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"What is the sign of his coming and of the end of the age?"
In Part 3 of this course we will begin a careful study of our Lord's teaching regarding His coming and the end of the age – part of it given before His crucifixion and part after His ascension. When we integrate the teachings of the Gospels, we have a more thorough understanding of the Second Coming, the sequence of events surrounding it, and the purpose and outcome of this long-anticipated event. Each part of this study of the Book of Revelation is free standing, so we invite all who are interested in studying what the Lord has to say regarding His return to join us.
- Teacher: Anne Hayes
- Room: 229 B, C
- Dates: Tuesdays, Sept 5 – Nov. 28, no meeting on Nov. 21
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Earlier we discussed an article (maybe not) in the WSJ about how we are all doing better because we have such cool things as flat screen TVs and the like. In any case, today there are letters including one from John Tiemstra of Grand Rapids. Instead of the usual defense and/or cheerleading, they offer some interesting perspectives to how we understand material wealth.
later comment: The big problem in the original essay was always the easy parallel between consumption and wealth: I am rich because of what I purchase. This rather misses the point that wealth means the resources to see one's way, whatever the way is. Money is as they say a way of keeping score, it is also implicitly, a measure of power. This latter is the great distorting force that needs to be constrained. the Founders had it right that one could not constrain the strong man directly, but only through a web of competing institutions; constraint is built by the web not by the mandate.


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Join Heather and Cub (!) as we talk about dysgraphia . . . what is it? How do you know if your child (or you) may have it? What do you do about it? Jon was busy working, so Heather had the pleasure of recording with Cub, who happens to have a touch of the ol' dysgraphia himself. So in this episode, you get to hear the experience of dysgraphia from a parent's perspective and from one of our fringy kiddos!
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In this special episode, the Hive Cast - official podcast of the Hive Apiary - takes over our show to bring you an amazing episode featuring educator Kim Cavill. The Hive Cast is hosted by the Rev. Hillary Raining and Ken Raining, and in this episode they discuss talking with your kids about sex, sex positive parenting, the effect of pornography on teens, sexting, and much more.
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With it being 36 days into the new year, "Happy New Year!" is still acceptable to say in my opinion! I'm excited for the new year and the growth I've had in each area of my life since my last blog. I'm excited for yours as well! Now, I definitely want to give a special shout out to those who have asked me where my blogs have been since November. That has meant a lot to me knowing that someone is actually reading the blogs, so thank you for being a motivation behind this post!
The other motivation behind this post is to give a glimpse into the background of, and to promote my first clothing line, Taste and See! In January of 2017, I created the design that you see in the featured image above and on the t-shirts. The inspiration behind the design is Psalm 34:8 which says "O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trust in him."
The first time I read this scripture my view on life took another shift of progress. I looked at my life that day in October 2016 and truly realized I was blessed, and I understood that it was because of my trust in my heavenly Father. From that point, it was and is my hope that many others would taste and see the same blessed lifestyle of spiritual, mental, physical, and economic prosperity that I get to experience because of Him.
I created this t-shirt design and website as a way for me to share this lifestyle choice. Reflecting on 2017, I was able to accomplish my goals on a small scale. I sold a few t-shirts and began to develop the website on different occasions. Of course my goal this year is to do much better in both!
Now, the core of Jimmie Lee is the ministry every believer is called to, reconciliation. So it is inevitable that the TAS line has the same aspect. When people ask "what is Taste and See?" that is your moment to spread good news about the Kingdom of God or something positive. It's been my experience over the past four years that I miss a lot of opportunities to say something to expand God's kingdom, but thats no longer a worry because the t-shirt it serves as a great conversation starter!
Another goal of the TAS line is to donate 10% of each years sales to a organization who is promoting the Kingdom of God in what they do. For example, the Distinguished Gentlemen's Club. They exist to instill principals, that coincide with biblical principals, into the lives of young men grades three through twelve. The 10% of 2017 sales will be donated to DGC this month!
I am excited for this movement, and my prayer is that many would support it! To support you can: purchase a shirt, be in prayer for God's kingdom to be advance through the clothing line, and use the hashtag #TASmovement! Click here to purchase a shirt!
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Sleep is a magical thing. It can fight obesity, make us happier, and can c ompletely transform our lives.
The problem for almost half of the American population is that we're not getting enough sleep.
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We spoke with New York chiropractor Dr. Jan Lefkowitz of Body in Balance Chiropractic as well as Bloomingdale's fashion director of Home Furnishings Emily Hull-Martin about how to find the right pillow for you.
"My patients make constant mistakes in their sleeping positions and it definitely affects their neck and back," Dr. Lefkowitz explained to Business Insider. "The main idea is you have to keep your spine parallel and neutral."
As for materials, Hull-Martin says there are three major categories: natural down feathers, synthetic down alternatives and memory foam.
"If you don't have allergy concerns, down filled pillows are your best bet," she told Business Insider. "They are lightweight, cuddly, and lofty. Synthetic pillows aim to mimic down, but use polyester fibers to create allergy free loft. Memory foam is a dense spongy material which continuously adjusts and molds to the shape of your body."
And though memory foam has become popular in recent years, Dr. Lefkowitz warns to test out the pillows in the store to make sure it's right for you. "I never recommend memory foam because some people love it and some people hate it," he said. "For someone who gets hot at night, they're not going to like it because it gets very warm and you sink into it."
Keep reading to see the top expert-recommended pillows for every kind of sleeper.
Side sleepers
"If you're on your side, you want just enough pillow to fill the space between your shoulder and neck, no more and no less," Dr. Lefkowitz said. "The corner of the pillow needs to be tucked in right in that little nook, where your shoulder hits your neck, the point needs to be right there."
For this, Hull-Martin said that firm pillows are best. "These are great for side sleepers since they offer the most support, filling the space between your shoulder and neck," she explained.
Dr. Lefkowitz also recommended that side sleepers with lower back pain try sleeping with a pillow between their legs as well. "Put one end between your knees from your ankle to your knee, that whole space and that keeps your pelvis aligned so it's not rotating," he advised.
Back sleepers
For people who sleep on their back, Hull-Martin recommends medium-firm pillows.
"Medium pillows are your best bet — these offer moderate support keeping the head and spine aligned," she said.
Lefkowitz adds that if you have back pain, elevate your lower legs with a pillow or rolled blanket underneath your knees. This will alleviate pressure in the lower spine and help with alignment.
Stomach sleepers
Sorry, stomach sleepers, but Dr. Lefkowitz says you should never be sleeping in this position.
"It creates rotation in your spine," he explained. "If you're on your stomach, it means your head is rotated all the way to one side."
If you're a stomach sleeper who's looking to transition, Dr. Lefkowitz advises to try sleeping on your side first by using a body pillow. "It will block you from going on your stomach," he said. "Put one end between your knees from your ankle to your knee and the rest of the pillow should go to the front of your body and you can rest your top arm on it."
If you're an unapologetic stomach sleeper, Hull-Martin says to look for a soft pillow. "Stomach sleepers should go for soft pillows which cradle the head, promoting a healthy sleeping posture," she told us.


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I just want to point out how hugely important a hot or cold shoot night can be.
- Wednesday night from 3, Texas shot 25% and Kansas shot 50%.
- Saturday night from 3, Texas shot 50% and Kansas shot 27%.
I realize that part of the reason teams have good and bad shooting nights is that their opponents give them open looks or get a lot of hands in their faces, but what if you ignore that for a minute and switch the words "Wednesday" and "Saturday?" Instead of
- A&M 46 - 43 Texas
- KU 75 - 54 Colorado
- Texas 80 - 55 KU
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- Texas 55 - 46 A&M
- KU 60 - 54 Colorado
- KU 67 - 65 Texas or Texas 65 - 64 KU (depending on if you give KU 7/15 or 8/15 to make their "50%")
Now, this is a simplistic excercise that doesn't make sense in the real world. I am NOT saying that KU would have beat Texas if they played on a different night. I'm not saying KU didn't absolutely deserve to lose Saturday. I'm not saying KU should expect a 50% 3-pt-shooting night against anybody. I'm not saying anything. I'm just saying.


