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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Q.1: When, where and by whom was the first aerial journey made?
Ans: The first aerial journey was made over
Q.2: What is the essential difference between an airship and an aeroplane?
Ans: The essential difference between an airship and an aeroplane is that an airship is lighter than air machine, while an aeroplane is heavier than air machine.
Q.3: Who invented the internal combustion engine? Why was this type of engine so important to the development of flight?
Ans: The internal combustion engine was invented in 1876 by a German named Otto. This type of engine transformed the world by making possible the development of the motor car and the aeroplane.
Q.4: Who was the first man to fly in an aeroplane? What was the date of his first flight and how long did it last?
Ans: The first man to fly in an aeroplane was an American Orville Wright. He flew on
Q.5: What in brief are the respective functions of the reconnaissance aeroplane and the fighter?
Ans: A reconnaissance plane is built to survey the enemy territory while a fighter built to shoot dawn enemy bombers on its territory.
Q.6: How were the first bombing attacks on
Ans: The first bombing attacks on
Q.7: How did civil aviation benefit from rapid development of the bomber during the First World War?
Ans: Bombing attacks by airships turned the attention of Government and people to the development of fighter aircrafts, because anti aircraft guns had not proved very effective. This necessitated research into high speed and high altitude fights and led to the rapid development of aircraft manufacture.
Q.8: Why was it more difficult to fly from
Ans: Flying across the
Q.9: Why was the use of airships for passengers transport abandoned?
Ans: The use of airships for passenger transport was abandoned in favour of air craft because they had proved to be very unreliable.
Q.10: What new means of propulsion had greatly increased the speed of airliner in recent year? What kind of radio device contributes to their safety?Ans: Jet propulsion has greatly increased the speed of airliners in recent years. Radar is the wonderful radio device that contributes to their safety.
Q.1: At what speed do wireless waves move? What other waves move at this speed?
Ans: The wireless waves move at the speed of 299792.5 Kilometres per second. The light waves also move at the same speed.
Q.2: Why were wireless waves once called Hertzian waves?
Ans: Wireless waves were once called Hertzian waves because Heinrich Hertz, the German scientist was the first person who discovered these waves.
Q.3: In what years were wireless signals first transmitted over the
Ans: The wireless signals were first transmitted over the
Q.4: What facts are given in the text about the first use of wireless to bring help to a ship in distress?
Ans: When the
Q.5: Could speech be transmitted in the early days of wireless signalling? If not how were messages transmitted?
Ans: No, speech could not be transmitted in the early days of wireless signalling. The Morse code was sued instead of speech.
Q.6: During what period did sound broadcasting became generally established?
Ans: Sound broad casting became generally established in 1920's.
Q.7: In what way is television an advance upon sound broad-casting?
Ans: Television is an advance upon sound broadcasting since pictures and not just sound can be sent by it.
Q.8: Is television in colour possible? If so, why is it not in general use?
Ans: Television in colour has been made possible. It is not in general use because it is expensive.
Q.9: What is the function of Radar?
Ans: The function of Radar is to locate position of aircraft ship.
Q.10: What use can the astronomer make of radio?Ans: The astronomer can now explore the vast universe by the use of radio telescope. It works by detecting radio waves sent by distant stars.
Q.1: According to author, what is the effect upon him of entering a bank to do business?
Ans: According to author when he enters a bank to do business, he gets frightened.
Q.2: Why did author decide to open an account?
Ans: The author decided to open an account with a bank because his salary had been raised to fifty six dollars a month and he felt that the bank was only place for it.
Q.3: What was the manager's reaction when the author told him that he would like to see him alone?
Ans: When the author told the manager that he would like to see him alone the mangers looked at him with some anxiety. He felt that he had a terrible secret to tell.
Q.4: Why did manager looked relieved when he knew the purpose of author's visit?
Ans: The manger looked relieved when author told him that he was not a detective but he wanted to open an account in his bank.
Q.5: What is the equivalent of fifty American dollars in
Ans: The equivalent of fifty American dollars in Pakistani currency is about 3000 rupees. The rate is Rs: 60 per dollar. It goes on changing time to time.
Q.6: What mistake did author make when he wrote the cheque?
Ans: When author wrote the cheque he wrote the figure of 56 instead of 6.
Q.7: Explain the meaning of Clerk's question. How will you have it?
Ans: The Clerk wanted to know in what denomination of currency notes or coins, the author would like to cash the cheque.
Q.8: Why was there a roar of laughter when the author left the bank?
Ans: There was a roar of laughter when the author left the bank. Every one there had laughed at the fool that the author had made himself of by his funny behaviours.
Q.9: The author, Stephen Leacock was respected university teacher and a highly successful writer. Do you think this is a true story?
Ans: Keeping status of author Stephen Leacock in view I think that the story is not true.
Q.10: Why is it wiser to keep one's money in a bank than to hoard it in one's home?Ans: It is wiser to keep one's money in bank, rather than to hoard it in one's home for a number of reasons. In bank it is safe from thieves and burgles, from one's own temptation to spend and to keep it there for benefit of country.


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21 questions to ask your next case study interviewee
As any experienced business writer will tell you, your next case study is only as good as the responses you can solicit from your team and client. So how do you make sure that you're getting the best possible material?
That's easy: You ask the right questions.
When we interview our clients' clients for case studies, we don't just ask random questions out of the blue. We work through a list of tried and true questions that both:
- Provide all the information we need to write a winning case study
- Streamline the case study writing process - when asked in order, the answers to our questions form a skeleton on which to build the rest of the case study
We don't believe in hoarding knowledge. So today, we're sharing our go-to list of case study interview questions that will help you write better case studies in less time.
Note that most of our clients are in the IT space, which means these questions work best for IT implementation projects. They'll still be useful if you work in another industry, but may require a little tweaking.
The business
- Tell me about your company – what industry you are in and what does your business actually do?
- Can you please provide some figures about your organisation, such as size, turnover, number of staff, office locations or similar?
The problem
- What was the business problem you were trying to solve?
- What was there a particular trigger that made you decide it was time to act?
- What were the key challenges you needed to address?
The solution
- When did the project begin and end?
- What were your project objectives?
- Why did you choose [company]?
- What technologies were used?
- What was the process for developing the solution? (If you're an IT company, provide the technical details of the solution yourself. Don't rely on your client to provide this information, as they may not be aware of the depth/breadth of your work.)
- How is the solution now being used?
- Has it achieved the project objectives?
- What quantifiable benefits can you attribute to the solution (e.g. return on investment, dollars/time saved)?
- What other business benefits have you experienced as a result of this project?
- How does this compare to how you were doing things previously?
- How have users reacted?
- Who are the main users and what changes has it made to their roles?
Future plans
- Do you have plans for future development?
