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Happy Thanksgiving friends!
Although I have started crafting a few Christmas decorations already, I have kept up my fun scrappy turkeys, happy fall bunting, grateful frame, and little clay pilgrims. I love Thanksgiving, and all the wonderful memories!
I've heard people talk about their different Thanksgiving traditions - usually writing down in one way or another the things they are thankful for. Now that my kids are getting old enough to understand and practice gratitude, I thought it would be nice to have a "thankful" tradition of our own!
I hemmed the edges of my fabric using this tutorial here - and it turned out great! I wanted a nice mitered corner, with no raw edges, since I hope to keep this for a while.
I wanted to add something to tie my tablecloth to Thanksgiving, so I decided to add the phrase "gather together & give thanks."
Here's how I did it:
I wanted my words to look appliqued, so after I chose a dark colored fabric for the words, I first ironed light weight fusible webbing (sewable heat-n-bond) to the back side.
You could use the non-sewable kind, if you don't want to stitch the edges, but there is still a chance that with washes and use, the edges of the words will fray if you don't sew them.
Above you can see the process I used to make the words. The words are all cut out by hand - no fancy machine required!
1st) I chose a font that I liked on the computer, typed out my phrase "gather together & give thanks", and made the font really big.
2nd) In Microsoft Word you can make the text show an outline only - so you aren't using a bunch of black ink. To do this, highlight your text, right click and choose "font", click the "text effects" button at the bottom, choose "no fill" in the "text fill" tab. Then click the "text outline" tab and choose "solid line." Click "okay" and you should see an outline of the text only.
3rd) Now you can print your words.
4th) Cut around the outline of the text on the paper.
5th) Set your words upside down on the back of the fabric (which should be covered by heat-n-bond) and trace around the paper.
6th) Cut the words you just traced out of the fabric.
Once you have cut all the words out, peel off the backing on the heat-n-bond, heat up your iron, and work on placing your words. Above, you can see that I carefully centered my fabric, and measured from the edge of the table to create lines of pins. I used these lines to align my words.
Above - the fabric is all ironed down.
It was a little cumbersome because the fabric is so large, but I used my sewing machine to zig-zag stitch around all the words (see picture above) - and it looks so nice now that it is done! Like I said, I want to keep this for years, so the extra time it took me to stitch around everything was worth it. It looks great!
I'm looking forward to having my family write on it for the first time at Thanksgiving dinner. I'll be sure to trace my baby's hand, and write the date next to everyone's entries.... I can just see my husband and I looking at this years down the road and reminiscing about when our children were small.
So, I'd love to know - what are your favorite Thanksgiving traditions??
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So, what does the title mean? Perhaps it might mean exactly that.
Well, perhaps it might mean that my life is at 'low tide' -
or perhaps it might mean that am followed by the "Black dog".
Perhaps not. Perhaps ennui
.. might be a better word .... so ...
So, am not, actually, followed by a black dog; more somewhat brindle .
In which case will post a series of images that fascinate me - dunno about you lot.
|Her name is Abbey
So, there ya go. One day's worth of wandering the flats at low tide.
Still think that it's worth more than sweating all day over computer screens in some sort of Wall Street fake money factory.


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Prive at Keppel Bay is the perfect place for brunch, dinner, and a romantic date. I've been there so many times for brunch and I guess this is the first time I went there for dinner. Needless to say, the view and ambience is even more stunning in the evening. No doubt, I'm absolutely in love with the place. The serene and peaceful environment makes you just relax and enjoy your meal with your companion. This is pure pleasure :x
Alright.....let's move on to the food!
N.Y. Burger ($26)
200g Wagyu Patty, Melted English Cheddar, Crispy Onions, Aioli, served with Fries
Prive's wagyu burger is probably one of the best burger I had recently. Medium done beef petty was succulent and moist. Strong beefy flavour all hidden within this burger. I feel this is just as good as Dallas's wagyu burger except that it is smaller in portion. The fries are crispy and fragrant with toasted bun which is delicious on its own! The next time I will go for their L.A. burger, with a fried egg to go along with the wagyu burger. :D
Slipper Lobster Linguine ($25)
I didn't think highly of Prive's pasta initially. But to my surprise, they are not bad at all. Pasta was done al dente with the slightly spicy tomato sauce. And they are quite generous with the lobster meat as well. However, I do feel the sauce could be more flavourful like the seafood pasta from Cugini. Nevertheless, it was satisfying.:)
As the night falls.....it's time for some desserts and wine!
Sticky Date Pudding ($10)
Frangelico Ice Cream Profiteroles ($10)
A pretty dessert with no substance which I shall not elaborate further.
Prive at Keppel Bay, see it, feel it and love it. :x
And I can't wait to go back soon! ;;)
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By Accommodation Times News Services
India's one of the major real estate player, Sobha Limited has launched the first of its kind boutique homes – 'Sobha Clovelly' at Padmanabhanagar in Bengaluru. Set over 3 acres of land space, SobhaClovelly introduces the boutique living concept at Bengaluru whereby, each resident benefits from being part of a contemporary, stylish and exclusive development, strategically positioned within Bengaluru's blue ribbon area (with close proximity to well established inner city suburbs such as Jaya Nagar, JP Nagar, Banshankari and Kadherinahalli).
These boutique living spaces are unique in design and possess a definite and distinct style. Atmosphere also plays a very important role in defining a boutique apartment. In the context of boutique apartments, the atmosphere comprises of decor, ambience and location which lends it a unique identity. Sobha Clovelly stands tall along a geographical ridge, thus capitalizing on the beautiful vistas of the city's skyline.
Speaking on the new project, Mr. J.C. Sharma, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Sobha Limited said: "Given its improved infrastructure, today South Bengaluru holds an immense potential for investors as far as the real estate market is concerned. Apart from regular residential localities, such as Basavanagudi, Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Banashankari etc., the region is witnessing further residential extensions. It has become a favourite habitat for IT professionals and staff of MNC companies. We are happy to launch our first-of-its-kind boutique homes project in Padmanabhanagar, an upscale locality of South Bengaluru. This new project will certainly be a trend-setter in Bengaluru's real estate market and an apt one for customers looking to move beyond apartment-style structures and explore newer ways of modern living. Given its unique futuristic aspect and high focus on luxury, boutique homes are positioned to attract those who want to live the high life."
With spacious living area amidst parks, these boutique-styled homes from the house of SOBHA offers 137 ultra-luxurious homes comprising 3 BHK apartments and 4 BHK duplex apartments. Common facilities include an elevated infinity swimming pool, gymnasium, yoga studio, badminton court and multipurpose hall. The infinity swimming pool is elevated to connect the swimmer with the surrounding views, enhancing the feeling of seamless connectivity between water, landscape and sky.


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Thursday, 26 November 2009
now you see me!
welcome to my first posting, to fill you all in my name is David Monahan.I have been working as a photographer since leaving art College in 1997. for the last five years I have been busy busy busy producing the lion's share of the photographic output for the National library of Ireland,and its subsiduary the National photographic archive. this work has included, internal publications, book projects, exhibition work, including high end exhibition printing ,and the day-to-day photographic services for library readers . This has been great fun, and very rewarding!!
But with no real notice being issued this work ceased and was absorbed by a new internal unit.
So as it stands I have a lot more time to dedicate to my own photographic practice, And that is the reason for this blog. it is my intention to talk here about all things photographic and although I foresee myself jumping from subject to subject I will strive not to use the term random on any posting. (except of course this one)
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ok, so ... seeing as you've twisted my arm and all. That said though, I guess you do learn a new thing every day ... Art College? 1997? two things I did'nt know about you! hahaa. Here's to the next 3.5, 4, 6, 10, 20 years or whatever. We'll be sniggering in contempt at the whole luddite notion of the internet, or a blog by that time no doubt, as we stride all over the brave new future with our cybernetically implanted cameras and what have ya ... ('tis Conor, btw)ReplyDelete
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Hotel Mocking Bird Hill, Jamaica
The Caribbean in winter is tempting but you do have to pick your hotel carefully if you want to avoid being dragged onto a rum-fuelled "pirate cruise" by Barry from the entertainment team. For a more relaxing time, I recommend Hotel Mocking Bird Hill in the north-east of Jamaica. It's a small, solar-powered 10-room hotel in the rainforest between the Blue Mountains and the coast.
