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Ghana Is Losing The Fight Against Corruption – Justice Emile Short
Former Chair of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Justice Francis Emile Short is concerned the Akufo-Addo government has not done much in the fight against corruption, almost a year in office.
Justice Short observes, the lack of a concrete action on the numerous corruption allegations reported in the media over the last two years, is an indication of the fact that we are "losing the fight against corruption."
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been criticised by a section of the public, especially supporters of the governing New Patriotic Party for not taking action against people in the previous government accused of corruption.
Commenting on the disappointment, the Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Maafo said the government does not want to jump into prosecuting people when facts and evidence to back what they are alleged to have done have not been established.
"…we don't want to do this in a hurry, we must do thorough investigation…we must do it in such a way that people who have wronged the system are identified through thorough investigation and they will answer for their crimes," he said Monday at the launch of the National Anti-corruption and Transparency week in Accra.
Although Justice Emile Short appreciates the Senior Minister's position for the need for the state to conduct thorough investigations into the allegations before it initiates prosecution, he said, some of the cases could commence by the Attorney-General and the Director of Public Prosecutions.
He is unimpressed with the efforts made so far and called on the government to do "something drastic to deal with this canker of corruption." A lack of prosecution on several of the reported cases "sends a wrong message to the public," he noted.
"I don't think we are doing much; I think we are losing the fight against corruption," he told Daniel Dadzie, who hosted the Super Morning Show on Joy FM, Tuesday, December 5.
He stated that: "This government has been in power for 11 months but the only significant step seems to have been taken is the creation of the office of the special prosecutor…there hasn't been accountability of the many allegations that has made its way into the media over the last 24months."
"I would like to see some concrete actions being taken about the series of corruption allegations that have been reported over the last 34-36 months."
"There is the need to deal with corruption cases expeditiously and I don't think we are seeing that," he argued, while advocating a massive national support for the fight just as was done in the fight against illegal mining commonly called 'galamsey'.
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Home Visits Imposed on Homeschoolers Down Under
The New South Wales Board of Studies in Australia issued new regulations for homeschoolers that include unannounced home visits, requesting permission to homeschool, and detailed curriculum and evaluation requirements. The Board of Studies (BoS), the department that oversees education in the state of New South Wales (NSW), implemented the new "Information Package on Registration for Homeschooling" on August 26th without any consultation with homeschoolers.
"The new homeschooling regulations are nothing short of a dictatorship," one Australian mother told HSLDA. "The homeschool community was told that we had to accept the package and that it has already been signed off by the Education Minister. End of story. The homeschooling community is in an uproar."
The Sydney Home Education Network (SHEN) has stated on its website that the new policy could make it very difficult for many families to continue homeschooling, due to the substantial changes in the registration packet, such as:
- Board of Studies representatives may conduct home visits at their discretion to check that there is ongoing compliance with requirements;
- Children have to be taught on the grade level approved by the BoS. Re-registration must occur to get "permission" to teach any materials other than that of peers in the school system;
- Evidence must be provided to demonstrate a "capacity to comply with the requirements for registration," including a written plan for the proposed educational program; a proposed system for planning, supervising, and assessing; the availability of resources; and the suitability of the home learning environment for "effective homeschooling"
- All applications to register or re-register to homeschool may take up to three months, which could have adverse effects if a child has to remain in a bad situation in school until given permission to homeschool; and
- Although there seems to be a choice whether one can conscientiously object to registering on religious grounds, the grounds for objection are extremely narrow and a family must satisfy all of the requirements for registration as part of the objection process.
SHEN informed its members of a petition started by a homeschool mother in Sydney, which calls upon Adrian Piccoli, the Minister of Education, to "cancel the new information pack and consult with home educators."
According to an email circulated among Australian homeschoolers, the petition gathered over 500 signatures in the first 24 hours. Australian families have asked homeschoolers and friends of freedom around the world for help. To support families in Australia, please sign the petition. Please also send an email to the Minister of Education in New South Wales, the Honorable Adrian Piccoli, encouraging him to listen to home educators and pull the new regulations and support less restrictions for homeschoolers.
Mike Donnelly, HSLDA's director of international relations, notes the similarity between the new NSW policy and attempts to change the homeschool climate in other countries.
"It is alarming that this new policy was created and implemented entirely in the bureaucratic echelons of the Ministry of Education, without any input from homeschooling families," said Donnelly. "It is becoming increasingly apparent that officials around the world—whether in Australia, Sweden, the United States or Germany—are seeking to shift the balance between the role of the state and the role of the parents in the education of children. Please support homeschooling and parental rights by emailing the Minister of Education, signing this petition, and keeping home educators in the land down under in your thoughts and prayers."
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Here's a website that is dedicated to randomness.
An ordered chaos.
Helping wanderers of heart understand that though they wander, they are not lost. Truth be told, wholeness is within a person who goes from place to place encountering different experiences, yet stays true to who they are. But how can one know who they are if they are lost?
That's why even though you may wonder my fellow Moon Beamer, you are not lost. You are in a world where expression of heart and soul are at a loss today. People would rather conform than to live bold. Picture the lion. King of the jungle, the pride of all animals, a roar that reaches the heavens.
We adore these animals as humans. We use lion as comparisons to strength, vigor, boldness, anything and everything that exemplifies leadership and courage. But so many times, people who have the boldness of a lion hiding within them act like pesky bed bugs that irritate everyone around them 😉 – Be the person you were designed to be, not the individual you've grown into out of the the uncomfortable situations life has thrown to you. We are here to encourage you. Throughout this website, there will be a variety of randomness ranging from love to current events to successful businesses to life principles and the occasion random posts of nothingness.
