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The buzz around The Book of Mormon—the multi-Tony Award-winning musical by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez—was intense. Tickets went on sale March 20, and at the Morrison Center box office, scores of hopefuls lined up for a chance at tickets. The people in line were theatergoers of all stripes, as well as people who had never seen a Broadway play before. The Book of Mormon traveling show came to the City of Trees as part of the Morrison Center's popular Broadway in Boise program and, in the end, all six performance, July 21- 26, sold out in less than two hours.
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MAHA DEVI LAXMI the Hindus call upon Laxmi to help them have the wealth they desire.
Calling on wealth can leave a bad taste in our mouths if we have been on a yogic path for many lives - as we have been steeped in full renunciation in the previous age - how can we find balance with this aspect, we want to be able to eat organic food - live in a a clear space - have the ability to travel.
Do we feel worthy to receive and is it ok to be wealthy ?
Many of us carry confusion around money and wealth - In this painting I have depicted Maha Devi Laxmi with the nectar of generosity pouring from her heart and the open lotus from her sacral centre her absolute fountain of abundance as she opens to the merger of spirit and matter hence the phi ratio golden mean spiral of lotus upon lotus - the realm of truth opens we are so abundant in that connection and in making this connection to spirit in the inner and out merge and we then can share all we receive.
If you have been working through unworthiness on any level this is a great shawl to imbue with the deepest remembrance that through our innermost connection with Creator Spirit that we are animated renewed revived and the full fountain of creativity springs forth abundantly from within on tap through eternity …..
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My Luxury Cashmere Shawl collection is next level high vibration clothing - each shawl is lined with silk and features a deity and then hand beaded with Rhine stones to reflect light and sparkle and depict certain aspects.
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Saturday morning on The Narrows river the morning was clear with a light breeze from the south.
After lifting the anchor we set the sails and zig zagged towards Division Point searching for a steady wind.
Unfortunately the wind was fluctuating in strength from almost zero to 8 knots and varying in direction from south to west.
This made navigating the sand bar strewn river mouth quite difficult and so we inched along at 3 knots until we made Keppel Bay.
Once in the bay the wind strengthened to almost 10 knots but it wasn't to last.
Within half an hour the wind dropped off to nothing and we decided to motor.
Out in the bay we set out a lure each to see what might be interested.
No fish hit the lures and when we reached the marine sanctuary around Peak Island we pulled the lures in and stowed the rods.
Being a marine sanctuary meant no fishing and the fines are huge if you are caught.
On the other side of the sanctuary we once again set our lures and only minutes later Scott (aka Slapper) caught a bonito.
It wasn't large and came aboard with no struggle what so ever but was a welcome addition to the bait bin.
No other fish were caught.
Around 2pm we arrived at Great Keppel Island and set anchor in the bay in front of the resort with around 20 other boats.
The resort bay was smooth and crystal clear with white sands meeting palm trees on the low coastal dunes.
The Great Keppel resort was unoccupied and had been seriously damaged by a cyclone not too long ago.
However the Hideaway pub towards the north end of the bay was still running and had quite a large patronage.
The Hideaways well groomed lawns run from the dunes to the verandah with large mature trees to give shade and somewhere for the noisy birds to perch.
Saturday evening while live baiting for something tasty an unfortunate squid happened by and was quickly nabbed and dispatched.
Scott appropriated it and zoomed it off to Hybreasail before I had the wit to say "who's dinner?".
No other squid came by that night, nor fish for that matter other than one unlucky remora Scott caught.
By Sunday morning the resort bay had even more boats anchored and was looking fairly well packed.
While I didn't count them I suspect there would have been more than 30 boats by Sunday afternoon.
That afternoon Scott and I went over to the Hideaway to have a quiet bevie and upload the latest installment of the Just Jammin story.
Sunday night was calm and warm and not at all remarkable.
Monday morning we tidied up the boat and set out for Yeppoon.
Light winds of 10 knots or less from the south west but quite variable made sailing hardly worth the trouble.
It only took 2 hours to get to Yeppoon and we anchored on the north side of the marina in 2m of water.
On the way Scott caught a spotted mackerel of 55cm, just a little under the legal size.
We photographed it and then released it unharmed.
Once anchored off the beach we took the tender along the marinas breakwall and followed the beacons into it's center.
Text and photos by Fingers 2015


