On the Dr Amai Mugabe and Mupfumi's pronouncement CMRRT said: "The most boggling factor is that the First Lady is on record saying that vendors were not supposed to be removed from the streets, aspiring ZANU PF Member of Parliament candidate, Mr. Esau Mupfumi in different wards on his campaign tours has shared the same sentiments that vendors should not be removed from the streets, it is the noblest idea given the economic challenges residents are facing.
"We suggest the government provide alternative vending places, in this regard creating employment, availing community development funds, in a nutshell fully implementing the ZIMASSET Blue print Agenda. Zimbabwe is for us all let us be actively responsible both the government and residents we all have a role to play. As CMRRT we will lobby and engage our Government on behalf of residents through our local authorities as we have been doing all this while and find an amicable way forward."
Meanwhile, in a snap survey carried out by 263Chat in Mutare, vendors expressed mixed feelings over this issue as some said they would comply with the directive while others said they would remain in the streets.
Tinashe Marange said they were afraid of the intervention of the Zimbabwe National Army into the saga as he witnessed how they brutalised diamond panners in Chiadzwa.
"Ahh izvi zvaane masoja saka pakaipa mukoma (Now that soldiers are involved it's a different ball game). We will go because we know how these soldiers operate nekuti takange tiri kumunda (because we were there in Chiadzwa diamond fields," he said.
CMRRT is a community based organisation championing civic engagement in municipality issues in the eastern border of Zimbabwe.

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Students Discover Mammoth DIY is Easy
May 30, 2014 New Home Insulation, Installing Insulation
High school students take on insulating the walls of their new Prefects Room at Whangarei Boys High with Mammoth friction fit air-lay sections with excellent results.
Since Mammoth polyester insulation is safe to handle the senior students at Whangarei Boys High took on the task of installing the wall insulation into their refurbished Prefect Room.
Even insulation amateurs like these students can install like a professional thanks to the unique properties of Mammoth wall sections. Only Mammoth airlay wall sections are produced in New Zealand on an Air-Lay plant which can create a firm, wall insulation pad that gently squeezes between the joists for a snug gap-free, crease-free fit to maximise its thermal performance.
Thermal imaging has shown how gaps, creases, folds and compression of wall insulation all reduce its thermal effectiveness. Mammoth wall sections help even DIY installers achieve a professional level of installation.
The properties of Mammoth Air-Lay Wall Sections contribute to a superior installation. In the photos from Whangarei Boys High you can note:
- The insulation fits edge to edge without gaps.
- The insulation has a true friction-fit and is self supporting within the wall cavities.
- The wall sections are cut easily to size with an insulation saw.
- The boys do not need safety clothing. Mammoth insulation is made from similar fibres to a polyester duvet inner and will not cause allergic reactions or breathing issues for DIY home owners.
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Goals of Technical Judges
NFHS Spirit Rules exist to maintain a high level of safety and integrity in dance teams as a high school sport. Teams that have infractions at a competition during the dance team season will be notified through the Technical Penalty sheet.
It is the responsibility of each Coach to review and understand all of the technical rules and regulations. Coaches need to make sure that ALL coaching staff/choreographers are made aware of these rules and attend the OSAA Safety Clinic.
**See Chapter 7 of the JA Manual for the Technical portion of the Manual**
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Questions about NFHS Rules and/or complaints about an assessed penalty should be directed to the OSAA Spirit Rules Interpreter: Amanda Wilcox
Any personnel issues regarding Technical Judges should be directed to the JA Technical Director: Dankika Streater
At An Event
A team who receives a 10 point penalty during first round will be contacted by the technical judges and allowed to fix the issue between rounds.
Tech Judge Eval of JD and Event
How to Become a Technical Judge
- Contact the JA Technical Director if interested in becoming a Technical Judge.
- See the Technical Manual for more information.
- Must attend the annual Technical Training, offered before the season begins in the fall.
- Must intern at a minimum of 1 event in order to earn certification.


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Two Nescot students won awards on Wednesday (September 28) at an event designed to honour Surrey apprentices working in science, technology, engineering and maths.
IT apprentice Matthew Thomas won the John Coleman trophy award for outstanding individual achievement, while Carpentry student Ryan Osborne won the Wates cup for progression.
The pair were among four Nescot students nominated at SATRO's annual STEMX Awards, which were held this year at the WWF Living Planet Centre in Woking.
Students from Nescot's Foundation Learning department provided catering, while the college was praised for its support for apprentices and employer engagement.
"We're really proud of Matthew and Ryan for their brilliant achievements – they've worked really hard and deserve this success," said Nescot Principal Cliff Hall.
"Awards like these are also really important in showcasing what apprenticeships are, and why they are such an excellent option for so many young people and their employers."
Matthew has also won a place in the UK Squad for the international WorldSkills competition, taking place in Abu Dhabi next year.
Matthew is currently training alongside fellow Nescot apprentice Shane Carpenter, with the pair both hoping to become the sole IT representative for Team GB.
Next month Nescot is taking 16 students to the WorldSkills UK finals at The NEC in Birmingham, including two five-strong teams from Creative Media, four Computing students and two Hair and Beauty students.
An apprentice enables anyone aged 16 and over to learn a profession by combining knowledge and skills in the classroom with practical skills gained at work.
SATRO is a non-for-profit social enterprise aimed at helping inspire and motivate young people in their future careers.
The STEMX awards, which were launched in 2000 as the Apprenticeship and Scholars Awards, are aimed at showcasing the achievements of young people trying to forge a career in STEM industries, as well as the organisations that support them.
Nescot students have a proud history at the awards. Last year Carpentry apprentice Daniel Smith won the award for personal endeavour, and in 2014 Plumbing apprentice Nathan Goodson-Watts won the Wates cup, making it the fifth consecutive year that trophy had been won by a Nescot student.


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In a reversal of fortune that few in the art world expected, Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg held a strong sale of contemporary art last night, the first of three consecutive evening auctions devoted to art from 1945 to the present. After its disastrous sale of Impressionist and modern art last week that totaled $7 million, just one-seventh of its low estimate, the struggling third-place auction house rallied, selling all but 6 of the 46 works on offer. The sale totaled $24.8 million, a hair shy of its low estimate, $24.9 million.
''We knew we it would do well, but we didn't expect to do that well,'' said a dazed Simon de Pury, chairman of Phillips and the evening's auctioneer. ''It was a fantastic success.''
Among the top sellers last night were paintings and sculptures by blue-chip artists who have consistently commanded higher and higher prices each season. The evening's most expensive work, Warhol's ''Silver Liz,'' a 1963 image of Elizabeth Taylor, sold for $4.4 million. The painting had been for sale in June at the Basel Art Fair in Switzerland, where Jose Mugrabi, the Manhattan dealer, bought it for $3 million. He turned around and consigned it to Phillips, which gave him a guarantee, an undisclosed minimum sum regardless of the outcome of the sale, that experts say was just below the $4 million low estimate. Andrea Caratsch, who runs the Pury & Luxembourg gallery in Zurich, was the only bidder and bought ''Silver Liz'' on behalf of a client.
(Final prices include Phillips's commission: 19.5 percent of the first $100,000 and 10 percent of the rest. Estimates do not reflect commissions.)
Phillips has had a good deal of success in the market for German art, and last night two bidders wanted to take home Gerhard Richter's ''Troisdorf,'' one of the artist's photo-based landscapes, painted in 1985. It sold to an unidentified bidder -- a woman sitting in the front row, who people in the audience said was from the Gallery Sumi in South Korea -- for $3.1 million, in the middle of its $2.5 million to $3.5 million estimate.Continue reading the main story
The same bidder snapped up one of Cy Twombly's gray paintings, ''Untitled (Bolsena),'' from 1969, which was being sold by Karsten Greve, the Paris dealer. One of the artist's signature abtract images, it brought $2.8 million, just above its $2.5 million low estimate.
