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The 1940's was a time of war in our nation and cultural roles were quickly shifting. While men were at war, women that were usually housewives were going back to work. They needed to be able to support their families while their husbands were away.
During this era men and women alike displayed classic style. Women with pin curls and hourglass silhouettes and men wore trench coats. The 1940's represented class, elegance, and glamour.
So what names did people have during this time? They had names that represented this era, classic. Look no further, here is a list of baby names from the 1940's . This list includes traditional 1940's names as well as unique ones.
24 Stella
This name might sound familiar to you. The name Stella was made popular because of a Tennessee Williams play called 'A Street Car Named Desire' . It means "Star" in Latin, and was created by the 16th-Century poet Sir Philip Sidney. Stella shines bright just like it's meaning.
100 years ago Stella remained a top 100 favorite. It dipped in popularity, but thanks to the current trend of 20th century names, Stella has made a big comeback. And it should, this name is timeless and classic and here to stay.
Famous people named Stella include Stella McCartney, a famous fashion designer. Another interesting fact about the name Stella is that a famous actress by this name developed the "Adler Method" of acting. Her name was Stella Adler.
23 Mattie
You will love the name Mattie if you imagine your daughter to be a powerful warrior once she exits the womb. The name has German roots. Matilda and Martha are also variants of Mattie. Other meanings associated with Mattie are "noble" and "mighty".
The great thing about Mattie is it also considered a unisex name. This is probably because it is also short for Matthew. This name is perfect for parents who aren't sure what the sex of the baby is and need a unisex name.
You maybe surprised to know that if you are from Australia that Mattie isn't a persons name at all. In Australia, Mattie is a slang word used to describe a bushman's pack.
22 Leo
Leo is certainly a highly recognizable name. It's Latin for the king of the jungle , the Lion. Many important people in history possessed the name Leo. These well-known people include 13 Catholic Popes, 6 Emperors, and 5 Armenian Kings.
There is also a well-known handsome actor that goes by this name...Leonardo "Leo" DiCaprio. You absolutely can't go wrong with this noble name.
Throughout the history of the name Leo it has remained consistently popular, which isn't a surprise for this dominate name. And it's not just popular in the United States, but in other countries as well such as Finland, France, and England. Among 15 countries Leo was ranked in the top 100 in names. These facts speak volumes on how great this name is.
If you like Leo but want a feminine version of this name, Leola is a great option.
21 Beatrice
Beatrice is a name that is sure to bring joy to your heart. Beatrice is a Latin name meaning "she who makes happy" or"voyager through life". Beatrix is the French version of this name.
Beatrice is a name for parents who consider themselves romantics. Throughout history, the name Beatrice was the subject of poems and plays. In the poem "The Divine Comedy", Beatrice Portinari was the guide for Dante through a beautiful paradise. It was also featured in the Shakespeare play "Much Ado About Nothing".
Beatrice is a name fit for a princess, or perhaps a queen. Beatrix was the Queen of the Netherlands until 2013, she had a 33 year reign.
You can read more about the name Beatrice in the book "Bring Back Beatrice". In the book and author gives the rich detail and history of such classic names like Beatrice. It sounds like this book is worth checking out.
20 Gwendolyn
This Welsh name means "fair, blessed and white-browed" was very popular during the 1940's. The name Gwendolyn is Celtic-derived, and is believed to be a name originating during the Medieval times, though there are no records of an actual person going by this name. The name Gwendolyn was mostly used in fictional stories.
The earliest recordings of a real person going by Gwendolyn only came in the 19th century. However, it is speculated that other names such as Gwenllian and Gwenhwyfar were inspirations for the name Gwendolyn, hence no record of it.
Though the history of Gwendolyn is a little sketchy, it can still be used by those who are fans of Medieval times.
People named Gwendolyn have been described as kind, bright, gentle and rich. Perhaps this fact is true, there are two women poets in history named Gwendolyn.
19 Charlene
Charlene is the feminine version of Charles. Though Charles means "man" in French, this name is anything but manly. The feminine version means "small beauty", and if you name your little girl this, that's exactly what she will be, a small beauty. This name can also be spelled Charline.
In the 1940's it rank #115 on the name charts, presently it ranks #1532. It went up in popularity in 2015. This is a charming name for a daughter, who is sure to be a "small beauty" once she is born.
18 Avis
No this name is not just a spell in Harry Potter books, it also means "bird". Avis is the Latin version of Aveza, which is German. Pronounced ( AY-viss). Avis was popular name during the Middle Ages, then remerged again during the 1940's. The Normans introduced this name to England. The exact meaning of Avis name is unknown, but it is said to mean "desired".
Variations of this name include the German name Ava, and the English name Avila. Avis is an uncommon name today. This just means that your little is unlikely to encounter someone with this name as they grow up.
17 Rollo
When one thinks of Rollo they would never guess that it means "wolf" or "famous in the land". Rollo is pronounced (ROWL-ow). Which is such very fitting for a powerful Viking leader, who was exiled during the medieval period. This same Viking leader also became the first Duke of Normandy in (860-932). It's a boys name would be perfect for a rambunctious brave little guy. Variations for Rollo are Rolf, Rudolph, and Rolla.
16 Cosette
If you are looking for a classic and fairly uncommon name, Cosette is it. Pronounced (koh-ZETT). In 2015 only 138 girls were given this name. Cosette means "little thing", and is the female version of Nicolas. It has French origins. Author Victor Hugo named a character whose real name was Euphrasie from his novel "Les Miserables" Cosette. Cosette is the female romantic lead and Jean Valjean's beloved adopted daughter.
15 Valencia
Besides being the third largest city in Spain, Valencia also means "brave" or "strong and healthy". It's not a very popular name, which makes it perfect for parents who want an uncommon girls name. Valenciah, Valyncia, Valencya, and Valenzia are all variations of this name.
This exotic name is beautiful and it reached the height of its popularity in 1970 and has since declined. It's currently ranked at #2080 in the name charts. No, that doesn't mean it's any less fabulous, it just means it's waiting to be discovered again.
14 Kent
Kent is of Celtic origin and means "Country in Southeast England" or "high or coastal land". The surname Kent as a rich history and there is a lot historical data regarding this noble name. Its history can be traced back to Britain, more specifically Berkshire. Kent hit it's peak popularity between 1940-1960. This name may sound familiar because of the super hero with the alter-ego, whose name was Clark Kent in Superman. Though it is a boys names, surprisingly more girls are named Kent then boys. It also has remained pretty steady in popularity for girls as well.
13 Morris
Maurice is a the English variation of Morris, which means "dark-skinned". Morris derived from the Latin name Mauritius (Moorish). The Moors were Muslim people who were said to be dark in skin color. Morris was one a Top 100 name in the early 1900's. It's unheard of these days for Morris to be a first name, since throughout history it was a popular last name.
Morris is a strong distinguished name. Though it's no longer popular in the United States, it's ranked very high in the Netherlands.