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Nothing hurts a business more than having a bad reputation, something that can turn even the best business plans into disaster alarmingly quickly. Through negative word of mouth – publicity which spreads much faster than the positive – businesses can get a black mark against them that can adversely affect marketing and sales. Negative publicity is especially easy today because of so many available customer venues where opinions can be voiced about negative experiences with different companies.
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ICAR - Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute bags Rajarshi Tandon Rajbhasha Puraskar
ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi bagged Rajarshi Tandon Award (Ist Position) instituted by the ICAR, New Delhi for the excellent implementation of Official Language Policy among the Institutes situated in 'C' Region for the year 2017-2018. Institute is getting the Award for the 10th time. Dr.A.Gopalakrishnan, Director, CMFRI and Smt. E.K.Uma, Chief Technical Officer (Hindi) jointly received this prestigious Award from Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Director General of ICAR on the occasion of ICAR Foundation Day Celebration held on 16th July, 2019 at NASC Complex, New Delhi.
Hands on training on Fish Ageing Using Hard Parts at CMFRI, Kochi
ICAR-CMFRI trains fisheries officials from African Asian countries
ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi conducted a 15-day international training-cum-workshop in fisheries and aquaculture for the fisheries officials from 10 member countries of the African Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO) from 15th to 29th October 2019 at the ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi.
The workshop was aimed at imparting training on a range of topics such as marine fisheries assessment, fish stock estimation, marine fisheries environment, impact of climate change on fisheries, responsible fisheries and mariculture activities. Fisheries officials from Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Oman, Morocco, Zambia, Malawi, Mauritius, Malaysia and Sri Lanka attended the training. The participants were given opportunity to familiarise themselves with the latest research and development activities being carried out by the ICAR-CMFRI. The programme included field visits and extensive travel through the coastal areas of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
The programme was part of an international collaboration between the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India and the AARDO, which is an inter-governmental organisation in the field of agricultural and rural development with its headquarters in New Delhi.
During the valedictory of the training programme on 29th October 2019, Dr Manoj Nardeosingh, Secretary General of the AARDO was the guest of honour. He stressed the need for regional cooperation between the AARDO nations to improve the fisheries sector in respective countries. The Secretary General also said that experts and professionals in fisheries sector should focus on value addition and speedy transfer of technologies to transform the lives of the people in African Asian countries. Dr Manoj Nardeosingh appreciated ICAR-CMFRI for the smooth conduct of the AARDO training programme for the third consecutive years and he expressed his willingness to cooperate with the ICAR-CMFRI in coming years too.
Dr A Gopalakrishnan, Director of CMFRI presided over the function. Dr C N Ravi Shankar, Director of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi was the chief guest at the function. Dr Imelda Joseph, Course Director of the training programme and Somy Kuriakose, Coordinator spoke on the occasion.
ICAR-CMFRI hosts Buyer Seller Meet and Kisan Mela
ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi hosted a three-day Buyer Seller Meet and Kisan Mela from 14th to 16th November 2019 which was jointly organised by Swedeshi Science Movement, NABARD and Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra of ICAR-CMFRI. Inaugurated by Dr. A Gopalakrishnan, Director of ICAR-CMFRI, the event saw a huge footfall and thousands of visitors, including students and general public, were made aware of a range of produces from primary producers in agriculture and allied areas.
During the Buyer Seller Meet, more than 50 farmer producer
companies found potential buyers to sell their products, including rice, cereals,
pulses, vegetable oils, fish, dairy products and numerous value added products.
Farmers, farmer producer companies, self-help groups and agri start-ups from
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka introduced their produces before a group of
buyers such as major organic shops, grocery stores, super markets, co-operative
stores, fertilizer dealers and wholesale dealers, at the meet. Coordinated by
the NABARD, the buyer seller meet was aimed at supporting organic farmers and
farmer producer groups to popularise their products in the market and to
promote safe food products. In addition, a large number of public also could
buy products directly from the producers during the meet. The meet helped farmer producers secure business deals for
marketing their products and, at the same time, wholesale dealers and major
organic purchasers connect directly to the primary producers helping them to
shorten the market chain.
The Kisan Mela turned into a big hit with a huge public rush was
being felt at every counter, especially at the counter for selling farmed live
fish. Around 2 tonnes of farmed seabass and tilapia were sold out during the
Mela. People waited patiently to get fresh fish in different sizes directly
from the fish farmers. A live kitchen that provided different tilapia dishes
was another attraction of the event. Farmed tilapia under the guidance of
Krishi Vigyan Kendra of ICAR-CMFRI was used for preparing dishes at the live
kitchen. The live kitchen was part of creating public awareness on quality and
nutritional value of tilapia fish because many people have misconception on
value of this fish. Tilapia culinary at the kitchen helped promote the value of
this fish variety among a large number of public and create an increased market
avenue for tilapia. The programme gave a boost to tilapia farmers in the
locality. A stall of farmed live edible oyster also drew the attention of
An exhibition of farm machineries gave an insight into the application of agro-drones, that are used in agriculture for pest and disease management. This section also provided inputs as well as material for those interested in taking up farming activities. Method of hydroponic farming practices were also exhibited in the fest. A special pavilion was designed for extending support to people to make easier bank loan formalities with the support of Bank of India. Discussions on relevant topics were also held as part of the programme.
Awareness programme on jellyfish by Mandapam Regional Centre
An awareness programme on jellyfish was organized by the Mandapam Regional Centre of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mandapam on 6th November 2019. World jellyfish day is celebrated every year on November 3rd to inculcate interest among the students, researchers and general public to know more on these invertebrates. Secondary students from 6th to 12th participated in the event. welcomed the chief guests. Dr. A. K. Kumaraguru, Former Vice Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Dr. G. Gopakumar, Former Principal Scientist and Head, Mariculture Division and Ms. S. Sumathi, Principal of the school spoke on the occasion. The programme was organized as an outreach activity of MBD/JLY/32 by Dr. R.Saravanan.
Vigilance awareness week observed at Mandapam Regional Centre
Vigilance awareness week was observed at Mandapam Regional Centre by taking the integrity pledge 0n 28th October 2019. A palm seed planting activity was carried out inside the CMFRI residential quarters on 29th October 2019. About 200 palm seeds were planted during this activity as a part of the vigilance awareness activity. Shri. S. Unnikrishnan, Deputy Superintend of Police (Vigilance and Anti-corruption wing) delivered a talk on vigilance activities on 30th October 2019. He emphasized the importance of the observance of the week by drawing various examples from his service and stressed the need to maintain integrity in the duties of government services. During an interactive session, he replied to the questions related to vigilance activities raised by the staff members.
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi observed the Constitution Day on 26th November 2019 with much fervour and fanfare. The celebrations began by reading out the Preamble of the Constitution at 11 am by all the staff members and research scholars. The Preamble was displayed on standees, banners and posters at the office premises.
A talk on fundamental duties (FD) Article 51-A of the Indian Constitution with emphasis on 11th FD (provide opportunities for education to his child), was delivered by ICAR standing counsel, Adv. Santhosh Kumar. Dr A Gopalakrishnan, Director, ICAR-CMFRI presided over the function. Later a special lecture on fundamental duties with emphasis of Article 51 of the Constitution briefing right to education was delivered by Adv. Sreeraj. It delineated how the rights of citizens become their privileges when they are adhering to their duties with examples under different articles and sections as elucidated in the constitution. Dr V Kripa and Dr P Shinoj also spoke on the occasion. Various programs were chartered out to be followed in the succeeding months.
Mandapam Regional Centre of CMFRI conducts training on mariculture technologies
A training programme on "Mariculture Technologies for Diversified Livelihood" was organized at the Mandapam Regional Centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) during 19-21 November, 2019. Held under the SCSP project, the training programme was inaugurated by Shri. K. Muraleedharan, Institute Management Member of ICAR-CMFRI. A total of 60 beneficiaries from Puthukudi, Thondi village participated the training. Hands on training on marine ornamental fish seed rearing, seaweed farming and sea cage farming were given to the fishers. Field visit to sea cage farms, seaweed farms and marine ornamental fish seed rearing units, Thangachimadam were arranged and the trainees interacted with the fish farmers and marketers. Dr. R. Jayakumar, Principal Scientist & Scientist-in-Charge delivered the presidential address. Smt. V.Prabavathy, Deputy Director of Fisheries Ramanathapuram and Shri. Abdul Kadher Jailani, Assistant Director of Fisheries, Ramanathapuram, Dr. G. Tamilmani and Dr. Johnson, B. Scientist spoke. The training programme was coordinated by Dr. Johnson, B., Scientist, Dr.Anikuttan, K.K., Scientist and Shri.M.Sankar, Scientist.


