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Lots of long boat rides with little results for those boats hunting tuna in local waters out to 40 miles or so. A few biters were coaxed out of the metered and sighted schools along with a few on blind jig strikes while trolling. Still, the bluefin and yellowfin are around even if it was a tough week fishing for them. Yellowtail bit sporadically inshore and off the coast; some boats picked one or two, a couple got into the fray and boated near limits. Pretty much the same for bonito and barracuda, though the latter has increased in size with more legals (barracuda need be 28" fork length, minimum) than shorts.
The real story is the great calico bass bite in and just off the kelp beds. Many anglers are getting limits of 5 each, at a 14" minimum length, and releasing 1 or 2 shorts for every legal boated. The anglers boating the greater numbers are catching them on a variety of plastics, from grubs to swimbaits. One of my favorite techniques while fishing for calicos is to align my casts with the kelp; if the kelp is visible, laying in the current but up, then I know chances are calico bass will be feeding. I cast alongside the stringers toward the canopied ends and let the lure (I like big grubs, such as the Kalin or 8-inch Mogambo or Octogambo series in root beer/gold flake. These grubs look a lot like the kelp itself and maybe represent a good part of the calico bass diet in that a few of the smaller wrasses tend to mimic their environment in appearance. Either way, the bass destroy those grubs.
I generally use a lighter head than I would if targeting the bottom of the water column for halibut or sand bass so that the grub has a slower free-fall. Be ready for the bite before it hits bottom. When it hits the bottom, I work it up a few winds and let it drop back halfway and continue back to the boat. Usually, the bit is on the sink fishing this style. There is no need for a long cast; that results in more hang-ups in the kelp. Weedless plastics on a weighted hook are another great way to work the kelp for calicos. These can be wiggled across the strands, fishing perpendicular to it, and let drop between to incite ambushing fish.
Regardless, calicos put up a hard fight when hooked and the larger ones will often wrap in the kelp. Here, a level head will prevail (along with correct line): Do not panic or jerk or pull hard, just keep a constant pressure at just under the drag setting and usually the fish will work out of the kelp. 20 pound test mono or fluro-tipped braid in heavier weights are best, lighter line usually just gets broken on the larger calicos. Another 'bass' might surprise you while calico fishing, so be prepared, especially in the gray-light hours: I have caught more than a few large white seabass that were lurking under a canopy of kelp while targeting calicos. The big croakers tend to laze around in the kelp during summer months, as though hanging in the shade on a balmy day, and are not opposed to gobbling up a mackerel, sardine, squid or lure that finds itself in front of them.
Top performing boats this week:
June 17: The Point Loma hauled 16 anglers out on a ¾ day run and reported limits of 80 calico bass kept (220 released) and 20 rockfish caught. The Pacific Voyager reported 116 yellowtail, 1 white seabass and 35 calico bass caught by the 15 anglers aboard their 2 day trip.
June 16-20: anglers aboard the Legend ¾ day run caught 68 calico bass, 21 bonito, 1 mako shark, 2 whitefish and 3 yellowtail.
June 15: The Dolphin, with 13 anglers aboard, called in with 11 rockfish and 50 yellowtail for their ½ day run, while the Mission Belle found a few willing bluefin tuna with 7 caught for 23 anglers on a local offshore ¾ day run.
June 13: 15 anglers aboard the Chubasco II whacked the calico bass, keeping 70 out of 270 fish caught on a half day run out to the La Jolla kelp beds.
June 11: 21 anglers aboard the Chief two-day run boated 1 bluefin tuna, 2 yellowfin tuna and 108 yellowtail. Carrying 17 anglers, the San Diego had a little luck on the tuna with 6 yellowfin and 7 bluefin caught during a local offshore ¾ day run.
Dock Totals 6/11 – 6/17:
3026 anglers aboard 114 boats out of San Diego landings this past week caught 55 bluefin tuna, 87 yellowfin tuna, 555 yellowtail, 2,194 calico bass, 141 sand bass, 1,932 rockfish, 2 sanddab, 5 lingcod, 241 bonito, 49 barracuda, 33 sculpin, 717 mackerel, 33 whitefish, 13 sheephead, 4 halibut, 1 bat ray and 2 mako shark.
Fish Plants: 6/27 Cuyamaca, trout (1200)
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- More stories by Daniel Powell
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- Another opah caught — May 8, 2017
- Yesterday's dock totals — Aug. 26, 2015
- July 26 dock totals — July 27, 2015
- Gone fishin' — in record numbers — June 29, 2015


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What do the colors on Stack Overflow mean?
Recently, I have noticed that on Stackoverflow Questions are shown as Accepted answer on the display list but actually they are answers not accepted answer.
Refer this screenshot:-
Picture 1: StackOverFlow - shown as accepted answer
Picture 2: StackOverFlow - There are no accepted answer for this question
For example when I compare with Superuser Questions, I can see that questions are perfectly shown as accepted answers on the display and on the question too.
Refer this screenshot:-
Picture 3: SuperUser - shown as accepted answer
Picture 4: SuperUser - On the question also, it shows as accepted answer
Finally, my question is whether this is a bug OR known issue OR not bug at all.
On SUPERUSER, list makes better understandability the way it looks.
Refer the screenshot:-
I want to recommend this type of display look on the StackOverFlow questions too.
It helps users on the first look or appearance it self.

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To forgive or not to forgive — that is the question. Everyone is waiting for Ed DeMarco — director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in their government conservatorship — to rule one way or the other.
Whether DeMarco allows forgiveness of some mortgage debt owed by American homeowners won't make or break the housing market. But answering yes would help end the foreclosure crisis more quickly and boost the economy.
DeMarco's reluctance to say yes is understandable. This is a politically charged issue. The tea party was born out of the disgust many Americans felt early in the financial crisis upon learning that the federal government was even contemplating reducing the principal on some troubled mortgages.
Proponents of that idea argued that although it might cost the taxpayers something, it would ultimately be far cheaper than letting the housing market sink and drag down the U.S. economy. Detractors argued that forgiveness was unfair to the vast majority of homeowners who were diligently making their mortgage payments on time. Principal reduction would also create moral hazard, encouraging many homeowners to quit paying their mortgages in order to have their own loans reduced.
The Obama administration recently put the issue back on the policy agenda, when it tripled the monetary incentives under its loan modification program to Fannie and Freddie for principal reductions. For every dollar Fannie and Freddie take off a home mortgage, taxpayers will pay up to 63 cents, using money from the $700 billion TARP fund originally appropriated to help struggling financial institutions.
This makes it tougher for DeMarco to say no. With taxpayers taking on so much of the financial burden of principal reductions, Fannie and Freddie could end up making money. As conservator of the agencies, DeMarco has said his first responsibility is keeping them solvent with a minimum of help from the U.S. Treasury. Fannie and Freddie have already received almost $200 billion, by far the most costly taxpayer bailout of the recent financial crisis.
Yet despite the administration's offer, DeMarco could still say no. He argues that principal forgiveness isn't as effective as principal forbearance, something Fannie and Freddie have been doing for a long time. In a forbearance, the homeowner pays interest and principal on a smaller mortgage, at least for a time, but still owes the full amount. The lower monthly payment helps with affordability, giving stressed homeowners a break. But because they are still on the hook for the full mortgage, others are less likely to intentionally default to receive it.
Adding principal reduction to Fannie's and Freddie's loan mitigation efforts would also be costly to administer. Indeed, everything Fannie and Freddie do is difficult and expensive.
Perhaps there is a middle ground: forbearance that evolves into forgiveness if the homeowner earns it. In an "earned mortgage," the homeowner receives forbearance and immediately pays on a smaller mortgage to help with affordability. He then earns forgiveness as the amount owed is reduced proportionately over time, as long as he stays current.
As an example, consider an underwater homeowner who owes $150,000 on a home worth $100,000. With a 5 percent mortgage rate, his monthly payment is just over $1,000. With an earned mortgage, the bank forebears on $25,000 of the mortgage amount, saving the homeowner more than $100 per month. The homeowner still owes $150,000, but this is reduced by $5,000 a year, or $25,000 over five years. If the homeowner goes delinquent for more than two months during those five years, he owes the entire $150,000. If the homeowner wants to move before five years, his mortgage would be reduced pro rata. Under most scenarios, he would still be underwater, and would go through a short sale. It is possible that the home could appreciate enough so that with the mortgage reduction he would pocket a gain. But this seems unlikely.
An earned mortgage seems well suited for homeowners who are deeply underwater but fighting hard to keep their homes. An estimated 6.5 million homeowners are underwater more than 30 percent, and most have never been more than two months late on their mortgage (see chart). This is a key threshold for default. Even a small financial reversal, such as a roof leak or a busted air-conditioning unit, could discourage these homeowners from holding on. Forbearance would provide them with some relief , but an earned mortgage would offer a real financial hook — making it possible to get back above water and avoid default.
Moral hazard is much less a problem with an earned mortgage. Because a homeowner must earn forgiveness, and even then is unlikely to be above water soon, the program is much less subject to abuse. Also worth noting is that banks have forgiven principal on mortgage loans they own for some time, with good success. Moral hazard has not increased and default rates are low compared with other types of mortgage modifications.
There are signs that the housing crash is almost over. Home sales and construction are rising and prices are more stable.
It is premature, however, to conclude that the problem is behind us. Millions of homes are stuck in foreclosure; as these go to foreclosure and short sales, the market's fragile stability is threatened.
Policymakers don't need to do a lot to prevent that, but they should take the opportunities they have to help. Forgiveness won't come easy for the FHFA and its agencies, but if it helps even a few hundred thousand homeowners, it is the right thing to do. Say yes.
Mark Zandi is chief economist at Moody's Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. He is the author of "Financial Shock," a book about the financial crisis. His column appears regularly in The Washington Post.