12 Claude
Some might tilt their head in confusion when finding out the meaning of Claude, which is "lame". However, it is a very noble French name. There were also a plethora of early settlers who came to America that went by this name. So despite it's meaning, the name Claude has rich history. You may also recognize this name from painter/artist Claude Monet.
It currently ranks as #889 on the U.S. birth charts. The female version of this name is Claudette and Claudine.
11 Denzil
The first person that comes to mind when seeing this name is the famous actor Denzel Washington, which is a variation of Denzil. Denzil is of Celtic origin, and surprisingly is an uncommon name for boys in countries other than America. It is pronounced (DEN- zil). Denzil means "fort" or "from the high stronghold".
Denzil makes a great name for both boys and girls. If you don't know if you are having a boy or girl, and want something unique Denzil fits the bill. In 2015 only 10 boys and 5 girls were given this name. This statistic shows just how rare and uncommon this name is.
10 Revel
Revel is a name for boys and girls. Revel means "a merry celebration", and that's sure to be the case when your baby is born. Revel originated in the early medieval period. It can also mean fun-love, boisterous, or riot. Revel can also be spelled Revell, Revill, and Reavell. This name is perfect for parents who want a non traditional name, that packs a punch.
9 Neville
Neville is a French name, meaning "new town". This name is a very popular British name. It might also sound familiar to you because of the musical artists Neville Brothers. Besides these facts there isn't much information on this mysterious and rare name. This is another name that is used as a surname, but makes a great first name for a little boy. If you are looking for a unique name then Neville is the perfect fit.
8 Nola
Nola is steadily becoming popular again. Nola has old-school charm with a modern twist. This name has multiple meanings. The Celtic and American meaning is "famous" and the Irish meaning is "fair shoulders". Nolan is the masculine version of this name. Pronounced (NOW-laa), it is the shortened version of Finola.
7 Lyle
Lyle means "island" and it can be traced back to France. You may have recognize this name from the popular children's song "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile" and singer Lyle Lovett.
Lyle is most commonly used as a surname, among the English and Irish. Lyle was among the top 1000 from 1880-1995. That is a pretty good run for a baby name.
6 Connie
Connie is a form of Constance and it means to be knowledgeable and steadfast. It is an Irish name and the masculine versions of this name are Conrad and Cornelius. Constance was used during the 17th century by the Puritans.
Don't like the the English version of this name? You could go with Consuela, Consolota of Constantia.
If you are familiar with the glamourous 1940's star Veronica Lake, you might be surprised to know that her birth name was Constance.
It wasn't until 1994 when Connie started to make a steady downward trend on the name chart.
People who are named Connie are said to be very pleasant, sensitive and considerate.
5 Bramwell
Bramwell is a Old English name that means "broom brambles". Bramwell is used most commonly as a last name in England. The earliest record of this name was in the 12th century. Bramwell, is also spelled Bremwell.
Though the meaning of this name is a bit funny, it has a very strong and noble feel to it. It's also perfect for those looking for a last name that sounds good as a forename. Also, if you like rare names then Bramwell is the right fit for you. In 2015 there were zero babies named Bramwell.
People named Bramwell are said to be energetic, hardworking, rich and humble. That doesn't sound too bad.
There is one famous person who goes by this name and it is Bramwell Fletcher who was an actor.
4 Jinx
If you are superstitious then this name is right up your alley. Jinx means "Spell". If you love corky names this one is sure to captivate you with it's mystical meaning. Supposedly, the name derived from the Greek nymph name Iynx. It is said that Iynx invented a love charm that she used to make Zeus fall in love with her.
According to most dictionaries the name Jinx comes from the name of a bird called Wryneck, which is a greek word Iunx. There is much debate on the actual origin of this name. Still, it is held in high regard in the Pagan community.
Jinx is also a popular name in the comic book world. Jinx was also a character in the James Bond film "Die Another Day". This name recently had a peak in popularity, spiking at an all time high this year in 2016.
3 Eunice
Eunice has Biblical roots. There was a women named Eunice in the Bible that was noted for not being a hypocrite. She was Timothy's mother. Eunice introduced Timothy to Christianity.
Despite it's biblical roots Eunice found popularity among the Puritans. After the Protesant Reformation
Eunice means "Good victory", or "conquering well". Eunice is actually derived from the greek name Eunike. There is also a greek goddess named Nike, she was the goddess of victory. Eunice was very popular in 1910 and started to trail off in the 1990's.
2 Corliss
Corliss means just how it sounds, "carefree person". Corliss has a free spirited artistic feel, that is sure to please parents who embody a carefree life. Corliss showed up on the name charts during the 1940's, when it was at it's highest popularity.
Corliss was originally an English surname but overtime transferred to a forename. Besides this fact there isn't much history on the name forename Corliss. However, it is sure to contain a lot of history if the surname Corliss is searched for in ancestry records.
Are you a free spirited parent that is looking for a name? If you are then Corliss is the name for you little one. It's unique and corky, with a classic sound.
1 Gussie
Gussie is a shortened feminine version of Augustus or Augusta. 1880 was when this name was at it's peak popularity. Gussie means "great, magnificent". Nowadays, Gussie is a very uncommon name, that is sure to stand out in a crowd. Augusta (the name Gussie is derived from) was given to wives and and daughters of Emperors as a title of honor.
The 1940's was the last time this name got shine. Since then it has been on a downward trend. This name is very unique only 5 babies in the U.S. were given this name in 2015. Talk about a rare name! Gussie can be girl or a boy name. Depending on the historical time period, there are times when Gussie is more popular for boy and other times more popular for girls.
Sources: OurBabyNamer.com, SheKnows.com, ThinkBabyName.com, NameBerry.com


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Alex Hodgson, a singer/songwriter from East Lothian, will be joined by his band and The Robyn Stapleton Trio at a fundraising extravaganza on Wednesday September 24th at Archerfield Walled Garden. The ticket price is just £12. A delicious 2 course pre-show buffet for £15 will be available from 5.30pm in The Walled Garden Restaurant and booking is recommended. A combined show and dinner ticket is available at a special price of £25. The event is on behalf of local community radio station, Radio Saltire.
With a musical career spanning several decades, Alex has performed at the Queen's Ghillie Ball in Balmoral for the last five years, at the Scottish Parliament, and has been a guest and presenter on many radio shows including BBC Scotland and Radio Forth 2. His music is distinctively Scottish, with both a charm and humour that reflect his background and love of music. Alex is also keen on amateur dramatics, performs in stage productions and loves entertaining children. With a big heart and a big voice he is sure to get toes tapping. Just back from a trip to the USA, Alex has also entertained audiences in many other countries overseas including South Africa and Malaysia. His new CD "The Brig Tae Nae Where" was released by Greentrax on August 1st.
BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year, Robyn Stapleton graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a First Class Honours degree in Scottish Music. There she specialised in Scots Song under the guidance of Rod Paterson and Gordeanna McCulloch. During her degree, Robyn spent one year at the Irish World Academy, Limerick, where she met guitarist and banjo player Hajime Takahashi and multi-instrumentalist Stephen Heffernan. With their shared passion for traditional music and a desire to communicate the depth and beauty of traditional songs, the Robyn Stapleton Trio was formed
Since meeting in 2011, Robyn, Hajime & Stephen have been performing together across the UK at events such as the Commonwealth Concert at Glasgow's Pacific Quay, on BBC Alba's Na Trads and has appeared on national TV and radio and at at several Folk Festivals. Robyn will be singing with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at Proms in The Park in September. This is her first performance in East Lothian and we look forward to welcoming her to Archerfield Walled Garden!

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PRUIN, Harry J. 1931-2012
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Date: 3/25/2015 at 12:38:26
Harry Joe Pruin, 81, of Muscatine, Iowa formerly of Dike, IA, died Thursday, February 23, 2012, at Lutheran Homes Society in Muscatine, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home, Dike, Iowa with Pastor Dennis Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
Harry Joe Pruin was born February 16, 1931 at home in Grundy County, to Pete and Grace (Bulthuis) Pruin. The family moved to Dike, IA on March 1, 1937, where he attended school and graduated from Dike High school in 1951. On March 11, 1952 Harry entered the United States Army serving his country during the Korean War, fighting in several major engagements including "Old Baldy" and "Pork Chop Ridge". He worked as a machinist for Viking Pump in Cedar Falls, retiring in 1992 after 25 years of service.
Harry enjoyed fishing, playing blue grass music on guitar, dobra and auto harp. He enjoyed the many winters he spent with his mother in Florida, even past her 90th birthday.
He is survived by his two sisters, Inez (Ed) McCarville of Dike, Mildred Goodell of Marion; sister-in-law Adele Pruin of Holland; a 99 year old aunt, Lyda Belthuis of Cedar Falls; 7 nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bert Pruin and brother-in-law, Curtis Goodell.
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Back at the start of March at this year's MWC event in Barcelona, Huawei was in attendance and showcasing a number of their products which were due to be landing in the coming months and throughout the rest of 2015. In particular, Huawei took the opportunity at MWC to unveil and announce a couple of their fitness trackers and wearable devices. Most notable, the Huawei TalkBand N1 and TalkBand B2. In terms of the latter, the Huawei TalkBand B2, this was the follow-up to the predecessor TalkBand B1 and came with some notable improvements. Well, following on from the March announcement, Huawei have now confirmed that starting from today the TalkBand B2 is available to purchase online and starting from $179.
While the TalkBand B1 was limited in its style and function, the TalkBand B2 had seen some impressive improvements. This is a fitness tracker and therefore, will connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth and sync all your typical fitness tracking data like steps and so on. However, the TalkBand 2 also contains a 6-axis motion sensor which has the ability to identify the type of sport or activity the user is doing and record this information too. This includes the ability to identify activities including walking, running, hill climbing and cycling. While the tracker will provide your step count, it will also be able to calculate and relay information on how many calories are burned during the activities too. In fact, Huawei has also partnered up with Jawbone offering users of the TalkBand B2 the option to send their data to the likes of the UP Smart Coach app. Not to mention, that Huawei state the device can also sync up and connect to more than 3,000 applications for various connected devices. Interestingly, that is only half of the main function of the TalkBand B2. Thanks to the clever design of the wearable, and similar to the TalkBand B1, users can also remove the centrepiece and use this as a standalone Bluetooth headset, making use of the inbuilt speaker and dual-mic. Thereby allowing the user to make hands-free calls when exercising, driving and so on. It is lastly worth pointing out that the TalkBand B2 also offers the ability to make use of the device's remote camera trigger and capture selfie images remotely.
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The exact activities and conventions undertaken when practicing kenjutsu vary from school to school, where the word school here refers to the practice, methods, ethics, and metaphysics of a given tradition, yet commonly include practice of battlefield techniques without an opponent and techniques whereby two practitioners perform kata (featuring full contact strikes to the body in some styles and no body contact strikes permitted in others). Historically, schools incorporated sparring under a variety of conditions, from using solid wooden bokutō to use of bamboo sword (shinai) and armor (bōgu). In modern times sparring in Japanese martial art is more strongly associated with kendo.
Early development It is thought likely that the first iron swords were manufactured in Japan in the fourth century, based on technology imported from China via Korean peninsula. While swords clearly played an important cultural and religious role in ancient Japan, in the Heian period the globally recognised curved Japanese sword was developed and swords became important weapons and symbolic items. The oldest schools in existence today arose in the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573), known for long periods of inter-state warfare. Three major schools emerged during this period.
- Kage-ryū (Aizu) (Aisukage ryū)
- Chujo-ryū
- Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū
These schools form the ancestors for many descendent styles, for example, from Ittō ryū has branched Ono-ha Ittō ryū and Mizoguchi-ha Ittō-ryū (among many others).
On the island of Okinawa, the art of Udundi includes a unique method of both Kenjutsu and Iaijutsu. This is the only surviving sword system from Okinawa. It was the martial art of the noble Motobu family during the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Edo PeriodEdit
During the Edo period schools proliferated to number more than 500, and training techniques and equipment advanced. The 19th century led to the development of the bamboo practice sword, the shinai, and protective armor, bogu. This allowed practice of full speed techniques in sparring, while reducing risk of serious harm to the practitioner. Before this, training in Kenjutsu had consisted mainly of basic technique practice and paired kata, using solid wooden practice swords (bokutō) or live blades.
Beginning in 1868, the Meiji Restoration led to the breakup of the military class and the modernization of Japan along the lines of western industrial nations. As the samurai class was officially dissolved at this time, kenjutsu fell into decline, an unpopular reminder of the past. This decline continued for approximately 20 years, until rising national confidence led to an increase of the uptake of traditional sword arts again, particularly in the military and the police.
In 1886 the Japanese Police gathered together kata from a variety of kenjutsu schools into a standardised set for training purposes. This process of standardization of martial training continued when, in 1895, a body for martial arts in Japan, the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, was established. Work on standardizing kenjutsu kata continued for years, with several groups involved until in 1912 an edict was released by the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai. This edict highlighted a lack of unity in teaching and introduced a standard core teaching curriculum to which the individual kenjutsu schools would add their distinctive techniques. This core curriculum, and its ten kata evolved into the modern martial art of kendo. This point could be regarded as the end of the development of Kendo Kata was provided for the unification of many schools to enable them to pass on the techniques and spirit of the Japanese sword.
20th and 21st centuryEdit
With the increasing interest in Japanese martial arts outside Japan during the 20th century, people in other countries started taking an interest in kenjutsu. Many martial artists who study Japanese martial arts know the principles of kenjutsu. For modern kenjutsu type training, most practice is done in suburi style with bokken.
One of the more common training weapons is the wooden sword (bokuto or bokken). For various reasons, many schools make use of very specifically designed bokuto, altering its shape, weight and length according to the style's specifications. For example, bokuto used within Yagyū Shinkage-ryū are relatively thin and without a handguard in order to match the school's characteristic approach to combat. Alternatively, Kashima Shin-ryū practitioners use a thicker than average bokuto with no curvature and with a rather large hilt. This of course lends itself well to Kashima Shin-ryū's distinct principles of combat.