Jeff Koons, the 1980's art star, still brings high prices. ''Self-Portrait,'' a 1991 marble bust being sold by Anthony d'Offay, the London dealer, brought $2 million, its high estimate. Not only did Phillips put it on the cover of the evening's catalog, but the auction house also gave Mr. d'Offay a guarantee believed to be around the low estimate, $1.5 million, to get the bust away from Sotheby's and Christie's. It was a risk, but one worth taking. Mr. Caratsch was bidding for a client.
Mr. Caratsch also bought another sculpture by Mr. Koons, ''Buster Keaton,'' a 1988 wood piece that is one of an edition of three. It brought $1.1 million, just above its low estimate of $1 million.
Several times during the evening, there was only one bidder, whom Mr. de Pury skillfully worked up to the reserve, the secret minimum price agreed upon by the seller and the auction house. But at some moments there were no bidders at all, as when ''The Room, Tarzana,'' a 1967 painting by David Hockney estimated at $2 million to $3 million, came on the turntable. Mr. de Pury stopped trying to entice a bidder at $1.2 million. And when de Kooning's ''Greece on Eighth Avenue,'' a 1958 canvas that was expected to bring $700,000 to $900,000, came up, the salesroom went completely dead. It came as no surprise; contemporary-art experts said the painting had been on the market all too recently.
But one buyer was interested in the evening's second de Kooning, a brightly colored untitled canvas from 1971 that Phillips estimated at $900,000 to $1.2 million. An unidentified telephone bidder bought the painting for $889,500.
Besides the Warhol, Phillips was offering a good selection of Pop art. Lichtenstein's ''Head With Monocle,'' a Pop close-up of a man's head, was expected to fetch $700,000 to $900,000. James Goodman, the Manhattan dealer, bought the painting for $669,500, just under its low estimate of $700,000.
Two Basquiats brought prices near their low estimate. An untitled 1982 painting estimated at $1.5 million to $2.5 million sold to Mr. Caratsch for $1.6 million ''Dos Cabezas II'' (1983), with words like Petrol, Homer and Asecticism estimated to sell $1 million and $1.5 million, sold to an unidentified bidder for $999,500.
A sculpture by Claes Oldenburg set a record for the artist. ''Light Switches -- Hard Version'' (1964), a wood, Formica and metal light switch nearly four feet tall. Two bidders fought over the piece, which sold for $691,500, at the upper end of its $500,000 to $700,000 estimate.
Faced with far bigger sales at Sotheby's tonight and Christie's tomorrow, contemporary-art collectors and dealers were visibly relieved by the solid results.
''They did a good job,'' said Philippe Ségalot, the former head of Christie's contemporary-art department, who is now a Manhattan dealer. ''This sale set a good tone for the rest of the week.''Continue reading the main story


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Understanding Proficiency Based Diplomas
Maine is one of the first states in the country to adopt a proficiency-based requirement for graduation. While the requirement is centered around high school students, the entire K-8 system will need to adjust to the requirements as well in order for students to avoid a huge academic shift when transitioning into high school.
In implementing a new proficiency-based education system, districts will determine locally how to measure proficiency in each of the four content areas of the Maine Learning Results. In addition, each district may include additional graduation requirements, like a capstone project or an application to a post-secondary school. With the definition of what is proficient potentially different in each district it is likely that what is considered "passable" in one school could be deemed "failing" in another.
The standards, "represent a sea change in the way education is provided for Maine children," according to a report conducted by the Maine Policy Research Institute (MEPRI). The 62-page report, requested by the Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, studied nine schools in the state and found moving to a proficiency-based system, "is proving very complex and difficult within existing structures of traditional public school teacher certifications, student achievement reporting, school grade configurations, daily scheduling, existing learning management technology, limited external or community supplemental resources, and current levels of personnel capacity."
Take a closer look at the standards for graduation:
Students must meet the following four standards in order to receive a diploma:
English language arts: Students read stories, literature and complex texts that provide facts and background knowledge in areas such as science and social studies. Students will be asked questions that push them to refer to what they've read to develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. English standards call for literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects so students can read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively.
Math: Knowledge of algebra, functions, modeling and statistics and probability, with the ability to transform algebraic expressions, explain equations, verbal descriptions, tables and graphs or draw diagrams of important features.
Science and technology: Learning based on themes of systems, models, constancy and change, and scale. Understand the universal nature of matter, energy, force and motion, and identify how the relationships are exhibited in earth systems, the solar system and the universe. Understand that cells are the basic unit of life, that all life has evolved through genetic transfer and natural selection to create a great diversity of organisms.
Social studies: Knowledge of civics and government, economics, geography and history, including a balanced exposure to the major eras of United States and world history.
Students can Still Receive a Diploma if:
- Student has a defined disability and meets IEP goals
- Student meets the standards in a waiver request approved by the Commissioner of Education
- Student completes freshman year at an accredited school of higher education
- Student's learning is interrupted due to things like homelessness or hospitalization, and a proficiency plan is approved by Commissioner of Education
Source: DOE
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British ad giant WPP has announced the acquisition of internet ad company 24/7 Real Media for a whopping $649m (£329m).
The move is the latest in a flurry of mergers in the online ad market following the Google/DoubleClick deal.
According to WPP chief executive Martin Sorrell:
"24/7 Real Media significantly enhances our capabilities, technological resources and talent, as well as adding to our geographic coverage and our measurable skills."
The deal will strengthen WPP's position in online advertising, giving the group added technology and search marketing skills, as well as a presence in Asia.
Founded in 1995, 24/7 Real Media provides digital media sales, search marketing, and technology - its media arm is one of the largest CPM media networks, with more than 950 participating sites and 115m monthly unique users worldwide.
The firm has shown strong growth - its revenues for the year ending 31 December 2006 were $200m, up 43% on the previous year. 24/7 employs 400 people in 12 countries.


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Thousands of pupils have received improved grades after resitting the controversial GCSE English exams which triggered a High Court battle over marking practices this summer.
According to AQA, the largest exam board for GCSE English, three in 10 pupils received improved grades, while 32 per cent of those who received a D grade in the disputed summer exams have improved to a C – considered a good pass – following the November resit.
Similarly, Edexcel exam board told the Telegraph around 37 per cent of students who had received a D grade in the summer had now achieved a C or higher.
However, AQA played down the rise in results, claiming that it was "very much in line with what we'd expect" based on previous November resits.
Nearly 50,000 pupils took part in the November resits, representing roughly seven per cent of those who sat the original June exams.
Exam regulator Ofqual announced in late August that pupils would have an "exceptional, one-off resit opportunity" to retake part or all of their exam. This followed complaints that results had been downgraded, with the boundary mark for a C grade in the foundation tier written paper set higher for the June exam that it had been in the preceding January exam.
Provisional results released this morning by the Joint Council for Qualifications for the November exams showed around 17,650 pupils (36.9 per cent) obtained grade C or higher, with 1,240 (2.6 per cent) managing A or A*.
Brian Lightman, General Secretary of the Association for School and College Leaders, said the grade improvements were not comparable with previous years.
"I don't think you can draw comparisons like that. The difference this time [compared with previous retakes] is that many students have had to come back from a college or apprenticeship – they haven't been around to be prepared. It is a whole different set of circumstances," he said.
In previous years November resits have regularly taken
place, but this year under new exam rules a November exam had not been scheduled until the marking row broke out.
He added: "[To] suggest that so many thousands of students have improved so dramatically in a period of weeks is further proof that their teachers' original assessments were correct and that the summer results were not a true reflection of their achievement."
This summer, the number of pupils obtaining grade C or higher in English – often required by colleges – had fallen to 63.9 per cent from 65.5 per cent in 2011.
The drop in grades led to fury from teachers, who accused exam boards and the regulator Ofqual of a "statistical fix" and "illegal grade manipulation".