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Followers of Wordsfromanneli, please indulge me one more time. I know that some of you are aware of my second blog which I dedicate to books, authors, and writing, but in case you don't know about my annelisplace blog, please come visit and if you are interested, follow me there as well. https://annelisplace.wordpress.com/
One of my favourite writers, Darlene Jones (yes, she's the one on the camel) has just completed another book, "Whispers Under the Baobab." It is a stand-alone sequel to her previous publication, "When the Sun was Mine." In this sequel, the setting goes back and forth in time. We are taken from the U.S. to Africa and back, to events that happened earlier in the life of award-winning journalist, Flo McAllister. When she died, Flo left a mystery behind. The story evolves as we try to decode her secret notes.
I'd like to share the author's thoughts with you here. Welcome Darlene. What can you tell us about your new book, "Whispers Under the Baobab"?
Darlene Jones
It's always exciting when "the book" is finally edited, formatted, and published. Holding the print copy in your hands never fails to make your heart beat a little faster. You've done it.
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Dr Smith is a licensed psychologist with a special interest in psychological treatments for psychosis, especially for young men of color. He graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with his Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology in 2013. He also has a Masters from John Jay in Forensic Psychology. He completed his Pre-Doctoral Internship at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, Brooklyn, NY, where he was trained and supervised in CBTp by Dr. Riggs. He completed his Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Unit, University of Pennsylvania, training community mental health agencies in CBTp and recovery oriented interventions in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Georgia. On returning to New York in January 2016 he worked first as Primary Clinician and then Director of OnTrack New York's MHA Westchester program in Yonkers, NY- an innovative program for young people with early psychosis. Recently he became Director of Training at MHA Westchester.
Clinical Experience
- OnTrack New York - Mental Health Association of Westchester, NY
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, Brooklyn, NY
- The HOPE Program, Brooklyn, NY
- Project Sharp, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
- Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Bronx, NY
- Bronx Psychiatric Center, Bronx, NY
- Pathways to Housing, Inc., East Harlem II, New York, NY
Academic Experience
- Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Adjunct Professor
- Harlem Educational Activities Fund, Inc. (HEAF), Instructor
Professional Affiliations
- New York State licensed psychologist (021515)
- National Register of Health Service Providers - Registrant
- Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) - Professional Member
- American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) - Professional Member
- American Psychological Association (APA)- Division 45, Society for the Study of Ethnic Minority Issues - Student member
Professional Publications
- Yanos, Philip T., West, Michelle. L., Gonzales, Lauren., Smith, Stephen M., Roe, David & Lysaker, Paul H. (2012). Change in internalized stigma and social functioning among persons diagnosed with severe mental illness. Psychiatry Research , 200, 1032-1034.
- West, Michelle L., Yanos, Philip T., Smith, Stephen M., Roe, D., & Lysaker, Paul H. (2011). Prevalence of internalized stigma among persons with severe mental illness. Stigma Research and Action, 1(1), 54-59.
- Yanos, Philip T., West, Michelle L., & Smith, Stephen M. (2010). Coping, productive time use, and negative mood among adults with severe mental illness: A daily diary study. Schizophrenia Research, 124, 54- 59.
- Smith, Stephen M. & Yanos, Philip T. (2009). Psychotherapy for schizophrenia in an ACT team context. Clinical Case Studies , 8(6), 454-462.
Professional Presentations
- Smith, Stephen M., (May 2016), Suicide in Transition-Age Youth: What you can do to help! New York State Care Management Coalition Conference, Albany, NY.
- Smith, Stephen M., (2016). Early Interventions in Psychosis. CEU Presentation, Mental Health Association of Westchester, Yonkers, NY
- Smith, Stephen M., (March 2013). Evaluating Racial Bias in Inpatient Violence Risk Assessments. Paper Presentation, Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) Conference, New York, NY.
- Smith, Stephen M., (March 2009). The Influence of Procedural Justice on the Interpretation of Disputed Court Evidence. Poster Presentation, American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) Conference, San Antonio, TX.


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To discuss about the arts and crafts furniture and their usage at traditional and modern time, first we will have to discuss, what does Arts and Crafts stand for!
An art is a combination of three things fine arts, decorative arts and crafts. As a part of arts, crafts are defined as a trade art where an artist uses his skills to make an object and thing. We would say that it is an activity cum hobbies related to the objects and things made by hands.
As after discussing about Arts and Crafts we all should know that it needs creativity, special skills in the artist that gives it a design. Arts and crafts furniture are one of the most money earning skill of an artist, as it is commonly used in houses, shops, markets etc. and its price is also expensive one which provides a good future for the artist and the upcoming generation.
Speaking about arts and crafts furniture in modern times, we want to tell you that it's a part of every house now, and people use this furniture for their luxury and give their home a décor.
Arts and crafts furniture is also known as mission style furniture. This name is given because people think that it is related to philosophy of the movement, that is the furniture was functional and had a "mission" to be used. Though few people are not satisfied with the above reason and they are having their own reason, they are saying that the furniture was derivative of furniture designs; hence it is named asmission furniture's.
Talking about chairs and tables, they are, they were made up of wood slats, and the legs were usually straight and held together with stretchers.
This furniture's plays very important role in giving houses, shops, etc a good look design, so that it attracts the eyes of the people. We people use these furniture's commonly, and it's a good source of showpiece too. These may basically include oak wood and cherry furniture's and few famous are sofa set, beds, table, old-fashionedwall clock, and various designs on these items. All these items are must in home and hence having a good sale in the market. This will also improves the scope and future in the crafts industry and their professionals, as now in too these subjects are introduced.
So, above we had tried to define arts and crafts as furniture, mission furniture, and home used arts and crafts furniture, its future, etc. And we hope that you all are satisfied as per the above discussion.


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The nursing staff wrote the letter to the head of the hospital's gynaecology department to highlight overcrowding in the ward and gave the example of the three pregnant women sharing the same bed. The head of gynaecology happens to be GMCH-32 officiating director principal Dr A K Janmeja.
In the letter, the nursing staff has written that the movement of patients is restricted as the bed is for a single patient.
She said overcrowding made it difficult for these pregnant women to even turn or change sides. At present, there are 12 beds in the antenatal ward. At any given time, there are 24 patients admitted in the ward. The complaint letter of the nurse mentioned : "But sometimes the senior resident on duty instructs to take more than 24 patients. It is difficult for full-term pregnant women, especially those with hypertension, to take rest."
When contacted, Dr Janmeja said, "We cannot refuse patients for admission. Also, since the government has made it mandatory for institutional delivery under the Janani Suraksha Yojana, a Government of India programme, most patients come here." He said, "We are working on setting up a mother and child care centre, which can cater to surplus patient intake."
Sources in the hospital said there is no regulation in the gynaecology department in the absence of a regular head of the department for the past year. "The former director principal, Dr Atul Sachdev, also held the additional responsibility of the head of the gynaecology department since the head left for voluntary retirement scheme a year ago. And since then doctors in the department are not accountable to any head," said a senior faculty at GMCH-32.
In addition to setting up of the mother and child care centre, which will be set up on the premises of GMCH-32, Dr Janmeja said, "We have added 12 more beds in the ward."
However, the complaint mentioned that there was no place even for additional trolleys.


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Here's today's intro for Mat Johnson, who gave an awesome workshop and told a great tale during his reading this afternoon. Look him up. Buy his books. Twitter him now.
I met Mat Johnson several years ago when he was teaching at Rutgers University. I was an undergrad at the time, working on Painted Bride Quarterly. And although I never had the pleasure of attending one of his classes, I have this great memory etched in my brain, that I wanted to share as a way of introducing this wonderful author. I was standing in the hall, on the fourth floor, outside one of the English Department offices and I was talking to a bunch of other English majors and professors and we were having this conversation about Mat, as to whether he was going to stay at Rugers, I believe, or return to Bard. Because you know, at that time, (2002-2003) Mat Johnson was roughly 30 years old, his first novel Drop had been chosen as a Barnes & Noble's Discover Great New Writers selection, Interview Magazine named him a "Writer on the Verge" and his second novel "Hunting in Harlem" was due for release. So, it's no wonder we were all so infatuated with Mat. And as we were huddled in the hall, he unexpectedly walks by in his chummy, affable way and he leans in and asks, "What are you talking about?" never realizing we were talking about him. Of course we were all thoroughly humiliated. And the subject was probably "dropped" or changed to something else.
But I think that story illustrates Mat's great personality, and success as a writer by the amount of respect and awe we as students had for someone that struggled to achieve his dreams.
Mat Johnson's life, his "story" is an American story- one of a boy who barely passed school with Ds, barely got into a local state college, but eventually realize his potential and began working towards goals. And after several years of international travel, a little poverty, and sleeping on his mother's sofa in Anchorage Alaska, he was accepted to Columbia University's Graduate Writing Program where he received his MFA in creative writing and began Drop, a "coming of age novel about a self-hating Philadelphian who thinks he's found the perfect escape in a job in London." This novel, published in 2000, was voted Progressive Magazine's "Best Novels of the Year." And one in which I, to this day, still recommend.
In 2003 he published Hunting in Harlem, in 2007 The Great Negro Plot: A Tale of Conspiracy and Murder in Eighteenth-Century New York, and in 2009, his first graphic novel, "Incognegro," the tale of an African American journalist who "passes" as white in the 1930s South so as to investigate the murder charge against his brother, was released. It has been described as "smart, pulpy and fast-paced" by Publishers Weekly.
Mat Johnson has taught at Rutgers University, Columbia University, Bard College and the University of Houston where he teaches currently. He was also named a 2007 James Baldwin Fellow.
Aside from five published novels, inspiring academic achievements, many awards and a growing number of English major fans, Mat Johnson, as memory serves, is also a great guy.


