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FH Glenfarclas "Ferd in the Spey" 2nd Edition" (Speyside, Scotland)…..90
Specs: Single Cask # 1065, Special Release 2005 – 2nd Fill Sherry, Non-Chill Filtered – Age:10yrs 6mos – ABV: 46.0%
Tasting Notes: Every bit as lovely as our first award winning cask of this Speyside stunner! The nose, redolent of apple pie, opens to candied-sherried fruits, nutmeg, clove, caramelized oranges and graham crackers. On the palate, this medium bodied and silky dram gives off cinnamon coated caramelized apples, dates, raisins and touches of chocolate. Apricot squares and hints of orange peel play nicely together. The short to medium finish is very pleasant with the ever-present sherry giving off some baking spices reminiscent of gum drop clad gingerbread houses. After a few minutes, we noted a dry, almost salty sensation that had us going in for more.
Suggested neat with a few drops of water.
FH Aaran 10yr Single Cask (Isle of Aaran, Scotland)…..90
Specs: Single Cask, 2nd Fill Bourbon – Non-Chill Filtered – Age: 10yrs – ABV: 50%
Tasting Notes: Ten years in a bourbon barrel has given this rich island malt a ton of character! Bright tropical fruits greet the nose and are quickly followed by fresh pear, oak spice and lemony pine. The robust palate is nutty, slightly grassy and follows the nose displaying pops of fresh fruit and forest floor. The lingering finish is chalk full of vanillas, Belgian chocolate, apricot schnapps and slight briny character. Neat on its own or with a touch of water.
American Casks
FH Buffalo Trace 2016 (KY)…..33
Specs: Single Barrel – ABV: 45.0%
Tasting Notes: Our fourth knockout bottling of Buffalo Trace! The nose greets you with dusty shelled peanuts, orange flower water, spearmint, vanilla bean and great pops of baker's chocolate. The palate is creamy and round with distinct notes of vanilla cupcakes, a dominant oak spice with herbaceous pops and strong hints of red fruit.
Works best as a sipper shot or over ice.
FH Knob Creek (KY)…..47
Specs: Single Barrel – Age: 12yrs, 9mos – ABV: 60.0%
Tasting Notes: For our first selection of Knob Creek we found an older cask that displayed huge flavors. The nose is all about orange dreamsicles, a strong oak presence, malted milk and vanilla, vanilla, vanilla! The palate pops with ripe juicy red fruits like cherry and cranberry but also shows a lot of winter spices and anise. The finish is gentle and sweet despite it's strength with hints of sweet raisins and circus peanuts.
Neat w/ water to taste
FH Jim Beam Single Barrel (KY)…..39
Specs: Single Barrel – Age: 6yrs, 5mos – ABV: 47.5%
Tasting Notes: For our first barrel of this classic bourbon, we chose a cherry forward cask that exhibited notes of burnt orange peel, cinnamon and plenty of vanilla. Reminiscent of an Old Fashioned in a glass and meant to be mixed or enjoyed straight, this lovely bourbon is sure to please!
FH Dickle Barrel Select (TN)…..42
Specs: Single Barrel – Age: 11yrs – ABV: 51.5%
Tasting Notes: For our first selection of this Tennessee belle we chose a cask that exhibited all the best of its style. Milled corn husks, hints of tropical fruits, caramel, dusty wood and plenty of buttered popcorn greet the nose while the round mouthfeel gives way to a palate that is redolent with red and dark berries, an underlying sweetness and hints of barnyard hay. The finish is pleasing with hints of pickle brine and whiffs of smoke. It's just plain good!
FH Corsair Triple Smoke (TN)…..63
Specs: Single Barrel #N30-13-0345 – ABV:62.6%
Tasting Notes: From our friends down south, this specially selected single barrel uses three different smokes to produce a distinct flavor. Peat and smoke at the fore is balanced by sweetness and vanilla. Its buttery broad flavor and along finish make for a memorable dram. Neat w/ water to taste.


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May 19th, 2011Kentucky Derby 2011
The people were all wearing big hats; some are very fancy with flowers on it, just like attending a Royal Wedding. Well, it doesn't matter; it's the prestigious horse race festival of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Kentucky Derby is one of the oldest thoroughbred horse racing since 1831, where the race anticipation just last for two minutes, for that reason the event is called "The Most Exciting 2 minutes in Sports". From the time the horse contenders' run-off from their pen two kilometers ahead to the end stripe, the ecstatic and yells never stop until they reach their finish line. People from different places come here just to witness this exciting moment of stake celebration.
Introduced and founded by Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr. (grandson of William Clark and nephew of George Roger's Clark), the racetrack was incorporated as Churchill Downs in 1937. When Lewis Clark or also known as "Lutie" return to home from his trip in England (Epson Derby) and Paris, France (Grand Prix De Paris) attending some popular horse racing, he organized his own association named Louisville Jockey Club to raise money building horse training facilities. The land or the racetrack called the Churchill Downs was named after John and Henry Churchill, relatives of Lewis Clark who provide the property for the racing.
The 137th annual Kentucky Derby is just the first step for winning the Triple Crown. The next point for the race is the Preakness Stake that will be held at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland in about a day and several hours from now, so start buying your betting tickets. After this Preakness Stake race, the Belmont Stakes will be the last spot for the crown which will be held in Elmont, New York.
Who won the Kentucky Derby 2011? It was the mighty Animal Kingdom. He was crowned as the Kentucky Derby king last May 7, 2011 after winning the tight race. This was his first run on a dirt course, before he was only running on turf and synthetic field.
John Velazquez, the jockey of Animal Kingdom, supposed to ride Uncle Mo, but after the news that horse (Uncle Mo) is having some complications with its health, he was drop out for the game. Coincidentally, the pointed rider of Animal Kingdom, Robby Albarado, accidently broke his nose, so he decides that he couldn't ride the horse. This was like a destiny for both horse and rider. Is this a sign that there will be a new Triple Crown champion? What do you think? Find it out on the latest updates and maybe you'll win the lucky stake.
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NHS lawyer failures are driving up costs - By, Mark Bowman
This article was first published in 'The Times', Tuesday, August 2 2016
Accounts published last month for the NHS Litigation Authority contained the welcome development that new claims against the health service in 2015-16 fell by 4 per cent last year. That is encouraging, as it suggests that fewer lives were destroyed by medical mistakes.
But the report also reveals a 43 per cent hike in claimant legal costs. Part of the reason that the authority's legal fees are so high is that it continues to defend cases that are clearly indefensible.
A negligence case is not a witch hunt against doctors who go to work every day with the intention of helping people. There's a clear legal distinction between a medical mistake that causes no harm and negligence that has a catastrophic impact on a person's life. Negligence is only established if, in the opinion of experts, no other doctor would have acted in the same way in the same situation.
When such an act injures someone and changes a life beyond recognition - leaving a father, say, so severely disabled he can never work again, or a mother to look after a child with brain damage for life -- most medical professionals would agree there is a responsibility to compensate these victims to restore their lives as far as possible to how they were before, through rehabilitation, care or adapting their home.
A duty of candour was introduced to every NHS trust in 2014 to encourage honest dealings with patients when something goes wrong. Rather than trying to cover up mistakes, the litigation authority would save millions each year if it worked with trusts to admit liability earlier. This would not only reduce legal costs, but victims would not have to wait years for vital care to make their lives manageable.
Unfortunately, in the majority of cases handled by claimant solicitors, the authority fails properly to investigate a case at the earliest possible stage. Even when the hospital's own internal investigation report shows clear failings in care -- or when a coroner requests an admission of liability after a guilty verdict -- the authority continues to deny responsibility, presumably hoping the injured patient will lose heart and go away.
Often only once court proceedings have begun is an admission finally made, usually years after the event in question, racking up the legal fees.
The NHS and the legal authority that represents it owe the public a clear duty of honesty and transparency. But by continuing to drag its feet in settling a rightful claim, the litigation authority hides away and prolongs catastrophic events that should never have happened into long-running legal cases that benefit no-one, least of all injured parties or the responsible doctors.
Mark Bowman is a medical negligence specialist partner at Fieldfisher, a London law firm
About Mark.
Mark joined the award winning Fieldfisher Personal Injury and Medical Negligence team as a trainee in 2003 and was promoted to Partner in 2013. He successfully pursues personal injury claims and medical negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families.
His medical negligence practice is wide ranging and includes birth injury, surgical negligence and delayed diagnosis amongst others. His personal injury speciality is catastrophic injury cases and in particular road traffic accidents, cycle accident claims and accidents at work. Mark has recently secured the right to anonymity for Claimants who are protected parties or children in personal injury or medical negligence cases, in the landmark Court of Appeal case of JxMx.
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JANUARY 30, 1909. "BLERIOT No. 11."—Rear view of the short-span Bleriot, showing the steering tips on the tail. The span of the•wings is 7 metres, the area 15 square metres, the weight 230 kilogs., and the engine a 7-cyl, 25-h,p. R.E.P. Neubauer has been taken to the aerodrome at Buc. It is of the biplane multicellular type, and has an elevator in front and a rudder behind. The control is also assisted by warping the main planes. The weight of the whole machine is 250 kilogs., without the engine or pro- peller. Two motors have been obtained for experimental purposes, one a 40-h.p. R.E.P. of the 10-cylinder type, and the other an 8-cylinder Renault. Bleriot Flies with His Short-Span Machine. MUCH interest attaches to the short span, No. 11, which M. Bleriot exhibited at the Paris Salon, and the trials of its practicability are naturally being watched by all aviators with especial concern. So far, these essays have been going very satisfactorily, and on Saturday last a flight of 200 metres was accomplished. The speed was of course very high indeed, and although no official record was made it was estimated at quite 75 k.p.h. The altitude attained was only about 2 metres, but the flight was stable from start to finish. The supporting surface of this machine is only about 12 metres. "Antoinette V" and "VI." THE Societe Antoinette has rented a ground at Chalons, whereon they are erecting an aeroplane shed, and will carry out their trials. The latest machines with which these will be undertaken will be " Antoinette V " belonging to M. Demanest, and " Antoinette VI" belonging to Captain Burgeat. Farman to Start Again. HENRY FARMAN'S new aeroplane shed at Bouy,. near Chalons, is finished, and Henry Farman himself is expected to recommence his trials there almost imme- diately. . , Moore- Brabazon's Progress. MOORE-BRABAZON has a shed alongside that belong- ing to Henry Farman, and continues to regularly make experiments which will, he hopes, lead up to the crossing of the Channel. Voisin Aeroplanes in the United Kingdom. JUST before leaving for the States on board the " Mauretania " on Saturday last, Mr. F. R. Simms sent us the interesting news that he had secured the exclusive British rights of MM. Voisin Freres' aeroplanes, such as are used by Farman, Delagrange, Moore-Brabazon, &c. Doubtless, therefore, they will soon become more familiar to British eyes, and there should be seen examples of them being tested in various parts of this country. • &?•> 4 BLERIOT No. 11."—Side view of the short-span Bleriot taken on Issy Parade Ground during the experiments- 64
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Ancient Buddhist temples in lunar landscapes ...
Is our Himalayan Adventure for you?
This trip is not for the faint of heart. For much of the journey you'll be above 3,000m (10,000ft) in lunar landscapes of towering rock, on roads clinging onto cliffsides that are regularly blocked by landslides, snow-melt rivers, and herds of goats. Accommodation is clean but basic, food can at times be a little uninspired, and toilet facilities are primitive.
In return for putting up with these conditions you will be rewarded with some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. Majestic, unforgiving and immense, The Himalayas remind us that we're all just dust, gone in the blink of an eye.
How long is the trip?
The trip can be done in six, long days, but add a couple of extra days to have more time out of the car and explore the region a little on foot. There are plenty of short walks, and longer treks if you can handle the altitude, in the area.
We could also add in an extra day for a side detour to Rakchham and Chitkul in the stunning Baspa Valley.
Burrows&Bird trip highlight
Tabo Monastery, dating from 996AD, is the oldest continuously operating Buddhist enclave in India and the Himalayas. The frescoes, dating to the 16th Century, in the ancient Golden Temple are some of the most beautiful Buddhist artworks we've ever seen.
Where we go
Manali, Chandra Taal Lake, Ki Monastery, Kaza, Komic Monastery, Demul, Tabo, Nako, Sangla, Bhimakali Temple, and Shimla
When to go
Summer, only. Spiti Valley is inaccessible from November to May due to heavy snowfall.
For lovers of ...
RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY The intellectually challenging, esoteric and sublime philosophy and practices of Tibetan Buddhism become more powerful when you experience them in situ. Many monasteries allow visitors to sit quietly in the temple during ceremonies; don't be surprised if the hairs on the back of your neck stand up when you hear the guttural chanting of monks during prayer time.
ARCHAEOLOGY The geological history of Spiti Valley stretches back 500 million years and it has come to be known as the fossil park of the Himalayas.
SUSTAINABILITY We partner with an excellent local eco-tourism initiative that arranges homestays, treks and sustainability activities in this remote and impoverished part of the world. Help build a mud solar cooker, put up greenhouses, herd cattle or help the farmers. Please get in touch for more ways to get involved in helping Spiti Valley communities.
NATURAL SCENERY Snow-capped mountains, plunging valleys, green meadows, apple orchards, snow-fed rivers and waterfalls of sand ... this remote, high-altitude part of the world is nothing short of endlessly jaw-dropping.