An alliance of pupils, schools and local councils, as well as teaching unions, challenged the summer GCSE English grades in the High Court earlier this month, calling for the summer exams to be regraded in line with boundaries used for the same exams in January 2012.
It claims that as a result of the changes, an estimated 10,000 pupils who took their English GCSE exam in June missed out on a C grade.
Ofqual has said it will "rigorously defend" its decisions over this summer's GCSE English results. A final judgment in the case is expected in January.
Over 31,000 pupils took the English Language exam in November, while another 16,800 sat the English exam.


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Well, we all are eagerly waiting for the release of 'Baywatch' which stars global icon, Priyanka Chopra. The Desi Girl, who is all set for her Hollywood debut, recently shared a poster from 'Baywatch' saying,
"Being bad can be so good. Coming soon. #VictoriaLeeds # Baywatch #may26th."
Piggy Chops A.K.A Victoria Leeds looks hot in a red off-shoulder dress in the new poster.
Check out Priyanka's tweet and the poster here:
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This is Auto FS configuration.
Autofs mounts partitions, NFS & Samba shares and
devices like CDs, on demand. On demand means the
partition is not mounted when system boots but as soon
as you access any of above mentioned shares or devices
or partitions the autofs (automount) autometically
mounts it at run time in back ground. And after a
defined timout period if you don't access that
share/partition/device then autofs umounts it.
Config Files:
1. /etc/auto.master
2. /etc/auto.NAME
Replace NAME with any name you want.
There are two config files
1. /etc/auto.master
In this file we mention the base dirs in which we want
to mount shares/partitions/devices.
Suppose we want to mount all the network shares(NFS &
Samba) in /share dir and Partitions in /partitions dir
and devices(CDROM & Floppy) in /media dir the we will
add the following three entries /etc/auto.master file.
Entries in /etc/auto.maste:
/share /etc/auto.share
/partitions /etc/auto.partitions
/media /etc/auto.media
This tells that there are three main dirs
(/share,/partitions & /media) in which it has to
mount different things and info about what it has to
mount and where to mount and with what options to
mount are present in /etc/auto.share,
/etc/auto.partitions & /etc/auto.media.
Info about what things it has to mount in /share base
dir are present in /etc/auto.share and same thing is
for other two dirs.
Note we must create the main dir (as mentioned in
first field of /etc/auto.master). For example we have
to create "/share", "/partitions" & "/media"
Entries in mount info files (e.g. /etc/auto.share):
1. /etc/auto.share:
Suppose we have one NFS share named "/nfs" on a
machine have ip address 192.168.0.12. And a samba
share on machine have 192.168.0.30 ip address and
share name is "smb" and we want to access this samba
share with user id "u1" and samba password of u1 is
The entries for these two will be.
nfs -rw 192.168.0.12:/nfs
samba -fstype=smbfs,username=u1,password=123
Here nfs and samba (first field) tells auto fs to
create dirs with these names and mount the specifed
shares (defined in 3r field) on them. The 2nd field
tells how to mount and the partition type.
Now save and exit and restart "autofs" service and try
to enter /share/nfs. as soon as we type #cd /share/nfs
command, autofs will autometically creat nfs dir in
/share dir and mount 192.168.0.12:/nfs share on it.
Same it will do with samba.
2. /etc/auto.partitions:
Suppose we have a partition "/dev/hdc3" what we want
to mount on deman (/etc/fstab mounts partitions
permanantly). To mount it we need the following entry.
data -fstype=ext3 :/dev/hdc3
Now save and exit and restart "autofs" service and try
to enter "/partitions/data" as soon as we type "#cd
/partitions/data" command, autofs will autometically
creat data dir in "/partitions" dir and mount
/dev/hdc3 partition on it.
3. /etc/auto.media:
Suppose we want to mount CDROM on demand and our cdrom
device is /dev/hdb. We will have to write the
following entry.
cd -fstype=iso9660,ro :/dev/hdb
Save and exit and restart "autofs" service. Automount
will create cd dir in /media dir and will mount
/dev/hdb on it as soon as you try to access it.
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Should I Shop eBay or Amazon?
There's a time and place for each major online marketplace
Once upon a time, was the 800-pound gorilla of . But it's not the only game on the internet anymore, and in some ways has been overshadowed by competitor .
eBay Versus Amazon
One way to decide whether to buy on one platform or on the other is simply by looking at price, but is there more to the picture than that? After all, the prices between the two often vary by just a few dollars; if there's a significant advantage to shopping one marketplace over the other, maybe the price shouldn't be the final deciding factor.
The answer to this question is a matter of personal choice, but here are some common ways to make the decision.
When to Shop Amazon
Amazon offers advantages to shoppers making frequent purchases of common items, or of items that must be returned. Comparison shopping on Amazon is much easier because it has a much cleaner, easier to use interface than eBay. This makes brand-vs-brand or product-vs-related-product comparison shopping on Amazon much easier. Throw in Amazon.com reviews and if you're shopping in product areas where the price differences are minimal, Amazon is a no-brainer.
If you're buying commodity goods, Amazon also comes out ahead. With services like Amazon Prime (which offers free second-day shipping on many of Amazon's products, Amazon subscriptions, and other similar perks), Amazon is a good place to go if you're basically looking to replace a trip to your local department store with a trip to an online store.
The future perks of Amazon look like they'll include things like drone shipments, which, as of 2018, are not widely available yet, but are on the company's to-do list. The company's focus on getting purchases to its members quickly and its focus on innovation shouldn't be overlooked.
When to Shop eBay
Even though Amazon may be much larger at this point than eBay, there are still times when eBay may be a better option. For instance, when buying imported goods, eBay might give more seller choices. It's also where seekers of one-of-a-kind, boutique, and craft goods may have more luck.
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For this reason, antiques, collectibles, and vintage items are probably more up eBay's alley. The eBay marketplace continues to reign supreme for memorabilia and collectibles of all kinds.
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At the end of the day, eBay and don't have to be mutually exclusive options. In most cases, they're actually complementary. Amazon is a great choice for diapers, coffee, batteries, and new products that you might otherwise find in a retail store. For these kinds of goods, Amazon can save you both legwork and money.
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ROCHDALE MP Paul Rowen wants St George's day to be made a public holiday.
Mr Rowen has signed a House of Commons motion along with 33 other MPs calling for England to fall in line with other countries and declare its patron saint's day a holiday.
Mr Rowen said: "The Irish have St Patrick's day as a public holiday, the Scots have St Andrew's day as a public holiday and I think England should have St George's Day as a public holiday.
"Celebrations in Rochdale last year were a great success.
"There was a marvellous concert at the Gracie Fields Theatre with classics such as 'Land of Hope and Glory' and 'Jerusalem', while the St George's flag was flying outside the Town Hall.
"We should make more of St George's day and turning it into a public holiday would be a great move.
"I also think people in Rochdale should start to think of ideas of how we can celebrate 23 April."
Ian Sandiford, who runs Sandiford Gallery, Drake Street, said: "St George's day is important to me and I wear a rose on that day to celebrate it.
"But although I think we should do more to recognise St George's day, I would prefer it not to be a bank holiday.
"I'm not sure whether turning it into a public holiday would make people recognise it or if they would just use it as an excuse for another day off work.
"As a retailer it would be awkward for me to have another holiday in April when Easter often falls in that month, plus there are two bank holidays in May."
Rochdale masons celebrate St George's day every year.
One member, David Greenhalgh, said: "St George's day should be a public holiday because it would make people realise its significance."
Ghulam Shahzad, Milkstone Action Group chairman, said: "If St George's day is to be made a national holiday, then other days such as Eid and Diwali should also be made public holidays."
Mohammed Naeem, Rochdale Centre for Diversity chief executive, said: "I hope Mr Rowen is asking for greater respect to be paid to St George's day rather than having another national holiday.
"We would like all religious and national festivals for all faiths and countries to be recognised with public holidays, but we realise that wouldn't be feasible."