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MMEDIA 2G03 Introduction To Digital Audio
Academic Year: Winter 2018
Term: Winter
Day/Evening: D
Instructor: Dr. David Ogborn
Office: Togo Salmon Hall 306
Phone: 905-525-9140 x 27603
Office Hours: Mondays 1-2 PM or by appointment (TSH-306)
- Course Objectives
- Textbooks, Materials & Fees
- Method of Assessment
- Policy on Missed Work, Extensions, and Late Penalties
- Additional Policies and Statements
- Topics and Readings
- Other Course Information
Course Objectives:
Introduction to techniques in sound recording and digital audio editing, focusing on uses of audio in Multimedia projects. Readings, presentations and discussions will support the creation and critique of digital audio. We will acquire heightened skills in the perception and description of sonic phenomena, learn software approaches to recording and transforming audio for communicative purposes, and gain fluency with diverse historical and contemporary sound art traditions.
In support of these learning goals, we will create two smaller, specific, audio miniatures (phonography and radioplay) as well as a sound art term project (from a range of possible formats), with the possibility to present the term project in a concert/festival setting. Readings, from an instructor-created free online textbook and from audio research literature, will help develop our vocabulary for sound phenomena and technologies, and also increase our awareness of the diverse fields, contexts and applications of contemporary audio production. Online reading quizzes help prepare for a detailed, final theoretical exam, while post-tutorial quizzes ask students to reflect on hands-on activities completed during tutorials, helping prepare for the sound art term project.
Textbooks, Materials & Fees:
Course materials: Students are required to own a studio-grade pair of headphones (circumaural, closed design, without any active noise cancellation) and a large, fast portable hard drive. These will be used not only for this course but also for numerous other courses in the Multimedia program.
Required Texts: The instructor has created a detailed, freely-available online textbook. All other required readings will either be available through Avenue To Learn or are already freely available on the open, legal web or through the McMaster Library's collection of electronic journals. Since there are no texts to purchase for this course, students are strongly encouraged to make a significant investment in studio-grade headphones instead. Additional reading and listening materials in support of class topics may be made available through Avenue-To-Learn as the course progresses.
Software: Students will use a variety of software, including Reaper, Sonic Visualiser, Max and SuperCollider. Ownership of this software is not required as it can all be used in the audio section of the Multimedia wing (TSH-202B). However, Sonic Visualiser and SuperCollider are both free and open-source software, readily available for multiple operating systems, and a permanent license for Reaper is highly affordable.
Method of Assessment:
- 20% Participation, Engagement, and Reflection
- 20% Sound Art Miniature #1: Phonography (due Wed 7 February)
- 20% Sound Art Miniature #2: Radioplay (due Wed 14 March)
- 20% Sound Art Term Project (due Fri 6 April)
- 20% Final Exam (to be scheduled during examination period)
- (100% Total)
Participation, Engagement, Reflection:
The mark for this component of the course is earned by attending lectures and tutorials, submitting tutorial results (when required), and completing reading quizzes, reflections and ear-training activities. One point is potentially available upon completion of each activity, and the final mark out of 20 is formed by dividing the points earned by the maximum possible number of points, then multiplying by 20. It may occasionally be necessary to award a half-point for an activity when major improvements (for example, to demonstrated effort, to following instructions, etc) are necessary. Generally, however, the full point (1/1) will be awarded for engaged completion of a given activity. The instructor, in their sole discretion, may choose to award extra points in cases of consistently strong contributions to the learning environment. Some further notes about specific types of activity follow:
Attendance: Attendance in lectures and tutorials will be polled and points awarded at random times. Not every lecture or tutorial will necessarily involve a poll for attendance (although many will). That being said, attendance is a basic expectation of the class. While some course material will be covered in multiple formats (lecture, tutorial, online textbook), other course material may only be handled in a tutorial, or only in a lecture, or only online.
Tutorial Activities: Each tutorial sessions involves being guided through one or more practical tasks in audio production, as well as one or more perceptual experiments ("ear training") with sound. At the end of the tutorial, you'll be asked to answer some questions, in comprehensible prose, reflecting on what is learned through these experiences. You are strongly encouraged to use these quizzes as preparation for the conceptualization and framing of your term project in the course. In some tutorials, you may also be asked to submit (and receive additional points for) audio materials you have produced, or provide evidence of the completion of ear-training exercises. After Friday of the week in which a tutorial takes place, all of these tutorial activities will no longer be eligible for credit, without exception. Please note also that while many tutorial activities can be begun in the tutorial session and completed later in the week, this is not necessarily true for all tutorial activities, some of which can only be completed in person during your assigned tutorial session.
Reading: A series of carefully chosen reading assignments, both from the free textbook created by the instructor, and from audio research literature, runs through the course. After and for each of these reading items, you will complete a short reading quiz that may either take the form of a set of multiple choice questions (with detailed feedback and the ability to redo the quizzes until the deadline passes) or require a short prose answer (generally of a reflective or meta-cognitive nature). You are strongly encouraged to use the readings and associated quizzes as preparation for the course' final project and final exam.
Sound Art Miniatures and Term Project: Detailed descriptions of the three creative projects (two miniatures and term project) will be posted to Avenue-to-Learn, together with the rubrics used to determine grades. All creative projects are to be handed in electronically through Avenue-to-Learn. You are strongly encouraged to begin working on projects well in advance of their due dates.
Policy on Missed Work, Extensions, and Late Penalties:
Late policy: Late work will be subject to a penalty of 5% per day (or partial day) of the week (including weekends). Extensions for late work will be granted only upon the recommendation of a student's home faculty – please take such requests directly to your home faculty's office.
Please Note the Following Policies and Statements:
Academic Dishonesty
You are expected to exhibit honesty and use ethical behaviour in all aspects of the learning process. Academic credentials you earn are rooted in principles of honesty and academic integrity.
Academic dishonesty is to knowingly act or fail to act in a way that results or could result in unearned academic credit or advantage. This behaviour can result in serious consequences, e.g. the grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit with a notation on the transcript (notation reads: "Grade of F assigned for academic dishonesty"), and/or suspension or expulsion from the university.
It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty. For information on the various types of academic dishonesty please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy, located at www.mcmaster.ca/academicintegrity
The following illustrates only three forms of academic dishonesty:
- Plagiarism, e.g. the submission of work that is not one's own or for which other credit has been obtained.
- Improper collaboration in group work.
- Copying or using unauthorized aids in tests and examinations.
Email correspondence policy
It is the policy of the Faculty of Humanities that all email communication sent from students to instructors (including TAs), and from students to staff, must originate from each student's own McMaster University email account. This policy protects confidentiality and confirms the identity of the student. Instructors will delete emails that do not originate from a McMaster email account.
Modification of course outlines
The University reserves the right to change dates and/or deadlines etc. for any or all courses in the case of an emergency situation or labour disruption or civil unrest/disobedience, etc. If a modification becomes necessary, reasonable notice and communication with the students will be given with an explanation and the opportunity to comment on changes. Any significant changes should be made in consultation with the Department Chair.
McMaster Student Absence Form (MSAF)
In the event of an absence for medical or other reasons, students should review and follow the Academic Regulation in the Undergraduate Calendar Requests for Relief for Missed Academic Term Work. Please note these regulations have changed beginning Fall 2015. You can find information at mcmaster.ca/msaf/. If you have any questions about the MSAF, please contact your Associate Dean's office.
Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities
Students who require academic accommodation must contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to make arrangements with a Program Coordinator. Academic accommodations must be arranged for each term of study. Student Accessibility Services can be contacted by phone 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. For further information, consult McMaster University's Policy for Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities.
Academic Accommodation for Religious, Indigenous and Spiritual Observances
Students requiring academic accommodation based on religion and spiritual observances should follow the procedures set out in the Course Calendar or by their respective Faculty. In most cases, the student should contact his or her professor or academic advisor as soon as possible to arrange accommodations for classes, assignments, tests and examinations that might be affected by a religious holiday or spiritual observance.
Topics and Readings:
Week One: Modes of Listening; Sound as Signal
Lecture (Tue 9 Jan)
Reading: textbook chapters 1 & 2 "Sound as Phenomenon" "Sound as Signal"
Tutorial (Mon 15 Jan): Introduction to the digital audio workstation (DAW)
Ear-Training: Threshold of silence
Week Two: Recording I: Headroom, Gain, Clipping
Lecture (Tue 16 Jan)
Reading: textbook chapter 3 "Frequency, Spectrum, Filters"
Reading: Alexa Woloshyn (2013). "Playing with the Voice and Blurring Boundaries in Hildegard Westerkamp's "MotherVoiceTalk"". eContact! 14:4
Tutorial (Mon 22 Jan): Introduction to field recorders
Ear-Training: Harmonic distortion (clipping)
Week Three: Synthesis I: Oscillators, Filters and the Spectrum
Lecture (Tue 23 Jan)
Reading: textbook chapter 4 "Digital Audio and Sampling Theory"
Reading: Richard Scott (2016). "Back to the Future: On misunderstanding modular synthesizers." eContact! 17:4
Tutorial (Mon 29 Jan): Introduction to SuperCollider; Filters in the DAW
Ear-Training: Gain
Week Four: Delivery I: Sampling Theory; Mixing/Delivery of Audio Projects
Lecture (Tue 30 Jan)
Reading: textbook chapter 5 "Microphones and Noise Strategies"
Reading: Erin Gee (2010). "Other Voices, Other Bodies." eContact! 12:3
Tutorial (Mon 5 Feb): Long fades and normalization
Ear-Training: Boost/cut of spectrum (five band version)
Sound Art Miniature #1 (phonography) due Wednesday 7 Feb
Week Five: Recording II: Microphones, Noise, and the Studio
Lecture (Tue 6 Feb)
Reading: textbook chapter 7 "Reverberation"
Reading: Barry Blesser and Linda-Ruth Salter (2007). "Aural Arts and Musical Spaces." ch. 4 in Spaces Speak, Are You Listening? pp. 127-61. MIT Press.
Tutorial (Mon 12 Feb): Noise Strategies (when the damage has already been done)
Ear-Training: Addition of white noise
Week Six: Aural Architecture and Reverberation
Lecture (Tue 13 Feb)
Reading: textbook chapter 6 "Dynamic Range"
Reading: textbook chapter 10 "Delivery Formats, Dither and Data Compression"
Tutorial (Mon 26 Feb): Reverberation
Week Seven: Delivery II: Dynamic Range, Dither, Data Compression
Lecture (Tue 27 Feb)
Reading: textbook chapter 8 "Time and Frequency Transformations"
Reading: Eldad Tsabary (2007). "A Survey of Audio Coders for Electronic-Art Music." eContact! 9:4. http://econtact.ca/9_4/tsabary.html
Tutorial (Mon 5 Mar): Compression and Gentle Finalization
Ear-Training: Compressed vs Uncompressed
Week Eight: Synthesis II: Envelopes, Modulation, Time-Stretching, Microsound, Cross-Synthesis
Lecture (Tue 6 Mar)
Reading: textbook chapter 9 "Stereo Theory & Practice"
Tutorial (Mon 12 Mar): Envelopes, Modulation, Time-Stretching, Microsound, Cross-Synthesis
Sound Art Miniature #2 (radioplay) due Wednesday 14 Mar
Week Nine: Recording III: Stereo Theory and Technique
Lecture (Tue 13 Mar)
Reading: Michel Chion (1990). "The Audiovisual Scene" ch. 4 in Audio-Vision: Sound on Screen. trans. Claudia Gorbman. pp. 66-94. Columbia University Press, 1994.
Reading: Karen Collins (2009). "An Introduction to Procedural Music in Video Games." Contemporary Music Review 28:1, pp. 5-15.
Tutorial (Mon 19 Mar): Automation and Panning
Week Ten: Project Ideation and Compositional Strategies
Lecture (Tue 20 Mar)
Reading: Margaret Schedel and Alison Rootberg (2009). "Generative Techniques in Hypermedia Performance." Contemporary Music Review 28:1, pp. 57-73.
Reading: Tara Rodgers (2015). "Cultivating Activist Lives in Sound." Leonardo Music Journal 25, pp. 79-83.
Tutorial (Mon 26 Mar): work and consultation on sound art project
Week Eleven: Delivery III: Diffusion, Stems, Mastering
Lecture (Tue 27 Mar)
Tutorial (Mon 2 Apr): work and consultation on sound art project
Week Twelve: Review and diffusion/discussion of work in progress
Lecture (Tue 3 Apr)
Sound Art Term Project due Friday 6 April, with potential diffusion/performance of term projects in Imaginary Landscapes concerts during exam period
Final examination, administered by the examinations office, during the examination period
Other Course Information:
Open Studio: All students in audio courses are welcome to drop in to the Multimedia program's surround sound studio (TSH-208) during the optional Open Studio hours each week (additional times to be determined, subject to change, and shared in Avenue discussion forums). During the Open Studio hours the instructor and/or teaching assistant will be there to help with any technical or creative questions that come up, and we'll also experiment with sound together.
Basic Needs Security: Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is urged to notify the instructor, if they are comfortable in doing so. This will enable him to provide any resources that he may possess.