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Created by Duval Guillaume Modem, the Stop The Traffik publicity stunt aims to call attention to the human trading rings that exist in the Netherlands and how many women are currently being promised the career of their dreams -- only to be bought and sold like pieces of meat.
The stunt saw women posing as dancers, luring clientele in through the windows. To onlookers, the women dancing in the windowed store-front didn't seem out of the ordinary as Amersterdam's Red Light District is infamous for sex, drugs and other illicit activity; where prostitution is a legal and regulated practice. However, the show was over when the dancing and music ended and a giant virtual billboard over-head cited that many of the women in the neighborhood are often there against their will.
Stop The Traffik's campaign is geared toward changing perceptions of the sex-trade industry and to protect human beings from being treated like products.
The Stop the Traffik Publicity Stunt Illuminates Human Trading Rings
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So it turns out I've never owned a puppy before (his name is Max)…not once…but now I do 🙂
Social media star in the making? lets see 🙂
So life moves on, and having lost Declan, no matter how much I love him and miss him, it's impossible thanks to his mother and the court again.
For the record that's a statement of fact vs anything that might breach the insane orders from the insane magistrate.
So I might need a substitute, and I got one… I told Kellie I'd like to call him Declan 2.0 but she wouldn't agree, but it's still wonderful to have a substitute son give my ex won't let me see my actual son under reasonable circumstances.
Oh, and here's some pics 🙂
Before I start: let me state that I understand and respect that many people work in retail in Australia, they are good people who deserve jobs, and this isn't about them, vs their employers.
Yesterday I decided to run the gauntlet of the post Christmas sales. For those outside of Australia, they have traditionally been our biggest shopping week of the year: a bit like Black Friday post Thanksgiving.
In years gone by millions would flock to Department stores to snap up amazing bargains that were only offered once a year. The other big sale, the end of financial year ones (financial year in Australia ends June 30) are fairly big, but it's the post xmas sales that have traditionally kicked arse.
Not this year.
I headed into Bourke Street Mall, the main shopping heart of Melbourne to hit the Department stores.
I headed up to DJ's (David Jones…one of our two biggest biggest department stores) looking for a bargain.
What I found was a joke. And a bit more beyond a joke.
Not only was the bulk of merchandise in menswear (I was looking for some new t-shirts and shorts…it is the middle of summer after all) not on sale, what I found was thin on the ground, and rarely available in my size. The most I found to buy was one t-shirt: $25 vs $40 or thereabouts.
But this is where it gets better: and this where I've had beyond enough with major offline retailers in Australia: at the main checkout in menswear (be it upstairs, there is two levels there, where the more modern stuff is) at a checkout of 3 cash registers there was exactly ONE person serving, and a massive line. I lined up and waited, like a lemming, until eventually as I was near the front (and the line just got longer and longer and longer) OMG a second one was opened.
But hey: I've been waiting for my bargain, so I should get good service: no f*&king chance. A surely salesperson who didn't like being there treating me like I was privileged to be served.
This in what is supposedly the busiest shopping week of the year in Australia. The crowds weren't huge (well not compared to past years I've shopped at this time) but it was clearly very busy. But do you think the owners at David Jones could care enough to not only serve their customers, but to deliver prompt and friendly service.
Apparently not.
And that's why I've had enough with most online retailers. Not all: I did head up to a shoe store the other side of Swanston street and buy some shoes (service wasn't great, I had to find them, but I got decent service after I asked for it) but the Department stores in particular: enough is enough. I virtually won't shop at Myer any more because most of their stores are bereft of staff. David Jones has followed the trend. I don't like paying a premium price anyway, but hell if I pay it I atleast expect some service, and that's the core problem with the big guys in Australian retail: they charge max and they DON'T provide service.
I was in a Harvey Norman before xmas with a friend (well, more than that) and we stood around for the better part of 20-30 minutes waiting to find someone to help us with our PURCHASE question.
Sorry, complete and utter bollocks.
The likes of Gerry Harvey complain about GST and overseas retailers and all that stuff: but here's the thing: I can buy most things I want, in Australia, for well below 50% off what the store have them, online. If I go overseas sometimes the margin is as much as a staggering 80%.
They charge huge markups, and then don't provide anything close to a service worth paying the extra.
Enough is enough.
I will still buy things in stores in 2012, but I will always try now to buy things online, even if overseas, because our big retailers are just taking the piss, and expect us to take it. And I'd encourage anyone reading this to do the same.
The rip offs must end.
How time flies in one year.
Highlights include
– stranger than fiction
– record results
– Lots of shows
– a fair bit of travel (I'm even a Qantas Club member now!)
– several rounds of dating
– finally finding someone who is sane and loves me back
– more dramas with the boy at school
and much much more.
Oh, and last time I weighed myself I clocked in at 76kgs. This time last year I would have been approx 102kg.
Interesting year. Oddly enough, while I usually get depressed on this day, this time I'm mildly positive. Sure, I still hate getting older, but if a change is as good as a holiday, I've spent most of the last year flying to Mars and back.
12 months later and I'm simply a different person. Perhaps the person I was 10 or 12 years ago. And I can't say I'm not loving it, the occasional crazy day aside 🙂
Upcoming shows I have tickets to
July 31: Stephen Fry
August 8: Kevin Smith
August 27: Joss Whedon
Also, money permitting, I've got press credentials for BlogWorldExpo in Vegas in October, so that will be my first big trip this year.
Thinking of hiring a car with Hertz Australia?
Think wisely before doing so, because if you're not careful you'll end up with a $416 bill for repairs for the car you hired just as I have received in the post today.
Here's the quick Hertz Australia car hire story. Back in April I spent two nights in Canberra. The Hertz Australia car was picked up from CBR airport in an outdoor car park with poor lighting, so a full and proper inspection of the car wasn't possible. The next morning I noted the odd scratch and mark, but nothing I considered reporting; I don't think I've ever had a spotless car except the time I hired a car with Thrifty which had all of 125kms on the clock.
Fast forward, and today I've received a bill from Hertz Australia for car damage to a front guard. I'm not even sure what part of the car a front guard is (bumper bar??.) Even better, the car was sent for assessment…wait for it…nearly a clear week after I allegedly damaged it. I'd find it difficult to believe that a car hire place would have sat a car around waiting for an assessment for a week without hiring it out again.
What's more, the car was handed to a Hertz Australia employee at drop off, who I recall doing a (be it perhaps brief) visual check of the car. Nothing was mentioned at drop off, but apparently a week later the car is damaged and required paint, for what I presume is a $416 scratch.
I've hired cars on and off over the years in Australia and the United States; I'm by no means a frequent hirer of cars, but probably more regular than many people. In all that time I've never ONCE had a claim made against me for damage. Not once.
But here's the big difference with Hertz Australia: other car rental places are very strict on inspections at pickup and drop off. Hertz Australia on the other hand, at least in Canberra, seem to take it all a bit too casually. My mistake was not putting that car in bright light before I drove it out of the airport. Next time I'll have a camera and flashlight in hand and I won't be leaving a carpark again until I've RETURNED the inspection report indicating every tinny little scratch.
I have no idea whether I have any right to appeal with Hertz Australia, and the letter delivered simply said that I'd done it and had been charged. I paid for extra insurance, can't remember what the excess was, but that apparently counted for fuck all as well.
Moral is: I'll never be hiring a car with Hertz Australia again, and I'd warn others to think twice given my experiences here.


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Our numbers are often fewer on 5th Wednesday meetings but this lends the evening a very convivial atmosphere. The evening is usually a little out of the ordinary and last night's was extraordinary. First, Jim gave us a marvellous and magical vision of The Isle of Sky in a speech entitled The Land of Fairies and Giants and this was followed by an advanced speech from Mary entitled The Professional Speaker where she covered many aspects of public speaking including the mechanics of the lungs and larynx, examples of poetry reading and explosive consonants.
Thanks to all those who took part and congratulations to Vivienne for Best Evaluator and a guest named Jenna for Best Table Topic.
The next round of speech and evaluation contest is on 22nd April in Oxted and the District 91 Spring Conference is in Southampton on the 5th, 6th and 7th May.
Pat will be giving us a briefing on the conference at the next meeting on the 12th April.