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Wow, this is absolutely gorgeous, Kate! I love how you watercoloured the Paper Smooches stamps and the shaker dress is so clever. Thanks so much for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Shake It!ReplyDelete
VERY well done! the dress in brilliant and your water coloring is to be greatly admired !ReplyDelete
Gorgeous card Kate :-) the image is super cute and I love her sequin dress, fabulous :-)ReplyDelete
thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
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An adorable card Kate, a gorgeous watercolouring background and great images. Your shaker elements is stunning!!!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for joining Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
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Amazing idea to turn the dress into a shaker element Kate, all those sparkly sequins look just perfect :) love your watercolouring too.ReplyDelete
Thanks for linking up to this weeks Anything Goes challenge at PS Sparks x
Oh how clever. I love how you made her dress a shaker card. So cool! Thanks so much for playing with us at PaperSmooches Sparks!ReplyDelete
Aw, what a gorgeous card! That dress is so pretty with the sequins shaker! :)ReplyDelete
This is so neat! What a great way to incorporate the shaker! This is just super cute! Thanks so much for playing along with the Shake It! Challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!ReplyDelete


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Cacoo's simple and intuitive interface makes it easy to start creating and sharing diagrams right out of the gate. But some people like having a little guidance, so we put together this quick article to get you diagramming like a pro.
If you're on the Plus plan, make sure to read the Individuals section. If you're on our Team plan, read both!
In this section, you'll learn about:
- Creating diagrams using templates and shapes
- Sharing diagrams with collaborators
- Organizing diagrams with folders so that you can keep track of your work
- Collaborating on diagrams simultaneously with multiple users
Creating diagrams
When you log in to Cacoo, the first thing you see is your Dashboard. Here, you can view your existing diagrams, templates, and folders. You can also create new ones.
To create a new diagram, hover over the '+ Create Diagram' button in the upper-left-hand corner and it will prompt the 'Template' icon.
Creating a new diagram from the Dashboard
That button will bring you to the Editor where a dialogue box will present you with template options.
You can select a template or select 'Blank Sheet' to start from scratch.
Selecting a template in the Editor
Tips: Clicking "+ Create Diagram" from the Dashboard will directly create a blank diagram in Cacoo (without navigating to template selection).
Next, it's time to start customizing. You can do this using a few different tools:
1. Main Menu. On the left-hand side of your editor is your Main Menu. Here you will find all of your options for adding objects to your canvas. You can add a new shape, text, line, or table. You can also import images or select a template.
2. Editor Menu. Editor menu will prompt when you select an objects on your diagram. Editor menu allows you to further customize the style of the objects.
3. Sheets, Comments and Settings Menu. To the right, you'll see previews of all of your sheets. Here you can add, delete, title, and rearrange them. Besides that, you can view the comments or further adjust the diagram settings.
4. Viewing options. On the bottom are your viewing options where you can perform undo and redo, edit the zoom level of your diagram and save version history.
Using the Editor to create a diagram
You can also check out our video on How to create and edit diagrams for more details.
Sharing diagrams
Your work will auto-save as you go, so whenever you're ready, you can use the Export and Share buttons at the top of your Navigation Menu to select how you would like to share your work.
Export options
There are several exporting options to choose from, including PNG, SVG, PDF, PS, and PPT.
Share options
You can share by either sending a copy of your diagram link or adding individuals as collaborators.
For a complete list of sharing options, you can also view our Sharing Diagrams in Cacoo video.
Note: Free plan users will experience limited exporting and sharing options compared to Plus and Team users, including the following limitations:
- Diagrams can only be exported as PNG files,
- A diagram can only be shared with 15 people, and
- A Folder can only be shared with three people, even if they're not Cacoo users.
With our Plus and Team plans, you gain access to all exporting options and unlimited sharing.
For more info on sharing, you can visit our sharing support page.
Organizing diagrams with Folders
Folders make it easy to share diagrams with exactly who you want. Whenever you add a diagram to a folder, all members can see, edit, and comment on your diagram.
But remember: if your diagram is not in a folder, others cannot see it until you share it with them.
Viewing Folders on the Dashboard
For more on folders, watch our Managing Folders in Cacoo video.
Collaborating on diagrams
When you share a diagram or a folder:
- You and others can edit your diagrams simultaneously.
- You can track changes made by yourself and others with the History feature Tracking changes in History
- You and your collaborators can leave Comments directly on your diagram. Viewing comments on a diagram
Note: The History feature is not available to free users.
Check out our Collaborating in Cacoo video for more detail.
In this section, you'll learn about:
- Understanding your spaces and how they relate to one another
- Switching between spaces such as your Personal space and Organizations
- Managing folders, so your team can find the diagrams relevant to them
- Inviting and managing users to your Organization
Understanding your spaces
When working with a Team plan, your relation to your Organization is as follows:
- Account: First, there's your individual Cacoo account that gives you access to the cloud-based software. You control all of the settings and access to this account.
- Organization: Next, there are the Organizations with which you belong to. You may belong to one or many (e.g. when working with multiple clients who use Cacoo.) This is controlled by your company's Cacoo Administrator.
- Folders: You have your own folders in your Personal space — as discussed in the Individuals section — and then there are the folders created and managed by each Organization.
- Diagrams: Finally, there are the diagrams, created by you and others, that live within these various Folders.
Switching between spaces
To navigate between your Personal space and an Organization's space, click the profile photo on your Navigation Menu and select a space.
Using the Navigation Menu to navigate between spaces
Note: When creating a new diagram, pay close attention to whether you're creating it within your Personal space or one of your Organization's spaces. Otherwise, your team may not find it.
For more information about switching between Personal and Organization, you can read our support document here.
Managing Folders
Folders keep teams organized. They make it easy to collaborate and protect your diagrams from unwanted eyes.
Only Folder Administrators can create Folders, invite users, and restrict access to Folders. So if you're a Folder Administrator, you'll need to learn the ins and outs of creating and managing Folder settings.
If you're a regular user, you'll have much less to worry about. Just make sure you have an Administrator grant you access to all the Folders you need.
Inviting and managing users
Only members of an Organization can view the Organization's space. And all members are controlled by the Organizations Administrator.
Only Organization Administrators can invite and revoke user's access, assign roles, and create/manage teams. If you are your Organization's Administrator, you'll need to familiarize yourself with managing members, roles, and teams.
Our How to manage your organization video is a great place to start.
Once members have joined your Organization, you can also sort them into Teams, making it easier to invite, change access settings, or revoke access to multiple users without having to do it on an individual level.
Getting in touch
Now that you know the basics, get to know our Support page and bookmark it for any technical help you may need in the future. Then check out our Resources page for more videos, long-form guides, and customer stories.
And remember, you can always contact us if you have any questions; we're here to help.


