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Chorus Aviation announces first quarter earnings
Chorus Aviation, parent of flyJazz, in the first quarter of 2015 generated adjusted EBITDA of $28.0 million excluding foreign exchange loss of $33.9 million on US denominated debt. Chorus also incurred one-time expenses that included a $10.0 million signing bonus for Jazz pilots under the terms of their new collective agreement, and $2.1 million for advisory fees related to the recent amendment to the CPA. Chorus' stock based compensation also increased by $5.1 million as a result of a change in accounting policy and increased Chorus share price.
"The first quarter of 2015 was the most transformative in our history," said Joseph Randell, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chorus. "Our accomplishments in the quarter have significantly strengthened our organization, preserved the value we have created for our shareholders, and provide a clear, long-term roadmap to build additional, positive returns. Excluding an unrealized foreign exchange loss and one-time cost items, first quarter earnings were relatively consistent with past results and as expected. We are progressing as planned through this year of change, and I'm pleased with our transition so far."
"Our financial performance under the recently amended CPA is in line with our expectations," said Randell. "Our employees delivered tremendous operational performance in the first quarter and captured $5.6 million of performance incentive payment under the CPA, or 96.7% of the maximum available."
"In the quarter we experienced a $1.8 million increase in leasing revenue under the CPA and anticipate this revenue stream to increase as six new Q400 aircraft are planned to be incorporated into the Jazz fleet later this year," continued Randell. "Earlier this month we completed the acquisition of Voyageur Airways – a transaction that will be immediately accretive to Chorus' consolidated earnings and free cash flow."
Operating revenue decreased from $414.6 million to $375.1 million during the reporting period compared to the same period last year, representing a decrease of $39.5 million, or 9.5%.
Flight revenue, including charter revenue, decreased by $14.2 million or 6.7%. Under the amended CPA, certain items provided to Chorus by Air Canada, such as ground handling at the major hubs which were historically charged back to Air Canada with a 12.5% mark-up, have been removed from flight revenue. Other items, such as third party ground handling, have been re-classified as pass-through costs and removed from flight revenue. The flight revenue reduction related to these changes was $23.2 million. Further, decreased billable block hours accounted for an additional reduction of $5.3 million. These decreases were offset by a favourable US dollar exchange rate that resulted in a $6.8 million increase in the quarter, and rate increases pursuant to the CPA accounted for an increase of approximately $7.5 million.
Aircraft leasing revenue under the CPA increased by $1.8 million. The increase was related to a favourable US dollar exchange rate. Aircraft leasing revenue under the CPA is generated from the 21 Q400 aircraft and four Q400 engines owned by Chorus.
Under the amended CPA, Chorus' margin compensation changed from a mark-up on controllable costs to the more industry standard approach of fixed fees. Based on the current fleet plan and the terms of the amended CPA, margin compensation for the period of 2015 to 2020 is contractually set at $109.7 million annually or $27.4 million quarterly.
In the first quarter, Chorus earned $5.6 million in performance incentives, or 96.7% of the maximum incentive payment available.
Pass-through revenue decreased by $26.5 million or 17.7% from $149.9 million to $123.4 million, which included a decrease of $32.0 million primarily related to decreased fuel costs. Under the amended CPA, compensation for deicing and other certain costs provided to Chorus by Air Canada will no longer be billed. This change resulted in a decrease of $6.1 million. Further, other costs, such as third party ground handling services, have been reclassified as a pass-through cost and therefore increased pass-through revenue in the quarter by $10.5 million. A favourable US dollar exchange rate resulted in a $1.7 million increase.
Operating expenses decreased from $383.3 million to $359.2 million, a decrease of $24.1 million. An unfavourable US dollar exchange rate compared to the same period in 2014 increased operating expenses by $8.5 million. Controllable costs increased from $233.5 million to $235.9 million, an increase of $2.4 million. $6.8 million of this controllable cost increase is attributable to an unfavourable US dollar exchange rate.
Salaries, wages and benefits increased by $13.9 million from $104.1 million to $118.1 million. Adjusted salaries, wages and benefits (adjusted by removing employee separation program costs and capitalized major maintenance overhaul labour costs) increased $1.3 million as a result of increased pension, incentive compensation and other employee benefits. In the first quarter, Chorus incurred a $10.0 million one-time pilot signing bonus in accordance with the ratified new collective agreement. Stock based compensation of $6.6 million increased by $5.1 million as a result of a change in accounting policy and an increased share price. Employee separation program costs incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2015 were $nil. Salaries and wages were also affected by fewer labour costs being capitalized on owned aircraft for major maintenance overhauls of $0.3 million.
Aircraft maintenance expense increased by $10.5 million from $39.6 million to $50.0 million. An unfavourable US dollar exchange rate on certain maintenance material purchases accounted for a $4.3 million increase, increased CRJ-200 aircraft engine overhauls accounted for $5.0 million, other maintenance costs accounted for $2.5 million, and fewer maintenance costs being capitalized on owned aircraft for major maintenance overhauls accounted for a $0.3 million increase. These increases were offset by a decrease in block hours which accounted for $1.6 million.
Non-operating expenses increased by $17.8 million from $19.4 million to $37.2 million. Interest expense related to long-term debt increased by $0.1 million as a result of an unfavourable US dollar exchange rate.