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OCAD University acknowledges that a decision to report sexual violence, either externally within the criminal justice system or internally through the university's policies and procedures, involves potential implications. A complainant has the right to be informed of possible outcomes and implications of each relevant external or internal process and has the right to choose whether to report the incident(s) or not. The only exceptions to the complainant's right to determine whether a report or complaint proceeds are in situations involving imminent risk (as outlined in Disclosing and limits to confidentiality).
OCAD U's Student Wellness Centre can answer your questions about reporting or making a formal complaint and the potential implications of doing so.
Reporting to police
An incident of sexual violence should be reported to the police division, municipal police agency or First Nations police agency in which the incident(s) took place. If you are uncertain of the police division, municipality or agency you should be reporting to, contact Toronto Police non-emergency line at 416-808-2222.
Incidents occurring on the OCAD U campus should be reported to:
Toronto Police, 52 Division
255 Dundas St W., Toronto
Non-emergency line: 416-808-5200
Information about what happens when you report to police can be found in Toronto Police's Guide for Sexual Assault Survivors.
Reporting to OCAD University
OCAD U's Policy on Prevention and Response to Sexual and Gender-based Violence outlines a detailed report and complaint process, and potential outcomes. OCAD U's Student Wellness Centre can walk student survivors through these processes in detail. The policy can also be found on the OCAD U website.
It is important to remember that OCAD University has limited jurisdiction to address allegations made against a person who is not a member of the university community. In these cases, survivors who wish to report are encouraged to contact police.
A report of sexual violence should be directed to Safety and Security Services non-emergency: 416-977-6000, Ext. 322.
If you chose, Student Wellness staff may assist you in the reporting process.
A report of sexual violence to the university may result in one or more of the following measures and outcomes:
- a safety plan for the complainant;
- support in reporting the incident to police;
- clear communication to the respondent that the behaviour is unwelcome and must stop;
- measures to protect the complainant during any internal or external process, including interim measures placed on the respondent;
- measures to protect the university community in situations where a risk is determined, including interim measures placed on the respondent.
A complainant has the right not to report an incident of sexual violence and move directly to the complaints process.
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A survivor has the right to file a complaint under OCAD University policy with respect to an incident of sexual violence in which the respondent is also a member of the university community for the purposes of initiating the process set-out by university policy.
A complaint in which the respondent is a member of the staff or faculty of OCAD University will be filed with the Office of Diversity, Equity & Sustainability Initiatives (ODESI) and dealt with as per the provisions of the Respectful Work & Learning Environment Policy.
A complaint in which the respondent is a student or a student employee, will be filed to the Vice-Provost, Students in accordance with the provisions of the Policy on Prevention and Response to Sexual and Gender-based Violence.
A complaint can be filed if the respondent is currently a member of the university community, or was a member of the university community at the time of the incidents alleged in the formal complaint.
OCAD University's Student Wellness Centre can assist you with making a complaint and/or connect you with the appropriate office for receiving it.
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Extreme bushfires, floods and of course drought are all set to increase in Australia's capital – as elsewhere – over the next few decades, according to a new report prepared for the Australian Capital Territory's government.
The report predicts that with the two degree temperature rise expected over the next fours decades Canberrans will see four times as many days over 35 degrees and regular 40+ degree days every summer. Flash flooding incidents will be more common (although total rainfall will be less), as will 'catastrophic' bushfires, like those of January 2003.
This report adds fuel to the fire for those supporting the Federal Government's Carbon price plan, which is a small beginning to reign in climate change to the two degree rise most scientists seem to now see as inevitable.
With less rainfall and greater heat, preparing now for climate change is not only a task for the government (be it the ACT Government or any other), but of individuals. Extreme heat is the biggest natural killer of Australians, and we're not helped that many of our homes are not well designed to withstand either extreme heat or cold. Visitors from colder climes (Canada, say, or Scotland) frequently comment that they have spent their coldest days (and nights) in relatively mild parts of Australia – because the houses are so poorly designed. With little or no insulation, poorly aspected brick veneer houses simply don't pass muster.
In Canberra then, for many people, preparing for climate change might mean simple steps like installing wall and ceiling insulation, shading west facing windows, stopping up drafts and including fixing poorly fitted windows, and ideally double glazing them (or employing similar techniques). Conveniently, these same steps will save you money your gas and electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint – aka your personal contribution to climate change.
Of course, installing a home solar power system will also reduce your carbon footprint and perhaps allow you to run some kind of cooling system in the summer (evaporative cooling is far more energy efficient than refrigerative air conditioning and very effective in Canberra's dry heat), and installing some kind of rain water collection and importantly grey water recycling systems will also help prepare for an increasingly warmer dryer climate.
Read more on the report from The Canberra Times.


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As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children – even those who may never enter our doors – through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own.
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The Nine: Creations in the Making – Wayshower Collective
At last I've found where some of Magenta Pixie's transcripts are and I'm just starting to post some of them. I had not posted them before because, as far as I knew, they were only in video format.
I've always enjoyed her work and am delighted to find that many of her messages are available.
Creations in the making – Wayshower Collective
Do you have any advice or information for the Wayshowers on Earth? I am a working Wayshower and whilst I experience the bliss charged love the Nine talk about I still feel I am inundated with challenges and sometimes I wonder if I should be a working Wayshower leading others through this planetary shift and Ascension.
We, the white winged collective consciousness of Nine would not use the word "advice" when describing our communications to you, as we wish to remain always within the boundaries of your own free will. We are here to guide, help and deliver information from the higher perspective so that you may make decisions for yourselves. We can say that those who are conscious working Wayshowers and those who may not be aware that they too are showing the way to others are indeed experiencing challenges at this time.
We can see that there are so many Wayshowers currently who are walking within high vibratory connections with all that is us that they are not perceiving these challenges in any negative sense but are embracing them as the learning tools and windows of opportunity that they are. These connected ones are moving within flow, existing within the Zero Point energy field most of the time and these individuals are not in need of advice or even of information as they have information downloaded to them regularly. Conformation is all they need to seek and this is also forthcoming as they work with the attraction laws as the magnetic frequency of emotion and manifestation play in positive geometric formation around their sphere.
For those who are stumbling, questioning and are unsure we would say again to walk in trust for the Zero Point energy is freely available for all. The tools to bring you into alignment with this frequency are many and we have spoken before on the necessity of eating that which is in harmony with the natural balance of the Earth and connecting the mind and body through movements and excersise that encourages positive flow throughout all the geometric centres, the chakras, and the meridian points of your body. When the body and mind are in flow, in tune with the Earth, then the laws of attraction and magnetic manifestation are also flowing in harmony with all that is you.
Therefore watch as magic unfolds within your life when you eat the foods we speak of and harmonise with the energies through the bodily movements and excersises we speak of. There are many, many teachers of this knowledge on your planet who freely give their knowledge to others knowing that as each individual consciousness is raised so too is the availability of the planetary grid of light to all that walk on your planet and beyond.
The Wayshowers shall be called to walk with open hearts and to collectively come together for support from other Wayshowers, indeed it is your soul family you are connecting with as you gravitate towards the like minded. There are those Wayshowers who walk a solitary path and their ability to lead through this Ascension process is no less than those who become part of the collective. Both paths can be fully embraced within a service-to-others vibration. Both individuals can polarise within the positive vibration and work as a collective or individually, for the collective always exists beyond the individual and beyond the group.
From that perspective the collective is always embraced and communicated with. It is this higher collective working that shall lead you through these challenges, that indeed are many. The bliss-charged-love is a frequency trigger to move you into this collective understanding and we repeat again that this can be done from a solitary standpoint. There are many Wayshowers working very effectively from this individual, solitary stance and their vibrational input is strong, healing and well received by the whole.
The wondering if you should or should not be a teacher of light at this time is also a challenge to be welcomed. Trust your heart, your destiny, your blueprint that you surely see and feel and accept your doubts as part of the process. Your doubts, when only fleeting, lead to humility, for how does the Wayshower truly show the way when he says
"Look at me, I am a teacher of light, I am a Wayshower, follow me, I know the truth, I lead the way?"
There was a time when your Earth needed this surety and knowing yet this energy no longer works in your current Indigo frequency timeline. It is humility, it is the unsure, the one who fumbles in the dark that truly leads the way for he who admits they are unsure shall allow the other human hearts to identify with that which they see within their own make up. All journeys are creations in the making and none are without what you would perceive as a mistake.
So therefore, when you find yourself with these doubts look at yourself in the truest light. Is your desire to help others? To bring light, love, peace and harmony to your planet? Is your desire to know truth, to break free from control and do all you can to aid others to break free from control? Is your desire to create a world that you can behold with love and be proud of that you can give to your descendants?
If your desires stem from these visions then you are truly a Wayshower and the doubts are but ripples in the larger pond of clearer waters. We say again, all journeys are creations in the making and none so much as the Ascension experience which your planet Earth is now moving through, becoming, birthing and creating with you, the individual, the collective, the solitary Indigo, the large group of Wayshowers, the crystal children, the artists, the musicians, the scientists, the animals and all who exist in your dimensional timeline – in the driving seat.
Jane permalinkAugust 23, 2010 9:16 pm
Please help put me on tract with the correct foods and movements so that I may experience the zero point energy you speak about, thank you
Jane permalinkAugust 23, 2010 7:57 am
Thank you I am very pleased to have this information told in this way. It makes so much sense.


