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Our MSc Human Resource Management (HRM) course is ideal for students from any academic discipline who want to build a successful career in HR. The course is designed specifically to enable those who are seeking to start such a career, to gain a Masters qualification in HRM through completing a course of study that has been approved by the professional body for HRM practitioners, namely the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
During your studies, you will explore a full range of HRM approaches, techniques and methodologies. The modules will provide you with a solid grounding in HRM and its practice in contemporary organisations.
You'll gain internationally-relevant skills that create career opportunities in consultancy, recruitment, training and other HR roles which facilitate global business. The emphasis is on applying knowledge, skills and techniques to analyse HRM practices and strategies.
The Consultancy Experience Project (or an Applied Dissertation, on the two-year course) gives you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and analytical skills you have acquired throughout your studies enabling you to make costed recommendations to the senior managers of a real organisation on a business HR issue.
Successful completion of this course leads to Associate Membership of the CIPD, and is a prerequisite for you to eventually apply for Chartered Membership and ultimately enable you to apply to progress to Chartered Fellowship of the CIPD. Nottingham Business School will pay for your student membership for the duration of the course.
What you'll gain from this degree?
- demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of the primary theories and concepts relevant to HRM in a business context.
- apply knowledge, tools and techniques to resolve issues in new and diverse situations within the HRM discipline.
- demonstrate proficiency in the use of techniques of research and enquiry to draw conclusions from a critical evaluation of relevant issues.
- analyse a variety of relevant data used in diverse contexts to support effective decision making in the HRM discipline.
- communicate key issues and arguments in written and oral format to a professional standard.
- take personal responsibility for continuing professional development and develop the capacity to be an effective and reflective practitioner.
Nottingham Business School have both EQUIS and AACSB accreditation. We're also ranked in the top 95 European Business Schools in the Financial Times (FT).
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What you'll study
At NBS you can create a personalised learning experience, giving you a unique Masters degree that equips you with the skills you'll need, for the career you want. Each of the modules will be delivered over a four week period, with teaching delivered in three weeks and the fourth week left clear for assessment work. This enables you to focus on one subject at a time, whilst allowing time for preparation and assessment work. Take a look at our current term dates to give you an idea of the module structures.
Semester One
HRM in its Business Context (20 credits)
The aims of this module is to provide you with an understanding of the internal and external environmental contexts of contemporary organisations, including the managerial and business context, within which managers, HR professionals and workers interact and make decisions in conditions of change and uncertainty. It will also look at current HR practices and how they shape the present HR agenda and the moral and ethical dilemmas of which managers, HR professionals and workers must be aware and with which they need to be prepared to resolve together with the implications of this for professional practice.
People Resourcing and Talent Management (20 credits)
At a strategic level people resourcing allows you to explore the links between the external business context and the development of corporate and HR strategy, and how high level strategy decisions influence choices about the way in which people are employed and rewarded for their contributions. You will develop your knowledge, critical and practical understanding of the methods which an organisation's managers use to implement these strategic choices and mobilise the workforce including HR planning, recruitment and selection, performance management, reward and release.
Learning and Talent Development (20 credits)
This module explores the related aspects of learning and development – firstly as a driver of economic, social and cultural change at governmental, organisational and individual level and secondly as an enabler of these changes. The module examines critically the meanings of 'talent' in the context of organisational effectiveness; learning and development policies and strategy. It also explores the extent to which learning and development professionals can influence the organisations they work within, having regard to ethical and professional standards of competence.
Semester Two
Performance Management (20 credits)
In this module you will develop an understanding of the strategic nature of performance management and its contribution to high performance working and organisational performance. You will critically examine the theoretical concepts which inform performance management and the extent of any gap between theory and practice through an examination of the issues that can arise in its application. You will learn to evaluate the different approaches to managing performance management, their effectiveness in different work place contexts and the impact of the business environment.
Employee Relations and Engagement (20 credits)
This module will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of employment relations perspectives and debates, both national and international, from a theoretical and behavioural competency perspective. Notions of participation, involvement, commitment and engagement will be explored for their utility in enhancing employer/employee relations. Upon completion of this module you will also have had an opportunity to appreciate and evaluate an interdisciplinary perspective as a way of beginning to understand the employment relationship.
HRM in an International Environment (20 credits)
This module is designed to equip the students with knowledge, experience and skills that are required for working in an international organisation. They will be likely working either in a specialist or generalist HRM profession, in an international business environment, irrespective of geographical location.
Semester Three
Consultancy Experience Project (40 credits)
Working as part of a team, you'll undertake focused research, developing your professional skills, managing a complex project and delivering results in a real business situation. You'll present your findings to the client and learn valuable project management tools and concepts.
Business Research Project (40 credits on the 2 year placement route only)
This project is a more traditional piece of independent research, creating an academic research paper, presentation and methodological reflection. Because we believe experiential learning is so important, this project is only available to students with significant prior work experience or a desire to progress to a PhD.
For more information about semester three options please visit our Experiential Projects page.
Ongoing Learning
Throughout the year you will also study the following modules which will help you understand how to manage your own continuous personal and professional development (PPD).
Business Research and Professional Skills (10 credits)
The aims of this module are to enable you to develop specific skills that are pivotal to successful management practice and effective leadership. By providing opportunities to put theory into practice, this module encourages critical thinking and problem solving skills, will develop your team working and interpersonal skills, give you the opportunity to enhance your IT proficiency, and interpret financial information and financial resources. By harnessing these skills, the module will enable you to improve your credibility at work.
Placement Opportunities
If you start your Masters in September you can apply for the two-year option where you can add a year's work placement onto your course. It's a great way to put your learning into practice and gain valuable real-world experience to help boost your career prospects once graduating.
Your placement year will last up to 48 weeks (minimum 36 weeks). If you are unable to take a full year's placement, but have completed the minimum 36 weeks you can qualify for a Placement Diploma in Industrial Experience. If you undertake a placement, you must take up the Business Research Project in Semester Three.
See our placements page for further details and read our frequently asked questions document for additional help.
Please note that placements are not guaranteed and you will need to work hard in securing one during your first semester. We have a dedicated employability team who are here to help and support you during the placement process with CV writing, creating a LinkedIn page, interview tips, where to search for a placement etc. You can visit the Employability Team's placement page for further information.
Professional Development
This course is approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) as meeting the knowledge requirements that are pre-requisite for Chartered Membership or Chartered Fellowship of the CIPD. Successful completion of this MSc will provide you with Associate Membership of the CIPD.
Course specification
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Please note that course specifications may be subject to change
NTU is ranked 12th in the Guardian University Guide 2020 - the national league table focuses on student satisfaction and graduate employment.
How you're taught
Teaching and Learning
Nottingham Business School adopts a distinctive approach to the design of student learning opportunities. Your learning is structured around theory, practice, experience & observation, and reflection & improvement. At each level (course, module and session), you will study different theories, concepts and approaches and be given opportunities to apply these in a range of practical settings. The aim is to enhance your understanding through the direct experience of business, where you will have opportunities to observe business practices and behaviours (including your own) and analyse these using theoretical knowledge. It is our intention that by reflecting on these experiences, you will be able to use these theories to guide your actions and decisions in a business context or even consider how a theory itself might be improved. In this way, we aim to enhance the quality of your learning.