General overhead and professional fees in the first quarter increased by $2.8 million, of which $2.1 million related to advisory fees for the amended CPA.
Operating income of $15.9 million decreased by $15.4 million from $31.2 million. The overall decrease is attributed to $12.1 million in one-time costs associated with the amended CPA and was comprised of a $10.0 million one-time pilot signing bonus, and $2.1 million related to advisory fees for the amended CPA. Chorus also incurred a $5.1 million increase in stock based compensation expense as a result of a change in accounting policy in February 2014 and an increase in share price.
Adjusted EBITDA was $28.0 million compared to $47.3 million in 2014, a decrease of $19.3 million which resulted from a $15.4 million decrease in operating income and a $3.9 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense.


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SEEDAN is the foremost private seed body registered in Nigeria and a member of the Africa Seed Trade Association (AFSTA)
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NAI: In less than three months, four journalists have been killed in Afghanistan
Reporter: Soraya Ahadi
NAI, sponsored by the Afghan media, said that since the start of the new year, four journalists have been killed in Afghanistan. NAI, issued a statement announcing the assassination of Sultan Mahmood Kheirkhah, a private television correspondent in Zhaman: Afghan journalists are in a state of deteriorating security, security, and the government has done nothing for journalists.
NAI, also adds that the killing of the Afghan journalist's community has reached four in less than three months, and this institution asks the government to identify the perpetrators of these crimes while responding to the incident. And with the right hand of the law.
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This will be the first IKEA designed and furnished show flat in Mumbai and India. Moreover, IKEA will also furnish 1200 apartments at Global City with its stylish, cost effective and environment friendly furniture.Rustomjee – IKEA asscoiciation will deliver Rs 700 crore affordable furnished homes at Global City,Virar.
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Mr. Boman R. Irani, Chairman & Director, Rustomjee Group, said, "Global City at Virar is a project that has been designed with the common man in mind at aspirational price points. We have left no stone unturned to make it a self-sufficient city in itself, ensuring the residents can enjoy 'The Maximum Life'. Our association with IKEA is made special by the fact that not only is it the first of its kind in Mumbai and India, but that IKEA shares our vision of making homes for the common man."
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Global City is located at just 1.5 km from the station. The 8 kilometers roads within the township are 70 – 100 feet wide and have been designed by Professor Chaudary who has patented Rolled Lean Concrete (RLC).
To ensure no scarcity of water; 3 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) has been planned within the layout, with a capacity to treat almost 10 million liters per day. These STPs has been designed and manufactured by THERMAX. The treated water will be used for flushing, gardening and construction.
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"Whoever is on the side of Israel, let everyone know that we are against them," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday, according to Iran's Press TV.
Erdogan made the comments as he addressed senior provincial officials from the ruling AKP party in Ankara.
"We do not approve of silence on the state terror that Israel blatantly carries out in Palestine," Erdogan said….


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With your purchase you receive the 3D building model of the Castel del Monte, Apulia from the 20s as DAE, 3DS, C4D and SKP for immediate download. (see details)
Castel del Monte (Italian: Castle of the Mount) is a 13th-century castle situated in Andria in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. It was built by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II some time between 1240 and 1250; it has been despoiled of its interior marbles and furnishings in subsequent centuries. It has neither a moat nor a drawbridge and might in fact never have been intended as a defensive fortress. Today, the site is protected as a World Heritage Site.
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Castel del Monte (Italian for "Castle of the Mountain"; Barese: Castídde d'u Monte) is a 13th-century citadel and castle situated on a hill in Andria in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. It was built during the 1240s by the Emperor Frederick II, who had inherited the lands from his mother Constance of Sicily. In the 18th century, the castle's interior marbles and remaining furnishings were removed. It has neither a moat nor a drawbridge and some considered it never to have been intended as a defensive fortress;[1] however, archaeological work has suggested that it originally had a curtain wall.[2] Described by the Enciclopedia Italiana as "the most fascinating castle built by Frederick II",[3] the site is protected as a World Heritage Site. It also appears on the Italian version of the one cent Euro coin.[4]
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Castel del Monte is situated on a small hill close to the monastery of Santa Maria del Monte, at an altitude of 540 m.[5] When the castle was built, the region was famously fertile with a plentiful supply of water and lush vegetation.[1] It lies in the comune of Andria, province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, occupying the site of an earlier fortress of which no structural remains exist.
The castle's construction is mentioned in only one contemporary source[citation needed], a document dating to 1240, in which the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II ordered the governor of Capitanata to finish some works in it.[3] It was never finished and there is no proof that the emperor used it as a hunting lodge as commonly stated.[3] It was later turned into a prison, used as a refuge during a plague, and finally fell into disrepair. It originally had marble walls and columns, but all were stripped by vandals or re-used in constructions nearby.
