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My Little Box – April 2015
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I received my first My Little Box last month, and despite being a little bit disappointed with the beauty products inside I was very excited to see what April's box would bring. It didn't disappoint! The theme of the April box is 'My Little Dreambox' and they've fulfilled the theme so well.
If you're never heard of My Little Box it's a quirky monthly beauty box that offers something a bit different, including their own range of make-up 'My Little Beauty', a proper readable mini magazine in each box, plus exciting little non-beauty extras – past examples have included stickers, stationery and T-shirts.
So, what was inside My Little Dreambox in April….?
One of my favourite items in the April box was this traditional style stamp and ink pad. The stamp has phrases in both French and English such as 'Made With Love' and 'Avec Plaisir' and it's just so cute! I've already used it to stamp some stars onto some handmade business cards and I can see it coming in really handy for future creative escapades! It's the sort of item that regular mainstream beauty boxes miss out, and it's what makes My Little Box all the more quirky and different.
I was curious to see what was inside this pretty stitched cloud pouch….
…it's a pretty charm on a peach cord from Delphine Pariente that can be worn either as a necklace or wrapped around the wrist as a bracelet. The gold charm reads 'Bonne Etoile' which translates as 'Beautiful Star' and it's so simple but really pretty.
It's another beautiful addition to My Little Dreambox.
There were three beauty products all nestled inside the re-usable printed drawstring bag (these bags are great for keeping jewellery and small beauty products safe in bedroom drawers or in suitcases whilst travelling).
The first item that I took out was this Baume Rouge Velour from French cosmetics brand 'Loved By…'. Developed for French singer and actress Lou Lesage (no, I hadn't heard of her either…) it's a cute red tinted Lip Balm in a pot.
Loved By… is a brand that I hadn't come across before and I love the idea that they develop products for, and name them after, famous people.
The second beauty product is a Repairing Hair Mask for dry ends, from My Little Box's very own beauty brand My Little Beauty. I was a bit disappointed with this product, as there was almost an identical product in last month's box from Kerastase, and I'm not really into trying out lots of hair products. However I do love My Little Beauty's packaging and branding, and I'll be trying out and reviewing this haircare product in the weeks to come.
The final beauty product in the drawstring bag was Wild Cow Invigorating Body Lotion from natural skincare brand Cowshed. This is a brand that I've been meaning to try out for the longest time, so I'm thrilled that I finally get the chance to review this body lotion. I think this is a brand that sits really well alongside My Little Box – a bit off-the-wall with a good sense of humour!
The magazine this month was in a giant fold-out format! I haven't read it yet, but I'm planning to spread it over the sitting room floor tonight and have a browse with a cup of green tea!
I think that April's box can be summed up by this cloud-shaped quote from Walt Disney which was included inside the box…. It's all about dreaming, positive thinking and achieving…. and right now I'm dreaming about what May's My Little Box might have in store for me!
My Little Box is priced at £11 plus £3 P&P per month, to subscribe visit My Little Box.
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Am I nuts? I ordered the headers and sockets listed on the product page for the breakout board. The sockets are right; the XBee will clearly fit properly.
But the headers that would plug into breadboard are not spaced properly. They are plainly spaced at 2mm like the sockets instead of 0.1".
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I hate being alive, for every awful feeling I get I'm on the brink of insanity.
I hate being dead, it's like the world is nothing but calamity.
Being a human makes me feel evil and unworthy of love.
I'm plagued by nightmares both wild and fierce.
I can't escape and I cannot shed my silver tears.
Life is boring,frustrating, and brings great pain.
It's these little things that make me insane
I hate loneliness but love being alone.
I hate being an adult,sucked to be a child.
I seem okay on the outside but my thoughts run wild.
You can't trust anybody, cause human love is not real.
When you stare into another's eye's you are greeted by black windows
Black windows of despair,the devil which lives there.
Being trapped in a never ending spiral of cruelty and darkness
The thought of death makes me laugh or smile
For she is my best friend and I love her like a mother.
She brings me comfort and she loves me like no other.
I'm looking forward to leaving this world so I no longer have
to be Satan's little girl.


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Volkswagen's diesel emissions crisis will take a lot of fixing.
The automaker said Thursday it was recalling 8.5 million diesel vehicles in Europe, including 2.4 million in Germany. The cars are fitted with software that makes their engines produce far fewer toxic emissions in official tests than on the road.
"Remedial action on the vehicles will begin in January 2016 -- at no cost to our customers," Volkswagen said in a statement.
It said it was working as fast as it could to develop a technical fix, which could involve changes to software as well as hardware, depending on the model.