Academic Mentors
Every postgraduate student will be allocated an Academic Mentor at the beginning of the academic year and you will meet with them regularly throughout the year. Academic Mentors help you make the most of your time at NTU. They will support you in developing and enhancing the qualities and transferrable skills necessary for your studies, career progression, professional and personal development.
A range of assessment methods are used across the course, the choice of which reflects the needs and demands of the different types of module. Some modules will assess the ability to work collaboratively in a team and others will assess individual capability. Types of assessment will range from examinations to group presentations including essays, reports, financial analyses, literature reviews and research based projects.
The interactive nature of the taught sessions offers opportunities to gain feedback on your performance before being formally assessed and increasing use is made of eLearning to further support the feedback process.
In-sessional English language support
In-sessional English language classes are offered to international students at no extra cost. The classes aim to provide focused support in the skills you need in order to develop your English in your subject area.
Further information please contact the Nottingham Language Centre based in the DICE building on City Campus:
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 6156 | Email: firstname.lastname@example.com | Website: www.ntu.ac.uk/nlc
We know our postgraduate students are a diverse group, with different levels of academic knowledge in their chosen area of study, different cultural and educational backgrounds, and varying levels of personal and professional skills and competencies. The motivations for undertaking postgraduate study vary, but the two main motivators, according to the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (2017), appear to be grouped around two main themes; 'career progression and employment prospects' and 'personal interest'.
At NBS we strive to ensure that these two motivating factors are nurtured and therefore supported. Our students are encouraged to practice and develop the skills and competencies required to critically reflect on their learning, and on their ability to apply this learning to their studies and to real world complex issues within the workplace. Through a series of curricula and extra-curricular initiatives, strengthened by tailored academic mentor support, NBS provides all our postgraduate students with the ability to participate in a range of challenging and unique activities, projects, events and experiences to enable our students to succeed in a competitive and dynamic global environment.
NTU has been awarded a gold rating in the Government's Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for its outstanding teaching and learning.
Careers and employability
At Nottingham Business School, we're focused on your employability from the start of your postgraduate degree. We provide you with a learning experience that integrates theory and practice.
Graduates from this course have gone onto roles within the public, private and third sector, undertaking positions such as:
- HR manager
- global HRIS analyst
- head of HR
- senior HR specialist
- organisational development consultant (self-employed)
98% of our postgraduates are in work or further study within six months of finishing their degrees (latest Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016-17).
Employability Team
We have a dedicated Employability Team who not only help you during your time with us but also following graduation, they'll continue to support you by providing a number of services that will help kick-start your career.
Our Employability Team offer a wide range of support from one-to-one appointments with our specially trained consultants, to arranging recruitment fairs and skill building workshops.
Services they provide include:
- Finding placements, internships and part-time work
- Helping you to pursue self-employment
- Advice on taking gap years and time out
- Information and help on getting into volunteering
- Providing advice on further study.
Visit Employability Online for CV support, application, interview and job hunting advice, career ideas and employer videos.
You can visit the Employability Team on your local campus every day during term time. They are also open outside of term time too, except on University closure days. So drop in, say hello, and get help with quick enquiries or book an appointment with a careers consultant from your school.
98% of our postgraduate students are in work or further study within six months of finishing their degrees (latest Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17).
We are continually investing in our facilities, and transforming our learning and teaching environment to create an inspiring and innovative atmosphere.
The School is based in the impressive Newton Building on NTU's City site. In 2009 the building was involved in a £90 million regeneration project on the site. Whilst maintaining its historic beauty, the Grade II listed building was transformed into an ultra-modern complex.
Fantastic facilities
- You can take advantage of the Link Lounge, a space dedicated to Business School students, located on level zero of the Newton building.
- Explore your career prospects with the help of the University's Career and Placements Centre (new for September 2012).
- You will benefit from spacious teaching rooms and lecture theatres.
- We provide students with a variety of social spaces.
- Your studies will benefit from the £13 million Boots Library.
- You can take advantage of our 24-hour IT facilities.
- Our Student Services Centre will also be on-hand should you need support.
The location of the City site also means that you have easy access to:
- sports facilities
- shops
- student accommodation
- music venues
- cafés.
The University has invested a massive £90 million in the regeneration of two Grade II listed buildings, Newton and Arkwright, at the heart of the City Campus.
Entry requirements
- You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above).
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career.
- One academic reference is required.
Applicants with non-standard entry requirements and / or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis
To get in touch If you need any more help or information, please email our Admissions Team or call on +44 (0)115 848 4200.
- You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above).
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career.
- One academic reference is required.
We accept qualifications from schools, colleges and universities all over the world for entry onto our postgraduate degrees. If you're not sure how your international qualification matches our course requirements please visit our international entry requirements page.
English language entry requirements
If English is not your first language you need to show us that your language skills are strong enough for intensive academic study. We usually ask for an IELTS test and we accept some alternative English language tests.
- For 1-year Masters you'll need a 6.5 grade overall with minimum of 5.5 in each component.
- For 2-year Masters you'll need a 6.5 grade overall with a minimum of 6.0 in speaking and listening, and 5.5 in reading and writing.
For a list of our language requirements please visit our English language page.
If you need to do a foundation or pre-Masters course to meet our course requirements please visit Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC). If you're already studying in the UK at a school or college and would like to know if we can accept your qualification please visit our foundation and pre-Masters courses page. If you need to do a pre-sessional English language course to meet the English requirements, please visit our pre-sessional English course page.
Help and support
If you have any questions about your qualifications or about making an application to the University please contact our international team for advice.
How to apply
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- Register as a new applicant and create an account using our Applicant Portal - don't worry you won't need to complete your application at once, you can come back to it so keep your details safe.
- Fill out and submit your application - make sure to check all the information such as entry requirements before submitting.
- Track the progress of your application – you can do this by logging into the Application Portal.
- Check your offer – As long as you've provided all the information we need, we'll try and make a decision on your application within five to ten working days. However, this can take longer and you should allow at least three weeks for a decision.
- Accept your offer within four weeks - Remember that competition for places is high, and if you don't accept your offer within four weeks it may lapse. After eight weeks it will be automatically withdrawn.
- Meet the conditions of your offer (if you have any) - Upload all the documents required to meet the conditions of your offer using the My Documents section of the Applicant Portal.
Don't worry if you're waiting for results – we recommend applying now, and then adding them to your Application Portal once they arrive.
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- Fill out and submit your application - make sure to check all the information such as entry requirements before submitting.
- Track the progress of your application – you can do this by logging into the Application Portal.
- Check your offer – As long as you've provided all the information we need, we'll try and make a decision on your application within five to ten working days. However, this can take longer and you should allow at least three weeks for a decision.
- Accept your offer within four weeks - Remember that competition for places is high, and if you don't accept your offer within four weeks it may lapse. After eight weeks it will be automatically withdrawn.
- Meet the conditions of your offer (if you have any) - Upload all the documents required to meet the conditions of your offer using the My Documents section of the Applicant Portal.
Don't worry if you're waiting for results – we recommend applying now, and then adding them to your Application Portal once they arrive.
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Fees and funding
Course fees for Home / EU students for 2019 entry are:
Study route
Home / EU fees
One year (full-time)
Two years (placement year)*
£10,885 (£9,500 in year one and £1,385 in year two)
*Please note that if you are considering a course that runs over more than one year, the tuition fee stated is for the first year of study. The course fee for the second year may be subject to annual review.