Because of its relatively small size, it was once considered to be no more than a "hunting lodge", but scholars now believe it originally had a curtain wall and did serve as a citadel.[2] Frederick was responsible for the construction of many castles in Apulia, but Castel del Monte's geometric design was unique.[1] The fortress is an octagonal prism with an octagonal tower at each corner. The towers were originally some 5 m higher than now, and they should perhaps include a third floor.[3] Both floors have eight rooms and an eight-sided courtyard occupies the castle's centre.[6] Each of the main rooms has vaulted ceilings. Three of the corner towers contain staircases. The castle has two entrances, an unobtrusive service entrance and an ornate main entrance. Frederick's main entrance featured elements from classical design, and may have been influenced by Frederick's interest in Greco-Roman architecture.[1]
The octagonal plan is unusual in castle design. Historians have debated the purpose of the building and it has been suggested that it was intended as a hunting lodge.[7] Another theory is that the octagon is an intermediate symbol between a square (representing the earth) and a circle (representing the sky). Frederick II may have been inspired to build to this shape by either the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, which he had seen during the Sixth Crusade, or by the Palatine Chapel of Aachen Cathedral.
Occasionally used as a hunting lodge under Manfred of Sicily, the castle become a state prison under the latter's victor, Charles I of Anjou: here Manfred's sons Henry, Azzo and Enzo were kept as prisoner after 1266, as well as other Hohenstaufen supporters[3]
The main wall is 25 m high and the eight bastions each 26 m. The sides of the main octagon are 16.5 m long and those of the octagonal towers each 3.1 m. The castle has a diameter of 56 m. Its main entrance faces east.
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In the 18th century, the castle's marbles and other ornamentation were looted. Members of the House of Bourbon took the marble columns and window frames and reused them at their palace in Caserta.[1] What remains now includes fragments of a knight and a re-used Roman relief, while in the Provincial Gallery of Bari there are a head fragment and a cloaked, headless bust, sometimes interpreted as Frederick II.[3] After having been abandoned for a considerable length of time, the castle was purchased in 1876 for the sum of 25,000 lire by the Italian State, which began the process of restoration in 1928.[8]
During the Allied occupation of WWII, the 15th Army Air Force headquartered a secret navigational aid station called Big Fence at the Castel.
In the 1950s, soil around the castle was discovered to contain a bright red compound produced by a strain of the bacterium Streptomyces peucetius. Scientists named the drug daunorubicin and further development identified a related compound doxorubicin that finds use as a chemotherapeutic agent used to treat cancer.[9]
Central to the plot of Umberto Eco's novel The Name of the Rose is an old fortress known as the 'Aedificium'. This was almost certainly inspired by Castel del Monte.[10][11] It was also the set for the film Tale of Tales.
In 1996 Castel del Monte was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which described it as "a unique masterpiece of medieval military architecture".[12]
Castel del Monte is depicted on the reverse of the Italian-issue 1 Euro cent coin.
The castle has been often mistakenly linked to the Knights Templar and it's been regarded as a "mysterious" construction even by notable historians. Italian historian Raffaele Licinio often condemned those esoteric views and interpretations, stressing that Castel del Monte was just one of the castles of the fortification system developed by Frederick II, and it is not in any way linked to the Templars.[13][14][15]
Castel del Monte DOC
Around the castle, Andria is the Italian DOC wine region of Castel del Monte that produces red, white and rose wines. Most of the wines are blends but varietal wines can be produced as long as at least 90% of the wine is composed of the same grape. The reds are usually a blend of 65-100% Uva di Troia, up to 35% of Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Pinot noir and Aglianico. The roses include 65-100% Uva di Troia and/or Bombino nero with the other red grape varieties filling out the rest. The whites are composed mainly of Pampanuto (65-100%) with other local white grape varieties filling out the rest. Red and rose grapes are limited to a harvest yield of 14 tonnes/ha and must make a wine with a minimum of 12% alcohol level (11% in the case of rose). White wine grapes are limited to a harvest yield of 15 tonnes/ha and must make a wine with a minimum alcohol of 11%. If the wine is to be labeled a Riserva, the wine must be aged at least two years with one of those years in oak/wood and must have a minimum alcohol level of 12.5%.[16]
- ^ a b c d e Castex 2008, p. 21
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- ^ Images of Euro Coins - 1 Cent
- ^ Castex 2008, p. 20
- ^ Tuulse 2002, pp. 60–61
- ^ Castex 2008, p. 22
- ^ http://www.mondimedievali.net/Castelli/Puglia/bat/castel_del_monte.htm
- ^ G. Cassinelli, "The roots of modern oncology: from discovery of new antitumor anthracyclines to their clinical use" Tumori 3:226-35 (Jun 2, 2016) doi:10.5301/tj.5000507
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- ^ Castel del Monte, in-italia.com
- ^ World Heritage Committee, Report of the 20th Session, Merida 1996
- ^ https://www.lagazzettadelmezzogiorno.it/news/home/978450/morto-il-medioevalista-raffaele-licinio.html
- ^ "Prontuario contro gli stereotipi e le interpretazioni fanta-esoteriche su Castello del Monte (article published on stupormundi.it)".
- ^ https://www.pugliareporter.com/2018/02/04/morto-prof-raffaele-licinio-esperto-castel-del-monte-del-medioevo/
- ^ P. Saunders Wine Label Language pg 135 Firefly Books 2004 ISBN 1-55297-720-X
- Castex, Jean (2008), Architecture of Italy, ABC-CLIO, ISBN 978-0-313-32086-6
- Haft, Adele J.; White, Robert J. (1999), The Key to "The Name of the Rose", University of Michigan Press, ISBN 0-472-08621-9
- Tuulse, Armin (2002) [1958], Castles of the Western World, Dover Publications, pp. 60–61, ISBN 0-486-42332-8
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- Conant, K. J. (1974), Carolingian and Romanesque Architecture 800–1200, Yale University Press, ISBN 0-300-05298-7
- Götze, Heinz (1998), Castel del Monte: geometric marvel of the Middle Ages, Prestel Publishing, ISBN 978-3-7913-1930-8
External links
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Castel del Monte.
