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Warning: The following review has full spoilers for the episode.
This week's episode of Boruto, "Shadow of the Mastermind", finds itself in an awkward situation, being tasked with capitalizing on a flimsy setup from last week. I had hoped the anime might find some interesting way to cap off this short story, but instead it simply revisits the same story beats from last week, offering very little in the way of new information.
Following the incident teased in the final moments of last week's episode, the class rep finds herself in the hospital, having apparently been saved by Naruto. Boruto bursts in and (confusingly) claims responsibility for the incident, swearing once again that he will catch the person that hurt Sumire.
Boruto taking the blame for not being there to save the class rep feels like a stretch to say the least, but even more baffling is the show dedicating so much of the episode to the mail delivery/investigation plot seen in last week's show. Some of the scenes felt like shot for shot remakes; I felt like I was watching a repeat. Boruto and co. do finally catch the culprit near the end of the episode, but even that pivotal scene feels like too little too late.
Even the action scenes, which have been generally well-executed so far, are cut dismally short in this episode. I know I can't expect each new demon encounter to be capped off with an epic battle, but I hoped for something a little more than a chase scene once they finally cornered the villain behind the possessions. I can understand if they aren't ready to reveal anything about this mysterious ninja just yet, but this dull battle ends an already lacking episode on a sour note.
Usually I can find something to like in every episode of Boruto, but this episode had me asking myself: why do they feel obligated to tell this story? It certainly feels like they could have wrapped it up in a single episode, and stretching it across two weeks only serves to further expose the story's weaknesses.
The result is a competent but utterly boring episode. I can stomach a little bit of filler as long as it is entertaining, but this episode can hardly tell an original story. The more the show teases minor reveals the more forced it all feels, and I hope the show ditches the filler and gives us something to be excited about soon, or I might totally lose faith.
This week's episode was doomed from the start. "The Shadow of the Masterminds" recycled plot gives us déjà vu, and not much else. Forced to wrap up an already weak plotline, this episode drops the ball on both story and action. It offers us nothing new and continues to favor teases over substance, leaving us with very little to think about heading into next week.


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Yep…that's right…it's CHEESE of the week. And it's mouthwatering!!! Last night I ate it on some toasted sourdough from 222, spread thick with fresh strawberries on top. good lord, it was downright amazing! It comes from Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro, VT…..Constant Bliss!!!
Constant Bliss is based on a Chaource recipe, which we modified to suit our production schedule and cheesemaking facility. The result is a cheese which hardly even resembles a Chaource. It is a slow ripened lactic curd made only with fresh, right out of the cow, uncooled, evening milk. We actually begin the cheesemaking process before the cows have finished milking. Constant Bliss is made with raw whole milk. This is not a double or triple crème cheese as is sometimes thought. Seasonal variations in the milk result in variations on the surface and flavor of the cheese. We like to use Constant Bliss to highlight our milk, and rather than overpowering the natural microflora of our milk with cotton white mold, we prefer to see a mottling of diverse molds and yeasts, which are prevalent particularly in the summer months when the cows are out on grass. It is aged 60 days before it leaves the farm, and is a 'sell it or smell it' item for retailers.
We named Constant Bliss after a revolutionary war scout killed in Greensboro by native Americans in 1781. He was guarding the Bayley Hazen Military Road with his compatriot Moses Sleeper, who died with him.
It's name it suitable….b/c when you eat it…you are in a state of constant bliss!!!! Very fitting.


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Dr. Maria Rosa Costanzo presents the findings of a study on the effectiveness of a $14,000 blood filtering device manufactured by Minnesota-based CHF Solutions. The study—performed by Midwest Heart Foundation, but designed with the help of CHF Solutions—concluded that the device does a better job of removing excess fluid from patients with heart failure than intravenous diuretic drugs. Costanzo does not disclose to her audience that CHF Solutions is one of Midwest Heart Foundation's largest donors—contributing about $180,000 in 2004. She does say that she is a paid consultant of the company and a stockholder. Some doctors criticize the study, noting that subjects of the study may not have taken enough medicine to provide meaningful comparisons. [New York Times, 6/28/2006] Cardiologist Dr. JoAnn Lindenfeld, for example, tells Heartwire, "I wouldn't view these data as persuasive enough to use it full-scale in a million patients a year with acute decompensated heart failure." [HeartWire, 3/15/2006]
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Frances Pauli
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Spiral Galaxies
Inspired by the, often invisible, geometry of the universe, I chose the spiral as my nature pattern. From the microcosm of our DNA to the infinite swirling of the stars, the spiral best represents my understanding of interconnectedness and the harmony of a pattern reflected over and over in all matter.
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A humble structure designed by God in the desert during the Exodus. God chose the Israelites as the nation He would meet with and speak to and reveal His awesome plan for the forgiveness, redemption and restoration of those who choose to believe in Him.
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When people talk about 'having it all,' Los Angeles is the city they have in mind. The cool, silver metropolis of skyscrapers live amongst the rolling hills with insane hiking trails, and some of the most glorious white sand beaches in the world. A true modern city set against breathtaking natural spaces, there are so many amazing reasons to visit Los Angeles. Hike a mountain, swim in warm waters and then hit up that fusion-sushi restaurant that everyone's obsessed with for dinner.
As the glamorous city of the rich and famous, you may be surprised to learn that Los Angeles is also accessible to the thrifty traveller! With an abundance of awesome AF free things to do in LA, as well as cheap eats hotter than your ex, Los Angeles caters for every budget – and trust us… it's delicious!
No more choosing between a relaxing beach vacation, an earthy hiking retreat or a stylish city break… In LA, you really can have it all!
💸 Have it all without breaking the bank
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📷: @Podshare Los Feliz
One of the reasons many travellers don't visit Los Angeles is because they think it's out of reach, and out of their budget zone! Sure, a tour of the stars homes (wait for me Leonardo) may cost you a little cash, but roaming through the city taking in the street art, exploring the beaches and embarking on the hike of your life won't cost you a single penny!
Most of the museums in LA are free for visitors, as well as the city's gorgeous parks. And with fantastic hostels offering affordable accommodation to travellers it's time to put Los Angeles back on your bucket list!
🎨 The art scene isn't contained to museums
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Walking around Los Angeles, in particular DTLA and the Arts District, feels like stepping into an electric playground of art and colour. Of course there are renowned Art Museums such as LACMA and The Broad, but art in LA isn't contained behind four walls. Los Angeles' art scene spills onto the streets and brightens every corner. Some of the most famous street art in the world can be found in Los Angeles. Colette Miller's iconic angel wings have landed all over the city so that you can truly immerse yourself in art and become part of the City of Angels!
🍹 The hostels have rooftop pools and beach-side locations
Rooftop pool at The Freehand 📷: @freehand
Views from Samesun Venice Beach hostel 📷: @samesunhostel
Have you heard about the Freehand Los Angeles with its super chic rooftop pool and trendy cocktail bar?! LA locals queue down the street to get into this insane hostel, and no, we're not joking!
But wait, what about Samesun Venice Beach Hostel located on (you guessed it!) Venice Beach?! Venice Beach is the effortlessly edgy, alternative LA hangout spot where you can, quite literally, roll straight from your bed onto the beach! And then there's the charmingly quirky Podshare Hostel serving you dorm room bunkbed GOALS!
The only way to try out all these amazing hostels is to visit Los Angeles again… and again… and again!
⛰ The hiking trails are ridiculous
There's nothing more soul cleansing than a walk in nature, which is also one of the most popular reasons to visit Los Angeles. The fresh air, the gentle exercise to get the blood pumping around your body, and HELLO… have we mentioned the views?! Hike the Brush Canyon or Hollyridge Trails and you'll be rewarded with a phenomenal view of the classic white Hollywood sign, and a mean panoramic of the sprawling city below. Selfie sticks at the ready people!
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Los Angeles is, and always has been, at the forefront of the world's food scene. Innovative chefs from all over the world flood to this foodie paradise, bringing with them culinary expertise and all kinds of deliciousness.
Still riding the wave of the 1960's hippy influences, LA is renowned for vegan food – groovy baby! The City of Angels' heavenly plant based eateries are sinfully good, and decadent enough to seduce even the most red-blooded carnivore.
🌴 The beaches are truly bitchin'
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Los Angeles' beaches are among the most famous in the world. The 75 mile long stretch of white sand, and the palm tree studded pier are fabulous enough rival any beach on the globe! A beefy Muscle Beach with free gym equipment? Check! An adorable funfair by the shore? You betcha! And what about hot sands and cool waters? Of course my friend!
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LA is the epicentre of the entertainment industry. Hollywood baby! Some people visit Los Angeles to soak up the celebrity culture, whilst others visit Los Angeles in search of stardom! Whether you're strolling down the Hollywood Walk of Fame or shopping on Rodeo Drive (I wish), the energy of fame and glamour buzzes through the entire city. It's electrifying!
🐯 You can explore an abandoned zoo
Yup, that's right! Located in the ever popular Griffith Park you'll stumble across the abandoned Los Angeles Zoo, totally deserted but still completely intact… So there's no need to worry about lions, and tigers and bears – oh my! The zoo is cool AF and you can explore the abandoned enclosures and go a little wild with your photography… easy tiger!
🌈 Try a taste of every kinda lifestyle
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LA is famous for its hippy influences and alternative lifestyle. Yoga, mindfulness and some of the best vegan restaurants in the world! LA is also famous for the glitz and glam of Hollywood and deviously greasy In N Out burgers. In LA, you don't have to choose. You can start your day with sunrise yoga and a smoothie bowl, and end it dancing in the club until 2am. In LA, you really can have it both ways!
Diversity is key in Los Angeles, with thriving communities from many different cultures gelling together as one. Spend a day exploring Koreatown, Little Ethiopia, and Little Tokyo – just to name a few!
🔭 Can we talk about the views?
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From the palm trees of Santa Monica beach, to the metallic skyline of skyscrapers, to the rolling hills, to the polished roads of Beverley Hills… LA is b-e-a-utiful!
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California is the state of sunshine (eat your heart out Florida!) Who needs snow when it's 24 degrees in November?! Sunbathe on Christmas day and have a BBQ on Thanksgiving, the sun always smiles down on you in Los Angeles!
For your daily dose of this glorious city make sure you follow @discoverLA on Instagram and lust after Los Angeles every damn day! Get involved in the conversation and let us know if there was any specific reasons you decided to visit Los Angeles for the first time?