Funding your studies
Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but there's no need to feel anxious and confused about it. We hope that our fees and living costs page or our funding page will answer all your questions.
Postgraduate loans
The government introduced a new postgraduate loan scheme for Master degrees. The loan will be a contribution towards the costs of study and it will be at the student's discretion to use the loan towards fees, maintenance costs or other costs. Find out more on our postgraduate loans page.
You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.
Alumni Discount
We're happy to be able to offer a 25% alumni discount to most current NTU students and recent NTU alumni. This discount is currently available for those starting an eligible postgraduate taught, postgraduate research or professional course.
Getting in touch
For more advice and guidance, you can contact our Student Financial Support Service on Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2494 or for Scholarship help please contact us on Tel: +44 (0)115 848 4460.
Course fees for International students for 2019 entry are:
Study route
International fees
One year (full-time)
Two years (placement year)*
£16,885 (£15,500 in year one and £1,385 in year two)
*Please note that if you are considering a course that runs over more than one year, the tuition fee stated is for the first year of study.
When and how to pay your fees
For advice and guidance on making secure international payments to the University please visit our international fees page.
If you're an international student holding an offer to study with us, you can apply for one of our international scholarships. Please visit our international scholarships page for details.
You'll also find information about EU tuition fee loans and external scholarships to study in the UK on these pages.
Alumni Discount
We're happy to be able to offer a 25% alumni discount to most current NTU students and recent NTU alumni. This discount is currently available for those starting an eligible postgraduate taught, postgraduate research or professional course.
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Grow a Tree
Submitted by JuneIf you have a place. Plant a Tree in the Spring and Once a week let the children go see the progress. You can also let the children draw their own baby tree.
Adopt a Tree
Submitted by BonnieWhen doing a Unit on Trees have your class go outside and adopt a tree. Then you can take walks to the tree and do activities with the tree. Some activities include:
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After half a bottle of decent Argentinian wine and a glass of just palatable modrý portugal, I'm in Prosek. Until now I've only known it from the metro map. I shouldn't be here though. I intended to start this blog a year ago, when there were only 52 stations, one for each week, and so give the blog a temporal as well as spacial completeness. Procrastination interceded, so now there are three new stations. Prosek is one of them.
The train glides to a stop. I think it's the bold primary coloured freshness that has made me choose that word. I doubt the trains operate any differently here as any other station, though it is easy to imagine that, like the rare occasions when I enter an upmarket bar, this machine is affecting some grace.
Before I look around I head to the newsagent to buy a copy of Reflex and some gum. I noticed on the ride here, that the latest Hana and Hana is in English. For the uninitiated Hana and Hana are two ever youthful high school students who ruminate on the world from an apparently Czech, teenage, female perspective. Sometimes they come across as Socratic fools, expressing great wisdom in their senseless remarks. Sometimes it's just deliciously cruel. I'm curious to see how it works in English. The gum is for my post-wine breath.
The afternoon's drinking has also made finding a loo a necessity. I flick through the magazine to find the comic while heading toward the WC sign. The comic seems to work. Some of the language seems a little unnatural, but the final comment raises a smile. At times I like a cheap laugh. And I see I've over shot the bathroom entrance.
From this little stop I head to the nearest exit. It opens out into what seems to be a business park. Around the corner I see it is called Prosek Point. I assume they mean point as in 'position' and not 'promontory'. Around me there are only paneláks. Some of the longest I've ever seen. They stretch about 100m and in a line appear to be sawing up through the ground. The three buildings in the park resemble, if you'll excuse the analogy, those big vehicles the jawas drive in "Star Wars". Only these buildings have many more windows.
Beside the second exit is a poster of Octobriana, a Soviet comic book heroine, drawn by the Czech Bohumil Konečný. There's an exhibition of his work at the moment. I only know this because I read an article somewhere about Soviet comics a few months back. This entry does have a sort of geek feel...comics, jawas. That was all part of my history as much as an earnest pursuit of expression.
Above ground there's a shopping centre. I walk past it and head a little further on to a park. A huge park. It stretches for a couple of city blocks. This was not what I imagined when G. closed her eyes, spun around and pointed to Prosek on the metro map. The business park was more what I expected. Instead there 's this expanse of autumn colours, kids running and cycling, smaller ones waddling beside prams. Some older boys are trying to rap in one of the parks many nooks. There's a park with a flying fox (zip-line for Americans, aerial runway for the British). I'm going to try that if no-one's around later. Two younger children are damming an artificial stream with small stones. They seriously give each other instructions about where to place the rocks. The artificial stream leads to an artificial pond. There are benches around. I join a young couple laughing and wrestling and a policewoman stealing wistful glances at them.
Magpies skip around us under the trees. They're smaller than the Australian ones, and not at all vicious. Their tails stick out rigid and elegant like a clasped fan. For a long time I had no idea they were the namesake of our hairstealing, eye-gouging counterparts. I knew them only as straka, and the foreign word suited what I took to be a completely foreign bird.
The police officer gets up. There mustn't be much for her to do here. Ward stray children and dogs away from the water? Or perhaps this serenity is just an outsider's illusion. I'm going to enjoy it for today though. It's not just Friday and the wine. It feels like a while since it's just been me in a park with my thoughts, not matter how inaccurate. The young couple move off too. Perhaps they've had enough of me writing all of this down.
A trio of teens soon replace them. Two of them are clearly a couple, and unlike the first two, they seem more accustomed to each other. Arms just hang over shoulders. They're including their friend in the conversation. They're also sharing a joint. They must've waited for the police officer to leave, though it would be nice to think that she displayed some largesse and left to let them have this time. A little gift she could enjoy vicariously. But it's just too much to believe.
Mid-conversation they start saying, "I'm a stupid blond girl." It's clearly directed toward the girl. For all the textbooks, course and efforts of their teachers, it dismaying to think that is the sentence they use. They repeat it so uniformly it sounds as if they're imitating it from a movie or TV show, which is even more dismaying. The language will one day be rendered down into these thick rubbery chunks, harmlessly hurled about a park for a laugh but meaning nothing.
The three of them get bored with this and go back to talking. Their natural conversation is much quieter than those practiced lines. Eventually they finish the joint and go, glancing at me as they do. I suppose this is one of the perils of doing this so publicly. People start to become a little suspicious. I could do this more surreptitiously and try to mentally capture everything, but I enjoy writing in the open like this. It frees me up. I'm likely to invent less – a little less. And since this is a blog, it only makes sense to take the exhibitionism a little further.
There are dog prints at the bottom of the artificial pond. The leaves are the colour of the evening's sunset. In the air is the chill I love. I can smell dirt. The playground is still full. The flying fox will have to wait for some other time.
The last block from the train station appears massive. Behind the blocks of flats, there is a long wall running unbroken over the small hill. There should be enough to make this a double entry. But the access roads to the flats run across the path and after last week's minor infraction I feel compelled to adhere to my rules a little more today. I could wander along some of the footpaths among the blocks, but they seem modern and uninspiring.
Being so far from the centre, there are hardly any people on the train. An empty carriage is a rare pleasure and the ideal place to finish these last few lines. It will only be like this for the next two stops.