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Causes of foul-smelling urine in humans include urinary tract infections, dehydration and underlying medical conditions such as liver disease, explains Healthline. In certain cases, odorous urine occurs after eating certain foods such as asparagus and garlic. It is always important to seek medical attention if unusual symptoms of urine odor are accompanied by nausea or last longer than two days.
Additional causes of odorous urine include bladder infections and gastrointestinal-bladder fistula, a condition in which the bladder and intestines are connected in an abnormal fashion, according to Mayo Clinic. Metabolic disorders that interfere with the body converting ingested foods into energy can also cause foul-smelling urine.
Certain medications and beverages such as coffee are also known to cause odorous urine, explains the National Association for Continence. When foul-smelling urine is caused by incontinence, it can often be controlled with oral internal deodorant tablets. Proper bathroom habits such as wiping from front to back and changing undergarments on a daily basis can also help minimize offensive odors. Vitamin C tablets are also known to be helpful in keeping the urine odor-free; however, vitamin C can interact with certain medications and medical conditions, so it is always important to consult with a physician before starting any type of supplement regimen.


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During the whole Brexit process so far I have been astonished and horrified at how our democratic procedures have been corrupted and debased. The 2016 referendum was seriously compromised. Now some people are trying to prevent a referendum on the deal in 2019. Here are the reasons why in my opinion the People's Vote in 2019 is urgently needed and why it is corrupt and dishonest to oppose it.
1) The majority in 2019 are against Brexit
Opinion polls indicate that in 2019, the majority of people are against Brexit. Many who voted for Brexit bitterly regret their choice. There are others – a much smaller number – who voted Remain and would now vote Leave. Huge numbers of young people who weren't old enough to vote in 2016 are being denied a voice. Even if there was only a small chance that the people didn't support Brexit, there should be a vote on the deal. It's clear, the People's Vote needs to happen. The majority should not be gagged into silence by the minority.
2) People oppose a referendum on the deal because they are afraid they will lose.
Those who support pushing ahead with Brexit without a vote are afraid they will lose this vote. People who oppose the vote are mostly Brexit supporters. Their motivation is clear. Prevent a second referendum at all costs, otherwise the people are going to be able to reject Brexit. As committed Brexiters, their goal is to force the UK out of the EU, even if it is against the wishes of the majority. I find this attitude utterly corrupt and dishonest. One of the emptiest and most cynical of the excuses they give is the 'Keep asking them again and again until you get the result you want' argument. I find this attitude deeply insulting to voters, as it assumes they are stupid. On two occasions, referenda were repeated – in Ireland and in Denmark. On both occasions the majority shifted from 'no' to 'yes', based on changed circumstances. If they had still been against the proposal they would have voted against it. As David Davis rightly said "If a democracy cannot change its mind, it ceases to be a democracy."
3) The People's Vote will not cause division but could bring calm.
One of the reasons given for opposing the People's Vote is that it will 'cause further division'. This is utter nonsense. Politics is about division and one side winning arguments over the other and attracting majority support. In 2016, the Brexit offered by Leave supporters wasn't clear. It consisted of any number of different and contradictory possibilities. It's one of the reasons why the majority was extremely slim. Now we know the facts better, people can express their preference in a new vote on the deal, based on the facts. If there is an increased majority either way, division can be overcome.
4) The 2016 vote was tainted
It is a fact that the Leave side broke the law, and there is a strong possibility that the result was achieved through illegal tactics. It would be possible to declare the result null and void – in other juristictions it would be – but an alternative solution is simply to have a new vote, which has the advantage that people are making a decision based on facts and new knowledge gained over three years.
5) The 2016 vote was advisory
The 2016 vote was advisory but the government immediately treated it as mandatory. In my opinion, the 2016 referendum gave the government a mandate to negotiate with the EU to explore what options are available, but not to impose their Brexit on a reluctant population. The whole Brexit crisis started with a referendum and the result of the negotiations – Mrs May's unpopular deal or Remain – should be put to the people in a second and concluding referendum.
6) Millions were deliberately excluded from the 2016 vote.
The legitimacy of the 2016 referendum is further undermined by the fact that the people most seriously affected by the negative consequences of Brexit were deliberately excluded. That's to say, young people aged 16-18, nationals of other EU countries who have made their homes in the UK, not to mention expats who have lived more than 15 years outside the UK. The 2016 vote could be declared null and void – there are many reasons it should be – but another solution is to have the People's Vote in 2019 and make sure those whose voices were kept silent in 2016 are given the opportunity to contribute in 2019.
7) The 2016 vote didn't set a 'minimum percentage' requirement*.
In the Scottish devolution referendum of 1979, 51.62% were in favour of devolution and 48.38% were against. Despite this, devolution didn't go ahead as there was an amendment to the Act requiring a minimum of 40% of the electorate to vote "Yes". As it was only 32.9%, the Act was repealed and devolution didn't go ahead. This precedent was set in a UK referendum, and yet the Brexit referendum didn't have this requirement, another reason why the referendum was not a mandate for Brexit.
8) The 2016 majority was very slim
In an advisory referendum, the result cannot be treated as binary. The quality of the majority needs to be taken into account. If there had been a big majority for Brexit, for instance two thirds one third, then there would be no doubt that public opinion was in favour of the move. But the majority was only 3.8%, which some described as a 'clear' result. I disagree. When there is such a marginal result, public opinion could easily move by just a few percentage points and the majority would be wiped out. In fact, that is what has happened. The People's Vote is urgently needed as it cannot be proven that there is a majority for Brexit in 2019.
9) People did not vote for either of the 2019 Brexit options
If either of today's Brexit options – 'no deal' or Mrs May's agreement – had been offered to the public in 2016, they would have rejected them and chosen to Remain. If people could have looked three years into the future to see what would happen, the result would have been Remain. If anyone doubts this, then the only way to prove that this is wrong is to hold the People's Vote.
10) If the government's Brexit goes ahead without the approval of the British people, it will lack legitimacy
Brexit is already seen around the world as an example of flawed democracy, ironically in the the country often quoted as the home of democracy. To survive in the world, Brexit Britain must be able to build trust and respect. If other countries suspect that the Brexit decision was forced through against the wishes of the population, trade negotiations will be much more difficult. Trade depends on trust. If whoever is in charge of Brexit Britain can point to a decisive win in the People's Vote, then it has some measure of legitimacy. The People's Vote is needed to rebuild trust and confidence.
11) Brexit is such a drastic and controversial step, it needs final approval.
If what is being proposed was a relatively minor change in direction, then there might be less pressure to have the People's Vote. But Brexit is of such a drastic nature, with so many dire and unpredictable consequences affecting millions, both within the UK and outside, it is simply undemocratic not to ask the electorate: 'Is this what you really want?'. When you delete a file on a computer, you are always given a final dialog box asking you to confirm your decision. On a computer, many actions can be undone, but Brexit, like an execution, is an irreversible step. The British people must be asked to confirm this most drastic decision before it happens and if they reject it, then it must be abandoned and Britain must stay in the European Union.
12) The 2016 vote was on a different question to today
I haven't even addressed the fact that the 2016 referendum was on a different question to what is being asked today. The question was, do you want to 'leave' the EU, but 'leave' was never defined. It was left up to anti-European propagandists to outline a variety of different scenarios, mostly involving more money for the NHS, no worsening of the conditions of access to the single market, no negative consequences and no damage to the British economy.
The 2019 referendum will ask 'Do you want to leave the EU on the terms negotiated by the government or stay in the European Union.' The 2016 referendum asked people's opinion on a vague theory with no specific plan. The 2019 referendum will ask people's opinion based on a wide range of facts and on a specific proposal, which people can compare to the benefits of staying in. These facts should be provided in a detailed statement written on the ballot paper, as is normal practice in referenda carried out in other countries.
13) It should have been a two-vote process from the start. It still can be.
It should of course have been a two-stage process from the start. Unfortunately the referendum arrangements were flawed, as it was assumed that the result would be Remain. A 'Leave' outcome wasn't properly planned for. For that reason the right wing members of the Conservative Party were able to push for arrangements that would increase the chance of a 'Leave' result. It worked, and with no final check, there is the distinct possibility that the UK will be forced out of the EU against the wishes of the majority today.
This is a grave act of tyranny, seen only in Nazi-dominated Germany or the Communist-dominated Eastern Bloc. We can still right this wrong. We can still make it a two-vote process by arranging the People's Vote in 2019. It can easily be organised and carried out.
This final reason is most important reason why the People's Vote is an entirely democratic and legitimate step. Many people say the only reason for the People's Vote is to block Brexit. This is a Freudian error, as it takes as a foregone conclusion that people will vote against it. If the government were to unilaterally cancel Brexit – as they have the right to – that could be seen as undemocratic, but the People's Vote is entirely and unquestionably democratic for this reason:
14) Brexit can still go ahead if a majority vote for it in the People's Vote.
If a majority vote for Brexit then it can go ahead. There would be nothing more anyone could do to stop it. It is a fair and legitimate political procedure, just like general elections. Every few years, the people choose between options and determine which political path the country should take, and that is what will happen in the 2019 referendum. If the result is for Brexit, then Brexit can go ahead. If the result is for Remain, then Britain stays in the European Union.
*Reason number 7 was added later, with thanks to a contributor to Liverpool for Europe, increasing the number of points from 13 to 14.