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Complete destemming, smooth pneumatic pressing, fermented at 16º. Classic espumante method.
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Appearance: Crystalline, persistant crown with fine bubbles.
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Serving Suggestion
Drink at a fresh 8ºc. With diverse appetizers, light meats, and oriental delicacies.


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Washington Nationals: Early Projections for the Final 25-Man RosterFebruary 22, 2013
Washington Nationals: Early Projections for the Final 25-Man Roster
It's clear that the Washington Nationals have turned the corner as a franchise on the rise.
Coming off an impressive 98-win season, the Nationals had very few question marks to address roster-wise. The majority of them were answered—which is something not all teams can boast.
With a few key offseason additions and returning veterans, the Nationals opening day roster might be more complete than in years past.
With the countdown to Opening Day officially underway, the Washington Nationals will soon begin their first wave of spring training games. As the team is evaluated by manager Davey Johnson and the rest of his coaching staff, moves will eventually be made to trim the roster down to the final 25 spots.
As an initial attempt to sort them out, this article will take an educated guess at the Nationals Opening Day roster from top to bottom.
Starting Pitchers
First let's delve into the Nationals starting rotation.
Heading into the 2013 season, there is really only one change: the addition of Dan Haren and the subtraction of Edwin Jackson. The rest of the rotation will be rounded out by returning starters Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmermann and Ross Detwiler.
Baseball fans would be hard pressed to find a better one-two punch than Strasburg and Gonzalez atop the rotation. In fact, the Nationals rotation as a whole have 80-85 (combined) win potential.
Not many teams can claim that.
Projected Opening Day Starting Rotation
No. 1: Stephen Strasburg
He is heading into the first unrestricted season of his career. There are high hopes of him being the anchor of this Nationals pitching staff and potentially exceeding the 200 innings pitched mark.
Strasburg still had a pretty productive season in 2012 despite being limited to 28 starts. He went 15-6 with a 3.16 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. He also struck out 11.1 batters per nine innings. Without the innings limit, Strasburg's win and strikeout totals will rise in 2013.
Barring any unforeseen episodes during spring training, he should undoubtedly be their opening day starter.
No. 2: Gio Gonzalez
Gonzalez can now place his focus solely on following up a Cy Young caliber season.
With the offseason PED accusations now officially behind him (per MLB.com report this week), Gonzalez will look to build off a career year in which he led the NL with 21 wins. He has averaged 17 wins the last three seasons and has been a model of consistency—which is invaluable as the Nationals second starter.
He took a big step forward last season and while he may not match the 21 wins, there is no reason Gonzalez can't put up big numbers and hover around the 2.89 ERA he posted last season.
No. 3: Jordan Zimmerman
Zimmerman will be counted on to continue the overall consistent improvement he's shown the past couple seasons.
Potentially the most important factor for Zimmermann in 2013 is staying healthy and following up career high of 195 innings pitched in 2012. If so, he will widely be considered as one of the league's best and most underrated third starters.
Zimmermann posted a 2.94 ERA and 1.17 WHIP last season. If he can manage anywhere near those numbers in 2013, the Nationals could potentially have their top three starters all with an ERA below 3.
On a contender like the Nationals, he could also easily eclipse his win total (12) from last season.
No. 4: Dan Haren
He is a prime candidate for a bounce-back season.
Coming off an injury riddled year with the Angels, Haren will look to rejuvenate his career returning to the National League. He could go down as the best offseason addition for the Nationals—as his proven track record and experience can help the rest of the staff immensely.
Signed on a one-year deal, it's a low risk, high reward situation for Washington.
Haren won't have the pressure of leading the rotation and that could ultimately catapult him into a comeback campaign in 2013.
No. 5: Ross Detwiler
Detwiler will round out what will be considered one of the best rotations in baseball.
He recently accepted an invite to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, which can only help him learn and grow as a pitcher. Detwiler still has room to improve and it seems the Nationals are committed to working with developing the left-handed hurler.
If Detwiler can improve his strikeout rate, being a member of this staff could make him a consistent winner in 2013.
Projected Opening Day Bullpen: Rafael Soriano, Tyler Clippard, Drew Storen, Craig Stammen, Ryan Mattheus, Henry Rodriguez and Zach Duke
Rafael Soriano
Brought in to solidify the closer role in the Nationals bullpen, Soriano will bring past success and experience to a primarily young and talented group.
If he can continue to put up the numbers he has over the past few seasons, a 45-50 save year will be within reach. Soriano stepped in for the injured Mariano Rivera a year ago and converted 42 of 46 saves with a 2.26 ERA.
The right-hander should be in for another solid campaign and help rack up the saves in DC.
Tyler Clippard
Clippard will most likely assume the setup role going into the 2013 season.
He was an all-star in 2011 in this role and will be the consistent bridge to Rafael Soriano in helping close out games. Clippard still possesses solid control and has tallied a WHIP of 1.21 or less in each of the past four seasons.
The right-hander should be able to follow up his early career success in 2013 and help comprise one of the deepest bullpens in baseball.
Drew Storen
He could potentially close out some games under Davey Johnson's "A and B" bullpen system, which keeps his top relievers fresh and requires shuffling of closers.
Although that is no guarantee, Storen could rack up around 10 saves in 2013.
With Rafael Soriano signed to a lucrative deal, it will most likely be his job to lose. The addition of Soriano might put Storen into a position where he'd rather not be.
But the pickup should make the entire bullpen better by pushing each reliever up one inning.
The Nationals now boast a bullpen with three different pitchers that can amass a 30-plus save season.
Craig Stammen
Stammen had a 2.34 ERA and 1.20 WHIP, with 87 strikeouts in 88.1 innings.
A converted starter, Stammen has been a solid bullpen force since being moved to a relief role in 2010. He is a nice source of low ERA/WHIP and high strikeouts for the Nationals.
Stammen will look to continue this middle relief role in 2013.
Ryan Mattheus
He has been a solid arm out of the Nationals' bullpen since his debut last season.
He owns a career 2.84 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 54 major league outings. Mattheus is used in a variety of situations for Washington and is a trusted by Davey Johnson and the rest of his staff.
Mattheus will look to help continue the consistency of the Nationals bullpen going into 2013.
Henry Rodriguez
We saw his ERA jump from 3.56 in 2011 to 5.83 in 2012 (although his WHIP dropped from 1.51 to 1.40).
He is probably fourth in line for saves this year, so his value will lie in his ability to strike batters out (his career rate is around 9.0 K/9). If Rodriguez can improve upon his erratic control, he could be a very dependable option out of the Nations bullpen.
It also doesn't hurt that he can hurl the ball consistently at 100 MPH.
Zach Duke
Duke will most likely be the final piece in the puzzle.
In the eight games he appeared in last September, Duke allowed only two earned runs in 13.2 innings.
With Sean Burnett gone via free agency, Duke is the Nationals lone left-hander out of the bullpen. This fact alone makes him a lock to make the Nats opening day roster, edging out Christian Garcia.
Projected Opening Day Infield: Adam LaRoche (1B), Danny Espinosa (2B), Ian Desmond (SS), Ryan Zimmerman (3B), Steve Lombardozzi (Bench) and Chad Tracy (Bench)
Adam LaRoche
LaRoche is unlikely to match the career-high 33 home run total that he posted last season, but he should be good for roughly 25 homers with little drop off in batting average.
That makes LaRoche a crucial member of the Nationals infield and lineup in general.
LaRoche's numbers are extremely consistent, both at the dish and in the field. He provides top-notch defense around the bag and will look to continue his success in Washington heading into 2013.
Hitting in the heart of the Nationals lineup, he will be counted on to do so.
Danny Espinosa
He brings a solid combination of power, speed and defense to his position—but its imperative he improves upon a poor batting average and high strikeout rate.