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The Best Sunscreen: How to Choose7:50 PM
Never underestimate the power of sunscreen especially if it's the right one for the situation and the right one for your skin typeNowadays, there are so many types, brands and forms: from lotions, sprays to gels and what not. Due to this, it is no longer easy to choose a sunscreen from a department store. In other terms, finding the right sunscreen has become a daunting task.
Thus, if your vacation is still weeks away then you have just enough time to research and find the best sunscreen that is right for you. We want to make things easier so here are some useful things you need to know before heading to the store to buy that skin-saving potion.
Why you need the Best sunscreen?
Before anything else, you need to know why you need it in the first place. Sure, it may only be just two or three days under the sun in in the shores of Boracay, for example. But, what you may not know is that besides that sunkist glow you are expecting to get, the sun can cause a great damage to unprotected skin.
Scientifically speaking, your skin needs protection from the sun's UVB or Ultraviolet B rays, which causes skin cancer and sunburns. That number with a plus plus sign on the label on a certain brand of sunscreen product refers to the lotion's sun protection factor (SPF). So does this mean that a product with a high SPF, is automatically the best one because it sounds like it has the highest ability to protect you from UVB?
There is actually more to look for besides just the SPF. The sunscreen should also protect your from UVA or the Ultraviolet A rays because it also increases your skin cancer risk. If it does not, it is the culprit behind premature aging.
So what should you look for in a sunscreen? There are three very important things that a sunscreen should have. Read on.
Broad Spectrum
It should be the kind that is broad-spectrum or multi-spectrum, which means that it protects you from both UVA and UVB. Furthermore, when to protection from UVB, particularly sunburn, you need the one that has SPF 15 or higher. The higher the number, the longer you can stay under the sun before you burn. As for UVA, there is no specific rating for this one so what you need to do is look for any of the following ecamsule, stabilized avobenzone, oxybenzone, titanium dioxide or zinc oxide.
Water Resistant
If you will be indulging in activities like swimming or water sports, the sunscreen should be water resistant. Even if you will stay away from the waters, you need sunscreen that will not break down when you sweat. However, don't expect that by being water-resistant it is waterproof. It will not last forever while you are in the water. It only means that it is effective for a certain amount of time. Experts say that you will need to reapply at least after 40 minutes of being in the water.
OK For kids or Sensitive Skin
One family need not buy separate sunscreens for each member. A good sunscreen should work its magic for both adults and children. However, children who are much younger might require a specially formulated sunscreen because their skin are more sensitive and may easily be irritated by the ingredients products for adults. Likewise, adults with sensitive skin and those who are prone to acne and allergies will benefit from sunscreens that have been formulated for children.
There you have it. So a good sunscreen should be: safe for children and those with sensitive skin, does not loose effectiveness while in the water and it should have both UVA and UVB protection. And be sure to check the expiration date.
That is not enough, though. A sunscreen will be highly effective if you apply it generously on your skins, including the easy-to-miss areas (example back of your legs, ears), at least 15-30 minutes before exposure. You need sunscreen even when it is cloudy as the sun's rays still penetrate through the clouds.
Also remember that you need to reapply after some time and even though we are lucky someone invented this sun-protecting magic, it is always best to stay under the shade whenever possible.


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Could We See Bitcoin Recognized as a Currency Under Trump's Presidency?By Daniel Zo Bitcoin, USA, Donald Trump Read Comments
During the last couple of months, we've seen governments from all around the world becoming more relaxed when it comes down to discussing bitcoin. In fact, on the 1st of April, the Japanese Government finally agreed to recognize Bitcoin as an actual currency, which can be stored, but also used to purchase and sell products and services.
After Donald Trump was officially inaugurated as the President of the United States in January 2017, the digital currency's price peaked, and hence managed to reach a new high. Two months later, the price of bitcoin reached $1,268, thus surpassing the value of gold for the first time. Not only this, but bitcoin almost tripled in value during a year, and between December and March of this year, its value has grown by around 30%, which is massive growth, even for bitcoin. During its volatility periods, it has been determined that the value of the digital currency can easily react to world and political events, especially in influential countries such as the United States, Russia, China, Japan and more.
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The Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Helen Harbinson, believed there had been a deterioration of Colin Howell's mental state by the time of their final interview on April 27, 2010.
His general paranoia had not abated. In fact at their third interview in June 2009 Howell had persuaded prison staff to arrange for it to be held in a storeroom in the prison hospital rather than in legal visits because he feared he was 'being bugged'.
Dr Harbinson would not agree to this.
Prior to the final interview, Howell had given the psychiatrist a significant quantity of written material in which he quoted extensively from the Bible.
Dr Harbinson wrote in her report: "He reflected on his psychotic episode in prison.
"He believed at that time that from birth he was 'destined to drop the keys of the Kingdom thereby handing power to Satan' who became, as it were, God. All those with whom Mr. Howell came in contact were involved in and aware of this.
"He believed the Masons or the Knights Templar were implicated and that both his fathers in law belonged to one of those organisations. He believed he was Moses reincarnated.
"The reason for this was that Moses' body was never found. If he did not do as Satan told him his children would be burned alive or their brains bashed out against a wall.
"He believed food and medication he was given contained meat and blood from clones of him and his children who had been killed because he refused to kill them.
"He heard a voice commanding him to kill and cook them. He believed in prison he had organs removed without anaesthetic to make clones of him to be killed.
"Reflecting on his offence behaviour he said he genuinely believed he had done something merciful in killing Hazel and Trevor. He had no concept of a good God disapproving of the horrific action he had performed. He saw death as a solution to problems. Unwanted pregnancies were terminated too. He included in his correspondence detailed biblical references to insanity, delusions, violence and self harm."
He disclosed to Dr Harbinson that he was on a 21-day Daniel fast: "He eats only fruit and vegetables. Prior to that he had been fasting once a week as part of his spiritual recovery. Daniel in the Old Testament fasted to assist with visions and dreams.
"Mr. Howell equates fasting with self sacrifice. He said he wanted 'to hear from God not the other voices. Daniel heard from God. He wants to be free from other influences.
"He brought with him to this interview a large quantity of detailed handwritten notes and diagrams. He reflected again on his psychosis in prison. He showed me diagrams he had drawn of the recreation hall in the prison and the hospital ward he had been in at that time.
"He believed that two prisoners were going to kill him. He believed he was in Hades. He thought one of these prisoners was Satan. He believed he had to be killed to save his children who were going to be turned into dog meat."
Howell also intimated that his psychotic behaviour following his imprisonment was recorded on CCTV and it would be used by a prosecution psychiatrist as evidence.
Dr Harbinson reported: "When he was psychotic he thought he was to be sacrificed at 7pm. He was afraid, so jumped up and walked to the other side of the room. He was supposed to stay where the cameras in the room could see him. He believed his children were cloned and killed because he had left the vicinity of the camera."