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Describing your child's body as a "special gift," can help develop a positive body image at a very early age…before they become influenced by media and unrealistic societal norms! Make it a game and talk about different body parts and all the wonderful things they can do. For example-their feet allow them to run, jump, dance, play sports, wear their favorite shoes etc. etc. Ask what their favorite body part is and why? It can change daily or over time. Ask if there are any body parts they wish were different and why? Find ways to turn negative body images/ideas into positives so they can learn at a young age to accept themselves just as they are-SPECIAL and UNIQUE – PERFECTLY IMPERFECT!
As for the part of their body covered by their underwear, "private parts" is acceptable terminology for most conversations. But experts agree, young children should be taught the correct anatomical names for their private parts (penis, scrotum, vulva, vagina, buttocks, anus, breast) instead of family nicknames. Why? Because it can help dispel the idea there's something "funny" about their private parts but more importantly, it can help prevent miscommunication if inappropriate/unwanted touching is disclosed. A perpetrator may talk about private parts differently than your family nickname which may cause you to miss the importance of a child saying "I didn't like it when he/she touched my cookie!"
It's normal for kids to giggle when they hear the word underwear and it's fun to play around with different ways of saying it (loudly, softly, fast, slow) and explain their private parts need an extra layer of protection (underwear) because of the "important job" they have – going potty. Talk about other body parts … brain, heart, lungs, bones etc. and point out the important jobs they have and how they're "inside" their body because they need extra protection too!
You spend days, weeks, sometimes months potty training your child so in addition to encouraging them with "good job" be sure to let them know it's an "important job" too. If they/we didn't go "potty" everyday, several times a day, their/our bodies could get very sick. "Going potty" is the only function/job kids truly understand about their private parts. Which is why it's should be the primary reason they are taught to respect their private parts and never allow others to touch them (except for hygiene or medical purposes). Discuss other "personal" habits like nose picking and nail biting as PRIVATE, meaning for YOU only, and doing it to others or letting someone else do it to them (can you hear the groans …..eeeeeewwww, that's gross) is NOT healthy and NOT appropriate! Empower your child by telling them they have the right to say NO to anyone who does not respect them, their body and the important job of their private parts AND it's always OK to talk to you (or another trusted adult) if they have any questions or concerns about someones touches.
You can introduce the other very important job of their private parts as "where babies come from" especially if there's going to be a new baby in the family, but a toddler/preschooler is never going to 'fully comprehend' that concept…liken it to discussing division and multiplication before they learn their numbers!! So keep it simple and stay with what they know…private parts are for peeing and pooping and that means NO ONE but me should touch them!!!
Every child needs potty training- Every child deserves "private training!"
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From the pages of the Holland City News and Holland Sentinel.
May 31, 1884
• The farmers can pay one-fourth of their road tax by planting trees along the highways.
• It begins to look as though we are to have a Fourth of July celebration at this place this year. The "city fathers" have the matter in hand.
From the pages of the Holland City News and Holland Sentinel.
May 31, 1884
• The farmers can pay one-fourth of their road tax by planting trees along the highways.
• It begins to look as though we are to have a Fourth of July celebration at this place this year. The "city fathers" have the matter in hand.
• The drugstore of Dr. R.B. Best in the first ward is rapidly gaining the patronage of the people in that part of our city. The store is fitted up in a nice manner, and is presided over by Mr. Anderson, a competent prescription clerk. The doctor has added a fine line of cigars to his stock.
• The number of school children in the city is 1,046, and the primary interest fund and library money to which we are entitled is $1,433.02.
• The Macatawa left this part for Ferrysburg last Monday to be repaired. On her return trip she will bring a cargo of lumber for use of the Park Association at Macatawa Park. The association will build a sidewalk from the hotel through the campground to the bath houses on the beach, and also along the beach for a considerable distance.
• During the past week the Fishermen's Association, through their representatives, has been making raids on the unlawful fish nets set in Macatawa Bay.
June 3, 1909
• The Holland Sugar Co. has increased its capital stock from $300,000 to $500,000. The company has leased 1,000 additional acres of land near here and elsewhere for the raising of the beets and the output of sugar will be correspondingly increased next winter.
• Congressman Diekema will arbitrate a four-inning preliminary baseball game between the professional men and the factory foremen. The game will be played on the Jenison Park grounds just before the big game.
• The slight earthquake felt in Grand Haven last week was not the first ever experienced there. At the time of the Charleston earthquake in the eighties a distinct shock was felt in Grand Haven, Holland and other places along the shore of Lake Michigan, severe enough to rattle the windows and glassware on shelves.
• Once more the members of the local Grand Army Post were interrupted in the holding of their Memorial Day exercises but it was an interruption for only as soon as the rain that had been threatening began to descend. Spacious Carnegie gymnasium was thrown open to the throng and the program was carried out without further break. Carriages were made ready to convey the veterans to Pilgrim Home cemetery where the usual exercises were held at the foot of the Soldiers Museum.
• Big crowds attended the opening of Jenison Park Saturday, Sunday and Monday, but as was expected by the management the attendance Monday was larger than both of the preceding days. All of the attractions were on in full swing, the merry-go-rounders were merry, and the figure-eight sliders slid. Good baseball games were booked for the amusement of the throngs and picnic baskets were out in full force.
May 31, 1934
• Perry V. Osborne, 64, veteran Pere Marquette Railroad engineer, died Wednesday evening at this home, 141 East Ninth Street. Mr. Osborne was born in Goudhourst, England on Feb. 13, 1870, the family moving to Holland in the fall of that year. He spent48 years in railroad service.
• A precedent of nearly 80 years standing will be broken next month when Hope College high school holds it commencement exercises separate from the college graduation, Principal Garrett Vandre Borgh announced today. Since Hope College was founded, the institution long known as Hope Preparatory has held its graduation on the same evening in the same place, and the change this year will shatter a time-honored custom.
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I love how adventurous and well-traveled the couples I get to work with are! Erika and Aron are definitely no exception! I just re-read their engagement story and I am in awe of these two and their excitement for living life to its fullest! Erika wrote: "While walking the Portuguese route of El Camino de Santiago, we took a rest day about a week into the trip. We explored a nearby palace/wildlife reserve/cathedral area and hiked to the top of the small mountain it sat on top of. I spotted a nearby terrace look-out just beneath the summit and led the way to explore it. Aron set up the self-timer on the camera, and the next thing I knew, he was on one knee proposing!…I love that we got engaged toward the beginning of our 5 week trip and had the rest of the time to enjoy dreaming of our life together". I am also struck by their commitment to working in their communities to help make the lives of those around them better–daily. What a beautiful thing it is when people as kind as this find one another! I am SO incredibly happy for you two and SO looking forward to your fall wedding at Brown Family Homestead!!!
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Rotary Club of Rutherglen
Saturday, 11 June 2016
Rutherglen Showgrounds
Saturday, 10 June 2017 at 3:00 PM - (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
The 2017 Annual Muscat Run will be held on Sunday 11th June. This is the 33nd running of the event and is sponsored by "Muscat of Rutherglen" with over $500 worth of money and prizes on offer for the Classic event.
There are three races:
Entry Fees:
All races start at 10:00 AM in front of the Henderson Pavilion at the Rutherglen Showgrounds, High Street Rutherglen.
Registrations will be accepted on the day commencing at 8:00 AM and close at 9:45 AM.
For on day registrations a $5 surcharge will apply for the 10 Km Classic run.