Health will be a factor for Espinosa this season, as he dealt with a shoulder injury late last year. If he can prove he is past that road block, he could easily match his 20 homer campaign since he possesses plenty of pop in his bat.
Espinosa should be in line for an improved 2013 season if he can get better at making consistent contact.
Ian Desmond
Desmond has the potential to be an elite shortstop in this league and could easily flirt with a 30-30 season in 2013.
With the arrival of outfielder Denard Span, who will most likely lead off for the Nats, hitting in the middle of the order could help Desmond's power numbers and RBI chances.
Coming into his prime, Desmond should continue to shine for the Nationals and follow up his career year in 2012 with added improvement.
Ryan Zimmerman
He is the clear-cut face of the franchise for the Nationals.
Injuries the past two seasons that may be the only thing holding Zimmerman back from being a true elite superstar. Consistent health will without a doubt be what the Nationals look for from Zimmerman in 2013.
He has already proven he is capable of putting up monster numbers, as evidenced by his hot second half in 2012.
If he can simply manage to stay on the field, the Nationals lineup will be that much more potent.
Steve Lombardozzi
Lombardozzi has been a versatile player for the Nationals thus far.
He is a true utility man with the ability to play second base, shortstop and the outfield. It's an ideal situation for the Nationals to have such a versatile option off the bench.
Lombardozzi will need to improve on his lack of power and speed this coming season, but he will still serve as a valued member of this team regardless.
Chad Tracy
Tracy isn't an everyday type of player at this point in his career, but he'll serve an important role for the Nationals as their backup corner infielder and primary pinch hitter.
General Manager Mike Rizzo recently spoke about the Washington Nationals' outfield, stating
We have three outfielders that are all center field-capable guys and it's going to be a fun, fun outfield to watch play, because you've got three defensive stalwarts out there with range, throwing arms and guys who have great routes and angles to the ball.
This quote can only get Nats fans even more hyped about the status of their outfield headed into the 2013 season.
Projected Opening Day Outfield: Bryce Harper (LF), Denard Span (CF), Jayson Werth (RF), Roger Bernadina (Bench) and Tyler Moore (Bench)
Bryce Harper
Harper was every bit as good as advertised in 2012 on his way to winning rookie of the year honors in the NL.
The 20-year-old still has a lot of untapped potential, but he could be ready for a breakout season as soon as 2013. Harper's success this year will boil down to good health, his adjustment to left field (after the acquisition of Denard Span) and his ability to reach base consistently.
If Harper can improve on one of his outside breaking ball, he certainly can avoid a sophomore slump.
After finishing last season with 22 homers and 18 stolen bases, there is little doubt of his ability to pursue the esteemed 30-30 club.
Denard Span
He appears eager to show the Nationals they made the right decision by trading for him.
Not only does Span want to get back to being a .300 hitter, but he would like to steal more bases this season. He is almost a lock to accumulate 25-30 stolen bases while racking up runs scored in the high powered Nationals lineup.
As long as Span adjusts well to National League pitching, he should excel with his new team in 2013.
Jayson Werth
Werth mustered just five home runs last year to halt a streak of four consecutive seasons with 20-plus homers.
Werth must to return to full health this season in order to get back to his previous form and prove worthy of his long term contract.
The Nationals are expected to use Werth in the middle of the lineup this season after he spent most of his time in the leadoff spot last year. It will be crucial in 2013 for Werth to hover around the .300 mark.
He'll also be expected to be a veteran leader on and off the field for the rest of his younger teammates.
Roger Bernadina
Bernadina will most likely start the season out as the Nationals' fourth outfielder.
After the addition of Denard Span in the offseason, Bernadina does not stand to see much playing time heading into 2013. He has the power and speed to make a difference and will be considered added depth on an already stout lineup.
Davey Johnson will most likely call on him as the Nats go-to backup outfielder, especially against right-handed pitching.
Tyler Moore
Moore has shown some decent pop during his limited playing time thus far, and will continue his bench role heading into 2013.
While Bernadina handles pinch hitting duties against righties, Moore will be called on against lefties. Moore also has the potential to backup Adam LaRoche at first base.
That positional flexibility will serve him well on securing an opening day roster spot in 2013.
Projected Opening Day Catchers
Kurt Suzuki
Suzuki came to the Nationals last season in a deadline deal with the Oakland A's and became the full-time catcher down the stretch.
With the trust of Davey Johnson, who coached him on the U.S. Olympic team in 2008, Suzuki should provide consistency behind the dish in 2013 on both sides of the ball.
If he can produce double digit home runs while managing the Nationals' top-notch pitching staff, the team can't ask for much more than that.
Wilson Ramos
After a torn ACL limited him to just 25 games last year, Ramos is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season in 2013.
Ramos has been participating in catching drills since the start of spring training. He will most likely ease his way back into the Nationals' lineup in spring training by initially serving as the DH. He will backup Kurt Suzuki to begin the upcoming season.
The Nats are hoping he can regain his power stroke at the plate in 2013 after hitting a career-high 15 homers last year.
Projected 25-Man Opening Day Roster
Projected Opening Day Starting Lineup
1. Denard Span (CF)
2. Bryce Harper (LF)
3. Ryan Zimmerman (3B)
4. Adam LaRoche (1B)
5. Jayson Werth (RF)
6. Ian Desmond (SS)
7. Danny Espinosa (2B)
8. Kurt Suzuki (C)
Projected Starting Rotation
1. Stephen Strasburg (Opening Day Starter)
2. Gio Gonzalez
3. Jordan Zimmermann
4. Dan Haren
5. Ross Detwiler
1. Rafael Soriano (Closer)
2. Tyler Clippard (Setup)
3. Drew Storen (Setup)
4. Ryan Mattheus
5. Craig Stammen
6. Henry Rodriguez
7. Zach Duke
1. Adam LaRoche (1B)
2. Danny Espinosa (2B)
3. Ian Desmond (SS)
4. Ryan Zimmerman (3B)
5. Steve Lombardozzi (2B/SS)
6. Chad Tracy (1B/3B)
1. Bryce Harper (LF)
2. Denard Span (CF)
3. Jayson Werth (RF)
4. Roger Bernadina (Bench)
5. Tyler Moore (Bench)
1. Kurt Suzuki
2. Wilson Ramos


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Life & Community
Dartmouth College Public Service Legacy Project
The Legacy Project honors Dartmouth Alumni who have served in public office and demonstrated their commitment to the ideals of public service, leadership, and civic engagement.
About the Project
The Dartmouth College Public Service Legacy Project is collaborative student-led research project open to all undergraduate students. The project seeks students who enjoy research and who want to help create a digital showcase of Dartmouth alumni who have had impressive careers in public service. Students will use on-campus resources, such as the alumni files in Rauner Library, and include both primary and secondary sources in order to bring these Dartmouth alumni alive.
How to Join
Researchers can join the project at the beginning of each term. They are employed by the Rockefeller Center at $10/hr. A minimum commitment of at least 5 hours a week is expected. Student Researcher Application
Project Administrators
For more information, please contact:
Elizabeth Celtrick, Rockefeller Center Senior Assistant Director
Alexandrea J. Gosnell, Rockefeller Center Student Program Assistant for Communications


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This halloween card has a cute poem inside. Inside:You're as sweet as Pumpkin Pie, You're the Bobbing Apple of my eye. Hope your Halloween is Dandy. Spoil yourself and have some candy! card measures 4 x 5.5 inches and comes with a white envelope.