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The TIMES, the most wellkown English newspaper published on October 6th, 1842 a funny advert concerned with stamp collecting:
'A young lady, being desirous of covering her dressing room with cancelled postage stamps, has been so far encouraged in her wish by private friends as to have succeeded in collecting 16.000; these, however being insufficent, she will greatly obliged if any good natural persons who may have these (otherwise useless) little articles at their disposal would assist in her whimsical project.'
That is how it started: Stamps and papers. Some time later stamp collecting became a serious hobby and from the sixties of the 19th century on more and more specialist literature like catalogues, stamp papers and stamp albums were produced. Till this day authors and journalists are involved. Without them there would be no spreading and promotion of this enchanting hobby.
More than 80 years ago the first world association for philatelic journalists was founded and in 1962 named 'Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatélique'.
Got curious? Just browse through this site and learn more about the AIJP, how it originated, when it was founded and what are it's aims. Or simply have a look at the news (see the main menu on the left part of this page and click on 'News').
06.12.2019 - MONACOPHIL 2019: Egyptian brilliance in bright sunshine - 3 days of top-class philately
(pcp-wm) While the south of France, even the Côte d'Azur, experienced floods due to heavy storm rains, the sun shone in Monaco from 28 to 30 November.
05.12.2019 - Unique treasures of the German States The sale of the ERIVAN collection enters its second round!
(Wiesbaden/pcp) On 14 December 2019, Germany's oldest stamp auction house, Heinrich Koehler, invites you to the second auction of unique treasures from the "ERIVAN Collection German States" in Wiesbaden.
01.12.2019 - The Queen opens new RPSL headquarters
(rpsl/pcp) On Tuesday, 26 November Her Majesty the Queen, graciously visited 15 Abchurch Lane to open officially the new headquarters of The Royal Philatelic Society London.


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Pat's Construction is a privately owned business that is dedicated to help our clients recreate and accomplish their vision. We proudly serve the Nassau County area and strive to achieve customer satisfaction for over 25 years.
Our mission is to make your project less stressful by providing you with our expertise and knowledge. Years of experience result in a functional and completed project. Our ideas paired with your vision makes for a flawless final product as well as our client satisfaction.
Pat's Construction lives by honesty, integrity, punctuality, reliability and excellence from start to finish on every job. We truly believe that whatever work is being done, it will not only be beautiful, but it will be properly installed and will last a lifetime.


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Big Green Radicals was founded to expose the multi-million dollar lobbying machines that are bankrolling economy-sapping "green" initiatives nationwide.
The Campaign: In Colorado, deep-pocketed environmentalists tried to ram through a ballot initiative that would have banned fracking statewide. Big Green Radicals fought back with hundreds of hours of opposition research and hard-hitting campaign of TV commercials, print ads, and billboards that greatly increased public awareness of the issue. The campaign also exposed the opposition through its website and rallied support through social-media presences on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
The Results: Thanks in part to the Big Green Radicals campaign, the anti-fracking initiative was removed from the ballot in Colorado. The campaign's research report linking Russian energy interests to the environmental movement also generated significant media attention - including the front page of the Drudge Report.


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Unfortunately I don't have a schedule for these little darlings. The importance of the test, for me, was the shape I cut. To save on space I just threw the pendants into a random kiln that Paul was running up for something else.
The piece that was cut to a template and then nipped turned out a lot better than the one that was cut into a triangle and then nipped. You can sort of tell in the image that the one on the right isn't as nice, but you never know how well a melt will clean up the lines.
The schedule for fusing hearts can be found in this earlier post though.


