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Les Lee reports from Horsham, where 250 acres of West Sussex have been turned into a truly spectacular airsoft site.
Every now and again in life, you come across something that truly does supersede your expectations and Dogtag Airsoft, near Gatwick did that for me. So much so, that I was compelled to make a second visit because one day of action just didn't cut it. This place is massive! 250 acres, which make up the 16 fields of play, should fill the belly of any Airsoft high-roller.
Set your Satnavs for "RH12 4SE" and it will lead you to Holmbush Farm, Faygate where you will find a signposted hard top lane which will take you up to the Holmbush Paintball site – but don't turn in there. Continue along the lane deep into the forest and you will find yourself at Dogtag's hard -standing car park area, which is well away from the paintball area. Grab your gear and twenty paces later you will find yourself in what is in my experience, the biggest, most user-friendly, covered and secure safe zone you could wish for, where you will be greeted by Ross Beare, the site owner.
Back in 1995 Ross acquired this huge piece of land, predominantly to build what turned out to be a very successful and highly acclaimed Paintball site. Following on from that success he incorporated archery, shooting, blindfolded 4×4 driving, low ropes, axe-throwing and Segways, which effectively catered for just about every venture and activity that outdoor enthusiasts and thrill seekers could wish for. Then, in 2013, together with his great friend Albert Finnigan, they decided that their own shared passion for Airsoft should be (and could be) incorporated into this already successful Paintball site. However, unlike many other good sites and wherever possible, they wanted to operate this in its own entity. After all, 250 acres is a seriously big piece of our planet and there was more than enough quality woodland to segregate Airsoft from Paintball, with the option to encroach if there was a need or desire.
Now that you have a rough idea of the sheer scale of this place, I will do my best to elaborate a little. Amongst the fifty plus buildings (yes, you heard me right – that doesn't include barriers, trenches, natural defences, etc.) I was super-impressed to see the actual build-quality of these structures. These are not some quickly nailed together "that'll do" features, with a little plasterboard and a coat of paint! We are talking holiday camp style log cabins and, from a health and safety perspective, will most probably stand up to a small nuclear detonation in the back yard.
Sorry, I'm getting boring now (but I just love the thought of nobody getting hurt during a fire fight), so let me tell you a little about the games themselves (which incidentally are always subject to a pre-game safety check for fallen trees and/or branches, slip trip or fall hazards, etc.). These include "Island Fortress", "Towers Field", "SAM Site", "Raise the Alarm", "Urban Raid", "Medipack Valley", "VX Gas", "Amazon", "Village Church", "Jungle" and the latest addition, "The Helicopter". From the titles it should give you an indication of the type of games to expect but Ross hasn't rested on his laurels by just naming games, every sortie has a "feature", an objective of some sort. To give you an example, by completing a mission on one of these, a missile is electronically launched across a valley which ultimately destroys the enemy base. I for one have never seen such realistic special effects at any site and it was quite overwhelming to see the thought, time, money and energy that has been invested to make Dogtag an industry leader – as well as a great place to spend a Sunday. Ross has also given me a heads-up about "Dark Fortress", a new game set for the very near future. Talking of investment and to give a you another idea just how much has been installed and developed to make Dogtag one of the best, about £30k has been ploughed back into the site in the last nine months alone and there is an ongoing development program in place to continually improve, replace and regenerate the valuable natural woodland, which itself is a place of sheer beauty.
I must add that there are several different scenarios for every field, so it is unlikely that you would ever play the same game twice, unless demand was so great. Then Ross will ensure that you get exactly what you want, such is his determination that everyone leaves happy and having had an exhilarating day. Even if you turn up having never played before and without kit, there are 50 complete sets of rental gear at your disposal and Tactical Quartermaster has an on-site shop where you can buy virtually anything. Of course, Dogtag is also UKARA registered and can process UKARA applications usually within 48 hours.
In the centrally-based safe zone, which is adjacent to the game areas (so no long hikes back), you can quickly return to "base" should the need arise. Should your gun malfunction, the resident gunsmith can either repair, or offer a free loan gun until yours is fixed (or for the remainder of the day, should the need arise). Of course there are battery charging and HPA charging facilities available, again all free of charge.
This isn't obvious when you are viewing through misty glasses, or mesh goggles up to your neck in flying BBs but I was fortunate to have my second visit on a non-game day, so was able to soak up what Mother Nature had provided. This is some of the most beautiful spruce forest and wilderness and part of Ross's remit is to best maintain the natural habitat therefore, as you will find, the majority of structures are resurrected fallen woodland wherever possible.