- Off the back of this project, are there any other projects either underway or in the pipeline?
- If you were to recommend [company], what would you say?
- How would you describe your relationship with [company]?
Which questions would you add to the list? Let me know in the comments!

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At Mosshead Primary we work closely with our Active Schools Coordinator, Heather Davies, to ensure that all our pupils have the opportunity to participate in a variety of challenging and fun sporting activities.
Throughout the year Heather organises sports festivals, in school and at at local sporting venues, where our children can enjoy taster sessions of Golf, Tennis, Hockey, Judo, New Image Rugby, Tae Kwon Do, Playground Games, Shinty and Street Dance.
It is a priority at Mosshead Primary to ensure that our children are afforded as many opportunities as possible to be physically active. These sessions supplement our normal P.E. curriculum and play a vital role in supporting our commitment to further enhancing the Health and Well being of all our pupils.


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Who We Are
Melissa Mullins
Program Manager, Cultural Heritage Initiatives
Melissa Mullins is the newest addition to Friends of Southwest Virginia and 'Round the Mountain. Originally from Bristol, TN, she has spent the last 3 years in Washington, DC with the National Archives and more recently with the United States Navy. Melissa has worked primarily in community outreach and is joining us as our Program Manager of Cultural Heritage Initiatives. Melissa studied History and Spanish at Centre College in Kentucky and later earned her Master of Arts in Museum Studies at Johns Hopkins University. She helped develop the education and outreach programs at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY before moving to Washington. In her free time, she enjoys independent movies, playing videogames, and exploring the outdoors with her dog, Dolly Parton. She is thrilled be back home and to help promote the beautiful region of Southwest Virginia.
Contact Information
(276) 492-2410
Board of Directors
Diane Akers
Diane Akers is the President of The Blacksburg Partnership, a non-profit, independent economic development organization serving the Town of Blacksburg. The organization's purpose is to bolster the vitality of Blacksburg through projects that attract visitors and retail prospects. Diane received her B.A. in Business Management from Mary Baldwin College and her M.A.L.S. in Economics from Hollins University. In her free time, she loves being outdoors – gardening, biking and hiking.
The Blacksburg Partnership
Term3 Year term; expires 2018
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(540) 443-2008
Nancy Brooks
Kristen Clauder
Hannah Moore
Becky Nave
Amanda Parris
Term3 Year term; expires 2018
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(276) 730-3100
Catherine Poole
Catherine Poole is the first executive director of The Wayne C. Henderson School of Appalachian Arts ("The Henderson"). The mission of The Henderson is to preserve, promote and share the culture and heritage of our Southern Appalachian Mountains. Educated as a graphic designer, Catherine Poole, taught color theory and graphic design for more that fifteen years, including nine years at the University of Notre Dame. Catherine became a distinguished pioneer in color theory and the integral role color plays in our emotions and behavior. This research led to Catherine being dubbed, "The Queen of Color" and she remains well respected in the medical, corporate, and educational communities throughout the United States and Europe. Catherine serves on the grants review panel for The Virginia Commission for the Arts, is a member of The Appalachian Spirit Gallery, The Art League of Marion, Virginia, and serves on the steering committee for Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. She is a "Community Sparkplug" in conjunction with the Rensselaerville Institute of New York and Emory & Henry College.
The Wayne C. Henderson School of Appalachian Arts
Term3 Year term; expires 2018
Contact Information
(276) 378-5028
Sandy Ratliff
David Rotenizer
Lou Wallace
Lou Wallace is a native of Russell County and is the owner of Design Printers, an advertising and design company in St Paul, Virginia. Lou served on the St Paul Town Council and was a founding member and chair of St Paul Tomorrow, Inc. Through her leadership the organization established a community vision and has successfully set strategic goals and actions steps to meet that vision. Lou has served on the Clinch Valley Soil and Water Conservation District Board; the Virginia State Water Control board and is currently serving on the Russell County Board of Supervisors. Additionally Lou serves on the Steering Committee for the Clinch River Valley Initiative (CRVI), a pioneering effort to build local economies in the coalfields of Southwest Virginia.
Design Printers
Term3 Year term; expires 2019
Contact Information
(276) 608-0642
Jim Baldwin
Jim Baldwin is Executive Director of the Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission based in Lebanon and serving Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell and Tazewell counties. Jim is a native of Honaker, where, nearly thirty years ago, he and his father founded the Honaker Redbud Festival. In addition to being the a past vice-president and current board member of 'Round the Mountain, Jim is a past president of The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, immediate past president of Appalachian Sustainable Development, President of the Coalfield Water Development Fund, and a commissioner of the Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Foundation and the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority
Contact Information
(276) 889-1778
Kevin Byrd
Kevin Byrd is Executive Director for the New River Valley Regional Commission, based in Radford and serving Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the city of Radford. He lives in Montgomery County but grew up in Cary, NC. His wife, Lindsey, grew up on a cattle farm in Russell County; a connection to Southwest Virginia that Kevin thinks will keep him and his family here for many years. Kevin is an avid fly fisherman and is Treasurer of the New River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited. He believes communities should look holistically at their assets when planning for their future and thinks 'RTM's focus on artisans and agritourism is an exciting approach to community vitality.
New River Valley Regional Commission
TermEx-Officio term; expires 2017
Contact Information
(540) 639-9313
Betsy White
Betsy White is the founding director of William King Museum, retiring in 2008. She served on the formative committees for 'Round the Mountain and Heartwood and is on the executive committee for the Cultural Heritage Foundation. Active in the museum and cultural community, she is a peer reviewer for the American Association of Museums, a past vice-president of the Virginia Association of Museums and grant reviewer for the Virginia Commission for the Arts. She is the author of Great Road Style: the Decorative Arts Legacy of Southwest Virginia & Northeast Tennessee, published in 2006 by the University of Virginia Press, and Backcountry Makers: An Artisan History of Southwest Virginia & Northeast Tennessee, published in 2013 by the University of Tennessee Press.
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The study shows singletons paint mental pictures of their potential date by reading their online dating profile and using that information to fill in the blanks of who their partner might really be.
Meeting after the tipping point of the 17 to 23 days mark can mean a particularly disappointing date for those who exaggerate on their profile or offer inaccurate representations of themselves, scientists say.
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While there are many reasons people could be putting off meeting in person, it is important to remember that meeting sooner rather than later will not only increase the chances of having a successful date, but also save you from disappointment.
Iversen says: "If the other person shows no interest in meeting face-to-face then it may be time to scale back your contact with them and focus on conversations with other people."Equally, if you are the one holding back from taking things further, then you need to ask yourself why.
Joy Davidson, the stakes are generally higher for her.
"Remember that getting ready for a first 'meet-up' takes as much time and effort for a woman as a real first date," Davidson explains.