It's twice won the Caribbean Green Hotel of the Year award. The owners Barbara and Shireen have designed the hotel so that air wafts in. So much nicer than enduring cold blasts from an energy-sucking air-con unit.
Breakfast comes with homemade bread and jam, and in the evening the hotel's restaurant, Mille Fleurs, offers "nouvelle Caribbean cuisine" served on the terrace overlooking the harbour of the capital Port Antonio.
Head into the Blue mountains for downhill biking or river rafting on the Rio Grande. Or flop on the nearby beach at Frenchman's Cove. Back at the hotel's Massage Gazebo, spa treatments use local products, including beeswax, papaya and coconut oil. ·
A room at Hotel Mocking Bird Hill costs from US$165 (hotelmockingbirdhill.com", 001 876 993 7134), including the fee to use Frenchman's Cove.
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Kids Stay and Eat Free Program
In addition to the range of activities at Holiday Inn Pattaya's Kids Club, you get great value with our Kids Stay and Eat Free program. Our offer allows kids aged 12 and under to stay and eat for free if they share bedding with their parents. With a delightful selection of favourites included in our kid's menus, you and the children will certainly dine in style.


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I always wanted to get next to the Hollywood Sign ever since I saw Seen in the book Spraycan Artpaint on it.
After some research and a few different tries, we were lucky to find a trail that leads to the Hollywood Sign. It is a fairly strenuous hike, but it is all worth it at the end. It was amazing to stand next to the sign that I have been looking at thousands of times from afar.
The sign is still far, but we are getting closer to it.
Restricted Entry - When you get close to the Hollywood Sign, you are greeted by this sign.
If you are brave and must see the Hollywood Sign. You have to get behind the gate.
Under the H
Behind the Sign
Close Up of the H
So nice, H O L
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Faye Reagan
aka Faye Valentine / Fay Reagan / Faye Regan / Robin Rivers / Faye Karli
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- Age: 30 years young
- Born: Monday 19th of September 1988
- Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Profession: American Porn Star & Adult Model
- Hair color: Redhead; Long
- Eye color: Brown
- Height: 5'6" (or 167 cm)
- Weight: 110 lbs (or 50 kg)
- Body type: Average
- Measurements: 34C-28-36
- Bra/cup size: 34C (75C)
- Boobs: Real/Natural
About Faye Reagan
Faye Reagan (also known as Faye Valentine, Fay Reagan, Faye Regan, Robin Rivers, Faye Karli) is an American porn star and adult model
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Technical Lead (different fields)
- Québec City, QC, Canada
- Full-time
Company Description
Ubisoft Québec is a leader in the video game industry and is located in the heart of Quebec City's Saint-Roch neighbourhood. Involved in many of Ubisoft's flagship franchises, the studio gained a strong expertise, leading to its implication in the development of AAA games. The 500 talented people are united by the desire of pushing boundaries, building high quality worlds and creating memorable gaming experiences.
Job Description
The technical lead will be the resource for technological issues in his field. The incumbent is a technical specialist who will assess issues in his/her field of expertise (technical or game console specialization) and be accountable for the technological choices and performances of the systems in which he/she specializes. The incumbent will continue to produce code and define best practices in his/her field of expertise.
* Oversee technical mandates from the CPI, TL or technical architect;
* Be a reference for team members for all technical issues in his/her field of expertise;
* Work as a senior programmer and help program high-risk elements in his/her field of expertise;
* Be proactive in suggesting enhancements and technological choices in his/her field of expertise;
* Assess performances on a regular basis and optimize systems in his/her field of expertise whenever necessary;
* Resolve the most complex technical issues in his/her field of expertise;
* Be a mentor in his/her field of expertise;
* Advise the architect and/or CPI by suggesting corrective measures to meet project objectives whenever necessary;
* Work with technical directors from other working units (design, graphic design, animation, sound, etc.) to ensure the efficiency of the systems in his/her field of expertise that are used by other teams;
* Carry out performance assessments in collaboration with the CPI;
* Carry out all other related tasks.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering or equivalent.
The experience can overcome the lack of diploma
Relevant Experience
Minimum 5 years' experience in programming on a specific console or in a specific field or other relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge
* Analytical and synthesis skills;
* Problem-solving skills;
* Good interpersonal and communication skills;
* Autonomy and resourcefulness;
* Sense of initiative;
* Attention to detail;
* Flexibility in organizing work;
* Ability to work as part of a team;
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Cammie Morgan has lost her father and her memory, but in the heart-pounding conclusion to the best-selling Gallagher Girls series, she finds her greatest mission yet. Cammie and her friends finally know why the terrorist organization called the Circle of Cavan has been hunting her. Now the spy girls and Zach must track down the Circle's elite members to stop them before they implement a master plan that will change Cammie—and her country—forever.
If there is such a book that could be considered too fast paced, this is it. United We Spy is the 6th and final book in the Gallagher Girls series and we finally have our conclusion.
This book was everywhere. It was like a big mess of spaghetti which didn't get straightened out until the very end. Seriously. I think now that this series is finished I would recommend it, because it has been too long since the books were released and that kind of makes my head spin when I try to remember what exactly happened in the last book.
I do have to give credit though, as United We Spy does tie up all the little ends and even references things from the very first book which were probably long forgotten. It has a sweet ending and there really is a satisfying feeling knowing that the characters are all tied up nicely and their plot lines. There were a few very happy moments in this book, a few predictable and long awaited ones, and a few surprising ones.
Really, I think you need to brush up on your books before hitting this final one. Otherwise, it was a satisfying end.
Rating: 4 stars
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From the archives. I found this blog post in my drafts and, although from a couple of years ago, the theme of global competencies continues to grow in importance in the development of young people.
Arne Duncan's special message to NAFSA, the Association of International Educators, providing support for the work that is done to promote global learning that develops the skills and competencies to play an effective role in our rapidly changing world.
A global education is part of everything we do in schools. The interconnectedness of the world is such that we have now more effectively moved beyond the boundaries of the classroom in the development of values that will enable our children, and ourselves, to live more carefully and more curiously now and in the future.
Towards a global literacy.
It is a journey and, if it hasn't already (which it probably has if you think about it), I suggest 3 simple steps that can be taken to further develop understanding of the world beyond our borders. This is a global literacy. Equipping our young people (and ourselves) with the language, knowledge and understanding to reach out and make the most of the world in which we live.
- Scratch the surface. Even in leafy Hertfordshire, a class discussion on family trees or around traditions – particularly interesting at Christmas, Easter or Diwali – will often quickly uncover relatives who were born overseas. Naturally, care needs to be taken over children's stories, yet carefully handled, family history, traditions and culture can help children recognise the diversity that exists amongst themselves.
- Fly the flag. A flagpole is great, but any public display space can carry a regularly rotating image or a flag. Whether, linked to a school's own international projects or simply for developing general knowledge, a flag makes a fantastic talking point – see Roman Mars on TED.com for example. You will also know what vexillology means!
- Use the enthusiasm of others. Not only within your own staff team, but also connect with what teachers are willing to do in other locations. Making links through the British Council Connecting Classrooms initiative very quickly, in my experience, returns contacts from schools in other countries. The enthusiasm and sheer will that I have discovered in school teachers and leaders is humbling. With just a little organisation, some ICT, photos and letters children can come face-to-face with each other in very different locations. In addition, I have found that just by starting this process, the interest of colleagues in travel has emerged, voluntarily, to support the physical connections that make linking schools so much more effective.
As a start (or rather, the continued promotion of global education) these are just a few of many simple things that can kick start discussion and development at school. Once these conversations start, whether they are in the classroom or between colleagues, the motivation and momentum will increase. And you will probably find yourself nominated global learning coordinator. Now wouldn't that be a good thing!


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The hybrid space opera Robotech was one of may absolute favorite shows as a kid. It was completely unlike every other show I watched at the time. Its serial structure really stood out against children's cartoon programming of the day, which was, aside from the occasional two- or three-parter, purely episodic. While this was a big part of the show's appeal for me, it also led to some drawbacks: namely, the unaccustomed-to experience of watching a show and story I loved play itself out, then … end.