Marshals Keith Porter and Brendon Rudge join Ross every day, working at the site on basic maintenance and rebuilds, whereas Head Marshal Jason Frisby keeps focus on the smooth running of the day and the Marshal to Player ratio of 1 to 10 keeps order. All Marshals wear red uniforms and carry radios and those that are first aid and (equally importantly) fire-fighting trained are strategically placed throughout. Forest fire is sometimes overlooked issue at many sites, as during the heat of summer a stray spark can easily turn dry bracken into an inferno in seconds.
Anyway, back to the stuff that you want to know, typically you will find 80 plus players turn up (on average) every other Sunday but that said, the numbers are increasing in line with investment and the £25 walk on fee includes lunch, free tea and coffee throughout the day and the resident photographer to take your photos FOR FREE – which I thought was a nice touch. Obviously snacks and cold drinks are available to top up your energy levels from the on-site office/shop. Dogtag membership currently stands at around 130 regular members and that's just in the last nine months. Membership will cost you the grand sum of £10 which will include (when eligible) your UKARA registration, a DOGTAG AIRSOFT players patch, a 25% discount on pyro's and a minimum of two free Members Only games. Dogtag also works closely with Crawley Surplus and Tactical Quartermaster for all your gaming needs, including RIFs whereby any Airsoft gun is sold with a voucher for a full day's play at Dogtag Airsoft – which will entitle the buyer to initiate use of said weapon in a purpose-built site, thus enhancing responsible ownership and good practice.
It is inspiring to see that since its independence 9 months ago, there has been a 200% increase in clients and that alone is indicative of just how good this place is.
It is refreshing to see that "appropriate adults" are allowed to play, providing they are accompanied by someone aged 10 years plus… or something like that! So Dads and Sons, what are you waiting for? After all, this is the new and improved 21st century "Father and Son" day out – you don't have to go fishing anymore!
One point worth mentioning, is Dogtag Airsoft (Corporate Division) is available 7 days a week by prior arrangement for work, birthdays, hen, stag do's, etc., so it might be worth taking that snippet of info into work tomorrow and leave it on the boss's desk. After all, "Team Building" is high on most business agendas nowadays… and just imagine the bounty on the Boss's head (wouldn't you just love to shoot your boss in the butt)! Dogtag is also available for private hire for team games or team training.
As always, I like to ask the site owner to have their say on how they see things because, as I always say, "nobody knows their site better than they do". When I asked Ross this question, with nothing short of passion and commitment, he replied:
"We were all taken aback by the politeness and gamesmanship of Airsofters. Jason Cole (aka Pugwash) had always said that he'd be delighted to run Airsoft events rather than Paintball, as the guys are so friendly and honest, which is a far cry from the Paintball events we run.
"We are all delighted that we decided to venture into Airsoft and have not looked backed since developing Dogtag Airsoft 9 months ago. We have learned a great deal from the advent of running Airsoft games and although we have made several mistakes along the way, we are proud to have listened to our customers and responded to their feedback to ensure that we are now able to offer our customers (what we believe to be) the best Airsoft experience in the South East of England.
"We pride ourselves on our professionalism and client services. We believe that we have come a long way since the addition of Airsoft to our centre but we know that we still have a long journey ahead of us to make sure it turns into our goal… which is to be the ultimate Airsoft site in the UK. Without question we know that the people we need to thank more than anyone else are our loyal band of regulars, without whom none of this would have been possible and we strive to make sure that we return their supportive efforts by exploiting Holmbush's potential to its fullest".
Well after seeing what I had with my own eyes, that is a bit of an understatement, as Ross seems to be doing a damn fine job already! His determination to strive forward and continue to develop is nothing less than an inspiration.
Now I know that many of our younger players may want to stick their fingers down their throat when they simply hear the word "Paintball" but let's hold back a second and explore the simple word of "evolution".
Both myself and our beloved Editor Nige were 1st generation Paintballers. We both concur that we may not be where we are today had someone not invented the Paintball Gun, in particular the original Splatmaster ten round pistol. A simple co2 powered lump of plastic, quite crude in its basic form and non-customisable because there simply wasn't the choice. Not even a single Ris rail to fix any form of sighting system – yes, it really was that basic, but boy did we have fun!
We had to develop skills to get a hit, such as stealth and cunning but there was nothing more rewarding than hearing that overwhelmingly satisfying "thwack" when, from a very minimal distance. You would also usually hear a string of blasphemous words follow on, as these things hurt due to having to get so close to your target (as was the very nature of the game and equipment)! However, it wasn't all corporate/stag/hen/birthday groups in the early days and we did have choice, albeit limited, when it came to buying our own camo, boots, masks and other bits and bobs.