What is nothingness?
How about a page dedicated to just the beauty of a water cup, and watching the condensation build on the cup during the heat of the day. And as the gases are escaping the ice in order to match its outside environment. It's as if the cup was trying to conform to its surrounding. But then, if it does, then it is not desirable to drink because it is not cooled.
In many ways randomness such as what was described above can be used for life analogies. We are all unique cups of water that can either be refreshing for other wanderers to partake of in this journey called life. Or we can conform to our surroundings, and be that unpleasant drink that is only desirable for survival. Random thought? Yes. But even more, random thoughts and stories that drive certain points deep into the soul and embed life principles in the minds of our readers.
Again, this is who we are.
The Moon Beam Gallery.
A canvas of stories of the past, the present, and foretelling the future to what we would like it to become. Stories of war, stories of intimacy, stories of political corruption, stories of overcoming evil, stories of good, stories that touch the soul, and random stories that will leave one thinking, "huh?"
If you want a normal website that displays a systematic flow of thoughts about articles, then this is not the place for you. There are millions of those websites. But you landed on our page. There's a reason why this social media marketing was created with unique word play and thought process. So listen to this.
You may have stumbled across us on accident. But nothing is ever just an "accident" as much as it was meant to be. If you're a systematic person like pharmacists, a Wellington HVAC company, and teachers (or like this local phoenix pharmacy in Phoenix Arizona), you need some randomness in your life to spice things up. If you're, lets say…
A wanderer at heart…
Then this is your place to join other life wanderers who are seeking companions to explore the beauty that lies within this world. Both in nature and in the heart of man.
Don't conform to people's perspectives of what life should consist of.
You are unique.
You are beautiful.
You are handsome.
You are perplex.
You are so different there are not enough words in the english language to speak of the imperfect perfection that you are.
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Stour Valley Path 100k
Now I'm no pussy, but when a field of 30 cows start charging at you down a hill you have to get out of there quickly right? I saw a few of them look interested in my confused look as I tried to find a path in a field. It does not look like I have to climb this gate but this fairly macro map just has a straight line and running in a straight line leads me to this gate. I start to head back and the cows (I later found out they were called "Bullocks" which I think means teenage boy cows") all started to face me. One started to walk towards me, then another and another. One broke into a run, then another and then like sheep (just to confuse the situation) they all started running at me.
I know people say they will only bother you if you have a dog or they have calves blah blah but I felt like I had no choice but to leg it over the gate that I knew was the wrong way and then watch helplessly as these animals assembled against the gate and looked menacingly at me. I looked at these delicious hulks of rump and sirloin steak and asked myself "what have I ever done to them?"
Actually I am a bit of a pussy.
Across the top of the field I saw a couple of runners heading in a different direction to what I did, a simple right turn I missed and they seemed to follow quite easily. In normal circumstances I might be a little annoyed at losing some time and losing a couple of places in a race, but that was not the issue here. I was NOT in the race, I was supposed to be out ahead of all these guys marking the route with glow sticks. Shit. My only hope was that the sun would not set tonight.
I was out helping out a friend in his first go at organising an ultramarathon. He mentioned almost a year ago about wanting to put on a 100k race along one of the most beautiful sections of countryside in England. I certainly could not argue with that, the small sections I ran were pretty stunning. It was amazing to see just how much work Matt had put into this race, organising volunteers, getting the T-shirts made, recceing the route, getting permissions, getting maps, buying food and no doubt answering all the inane questions that come with organising a race such as "what flavour crisps will you have" and "will there be any psychotic cows on the route?" I was really keen to help and for the race to be a success.
It started well, despite the weather. It had been raining all week and rained at the start for the early starters who may take upto 15 hours to complete the 100k. Matt wanted to be as inclusive as possible and so had two starts, about 20 heading off at 7.15 and then another 70 or so at 9.15. This start would have been ealier had the train companies not decided at the last minute to put on enginieering works making it difficult for many to get to the start. I was stationed at the first checkpoint about 12 miles in and then was "floating" for the rest of the race.
The runners came through the 12 mile point in good spirits, only one had got significantly lost and no one was really pushing the cut-offs at that stage. Sam Robson was leading at that stage and looking comfortable. The checkpoint captain was Bruce Wright who was a keen ultra runner and who's first ultra was the same as mine, the old Tring to Town race. We felt like old timers on the ultra scene. We ended up waiting for quite a while as we thought there were still three runners to come in but discovered that these hadn't actually started so we were fine to pack up. We'd heard that the sweeper had not shown up so Matt has to use his right hand man to sweep up which put him in a bit of a spot. I said I was happy to sweep some of the course if needed and he said that I could put glowsticks out for the last 12 miles.
Oh dear, this was a big responsibility, more than pouring cups of coke and repeatedly saying "you are doing really well"
We went to the 50 mile point where there is a really nice pub serving really nice food. The course was not as fast as people expected and although the CP was there from 2 is was not until 5 that the first runners came through. Sam had stomach problems and had dropped back a bit but was determined to finish. I left at 6 to give me about 2 hours to cover the 12 miles I needed to in glow sticks. About 6 runners went ahead who were likely to finish comfortaly in the light.
The first couple of miles went well, along and out of the lovely little villiage of Stoke-By-Nayland. It was as soon as I hit a ploughed field and was not sure on a direction to take. If I were in the race I would have taken the path where there was an arrow pointing (not for the SVP but for another path). I thought it would be a god idea to at least eliminate the possibility that the gate opposite the field was the correct direction. That's when the bullocks charged.