While I'm dead certain that many of the cartoons I spent endless hours watching in syndication had far fewer than Robotech's 85 episodes, my perception was that the opposite was true. Unsurprisingly, I wanted more. One way I got my fix was by reading the show's 12-volume novelization. Once that trove had been exhausted, I remember browsing the Target book section one day to find this:
My 10 year old mind was blown to find out that the Robotech story had been extended into another series of novels entitled The Sentinels. In that pre-Internet dark age, there was no way to know that these were actually based on a short lived TV sequel series that followed the story of the popular characters from the first section of Robotech. Only 3 episodes were produced of the series because the crash of the Dollar/Yen exchange rate in the mid-1980s, which caused Matchbox to withdraw from the project due to the increased cost. Since Harmony Gold lacked the funds to produce the series on its own, production ceased.
It is impressive to think that with only 3 episodes produced that the show could spawn a series of books, a film, comic books and an RPG. It makes you wonder what might have been if they had been able to get all 65 episodes made…
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I finished assembly and verification of the CPU card. After checking all connections with a multi-meter, I populated the board with IC-s and assembled simple power supply (5V stabilizer) and testing circuit (just 3 LED-s with resistors and a reset switch) on the bread-board. Then I burned test program on EPROM that just selects 3 of the I/O selection outputs in a loop and I put the EPROM chip in the board. The other 32K EPROM chip for now is not in the board. The test worked. See it here.
This test verified following basic CPU board functionality:
* clock circuit
* reset circuit
* I/O address selection circuit
Next step is to assemble the serial communication circuit on the bread-board and test the CPU and serial communication with a bit more advanced but still rudimentary operating system (Monitor program). After that, serial communication card assembly on a permanent board (I/O card).
|MKHBC-R1, back in business.
|Chips populated, only EPROM to burn and face the truth.
|It worked!
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Ok, I've got that out of my system now. But come on, really? You'd have thought the big N would have learned their lesson with naming by now…
Anyway, I thought that now E3 is over, I'd start arranging my rambling and dangerous thoughts into something vaguely coherent. Today I'm exploring my thoughts on the newly announced Nintendo Wii-U; some Ninty fanboys may want to look away now…
The nPad
It would be daft to start anywhere other than the elephant in the room; that controller. It's like the bastard offspring of a DS and an iPad, and frankly doesn't live up to the lofty heights of either parent. It looks like a FisherPrice toy, and enjoys something of an identity crisis as I can see. Is it a controller? Is it a handheld? Is it a tablet? I'd put my money on Nintendo trying to use it as all three, and coming up short.
To be fair to it, it's certainly innovative. The idea of switching between handheld and console is certainly an interesting one, and used innovatively could be a fantastic step forward for the industry. However, I have concerns. It has been announced that so far there only plans for one of these controllers to be used with a console at a time; other players will be forced onto wiimotes/classic controllers. Not so impressive.
Also, I can see Sony sneaking up and stealing Nintendo's thunder with the Vita. It's close to PS3 spec, and will inevitably interact with the console in the future – Naughty Dog have already stated that the Uncharted game for Vita will interact with Uncharted 3 on PS3. Sony has a track record here, too; the remote play function of the PSP is not well known, but it was fantastically implemented. In trying to be too clever, Nintendo could be late to their own party.
So far we know that the Wii-U will handle up to 1080p graphics, but we so far have no details on actual spec. Several third party developers have said that their cross-platform games will appear on the Wii-U, but that raises some questions for me. If the Wii-U is (as rumoured) of superior spec to even the PS3, will the ports take advantage of this, or be straight ports from the other consoles, thus rendering the extra spec pointless? Or will they be optimised, but inevitably take longer to arrive, thus leaving the Wii-U at a time lag disadvantage?
As with the previous couple of generations, the Wii-U will live or die on its first party exclusives. Rabid fanboys will eat up the inevitable HD iterations of Zelda, Mario and the like, but will that be enough to sway other gamers that have already been spoiled by the HD class of Xbox360 and PS3? Nintendo's leap into HD isn't nearly as jaw dropping as Microsoft's and Sony's, simply because it is already the norm.
A big one, this. How much will the controller drive up the price of the system? Are Nintendo going to have to abandon (to an extend) the 'casual' market that made the Wii so successful? Will the hardware and more 'serious' games appeal to a generation of gamers that's already shelled out for one or both of the established HD giants enough to part with yet more cash? Ninty have so far proved recession proof by driving into a new market, but trying to step back into an already (over?)saturated marketplace in challenging economic conditions will certainly represent a big gamble. Indeed, Iwata himself has said that this new console 'won't be cheap'.
Until more is announced about the Wii-U, I'm certainly not leaping on the 'day one purchase' bandwagon. Rabid Nintendo fanboys won't care a jot about anything I've just said; they'll just be salivating at yet another facsimile Zelda adventure made shinier with HD graphics. But what about everyone else? The floating gamer that just likes to bust out Wii-Sports or Rock Band every now and then?
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Okay... Because I didn't realize the Yahoo! poll requires you to be a Yahoo! member (stupid internet comglomerate), I've decided to post the poll here... Vote away!
In response to the fact that there are more "appropriate" (read: Halloween) outfits for Danica to wear, be advised that she is already scheduled to wear her Halloween outfits on Monday, October 30 and Tuesday, October 31. The outfit you are choosing will be worn Sunday, October 29.
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What I'm Watching... So Far. (Part II)
Very quickly – yes, I watch a lot of TV, but it's mostly due to the fact that I'm home with my daughter a lot (I'm "working" from home) and because of the lovely TiVo my extraordinary wife picked up for me for my birthday. We mostly just watch things we're interested in now... we don't channel surf that much anymore. Besides, because I have a young child who I'm trying to keep off television, we're trying to have the TV on less.
I covered the new shows last time, so I'll go back through the line-up and get back to the shows returning from last season. There really are just a few shows from last year that I'm still watching.
"Desperate Housewives" (Sundays at 9 PM, ABC)**
Okay, so everybody complained about a lackluster and relatively directionless second season, but they seem to be back on track in terms of putting the desperation back into the housewives' lives. The season is definitely structured into acts, with these first few episodes setting up just enough for the rest of the season. It's just a guilty pleasure.
"Prison Break" (Mondays at 8 PM, FOX)**1/2
Last season, this was the most compelling show on TV for me (remember, I don't watch "Lost," nor do I continue to watch "24"). Driven by Wentworth Miller's quiet portrayal of Michael Schofield, the man who plans for everything, last season was one long tease. Every episode had you guessing about how they were going to pull off the coolest prison break-out ever.
This season, it's become more difficult to match the magic. I think Fox's decision to split this show into two halves (one in the fall, one in the spring) is contributing to the odd pacing of this year's episodes. It took a year to get out of prison, and three days to find the long-lost money of D.B. Cooper? With as much publicity the eight have had in breaking out of Fox River Penitentiary, they can still round around 4 or 5 at a time in oddly mismatched clothes? There have been a few too many close calls and absurdities this season for my taste.
Still, there are few shows that can match Prison Break's intensity and pacing within each episode. While the season feels disjointed, each episode seems to work on its own. It's having to know what's going to happen and the intensity with which each episode is filmed that's keeping me around. I think the show will pick up again once they get past this lost-treasure nonsense. The spring should bring a more interesting story arc as they move to resolve the conspiracy that surrounds Lincoln's imprisonment.
"Gilmore Girls" (Tuesdays at 8 PM, CW)**
Okay, so "CW" stands for "Columbia-Warner," two of the biggest entertainment conglomerates in the world, but it's still a stupid name. Even dumber was the decision to retain "7th Heaven" as one of the CW's initial shows (after having the "series finale" air at the end of last season?!). But worst of all was probably the decision to let Gilmore Girls creator/producer Amy Sherman-Palladino go over a contract dispute.