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Mirze Alekber Sabir
(Shamakhi 30.05.1862 – Shamakhi 15.07.1911)
During his life, Mirze Alekber Sabir made and sold soap to earn a living. However, he was the founder of humourous poetry and revolutionary satire in Azerbaijan, as well as in Near Eastern Literature. His radically democratic poetry, with its social realism, nationalistic character, and modernist outlook, played a big part in the progress of Azeri culture and political thought. Indeed, Alekber Tahirzade from the region of Shirvan came to hold positions of honour after his death. Sabir was his nickname meaning "patience" or "patiently". This is telling, when we remember that his father was a devote muslim, who had a little grocer shop in Shamakhi city, and wanted his son to be a confessor. That's why, he sent the young Sabir to an ecclesiastical Moslem school, when he was eight. Now, the first duty of pupils at this school was to learn reading the Koran. Yet, he hadn't finished reading the Koran, before he learned writing. Due to this, he was badly beaten by his mullah.


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Chair: Martin Dunwoody (Southampton), Secretary: Ian Leary
(Southampton). Approximately 50 members attended the meeting.
Dates of future colloquia:
The 52nd BMC would be held at Leeds from 17th to 20th April 2000;
The 53rd BMC would be held at Glasgow from 9th April to 12th April 2001.
Professor H G Dales mentioned that Leeds and others had applied to EPSRC for funding for satellite conferences to the 52nd BMC, but had been turned down. Dr D J H Garling suggested that Leeds should investigate linking the BMC with EPSRC instructional courses, and that Professor H G Dales should contact Professor E Rees concerning such courses. Professor M J Dunwoody added his support to this idea, and suggested that EPSRC instructional courses that are not linked to the BMC may have the effect of reducing BMC attendance.
Various other suggestions for increasing the attendance at future BMCs were made. It was agreed that the favourable rates for postgraduate student attendance should be more widely publicized.
Minutes signed by Ian Leary, Secretary, 51st BMC (undated).
[See Item 6: Attached sheet
Professor Martin Dunwoody,
Faculty of Mathematical Studies,
Southampton University,
15 March, 1999
Dear Martin,
Here is my proposal for the General Meeting at Southampton.
The Constitution of the BMC was adopted at the BMC in Cardiff, 1994.
It specifies that the Scientific Committee at the nth BMC should consist of the following members:
(a) The chair of the (n+1)st BMC (as Chair);
(b) One member elected by the AGM of the nth BMC;
(c) The BMC secretaries for the nth, (n+l)st and (n+2)nd BMC;
(d) three members nominated by the Edinburgh Mathematical Society;
(e) three members nominated by the London Mathematical Society;
It is proposed that the following extra persons become members:
(f) the Chairman of the (n+2)nd BMC;
(g) the Chairman and Secretary of the (n+3)rd BMC.
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Get Discovered!
Hello everyone! Welcome to our 2nd weekly concert or Open Mic Night for Ark Music Factory! We tried the first week on tinychat; but that did not work out so well because of quality issues. I want to make sure everyone has the best experience and has the best time possible. So this time it will be held live on skype!
Skype is a voicechat program that has high quality and low latency. To download go to www.skype.com After you have it…Continue
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It was kind of hard selecting the first two winners that I wanted to feature, but here they are! This contest will run every week, so if you want to enter a song; leave the comment on this blog post to enter for next week, This is the contest where if your music is good, I'll put it on my profile/blog so people can listen to it. :D
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Hey everyone! It's Ryan Robinson, or some might know me as xRyz. I am holding a contest for all artists and musicians to participate in. There will be winners once or twice every week!
So what is this contest? Basicly, if you are a nice member of the community, and you have music that you want to share to alot of people, you have a chance of getting it featured or put on my profile for everyone to hear! I am a pretty well known and respected guy in the Ark Music…Continue
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You guys are going way to far with the spam, stop sending messages every 5 minutes to everyone on your friends list, no one wants to check out your videos if you are a person who doesn't care about the community and just tries to promote themself. :/
There is a contest, but I'm pretty sure ark isn't going to pick anybody that spams every 5 seconds "PICK ME FOR LA PICK ME FOR LA" -.- Come on guys.:(
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Cancer Genetics Announces Transformative and Accretive Acquisition of vivoPharm, a Global Oncology & Immuno-Oncology Discovery Services Company
Published on: Monday, August 14th, 2017 View all Media
- Acquisition Strengthens CGI's Bench-to-Bedside Capabilities and Bolsters Growth with Global Customer Base of Biopharma Partners
- Expands Discovery and Early Development Revenue Base with Highly Complementary Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Customers, Especially in Europe and Asia-Pacific
- Acquisition is Expected to be Immediately Accretive Based on vivoPharm's History of Profitability
- Increases Immuno-Oncology and Pharmacology Capabilities Adding Over 55 New Projects with Over 30 in Immuno-Oncology
- Transforms Operations & Value Proposition by Increasing Drug Identification, Drug Rescue and Drug Repurposing Capabilities
- vivoPharm Studies Have Been Utilized to Support Over 200 IND Submissions Across a Range of Indications
- Total Purchase Price of USD $12 Million, with Proceeds to be 90% CGIX stock, and 10% cash
- Details of the Strategy and Transaction to be Provided at 5pm Eastern, Monday August 14, 2017 during the Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
RUTHERFORD, N.J. and MELBOURNE, VIC AUSTRALIA, Aug. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cancer Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGIX) ("CGI" or "the Company") and vivoPharm Pty. Ltd. ("vivoPharm") announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement for Cancer Genetics to acquire vivoPharm for approximately $12 million USD. This transaction will significantly strengthen CGI's position as a premier leader for oncology discovery, in vivo and in vitro drug development and early phase clinical trial testing for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. With over a decade of experience in delivering a wide range of discovery and preclinical services to support drug development, target validation and biomarker analysis, vivoPharm has supported over 200 IND submissions for innovative therapies, with a significant focus on immuno-oncology.
vivoPharm has developed industry recognized capabilities in early phase development and discovery, especially in immuno-oncology models, tumor micro-environment studies, specialized pharmacology services, and PDx (patient derived xenograft) model studies that support basic discovery, preclinical and phase 1 clinical trials. vivoPharm presently serves over forty biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies across five continents in over 55 studies and trials with highly specialized development, clinical and preclinical research. The vivoPharm team is led by Dr. Ralf Brandt and will be fully integrated as the flagship in CGI's Discovery Services offering with Dr. Brandt serving as the President of CGI Discovery & Early Development Services.
As a market-leading contract research organization ("CRO"), vivoPharm services approximately forty clients, the majority of which are located outside the U.S., with its diverse client base, ranging from virtual biotech companies to large top 10 pharmaceutical companies. vivoPharm has generated compounded annual revenue growth of 14% over the past three fiscal years, and has expected USD revenues of approximately $5 million in the most recent fiscal year (vivoPharm's fiscal year ends on June 30). vivoPharm specializes in planning and conducting unique, specialized studies to guide drug discovery and development programs with a concentration in oncology and immuno-oncology, ranging from early compound selection to developing comprehensive sets of in vitro and in vivo data, as needed for FDA Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications. vivoPharm's studies have been utilized to support over 200 IND submissions to date across a range of therapeutic indications, including lymphomas, leukemia, GI-cancers, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and other non-cancer rare diseases.