- (in English)—Official Castel del Monte website
- (in English)—Tourist Information: Castel del Monte
- CastelDelMonte.org
- Casteldelmonte.historiaweb: Photogallery of Castel del Monte
- Paradoxplace.com: Castel del Monte photo gallery
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Rutherford County Sheriff's deputies and Rutherford Fire and Rescue firefighters rushed into frigid, raging water to save the lives of a mother and three daughters when their car started submerging into Stones River Saturday night.
Mother Jodie Cowan and her daughters, Ashley Wells, 19, Tiffany, 13, and Tomi Jo, 7, were rescued and treated at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital after the ordeal about 9:35 p.m. Saturday night at Elam Mill Road, said Deputy Moses Mosby, who was one of the deputies who responded.
When Deputy Mike Farmer arrived, he found the car partially submerged with water rushing into the car. One of the girls almost fell out of the car. Deputy Mosby grabbed a rope and the deputies and firefighters entered the water.
"We were standing on the slab fighting against the current," Deputy Farmer said. "They (the family) were being sucked out of the car. I believe if we hadn't responded, I believe all four would have perished."
Deputies Farmer and Mosby anchored rope allowing Lt. Chris Haynes to enter the strong current and reach Tomi Jo.
"She crawled up my neck and held onto my head," Lt. Haynes said. "The little girl was just crying. I kept telling her to hold on. I was just praying, just praying."
Lt. Haynes safely handed Tomi Jo to Deputy Farmer.
"It was like my body had completely shut down," Lt. Haynes said.
Deputy Farmer, who is a retired U.S. Army Ranger and has previous experience in swift water rescue, tied ropes for firefighters Ryan Connelly and Daniel Alexander who plunged into the frigid current and rescued Wells and Tiffany.
Sgt. Brian Wright, who is on the team, rescued Jodie Cowan. Other deputies participating in the rescue were Cpl. Nigel Kapadia, Deputy Scott Daniel, School Resource Officer James Coots, Lt. Nathan Pagel, Cpl. Josh Anderson and Deputy Ramy Ibrahim and numerous other firefighters.
Both Lt. Haynes and Deputy Farmer said all the rescuers were doing their job.
"By the grace of God, it worked out," Lt. Haynes said.
Rutherford Fire and Rescue Chief Larry Farley said the firefighters were fine.
"They did just like the deputies," Chief Farley said. "They went into the water and pulled victims from that car and kept people from dying. We're proud they actually saved lives. That's what we're here for."
Sheriff Robert Arnold said the deputies were in a dangerous situation.
"This incident also goes to show the commitment our deputies have in saving the lives of people in Rutherford County," Sheriff Arnold said. "I'm very proud of each and every one for risking their own lives for saving the lives of these young children and two adults."
Lt. Haynes asked drivers to obey the high water signs and refrain from taking chances. High water signs were posted.
"Your life is not worth that chance," Lt. Haynes said.
Rescue teams returned to the Elam Road slab that crosses the Stones River shortly after 9:00 o'clock Monday morning (12/8/2014) to pull the car out of the high water. (see photo above)


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In my opinion, the novel does a good job pointing out themes and supporting them throughout the story. If I had to compare Huck Finn to another novel that I've read it would be "Legend." That might sound crazy, as the settings are polar opposites. "Legend" takes place many years in the future in a very strict government enforced America, whereas Huck Finn is placed several years in the past in a more colonial time period with many freedoms among the people here.
The similarities of these two, and why Huck Finn reminds me of Legend are that it's two people, going on adventures, little quests, always running into trouble, escaping from the law if you will. Also, later in the story of Legend one of the two in the duo gets captured, kind of like Jim in Huck Finn, so the other reaches out for help to rescue the one in captivity. Overall they are quite different, but it certainly reminded me of that story.
The end of the book is obviously very frustrating because finding out Jim was free the entire time, and going through all the trouble and sacrifice to set him free, when he technically already is, was just very baffling.
The most important things for a modern reader to take away from this story are the themes that are relative to modern society. Treat others how you would want to be treated, and many more. So yes, many themes in Huck Finn still apply to modern society. Especially since our society is so divided, if we could take away from Huck Finn, we could make the world a better place.
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Best Yoga for when you're not well
We think we're not doing yoga if we're not up on the mat bending and stretching. According to the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali, asana, the physical practice of yoga, is only one of eight limbs of yoga. Asana is designed to give us the opportunity to sit for longer periods in meditation as well as remain well and vital.
If you have the flu, that's not the time for vigorous asana. That's the time for getting well. So often we force ourselves back to the mat before it's time. This is not yoga.
So what else can we practice when our body is getting well?
Gentle pranayama, meditation, silent chanting or listening to chanting, study – or daydreaming…
What about restorative postures? Sure. One of the best ones might be the being horizontal in bed posture. Ever heard the expression, what you resist, persists? Whether or not that's true, resistance to what's actually happening creates tension in the body, cuts off our deep breathing and stimulates the sympathetic nervous system – our fight/flight/freeze response. Resistance can show up in a myriad of ways. That quiet voice saying, When am I gonna get better? I'm so annoyed I can't go to yoga. I think I'm going stir crazy. You know, it really shouldn't be this way… Or it might show up by being irritable with the people around us. Or sulking. I do my best whining when I'm not well.