All right, so now you're all set with a shiny dating profile that's garnered lots of hits from potential hotties.
You've winnowed through the pool and chosen your potential catch.It's fine to not be ready – just let the other person down gently and perhaps hide your profile until you feel emotionally stronger."However, it's also worth remembering that relationships vary according to people and circumstances, and if you have passed the tipping point date of 23 days you could still be onto something special."Whatever the reason for taking a little longer to meet, remember the ultimate aim of any dating site is to help you get out from behind the computer screen, to meet new people and share new experiences," Iversen says. There's always the chance that the person you got to know online isn't what she seems.Men aren't the only predators hunting for their next mark or broken toys searching for someone who can "fix them." If your date is too eager too soon, or seems a little too interested in your personal finances, or for some reason just makes the hair on your arms stand up—and not in a good way—it's best to proceed with caution, if at all.According to scientists, the longer you wait, the higher the risk of having a disappointing first date.Tags: Adult Dating, affair dating, sex dating


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Stephanie + David - Smithfield, VA
Stephanie and David's engagement session was so much fun. I was so excited when Stephanie told me she wanted to do photos at my most favorite location ever. I was even more excited when they wanted to incorporate David's mustang into some of the photos! It was such a pleasure working with these two - enjoy!


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Today, Spanish Village Art Center is a thriving community of over 200 artists who share their love of all things art with you. We take pride in our village, studios and galleries and strive to make it an inviting place for you to take a stroll and spend a day with art!
Friday, January 4, 2013
It's "2013", A New Year and New Members at SVAC
Hello All,
It's been a while since the last blog, but I am back from art sabbatical, and inviting everyone to
Spanish Village Art Center's "New Members Show" at Gallery 21, located at 1770 Village Place in beautiful Balboa Park.
The show kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. when the gallery opens. Regular show hours are 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily in Gallery 21. Our "New Members Show" takes place 1/5/13 - 1/9/13, a short, but "fabulous", run so you don't want to miss it.
The artist's reception is being held on Saturday, 1/5/13 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the gallery. Come and join the fun as we "celebrate our new members home", enjoy the art work, the refreshments and meet other art enthusiasts just like yourselves.
This is always a favorite of the Spanish Village Art Center, and gives us the opportunity to welcome our newly selected members. A mingling of creative souls where old meets new, and visa versa. A fun time had by all. So, see you there. Who knows? Maybe you will fall in love, and take a piece of art work home that you just can't resist. The artists of Spanish Village Art Center will surely love you for it...
"Celebrate, celebrate...dance to the music!"
Written and posted by Cassandra Shepard, Studio 32
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There are numerous moments during the day where it hits me... "When is the last time I sat down?? "
Despite always being on my feet cleaning, picking up, moving, cuddling, tickling, chasing, etc., I know how easy it is to let 'mom time' get pushed to the side. Even trying to squeeze in a workout video is tough, when one is clinging to your leg, and the other just had a bathroom accident on the floor...It's freakin' nuts! In a good way :).
I've talked a lot about my unhealthy addiction to trash TV, and how I hate admitting I know way too much about every single Real Housewife, but I just.can't.look.away. I know I'm not alone in this, don't lie!! We all know there are a handful of you out there who couldn't be more excited that Juan Pablo is the next Bachelor and we just can't wait to make matching Team Juan Pablo shirts...Am I right??
So whether you are watching Trash TV or playing toys on the floor with your kids, why not squeeze in a little extra workout?! Nothing too crazy, but just enough to get those muscles toned, along with kickin' a few extra calories to the curb!
Today's first Trash TV is all about BOOTIES! (Unless you are Boo. Then it's all about Boobies...)
(Side note: Filming this took months of convincing myself, but I finally gave in! It's not perfect, and the lighting is horrible, but you can still get a great little workout in!)
And in honor of today's FIRST workout video, I have a fabulous giveaway for all of my lovely readers!
Sometime back, Eleven by Venus Williams sent me some fun workout gear! (The shirt I'm wearing in the video is one of them, similar to this one HERE.) I knew I had to share something with you guys for being so amazing, so I'll be giving away a pair of these light blue workout leggings!
The size I have would fit SMALL/MEDIUM!
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Niitakayama Castle
Prior to 1552 there was a small fort built here, but it was considered to be part of Takayama Castle's defenses. Kobayakawa Takakage, Mori Motonari's third son, was adopted by the Numata faction of the Kobayakawa Clan. He reunited the two factions of the split Kobayakawa Clan (Numata and Takehara factions) by marrying a daughter of the Takehara faction. In 1552, Takakage decided to build and relocate to a new mountaintop castle directly opposite his current castle, Takayama Castle, on the other side of the Numata River. The new castle, Niitakayama Castle, is located on a 197m mountain with very steep cliffs on its eastern and southeastern sides. It is an extensive castle complex, stretching 400 metres from east to west and 500 metres north to south.
With the need to control the waterways of the Japan Inland Sea, a new castle, Mihara Castle was built in 1567 at the mouth of the Numata River. Gradually, Mihara Castle superseded Niitakayama Castle as Kobayakawa's main castle in the area as their naval strength grew. Takakage took part in the Hideyoshi's First Korean Invasion and was largely responsible for a major Japanese victory in the Battle of Pyokje in 1593. Afterwards, he retired from active service and returned to Mihara Castle. With no sons, Takakage adopted Hideyoshi's nephew, Hideaki. Kobayakawa Hideaki went on to play a major role in the Battle of Sekigahara by switching sides in the middle of this epic battle. Niitakayama Castle was eventually decommissioned in 1596, the year before Takakage's death. Some of the stones and other building materials were taken from Niitakayama Castle and used in the construction of Mihara Castle.
Visit Notes
It takes around 25 minutes walk from JR Hongo Station to get to the trailhead. This castle ruin is massive, on a similar scale to a castle site like Rokkaku's Kannoniji Castle Ruin in Shiga. My wife and I spent over 3 hours on site, and we did not get to all the 60 baileys scattered over this mountain because the sun was starting to set, so it was time to get off the mountain. A castle fan can easily spend half a day at this castle ruin checking out all the baileys, stone wall ruins, wells, gate ruins, and earthworks. The mountain looks steep as you approach it, but the trail up and down is fairly easy.
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|English Name
|Niitakayama Castle
|Japanese Name
|Alternate Names
|Kobayakawa Takakage
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|Ruins only
|Next 100 Castles, Top 100 Mountaintop Castles, National Historic Site
|Historical Period
|Pre Edo Period
|trenches, stone walls
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|Hongo Sta.(San'yo Line), 25 min walk
|Visitor Information
|mountain hiking trails open any time.
|Time Required
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Have you always wanted to write an erotic story - maybe for yourself or a significant other? Perhaps you want to write about a particular steamy encounter (where you'd change the names to protect the innocent, of course!) and don't know where to begin.