Some schools practice with fukuro shinai (a bamboo sword covered with leather or cloth) under circumstances where the student lacks the ability to safely control a bokuto at full speed or as a general safety precaution. In fact, the fukuro shinai dates as far back as the 15th century.
Techniques and stylesEdit
A distinguishing feature of many kenjutsu syllabi is the use of a paired katana or daitō and wakizashi or shōtō commonly referred to as nitōjutsu (二刀術 two sword methods). Styles that teach it are called nitōryū (二刀流 two sword school?); contrast ittō-ryū (一刀流 one sword school?). The most famous exponent of nitōjutsu was Miyamoto Musashi (1584 – 1645), the founder of Hyōhō Niten Ichi-ryū, who advocates it in The Book of Five Rings. Nitōjutsu is not however unique to Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryū, nor was nitōjutsu the creation of Musashi. Both Tenshin Shōden Katori Shinto-ryū were founded in the early Muromachi period (ca. 1447), and Tatsumi-ryu founded Eishō period (1504–1521), contain extensive nitōjutsu curricula while also preceding the establishment of Musashi's Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryū.
Kenjutsu techniques can be compared to the strategies of warfare, while batto-jutsu or kendo can be compared to shooting range techniques. As in the Book of Five Rings, by Miyamoto Musashi, a kenjutsuka (a practitioner of kenjutsu) relies on the conditions of the ground, light source, as well as the opponents' capabilities, before implementing a practical attack. The attack is not set on any particular weapon or move to capitulate, nor is there a predisposed target or trajectory. Any exposed part of the opponents body is a possible target (as in Musashi's "Injuring the Corners").
To be effective, a kenjutsu strike/or counter-strike is a composition of several techniques: feigning, cutting, jabbing, thrusting, parrying or binding, footwork, choice of weapon, and even knowing the opponents weapon. It was mentioned that once Musashi realized the physics of the chain-and-sickle (kusarigama) he was then able to defeat it.
The feigning techniques are effective movements of the weapon, footwork, center of gravity, and even the use of kiai. Applied effectively, the opponent is set-back one move, while creating an opening elsewhere. The feigning technique should be angled to allow a quick direct shot from this position. Only sufficient practice will perfect these techniques and teaching to convey the training of proper reflexes. There is not much time to think during a skirmish or battle. A fluent continuation of techniques must be deployed to manage even multiple opponents. One second per opponent is too long. Managing an army should be treated the same way. A practical understanding of the body and weapon is necessary to be able to dispatch a strike or counter strike whether standing, walking, or rolling around the ground (or whether an army is attacking or retreating). There is no time-out or ready position. It might be a fight under minimum visibility or total darkness. When striking range is reached, reflexes dictate the outcome.
Cutting, jabbing, and thrusting techniques must be all preceded by a feint. The defender can easily parry a strong attack, due to the telegraphing momentum behind the attacker's weapon. Therefore, a strong cutting technique can easily receive a deadly cut across the sword hand or forearm. The feigning movement should complement both double-sword, two-handed sword, or any weapon.
There are some strikes that do not require a preceding subterfuge. These are referred to as "quick strikes". They are done with two hands on the sword or with a sword in each hand. One hand is at the base of the tsuka (to provide longer reach) and the other hand is at the ridge of the blade to provide the initial force to flick the sword as quick as an arrow to hit the target. This could be done with the double sword, with one sword providing the push for the dispatch. These postures are hidden and the ready positions are implemented while switching hands or while changing steps. These flicking strikes can be administered from any angle (top, sides or below).
When parrying, always try to direct the point of the sword to the target. This minimizes the step needed to be able to counter-attack. Thus the opponent is at an immediate disadvantage. Also, using the quick strike at the opponent's sword hand or forearm will immediately incapacitate his attack before having to parry it. A simple rule — to keep the point of the sword pointed to the opponent or at within the area of the gate, while attempting to parry in all angles — will provide a good foundation for appropriate counter-maneuver reflexes.
Musashi said that the footwork shall be adapted to terrain and purpose. The correct stride is to be applied to whatever leverage is needed to effectively wield the weapon at hand. The choice of weapon and knowing the opponents' weapons is essential for the choice of right technique and strategy. Knowing the center of gravity of a weapon can help the assessment of its maneuverability and speed, as much as its effects on leverage and kinetic forces.
The use of the double-sword (one in each hand) can provide the ultimate control of the gate. The "gate", as referred to by Miyamoto Musashi, is the opening between two fighters. All attacks must go through this gate to reach the target from any angle. To close or disrupt the gate at the right moment is necessary to deflect incoming attacks. The double swords' ability to alternate and complement their trajectories provides a strong continuous flowing barricade as well as trapping and striking repetitions. Timing is essential in the use of this technique, and Musashi advised that the double-sword technique should be learned early on.
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Sermon Preview: "The Vow: Purity"
Ephesians 5:1-14
Andy Mannes, Student Minister
Service Times
9:30 AM – Contemporary Service
11:00 AM – Traditional Service
October Preaching Series – "The Vow"
Wedding vows are more than a declaration of love—they hold the keys to a strong, lasting marriage. Whether you hope to get married someday or you've already tied the knot, discover what "The Vow'" can mean for the future.
LiveIt! at 9:30 AM (Grades K-5) | Noah's Ark Adult Class at 9:45 AM | Nursery & Preschool
Prayer after 9:30 AM Service
If you would like prayer after the 9:30 AM service, a caring individual in Room 302 will be waiting to pray with you.
Asbury Care Team (ACT)
ACT is here to care for you under the leadership of our Lead Pastor. To learn more and meet our Care Team members, click here.
Click here and check out what our Student Ministry is all about!
Operation Christmas Child (OCC)
Good news! Great joy! Operation Christmas Child is in full effect. Please be sure to bring all of your shoe boxes back by November 4th.
Habitat for Humanity/Apostles Build needs lots of loving, helping hands over the next few months!
We are currently helping to build the next Habitat for Humanity house as part of the Apostles Build and we need lots of volunteers! Our next church community service date is Saturday, November 3, 2018. Visit our Apostles Build page to learn more and sign up.
Hurricane Recovery Partnership with New Song Church
We are now forming monthly work teams to help the relief victims. If you would like to participate, please email Jeff Severt.
Family Promise Volunteers Needed
We are so excited to be hosting Family Promise November 4 – November 11. Please be in prayer about how you and your family can get plugged in and be of service to these families. We currently need lots of help with setup, breakdown, overnight hosts, and transportation. Learn more and sign up now by clicking here!
Asbury Preschool Fundraiser
Support Asbury Preschool and get your family portrait taken at the same time! Ned Winn Photography will be available Friday, November 2 (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM) and Saturday, November 3 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) at Asbury Church to take family pictures – just in time for the holidays! Your sitting fee of $15 will go directly to support Asbury Preschool and that also covers one 8×10 print. Additional photo packages are available for purchase with a portion of the cost going back to Asbury Preschool. Sign up here!