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Despite the poor quality of my headphones (big fluorescent orange foam objects that I'd bought from a pound shop), as soon as I hit play, I knew the record was going to become the perfect soundtrack to that moment - and to that time in my life in general. Apologies for waxing lyrical here, but listening to it was like being let out of school early on a blisteringly hot summer's day; a first kiss; sagging off for a cheeky pint when you know you should be doing something officious. (See, I told you I was about to wax lyrical).
More simply put, it was a beautiful record. When it came out in 1989, its stunning melodies, jangly guitars, backwards tracks and close vocal harmonies must have represented an oasis (no pun intended) in the desert that was 1980s music. It was a return to decent record-making, and marked the advent of a 90s music scene - Britpop - which, whilst having a silly name, nonetheless brought with it better songs and hairdos than had been seen in a very long time.
And speaking of an oasis, The Stone Roses really set the tone for the 90s. The band that went on to dominate the decade, Oasis, were frequently likened to the Beatles - but any Stone Roses fan knew that in many respects, it was actually the Roses that were being ripped off - their look and Ian Brown's performance style in particular.
Oasis went on to outsell the Roses and become something of a national institution that the Roses never really were; but one thing Oasis never had, in my view, was the sense of mythology that surrounded the Roses. A lot of the great albums / bands are draped in this sense of mythology - to think of the classic Beatles, Pink Floyd or Velvet Underground albums is to immediately call to mind a tapestry of images, characters and stories that becomes interwoven and infused with the music itself and adds a sense of magic to it. It's a mythology that I think Oasis have strived for and tried to manufacture - watch that DVD about the making of their last album for a prime example of this - but have never been completely successful with. In contrast, The Stone Roses were a band that had this mystique / mythology in spades: Ian Brown's sullen stage act and almost whispered vocals; John Squire's Jackson Pollock-inspired artwork; lyrics that made dark and mysterious references to Christian myths.
"The Stone Roses" was the perfect name for the band and their first album; the juxtaposition of the hard and the soft in the title summed up the music perfectly. Their debut album was full of sunny music but also dark and enigmatic themes: when you pause to consider the lyrics of Made of Stone, for example, you realise that lurking underneath its gorgeous melody is a fantasy of killing off a lover.
20 years on, The Stone Roses is a record which still stands the test of time; it's regularly voted one of the top albums of all time in those polls that music magazines seem to feel the need to do every six months. It continues to inspire bands like Kasabian, Doves and Elbow. My own songwriting still references them a bit too (although not as much as when I was a teenager - you should have heard how ridiculous my efforts to copy Ian Brown's vocal style sounded).
It's a beautifully sunny day today, and I think I'm going to try to find the time to find a contraption, without big orange foam headphones, that will let me walk around the place listening to this album. Different city this time, but, for 40 minutes or so, probably the same feelings.
If you've got memories of the first time you heard The Stone Roses, I'd love to hear them - so do leave a comment. Cheers!
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Whether you are just getting started with houseplants, or, you already happily inhabit a houseplant jungle, these three creative and knowledgeable houseplant fanatics will help fan the flames with their delightful and infectious love for plants you can grow in your home.
Related: My Mom Shares Her Best Orchid Tips for Beginners.
Photo by Luis Fernández García | via Wikimedia Commons
Houseplants are Preventative Medicine
I have gone full circle in my own houseplant-mania. When I first lived on my own, I knew I wanted to be a gardener, but, without a yard or balcony or community gardens, houseplants were the way to get started.
My mistake as an enthusiastic newbie was to choose plants on impulse, purely for love, without consideration for the growing conditions in my apartment. These were the days when there were few choices beyond are-they-alive? totally bland dieffenbachias (dumb canes) and sansevierias (snake plants). I desperately craved flowers and brightly coloured foliage and signs of life.
Soon came cats and babies and my life as a houseplant grower came to a mandatory halt. My only growing space was in our living room, and I had no way of keeping everyone and everything safe. The sentient beings wanted to dig and taste, and the potential risks (many plants of all kinds are toxic) and messes were not worth it. I had no where to place plants beyond prying hands and paws.
Fast forward several years (and many homes) later, a new obsession with seed starting for my outdoor garden inadvertently threw me back into a love of houseplants.
It happened one winter when my timing was off and I found myself with a lot of mature veggie plants under the indoor grow lights waiting for the weather to warm for outdoor transplanting.
The peas grew so enthusiastically that I had to create indoor trellises across the dining room to accommodate them.
My cherry tomatoes flowered and fruited next to the piano.
I had enough salad greens for two meals, every day, for several weeks.
It was all rather magical (and delicious) and I realized in hindsight that all that indoor plant care completely distracted me from the usual winter blues that take hold before spring finally appears.
If something as simple as growing plants indoors can ward off a beast like winter blues, I'm in.
Also see: How often should I water my houseplants?
I have since acquired various succulents and cacti, several tropical plants with gorgeous (not bland green) foliage, and a slew of loyal bloomers which I consider my happiness insurance including African violets, amaryllises, some crazy-blooming succulents, and a giant Christmas cactus.
The Christmas cactus came from an elderly neighbour who was giving up her plants in preparation for a move to a retirement home. I mentioned at the start that I have come full circle because, when she also offered her decades-old dieffenbachia with its giant 3-foot leaves all crammed into an enormous old wooden pot, without hesitation I said yes.
She had spent years loyally tending to her plant collection without fail, no matter what life tossed at her, and now I was happy to take the torch and have my turn. Plus, the dieffenbachia was clearly calling out for some repotting, division, and leaf propagation, and who can resist that? And, with all of the new varities available today, I sure it will eventually have a more colourful sibling in the house as well.
Related: Do Houseplants Really Purify the Air? | Myth alert!
3 Fabulous Houseplant Fanatics to Follow
I have selected three houseplant fanatics you can follow online that I really enjoy in case you need something to re-ignite your own interest in houseplants and keep that happiness insurance going. And, if you catch the fever like we have, you'll soon know it's not just about plants per se but the whole interestingness of life.
1. Tovah Martin
Tovah was the first garden writer I became smitten with. Writing about gardens can be a near impossible task for those of us who love plants, gardens, and nature more than anything (besides our human and pet loves) but do not have the writing acumen to sufficiently capture the feelings and impressions that overtake us without sounding like sappy dingbats. Tovah somehow navigates this perfectly.
My determination to become a 'real gardener' came from the books Tovah wrote about Tasha Tudor and her garden. Richard Brown's photographs were pure beauty and Tovah had a way of describing Tasha and her approach to gardening that was passionate, intimate, and gently humorous, without the added sugar that is so hard to avoid.
From there, I continued to follow her byline wherever I could find it and she remains in my top favourites, still so observant, clearly in love with the plant world, and knowledgeable.
- Tovah's speaking engagements: see the list here
- Tovah on Facebook: follow her Plantswise by Tovah Martin page here
- The Indestructible Houseplant is an excellent primer if you would like to browse suggestions for plants to grow in your home. It features a good selection of houseplants that have been observed for tolerance and, as it says, indestructibility. The photos and arrangements within a home setting, in combination with other houseplants, are delicious.
- The Unexpected Houseplant is a similar book in look and feel but focusses on more unusual plants that the more experienced or attentive houseplant fanatic might want to try. Again, the photographs by Kindra Clineff are gorgeous, and the combinations of plants in their various, unexpected containers show how the overall choices and styling can turn any plant into something really charming.
- Tasha Tudor's Garden was first published over twenty years ago. The quality of photography and printing has changed significantly since then but it is still one of my favourite gardening books.
2. Lisa Eldred Steinkopf
You want to know how you can tell a true houseplant fanatic? They get giddy when a plant is ready for repotting, or there is pruning, propagation, or watering to be done. That's when you know you have stepped beyond the houseplant-as-a-decor-item-in-a-cute-pot stage to the entire, intriguing world of observing and caring for these wild and wonderful living things.
Lisa write the blog, The Houseplant Guru, and my favourite thing about her is her wide-open, unapologetic, absolute love of houseplants. She's in it, full-on, and, like Tovah, her creative touches extend beyond the plants themselves. They are the stars of the show but it's the entire orchestra of pots, doilies, plant stands, and settings within her home decor that make it all come together. Here plants are truly a part of family and lives.
Lisa is also a totally houseplant book fanatic, seemingly owning everything every printed on the subject. Her unbridled passion is contagious in the best way. She has recently added her unique voice, with the book, Houseplants: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Growing, and Caring for Indoor Plants.
If you want to set your own love of houseplants on fire and grab ideas while you're at it, go visit her blog and be sure to subscribe so you get email notices when new content is available.
3. Summer Rayne Oakes
Perhaps you saw this video when it went viral a while ago?
For some, it's the dream indoor jungle. Others panic at the thought of how often things need watering and what if you had to move house?
Me? I just love seeing anyone dive headfirst into anything they really love. And when it comes to plants and art, I'm right behind you.
More of Summer Rayne
Happy growing,
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Crafting artisans featured in series
Jill Wagner popped out of N.C. State University 15 years ago with a business degree, a $4,000 go-play gift from her grandparents and a desire to get far away from home.
She landed in Los Angeles, found a cheap apartment and gradually got involved in the entertainment industry.
Now she's hosting "Handcrafted America" airing 8 p.m. Tuesdays on INSP, profiling artisans across the nation, including several in the Carolinas.
Produced by Charlotte-based Susie Films and airing on Indian Land, S.C.-based INSP, "Handcrafted America" gives Wagner a close-up view of those who have a talent she doesn't.
"I wish I could say I had any skills to build anything with my hands," she says. "I have so much respect for people who can."
One of the first craftsmen she profiled was Bobby Denton, who hand-carves classic rifles in Morganton.
"I shoot guns and my dad was a Marine, so he taught me from a young age how to safely use a weapon," Wagner says. "I don't kill any animals or people, by the way."
Other Carolinas artisans she's put on the show include Scott Woody of Woody's Chair Shop in Spruce Pine, Eddie Hamrick of Hamrick Woodwright in Hickory, hand-tailored jeans-maker Stan Fraser of Straight Stitch in Charlotte, Shawn Weathers of Brown Dog Wood Co. who builds furniture from recycled wood in Charlotte and Heritage artisanal furniture-maker James Broyhill II of Randleman.
Modesty and a sense of peace in their work is something the artisans seem to have in common, Wagner says.
"They have all the patience in the world. It's almost like therapy for them."
Wagner, 37, was born in Winston-Salem and grew up in nearby Wallburg. She went to California with some modeling experience.
"Show business kind of found me," says Wagner, who never studied drama or acted in a school play.
She went to an audition for an MTV show called "Punk'd" with Ashton Kutcher and landed a role in the cast.
She later became co-host of the reality show "Wipeout," found other acting roles and was the TV spokesmodel for the Ford Mercury brand for six years.
When she left for California, she expected she'd wind up back home working in her father's tire shop. She's learned over the years how much she misses home.
"I couldn't wait to claw my way out of North Carolina," she says. "Now, 15 years later, I'm clawing to get back there. It's my most favorite place in the world."
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Published Friday, May 15th, 2015
Commencement exercises took place May 9, 2015.
Wayne State College held commencement for graduate and undergraduate students May 9, 2015. The graduate ceremony was at 9:30 a.m. in Rice Auditorium and the undergraduate ceremony was at 2 p.m. in the Willow Bowl, Wayne State's outdoor amphitheater. President Curt Frye, who retired in June, delivered the commencement address at the undergraduate ceremony.
The graduate ceremony at 9:30 a.m. in Rice Auditorium conferred degrees on 107 students, which included master's degrees in education, business administration, organizational management, curriculum and instruction-instructional leadership, and educational specialist degrees.
The undergraduate ceremony featured multiple awards honoring excellence among the college's faculty, alumni and supporters, as well as the commissioning oath of a second lieutenant who completed Wayne State's ROTC program. There were 439 students graduating with their bachelor's degrees.
Graduate Invocation
Samantha C. Parolek delivered the invocation at the graduate ceremony. She graduated with a master's degree in curriculum and instruction – instructional leadership.
Parolek, originally from Clarkson, Neb., works as the high school assistant cross country coach, middle school girls basketball assistant coach, and middle school girls track head coach at Douglas County West Community Schools in Omaha. She is the daughter of Ron Parolek of Clarkson and Janice Parolek of Columbus, Neb. Her younger brother, Zachary, graduated May 9 with a bachelor's degree from Wayne State.
Graduate Commencement Speaker
Brenton Patrick Hoesing of Missouri Valley, Iowa, delivered the commencement address at the graduate ceremony. He graduated with an education specialist degree in school administration/educational leadership.
Hoesing earned his third degree from Wayne State. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree in 2008 and a master of science degree in 2011. He was a varsity letter winner in golf as a Wayne State undergraduate and was the recipient of the Nebraska State Business Education Association Student-Teacher of the Year award in 2009.
Hoesing plans to continue serving as Middle School/7-12 athletic director for Missouri Valley Community Schools with an eye toward becoming a school superintendent in the future. He is the son of Dan and Jill Hoesing of Schuyler, Neb. Brent and his wife, Jenna, have a daughter, Rylyn. Brent joins his father, Dan, brother, Brad, and mother-in-law, Gayln Delimont as Wayne State graduates.
Undergraduate Invocation
Alyssa L. Bish delivered the invocation at the Wayne State undergraduate ceremony. The Aurora, Neb., native is graduating with a bachelor's degree in speech communication with an emphasis in organizational leadership and public relations and a minor in sociology.
While a student at Wayne State, Bish served as Student Senate president for two years; Lambda Pi Eta – Mu Gamma Chapter (national communication honor society) president for four years; Alpha Lambda Delta (national freshmen honor society, 3.5 or higher GPA) vice president, junior advisor, senior advisor for four years; Cardinal Key (women's junior/senior honor society) president; Philomathean President's Honor Society; Phi Kappa Phi (nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor societies for all academic disciplines); Pi Gamma Mu (International Social Sciences Honor Society); Alpha Kappa Delta (International Sociology Honor Society); Public Relations Student Society of America, vice president in 2014; Rotaract – secretary and Rotary scholar recipient for two years; Color Guard Member for two years; Campus Crusade for Christ; co-director of Wildcat Academy of Leadership and Knowledge; Community Coordinator /Resident Assistant for three years; and College Relations intern.
Her awards while at Wayne State include graduating Summa Cum Laude; Rotary scholar recipient; Outstanding Speech Communication Student of the Year 2015 (selected by faculty); Honors Student – Honors paper: "Shaping Foster Care Communication"; Deans List; National Communication Association Board member (one of three elected nationwide) – three years in a row; presented research and served on "recruitment of students to the major" panels at seven research conferences nationally and internationally (Kansas City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Milwaukee, Taiwan, Minneapolis, and Wayne); selected as one of the Student Senate presidents in Nebraska to attend the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy (AIPAC) and Saban Conferences – four total conferences; Went to Taiwan and presented at the Technology University Conference: Language, Teaching and Intercultural Communication in the 21st Century, Chienkou Technology University, Taiwan; went to Israel with AIPAC as one of seven Student Senate Presidents in the Nation; and Wayne State Leadership Scholar Recipient.
Bish will be attending the University of Missouri pursing a Ph.D. in interpersonal communication with a focus on foster families and public policy. She received the graduate fellowship at the University of Missouri and a teaching assistantship. She is the daughter of Eldon and Cathy Bish of Aurora, Neb. She has a younger sister, Lurena, who is attending Wayne State and will graduate in May 2017.
State Nebraska Bank & Trust Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Barbara Engebretsen, professor of Health, Human Performance and Sport, received the State Nebraska Bank & Trust Teaching Excellence Award. Matt Ley, chief executive officer of State Nebraska Bank in Wayne, presented the award. David Ley, the bank's chairman of the board, established the award in 1998 as a way of recognizing and strengthening outstanding teaching at Wayne State. David Ley and State Nebraska Bank of Wayne support the college in many ways, including scholarships and as a trustee of the Wayne State Foundation Board of Trustees.
This prestigious honor is awarded on the basis of rigorous standards that require a superior level of effective teaching. Engebretsen also was Wayne State's nominee for the Nebraska State College System Teaching Excellence Award.
Honorary Doctorate of Pedagogy Award
Dr. H. Nicholas (Nic) Windeshausen joined exclusive Wayne State company when he received an Honorary Doctorate of Pedagogy from Wayne State College during the spring commencement exercises in the Willow Bowl. Windeshausen, a resident of Citrus Heights, Calif., has been a Wayne State Foundation trustee since 1994.
Windeshausen was born in Osmond, Neb., in 1923. He married Joyce Pilger on May 3, 1946. Joyce's great uncle, Adam Pilger, served an instrumental role in the creation of Wayne State by introducing a bill in the House of Representatives on Jan. 23, 1909, to purchase the Normal School in Wayne for the state of Nebraska. The bill was passed on March 18, 1909, and was signed by the governor April 6, 1909. The Normal School at Wayne became Nebraska Normal College at Wayne in 1910. The name was later changed to Wayne State Teachers College. Nic and Joyce raised two daughters and have three grandchildren. Joyce lost her battle with cancer on Jan. 10, 2008.
Windeshausen graduated from University of Nebraska in 1954 with a bachelor of science degree in accounting, a master's degree in finance in 1955, and a Ph.D. in marketing and management in 1962. Joyce graduated from Wayne State College in 1941 with an associate of arts degree in education and received her bachelor of science in education from the University of Nebraska.
Honorary doctorates granted by Wayne State include Esper Boel and Nebraska Gov. Kay Orr in May 1985; Charles Trimble in May 2002; Alex G. Spanos in 2003; Hilda Neihardt in July 2004; and Dr. H. Nicholas Windeshausen.
Alumni Achievement Award
Jim Ricketts, a 1974 graduate of Wayne State, received the Alumni Achievement Award during the undergraduate commencement ceremony. Ricketts serves as president and chief operations officer of Omaha-based Opportunity Education Foundation (www.opportunityeducation.org). The foundation serves 1,688 schools in 11 developing countries in Africa and Asia with curriculum, technology, and educational materials along with teacher development. The Foundation has contributed $60 million of support since 2006 to make quality education accessible to children in the poorest of poor areas to improve their standard of living.
Ricketts joined Opportunity Education as an experienced businessman, securities attorney, arbitrator, and instructor. He previously served as vice president of TD Ameritrade for 20 years with assignments that included acquisition, legal, compliance and brokerage firm management. He serves the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as an arbitrator and is a past founding member of the National Association of Security Dealers (NASD) e-Brokerage Committee. He serves on Nebraska's Department of Education Council of International Education. He taught business law and real estate law as adjunct professor at Colorado College.
Ricketts earned his juris doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego in 1979. He holds Bar Admission in California. Ricketts was ordained a permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church Archdiocese of Omaha after a four year theology program. He serves Jesus Christ in various ministries in the Church. Louisiana College honored Ricketts' service to students and teachers in Africa and Asia as 2013 recipient of the Trustee's Distinguished Service Award.
Undergraduate Commencement Address
Wayne State President Curt Frye delivered the commencement address for undergraduates. Frye, former vice president and Dean of Students at Wayne State, was named the 12th president of Wayne State College on June 2, 2011, by the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees. He retired in June.
Frye had retired from Wayne State on June 30, 2009, but returned to serve as interim president upon the 2010 resignation of former President Richard Collings. Frye began working at Wayne State in 1985, serving as associate dean of students, dean of students, and in 1993 was named vice president and dean of students. Frye served as interim president from 2003 to 2004 after the resignation of Dr. Sheila Stearns.
Prior to coming to Wayne State, Frye was a teacher and coach at Cody/Kilgore and a guidance counselor in Neligh and Wayne. A native of Elk City, Frye holds a bachelor of science in education from Midland Lutheran College in Fremont and a master of science in education from Chadron State College.
Frye is leaving Wayne State after a distinguished presidential term that included expanding the ranks of the faculty, guiding the college through a recent re-accreditation, improving the college's strategic planning process, and leading several campus improvement initiatives, which included the ongoing complete renovation of U.S. Conn Library.
Frye has served the community of Wayne for many years as a member of Kiwanis, president of the Wayne Area Economic Development Board, and is a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.
He and his wife, Dianne, have two children and two grandchildren.