Join me and other writers as we write from our heads and loins. During this creative writing workshop, we will complete solo and group writing and concept development exercises. Those that are comfortable will share their work for constructive criticism from the group.
Attendees will gain an understanding of what makes an erotic story "erotic", how sex scenes should be written, how important the characters are to erotic writing and ways to weave eroticism into what are considered non-erotic scenes.
At the end of the workshop, everyone should have a completed first draft short story or vignette.
Bring your notebooks, pen & paper, laptop, whatever you use to write. There will be free WiFi.
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Beyond the Founding Stage: It's Time for Your Startup's First Hires
Congratulations! You've reached a tipping point, and that's a good thing. You've grown to the point where you no longer can do it alone. Now is the time to accept that fact and embrace the changes ahead.
Still, we realize that running an early-stage business with few resources can be overwhelming. Especially when you need to grow the company and fill key new positions. So, keep the following advice in mind to better meet your hiring challenges:
Know When to Make the Leap
The time to hire begins before you realize it. In most cases, if you wait around until you're certain it's time, you're usually too already running behing the eight ball. We understand the reasons for putting it off, particularly the uncertainty of a new employee's performance and their impact on the bottom line. You might be full of fear and paranoia, questioning whether you are doing the right thing at the right time. However, once you've made the hire you'll likely kick yourself for not having done so sooner. It might be one of the best investments you'll ever make.
Be Patient
Just because you've now made the decision to hire, doesn't mean you need to rush the process. Take your time and complete due diligence. Even if a candidate comes highly recommended by someone you trust, complete your interview the same as you would for anyone else. They may not be a good culture or team fit in the end, which opens a Pandora's Box of new problems. If you truly only need to hire someone for the completion of a project, then consider hiring a short-term contractor. Once the project is finished, you can set your sights on someone permanent who can contribute long-term.
Pick from a Healthy Crop
As a recruiter who interviews and hires people for a living, we empathize with hiring managers and the challenges they face. Once you meet an ample round of candidates, you'll likely have a deeper appreciation of what you need and who you need and things will start to gel. Maybe you'll circle back to the first person you spoke with, realizing they really were "the one," but it took kissing a few frogs to figure out that you weren't originally being overly optimistic or coming to conclusions out of desperation. The time spent talking to more people was still time well spent.
Be Transparent
Remember: You and the candidate are building a relationship, which ideally will be for the long haul. So, you both should know exactly what this arrangement looks like: pay schedules, paid days off, expected hours, reporting, day-to-day tasks, etc. However, you may only figure some of this out during the interview process itself. Candidates ask a lot of good questions, some of which you've considered but never answered on paper. Use the process to help evolve your job description, and ultimately the conversations you'll have over time.
Don't Just Replicate Yourself
When hiring, expand the tool kit. Bring on people who complement your abilities in addition to handling some of your current tasks. That way, you'll get some responsibilities off your plate while also accomplishing more as an organization, which is the end goal, right? If this doesn't occur you should (1) re-evaluate the role for which you're hiring, or (2) who you are hiring. One of them is likely out of synch.
Find a Utility-Playing Specialist™ (trademark pending)
Startups have to run lean; which means everyone must pull their own weight. Even when seeking candidates with uber-niche skills, be sure to screen their qualities for working outside their defined roles. It's budget-wise to seek candidate who possess "startup DNA." At HireLabs, we always screen for it.
Make Compelling Offers
Hiring on the cheap won't work. If you can't pay market rate, then you need to know what other perks you can offer. Maybe more stock? More PTO or flex time? Being a pre-IPO startup isn't the selling point it once was. That's why you need to be realistic and make a winning offer than lands the candidate you need.
We're Experts. We Can Help
HireLabs knows how to bring in key personnel for early-stage companies. After all, we've been doing it for years. We have a vast recruiting network and decades of experience staffing growing tech companies from coast to coast, especially technology startups. And we can help your organization too.
We always offer a free evaluation, so please reach out and contact us to discuss your hiring strategies and see what HireLabs can do for you.


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Letters to the Editor
Burkholder letter: Climate change
The Statesman has recently published two reminders that humanity has a big greenhouse gas problem. First was the article April 13 that told us "the length of the fire season in the West has increased by 78 days." Second was the article April 14 about the "unprecedented and lethally high temperatures in the Columbia, Snake and even Salmon rivers that killed ..." most of the 2015 sockeye salmon run.
Who wants to be part of the solution to our climate change problem? I assume everyone.
And what can we do? 1) Drive a plug-in vehicle. A couple dozen models of plug-in vehicles can now be leased, purchased used for a reasonable price, or purchased new. These vehicles allow the driver to eliminate fossil fuels for urban driving forever. 2) Install solar panels at your business or residence. The costs continue to drop and there is a 30 percent federal tax credit to soften the financial hit. 3) Eat a vegan diet. Some say that animal agriculture is responsible for 51 percent of our greenhouse gases.
The status quo in transportation, energy generation and diet is suicidal. We are going to have to make some big changes — the sooner the better for everyone.
Reed Burkholder, Boise


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Toadbusters spy blind 'mutant' problem Last updated 17:36 11/02/2013
A toad with an extra limb growing from its back was found in Gladstone, Queensland.
A concerning rate of "mutant toads" with extra limbs and missing eyes are being found in the industrial Queensland city of Gladstone.
Scott Wilson from Central Queensland University said up to 20 per cent of cane toads in certain areas in Gladstone were found with "malformations", compared with one per cent of the population in non-urban areas.
On average, between six and eight per cent of 10,000 cane toads examined across the Gladstone region have been found with abnormalities in the past three years.
Cane toads have been found with a third leg growing from their chest, while others have been found with missing limbs.
The toads are caught for environmental research by a council-run team of Gladstone Toadbusters. The group catches as many as 500 toads in an hour.
Gladstone is home to a coal-fired power station, two aluminium refineries, and a developing liquefied natural gas industry. But Dr Wilson said the city's heavy industry was not necessarily to blame for malformations in the toads.
"In fact I did some preliminary work in Sydney with native frogs and found abnormalities in around six to eight per cent of the population there," Dr Wilson said.
The mutations in Gladstone's cane toads could therefore spell problems for native frogs in the region too.
"Cane toads are to the fresh water environment, what canaries were to coal mines," Wilson said.
High exposure to ultraviolet radiation and parasites, as well as chemical runoff and airborne pollution can contribute to abnormalities in the amphibians.
"There are a multitude of potential causes," Wilson said.
"What might be happening at one site could be different to what's happening at another."
He said further funding was crucial for continued analysis.
"Definitely, follow-up studies are needed. We've seen malformations constantly over the past three years, and we need to find out why," Wilson said.