Perhaps the best yoga practice when one is not well is to practice being happy. Observe the physical sensations going on in our bodies and return to the breath. Marjie is one of my committed listeners – someone who listens me bigger than I can see myself. Marjie is a walking miracle. She is 75 and two years ago, she had a stroke. Her husband Chuck, was told she would be a vegetable and never walk again. The future she created for herself as she came out of her coma was – All is Well and I'm happy. Two years later, she's leading the Summer Intensive Wisdom Course Leader training I attended in New London, Connecticut in July. She laughs so much! I thought, well, if Marjie can create 'All is Well and I'm happy' in the face of the stroke and all of her symptoms, I can create 'All is Well and I'm happy' with whatever I'm faced with in my life.
It makes me wonder: how much happiness could I actually stand?
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"As a performer, I was taught how to own the stage. As a worship leader, the Holy Spirit taught me how to let Jesus own the stage!"
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The Worship School equips students with the tools and training to become a leader in worship ministry. Students receive innovation, creativity, and impartation from qualified, experienced teachers and national and international worship instructors. Students gain hands-on experience in musical development through participation in songwriting class, group vocal and piano classes, worship, and much more.
Course work for this program includes Theology of Worship, Music Theory, Song Writing, Music Lessons, Bible Doctrines, Relationship with God and more! At CBC's Worship School we believe worship is a response to God's grace—what He has already done in and for us.
Top 5 Features of the Worship School
1. We systematically develop Biblical foundations for a calling to a ministry of worship and the arts.
2. We help equip you to be an original through professional private lessons developing the skills that you are called to use through a once a week lesson and then personal practice time.
3. We develop your music theory and ear training ability based in the latest software that is able to move you forward from wherever you come in, which impacts everything you do musically from song-writing and arranging to planning and leading worship.
4. We provide a learning style that is interactive bringing innovation, creativity and impartation from well-qualified, experienced and caring teachers/mentors, including national and international instructors.
5. We offer you a loving spirit-filled environment in which to be discipled, as a servant/artist, established upon a biblical standard of character that will help you actually fulfill a ministry career.
What type of person should enroll in Worship School?
The person who is seeking further equipping and training in worship ministry and the arts.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR, DANIEL AMSTUTZ: Daniel Amstutz has been described by many as a "father" of the modern worship movement, helping to pioneer and mentor many who continue to have tremendous impact on the body of Christ and modern culture as well. He is a published songwriter and recording artist. He has served as a pastor and teacher of over thirty years, while continuing to mentor ministry leaders.
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Sean Payton & The Cowboys? What We Know - And Have Always Known
By Josh Clark and Mike Fisher
DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - Jerry Jones has always had an affinity for New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and 105.3 The Fan has pointed it out on several occasions in the past year, dating back to February 2018 when we suggested that whenever Jason Garrett runs out of gas here, Payton would be a leading candidate to be his successor.
So, when Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk wrote an article Wednesday about the idea that the Cowboys could possibly be waiting to commit to Jason Garrett and his coaching staff because they want to see if Payton becomes available, it catches our attention — well, "re-catches," actually, inasmuch as we're the first ones to have brought it to anybody's attention at all.
Florio notes accurately that Payton has neither said nor done anything publicly to suggest an inclination to leave the Saints. However, Florio advises to never discount Jones when he has his eyes on making a big move.
That leads us to what we at 105.3 The Fan know about Sean Payton when it relates to the Cowboys. ... Things that we've always known, that our audience has always known, and that maybe the national audience is just now.
Look at our tweet from February 2018:
A friendly reminder to #CowboysNation that the idea of Sean Payton leaving the #Saints to take over the #Cowboys is ... not new. https://t.co/DhRRUevz6L— mike fisher ✭ (@fishsports) January 17, 2019
How about a word from our man and DallasCowboys.com analyst and scout Bryan Broaddus?
Broaddus, a former co-worker of Payton's in Philadelphia and Dallas, confirmed Payton's fondness for the Jones family and the Cowboys in his weekly appearance with Shan and RJ on 105.3 The Fan.
"He understands what the (Cowboys) organization means in the grand scheme of things. Sean (Payton) told me one time, 'You coach this team (the Cowboys), they know your name in China. Here, I coach the Saints and they know my name in Tampa, Florida and in Atlanta, Georgia,'" Broaddus said on The Fan. "But this is really the world's biggest stage. And that's the thing, you always want that big opportunity. He's adamant about the support the Jones' give. This guy (Jerry) would pour his last dime into trying to make this football team good if he could.
"I think there's a mutual respect between Jerry, Stephen Jones and Sean Payton and where they're trying to get. If that opportunity becomes available, I think Jerry will do everything he can to make sure he has the right opportunity for the right guy. If Sean Payton does become available I think it will be under consideration by the Jones family."
The "how's" are a story for another day. So are more of the "why's." We will address those in the coming days, providing you with Cowboys scoops today ... that become national news tomorrow.


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Sand Dune Books is the publishing imprint for author Maddie James, who also writes as Sophie Jacobs.
