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Frequent Questions
How does the Tool Library Work?
The Basics
The Minnesota Tool Library makes available a large inventory of tools that members can check out for up to one (1) week. In order to become a member, one must:
- Pay the annual fee
- Sign a liability waiver
- Review and agree to our tool safety protocol
Members are asked to return tools in a timely manner and will be assessed a late fee for any tools not returned to the library on the stated due date. Members are asked for prompt payment of any late fees and are required to make a minimum payment for fees accumulating over $5.
Members that return tools in unrepairable condition through obvious neglect for proper tool maintenance (or do not return altogether) will be asked to pay the full replacement value of the tool. If damaged through the normal wear and tear of the tool, a determination for replacement options will be made.
The Nuts and Bolts
The Minnesota Tool Library is incorporated with the State of Minnesota and is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
We have a Board of Directors who oversees the tool library's finance, education programming, community outreach and tool inventory. We also have a staff member (Director) who oversees the day-to-day operations of the tool library space and uses.
Volunteers are a vital part of this organization. As much as we benefit from the time, effort and dedication of our volunteers, we are equally hopeful that they find a similar benefit in the skills they learn, the experiences they share and the community connections they make.
Seed money to initiate the tool library was granted by the Windom Park Citizen in Action (WPCiA), using its Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) funds. We are tremendously grateful to the WPCiA board of directors and community leadership as a whole.
How long can I borrow a tool?
Normal loan period is one week. Some tools have a shorter period in high demand times.
Can I renew a tool online?
Yes! Log in to your account, select "Loans" from your account menu, click the "renew" button next to the tools you want to renew, then click "complete transaction" at the bottom of the screen.
Can I see if you own a certain tool?
Yes! Click the "Tool Inventory" link at the top of pretty much any page on our website. Note the search accepts boolean operators. There are many guides available online; here is one.
Can I tell if a tool is available right now?
Yes! Look for the "In Stock Now" tag when viewing the tool. If it says "due __/__/__," the tool is checked out and due back on that day. If it says "unavailable," it's either being repaired or only for use in the shop.
Can I reserve a tool?
Yes! Make sure you are logged in to your account, find the tool in our inventory, click the "Reserve" button, and follow the instructions on-screen. If you have reserved a tool that has a same-day return by the previous user, please call ahead to confirm its return before coming to pick the reservation. Please understand that occasionally we are unable to provide the reserved tool because the previous user has yet to return it, or it is in need of repair. In this situation, we will do our best to provide an alternate solution for your project needs.
What about donations?
What kind of tools do you accept?
We are very grateful you are considering the Tool Library with your donation. We can assure you that the tools will go to great use in furthering our mission. While we'd love to accept everything that comes our way, we need to be selective due to member needs, current inventory and space. We are most interested in power tools (air compressors, nailers, drills, sanders, pressure washers, tillers, chain saws, etc) but are also happily accept most types of hand tools in very good condition (screwdrivers, wrenches, clamps, pliers, etc). Additionally, we accept other items like party tents, popcorn machines, yard/garden tools, sewing machines, shop vacs, and steam vacuums.
Our basic acceptance criteria are:
• tools are in working order
• battery tools be of recent age (5 years or less) with batteries holding a good charge and including chargers
• tools be of a modern vintage (for safety and maintenance reasons). Naturally, there are exceptions to these criteria as some high-quality tools needing a simple repair or of an older vintage may still be valuable to our membership.
Please note we cannot accept radial arm saws. However, a partner organization uses them for a "back to work" program for veterans. Contact Bud at 612-750-2976.
What specific tools do you need most right now?
We keep a running wish list here, but in general we always need:
- Air Nailers (framing, finish or brad)
- Air Compressors (must be in good condition, not needing repair)
- Mitre Saws (powered)
- Sanders (pad, random orbital and belt)
- Wet Tile Saws
- Clamps (any sort)
- Hammer Drills/Heavy Duty Drills
- Pressure Washers
- Weed Trimmers
- Chain Saws
What is the process for donations?
Donations may be brought to either of our branches during our normal hours or by appointment. Our locations, hours, etc. are on our home page.
Do you pick up large donations?
If your donation is large enough, we may be able to pick it up. But we'd like to have an idea of age, brand, and quality of tools first. Usually, the simplest thing for donors to do is to take video or snap several photos of bigger/higher value items or the entire tool collection. Include brands, manufacturers identification labels (model #, etc) where possible. Please email our inventory committee with video or photos.
Does every donated tool end up in the Tool Library's inventory?
While we make every attempt to maintain and keep tools, occasionally our inventory is overloaded with a certain type of tool; therefore, please be aware that while we really appreciate (and survive on) donations, your specific tool may not be kept in inventory indefinitely. Tools removed from inventory might be donated to another nonprofit organization or might be sold to cover operating costs or provide high-demand tools.
Can I donate lumber or hardware?
Our space is limited, so often we can't accept lumber or hardware donations. Sometimes other members can, though. Otherwise, we suggest donating it to the Habitat ReUse store.


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Balance & Coordination
What is it?
Balance and coordination work hand in hand. Balance is the ability to maintain a controlled body position while performing tasks or activities. Children need the ability to maintain controlled positions during both static (still) and dynamic (moving) activities.
Static Balance is being able to hold a certain position without moving.
Dynamic Balance is the ability to remain balanced while engaged in movement.
Bilateral Coordination is the ability to use both sides of the body at the same time in a controlled way. Bilateral coordination also includes using one hand to support the other hand while it carries out more skilled work. Children usually learn to coordinate the use of their arms before the use of their legs.
Laterality is the awareness of the left and right sides of the body and the knowledge that they differ from each other. It is a not a skill that is learnt, but an inner awareness that the child develops within himself.
Why is it important?
It is essential for children to acquire a good sense of balance as it is crucial for competence in physical skills. Balance is the foundation for a healthy life filled with movement.