Dr. Brandt will become President of Discovery & Early Development Services at CGI upon completion of the acquisition, which is expected to close on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 and lead the integration of 32 people into Cancer Genetics while continuing to service vivoPharm's global customer base. Over the past 10 years, vivoPharm has generated an extensive library of market-leading human xenograft and syngeneic tumor models, including subcutaneous, orthotopic and metastatic models. vivoPharm's specialized tumor and disease models, toxicology and pharmacology services and animal imaging capabilities provide CGI opportunities to deepen its relationships with existing biopharma customers through additional discovery and downstream molecular work, while also furthering CGI's previously announced initiative aimed at early-phase drug repurposing and drug rescue programs.
Since being awarded its Good Laboratory Practices ("GLP") compliance status in 2004, vivoPharm is equipped to execute a broad range of toxicology studies in various mammalian species in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards. With 32 full-time employees globally, vivoPharm operates approximately 14,000 square feet of AAALAC-accredited and GLP-compliant, state-of-the-art laboratories in Melbourne, Australia and Hershey, Pennsylvania, and maintains a presence in Munich, Germany dedicated to project management, client services and clinical affairs.
The purchase price is approximately USD $12 million, which will include USD $1.2 million in cash and the remaining 90% will be shares of CGI common stock based on the volume weighted average price (VWAP) over the last 20 business days. The transaction has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies. Additionally on August 14, CGI entered into an equity financing arrangement for up to USD $16 million to fund the acquisition, and increase working capital for general corporate purposes. The initial tranche of funding will be USD $3 million, and additional tranches can be accessed by CGI at the company's discretion over the next 2 years.
The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive, adding both revenue and income. The combination of capabilities is expected to create considerable business opportunities in both pre-clinical studies and immuno-oncology clinical trials, to further accelerate CGI's strategy to be the premier partner of choice for oncology innovation and development from bench to bedside.
Cancer Genetics, Inc. is a leader in enabling precision medicine in oncology from bench to bedside through the use of oncology biomarkers and molecular testing. CGI is developing a global footprint with locations in the US, Australia and China. We have established strong clinical research collaborations with major cancer centers such as Memorial Sloan Kettering, The Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Keck School of Medicine at USC and the National Cancer Institute.
The Company offers a comprehensive range of laboratory services that provide critical genomic and biomarker information. Its state-of-the-art reference labs are CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited in the US and have licensure from several states including New York State.
For more information, please visit or follow CGI at:
Internet: www.cancergenetics.com
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Former Sunderland striker Niall Quinn last night gave Mick McCarthy a fighting chance of keeping the Black Cats in the Premiership.
McCarthy is set to be unveiled as the club's new manager this morning, and Quinn - who yesterday ruled himself out of the assistant manager's role at the Stadium of Light - believes his former international boss will give everyone on Wearside a lift.
The Black Cats have called a Press conference for 10am today, with McCarthy expected to be installed as the club's third manager of a turbulent season, following the sacking of Howard Wilkinson.
McCarthy will have just nine games in which to save struggling Sunderland from the drop, but Quinn feels the arrival of the ex-Republic of Ireland manager will instantly lift the club's players and supporters.
And despite Sunderland's position, seven points adrift of safety at the bottom of the table, Quinn believes they have the right man to restore the club's collapsed confidence.
He said: "It's a huge task to keep the club up, but he must be someone who will fill the stands and get the fans rip-roaring again.
"He must regroup the club first. It will be tough and I'm sure he would like to have got the job in the summer so he could take a look at things and plan.
"They need to believe. The past is the past, it's no good looking backwards and looking for fault and really now the club must move forward hopefully.
"It's never straightforward, but if it's someone like Mick - who everyone seems to be talking about as the clear favourite for the club - he will get the immediate respect of the players.
"He's done this throughout his career and you know with him you won't get mind games. He's a hard-working man, he has worked for everything he has got in the game, and if Mick was to get it, he leads from the heart.
"When he took the job with the Republic, he didn't hang around thinking about the past. Mick was thinking always of the future and knowing him well, his pride will tell him he can keep the club up if he is given the opportunity."
Quinn is adamant the Black Cats can still defy the odds and remain a Premiership club, despite their precarious position.
He said: "Bookies say they can't stay up, but he (McCarthy) would give them a chance, if he was appointed.
"He would bring a spark back to the players within his first few weeks and in the long term he'd do everything he could to get the club into a situation where the good times would return.
"No-one would be happier than me if this was to be the case."
Quinn admitted he felt sorry for Howard Wilkinson and his former number two Steve Cotterill but hinted that the pair lacked the passion necessary to lift the club.
He explained: "First of all, I'd like to put on record that I'm disappointed for the two lads, but I guess now someone is needed to lift not just the football club but the city as well.
"You don't have to look too far to see what passion has done for a club just up the road."
But Quinn, who is now pursuing a career in the media back home in Ireland, feels McCarthy is the sort of passionate figure who the fans will be able to relate to.
He also feels that Irish internationals like Kevin Kilbane, Jason McAteer and Thomas Butler will be given a lift by his arrival.
He said: "I can picture the type of team-talk he will give and how he will deal with the media. He will say: `I really want to stay up, I don't want to think any further than this season'.
"I know the public will back him if he was to get the job and then they would produce results in the next few weeks, you just watch."


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Following the distinct lack of 'Judgement Day' on Saturday (in any time zone!) there has been a lot of discussion about the madness of evangelical Christians – in particular those who were looking for the Rapture on Saturday at 6pm.
Now, some of us who describe ourselves as evangelical Christians (such as me) may be a bit mad. But is there more to the story than that we are simply a group of crazed people desperate for judgement day so that we can escape from this world and get revenge on all those naughty heathens?
As you might expect, my answer to the question is 'yes'.
In today's Daily Telegraph, Tim Stanley has written on this. He is not an evangelical Christian – but helps paint a more balanced view.
Read the article "The Rapture aside, America's evangelical Christians deserve a little respect".


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A beautiful photograph of Parliament House in 1901. Photograph attributed to Robert S. Brain, Government Printer.
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JOHN Lennon's killer was today (Tuesday, October 8) starting his fight freedom.
Mark Chapman appears before New York's parole board to argue that he deserves to be let out of prison after almost 22 years behind bars.
If successful he will walk free in December.
It is the second time Chapman was appearing before the parole board after a failed bid two years ago.
But is believed the 47-year-old now stands a better chance and guards at Attica Correctional Facility, where he is kept, describe him as a model prisoner. He has just three minor offences on his record and holds a top job in the New York jail.
Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has sent a letter to the parole board, urging them to keep him locked up.
A spokesman for Yoko said: "Two years ago she sent a letter requesting that no parole be granted.
"Yoko has sent a similar letter this time."
Chapman's parole hearing was being held on the eve of Lennon's birthday - the legendary Beatle would have been 62 tomorrow.
The killer was given a 20-year-to-life sentence for shooting dead the musician outside New York's Dakota building on December 8, 1980.
An Attica Correctional Facility spokeswoman said: "The parole hearing is the first stage of a prisoner trying to secure their release and it will not just be decided in a few days."