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Fraction Story: Determining Importance
This lesson is part of a thematic unit on integrating literacy into mathematics. The topic is fractions.
Title of Lesson
Fraction Story: Determining Importance
Third Grade Math
Math: Fractions
Literacy: Determining Importance
CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.1 Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.
CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.2 Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line diagram.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.
I can determine what information is important in text.
I can show and understand that fractions represent equal parts of a whole, where the top number is the part and the bottom number is the total number of parts in the whole.
I can recognize and write fractions and explain what they mean using words or models.
Worksheets (included below)
Reference for determining importance in math word problems
Essential Question(s):
How can we determine what information is important in a story problem?
How can we visualize a fraction?
How can we show what a fraction is without using numbers?
How can we show what a fraction represents?
Inclusion Activity
5-10 minutes
Discuss the following:
When we are reading a text, what is a detail?
What is a big idea?
How do we determine what is important in a text as we read?
This is the overviewing step.
The goal is to ensure students can recognize the difference between details and the big idea, or general understanding of the text. Use previous concepts to discuss the importance of details: for example, how we use details to visualize what we are reading.
Allow students to offer their ideas via an open discussion and help cement a firm understanding of what to look for in "important details" in text.
Discuss with the students how, when it comes to story problems, important details are the ones that will help us answer the question. Those are the details we need to find as we begin our activity.
Sequence of Activities
Give each student a worksheet.
Worksheet includes the following scenarios:
Determining Importance: Fraction Story Problems
Captain Bob wanted to see the world! He decided to go on a long journey, sailing from one end of the earth to the other. One sunny day, Captain Bob boarded a plane. He traveled ¼ of the journey by plane. Next, he boarded a boat. He journeyed the rest of the way by boat. What fraction of the journey does Captain Bob travel by boat? Which mode of transportation was longer?
Captain Bob had a lot of free time while on his boat! There are two things Captain Bob likes to do best: swim and watch TV. Whilst on the boat, Captain Bob spent 3/8 of his free time watching TV. Soon, he grew board watching all those shows. He decided to swim, instead! What fraction of Captain Bob's free time did he spend swimming? What did he spend more time doing?
Captain Bob liked the food better on the plane than he did on the boat. For example, there were so many different kinds of drinks to choose from! Captain Bob likes to blend his favorite kinds of juice. His favorite drink has 2/5 orange juice. He also adds cranberry juice. What fraction of Captain Bob's drink is cranberry juice? What juice did his drink consist more of?
Captain Bob didn't want to be lonely on his journey. He decided to invite his friends along for the fun! 7/10 of his friends joined him on the plane. The rest of his friends were afraid to fly, so they chose to take the boat. What fraction of Captain Bob's friends were on the boat? Which mode of transportation had more friends?
Captain Bob was pretty lazy during his journey. With all that spare time, he didn't have much to do! However, Captain Bob loves to sleep. He spent 2/9 of his time sleeping on the plane. What fraction did Captain Bob stay awake? What did he do more: sleep or stay awake?
- Work together on problem #1. Read the story problem aloud, or have the student read it aloud. Using a highlighter, have students suggest what they believe are important details in the story problem. As the students make their suggestions, be sure to ask them if the idea they are highlighting helps them to solve the problem. Also, discuss why certain details are not important to solving the problem. For example: the sky being blue does not help us determine any part of a fraction.
Optional: print only one word problem per sheet or half sheet and distribute one per student. That way, they cannot see their fellow students' problems.
- Once you see the students are comfortable picking out important details, assign one question per student. The questions will have extra details that are not all pertinent to answering the question. This is the overviewing step: students will want to read through their word problems, skimming for important words, sentences, and ideas. Allow them time to work on them individually, highlighting the important details they believe will help them solve the problem. Remind them as they work to think of what they already know (prior knowledge) to guide them in choosing the right details.
- Once the students feel as though they have thoroughly read and reviewed their word problems, have them highlight the ideas. Inform students to be prepared to explain why they chose those details: this is the self-assess step.
- One by one, students will share their word problems. The students will only share the details from their word problems that they found important. They will not share the other details/sentences of the word problem. Listening students will use their whiteboards and the information read to them to solve the problem on their own. If the students cannot solve their problems, use the compare and revise stage to assess the interpretation of important details and revise as needed. Students should openly discuss if there was enough information to solve the problem, what information was missing if they could not solve the problem, and etc.
Important: where necessary, give students any missing information so that they may solve the problems to completion.
Instructional Strategies
Learning groups/cooperative learning
Group discussion/brainstorming
Formative: Listening to students offer their understanding of the concepts. Review responses on worksheets.
Summative: Topic test
ELL: Provide full worksheets of all problems.
ELL: Allow students to verbalize their understanding, their important ideas, and/or the way they solve their problems.
ELL: Allow students to use the whiteboards to draw their understanding and/or show their problem-solving.
Summary, Integration, and Reflection
Discussing as a team what parts of each story problem were important and why. It is also important to discuss which parts of the story problems were unnecessary to solving the problem, as in, which were unimportant details.


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Support For Students
Extensive support is given to our students to help them achieve on their A Level courses. When students apply, they are given the opportunity, during an informal discussion with a member of the Sixth Form Leadership Team, to talk about any support needs that there may be. If necessary, our Special Educational Needs Coordinator may be involved in facilitating practical assistance for students who require further support.
All students experience close, personal tuition from highly academic and well qualified staff. We also have a highly-specialised leadership and pastoral team. Every student is allocated a personal tutor who they meet within a tutorial class for one lesson a week.
Our Student Council, led by the Head Boy and Head Girl, is available to help all students with problems and to liaise with the Sixth Form Leadership Team on day-to-day matters.
Students have easy access to a specialist career advisor, gaining guidance of any career pathway, Higher Education course, or apprenticeships and internships. Individual meetings with the career advisor are encouraged.
Effective links have been established with a number of renowned, prominent employers in the area and nationally who are invited into the College to discuss career opportunities with the students.
Wide-ranging support is given to all students who decide to apply for university or apprenticeships. Assistance with personal statements and letters of application is provided. Full support is given regarding which courses and universities to choose. Mock interviews are arranged for students. Representatives on behalf of the Student Finance team come into the College to talk to students and their parents about financing students through Higher Education.
Revision sessions are run in the build-up to external examinations across all Curriculum Areas. A programme of these classes is released and students book on to the sessions. The revision sessions are free of charge. Additionally, most Curriculum Areas will offer extra classes outside of the College day – to allow students the opportunity to use facilities or to consolidate skills across A Level provision.
Additional Activities/SMSC
All students participate in the Enrichment Programme – where they focus on a musical, sporting, voluntary or artistic experience. Students are encouraged to organise a self-generating option where they complete work experience related to the University/Apprenticeships they are interested in post-18. Some students participate in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, the Sports Leadership opportunity (run by the RFU) and NCS as part of Enrichment.
Aside from Enrichment, voluntary work and work experience, students participate in numerous opportunities for self-improvement and involve themselves in the wider community.
The opportunities are varied and differ from year to year:
- Many students apply for the Sutton Trust summer school;
- Students register to take part in a first aid course;
- Representatives from 'Give Blood' come in to discuss their service, encouraging those over 18 to give blood;
- Participating in residential trips with sister academies in the primary sector;
- Participating in trips organised by Curriculum Areas. For example, visiting Bronte's parsonage in Haworth; attending private screenings of relevant Literature works; visiting art galleries around the country; going to places of industrial/business interest – Jaguar Land Rover, Warner Bros, JCB, e-buyer and Amazon;
- Participating in Geography field trips;
- Competing in the BASE challenge and Target 2.0 run by the Bank of England;
- Take part in Beachwatch, an annual marine conservation survey;
- Participate in musical concerts and recitals;
- Completing charity fund-raising for various charities – Teenage Cancer Trust, SCAT, MIND, Cancer Research and Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research;
- Road safety emphasised through use of the iCar.
Health & Well-Being
As part of the Tutorial Programme, various external speakers are invited in to discuss health-related issues. Workshops on sexual relationships and health, drugs, sexting, domestic abuse within relationships, examination stress and coping with examination anxiety take place throughout the College year.
All students are involved in weekly tutorial sessions and benefit from time with their tutors in order to discuss personal and academic problems.
Students have access to the College counselling service operated through Tollbar Academy if they need specialist assistance with personal difficulties.
Regular encouragement and some provision is put in place for students to participate in sport and exercise. This includes a sport programme as part of Enrichment - football, netball, rugby and access to the multi-gym on Wednesday afternoons. The 'Gabbitas-Foster Challenge' runs in July where students partake in sporting events in their tutor groups.
Preparation For Life In Modern Britain
Students have opportunities to partake in summer schools with various universities and through the Sutton Trust in order to prepare for University life. This has been particularly successful, with various applicants attending medic summer schools at establishments like the University of Nottingham and the Hull York Medical School. Students have been accepted into the UNIQ summer school at the University of Oxford, the summer school programme at the University of Cambridge, as well as summer schools at the University of Durham, Newcastle University, Imperial College, London and the University of Nottingham for a range of subjects.
Students attend the Humberside Convention at the University of Hull where they speak to representatives from all Universities about courses offered.
Master-classes are offered at local universities which many students have attended – at the University of Lincoln, the University of Hull and Bishop Grosseteste University.
Students address interview skills as part of the Tutorial Programme and are offered mock interviews for University/Apprenticeship places with an external advisor.
Apprenticeship opportunities are explored in the Tutorial Programme; additionally external speakers from various companies offering apprenticeships take place throughout the College year to raise student awareness of what is on offer and the expectations evident in the work place.
Tollbar MAT Sixth Form College PrincipalCaroline L Yates BA (Hons).
Tollbar MAT Chief ExecutiveDavid J Hampson
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Locanda Osteria and Bar, San Francisco is known for two things in California: a passion for all things Roman, and an inventive culinary display of that passion. Locanda's head chef, Anthony Strong, started as a line cook at Locanda's sister restaurant Delfina in 2005, eventually moving his way up to running not one but two restaurants. Locanda's head chef likes to focus on how the traditional roman technique can be modernized and reinterpreted for his own recipes and dishes. Dishes include Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe, dressed simply and exquisitely in pecorino and black pepper; and a muscular Rigatoni alla Carbonara with house-cured guanciale.
Locanda's bar crafts in-house cocktails with popular Italian elixirs like Aperol and Strega, while also boasting an impressive wine list, which spans not just Italy, but Spain, France, The Canary Islands, and other ancient Roman outposts. Not to be missed, you'll want to "do as the romans" and check into this San Franciscan hot spot.