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You'll Never Thrill Me Because You'll Never Kill Me
15 October - 30 November 2013
Ayyam Gallery Beirut presents 'You'll Never Thrill Me Because You'll Never Kill Me', an exhibition by Iraqi artist Athier, who explores symbols of nationhood, displacement and conflict in his recent body of work.
Athier's artistic practice has often focused on Iraq and the diasporic relationship he has with his native country. Within his vibrant and semi-abstract canvases, the artist layers Islamic geometry with organic figurative forms, which split to reveal a liminal area seemingly beyond the picture plane.
In his recent work, Athier focuses on what he considers to be an addiction to conflict in the Arab world, even in those not actively involved in conflict. He identifies this 'addiction' in the constant desire to either discuss death and destruction, or absorb images and footage of this. Athier sees this not just in the behaviour of other members of the Arab diaspora, but in his own; his personal preoccupation reflects both his desire to feel a connection with the region, and to ease the guilt felt at not participating in any conflicts after relocating to Europe before the Gulf War.
Works from the series 'The Eagle' (2012) stem from the current uncertainty gripping the Arab world and continue the artist's continuing fixation with the 'eagle of Saladin'. A pervasive symbol of Arab nationalism relating to Saladin, the first Sultan of Egypt and Syria, Athier depicts this eagle neither as egg or bird, but in an amoebic phase. He sees a duality in the eagle symbol: plastered disingenuously across currency and on the Iraqi passport, it represents a lie, but the eagle is also simply a living creature, subject to the cycle of birth and death like all other creatures.
With his series of large-scale screenprints, 'Destroy a Lie' (2012), Athier considers the destruction of false symbols and questions how it is possible to remove that which, though ingrained, is not tangible. Meanwhile in triptych 'Thrill Me' (2012), Athier chronicles a dream sequence through a series of writhing abstracted forms.
In 'Every Hunter can be Hunted' (2012), Athier combines ancient and modern symbolism, merging a portrait of Gilgamesh - the Iraqi King and hunter whose reign is dated circa 2500 BC - with the ubiquitous eagle of Saladin. Rising from beneath the Euphorates, the cloaked King tries to assume the powerful stance he is typically depicted in as part of ancient Assyrian reliefs. His status as a symbol of strength and unity, however, is undermined within Athier's painting. Physically devoured by the lions and eagles he once claimed to dominate, Gilgamesh disintegrates into nothingness, while the deformed eight-pronged star of Shamash he holds upon a pole is crushed.
Notes to Editors
About the Artist
Born in Iraq in 1982, Athier Mousawi lives and works between Paris, London and Istanbul. A keen advocate of arts education, he has led arts workshops in refugee camps in Beirut, Istanbul, Amman and Jarash (2012), and throughout London as The National Portrait Gallery's 'Chasing Mirrors' artist in residence (2011). Previous solo exhibitions include: Cuadro Fine Art Gallery, Dubai (2012, 2011); and The Empire Project, Istanbul (2012). Selected group shows include: Traffic Gallery, Dubai (2012); National Portrait Gallery, London (2011); The Royal Academy, London (2011); Al Mansouriyah Foundation, Paris (2010 - 2012); and British Museum, London (2007-2009).
About Ayyam Gallery
Founded by collectors and cousins Khaled and Hisham Samawi in Damascus in 2006, Ayyam Gallery sought to nurture Syria's burgeoning and dynamic contemporary art scene through landmark non-profit initiatives such as the Shabab Ayyam Project, an incubator for emerging artists. Expansion into Beirut and Dubai enabled Ayyam Gallery to broaden its scope from the promotion of work by Syrian artists to those from the wider Middle East region. In doing so, Ayyam Gallery has established itself as one of the foremost exponents of Middle Eastern contemporary art to the international community.
Today, Ayyam Gallery is recognised as a leading cultural voice in the region, representing a roster of Arab and Iranian artists with an international profile and museum presence. A number of non-commercial exhibitions, as well as the launch of initiatives like The Young Collectors Auction, have further succeeded in showcasing the work of Middle Eastern artists with the aim of educating a wider audience about the art of this significant region. Ayyam Gallery Damascus currently functions as a studio and creative haven for artists who remain in the war-torn city. In early 2013, Ayyam Gallery launched new spaces in London and Jeddah.
Exhibition Facts
Date: 15 October – 30 November 2013 ; Preview: 15 October 2013, 7pm
Location: Beirut Tower, Ground Floor, Zeitoune Street
For more information or for press enquires, please contact us at +961 1 374450 or at: firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit www.ayyamgallery.com
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How To Find A Job You Will Love
When looking for a job, there's a lot of online information available. You should be absorbing all the information you can throughout your search. This article can be part of that information gathering. Continue reading about what you can do to find a job.
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Go back to school. Increasing your skills will make you more appealing to potential employers. The more you learn, the better job opportunities you'll find. There are many self-study programs online that you can fit into whatever schedule you have.
LinkedIn is a great place to find information about employment. You can use the Question and Answer area of the site to demonstrate your expertise in your field. You should also utilize this section to ask others about their experiences.
Limit the amount of disagreements that you have with your coworkers. To ensure that you are seen as a person who is easy to get along with, avoiding conflict is essential. If you develop a good reputation in this regard, you will set yourself up for promotions or raises more quickly.
Include social media on your resume. This has become a large part of the culture of many companies, so it is great to show it off as a skill set.
Use the employer's insurance plan for your health insurance needs. Pre-tax dollars are used to pay for the premium, making it a less expensive option than individual insurance. You can save a lot of money as a family engaging in this option.
When you learn that you have lost your job, apply for unemployment immediately. Waiting too long can mean a delay or denial of benefits. The sooner you fill out and send the paperwork for them, the better your chances of getting approved and obtaining them quickly.
Try an online resume template if you're having a hard time figuring out how to write one. The Internet has multiple styles available for free. Choose a resume template based on the information that you want to feature in your resume.
Have a regular schedule at work. Your employer will appreciate your consistency and attention to details. They will trust you a lot more when they are aware of what to expect from you. Set your lunch break and end of work hours specifically. If something comes up, make sure you communicate with the employer as soon as possible.
The impression and feeling you convey is crucial to success in interviews. Keep a positive attitude and smile at the interviewer. This will leave a lasting impression on your interviewer and may become a factor in awarding the position.
Learn about the company before the interview. Many companies have websites that can help you get down the basics. This way, you'll be able to speak intelligently about the company, throwing in a tidbit about them that illustrates why you want to come aboard. They'll be thoroughly impressed.
If you have your heart set on working for a particular business, it's a good idea to let them have a copy of your resume. After that, contact them at least once a month and ask about available job openings. You can even go in person. When you are persistent, they will have you in mind for the position prior to making a posting for it.
If you have a phone interview, understand that you should prepare for this similarly to a regular, in-person one. You should be able to highlight your accomplishments, skills, and explain why you think that this job is a perfect fit. This will make it more likely you will be granted an interview, and that can lead to a job.
Make sure you spend time preparing for the interview ahead of time. Choose what you will wear and place your documents and other paperwork in a binder or briefcase ready to go. You need to make sure that your morning will run smoothly so you can have time to arrive to your interview.
Buy notebooks to take notes before starting a job. You'll likely be sitting in on a training session, and you'll need a place to jot down some notes. By jotting down the most important points, you can quickly and easily reference your notebook to find solutions.
Outdated hairstyles are not smart for older women who are looking for jobs. There is no hairstyle that lasts for more than five years, so be sure you change your look at least that often. A contemporary hairstyle shows that you are on the ball and aware of how you look when approaching a job interview. http://victoriablackway.universitypunjabi.org/2016/10/02/a-simple-a-to-z-on-significant-aspects-of-vocation/Consult with your hair stylist in order to select a style that is professional and modern, one which is appropriate for your job search.
A part-time position can help you make money and provide a leg-up at a company with a great reputation. Lots of companies only hire part time in order to save money. If you're already in the door, you may get a full-time position down the road.
Put these resources to good use, and you will find the job of your dreams. Follow the tips you have encountered here to help get that job. There is no doubt that the above tips will serve you well and help you to find the job that you have long been waiting for.
Saint Benedict admitted young children presented by their parents to his order; and the canonical axiom "Mona chum abut paternal devotion abut propria profession facet" c. 3, bx, q. 1, "A man becomes a monk either by parental consecration or by personal profession", an axiom that was received in the Western Church from the sixth to the eleventh century, shows to what extent the religious life was considered open and to be recommended as a rule to all. When we choose one door, it opens into another room with another set of doors. An avocation is something you do because you love it. The basis of our desire to find and to do the will of God should be the belief that God's will for us is our only chance to be truly and lastingly happy. When we talk about vocation, we introduce a vertical dimension in our life, which is God. Though theoretically free, the choice of a state was practically necessary : "Those who are not called", says Scavini Theo. moral., 14th ed., I, i, n. 473, "cannot enter the religious state: those who are called must enter it; or what would be the use of the call?" The Fathers of the fourth and fifth centuries inculcate very strongly the practice of virginity, and endeavour to answer the text, "He that can take, let him take it" Matthew 19:12, which would seem to limit the application of the counsel. To accomplish the designs of God we are called upon to do all the good that we are capable and all that we have the opportunity of doing; and the greater the good, the more special our capability, the more extraordinary the opportunity, so much the more clearly will reason enlightened by faith tell us that God wishes us to accomplish that good. To discover and declare truth as it is, and facts as they are, is the vocation of the scholar. Oliver O'Donovan points out that although work is a gift of creation, it is "ennobled into mutual service in the fellowship of Christ." 11 Leland Ryken argues for seeing the call of God to a particular occupation as a reflection of the gospel call, and suggests that this implies vocational loyalty – "modern notions of job become deficient" and "the element of arbitrariness of one's choice of work" is removed. 12 Since the establishment of Vocational Guidance in 1908 by the engineer Frank Parsons, the use of the term "vocation" has evolved, with emphasis shifting to an individual's development of talents and abilities in the choice and enjoyment of a career.
According to a 2014 ranking by the American Political Science Association, a leading professional organization for the study of political science and the premier organization of experts on the American presidency, the best, most successful, post-19th century presidents, in order, were FDR, TR, Truman, Eisenhower, Clinton, Wilson, Reagan, LBJ, JFK, George H.W. Bush, Obama and Ford. Only one of these was a successful businessman (George H.W. Bush). A ranking by the Siena College Research Institute, which surveys historians, political scientists, and presidential scholars, reached very similar conclusions. Only one of the post-1901 presidents with a business background, Truman, is consistently rated as among the best presidents. The University of Virginia Center for Politics looked at the Siena and American Political Science Association data together, and the average ranking for businessmen presidents was 27; that figure is falsely inflated since it includes the successful president but failed businessman Harry Truman. The average ranking of the non-businessman presidents was much better at 14.25. The businessmen consistently rank in the lower third as presidents, non-businessmen in the upper third.
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In comparison with such numerous and distinct declarations, two or three insignificant passages St. Discovering and ultimately following your vocation gives the greatest glory and praise to our Creator. Check back for new features. Rather it is the response to a call and to a call of love. See St. To aim beyond a career toward vocation, the place where God calls us, a college like goshes College is the best place to be. Christian views on work edit Many Christian theologians appeal to the Old vestment Book of Genesis regarding work. We are bound to serve God always, and we know that, besides the acts commanded by Him, there are acts which He blesses without making them obligatory, and that among good acts there are some which are better than others. Our most popular section!