Cantata Rehearsals – THIS SUNDAY @ 4:30 PM
We are still looking for singers to perform in this year's Cantata. It's not too late to come out and be a part of this years performance.
Now Hiring for a Kid's Ministry Assistant and a Director of Traditional Worship
We have a couple of key positions to fill here at Asbury Church. Please help us spread the word as we continue to look at qualified applicants. To see the full job descriptions and download an application, visit our Employment page.
Falleluia – THIS SUNDAY at 3 PM
Halleluia!!! Falleluia is coming back for another awesome year of food, games, and horse drawn hayrides! As always, admission is free and costumes are welcome! Join us and bring lots of friends! See you there!
Let's Go To Haiti!
Our next mission trip to the school in Sous Raille is Feb. 20-25, 2019. All are welcome but we've got just six spots left! Contact: Jeff Severt
Discovering Asbury – November 7 @ 6:30 PM, Asbury South
If you are curious to find out what Asbury is all about or considering making this your church home, register to attend Discovering Asbury. A light dinner will be served and childcare will be provided. Please RSVP on our Events page (required for headcount purposes). Our next Baptism & Membership Sunday will be Sunday, November 18.


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Upcoming Workshops & Events
Theatre 2019/2020 Events
Acting Workshop Classes for ages 6-96, every Saturday, 10:00am to 12:00noon. $50.00 per student, per month for ages 6-15. $75.00 per student, per month for ages 16-96. No experience or appointment needed…just walk right in and register for a class. At the end of each 12-week session, all class participants will be in play or showcase.
"Open Mic Night" is the 4th Monday of every month at 7:00pm for all ages. Come and showcase your talents, sing, dance, poetry, monologues, skit, improv., play a music instrument, do magic tricks, puppetry, clean comedy, perform, or be the audience. Sign-ups are between 6:30 & 7pm., just before each show. Suggested Donation: $5.00 per person.
"Golden Acorn Bus Trip" – CAT's DAY-OF-FUN, Fundraiser: Saturday, JULY 6, 2019
Time: Meeting at 8:30am at CAT
Departing: 9:00am – From Community Actors Theatre
Returning: Before 5:00pm. Cost: $20.00 per person (Your
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Age: 21 & up (Bring ID, Player's Card, a jacket, and a hat)
Please call, text, or email Jennie to put your name on the
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Please pay by cash, check, or Money Order, made out to: Community Actors Theatre
7-Day Alaskan Cruise…Book with only a $50.00 Deposit before the end of April; Pay your other two payments using the installment plan, with the final payment being due in May 2020. Sail with the Hamilton's and CAT from Seattle, WA on the Spirit Carnival on August 25, 2020 . It is a fabulous, vacation of a lifetime, 7-Day Alaskan Cruise. For more information, and to book, go to: http://www.ytbtravel.com/expressyourself CLICK on "GROUPS" at the top of the page on Community Actors Theatre home page. This will take you to pages of cruises…1-5 pages. Scroll down the page until you see, COMMUNITY ACTORS THEATRE – AUGUST 2020. To the right of the page, click on, "DETAILS". Read and choose the Cabin you desire, then, CLICK on, "BOOK THIS". Complete and submit. Need help??? Call or text Jennie at: 619-807-7059 Double Occupancy…Both Roommates MUST book at the same time. (until all of our block of cabins are booked…before, or by April 30, 2019)


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Associate of Arts Degree- Human Services Bachelor of Science- Early Childhood and Special Education Master of Education- Reading
Mrs. Michele Hustead
Currently, I am the Reading Specialist and English teacher at Queen Anne's County High School. I have been the specialist and teacher for twelve years. My goal as the reading specialist and English teacher and is to improve a student's word attack, comprehension, and/or fluency skills. I am certified in several reading interventions: Corrective Reading, Lindamood Bell (LiPS), Wilson Reading Program, Read Live, Read 180, System 44, SOAR, and Stevenson. Also, I teach English I and English II.
For the first nineteen years of teaching, I worked with special education students ranging from learning disabilities to intellectual disabilities in Anne Arundel County Schools. Before coming to Queen Anne's, I taught at Stevensville Middle School for six years as a special educator. I also was the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Coordinator. For the 2018-19 school year, I will be teaching the reading intervention, Read 180, supervise the reading intervention, System 44, English I and II, and co-teach English IV.
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2018-2019 Events
Chapter Board Meetings and Schedules
South Colonie Dollars for Scholars chapter meetings are held on the second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
at the South Colonie Central School District Offices, 102 Loralee Drive, next to Saddlewood School.
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Click here for directions: 102 Loralee Dr
The schedule for our upcoming chapter meetings follows:
Wednesday, September 12 @ 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 10 @ 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 14 @ 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 9 @ 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 6 @ 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 10 @ 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 @ 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12 @ 6:30 p.m.
Please join us and see what you can do to help us raise Dollars for Scholars
Our Scholarship Application Night is rescheduled to Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 7PM in the Cornell Auditorium
Colonie Central High Schools Annual Awards Night is Thursday, May 16, 2019 in the Cornell Auditorium
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Leominster is located in beautiful countryside in The Welsh Marches, a rural area that borders Wales, some fourteen miles north of Hereford.
This market town serves North Herefordshire, although the cattle market closed some years ago. The town was founded on the wool trade and the local Ryeland sheep were famous for their high quality wool, much favoured by Queen Elizabeth I.
Traditionally Leominster is known as the land that time forgot.
Agriculture remains important but now employs far fewer people. Tourism, light engineering and the antiques trade are growing in importance.
The Club (No. 19321) was granted its charter on 30th June 1949. It has 22 Members & 4 Honorary Members.
It is twinned with The Rotary Club of La Fleche, France and an exchange visit takes place each summer.
We will be pleased to talk to anyone who might be interested in joining us, or hearing a bit more about what we do for the Community.
Just pop into the Golf Club for an informal chat around 6pm on a club meeting night, normally the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Rotary News
Be part of a global network of volunteers, trying to make the world a better place. Please also see the 'links & news' page for information from the local district and live feeds from Rotary International and Rotary International in GB&I.
Flexibility creating new opportunities for new members
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(Meetings held on 1st,3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month)
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Sunday, November 9, 2014
Settled In For The Winter
I was only 2 days late getting here. LOL
I don't know what the heck it is with my luck these days, but I sure seem to go through bouts of 'everything I touch....breaks!' right about the time I am trying to get everything done up so I can leave.
It was so ridiculous this time, even MH had to laugh. He's actually gotten to the point where he feels sorry for me when the 'breakzies' set in.
I swear, I have no idea why this has started happening to me these last couple of years, but I tend to think of it as 'a someone is looking out for me' kind of thing. You know, like I just wasn't meant to leave right at that time for a specific reason. More than once, I have gotten left later than usual for some seemingly stupid reason and come across a wreck that apparently happened around the time that I should have been going through this specific area. So now, when everything seems to go to shit all at once, for no apparent reason, I try very hard not to get too stressed or force it.