Having good balancing skills will increase children's confidence in gross motor activities (e.g. playing on the playground, running, jumping), increase their ability and confidence to engage in physical activities, and promote fine motor skills (e.g. writing, drawing and cutting) because a strong core stability, equips children with a strong base to support the use of their arms and hands.
Balance and coordination challenges include:
Here is our Ages and Stages Gross-Motor Development Chart that you can view and/or print.
Please note that the chart is based on averages and is to be used as a guideline only.

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LOI Wrap: Brennan's injury-time heroics keep Pats four clear
Killian Brennan's 93rd minute penalty preserved St Pats' four point lead at the head of the Airtricity League while Shelbourne finally emerge from the foot of the table to leapfrog UCD, Bohemians and Bray
St Patrick's Athletic 2 Cork City 1
ST PATRICK'S Athletic showed that they have a bit of steel as well as style in their side as they came from behind to earn a vitally important 2-1 win at home to Cork City last night.
Killian Brennan has scored some crucial goals for the Saints this season but, should Pats finish the term as league champions for the first time in 14 seasons, last night's injury-time penalty from the Drogheda native could prove to be the most important of all; that late, late strike enabling the Inchicore men to finally break the resolve of a resolute Cork side who deserved a draw at |least on the basis of some stunning goalkeeping from Mark McNulty.
Despite having home advantage and a one-man advantage for most of the second half after City's Kalen Spillane was sent off, Pats had to dig deep for this win, needing to come from behind after Ciaran Kilduff – on loan from Shamrock Rovers – had put City in front, and after Anto Flood's equaliser got the Saints back in the game, Brennan's penalty won it.
Bohemians 1 Drogheda United 1
A late, late goal from Roberto Lopes rescued a vital point for Owen Heary's Bohemians as they drew 1-1 with Drogheda United at Dalymount Park.
Dean Delany produced an incredible save to deny Drogheda United's Gavin Brennan after 16 minutes in the best chance of a lively first half.
Ryan Brennan hit the crossbar for the Drogs after the restart before they broke the deadlock on 65 minutes thanks to Alan Byrne's header.
Drogheda looked in control of the game until with two minutes of normal time remaining Anto Murphy's long throw evaded everyone and Roberto Lopes flicked it to the net for a share of the spoils.
Dundalk 1 Bray Wanderers 0
Dundalk kept their title challenge on track with a 1-0 victory over Bray Wanderers at Oriel Park.
Dundalk had the better of the early exchanges but the home side should have taken the lead before the break when Kieran Marty Waters hit the crossbar and then the upright in a matter of seconds.
The home side took the lead two minutes after the break when Patrick Hoban picked out Kurtis Byrne with an inch-perfect pass before firing to the net.
Jason Byrne came agonisingly close with 13 minutes remaining but Peter Cherrie kept his shot out and that was the closest Bray came to an equaliser.
UCD 1 Shelbourne 2
Shelbourne have leapfrogged Bohemians, Bray and UCD into ninth after a 2-1 win over the Students at the Belfield Bowl.
UCD hit the front after 17 minutes when Craig Walsh unleashed a thunderbolt from 25 yards which cannoned off the underside of the bar before hitting the net.
UCD enjoyed a period of dominance but then Mark Langtry was sent-off for an elbow and Shels struck for an equaliser just before the break when Sean Brennan beat the offside trap and finished to the net.
Dean Kelly headed Shels in front eight minutes after the restart following great work from Adam Hanlon.
Any possible fightback for UCD was thwarted on 55 minutes when James Kavanagh was sent-off for a flailing arm catching a Shels man.
UCD toiled with nine men but Shels held on to climb out of the relegation zone.
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Using the following Nursery furniture buying guide, we hope to give a stress-free journey into furnishing your nursery.
Let's start with the essential products needed if space permits
Measure and plan
Our first bit of advice is to measure, measure and re-measure. Measuring your room or space helps you draw up a plan and see if It will all fit and where it will also give you a firm visualisation of where the bed is in relation to radiators or windows and how it will look. It would be even better get dimensions of all furniture pieces that you want and using masking tape mask the floors and walls to get a nice clear image you could even go so far as to create a 3D structure using lengths of rod for a very minimal cost.
Everything Planned what are your options?
Now that you worked out your space you can gauge what pieces you need for example if your tight for space then you could forgo the chest of drawers in place of under cot storage because a wardrobe is of more benefit in terms of both space and that it will last longer as a piece of storage especially when your little one is not so little. If you find that space is SUPER tight then you could go for a single door wardrobe and use the hanging rail and wardrobe hanging storage to create a perfect folding section.
Once your layout is planned it's time to choose the furniture you like. Unfortunately, we can't help you with that decision as its down to Budget, Taste and space but we can give you a large selection of options based on colour, wood and price.
The princess and the pea
Now that your furniture is chosen it's time to look at mattresses. Mattresses range from Foam to pocket sprung. Each with its own benefit be it sturdiness or cost. We know that friends and family will offer you theirs but always refuse if you can. Why you ask? Aside from the obvious factors of hygiene there is also the firmness of the bed which after use will cause the bed to not be as firm as it was when new this will lead to reduced support for your new-borns back.
Now once your all set up and in place please feel free to share your images of your lovely nurseries.


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Over the past two decades, cyber-security has come to be synonymous with national security. This is because with so many assets such as the new Hunter class Type 26 global combat ship, 5th Generation aircraft, and troop communication relying on technology connected to a Command Centre to function, these bases can quickly turn into military targets for a cyber-attack from an enemy nation. Sensitive information about the location and staffing of military bases and spy outposts around the world, has been revealed by a fitness tracking company through apps such as Strava.
As government agencies aggressively move towards the cloud under the theme of digital transformation, government officials must decide how Australia can protect itself from malicious operators. Given how quickly sensitive information can be shared over the internet once accessed, government leaders need be ready to mitigate any leaks or attacks instantly.