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Here at Chess House, we believe success starts at home. And having the ideal chess set in your home is a proven way to engage young minds while keeping face to face time alive and the family together
I believe in you, your desire to enjoy chess, and your ability to make a positive impact in your sphere of influence. With chess, you can make a difference anywhere—in your classroom, workplace, mission, and among friends.
Your creativity and resourcefulness has come to the right place and you will be thrilled.
What's the deal with Chess House
You're on the hunt for the ideal chess set. We make it fun, easy, and safe to get it.
Here are the top reasons people love to shop this store.
1. Products are play tested and warehoused right here. We believe in these products we sell because we've tested, played, photographed, and discussed nearly all of them.
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You have reassurance that no matter what, we're here to make your experience a good one. If something goes wrong, we give personal attention on finding a good-faith resolution. What's more, if you decide to return a product, the 110% guarantee means that you can request a gift card credit option of 110% which is higher than the normal refund amount.
3. Free Shipping in the U.S. 48 states and competitive worldwide shipping rates.
We offer a variety of reliable shipping options and rates to meet your particular needs, free or discounted 30% on average below our cost. We don't profit from shipping costs - instead we take a significant loss.
4. Safe delivery: orders are packing with care.
Over the years it's something Chess House has become known for... unique packing techniques to deliver your order well and safe! From the earliest days of Chess House, books receive their own special wrapping.
5. No Junk Products.
We hate poorly made products. (yes, mom said don't hate, but we feel there are exceptions - we are disgusted with poorly made products and make a point of helping you avoid them). When you're shopping online, it's good to know which stores are willing to sell a better product - because it's better - over profits. No cutting corners. Don't be fooled by unscrupulous or uninformed sellers.
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You have a full 6 months to change your mind and return items. This backs up the confidence we offer in offering quality products we believe you'll love. Start your return here or with any link provided after delivery. https://www.chesshouse.com/return
7. All the good things you should expect from a reputable online store.
- Secure, safe, efficient buying experience
- Many payment options (4 major Credit Cards, Amazon Pay, PayPal, Purchase Orders, even Checks, and Money Orders).
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- Easy returns and great guarantee
A message from the owner
As teens, my brothers and I felt the world needed Chess House, a home to source chess products from the every-day to the exceptional and unique.
One of my earliest memories was my family discovering chess at home. Over the next 25 years, chess remained a passion for our family as we competed in events around the nation and become very familiar with the world of chess.
It became a catalyst for creativity and discovery, and even entrepreneurism.
So, a generation ago we teens and our friends sought supplies to fuel the pursuit. What started with a box of books at home, through persistence and sometimes naïve dedication became Chess House - to serve you!
Now, we bring you vetted, useful and interesting products… with a little kindness, fun, and our unwavering commitment to take care of you.
If you're not sure where to start or even what you need, shopping for chess online can be downright confusing and overwhelming.
That's why Chess House is here to help you when
- introducing chess to a child for the first time
- teaching a class
- training in the workplace
- traveling the world
- entertaining resort clientele
- easing the pain of a hospital recovery
- or connecting with a loved one.
There are countless ways to fit chess into your lifestyle, your workplace, your community, and of course your home.
Chess House has a very unique selection of products from whimsical to practical, with many exclusive items found nowhere else
Shop with total peace of mind and the guarantee we're here to help you—even when you need a part for something purchased years earlier.
We'd like to earn your business and your trust as you shop and make ChessHouse.com your favorite online store.
As you integrate chess in your life, you may have an inspiring story to share.
Who knows, it could become a movie someday, like Robert Katende who taught chess in the slums of Uganda and trained the female Chess Master, Phiona Mutesi (the Queen of Katwe). This young woman reached beyond her life circumstances and is now preparing to attend college and improve her family's life.
I value the opportunity to feature your creativity and inspiration. And if you have not yet joined the Chess House email weekly, be sure to subscribe and enjoy the tips and inspiration.
Raphael Neff,
P.S. I believe that the intellectual and character development of this generation matters more than ever—and that's why Chess House exists today.