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Hi, guys —
This isn't a deep theological question however since [priest|parishioner] relationships can make or break a parish, I thought it would be worth asking.
I want to start by stating that four or five months ago, I transferred to a local parish that seems to be doing many things right. The leadership has been successful in reaching out to the community by offering programs that are attractive to folks who embrace modern culture while simultaneously staying within the bounds of Church teaching. While I tend to be more of a traditionalist in regards to music and worship style, I readily support these new programs since the order of the Mass remains in tact in each and every case.
Recently, I have run across an issue that has left me reeling. The main priest, who is a very kind person, has somehow acquired a dog as a pet. For the most part, I'm happy for him as I can see lots of positive aspects of pet ownership for him. Last week, however, I attended early morning Mass in the chapel and was very shocked to see that the priest had, not only brought his dog with him, but was allowing the dog to roam freely both in the sacristy and around the altar while Mass was being celebrated. I abruptly left as allowing animals in sacred places is very offensive to me.
I returned to morning Mass a few days later and the same scenario occurred — I heard the dog's collar jingling then noticed him roaming around the ambo while the priest was reading the Gospel. When the Gospel reading was complete, I left Mass.
I attend a meeting every Saturday morning where this priest is present so we've been together in the same room since these events have occurred. I've said nothing to him about these incidences since we are in a group and it seemed inappropriate to do so with others present. He's said nothing to me though my leaving morning Mass was obvious and I'm convinced he understands why.
It's a small crowd for this Mass and Mass is held in the chapel, not the main church. I will reemphasize that the priest has many good qualities still, a dog in sacred places is so shocking to me and his presence does distract from the Mass. For example, one parishioner was trying to get the dog's attention during the Gospel reading.
Currently, my plan for dealing with this is:
I am not questioning his right to a private life however I do question his judgment on bringing the dog into the church.
My hunch is that we will have a discussion where we mutually respect each other but ultimately will disagree on what is right and wrong on this issue. Frankly, bringing animals in the church is so offensive that I am considering leaving this parish and searching for another.
Open communication is always a good idea but ultimately the only person I can change is myself.
Thanks for your consideration of my questions.
Bob replied:
Your dilemma is understandable and definitely an unusual situation. Dogs are sometimes permitted (working dogs) at Mass, and even in the sanctuary. I knew a blind priest who had even trained his dog to genuflect — an exceedingly holy priest as well.
The idea of a pet, however, changes the context and is not appropriate (in our culture at least in the first world). It may be that your priest, having recently acquired him, is afraid to leave it alone without someone to assist in caring for him during his Masses, etc.
I suggest that you gently raise the issue with him and explain that you are concerned that something wrong is taking place and perhaps he could leave him in the sacristy (nearby but not in the church proper) until Mass was over.
You are right to raise the issue. You are also right that looking out for your relationship is key. Therefore you need to show sensitivity and remind yourself that priests are indeed human, not perfect, and lonely at times. This dog could truly be a God-send for him.
You have already shown great sensitivity in writing to us as you have. Carry that over into your discussion with him and it will be fruitful.
God bless you,
Bob Kirby
Mike replied:
Dear Garth,
As Bob has implied, unless this is an exceptional situation, your feelings are definitely justified. I would be just as upset as you are. An animal has no place within the sacred space while Mass is being celebrated.
We may not have all the nuances of your specific situation but I would recommend you follow Bob's advice and if you sense the priest does not appreciate your feelings, at least notify the local bishop about the situation as he may not be aware of it.
When the sacred is allowed to become non-sacred, anything can be allowed over time and those aspects of our faith we hold as holy, become non-holy.
As to whether you should say at your current parish or find another parish, that requires personal prayer time and discernment on your part as to whether:
Garth replied:
Hi guys,
Many thanks to all of you for your insight and guidance.
I am scheduled to meet with the priest next Wednesday. He actually offered to meet with me this coming Saturday morning after the Men's group but I'll be away on retreat this weekend.
I expect that our meeting will be non-confrontational.
In the latter case, I'll move on with or without his blessing but it will keep the doors open for future communication if I can obtain it from him.
I'll be praying earnestly for my priest and our upcoming meeting in the days to come. At this point, I'm leaving it all in God's Hands.
The tricky part for me is that I'm meeting with the parochial vicar tonight on a different matter — ministry opportunities. This young priest brings me much hope through his reverence for the sacred and the authenticity of his faith. I have not made him aware of my difficulty with the senior priest, nor do I think it's my place to do so. I am confident that he would agree with me on the issue with the dog so I see no good coming out of playing one priest against another.
If the parochial vicar brings up the topic, I'll thank him for his interest but assure him that the matter is between the senior priest and myself. Somehow I think he's wise enough to already know this and therefore will not bring up the subject.
Thanks again for your guidance. It has brought me much comfort and peace.
Garth followed up later:
As a reminder, I submitted a question concerning a priest at my parish bringing his dog to the 7 a.m. Mass.
The Mass takes place in the chapel, which is located off of the nave and on the way to the sacristy. The dog tends to roam freely throughout the chapel and the sacristy during the Mass.
I had a face to face conversation with the priest about it last night and wanted to provide an update as to the final outcome. We were both civil and kind towards one another but ultimately agreed to disagree on this particular topic.
I notice that the dog hasn't been with him for the 7 a.m. Mass the past few times and suspect that someone else in the parish had sharp words with him however the priest told me that he couldn't promise that his dog would never come with him again because he disagreed with my point of view.
He mentioned that he asked the regular Mass attendees if they minded that he brought the dog to the early morning Mass the first time and said that no one spoke up. Needless to say, I wasn't in attendance that day. Besides, this group of people contains some of the same ones who show up in the Adoration Chapel but
while others are trying to pray. I'm not sure a priest should be making decisions based on a popular vote but saw no point in arguing with him on the matter.
My biggest disappointment is that our meeting together — which lasted just under 15 minutes — neither started nor ended with prayer. In hindsight, I wish that I would have asked that we start with a word of prayer however I made the mistake of expecting the priest to lead us in that direction when, in truth, I have responsibility for initiating spiritual focus as well.
I've also come to the realization that the dog issue was just one more indicator that perhaps I made a mistake in joining this parish. There have been other things that have stood out as red flags for me that aren't worth listing here yet there have been good things as well.
For example, the parochial vicar for this parish has been in the pastoral ministry for less than a year yet shows tremendous knowledge of the sacred combined with Christian maturity. My few encounters with him — which always start with prayer at his prompting — have done much to help me grow spiritually.
I'm at the point where I have to give serious consideration as to whether I should transfer to another parish or stay and continue to try to be a positive influence in any way that I can. Since there appears to be no role for me to play in my present parish and I'm anxious to be busy with my mind and hands — as a liturgist, sacristan, adult acolyte, gardener, cook, dishwasher, etc. — my hunch is that I should pull up stakes and head to a parish that is in need of workers and ministers.
While this isn't quite the ending I had hoped for, I also acknowledge that I am thankful that I prayed over the issue and waited so that I could verbalize my concerns respectfully yet honestly. While we disagreed, the priest and I parted in peace.
Again, thank-you all for your input and for the important ministry that you provide. It was a valuable resource to me during this trying time. I truly appreciate your assistance and will offer each of you and your ministry up in prayer the moment I am finished typing this e-mail.
Thanks for the follow up.
The results of your meeting was a disappointment but whatever comes I'm sure God will lead you in the right direction.
Bob Kirby
Mike replied:
Hi, Garth —
Thanks for the update.
There are times in life where our journey is just confusing and we have no idea what to do next.
I'm in that situation now. Just ask Him,
Where do you want me to be?
Where do you want me to serve your Church? . . .
Where do you want me to be?
Where do you want me to serve your Church? . . .
Then follow where he molds your heart.
I was talking about my situation with a good friend from my parish and he shared with me the following proverb:
If God brought you to it, He will bring you through it.
If God brought you to it, He will bring you through it.
Take care,


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The Herald
Eddie Chikamhi Senior Sports Reporter
THE Warriors and the Young Warriors are still to get their training and playing kits from their new technical partner Umbro with just a few days before they plunge into crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The delivery of the consignment, which also should include 50 000 replicas for distribution to the fans, is running behind time.
It appears many of the fans will not be able to buy Umbro replicas when the Warriors host Congo in a decisive Group G match on Sunday.
ZIFA have been quiet on the issue even as the Young Warriors began camp last week for the back-to-back Under-23 AFCON qualifier against Mozambique.
The Young Warriors are scheduled to leave for Mozambique tomorrow for an important campaign that could culminate in them playing at the 2020 Olympic Games.
They play the Mambas on Friday in Maputo before returning home for the second leg next Tuesday at the National Sports Stadium.
ZIFA spokesperson, Xolisani Gwesela, yesterday maintained Umbro were working to fulfil the commitment to avail the supplies, with the playing and training kits for the national teams expected today.
"I cannot talk about the replicas at the moment but the issue of kits is something that is under control,'' he said.
"As we speak right now, the kits (for both the Under-23 and the senior teams) are actually on the way and we expect the deliveries earliest tomorrow (today).''
ZIFA president Felton Kamambo and chief executive, Joseph Mamutse, are believed to be in South Africa to deal with the crisis.
Sources told The Herald the ZIFA executive turned down a home kit which Umbro had come up with because its red stripes on the gold background was not consistent with the identity of the Warriors.
Umbro promised to avail 50 000 replicas at the launch last month but it seems they have not been able to meet the deadlines.
Kamambo said their target was to sell one million replicas in the first three years of the deal with ZIFA getting a five percent commission.
Supporters have also raised concerns on the pre-match online ticket sales.
"We have had a lot of complaints from our members who are failing to access the tickets,'' the Zimbabwe National Soccer Supporters Association said.
"It was a noble idea by ZIFA to re-introduce the pre-match ticket sales but there are many shortcomings with the electronic system.
"It's not everyone who has access to internet. Some are saying the process is cumbersome. So we want the tickets to be distributed widely so that the fans will not have to go through all that trouble in trying to secure a ticket,'' ZNSSA leader, Eddie ''Mboma'' Nyatanga, said.
ZIFA promised to make a fortnightly update on the progress of the ticket sales but, apart from revealing that they sold 1 000 units on the first day, they have largely remained quiet.
Gwesela, however, said volumes have been pushed in the last month via the online platforms.
"We are delighted with the progress we have seen with the sale of online tickets.
"As a reminder tickets are bought online at www.clicknpay.africa or alternatively on the ZIFA website www.zifa.org.zw wherever you are.
"The online tickets come through your email and you can download it into phone.
"Physical tickets are available at all ZIFA offices countrywide. Other Harare outlets selling are Red Peepers, Innez Terrace and Nelson Mandela, 4 May (Bachelor's Republic) along Jason Moyo and Sam Nujoma Street, opposite Unity Square," said Gwesela.