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[The Penman]
There was once an official who had a job that required good penmanship, he was capable at his job of writing, but incapable of penmanship, so he put an advertisement in the newspaper for someone who wrote nicely, and got so many replies he could have filled a whole bin with them. One was enough, so the man took the first one he read, whose handwriting was as naturally and beautifully regular as the print of a typewriter. The official was a talented writer, and since what was written now appeared in finely formed lettering on the page, everyone said: That is an elegant piece of writing. 'That's thanks to me,' said the man who was worth no more than a sixpence, and when he had heard this said about the piece for a whole week, he became overweeningly proud and wanted to be the official himself. He could really have become a good writing teacher and looked fine in a white cravat at tea parties; but now he was intent on denigrating all other writers, and he started to write about painters and sculptors, about poets and those who compose music, he wrote a load of utter rubbish, and when it was too preposterous, he wrote the next day that it was due to a printing error. Everything he wrote was a printing error, and his misfortune was that in the printed word no one could see the lovely handwriting, which was his main asset. I can crush, I can elevate, I am one hell of a chap, a miniature god almighty, and not all that tiny either! This was all balderdash and he died of it and people said… Wasn't it a dreadful shame!... A fairytale to be embroidered on by the man capable of writing fairytales – but his life-story – blether, blather, blarney – with the best will in the world, made but a poor fairytale.