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The Boaters Exchange Rockledge location has been a staple in Brevard County for many years. We're proud to serve central Florida with trusted boating solutions. Our owners, Jerry Buttz and Paul Berube, are passionate about our customers and their boating lifestyle.
We offer industry-leading brands including Hewes, Yamaha Jet Boats, Maverick and more. We also carry outboard engines, parts and offer a wide variety of repair services and detail packages. Our trusted staff is ready to help you find the right boat for you and your family while our trained service technicians are here to get your boat running like new. Plus, take advantage of our convenient consignment services to get into your new vessel!
Stop into our Rockledge location to get cruising. We're located right off US 1, 20 miles north of Melbourne and three miles south of Hubert Humphrey Causeway by Cocoa Village. We're right by Merritt Island on the eastern Floridian Coast. Give us a call at 386-401-2628 to talk to our helpful staff or shop online today!
2145 US Highway 1 Rockledge, FL 32955
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Our most recent entertaining venture was our annual Nutcracker's Sweets Dessert Open House. It occurred on an absolutely frigid evening, but it was cozy inside and a delight to celebrate the end of the holiday season and the beginning of a new year with family and friends.
I've been hosting this event for most of the last 25 years and it has evolved over time to include a lavish display of dessert offerings as well as a cheese table for a bit of savory indulgence. Deciding on a menu is the first order of business each year. There are a few non negotiable items; my children insist on banana cake with cream cheese frosting (which MUST, apparently, be decorated with a basket-weave frosting design - I deviated to a mini cupcake version one year, which created an identity crisis for the cake...), and there are rabid creme caramel fans. Toffee cheesecake is ever popular as is chocolate mousse, and now a flourless chocolate cake that is perfect for both my gluten-free friends and the serious chocoholics.
Designing a menu is much the same as designing a room. I plan for a mix of sizes and shapes - showstopper elaborately decorated cakes alongside simpler full size desserts, and an assortment of mini sized individual portions. A mix of round, square, and oblong shaped cakes and serving pieces add interest. The variety creates a pleasing rhythm to the look of the table. It is also important to have variation in colors and flavors, thus a mix of creamy and nutty, chocolate, and fruity, and of course caramel! Another consideration, similar to room design, is the sort of functionality and livability of the menu - for example the toffee cheesecake is really difficult to cut cleanly and so looks a hot mess halfway through the party, so I adapted the recipe into individual portions that don't have to be cut and can easily be replenished. Whether you are designing a room or a party, you want it to wear well so the enjoyment lasts!
The menu this year included:
Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate Mousse Cups
Raspberry Crumble Bars
Key Lime Tart
Raspberry Almond Cake with Almond Cream Cheese Frosting
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache
German Chocolate Cake
Mini Toffee Cheesecakes
English Trifle
Lemon Cake
Creme Caramel
Chocolate Coconut Almond Tart
Sugar Cookies
Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Brownies


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buy withings baby monitor – An Overview
Movie baby monitors which have night time vision method will swap to this manner quickly at midnight. Some State-of-the-art baby cams now perform in excess of Wi-Fi so mom and dad can look at babies as a result of their smartphone or computer.
The Owlet Baby Monitor takes advantage of clinic technological know-how identified as pulse oximetry to monitor your child and it is intended to warn you just in case your baby stops breathing. Owlet is an extra list of eyes to monitor your baby when he or she sleeps. Owlet is up all evening so you don't have to be.
Baby monitors keep on to evolve and now can also make the most of capabilities which include night time lights and designed-in lullabies. These are generally not accessible in all monitors. Some contain temperature and motion monitoring devices to take a seat underneath a mattress or near to the baby in a cot. .[3]
The organization is pricing the monitor at $199 but early-hen models are $159. They pointed out the monitor can perform using an iPhone app and an Android Model might be accomplished by the time the solution is able to be shipped.
The substantial-close style and design Resolution will probably be out there in early 2016. The fantastically developed and technically able hardware permits dad and mom to reap the benefits of the developed-in options which include monitoring sensors that measure the ambient temperature and detect crying and breathing, and inform the mom and dad in the event of an event.
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City And Business House Homeless
San Antonio, Texas, is partnering with business and nonprofit groups on a project aimed at curbing homelessness.
The city of San Antonio is working with business leaders to contribute to the new Haven for Hope, a center for assisting more than 1,000 homeless residents. Both construction and long-term operation funds come from a public-private partnership, with lots of in-kind donations needed to make it work. But area leaders expect many who use the Haven will emerge as employees at local companies and more meaningful contributors to the city's tax base.