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Friend and I are trying to tick off all the Sams pubs in London. Turns out there isn't an up-to-date list anywhere, so I have had to make one by trawling around. Can anyone help refine this list?
Sams and open
- Anchor Tap, Horselydown Lane, SE1 (done 18/10/19)
- Anerley Arms, Ridsdale Road, SE20 (done 18/10/19)
- Angel 101 Bermondsey Wall East SE16 4NB (done 18/10/19)
- Angel in the Fields Thayer Street, W1
- Angel, St. Giles' High Street, WC2 (done 6/9/19)
- Blue Posts 81 Newman Street W1T 3EU
- Bricklayer's Arms, Gresse Street, W1
- Capitan Kidd, Wapping High Street, E1 (done 18/10/19)
- Champion, Wells Street, W1
- Chandos, St. Martin's Lane, WC2 (done 6/9/19)
- Cittie of York, High Holborn, WC1 (done 01/11/19)
- Cock, Great Portland Street, W1 (done 18/10/19)
- Crown & Sugar Loaf 26 Bride Lane EC4Y 8DT (done 01/11/19)
- Crown 51 New Oxford Street WC1A 1BL (done 6/9/19)
- Duke of Argyll 37 Brewer Street W1F 0RY (done 6/9/19)
- Eagle 15 Clifton Road W9 1SY (was Robert Browning)
- Earl of Lonsdale, Westbourne Grove, W11
- Fitzroy Tavern, Charlotte Street, W1
- Gazebo, Thames Walk, Kingston on Thames
- Glasshouse Stores 55 Brewer Street W1F 9UJ (done 6/9/19)
- Horse & Groom 128 Great Portland Street W1W 6PS
- John Snow 39 Broadwick Street W1F 9QJ (done 01/11/19)
- Lyceum Tavern, Strand, WC2 (done 6/9/19)
- Olde Cheshire Cheese, Wine Office Court, Fleet Street, EC4 (done 01/11/19)
- Olde Swiss Cottage, Finchley Road, NW3
- Ordnance Arms 29 Ordnance Hill NW8 6PS
- Princess Louise, High Holborn, WC1 (done 6/9/19)
- Red Lion, Kingly Street, W1 (done 01/11/19)
- Rising Sun, Cloth Fair, EC1 (done 01/11/19)
- Rose of York, Petersham Road, Richmond
- Royal George, Tanner's Hill, SE8 - CURRENTLY CLOSED 21/10
- Town Wharf, Swan Street, Isleworth
- White Horse 45 Rupert Street W1D 7PJ (done 6/9/19)
- Windsor Castle 23 Francis Street SW1P 1DN
- Yorkshire Grey, Langham Street, W1
Mentioned elsewhere but not found in PuG or ambiguous
Dover Castle (now Jackalope and not Sams)
Freemason's Arms, Long Acre, WC1 (now owned by Sheps)
George & Vulture 3 Castle Court EC3V 9DL (ambiguous - restaurant operation!)
Lord Wolseley, White Lion Street, N1 (now Craft Beer Co)
Shades, Bucklersbury, EC4 (demolished)