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Hey Guys,
Day 4 of the competition saw Marty McFly & Vito Corleone come through to Round Two at the expense of Clarice Starling and Travis Bickle, and so Back To The Future & The Godfather carry on in the competition.
Today sees The Devil Wearing Prada herself, Miranda Priestly taking on British 007 James Bond as well as Sally Albright from When Harry Met Sally challenging The king Who Returned himself, Aragorn.
In the prediction competition 11 people still have a 100% bracket moving into Day 5. How many will remain standing after today, vote and find out...
Miranda Priestly vs. James Bond
Miranda Priestly
Played By: Merryl Streep
Seen In: The Devil Wears Prada
James Bond
Played By: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan & Daniel Craig
Seen In: The Bond Franchise
Sally Albright vs. Aragorn
Sally Albright
Played By: Meg Ryan
Seen In: When Harry Met Sally
Played By: Viggo Mortensen
Seen In: The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy
Thanks for voting and playing today, and don't forget to come back tomorrow as Ron Burgendy takes on Nina Sayers as well as The Bride vs. The Dude. Awesome stuff...
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IfQ-Lübeck. Institutfür Qualitätssicherun Lübeck. An institution of the EUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AG
National Institute for Health and Care Excelence (NICE)
QCMD (Quality Control for Molecular Diagnostics)
UK-NEQAS: United Kingdom National External Quality Assessment Service
Guidelines for Assuring Quality of Medical Microbiological Culture Media. July 2012.
Would CLSI M53-A have helped in the diagnosis of HIV in Canada? Results of the performance of Canadian laboratories participating in a recent NLHRS proficiency testing panel containing HIV-1 antigen positive (antibody negative) and HIV-2 samples. Kadivar K, et al. J Clin Virol. 2013; 58:303-305.