Granted, I think that Sherman-Palladino was looking to set the CW up to fail last year with the unusual storylines that ran through the show, but at least you could count on her wicked sense of pop-culture banter that pitter-pattered its way through the show. While the first few episodes of this season have cleaned up some of the messes, without Sherman-Palladino, the heart of the show seems to be in arrhythmia. Characters seem to be washed of most of last year's detritus, but it's almost like when Bobby came back on "Dallas." You feel like the characters you love are back… but it's not quite right. It's like the CW erased part of who the characters were to start again. We'll stick around, but I think it's the beginning of the end for this show.
"House" (Tuesdays at 8 PM, FOX)***
I admit it… I want to be House. Who wouldn't want to be a doctor, speak their mind, get away with almost killing a person two or three times a week, and yet still always be right. It's like watching my dream come true. The mysterious-disease-almost-kill-a-patient-but-ah!-I've-got-it formula of the show is getting old, Hugh Laurie's portrayal of House makes it worth watching every time it's on. Too bad those MLB Playoffs are cutting into the doctor's screen time. At least it's not as heavily serialized as many of the other shows on this list.
"My Name is Earl" (Thursdays at 8 PM, NBC)***
I admit it… I want to be Earl. Who wouldn't want to be a lucky s.o.b. who wins $100,000, hangs out at a motel with his brother and their hot maid friend, was married to Jamie Pressley, and only has to go around doing the best he can? Last time, I gave this show two stars, and now after watching a few more episodes, it's got three.
Last season, I didn't quite know what to make of this show. Was it smart and insightful or just plain stupid fun? This season, I can definitely say that it's both. Jason Lee and Jamie Pressley are hilarious, and the flashback sequences are priceless. Earl's quest to right the wrongs of his life is captivating and oddly compelling. Makes me want to wonder what I've done wrong that I can correct to get this karma monkey off my back.
"Grey's Anatomy" (Thursdays at 9 PM, ABC)**
McDreamy blah blah blah. My wife would watch an hour of Patrick Dempsey eating a sandwich. While the show has some interesting characters, I just want to slap Ellen Pompeo's Meredith. Talk about whiny and self-absorbed. She was sooooo much hotter in the movie "Old School" than she is in this show. I think they titled this show Grey's Anatomy because everybody's had a shot a Meredith.
The first season was better when you were focused on the lives of five fresh interns. You got to see them react to the same situations in their own ways, while wondering how they were going to get along. Now, they're so separated, you wonder how they're going to integrate the five back together. At least Katherine Heigl and T.J. Knight do a great job as the show's hearts.
"ER" (Thursdays at 10 PM, NBC)*1/2
I still remember the first episode of ER that I watched, a videotaped episode in the fall of 1994. It was so moving and real, I knew I had to watch it, because it had a chance to be great. Its characters were compelling and the situations they faced, while set in the frantic world of the ER, felt like something that could happen to you. It was a great show, for a few years, until it hit a lull about three seasons ago.
With the original leads gone, it had to find new characters and a new direction. The show kind of wandered for the past three seasons, but I'm more drawn in this season. They're still settling in on the characters that will drive the show, but I think they've done a good job focusing on Goran Visnjic, Maura Tierney, Mekhi Phifer and Parminder Nagra this year. While there's not the heart there was with Anthony Edwards, Noah Wyle and Juliana Marguiles (I know, I know… but George Clooney didn't contribute to the warm-fuzzies), they've at least found a relative direction and have tried to create stories around a more limited cast. The first couple of episodes of the season were a bit rushed, but the last couple have seemed promising. The next few episodes with the addition of John Stamos (a good casting move, with a questionable character) could set the table for a fully rejuvenated ER, or they could signal the continuation of the slow spiral to the end.
"Numbers" (Fridays at 10 PM, CBS)*
Being a geek who likes math, I was excited when CBS debuted this show last year. Admittedly, it's not the most compelling show with the most compelling characters, but I do like the fact that it puts math up on a pedestal, basically saying that you can do anything if you have a few numbers. The math is a little more than Calculus I, but it is always nice to see something thought of as geeky put into a better light. I don't know why this show is on at 10 PM, since the theme seems to revolve around accepting math into our lives and the crimes aren't any more gruesome than on some episodes of Law and Order.
Anyway, that's a round-up of the stuff that I watch these days. You'll notice that there's a bunch of shows that are missing: CSI (in all incarnations), Without a Trace, Law & Order (again, all incarnations), The Wire, and every reality TV show out there. I think that I enjoy shows about relationships, which all of these shows are based on. I do catch CSI in syndication every once in a while, and I've heard that The Wire is excellent, but since I've started back to work, I've had to cut back on what I'm watching, especially with basketball season approaching.
BTW, I did watch the pilot episode of "30 Rock" (Wednesdays at 8 PM, NBC) with Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, and Tracy Morgan. It was average at best. I love the actors in it, but it almost seems a parody of NBC's other show about late-night TV, "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip." Granted, it is supposed to be a parody, but aren't parodies supposed to be funny? Alec Baldwin is great, Tina Fey is subtle, and Tracy Morgan is a little over the top. I didn't feel like it covered or stabbed at anything new, and it was sluggish in terms of its pacing. The jokes stretch from Alec Baldwin's hammy overacting to Tina Fey's quiet jabs at the everyday absurdities that surround us. It was a pilot, so it might get better. It just needs to go more over the top.
One last thing – since "Heroes" is a hit, I'll push you to watch the other two shows I really enjoy right now: "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" and "Friday Night Lights." I don't know why "Studio 60's" ratings are falling, but they shouldn't be because it's a well-written show with a lot of heart that's well done.
I know that "Friday Night Lights" isn't reaching the audience it should because people think it's only about football, but I assure you that's not the case. It's a show about the pressures of life and the relationships we use to get through them, set in a football context. Besides, the New York Times likes it.
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Thursday, October 19, 2006
Did You Know…?
The United States is rapidly approaching 300 million in population. This is a growth of 100 million over the span of 39 years (1967-2006), which is 13 years faster than the previous 100 million jump (1915-1967). Birth rates and immigration have contributed to the population growth, and the U.S. Census Bureau reports that the 300-millionth American might not be a newborn – he or she might be an immigrant.
Of course, there's only one real reason I'm discussing this: Did you know that the 200-millionth American was a HUGE story back in 1967? So huge that Life magazine detailed his birth and followed him for a number of years. His name? Bobby Woo! Well, Robert K. Woo, Jr. (I didn't know that Asians named their kids after themselves. Hmm...). He's a Chinese-American who was born and raised in Atlanta and speaks with a slight Southern accent.
Of course, being Asian-American, he had to follow some stereotypes: he's a lawyer, married to another lawyer, and has two children. Oh, and he graduated magna cum laude from Harvard (B.A. in the History of Science?!), with a J.D., cum laude from Harvard as well, serving as an editor on the Harvard Law Review. On top of that, his work as a litigator for King & Spalding (Atlanta, GA) now involves pharmaceutical and medical device cases. Gee… Lawyer from Harvard with a B.A. in something dealing with science whose work involves medicine and married to another lawyer. Raise your hand if this is the life your mother wanted you to lead. *Hands waving furiously*
By the way, just in case you were wondering, he said that the line, "Hey, I'm the 200-millionth American!" does not get you laid.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Line of the Day
For those of you who don't know, Kindra teaches special-needs kids in grades 6-8. She has to deal with this on a daily basis:
One of her students, a little Asian girl we'll call "Kellie," needs help using the pencil sharpener (it's a hand-crank sharpener). Kellie asked one of the aides to sharpen her pencil for her, which the aide promptly did. Upon receiving her pencil back, Kellie held it up to eye-level, thought about it for a second and said:
"It's okay... Maybe it'll grow back."
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Friday, October 13, 2006
Creating Insomniacs
Capitalism + Possibility = Staying up late for crap that I may or may not need.
What is it about having to be the first? What is it about having to get the best deal - on anything, whether I need it or not? What is it about sitting in front of my laptop, constantly refreshing a web page to see if the newest deal item has popped up? Even if it's a Snap Sights 35mm Waterproof Camera ($7.99 + $5 S/H)?