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The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
surely I have a delightful inheritance.
Psalm 16:6
Today is a celebration of good things - perhaps the end of a work week, the finishing of a project, Friday night plans with family and friends, and most importantly, those friendships that enrich our lives.
Every few Fridays I want to share with you some things I'm learning about friendship. Maybe you'll resonate with some of them. Maybe you can share some advice of your own as you respond with your comments.
The friendship thing has never been too easy for me. I tend to be too focused and high strung to just relax and let them develop naturally. Many times, I would meet a woman and plan out exactly how I would approach her and how I would say, "Let's hang out," without sounding too needy or too condescending. Then I would proceed to imagine how we would be forever friends and have every single thing in common and get together every week for the rest of our lives and our kids would be best friends, and our husbands would be best friends... And this was all in my head.
I'm at risk of sounding cynical here, so let me just say, I have talked to many people who have those easy friendships and do remain lifelong friends with their kindergarten classmate, and their husbands do hit it off, and they do hang out frequently. That is awesome! What a precious gift! I'm just saying for the rest of us who are a little more introverted, uptight or insecure, we may need some help loosening up, letting go and letting friendships happen in their natural course.
We all need all kinds of friends from different ages and stages and walks of life, and each friend has special value and enriches our lives in different ways.Today I want to celebrate God's kindness to me in giving me one specific kind of friend.
This friend is a young woman, just a year older than me. She went to the same college I did, and for a while we attended the same church. She was married less than a year after I was. We're both going through career/life transitions and big decisions, and neither of us have kids yet, but we both want to be mommies someday.
As my friend and I have connected over the last couple months, I've walked away feeling so blessed and refreshed, and just plain thankful that someone "gets it." And that's the thing: not everyone will "get it," because few people in my circle are going through such similar experiences in the same time frame.
She had me over for tea last Friday, and I took some pictures of our lovely teacups and healthy snacks (she and I are both conducting some health experiments right now, too). I love how they decorated their apartment, too! The bookshelf, complete with guitar and cowboy boots is so charming! It makes me think of a cross between the American west and a European countryside, although I've never been to Europe. I had such a wonderful time and left thanking God for this special and unique friendship.
Readers, if you long for this kind of friendship - for someone who is your age and in the same stage of life - pray. I had been praying for a long time for this before my friend and I reconnected earlier this year, and God granted my request! He loves friendship. He is the ultimate Friend, and He created human friendship so we can have a little taste of that sweet communion.
I encourage you to seek out these kinds of friends because we need them. You may feel lonely and hopeless right now. You may look around you and think, "Everyone but me has these connections already." But only the enemy of your soul wants you to be lonely. Your loving Friend does not want you to walk alone. He will provide as you wait on Him and seek His face.
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'Tis the season for consumers to get prepared for the two busiest and most expensive holidays of the year, Thanksgiving and Christmas. 'Tis is also the season when debt collectors begin the process of preparing their training plan and strategies for their busiest and most productive time of each year: tax season. For debt collectors, tax season spans from mid-February to the end of May each year, when the majority of income tax refunds are sent back to consumers by federal and state governments. And what do consumers do with their tax returns? Nearly 40% of consumers who were anticipating income tax refunds planned to pay down their debt with it, according to a National Retail Federation survey earlier this year.
This four-month time period presents a win-win scenario for both consumers and debt collectors. For consumers who receive an income tax refund and want to use it to pare down debt, tax season simply presents an opportunity for them to work with debt collectors and pay off their debt in full. For those consumers who might not be able to pay off their debt in full and want to try and settle their account for less than the balance owed, tax season also is an opportune time to negotiate settlements with debt collectors.
While debt collectors generally have the ability to offer settlements on accounts throughout the entire year, they are often provided with more flexibility during tax season when it comes to accepting less for a settlement. (However, not all debt collectors can accept settlements, and whether a debt collector can settle an account for less than the balance is pre-determined by their contract with their client.) But clients and debt collectors alike understand that almost half of those consumers who receive an income tax refund will use it to pay down debt, so it isn't a matter of whether the consumer is going to pay their debt with their income tax refund, it becomes a matter of who they are going to pay. That is where the consumer has the upper hand and ultimately the consumer will pay the debt collector that is most willing to work with them and give them the best deal.
This is why tax season is debt collectors' busiest and most productive time of year; they understand the unique challenge and opportunity tax season presents and they want to capitalize on it. From my experience, debt collectors on average will see an increase in production somewhere between 20%-40% compared to the other eight months of the year — in some cases even more. This increase is not just tied to pure dollars collected but across the board on all measurable metrics, the most important one being consumer contacts. This means consumers openly communicate with debt collectors an average of 20%-40% more during tax time, mainly because they have funds to pay their debts.
The challenge for debt collectors during tax season is trying to be one of the first debt collectors to establish contact with consumers and get the consumer committed to paying the debt once they receive their income tax refund. For consumers who have decided to use their tax refund to pay debt, their biggest challenge is trying to pay off or settle as much of their debt as possible.
It's important to remember the credit consequences of unpaid collection accounts. Even just one unpaid bill that gets sent to collections can have a major impact on your credit score. (You can check your credit scores for free every month on Credit.com.)
Ultimately, however, tax season presents a mutually beneficial opportunity for both consumers and debt collectors to work toward a solution for paying the debt.
You can find the collection accounts in your name by checking your credit report, and you can get free copies of your credit report once a year under federal law.
More on Managing Debt:
- 5 Tips for Consolidating Credit Card Debt
- The Best Way to Loan Money to Friends & Family
- Top 10 Debt Collection Rights
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Brett got lasik on the 22nd of December. I decided that night we were going to have our family Christmas. The first present was flashlights. Not the best gift hours after eye surgery.
We headed to Lanesboro on the 23rd. We went to a tree farm on the 24th to pick up a Christmas tree. An activity for the kids. We thought it would be a good idea.
Didn't realize that mom and dad no longer owned a tree stand so dad rigged one up. The tree looked a little questionable, but they sure had fun decorating it.
And of course there was presents!
We made it back to the cities for a Polson gathering on the 26th and Scott Christmas on the 28th!


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What is it about social media some people don't seem to understand?
People are demanding changes to Twitter so that not only will they be able to block someone they don't wish to engage, that they will be able to do something they're referring to as a Full Block, meaning that not only will they not see tweets from the blocked individual but also that the person will not be able to see any of their tweets, ever.
My friend @beagrie has an excellent post on this new issue that has recently popped up and I also wanted to say a few more words about Twitter; even though I've written about it before.
I am still relatively new to Twitter, compared to a lot of you as I've only had an account for a little over a year now. I find Twitter to be a lot of fun most of the time and to be able to "talk" to people from around the world has been not only enjoyable but educational for me as well. The reason I say that is because I am able to see different perspectives from people in different countries in which we are mutually interested.
I also like that Twitter is probably the most democratic social media platform that exists right now. People can say pretty much anything they want as long as they realize that not everyone that reads their opinion may agree.
There are some though that think Twitter should be their personal, private playground and that they should be able to say anything they want without having those pesky other Twitter users daring to disagree with them.
Here's an idea: quit tweeting stupid things that might provoke a negative response. Now, I realize that all of us do this on occasion, but then most of us are adult enough to take the heat for opinions we proffer that may not be popular within the Internet community. Here's what I do: move on.
Sometimes those responses I receive turn into interesting back-and-forth "conversations" and there's never any animosity shown, just disagreement. For others though that give me something akin to "Fuck Off", well, like I said, I just move on. I ignore those responses because that person is not obligated to follow me or even read my tweets. I am not obligated to respond.
I'm really exhausted with those that believe they have some special privilege, a belief that they are so important that they may dictate to the rest of us what we may or may not (legally) say on a public forum. As @beagrie says in his post, there are always options that Twitter already has in place.
I would be very concerned if Twitter started enacting changes to their network based on a few, very few, people. In fact, I would probably delete my account. I'm not so addicted(yet) to Twitter that I am not able to give it up. Neither should you.
I'm going to say this one more time: if you can't take heat for something you've tweeted that others disagree with then either a) block those people so you don't see their tweets, b) take your account private so only those you allow can see your tweets, and finally c) delete your account and find another method to communicate with your "friends". Please don't bother the entire Twitter community with your feelings of special privilege.
Twitter Butthurt: Again?
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Mississippi Travelers
Alternately lyrical and hard driving, The Mississippi Travelers play the fiddle music of Mississippi with deep knowledge of its past to make it sing in the present.
They usually perform as a duo with Harry and Nathan and occasionally as a trio with Brian.
Listen to our new cd "Archaeology"
Video trailer:
Other video with Nathan Bontrager and Brian Slattery:
-Sweet Milk and Peaches / White hat
-Third Party / Mississippi Shuffle
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Harry Bolick,( fiddle, guitar and vocals)
is somewhat of a national treasure in that he is one of a handful of fiddlers keeping this tradition alive in our country. The genius of this musician is not just his skill with a fiddle but his pursuit of his roots and musical traditions in his home state Mississippi. On the theory that you never know what you're going to find when you start searching, Harry stumbled on a treasure trove of folk music in the state archives which had been researched, notated, assembled and forgotten. The work was done in the Depression era by some 130 WPA workers who traveled the dirt roads of Mississippi through farms and villages to discover such locally popular tunes as "Soapsuds Over the Fence," "Butterfat," and "Sugar in the Ground." more info
He is also a prolific tune composer, currently working on a project called "The Completely Lost Mississippi Fiddle Tunes" making new tunes for 1930s era Mississippi titles where the original tunes are unknown.
Nathan Bontrager, (cello, guitar, vocals)
is a unique and versatile musician with his musical chops rooted firmly in the traditional old time and folk genres. As well as being a world-class cellist, he has performed throughout Europe and the US as an old time fiddler, clawhammer banjo and guitar player. Nathan has collaborated with musicians like Jane Rothfield, Aaron Jonah Lewis and Marc Duff, and regularly plays with the Ol' Timey Messengers in Paris and the UK/US traditional band, Root & Branch. Nathan hails from the North-Eastern USA but currently lives in Germany, where he has studied Baroque Cello and Viola da Gamba in Masters programs at the Essen and Koeln conservatories. In addition to Appalachian and other traditional folk forms, Nathan is quite active in the improvised and new music scenes throughout Europe.
Brian Slattery (website) (banjo, fiddle, vocals) has played with Les Chatiments, the Motherpluckers, the Mud Brothers, John Pinamonti, Drew Bunting, and Sarah Hawker.
Brian has been playing traditional and non-traditional music from the American South and elsewhere for twenty years. In addition to playing with Harry Bolick, he plays with the New Haven-based Dr. Caterwaul's Cadre of Clairvoyant Claptraps. He also writes books. Find him at bfslattery.com
Between them they've been playing music for 73 years! And 20 of those years together.