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Colin Egan
Name: Colin Egan
Club: Belmont
Date of Birth: 5/2/1989
League Debut: 13/02/2011 v Cork
League Appearances: 33
Championship Debut: 29/05/2011 v Dublin
Championship Appearances: 12
Occupation:Financial Controller – Banagher Precast Concrete Ltd
Schools/College Attended: Gallen Community School – Secondary School. GMIT – 3rd Level
Position: Centre Forward
Weight: 189kg
Height: 6ft 3″
When and where did you first start playing hurling? I've been hurling as long as I can remember, probably started hurling with my club Belmont from Under 6/8's onwards. I remember choosing a coloring book and crayons over going to the 1994 All-Ireland – I was only 5 years old so I'll have to be forgiven
Biggest influence on your hurling career: My father Kieran and my club mentor Jimmy Egan.
What sporting event would you most like to attend? Olympic games
To date what is your favourite moment in sport? Playing the All Ireland champions Kilkenny in the Leinster Championship in 2013 in front of a full house in O'Connor Park in 2013
FavouriteVenue: PaircUi Chaoimh
Favourite G.A.A. player: Richie Hogan
What sportsperson would you most like to meet? Cristiano Ronaldo
What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Trying to find the adequate time for rest and recovery
Toughest player to mark in training? David Kenny
Who is the 'joker' on the panel? Toss up between Dan Kelleher & Shane Dooley
If you won the lotto what would be the first thing you would buy?! A pad in the Bahamas to assist with my rest and recovery
Favourite holiday destination: New York
Favourite Food: Rib eye steak or Diavola pizza
Favourite Drink: Coconut Water
Favourite Music: The Coronas
Favourite Film: Gladiator
In ten years time I hope to be: Happy, healthy and settled while spending my spare time polishing a Leinster Championship medal and an Offaly Senior County medal
One thing you may not know about me……
Made my Offaly Senior debut as a footballer in the 2010 Allianz League against Roscommon. Played in a Leinster Minor football final with Offaly in 2006 and captained the Offaly Minor footballers in 2007.


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Is It OK For a Woman to Breastfeed in a Church?
Georgia Woman Compared to a Stripper For Breastfeeding in Church
When a Georgia woman was told to get up and relocate to the bathroom to nurse her baby during a church service, she was stunned. When her actions were compared to that of a stripper, she knew she had to take a stand. According to WSAV, Nirvana Jennette was told to "go nurse in the bathroom" during a recent service. "I was going to church — it was a biker church of all places, and I thought we would be accepted," she said.
According to Georgia Code 31-1-9, "A mother may breastfeed her baby in any location where she and the baby are otherwise authorized to be." However, there is currently no existing policy for enforcing the law.
"Do they realize the germs that are in there? Would someone else want to eat in a bathroom?" Jennette asked. "If I say, 'Here is a sandwich, go on into the bathroom to eat,' that person would be disgusted! But it's OK to treat a mother and baby like that? That's sad."


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ioSafe Rugged Portable full review
Traditional external spinning-disk hard drives can be fragile things — if you're carrying one around with you it's almost guaranteed to get a few knocks and bumps, and there's an ever-present chance that it might fail. You can reduce the chance of this with a portable solid-state drive, but another more inventive solution is to 'ruggedise' a traditional drive. See also: Group test: what's the best portable hard drive?
ioSafe Rugged Portable: Design and specifications
ioSafe offers the Rugged Portable in either a SSD or spinning-disk version, but whichever drive you pick is immaterial. What's more important is the thick aluminium shell that surrounds the drive — hewn from a single block of metal, it's able to withstand some of the most punishing testing we've seen a piece of technology put through. See all portable hard drive
The Rugged Portable 250GB USB 3.0 version, which we tested, is a spinning-disk model with the internal laptop-size 2.5in hard drive running at 5400RPM. ioSafe rates the Rugged Portable against some pretty serious standards, and for all practical purposes the drive should stand up to almost any punishment the average user can throw at it. Visit Western Digital My Passport Essential 500GB USB 3.0 review
The ioSafe Rugged Portable aluminium version is waterproof (under 10 feet for 3 days), crushproof (over 1100kg of direct pressure), drop-proof (up to 26 consecutive drops from 10 feet high), weatherproof, and chemical-proof: you can even leave it a 12-foot deep tank of diesel or jet fuel for an hour. The MIL-STD-810G specification that the Rugged Portable claims to comply with is unforgiving — so unsurprisingly, 'military grade' is an accurate description of the Rugged Portable's build quality. It's not fireproof though, with this left to the even-more-serious ioSafe SoloPro.
The business end of the ioSafe Rugged Portable drive.
If these ratings aren't good enough, there's also a titanium-shell version which is twice as sturdy (but it's restricted to the SSD versions and comes with a correspondingly high price tag).
It's a stark and simple device. No superfluous flashy lights or design flair: just a rectangular block of aluminium with a smooth finish and rounded corners. A single USB 3.0 connector at the rear of the ioSafe Rugged Portable looks flimsy, but it actually connects solidly and reassuringly. There's also a Kensington lock port for securing the drive when it's not travelling.
The aluminium Rugged Portable weighs just over 450 grams, and measures 10cm wide, 14.5cm long and 2.5cm tall. It's definitely heavier and bulkier than a standard portable hard drive Because of the thick aluminium casing around the ioSafe Rugged Portable, it's almost silent during operation. Unless it's been running for more than an hour, the drive stays cool to the touch.
ioSafe Rugged Portable: Performance and reliability
We put the ioSafe Rugged Portable through a battery of 'everyday' tests to gauge its reliability, and we're pleased to report that it survived every single one of them without as much as an errant noise or read/write error:
• We dropped it from desk height onto carpeted concrete three times, to simulate a few office accidents — not a problem.
• We repeated this from head height three times, onto bare concrete — still working without any issues.
• We dropped it down a bare concrete flight of fire stairs (trying to do the slinky trick, albeit poorly) — it spun up first time with no worries.
• We left it out in a puddle in the driving rain for a full day — and it worked perfectly.
• We drove over it in a station wagon, exerting about 425kg of pressure (a quarter of the car's 1700kg weight) — not even a dent in the case.
After running these tests, we fully believe ioSafe's claims about the Rugged Portable's durability. These tests are about as extreme as we can imagine the drive going through during any average day. Whatever suspension system holds the drive, it does an extremely good job — we didn't hear any problematic clicking noises after our testing, and HD Tune's S.M.A.R.T check utility didn't report any issues. We had the drive running for several hours continuously reading and writing data back and forth without problems.
We thought the connector would be the weakest part of the Rugged Portable, but it's sturdy and can't be bent when connected.
We're still putting together a photo and video gallery of our testing of the ioSafe Rugged Portable. We'll link it here when we're done.
The aluminium version of the ioSafe Rugged Portable comes with $2500 worth of data recovery included in the price, if you're unlucky enough to break the drive while it's operating within its specified limits. The drive also comes with a full version of the Genie Timeline Pro backup software included. These extras provide some more peace of mind beyond the already-impressive durability.
When it comes to actually using the drive, it's more than capable. Being a USB 3.0 drive it's able to transfer data far faster than a USB 2.0 external disk can, but it will also work with the older standard as well if USB 3.0 isn't available.