That's what I get for living in a world that allows a commercial website to, for one 24-hour period, post deals on questionable products one after the other after the previous product has sold out. Questionable in two respects: 1) quality of product, and 2) actual need for said products in my life (or anyone else's, for that matter). Now, obviously, not every product is questionable, otherwise I wouldn't be writing this. The kicker is that you have to wait and wade through a dozen or so questionable offers to find an item that may actually be a bargain. As to whether or not one actually needs that item... Well, that's another question.
The sad thing is, I absolutely HAVE to see what's next. It's ridiculously addictive. Like heroin addictive. There's no quitting cold turkey, and there's no coming down. Because what if I came down at the wrong time? What if, during that period of time when I wasn't rolling or tripping or whatever the hell the kids call it these days, what if I missed that not-quite-what-I-wanted-but-will-settle-for-this-anyway deal of a lifetime (or, at least, the next week)? What if I missed that GREAT DEAL! on a SanDisk 256MB MP3/WMA Player with FM Tuner and Voice Recorder!?!?
And again, the worst part of it is... I don't even need it. Any of it, really. I have so much crap in my home, but I just a little addict who needs to keep spending money I don't have because... IT'S A GREAT DEAL. Come to think of it, it's akin to being hammered at the club. You know sure as hell you don't need another drink, but oooo... the lights... the music... the hormones... "Yeah, okay... Ah'll have anudder... Bring me a drink, damnit! Whoo-hoo!!! Oooooohhhh... I'm gonna be sick. *Gulp* Where's that drink?"
In fact, to be honest, it's 12:42 AM, and I'm writing this blog while waiting for the Kensington Wireless Convertible Pocket Mini Mouse (It's a desktop mouse! Pop it out of the shell and it's a laptop mouse! It's wireless! For only $7.99 + $5 S/H!) to sell out so I can pick up... whatever's next. I just need to find a deal. A good deal. On something. Something that I need. Sort of. Maybe. Shhhhh... Don't tell my wife.
Argh... goodnight. Maybe. Just one more... Yeah, that's it... Just one more.
Crap. I just found out that this thing could go on from 24-72 hours. HOURS.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006
What I'm Watching... So Far. (Part I)
Living in Orange County, California, there are only two ways you can truly tell when fall starts: 1) the average daytime temperature runs in the mid-70's, and 2) there are a bunch of new shows on television. Unfortunately, that's also how you kinda tell when spring starts. Regardless, it's definitely fall.
Now, I've always been a pop-culture guy who gets sucked in by the multitude of ads in newspapers, magazines, on television, and online, so it was inevitable that I would sample many of the new shows that have been popping up. Of course, things have gotten markedly easier for me since my incredible (INCREDIBLE!) wife got me one of the best birthday gifts I've ever received, not to mention one of the greatest inventions ever, the TiVo (but that's a whole other post).
Since recording and watching shows is now easier than ever, I've been able to sample a number of the new shows, and I like a lot of what I'm watching. The down side of this is that drawn-out, serialized shows are the current rage in television, so, while I'll never miss an episode (assuming recording goes as planned), I'm on pins-and-needles both watching and waiting for each show. At least I can fast-forward through the commercials, and we've eliminated the ridiculous number of video tapes that I would've needed (though my wife will be quick to point out that I still have a ridiculous number of video tapes... if anybody wants to pitch in on another DVD recorder for me and then come over and convert everything for me, you'll have Kindra's eternal gratitude and, probably, the rights to our next child).
With more time on my hands since the recent demise of my career, I tried a lot of shows that I probably wouldn't have, since serialized shows tend to create a great deal of anxiety for me, because I always have to know what's going on. As a side note, I'm probably the one person in the nation who does not currently, nor has ever (that's EVER) watched an episode of "Lost." I know I'd be into it, but with all the hours I'd been working over that last few years, I just couldn't afford to get sucked into a show that I know would drive me nuts. I also do not follow "Smallville," which is probably some comic-book geek crime that I'm committing, but I'm waaaaaaay behind after watching the very first two episodes five seasons ago (besides, the teenage hero cameos are starting to worry me - Oliver Queen, okay... Green Arrow? Questionable). Anyway, I'm watching a bunch of shows now that are going to drive me nuts.
Because I know me, and I know that I'll take my sweet time discussing each of the shows, I'll just give a quick rundown now so that you, too, can jump on the bandwagons that I'm currently riding. Here's a list of the shows that I currently watch (organized by the day and time that they are on, rated by stars, 1-4 in terms of what I really watch):
Desperate Housewives (9 PM, ABC)**
Brothers and Sisters (10 PM, ABC)*
Prison Break (8 PM, FOX)**1/2
Heroes (9 PM, NBC)****
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (10 PM, NBC)***1/2
Tuesday (a.k.a. Quite-the-dilemma Day)
Gilmore Girls (8 PM, CW - which might surpass "UPN" as dumbest station name)**
House (8 PM, FOX)***
Friday Night Lights (8 PM, NBC) - no rating because there's only been 1 episode
The Nine (10 PM, ABC) - again, just 1 episode
My Name is Earl (8 PM, NBC)**
Ugly Betty (8 PM, ABC)*
Grey's Anatomy (9 PM, ABC)**
Six Degrees (10 PM, ABC)1/2
Numb3rs (10 PM, CBS)* - by the way, does this show merit a 10 PM slot? It should at least be a little juicier.
Off day - actually, there are a number of animated shows in the morning and one in the evening.
Here are some quick rundowns on new shows:
Best New Shows
"Heroes" (Mondays at 9 PM, NBC) ****
I'm biased to this show. No bones about it. I'm a comic geek, this is about real-life superheroes, with art by comic artist Tim Sale, and executive-produced by comic writer Jeph Loeb... The pilot episode was incredible (though the climax could've been handled a little better), but the next couple of shows have been uneven. I'm a little skeptical about whether or not they can pull it off, and they might have designed a better villan, but I'm really excited every time it comes on. Besides, it has the best new character on TV - a real "Super Hiro!"
"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (Mondays at 10 PM, NBC) ***1/2
They had high expectations for this show, and I think it's reaching them. Aaron Sorkin, the creator, who also created "The West Wing," lives up to his billing. It's a well-written, complex, fun ride, though the last episode was a little weaker than the first three.
My Contender
"Friday Night Lights" (Tuesdays at 8 PM, NBC)
There's only been one episode so far, but it's right there with "Heroes" for best pilot. Now, I haven't seen the movie nor have I read the book, but the pilot was produced, acted and filmed excellently, despite the cliche twist towards the end of episode. If it continues to explore its ground with the same kind of intensity and thoughfulness, it'll definitely be up there. My only issue is that I'm biased towards a TV show about sports, coaches, teams and underdogs. But it is nice to have high school kids who sound like high school kids.
The Rest
"Brothers and Sisters" (Sundays at 10 PM, ABC)*
To be honest, I've only watched one full episode of this show and that was the second one. The pilot almost turned me off completely in the first 10 minutes, after throwing out 12 characters in a hurry. I thought that it originally had too much going on, but that is the way it is with big families. I did like the second episode, so I'll keep watching. If it evolves past the superficial storylines that it's begun wth, it could be a contender.
"The Nine" (Wednesdays at 10 PM, ABC)
The pilot was well-done and set up the intertwined storylines well (in fact, just a little behind "Heroes" and "Friday Night Lights"), but again, the payoff is the issue. Can the writers pull it off? Can the actors convey the necessary emotions? It's easy enough to set up something interesting. It's another to finish it. Also, how far can you take it? It's about nine people trapped for fifty-two hours with two bank robbers. Can you stretch it past this season? Eh, it's got "Lost" leading it, so who knows? I'll probably be drawn into it.
"Ugly Betty" (Thursdays at 8 PM, ABC)*
So after two episodes, she's still ugly and not getting any cuter (physically). The pilot was uneven, if funny and endearing, so we'll stick around. It is funny contrasting the regular Betty and the unreal fashion world she lives in. It'll be interesting to see how it catches on with TV audiences.
"Six Degrees" (Thursdays at 10 PM, ABC)1/2
Interesting concept. That's sort of about it. Hopefully, they'll just need some time to develop, but the characters and storylines are relatively banal. This is my problem - no matter how average the story, I have to know the end.