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ADULT TAP LESSONS in DRUMCONDRA
Location: Arts & Business Campus, 40 Lower Drumcondra Road
7:30-8:30pm - Beginners Tap
8:30-9:30pm - Intermediate Tap
Dates: Jan 21 - March 10
8-9pm - Advanced Tap
Dates: Jan 22- March 11
Price: €75 Full Course (8 classes).
BEGINNERS course is ideal for complete beginners or those who have learned a few steps but lack comprehensive technique. Each week builds upon what you learned the week before. Explore the fundamentals of tap technique, basic steps, fun combinations and a dance routine!
INTERMEDIATE class is intended for students who have already taken at least one full academic year of Beginners Courses, or for experienced tap dancers looking to brush up their skills after a break from dancing. We will keep learning new steps and combinations beyond what you already know, introduce some rhythm-building and improv, and learn a new routine!
ADVANCED class is for experienced tappers, or by invitation from the teacher. Fast-paced, with more complicated rhythms, musicality, trick steps, and a wide range of styles! If you are interested in joining Advanced Class, please contact Colleen before booking.
If you are unsure which level you should pick, please contact Colleen for advice!
What ages are welcome in class?
Tap classes are intended for ages 18+ . Students aged 15-17 may attend class with parent/guardian consent (please contact Colleen to request a permission form). I often have a wide age range in my classes, with students in their teens up to their 60s!
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the class?
PUBLIC TRANSIT: The Arts & Business Campus is located directly beside the Drumcondra DART station, between the Centra and Quinns Pub. Serviced by Dublin Bus # 1, 11, 13, 16, 33, 41/b/c, and 44.
PARKING: The car park for the Arts & Business Campus is at the back of the building. From Drumcondra Road, turn onto the road between the train station and The Independent Pizza Company. Turn right into the first alley. The car park is a few gates down on the right, you'll see signs for Shouk, Nellys Cafe and other businesses in the building. Parking is free for students but limited to 2hrs.
The dance studio is up the back stairwell, on the first floor of the building.
Do I need my own tap shoes? What should I wear to class?
Students are expected to buy their own tap shoes, a basic pair costs about €30. If you would like to try a few classes before investing in tap shoes, I recommend wearing shoes with a smooth, non-rubbery sole, that has a separate heel and toe (like brogues, not flats). Dress comfortably, you'll work up a sweat! And bring a water bottle!
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Contact dance instructor Colleen by phone at 086-451-5833, or by email at email@example.com
I booked into the class, but now I can't go! Can I get a refund?
Course fees are fully refundable up until 20 January 2020.
I booked into the wrong class! What should I do?
Email Colleen at email@example.com and specify which class you actually want, and she will transfer your booking, provided the class is not full.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Please either bring your printed ticket, or have it on your phone.
Can I attend class on a drop-in basis?
Priority entry goes to students purchasing the full course, however drop-ins are welcome when space is available. Drop-in rate is €15 per class (€10 for students/unwaged), cash only at the door. Feel free to contact Colleen for availability.
How can I find out about future tap courses?
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23 years old | Malaysian | Fangirl
Avid reader | Loves urban-fantasy, YA, contemporary, historical fictions (but wouldn't mind reading other genres too), and fanfictions (I read mostly TMI/TID/TDA, PJO/HOO, The Avengers, and Teen Wolf fanfictions)
Writer | Fanfictions and original novels |
My number 1 OTP | Malec & MarkxKieran
Baking and cooking is on my top 10 fav things to do | I bake almost every week, and I'm the cook in my family from Monday to Friday. My mom cooks during the weekends ;D | I don't make beautiful things because I suck at presentations but I love to bake and cook filling and comfort food
Loves music | Listens to anything that sounds nice these days | My favorites are Celtic music, Baroque, Classical and Romantic period music, KPOP, and Japanese music (mostly anime and JRock)
I love to travel | I've traveled to UK, Paris, Amsterdam, Sweden, and Australia before but I was stupid at that time, and I didn't really see a lot of things or do a lot of tourist things. I've also went to Maldives, but that is more like a relaxing, family vacation and lazy days on the beach | I plan to visit Japan and Korea one day, and also to Europe again. And I want to visit the Seven Wonders.
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The 2019 Rochdale Feel Good Festival has now finished. We'll update this page once we have details of the line-up and activities for the 2020 festival. In the meantime, you can see what happened at the 2019 festival below.
On Saturday, 22 August 2020, get ready for fabulous FREE entertainment in Rochdale town centre. There will be live music across indoor venues, a main stage sponsored by the Flying Horse Hotel near Rochdale's world famous town hall, an extended food and drink village and other entertainment.
The times are as follows:
You can get the latest festival updates, by following us on social media.
Age policy: our main stage area is not suitable for young children after 4pm. All under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times, and unaccompanied under 18s will not be admitted. If an under 18 year old leaves the main stage area, re-entry will only be permitted if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents or guardians are responsible for the behaviour of their under 18s. Rochdale Feel Good Festival operates the 'Challenge 25' policy.Searches: for security reasons, all visitors will be subject to searches of their bags and their person, so pack as light as you can. Please cooperate with any security requests and all searches. The less you bring, the quicker you'll get in. Please remember, this is a FREE festival, food and drink is for sale on site so please support local businesses. Alcohol is not allowed to be taken into the festival, although it will be on sale. You can bring in water and soft drinks in sealed plastic bottles no bigger than 500ml.
Smoking and vaping: we want to create a welcoming environment for everyone so the Family Zone and the Food and Drink Village will be smoke and vape-free zones. Please help by not smoking or vaping in these areas.
Main stage sponsored by
The Flying Horse Hotel
The Coral, fronted by lead singer James Skelly, emerged during the early 2000s with their debut self-titled album making number 5 in the charts and immediately earning them a Mercury Music Prize nomination. Since then they've sold well over one million albums, accumulating 6 top 10 hits including 2003's chart topping 'Magic and Medicine'. They've amassed 8 top 40 singles, plus one platinum and 2 gold albums. The band have played sold-out tours and the main stage at some of the UK's biggest festivals including the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, as well as supporting acts including Oasis, The Manic Street Preachers and Blur, with their upbeat indie rock hits resonating across the generations.
With a string of well-known hits, including 'Dreaming of You', 'Pass it On', 'In the Morning', and 'Don't think you're the first,' The Coral were hailed as the first English band of the 21st century's guitar group revival. Their most recent critically acclaimed album 'Move Through The Dawn' hit the top 20 last year and they followed up their sell-out UK tour with a stunning televised set at the BBC 6 Music Festival in their home city of Liverpool.
Formed in Indianapolis, Indiana, by Irwin Sparkes (lead singer and guitarist) and Alan Sharland (drummer) their debut single 'Worried about Ray' shot to number 5 in 2007, with their follow-up debut album 'The Trick to Life' hitting the top spot and single 'Goodbye Mr A' making number 4. Their follow up album in 2010 'The Illusion of Safety' made the top 10 and their wide ranging upbeat tunes are guaranteed to get you feeling good.
The CBeebies favourite will be joined by his 4-piece band for a free lunchtime show guaranteed to get families dancing and singing. Their set is set to feature all the musical hits from his television shows as well as numerous cheeky covers.
They promise plenty of audience participation, led by Mr Bloom's trademark humour, along with a special guest appearance from 'Peggy the Dancing Bean'.
The Manchester based 5-piece created quite a stir in the industry when they were signed to Creation Management by music mogul Alan McGee (Oasis, Primal Scream), within their 1st week of live playing. After the successful release of their debut album 'Revolt To Revolt' in 2015 and supporting bands including Black Grape, The Enemy and The Happy Mondays, the energetic band completed their own headline tour and then played a sold-out comeback show at The Deaf Institute in Manchester earlier this year.
Now recording brand new songs again, their latest single 'Beat Up Your Soul' was released in May 2019.
This Lancashire-based 9-piece have been filling dance floors and ballrooms for over a decade, playing the best Northern Soul anthems from the likes of Wigan Casino, Twisted Wheel and Blackpool Mecca, along with a sprinkling of Motown favourites too.
Fronted by lead singer David John Jaggs, the band have been going from strength to strength, attracting rave reviews and playing sold out shows at iconic venues including Blackpool Tower Ballroom, Manchester's Band on the Wall and Ascot Race Course.
Her eclectic mix of soul and pop with electronic sounds has already been played on BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music. She recently played a stunning live set on BBC Radio Manchester Introducing. From Manchester, Ione has performed with acclaimed artists across the world as a backing vocalist and in 2016 she was one of the singers in the acclaimed 'Hacienda Classical' project, re-working some of the best dance tunes of the Hacienda era and performing them with a 70-piece orchestra.
Now Ione is focusing on writing and performing her own material, with her band. Her latest single 'Running in the Dark' released earlier this year. The singer-songwriter is looking forward to making her Rochdale debut and bringing her new songs to life.
After an electrifying set last year, the band fronted by Kairo from South Africa are making a welcome return to our main stage. Described as 'pop rock with a Caribbean twist', they have received airplay on XFM, Absolute Radio and BBC Introducing. They've played shows and festivals across the world and their cool summer sun-kissed, hook-laden melodies went down a storm in Rochdale in 2018.
Described by a national music journalist as a 'pure blast of Vitamin D' and influenced by the likes of UB40 and Two Door Cinema Club, their new single 'Eating Sunshine' is out in May 2019.
This Cheshire-born 23-year-old combines haunting melodies with beautiful soaring vocals, delivering atmospheric and spine-tingling music with heartfelt lyrics. Her music, described as alternative art-rock/folk has been played on BBC Radio 2 and she's enjoyed great receptions at music festivals across the UK. Rag 'n' Bone Man invited her to join him on his sell-out Manchester show back in 2015 and Megan, who's supported by BBC Introducing, released her new EP "Tales from the North" in 2018.
2 of the enchanting tracks from "Tales from the North" were selected for the worldwide Cafe Nero playlist and Megan has previously been named one of the top 5 Manchester bands and acts to watch out for by the Manchester Evening News.
This country rock 4-piece won this year's 'Feel Good Battle of the Bands' competition, giving them a chance to play the main stage for the first time. Formed in 2014, the band have been getting a superb response at gigs across Greater Manchester and Yorkshire and are thrilled to be playing their biggest ever show in their hometown. Between The Vines are Mark Stelfox, Rebecca Whitehead, Kev Whitehead and Craig Fletcher.
Popular hometown DJ Dave Sweetmore will host the main stage. The club, radio, concert and festival DJ is also the stadium announcer at the Crown Oil Arena and is nationally-renowned for his indie tunes. He's spent over 2 decades DJ-ing at venues across the country with residencies at many iconic nightclubs, as well as working with bands including the Happy Mondays, James, Inspiral Carpets, Northside and Cast. He's a regular commentator on the north west music scene, always championing new bands and live music. Dave plays a broad range of music including classic Indie, 90s Britpop, Manchester classics, and 'the best records ever made'.
From 1pm at The Empire, Packer Street, Rochdale
Live music all day from top local and regional acts, headlined by 11-piece soul band 'The Lack of Commitments' who've gone down a storm at festivals across the UK playing the very best Motown classics.
Other acts include Country Rats, Joe Dunne, The Paupers, Katie O'Malley, 47fingers, Break Line, Hour Glass MCR, Arrowhead UK, AriA, Ste Leech, Ben Anderson and Olivia Goodwin.
View the full line-up at The Empire on Facebook.
Entry is FREE but there will be a collection for Rochdale charity
Springhill Hospice.
From 3pm, in between acts on the main stage, at
The Flying Horse Hotel,
Packer Street,
Singer-songwriter Alison Gasson, local Irish covers band The Scattering, rock covers band Duck McNasty, little mariachi band Juan Direction and award winning party band The Cassettes will keep you entertained all day during the intervals on the main stage and when the main stage closes.
The Food and Drink Village next to the Town Hall will be open for elevenses, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and supper.
Great food and drink is always a big part of the festival. In our Food and Drink Village, you'll be treated to exciting traders - delicious dishes to try from fantastic street food, pop-ups, bars and much more. Mouth-watering fayre from around the north west. Listen to our live music, enjoy traditional family entertainment and soak up the atmosphere. There'll be meaty, vegetarian and vegan delights, as well as drinks.
Award winning coffee, Caramel Macchiatos, Hazelnut Lattes and Indulgent Mochas, as well as classic favourites, such as the Americano, Latte and Cappuccino. They'll also be serving cool milkshakes and sweet teas.
Really yummy artisan ice creams, with flavours ranging from Limoncello to Madagascan Vanilla, all served from their vintage ice cream trailer.
With authentic Spanish churros and chocolate, Mr Churros is bringing a taste of Spain to the Rochdale Feel Good Festival.
Traditional Greek food, cooked to perfection.
Prosecco, Champagne, Cava and their bespoke limited edition cocktail, created especially for the Rochdale Feel Good Festival. The 'Feel Good Fizzer' is made of pink gin and elderflower, topped with Prosecco.
A firm festival favourite, What's Your Beef produce some of the best-tasting, juiciest, most succulent burgers that it's possible to make. Top quality, all made fresh and tasting out of this world.
Mouth-watering Thai street food dishes you'll love.
Chinese Creole Fusion food, all prepared fresh from locally sourced ingredients.
Bao Wow is brought to you by the Quirky Catering Company.
Authentic Mexican inspired street food. All homemade and cooked fresh in front of your eyes. Carnivores, vegetarians, vegans and gluten free all catered for. Served from the rear of the Flying Horse Hotel from 2pm to 1am.
The Chinese vegan street food specialists are favourites at festivals across the UK. Last seen at our sister festival, the Rochdale Food and Drink Festival, we're excited to welcome them back to town.
Our main stage sponsor will be serving a range of beers, ciders, ales and soft drinks, as well as the official festival beer, Mr. A.
An Italian family-run eatery from Rochdale, serving an authentic experience of regional Italian cuisine. A firm favourite at food festivals across the North West.
Freshly made Neapolitan style pizzas, straight from the oven.
Serving cider, lager, spirits and soft drinks.
The Esplanade in front of the Rochdale Town Hall will be transformed into a Festival Square for families between 11am-5pm.
The Family Zone is sponsored by
Hopwood Hall College in partnership with
Without Walls and
Link4Life, supported by
Arts Council England National Lottery funding.
Most activities run all day, although there are specific times for certain shows as indicated.
Watch a preview of some of the Family Zone activities on YouTube (1min 2secs).
Activities and shows include:
Performance times: 11.30am, 2pm and 3.45pm (45 minutes)
A cycle-powered carousel, a fascinating public structure and a magical journey for small children.
Visually, a quirky dreamscape, combining found objects, puppetry, machinery and music. It's also a miniature theatrical flight of the imagination, empowering children to care, to be curious and to believe in their own strength.
The Bewonderment Machine is a joyful call to re-wild our imaginations and a celebration of the creatures that are increasingly losing their familiar place in our children's lives and in their language.
Open: 11am-5pm
Put on a virtual reality headset, jump on a playground swing and be transported inside an experimental virtual reality ride mechanism, chosen from the growing collection created by the world's only Thrill Engineer, Professor Brendan Walker and his team of Thrill Laboratory technicians.
An out of this world experience for participants and spectators.
A fascinating multi-sensory experience. You'll wander amongst the honey-perfumed bee colony, occasionally cloaked in smoke, finding a variety of ways of viewing and interacting with the contents of 6 impossible bee hives. In each, there's a surprising conceptual twist, which challenges, charms and confounds expectations.
You may find yourself looking into the vastness of space or teased by a telescopic hive soaring into the air. The installation is tended by ethereal beekeepers. Weird, but quite wonderful.
Performance times: 12noon and 1.45pm (25 minutes)
A show for all ages to enjoy. Jonah, Oliver and Max meet and decide to embark upon a quest to know and learn about each other.
What challenges them and what brings them together will give a new life to everyday objects and conventional instruments.
With lots of light-hearted, breath-taking, air twisting tricks and funky tunes, as well as a good dose of humour, Dip interrogates relationships in society today, and explores themes of co-operation, acceptance and serendipity.
A place to explore, play and discover incredible wonders that have to be seen (or heard) to be believed. Come and play with the enchanting and intriguing interactive giant toys - a set of visual and auditory illusions that reveal the unexpected, the unimaginable and sometimes the unexplained. Pull levers and turn wheels to explore the realms of the impossible made possible.
Look out for the Magical Miniaturising Mushroom, the Ultimate Mirage and don't miss the Incredible Spinny Thing.
Performance times: 11.25am and 2.50pm (25 minutes)
A show where gravity, counterweight and centrifugal force are tested to new limits. Witness a wordless performance of delightful virtuosity where buckets whirl around, cups and balls fly through the air and planks become catapults, all culminating with the charming character holding himself afloat in the air just by the strength of his grip whilst he precariously balances on top of the rope he holds on to. He holds himself up - if he lets go, he will fall...
Walkabout times: 1.30pm and 3pm (30 minutes)
With typical panache and imagination, this is a multi-sensory experience where you can get up close and personal with a deluxe and sumptuous beehive. Feel the bee. Smell the bee. Taste the bee. And, if you dare, put your eye up to the hive and see the bee.
Walkabout times: 12.30pm, 2pm and 4.15pm (30 minutes)
An amazing opportunity to get up close and personal with a 'real, live' dinosaur for the first time since the Cretaceous era, and to find out a few things about how they lived and why they disappeared. Make friends with her and pose for a selfie, as we look forward to the visit of Dippy, the National History Museum's Diplodocus. Dippy comes to Rochdale in February 2020.
Open: 11am-5pm
There'll be fun activities from Link4Life, including an inflatable assault course, balance bikes and tennis.
Touchstones Rochdale will be hosting lots of feel good creative activities all day. These include dhol drumming workshops, yoga, mindfulness, meditation classes, cabin of curiosities, feel good food, henna, a performance by the Women in Touch Community Dance Group, creative workshops and more.
Get away from the madness of the festival and wind down with a range of free events to help you release stress and give yourself a bit of 'me time'.
Spectacular performances by Rochdale's circus skills centre. From juggling to trapeze, plate spinning to unicycling, and always lots of fun.
Metrolink is the easiest way to get to Rochdale Feel Good Festival, with the Rochdale Town Centre stop only a one minute walk from the site.
With direct trams from Manchester city centre and all stops to East Didsbury, let Metrolink take you to the heart of the festival.
Plan your journey on the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Rochdale Feel Good Festival is situated in the heart of Rochdale town centre. You can also get here by train, bus or car.
The Food and Drink Village is located to the side of Rochdale Town Hall. The Family Zone is on The Esplanade in front of Rochdale Town Hall. The main stage (Saturday afternoon and evening) is also by Rochdale Town Hall (Packer Spout Gardens side). There will be additional stalls on Rochdale Market located on The Butts.
View Rochdale Town Hall on the map.
Rochdale Train Station is accessible from Manchester and Leeds. The festival is a short 10 minute walk from the train station, or hop on Metrolink which goes direct to the site. Get journey times and prices.
Rochdale Transport Interchange is a 2 minute walk from the festival site. Get a bus journey planner.
Festival parking in Rochdale town centre council car parks is free for the first 3 hours but you must display a ticket. The nearest car parks are Rochdale Town Centre Zone B and D. You can park in these 2 car parks for up to 10 hours for only £5.
Find Rochdale council car parks.
There is also unlimited FREE parking on Saturday, 10 August 2019 at
Hopwood Hall College Car Park, a 5 minute walk from the festival. The car park is open all day, but closes after midnight at 12.30am. Any vehicles left overnight can be collected between 9.30am-1.30pm on Sunday, 11 August 2019.
Get directions by car.
Some road closures and other road restrictions will need to be in place so we can run the festival safely.
Expected start and finish: 12.01am, Saturday, 10 August 2019 - 6pm, Sunday, 11 August 2019.Restriction and location:
Alternative route: the alternative route for vehicles will be signed on street.Organised by: Rochdale Borough Council.
Get directions by bicycle.
Manchester Airport is approximately 45 minutes away by train or car.
Do I need a ticket for the festival?
No, just turn up. All festival performances are FREE to attend, but places are allocated on a first come first served basis, so arrive early or you may miss out.
Can I play at the festival?
The Feel Good - Battle of the Bands is our annual search for local acts to appear and was won by Between The Vines. Information on next year's competition will be announced in Spring 2020. For other artist enquiries, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Can I bring my own alcohol, or non-alcoholic drinks?
Alcohol is not allowed to be taken into the festival, although it is on sale. We allow in water and soft drinks in sealed plastic bottles no bigger than 500ml.
What time are acts on the main stage?
Artist performance times will not be released before the event, although the running order and start times are available on this website and in a printed programme available FREE on site. Arrive early to see all the bands. The first act, Mr Bloom and his Band, takes to the stage Saturday, 10 August 2019 at 12.30pm.
Can I play at the festival?
The Feel Good - Battle of the Bands is our annual search for local acts to appear and was won by Between The Vines. Information on next year's competition will be announced in Spring 2020. For other artist enquiries, please email
Can my company have a stand at the festival or in the market?
All spaces are allocated this year, but if you're interested in being involved in 2020, please email
Can I bring my children to the festival?
Yes, there is no minimum age for attending the festival, however our main stage area is not suitable for young children. Performances may feature material not suitable for children that we are unable to predict and classify due to the nature of a live performance. All under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times, unaccompanied under 18s will not be admitted. If an under 18 year old leaves the main stage area, re-entry will only be permitted if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents or guardians are responsible for the behaviour of their under 18s. Rochdale Feel Good Festival operates the 'Challenge 25' policy.
If you lose a child, report immediately to a festival steward.
The Royal Toby Hotel is less than 2 miles away from the festival with en suite rooms available over the weekend.
There are no camping facilities on site, but
Hollingworth Lake Caravan Park is conveniently located, just 3 miles from the M62 and a 10 minute drive or taxi ride from the festival site. Space for tents, caravans and motorhomes from £15 per night.
To book other accommodation visit the
accommodation section of the Visit Rochdale website
Holiday lettings near Rochdale from Trip Advisor Rentals.
Events and activities are not organised by Rochdale Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Rochdale Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any event or activity.
Next to the Town Hall,
The Flying Horse Hotel, with a traditional yet timeless feel is best known for its friendly atmosphere and entertainment, with the best in live music each week. And with tasty home cooked meals using locally sourced ingredients served all day it's a popular spot for lunch or tea, with a specials board and real ales. You'll soon find out why it's such a great place to meet with friends and enjoy good food and drink any day of the week.