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Out early on good behaviour
Dr Stephen O'Brien is the Dean for the Faculty of Health and Society at the University of Northampton
The other week I had the opportunity to visit one of our local prisons with academic colleagues from our Criminology team within the Faculty of Health and Society at the University of Northampton. The prison in question is a category C closed facility and it was my very first visit to such an institution. The context for my visit was to follow up and review the work completed by students, prisoners and staff in the joint delivery of an academic module which forms part of our undergraduate Criminology course. The module entitled "Beyond Justice" explores key philosophical, social and political issues associated with the concept of justice and the journeys that individuals travel within the criminal justice system in the UK. This innovative approach to collaborative education involving the delivery of the module to students of the university and prisoners was long in its gestation. The module itself had been delivered over several weeks in the Autumn term of 2017. What was very apparent from the start of this planned visit was how successful the venture had been; ground-breaking in many respects with clear impact for all involved. Indeed, it has been way more successful than anyone could have imagined when the staff embarked on the planning process. The project is an excellent example of the University's Changemaker agenda with its emphasis upon mobilising University assets to address real life social challenges.
My particular visit was more than a simple review and celebration of good Changemaker work well done. It was to advance the working relationship with the Prison in the signing of a memorandum of understanding which outlined further work that would be developed on the back of this successful project. This will include; future classes for university/prison students, academic advancement of prison staff, the use of prison staff expertise in the university, research and consultancy. My visit was therefore a fruitful one. In the run up to the visit I had to endure all the usual jokes one would expect. Would they let me in? More importantly would they let me out? Clearly there was an absolute need to be on my best behaviour, keep my nose clean and certainly mind my Ps and Qs especially if I was to be "released". Despite this ribbing I approached the visit with anticipation and an open mind. To be honest I was unsure what to expect. My only previous conceptual experience of this aspect of the criminal justice system was many years ago when I was working as a mental health nurse in a traditional NHS psychiatric hospital. This was in the early 1980s with its throwback to a period of mental health care based on primarily protecting the public from the mad in society. Whilst there had been some shifts in thinking there was still a strong element of the "custodial" in the treatment and care regimen adopted. Public safety was paramount and many patients had been in the hospital for tens of years with an ensuing sense of incarceration and institutionalisation. These concepts are well described in the seminal work of Barton (1976) who described the consequences of long term incarceration as a form of neurosis; a psychiatric disorder in which a person confined for a long period in a hospital, mental hospital, or prison assumes a dependent role, passively accepts the paternalist approach of those in charge, and develops symptoms and signs associated with restricted horizons, such as increasing passivity and lack of motivation. To be fair mental health services had been transitioning slowly since the 1960s with a move from the custodial to the therapeutic. The associated strategy of rehabilitation and the decant of patients from what was an old asylum to a more community based services were well underway. In many respects the speed of this change was proving problematic with community support struggling to catch up and cope with the numbers moving out of the institutions.
My only other personal experience was when I spent a night in the cells of my local police station following an "incident" in the town centre. This was a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. (I know everyone says that, but in this case it is a genuine explanation). However, this did give me a sense of what being locked up felt like albeit for a few hours one night. When being shown one of the single occupancy cells at the prison those feelings came flooding back. However, the thought of being there for several months or years would have considerably more impact. The accommodation was in fact worse than I had imagined. I reflected on this afterwards in light of what can sometimes be the prevailing narrative that prison is in some way a cushy number. The roof over your head, access to a TV and a warm bed along with three square meals a day is often dressed up as a comfortable daily life. The reality of incarceration is far from this view. A few days later I watched Trevor MacDonald report from Indiana State Prison in the USA as part of ITV's crime and punishment season. In comparison to that you could argue the UK version is comfortable but I have no doubt either experience would be, for me, an extreme challenge.
There were further echoes of my mental health experiences as I was shown the rehabilitation facilities with opportunities for prisoners to experience real world work as part of their transition back into society. I was impressed with the community engagement and the foresight of some big high street companies to get involved in retraining and education. This aspect of the visit was much better than I imagined and there is evidence that this is working. It is a strict rehabilitation regime where any poor behaviour or departure from the planned activity results in failure and loss of the opportunity. This did make me reflect on our own project and its contribution to prisoner rehabilitation. In education, success and failure are norms and the process engenders much more tolerance of what we see as mistakes along the way. The great thing about this project is the achievement of all in terms of both the learning process and outcome. Those outcomes will be celebrated later this month when we return to the prison for a special celebration event. That will be the moment not only to celebrate success but to look to the future and the further work the University and the Prison can do together. On that occasion as on this I do expect to be released early for good behaviour.
Barton, R., (1976) Institutional Neurosis: 3rd edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, London.
A personal account of the NHS
A personal tale about the NHS – I am one of the lucky ones
This blog recounts the experience of the care of my parents in the last two years, which has been exemplary and, in the context of the recent reports about the crises in the NHS, reminds me how lucky I was to experience this. It also reveals how well the NHS can perform when it is not under stress, is properly resourced and valued, even when dealing with health problems associated with old age and during the extra strains which occur during winter.
My father passed away at the end of August last year, after 2 years under the care of an NHS facility specialising in caring for dementia patients. The illness had not just affected his memory, but had also led to aggressive behaviour which required him being sectioned under the Mental Health Act. This was obviously a stressful time for us all, but also a time when we understood this was the only option. He soon settled into a new routine, in a home where he felt safe, cared for and where his needs could be met. It was also vital that this was located near his home in North Yorkshire, so that my mother could visit three times a week, and maintain the bond of their marriage, providing both of them with the companionship they so valued. Visiting could be difficult if he had a bad day, but most of the time he appreciated the company and was clearly happy to be in a place where he just did not have to worry about anything.
What struck me most about the place was the demeanour of the staff – they were helpful, kind, accommodating, caring – all the things you would want from those in the health and social care professions. This facility brought these sectors together in a partnership to meet the many physical health needs of dementia patients, while remembering their role as carers. It was not just about administering the medication needed to keep patients calm, it was also about interacting with them, taking them for walks, days out and bringing in a variety of forms of entertainment. Patients celebrated Halloween, Christmas, Easter and engaged in activities which took them back to places and people they could remember, often through music of various genres. Dad always liked jazz, and occasionally classical, with a real fondness for Ella Fitzgerald. These times were so important, for 2 years, even though things had changed, the Dad we knew was back during some of our visits, and we could just appreciate this time until he passed away.
I feel sadness now at his loss, but also because I know not everyone with dementia who needs this sort of care will get it. In the lottery of health and social care, we won, and the prize was the sort of care I think everyone should have access to. What angers me about this is that it is NHS Trusts across the country, simply cannot provide this. They have to make decisions about the care of citizens based on budget spreadsheets and staff availability, rather than what is understood to be the best practice, clinically sound and will create the best outcomes for patients and relatives. The recent BBC report on the '10 charts that show why the NHS is in trouble' (see http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42572110) clearly illustrate why not everyone receives the care my Dad received. For example, it emphasises that we have an ageing population, meaning the NHS is dealing with increased numbers of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and dementia. These are conditions which are described as 'more about care than cure' where patients need support, where healthcare requires as much of a focus on social care as it does on medical interventions. This has financial implications, as care for 'average' patients over 65 years old costs the NHS 2.5 times more, compared to the 'average' 30 year old, and this only increases with age.
Spending on the NHS has decreased from 6% of the government budget during 1997 to 2009, to 1% as part of the austerity agenda of the Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition, with a slight increase back up to 2.5% under the current government. This also represents a lower proportion spent on healthcare compared to other EU countries such as Germany, Sweden and France – who are all above the EU average. They do this by through increased taxes, and this seems to be the crux of the matter. Would the citizens of the UK tolerate a rise in taxes to have better provisions in health and social care, for themselves and their family? According to a poll by Ipsos MORI, 40% would back a rise in income tax, with 53% supporting an increase in National Insurance payments. However, it was also revealed that the majority of participants valued the NHS and did not wish to change to an insurance based system.
So, a choice must be made. Personally, with what I experienced with my Dad and more recently, when my Mum had heart surgery to replace a valve, from which she is recovering very nicely, I cannot imagine not having the NHS. Perhaps we do not recognise its value until we need it, but given the strains it is under now, and that one way to alleviate this is to increase funding, then governments should surely consider tax rises to provide this. The NHS provides health and social care we will need one day, if not for us, then for loved ones, and it seems to be a model of healthcare most people in this country would prefer. With an ageing population, the current investment being below the average of 4% provided to the NHS since its inception in 1948, is having an impact. It is an impact which Jeremy Hunt and Theresa May seem to bat away as isolated problems, not trends, and as problems they are dealing with. I do not think we should be discussing our health service as being able to cope with crises and unexpected demands. We should be discussing in terms of being able to provide equality of care, even in the face of the unexpected, using a service which reflects the values of the welfare state, to ensure wellbeing, safety and healthcare from cradle to grave, for all citizens.
Susie Atherton
Senior Lecturer in Criminology


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As of FlowJo (10.0.7), there is a tool to assist in rapid visualization of plate-based flow data.
Looking for outliers in a flow cytometry-based assay? There is a new plate tool built into the layout.
In the example below, I would like to generate heatmaps for the MFI (median fluorescence intensity) of phosphorylated STAT5 on CD4+ cells.
In order to do this:
- Open the Layout Editor.
- Select the plate tool and put it into the layout to set a single well.
- By default, there is only one cell.
- Select the group from which the statistics will be drawn using the plate menu at left. In this case, I have selected the group – "Plate 1."
- Drag and drop the statistic you would like heatmapped onto the plate.
- The plate will rescale and display the heatmap of the statistic:
Heatmap of pSTAT5 MFI in CD4+ T cells.
- At right you'll note that the statistic in the heatmap for this plate has been updated as well as annotation at the bottom left of the plate. In addition, there is an option to display the sample name at right.
Additional Options:
If you drag a second statistic into the plate, you can generate a split heatmap of both statistics:
The tray at the right will allow you to control which statistic is listed in which halve:
Finally, up to 10 statistics can be viewed using Chernoff faces:
The list of attributes that can be assigned is presented here:
We are also working on methods of plate annotation to facilitate automated analysis, and encourage you to contact us (flowjo [at] treestar.com or visit our information page for high throughput analyses) to get the latest update to this platform.
See Also:
- Metadata annotation overview
- Importing a spreadsheet of keywords
- Setting up a dilution factor keyword set
- Plates Band
- Plate Editor overview