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Posted on March 8, 2017 by skyalive
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This was a difficult post to title, should I go with Davenport Public Library which is where the collections are housed? Should I title it Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society? Or, should I title it Richardson-Sloan Special Collections Center? All were possibilities!
Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center
Davenport Public Library
321 Main Street
Davenport, Iowa 52801
Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society
PO Box 3132
Davenport, Iowa 52808-3132
email for the corresponding secretary: firstname.lastname@example.com
Researchers will find
23,000 books
18,000 rolls of microfilm
74,000 photos
2,000 linear feet of archives and manuscript collections
A special tab on their website for "Genealogy and History"
A blog featuring items in the Special Collections Center
This repository is a genealogist's heaven! By MY estimate, this is the largest collection of genealogy and local history materials in Iowa except the State Historical Society. Extensive listings and finding aids are available on the library's website. However, I was told that not everything is listed online! Call for more even detail.
While the Scott County Genealogical Society maintains ownership of its collection, it is located within the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. Like one stop shopping, only in this case "one stop researching!"
Also of note, every spring the Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society co-sponsor the one-day Quad Cities Genealogical Conference with a nationally recognized speaker.
We have visited this library twice and I have been amazed with the collection both times. A significant benefactor, an active genealogy society, and a supportive public library and community can accomplish great things!
This is a MUST VISIT library!


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Introduced in 2015, the Railway operates diesel locomotive hauled trains, as well as steam hauled services on selected Saturdays. For the last 3 years, this has proven very popular and the Railway is pleased to repeat the exercise for this year – big diesel haulage ALL DAY on some Saturdays May through to September.
As with last year the days will be sponsored by local breweries, so join us on these days when there will be a Diesel Hauled service ALL DAY in addition to our usual steam hauled service.
This service operates in addition to the steam train service. Starting at 09.00 from Oxenhope, the train offers 6 round trips of the line, finishing back at Oxenhope at 17.25.
The dates for 2018 are:
May 5th – Eagles Crag Brewery from Todmorden
May 26th – TBA
July 28th – Nightjar Brewery from Mytholmroyd
August 25th – Bradford Brewery
September 29th – Naylor's Brewery from Cross Hills
The locomotives for these dates have been announced as follows subject to their availability at the time:
5th May – 20 031
26th May – 25 059
28th July – 37 075
25th August – 25 059
29th September – 37 075
Subject to availability, a real-ale buffet car will also be provided on the steam service trains.
In addition, normal fares will be charged and therefore an all-day Rover ticket costing only £18 is excellent value for a full day behind either or both, steam and heritage diesel locomotives.


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First, I made two red window stars. They are made from translucent paper that lets the light shine through so the pattern of the star is revealed.
The 8-pointed star with the sharp points is folded 9 times per point. With eight points, it is folded 72 times before it is glued together.
The other star I made is folded 19 times per point. With 8 points, it is folded 152 times before being glued together.
I also made two quilt squares this week. There are twelve squares now...the quilt is coming along.
As I mentioned last week, I'm using only fabric that I have on hand for the quilt. I'm not purchasing anything new. It's definitely one of the most resouceful, "make do" quilts I've made. Only four more weeks left - or eight quilt squares - before I'm able to start arranging them and laying out the quilt top.
Although the red isn't as vivid on this little bird as it is on adult robins, it fits the challenge of incorporating something winged into your work (in this case, a quick photo).
I was walking to the garden on Friday afternoon, and a ball of feathers moved on the ground. A baby robin had fallen from its nest.


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Perception Review: Tainted LoveSean McKenna at .
You could always power ballad your way through the 1984 Foreigner song "I Want To Know What Love Is," but Daniel Pierce might give you a more scientific reason behind the question of what makes people find that deep personal attraction, connection or feeling.
"Alienation" was a far more interesting and focused episode of Perception than the premiere, "Ch-Ch-Changes." It tackled the universal concept of love with a unique neurological disorder, while allowing for some good character moments that pertained to the theme of the hour was both charming and entertaining.
And there were Star Wars references.
Daniel is such a fascinating character, intelligent beyond those that surround him, and yet he struggles with his flaws, his desires and everyday life... just like anybody else.
Granted, watching him try and juggle Natalie and Caroline was funny and a little sad as well. It's easy to want everything to work out for him, but you can't really have a relationship with both women especially if one is a hallucination. Doesn't matter how attractive both versions are.
It was a perfectly awkward moment when Kate Moretti started asking questions about Daniel's "therapist." Jealous, perhaps?
I'm glad that Kate's ex is around to add another layer to her character, not so much to just be antagonistic in general, but to explore a side to Kate that we haven't gotten to uncover yet. I don't think their feelings for each other are completely gone even though she did sign the divorce papers.
She could have said "no" to visiting Donnie's grandmother, for sure. Although, it was nice to see her out of her FBI clothes and a little more casual.
As for the case itself, I don't know if it was because of the whole alien theme or that the disorder involved was intriguing, but I was interested to know how it would all turn out. Unfortunately, there wasn't a cure for the woman (and a dead body), yet her delusions of extraterrestrial beings based off a brain connection to love wasn't discovered because a hallucination was pointing its finger or shouting out the exact answer.
Instead, it was good to see Daniel come to his own conclusions with the hallucination more so being a nuisance while he was thinking. A funny "alien" nuisance at that.
And I liked the whole Comic-Con style convention complete with a Lando Calrissian costumed Lewicki, and a Darth Vader sending Daniel to hide in a corner.
I wished Kate might have said something to the Stormtroopers that was like a line from the Star Wars movie ("Aren't you a little short for a Stormtrooper?"), but it was good they weren't knock-off characters meant to simply represent Star Wars.
It was even humorous that Daniel was compared to Dr. Who based off his wardrobe, complete with scarf.
Overall, it was nice to see Daniel have to deal with the repercussions of going off his medication. On the one hand, he brilliantly can figure out the complex cases like a pro. On the other, his personal life is filled with Daniel clutching his briefcase and trying to keep everything together.
Can he ever do that? And does letting Caroline walk away mean those two are done for good? Can he actually only have a relationship with Natalie? Can he keep everything okay while off the medication?
I was far more invested in both the case and the characters this go around, and was pleased to feel like the show was digging into its most positive aspects and allowing them to shine from beginning to end. I may have had my doubts with the Perception Season 2 premiere, but after the second episode, I'm looking forward to seeing Daniel Pierce and company back next week.
Sean McKenna was a TV Fanatic Staff Writer. He retired in May of 2017. Follow him on Twitter.


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DY Patil Stadium in great shape: Mali official
Mumbai: Ahead of Mali's FIFA U-17 World Cup group stage matches at the DY Patil Stadium here from October 6, the country's youth football head Sekou Sylla has heaped praise on the facility on Sunday.
The stadium, which has a capacity of holding 45,300 spectators, will host six group stage matches alongwith one game each of the round of 16 and semi-final stages.
"The stadium is in a great shape even though the tournament start is October. In two months will be better, the grass in the ground is amazing with the dressing room of international standards," Sylla said in a statement.
The Mali U-17 team are drawn to play their group stage matches against Paraguay and Turkey here on Octorber 6 and 9 respectively.
Sylla also said it is a great chance for Indian football to establish themselves globally.
"This is a great opportunity for India to establish itself on the global football map. All India Football Federation (AIFF) along with the government of India is working incredibly towards making the tournament successful," he said.
He also expects a good fan support at the stadium during his county's matches.
"We expect a lot of fan turnout for the games, Mali will play its best football and expect fans to come down in numbers to witness our journey," Sylla said.