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Incognito Masked Ball | 5th Edition
As former event planners BandMark recognizes the importance of 3 key elements in producing a successful event. #1 being a unique location. For the 5th annual edition, The Incognito Masked Ball for the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation will take place in an undiscovered new venue, Studio St-Martin. The rough and industrial setting is the perfect place to celebrate and meet hundreds of young professionals from diverse fields.
#2 is an original theme. «Into the woods», a dark and sexy ambiance awaits where the mysteries of a dark forest will indulge your senses and inspire you to dance and celebrate to the rhythm of an enchanting ghostly night.
Last but not least #3, an engaged audience ambiance. The evening will be filled with exquisite masks, exclusive fashion, a silent auction with noteworthy prizes – complimented by the original beats from world – renowned and Montreal's own, DJ Puppa Sacha. With those 3 ingredients it promises to be an amazing time for all!
The ultimate mission of The Young Leaders Circle of the Montreal and its valued partners (Engel & Völkers & McGill Real Estate) are to make a positive impact on pediatric care in Quebec through creative fundraising. Its members have raised $450,000 over the last four years.
This year's pledge: $75,000 benefiting the H.B. Williams Craniofacial and Cleft Surgery Unit of the Montreal Children's Hospital. Make your contribution count by purchasing your ticket or making a donation.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2015
Time: 9.00 pm
Location: St-Martin Studio, 433 Saint-Martin, Griffintown (free parking)
Dress code: Formal attire
Tickets: $110 in advance, more at the door (open bar)


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The museum created a travelling exhibition consisiting of 8 artefacts and display material for a showcase illustrating the topic of writing in ancient Egypt. The group was arranged in a showcase and was loaned to Joseph Williams Primary School, Gateacre, Merseyside, between 27 January - 27 February 1970.
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Not to fly in the face of Stephen Hawking's dreams, but a leading American Nasa scientist isn't too optimistic about the prospects of finding life beyond Earth.
"Sciences are being unified by the search for life in the universe," said John Grunsfeld, associate administrator for science at Nasa, but "life outside of earth is probably going to be really hard to find. We can't even agree on a definition of what life detection is."
Grunsfeld made his observation after Nasa scientists previewed various space missions to find life off earth, including the use of spacecraft, landers, and the collection of air and soil samples from Jupiter to Mars to asteroids.
Still he holds out some hope. He noted that future Mars missions will offer a better chance of finding anything than the Curiosity rover, which continues to explore Mars and recently discovered water beneath the surface. The European Space Agency's ExoMars mission, planned for 2018, will have a lander with a "deeper drill than any lander" to date, capable of reaching down into the Martian crust where the deadly radiation that bombards the planet would not be as able to affect life, he tells the Guardian.
Frozen water beneath surfaces may be able to harbour life, but "these are challenging places to get to," he said.
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You can find a ton of information online regarding Medicare Supplemental Insurance (also known as "Medigap" and "Medicare Supplement"). But if you're like me, most of the information is written in a way you don't fully understand. On this website you find everything you need to know about Medicare Supplement plans in a way you'll understand.
When you approach retirement age you should start gathering information about Medicare, so you don't have to rush at the last minute. As a rule of thumb you should start making decisions 6 month prior your retirement. Even though you are covered by Medicare doesn't mean visits to the Doctor or emergency rooms are fully covered. Medicare Part A and Part B only cover around 80 percent of your medical expenses; you are responsible for the other 20. These 20 can include deductibles, copays, prescriptions and other things. All it needs is for you to slip on the wet bathroom floor and fall awkwardly for a big chunk of your retirement savings to disappear. If you are in need of therapy, have to stay hospitalized for a longer period of time (60 days and up), or if you are a fan of alternative medicine such as acupuncture you NEED Medicare Supplemental Insurance.
We all know the process of aging can come with certain disadvantages; you may bruise easier, your eyesight decreases, your teeth need some extra attention. The costs of supplemental Medicare Insurance can add up quickly and become a financial burden. But please don't believe only "inactive" or "fragile" seniors need Medicare Supplemental Insurance. Let's say you're used to scuba diving or hiking or plan on travelling the world in your retirement. Most people never want to think about the worst case scenario but IF it happens you want to be covered; you don't want to spend all your hard earned savings on one accident while trying to climb Mount Everest or while exploring the wonderful nature of South Asia.
This is where Medicare Supplemental Insurance comes in. Medigaps are sold by private insurance companies. It is there to reduce the cost out of your own pocket; it fills in the GAPS so you have to pay less. Luckily for seniors, a Medicare Supplemental Insurance is very easy to get and doesn't require a medical exam if done within the open enrollment period. A Medigap plans does not cover a spouse, which means both must have a separate Medigap insurance plan.
When is the best time to enroll in a Medicare Supplemental Insurance plan?
The best time to buy a Medicare Supplemental Insurance is during the Open Enrollment Period (also known as "Guaranteed Issue Period"). The Open Enrollment Period begins on the first day of the month in which you turn 65 or is enrolled in Medicare Part B. During those 6 months an Insurance company can't turn you down due to preexisting medical conditions. In fact, no medical exam is needed during this period, which makes it perfect for seniors with preexisting medical conditions. Two other advantages are that your plan never expires and is renewed automatically and if you enroll during this period your premiums will not go up at any time; you'll "lock them in". However, after this time it might be difficult to get the plan you want or to the rate you would have gotten it during the open enrollment period.
Following scenarios are amongst the exceptions to the Open Enrollment Period which means you may not be denied the above mentioned enrollment benefits if your case falls under any scenarios listed below:
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If your Open Enrollment Period expired, your application will be subject to underwriting. There is a chance for Medicare Supplemental Insurance if you can answer most of the questions on the application with "No"; there is no guarantee for that though. Some insurance agencies might want to interview their prospective clients on the phone prior to approval.
What kind of Medicare Supplemental Insurance is right for me?
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Which Medigap Insurance Company is the right one for me?
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Johanna Draper Carlson has a thoughtful post about the appropriate use of Kickstarter, and uses Lea Hernandez's Kickstarter for The Garlicks as an example of a campaign she's not comfortable with, because the comic doesn't exist yet:
I am more comfortable funding a project where the work already exists, one where the creator needs print costs. This doesn't apply to Lea's case, but one of the reasons why is that, if rewards deliver within a couple of months, I'm protected if something happens and I don't get what's promised. Within 3-6 months, I have the ability to do a credit card chargeback in the worst case, if the provider flakes out. On a more personal level, it's more rewarding to get a book or other rewards within a couple of months, as though it was similar to a preorder. Otherwise, it feels like throwing money into the wind.
In Johanna's case, it's a matter of not wanting to invest in something that isn't substantially complete — because she wants to be sure she gets what she paid for. In the comments, though, it turns to a more general discussion of whether it's appropriate to use a Kickstarter to support the artist while she is working on the project. Hernandez points out that her Kickstarter includes printing and production costs and a modest page rate paid directly to her for doing the work:
It's a modest and responsible budget that ensures THE GARLICKS doesn't go off-track because I've under-funded and have to stop working on it to take other work or a job in case of an emergency.
Alex de Campi (Valentine) agrees and points out that for a writer, Kickstarter may be the only way to raise the funds to pay the artist on the project.
On the other hand, Jeremy Whitley, who worked on Princeless during his off hours (and was able to get an artist to share the risk), has a different point of view:
I'm all for making donations that match the costs of printing. What you get is likely to reflect what was given. However, when we get into cost of living and so on, it gets messier. Maybe I'm a bit of a sadist, but stay up late nights and work during my breaks and lunches in hopes of making my comic successful and asking someone to take all the risk for me with only marginal reward just seems too easy to me. But of course, that's just me.
Maybe there's an opening here for a second version of Kickstarter, one for donors who are more interested in nurturing new talent than holding the finished book. Creators would still have to have a well thought out business plan (as Lea does), but donors would be more comfortable with a longer time scale. With crowdsourcing, even people of modest means can be patrons of the arts—as long as the expectations are clear on both sides.