It didn't help that when texting my wife I said that I had been been chased out of a field by a load of boys. Damn autocorrect. Not sure what she would have thought on first reading of that message. I did think of the embarrasment of maybe having to be rescued from a field of cows. At least this didn't happen.
I thought it would be quite a funny story that the guy who was only supposed to put out 12 miles worth of glow sticks would be the one to need rescuing. I managed to man up a bit and re-enter the field, clapping loudly and marching towards the delicious livestock. They retreated quite happiliy and I was on my way, rejoining the other runners.
I soon caught up with Sam who was still running strong. It felt novel finding it easy to overtake anyone in the race. This section I heard contained a few more hills that most others. The overall route is pretty flat. I decided to just jog along with Sam to the end. Unfortunately I was now way behind where I thought I would be, I spent an hour wandering around those fields and getting trapped by cows so it was getting dark already. Not only that but I discovered that I must have dropped a lot of glow sticks as I suddenly only had a few left. I was going to run out by the next CP which was about 5 miles to go.
I thought about rationing them but I thought about how the runners would deal with these psychologically. By putting glow sticks down I have set an expectation that there will be some. There are two types of glow stick/marker. One is to tell you the correct direction and should be placed where there might be some doubt such as a junction or across a field. The second type is the "reassurance" glowstick which does not come at a turning but along a straight bit just to reassure that runners are going the right way. I figured it would be best to just use up most of the glow sticks on this section and warn runners that there would be none on the next and hopefully that would be easy to navigate as it is all on the river.
The section seemed longer than the 7 miles stated and it was dark by the time we got there. I attached a glow stick to a fence and with a big jolt through my arm it confirmed that it was an electric fence.
Getting chased by cows and getting electrocuted, this is turning out to be quite an eventful little run.
I arrived at the last CP and said there was no point me going on as I had no sticks left and instead headed to the finish to see Matt and the runners come through. Sam didn't take long at all on that section which apparently was quite hard to navigate. I saw a number of other runners finish too including Richard Cranswick who will be running a self supported LEJOG run next year.
It was great to see that the event went well and that Matt was keen to learn any lessons he could about organising events to make the event even better next year. From what I heard from all the runners it was very well organised, well stocked check points, lovely scenery, not too hilly, really friendly people and not too difficult to navigate.
Oh and the T Shirt is really good.


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So, now we've come to the actual camping part of or trip.
Later that day, we arrived at the tip of Cape Cod.
I'd been there before, many years ago, and I'd been longing to come back since. The first time had been on a summer holiday with my best friend, back when were were in school . It'd been the sequel to our Graceland road trip. It was the Grease 2 of vacations – it was great, but lacked the magic of the original.
We set up camp at the The Dunes Edge Campground.
One of the great things about this spot was is it's proximity to Provincetown. It was easily within walking distance to shopping, restaurants and the beach. We could have both a camping experience right along with the Cape Cod tourist experience, without having to drive anywhere.
This location was also a blessing when we arrived and discovered the area doesn't allow campfires. This had thrown a wrench in our dinner plans. We'd planned on a campfire meal, and while the trailer does have a stove, we don't like the idea of frying meats or doing anything greasy and splattery in such a confined space.
So, we just walked into town and found a restaurant. Then, the next day, we went back to pick up a portable propane grill so we could cook up the food we'd brought. We'd been planning to get a grill eventually anyway, so we just crossed one more thing off our camping accessory wish list.
Provincetown is a charming resort town at the very end of the cape. It's best known for being super gay, and I mean that literally, and entirely without mocking.
Same-sex couples out numbered us straight folk at least 3:1, and in keeping with stereotypes, that demographic always seems to attract fantastic fashion and home decor shops, along with great restaurants.
When were weren't wandering around Provincetown, we hung out on or campsite.
Playing relaxing and playing games.
It's a shame it's such a long drive for us, we'd love to spend more time here.


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McNair Event at St. Scholastica
There's been a lot of heat on PDD, on the DNT, and apparently, even on NPR, about the "Unfair" campaign to raise consciousness about the existence of structures that result in white privilege. As a result, questions of race and class and gender are flaring to the foreground.
Just for a brief counterpoint, I want today to take a look at a program that "does it right" — that recognizes that race is one variable, an important one, but only one in a matrix of privilege and works to destabilize that matrix. [For the record, the UnFair campaign "does it right" too, — it's just doing a different "it."] It destablizes that matrix of privilege by working to see students admitted into graduate programs and eventually into the professional and faculty worklifes — into the educated, economically middle class, essentially.
"The McNair Scholars Program is a graduate school preparatory program which began providing services nationally to students in the 1989-1990 academic year. As of October, 2011 there are 200 McNair programs working with 5,419 low-income, first-generation, and minority undergraduate students, encouraging them to consider careers in college teaching and to prepare them for doctoral study."
Wednesday night, I and four other faculty from UMD and CSS spoke to these scholars; they were energetic, if shy, and ready to change the world. They are preparing, at age 20, to go work in biology labs across the nation as summer research assistants, to conduct university-supervised human subjects research on our responses to media, to explore politics and revolution in Latin America (after visiting Panama for primary research). Their opportunities are immense. And with those opportunities, they will make immense change personally and to the communities that have fostered them.
Maybe more to the point, in this program, we see ways to make big strides to fix a diversity of structural inequalities and missed opportunities. The McNair programs create those opportunities anew for tomorrow's students. Get involved, if you can.
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Job Title: Commercial Coordinator in RusselSmith Group
Job Reference Code: RS-COM-003
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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• Develops and updates pricing spreadsheet models and pricing charts.
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• Advises relevant departments on documentation for company projects as per contractual obligations. Works closely with the respective departments to implement and ensure the fulfillment of contracts needs.