Then then came the day when the first semi auto rifles were available and of course the road to progression and development had begun. After a while teams found themselves in organised leagues and as one thing led to another, Paintball became a well-established and well-reputed sport in its own right and to this day is still enjoyed by many.
However, as I see it, Airsoft has a lot to thank Paintball for, not only in terms of the creation of a recognised and well established sport where it is acceptable to shoot other people but we have advanced and refined the "shooting others" part and turned it into our own remarkable sport. "Honour" is the sole reason that Airsoft is held in such high esteem, as it brings out this very important element in all of us and gives us that otherwise rare opportunity to display the honourable side to our very nature, something that is deemed to be lacking in today's Paintball.
And so, from the early 1980's and a humble plastic paint-firing pistol and a few acres of woodland, we can often find ourselves using converted (or at least amalgamated) sites to shoot others with our technically advanced weaponry, increased firepower, various terrains and a never ending selection of kit and caboodle. This, in my opinion, is where the sport of shooting others has evolved from and nobody that I know can give a better example of this than Dogtag Airsoft, where both sports not only run side by side but also gives the option of extra game zones adding to the choice, dictated by the players by way of numbers and/or desire.
Ross's philosophy is quite simple really, he gives the customer exactly what they want in the best and most comprehensive way possible, so it is no surprise that Dogtag Airsoft is going from strength to strength and I really do believe that his ultimate goal will be reached – and 2015 could be the year it happens.
Well it's time to wrap this one up and for me to conclude that Dogtag Airsoft is up there amongst the best, if not THE best that I have had the privilege to visit and review. Ross is passionate about all he does and Dogtag is the cherry on one very big and inviting cake. It is professional to the grass roots and above all else, I dare anyone to go and check it out and leave with nothing but a big cheesy grin and empty BB bottles because, apart from being one of the friendliest sites ever (and it's worth mentioning cliques and self-proclaimed elitists will not get their egos tickled here as everyone is as important as the next person), Ross's first and foremost objective is that every single person has the best Airsoft experience possible in the most friendly, fun and safe environment.
Les OUT!


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Lot No: 23 (Jewellery)
A five stone opal dress ring, claw set in a yellow metal band stamped 18ct.
Lot No: 24 (Furniture)
A hardwood and iron framed occasional table, the cleated plank top on an X-frame support, W. 116cm together with two similar, (3).
Lot No: 25 (Jewellery)
A crucifix on a bead necklace, together with another similar on a bead necklace.
Lot No: 26 (Silver)
An early 20th century Irish silver desk clip, James Weir & Son, Dublin 1918, foliate engraved and pierced with '40', on rectangular ebonised base, L. 15cm.
Lot No: 27 (Collectables, Sporting, Coins)
A set of 11 tunic buttons, Royal Army Pay Corp,
Lot No: 28 (Jewellery)
A sapphire and diamond crescent bar brooch, set in white metal with yellow metal backing, the reverse engraved Tiffany, 6g, in a Tiffany cloth pouch.
Lot No: 29 (Jewellery)
A sapphire and diamond dress ring, the central claw set stone within a hoop on a textured yellow metal band stamped 18ct., 3.5g.
Lot No: 30 (Collectables, Sporting, Coins)
A collection of black and white, polychrome and sepia postcards, mainly UK views with some European.
Lot No: 31 (Furniture)
A chrome plated model of a vintage diving helmet
Lot No: 32 (Collectables, Sporting, Coins)
Australian cricket touring team autographs, South Africa 1957-58 on a Shaw Savill Line QSMV Dominion Monarch pamphlet, including Ian Craig, Neil Harvey and Richie Benaud.
Lot No: 33 (Jewellery)
An 18ct white gold three stone diamond ring, total 1.08ct
Lot No: 34 (Collectables, Sporting, Coins)
A pair of Le Jockey Club Paris field glasses, in associated leather case; together with a small quantity of 20th century picture postcards.
Lot No: 35 (General)
A white painted circular aluminium garden table and 3 chairs
Lot No: 36 (Works of Art)
An architectural table piece, with spiral staircase within a cupola, H. 88cm.
Lot No: 37 (Jewellery)
An old mine-cut single stone ring, claw set with foliate shoulders on a yellow metal band, 2g.
Lot No: 38 (General)
An Enfield No. 1 Mk.3 military issue rifle, dated 1955, number 44297, bored to take a .410 charge and deactivated 14/3/1990, can be dry fired, together with deactivation certificates, (3).
Lot No: 39 (Jewellery)
A white metal and amber pendant, the rectangular cabouchon drop in a stepped white metal frame and bale and suspended from a white metal chain, all marked 925.