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Chicago, IL & St. Louis, MO
May 8 & 9, 2016
Two of America's best and brightest hopes for traditional metal recently joined forces for a 20+ date spring tour of the USA. Ventura, California road warriors Night Demon headlined the package, performing at least their fourth substantial U.S. run since fall 2014. Though still promoting last year's awesome 'Curse of the Damned' opus, Night Demon had a few tricks up their sleeves this time around. Dubbing the trek The Final Curse, Night Demon's plan was to play the 'Curse' record in its entirety, including a number of deep cuts that most fans had never heard the band perform live. The also used the occasion to break in a new guitarist, Armand John Anthony, who replaced departed founding member Brent Woodward. Also along for the ride were Visigoth, Salt Lake City true metal titans whose 'The Revenant King' debut last year turned heads and cracked skulls from sea to shining sea. In contrast to Night Demon, Visigoth had never embarked on a major U.S. tour before, so it was most fans' first opportunity to witness the power and might of the Visigoth live attack. Jen and I caught the tour twice on consecutive nights, in two different cities. Here's the rundown …
Sunday, May 8, 2016
It was Mother's Day. The day after the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse festival's conclusion. We had stuck around in Chicago for the afternoon to hang out with friends and take in a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. The weather was beautiful, the sun was shining, and the game was fun, even though the $9.50 beer concession prices were not. Except that the damn game wouldn't end. It just kept going and going. Nine innings turned to eleven innings, and next thing we knew it was 6:00 p.m., the twelfth inning had just ended with the game still tied, and we were a long way from Reggie's Rock Club, where the gig was supposed to start at 8:00 p.m. So we ditched the game, grabbed some Mediterranean food on the run, walked back to our friends' house as fast as we could to pick up our earplugs, then hopped a red line train to Chinatown, arriving at the venue at a minute or two past 8. Fortunately, we had not missed any of the festivities.
It was surreal to be back inside Reggie's the day after Ragnarokkr ended. Tonight's gig was in the smaller room, where the festival's second stage was housed, and it was strange seeing the room so quiet in contrast to its packed-to-the-gills status the last two nights. That's not to say the venue was empty. Far from it, the draw was a respectable 50-60 folks, which is not bad at all considering it was Sunday night, it was Mother's Day, and most Ragnarokkr attendees had either flown home or were still passed out in a ditch or an alleyway somewhere from overdoing it all weekend long.
At around 8:30 p.m., Visigoth took the stage to an extremely partisan, enthusiastic crowd. I was amazed how many people around me seemed to know every word to every song (at least, the ones from 'The Revenant King'). Perhaps feeling buoyed by the rabid audience, and rested from two nights off in a row (many members of both bands had partaken of the Ragnarokkr fest as spectators, instead of as performers), as well as the fact that their girlfriends had traveled in for this tour stop, Visigoth were simply ferocious tonight. Vocalist Jake Rogers attacked the stage, being hugely animated and getting right up close and personal with the fans upfront. He was relying heavily on gulps from a pitcher of hot water in between songs (and even during instrumental breaks or between verses within songs) to ease his voice through the night, yet he sang with full power, did not appear to be holding anything back, and sounded magnificent. Jake was flanked on either side by flailing-hair guitarists Jamison Palmer and Leeland Campana (the latter in just his third or fourth gig back after missing the first part of the tour because of personal obligations). The opening one-two punch of "Dungeon Master" and "Mammoth Rider" was simply beyond reproach, but afterwards Visigoth pivoted to a new song "By Steel and Silver," with which I was somewhat familiar because I had heard them play it in Ventura at Frost & Fire last year. Then they graced us with a well-chosen cover of "The Spell," which dates back to Demon's second album, 'The Unexpected Guest,' from 1982. The Visigoth version of this catchy gem of a song is quite faithful to the original, although as one might expect Visigoth boost the guitars and (if I'm not mistaken) the tempo a bit. They rounded out their sublime 40-minute set with splendid renditions of "Blood Sacrifice" and "The Revenant King." Visigoth are such a great band, and I expect bigger and better things from them in the future. My only disappointment was not hearing "Iron Brotherhood" tonight. Whatever. Go see them whenever and wherever you can. Setlist: Dungeon Master, Mammoth Rider, By Steel and Silver, The Spell, Blood Sacrifice, The Revenant King.
The middle band on the tour, Against the Grain, were up next. The Detroit speed rockers were on their final night of this excursion, and they made it count with a ripping high-speed journey of greasy, dirty Motorhead-influenced mayhem. Not exactly my thing, but they were good at what they did and many others seemed to dig 'em.
Each time I see Night Demon, the production values seem to get better and more professional. By now, of course, I'm well-versed in the black-light stage banner with the 'Curse of the Damned' cover artwork, replete with red glowing eyes on the central character; the cross-design scrims erected in front of each stack of cabinets; the stage fog machine; and the multicolored floor-light system positioned on the front corners of the stage, operated by tour manager/merch guy/mascot Andrew Bansal from a control panel at the side of the stage, with ever-changing colors and strobes coordinated with the music. This time, the band have also added multi-color light panels on the floor on either side of drummer Dusty Squires. Those panels are not only synched to the light boxes at the front of the stage, but they also highlight Dusty well and keep him from being lost in the fog and darkness like he used to be. Also new for this tour? A new chalice (its predecessor having apparently shattered in a casualty of previous road battles) and a new mask for mascot Rocky. Again, the production aspects of the show just get better and better from one tour to the next.
Tonight was far and away the longest Night Demon show I've ever witnessed, as they blasted out 16 songs in just over an hour. The gig started unconventionally as, following their traditional Conan intro tape, the band launched into "Manticore," an instrumental jam that provides a taste of new material from their partially-recorded second album, scheduled to be released in early 2017. Then Night Demon went directly into their classic Diamond Head cover, "Lightning to the Nations," always a welcome selection. After "Ritual," it was time for the 'Curse of the Damned' part of the program, as that album was played in its entirety, in reverse order. So the more obscure (in terms of live exposure) tunes like "Save Me Now," "Killer" (played way faster than recorded speed) and "Run For Your Life" were up first, with the tried-n-true live favorites like "Full Speed Ahead" and "Curse of the Damned" coming near the end. I'm generally not a fan of "play the whole album" sets, but this one works because (i) every song on 'Curse of the Damned' is worthy; (ii) despite seeing the band 10 times before, I had never heard three of those songs played live; and (iii) the band had enough enthusiasm and energy to pull it off. If Night Demon seemed stoked to play the whole album, the audience totally seemed stoked to hear the whole album. Before I knew it, I was arm in arm with a total stranger standing next to me up front, belting out the lyrics, raising my fist and having a ball. Ah yes, the power of heavy metal. The set concluded with staples "The Chalice" and "Night Demon," the former featuring an appearance by mascot Rocky with his chalice amidst blood-red lighting. Rocky sought me out from the stage, grabbed my neck and turned the chalice upside down in my mouth, giving me a swig of red wine, which would have been fine except that there was a piece of cork in it, haha. The chalice never used to have wine in it before, so this is yet another cool innovation. Rocky also had at least one more spectator, plus guitarist Armand, drink from the chalice. By the time "Night Demon" ended, everyone was sweaty and happy. Another fantastic show from Night Demon.
Monday, May 9, 2016
The following morning, Jen and I made it to Van Buren Street in downtown Chicago in time to catch the Megabus bound for St. Louis, Missouri. The beautiful thing about the Megabus is that the total fare we paid for two reserved seats on the upper deck was $14. The ride took about six painless, comfortable hours, after which we were deposited at the bus station in downtown St. Louis, across the street from that city's NHL hockey arena. We spent the afternoon dodging raindrops and checking out the hockey stadium (where they were gearing up for a St. Louis Blues playoff game that night), the baseball stadium, and the Gateway Arch (sadly, most of that area is a construction zone at the moment), before meeting up with the Night Demon guys for a late lunch / early dinner at a downtown tavern where the server told us with a smile that "Cubs Suck" and asked if we were in the band Holy Grail (she saw my hoodie), which she'd actually heard of. The band's spirits seem high, and they're very excited about coming events, including a six-week European tour this summer capped off by a mainstage appearance at the prestigious Bang Your Head Festival in Balingen, Germany; a multiweek opening slot on the Carcass/Crowbar/Ghoul U.S. tour; and various other plans that may or may not have been announced yet. It was good to catch up with them, and good to meet Armand finally. Although new to Night Demon, he has known Jarvis and Dusty for many years, and seems to fit in well with the band, both musically and personality-wise. As a fan and friend, I certainly still miss Brent, but that's no fault of Armand's, and anyway, things change and sometimes you just have to move on.