Maddie writes to silence the people in her head--people who finally quiet down when their stories are told. Author of 40+ romantic novels and novellas, she pens stories in contemporary, paranormal, and romantic suspense worlds. She's mighty partial to her cowboys and her small town heroes.
Published since 1997, she has worked with a variety of publishing house from traditional to small press--Kensington Books, Thorndike, Resplendence Publishing, Turquoise Morning Press--and now produces all of her work as an independent author via Sand Dune Books.
RT Book Reviews says, James "deftly combines romance and suspense," and Affaire de Couer claims, "James has a special talent for traditional romance." Published in print, ebook, audiobook, and in at least seven languages, Maddie has been listed as a Top 100 Romance Author on Amazon and as an iBooks Rising Star in Western Romance. As Sophie Jacobs, she writes contemporary romance and women's fiction.
Maddie is a member of Romance Writers of America (RWA) and its Published Author Network (PAN), and Novelists, Inc (NINC).
What types of romance stories are you looking for?
Maddie James pens romance novels with a higher level of sexual heat, in mostly contemporary western, paranormal, and suspense worlds. Her books may have multiple sex/love scenes and command a 3-5 heat level.
You can learn more about Maddie by visiting her official website
Sophie Jacobs writes sweeter contemporary romance stories and her books generally have no sex, closed-door sex, or perhaps one lightly described love scene. Her books are labeled with a 1 or 2 heat rating.
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I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan
Journalist, presenter, broadcaster, husband, father, energetic all-rounder - Alan Partridge - a guy with a desirable earlier and an awesome destiny. Gregarious and well known, but Alan's by no means happier than while enjoyable in his personal five-bedroom, south-built condominium with 3 acres of land and entry to a personal move. yet who's this mysterious enigma?
Alan Gordon Partridge is the easiest - and best-loved - radio presenter within the quarter. Born right into a altering global of rationing, Teddy Boys, apes in area and the release of ITV, Alan's broadcasting occupation started as leader DJ of Radio Smile at St. Luke's health facility in Norwich. After changing Peter Flint because the presenter of Scout approximately, he entered the head eight of BBC activities presenters.But Alan's significant holiday got here along with his primetime BBC chat convey figuring out Me, realizing You. unfortunately, the convey battled opposed to terrible scheduling, having been publish opposed to information at Ten, then in its heyday. as a result of declining rankings, a unmarried catastrophic hitch (the killing of a visitor on air) and the dumbing down of community television, Alan's express used to be cancelled. to not be dissuaded, he embraced this chance to finally end up his construction corporation, go away London and fulfil a lifelong ambition to come to his roots in neighborhood radio.
Now unmarried, Alan is an intensely deepest guy yet he opens up, for the second one time, during this candid, interesting, usually deeply emotional - and naturally compelling - memoir, written completely in his personal phrases. (Alan speedy dispelled the assumption of utilizing a ghost author. With a grade B English Language O-Level, he knew he was once as much as the task.)
He speaks touchingly approximately his tragic Toblerone habit, and the painful second while unsold copies of his first autobiography, Bouncing Back, have been pulped like 'word porridge'. He unearths all approximately his dating along with his ex-Ukrainian female friend, Sonja, with whom he had intercourse no less than two times an afternoon, and the reality concerning the thick those that make key judgements on the BBC.
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Less to say probably – on the whole it was OK but the fact that the top six in the averages are (in order) Ervine, McLaren, Wheater, Adams, McManus and Dawson suggests that the top order didn't fire properly. No doubt batting against the new ball was harder on this year's pitches and the loss of Carberry was significant, but below those six came Vince, averaging 34, Alsop 33 and Smith (just) 30. Only Ervine (4) and Wheater (2) scored more than one century and despite Jimmy Adams' reasonable return of 897 runs (after missing the first two matches) at 36, he didn't get to three figures.
Equally worrying, the ages and futures of Adams, Smith, McLaren, Ervine and Carberry – plus Berg who was next in the list with an average of 29. Alsop looks very promising if less so against spin, and if you remove his first three and last two innings his average improves considerably. He made some big scores in the 50 overs games too.
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I haven't done any research to back this up but it seems to me that this season we have seen an unusually high number of middle and late order recoveries after the first four or five batsmen have failed across both divisions of the Championship. Worcestershire seem to specialise in it and Middlesex and Yorkshire regularly seem to have got decent scores after bad starts so maybe our misfiring top order isn't that unusual?
I am too lazy to check it out, but I think the top order averages for the second half of the season would be much better than for the first half. Smith, Adams, Alsop, Dawson, Ervine and on return Vince all showed signs of improved form.
Here are the averages for the 1st half and 2nd half of the season. Only Vince didn't improve. Adams 34.91 and 36.76, Alsop 29.88 and 35.09, Dawson 23 and 52.57, Ervine 43.88 and 81.87, McLaren 48.28 and 61.75, McManus 2.50 (only 2 inns) and 42, Smith 23.06 and 37, Vince 39.28 and 28.28, Wheater 38.50 and 59.57. There were 3 centuries and 17 fifties in the first 8 matches and 10 centuries and 24 fifties in the 2nd half.
Thank you Tigger
So what conclusion do we draw? The disappointing start to the batting this season and if my memory serves me well, last season too is due to poor preparation? Or Barbadian pitches being inappropriate preparation for our porridge like pitches?