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UNICEF Ambassador since 2008
As a model for over 35 years, Dayle Haddon has appeared on the covers of top fashion and beauty magazines, and authored two best-selling books. She is the only model to have had four major beauty contracts—Max Factor, Revlon, Estée Lauder, and L'Oreal Paris.
Dayle now dedicates most of her time to philanthropy and advocacy work as the L'Oréal Global Ambassador for Women of Worth, a member of the Council of Foreign Relations, and as a UNICEF Ambassador since 2008. Since being appointed a UNICEF Ambassador, Dayle has been dedicated to helping UNICEF reach a day when zero children die from preventable causes. Watch a behind-the-scenes video and interview of Dayle and her work with UNICEF.
UNICEF Field Visits
In September 2007, Dayle traveled to the Darfur region of Sudan, where she interviewed women and children in internally displaced peoples (IDP) camps over a five day period. The visit included briefings from UNICEF staff, as well as visits to UNICEF-supported child-friendly centers, water points, health centers, schools and income generation projects.
Additionally in her travels with UNICEF, Dayle has also toured hospitals and health facilities throughout Angola, and visited women and children in Bolivia. Upon her return from Bolivia in 2010, Dayle blogged on The Huffington Post about her visit and the changes UNICEF is seeking to bring about in fighting poverty, HIV/AIDS, and child abuse and in providing education.
Read Dayle's two part post on The Huffington Post, part 1 and part 2.
Most recently, Dayle returned from a field visit to Haiti in March 2012 where she witnessed UNICEF's on-going relief and recovery efforts.
UNICEF Holiday Campaign
Dayle served as the 2009 National Holiday Spokesperson to promote UNICEF's "Inspired Gifts," which can provide lifesaving vaccines, therapeutic foods, and more for children in need.
UNICEF Snowflake Ball
Dayle has been an active committee member for the UNICEF Snowflake Ball, which raises funds and honors the philanthropic efforts of individuals who are dedicated to UNICEF's mission of saving and improving children's lives worldwide.