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Published in the March 8 edition of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the research project focused on patients with high levels of cholesterol who are at risk of cardiovascular disease. In all, 77 family physicians, 108 community pharmacists and 225 patients were recruited for the study. As part of the investigation, pharmacists counseled patients about their medications, requested laboratory tests, monitored the effectiveness and safety of treatments, verified patient adherence to therapy and adjusted dosages. The collaborative care involving physicians and pharmacists had no significant impact on cholesterol control, yet the study showed an improvement in the care offered to patients. In fact, more patients receiving collaborative care reported having discussed lifestyle changes with their pharmacist and implementing such changes. What's more, their medication was adjusted more frequently according to their specific needs.
According to principal researcher, Dr. Lyne Lalonde of the professor at the Université de Montréal Faculty of Pharmacy and the Laval Centre de santé et de services sociaux, results clearly demonstrate that the quality of pharmaceutical monitoring provided to patients was exemplary. "Many patients say they received VIP treatment from their pharmacist."
"Attending pharmacists didn't only adjust medication dosages – they discussed patient lifestyle and offered professional advice," says Julie Villeneuve, project coordinator and a Université de Montréal PhD graduate. "For the patient, collaborative care implies regular monitoring. For the pharmacist, it's a golden opportunity to offer expertise in pharmacotherapy. The healthcare system is suffering from widespread shortages, hence the importance of exploiting the potential of all players."
Essential collaboration:
According to co-author Dr. Eveline Hudon, a clinical professor at the Université de Montréal Faculty of Medicine, Quebec will eventually have no other option than to rely on inter-professional collaboration in order to compensate for the lack of medical personnel. "We knew that collaboration between physicians and nurses was successful, and now we know that the same potential exists for physicians and pharmacists," says Hudon. "Pharmacists are open to taking on new responsibilities."
"While this study focused on patients with a disrupted amount of lipids in their blood," says Dr. Hudon, "pharmacists also have the required knowledge to undertake the pharmaceutical monitoring of other conditions such as hypertension, tobacco addiction, certain forms of dementia such as Alzheimer's and chronic conditions like asthma for which medication is often misused by patients. Other studies could explore these possibilities."
Cardiologist Jacques Genest, of the McGill University Health Centre and author of the Canadian cholesterol guidelines, was a consultant on the study and noted that collaborative care bolstered respect for treatment guidelines. He says pharmacists should play a larger role in healthcare: "Pharmacists can adjust the dosage of anticoagulation medication, for instance, and they have the necessary knowledge to take on more. Doctors simply can't monitor all their patients and other competent players are able to perform certain parts of the job."
The Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec (Order of Pharmacists of Quebec or OPQ) emphasizes the majority of their members would like to take on more responsibility. "Many avant-garde countries adopted such practices a long time ago," says Diane Lamarre, president of the OPQ. "Even the World Health Organization supports a larger role for pharmacists throughout the world."
"What's important is that physicians keep their pivotal role," says Lamarre who is also a professor at the Université de Montréal Faculty of Pharmacy. "We believe it's essential that they remain informed of all developments in a patient's file. The healthcare system can capitalize on the availability of pharmacists so they can make certain adjustments in the dosage of medication."
Partners in research:
This study was funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, AstraZeneca Canada Inc., Merck Frosst Canada Ltd., and Pfizer Canada Inc. Three researchers (Lalonde, Blais and Perreault) are supported by the Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec.
On the Web:
- Canadian Medical Association Journal
- Research team in primary care
- Centre de santé et de services sociaux de Laval
- Université de Montréal
- McGill University Health Centre
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Massoud Khodabandeh, Iranian.com, May 14 2019:... MEK operatives, brought from Albania, will be deployed to carry out false flag ops that can be blamed on Iran – such as a suicide attack. Albania is now home to the Iranian Mojahedin-e Khalq terrorist cult (MEK) and John Bolton has long believed he can use the MEK to facilitate regime change in Iran. One of those ways is… 2019/05/14
Iran Interlink, May 03 2019:... The main issue in Albania has been the closure of the UNHCR office in Tirana and withdrawal of RAMSA charity support for the dissociated MEK members. Commentators say it is ridiculous that Rajavi is so excited about it that she is claiming the MEK closed the UNHCR office as if they had overthrown the Iranian government. … 2019/05/03
Massoud Khodabandeh, Lobe Log, May 03 2019:... Hillary Clinton did not take money from the MEK while it was listed as a terrorist entity. And taking the group off the U.S. terrorist list, though controversial at the time due to the MEK's own well-funded pressure campaign, was not wrong, as it enabled the UNHCR to relocate the members to the safety of… 2019/05/03
Iran Interlink, April 26 2019:... Maryam Rajavi officially announced that the MEK aim to assassinate Ebrahim Raisi Head of Iran's Judiciary and General Qasem Soleimani. Inside and outside Iran people say this has come straight after the Trump administration listed the IRGC as a terrorist entity. Raja News carries a very long article explaining 40 years during which the west has… 2019/04/27
Anne Khodabandeh (Singleton), Iran Interlink, April 24 2019:... Exactly fifteen years ago we wrote about how making a deal with the MEK was a big mistake by the USA. At that time, the MEK led by Massoud Rajavi was closer to Saddam Hussein than the US. Today the MEK led by Maryam Rajavi is closer the Saudis than the US. Either… 2019/04/24
Iran Interlink, April 19 2019:... Alongside this a lot people have been exposing the MEK's false online claims about the floods. The MEK claimed – falsely – to be helping. Some said that they should have shown MEK wearing white helmets as well, it would have been fitting – terrorists in helmets! The MEK used photoshopped scenes and edited film to… 2019/04/19
Iran Interlink, April 12 2019:... Joke of the week is that Maryam Rajavi took credit for Trump's designating Sepah as a terrorist entity, claiming (without irony) that she had been demanding this "for years". In response to the devastating floods in Iran, Maryam Rajavi gathered her followers in the half-built back yard of the closed camp in Albania and put on a… 2019/04/12
Iran Interlink, April 06 2019:... Sara Zahiri of the Farsi NITV News site (Canadian/American-Iranians) quotes some of this commentary, including Massoud Khodabandeh, which is saying that Maryam Rajavi is effectively asking people to take up arms and fight their rescuers. This, say some, is probably the biggest gaffe she has given in recent years as she is asking flood victims… 2019/04/06
Iran Interlink, March 29 2019:... Mazda Parsi in Nejat Society wrote about the Der Spiegel article by Luisa Hommerich. Parsi focused on the revelation that MEK members are trained in horrific individual combat which includes cutting throats, breaking hands, removing eyes with the fingers and tearing mouths open by hand. Imagine terrorist extremists attacking European citizens in this way, suggests Parsi,… 2019/03/29
Iran Interlink, March 16 2019:... International Women's Day, and many have written about women in the MEK's Manez camp. They talk of the historic abuse of women members by Massoud and Maryam Rajavi, the slavery situation and the specific problems for women who don't have any place to go if they run away. Many have compared their situation with domestic violence… 2019/03/16
Anne and Massoud Khodabandeh, Lobe log, March 09 2019:... Hommerich reported that inside the camp in Albania, MEK militants were still practicing the deadly techniques for combat taught them by Saddam Hussein's Republican Guard—"cutting throats with a knife," "breaking hands," "removing eyes with fingers," and "tearing the mouth open." In 2017, the Trump administration reversed a 2013 plan by former Secretary… 2019/03/09
Iran Interlink, March 08 2019:... To mark International Women's Day on 8th of March some commentators remind us of the situation of women inside the MEK. In particular, Sarrafpour from Shiraz has written a long piece explaining how from the very beginnings up to the present Rajavi abused women. Some of the former MEK women members wrote that perhaps the biggest crime… 2019/03/09


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Many private, public and non-profit organizations contribute to Barrie's diverse business community, and the Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce is proud to represent and support each of them individually. Our mission is To Encourage a Sustainable Business Environment By Supporting Members through Services, Events, Resources, Education and Advocacy ~ "Exceeding their Expectations" and we accomplish this through a number of different initiatives.