One way to proactively safeguard our nation's interests is to move all sensitive government data to a secure cloud platform. When secure government cloud practices are enabled, countries who are being targeted by hackers or rogue nation-states will have a better of chance of keeping them at bay.
Getting Data off the Ground and into the Cloud
The Australian Government holds a plethora of sensitive information in addition to citizen's data. For example, classified defence information through to data that although not labelled could be considered sensitive such as our Governments everyday Parliamentary communications is stored in various locations around Australia and vulnerable to physical damage and espionage. By moving sensitive government data to a secure cloud, government officials can access this data remotely and safely.
In emergency situations it is vital for Australia's leaders that they be able to access critical information wherever they might be in Australia or around the world. Interconnectedness is a necessity for government officials and the ability to collaborate and share sensitive data within secure confines is imperative for a government to function.
Security Status: Critical
Cyber security is not only a major concern of Government agencies but also the Australian armed forces. Locking things up with a key and safe is no longer an acceptable practice to store sensitive government information. The first problem, is that there are no safety boxes big enough to house all the Australian military data. Secondly, the government must ensure appropriate security measures are regulated to ensure a data breach cannot happen. Recently documents "securely stored" in file cabinets have embarrassingly ended up in the wrong hands and government contractors have lost secret military files. With cloud security in place, this is no longer a risk.
The government must stand by its plan to only certify certain clouds for storing protected data. Along with cloud certification, all sensitive data should be encrypted so that only people with privileged access can access these files. Additional steps can be taken such as the application of blockchain and biometrics to ensure verification. With Australian Signals Directorate certified protected cloud and additional security measures in place, the government can be confident that military and government data is secure.
Sovereignty is King
In time of global crisis, treaties and laws regarding data storage can become obsolete on an international stage. This is significant as government officials will not want valuable data stored in a foreign country who may decide to appropriate all data stored under their jurisdiction for national security purposes. This would have major security, commercial and personal implications for Australian citizens and businesses. The only way to guarantee that data stays secure is to store it within a sovereign Australian cloud, where cloud storage providers adhere to Australian jurisdiction and the employees are vetted and cleared by the Australian government.
Being a Strategic
Cyberattacks against government agencies are by nature intended to disrupt the smooth operation of a sovereign government. Russia's alleged influence over the US elections in 2016 and North Korea's supposed ransomware attacks in 2017 will not be the last time we witness national affairs being meddled with by foreign countries.
Keeping data safe and allowing for government employees to work seamlessly across technology platforms is essential if government agencies want to ensure classified data stays safe and secure. It is essential the leaders of Australia address the most strategic way to guarantee the Australian data does not become collateral damage in an international cyberwar or hack. In an age where data is the target, secure and sovereign cloud storage is the solution.
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That was the point of CSS - to give greater control over placement with a much cleaner structure and less weight than tables - not to mention with css, it separates the presentation layer from the content layer (allowing you to add a new stylesheet and replace the entire design around your content). I can promise you that CSS can do far more with text positioning than tables - unless it is truly tabular data that your displaying.
Do you have an example of what you're trying to accomplish. My guess is that you just need to get up to speed with a few more attributes in CSS. I, as well as others, can help with that.


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For new corporate headquarters this established company wanted a look unique to their industry. Structural beam work, iron, steel and wood give this lobby a robust feel – complimented by soaring ceilings and clever lighting. The company board room carries through the professional feeling with opportunities for video conferencing, team building and board meetings.
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Charles Essex reviews Tiptoe through the Tombstones at the Priory Theatre, Kenilworth
Is it a Carry on film? Is it The Adams Family? Is it Agatha Christie's And then there were none? No, it is Tiptoe through the Tombstones. This sequel to Tomb with a View was a wonderful homage to all these genres and with some Ealing comedy thrown in as well.
In a tribute to the Yorkshire Luddite author, playwright Norman Robbins, almost every expense was spared in the plain set of the dusty, bookless, sparsely-furnished library of the Tomb family mansion. But the cast, several of whom were new to The Priory, manoeuvred the wheeling and dealing and double crosses under the excellent direction of Mike Brooks – who also starred as the outstanding camp, resting actor Vernon making ends meet as a cleaner. The Tombs, latter day Borgias, were called to the reading of a will, a clichéd setting for which characters were going to get knocked off so the survivors inherited more until there were almost none (I did tell you).
That is not a spoiler as this reviewer did not see the ending coming. The second half was better than the first as Tombs fell by the wayside. In fact, two of the protagonists told us in the first few minutes what the plot was supposed to be but one knew that the best laid plans and all that...
Several of the characters were caricatures but, as well as Mike Brooks, Nicky Main was excellent as a brunette Barbara-anything-in-trousers-will-do-Windsor. Some of the jokes were telegraphed and predictable – a feature of the script, not the cast – but there was an enjoyable familiarity about this light entertainment. This was an ideal play for local am-dram theatre and now England's World Cup run is over they should get the full houses that they deserve for this delightful comedy.
* The play runs until July 21. Call 0333 666 3366 or visit www.priorytheatre.co.uk to book.


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The lack of exposure and marketing has been a noted issue for Serie A over the last decade. Italy's top flight has lacked the innovation and vision to brand their product. It has hurt the league as the once proud Serie A now sits 4th in most popular leagues in the world. That very well could change as a new decade approaches. One small step is Netflix's newest documentary, and first of its kind for a football team: First Team: Juventus. In the mold of HBO's long running hit 24/7, the world's largest streaming site has chosen Juventus, of all clubs to be featured in this groundbreaking series. It follows the 6 time Italian champions throughout the 2017-18 season as they aim for a 7th straight Scudetto and a return to the Champions League Final. Here is my review.