Lot No: 40 (Jewellery)
An amber necklace of uniform oval beads and turned drop with brown tassel, L. 46cm.
Lot No: 41 (Jewellery)
A five-stone diamond and ruby dress ring, with filigree mount, and yellow metal and stamped 18ct, 2g.
Lot No: 42 (Works of Art)
A cold-painted bronze inkwell in the form of a pug's head, H. 9cm.
Lot No: 43 (Silver)
A 20th century French silver wine taster, Henin & Cie, Paris, with embossed body and armorial thumbpiece, bowl D. 7cm.
Lot No: 44 (Furniture)
A set of three aged metal rectangular candle lanterns with circular mirror backs.
Lot No: 45 (Lighting)
An Art Deco style nickel plated adjustable desk lamp on square stepped foot.
Lot No: 46 (Lighting)
A Tiffany style lamp, the shade leaf decorated with bunches of grapes, on baluster shaped base incorporating dragonflies.
Lot No: 47 (Ceramics)
A grey ceramic fruit bowl, together with two Hummel figures and a quantity of glassware including Festival of Britain and a black glass posy vase.
Lot No: 48 (Jewellery)
A pair of yellow gold ear studs set central claw set green cabouchon tourmalines with white sapphire borders
Lot No: 49 (Silver)
A small quantity of platedware including grape scissors and sugar tongs, together with a silver Yard-O-Led and an SS Oronsay tankard, the ship was sunk in October 1942.
Lot No: 50 (Silver)
A silver card tray, J.B. Chatterley & Son, Birmingham 1972, of circular beaded form on three claw and ball feet, bears presentation inscription, 8oz, D. 19.5cm.
Lot No: 51 (Jewellery)
A yellow metal bangle, pierced and engraved with flowers, together with a small quantity of yellow metal items including a shell cameo brooch, two pencils and a pair of cufflinks stamped 15, 83g.
Lot No: 52 (Collectables, Sporting, Coins)
A Rockwell 51R electronic calculator, with cover, instructions and extension lead, together with thirteen other early electronic calculators and four Remmington electric razors, (qty).
Lot No: 53 (Silver)
A silver repousse photograph frame, square with a circular aperture and decorated with an oriental landscape scene, H. 9cm.
Lot No: 54 (Fashion & Textiles)
A contemporary designer fawn and grey check rug, 134cm x 101cm.
Lot No: 55 (Jewellery)
A Russian gilt egg pendant, with a cast leaf and ladybird set in enamels and a band of white sapphires, 7g.
Lot No: 56 (Furniture)
A Palace style mirrored side cabinet fitted drawer over cupboard base, W. 76cm.
Lot No: 57 (Jewellery)
A single stone diamond ring, the oval cut stone set within platinum claws on a yellow metal band stamped 18ct, 2.5g.
Lot No: 58 (Jewellery)
A white metal Art Deco style pendant, the pierced foliate frame set with white stones and suspended with two hoops, on a white metal chain, all stamped 925.
Lot No: 59 (Jewellery)
An 18ct white gold large cluster diamond ring in the form of a square, total 1.4ct.
Lot No: 60 (Silver)
A George III Old English pattern silver table spoon, Joseph Hicks, Exeter 1793, with bright cut decoration.
Lot No: 61 (Jewellery)
A pair of amethyst ear studs, the hart shaped stones set within a white metal frame stamped 925.
Lot No: 62 (Lighting)
A pair of aluminium table lamps, cast in the form of Admiralty type anchors, H. 37cm.
Lot No: 63 (Furniture)
A 19th century pine chest, fitted two short and three graduated long drawers on bracket feet, W. 98cm.
Lot No: 64 (General)
A pair of oval plated two handled wine coolers with beaded rims.
Lot No: 65 (Silver)
Five Edwardian silver teaspoons, with pierced terminals, one other silver teaspoon, a plated spoon, two silver thimbles, a pair of sugar tongs and a serviette ring.
Lot No: 66 (Asian Art & Middle Eastern)
A pair of polychrome decorated broad baluster shaped reticulated vases, H. 27cm.
Lot No: 67 (Silver)
A silver pill box decorated with roses and trailing vines.
Lot No: 68 (Collectables, Sporting, Coins)
A pre-Columbian Peruvian chimu type black figural ceramic vessel with deity, undated archaistic blackware flask with facing bust to each broad face, flared base and neck; face with D-shaped headdress, large earrings and pendant birds; 575 grams, H. 23cm, fine condition. Provenance; From an old Spanish collection; acquired before 1990.