We saw USB 3.0 read speeds of 97MBps and write speeds of 89MBps in our testing, with speeds dropping down to 34MBps read and 28MBps write when the drive was connected to USB 2.0. Real-world Windows 7 transfer testing on USB 3.0 reached a maximum of 82MBps read and 77MBps write with a 14GB folder of large video files taking just over three minutes to transfer from our test system to the Rugged Portable.
These results aren't blazing fast — an SSD over USB 3.0 or eSATA will provide superior performance and more consistent results — but they're more than fast enough for the majority of real-world use. We had no problems watching uncompressed Full HD video files from the disk, and no significant slow-downs using the drive as a scratch disk in Adobe Lightroom.
ioSafe Rugged Portable: Conclusion
The ioSafe Rugged Portable stood up to every potentially damaging test we subjected it to with no errors whatsoever, and it's acceptably fast when plugged into a USB 3.0 port. These key factors are what make it worth the premium over other less impressively featured external hard drives.
ioSafe Rugged Portable: Specs
- Operating system: Mac OS X, Windows 7 (32-bit)
- System requirements: Intel Pentium II 350 Mhz-compatible or Mac G3 processor & greater For USB 3.0/USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support applicable specifications
- Drive speed: 5400rpm
- Hard drive interface: USB 3.0
- Internal storage: 250GB
- Number of USB 3.0 ports: 1
- 25 x 100 x 145mm, 450g


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Artist: Chuck Erlichman & Doug Paisley
Song: This Dream [Great Speckled Bird cover]
Recorded at Holy Oak Café ("Toronto Does Toronto II"), October 27, 2013.Chuck Erlichman & Doug Paisley - This Dream
Full review to follow. The basic idea here — having Toronto musicians pay tribute to the songs of other Toronto musicians — is something I can get behind as a musical locavore, so I was sad to have missed the first night in this series back in summertime. Fortunately that went over well enough to bring about a second instalment — and word on the street is that we can expect another come January.
Playing in a duo with troubadour Doug Paisley, Chuck Erlichman took the lead on this one by Great Speckled Bird, a Yorkville-scene band that included Ian & Sylvia Tyson, and would become their backing band as the pair gained prominence. Erlichman is another musician you should seek out at the Holy Oak — he'll be there playing along with Ian Russell (ex-$100) on November 8th.


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Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin so we must consume it on a regular basis because excess is excreted in the urine. Vitamin C is also an antioxidant. Like vitamin E, it donates electrons to free radicals to prevent damage of cells and tissues.
The RDA for vitamin C is 90 mg per day for men and 75 mg for women. The RDA for smokers is 35 mg more per day than nonsmokers. Other situations that may increase the need for vitamin C include healing from a traumatic injury, surgery, or burns and the use of oral contraceptives among women.
Fruits and vegetables are the best sources of vitamin C. Because heat and oxygen destroy vitamin C, fresh sources have the highest content. Cooking foods also leaches their vitamin C which is then lost when straining them. Citrus fruits, potatoes, strawberries, tomatoes, kiwi fruit, broccoli, spinach, cabbage, green and red peppers and cauliflower are excellent sources of vitamin C. Fortified beverages and cereals are also good sources. Dairy foods, meats, and nonfortified cereals and grains provide little or no vitamin C. By eating the recommended amount of vegetables and fruits a day, the body will meet the required amount of vitamin C.
Because vitamin C is water soluble, we usually excrete any excess. Consuming excess food sources doesn't lead to a toxicity, only supplements can. Taking megadoses of vitamin C is not fatally harmful but side effects exceeding 2,000 mg a day can include nausea, diarrhea, nosebleeds, and abdominal cramps.
Source: Thompson, Janice, Melinda Manore, and Linda A. Vaughan. The Science of Nutrition. San Francisco, CA: Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2011. Print.


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the Commercial and Agricultural Magazine for Norember r8oo, was given a description of the Transit, then a ship with five masts; and it is there said, "Mr. Gower had frequently remarked, that when a sail is braced up to the wind, the leeleech is struck with greater force by the wind than the weatherleech: if, therefore, the quantity of Ice-leeches could be augmented, the multiplied pressure of the wind would undoubtedly accelerate a vessel." For this purpose, the writer recommends numerous divisions of sails as producing more lee-leeches; and he remarks that "little more will Remain to be done than to learn by experience how far the dividing of the canvas may be carried on to advantage: that is to say, how many masts are admissible in a given length of keel."
Convenience, ease of management, and safety, are reasons frequently urging a preference of a number of small sails to one large sail: but here the question is the effect on the rate of sailing. In the first place, we consider one large sail as susceptible of greater pressure from the wind, than the same area, of canvas divided in a number of small sails. Suppose that, instead of a large top-sail or course, a number of small sails were spred to occupy the same space: they would correspond with so many slits in the larger sail, through which the wind would escape, to the diminution of pressure. In looking at the drawing representing the Transit under weigh, the small masts and narrow sails give the idea of boys being set to do the work of men. Allowing equal weight, though more in number, they cannot be supposed to have equal power. — Again; it is ▼ery questionable whether an increase of the quantity of leeleeches would be productive of advantage. The pressure of the wind on the lee-leech of a sail gives an impulse more sideways than forwards; whereas the action of the wind on the weather-part of the sail (and especially of a square sail, a good proportion of which is to windward of the mast,) is an impulse nearly in the direction of the keel.
Mr. Gower enumerates, among the recommendations of small masts and many sails, the easy reduction of sail, and the riding light at anchor: the first is doubtless a very material consideration in merchant vessels, which must be managed with a small number of hands; and the other is of consequence in all vessels. An advantage is likewise mentioned in the shape of the 1 ransit's hull, (independently of the length,) which is worth noticing:
'The Transit's cargoes have been constantly discharged in the highest cegree oj perfection This good property arises partly from her easy motion at sea, which occasions so little distress to the hull, and partly from the Jailing out of the sides which causes all the leak■age water to drain down the planking of the bottom, into the angle below, without Wetting her skin or ceiling, where three feet of water may rest without injury to the cargo. A stranger to the vessel, on going down into her empty hold; and observing the general dryness of her skin, would scarcely believe it possible that the vessel had performed so many voyages as she has done.'
In the next section, Mr. G. has given the description of a log invented by himself for measuring a ship's rate of sailing. We have a double reason for regretting the disappointments of those Who take real pains in projects intended For public benefit -, and as Mr. Gowtr has exercised much ingenuity, bestowed much labour, and incurred considerable expence, in the invention of his new log, we are truly concerned that we cannot give it our unqualified approbation. The moving power of his log he describes to be ' a spiral consisting of four vanas or leaves, each vane being a spiral curve which revolves round its axis as it is drawn through the water, and is so regulated as to perform an ascertained number of revolutions in passing through a given space, being provided with a register formed of two concentric wheels to mark the number. The spiral is guarded from being affected by the wind or other accidents in drawing it up out of the water, by being inclosed in a tube, and by a davit with a sheave for the hauling-up line to pass through, which keeps it clear of the ship's side.