• Assists in providing business advice and guidance to others on contracting work and prepare correspondence that supports contractual actions and recommendations.
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• Collate and compute weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual data on contracts quotes and actual spend. Prepares monthly status reports, summaries and other correspondence.
• Bid Preparation, Submission and Reporting- Liaising between the company and NIPEX, Client or other relevant bodies on project bids, applications and tender in the upstream sector of the industry.
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Greece continues to hound global stock markets, with Asia on edge amid uncertainty over the eurozone.
On Tuesday, Asian stocks won a reprieve but a sell-off in China made optimism short-lived.
Chinese shares tumbled almost 2 percent in early trading, reversing much of Monday's gains after unprecedented government steps to stabilize the market, according to Reuters.
Japan's Nikkei rose 1.2 percent while MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan, which fell to six-month low on Monday, was up 0.3 percent.
Meanwhile, European and US stocks slipped after Greece voted overwhelmingly to reject more austerity.
However, despite the huge uncertainty stemming from the Greek saga, most markets were relatively calm after the initial sell-offs.
The euro also rebounded from Monday's one-week low to US$1.1044.
For now, investors are holding out hope that Greece will manage to strike a deal with its creditors and prevent an exit from the eurozone.
But it's unclear how much it would differ from other proposals that were rejected in the past or if creditors, especially Germany, is willing to concede some debt relief to Athens.
In the currency market, the Australian dollar fell to a six-year low of 74.52 US cents and last stood at 74.8 cents.
London Copper was softer at US$5,583 a ton, not far from a five-month low of US$5,520 touched on Monday.
Oil prices also steadied after having suffered its biggest selloff in five months on Monday.
US crude fell 7.7 percent to a three-month low of US$52.41 a barrel and last stood at US$53.03, up 1 percent from late US levels.
Brent shed 6.3 percent and was last quoted at US$57.07, up 1.3 percent on the day.
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The iPad is a great companion in business. It lets you have all your files and documents with you, taking notes or collaborate with colleagues – all with one beautiful and handy device.
Numerous of apps are available on the App Store that support your workflows. They often support a lot of functionality, which is derived from standard applications from traditional PC's or notebooks, but the downside is this mobile devices require different ways to interact with an app. Ease of use is key to be productive with an iPad.
Until now I have not found the right app that lets me use my iPad in meetings like I am used to with my laptop or even printouts.
There are several limitations:
- Apps that support annotating PDFs are often very difficult to handle and it takes too long for fast note taking. Typing is on an iPad much faster than handwriting.
- Adding notes to non PDF files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is not possible without the document editor itself or prior converting to PDF.
- You need to switch between file preview and note editing when you use a different app for note taking. That makes you also slow.
Because of that no app I have tried so far really convinced me. Thus it was time to create "FileNotes".
FileNotes should exactly address the needs I have to be productive in meetings:
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Florida Politics
Florida GOP makes final push for Gov. Rick Scott
Buoyed by a significant cash advantage and polls that show Gov. Rick Scott either tied or leading, optimistic Florida Republicans on Saturday contended they are focused and ready for the November election.
The Republican Party of Florida met at one of World Disney World's most expensive resorts for their annual fundraising dinner which also served as one last pep rally before the final push starts. The sellout event that attracted roughly 800 GOP activists as well as prominent donors and lobbyists featured Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal.
Jindal, a potential candidate for president in 2016, used most of his remarks as an introduction to Republican voters who are more familiar with possible contenders from Florida, including former Gov. Jeb Bush or U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. He told the crowd about his upbringing, while also taking shots at President Barack Obama as someone who is divisive, "incompetent" and eroding the "American dream." Jindal also sharply criticized Obama's foreign policy, including how he has responded to Islamic state militants.
Jindal, who accompanied Scott on the last day of his two-week bus tour, also criticized Scott's Democratic rival Charlie Crist as an opportunist who did little to help the state when it was grappling with a recession. He called Crist the "Obama hand-picked candidate of Florida."
"We do not need to go back to the days of Charlie Crist," Jindal said. "He's been a Republican, he's been an independent, he's been a Democrat. They say he doesn't believe in something, he believes in himself, the only thing he believes in."
Crist campaigned in central Florida on Saturday as well and blasted Scott as a corporate governor who is more interested in helping out special interests, including insurance companies and utilities, that have aided the GOP and Scott's re-election campaign with money.
"It's not just about the 1 percent Rick, it's not just about your rich buddies," Crist said during a speech before the Florida Nurses Association.
The rising tide of negative comments from both sides is not surprising since Florida is a perennial swing state. Despite having a Republican governor, the state's voters have backed Obama in the last two elections. Yet Democrats - other than U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson - have had trouble winning statewide elections during midterm elections, perhaps because turnout usually declines.
Republicans, who said they had $18 million in the bank at the end of August, maintain that in a non-presidential year they will have a better organization in place to inspire GOP voters to get to the polls. They say they have been knocking on doors and calling voters for months.
Scott, who said Crist left the state in a "mess," contended during his remarks that Republicans were on the "path to a major victory" in November.
"We are so far ahead of what anybody has ever done in this state because there's so much passion for jobs," said Scott, who has touted his ability to create jobs.
Justin Johnson, the executive director for the state party, said recently that it's been "remarkable" that Scott has rebounded from poll numbers that a year ago showed him trailing to Crist.
Part of that has come with the help of a barrage of television ads.
Since March, the state party, along with Scott's own political committee, has spent in excess of $30 million on television ads compared to roughly $10 million from Crist's side. Many have been highly critical of Crist, including one ad that features a testimonial from a man who claims they were a victim of Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein and questions the friendship between Rothstein and Crist. Crist has maintained he did not know of Rothstein's illegal activities. He also has denied that Rothstein's campaign contributions to him influenced any of his actions while served as governor.