The series begins with three episodes for now. A reported 4 more will debut later in 2018. The first episode sees Juventus gather at Villar Perosa, the team's traditional pre-season retreat in front of its fans. This tradition stems over 100 years and involves an open match between the first team and Primavera side. The series then shifts to Juve's first game of the season, a convincing win over Cagliari highlighted by the first use of VAR in league history and a penalty save by legendary captain Gigi Buffon. Low lights are also featured including the 3-0 drubbing in the Champions League at the hands of Barcelona. Paulo Dybala is shown at both a high (scoring a hattrick versus Sassuolo) and missing a decisive last second penalty in the loss against Lazio.
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What the series does best in my opinion is delve on the personal lives of the players and behind the scenes of the Juventus operations. We get to know the players on a personal level. Polarising striker Gonzalo Higuain opens up about the importance of his family and life away from football, and the messy exit he had with Napoli, Juventus's main adversary this season for the Scudetto. We get a small glimpse of the intense rivalry between the two clubs and the significance of Juve's 1-0 win at the San Paolo on turning their season around. Claudio Marchisio gives a tour of the Juventus headquarters at Vinovo and discusses his personal life, and the only club he's known since he was a 7 year old boy. The series goes behind the scenes of Miralem Pjanic and Federico Berardeschi's personal lives ahead of each scoring big goals during the Champions League campaigns.
Arguably the series' most powerful interviews are with Gianluigi Buffon who is mulling retirement and trying to handle the pressure of being captain of both Juventus and Italy, still trying to win the mythical Champions League trophy. Buffon has seen it all and through the episodes his philosophical quotes and mentality show just how legendary he is, not just as an athlete but as a man. Giorgio Chiellini as well faces questions along with Buffon surrounding Italy's shocking exclusion to the FIFA World Cup in June, something that still stings when it is brought up. One of the grand old men for Italy's grand old lady, Chiellini speaks about the culture of Juventus and how important it has been in shaping his life.
I loved the inclusion of Juventus legends Alex Del Piero, Roberto Bettega, and Moreno Torricelli who discussed the history of the team and the failures of Champions League finals past. This is a recurring theme in the series as it is made known that the Champions League is the club's ultimate aspiration. Despite their dominance this decade Juventus the club are always hungrier for more success. No one exudes this desire than coach Max Allegri. He repeatedly expects perfection from his squad and makes that be known during training sessions. A 7th straight title is still expected from management, coaches, the players and the fans. We get a look at the coaches reviewing video and preparing for the club's next opponents, something we don't usually see in traditional or social media. Last but not least the series shows the city of Torino in a beautiful light. It is one of Italy's most underrated cities and having been there myself it was about time that viewers could see just how picturesque it is.
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Overall, the series is excellent. It is a must watch for Juventus and Serie A fans alike. Touching, personal interviews and humour contrast the pressure packed demanding world of the Juventus football club perfectly. The first half of the season ends with fans wanting more as the season rightfully has many twists and turns. There is still a lot to be written as we hit the stretch drive of the season and Netflix will be along for the ride every step of the way. I give the series 4.5/5 stars as it spotlights Juventus and Serie A on a global scale increasing the value of Italian calcio in an ever-growing digital world.
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Our plumbers have experience with garbage disposal installation in Asheville, so we can do it safely and efficiently.
When you rinse food scraps and other kitchen items down the drain in your sink, the garbage disposal within the drain helps to grind up food and reduce the risk of clogging as the food moves through the pipes. So when your garbage disposal isn't working properly, you may wind up with a backed-up kitchen sink drain.
There are some DIY home repair projects that are easier to tackle, even for novices, but garbage disposal installation comes with some risks, so it's best to leave it to a professional. At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing – Hendersonville, our plumbers have experience with garbage disposal installation, so we can do it safely and efficiently. We use garbage disposal units from the top manufacturers to help make sure your new disposal will accommodate your needs. We will start the process by disconnecting the power to the garbage disposal, and then performing tests to make sure it is completely disabled. From there, we will remove the old unit and dispose of it for you. We can then install a new garbage disposal, which also involves removing and replacing the locking ring and cleaning out the drain hole.
Our team at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing – Hendersonville can get your new garbage disposal installed in a short period of time, limiting how long you are stuck without this important appliance in your Asheville, North Carolina kitchen. Call us today to schedule an appointment for garbage disposal installation.
At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing – Hendersonville, we offer high-quality garbage disposal installation services in Buncombe County, including Asheville, Hendersonville, Biltmore Forest, Black Mountain, Montreat, Weaverville, and Woodfin, and Henderson County, including Saluda, Fletcher, Laurel Park, and Mills River, North Carolina.


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We all lead busy lives. Whether it's racing home from soccer practice to fix the family dinner, hosting an impromptu neighborhood cookout or simply not wanting to go to the store and buy fresh food, ingredients afford the convenience required by today's fast-paced lifestyle of purchasing foods that can be kept in the pantry and prepared quickly and easily. Ingredients and additives also allow food producers to make foods more affordable so the family food dollar goes further.
Convenience and Affordability
Helping Food Dollars Go Further
We all want to make sure that the foods we feed our families are safe and nutritious, but some foods can be very costly. Food ingredients allow nutritious, appealing foods to be produced at a lower cost, making them more affordable for consumers on a budget while providing key nutrients.
Certain food gums can be used to replace animal protein, which not only makes the product more affordable, but can improve overall nutrition by lowering fat and making the product suitable for people with certain dietary or religious restrictions.
Many food gums, like cellulose derivatives, are dietary fibers and can help boost fiber intake without the cost of purchasing certain fiber rich fresh vegetables that may be difficult to prepare and spoil quickly. Similarly, food additives like silicon dioxide are used in powdered mixes to prevent clumping and to help products rehydrated properly. Powdered products, like powdered milk, are an important and affordable alternative to fresh products that often help families consume key nutrients while making ends meet.