To this log it must be objected that the machinery is too complicated, and that it requires much more attention in its Use than the common log. It likewise occupies more time; being adapted, with a view to greater accuracy, to take the rate of sailing for three minutes at each trial. Another circumstance which creates doubt is, that the log during the trial is kept abreast of the ship: wherefore, though it is recommended to bear the log out from the ship's side with a boat-hook against the towing-line of the log, it can scarcely be supposed to be clear of the disturbed and unsettled water which is occasioned by the ship's passage. In the common log, this is remedied by an allowance of about 20 fathoms of stray-line, that the ship may pass the log, and the displaced water have time to recover its level, before the running out of the line is measured with the glass. On these considerations, we retain our partiality for the long established log; which, if the glass and marks of the line are occasionally examined, we think, will give the rate of sailing with as much accuracy as can be attained by any mode yet discovered. —Mr. G. proposes that the divisions of the knot should be expressed in tenths, ' which would correspond with the decimal division of the difference of latitude and departure-table.' We agres with him that this
Rev. Mat, 1808. F would would be a more intelligible division of the sea-mile, and « be more convenient than the unnatural division of knots into fathoms.'
We find also in this Supplement to Practical Seamanship some useful hints on sail making: the latter part contains Observations on Marine Surveying, and on the Mensuration of Distances ; and the last section gives a description of an Eyeshade, contrived for the use of Weak-sighted People.
A«.t. XII. Curiosities of Literature. Fifth Edition; revised, altered, and enlarged with new Articles. Svo. 2 vols. pp. 500 in each. ll. is. Boards. Murray. 1807.
It must be confessed that the teachers of wisdom ami know*■ lege are sometimes considered as assuming a too formal and too highly elevated attitude, as not stopping to be sufficiently minute, and as exhibiting more maxims than facts, and more assertions than details to support them. The philosopher, indeed, has a strong bias to generalize, and the historian to be decisive in his characters. It would be too familiar in them to hint at anecdote; and it is only by a straying epithet, or a reluctant parenthesis, that curiosity is in some measure gratified. In these circumstances, we are much indebted to such writers as the author of the work before us. For their use, provided that knowlege is increased and character illustrated, the most homely incidents are not too familiar, nor the most trivial circumstances too minute. They lead us into the storehouse, in which we see the raw materials that may be wrought into so many forms and textures; and which should be carefully visited by every man who constructs theories, or builds on facls.
On this account, collections authentically made, which have for their object facts, usages, manners, and characters, have generally in the republic of Letters been deemed valuable; and the compiler of the present volumes has always appeared to us, in this respect, to possess considerable merit. Indeed he is not here a mere collector; he swells his store by careful discrimination and curious research; and he passes shrewd and liberal judgments as he journeys on through his varied materials. Literature and the learned are his chief pursuits, as is implied in the title; and Mr. D'Israeli has, in more works than one, shewn a strong predilection to this subject. He loves the society of the literary, and manifestly wishes to live among them: he takes a deep concern in their affairs; he honours them; he consoles them; and in many parts he is rheir modest guide.".
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The present edition may almost be said to be a new work with an old title; since it comprehends a great many articles that are altogether novel; such as Libraries; Bibliomania ; Notices of best Works; Scholastic Disquisitions; Titles of Basis; Fame contemned; Talmud; Rabbinical Stories; Literary Fashions; The Early Drama; Marriage of the Arts ; Solitude; Literary Friendships; Abstraction of the Mind; Richardson, the Novelist; Influent* of Names; The Jews of York; Sovereignty of the Seas; Poetical Imitations, &c. Many of the articles also in the former editions are greatly enlarged; such as Literary Journals; Recovery of Manuscripts; Mysteries; Abridgers; Poets; v Romances; Materials of Wriling; European Manntrs; Literary Composition; Abelard and Eloisa; The Scuderiet; Portraits of Authors; Metempsychosis; Origin of Newspapers; Pasquin and Marforio, j&c. &c. Indeed we recognize very few of the articles which are not enlarged and improved.
Extracts from such a work would doubtless amuse our readers, but we shall satisfy ourselves with a very few. To the account of Mademoiselle Scudery formerly given, the ingenious author now adds very amusing anecdotes of her brother.
• George Scudbry, lier brother, her inferior in genius, had a striking singularity of character :—he was perhaps one of the most complete votaries to the universal divinity of Vanity. With a heated imagination, entirely destitute of judgment, his military character was continually exhibiting it3elf by that peaceful instrument the pen, so that he exhibits a most amusing contrast of ardent feelings in a cool situation; not liberally endowed with genius, but abounding with its semblance in the fire of excentric gasconade; no man has pourtrayed his own character with a bolder colouring than himself in his numerous prefaces and addresses. Fortunate man! he was surrounded by a thousand self-illusions of the most sublime class; every thing that related to himself had an Homeric grandeur of conception.
'It may amuse to collect these traits of an uncommon character. In an epistle to the Duke of Montmorency, he says, " I will learn to write with my left hand that my right hand may more nobly be devoted to your service;" and alluding to his pen, (plume,) declares
he comes from a family who never used one but to stick it in their hats." When he solicits small favours from the Great, he assures them, *• that Princes must not think him importunate, and that his writings are merely inspired by his own individual interest; no ! he exclaims, I am studious only of your glory, while I am careless of my own fortune." And indeed, to do him but justice, he acted up to these romantic feelings. After he had published his Epic of Alaric, Christina of Sweden proposed to honor him with a chain of gold of the value of five hundred pounds, provided he would .expunge from his Epic the eulogiutns he bestowed on the Count of Gardie
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whom she had disgraced. With magnanimity, the epical tout of Scudery scorned the bribe, and replied, that " If the chain of gold should be as weighty as that chain mentioned in the history of the Incas, I will never destroy any altar on which I have sacrificed !"■
'Proud of hia affected nobility and erratic life, he addresses one of his prefaces to the reader thus: "You will pass over lightly any faults in my work, if you reflect that. I have employed the greater part of my life in seeing the finest parts of Europe, and that I passed more days in the camp than in the library. I have used mare matches to light my arquebuse (a sort of hand gun) than to light my candles. 1 Know better to arrange columns in the field than those on paper; and to square battalions better than to round periods" I have elsewhere shewn how, in his first publication, he began his literary career perfectly in character, by a challenge to his critics.
« He is the author of sixteen plays, chiefly heroic tragedies; children who all bear the features of their father. He first introduced in his "L'AmourTyrannique," a strict observance of the four-andtwenty hours which he drew from Aristotle; and in a preface by Sarrasin the necessity and advantages of this rule are urged; a regulation which the free spirit of the British muse has not submitted to. In his last tragedy, "Arminius," he extravagantly flings his panegyrics about its fifteen predecessors; but of the present he has the most exalted notion: it is the quintessence of Scudery! An ingenious Critic calls it " The downfall of Mediocrity!" It is amusing to listen to this blazing preface—" At length, reader, hothing remains for me but to mention the great Armmius which I now present to you, and by which I have resolved to close my long and laborious course. It is indeed my masterpiece! and the most finished work that ever came from my pen; for whether we examine the fable, the manners, the sentiments, or the versification, it is certain that I never performed any thing so just, so great, nor more beautiful } and if my labours could ever deserve a crown, I would claim it for this work!"
'All the acts of this singular personage were like these writings; and he gives a very pompous description of a most unimportant government which he obtained. He was raised to a miserable command near Marseilles, but all the grandeur existed only in our author's heated imagination. Bachaumont and De la Chapelle, two wits of those times, in their playful " Voyage," describe it with humour; "Mais il faut vous parler du Fort Qui sans doute est une Merveille; C*est notre dame de la garde! Gouvernment commode et beau, A qui soffit pour tout garde, Un Suisse avec sa halebarde Feint sur la porte de chateau!" • A fort very commodiously guarded; only requiring one centinel, and that centinel a soldier painted on the door!