Well, that's enough for now. I'll go into a bit more detail on my viewing habits as well as the shows. There are still a few shows debuting this week, most notably (for me, anyway) NBC's "30 Rock." Set your TiVo (or get one if you don't have one!). I'll be wasting away watching them in the meantime.
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For the second time in two months, a throng of architects from firms in locations across the world has gathered. Hot on the heels of the Vernissage for the 13th International Architecture Biennale in Venice comes the 2012 World Architecture Festival. Trading the canals of Venice for the bay of Singapore, this month's waterside event is a three-day conference of talks and seminars alongside live presentations to the juries deliberating the WAF Awards.
Launched in 2008 and now celebrating its fifth year, WAF's emergence onto the world architecture stage coincided with the global financial crisis. This unfortunate occurrence has been evidenced by the restraint in many of the project shortlisted for awards in previous years, and by the number of 'Future Projects' categories included in the awards. After four years in Barcelona, this time organisers have relocated the festival to Singapore in order to investigate the dynamic growth of Asian cities, and the challenges that growth brings.
"I feel a little bit like your host," announced opening speaker Moshe Safdie, the architect of Marina Bay Sands – the venue for this year's festival. Describing the high-rise tower as the "urban building block of today," Safdie discussed the challenge of working with the "megascale" and how best to humanise that scale to create a public realm that connects with the city. As part of their ongoing research, the firm has examined the idea of "streets in the sky" – a concept Safdie explored in his first built project, Habitat 67 – and adapted this idea for a contemporary setting in urban China. Prominently located in Qinhuangdao CBD at the confluence of two rivers, this Golden Dream Bay project is shaped by its place; responding to the site, the design is conceived as a permeable screen rather than an urban wall, allowing views through the building and ensuring generous access to natural light.
The idea of place, and architecture as an appropriate response to local tradition and culture, was also raised by Liu Xiaodu of Shenzhen based Urbanus Architects. Discussing the pace of development in emerging cities, Liu noted that many Chinese leaders looked to cities like Singapore as an example of a developed, modern Asian city – and then tried to replicate those ideas. "The model might work here, but do we want to do the same things?" Liu asked. "It is especially important for Chinese architects to change this attitude."
In the context of rapid construction and growth, many conversations considered the role of the individual building within the wider urban setting. While Safdie warned of seeing each building as a "sculptural object in the sky," Rocco Yim of Rocco Design Architects posed the question: "Does architecture shape the city, or does the city shape the architecture?" Taking the Guangzhou master plan as an example, in which Rocco Design's museum sits opposite Zaha Hadid's opera house, Yim said each building was to some degree successful as a sculptural object, yet as a district, the buildings failed to create a cohesive urban centre. Arguing that architecture must be shaped by the city, Yim paraphrased Louis Kahn by asking: "What does the city want it to be?"
Local projects and a friendly rivalry featured in an afternoon discussion on the vertical village, with Singapore-based Richard Hassell of WOHA and Belinda Huang of Arc Studio taking to the stage (WOHA's scheme came second to Arc Studio's for The Pinnacle). Replicating traditional gathering spaces in dense urban settings, WOHA's work establishes social spaces within high-rise buildings, introducing communal areas and abundant greenery that residents frequently interact with, fostering a sense of community. Huang, meanwhile, discussed The Pinnacle at Duxton, a 50-storey social housing project that similarly establishes social spaces, both at ground level and on the 26th and 50th floors.
Joining the discussion on the vertical village was Sanjay Puri of Indian firm Sanjay Puri Architect, whose work pushes for creative and sustainable alternatives to the dense urban sprawl that is consuming the Indian landscape, and Ken Yeang of Llewelyn Davies Yeang, whose lively and entertaining talk suggested that high-rise buildings need to replicate the order and variety of the ground plane in the sky. High-rise buildings with a repeated floor plate were "designed for energy and efficiency, which means they were designed by engineers," Yeang argued – instead proposing multiple functions across different levels, with horizontal and vertical organisation to create a more organic and diverse vertical village.
With the seminars and jury presentations wrapped up for the day, the crowd packed into the Rethink and Renew Hall to hear architect, writer and critic Peter Buchanan. A condensed presentation of Buchanan's series currently being published in UK-based Architectural Review, Buchanan's keynote on 'The Big Rethink: Architecture for the Emergent Epoch' challenged the "crisis of the imagination" in contemporary architecture, and modernism's inherent unsustainability. Instead of looking at the world as fragments, Buchanan argued, architects need to consider a "complete" architecture – adopting integral thinking. For more, visit: http://www.architectural-review.com/the-big-rethink
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"Lancashire Constabulary and Restorative Solutions have formed a hugely beneficial partnership in respect of the training and raising of awareness at all levels of restorative justice."
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Red Snapper Learning is a market leading provider of education and training services to the civil & criminal law enforcement and broader crime prevention work communities. The team has supplied a wide range of courses to well over 1000 organisations across the UK. These include but are not limited to police forces, local authorities and central government agencies such as MOD, Home Office, Defra amongst many more. We operate an accredited BTEC Centre (Edexcel Pearson Centre Number 02298). Through this BTEC centre we deliver and develop a range of specialist qualifications in the crime prevention/detection sector.
Cambridge University (Police Executive Programme)
"Professor Lawrence Sherman, Wolfson Professor of Criminology at Cambridge University, is one of the leading criminologists in the world and among his many other duties he directs the Cambridge Police Executive Programme. The emphasis of the programme is evidence-based policing, which includes the strong, positive evidence for Restorative Justice as an important strategy for improving policing and criminal justice.
"Professor Sherman and the Police Executive Programme work closely in partnership with Restorative Solutions and undertook a major part of the Home Office Trials on Restorative Justice."
Reliance Secure Task Management (RSTM)
"Reliance Secure Task Management (RSTM) is delighted to continue the long and effective association with Restorative Solutions who have made a significant contribution to community safety by changing lives and protecting communities through the innovative and progressive application of restorative approaches."
Brislington Enterprise College
"We introduced a restorative approach when our more 'traditional' methods of assertive discipline were not impacting on overall student behaviours. Our core values of trust and respect are more fully reflected within the methodology and practice associated with a restorative approach. The impact on student behaviour and their wellbeing has been dramatic. Adults have also been given a different voice that enables closure to be reached in varying situations. We are still learning our way forward but our efforts in staff and student training offer great hope for the future."
Birkbeck University of London
Birkbeck is a world-class research and teaching institution, a vibrant centre of academic excellence and London's only specialist provider of evening higher education. A global elite, top 150 institution, they encourage applications from students without traditional qualifications.
Institute for Criminal Research
A study into Probation Quality and Engagement with Offenders forms part of the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) Offender Engagement Programme (OEP). The OEP seeks to investigate the hypothesis that one-to-one work with those under probation supervision can be a powerful vehicle for facilitating behavioural change. By establishing what supports effective engagement and better understanding how to overcome the barriers which hinder these processes, the aim of the OEP is to better enable practitioners to reduce reoffending and change probationers' lives through their one-to-one engagement with them.
HM Prison & Probation Service
Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) works with partners to carry out the sentences given by the courts, either in custody or the community.
HMPPS reduces reoffending by rehabilitating the people in their care through education and employment. The agency is made up of Her Majesty's Prison Service, the National Probation Service and a headquarters focussed on creating tools and learning.
Within England and Wales, HMPPS is responsible for:
Through HM Prison Service: they manage public sector prisons and the contract for private prisons in England and Wales.
Through the National Probation Service: they oversee probation delivery in England and Wales including through community rehabilitation companies.
Thames Valley Partnership
The Thames Valley Partnership works in partnership with the statutory, private and voluntary sectors to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the problems of crime and social exclusion. We work to protect victims and reintegrate offenders. Their strength is in collaborative working and integrated approaches across sectors, particularly linking Criminal Justice services to voluntary sector and Local Authority providers.
Their broad spectrum of work includes programmes around the needs of families of offenders, in the field of domestic abuse, support for victims, restorative justice, community cohesion, mental health issues, early interventions and initiatives around young people and arts related projects.
Thames Valley Partnership is currently working with Restorative Solutions on NOMS RJ Capacity Building Initiative producing eight operational templates, including referral systems.