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Famous for its seasonal weather, locally known as monsoon or "Khareef" , when it witnesses its best period, clothed in lush greenery and its hills surrounded by white fog. Light rains drizzle to cool the air. During this time, it is frequented by many visitors, especially from within Oman and the neighboring countries.
Salalah Tourism Festival takes place from 15 July to 31 August every year. The festival is part of Khareef(monsoon) that extends from the end of July until the beginning of September. One can imagine the magnificence of this province when most parts of the Arabian Peninsula witness a rise in temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius in summer. But, in Salalah, the capital of Dhofar that lies 1,040 kilometres away from Muscat, temperatures never rise above 27 degrees Celsius.
There are daily flights between Muscat and Salalah, as well as other Arab Gulf states.
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Holy Eucharist at 9:00 a.m. with hymns and solo music by Caitlyn Semanie, harp; sermon by the Rev'd Susan Pinkerton. Harp: The Nightingale (Hensen-Conant), Prelude in C (Bach). Hymns: Hyfrydol, Holy Manna, Slane. Organ: Slane (Smith), Toccata in F (Buxtehude).
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Choose a Cat and Find Out What Your Choice Says About YOU
1 – Standoffish
Naturally skeptical and superstitious, you tend to look at things in a different way than everyone else. You are harder to get to know, but once you let someone into your heart, then you are very loyal to them and would do anything for them. People might see you as mean or unfriendly, but you are just cautious and prefer to keep to yourself in order to protect yourself from getting hurt. You have may have difficulty with relationships.
2 – Finicky
Take me or leave me, whatever. You are fine in your own skin and don't need any frivolous gossip or hassles in your life. You are considered a solid, steady friend but
aren't afraid to cut ties if someone (or something, like a job) comes into your life that is too cumbersome or burdensome. You don't want any hassles and just want to live your life, your way and on your own terms. Sometimes you tend to be a homebody and you like things a certain way, and if people don't like it… too bad!
3 – Sociable
People say you are the life of the party and naturally extroverted. You love to be surrounded by friends and have a natural playfulness and energy that others admire.
You are a go-getter and always enjoy keeping occupied. You have a natural zest for life and might even be a morning person. You enjoy spreading sunshine and laughter to
others and are naturally kind-hearted.
4 – Snobby
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nice clothes, shoes, and posh surroundings. You're a social person, but you only like to be surrounded by the best of friends and do not associate yourself with any circles that do not live up to your high standards. As far as you are concerned, this pretentious attitude is just a good sense of confidence and self-worth!
5 – Daring
Living on the edge fits your personality. You're an adrenaline junkie and thrive on doing things that defy the ordinary. You don't really think about the consequences of things you do, you just react. If something looks fun – you'll try it – no matter how dangerous it may be. Some people may thing you are a bit crazy, but you believe that life is meant to be lived to the fullest.
6 – Easygoing
People would describe you as very friendly, amicable and down-to-earth. You have a strong sense of self and are up for most anything, so long as it sounds like fun. You're naturally rather calm and relaxed, even when things don't go as planned. You love to cuddle and be amongst the company of your family and friends. "Let's Go With the Flow" should be your mantra.


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Chris Rogers etched his name in the Test cricket record books in Cardiff, but not for reasons befitting an excellent innings of 95 on day two of the Ashes series.
The veteran opener again demonstrated his prowess in British conditions as he joined Zimbabwe's Andy Flower, Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara and West Indies pair Everton Weekes and Shivnarine Chanderpaul as players to have passed 50 in seven successive Test innings.
However, he is now the only man in that group to fail to cash in and make a century after being dismissed in the 90s for the second time in his last three visits to the crease.
Aside from a reviewed lbw appeal from Stuart Broad that showed he'd got the thinnest of edges into his pad, Rogers was largely untroubled as he approached what would be a fifth Test century.
But fully aware of his recent nerves in the 90s, his mindset appeared to change.
An awkward top-edge off Broad only just eluded Moeen Ali on the long leg boundary to give him a first six in Test cricket was as out of character as it gets for a player renowned for grit not glitz.
And five overs later he was back in the pavilion. Undone by an angled delivery from Mark Wood that found the edge of his bat and nestled in the gloves of Jos Buttler.
His anguished reaction was evidence of his frustration at a glorious chance gone begging.
Rogers insisted his new 'record' is not something to be upset about, but was frustrated he couldn't go on and post a big score on a pitch that's still good for batting.
"It's a nice stat. Shame none of them were hundreds," he said.
"As an opener it's so important to be consistent and by doing that you're doing a job for the team, so I can be quite proud of that I think."


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Want a job with Great Scott? Check out our employment opportunities.
Great Scott Ice Cream has a job opening for seasonal employees that love offering exceptional service, enjoy great tasting food, and live to make people smile. Could that be you? Read on!
Our Market and Event Job is part-time with variable hours, including some very early mornings (markets) and some late nights (event catering). The right candidate is reliable and punctual and critical to fulfilling our Smile Maker Mission:
Exceptional service of great tasting food made from whole ingredients; created by us in the pursuit of delighting our guests and making us all want to smile from ear to ear.
We're a small company who are big fans of self-starting, self-motivated people who want to do and be the best we can while contributing to the teams' success. We look to our team to help us work through setbacks so problem-solving will always be a valued skill in our organization.
We'll probably get along no matter what you look like, how old you are, or who you love; simply bring the best you that you can bring every day.
We ask that you practice good hygiene, be respectful and be honest with yourself and with others.
We like hanging around with driven, positive people and we like working with them too. Plus, you know, making ice cream and hanging out in the sunshine is about the coolest job in the world.
We want to pay our team a living hourly wage and compensation reflects that. Oh also, ice cream and sunshine.
If all that reads as something you're not into, we get it, we'd be lying if we said it was going to be easy, so thanks for reading this far. If it seems like we're a bit different, we're trying to be.
If it reads like a challenge or an opportunity, we want to talk to you. Take a few minutes to go to our website, download and fill out an application and email it to our founder, Ken, (email@example.com) with your favorite ice cream flavor as the subject line of your email.


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Artist's Bio
Reel Big Fish were one of the legions of Southern California ska-punk bands to edge into the mainstream following the mid-'90s success of No Doubt and Sublime. Like most of their peers, they were distinguished by their hyperkinetic stage shows, juvenile humor, ironic covers of new wave pop songs, and metallic shards of ska. The group cultivated an underground following that broke into the mainstream in summer 1997, when the single "Sell Out" became a modern rock radio and MTV favorite. Reel Big Fish's popularity gradually waned in the subsequent years, following the decline of ska-punk as a marketable genre. Nevertheless, the band restructured its lineup and continued issuing new material to a smaller (yet considerably rabid) fan base.