The good thing is, I actually left the house and the yard all cleaned up for winter. Irrigation lines drained, hoses unhooked, drained and coiled up, everything is mowed and the horse pens are clean. MH will do the fall burning and winter can commence whenever it wishes.
I had to do a little re-arranging of the waters for the horses that will be left. I thought I would see if I could turn Moon in with the mares so there would only need to be one tank heater set up this winter, but that didn't work out. Moon gathered up Beretta, Belle and Frenchie and then put the run on my poor gray mare. Poor Miss! She just got settled in and comfortable with the 3 mares...
And she didn't understand why Moon was running her off.
He is such a dick!!!
Miss had obviously never been turned out with a herd of horses before and it took her awhile to get comfortable having all of that space to move around in, but once she did, she is so obviously happy with her new life...and then all of the sudden there is this jerk of a dun horse chasing her away from her girlfriends. She was so upset.
It's kind of weird because Moon hated Beretta when she was a youngster. He even went through the hot rope once just to try to kill her. But he is totally in love with Belle. And Belle is in love with Moon. So I thought about putting Belle with Moon for the winter, but when I did that, Beretta and Belle both had a fit because they were separated. So I put Moon with Belle AND Beretta and put Miss and Frenchie together. Frenchie does not like Moon. He can't put the run on her, but she keeps a healthy distance from him. Maybe she is embarrassed that her uncle is such a dick!! LOL. That arrangement seemed to be okay, but then I noticed that Beretta seemed aggravated that Belle was always with Moon. Beretta was wringing her tail and taking charges at Moon. Which, if she wasn't carrying a baby it wouldn't have mattered, but I cannot risk her getting riled up so much that she might lose her foal, so, in the end...
All of the mares are together again and Moon is all alone. The mares are happy again and Moon is just going to have to settle for love across a hot rope. LOL.
Flashy got moved to the neighbor's and now has 5 acres to roam around in with friends. I'm hoping that getting out helps bring him out of the dumpy look he has going on now. Poor, little guy. He just looks horrible. He's got twice as much hair as the filly he is with and has a huge belly on him (in spite of being wormed twice now). He looks like a shetland pony, not a high-end future race horse. I really think it is from lack of exercise, because even Arrow (the filly he is with) was starting to get a big belly on her. I don't like seeing my babies go through an ugly stage, but I don't worry about it. He's got good feed and plenty of it. Now he has room to run and play. I'm betting that by the time I see him again next spring, he will have come out of this stage. It doesn't help that the filly he is with is a very tall, leggy, elegant looking filly. Flash is not destined to be a tall horse and he has twice as much bone as the filly, so looking at her and then looking at him just makes him seem dumpier than ordinary.
Now, it's time to get to work on my four boys again. I'm so excited. This is going to be a fun, fun winter!!
3 comments:
- Shirley said...
Oh Moon. You earned your solitude.
Funny how herd dynamics can make things easy or tough on the owner!
- November 11, 2014 at 8:13 AM
- fernvalley01 said...
Moon and Johnny seem to have some similarities! tried to put my new mare in with him and the girls and oh holy hell! that wasn't going to work! He had her ready to go over a fence, swapped Annie out and put her and the new girl in with Stryker (old man ) and Harley, and have a nice "zen " group. As for Johnny? well he was insisting on going in with :that Richie mare" and her group. LOL little A$$hole bit off more than he could chew with the big momma mare! He is now duly chastised and while he is the only gelding in with 5 mares, he is much more mellow and has grasped the concept after having his own a$$ handed to him that he is not actually king of the world ! Wanna send Moon up to meet Richie? lol
Glad you got safely to AZ,I will now commence being very jealous !
- November 11, 2014 at 11:52 PM
- SamCowgirl658 said...
Arizona for the winter sounds fantastic! Being stuck up here in Ohio all winter every year is just awful. I can't wait until I am able to move South!
- November 23, 2014 at 6:36 PM


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Group play has concluded in Russia with 16 nations advancing to the World Cup Round of 16, which means, of course, that 16 more are going home.
We were all shocked, shocked! to see Germany leading the group that was sent packing after the opening round, despite the fact the two previous winners, Spain 2010, Italy, 2006, were eliminated at the same point as they attempted to defend their titles, while France, the 1998 winners also flopped in 2002.
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MILWAUKEE - Junior Rachel Ruona has been named the Ian's Pizza Raider of the Week for Oct. 1.
Ruona led the Triathlon team in action at the Tri the Illini, taking third overall and helping the Raiders to second among the four Division III teams. She posted a time of 1:10:30.6 to finish just about 75 seconds off the winner's pace.
The Raiders will return to action Oct. 20 at the East Regional Qualifier in Huddleston, Virginia.


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Booklists are prepared for each year level. These are issued in term 4 of the previous year to each student.
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The school receives a commission from sales. However this does not mean that this is the only way to purchase the necessary resources for your child. If you wish, you may source them wherever you choose.
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A biotin deficiency is not something you might commonly get if you follow a high-carb diet, but ketogenic dieters tend to be more at risk. Low levels of biotin are linked to fatigue, hair loss, and cracker or brittle nails.
In addition to eating more biotin-rich foods, you can also take a biotin supplement to help increase your levels. We've done the research to find the best biotin supplements out there. Here's how to pick the right one.
What is Biotin?
Biotin is a B vitamin that is also known as vitamin B7. Its primary job is to help convert macronutrients (carbs, fat, and protein) into energy, but it also plays a role in skin, hair, and nail health (1).
Some research shows that a ketogenic diet can cause low biotin levels, which may result in thinning hair, loss of body hair, skin rashes, and more (2).
This is why many people decide to take a biotin supplement on the ketogenic diet.
Health benefits of biotin include the following:
- Better macronutrient metabolism (3)
- More stabilized blood sugar levels (4)
- Protection against dementia and age-related cognitive disorders (5)
- Adrenal and thyroid gland support (6)
- Hair, skin, and nail health (7)
- Tissue and muscle repair and maintenance (8)
To learn more about its scientifically proven benefits, check The Ultimate Guide To Biotin!
Side Effect
Research shows that supplementing with biotin is harmless. The daily recommended intake of biotin is between 30 mcg to 100 mcg, but some studies show that taking three times this amount is perfectly fine.
Even a much higher dose of biotin such as 10–50 mg/day has been found without adverse effects according to several studies. If taking too much, it is simply excreted into urine (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14).
Rare but possible side effects of taking too much biotin may include an upset stomach or mild skin rash. You should always consult with your doctor before taking any supplements.
A study found that biotin deficiency could happen to women who smoke because smoking increases the metabolism of biotin and accelerates the degradation of nutrients (15).
How To Use and Choose The Best Biotin Supplements
Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin, which means that it is not readily stored in the body and needs to be constantly replenished via the diet. It also means that you don't need to take your biotin supplement with food as they are already highly absorbable.
When picking out a biotin supplement, it's important to find one with adequate amounts of the biotin you need daily. For example, the recommended daily intake of biotin is anywhere from 30 mcg to 100 mcg per day. Because of this, you might want to choose a biotin supplement that meets the daily requirement.