The Republican Party has refused to identify the man or give any information to prove that the information in the ad is accurate.
When asked about it on Saturday, Scott said the man is a "real person." He would not say why the campaign is refusing to disclose any information about it.
"The ad speaks for itself," Scott said.
Crist maintained that turnout in November will be better than some are predicting for a midterm election. And he said that it may be due to the ads the Crist campaign is getting ready to release.
"The ads aren't done, maybe they will inspire a little at the end," Crist said. "Stay tuned."
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|Photo by Brittney Sproule
In order to kick off the February break right, I decided to make my way to the Design Exchange (DX) for the very first time on Friday and check out their current exhibition This Is Not A Toy. This exhibit opened February 7th and was curated by DX curators John Wee Tom and Sara Nickleson, as well as guest curator Pharrell Williams.
|KAWS "Chums," Photo by Brittney Sproule
To give you an idea of the inspiration behind the exhibition, here is a sample of the introductory text from the exhibition pamphlet. Regardless of whether or not you actually see the exhibit, I think this introduction raises some interesting points to ponder regarding the way accepted notions of art, object, and commodity overlap and intertwine to essentially create whole new genres, or at least ways of thinking, in terms of artistic inspiration and design:
"This Is Not A Toy was conceived as a presentation of the design and art toy as a unique medium for artistic expression. The title of the exhibition is inspired by the ubiquitous disclaimer found on product packaging and René Magritte's Ceci N'est Pas Un Pipie, one of the most infulential paintings of the 20th century that promotes the commonplace object as a work of art." (Design Exchange, 2014)
|Bill McMullen, "Ad-At Giant" (Adidas Stripes), Photo by Brittney Sproule
Among the artists featured in the exhibition were KAWS, Takashi Murakami, Kidrobot, Misaki Kawai and many more. Of course, one of the draws of this particular exhibition is its guest curator, musician Pharrell Williams. According to the DX exhibition pamphlet brief, Williams' involvement with the art world was spawned by his fascination with the art toy. Apart from his commissioning of toys and paintings for his own personal collection as well as his creative collaborations with prominent toy artists, Williams' "penchant for the cross-pollination of creativity" in his own business ventures (music, fashion, design, art) also made him a suitable candidate for the job.
|Takashi Murakami and Pharrell Williams, "The Simple Things," Photo by Brittney Sproule
I don't want to give away too much about the exhibition, as I highly recommend you go check it out for yourself, but I will share with you a few thoughts that crossed my mind both during and after my visit.
Perhaps my favourite aspect of this exhibition is the ability of the artworks to embody meaning-- whether it be a commentary on consumerism, society, a particular emotion, etc. -- while at the same time, still retaining a whimsical, fantastical, play-like personality, even if the subject matter is quite dark. This gives the viewer the opportunity to engage with the work on as many levels as they'd like. In other words, one could easily go to this exhibit just to see the beautifully decorated and crafted art toys and simply appreciate them for solely aesthetic reasons, coming away with a feel-good vibe. Kids must certainly have a blast running from case to case, examining all the brightly coloured, sometimes larger-than-life, usually completely adorable toys that function much like tantalizing confections.
|Frank Kozik, "Happy Labbit," Photo by Brittney Sproule
As such, I think this is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to avoid the intimidation or perhaps even confusion that can often accompany a contemporary art gallery visit, and have the chance to formulate a personal connection with seemingly familiar objects (i.e. toys) but in a context they may have never considered before.
|Misaki Kawai, Photo by Brittney Sproule
I now leave you with one of my personal favourite works from the exhibit and one of the most unique interactives I think I have ever seen! These are two hair sculptures by Misaki Kawai, complete with attached combs for viewers to groom and style the creatures to their liking. These two sculptures, along with Kawai's other works in the exhibit, added a wonderful tactile dimension to the exhibition, which is an experience so often lacking in contemporary museums and galleries.


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Public Editor
A rare correction that won't be on Page A2
The Star's corrections policy for the print edition is designed for simplicity and utility. Corrections should always run on Page A2.
The only regular exception comes when an error appears only in one of the news magazines or "zoned" tabloid sections that are distributed only to certain parts of the metro area: 816, 816 North, 913 and the Johnson County Neighborhood News. In those cases, the corrections run in the next edition of the book where the error appeared. However, there can also be an exception to that rule if the error involves an event that will take place before the next publication of the weekly book. There, those corrections run on the next available A2.
Today, though, a reader pointed out an error in the Automotive section. It refers to the upcoming Elio Motors ultra-high-mileage vehicle, saying it "accommodates only a driver."
Not so, wrote my emailer, who has one on reserve. It can carry a driver as well as a passenger behind.
But the Automotive section isn't generated by the newsroom. Rather, it's purely an Advertising department product. And for that reason, it carries its own corrections. Look for that in print tomorrow in the Saturday Automotive section.


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One thing I am fascinated by is how the present government always gets its priorities right.
I was reading the newspaper the other day and it carried articles on several issues India is grappling with, such as lack of jobs, attacks on women, sanitation, and overpopulation. But I realised there is no need to worry because the government has made it abundantly clear how serious it is about solving the problems that are plaguing the country. After all, Amit Shah recently announced that the BJP is actually thinking of forming a ministry for cows. When I shared this news with a friend, he had a look of horror on his face and with a sense of utter disappointment in his voice, he said, "Ugh, who reads newspapers these days? Get a life."