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Revisiting Zombie Chronicles: Ascension
Game: Call of Duty Black Ops. Map: Ascension
In an article yesterday I read about a Playstation player who missed playing the original Zombie Chronicles maps once he retired his PS3. This lead me to realize how lucky we were to have backwards compatibility on the Xbox One. Compatibility that included the three Call of Duty games that included the Original zombie maps. While waiting for the Xbox release of Zombie Chronicles I decided this would be the ideal chance to revisit the original maps in their original forms. One player, one attempt... How bad could it be?
Number five: Ascension
Remember how I keep hoping that this will get better? Turns out this doesn't happen in Ascension although I thought it was going well. Still no double digits.
The stakeout! I think the happiest I have been replaying these classic zombie maps was when I found the stakeout on the wall and had enough money to buy one. My favourite shotgun from the zombie maps and I demonstrated it on as many zombies as I could find!
I managed to find the Tickle trunk and even get a LMG. I worked my way to the open area and was about to set up in the back room that we usually camped. I never managed to open the large door as the zombies coming out of the mud took me out. This was when I realized I had forgotten to buy Quick Revive.
Round 7. I had thought I was doing pretty well and I think I will settle for Round 7 considering how rusty I am turning out to be. Using the stakeout almost made all of this worth while.
Next stop, hopefully with another stakeout, Shangri-la...
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Spark boss accuses Google of 'despicable behaviour'
Sorry, don't want to foist a story-based-on a tweet on NBR readers but I couldn't help but highlight Spark boss Simon Moutter's post on Twitter last night.
The chief executive retweeted an NBR story on Google NZ's latest financial filing, adding his own comment:
"Despicable behaviour – posting $10m revenue despite generating $67m annual ad revenue in NZ to offshore entity."
The $67 million is the estimate of Google's ad revenue booked in New Zealand in the Fairfax-NZME merger application – and the pair's figures seem in line with estimates by the IAB and others.
However, social media consultant Louis van Wyk hit back with a couple of good jabs, tweeting to NBR:
"So will Moutter put his money where his mouth is? Will Spark avoid Google ads in favour of supporting local media?"
"Spark spends a lot on Facebook too. How much tax did Facebook pay in NZ?" [Answer: very little].
Mr van Wyk makes a good point. NBR has asked the Spark boss if he thinks his company should stop promoting itself through Google and Facebook ads, thereby helping to line the pockets of these profit-shifters.
Don't hold your breath for a boycott. Google and Facebook command a huge share of New Zealander's online attention. Spark would be cutting off its nose to spite its face.
Mr Moutter has previously called on the government to move faster on revenue and profit-shifting by multinationals (and, elsewhere noted that Google and other tech companies are now competitors to Spark with their "over-the-top" voice and video-conferencing services). Australia and the UK have introduced so-called "Google tax" measures against such behaviour. The Spark boss says doing the same here would level the playing field. Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse says a process is in train in alignment with an OECD initiative that could see tighter rules from July 2017.
With the separate investigation into offshore trusts wrapping up early, Mr Woodhouse might want to turn his attention to Mr Moutter's favourite topic (and remember, the Spark boss was part of the lobby that successfully pushed for the so-called "Netflix tax" or the new provision for offshore providers of online services to charge GST).
An overwhelming majority of NBR readers agree with Mr Moutter.
However, NBR economics editor Rob Hosking is wary of policy being driven by "moral panic".
A Google spokeperson told NBR earlier this month: "Google complies with the law in every country where we operate. We believe international forums like the OECD are the right places to decide tax rules for multinational businesses because everyone would benefit from a simpler and more transparent system. Google's average global corporate tax rate in recent years is around 19%, and we incurred taxes of more than US$3.3 billion in 2015."


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Commercial diving pioneer; founder of SOGETRAM; founder of International Underwater Contractors Canada (1959) and USA (1962); founded IUC International (1970) and Deep Sea International (1978); made his first dive using the Le Prieur scuba device in a Paris swimming pool (piscine des Tourelles) in 1943; member of Jacques-Yves Cousteau's dive team during the exploration and excavation of the Grand Congloué shipwreck in 1952; Publisher of L'Amarre aux Grenouilles from 1958 à 1961; co-founder and President of the Association of Diving Contractors; member of the French Resistance during WWII.
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ROBBERS armed with an iron, tyre and knife raided a travel agents yesterday (Tuesday).
The three men burst into Enterprise Travel at 1.50pm, before stealing two cash boxes and fleeing in a silver Volkswagen Polo.
Twenty minutes later and one of the Manchester Road travel agents' cash boxes was found nearby in Denton.
The first robber is described as white, in his early 20s around 5ft 10in, wearing a Burberry cap and a green T-shirt pulled up around his face.
The second was white, in his early 20s, around 5ft 8in and was wearing a dark coloured tracksuit with a black scarf tied over his nose and mouth.
The third offender was white, around 5ft 11in and had a scarf around his face. The driver of the car was white, in his early 20s with shaven blonde hair and was wearing a white T-shirt.
Police have yet to find the getaway car - a silver Volkswagen Polo, registration MW02 VWJ - which was stolen from Stockport 24 hours earlier.
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The two-hour Chingay Parade passed by quickly as 180,000 pairs of eyes watched colorful cultural dances and mesmerizing fireworks from the stands. Whether it was Southern Lion Dance or Pole Act flag balancing, the famous parade didn't fail to amaze its visitors.
The Chingay Parade made its way through the Formula One Pit Building on Feb. 27 and 28. This annual street parade, held as part of the Chinese New Year celebration, is the largest street performance in Asia. The name "Chingay" comes from the Hokkien dialect of Chinese and means "the art of costume and masquerade." With its roots tracing back to China, this event was inaugurated in Singapore in 1973. Back then, the celebration consisted strictly of Chinese customs and traditions, featuring dragon dances, martial arts and street opera.
In 1987, Chingay invited a foreign group to perform at the parade for the first time. Four pop singers from Tokyo opened this event to the international entertainment arena, making it possible for other cultures to participate.
25 years ago, Chingay parade celebrated its Silver Jubilee with Indian classical dance, Japanese rock-and-roll, and five Alice In Wonderland-themed carnival floats.
In 2004, for the first time in the parade's history, 18 firecrackers were set off, starting a great tradition of yearly fireworks. That year, the number of displayed floats rose to 16, while the number of performers skyrocketed to more than 3,000.
For many years, the parade covered only central areas of Singapore such as Orchard Road, Chinatown, and City Hall, but it recently moved to the Formula One Pit Building at the Marina Waterfront. This is due to the growing popularity of the event as well as its large scale.
It is no surprise that Chingay 2015 is considered to be the grandest in history. Not only did it celebrate Singapore's 50th jubilee, but it also showcased 11,000 performers and attracted about 180,000 visitors.
However, Chingay's large number of participants and visitors is not the only thing that brought success to year 50. The parade's unique organization also made it stand out from the previous years. It was divided into four segments: Celebration SG, Memory SG, We ❤ SG, and Hopes & Dreams SG.
The first segment of the parade couldn't have happened without the help of a nine-month Community Engagement Program. Through this program, Singaporeans crafted one million colorful flowers from used plastic bags. The flowers were a part of a 'gigantic flower bed' that represented people's wishes for the nation.
"My first impression of the parade was that it was extremely loud, colorful, and patriotic. A lot of hard work was put into the dance routines," said junior Savanah Russ.
Memory SG marked the first part of the parade by telling visitors about Singapore's history from early '60s to the present. Symbolic of the 50th anniversary, Memory SG was meant to evoke a sense of nation's pride.
Besides expressing their own love for the nation, Singaporeans got to see foreign communities and organizations in celebration of the country's 50th birthday. We ❤ SG showcased thousands of foreign performers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as from Russia, Turkey, Rwanda, China, India, and South Korea. From Latin American ballroom samba to Golden Dragon Dance, parade visitors had a chance to see a variety of entertaining acts that made the third segment of the event a truly memorable experience.
Continuing on the topic of community involvement as well as environmental friendliness, the final part of the show opened with a showing of 150 lighted trees and three tree floats with lighted We ❤ SG flowers. The trees were created by Singaporean communities and each lit flower was skillfully crafted from used plastic bottles. These were presented by 3,000 performers in lighted costumes to the beautiful melody of "Dreams," a song by a Singaporean singer and composer. This beautiful finale called Hopes & Dreams SG served as a last reminder of Singaporean love and pride for their country.
As people were leaving the parade to the sight of fireworks exploding in the night sky, it wasn't hard to tell how impressed everyone was with Chingay 2015. The event turned out to be as unique and colorful as promised, truly a celebration of Singaporean identity.
"My favorite part of the parade was definitely the founder's float. I loved the Hawaiian shirt and the fireworks as the cake topper!" Russ said.
The Chingay parade has become a large-scale, international event that keeps growing in exuberance and energy every year. The only question on everyone's mind remains the same: how can Singapore top its 50th birthday celebration?