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Leitrim deaths - January 9, 2018
The following deaths have taken place in the Leitrim area:
John McKiernan, Drumgowla, Mohill, Co Leitrim
John McKiernan, Drumgowla, Mohill, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Manchester, U.K. In the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff Northwest Hospice Sligo and Doctor Dolan, nurses and staff, Mohill Health Centre. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Joan and his children Kevin, John, Carol, Joan, David and Philip, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and a wide circle of neighbours and friends. Reposing at St Patrick's Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon, on Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm with removal to St Patrick's Church, Mohill, to arrive at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery House private, please. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to North West Hospice Sligo, c/o Rowleys Funeral Directors, Mohill.
Beatrice Gallagher (née McMorrow), Drumkeerin, Co Leitrim / Cavan / Dublin
Gallagher (nee McMorrow), Beatrice (Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim) (8th January, 2018) Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Royal Hospital, Donnybrook. Wife of the late Joe (Lacky) Gallagher. Loving mother to Pauric, Patrica and Marian. Sadly missed by her children, sons-in- law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, godchildren, extended family, neighbours and the staff, volunteers and residents of the Royal Hospital, Donnybrook. Reposing at her daughter's residence in Shankill, Co. Dublin on Tuesday, 9th January, 2018 from 5pm until 10pm. The funeral Mass will take place in St. Brigid's Church, Drumkeerin, on Wednesday, 10th January, at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please.
Eamonn McGirl, No.3 Mount St. Joseph, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim / Ballyfarnon, Co Roscommon
Eamonn McGirl, No. 3 Mount St. Joseph, Carrick-on Shannon, Co. Leitrim, formerly Kilronan, Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon, January 8th 2018, peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family and in the tender care of the staff at North West Hospice, Sligo and previously the staff at Sligo University Hospital, Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Jo (née Mc Dermott), daughter Tara, son Callum, parents Peggy and Jimmy McGirl, brothers Seamus and Dáire, sister Caitlín Gilligan, mother-in-law Eileen Mc Dermott, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family, work colleagues, neighbours and his many friends. Reposing at his home in Mount St. Joseph today, Tuesday, from 4pm until 8pm. House private, please, at all other times. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Mary's Church, Carrick-on-Shannon, arriving for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery, Carrick-on Shannon. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice, Sligo, c/o any family member or the funeral director.
Sean Heaney, Fearglass North, Mohill, Co Leitrim / Gortletteragh, Co Leitrim
The death has occurred of Sean Heaney, Fearglass North, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, Friday 5th January, 2018 suddenly. Predeceased by his wife, Barbara. Loving dad to Kevin, Joanne, Marie and John. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his children, their partners, grandchildren, family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Remains reposing at his residence today, Tuesday, January 9, from 2pm to 8pm. Removal to St. Mary's Church, Gortletteragh on Wednesday for funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial immediately afterwards to the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Please note there is a one way traffic system in place. House strictly private outside of reposing times please.
Mary Kate Gallogly, (née Casey) Drumharkin, Fenagh, Co Leitrim
Peacefully, at Cavan General Hospital. Pre-deceased by her husband Albert and son Padraig. She will be sadly missed by her sons Liam and Lenny, brother Joe, sister- in-law Noeleen (Casey), daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass today at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church, Foxfield with burial afterwards in Fenagh Abbey Cemetery.
Michael Glancy, Cloonfad Avenue, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon
Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his wife Lily. Sadly missed by his loving family, son Miceál, daughters Maureen (Texas) and Sheila (Dublin), sons-in-law Wamique Yusuf and Ronnie Hamilton, sister Imelda Horan (Killumod), brother Luke (England), his granddaughters Zarina, Taara and Lily, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Brady's Funeral home, Elphin today, Tuesday 9th from 5pm to 7pm with removal to St. Mary's Immaculate Church, Aughrim arriving at 7.45pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 10th at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Aughrim Cemetery. Family flowers only please
Harry Wynne, Derryknockeran, Cloonloo, Boyle, Sligo
The death has occurred at Manchester Hospital, of Harry Wynne, formerly of Derryknockeran, Cloonloo, Boyle, Co. Sligo on Saturday 30th of December. Deeply regretted by his brother Seamus (Derryknockeran) and sister Breda (Manchester). Arriving to St. Joseph's Church, Cloonloo, at 6pm Friday, 19th January. Funeral Mass Saturday 20th at 11am, with burial immediately afterwards in Templeronan Cemetery.
May they all Rest in Peace.


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Andrew Dixon has been named as the head chef tutor at the new cookery school at The Grand, York, due to open in March 2019.
The former 3 AA Rosette restaurant owner turned professional cookery lecturer, has been appointed to help the cookery school achieve its mission of creating an environment which becomes a place to relax, have fun, make friends and try something new.
Hailing originally from Newcastle, Andrew brings nearly 30 years' worth of experience to his new role. Starting his culinary journey on a YTS placement scheme, alongside his daily milk round and Saturday job in a local butcher. He went on to work as sous chef at 3 AA Rosette Homewood Park Hotel, Hinton Charterhouse, and head chef at 3 AA Rosette The Crown Hotel, Exford, and 2 AA Rosette Congham Hall, Kings Lynn.
in 1999, he and his wife opened The Weir in Somerset, a restaurant with rooms that achieved 3 AA Rosettes within ten months of opening. After rebranding the restaurant into the less formal, The Café at Porlock Weir, the pair went on to scoop several awards.
Hungry to share his passion for cooking and local produce, Andrew became a part-time college tutor in 2014, most recently holding a full-time tutor role at a cookery school in Scotland. Keen to teach fundamental skills and tricks of the trade through unforgettable experiences and a state-of-the-art learning environment, he comes to York armed with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and a vision to establish The Grand Cookery School as a centre of excellence.
Andrew Dixon, said: "I am delighted to be joining the team at The Grand, York and can't wait to get started with the new cookery school. Work is already underway on the space and we are busy developing new classes, experiences and recipes. I'm looking forward to creating engaging and educational experiences for guests, whether they are joining us as a corporate group or with friends and family."
The Cookery School at The Grand will offer experiences for leisure and corporate guests and is set to open in March as part of a £15 million expansion and refurbishment project at The Grand, York.


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Have you ever had an impossible dream in childhood or your teens? Mine – much to my parents' horror – was to become a jockey.
And – if I'd had the aptitude to pursue this – I would've had injuries far worse than a broken metatarsal, all in a days' work.
When I interviewed one of my role models, the then champion National Hunt woman jockey Diane Clay for BBC Radio Stoke in the 1990s, she catelogued an impressive number of injuries.
Maybe it was self-preservation that stopped me remembering them all – but a split kidney definitely figured in the equation.
So, with the Grand National looming, I thought I'd start looking at how jockeys handle the "occupational hazard" of serious injury.
Well, first and foremost, they go about their everyday business as if they're the people who won't get hurt.
Nineteen-time champion Tony McCoy – who plans to make the coming Aintree event his last – says: "It's a dangerous sport. We are fully aware of that and all think it's not going to happen to us. If you didn't think like that, you wouldn't do it."
In my crazy little fantasy world, I can relate to that – the only time I actually rode a thoroughbred resulted in the mare rearing up and throwing me.
My boss was horrified when I recounted the experience and told me: "Emma, people get killed doing that".
No bones were broken then – and feeling suitably heroic – I regarded myself as one of those whose lives would be spared.
McCoy and his colleagues are braver – but far less foolhardy – then I.
The bond between jockey and horse is, it would appear, too strong to keep these people on the sidelines for long if they have any choice in the matter.
One jockey emphasises: "The first question you usually ask the doctor is 'how long 'til I can ride again?' I think that shows how much we all love it."
Another adds: "We all have broken bones, and behind every scar there's a story".
So – denial or acceptance? Looks like a strange combination of the two works for most jockeys.
The thrill of bowling along at around 35mph would appear to be matchless.
But statistics from 2011 showed jump jockeys hit the deck an average of one in every 16 rides.
And an eight-year study conducted in the 1990s showed amateur riders in the jumping game were 35 times more likely to be concussed than a footballer.
When things don't go to plan, the Injured Jockeys Fund is there to help.
It was funded in 1964, inspired in part by the late Paddy Farrell, who was paralysed in a fall in the Grand National.
Its first rehabiliation centre, Oaksey House, opened in Lambourn in 2006.
Former champion jockey John Francome says: "They've got up-to-the-minute technology there, but they've also got the right people running it, who realise that these jockeys don't want to sit down and do nothing – they want to get back riding, and get back being active."
To find out more about the Injured Jockeys Fund – check out their website: http://www.injuredjockeys.co.uk/
And here's a fab video about why there's a need for the fund in the first place:http://www.injuredjockeys.co.uk/


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I am thrilled to share that my manuscript, my first book, Hua Shi Hua (华画诗) Drawings & Poems from China, will be published by Ahsahta Press! These poems emerged in the year I spent living in Shanghai, working as a writing fellow at NYU Shanghai, and exploring paper museums and factories in Zhejiang and western Yunnan. I admire Ahsahta so much, and am honored to have my work find a home among collections by poets I admire, and poets whose work I've recently discovered, who feel immediately important to me. I'm thinking now of Mary Hickman's new collection, This is the Homeland, begun while she was a surgical assistant for open-heart surgeries. After my second surgery in 2010, Joseph McElroy brought me The First Four Books of Poems of Louise Glück, and reminded me to resist the immediacy of the trauma. I'm glad I tended to my urge to be in Shanghai, and to let my own lyric voice develop develop in a landscape so close to, so inside, my heart.
When I shared my news with my mentor, Jen Bervin, she pointed me to a great interview, Solmaz Sharif and Eileen Myles in conversation, on first books! I look forward to reading Sharif's book, LOOK, out from Graywolf Press in July 2016.