Cows risk their lives by ingesting polythene bags strewn at every nook and corner, so that PM Modi can proudly declare the Swachh Bharat Mission to be a thumping success.
Unsurprisingly, a lot of people started outraging when this news broke out. Some were of the opinion that before going ahead with a ministry for cows, the government should have focused on creating a safer atmosphere for women in the country. And to those who dared to question the mastermind strategies of this government, I want to say that the BJP is so concerned about the safety of women that Amit Shah allegedly personally snoops on them and tracks their whereabouts.
Sources claim that Yogi Adityanath—who is the answer to "what if a saffron Snapchat filter came to life?"—had been the first to demand a ministry for cow protection during a meeting with the Prime Minister in 2014. I can totally imagine what that meeting would have been like.
Adityanath: There should be a ministry for cows.
Modi: I always knew you were chief minister material. Give me a hug already.
But seriously, cows have done so much for us that I see no reason why there should not be a dedicated ministry for cow welfare. Remember how cows sit in the middle of road and save you from accidents by ensuring that you don't travel above the dizzying speed of 1km per decade?
What gets me most excited is that if there is a cow ministry, who will head it?...My vote goes to Pahlaj Nihalani. He is as sanskari as they come.
When Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, he promised "minimum government, maximum governance" and a ministry for cows totally lives up to the promise of minimum government. It will be a jewel in the crown of this government, just like demonetisation and Smriti Irani. Cows risk their lives by ingesting polythene bags strewn at every nook and corner, so that PM Modi can proudly declare the Swachh Bharat Mission to be a thumping success. It is only fair that he returns the favour by forming a ministry for them.
A lot of critics and naysayers will come up with boring stuff like facts and logic to debate that the government does not really care about cows and a cow ministry is just a sham to consolidate the Hindu vote bank, but I am sure the BJP won't back away and will continue in its pursuit of ensuring that cows get maximum respect in this country and one day replace Mahatma Gandhi on Indian currency.
Amidst all this what gets me most excited is that if there is a cow ministry, who will head it? I believe the BJP might have a problem of plenty because almost all its ministers would consider it their privilege to be chosen for the esteemed job. It is the reason all of them joined politics to begin with.
However, my vote goes to Pahlaj Nihalani. He is as sanskari as they come. The only problem is his habits from his censor board days might kick in, resulting in a ban on the process of a man touching a cow's teats to extract milk. That way, he will ensure that under Modi's regime a cow is milked only for politics.
I feel other animals must be so frustrated with the cow always hogging the limelight. Going by the current situation, the day isn't far away when Animal Planet will be taken over by cows. I can't wait for the moment when the rest of the animals get fed up and form a union to revolt in Animal Farm style. I will be reading about it in a newspaper, hiding it from my friend.


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Brian Perry's First Five Rentals
(Brian has rented over 900 DVDs – here are the first five he rented from us. He said: "With no HBO, DVD Netflix helped me get through The Sopranos!")
- The Sopranos: Season 4: Disc 1
- The Sopranos: Season 4: Disc 2
- 28 Days Later
- The Sopranos: Season 4: Disc 3
- Bowling for Columbine
I've always been into finding and watching movies. I first joined Netflix in 2003, but it was in 2004 that I started trying to watch each year's Academy Award Best Picture nominees. I figured that would be a way to see some great films.
Once I succeeded in seeing all the Best Picture nominees before Oscar night in 2005, I started to become obsessed and attempted to watch all the nominees over the next few months.
DVD Netflix played a big part in helping me achieve that goal. My queue was filled with all the Oscar nominees that I needed to see. Over time, I stepped up my filmgoing habits. By 2009, I had become obsessed with trying to see all the Oscars nominees before the awards ceremony.
DVD Netflix again helped me catch up with Oscar-nominated films that I had missed during the year. I always managed to fall short of seeing four or five movies, usually the obscure foreign films or documentaries.
Then, I had the idea to blog about my quest to see all the Oscar nominees before awards night. Not feeling I'd have the time to do maintain a full blog, I instead decided to start a Twitter account and tweet about my "mission."
I'm glad I did, as I've met so many other great people with the same obsessive interest in watching movies of all sorts! Not just Oscar nominees – in fact, by 2013, I had started getting into watching the Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees too.
The truth is, some of the best films aren't even nominated for Oscars. They exist in the indie world, and the Spirit Awards is a great way to discover them. And, again, DVD Netflix helps me find some of those indie films that had very short lives in theaters.
I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, which is a pretty vibrant film community, but it's still not as exposed to as many films as Los Angeles. This led me to falling short of seeing all the Oscar nominees – but only by one – for the 2014 and 2015 awards. Both were foreign films that, if I had lived in Los Angeles, I would have seen and accomplished my goal!
I did, however, manage to see all the 2015 Spirit Awards nominees, many of which I found through both the Netflix DVD and streaming libraries.
Eventually, I figured that the only way I was going to see all the Oscar nominees was to spend all year anticipating the films (especially foreign) which would become nominees. I went to the San Francisco International Film Festival and tried picking films I thought might be nominated.
Then, I started tracking all the foreign Oscar submissions. There were over 80 last year, and I saved them all to my DVD Netflix queue, and looked forward to the ones that became available.
The plan worked. By the time the 2016 Oscar nominees were announced, I had seen practically all of them. I'd even seen couple of the foreign films nominated ahead of time in anticipation.
Finally, by Oscar night this year, I had seen all of the Oscar nominees! And my early-on favorite did, indeed, win – Spotlight! As a sweet bonus, I also won my Oscar pool at work.
DVD Netflix's library of indie, foreign, and documentary films has played a big part in my journey to see all the Spirit Awards and Oscar nominees. I chose my Twitter handle, @Road2Oscars, for that reason.