If your levels are already low, you might want to take a biotin supplement that contains higher amounts. Remember that B vitamins aren't stored in the body, so if you take too much, then your body will simply excrete it through your sweat or urine.
You'll also want to make sure you are buying your supplements from a reputable brand that does not use any additives or fillers such as rice flour, soybean oil, etc… in its tablets.
Take your biotin supplement as directed by the instructions on the label and avoid taking excessive amounts, especially if you are on thyroid medication or another type of prescription drug.
We've done the research and picked out the top three biotin supplements on the market right now.
#1. Natrol's Biotin Maximum Strength
Natrol's Biotin Maximum Strength features 10,000 mcg of biotin along with calcium for superior nail growth.
This product would be ideal for someone who wants long, beautiful or stronger nails that don't break or crack.
The high levels of biotin will also help with hair growth. As with the last product, you'll want to be careful when taking high levels of biotin, especially at first.
One of the nice things about this product is that it comes in a pack of two and is even cheaper than other products.
The pros and cons are listed below.
- Contains 10,000 mcg of biotin per tablet
- Contains calcium to help enhance nail growth
- Comes in a pack of two; each pack contains 100 tablets
- Great value for such high levels of biotin!
- Vegetarian tablets
- Free of milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, yeast, and artificial preservatives, colors or flavors
- Sugar-free
- More biotin than the recommended intake.
#2. Amazing Formulas Biotin
Amazing Nutrition's Biotin comes from a trusted and reliable source, which means that you can take it without worrying about whether or not your vitamin comes from a reputable company.
This product features 10,000 mcg per tablet, which is more than you need for the day but could be just what you need to bring deficient levels back up.
It's free of allergens and doesn't contain any unnecessary fillers or binders.
The great thing about this product is that it's made in the USA at a GMP facility and passed all the quality tests to ensure full potency and purity.
- Contains 10,000 mcg of biotin per capsule
- Comes from a trusted and reliable brand
- Free from artificial flavors, preservatives, sugar, sweeteners, starch, lactose, milk, gluten, yeast, wheat, sodium and fish
- Good value that won't break the bank
- More biotin than the recommended intake.
#3. High Potency Biotin by Sports Research
Sports Research makes a High Potency Biotin supplement for those with deficient levels.
The great thing about this product is that it also contains organic virgin coconut oil, which is the best type of coconut oil you can buy because it is unrefined and comes with all its nutrients intact.
Coconut oil contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-like benefits to enhance your hair and skin health further.
One mini-capsule of High Potency Biotin contains a whopping 5,000 mcg of biotin, which is enough to take you from a severe biotin deficiency to above your daily recommended limits.
Here are some pros and cons of this product.
- Contains 5,000 mcg of biotin per mini capsule, so you don't need to take a lot to get your levels back up
- Features organic virgin coconut oil for enhanced hair and nail health
- One bottle contains 120 softgels, and you only need one per day, which means this product will last you a long time!
- Affordable way to get your biotin in
- Gluten-free
- Made with non-GMO products
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certified so you can be sure this company practices good ethics when constructing its product
- 90-day money back guarantee if you're not satisfied
- Free of milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, and soy
- Contain a small amount of Tapioca in the V-gel Capsule which might be not ideal for strict keto dieters.
Taking a biotin supplement is an excellent way to get your levels back up, which might be affected by the ketogenic diet.
Biotin has been shown to help improve energy levels by enhancing macronutrient metabolism. It also helps give you healthy looking skin and nails, which many ketogenic dieters tend to be lacking in.
Besides biotin, the best supplement you can take for hair, nails, skin and digestion health is collagen. Check our best collagen supplements review for more tips.
We've done the research and provided three great biotin supplements that you can add into your keto supplement list. All of these products offer high amount of biotin per capsule, which is well above what you need each day.
You'll want to be careful when taking such high amounts, but these levels are suitable for those who are already low in biotin and have experienced symptoms such as lack of energy or noticeable hair and skin problems.
We recommend taking one in the morning with breakfast and keeping track of your symptoms to see if you experience any side effects from the supplement. Lower your levels if needed before working back up to one of these high-quality products.
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School girls in far away Doti are interacting with students from Europe, sharing their experiences over the internet. Some students in Jhapa are producing mushroom. Some schools are teaching the students to make traditional bamboo buckets for a commercial purpose.
Isolated for years in villages, schools in Nepal have finally found the chance to connect with international schools thanks to the International Schools Award under British Council's 'connecting schools' program.
Produced by British Council, a 10-minute documentary, which was shown at a program in Kathmandu to hand over the ISA Award to the Nepalese schools, showed how classrooms of the schools of remote parts of Nepal have been changing since the introduction of connecting schools.
In the presence of parents, teachers and students, British Council Nepal awarded International Schools Award to eleven Nepalese schools and reaccredited two schools at an event on 15 September 2016. This award is endorsed and supported by the Ministry of Education and this is the fourth year, Nepali schools are being awarded through this award scheme.
When special guests Ms Katherine Smitton, Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy in Kathmandu and Narahari Aryal, Deputy Director, Department of Education, Government of Nepal, jointly provided the award, there was joy and happiness among the teachers and students.
Connecting schools program has contributed greatly to make Nepalese students global citizens. The documentary has also shown that the situation of Nepalese schools and students has changed a lot over the decade.
After watching the activities, including concert and drama, both the special guests congratulated the winners and shared the importance of being global citizens in today's time.
Twenty five schools from eight districts of Nepal had submitted their dossier out of 100 schools initially working on International School Award. Full Award is granted to Eleven Schools out of these 25 dossier submissions. Two schools that were awarded in 2012 have been reaccredited for ISA awards this year.
The schools receiving the full award provided with a trophy and certificates and will be allowed to use the coveted International School Award kite mark along with their school logo on all the official stationeries and promotional materials for a period of three years.
As said by Dr. Jovan Ilic, Country Director of British Council, "In an increasingly globalised economy, it is vital that our students are prepared for working and communicating with each other regardless of international borders. Nepali students are just as connected as UK students. For them to thrive in a competitive world, they must develop digital literacy, and 21st Century Skills such as critical thinking, problem solving skills, creativity and imagination, leadership, and team building. With the International School Award they do this by making a commitment to becoming responsible and caring global citizens and learning what this means in practice."
What is International School Award (ISA)?
ISA is a yearly award given to participating schools. Applications from interested schools are called in every year, August/September period and schools are selected on the basis of their application. The British Council offers the ISA as an accreditation framework for schools to record and evaluate their international work and embed it into the curriculum. ISA acts as a benchmark that ascertains schools as having an outstanding level of support for nurturing global citizenship in young people and enriching teaching and learning.
The ISA approach to school development is holistic and mirrors the curriculum based project work approach to encourage the teachers to use with their students. It is rigorous and evidence based process. It encourages the leaders to foster teambuilding, innovation, and project management.