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Rihanna's S&M music video strikingly similar to David LaChapelle's work .
It's not unusual for one artist to seek inspiration from another in their work. But Rihanna's latest music video is so similar to that of a famed photographer that she has been accused of plagiarism.
Many of the key scenes in the 22-year-old's recently released S&M video correspond with photographs by David LaChapelle.


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Emotions have played a key role in the theory and practice of oral history. In recent years, the emotional and 'affective' turn in social sciences and humanities has also seen the emergence of the history of emotions as a burgeoning field of studies. Oral History Victoria is showcasing approaches to emotions in oral history at its 2018 symposium, and invites proposals for relevant presentations.
Submission deadline: 11 May 2018.
More information and details.
Symposium location: Museo Italiano, Carlton, Melbourne.


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Thanksgiving is a day to be thankful for a lot. I'm thankful for so much and, to be honest; I could probably think and write a 10,000-word post about it…
I'm thankful for:
My family is always supporting me. I'm lucky that my parents and brothers, my in-laws and sisters in law and my entire family help me. They are there for me through thick and thin.
My husband is always there for me, through the ups and downs. Believe me, in LOLZ life there are many ups and downs.
I'm thankful for a house to live in and a job that pays bills and that I love.
I'm thankful for all of the support from friends and blog readers.
Take a moment today on Thanksgiving to think about what you are thankful for. Life might seem chaotic and the holidays overwhelming, but we are truly lucky to have a place to live and meal to eat.
Question for you: What are you thankful for this Holiday?


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This green capital needs assessment was a hard sell—it was new to the market. A walkthrough, detailing its benefits at every step, really sold the product.
I proposed and created this—but only after I had completely restructured the product itself to be clearer and easier to use. Page 3 of the piece shows my informational layout for the actual product.


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Dr. Neilley grew up in New Jersey. He received his BS degree from the College of William and Mary and his MD from New Jersey Medical School. He then completed his pediatric residency at Tufts- New England Medical Center in Boston. After completion, he worked for four years at Carver Community Health Center before joining Shaker Pediatrics in 1990.
Dr. Neilley is active in the American Academy of Pediatrics and currently serves as secretary of upstate chapter and the chairman of the Capital District Pediatric Council. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Capital District Physician's Health Plan. Dr. Neilley lives in Saratoga Springs with his wife Donna and has 2 children. He enjoys bicycling, skiing, and many other outdoor activities.
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Key legislation and legal guidance
In addition to the Data Protection Act and common law duty of confidentiality, the most significant legislation of which Caldicott Guardians should be aware are listed below. There are others which only assume importance in particular circumstances in which the Caldicott Guardian may occasionally be called upon to offer advice. The Official Home of UK Legislation.
Common law
Common law exists throughout the UK but the judgements made in one country may not apply to all, although as far as the duty of confidentiality is concerned there are no practical differences. Common law guidance for Northern Ireland; Legal guidance on data sharing in Scottish Public Services.
Human Rights Act 1998
The Human Rights Act 1998 applies to the whole of the UK. effectively brings various rights enshrined in the European Convention of Human Rights into our domestic law. Of particular importance from the Caldicott Guardian perspective, is the impact of Article 8 of the Convention, which is the right which provides for respect for private and family life. This right will be 'engaged' if confidential information about a patient or service user is shared. However, the information sharing will generally not breach the person's rights under Article 8 as long as it is shared lawfully and proportionately (so that the obligations under the DPA and common law have been complied with). An important principle associated with the interpretation of the Act when considering disclosure of confidential information is that of proportionality. Human Rights Act 1998.
Save the Children has a useful checklist: Children and the Human Rights Act.
Mental capacity
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides a legal framework in England and Wales for acting and making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack capacity to make particular decisions for themselves about issues such as their property, financial affairs and health and social care. Mental Capacity Act.
The Alzheimer's Society has some useful guidance and flow chart plus links to relevant information for Northern Ireland: Alzheimer's Society: Mental Capacity.
The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 provides a framework for safeguarding the welfare and managing the finances of adults (people aged 16 or over) who lack capacity due to mental illness, learning disability or a related condition, or an inability to communicate. Adults with Incapacity Act.
Mental health
The Mental Health Act 1983, significantly updated in 2007, is the law in England and Wales allowing people with a 'mental disorder' to be admitted to hospital, detained and treated, without their consent – either for their own health and safety, or for the protection of other people.
A code of practice (2008, updated 2015) shows professionals how to carry out their roles and responsibilities under the Act, to ensure that all patients receive high quality and safe care. Mental Health Act code of practice.
The Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 is the corresponding legislation for Scotland Mental Health (Scotland) Act.
In Northern Ireland mental health is covered by the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986.
Section 251 of the NHS Act 2006
Section 251 of the NHS Act applies only in England and Wales. (Corresponding legislation for Scotland and Northern Ireland is described above.) It enables the common law duty of confidentiality to be temporarily lifted so that confidential patient information can be legally disclosed. The discloser and applicant must still comply with all other relevant legal obligations e.g. the DPA. It is intended to facilitate essential activities of the NHS and important medical research that require the use of identifiable patient information where it is considered impracticable to obtain patients' consent.
Persons seeking approval for the use of Section 251 must apply to the Confidentiality Advisory Group (CAG) of the Health Research Authority. [Confidentiality Advisory Group](https://www.hra.nhs.uk/about-us/committees-and-services/confidentiality-advisory-group/.
Access to Health Records Act (AHRA) 199
This applies to the records of deceased patients, for their personal representatives and others having a claim on the deceased's estate. The AHRA is very prescriptive and only permits such access when certain conditions are met. These involve confirming that the person asking for the information is the legal personal representative of the deceased patient. Even where these tests are met this legislation does not grant a general right of access and there are circumstances which could limit disclosure. Guidance is available from the NHS Guidance for Access to Health Records Requests; and the British Medical Association Access to Health Records.
Freedom of Information Act
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000 and the Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) 2002 are the overarching pieces of primary legislation dealing with information rights. There is a strong interface with the DPA, and with all other legislation which prohibits or limits the disclosure of information in any way. The FOIA also imposes a statutory time limit within which requests must be dealt with (20 working days) and an upper limit applies to disproportionate costs for retrieving and collating information.
The Information Commissioner's Office has provided guidance on the Act in England and Wales: What is the Freedom of Information Act?.
Crime and Disorder Act 1998
This Act introduces measures to reduce crime and disorder. Section 115 of the Act provides that any person has the power to lawfully disclose information to the police, local authorities, probation service or health authorities (or persons acting on their behalf) where they do not otherwise have the power but only where it is necessary and expedient for the purposes of the Act. The Home Office has issued guidance on Information sharing for community safety.
The Children Act 2004
The Act provides a legislative spine for the wider strategy to improve children's lives. It aims to improve the integrated planning, commissioning and delivery of children's services, promote early intervention, provide strong leadership and bring together different professionals in multi-disciplinary teams in order achieve positive outcomes and improve the well being of children and young people and their families. Working together to safeguard children.
The Care Act 2014
Defines local authorities' responsibilities for cooperation with other parties, which is likely to involve information sharing (or protection). Care Act 2014.
Other relevant legislation
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 imposes restrictions on the disclosure of specific personal information.
The Abortion Regulations 1991 provide a statutory gateway for disclosure of certificates of opinion to the Chief Medical Officer as required by the Abortion Act 1967.
The Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Information) England, Wales and Northern Ireland (No 2) Order 2005 is gateway legislation which allows disclosure of information to a health professional which is otherwise prohibited by the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
The Road Traffic Acts (RTA) make provision for the disclosure of information by NHS bodies to enable the recovery of any costs of treatment. RTAs also require the NHS to provide any information which it is in their power to give and which may lead to the identification of a driver who has committed an offence under the Acts.
These are the most significant examples of the Acts and common law directly involved in the protection of patient-identifiable information. There are others which only assume importance in particular circumstances in which the Caldicott Guardian may occasionally be called upon to offer advice.
Statutory guidance
Statutory guidance is issued by law; you must follow it unless there's a good reason not to.
Working together to safeguard children is statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. It applies to all organisations and agencies who have functions relating to children: specifically, local authorities, clinical commissioning groups, police but also other organisations and agencies including the NHS.
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15 Empowering Self Love Affirmations/
Self love is important to your overall happiness and affirmations can be a helpful way to take some time for you. These affirmations are specifically designed for self love and care. Take a few minutes to read these over to yourself out loud or in your head. You can read through them as many times as you need, or as often as you need. Read each line with intention and allow yourself to believe the words as you say them.
Benefits to Affirmations
Affirmations work to encourage positive thoughts and feelings. When you say positive things to and about yourself you invite more positive energy around you. Using affirmations is just one way to reframe your mindset and make you happier.
Whenever you think, say, or do something you are creating a form of an affirmation. Using these affirmations you can create and affirm a feeling of self love. By coming back to these affirmations daily or whenever you need a dose of positive feelings you can help to combat negative thoughts and cultivate a happy relationship with yourself.
If you're looking for more ways to have a fulfilled life then this is for you! When you subscribe to my newsletter you get access to my Daily Success Driver and Habit Tracker! Both of these work together help you choose the right kind of habits and stick to them!
I am whole.
I am worthy.
I am secure.
I am all that I need to be.
I deserve love and care.
I deserve to feel happy.
I am open to receive love.
My body is a place of love and I treat it as such.
My body is my home and I'm comfortable.
I treat myself with respect.
I can accomplish great challenges.
I am something to be proud of.
I am going to be okay.
I am enough.
I hope you're feeling refreshed and a little more positive. Feel free to save these affirmations and come back to them when you're needing a little more self love.
Using affirmations can be a hugely positive factor for change. Practicing self love and self care helps to cultivate a healthy relationship with yourself. Affirmations reaffirm these feelings and help to connect your mind and body.