Lot No: 69 (Jewellery)
A very long string of pink freshwater pearls, L. 254cm.
Lot No: 70 (Glass)
Nine various glass and salt glazed bottles including Gordon Jones Ltd Twickenham and Brentford, together with two R. Whites Cods bottles, (9)
Lot No: 71 (Jewellery)
A string of stained hardstone faceted beads, L. 116cm.
Lot No: 72 (Fashion & Textiles)
A mid-20th century short brown fur jacket, size 12.together with a ladies fur coat, half length.
Lot No: 73 (Asian Art & Middle Eastern)
A carved hardstone pendant, modelled with a pair of dragons, D. 7cm.
Lot No: 74 (Clocks)
A vintage style chrome cased wall clock, the circular black dial marked roman numerals, Dia. 42cm.
Lot No: 75 (Glass)
A Whitefriars kingfisher blue lemonade jug and six cylindrical glasses, (7)
Lot No: 76 (Jewellery)
A diamond and ruby set dress ring, on a 9ct gold band, together with another similar set with a sapphire, 3.5g.
Lot No: 77 (Silver)
A white metal bookmark, the top modelled as a coiled dragon, H. 8.5cm
Lot No: 78 (Jewellery)
A yellow metal band, the pierced ropetwist divisions set split pearls, garnets and green stones.
Lot No: 79 (Jewellery)
An 18ct white gold large 2.01ct brilliant cut solitaire diamond with tapered baguette cut diamond shoulders.
Lot No: 80 (Mirrors)
A chrome-plated port hole style mirror, D. 43cm.
Lot No: 81 (Silver)
A late Victorian engraved silver-plated teapot, a pair of Eastern silver-plated vases, a pair of shell cases and flatware. (qty)
Lot No: 82 (Jewellery)
A pair of silver gilt cuff links, with oval engine turned tabs.
Lot No: 83 (Collectables, Sporting, Coins)
Hadrian, 134-138 AD, Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P legend with laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: FORTVNA AVG legend with Fortuna standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; S-C at sides. 12.57, 10.61 grams, good fine. Sear 1086 RIC 244 BMC 640.
Lot No: 84 (Jewellery)
A white metal and marcasite necklace, with drop and integral chain.
Lot No: 85 (Furniture)
A painted wood two door cabinet modelled as a Victorian cast iron range, W. 97cm.
Lot No: 86 (Collectables, Sporting, Coins)
India one rupee, Queen Victoria, 1840, later white metal mounted converted to a moneyclip.
Lot No: 87 (Furniture)
A pair of vintage style tan leather mounted steamer trunks with daffodil printed panels, W. 40cm.
Lot No: 88 (Furniture)
A pair of large glitter balls, fitted with suspension hooks, D. 48cm, (2).
Lot No: 89 (General)
A 1950s tubular chrome towel radiator, H. 108cm.
Lot No: 90 (Jewellery)
A 9ct gold Arts and Crafts style peridot and seed pearl bar brooch, together with another similar.
Lot No: 91 (Fashion & Textiles)
An RAF officer's peaked cap, size 7 3/8, together with a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses, (2).
Lot No: 92 (Ceramics)
A Limoges style pink porcelain egg, gilt decorated with vignettes of flowers, raised on three pad feet, H. 17cm.
Lot No: 93 (Jewellery)
An 18ct white gold 5 stone diamond ring, the claw set stones approx. 1.75ct
Lot No: 94 (Jewellery)
A pair of pearl dress studs, on yellow metal, stamped R&G.
Lot No: 95 (Jewellery)
A green tourmaline trap cut dress ring, in a filigree claw setting on a yellow metal band, 3g.
Lot No: 96 (Furniture)
A late Victorian daybed upholstered in deep buttoned striped floral fabric on turned tapered legs.
Lot No: 97 (Furniture)
A mid 19th century rosewood writing slope, the hinged lid with a counter-sunk handle engraved 'M Fox', the interior with a green leather inset and a pair of ink bottles, W. 40cm.
Lot No: 98 (Collectables, Sporting, Coins)
A Roman coin, Salonina AD 268 R. Cererii AVG, Ceres standing.AR Antoninius. Diad draped bust. with Crescent.R. CERERII AVG. Ceres standing. RSCV 22a Antioch, mint.
Lot No: 99 (Jewellery)
A white metal pendant modelled as a lion-headed whistle, on a white metal chain stamped 925.