The water quality and health of fish in Gladstone Harbour has been in sharp focus in recent years.
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Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) will partner with the Transylvania Community Arts Council to present an art exhibit from October 27 – November 17, 2017. Explore photographs of deep space, shots of the site, see a meteorite up close and learn more about space and PARI. The PARI site was initially developed by NASA in 1962 as the east coast facility to track satellites and monitor manned space flights.
Located in the half-million acre Pisgah Forest about 30 miles southwest of Asheville, North Carolina, the PARI campus is a well-protected site for astronomy and should remain so for generations to come. The 200-acre campus contains 30 buildings with more than 100,000 square feet of floor space, including a state-of-the-art Research Building. PARI has redundant systems for water, power, fire protection and security. An extensive fiber optic communications network connects campus buildings and provides remote access to telescopes and instruments via the Internet.
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Top recruits in SETX see no rush to sign early
Seniors Darwin Barlow and Josh Foster play on the same high school football team and are verbally committed to play for the same college team, but you won't see them make their pledges official together.
A 72-hour early signing period for high school football athletes in December — two months before the traditional February signing day — remains divisive for Southeast Texas' best players in its second year of existence.
Almost 80 percent of the country's top-ranked players last season signed in the early period, according to recruiting outlet 247 Sports.
In Southeast Texas, less than 40 percent of players committed to Division I colleges signed early last season; this season, less than 30 percent plan on signing in December.
The hesitation remains constant — players don't want to miss out on potential better opportunities or the rest of their high school experience.
Players can verbally commit to a school at any time but can't make a binding pledge until signing day.
"My family doesn't want me to sign early," Barlow, Newton's starting running back who is committed to Texas Christian University, said. "They want me to wait until after the season and keep my options open."
Barlow has as much national interest as any senior in Southeast Texas.
He's racked up 24 scholarship offers in the past year and has offers so diverse he could play anywhere from California to Minnesota to Kentucky.
Barlow announced his commitment to TCU on Aug. 23, which typically shuts down a player's recruiting process.
Less than a week later, though, Barlow announced an offer from the University of Southern California, the school that has produced legendary running backs like O.J. Simpson, Marcus Allen and Reggie Bush.
"You never know what the future holds," Port Arthur Memorial's Da'Juan McMillan, who is committed to the University of Houston, said. "You just don't know what's going to happen this season."
The businesslike thinking has traction in Southeast Texas whether you're a recruit with double-digit offers, like Barlow, or two, like McMillan.
Former West Brook standout Innis Gaines raised his stock considerably during his senior season in 2016, starting the season as a University of Texas San Antonio commit and ending it as a TCU commit.
West Brook's Drew Rawls, a Tulsa commit with one one offer, will also wait to sign until February in hopes of a rise similar to his former teammate's.
"I don't plan on signing early," Rawls said. "I'm going to wait it out and see what else happens with my recruitment."
Other recruits just want to commit to the rest of their high school careers.
Beaumont United's Jalen Wells, a former Texas State commit with eight offers, is signing in February so he can focus on his final season of high school baseball.
If Wells signed in December, he would enroll in college for the spring semester and miss out on baseball.
"I've been playing baseball all my life," Wells said. "I don't just want to give up on it my senior year."
West Brook's Deonte Simpson, who will play receiver for North Texas, wants to graduate with his friends and enjoy his final months of high school.
"I'm going to stay and finish the year off and enjoy my high school experience," Simpson said.
For those who are signing early, there is no second-guessing.
Foster, Newton's quarterback who will play defense at TCU, will sign in December to secure his spot on the team.
"I don't want to take any chances of waiting until the second signing day and having all the spots fill up
Port Neches-Groves' Roschon Johnson will sign early to play at the University of Texas.
Johnson has been committed to Texas for over a year and it is his dream school.
Woodville's Zackary Martin, a Louisiana-Monroe pledge, doesn't see the point of waiting.
"My plan is to sign during the early signing period because I feel that's the best thing to do since I'm already verbally committed," Martin said. "So why not?"


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Filmed in some of the most emblematic places in Cuba, this chapter focuses on Silvio Rodriguez, the most influential songwriter from the ¨Nueva Trova Cubana¨ movement. I was the Cinematographer and on location Director for this project.
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This remarkable and unique documentary series tells stories about kids and teachers in public schools located in very unique environments. I have participated in this project as Cameraman for several episodes.
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This musical documentary series follows the renowned Argentine musician and accordion player Chango Spasiuk across Argentina and beyond to discover unique genres and musical styles that are usually not so well known in the mainstream culture. This project has been nominated in several occasions and has also won the Martín Fierro price, an equivalent to the Oscars for Argentina´s TV shows. I have had the fortunate chance to participate as a Cameraman in several of its episodes.
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Take time out at the end of a busy day. Relax, recharge and support and challenge each other and create a powerful group learning environment.
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Paranoia, deceit, shame, and tragedy haunted the American politics from the 1960's to early 1970's (from Kennedy's death to Nixon's resignation). The ensued bundle of political gossip and public drama gave us one of best sub-genre in movies, called 'paranoid thriller'. From Coppola to Roman Polanski many great directors gave cinematic rendering to the fears and distrust of that era. John Frankenheimer was one of those prominent film-makers, whose movies were drenched in paranoia. He targeted the delusions of the powerful politicians and media barons in "Manchurian Candidate" (1962) and "Seven Days in May" (1964) and got loads of critical acclaim. However, his bold and downbeat flick, "Seconds" (1966), which was a commentary on the social excess and suburban existence of the 60's, didn't get much attention as viewers failed to connect upon its theme in the initial release.
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|Title Sequence by Graphic Designer Saul Bass
Rock Hudson, who has known for his roles in melodramatic and romantic comedies ("All that Heaven Allows", "Pillow Talk" etc), has taken a vital acting departure in the film "Seconds". He was a matinee idol whose success was highly dependent on the perception of him as a clean-cut, traditional male. As Tony Wilson, he perfectly displayed the inherent frustration and dullness of alter-identity, Arthur because he has really experienced the wearisome routines of an uncomplicated man. Through Rock Hudson, the director has finely explored the surging desperation behind good looks or star persona.
Apart from the impressive on-screen performances, the talking point of "Seconds" is the flawless, unique visual style created by John Frankenheimer and cinematographer James Wong Howe. The black and white cinematography constantly employed various tricks and stylistic flourishes to adjust us to the primary character's subjectivity. Howe was one of the first to use snorricam devices in the scene where a nervous Arthur moves through a crowded train station (and later when Tony goes through mental breakdown). Scorsese used a Snorricam shot in "Mean Streets" and the shot was extensively employed in Darren Aronofsky's "Requiem for a Dream" (in the walk of shame sequence) and "Pi". All these hand-held camera work and weird tracking shots (for that period) immediately created a sense of paranoia and dread even among the not-so dreary atmosphere.