• In a sonnet on his disgust with the world, he tells us how intimate he has been with Princes: Europe has known him through all her provinces; he ventured every thing in a thousand combats ,
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5 Week League on Sunday Nights! 2 Leagues to choose from which play every other week!
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- Dates are subject to change if course is hosting an outside event.
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Science Librarian
Clemson University Libraries seek an innovative and collaborative librarian to support education and research in the sciences. The Science Librarian will provide research assistance, instruction, collection development, and outreach services for science and engineering disciplines. This is a 12-month tenure track Faculty position and works under the direction of the Head of Information & Research Services.
Responsibilities include:
Research Services
- Works with the Science Team to support education and research for selected departments in the College of Science; College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences; and College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences. Departmental assignments will be determined with the input of the successful Science Librarian candidate upon hiring.
- Provides general reference service (on call and virtual) as well as in-depth research assistance in science and engineering disciplines
- With other Science Team members, provides support for patents and trademarks, engineering and industry standards, citation management tools, and the SciFinder chemistry database
- Works collaboratively across the Libraries to support various initiatives including Open Access, Open Educational Resources, data management services, and digital initiatives
- Assists researchers with the review of data management plans and development of grant proposals
- Engages in professional development such as attending conferences, workshops, and webinars related to job functions
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- Teaches course-related library instruction sessions and designs instructional materials for classes
- Creates and maintains library research guides (LibGuides) and other instructional tools to help students, faculty, and staff effectively use science and engineering library resources
- Participates in outreach and instructional activities
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- Builds and manages library collections in selected science and engineering disciplines, including updating collection policies, selecting print and electronic materials, and weeding
- Works with Science Team members to determine shared collection purchases and priorities
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- Develops a focused program of high quality research and creative accomplishments, consistent with professional responsibilities and the Libraries' mission and goals
- Actively participates and demonstrates leadership in professional responsibilities that serve the Libraries, University, profession, and community
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- ALA-accredited graduate degree in librarianship, or a relevant, accredited graduate degree in another scholarly field as deemed appropriate by the Libraries
- Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
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Faculty rank and competitive salary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Various medical plans, dental plans, and retirement plans are available. 18 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and liberal professional development leave are provided. Library faculty receive an individual stipend for travel or other professional development activity.
Clemson University is a major, land-grant, science and engineering-oriented research university in a college-town setting along a dynamic Southeastern corridor. Ranked as one of America's Top 25 Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report, Clemson is an inclusive, student-centered community characterized by high academic standards, a culture of collaboration, school spirit, and a competitive drive to excel. Centrally located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Clemson is in one of the fastest-growing areas of South Carolina, and a two-hour drive to Charlotte and Atlanta.
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Dr. Aldo Casteneda Lecture and Luncheon
December 17, 2014
Boston Children's Hospital, Folkman Auditorium (Enders Bldg)
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March 14- 16, 2015
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Weinstein Conference
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I'm delighted to be featured in Designyard's first "Meet the Maker" event this weekend. I'll be exhibiting alongside the very talented Eimear Lynch at Ella Green Jewellery and Cara Strugess at Loinnir Jewellery.
All three makers will be there to share our stories, answer any questions and hopefully hear your thoughts! Pop in to have a chat and a browse of some seriously special jewellery.
If that's not enough to get you out there, Designyard is offering a very attractive 10% off the exhibiting maker's jewellery and drinks and nibbles too.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Saturday 4th March 2017
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text: On 11 August 1999 occurred the Last Total Solar Eclipse of the Millennium. I had the opportunity to observe it from Hungary, from the peninsula of Tihany in Balaton lake shores, Hungary. From my location, the eclipse occurred at 10:50 UT with a duration of 2m 22s. So, my trip started the 4th until the 14th of August 1999. Crop from the page 44 of the NASA Reference Publication 1398, Total Solar Eclipse of 1999 August 11. Fred Espenak and Jay Anderson.


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Afternoon checkin in the hotel. Then visit to Trimbakeshwar temple (28 Kms) - is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak.. Stay Overnight.
Day 02: After breakfast visit to city tour including famous religious places like Prabhu Ramchandra- pavan bhumi, panchavti, Kalaram Mandir, Kapaleshwar Mandir, Ramkund, Sita Gumpha, Muktidham etc. Evening free for shopping.
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LAUSD Training Opportunities
Give One, Get One Handbook
The Give One, Get One Handbook is an online instructional resource, available to all LAUSD educators. This resource includes instructional practices aligned to the District's three unified focus elements of the Teaching and Learning Framework (3b2, 3c1, and 3d3). Through tools like this handbook, teachers can leverage the learnings of other teachers and share instructional practices that have impacted students across the District. To access this resource in MyPLN, click here or search using the keywords: Give One Get One.https://lausd.csod.com/DeepLink/ProcessRedirect.aspx?module=lodetails&lo=f1f8759d-cfb9-46bf-9cc7-f86536dde485
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January 21st, 2017 was the Women's March on Washington and I participated by attending the rally and march in San Francisco.
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Some montage-y footage of a sunset walk my boyfriend and I did over the Golden Gate Bridge last February. The sunset was so gorgeous I had to do something with the clips I took!
2015: My Gap Year of Adventure
When last year was drawing to a close, I did not write a reflection post like I did in 2013 and I'm not entirely sure why. However, I did want to do one this year and can hopefully keep it consecutive with the years going forward. I think that taking time to look back on the year that's gone by is an important part of looking forward to the new year ahead.
I'm going to start with some notes about 2014, since I did not reflect on it in writing last year and there are factors that affected my 2015 a great deal: 2014 was a year not unlike 2013, full of change—some forced and some of choice—and growth. I ended a relationship that had lasted almost a year, where my partner was emotionally unavailable and subtly mentally abusive. About six months after that, in August, I started a new, much more healthy relationship with my current partner, Rob. But in that same month I was also laid off from my job, after an incredibly rough year at the company. I was, thankfully, offered a few months severance. I also had stock, which I sold, and some savings, so I was okay financially. In September 2014 my great-aunt passed away and while it was a difficult time emotionally, she did leave me a small inheritance.
Thus, with my bank account fairly stable, I ended up being able to take what I refer to as my "Gap Year" from full-time employment. Between August 2014 and November 2015, I was technically unemployed, and this was mostly by choice. I did some freelance work, which coupled with all the aforementioned had enabled me to still live comfortably and afforded me the opportunity to travel without having to worry about taking vacation days. And seize this opportunity, I did!
These are all the photos from my week-long stint in Orlando, Florida last month with Louie and our moms. We had a blast and he handled the camera the whole time. So credit for all of these goes to him. 🙂
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Montgomery Friends of Open Space Market @ Montgomery Village Shopper
9-1pm every Saturday thru October 20th.
MFOS runs a farmers' market every Saturday from June through October from 9 am to 1 pm. By offering fresh, locally-grown produce, poultry, organic vegetables, herbs, flowers, salsas, fresh bread, and more, MFOS is supporting local farmers and New Jersey agriculture.