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Faced with recent roadblocks in raising money for restoration of the decommissioned FDNY fireboat docked in Greenport, Charlie Ritchie has launched a new fundraising campaign with the help of a familiar philanthropist. READ
Faced with recent roadblocks in raising money for restoration of the decommissioned FDNY fireboat docked in Greenport, Charlie Ritchie has launched a new fundraising campaign with the help of a familiar philanthropist. READ
The decommissioned FDNY fireboat serving as a floating museum in Greenport Harbor has been awarded an $80,000 National Maritime Heritage Grant, the museum's president announced Tuesday.
But the grant requires donations to match the federal funds.
"We're only half way there but it's a step in the right direction," said the museum's president, Charlie Ritchie. "It's a one-for-one match." (more…)
The fireboat Fire Fighter museum is joining the East End Seaport Museum's Maritime Festival for the first time this September. And the museum will be serving beer, wine, cigars and food to help raise money for maintenance of the historic vessel. (more…)
The fireboat Fire Fighter museum is hoping to become the latest vendor at the annual East End Seaport Museum Maritime Festival in September. (more…)
The Railroad Dock on Third Street in Greenport is no longer under county control.
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Suffolk County Legislature ended its lease with property owner Metropolitan Transit Authority. Greenport Village will now hold the lease directly with the MTA. (more…)
In what's being called a win-win for both parties, Suffolk County is poised to give up oversight of the Railroad Dock on Third Street and let Greenport Village deal directly with the Metropolitan Transit Authority, which owns the property. (more…)
The nonprofit floating museum Fire Fighter is looking for skilled and unskilled volunteers, who would be trained to help out as needed.
The Greenport Village Board has unanimously approved a new lease agreement that allows the fireboat to remain at its current location in Greenport.
Fire Fighter Museum president Charlie Ritchie is expected to attend Greenport Village Board's meeting on Monday to discuss the vessel's future.
The flap over the fireboat Fire Fighter, which is still docked in Greenport, has gotten personal.
According to a certified letter sent to Charlie Ritchie, president of the Fire Fighter Museum, the historic vessel must be removed from the Greenport railroad dock by March 31 at the expense of either the organization or its individual members. (more…)


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10 Things I Learned By The Time I Turned 40
I was 18 years old when my mom turned 40. I distinctly recall the celebratory dinner, complete with "Over The Hill" black balloons and an Elvis impersonator. My dad had reserved the room at a favorite local restaurant where my mother's friends and many family members convened for an evening of fondly celebrating and lightly roasting the guest of honor. In my naive teenage mind she was getting old and her sharp intellect, youthful glow and vivacious nature were surely starting to expire.
One month ago I celebrated this same milestone. I turned 40 and welcomed the decade with friends who are like family. Instead of a dinner party, we started the evening with a fundraiser benefitting the ACLU and Planned Parenthood, and instead of an Elvis impersonator, I requested my friends come back to my home and bring their favorite record for our listening pleasure. It was nothing formal and it felt far from "adult", but it was exactly what I wanted and when I fell asleep at, ahem, 4 am, I did not feel old — I felt vivacious, youthful and loved.
I know sharing one's age not a popular admission, especially for a woman. This is something of an issue for me and is not new to this decade: why do we become devalued as we age? (Or why, at least, do we think we do?) Why do our experience, wisdom and perspective not increase in value directly in proportion to the years we have been on this earth? I know the scientific reasoning, but personally this is the healthiest my body has been in my adult years. In the past year I ran my first road race, and in the past 8 years my body birthed two beautiful, healthy baby boys. I have immense respect and admiration for my body that I never possessed at 20, or even 30 years of age. I feel more complete, whole and determined than I ever have in my life.
With that said, I thought I would celebrate entering this monumental age with a few lessons learned during my first four decades.
These are all lessons I am still learning and will be working on for the remainder of my years, so maybe my experience is your gain. And this holds true for me now more than ever: if we believe we get better as we get older, we truly do.
1. Surround yourself with a force of strong, supportive women. The size of my force has expanded and waned throughout the years and at times the cast of characters has changed or rotated. But one thing has remained consistent: the women I hold close are those who I can be my honest self around — no pretense, no competition, no bullshit. They love me as I am, where I am, always.
2. Forget fashion trends and wear what works for you. In my humble opinion the most provocative thing one can do from a sartorial perspective is to eschew trends and wear pieces you love and feel good in. I know what works for my body and I invest accordingly. I also invest in companies that invest in women — and when said company is run by a woman in the aforementioned friend "force" (such as Tribe Alive) all the better. I am loving (and wearing for this photo shoot!) two pieces from their newly launched apparel collection: the Caftan and the Jumper. Both are beautiful and both are now staples in my personal wardrobe.
3. Speaking of bodies, work on accepting your own. A current favorite quote is an answer from Zadie Smith's Proust Questionnaire interview in Vanity Fair: "What do you dislike most about your appearance?" Smith refreshingly replied: "I like it all. Self-hatred is for younger, prettier women." I am not saying I don't have days of self-doubt or moments when I am unhappy with my physical appearance, but obsessed with perfection I am not and grateful for this body I most certainly am.
4. Fail at something. Because we all have and it hurts far less the second time around — really, truly trust me on this one.
5. Release expectations and benchmarks surrounding age. I was never a "by the time I am 25 I will be x, y and z" type of person, or really even a 5-year plan girl. But, I did have certain stigmas surrounding age that surprised even myself, stigmas that added unnecessary pressure and unwanted expectations. The unexpected opportunities life offers are rarely strategized or even planned. Perhaps I should rephrase this one to simply say: stay open — don't have so narrow a focus that you rule out the potential for surprise.
6. Self care. Self care. Self care. Be it counseling, acupuncture, yoga, meditation, energy healing, hot baths, long talks, long runs, longer runs with longer talks...you get the idea. These practices have saved me more times than I care to count and whenever I doubt I need them, reminders are always swift and mighty.
7. Enjoy the silence. Sometimes it is ok to just sit quietly, be it with a stranger, a friend, a parent, a child. Not every conversation lull needs to be filled.
8. If you have a friend living in a far-off locale, visit them! Take advantage of flexible schedules and free places to stay while you can. Life gets busy and the list of excuses long. I did not always heed this advice and in hindsight I really wish I had.
9. Give more. Tit for tat living is depleting. Who wants to constantly keep score? Give more, even when it is hard or you are hurt or angry or scorned. Take time to heal, then give more.
10. Let yourself fall hard. When I met my husband I had never called anyone I ever dated my boyfriend, much less introduced someone to my parents. Within 5 months of dating him I had done both — and moved half-way across the country to live with him on an island I had never visited (or seen). Lucky for us, it worked out! But even if it hadn't, I would still do it all again; it was scary, vulnerable and amazing for all the best reasons. The beginning should be easy and if it's not, perhaps it is not the beginning after all.
This is not a sponsored post, I am wearing two pieces from Tribe Alive's new apparel collection (that I feel great in and love). You can check out the entire line here and read more about the inspiration and evolution of the company (+ the incredible woman behind it) here.