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Look, folks, it's just common sense. You don't ask a woman how old she is, you don't ask anyone how much they weigh, you don't talk about politics or religion, and you don't tell someone that you know they've unfollowed/unfriended you on the internet.
There is absolutely no situation in which this doesn't make the other person feel like a jerk, even if they had a valid reason (most people do). And there is absolutely nothing the other person can say to you now that's not going to look like an excuse.
This is especially horrific if this other person IS YOUR FRIEND IN REAL LIFE.
With all the crazy social networking that's available now, some folks are obsessed with their electronic footprint so much that they forget about REAL LIFE. You know, the sun that shines and the wind that blows and the rain that falls. The people who smile at you and talk to you and shake your hand. Want to know who I met yesterday? Heather. She works at Starbucks. Want to know how? After a brief conversation while she made my frappaccino, I introduced myself and shook her hand. "You know everybody," said Fairy Goddaughter the Younger. "That's because I introduce myself," I said.
I like people. I like getting to know people. I like finding people who share my interests, and who bring topics to the table that I don't know much about: exotic world travel, spelunking, ancient musical instruments of Africa. The internet paved the way for the children of the twenty-first century to meet these people all over the world. It sparked a global conversation. It made me feel that I could go anywhere in the world and not be a stranger.
And then it became high school all over again.
I do not understand people on Twitter who only follow people that follow them. Similarly, I do not understand people on Facebook who refuse to accept an invitation from someone they don't already know in person. The latter makes a little more sense, if you want to only keep up with family members or keep things "private," but dude, seriously? If your profile is on the internet, it's not sacred or safe. Nothing is. And chances are you probably have half these people in your phone book anyway.
Some of those family members on Facebook I wish I didn't know. They act like idiots, and in any other world I wouldn't follow them. But I need to follow them so I'm not caught quite so unawares when my mother calls me to tell me someone is in jail. Or pregnant. Or leading a revolution halfway around the world.
All of you people subscribing to any of those services (or who have just memorized their friends lists) that tell you when someone has unfollowed/unfriended you, CUT IT OUT RIGHT NOW. You are doing harm to yourself, both mentally and socially.
I've unfollowed a couple of friends, a few times. I'll give you two examples, and I'll name names, because these two people are my FRIENDS IN REAL LIFE. If I saw them walking past, I would cross the street to give them a hug. I care about them dearly and value both their insight and opinion. But they both blog A LOT. I'm talking about Jay Lake and Cheryl Morgan.
Back when I was at the day job, I could only check in to Twitter periodically. Between the two of them, Jay & Cheryl could fill up my entire feed for pages. It sucked that I couldn't read what they were actually saying between their automatic "new blog post" entries, but they could still @reply to me and we could chat that way. And we did. I have their websites bookmarked and we're also friends on Facebook — it's not like we were out of touch. Plus, you know…there's this whole email thing. Jay might have wondered why I added him on Twitter five or six times. Hopefully he didn't. And if he did, he never said anything. Know why? Because it doesn't matter. We're friends in REAL LIFE.
I would like to point out a big difference between Social Networking and REAL LIFE. What you get on Facebook and Twitter is the Real Me, but it's only about 60% the real me. It's the Princess Alethea you'd meet while mingling at a party. I don't blog every time I have cramps or burst into tears (the latter far more often than the former). I don't talk about money problems, or publisher frustrations, or personal issues. I don't talk about why I don't have pets or children. When horrible things happen in my life, I don't really want you to know. You know why? Because *I* don't want to look back on my blog and remember that.
One day there are going to be so many visitors to this blog and comments, I won't be able to check them all. I'm going to miss something clever my mother says — just like I missed someone's MySpace wedding invitation that one time — and I'm going to be sad about that. But it's something that happens, and I accept that.
I want people to check in with me because I'm fun and sunshiny and smiley, and occasionally I fall into amazing opportunities…or manholes the size of Mars…and I do it with grace and aplomb and fairy dust. History is written by the victors. I have the ability to write the version of my life I like to pretend I live. If you don't follow me or friend me or stalk me or whatever, that's totally fine. I'm sure you have better things to do.
There are jerks out there. You follow them on Twitter. You've retweeted them when they asked you to. They have done horrible things to decent people, and you don't know this because they don't say, "Hey I cheated on my girlfriend today" or "I swindled my best friend out of $600" or "There's a twelve-year-old girl in my basement." What you see of their lives is all they choose to tell you. I simply choose to tell you more. I still don't tell you everything.
You're welcome.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go call my mother. xox
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Krys_Turtle Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
I just wanted to comment to say that I DO follow you (mostly on FB since I don't twitter) because you are 'fun and sunshiny and smiley'. I met you at Dragon*con this year (I was the girl with the half elmo/half cookie moster doll) and fell in love with your spirit then. And then I found you on FB and from there your blog and I loved you even more. Your blog makes me smile and laugh and it also makes me think. One day I strive to be as fun and carefree as you are. I've slowly started to make changes to work my way there thanks to your writings. I like to think of you are as my unintentional fairy godmother. =)
Princess Alethea Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Aw! ***hugs*** You are the sweetest thing evar.
And THIS is why I weep far more often than I have cramps.
I met so many wonderful people this year at Dragon*Con — we are all just the awesomest, aren't we?? xox
Jusy Says:
September 16th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Like you, I don't follow everyone. Instead, what I do is create a list and follow them that way. I like to be able to read my home twitter very quickly as I don't have much time. The lists I catch up on when I have more time.
Jaemi Says:
September 17th, 2010 at 6:30 am
I started following you because I read the Dark-Hunter Companion and I loved you wit. *Then,* I found out we share a hometown, and went to rival high schools. For me, that amped up the awesomeness a whole lot. The fact that you are so nice and REAL sealed the deal.
Thanks for being you!!
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September 17th, 2010 at 7:34 am
I tried that on Facebook, J, but the listmaking software is SERIOUS crap if you have, say, 3000 friends. I would love to separate them out into Dark-Hunter peeps, family, high school friends, SF writer friends…but it would take me 700 years. And then I'd probably forget to check them.
Jaemi — see, you hit the nose right on the…well…nose! You and I would find TONS of stuff to talk about at a party besides how good the champagne is (here, have more champagne). We never could have done that without the internet. Or if I had been, you know, stuck up. 🙂


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Tompkins just finished a 30-year career as an award-winning director and producer at KREM-TV in Spokane, Washington. Before that, he worked for four years at KRDO-TV in his hometown of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 1982 with a communications degree in radio, television and film.
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