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"Seconds" (107 minutes) is full of slippery, paranoid energy that's infuriating as well as honest. It is one of the underrated classic of American cinema which showcases the diabolical goings-on of the era it was made.


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Now that I've completed my first Kings of War tournament I've decided that I'm going to blog a little more about getting into the hobby. My particular inspiration is coming from the new Night Stalker list.
What I love about this list is that there are no models for it. Not only that but the list doesn't really have a counterpart in any other game. The team that created it has drawn inspiration from Babylon 5 (one of my favorite TV series ever), the Tyranid army (the only 40K army I ever played) and from the looks of the lists from several classic horror films.
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Working Fertility from Both Sides
In addition to herbs, there is an all-natural approach you may wish to discuss with your physician. In fact, it's directly aligned with the earth's most readily available natural medication: food. According to the Harvard Mental Health Letter, a study of 18,000 women out of the Nurses' Health Study points to a healthy approach to fertility and well-being, including a diet that highlights the following strategies:
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- Taking a multivitamin with folic acid
Before a woman changes her eating habits, though, it's important to remember that infertility isn't a women's-only club. In fact, the Mayo Clinic states that 20 percent of infertility cases result from male infertility alone, and 30 to 40 percent result from fertility issues of both the male and female. Have no fear, though. There are all-natural fertility treatment options out there for men, too.
Let's look at a few examples from Dr. Gallenberg for the Mayo Clinic, who discusses coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), L-carnitine and vitamin E. Gallenberg, who is also quick to remind us that herbal treatments aren't regulated by the FDA and can interact with other medications, mentions these options as a few that have been involved in limited studies.
For example, she mentions that some research shows that coenzyme Q10 may help pump up a man's sperm count and the sperm's motility, even if additional research is needed. For L-carnitine, Gallenberg refers to one study that connected it with getting that sperm moving when combined with another amino acid, acetyl-L-carnitine. And what about vitamin E? One study has shown that vitamin E could have a hand in helping men with low sperm counts increase their chances of impregnating their partners, while other studies report this may not be true [source: Gallenberg].
Even though the full verdict is out on all-natural fertility drugs, that doesn't mean they shouldn't be a part of the conversation with your physician. You never know how your own scenario will play out, and it can be hard to ignore a tactic that's been in use for centuries. With professional guidance, men and women can approach their infertility challenges with eyes open to the options before them -- including those coming from the ground.
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- American Pregnancy Association. "Infertility and Chiropractic Care." (March 14, 2011) http://www.americanpregnancy.org/infertility/infertilityandchiropractic.html
- Berkley, Mike. "Treating Infertility using Acupuncture." American Pregnancy Association. May 2007. (March 14, 2011) http://www.americanpregnancy.org/infertility/acupuncture.htm
- Berkley, Mike. "Treating Infertility with Herbal Medications." American Pregnancy Association. August 2006. (March 14, 2011) http://www.americanpregnancy.org/infertility/herbs.htm
- Burgess, Kelly. "Chinese Medicine and Fertility." iParenting. (March 15, 2011) http://www.preconception.com/articles/preconception/chinese-medicine-and-fertility-1227/
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When life is in complete chaos, and it is, I am grateful for some calm, cool and collected thoughts. I am grateful for the education that I have had up to this point in my life, that allows me to see past the chaos. I am grateful for some sort of calmness in my life. Processes that I have put into place that allow me to keep on track.
I am counting some days and I really becoming excited as some of those days get closer. New adventures on the horizon.


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What Are Progestin-Only Pills?
- Pills that contain very low doses of a progestin like the natural hormone progesterone in a woman's body.
- Do not contain estrogen, and so can be used throughout breastfeeding and by women who cannot use methods with estrogen.
- Progestin-only pills (POPs) are also called "minipills" and progestin-only oral contraceptives.
- Work primarily by:
– Thickening cervical mucus (this blocks sperm from meeting an egg)
– Disrupting the menstrual cycle, including preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries (ovulation).
How Effective?
Effectiveness depends on the user: For women who have monthly bleeding, risk of pregnancy is greatest if pills are taken late or missed completely
Breastfeeding women:
- As commonly used, about 1 pregnancy per 100 women using POPs over the first year. This means that 99 of every 100 women will not become pregnant.
- When pills are taken every day, less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women using POPs over the first year (3 per 1,000 women).
Less effective for women not breastfeeding:
- As commonly used, about 3 to 10 pregnancies per 100 women using POPs over the first year. This means that 90 to 97 of every 100 women will not become pregnant.
- When pills are taken every day at the same time, less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women using POPs over the first year (9 per 1,000 women).
Return of fertility after POPs are stopped: No delay
Protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs): None
Side Effects, Health Benefits, and Health Risks
Side Effects
Some users report the following:
- Changes in bleeding patterns including:
– For breastfeeding women, longer delay in return of monthly bleeding after childbirth (lengthened postpartum amenorrhea)
– Frequent bleeding
– Irregular bleeding
– Infrequent bleeding
– Prolonged bleeding
– No monthly bleeding
Breastfeeding also affects a woman's bleeding patterns.
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Mood changes
- Breast tenderness
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
Other possible physical changes:
- For women not breastfeeding, enlarged ovarian follicles.
Known Health Benefits: Help protect against – Risks of pregnancy
Known Health Risks: None.
Who Can and Cannot Use Progestin-Only Pills
Safe and Suitable for Nearly All Women
Nearly all women can use POPs safely and effectively, including women who:
- Are breastfeeding (starting as soon as 6 weeks after childbirth)
- Have or have not had children
- Are not married
- Are of any age, including adolescents and women over 40 years old
- Have just had an abortion, miscarriage, or ectopic pregnancy
- Smoke cigarettes, regardless of woman's age or number of cigarettes smoked
- Have anemia now or had in the past
- Have varicose veins
- Are infected with HIV, whether or not on antiretroviral therapy, unless that therapy includes ritonavir
Women can begin using POPs:
- Without a pelvic examination
- Without any blood tests or other routine laboratory tests
- Without cervical cancer screening
- Without a breast examination
- Even when a woman is not having monthly bleeding at the time, if it is reasonably certain she is not pregnant
Correcting Misunderstandings
Progestin-only pills:
- Do not cause a breastfeeding woman's milk to dry up.
- Must be taken every day, whether or not a woman has sex that day.
- Do not make women infertile.
- Do not cause diarrhea in breastfeeding babies.
- Reduce the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Managing Any Problems
- No monthly bleeding.
- Irregular bleeding (bleeding at unexpected times that bothers the client).
- Heavy or prolonged bleeding (twice as much as usual or longer than 8 days).
- Missed pills.