All the batsmen seemed to be affected. Any answers to our next coach I suggest.
Despite all the gloom I'm looking forward to all 3 formats next season. I just want us to compete with the bat far more than of recent years. I said 'us'!😉


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As we approach mid-Term One, it has been heart-warming to see the impact that the teachers and our school's "point of difference" – Consciousness-Based Education, have already had on both our younger and older students.
Our newsletter this week highlights the beautiful result of our students being immersed in Maharishi's knowledge, teaching both the innermost part of life as well as life's outer expressions that we see everywhere around us. I take great interest in the environment set by our teachers that gives emphasis to the SCI Principles taught throughout the year. I am inspired when listening to our teachers plan how to nurture each student's creative intelligence. From the growth of seedlings to the emergence of a butterfly from its chrysalis, each experience reinforces a greater and deeper understanding of the outer as well as the inner values of life. When you hear, "Ms James, the nature of life is to grow, so it was the right thing to do to set them free" (see p2), you know that the experience facilitated by the teacher has made a profound impact on the students.
Another aspect that gives our students an insight into the importance of understanding themselves is their study of Maharishi Ayur Veda: The Science of Life; what we eat, how we feel, what effect do certain activities and even character traits have on each of us. Learning about strategies to deal with a range of factors, as well as developing an understanding of lifestyle, helps each of us strike that important balance in our lives that becomes paramount to our growth as an individual.
As we look to ensure that we have school policies in place that reflect how we are defined by the unique elements of our school, we have begun this process by revisiting and reviewing our school's Food & Nutrition Policy, extracts of which have been included for you in this newsletter. Please note the important change in dealing with food allergens. Enjoy this edition of our newsletter. I hope you will agree that it has indeed been a wonderful start to the year.
District Athletics Carnival:
This year's Athletics Carnival saw us continue to grow our participation rate, embracing the benefit of physical activity as part of our life. An added bonus was that we also enjoyed an increase for our school in the "Ribbon Count" this year.
Congratulations to the following students:
11Boys Long Jump: Ashwin (4th)
12Boys 100m: Sehaj (3rd)
11Girls 100m: Sara (3rd)
11Boys 800m: Noah (2nd)
11Girls 800m: Sara (3rd)
12Boys Shuttle Relay: Sehaj, Ashwin, Veer, Noah (3rd)
11Girls Shuttle Relay: Maeve, Isabella, Sara, Montana (4th)
On behalf of the school, I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the large number of parents who attended the Athletics Carnival yesterday. The support for all students and the encouragement given to each individual was appreciated by all.
And They're Off!
After 2 weeks of waiting, watching and closely attending to their every need, I arrived at school on Monday morning to find that 5 of our 6 butterflies had emerged from their beautiful, emerald green chrysalises. Although very excited, I was disappointed that the butterflies had arrived without the students being there to witness it. Fortunately, there was one patient little chrysalis left and it very kindly waited for me to set up the iPad and film its emergence into the world. The children were amazed at the process!
The Sapphires spent the next day and a half observing and interacting with the beautiful Monarch butterflies and very proudly showed off their 'class pets' to the rest of the school community, including many parents who attended our Morning Tea on Monday. It was certainly a joyous and fascinating time! On Tuesday, it was time to set our butterflies free, although we were all quite sad to do so. We excitedly released them into the air and were delighted to see that two of the butterflies stayed around on the trees for quite a while, for us to observe and delight in.
Although their absence in the Sapphires classroom is certainly felt, it has been one of the most wonderful experiences that I have had in all my years as a teacher. The children have adored the experience and have learnt so much from it. We discussed our sadness at having to let the butterflies go, but one student simply stated to me, and I quote, "Ms James, the nature of life is to grow, so it was the right thing to do to set them free". The Sapphires are working on a presentation regarding our "Butterfly Adventure" which they will be presenting at Assembly in a couple of weeks. Stay posted for confirmation.
Leisa James
Term One SCI Principles (Pearls/Sapphires/Diamonds)
This term the Diamonds have been exploring many of the SCI principles while establishing the Vegetable Boxes. During our studies of 'The Nature of Life is to Grow', students have considered growth in their own lives and in the world around us. Our aim as a class is to grow the vegetables we have planted by caring for them daily and then being able to share and enjoy them when they become mature. The students have been enthusiastic in their interest in how the vegetables are growing and also using their knowledge of other SCI Principles and how they relate to the
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The Diamonds Vegie Patch (By Alec Sharan)
On Wednesday last week the Diamonds Class went outside to plant in the spectacular vegie boxes. Katerina's Grandfather, Andreas, came to guide us through and help.
First, we dug up all the soil to get it soft and loose. After we did that I had to go and get the watering hose. It was a bit hard because I had to untangle it all which was pretty hard for me. When the hose was finally untangled Andreas sprayed the soil to make it moist.
Once that was done Andrea made holes with a pointy, sharp garden tool. Andreas told us to always make the holes 25-35cms apart so the roots don't get tangled up. Once the holes were done we started planting. Andreas took the scrumptious cabbage out of the little container. Andreas let us take turns of placing the spectacular cabbage into the holes. Once everyone had a turn to
plant Andreas gave the hose to Mrs Burnham to water.