Finally, food ingredients, including vitamins and minerals, can be added to more affordable or more convenient foods through the process of fortification to help meet dietary requirements for under consumed nutrients. When these nutrients would otherwise only be available through consumption of expensive or hard to find or difficult to prepare foods, fortification is an important process that helps make affordable food more nutritious.


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WALLA WALLA, Wash. - It was a back-and-forth, heavyweight battle that's normally reserved for much later in the tournament. Unfortunately for one team, Friday's thriller was the end of the line in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. For the second year in a row, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men's basketball team squared off with the No. 2 Whitworth Pirates in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. The Stags and Pirates traded the lead 16 times in the contest with neither team holding more than a seven-point advantage, but when the dust settled after 40 minutes it was the Stags who earned the hard-fought 83-82 victory and a trip to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. CMS will move on to face the No. 1 Whitman Blues on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m.
Scott Lynds (CMC) and Michael Scarlett (CMC) shouldered the load throughout the game, scoring a combined 59 points in the game for the Stags. Scarlett was the man down the stretch, flipping in layups, knocking down long jumpers, and cashing in from the free throw line just as he has all season. In total, Scarlett scored 11 points in the final 3:15 of the contest to help push CMS over the top for the one-point victory.
CMS scored the first five points of Friday's game thanks to a three from Lynds and a layup from Scarlett. The backcourt duo continued to impress in the opening minutes, scoring the first 15 points of the game for CMS. With CMS leading 15-13, Mitchell Kirsch (CMC) knocked down a three off the bench to account for the first non-Scarlett or Lynds points of the game for the Stags with 12:19 remaining in the half.
The Stags and Pirates continued to trade buckets throughout the first-half. With 5:45 left in the half, Lynds found Scarlett for three to put the Stags up one at 26-25. In the minute that followed the lead changed hands two more times with a triple from Whitworth's Ben College and a three from Miles President (HMC). After the quick burst, CMS held a 29-28 lead with under five minutes remaining in the first-half.
Kyle Roach then picked the Stags' pocket at midcourt and cruised in for an uncontested dunk to start a 7-0 Pirates' run to give Whitworth the largest lead of the half for either team at 35-29.
CMS responded with a 7-0 run of their own, thanks to layups from Scarlett and Kendrick Morris (), and a three from President. The spurt put the Stags on top once again at 36-35 with just seconds remaining before the half. A full court pass and a three by Ben College beat the halftime buzzer and the Pirates led 38-36 going into the break.
A quick 5-2 run by the Pirates started the second-half and CMS found themselves in a 43-38 hole. The Stags responded with a 9-2 run to take a 47-45 lead after a layup from Scarlett less than five minutes into the game.
Following a three by Lynds with 10:34 remaining in the game, CMS had increased their lead to five points at 56-51. The next minute of play was an odd one. After a Whitworth layup, the Pirates' Isaiah Hernandez was fouled while driving across the midcourt line. Despite a foul being called, Hernandez continued his push to the bucket and was fouled again by the Stags. During this second foul the Pirates bench leaked onto the court looking for a foul call. After a discussion by the referees, the initial foul was called as well as technical fouls assigned to both teams. As a result, five free throws were taken in a row; three for the Pirates and two for the Stags. CMS went 1-2 from the line while the Pirates went 3-3 to tie the game at 57-57.
After a jumper by Whitworth, CMS trailed 59-57 with 9:40 remaining in the game.
With just under seven minutes remaining in the game, Whitworth held a 64-60 lead, but a 7-2 CMS run put the Stags back on top 67-66. The lead continued to be passed back and forth until Michael Scarlett knocked down a jumper in the paint with 3:14 remaining. The jumper handed the Stags a 70-69 lead. A minute and a half later, Scarlett was at it again, putting through another nifty finish to give CMS a three-point lead at 72-69.
Another jumper from Scarlett and five free throws from Lynds and Scarlett gave CMS their largest lead of the game at 79-72 with 14 seconds remaining. The game however, was far from over.
Whitman made a pair of threes and put through two layups in the final 14 seconds, but Scarlett and Lynds countered with four free throws in the seconds for the Stags. Jared Christy made a layup at the buzzer for Whitworth, but the bucket was not enough and CMS held on for the thrilling 83-82 victory.
As they say, no games are easy in March. That thought could not be truer for the Stags. After a gritty one-point victory over No. 2 Whitworth, the Stags now have to turn around and play the No. 1 Whitman Blues on their home floor with a trip to the Sweet Sixteen on the line tomorrow night. Once again this is a rematch of last year's Second Round game that saw Whitman hold on for a 79-73 win.
The Blues are coming off an 87-77 victory over Schreiner in the First Round of the 2018 Tournament on Friday night.
The Stags and Blues will square off Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. in Walla Walla, Wash.


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About Katie Ventress
Born in North Yorkshire in an area perfectly placed by coast, farmland, woods and moors, she grew up with an appreciation of for her surroundings and a constant urge to get her hands dirty!
Her work is often inspired by the countryside's flora and fauna, by their form, texture and movement.
"Art has always played a big part in my life and is something I have practiced, with my family, from a young age. If it did not engage me creatively it would not engage me at all".
"I was constantly drawn to making things, from anything and everything I could find and knew that no matter what I did in my future I would have to keep creating.
I would never have known at the time that Blacksmithing would become my creative outlet".
After studying Art and Design at A-levels, followed by 3D Contemporary Craft at York College, she left University with the intent of finding work in any kind of creative business.
A local Blacksmith was thinking of taking on another apprentice and she did not hesitate to give it a go.
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"It is not glamorous or easy work, in fact its hot, sweaty and dirty, but the final products you can create are a direct result of your physical efforts and imagination, making it all worth while".
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Katie Ventress in the forge, trained in traditional blacksmithing and modern fabrication techniques.