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Daily Fish Supplies
Daily Fish Supplies provide Blue Tree Kitchen with the freshest fish which has been sustainably sourced.
They work with day boat suppliers in ports all around the UK, with coastal markets
including Brixham, Newlyn, Looe, Plymouth, Fleetwood, Billingsgate (London market) and also
Peterhead, Aberdeen and Grimsby.
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Based in New Covent garden market.
They supply Blue Tree kitchen with locally sourced seasonal fruit and vegetables and free range eggs.
IMS of Smithfield
IMS of Smithfield was based in the heart of London's famous Smithfield Market overlooking St Bartholomew's Square.
All cattle from IMS of Smithfield are from quality assured farms with a standard ageing process of 21 days and they use only Charolais, Hereford and Aberdeen angus.
Their chickens come from the Crown Chicken located in East Anglia, are free range and fed in barns.
Their lamb comes from Forge farm in Kent and is a South Downs lamb.
Their pork comes from Cherry Orchard farm it is free range and kept outside all of the lives.
Crazy Baker
Crazy Baker is an artisan bakery and wholesaler based in North West London. Everything they produce is made by hand, in their own bakery and kitchens using the very best quality ingredients. They say that the only "additives" you will find in their products is an extra pinch of care and attention!


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Time really flies! I was thinking about my previous visit to Bushy Park during the rut, and when searching for the blog found it was two years ago, not last year as I originally thought! - see Bushy Park rutting season.
Well, it was that time of the year again, and having been watching the weather closely for a few weeks, finally this Sunday morning promised to be sunny with clear skies. With the unusually warm temperatures for October there was less likelihood of the misty spectacle that I had back in 2015, but I set off before sunrise into London in anticipation of what lie ahead!
I arrived to the car park in the dark, with dozens of cars and other photographers already there, much more than my previous visit. I promptly headed off to track down where the action was occurring. There was very little rutting going on, but plenty of bellowing from various quarters of the park.
I was particularly waiting for the sun to rise to bring out the great colours golden hour and the autumn leaves all around. It didn't disappoint:
The cherry on the top of the cake for me was when one particular area of the park nearby that was transformed as the sun caused mist to rise from the damp ground. It created a truly superb atmosphere and some great photo opportunities.
There was one moment which was an 'interesting' encounter with a buck, where I was trying to capture the sunlight behind him. He seemed to be completely unfazed by me taking the photos as he approached me while I kept running backwards to get the right positioning for the shot!
Here's a few more from the sequence of trying to capture the photo I had in my mind.
With a few hundred photos already taken, I checked the time and was surprised to find it was only 8.17am, less than an hour after sunrise and I realised it was good timing to start walking back to the car and get back home to the family and in time for our morning Church service.
A few more opportunities crossed my path as I made my way back to the car park! And that was going to be the last of the sun for a few hours as I noticed a bank of cloud blowing in from the west, wiping out golden hour colours, and concluding a fantastic ~1.5 hours of photography.


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Ilex opaca – American Hollies
The aristocrat of evergreens, this very deer-resistant holly has been overshadowed in recent years, although the popularity of the plant remains strong. This pyramidal tree keeps its vibrant fruit through the winter when the red of the berries contrasts against the green foliage and is a striking specimen all year. Most become stately, handsome trees over time. To set fruit, a male pollinator is needed. They grow well in full sun or partial shade. Cultivars listed are hardy to Zone 5 unless otherwise indicated. Standard sizes for shipping are one quart (6" to 12" plants), one gallon (12" to 18" plants), and two-gallon (18" to 24" plants) containers.
Click here for a United States Zone Map.
Best Cultivars for Eastern United States
I. New England – Zone 4B to 6A
Any Pride variety, Old Heavy Berry, Satyr Hill, Merry Christmas
II. Pennsylvania, New York, Interior New Jersey – Zone 4B to 5B
Any Pride variety, Satyr Hill, Cave Hills
III. Southern New York, Long Island, New Jersey – Zone 5 to 6A
Any listed cultivar. Most familiar: Satyr Hill, Old Heavy Berry, Dan Fenton, Miss Helen
IV. Mid Atlantic, South, Missouri, and Tennessee – Zone 5A and up
Any listed cultivar
V. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky – Zone 4B to 5B
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Auckland New Zealand
Kiwi songs from rustic roots to big smoke blues. The 'Tango, Mike Harding, Janet Muggeridge, Steve Muggeridge and Wayne Morris, celebrate New Zealand songs and songwriters with a farmyard-infectious humour guaranteed to put a smile on your feet and the swing back in a Taranaki Gate.
Live in concert Gumboot Tango present songs that tell something of New Zealand's special heritage, from the daggy and quirky through classic pop and rock to original songs, some written by the late Alan Muggeridge, founding member and inspiration to many local musicians.
Since forming to record and perform Taranaki songs for the 1995 Taranaki Festival of the Arts Gumboot Tango sightings and soundings have included the Beehive (their first gig), WOMAD '99, Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington folk festivals, and more recently the Second Annual Great Urenui School Possum Hunt.
Gumboot Tango - an earthy yet sophisticated musical experience.
An informal 'Singaround' - 'Open Mic' without a Mic - A smaller group of people meet to share their songs and music.
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Hello Ladies! It's Stephanie, one of your ambassadors, and I'll be leading this hike!
There will be giveaways for the first 10 members to arrive! Get that SWAG!
Trail Rating: YELLOW: Moderate hike,well-signed, elevation gain of between 1,000-2,000ft., low altitude. Novice hikers welcome!
Date: July
Start Time: 8 am- Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can leave at 8 am.
Distance: ~10 Miles Loop
Elevation Gained: 1,916
Location: Lemon Gap Trail Head
Dogs: Yes
Kids: No
Men: No
AllTrails Track: Loop
As with all GWH events, you must sign the GWH waiver before attending – it takes less than a minute to sign, and once you've signed it once you're good to go for all future meetups.
We will be stopping for lunch at Max Patch so bring something. :)
Also, something to sit on at Max Patch.
It will be the heat of the summer so please bring a full bladder and extra water. We will also stop for a snack during the hike.
This hike is open to hikers of all skill levels. We'll be hiking as a group (Ohana!), and nobody will be left behind or forgotten.
Hello Ladies! It's Stephanie, one of your ambassadors, and I'll be leading this hike!