The fun is in the year-long journey to see great films, regardless of whether they're recognized for their work at the end of awards season or not.
Since I started tweeting about it, I've met great film buffs, bloggers, reporters, celebrities, and industry folk. I can't help but get giddy when a filmmaker quotes me or tweets at me. It's all part of the joy of immersing myself in film.
– Brian Perry, @Road2Oscars


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Robb Smith Officially Resigns As Hogs Defensive Coordinator
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) – The news had been expected for more than a week but it was made official Friday night as Arkansas defensive coordinator Robb Smith resigned after three seasons with the Razorbacks.
"We have received Robb's official letter of resignation," Arkansas coach Bret Bielema said. "I would like to thank Robb for his hard work over the last three seasons and wish he and his family the best of luck. My focus is on having a strong finish to our 2017 recruiting class and completing our coaching staff."
Smith accepted the same position at Minnesota.
Arkansas allowed 30.3 points per game in 2016 after allowing 27 points per contest in 2015. Smith's defense ranked in the top-10 while allowing just 19 points per game in his first season with the Razorbacks in 2014.
Former UConn head coach Bob Diaco interviewed for the position earlier this week but accepted the defensive coordinator job at Nebraska on Friday afternoon.


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General Information About The University of Tennessee
Mission Statement As the state's flagship comprehensive research institution, UT Knoxville's primary purpose is to move forward the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society. The mission of the University of Tennessee is to: * Advance the community of learning by engaging in scientific research, humanistic scholarship, and artistic creation; * Provide a high quality educational experience to undergraduate students in a diverse learning environment--promoting the values and institutions of democracy that prepare students to lead lives of personal integrity and civic responsibility in a global society; * Prepare the next generations of skilled and ethical professionals by providing excellent graduate and professional education that prepares graduates to compete in a diverse world market; * Promote a campus environment that welcomes and honors women and men of all races,creeds, and cultures and an atmosphere that values intellectual curiosity,pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity; * Conduct research,teaching, and outreach to improve human and animal medicine and health; * Contribute to improving the quality of life, increasing agricultural productivity,protecting the environment, promoting the well-being of families, and conserving natural resources; * Offer a wide variety of off-campus educational and training programs, including the use of information technologies, to individual and groups; * Partner with communities to provide educational, technical and cultural support to increase the livability of those communities; and * Partner with industry and government to improve the quality of the workplace and to serve as an engine for economic and cultural development.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2009-2010.
Institution Type
- 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities
- ROTC (Army, Air Force)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
Credit Accepted
- Dual credit
- The acceptance of credits for work experience or military experience are subject to review by the school and cannot be guaranteed.Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
- Not applicable
Federal Aid
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered
- Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
Campus Setting
- City: Midsize
Disability Services Student
- 3% or Less
Admission Total Applicants 12,234 Percent Admitted 73% Men Admitted 73% Women Admitted 72% Full Time Retention Rate 84%
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 520 630 Math 530 640
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 23 28 English 23 29 Math 22 27
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 33,781 Native American 114.0 Asian 938.0 African American 2,730.0 Hispanic 551.0 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 20,199 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 6,706


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Deadline January 28th: Art+Science
A Smith Gallery
Call for Entries: Art+Science
Deadline: Monday, January 28, 2019
Entry Fee: $38 for the first 5 images, $7 per each additional image.
"Has photography ever really been disconnected from Science? From the invention of the pinhole camera about one thousand and twenty years ago by the Arab mathematician, physicist, and Astronomer, Ibn al-Haytham, up to today's use of radiology to produce works of art, science and art have been inseparable. Photography is the perfect intersection of Art and Science.
JUROR: Linda Alterwitz
Alterwitz is an interdisciplinary artist with diverse interests in the fields of medical research and the natural environment. Her work encourages an awakening of the senses toward a subtle shift of consciousness, offering people a connection with the unseen.
"The Art and Science movement is not new, yet its reach is currently building momentum. More than producing aesthetic images derived from scientific data, science-inspired artists find connections that reflect a common purpose – one that integrates the authenticity of science and the communicative power of art. The sci-art movement promotes dialogue and offers a platform in hopes of improving the world in which we live.
I am the writer and editor for the Art + Science column on Lenscratch Magazine in which I showcase work by photographers who address a genre of photography that lives at the intersection of art and science. Up to 33 of the final selections to this call will be featured in a Lenscratch post highlighting this Art + Science exhibition." —Linda Alterwitz
Juror's Selection – $325.00
Director's Selection – $250.00
Visitors' Award – $100.00
Discretionary Honorable Mentions – each receiving an exhibition catalogue
Up to 33 of the final selections will be featured in a LenScratch Art+Science post.
Submissions are open to all photographers both professional and amateur. International entries are welcomed. Work previously exhibited in the gallery or featured on the blog are not eligible.
Submission Guidelines
Digital images should be:
- 1000 pixels on the longest side saved in JPEG format at 72 ppi.
- Each image should be labeled with consecutive numbers followed by your name, i.e. 1FirstName_LastName.jpg. The number should correspond with the number on the application form.
- Each entry should have both diptych images included. If you are not able to put them in the same digital file, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com for assistance.
- Please do not watermark your images.
- If you need help sizing your images, please follow this link https://convert.town/image-dpi
- Online: Fill out our online application to apply, send images, and make payment with Paypal.
- You will receive an email confirmation upon receiving the entry and payment. You can also fill and submit the online application, print out your confirmation email, and mail it with a check for your fees to the address below.