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Last week Tim and I had the most delicious meal. He made blackened salmon and I made a cream that perfectly complimented the flavors of the fish. We put it in a flour tortilla with a little cilantro and then we ate every bite because it was so good. This will definitely be a frequent summertime supper at our house. It was so quick and easy. The cream was a result of last minute thinking and whatever we had in the fridge and holy cow it was yum. I was originally going to make creme fraiche but I'd never made it before and didn't realize that it needed a million (12-16) hours to set and I only had 30 minutes. Oops! The recipe makes about 6 tacos so this was two meals for both of us.
Here is the recipe!
Makes six tacos
4 fillets of Wild caught salmon
Blackened cajun seasoning (we used whole foods brand)
1 TB raw butter, grass-fed butter or coconut oil
6 flour tortillas
For the cream:
1 avocado peeled and cubed
1/2 cup of ricotta cheese
1 TB of cilantro
1 TB lemon juice
Sprinkle the salmon with blackened cajun seasoning. Cook salmon in the butter or oil in a preheated skillet on medium high heat for about 6 minutes on each side.
While the salmon is cooking, put the ingredients for the cream into a food processor and blend until creamy.
Place salmon in a warm tortilla with a dollop of the cream, or two, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Tim warmed the tortillas by putting a little more butter in the skillet and frying on both sides for a minute. This was delicious because they were a little crunchy but he has an awesome metabolism and I don't so there's that.
Let me know if you make this! You won't be sorry.


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Jonathan Darrah '64
At the Core of Peace Corps
By Stephen M. Combs '66
The Peace Corps has celebrated 50 birthdays, and Jon Darrah '64 has been there, or close by, for 46 of them. Periodically forced by term limits into brief sabbaticals, he kept coming back and made a career of what are designed as two-year tours for idealistic kids just getting started. The Peace Corps is grateful he kept hanging around.
When Darrah retired in August as country director for Cambodia, an English-language newspaper there called him "one of the most important figures" in Peace Corps history. He is said to be the organization's longest-serving volunteer.
He also held a record 10 country directorships, the highest nonpolitical Peace Corps appointment. This experience kept extending his tenure. "When the Soviet Union dissolved, they needed a few gray-haired people to get a program going in what was a very tricky country," he said. Ignoring its own rules, the Corps kept him there more than eight years.
Darrah's vast experience played well with volunteers, who could see wisdom in his fatherly guidance. "So few people have been a country director in so many countries," he said. "They are intrigued." (Among those he influenced is his son, Jack, who recently completed a two-year tour teaching math in Tanzania.)
President John F. Kennedy started the Peace Corps in 1961 to show the world what Americans are really like. What transpired might not have been expected: young Americans expanding their worldview and learning much about themselves in the process.
Years in leadership positions got Darrah thinking about what the Corps was doing for its volunteers. "I saw my role as a chance to help mostly young people to think through what they could take from this experience, and where they could go with it," he said. "That was a source of enormous satisfaction. Mostly it was a function of getting comfortable with the language and culture."
The 100 volunteers in Cambodia, for example, teach English, primarily in rural high schools. They also pursue secondary activities like biogas projects, school gardens, empowerment camps for women, sports, and a health outreach program. "A lot of these young people had never worked before," he said, "never experienced having to show up in a classroom, and meet responsibilities. The self-starters learn that they can do all sorts of fascinating things. And they see firsthand that we have resources that people in many parts of the world do not have. They learn that they aren't just going to walk into some school and reform it overnight."
These young Americans and Cambodians have a generational synergy that was unimaginable during Cambodia's brutal rule by the Khmer Rouge, which fell in 1979. With half of the country's 13-million population under 30, its young have no more memory of Cambodia's dark days than do visitors of the political unrest that scarred the U.S. during the same time. "The Cambodian kids are eager to learn, and they want to get on with their education and lives," Darrah said.
Darrah now stays busy taking care of homes in Vermont and Winter Park, and helping former volunteers with recommendation letters and, when asked, advice. He feels a continuing obligation to help them with the next step in their lives. "Thoreau said that most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to their graves with the song still in their heart," he said. "It was a great source of satisfaction for me to help these young people sing their song. I look back on what I've done and I feel good about it, with a sense of great satisfaction. Not many people can do that."


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Well, here in the sub-tropical climate of southern Arkansas. . . . it's not very cold yet. The high Monday was in the 70's again. So I can't say that I am stuck inside due to snow, or any of the other exciting tales that go with having snow.
But I am feeling the winter blahs.
Staying inside a lot and trying to stay busy with my reorganizing tasks. I have done my kitchen, my laundry room and my downstairs bedroom closet (that has all the wrapping paper in it). So I'm coming along. I have my cd holders to do the cords that are in that bin . . . still putting that one off. Maybe tonight.
Here are some shots I took this weekend.
It looks wintry . . . just not snowy.
The sky was so amazing. Even though I had to lay down in a ditch for some of these shots I think it was worth it.
. . . and for the black and white of the week!
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If you're having political déjà vu as Obama's second term in the White House gets underway, you're not alone.
The supposedly populist candidate — who won re-election promising to tax the rich, protect Social Security, and make the economy fair — has morphed back into an invaluable ally of the economic elite. Yet again, he's willing to let you fall under the bus.
In carving out 2013′s first round of self-inflicted budget pain, President Barack Obama has laid the groundwork for much worse to come. By making most Bush tax cuts permanent, he gave away the massive bargaining chip he could have used to protect safety net programs in the next negotiating round. Now, thanks to his pre-emptive capitulation, austerity advocates hold all the cards.
While the deal extends unemployment insurance, this temporary relief is overwhelmed by massive, permanent gifts to the super-rich. Estate taxes have been repealed for all but the wealthiest 0.1 percent with a whopping $10.5 million per couple exemption. The agreement also locks in low capital gains and dividends rates of 15-20 percent, ensuring that billionaire bosses everywhere will pay lower tax rates than their secretaries.