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KARACHI - Pakistan's former captain Waqar Younis is emerging as a strong candidate to be reappointed as the national team coach, following some unimpressive performances under Dav Whatmore.
Waqar, who resigned from his coaching position with the Pakistan team in September, 2011 due to personal reasons, has been to Lahore on a private visit and a well-informed source said he had discussed with PCB officials his future plans. "What is also very clear is that neither the board nor majority of the players want Australian Dav Whatmore to continue as head coach when his two-year contract expires in March, 2014," the source said.
He said that even captain Misbahul Haq had conveyed his feelings to the board and was in favour of having Younis back as coach. How popular the former fast bowler is with some of the senior players in the national team was evident last night when during a show on a private TV channel, senior players Saeed Ajmal and Abdul Rehman and even bowling coach M Akram praised Younis for his coaching skills.
Ajmal, in fact, created quite a controversy when he was asked about the difference between having a local coach and a foreign and he replied tongue-in-cheek: "There is no difference except that Whatmore is paid more." Ajmal's comments were picked up by the international and national media, which said his comments indicated the players were not satisfied with Whatmore.
Ajmal went onto add that Younis had worked well with the boys and laid a lot of stress on their fitness. "Waqar bhai used to say that 80 percent of a player's performance is related to his being fit. He was very straightforward and let any player know when he was not performing or not working hard enough," Ajmal said. Rehman echoed similar feelings and said that Younis had done a good job.


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Your 1 didn't glow
Kids always laugh at farts.ReplyDeleteReplies
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Under my sun
It's not just the kids who think it's funny. I've seen grown men rumble w/laughter over such maneuvers as well. Why on Earth it's funny, I'll never know, but it makes me laugh that it makes them laugh... and pooey (pun intended) on not getting the coveted #1 spot today. Props to Hank. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
If this isn't a hit with the kids, don't know what would beReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah they like such thingsDelete
Have to think kiddie at my wings
What a start, a farting apartReplyDelete
A real contest to set a mark
Can they live up to it
For quick farting repeats
Tummy controls needed not just luck
Yeah need muchDelete
Like gassy food and such
But then a delete
Maybe come from a repeat
As they feel a touch
Whoop-de-doo for you,ReplyDelete
as long as there's no follow through!Replies
There may beDelete
Within the story
I think kids would like this bookReplyDelete
within their nooks.. see you only
need to mention fart and they fall
apart with much sought after
laughter..as it floats to up
to the rafters, so if you are
after laughter then the fart mart
you should go..it's filled with
gas, but I think I'll pass
because I might need a mask...
haha - have a good day at your bay...Replies
Yeah they seem to go that wayDelete
As I see at many a bay
So figured what they hey
I'd go even more childish at my bay
Come what may
As long as long as doesn't create a display
Not up to the task
And need a mask? lol
Did somebody say fart?Delete
I'll buy it for I'm a kid at heart.
haha never would have guessedDelete
Glad you confessed
Well, yes, my 9 1/2 year old grandson would get into this book....but, ha, he also doesn't need any more incentive! (What is it about this age boy???)ReplyDeleteReplies
haha at that ageDelete
Farting is all the rage
Not sure why
I guess they just like to let em fly
Hahaha farts are always hilarious until the dreaded shart!!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah that causes no gleeDelete
But you know its coming when they are juicy
Be careful of the "wet ones" LOLReplyDelete
On second thoughts, why fart and waste it when you can burp and taste it!?
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You have a good pointDelete
There at your joint
But whether you taste it once or twice
It is still going to pay the waste price
Kids will double up with gleeReplyDelete
To hear about the farting spree
Each name simply takes the cake
Pearls of laughter it will make.
Stand aside kiddos, open the door
Even parents are going to roarReplies
Yep, had to be doneDelete
Under my sun
As farting sells
Should get some yells
Smelly Ruth? Why not Smelly Meli?ReplyDelete
I say this because my wife's name is Meli, and she absolutely hates being teased with that. So... since I value my life, I never told you this.Replies
hahaha should have told me a little sooner at my seaDelete
Then I could have put it in and got you murdered or hung from a tree
dude...i am like #35 today, say i guess i should not sleep in, so let me start by breaking wind...i used to have a friend, well he was my dads friend, who could whistle a tune from his bung, no joke, but dang itd make you choke...ReplyDeleteReplies
hahaha well that is original indeedDelete
Although one would have to take heed
With nose plugs galore
Yes, you are way down but still beat your twin to my shore
Not feeling up to rhyming today Cat, but I did pick up the book. I'll pass some gas while I read your rhyming sass.ReplyDeleteReplies
Don't blame youDelete
With all the crap at your zoo
Thanks for the read
When passing gas take heed
Ladies don't fart do they? When I was at my sickest point, I had gas so bad that all day long I was farting. My Brother in Law had a fart machine and when we were together with my sister and Husband, he would use this fart machine every minute or two. My Husband thought it was me because I had been having gas so bad. Damn worms!!!ReplyDelete
I no longer have gas.... hardly ever. I can even eat beans and not be gassy....
Your book sounds like a fun book. I will tweet it later ... unless I can figure out how to do it on this iPad. Dang... I am so useless on this thingReplies
hahaha oh I have been thereDelete
When screwed up fully at my lair
Gas galore
Took months to get rid of it at my shore
But mostly gone at my zoo
Not fully though like you
This post stinks...ReplyDelete
...or something. :)Replies
Stink stank stunkDelete
Has some kind of funk
Mass Gas and Chipper Ripper! LOL!ReplyDeleteReplies
haha they can pass that gasDelete
Just like Gassy Lass
Fart went apart,ReplyDelete
Gone with the wind,
Flying thru history
Fools and the kings.
Fairy tale stories
Tell how to fart well,
Yoga's inquiries
Suggest fart for health...
Cograt with 'Fart apart'!Replies
Hmm never knew that about yoga at allDelete
I guess I'm ahead of the game at my hall
Knowing kids, this was probably one of your best sellers. Bruce Coville mentioned five magic words to sell children's books: fart, poo, underwear, oh, I forget the rest, but you get the idea.ReplyDelete
haha yeah those are the words to useDelete
As kids surely find they amuse
Great book Pat, we think it passes the smell test!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hopefully not a lot of smellDelete
To overload your cell
Kids and FartsReplyDelete
Go together like
Lipstick and Tarts.
Lord that was so wrong and it only happens when stretching for a ryhme and that is how I am blaming you for my mind :)
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hahaha that is so wrongDelete
But fun and could make a song
But yeah I go there too
When a rhyme needs to come due
Fart Mart.. that will be an epic place to visit :PReplyDeleteReplies
What I'm wondering about the Fart MartReplyDelete
Is how I tell it and my local WalMart apart?
Just kidding...but only a little
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haha Skittles could make you goDelete
And have a fart show
Fart mart, I think they might need some air freshener.ReplyDeleteReplies
Need more than thatDelete
At the fart mart mat
Farts are it!ReplyDelete
Farts are the best!
Farts are shit
without the mess!Replies
Unless you squeezeDelete
Unless you sneeze
Then what you think a breeze
Makes you clench and freeze
Then, if try for a little "squeaker"...Delete
in a coy kind of "Fart Dance"
What surely makes you meeker
is crap in your pants.
And if it flowsDelete
May strike a pose
For down it will go
On the floor it'll show
hahah...oh the smell on your page today.....yikes..ha...smilesReplyDeleteReplies
haha yeah there is a stenchDelete
Some one through in a monkey wrench
Tee hee hee! Almost sound like the names of some of the cycling teams on the MS-150!!! LOVE the new header!ReplyDeleteReplies
Cycling teams named after scatDelete
Shaking the head of the cat haha
conga ratz two ewe pat on yur new book...a fart festival...bet everee one haza gas !!!ReplyDelete
meowloz orlin N cassie.......start yur Christmas wish list earl lee, yur dad's gonna bee rollin in de dough with this one :) !!!Replies
If that is trueDelete
We'll have a list ready to come due
Does it come with fart smelly stickers? ;)ReplyDeleteReplies
That could be an idea tooDelete
Here at my zoo
Rip Roaring SnapperReplyDelete
Smelly Ruth not on the crapper
arse silently open
not facing my ocean
phew is all I can say
another brilliant dayReplies
haha a brilliant trendDelete
Can come from the rear end
Thought I'd seen everything until I read your bookReplyDelete
Now I can truly say I've seen everything at your nook. :)Replies
hahaha oh wait a whileDelete
I'm sure I can come up with other things as I go the rhyming mile
Haha, I bet this one will be your best selling book!ReplyDelete
You have writing about the fart
Down to an art.
Just have to get it out thereDelete
Which is the hardest part at any lair
Nothing that kids love better!ReplyDeleteReplies
Not at allDelete
The fart is top at every hall
Why do kids think farts are so funny?ReplyDelete
Let one rip and a bad day turns sunny.
Probably the only thing to top a fart.
Is talking about poop and making it art.Replies
haha yeah they enjoyDelete
The fart ploy
Crap too
My what body functions can do
Love the new headerReplyDelete
Fanned with a feather
Those cats have it made
In the shade
As you rhyme on
Sitting down
Of fart
I will have no part :)Replies
haha pretend as you mightDelete
That you don't do it at your site
And yeah enjoy the header too
As I am in charge of the zoo
Another bookReplyDelete
I'll take a look
Fart for fart's sake
The smell you make
What the smell
I can tell
What you do
Is a warning of poo....Replies
Yeah a little gasDelete
can bring a mass
But i have no class
With my rhyming ass
Fart mart would be a new name for Wally WorldReplyDelete
the people there are swirledReplies
haha swirled and brownDelete
With a frown
Kids sure love a good fart! My 9 year old daughter has the farting app downloaded onto my Kindle that she gets a kick out of playing with all day. So ungirly, but what can you do? She loves the farts.ReplyDeleteReplies
hahaha didn't know there was a farting appDelete
Can get anything across the map
Geez Louise, did you cut the cheese?ReplyDeleteReplies
Was it me or youDelete
Either way smells like poo
I'm sure this story will go over great with kids in elementary school :PReplyDeleteReplies
yep, that was the idea at my seaDelete
As farting works with each kiddie
Congrats, kids will love thatReplyDeleteReplies
Hopefully they willDelete
At my hill
This is by far one of the funniest posts I have ever read on this blog, despite it being the sound it makes when I am on the bog! A fart apart as the title and the FART, MART have me laughing so hard right now, you have no idea Pat, why do I find this so funny???ReplyDeleteReplies
haha not sure whyDelete
But find it funny too under my sky
Kids and farts go together like drinking and darts.ReplyDelete
And as adults we still laugh aloud whenever the discussion, but especially the scene in a move prompts it!ReplyDelete
So kids and adults will love it!
Lovely header!