Submission by mail: Please prepare a submission form with your name, address, email address and phone number along with a list of the titles and printing process of each entry. The number of each title should correspond to the image number on the CD. CD's and submission form should be mailed to:
A Smith Gallery
P O Box 175
Johnson City, TX 78636
The gallery will send an email confirmation upon receiving the entry and payment.
For the full prospectus and to apply visit: https://asmithgallery.com/salon-call-for-entry.
February 13th, Las Vegas: Opening Reception for Linda Alterwitz's "While I Am Still"
The Studio @ Sahara West Library
Exhibition by Linda Alterwitz: While I Am Still
Opening Reception: Friday, February 13, 2015, 7:00-8:30 pm
Free and open to the public.
"Linda Alterwitz's photography integrates art, science, and technology to explore the fragility of our bodies and our place in the universe. Her art works shed light on the beauty and fears that complicate human lives and our search for solid ground and meaning."
The Studio @ Sahara West Library
9600 W. Sahara Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada [map]
September 15th & 27th, Las Vegas: "Beneath the Surface" New Work by Linda Alterwitz
New Work by Linda Alterwitz: Beneath the Surface
Opening Reception: September 15, 2011, 6:30-8:30 pm
Gallery Talk: September 27, 2011, 4:00 pm
Open to the public.
Exhibition will be on view until October 22, 2011.
Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery
University of Nevada Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada [map]


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The Sunday before Christmas
'Twas the Sunday before Christmas and all through the land.
People were scurrying about with cash and credit cards in hand.
Less than a week before Santa and his reindeer take to the sky,
And still they had found nothing for Aunt Bess or cousin Guy.
But not to worry, there was still plenty of time for Christmas shopping,
That's why Macon Mall and The Shoppes at River Crossing were hopping.
With profound apologies to the memory of Clement Clarke Moore, we stop the rhyming now to provide a report of some of the sights and sounds of holiday shopping Sunday afternoon in Macon.
Even the chill wind blowing through the parking lots of area malls and shopping centers could do little to cool the enthusiasm of Christmas shoppers out for the home stretch of their season's chore of finding just the right gift for that special someone.
Or at least getting something to put under the tree for everyone on their list.
And the ball coach, who appeared lost in the Belk store at The Shoppes at River Crossing, had quite a list to buy for, their names printed small on front and back of his sheet.
How many had he checked off so far?
"Only a couple," he admitted. "I just started my shopping today."
He had no hope of finishing Sunday.
"I'll have to come back Monday and Tuesday, too, probably. I always wait too late to start."
Down the street, sitting on a bench outside a shoe store, bags piled at their feet, a couple took a break from their shopping. The man took a drag on his cigarette and let it out with an exasperated question.
"We've got everyone else, so what do you want?"
"Jimmy," his wife answered, "I don't need anything."
Another drag, and more exasperation.
"Susan, you don't give me some idea, you're gonna get your feelings hurt. You know I gotta buy you something, and I don't know what to get."
Ouch. Sound familiar?
Strolling along, the sounds of "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," and "Come, Let Us Adore Him" flowing from the speakers provide a new infusion of Christmas spirit for weary shoppers.
Until their feet begin to hurt. Then the taggers-along find a bench or head over to Barnes & Noble Booksellers for a coffee and muffin. Later they can be seen going back out, their cell phones to their ears.
"So where are you now? OK, I'll head that way."
Across town at the Macon Mall, there is still a line of more than a dozen families waiting to have pictures made with Santa, much to the dismay of a blond-headed little boy with mom holding one hand and grandmother the other.
"Mama, I don't want to get in line."
"Well, I'm getting in line, so you have to, too."
Thirty minutes later, his frown finally becomes a smile when it's his turn to sit in Santa's lap.
Two older boys, obviously brothers, walk by discussing the merits of video games.
"You don't want to get that, it's worthless," says the oldest.
"No it's not. Justin has one, and he says it is awesome," answers little brother.
"Oh, well, maybe it'd be OK," says big brother.
Not sure who Justin is, but he must be a video game expert to overrule a big brother.
Down at Sears, a man is trying to choose between toasters.
Two slices or four? White plastic or brushed chrome finish?
"We were fixing breakfast this morning, and the toaster wouldn't heat. I hadn't bought my wife anything yet, so I said, 'Now I know what I can get you.' "
His wife apparently is a very good sport, or she loves toast.
"All she said was, 'be sure you get a pretty one.'"
Isn't that grand. Say, Jimmy, does Susan like toast?
To contact writer Chuck Thompson, call 923-6199, extension 235.


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In our last newsletter, we put out word about several projects that people from the Dakotas were spearheading raising funds for. In the last couple of weeks, we have been blown away by the generosity of God's people. In addition to several items for Kasana, funds were raised for a skidsteer, welding generator, and some fencing for the camp–unbelievable! Many people have been involved in seeing this all happen, but special thanks goes to Dennis Page (was on a team at the camp last Feb.), Gary Wood (NHUM director), and Syd's dad, Donald for the extra work that they have put in to see all of this become a reality.
You might wonder how all of these big items are getting over to Uganda. Well, that's the other part…money was raised to send a container as well. So early this morning, Gary and Dennis, joined by Dan Aune, started the long trek from Spearfish, SD to Waxhaw, NC to the JAARS office from which the items will be shipped via a container. Please join us in praying that the container will arrive safely in Uganda by February, that the customs process will go smoothly, and that the remaining money needed for clearing the container through customs will come in due time.
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make as if to (do something)
make as if to (do something)
To act as though one is about to take some specific action. I didn't get up, but only because you made as if to answer the door!
make as if to do something
to act as if one were about to do something. The thief made as if to run away but changed his mind. Jane made as if to smack the child.