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I trained in medicine, statistics, and public health epidemiology and completed a DPhil in bacterial population biology supervised by Prof Martin Maiden. My main research theme arising from this has been in integrating bacterial population genetics in the public health epidemiology of human infectious disease. In some cases the main challenge is in identifying the right set of questions that can be addressed by these integrated approaches. My wider research interests focus on developing and applying quantitative and novel research methods to practical public health problems. In this regard "focus" may be a misnomer as this work is fairly diverse.
View Prof. McCarthy's publications on the WRAP / Publications Service website.


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Kim & Jasper discuss their favorite spin-offs from the world of television, music and video games.
This is my first time listening to this podcast, and I loved it! From DeBarge, to Snoop Dogg, to A Perfect Circle (I forgot about them!), to Pam, to Maxine Shaw--my personal hero.
Interesting side note, both Tischina Arnold and Ericka Alexander had roles on The Cosby Show.
And there really is no other good reason not to hire these talented actors and put them in varied roles. Hollywood studios need to have a bigger imagination about who can portray what character.
Because I really enjoy your podcast, is there any way to make it available on Stitcher?
So glad you enjoyed the episode. This is not the first time we've gotten the Stitcher question, we will look into that.
Thanks for listening....and Maxine Shaw is one of my heroes too!


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This sweet little baby girl absolutely stole my heart. She's a natural model! Plus, it was fun to actually photograph a newborn baby girl after so many little boys. They're all so precious, but I LOVE all the pink, purple, and BOWS!
Category Archives: Newborn
Newborn Baby "D" – February, 2013
Newborn Baby "E" – Jan., 2013
I just love this family and all that they are doing through Reach Haiti Ministries. As soon as this little one receives his passport, they are heading back to Haiti. Please check out their web site and, if God leads you to do so, please donate to this wonderful ministry!
Newborn Baby "C" – January, 2013
This sweet little man was almost two weeks old by the time we had the opportunity to take his pics. And, he was wide awake! Momma had to work with him a lot to get him to sleep. His skin was just so beautiful! I absolutely love the way he was looking up at his big brother. Those two are going to be best buddies!
Newborn Baby "G" – July, 2012
This precious little man was 3 weeks early (as predicted by his sweet Momma). It's so important to get newborn pics within the first 10 days of their birth in order to catch sweet sleeping pics like these! As I've mentioned before, I just love using props that have a special meaning behind them. The pitcher and bowl featured in a few of the pics were actually used by "G"s Mommy and Daddy in their wedding ceremony (they washed each other's feet…such a beautiful expression of devotion)!


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Are you watching your weight lately? You may be wondering what a better program for weight loss is; diet or exercise. The answer to this question is, "both." You can't just do exercise, double your food intake and expect yourself to lose some inches off your waist.
Diet for Weight Loss
There are many diet recommendations for weight loss that it is hard to pick which one fits you. However, knowing these programs and the approaches they suggest may be helpful for you to develop your diet plan. It can be the best weight loss program for you.
Low-Calorie Food
Calories may come from different sources such as carbohydrates, protein, and fats. You must know what foods are higher or lower in calories. This may help you in making a diet plan for you to avoid the excess. You must know what is higher in calories; a cup of rice or 2 slices of wheat bread.
You always go for those with the lower calories so identify the amount of energy in the food you usually eat then compare it with other alternatives. For example, it is important to know that choosing margarine over butter is less fattening.
Suggested Reading : How To Achieve Healthy Aging and Remain Blissful.
Fruits and Vegetables
These raw foods give you the required amount of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers to your diet. Aside from the health benefits they give, they are also food choices that may make you lose some pounds. Eating fresh garden salad, for example, can be filling yet you are not gaining loads of calories you get from a plate of pasta. Also, the fiber may help you eliminate fats and cholesterol through the stool.
You can also try juice fasting to lose wait and its also has great benefits for your body. Before you try juice fasting you need a good juicer, you can check juicerbase site to find best juicer for you.
Exercise for Weight Loss
Increasing your level of activity may help you burn the calories you get from foods. It is vital that you know the intensity of the exercise you need. This may help you lose some pounds and at the same time prevent problems like muscle wasting. Diet and food must always be balanced for you not to gain weight or look emaciated.
Types of Exercise
There are several ways to burn the fats. Some prefer cardio exercise while others choose to lift weights. Also, you may increase the number of calories you want to burn by doing household chores. An increase in activity level may mean you are burning more calories than usual. So get out of your bed and live a more active lifestyle.
Dtion and Frequency of Exercises
The exercise program for weight loss you adopt must be appropriate to your body type and at the same time your diet. Know the activity expenditures or the number of calories used up during a certain task. This may help you to know if you are exercising enough for weight loss. Seek help from a fitness expert or weight management doctor.
Diet Vs Exercise: Final Note
If you have finally decided to lose weight, diet and exercise are the words you need to remember. Modify your diet based on your need and exercise according to how much you must burn.
Resource: Pro Fitness Guide


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Letters to the Editor
James W. White: Dean's style
Regarding Michael Jacobs' Nov. 12 Point of View " What athletic scandal?": This is tongue-in-cheek, right? Provost Jim Dean is a peerless administrator, the sort of whom we should have more?
Dean's behavior has in fact been in simple stonewall, circle-the-wagons, shoot-the-messenger style, and as a condition of continued employment as provost he should be required to go on his hands and knees to apologize to Mary Willingham.
James W. White
Professor emeritus, UNC-Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill


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An alleged drug dealer was taken into custody by police in Norwalk following a monthlong investigation into narcotics sales in the area.
Members of the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division executed several warrants regarding Edwin Mondragon, who was arrested outside his Fort Point Street residence on Thursday, Sept. 20.
Police said that the arrest came as a result of a monthlong narcotics investigation conducted by Special Services Officers.
While executing the search warrants on Mondragon's residence and vehicles, officers seized 44.99 grams of cocaine, $4,689 in cash and drug packaging materials.
Mondragon was arrested and charged with a series of narcotics violation and is currently being held in custody in lieu of $450,000 bond, police said.
Mondragon is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to answer the charges.
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Opening Soon
12th August, 2020
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Swim: 520 m in open water
Bike: 18 km around Kalmar
Run: 4,2 km in and around Kalmar town centreBack to top
For Kalmar Mini Tri we don't have cut off times for swim, bike and run. But you need to have finish at latest 21:30.
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Entries are open to any individuals who wish to participate. Entries are taken online with payment by debit or credit card. No other payment option is available.
Capacity is limited, made up of standard entries. Once standard entries close the race will be sold out.(Note that we have no waiting list)
Once the entry process is completed and payment processed, you will receive a confirmation email which details your race entry. If you do not receive this please check your junk mail. If you need your confirmation resent please email us at .Back to top
For price information on Kalmar Mini Tri
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The entry fee includes:
- All the Race Organisation required for Kalmar Mini Tri including transition area, swim course, swim safety cover, medical cover, timing, traffic management for road closures, stewards and volunteers
- Race day nutrition at the aid station
- Official race Swim cap (color depend on class)
- Finisher T-Shirt
- Athlete Village refreshment after the race
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No, we do not have a waiting list.Back to top
Changes can be made up until 1 month prior to race day
- Log into https://myevents.active.com .
- Scroll through list of registered events
- Choose "Edit Registration Information"
- Make changes to custom questions etc.
- Save changes
If you need to change your email, email us at and we can make the changes for you.Back to top
To participate you must be 16 years or older. For those who turn 14 or 15 years in 2019, it is possible to apply for exemption. Print out the form, fill it out and e-mail it to
after registration. Download form HERE
To enter a Youth to the race you will have to click on "Youth with exemption" in the registration form and then select " Someone els, below 18". After the payment has gone through, you will have 14 days to send the exemption form to , if we have not received it within the 14 days the registration will be cancelled.
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The Team Captain pays the full team entry fee when registering a team and then receives and forwards a registration link to his/her team members who then register as Team Members with no entry fee. The minimum age for a Team Captain is 18 years old, however Team Members can be 16 years old.
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Registration & Expo: Kvarnholmen
Swimstart: Kattrumpan
Swim out & Transition: Kvarnholmen
Finish line: Stortorget
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All athletes must register in person at the event prior to race day to collect their race packs. Nothing gets sent out in the post!
In order to register you will NEED:
Your QR Code (which will be send out to you by email 1 week before the race day, it also exist in you confirmation email)
Photo Identification (passport or driving license)
Triathlon Race License. If you do not have one a day license can bought onsite for 170 SEK.
You MUST attend registration yourself in order to race. Under NO circumstance will we give your information to another person even with authorization.Back to top
No, the athlete racing MUST register, check in and rack their own bike. Photo ID will be requested in registration. Check in must be done as the race week schedule timings.
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No, the athlete racing MUST collect these personally. Wristbands will be checked upon entry and items will be checked against your wristband and race numbers when leaving.Back to top
Leave coverings in selected area outside of the switch area or to supporter if possible so that you keep warm after the race. It may take time before you get access to your bike.Back to top
Start at 14:00 on Wednesday (race day) at the exchange area between Södra Kanalgatan and Fiskaregatan. COME IN GOOD TIME! Helmet and bike checked. By 17:45 you must have checked your bike.Back to top
Start of the competition class of men and women takes place at. 18:00 from Kattrumpan's bathing place. After the competition class, teams and exercise classes run a wave start with 100 participants in each wave starting at 18:05 and then every 5 minutes until the final starting group 19:00. The color of the bath cap shows the starting wave you belong to. Time begins to count only when your "start" starts.
Before starting, go to the designated place on the cat room to cross a timber mat so that your chip is registered.
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Dressing takes place at the place you have your bike both before and during the race.Back to top
The cycle path runs along Södra Kanalgatan - Ängöleden - Gröndalsvägen - Norra Vägen - turning point Lindsdal. It's the same way back to change to run. There are volunteers along most of the track. Keep in mind that the usual traffic rules apply during the bicycle momentum. It is not allowed to lie on "roll", everyone must have a 12 m gap to the previous cyclist. Once you have been overcome, you must immediately leave at least 12 m after. If you do not follow this, you risk "stop and go" and / or disqualification.Back to top
Keep right when you are moving whit your bike in the gear area and follow the instructions from the functionaries.
In the exchange area, they are competitors at different stages of their race and we work to get as good flow as possible in the exchange area to avoid collisions. Keep in mind that it is absolutely forbidden to ride a bike in the area of change. On the south canal street just outside the shift area there is a "mount / dismount line". It's only when that line is passed as you get on your bike. You must also step off your bike before marking when you return. NOTE The bike helmet must be on your head and clipped as soon as you handle your bike as well on the track as in the gearbox area.Back to top
The run course, runs north from the exchange area throw Södra Kanalgatan - Bikeroad west of Ängöleden - Lindövägen - Jutegatan - Fredriksskansgatan - Södra Kanalgatan - Östra Sjögatan - Norra Långgatan - Larmgatan - Malmbron - Bikeroad/ pedestrian bridge at Systraströmmen - Norra Långgatan - Larmgatan - Storgatan. The number plate should be worn visibly on the chest or in a so-called "race belt"Back to top
After finishing, refreshments and memory t-shirt are waiting for you in the Athlete Garden. Because there are many participants, you must go straight out of the finish area so that there is no queue for those who are on their way to the finishline. Check-out of a bike can only be done after everyone has switched to running. This is not to interfere with other contests. Award ceremony competition classes will take place immediately after the last prize winner has passed. If you have come to the pallet site, please wait in the target area until the prize-giving is completed.
The award ceremony for teams will take place on Saturday, August 17th. 13:00 at Stortorget in Kalmar during my current IRONMAN competition. Prize in the team competition is prized at the prize ceremony and it is important to be in place at Stortorget to receive the prize or another draw will be made.Back to top
The timing takes place electronically with a chip that you attach with velcro strap over one ankle. The chip will carry you throughout the competition, even at the swimming. You must pass each measurement point only once. The mats are available before and after swimming, where you start cycling, when the cycling is over, at the start and at the finish. You may not cross the carpets on other occasions than these. The chip should be left to a functionary immediately after the finish. If you break the race, you must return the chip to the target. If you do not submit the chip, it will cost you 50 €.Back to top
No. Any athlete who crosses the finish line with a spectator will be disqualified.
It is a safety risk to the athlete, the spectator(s), other athletes and staff to have non-competitors running down the finish line. It may also hinder other athletes achieving their personal goals or have their treasured finish line photo obstructed by spectators on the finish line.Back to top
You can withdraw from the race before July 14 by sending a message to the race office at the address: , You will get 50% of the entry fee in return. If you make your registration during or after July 14 you get no entry fee in return.
These rules apply regardless of the cause and are definitive. Registration service fee of 8 % of the entry fee is not refundable.Back to top
Ölands Cykeluthyrning has a number of races for rent. During the IRONMAN week you can pick up and return the bike in central Kalmar. More information and contact, seewww.olandscykeluthyrning.se
The race will be primarily be conducted by volunteers. Currently we are not planning to hire people.Back to top
We appreciate all the help we can get from volunteers. Send your name and contact information to Please tell us if there are any specific tasks that you are interested in doing.Back to top
To participate in the competition classes you will need a license and you must be a member of a swedish club affiliated to the Swedish Triathlon Federation. If you don´t have a license on race day, you can buy a one day-license. Please note, also for a one day-license, you need to be a member of a club affilitated to the Swedish Triathlon Federation.Back to top
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Health Care
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Oar blades dip into the water of Broad Creek as the boat glides across the surface. In the early morning, the team of rowers are usually the only people on the water, joined by the occasional dolphin that surfaces nearby.
For Bob Garver, it's a peaceful pursuit. But it's also much more than that. It's the perfect exercise for this 77-year-old.
Garver is a member of the Palmetto Rowing Club, a group that keeps a stable of long, narrow boats under the Old Oyster Factory restaurant on Hilton Head Island. About 30 rowers are members of the club, whose ages range between mid-20s and late-70s, said president John Parker. The club holds an annual Learn to Row Day -- this year's is Saturday -- to draw novices to the sport. Most of the members had little to no experience when they joined, he said.
Garver joined the club as a way to get back into the sport he had fallen away from.
He started rowing when he attended Dartmouth College and immediately fell in love with it. Graduation came and working life got in the way of rowing life. The banker retired to Hilton Head with his wife in 1987. He suffered a mild heart attack in 1989, causing him to get more serious about diet and exercise.
He used to jog, but running can be hard on the knees. He plays tennis occasionally and walks. But his preference is rowing, which he came back to in 1993 after he introduced himself to a club member at a function in Port Royal Plantation.
Garver typically rows in a small group, each person in a single boat with two oars. This is called sculling, as opposed to sweeping, where teams of rowers in one boat each operate an oar.
While it might appear to just engage the arms and shoulders, rowing is a full-body workout. The sliding seat in the boat means all the major muscle groups get exercise, helping with strength as well as cardiovascular endurance. The swift, fluid motion is low-impact, limiting the potential for serious injury. Like cycling, rowing can allow for a leisurely or more strenuous pace.
"You can do it as easy or has hard as you want," Parker said.
Garver typically goes out about three mornings a week for about an hour of rowing. If the water is too cold (the club discourages rowers from getting in if the water is 50 degrees or less), he'll stay at home to practice on a row machine, similar to ones found in gyms but with a tube of water that provides resistance.
It's not as peaceful as his Broad Creek excursions. But it does give him a similar workout.
"If I don't get exercise, I don't feel right," he said.


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Stephane Dion Nixes The Notion of a Centre-Left Merger
Liberal critic for democratic reform Stephane Dion believes a union of progressives in Canada is probably not in the cards.
The former political scientist, in Vancouver Friday giving speeches and meeting with environmental groups, says he's doubtful the party of Tommy Douglas and the party of Wilfrid Laurier ever will come together to try to defeat Stephen Harper's majority Conservative government.
Speculation about merger has been reignited by the win last week of the NDP leadership by Tom Mulcair who is hoping to have his party appeal to a broader cross section of voters by modernizing its message and moving to the political centre.
Dion, who was an observer at the NDP convention in Vancouver in June of 2011, reports that based on what he witnessed he has concluded that New Democrats and Liberals come "from different worlds." The former Liberal leader said the NDP has a strong union tradition and a radical wing that is "almost Communist." If Grits and socialists ever did unite as a new entity, this radical wing accommodated within Mulcair's party would eventually move anyway to reinvent the New Democratic Party.
"Liberals do not have a moderate wing. We are moderates."
The MP for Saint Laurent-Cartierville acknowledges that his party tends to agree with many NDP positions and policies, certainly more than the Conservative ones. But that said, if the two centre-left partisan forces came together about half the Liberal base likely would flee to vote for other parties.
Dion believes the way forward is not a political merger but rather a reform of Canada's first-past-the-post electoral system so that each party's constituency is better reflected in House of Commons representation.