Tonight's gig was at the FUBAR on a particularly desolate stretch of Locust Street, around two miles from downtown. Jen and I had been to there once before, in March 2014 when we were on the road with Widow on the Destruction tour, so walking around inside the venue brought back many happy memories. The show tonight was on the lounge side of the venue, which is the smaller room; however, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the venue had constructed a new, much larger and nice looking stage in that room in the two years since I was here last. There were not nearly as many people in St. Louis as there had been in Chicago, unfortunately, and the two local opener bands appeared neither to bring in much of a crowd nor stick around after the sets were finished. For most of the openers, we either retreated outside to get away from the sound (although we were accosted by a constant stream of homeless people on the sidewalk when we did so) or simply watched the Blues on television getting their asses kicked by Dallas in the hockey playoff game.
Visigoth brought the fire and passion with them to St. Louis, small crowd be damned, even though Jake Rogers apparently had to go down the street to a BP station to get hot water to use onstage for his voice. There were no stage lights to speak of, just dim white ordinary room lights, but Visigoth let nothing affect them. In a way it was better for me because with a smaller crowd, there was much more one-on-one interaction with the band members. I got to contribute vocals to one chorus of "The Spell" and ended up with Jake just inches from my face as we sang "The Revenant King" chorus together. I really appreciated that Visigoth put full power and full energy into this gig, even though it had to be a letdown after the previous night's bigger show in Chicago. They did, however, cut "Blood Sacrifice" from the set due to time constraints, so it was just a five-song Visigoth set this evening. Still, I'll take five live songs from Visigoth over ten songs from most bands, anytime.
For their part, Night Demon had to scrap the "full-album" concept also because of time constraints, but they nonetheless played a very special 11-song set. It was probably the most perfect setlist I'd ever witnessed from the band, deftly balancing the more known and the more obscure, keeping the tempos mostly fast but having just the right amount of dynamics. There were deep cuts like "Ancient Evil" and "Killer," plus their classic Riot cover "Road Racin'" along with all-time greats like "Mastermind" and "The Howling Man." Plus the gig began with the body blow of "Screams in the Night" into "Full Speed Ahead," which is simply perfect for my tastes. I made a point of watching Armand a lot more tonight. The guy has a different stage persona that Brent Woodward did, as he's more animated and a bit flamboyant even. He plays the songs well. It's a different feel onstage, for sure, but Armand certainly seems up to the task. One funny bit was during set closer "Night Demon," Andrew's lighting control board stopped functioning and the band's multicolored floor lights went dark. Lee from Visigoth happened to be standing near the light switch for the stage, so he flipped the dim white house stage lights on so the guys wouldn't be playing in the dark. During the triumphant instrumental part of "Night Demon," when the band's custom lights would ordinarily be flashing in strobe mode, Lee tried to replicate the effect by flipping the light switch for the house lights off and on in rapid succession. It was kind of hilarious. Still the band played on, because dammit that's what Night Demon does, through personnel changes and venue restrictions and small audiences and failed equipment and everything else. I love 'em for it, and they did me proud tonight. Set list: Screams in the Night, Full Speed Ahead, Ancient Evil, Killer, Mastermind, Ritual, The Howling Man, Curse of the Damned, Road Racin', Chalice, Night Demon.
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Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Bearwood Shuffle...five days and counting
Yes, the wait is nearly over. As the world's media begin to gather outside Neelams Kebab House and the stars park their helicopters in Aldi's Car Park it's nearly time for the very first Bearwood Shuffle! Glastonbury, Schmastonbury. Not only will you get to enjoy the musical delights of 7 (yes...7!) local artists, there'll be cake too. Yes. Cake. You don't get that at Glastonbury do you? Well, okay, maybe you do but then again you do have to wee in a bush and sleep in a smelly tent.
Anyway, the Bearwood Shuffle. Lightwoods Park Bandstand. This Sunday. 2pm. Sunshine guaranteed...probably.
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Bearwood Chapel
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Saturday, 9 July 2011
We're getting there!
Our burgeoning music scene
A few months ago many of us were a bit fed up - "nothing much happens in Bearwood!", we complained. Like children banging knives and forks on the dinner table our mantra was 'we want more, we want more, we want more': more music, more welcoming social places, just more going on.
Well, this month it feels like we might have got what we wanted. At welovebearwood we got to action and so did others. Let me fill you in on what's happening over the next few weeks. Some of it was happening anyway, some of it entirely new. All of it exciting and a good thing for locals & those beyond the B66/B67 borders...
Here's the calendar of Bearwood Events:
SATURDAY 9 July, 5pm
Millennium Eagle Jazz Band play our beloved Lightwoods Park Bandstand (Adkins Lane) as part of the final weekend of the
Birmingham International Jazz Festival
WEDNESDAY 13 July, 7pm
The second
Bear Rhythms
night of Latin beats, treats and eats. Family friendly, a lovely night at our newest friendly bar
. Monalito is on Three Shires Oak Road just opposite The Bear pub.
Every THURSDAY from 8.30pm
Jazz at the Corks Club
rocks Bearwood with all sorts of Jazz - trad, Big Band and of course, famous resident Andy Hamilton and the Blue Notes. On 30th July Dennis Rollins will be playing with AH & the Blue Notes. Take a visit at Bearwood Road/Sherwood Road.
SUNDAY 17 July 1pm-6pm
The annual free
Warley Woods Picnic in the Park
! Bring your rugs and food and you'll be provided with live local music, craft and cake stalls and lots more besides...
WEDNESDAY 20 July 7pm
The next
Friends of Lightwoods Park
meeting will be held at St Mary's Church Hall at Bearwood Road/St Marys Road. We'll be voting in our first Committee members and hearing about whether or not the first stage of the £multi-million bid to Heritage Lottery Fund (to improve the Park and House) as been successful. An important meeting!
THURSDAY 21 July, 8pm
Good at crafts? A beginner/interested? Come along to the free The Bearwood Tapestry at The Bear pub at Bearwood Road/Three Shires Oak Road for a drink and crafty pursuits, brought to you by the
Crafty Muthas
(check out the blog of gorgeousness).
SUNDAY 31 July 2pm-6pm
The very first Bearwood Shuffle! A free afternoon of local bands bringing the Bandstand alive for the second time this month! Brought to you by new non-profit group the Bearwood Promoters. Come and join us for our very first event and look out for number 2 in September. Here's the line up for you:
Is it safe to say there's something for everyone in Bearwood over the next few weeks?
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When will the Foundation close?Columbia Foundation will cease all grantmaking as of May 31, 2013, the end of the current fiscal year. The foundation will cease operations by December 31, 2013.
Why is the Foundation closing?Madeleine Haas Russell?s children, Alice Russell-Shapiro, Christine H. Russell and Charles P. Russell, as trustees, have determined that the best, most efficient and effective way for the family to continue its tradition of philanthropy is through three separate foundations. Mrs. Russell always supported her children investing in causes they cared about, trusting that they would have a better understanding of the issues facing their generation. This transition will allow them to focus on their specific areas of interest, and to involve their children ? the next generation ? in philanthropic giving.
What will happen to the Foundation?s assets?The assets will continue to support the philanthropic work of the Russell family through the foundations of Madeleine Haas Russell?s three children, Alice Russell-Shapiro, Christine H. Russell and Charles P. Russell.
Will the Foundation be making more grants before it closes?The final round of arts grants has been completed. The final deadline for human-rights applications was October 1, 2012, and the final deadline for grant applications for food and farming is December 1, 2012.