Social Landlords Crime and Nuisance Group
The Social Landlords Crime and Nuisance Group (SLCNG) is the UK's leading housing based organisation specialising in delivering effective solutions to anti-social behaviour.
Safety Net Associates Group
"We are proud to work with Restorative Solutions as fellow founding partners of the Community Restorative Justice Academy. Through their work with the academy, Restorative Solutions have made a massive contribution to the development and delivery of the first "joined-up" UK wide programme of training and qualifications professionalising practitioners in the field of Restorative Approaches".
Universities Police Science Institute
The Universities' Police Science Institute (UPSI) was established in 2007 in partnership with South Wales Police to develop the research evidence base for the art, craft and science of policing. Since its inception it has secured £2million external funding from various policing and governmental agencies. Combining academic rigour with a strong focus upon policy and practice, it has achieved international renown for its innovations in designing, developing and assessing new solutions to policing problems.
Cardiff University
Cardiff University is recognised in independent government assessments as one of Britain's leading teaching and research universities.
The University's breadth of expertise in research and research-led teaching encompasses: the humanities; the natural, physical, health, life and social sciences; engineering and technology; preparation for a wide range of professions; and a longstanding commitment to lifelong learning. The University is also home to three major new Research Institutes, offering radical new approaches to neurosciences and mental health, cancer stem cells and sustainable places.


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Atletico Madrid need to overturn a one-goal deficit if they are to qualify for the Copa del Rey semi-finals at the expense of Barcelona on Wednesday.
The Catalan giants claimed a 1-0 win when the sides met in the first leg at Camp Nou last week, with Lionel Messi netting the winner five minutes from time.
Atleti have already seen off local rivals and 2014 Copa del Rey winners Real Madrid during this season's tournament, but will need to beat Barcelona for the first time in three meetings this month if they harbour hopes of going all the way.
"Barcelona are on fire and they seem to get better with each game they play," said midfielder Tiago. "But we are not scared of Barcelona. It is great to be able to play them.
"It is a great opportunity for us against world-class players. Messi and Neymar are really good and are in great form. We can only stop them as a team."
The winner will face either Villarreal or Getafe in the semi-finals, with the former holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg.
Like Messi for Barca, Bruno settled that encounter in the 85th minute at El Madrigal, but Villarreal will have to be on their guard as they take their narrow advantage to Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Thursday.
On the other side of the draw, Sevilla face arguably the toughest task of any of the last-eight clubs, as they look to overturn a 3-1 first-leg defeat at home to Espanyol.
Felipe Caicedo, Sergio Garcia and Lucas fired the hosts into a 3-0 lead at Estadio Cornella-El Prat last week, but Carlos Bacca's stoppage time strike gave the UEFA Europa League champions a glimmer of hope.
And Espanyol striker Christian Stuani insists his side will take nothing for granted.
"From the referee's whistle to the end of the game we will have to concentrate in Seville," he said. "We are all aware that it is vital for the club. Everyone is hoping to get through to the next round, but we are keeping our feet on the ground.
"Sevilla at their own stadium are a great team with quality players. We have to play the match with humility and intellect."
In the round's remaining tie, Athletic Bilbao and Malaga will both be aiming to end a runs of five matches without a win in all competitions.
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The Edmonton Police Commission recognizes and endorses the use of rewards in cases where the Chief of Police is of the opinion that the reward will assist in the investigation of crimes.
- Establishment of Rewards:
a. The Chief will submit for approval to the Commission a proposal for the establishment of a reward. The proposal will include recommendations regarding the posting and the amount of the reward.
b. Rewards remain current for three years and can be renewed for additional terms of up to three years each.
- Distribution of Rewards:
a. The Chief of Police manages the administration of rewards.
b. The Chief will submit any recommendations regarding disbursement of reward funds to claimants to the Commission for approval.
c. No Commissioner, Commission staff, sworn member, non-sworn member of the Edmonton Police Service, or immediate family member will receive a reward for the apprehension of a suspect, or wanted persons, or for supplying information.
d. Rewards will not be given to persons whose knowledge arose through their own participation in the criminal activity.
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Bar Poll Results—and a Big Thank You!
My sincere thanks to all of you who voted for me in the State Bar of Texas Judicial Poll and encouraged others to do the same. The results are now in, and I am honored to have been voted the best choice in Place 6 by almost 60% of those casting ballots. This result is especially heartening considering that the largest share of the Third Court's district's lawyers live or work in Austin and—while I am honored to serve them, as I am to serve all the people of the district many of these lawyers tend to share the staunch partisan leanings for which that city is known. In short, the Bar Poll results are a reflection of the strong, broad-based, and district-wide support with which I have been blessed throughout this campaign, and for which I am very grateful. And with your continued help, and the continued hard work of my campaign, the results bode well for the poll we'll have in November.
Justice Bob Pemberton
Third Court of Appeals, Place 6


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After thoroughly enjoying the first in the Millennium series The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, I knew I will be reading the next book pretty soon and so I did! We meet the same characters Lisbeth Salander, the one with the tattoo and who apparently plays with the fire in this book and our hero Mikhael Blomkvist and a bunch of other supporting characters.
This time around, we have Salander in the hotspot – she is accused of triple murders and it is upto her friend Blomkvist to help her out in this difficult decision. The author takes immense pleasure in hanging the sword above Salander's head and letting the readers wonder 'Did she? Didn't she?' A journalist who is writing a book about sex trafficking, his girl friend who is writing a thesis on the same subject, a mysterious incident in Salander's life which she calls "All The Evil" – add all these and you have a page tuner in your hands – literally! Just like the first book, Larsson creates an air of mystery around Salander's so called evil incident and the reader is dying to know what the heck that is. Salander gets a few more layers to her – Larsson beautifully develops her character. Half the world thinks she is a psychopath and is dangerous to the society whereas the other half thinks she is the best thing ever that happened to mankind.
Larsson seems to be obsessed with the physical form of love. While the first book revolved completely around that and violence, Larsson could have easily avoided mentioning these in his second book, still he does. A more-than-necessary importance to lesbians and this really put me off. The author has an interesting plot on hands which will make the book sell like hot cakes, he need not resort to such cheap tactics just to increase the book's sales!
Larsson's writing is nothing great. As it happens with most murder mysteries, the importance is given to the plot, its twists and turns rather than the language and style and this book is no different. And I am totally fine with it. If I want to read good English and beautiful style, I will read some other book. When I read a mystery, I want to be given an interesting plot and so many twists and turns that I feel dizzy and Larsson's books fulfill these criteria. But there is a limit to how much shabby writing one can put up with. Larsson gets so descriptive in every scene (why do I care how many Billy Pan Pizza did Salander buy) that it gets really irritating (are you sure she folded her right leg over her left one and not the other way around? Who cares?). Still, I enjoyed this book just like how I enjoy a Govinda movie any day! You might not recall anything in this book after you close it, but you will enjoy it as long as you read it.


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| Tours | South Beach | Art Deco & Design | Beaches |
Everglades | Airboat Tours | State and National Parks | Wildlife
Events | August | September | October |
Labor Day | Columbus Day Regatta
Crandon Park in Key Biscayne has long been a favorite of locals looking for a fun relaxing day with the family.
The beaches, all three miles of them, are wide, shallow, with gentle waves, which makes them a little paradise for kids. The beaches are very low key and don't feel as crowded as say, South Beach, but still offer a lot of outdoor fun for the active families.
So if you are into a little more than a day of sunning and swimming, there are plenty of facilities for watersports or simply enjoying a picnic.
There are volleyball nets at the beach...
Plenty of picnic tables and pavillions...
There are Kayak and paddleboard rentals, kiteboarding lessons...
Biking, jogging, rollerblading along the many paths.
For wildlife lovers, there's even a Nature Center that offers many activities and events
Although you don't have to go far to see wildlife all around the park...
The beaches extend for three miles, the park is divided into the North and South Beaches. Both sides have plenty of parking, lifeguards and shower and restroom facilities.
At the North end you will find:
On the south side at the South Beach entrance near the main restroom:
Click here for more info on equipment rentals, eco tours and lessons at Crandon Park.
Bring a picnic as food choices are limited to the snack bars where you can get simple fare like hot dogs, burgers and drinks.