- Ordinary headaches (nonmigrainous).
- Mood changes or changes in sex drive.
- Breast tenderness.
- Severe pain in lower abdomen.
- Nausea or dizziness.
New Problems That May Require Switching Methods
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding (that suggests a medical condition not related to the method)
- Starting treatment with anticonvulsants, rifampicin, rifabutin, or ritonavir
- Migraine headaches
- Certain serious health conditions (suspected blood clots in deep veins of legs or lungs, liver disease, or breast cancer).
- Heart disease due to blocked or narrowed arteries (ischemic heart disease) or stroke
- Suspected pregnancy
Contact your doctor if you have any of the problems listed above.
Questions and Answers About Progestin-Only Pills
1. Can a woman who is breastfeeding safely use POPs?
Yes. This is a good choice for a breastfeeding mother who wants to use pills. POPs are safe for both the mother and the baby, starting as early as 6 weeks after giving birth. They do not affect milk production.
2. What should a woman do when she stops breastfeeding her baby? Can she continue taking POPs?
A woman who is satisfied with using POPs can continue using them when she has stopped breastfeeding. She is less protected from pregnancy than when breastfeeding, however. She can switch to another method if she wishes.
3. Do POPs cause birth defects? Will the fetus be harmed if a woman accidentally takes POPs while she is pregnant?
No. Good evidence shows that POPs will not cause birth defects and will not otherwise harm the fetus if a woman becomes pregnant while taking POPs or accidentally takes POPs when she is already pregnant.
4. How long does it take to become pregnant after stopping POPs?
Women who stop using POPs can become pregnant as quickly as women who stop nonhormonal methods. POPs do not delay the return of a woman's fertility after she stops taking them. The bleeding pattern a woman had before she used POPs generally returns after she stops taking them. Some women may have to wait a few months before their usual bleeding pattern returns.
5. If a woman does not have monthly bleeding while taking POPs, does this mean that she is pregnant?
Probably not, especially if she is breastfeeding. If she has been taking her pills every day, she is probably not pregnant and can keep taking her pills. If she is still worried after being reassured, she can be offered a pregnancy test, if available, or referred for one. If not having monthly bleeding bothers her, switching to another method may help—but not to a progestin-only injectable.
6. Must the POP be taken every day?
Yes. All of the pills in the POP package contain the hormone that prevents pregnancy. If a woman does not take a pill every day— especially a woman who is not breastfeeding—she could become pregnant. (In contrast, the last 7 pills in a 28-pill pack of combined oral contraceptives are not active. They contain no hormones.)
7. Is it important for a woman to take her POPs at the same time each day?
Yes, for 2 reasons. POPs contain very little hormone, and taking a pill more than 3 hours late (more than 12 hours late with POPs containing desogestrel 75 mg) could reduce their effectiveness for women who are not breastfeeding. (Breastfeeding women have the additional protection from pregnancy that breastfeeding provides, so taking pills late is not as risky.) Also, taking a pill at the same time each day can help women remember to take their pills more consistently. Linking pill taking with a daily activity also helps women remember to take their pills.
8. Do POPs cause cancer?
No. Few large studies exist on POPs and cancer, but smaller studies of POPs are reassuring. Larger studies of implants have not shown any increased risk of cancer. Implants contain hormones similar to those used in POPs, and, during the first few years of implant use, at about twice the dosage.
9. Can POPs be used as emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) after unprotected sex?
Yes. As soon as possible, but no more than 5 days after unprotected sex, a woman can take POPs as ECPs. Depending on the type of POP, she will have to take 40 to 50 pills. This is many pills, but it is safe because there is very little hormone in each pill.
10. Do POPs change women's mood or sex drive?
Generally, no. Some women using POPs report these complaints. The great majority of POP users do not report any such changes, however, and some report that both mood and sex drive improve. It is difficult to tell whether such changes are due to the POPs or to other reasons. Providers can help a client with these problems. There is no evidence that POPs affect women's sexual behavior.
11. What should be done if a POP user has an ovarian cyst?
The great majority of cysts are not true cysts but actually fluid-filled structures in the ovary (follicles) that continue to grow beyond the usual size in a normal menstrual cycle. They may cause some mild abdominal pain, but they only require treatment if they grow abnormally large, twist, or burst. These follicles usually go away without treatment .
12. Do POPs increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy?
No. On the contrary, POPs reduce the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancies are rare among POP users. The rate of ectopic pregnancy among women using POPs is 48 per 10,000 women per year. The rate of ectopic pregnancy among women in the United States using no contraceptive method is 65 per 10,000 women per year. On the uncommon occasions that POPs fail and pregnancy occurs, 5 to 10 of every 100 of these pregnancies are ectopic. Thus, the great majority of pregnancies after POPs fail are not ectopic. Still, ectopic pregnancy can be life-threatening, so a provider should be aware that ectopic pregnancy is possible if POPs fail.
Where to address?
For a family planning consultation:
- Ask your family doctor at your health care facility in your area of residence (see here). WARNING: if you belong to one of the socially vulnerable groups (see here) you can benefit from free contraceptives!
- Ask Youth Friendly Health Centers
- Call the RHTC Hotline (free and confidential call) – 0800-088-08
- Call RHTC – 022355072 / 060903782 / 078306973
- Write to RHTC e-mail – email@example.com


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Festival Work Opportunities
Organisers of both The Penzance Literary Festival and Fowey Festival for Arts are looking for students wishing to gain real like experience of Festival organization and delivery, this Summer.
The Fowey Festival for Arts, 12th-19th May 2018 http://www.foweyfestival.com/ is looking for 6 - 7 students who would like to get involved with the Festival and gain work experience in a variety of roles before, during, and after the events.
Pre-festival work opportunities can attract those of you interested in design, marketing, and publishing careers, with tasks that may include:
- Preparing materials such as leaflets and flyers for publicizing the event
- Contributing to the public profile and promotion of the Festival via social media and other PR strategies
- Researching literary (e.g. Daphne Du Maurier) and historical (public history and heritage relevant to Fowey) aspects of the Festival, and based on research, designing posters and display materials for the events
- Administrative tasks, such as creating rotas and liaising with the festival organisers, attending board meetings and getting an insight into the organisation of charity work
During the Festival, you can be involved in a variety of roles and team-work, ranging from stewardship and hospitality services, to social media support, supporting children's awards, and shadowing the Director of the Festival.
Post-festival roles might include data analysis, report writing, and feedback evaluation.
While your work will be on a voluntary basis, your accommodation (for those of you interested in working during the Festival) will be provided for.
The Festival's success relies on the initiative, reliability, and creativity of its volunteers, and the flexible and welcoming nature of the organisers will allow you to bring all your enthusiasm, talents, and skills to the table, and to even create new roles/activities that the organisers might not have considered. They are very open to ideas, and you can use that to your advantage and become as involved as you like in order to build a strong portfolio and contacts for the future.