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Today is a very big day - first, the announcement of the new Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and, more importantly (more of this later) my 20th wedding anniversary.
Most of my friends would argue that my husband deserves a medal for putting up with me for so long and I tend to agree.
So, Happy Anniversary, Bob:-)


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President Obama said Monday he was open to meeting with aging Cuban dictator Fidel Castro if the latter's health allowed.
Obama sat down with ABC World News anchor David Muir to discuss his visit to Cuba, the first by a sitting U.S. president in nearly a century.
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"Will you meet with Fidel Castro?" Muir asked.
"You know, if his health was good enough that I could meet with him, I'd be happy to meet with him, just as a symbol of the end of or the closing of this Cold War chapter in our mutual histories," Obama said. "It's not clear to me what the state of his health is."
"So it could happen," Muir said.
"I have no idea," Obama said.
Earlier, Obama said at a joint press conference that he would welcome criticism from Cuban President Raul Castro, Fidel's brother, who denied the existence of political prisoners on his communist island during the same conference.


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Colour yourself pretty!
Finally Louise Gray has launched her make up collection in Topshop. I remember when Topshop first released that they were going to start a make-up line, I was SO excited. I am such a Topshop worshiper, to the extreme where I sometimes feel quite embarrassed walking into the shop when I realise everything from my shoes to my under wear and even my lipstick is Topshop. But hey ho I don;t have a boyfriend so instead I choose to be in love with Topshop. I metaphorically wrap myself in love with chunky knits and leigh jeans. THAT is true love.
So anyway, swoon over. Louise Gray is quite the funky monkey. She is known for her outrageous and colourful style and has not let the side down with her collection. reflecting her love and passion for colour, everything from the packaging to the products are bright and eye catching. The prices are also amazing! (Don't forget students we get an extra 10% off...sometimes 20%!) She has also designed a few items of the most breath taking and beautifully crafter sequin clothes. They are slightly expensive but as we all know anything embellished is always a tad more expensive and so worth it!
Via the Topshop website you can take a look at Louise Gray and her style as well as the collections themselves. I LOVE people who have this crazy and confident sense of style and this really encourages me to buy her make up.
My best picks!
This lipstick is stunning! For £10 this bright pink colour is perfect when wearing a block coloured outfit. I always tend to wear bright lips as I have really blonde hair, the colours always seem to work.
Junk yard nail varnish is also stunning. This combination of bright blue and glitter is perfect for Autumn Winter. Layer it up as many times as you like for different levels of glitter cover.
On top of owning the make up itself, Gray has also created make up bags, brushes and holders. The make up bag below is a really pretty colour and is the perfect size to hold all of your essentials. Plus for £12 what a bargain!
At the moment Topshop are also offering a deal when you buy two products from Louise Gray's range you get the most adorable compact mirror free. It also matches the other accessories so gives you more of an excuse to buy the matching parts too.
With her clothing range I was trying to think of a way to describe it. It is almost themed in a "Circus chic" with bright sequins and exaggerated prints and shapes and a combination of cartoon designs and contrasting colours they are lovely! There is one piece in particular that stands out for me.
This sequin dress is £175, so out of my price range but it is stunning! I love really heavily embellished clothes and I think this would look amazing for Autumn/Winter nights out. The fit is also really flattering and one of my all time favorite styles. (I am not a fan of bodycon so you'll understand why) I know some people may find these designs a little too much but if you are anything like me and HATE it when people copy what you buy or how you dress, it is the items like this that you need to get your hands on!
So ladies whether you are waiting for payday, have a birthday coming up, or lets face it writing your Christmas list, make sure you add some of these!
Louise is anything but Gray!