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President of Fuller Seminary Gives Annual Prophetic Vision of the Church Lecture
Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life
Event Recap
The Boisi Center's Annual Lecture on "The Prophetic Vision of the American Church" featured a reception and lecture by Dr. Richard Mouw, president of Fuller Theological Seminary on April10, 2003 in Gasson 100. This lecture, now in its second year, invites a prominent national religious leader to offer a timely and prophetic message to Boston College students and the larger community, addressing the insights that a focused religious perspective offers to the current challenges facing American society. Dr. Mouw, philosopher and president of one of the most important evangelical seminaries in the country has long argued for a more engaged political presence for evangelical Americans in his writings and public appearances, which include a regular column for Belief.net.
Beginning with an explanation of the basic features of Evangelicalism for his audience, Mouw explained that by some estimates there are 50 million Evangelicals in this country as defined by the following characteristics: 1) they place a strong emphasis on personal conversion and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; 2) they believe in the Bible as the supreme guide of God's will; 3) they place a strong emphasis on the cross and what it represents, and; 4) they are 'activists' in the sense that their faith calls them to act on their beliefs.
After the Scopes trial in 1925, Mouw argued, the role of Evangelicals in the public square declined for the next five decades, focusing more on conversion and cultivation within the evangelical sub-culture rather than engagement with the secular world. Yet in the 1970's and 80's the increased social mobility of Evangelicals and their rising social influence lead to an important shift in the political stance of some evangelical leaders resulting in the emergence of the so-called" Moral Majority" and a rise in political influence. Mouw identifies this as the two modes of political evangelism, the first is represented by a stance of cultural withdrawal, and the other is represented by cultural imperialism. Mouw argues that the current mode of cultural domination highlights challenges that Evangelicals need to face more directly. The contemporary challenge Evangelicals face today, he believes, is to develop a more nuanced theological and philosophical understanding of the common good, similar to the work done by Catholic theologians such as David Hollenbach. At the same time, he also argued that Evangelicals need to develop a greater spirituality of empathy, drawing parallels between empathy and art appreciation, both of which benefit from cultivation and sensitivity.
Mouw believes that an evangelical theology of the common good is likely to look different from the ideas produced by the Roman Catholics or the Mainline Protestants. The history of Evangelicals as a marginalized people in the United States, their skepticism of official documents, and their trust in local, rather than national, organizations are characteristics that he believes will continue to shape evangelical perspectives. However, he also believes that their long tradition of mercy and compassion in their work with the poor through such institutions as rescue missions provides them with a starting point for conversations with other faith traditions, particularly Catholicism, that would prove mutually beneficial.


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Cucumber 2.0 RC 1 Released
On Friday Tooky and I pushed the first released candidate for Cucumber 2.0 to RubyGems. Containing a big batch of fixes that have been building up over the past few weeks.
We quickly did some testing of our own, found a couple of issues, and had an RC3 out by the end of the afternoon.
We're aware of a few small issues, but we believe this release should work for most people, and be almost 100% backwards compatible.
However, as we've said before, there have been huge internal changes for this release, so we need your help to test it. Please update your gemfile like so:
gem 'cucumber', '~> 2.0.0.rc.3'
...and then run
bundle update cucumber to upgrade. If you have any problems, we'll be happy to help if you raise an issue on GitHub.
If you have any time to dive in and help solve the remaining issues, that would also be great!


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Having debt, even "good" debt like a mortgage, can be a major stress in your life. It can be especially frustrating when you see how much of your hard-earned cash is going to pay off interest on your loan and not the home's principal cost. You could end up paying as much as double your home's sticker price over the term of your loan. But prepaying your mortgage can help you keep money in your pocket.
By paying more money monthly, you can cut down on the interest you owe, get your home paid off sooner and build equity faster. It can even help you reach retirement sooner. But before you jump on board, it's important to carefully assess your financial situation and understand the basics of mortgage prepayment.
How to Prepay
First, it's important to know the interest rate and remaining balance on your mortgage, then decide how much you want to (and are able to) prepay. You can contribute a lump sum to cut down the overall cost if you have received an inheritance, bonus or other windfall. You can also add a few dollars to each payment, make an extra (13th) annual payment, or some combination of these options.
Next, make sure that your mortgage allows you to prepay and doesn't include a prepayment penalty. Then contact your bank or mortgage company and verify that all extra contributions will be applied directly to the principal. You can then automate this larger or additional payment so you can stay on track without having to do so manually.
Difference Between Refinancing & Prepaying
Prepaying may seem similar to refinancing your mortgage, as both can help you pay off your mortgage faster. Refinancing, however, requires getting an all-new mortgage with new terms and paying closing costs again. You'll also need to go through a credit check again, and if you haven't been paying close attention to your scores, that could be problematic for you. (You can see where your credit scores stand for free on Credit.com.) This is generally done to reduce interest rate, reduce payments or reduce risk of future rate increases. It's important to calculate the point when monthly savings of the new mortgage become greater than the upfront costs of the refinance process.