Those of you wishing to work on pre-Festival activities will have to prepare materials in March/April.
If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Festival Trustee, Gail McLean directly on firstname.lastname@example.com or 01726 833639
The Penzance Literary Festival http://www.pzlitfest.co.uk/ which runs 5-9th July 2018 is also looking for students to support their event and assist with a wide range of roles such as photography, PR, social media blogging and being a physical presence at the venues. This is another great opportunity to gain real life experience of Festival organisation and delivery.
If you are interested, please contact Paul Hunter on email@example.com


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Personal Projects
A sampling of recent personal photo shoots from our travels. From victorian porches, to black and white portraits in urban SAVANNAH Georgia. all around the world we're thrilled to have an opportunity to photograph and connect to all different people sharing the earth.
The first collection is PORCH LIFE - a photo series celebrating the variety of living that goes on outside, in the summertime!
These photos were taken in Nyack, New York, Savannah, Georgia, Estonia and the UK.
The following images are for a new series entitled the Divine Feminine and are an ongoing collection of portraits of celebrating fascinating, creative women, over 50.


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Old Covenant / New Covenant
People followed Jesus after the resurrection because of the resurrection.
What Jesus said about God can be trusted.
If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him! John 14:7 NLT
Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied." John 14:8 NLT
Jesus replied, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don't know who I am? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! So why are you asking me to show him to you? John 14:9 NLT
Don't you believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I speak are not my own, but my Father who lives in me does his work through me. John 14:10 NLT
Jesus - If you want to know what God says, listen to me.
If you want to know what God is up to, watch me.
Just believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me. Or at least believe because of the work you have seen me do. John 14:11 NLT
For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth. John 4:24 NLT
Jesus said, "This is how you should pray:"Father... Luke 11:2 NLT
We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. 1 John 4:16 NLT
Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love. 1 John 4:18 NLT
Shade requires the sun.
Love must necessarily pre-exist unlove.
Why is there evil in the world?
Why do you know there is evil in the world?
"Nobody's perfect"
Perfect love preceded us.
God = Father / Spirit / Love
- Isaiah 53
- The book of John (What did I learn about the Father from the Son?)


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Morning Sickness
I must be getting my period, because everything is louder and more shrill than it should be. The carrots blare against the thin metal shredder, and I can't hear NPR. Just this: YOU'RE LISTENING TO MORNING EDITION. My uterus groans, strangling me. Like yesterday, but worse. And now, it's still morning and the bland tile floor is still cold, and I still think, over and over again, I must be getting my period. She is wrong: the carrots don't help. Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert with sugar and raisins and saffron and cardamom and milk and pistachio and, yes, lots of grated carrots, all cooked together. My mother taught me. I eat halwa when I'm empty. But never like this. And fuck, if I hear 'LOVE, WHAT MAKES A SUBARU A SUBARU' one more time... The ghee crackles in the cast-iron frying pan, deep and black. As they interview a man from Baghdad, I cough, how fucking American. Then, more carrots on metal. More muted news voices. I wince, pull finger back. Too close to shredder. I hold up the finger. Just nicked it. I wrap myself in a Band-Aid anyway. I empty the bowl of carrot and spice into the pan. It cries out. I lower the flame, and the simmer becomes silent steam. I drop to the floor, sit cross-legged. My feet are bare and I feel feverish. The heat is so low I don't stir. I add some two-percent milk. Blowing the embers of orange heat, I eat the calm slowly and read a glossy brochure about IUDs. I can't keep doing this. One spoon at a time, until it's gone. I can't. And then I go for more. The sacred dish is supposed to purify the body, rid it of evil spirits. My mother is an ocean away. I wish she were here. He texts. Desperate, and bursting with holy carrot and cardamom, I look away. The screen is cracked. My fingers are pink. Stray scabs of orange cling to me. Everything goes unanswered. And then, the radio: LOVE, WHAT MAKES A SUBARU A SUBARU.
With Bases Loaded, I Pitch My Wedding Ring Into An Empty Cap
After a fifth inning piss, I think, I left my flask on the top of the urinal. The fucking wife was supposed to meet me. Talk about the kids. We had season tickets. She never showed. Me and an empty seat 141D. The flask was silver. Some one must have took it. Another thing gone. I waited in line at the concessions and paid credit. The dogs spun in slow motion under the lamps. I relished the ketchup, first one with diced onions, the second an ugly marriage of barbecue and hot sauce, each was 4.99 plus tax, and slid down in the loud air, noisy people in jerseys with numbers on them, some blue and some white, I swallowed, greasy lips on a plastic cup of Bud Light Lime, and went back for a second round, then third, and in the bathroom, found a fourth, full on the counter by the sink, I didn't look back, the flask had our initials on the side, and I'd never lost it before, maybe because I've never been to a professional baseball game before, never thrown up in the alley after, until now, now I have, I left after the seventh, that's when I remember the sunflower seeds on the stairs, ensconced in shadows, and then, I splattered my painting on the biff outside Gate B, and kept going, staggering, and then regaining myself, until after a block or two, I tripped on the extended leg man of the man against the granite wall of, looking up, Starbucks, with twin batteries in one hand, rolling one over the other, clink, clink, and a cardboard sign in the other hand that says, If they win, pls help. God bless, I ask him, Did, did they win? and then heavy-eyed, stupid-faced, the madness of his advertisement spat on me, and my lips crawled into a dumb smile, you fucking idiot, of course someone will win, and the frazzled beard and torchlight eyes push me back, everything spinning a little for me, and so hands to my knees, I plopped next to him, both of us hunched over, wild-eyed, and the churning continues, lines of the sidewalk blurred, and it got messier as I begin to cry, to sob, from inside the ribs, and up the throat, and burning the eyes in a cool way, I don't fight it, the numb repression, empty 141D, lost along the street somewhere, flashing orange DO NOT CROSS sign, heaved up, but the tears were few, surface bloating, and I heard the clink clink and it brings me back, and I see what's next to us, a garbage can, flatulent with fare from dome concessions, and sides of my fucking head like bass drum's in street-marching band on the home opener, my temples were crashing together, and the cardboard beard man was still rolling it all in the palm of his hand, clink clink, and instinctively I reached for the abandoned popcorn, not from hunger, I had no bodily needs other than to sleep or disappear or undo or wake up from it, but I offered some popped and salted kernels to my partner, and together we watched the legs pass, with one eye on the upturned hat filling slowly with clinking pity.
Ryan Loveeachother is an MFA candidate at Georgia College & State University. He writes with one foot on the bass drum, keeping time, BOOM, BOOM, on one and three, til the lights go down and the party ends.