New Corporate favors
Among new corporate favors, the deal retained one of the loopholes that multinational firms are using to dodge taxes on their foreign subsidiaries — an incentive to export jobs that cost us $1.1 billion in 2012. Meanwhile, vulnerable workers are hit with a big increase in Social Security payroll taxes, as rates revert to 2010 levels.
The fig leaf Obama provided to cover this surrender is a token tax increase on wealthy households earning over $450,000 per year. This marks a brazen retreat from his promise to raise taxes on those earning over $250,000, a meager reform to begin with in a tax system already rife with favors for the rich.
In this past round of budget bargaining, Obama proposed alarming cuts to key safety net programs that will be considered in upcoming negotiations. This tossed aside another key promise: to protect Social Security. It comes as nearly half of Americans are either low-income or living in poverty, and one in three seniors relies on Social Security to stay out of poverty.
Obama also offered to slash needed reductions in bloated military spending from $500 billion over 10 years, the amount included in the 2011 budget deal, to a mere $100 billion.
Abandonment of progressive base
Obama's abandonment of his progressive base repeats 2008 post-election history, when the hope-and-change candidate suddenly devolved into a fearless defender of economic privilege. His early White House appointments of Wall Street darlings Larry Summers and Timothy Geithner were followed, with breath-taking irony, by the naming of General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt, America's leader in layoffs, to head the jobs council.
Team Obama then led the charge for trillions in Wall Street bailouts, corporate-driven trade agreements that send jobs overseas and depress U.S. wages, health care reform that locked public options out of the debate, drill-baby-drill energy policies, the sabotage of international climate accords, foreclosure neglect, surging immigrant deportations, drone attacks, assaults on civil liberties, and more.
As Obama's second term begins, he's again undermining the progressive base, paving the way for more austerity, disparities, war and corporate power.
Washington's failure to deal justly and effectively with the fake fiscal cliff calamity leaves little hope it will resolve the real looming crises — the unraveling economy and accelerating climate catastrophe. The enormity of these threats compel solutions of equal magnitude — like the Green New Deal I promoted as the Green Party's presidential candidate in 2012. It would obliterate the fiscal cliff while putting America back to work, greening the economy, cutting the oversized military, saving trillions through Medicare for All, and taxing the wealthy.
Fortunately, grassroots movements and non-corporate political parties have begun to lead the way. It's time to join them while we still can, putting our voices, bodies, and votes behind real solutions that can truly deliver a peaceful, just, green future for us all.
~ Jill Stein won half a million votes as the Green Party's presidential candidate in 2012.
This article originally Distributed via OtherWords (OtherWords.org) for publication in newspapers internationally.
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Pinne commented 2013-05-24 23:21:21 -0400It's a shame that so many Americans are afraid to really let go of the tattered rope hanging off the side of the sinking two-party ship that they cling so desperately to. Jill Stein lost because so many were media fear-mongered into voting for Obama because they feared a GOP win. Well. What did they gain by an Obama win? More of the same. Yet I still see so many people, even those horribly disappointed with the Dems again and again, think the Dems will "someday, somehow" really change things. We have to wake them up.
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English Language at Cardiff University has a distinctive character. As well as providing you with a rigorous grounding in the analysis of the English language, this course will train you to analyse the multimodal forms of communication that predominate in contemporary media.
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Entry requirements
ABB - BBB. You will not need to achieve these from any specific subjects but please note General Studies and Critical Thinking will not be accepted.
Extended Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.
DDM - DMM To include Humanities and Social Science subjects.
Award of the IB Diploma with 665 in 3 HL subjects.
Alternative qualifications may be accepted. For further information on entry requirements, see the School of English, Communication & Philosophy admissions criteria pages.
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-score.
TOEFL iBT
At least 90 with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.
PTE Academic
62 with a minimum of 51 in all communicative skills.
Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.
Other accepted qualifications
Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.
You will require GCSE English or Welsh Language at grade C or grade 4. Alternatively, IGCSE English First Language or English Second Language will be considered at grade C.
Tuition fees
UK and EU students (2019/20)
|Tuition fee
Visit our tuition fee pages for the latest information.
Financial support may be available to individuals who meet certain criteria. For more information visit our funding section. Please note that these sources of financial support are limited and therefore not everyone who meets the criteria are guaranteed to receive the support.
Students from outside the EU (2019/20)
|Tuition fee
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Financial support may be available to individuals who meet certain criteria. For more information visit our funding section. Please note that these sources of financial support are limited and therefore not everyone who meets the criteria are guaranteed to receive the support.
Additional costs
Course specific equipment
You will not need any specific equipment.
We have a range of residences to suit your needs and budget. Find out more on our accommodation pages.
Course structure
This full-time course lasts for three years with two semesters per year. There are 120 credits a year. Most modules are worth 20 credits.
The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2019/20 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2019.
Year one
Two core modules, Introduction to Language and Introduction to Language & Society, provide an excellent grounding in language description, analysis and interpretation, and in sociolinguistics. You will then choose from four optional modules to complete your credit requirement.
If you wish, you can choose to study up to two modules in English literature and/or philosophy instead of those listed above.
|Module title
|Module code
|How Language Works 1
|20 credits
|How Language Works 2
|20 credits
|Module title
|Module code
|Language and the Mind
|20 credits
|Reading and Writing in the Digital Age
|20 credits
|Developing English: History and Society
|20 credits
|Understanding Communication
|20 credits
|Drama: Stage and Page
|20 credits
|Star-cross'd Lovers: the Politics of Desire
|20 credits
|Transforming Visions: Text and Image
|20 credits
|Critical Reading and Critical Writing
|20 credits
|Transgressive Bodies in Medieval Literature
|20 credits
|Ways of Reading
|20 credits
Year two
Two core modules cover all the essential elements of phonetics, grammar and lexical semantics (word meaning), and all the major theories of discourse analysis, building a common stock of knowledge and understanding.