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Thank you to all who have reading our blog but we have now moved to a new home having teamed up with Public Image to create the Manners & Mores blog, where not only will we be discussing manners, etiquette and protocol but also image, appearance, social trends, fashion and personal motivation.
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The Protocol of Royal InvestituresPublished 13 October 2011 Popular Culture , Protocol Leave a Comment
Tags: Bruce Forsyth, Buckingham Palace, etiquette, investitures, knighthood, manners, protocol, Royal Family, Sir Bruce Forsyth, The Queen, UK
Yesterday, Her Majesty The Queen at long last knighted Sir Bruce Forsyth at Buckingham Palace. Investitures take place throughout the year, usually around 25. Most take place at Buckingham Palace, but occasionally there are some that take place at Windsor Castle and Her Majesty's official Scottish residence, Hollyrood Palace, in Edinburgh.
The first time I went to Buckingham Palace was on the occasion of my father's investiture. That was many years ago, where I was young boy and the only thing I can really remember was that the entrance to the gentleman's lavatories was a moving wall. Investitures have changed since my father's, as now there are considerably more celebrities that are given honours. Back when I was at the Palace, there was only one vaguely famous person, namely the radio and TV presenter David Jacobs CBE. We can mainly thank Mr. Blair for the increase of celebs at these ceremonies.
As with Sir Bruce's ceremony, the Buckingham Palace investitures take place in the Ballroom, watched by family and friends of each recipient. Sir Bruce's knighthood was announced in June in The Queen's Birthday Honours List. New honours also get detailed at the start of each year in the New Year's Honours List.
During the ceremony light music is provided by an orchestra from the Household Division as each recipient receives their honour. The dress code is smart, as one would expect. Morning dress, military uniform, lounge suits or national dress (the same as April's Royal Wedding).
The usual royal protocol is to be followed: don't shake Her Majesty's hand until she puts her hand out first, and only then shake it lightly. What is interesting to note about the handshakes at investitures is that Her Majesty will extend her hand at the end of the exchange with each recipient and will usually push her hand out further at the end of the shake in order to suggest to the recipient that they should now take their leave from in front of the dais. You can see from the video of Sir Bruce's knighthood that Her Majesty does just that. Recipients should not be offended at this – Her Majesty has around 120 people to invest.
The Queen usually converses with each of the newly honoured, but only few a very short time. Details of the conversation should remain private and it is not the done thing to then go and tell the press what was said. The same applies for any conversation with Royalty. Alas, Sir Bruce did not adhere to this etiquette during an interview with the BBC's Sophie Rayworth – mind you, she should not have asked!
Sir Bruce is now a Knight Bachelor, which is one of the highest honours (although the lowest form of Knight but the one most usually given). During this, the recipient kneels on his right knee on the investiture stool and The Queen dubs him with a naked sword. Women are made Dames but this does not involve the sword. Contrary to popular belief, Her Majesty does not say 'Rise, Sir Bruce' or anything similar. Instead the recipient simply rises, then stands to the left of the stool before being invested with the insignia of the Order.
As Sir Bruce is now a Knight Bachelor he received just a badge (worn round the neck), whereas Knights of an Order of Chivalry receive a star pinned on the left side of the coat and a badge.
William Hanson
Tutor, The English Manner
(Text adapted from original article for The Huffington Post)
Tomato Ketchup EtiquettePublished 31 July 2011 Food & Drink Leave a Comment
Tags: condiments, dining etiquette, entertaining, etiquette, fork, ketchup, knife, manners, table manners
Following on from our last post on barbecue etiquette., here is our guide to eating tomato ketchup correctly.
Tomato Ketchup is an accompaniment to food and so, by definition, is a condiment. The key to condiment etiquette is to take small portions on to your plate, and never to smear it all over a burger or a roll direct from the bottle or knife!
When entertaining, never allow the bottle of tomato ketchup anywhere near the table, no matter how 'posh' the manufacturer – Heinz is probably still the best and easiest to get out of the bottle! Shake the bottle well, holding the cap, and then tip or spoon into a small pot. For a chic barbeque or supper, serve guests with individual tiny pots (ramekins) and small spoons so they can take their own.
Always spoon ketchup directly on to the plate, as one would with a sauce or jelly. At a formal meal, never ask for it unless it is already on the table, and never dip anything into the bowl. If you do find a bottle on a table at a supper party, never squirt it all over food, don't mix it with salt and pepper and don't eat it with your fingers!
Alexandra Messervy
Founder, The English Manner
Barbecue EtiquettePublished 22 July 2011 Daily Life , Food & Drink , Out & About 2 Comments
Tags: barbecue, barbeque, bbq, dining etiquette, entertaining, etiquette, food, hosting, John Lewis, manners, napkins, summer, table manners
The British summer is well underway and this can only mean one thing – the barbecues have been wheeled out from storage and are taking pride of place in we Brits' gardens. I shall be honest now and say that I loathe a barbecue and think they should be outlawed in Britain, or other countries where the weather is not regularly conducive to outdoor dining.
The only type of barbecue I can just about tolerate is a sit-down with cutlery affair. If there's proper napkins to hand then all the better. Barbecues where you have to stand up and wolf a hot dog or chicken kebab down are ghastly affairs. I like food and wish to enjoy it at leisure.
My parents have lovely barbecues (if indeed that is not an oxymoron). We all sit on the terrace at their Gloster outdoor furniture (that has been properly washed down before use), under the often-superfluous parasol, food is placed in serving dishes down the middle of the table, and we all sit with blue gingham napkins on our laps to protect the chinos. It's very civilized and we all look like we've been lifted off the page from the John Lewis catalogue. It has much more relaxed atmosphere than an indoor meal in a dining room, yet one can enjoy the breeze and gentle heat. These ordeals where you have to stand up and find an unclaimed piece of patio in which to stand are so tense. You have to worry about whether you have salsa running down your chin, focus on making sure your burger doesn't fly out the other side, and then find where you left your glass so you can have a much needed drink.
The secret of successful dining (indoor or out) is to think about your guests' every need. I have found with stand-up barbecues that hosts are much more laid back about everything and often overlook the most basic of details. It's only good manners to think about your fellow diners when you are hosting.
Here are our tips for ensuring that whatever style of barbecue you do this summer you get the etiquette right. (The cooking is down to you.)
Barbecue dos and don'ts…
– If you opt for a stand-up affair, consider a service table where you can place the dishes of food as well as cutlery, glasses, jugs of water, juice and the like, as well as napkins…
– …Ensure that you have put out sufficient napkins for your guests. Even if they are paper ones, make sure that they have something to wipe those sticky hands
– Men: however good you think your barbecue skills are, don't start giving the cook unwanted advice
– Beer should always be served in glasses and not drunk from the bottle. The last time I drank out of a bottle I was 18 months old
– If knives and forks are not put out you have permission to use your fingers
– Kebabs: if eating sitting down with cutlery then hold the top of the kebab stick and using your fork slide each chunk of meat onto the plate. If eating with the fingers then hold both ends and gnaw away (inelegant but acceptable)
– Burgers: watch how much sauce you put in the middle of your burger as when picking up and biting in to it the sauce could shoot out and give your fellow diners a nasty squirt
– Peas: often seen at barbecues and quite hard to eat at the best of times. Hopefully a host would only serve these at a sit-down affair. Don't turn your fork over in the right hand, keep it in the left and push the peas onto the tines. Or, use some of the other food as 'glue' (mashed potato is excellent for this)
– Whilst the men traditionally will cook the meat and often taken all of the credit, don't forget to thank the ladies or those who prepared the salad, vegetables or puddings!
William Hanson
Tutor, The English Manner
Obama's Breach of Royal ProtocolPublished 25 May 2011 International Customs , Politics , Protocol 2 Comments
Tags: Buckingham Palace, etiquette, faux pas, Her Majesty, music, President Obama, protocol, Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Protocol, Scotch Guards, state visit, The Queen, USA
At last night's state dinner held at Buckingham Palace, President Obama inadvertently broke Royal Protocol whilst he made the loyal toast to Her Majesty The Queen.
Click to watch the video from BBC News.
So, what went wrong? After calling for the guests to stand, Mr Obama said "To Her Majesty The Queen". If he had stopped here, this would be correct(ish). In Britain, the loyal toast is just 'The Queen'. There is no 'to' preposition. This is what set off the orchestra from the Scotch Guards into playing the British national anthem, as they would be used to loyal toasts ending there. However, Mr. Obama chose to extend the toast and say a few more words, which (however well intentioned) is breaking Royal protocol.
It was quite nice to have the national anthem underscoring the rest of his toast, but normally one stands in respectful silence whilst it plays. Her Majesty, being polite and worldly, thanked Mr. Obama for his kind words and did not say anything. It would have been rude to do so.