What are the names of the successor foundations, and will they have the same interests and priorities as Columbia Foundation? Will they continue to support the same organizations?Each of Mrs. Russell?s children has, or is working to form, a foundation through which they will carry on the family?s tradition of philanthropy and continue to support the causes and issues about which they are passionate. The successor foundations are still planning for the transition at this time. Further information about the three successor foundations will be available on the Columbia Foundation website by June 2013.


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Description of The Colonel's Bequest
1989, the year The Colonel's Bequest was released on DOS, as well as Amiga and Atari ST. Made by Sierra On-Line, Inc. and published by Sierra On-Line, Inc., this adventure game is available for free on this page.
Don't miss the unofficial website dedicated to the game: http://www.colonelsbequest.net/
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GabyBlack 2018-01-04 1 point DOS version
Great game, I love it! I played a lot when I was a teen, and I can still play it
blah 2017-01-15 3 points
Cole 2016-08-01 1 point
When I click on "play" for this game, it asks me to click a name based on the fingerprint. Which ever one I click on says that "it's sold out" how can I play the game?
Raz 2016-06-21 2 points DOS version
Sierra really did an outstanding job with presentation for these games. I remember for Colonel's Bequest we got a booklet that was covered in a magic-eye type layer that you had to use a red tinted "monocle" to decipher. The booklet had fingerprints that showed up under the red monocle. I don't think this will ever happen again for a game box since nobody pays attention to the contents anymore unless you pay the stupid price for a collector's edition.
ermete 2015-10-11 1 point
On of the best adventure game I've ever played.
Since it is possible to complete the game without understanding all the plot it has a great replay value!
taotek 2015-09-19 1 point
Damn..... I was really addicted to this game as a little kid :).
Can remember playing this alone in my room in the evening. I constantly had a underbelly feeling while playing because of the eery setting. There was a constant threat of you getting killed.. :D
Amazing game!!
fanny whistle 2014-12-04 0 point DOS version
omg this gam is so awesome i remmber playin it when i was a kid. anyone no wher i can get some more cool myster game?
Peaches jo 2014-04-06 0 point DOS version
OMG! I remember this game and I loved it! I am so glad I am able to play it again. ^_^
OkSrsly 2014-03-26 2 points DOS version
I loved this game so so so much. I can't even begin to describe. I don't think I ever found EVERYTHING out, but I remember when I started to figure things out, it was incredible. It is limited as most older games would be, but it's wonderful. Absolutely great storyline, lots of fun, colorful characters, I can still hear the hour chime of the clock in my head.
DMC14 2012-11-25 0 point DOS version
i burowed my mates copy in when i was a young fella and i remember playing it for ages trying to finish it. cant recal if i did or not. i reckon i would've.
Nowhere Girl 2011-10-08 1 point DOS version
For me the graphics are pretty nice, considering the limitations of EGA. Having to type commands is much worse. And the typical Sierra interface - not much later than this game - was known for being very comfortable and intuitive. It's just a pity it wasn't yet developed at this time.
Some people want to remake this game; my suggestions would be: don't change the story, at most fix the illogical elements (like somebody being killed right after Laura saw him or her sleeping or walking) - but introduce the Sierra interface! However, I can have my opinions, and still it's pretty unsure if there will indeed be a remake...
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They got the title wrong for tonight's latest world premiere movie on the USA cable network. Instead of "Love Kills," the film (at 9 on the basic service) could be named "Suspense Movie Cliches, 101" and taught as a visual aid for would-be moviemakers.
They are all here: ominous camera angles, lurid lighting effects, false scares, darkened house stalkings, car chases and at least four potential suspects. Oh, and let's not forget the woman-in-peril, actress Virginia Madsen, who is in a constant state of anxiety.
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I originally wasn't going to post the whole exchange regarding WBEZ and Vocalo publicly. Frankly, I didn't think it was necessary. I had entered the text into a private blog to share it more easily with a group of colleagues who also donate to WBEZ, so we could try to understand what in the world is going on in management at Chicago Public Radio right now.
But then I received some more information. I realized that there is a lot more to the story of what is going on at WBEZ then is being told. Torey isn't going to tell it. I'm not sure that the Board knows of the extent of it. The current staff aren't going to talk about it because they don't want to risk their jobs.
The hiring freeze doesn't seem to begin to scratch the surface of what seems to be happening there. And what is happening there sounds pretty awful and doesn't really match up with the emails that I received from Torey Malatia.
So, leave it in the comments. Speak up about what you know or what you'd like to know. Or send me an email if you'd like to remain anonymous. jeanmari1 (at) yahoo (dot) com
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Conversation With My Former Self At 5.45 AM
Former Self: Dude, that's your alarm clock, wake up ...
Former Self: Dude ...
Former Self: DUDE! WAKE THE FUCK UP!
Present Self: Wu, Wa, What? Oh, it's you again, will you shut up. Don't you know how early it is?
FS: Yes, it's time to go surfing. That why I set the alarm clock last night.
PS: I'm tired.
FS: What do you mean you're tired? The surf forecast said it would be head high.
PS: I'm going back to sleep.
FS: Wait a minute, I didn't work so hard to get a job in Santa Cruz just so you could sleep in. Go surfing!
PS: I'll surf after work.
FS: Will you get home in time?
PS: Sure. Maybe. Ok, probably not. I'll go surfing in the dark.
FS: In the dark? That's stupid. You won't catch any waves in the dark ... you remember what happened to me last night?
PS: Oh yeah, you hit a rock or something because you couldn't see where you were going.
FS: Right! So go surfing now in the morning light when the waves are glassy.
PS: It will be crowded.
FS: It won't be so bad if you get out there at the break of dawn. Every minute you lie in bed the waves get more and more crowded. Come on man, surfing = fun.
PS: Yeah but Sleep = Sleep. QED.
FS: When I lived in Melbourne, I got up at 5:15 a.m. on the weekends and drove 2 hours to go surfing. Now you can't even be bothered to get up at 5.45 to walk half a block to the waves.
PS: It's a lot harder when it's every day and not just one day on the weekend.
FS: Oh boo hoo. Poor you.
PS: If you're going to be like that I'm not going to listen, I'll just reset my alarm clock for 7.30 and get some sleep.
FS: Hey
PS: Wa, What? Oh, you again, I must have fallen asleep there for a second ... Ok, I'll go surfing. Oh crap! It's 7:20, I don't have time now. Why didn't you get me up?
FS: Argh! I've been trying to get you up for an hour and a half. This isn't my fault.
PS: Let's not get into who's fault this is, just make sure you get me up early tomorrow. Ok?


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In 1873, the brick Presbyterian Church was built on Washington Street. In 1926, the congregation moved to the new St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Main Street.
Note the drive shed to the north of the Church.
Later became the Veterans' Hall.
Markham Public Library presents images of postcards of Markham Village around the turn of the century. These postcard images were scanned from originals in the Markham Village Tweedsmuir Histories, which are preserved at the Markham Museum. Your comments are welcomed.


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Charles has been a member of CBC for 22 years. He and his wife Ellen have been married sweethearts for 34 years, raising three boys (Jeremy (29), Josh (27), and Jared (25)) in the process. In addition to being an Elder, Charles and Ellen serve in the teaching ministry as Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF) leaders.
Charles has been employed for the last decade at Booz Allen Hamilton as a web developer in ColdFusion and SharePoint. In his leisure time he is an avid reader, road cyclist, and loves to cook various cuisines.


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"ዓላማ | ɂalama"
(just like Oromo "allaba"),
shares a common etym (Arabic?) with unrelated
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"ሰንደቅ |
sänədäḳə" is a cognate of modern Turkish
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Sideways auteur Alexander Payne is parting ways with his wife, actress Sandra Oh. The couple who met five years ago and married in 2003 have mutually decided to separate. In addition to her supporting role in Sideways, Oh can be seen in ABC's upcoming medical drama Grey's Anatomy.