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There has been significant growth in enrolments in Catholic schools over the past 10 years. Throughout southeast Queensland, more than 90,000 students filled classrooms in Catholic schools at the beginning of 2017. There has been around 35 per cent growth over the past 10 years in the 139 Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) schools across the Brisbane archdiocese, which covers metropolitan Brisbane, the Gold and Sunshine coasts, west to South Burnett and north to Childers.
BCE executive director Pam Betts said the significant growth in enrolments over the past 10 years indicate the value families place upon a faith-based, high quality, affordable education for their children. "Parents are attracted to the faith-based ethos of our schools and the feeling of being a part of this experience is a major motivator in parental selection of education for their sons and daughters," she said.
Catholic schools now educate almost one in five Queensland children with every student given the opportunity to experience success and reach their full potential in all aspects of school life. Ms Betts said while growth in enrolments was gratifying, it was important the Catholic Church expanded its mission into growth areas of southeast Queensland. Two new schools opened in 2017 – St Clare's Primary School at Yarrabilba, and McAuley College (secondary) at Beaudesert. Planning is also underway for other new schools which will service the growing population of southeast Queensland.
Whether it's learning your ABCs or 123s, celebrating Catholic Education Week, entering science, math, writing or art competitions, or looking after the school sustainability garden, there is always something happening. Staff recognise primary school is about establishing strong foundations for success in life-long learning and empowering students to make transitions throughout their schooling and into the world of work.
Within Catholic schools, primary students take part in learning programs which are informed by the Australian Curriculum and the school's own learning policy. The philosophy of the Early Years curriculum is founded on active, inquiry and play-based learning. Importantly, there is a strong emphasis on the foundational skills of literacy and numeracy. Primary students are provided with a holistic, outcomes-based curriculum that is responsive to each child's diverse and unique spiritual, social, emotional learning and developmental needs and circumstances.
During the early years of schooling, students have access to continuity in their learning, which is enhanced through the establishment and maintenance of effective, collaborative partnerships within the learning community and learning experiences that are relevant and meaningful and activity based.
Catholic schools offer students a well-balanced education comprising academic, sporting, cultural and social aspects, presented in a rich and balanced curriculum with spiritual and faith dimensions.
Teachers use modern educational methods to deliver first-rate teaching and learning outcomes for all students. Students are seen as active participants in the learning process and their spiritual, physical, emotional, and social development is of equal importance with teachers aware of the wide variation within any one group of students in their development.
Students excel in a variety of cultural pursuits such as singing, instrumental music, choirs, bands, drama and sports. In the sporting arena, students achieve representation at state, national and international levels in numerous sports.
Social justice also plays an important role in every Catholic school with innovative activities and programs in place to raise awareness and funds for others less fortunate through official agencies of the Catholic Church such as Catholic Mission, Caritas Australia, St Vincent de Paul Society and other Archdiocesan appeals.
On the environmental front, BCE is tackling issues such as climate change head on, designing new school buildings that are environmentally friendly and teaching students to be aware of the world around them through water conservation, energy saving, recycling and local ecological and environmental projects.
Indigenous cultures are also explored through BCE's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Studies Centre, Ngutana-Lui. Working closely with parishes and communities, Catholic schools are the face of the Church to young families seeking support for their challenging work of parenting and educating in faith and values. Founded on Christ and firmly focused on the challenges of the 21st century, committed staff ensure all Catholic families, regardless of their financial situation, are welcome.
BCE Catholic schools are fundamental to bringing the presence of Christ and the Church into the lives of people, especially those who are marginalised or experience disadvantage. This reflects the great tradition of many of the religious orders and their founders, including Australia's first saint - Mary MacKillop - and the ongoing commitment of Catholic Education in furthering the Brisbane archdiocesan vision of "Jesus Communion Mission" through the educational ministry of the Church.
As welcoming communities, those of different cultural backgrounds and faith traditions also are made to feel at home and every student is given the opportunity to experience success by reaching their full potential in all aspects of school life.
Pastoral care is a distinguishing feature in Catholic schools with students gaining a sense of identity, purpose, success and wellbeing within the context of a Catholic community. Healthy eating and physical activities also play an important role in Catholic schools with the school curriculum seeking to improve students' understanding of good nutrition and helping them develop the skills to make positive health decisions.
For more information about a Catholic school near you or to obtain an enrolment pack visit www.brisbanecatholicschools.com.au or call 07 3033 7000.