The optional 'foundation' modules in year two provide engaging introductions to a range of key areas of study in English language. Topics currently include sociolinguistics, language and culture, history of English, child language development, language and gender, research methods, stylistics and others.
The training provided by these modules prepares you to make your choice from among the more specialised, research-led 'extension' modules available in year three.
|Module title
|Module code
|20 credits
|Sound, Structure and Meaning
|20 credits
|Module title
|Module code
|Children, Language and Communication
|20 credits
|Sounds of Speech
|20 credits
|20 credits
|Words and Meaning
|20 credits
|Visual Communication
|20 credits
|History of English
|20 credits
|Language and Gender
|20 credits
|Style and Genre
|20 credits
|ENCAP Employability Module
|20 credits
Year three
Third year modules are offered in the subject areas in which staff are currently working, giving you unique insight into some of the most up-to-date and innovative work in English language research. These modules often require you to gather and analyse your own data.
Currently the modules address areas such as communication disorders, forensic linguistics, persuasive communication, language learning and teaching, language and ideology, corpus linguistics, phonology and media discourse.
There are also opportunities to undertake a project (20 credits) or extended dissertation (40 credits) in your chosen area of research (subject to performance in year two).
|Module title
|Module code
|Forensic Linguistics
|20 credits
|Language Learning and Teaching
|20 credits
|Functions of Grammar
|20 credits
|Communicating in Relationships
|20 credits
|Communication Disorders
|20 credits
|Dissertation in Language and Communication 1
|20 credits
|Dissertation in Language and Communication 2
|20 credits
|Extended Dissertation
|40 credits
|Patterns of Language
|20 credits
|Media Discourse
|20 credits
|Persuasion in the Legal Process
|20 credits
|Professional and Intercultural Communication
|20 credits
|Experimental Approaches to Psycholinguistics
|20 credits
|Language and Popular Culture
|20 credits
|International Study Abroad (60 credits) Autumn
|60 credits
Learning and assessment
How will I be taught?
We offer a supportive learning environment, where you are enabled to acquire a range of skills and a wealth of specialist knowledge. Our courses foster intellectual skills such as critical thinking, close analysis, evaluating evidence, constructing arguments, using theory and the effective deployment of language in writing and in debate. We also help you gain experience in team working, independent research and time management
You will be taught both by lecture and seminar. Lectures provide an overview of the key concepts and frameworks for a topic, equipping you to carry out independent research for the seminars and to develop your own ideas. Seminars provide an opportunity for you to explore the ideas outlined in the lectures.
Seminars usually consist of about 15 students and the seminar leader (a member of the teaching team). Seminars may take various formats, including plenary group discussion, small-group work and student-led presentations.
Year 1
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
Guided independent study
Year 2
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
Guided independent study
Year 3
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
Guided independent study
How will I be supported?
Your scheduled contact hours will be supplemented by the opportunity for individual meetings with academic staff, by supportive academic progress meetings with your personal tutor and by the opportunity to attend research seminars and careers activities.
You will have access through the Learning Central website to relevant multimedia material, presentations, lecture handouts, bibliographies, further links, electronic exercises and discussion circles.
The University offers a range of services including the Careers Service, the Counselling Service, the Disability and Dyslexia Service, the Student Support Service, and excellent libraries and resource centres.
We'll provide you with frequent feedback on your work. This comes in a variety of formats including oral feedback during tutorials, personalised feedback on written work, feedback lectures, generic written feedback and feedback on tutorial performance
Coursework will be marked by your module tutor and your tutor will give you written feedback on your work. You will also have a feedback class after each assessment. Students will be given general feedback in relation to examinations following the May/June examination period and you will be able to discuss your overall performance with your personal tutor as part of the monitored student self-assessment scheme.
How will I be assessed?
A range of formative and summative assessment methods are used, including essays, examinations, presentations, portfolios and creative assignments.
Essays and examinations are used not only for assessment purposes but also as a means of developing your capacities to gather, organise, evaluate and deploy relevant information and ideas from a variety of sources in reasoned arguments. Dedicated essay workshops and individual advice enable you to produce your best work, while written feedback on essays feeds forward into future work, enabling you to develop your strengths and address any weaker areas.
The optional final-year dissertation provides you with the opportunity to investigate a specific topic of interest to you in depth and to acquire detailed knowledge about a particular field of study, to use your initiative in the collection and presentation of material and present a clear, cogent argument and draw appropriate conclusions.
Assessment methods (2017/18 data)
Year 1
Written exams
Practical exams
Year 2
Written exams
Practical exams
Year 3
Written exams
Practical exams
What skills will I practise and develop?
As a result of engaging fully with this course, you will acquire and develop a range of valuable skills, both those which are discipline specific and more generic 'employability skills'. These will allow you to:
- grasp complex issues with confidence
- ask the right questions of complex texts
- have an imaginative appreciation of different views and options and analyse these critically
- identify and apply relevant data
- propose imaginative solutions of your own that are rooted in evidence
- communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively in writing and speech
- work to deadlines and priorities, managing a range of tasks at the same time
- learn from constructive criticism and incorporate its insights
- work as part of a team, developing a collaborative approach to problem-solving
- use IT programmes and digital media, where appropriate
- take responsibility for your own learning programme and professional development
Career prospects
We provide our students with a highly satisfying academic experience that assists their development as critically-minded, culturally-aware citizens whose high analytic skills, powers of expression and progressive self-reliance make them extremely attractive to employers.
Degrees in English Language combine the best of humanities skills (flexibility, communication, critique) and social science skills (technical analysis and systematic method). Common destinations include primary and secondary school teaching, teaching English as a foreign language, (digital) journalism, marketing and public relations, sales and advertising, the civil service and public administration.
In 2015/16, 95% of the School's graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduating.
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