ISA is content free and schools are encouraged to embed it within their own curriculum. ISA gives context to practice new skills in Information & Communications Technology (ICT) and pedagogy in a safe and structured manner. Participating in briefings and workshops, online community and the award ceremony brings together a large number of schools across the country fostering rich exchange of ideas and creating a vibrant community of education professionals.
Evaluation process
A team of representatives from the British Council, Department of Education and Curriculum Development Centre is developed. The dossiers or the portfolio of evidence submitted by the participating schools are evaluated and school visits are organized to see the authenticity of the work and learning outcomes in the children. With the evidences submitted and the outcome of school visits, the schools are granted the award.
Connecting Classrooms, a project implemented by British Council and funded by DFID, is designed to help young people develop the knowledge, skills and values to live and work in a globalized economy, and makes a positive contribution locally and globally. The program, running from 2015-2018, will build the capacity of 45,000 teachers and 12,000 school leaders worldwide to support them to integrate a range of core skills into the curriculum.
Connecting Classrooms aims to improve teaching in both the UK and Nepal in the following key areas of professional development for teachers and school leaders, sustainable partnerships between schools in the UK and Nepal, professional dialogue opportunities for policy makers, awards to schools which are successful in equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to live and work in a globalized economy and online access to high quality resources to support teachers in delivering improved learning outcomes for young people.
The schools includes Kathmandu English School, Creative Academy Kirtipur, Akshara School Kathmandu, Reliance Co-Ed Kathmandu, Spiral Galaxy High School Kaski, Palpa Aawasiva Higher Secondary School Palpa, Motherland Higher Secondary School Kaski, New Horizon Higher Secondary School Palpa, Shree Punya Higher Secondary School, Dhankuta, Paragon Academy Jhapa and Padmodaya Public Model Higher Secondary School Dang. Reaccredited Schools include Annal Iyoti School Kathmandu and Gurukul Academy Dhangadi.
The past four years of experiences have shown that ISA has helped to improve overall quality in the school system making them at par with the international standards. Connecting the schools program has indeed been connecting the Nepalese schools to the globe.


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Born in Rome in 1961, Alfredo Bernardini moved to The Netherlands in 1981 to specialize in baroque oboe and early music with, among others, Bruce Haynes and Ku Ebbinge. In 1987 he received his soloist diploma from the Royal Conservatory of The Hague.
He has performed all over Europe, in Russia, U.S.A., Japan, China, Korea, Malaysia, Egypt, Israel, South America and Australia as a member of prestigious baroque ensembles such as Hesperion XXI, Le Concert des Nations, La Petite Bande, The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Das Freiburger Barockorchester, The English Concert, Bach Collegium Japan, Balthasar Neumann Ensemble and others. He has participated in more than 100 recordings. In 1989 he founded the ensemble Zefiro together with the brothers Paolo and Alberto Grazzi. His recordings with Zefiro have won important prizes such as the Cannes Classical Award and the Diapason d'Or de l'Année 2009. As a director, he has worked with orchestras in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Poland, the UK, Sweden, Canada, Australia, Israel and with the European Union Baroque Orchestra.
His research on the history of woodwind musical instruments has resulted in several articles published by important international magazines. Since 1992 he teaches baroque oboe at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and also taught from 2002 to 2009 at the Escola Superior de Musica de Cataluña in Barcelona.


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The South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) Tennis program, proudly supported by Tennis Victoria and the Victorian Institute of Sport, provides coaching, training and education sessions designed to complement athlete's daily and weekly training environment with their local private coach – through the provision of both on and off court activities. The program aims to bring together the most talented junior players in the South West region.
SWAS Tennis Program Structure
The tennis program is structured to deliver training camps and local hitting sessions over the 12 month program period, the training camps are delivered each school term. Each camp combines on-court activities with sport science and personal development activities off the court. The camps are scheduled to avoid Tennis Victoria's "Player Support Program" sessions (which is a further complement to an athlete's daily and weekly training environment of private coaching) as well as avoid Regional Teams events.
The 2019 Tennis squad program will run from February 10th 2019 to December 16th 2019
2019 Trials
Trials for the 2019 program will take place on Sunday 2nd December 4pm at the Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club, Pertobe Road, Warrnambool, all interested athletes will need to register with Tennis Victoria at: tennisvic.wufoo.com/…/regional-academy-of-sport-2019-trials/
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Tennis Victoria's Regional State Coach Olivia Rich.
Program Manager- Willow Sainsbury
Hear from our previous coach Doug Hill talk about the SWAS Tennis program…
Benefits to athletes selected in SWAS:
- Intensive training by quality coaches
- Skill development
- Development camps
- Strength and conditioning programs, support and advice (including functional movement screening)
- Sports science testing
- SWAS uniform
- Personal Development workshops such as Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Media training, Recovery
- Access to myAISbasecamp an Australian Institute of Sport athlete development and support program
- Access to a medical support network.
- Tennis Victoria tournament support at identified Junior Tour tournaments from the regional state coach & Tennis Victoria's Association/Regional Challenge.
- Melbourne Park Inter-Academy Challenge involving on-court coaching, competition and other activities with all other Victorian Regional Academies.
SWAS Tennis Program Selection Criteria
The SWAS 2019 Tennis program will cater for pre-elite male and female athletes in the 11-15 age groups (*approx age groups). The program services up to 16 athletes with final numbers dependent upon trial results and competency against the selection criteria.
- Be an existing member of a Tennis Victoria affiliated club in the South West, or Tennis Victoria directly.
- Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Have reached a satisfactory standard of play based on current player rankings and/or performance at local tournaments and regional events.
2019 Athletes
Bayden Penrose
Blair Penrose
Charlotte Millear
Cooper Marra
Fletcher Sagnol
Isaac Brian
Jack Prevett
Kyle Parsons
Marcus McClintock
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The East of Scotland Championship play-offs are all set to be a thrilling finale to the season after the final two teams confirmed their place in the tournament.
Penicuik Athletic and Broxburn Athletic will join Conference B winners Bonnyrigg Rose in the final round-robin, after Cuikie secured the draw they needed against Musselburgh to win Conference A last weekend.
Broxburn, meanwhile, ran out comfortable winners against University of Stirling to pip Linlithgow Rose to the title in Conference C.
As Conference winners the trio will now fight it out to decide whom will be the East of Scotland champions, with a place in next season's Scottish Cup up for grabs as well as a place in the Lowland League, subject to a SFA licence being granted.
Each club will have one home game and one away game. It will be three points for a win and one point for a draw, if the scores are level after 90 minutes then penalty kicks will decide the winner for which they get an extra point.
If clubs are level on points once the final results are in, then it will go down in order of goal difference, goals scored, head to head results, goals away from home, and goals away from home in the head to head.
If they are still level after all that then records in their respective Conferences will be taking into consideration in order of points, goal difference, goals scored, goals scored away from home.
First up on Saturday it is Penicuik Athletic v Broxburn at Penicuik Park, kick off 2.30pm.
The following Wednesday on May 1 Bonnyrigg Rose host Penicuik at New Dundas Park, kick off 7.15pm.
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