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The Global Search enables users to search all activity modules.
In addition to the 'Search Forums' and 'Search Courses', many users or designers might find the ability to search the actual content of the site/courses helpful. This can be done by adding the 'Global Search' block. It is not quite as simple as selecting the Global Search menu from the 'Add block' menu. If you do that- nothing happens. But do not despair. Simply perform the easy-to-follow steps of Global Search set-up (if your site is extremely large- do this at the end of the day to let the computer do the search overnight), but once the set up is complete, adding global search is as simple as clicking one button.


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The trail from Virginia Lakes over the pass to Summit Lake is spectacular. It climbs up from the trailhead at about 9800 feet past six or more lakes, and eventually gets over 11,200 feet on the slopes of Black Mountain. And that's the easy part.
From the top, you have views of Virginia Peak, Summit Lake, and the rest of the area, as you can see in the photo at right.
The next section plunges straight down into the canyon where the Green Lakes trail comes in, and this section goes through some of the most dramatic geology and scenery we've seen in the Sierra.
The trail perches on the side of a cliff as it descends, and therein lies of bit of a problem. Because while the scenery is stunning, your feet need all the help they can get to follow this trail. Eyes downward, you hike down the trail, in danger of missing all the great views.
The solution is to stop every once in a while and take a look around. Towering peaks, azure lakes, and precipitous slopes are seen in every direction. Once you've taken them in, you can set your eyes back on the trail, and keep walking.
Of course, climbing up the other way isn't as much of a problem. In that case, you will stop often to catch your breath....and catch sight of the scenery at the same time.
That's M at left, pausing just a moment to take in the view of Excelsior Peak and other sights, as she climbs along the edge of the cliffs on the way up the pass.
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Heteroscedasticity Diagnostics Based on "Corrected" Standard Errors
Edward E. Leamer
NBER Technical Working Paper No. 94
Weights are found for weighted least squares estimates such that a selected coefficient (a) changes by one standard deviation or (b) changes in sign. The length of the vector of weight changes is equal to the usual OLS standard error divided by the White-corrected standard errors. Thus the White-corrected standard errors can help decide if it is necessary to adjust the location of the confidence sets to correct for heteroscedasticity. The vector of weight changes is similar to the effect of omitting observations, one at a time. The sensitivity diagnostics of Belsley, Kuh and Welsch are therefore linked with heteroscedasticity issues.
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Document Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3386/t0094
Published: Sturdy Econometrics, Hants, England: Edward Elgar Publishers 1994.
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Yep! Gospel means "good news" and my MRI gave me some of that today. Praise the Lord my breasts aren't tumorized and my nodes aren't enlarged…alleluia!!! This makes me sooooooo happy. And, it also makes me an excellent candidate for lumpectomy plus radiation instead of more extensive surgery. This also makes me very happy! Yes. Yes. Yes.
Now still hoping and praying the nodes don't have any cancer in them. (Won't know this until surgery when they inject a dye into the nodes and the dye does something magical to show the drs. what's what in there.) I am also hoping and praying my genetic testing will come back showing that my body isn't cancer fertilizer. There's a 90% chance that I have good genes and not cancer fertilizer genes so those are pretty good odds. If the genetic test comes back bad, then it's bilateral mastectomy time. Grrrrrrr.
But, I'm learning to take this journey one day and one step at a time. I'm extremely grateful that things are looking so positive and even if we (meaning me plus you….my support system because NO ONE does the cancer thing alone) hit a fork in the road, there is no need for me to worry about that. We will cross those bridges when we come to them.
On a sidenote….I'm totally pumped about this Thursday (5-5-16 at 7 p.m.) night. I've been working on it for several weeks (except the last two weeks have been a bit of a blur), but none-the-less, you're all invited to join me and fellow prayer warriors at Frankfort, IL Ecumenical National Day of Prayer event at Hickory Creek Community Church Click here for additional information. This event is going to be inspirational with three speakers sharing their testimony of how faith in Jesus Christ has made all the difference. We will also be praying for the community. Don't miss it.
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Inter Muslim religious bigotry flares
LA Times:
A popular Sunni Muslim cleric with a television show and a website that churns out religious edicts and dieting tips agitated centuries-old animosities in the Islamic world recently by referring to Shiite Muslims as heretics seeking to invade Sunni societies.I have often noted the religious bigotry toward non Muslims that pervades both the Sunnis and the Shia, but you don't often see the inter Muslim bigotry flare so openly. Intolerance of the other is a driving force behind much of the Islamic terrorism today and there are plenty of preachers of hate to keep it stirred up.
The bitter, often bloody, divide between the two main branches of Islam has been an undercurrent since the 7th century, but Sheik Yusuf Qaradawi's vitriol comes at a fragile time, when Sunni countries such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt are wary that the predominantly Shiite nations of Iraq and Iran could destabilize the region.
With populist fervor, Qaradawi's comments intertwined religious mistrust with political suspicion. Iran's nuclear program and influence with the Shiite-led government in Iraq and the radical group Hezbollah in Lebanon have agitated Sunni governments. Fighting between Shiites and Sunnis in Iraq, which left tens of thousands dead since the U.S. invasion of 2003, has calmed, but the Sunni Arab minority worries about its future.
"Shiites are Muslims but they are heretics and their danger comes from their attempts to invade Sunni society," said Qaradawi, who was quoted in the Egyptian independent daily Al Masry al Youm. "They are able to do that because their billions of dollars trained cadres of Shiites proselytizing in Sunni countries. . . . We should protect Sunni society from the Shiite invasion."


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You won't find any stamping on this card, but a lot of dry embossing, and inking, and a little cutting. I didn't have Kiwi Kiss paper so I used Certainly Celery with Kiwi Kiss ink and gold metallic rub-on.
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Loon Cutting and Serving Board
Known for its mournful call, the loon can be heard across the northern wilderness. Engraved with an original design of a common loon, this board is crafted from solid hardwood and features a handle to ensure good grip while cutting and serving. Use either side and when not in use, hang up by the leather strap.
- Shown in cherry. Available in maple or cherry
- Engraved Common Loon design
- American leather hanging accent
- Food safe mineral oil and beeswax finish
- Measurements: 10 1/2" x 4 3/4" x 1/4" inches (length x width x height)
The White Mountain Outdoorboard is made in Antrim, New Hampshire by the artisans at Cogworks.


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Fax's performance programs all use comedy, mime, masks, and magic illusions, to highlight his series of unique characters.
The whole family will enjoy this hilarious blend, which includes a self-destructing robot, a bodybuilder outmuscled by audience volunteers, a court jester who uses magic to entertain a
reluctant queen, a magical masked marionette (Fax), a rock band, and a heart transplant operation you¹ll never forget.
Concert programs include classical mime vignettes. Programs are adaptable to any audience, from adults to children to everyone in between.
"We rated Fax's concert an A+. He has a rare mix of artistic talent and entertainment skill that holds his audience and doesn't let go."
Ray Sumpter, Forum Coordinator, Iowa Wesleyan College
"We've had Fax to our National Rally for the past ten years in a row. His unique form of performance art, audience interaction, and versatility of expression is enjoyed by all our wide range of ages."
Rosie Dirksen, Director, National Rally, Winnebago Industries
"I heard many, many good things about your 33 shows...thank you for helping to make the Iowa State Fair the best ever."
Jan Higgins, Program Director, Iowa State Fair
"Fax's school programs and town hall festival concert were tremendous successes. He has a way of connecting with audiences of all ages. The Irish loved him."
Lali Morris, Director, International Children's Festival of the Arts, Galway, Ireland
Your program was so good that other sponsors have been calling from word of mouth review to book you before the end of the year. This has never happened to Quad City Arts before."
Holly Richards, Director, Award Winning Visiting
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"Your performances were such a success we decided to have you back for our New Years Eve City Festival."
Jane Pacey, Director, Centralia Cultural Society, Centralia ,Ill.
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16 Nov THE WORLD AT YOUR FINGERS
At the start of GLA, and specifically, the introduction of the digital class (technology), some students' knowledge was limited on how to use a laptop and they might not have had the privilege to work with laptops.
The first few weeks were a struggle and some of the students' confidence was somewhat lacking. We started with the basics, and as time went along you could see the growth happening. They became more confident, weren't afraid to ask questions and they even have personal blogs and websites for their social projects. They have successfully become more and more computer literate all because they had two things going for them, which were patience and eagerness. Knowing that technology is at their fingertips they developed a passion for it with some even wanting to go into the Information Technology sector. Technology is always evolving and changing aspects of life.
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From picking up a daily cup of coffee to get your day started or catching up with friends over a nice warm cup of jo', coffee has become an integral part of our everyday lives. That being said, I am excited to share the newest Krups Infographic with my readers. "Coffee 101" visually outlines how Americans across the country prefer their coffee and provides fun tips to perfect your own at-home brewing!
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