What Mr. Obama needs to learn from this hiccough is that a toast is not a speech.
William Hanson
Tutor, The English Manner
The Etiquette of Valentine's DayPublished 8 February 2011 Food & Drink , Romance 1 Comment
Tags: 14 february, Britain, british, civility, courting, courtship, date, dates, dating, dinner, dress, England, etiquette, february 14, flowers, food, love, manners, men, protocol, Romance, romantic, rules, Savile Row, valentine's day, women
Getting Valentine's day right isn't hard – it just takes a little bit of forethought and planning to ensure that the 14th February is a properly romantic affair rather than a tacky experiment.
Rules for Men
Good old-fashioned chivalry may well be becoming a thing of the past, and some would argue it's long dead and buried, but its survival has not been helped by feminism – which has caught men between a rock and a hard place over how they should treat the opposite sex. Yet, men are also to blame somewhat for letting it become so much of a tightrope.
It's fair to say that even though there are some women who would recoil if a gentleman held a door open for her, in 2011, a lot of ladies have realized that they actually do like a bit of chivalry, even if they won't necessarily admit it out-loud.
So if you are in the market for a bit of courtly love, here are the basics!
– Have an umbrella handy so you can shield your date from the rain, if needs be
– Hold doors open for women and let them go through first. (There is an etiquette for revolving doors, which, I think is a little long-winded: the man enters the revolving door first, pushes it round for the woman but emerges after her, thus going round twice!)
– Offer your coat if it gets cold
– The gentleman always pays the bill on the first date
That'll be the dahlia
Giving flowers can be something of a minefield. People have definite opinions about flowers – some hate chrysanthemums, others think carnations are cheap. Whichever bloom you choose, it's probably best to find out before which flowers your loved one actually likes, and stick to that.
When buying flowers, do remember the following.
– Make sure your chose a good florist – ideally once you choose your florist you should stay with them as this will ensure a relationship is built up and they will learn what suits you best
– The cost of the bouquet will vary on how generous you feel and how deeply you are in love. £40 is the average a typical man would spend on flowers for Valentine's Day, but remember that a beautiful hand-tired posy may mean just as much as a grand, no-expense-spared display
– If your lover is at work, it would be thoughtful to send them to her place of work – others will spy her carrying the bunch and she'll get the chance to show off how much she's loved by her admirer
– If you sent flowers last year, make sure you match your previous gift this year – if the bunch looks cheaper than last time then brace yourself for a bumpy ride
– For all things floral, The English Manner suggests Pulbrook and Gould in central London, or Judith Blacklock Flower Designs. For those out of town, take a look at John Lewis and M&S – always great value and innovative designs.
Suits You
No one wants to be courted by someone with bad breath or dirty nails – your image and persona is vital for success. You don't have to be dressed from top to toe in Savile Row, but cleanliness and style will pay dividends. When dressing yourself, remember there are sartorial rules for a reason. Break them at your peril!
Food of Love
Going out for a romantic meal for two, however unimaginative, is also a good step. There are plenty of excellent restaurants but eating out will mean that you share your special moments with the other diners.
It's worth remembering that 14th February is one of the busiest nights of the year for the restaurant trade; make sure you get a good table by booking in advance at a restaurant she likes and be prepared for two sittings and indifferent service.
However delicious food in a high-class restaurant may be, nothing will impress your date more than a home-cooked meal. It speaks volumes if you can cook and take the time to make something special.
Rules for Ladies
The most important thing to remember is that men are different from women. Give men some space so they can reflect on what a catch you are. Relationships where you spend every second together don't tend to last. In general, men may be more laid back whilst the girls have a tendency to worry. Celebrate the differences rather then fretting over them.
Remember to keep in mind what your dress says about your intentions – people can dress to reflection their mood subconsciously (i.e. – a black low-cut neck means you're interested; a black nun's habit means anything but!).
If your partner starts to flirt with another woman – let him! You'll look better for not reacting to it and he'll probably realize you're more attractive. A lot of men (and women) like to hear compliments about themselves; it makes us feel good.
If your partner does over-step the mark with another lady then don't make a scene in public. Arguing about anything for all to see is the height of bad form. Have your argument behind closed doors – don't ruin other people's night.
Dress to Impress
When going out with your partner, whether it be to an event or just out-and-about, try to co-ordinate what you're wearing. The earring rule is generally short earrings during the day, and longer at night.
One final point to remember is that the man's dress should never out-shine the woman's.
William Hanson
Tutor, The English Manner
Super Servants, Super ServicePublished 7 January 2011 Household Management 3 Comments
Tags: Britain, butler, domestic service, downton abbey, economy, England, English, etiquette, help, housekeeper, housekeeping, london, manners, PA, Personal Assistant, private household management, private service, protocol, servants, staff, staffing, training, UK, upstairs downstairs, yachts
The English Manner has long used the phrase 'super-service' when training in private households, yachts, planes and hotels. To our minds, this means the employee reaching their utmost potential and giving 110% to their tasks, ensuring that nothing is left to chance and that the needs of every guest or household are anticipated before they even know they desire it!
Domestic service has become fashionable in the media in the past few weeks thanks to the fabulous 'Downton Abbey' and a revival of the old favourite, 'Upstairs Downstairs', and we applaud this as there is no doubt that working for others in this way has become something to be looked down upon in the eyes of the world, and is no longer recognised for what it is: a fabulous career path with the potential to travel, broaden your horizons and skill levels; and good potential rewards – and relationships – for life.
But the tide is turning and we are getting daily enquiries for traditional training with a modern twist – for the 'super-servant' – a personal concierge who can multitask (women do this as a matter of course!) juggling diaries and schedules, dinner parties and driving, school runs and swimming pool maintenance, alongside purchasing property, wines and antiques and balancing portfolios of fine art with treasury bonds.
Economically it made sense for staff to live in, now they are earning so much money in these high profile roles that they often own their own homes, and without the financial need, they and their employers welcome the privacy and space afforded by shutting the front door at the end of the day, unless they can afford the mews house next door!
Days though are usually long, and often involve extensive overseas travel, constantly changing schedules, and sometimes an innate lack of understanding of any form of private life or personal ties. These roles are not for the encumbered, they are ideal for the sophisticated with an eye for detail, with an understanding of how to enjoy the finest things in life, without crossing the line. Both parties have to learn to keep their distance otherwise disaster strikes; nannies have always accompanied the family on outings but did not usually join dinner parties, and in a bygone era, everyone knew their place. Most people under the age of 60 do not have any personal experience of private staff whatsoever. As a result, our attitudes have changed, and most employers now feel uncomfortable around their staff, either over compensating by charm or, more often than not, by being standoffish and plain rude. It is our task to educate the employer as much as the employee, and show them how to respect those who work for them and with them. If that is achieved, high morale and retention follow.
Most staff at the highest levels now have their own assistants but the hierachy is nothing like the days of 'Downton Abbey' when the local villagers would vie to work in the 'big house' rather than in the mill, the mine or even on the land. In London most junior domestic staff come from overseas, precisely because working for others has been regarded as the lowest of the low by we British for some years, and we are trying hard at The English Manner to educate young people to start to train for domestic service. Many who might have taken a gap year will now miss out on a university place: what better way to start work than to train for a secure household as a mother's help, cook or housekeeper? Our sister company, The Household Academy, runs regular classes for traditional training in these roles, as well as bespoke training for those who may have already begun their career but who want to make the leap to House Manager or PA, and need to acquire the extra skills and confidence to do so.
London is now home to a vast tranche of overseas wealth as well as UK based super-rich such as hedge fund managers and City bankers. Money rules now more than ever before and with that wealth comes the need for presentable, well spoken staff who can turn their hand to any task. Let's put some pride back into the household and instead of allowing the plum jobs to be taken by those who have seen the opportunity from Australia, America or Italy, encourage our young people, as well as those who perhaps are leaving military service careers in early middle age, to go back to basics and train in the traditional methods of private service but with a modern twist: money rules, and the world has to prove it can rise up to the challenge of servicing it.
Alexandra Messervy
Founder, The English Manner