The prepayment decision, by contrast, is more of an investment decision. You should consider your aversion to risk and whether prepaying your home or putting those funds into CDs or bonds will earn better yields. This includes both the better option financially and emotionally, since some people sleep better at night being debt-free.
So, Should I Do It?
Deciding to make prepayments on your mortgage is a personal financial issue. Prepaying reduces mortgage interest, which is tax-deductible and may not be a smart move depending on your tax situation. It's also important to consider if your return on investment might be higher elsewhere. As with any other large financial decision, you should be assessing your overall goals.
Getting rid of higher-interest debt (like from a credit card or private student loan) may be a smarter decision than making mortgage prepayments. It's a good idea to make sure you are contributing enough to your retirement savings plans to ensure you are on track for a comfortable retirement before pooling extra funds to finance your home. Prepaying has the potential to save you thousands of dollars in interest, but it isn't right for everyone (you can check out your lifetime cost of debt here). It's important to weigh the pros and cons carefully.
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TVOParents wants to send you and your family to the Maker Faire!
Thought we'd let you know that our media partner TVOParents is doing a fun contest to send one lucky family to Toronto Mini Maker Faire!
Tinker. Hack. Invent. Make!
TVOParents is giving away a family pass to Toronto Mini Maker Faire, our awesome weekend festival where kids and adults get to play with robots, learn about 3D printing, play with LED lights, and see clothes that communicate! This is what science is made of! If you and your kids like making stuff – whether it's jewellery, furniture, robots, wearable tech, or something else – you'll fit right in! Enter the contest (entries must be received by midnight on September 17, 2013), or Hey, just join us the faire, will you? 🙂
Buy your Maker Faire discounted tickets now to SAVE BIG!
We have a limited number of these tickets, and when they are gone, well they are gone! Have you seen our maker line up? Have you seen what we are planning for you? You will not want to miss out!
Cause why not bring your Kids to see some 3D Printing?
TVO supports Maker Faire because that's where kids can learn more about 3D printing, engineering, and the overlap between physical and digital worlds. In their own words:
- Kids learn about 3D printing
- Making to Learn in the Digital World
- Girls Learning Code (coding workshop for girls, run by Mozilla)
..and there's more where that came from on TVOParents digital literacy page. Hope we see you at Toronto Mini Maker Faire!


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We've been talking here about the planets arranging and rearranging themselves in the morning sky the past couple weeks. Guess what shook out of all their orbital meanderings? A fabulous conjunction of Mars and Jupiter!
I walked out this morning to the sight. Venus grabbed my attention immediately because of its overwhelming brilliance, but Mars and Jupiter were even more amazing. They were so tight they almost seemed to touch. Only 0.2° or two-thirds of a full moon separated them. I couldn't stop staring, so I put my dumbfoundedness to use by taking a few photos.
The view through the telescope proved equally fine. All four of Jupiter's brightest moons — Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto — were on full display, flung out on either side of the fat, banded globe. I even got a wink from the Great Red Spot, which happened to be squarely in view.
Mars glared a ruddy orange in the same field of view. I cranked up the magnification to 124x and then 242x and waited for the air to settle down. In steady moments, the planet's "gibbous moon" shape was obvious, and I even caught a few glimpses of the frosty north polar cap.
Brrrr! Chilly on Mars and brisk back here on Earth, too with just 24° staring back from the thermometer. Beautiful astronomical sights have a way of keeping you warm inside no matter the temperature. Tomorrow morning, Jupiter and Mars will still be very close (0.2°). The gap widens on Monday morning (the19th) to 0.7°, still a tight sight. Set the alarm and go for it. You'll see them best from about two hours to 75 minutes before sunrise in the east.


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"We are forced to pay as much as 3,000 per month over and above our regular maintenance fee as the borewell in our community has dried up. It is true of most others living here. I request the authorities to fix the water woes immediately so that we don't need to battle with our finances," said Jaya Shree D, a resident of KPHB. This is one of the most affected areas by the water crunch this season.
The condition of communities a little away in Chandanagar is even worse. This, as the borewell water flowing into their homes here is laced with pollutants, courtesy the contamination of the Chandanagar Lake that is a victim of constant pumping of sewerage into it. "The quality of water is deteriorating day by day due to the discharge of sewer water into the lake. Sadly, the same water ends up being supplied to our households which is of no use. Hence, we have no choice but to buy water," said, Krishan Kaza, an environmentalist from Chandanagar.