When the watering was done Mrs Burnham was spraying us. In the end I felt happy because one day it will all grow and we can enjoy eating the vegies up.
The Diamonds Exciting Magic Vegie Patch! (By Lenny Cove)
Last week the Diamonds made a vegie patch with Andreas. He told us what to do to make the plants grow. He said we should grow broccoli, parsley, Silver beet, coriander, cauliflower, cabbage and even some carrots. Andreas said we had to dig the soil so there are no big chunks of soil. Then we wet it, so it's not too dry.
Next it was time for planting!!! First, we planted the delectable, scrumptious, sweet, round, yummy, spectacular cabbage! Andreas said plant it 25-30cms apart, otherwise it won't grow properly. I got to plant one too. After all the planting it was time for watering. Mrs Burnham kept spraying us and I can't wait to taste all of the vegetables!!!!
Parent/Teacher Interviews
As we approach the Long Weekend, a reminder that Tuesday 12th March is a Student-free day due to Parent-Teacher Interviews. We hope by now that everyone has taken advantage of the booking system set up at the school and interviews have been scheduled with each teacher you would like to meet. If other commitments restrict you from attending on the day, do not hesitate to contact the teacher(s) concerned to make alternative arrangements. We look forward to seeing you all on the day.
At last week's SRC Meeting, the students raised the issue of whether we should be adding extra bins around the school yard to ensure our school maintains a litter-free environment. The discussion, however, took an interesting turn while discussing the pros and cons of such an initiative. I was very proud of the students when it was suggested and agreed that we could overcome the need to place more bins in the yard by eliminating the wrappings and packaging that most students bring to school. To achieve this, students (and parents) should be encouraged to remove snacks and other foods from any wrappings at home and then pack these in small containers or existing compartments in their lunchbox. Brilliant!!
SRC members will make a presentation at the next School Assembly to promote this new initiative.
Celebrating School Community Success
Dancing With The Stars
Congratulations to Jeremy Garner who partnered Denise Scott on Dancing With the Stars. Jeremy and Sarah Garner joined our school community this year when enrolling Raphael into his Prep year.
Although voted out on Monday night, it was so lovely to listen to the gratitude expressed by Denise about Jeremy's impact as a Dance Teacher and her delight at getting to meet Sarah, Raphael and younger brother Jett. Well done Jeremy. You were brilliant! We enjoy seeing the talent of members of our school community on show.
Division Tennis Tournament
We were fortunate to have the tennis talent of Noah Constable to represent our school at the recent Division Tennis Competition at the Plenty Tennis Club where he competed against students from other schools in our region. Noah won each of his 3 matches; 6-0, 6-0, 6-1.
Consequently, he now advances to the next stage which is The Northern Metro Region Tennis Finals to be held at the Eaglemont Tennis Club on Monday 18th March. He will compete against students from Darebin, Nillumbik, inner/Moreland, Banyule, Whittlesea and Woodlands. It is a wonderful opportunity for Noah to participate in such a high-level school tournament and for the Maharishi School name to be represented by Noah's outstanding personal qualities and sporting talent. Good luck Noah!!
Key Dates
Wednesday 6th March Tennis Coaching Program (3.30- 5.00pm at Keon Park Tennis Club) (Sports Uniform Day)
Friday 8th March IAAF Athletics Program (Sapphires & Diamonds only)
Indoor Sports Program (Bundoora Action Sports) (Sports Uniform Day)
Monday 11th March Labour Day Public Holiday (School Closed)
Tuesday 12th March Parent/Teacher Interview Day (Student-Free Day)
Wednesday 13th March Tennis Coaching Program (3.30- 5.00pm at Keon Park Tennis Club) (Sports Uniform Day)
Friday 15th March IAAF Athletics Program (Sapphires & Diamonds only)
Indoor Sports Program (Bundoora Action Sports) (Sports Uniform Day)
Monday 18th March Halogen Leadership Conference (Emeralds) at Melbourne Convention Centre
Wednesday 20th March Tennis Coaching Program (3.30- 5.00pm at Keon Park Tennis Club) (Sports Uniform Day)
Year 3/4 Camp – Zoo Snooze (from 5.00pm)
Thursday 21st March Year 3/4 Camp – Zoo Snooze (continues)
Pearls/Sapphires/Emeralds Excursion to Melbourne Zoo
Friday 22nd March IAAF Athletics Program (Sapphires & Diamonds only)
Indoor Sports Program (Bundoora Action Sports) (Sports Uniform Day)


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Posts like these get a lot of clicks (if you can believe it), which means that they get shown to more people, and move higher up in users' news feeds. Unfortunately for publishers and other new media startups who now actively use click baiting to gain traction, Facebook has noticed this increase too.
The social network recently announced that it intends to "weed out" click-baiting in an attempt to improve the quality of content displayed and reduce the noise that these stories bring to users' news feeds. Facebook will do this by making algorithm changes which will stop click bait content from reaching users' news feeds.
By tracking the length of time that the user spends away from Facebook once an article has been clicked on, Facebook will be able to devalue certain content in the news feed. For example, if a user clicks on an article and only spends a few seconds reading it before returning to Facebook, the article will move down in the news feed.
Pretty clever, right? It's good news for Facebook users, but not so much for the brands that employ click baiting as a money making tactic. It'll be interesting to see how these brands work around Facebook's algorithm.
From Digital Trends.