Lashing out at builders for digging deep borewells, residents complained how the practice has only further added to the crisis. "Many builders are digging an additional 500 feet or more for no reason. They have made a mess of the water situation," said another resident of Chandanagar, on condition of anonymity.
On the other side of the city, residents of MP colony in Malakpet too are fighting a similar battle. Not only have they not being receiving any water supply for the last four days, there is also constant flow of sewer water flowing in their lanes.
"I have requested the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) officials to fix the issue but in vain. They have turned a blind eye to our concerns," said Singireddy Swarna Latha Reddy, corporator of Saidabad Division, another area faced with acute water crunch.
When contacted, officials of water board said the scarcity was owing to the over usage of water during summer.


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There were long queues outside Reliance stores at various Delhi localities but people had to return empty handed. "You said yesterday also that servers were not working. Show me how it is not working today" fumed Ankita, 26, at the store operator at Reliance Digital Xpress mini in Prem Nagar.
The operator gently asked her to come inside and showed her that the barcode generated via Jio app was not being redeemed and was showing the 'server down' error, flashing the "try again after sometime" sign.
The situation was no different at other Delhi locations too.
"Bhai sahab, ye jo local dukaan waale hai wo to 300 rupaye me SIM de rahe hai activate karke, unka server kaise chal raha hai (These local shops are selling it for Rs 300 and getting them activated for us too. How is it that your server is not working while theirs are)," asked Gurpreet Singh, 48, a resident of Tilak Nagar.
The store operator gave a blunt reply, "Then what are you doing here? If they are selling it for Rs 300, it'll cost you just Rs 100 per month which is very cheap considering the unlimited free calls and data you'll get. Go and get your SIM from them."
There were similar situations outside Reliance Digital Xpress stores at Sagarpur and Sadar Bazar, where people were standing in queues but the store doors were eventually closed citing server issue.
"This is the fourth day in a row that servers are not working. People assemble here and make queues from 8 in the morning. We are helpless. We have a target of minimum 60 SIMs per day. When the server is working, we issue around 100 to 200 connections a day. Sometimes, we even fall short of SIM cards," said a worker at a Reliance Digital store on condition of anonymity.
A shop owner nearby alleged that Reliance stores were selling SIMs to local telecom shops and then float the excuse of SIM shortage. "They are causing problems to people for their own benefits," he said.
ET.com tried to find out where local telecom shops were sourcing Jio SIMs from. They, however, refused to reveal their sources. "We cannot give up our business secrets," said a Nangal Raya shopkeeper who is selling Jio SIMs for Rs 300 each.
While the server issue appeared genuine, the secret behind the easy availability of Jio SIMs at local shops remained under cloud.


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Kong: Skull Island (2017) Movie Review
March 10, 2017
The original 1933 "King Kong" is one of the earliest films to ever truly spark my imagination. It's interesting because I hadn't seen the full film until I was a bit older, but as a kid (and still am) I was a massive "Jurassic Park" fan. On the DVD of "Jurassic Park" there was a … More Kong: Skull Island (2017) Movie Review


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A 98-year-old volunteer has been honoured by 10 Downing Street with a Points of Light award for outstanding individuals making a difference.
John Shannon has spent more than 80 years volunteering since he turned 17 and joined the League of Nations Union Society in Essex.
I do a little bit of visiting and I do enjoy that. I am pleased to be able to do just a little. I am lucky.Volunteer John Shannon
Shortlisted for the Britain's Best Volunteer award in 2014, and recognised by the Duchess of Cornwall as the Royal Voluntary Service's Diamond Champion, he has now received one of the government's Points of Light awards.
He said: "I was pleased they noticed the fact that we do volunteer work.
"My contention is that if everybody who comes to retirement age gives just a little time a week it would completely transform the lives of most older and disabled people across the country and we would be the envy of the world.
"That is my attitude towards it, though I don't do a great deal now. I have never pretended I have ever done a great deal but I have done some things since I was 17 and I am now nearly 99 and I think that's what interests people."
Mr Shannon's most recent efforts have been spent visiting homes as part of the Carers' Time Off scheme with the Harrogate Easier Living Project (HELP). But he is modest about what he achieves.
"I haven't done great works and I am in awe of people and the time and effort they put into some things," he said.
"I do a little bit of visiting and I do enjoy that. I am pleased to be able to do just a little. I am lucky."
Lizzie Hughes from HELP said: "Not only is John a fantastic ambassador for Carers' Time Off and the other charities he is involved with locally, but he is an incredible ambassador for volunteering in general."