Crandon Park Beach is a natural beach, don't be put off by the seaweed, instead, grab a snorkel and take a closer look. It is a necessary natural habitat for many little critters and really fun for kids to watch and learn.
Parking is plentiful, but as all other Miami beaches, weekends are crowded.
July, August and September are sea turtle season. Sea turtles have laid their eggs and the hatchlings are coming out. The nests are marked, please do not disturb.
Besides the beach, the Crandon Park complex also includes:
Crandon Park is located in Key Biscayne. Getting to Key Biscayne from Miami is easy via the Rickenbacker Causeway, which is
a toll bridge.
It will cost you $1.50 to cross, you only pay once when entering Key Biscayne.
There are gorgeous views of the Miami skyline and the bay as you cross the bridge which alone are just worth the toll price.
Follow the main road, Crandon Park will be on the left. There are entrances for the North and South Beaches. Park Fee is $7 per vehicle on weekends
There is plenty of parking, in fact, Crandon Park has some of the largest parking lots of any of the local beaches, but on weekends the lots fill up quick.
Key Biscayne Beaches
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Where?: Key Biscayne at 4000 Crandon Boulevard
Parking: Plentiful, but tight on weekends.
Entrance/Parking Fee: $7 per Vehicle on weekends
Lifeguards: Yes
Restrooms and Showers: Yes
Other ammenities: beach chair and umbrella rentals, kayak rental and launch, paved paths for walking and biking, biking rentals, paddleboards and kitesurfing
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Preservation Month 2017- San Elizario Historic District Walking Tour
May 14, 2017
1521 San Elizario Rd, San Elizario, TX 79849
- Venue:
- Los Portales Museum and Visitors Center
- Contact Name:
- Al Borrego
- Contact Phone Number:
- 915-851-0093
This easy (1 ½ mile) walking tour covers 419 years of history. San Elizario was the site of the first county seat in El Paso County. Meet at Los Portales Museum and Visitors Center on the Plaza in San Elizario. This event is hosted by the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.


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We've all gone through six entire seasons of Game of Thrones in agony as we've watched many of our favourite characters suffer and die. But after all these years and many painful deaths, there remains one death that none of us have and ever will be able to get over; Eddard Stark's.
He was the man whom everyone thought was the protagonist of the first season, and well, none of us actually believed that he would meet his demise. In fact, we all waited until his last moment expecting him to make some sort of courageous escape. In the end the shock of seeing his head mounted on a spike was enough to get most of us hooked to the show. After his death, he made a miraculous recovery in the form of another craze; in the form of memes.
The fact remains that Eddard stark is the only character that everyone truly loves. So here's some of the funniest Eddard Stark memes that'll keep you going in the meantime as you wait for the release of Season 7 (there's a whole year to go).
1. When the weather forecast showed that 'Winter is Coming'
2. This new take on the 'Yolo' term
3. Ned Stark is such a hipster
4. Before Ned met Catelyn
5. This Lord of the Rings crossover
6. When he realised his deadly mistake
7. And his fatal judgement error
8. When Eddard Stark proved that he wasn't that smart
9. This take on how Ned plays chess
10. What most of us had been thinking till the last season
11. When Catelyn got tired of this weird habit
12. When we saw young Ned in the latest season
13. This brilliant visiting card
14. What Sean Bean says to the god of death
15. What's up, Ned?


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God blessed me with a creative soul, knowing it would comfort and nurture me in this crazy world. May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us-- yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
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I am hoping that you will be thrilled with whatever you get...the package will be coming (my fingers are crossed for you)!! Do you know for certain that your partner received her package from you?? Does she have a blog you could leave a comment on?? Even if you don't like a gift, it is always appropriate to send a thank you note! This is why I don't participate in swaps...burned too often.ReplyDelete
I'm in this swap too....you were not my partner (just sew you know) LOL my partner is in Canada and the package is STILL in customs ! I should have sent it much earlier. My fault :/ Maybe yours will show up. I haven't heard when or what we're supposed to blog about....what we made or what we receive.ReplyDelete
I totally feel with you, Jeanie! My pretty Dresden Flower mug rug is posted on the link up, but my partner never took the time to thank me! I, on the otherhand, was totally shocked and surprised by my wonderful package from Dorothée in France!! She sent me so many wonderful things! I thanked her per email and sent to a small package in return. Unfortunately with no reply. Hmm...I mailed from Germany, so it must have arrived after two days. It would be a better world if people were more thankful!ReplyDelete
Hi Jeanie. I am sorry about your mu rug swap situation. But I wanted to bring up something else. You left me a comment on my blog posting about the mug rug I swapped and received, but I didn't get your comment in my email inbox or even in my spam box. I don't know what's going on, but I read about this on another blog recently and they said it is happening with people who use yahoo emails and that gmail emails it isn't a problem with. I can't remember what you use? But in case you are not getting responses back from your comments, you will know why. You weren't the only person commenting that this happened with, so something is definitely weird!!!ReplyDelete
The rugs you made are lovely and I'm sure you will get yours soon. I don't know if it's this way for everyone, but my partner and I traded mug rugs.ReplyDelete
If I would have been the one who received them, I can ensure you I would have been enchanted !! Hioe your parcel will arrive soon. Kind regards from FranceReplyDelete
Super cute mug rugs! I hope yours arrives soon. :)ReplyDelete
Hi again Jeanie. I have a thought, I would love to make you a mug rug and send it to you. If you want certain colors, size, or motif let me know, If not I will just make something so you are completely surprised. Either way I would love to make and send you a mug rug. Email me back with your address, okay? Really and truly it would be my pleasure and you never know if other little goodies might jump into the envelope...so are you game?ReplyDelete
Hi Jeanie,ReplyDelete
Your mug rugs are darling. I am sure your partner loved them! :) As far as the mug rug you are supposed to receive, I have contacted your partner and am waiting to hear back! We have a couple of mug rug angels, who will be sending out mug rug's to those who did not receive one. Please don't fret! You will be getting a mug rug! :) I hope you have a lovely day!
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Hi Jeanie,ReplyDelete
I have just heard back from your partner and her husband has been in the hospital very sick, so she has not been able to complete the swap on time. We will have a mug rug Angel send you one – give us an extra week or so, since we had to switch some things up.
The mug rugs you made and sent are very nice and the fact that you made two is so very sweet! So sorry your partner had some extenuating circumstances that prevented her from participating.ReplyDelete
Your mug rugs are beautiful! I joined too and received a beautiful mug rug. My one should be arriving any day now as I was a little late sending it off.ReplyDelete
your mugrugs are wonderful, great detail.ReplyDelete


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To the person that suggested Hypafix - I opened the box and it wasn't what I was expecting. I was expecting some kind of plasticy tape and what I found is a material that's like wafer tape. I put a three-inch piece on the top of the wafer to see how well it does. The 5 cm width is perfect - half on your skin and half on the wafer tape. I imagine that this stuff could be used for other things that need to be covered, perhaps with non-stick gauze. I will try this on three sides on my next bag change.
The stoma nurse from home health was here yesterday. She is a minimalist and gave me some great tips for my bag, improving fit and staying on for activity. There are some tabs that insurance covers to help adhesive stay but she recommended this tape which isn't paid for but she finds is great. Its called Hy-Tape pink tape. I swim, kayak and love my hot tub, she said it will extend bag time, prevent bag from losing seal.
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HIGHTSTOWN, N.J. — East Coast News has announced it is now taking pre-orders for the new We-Vibe Sync Couples toy.
According to We-Vibe, the Sync is "designed to be enjoyed with a partner. Its compact, body-hugging form is designed to deliver simultaneous pleasure to the G spot and the clitoris. It's made from body-safe silicone — free from phthalates and BPA, and made without latex."
"We-Vibe is a great partner. There is a reason why they are the #1 couples vibrator on the market," said Kevin Guilford,ECN sales manager. "We fully expect the Sync to become an instant hit and fly off the shelves in advance of the 2016 holiday season."
ECN is currently talking pre-orders for the Sync, which will ship from its New Jersey, Florida and California warehouses later this month.
The company is offering the Sync in both Aqua and Purple, along with two promotional kits and one launch kit.
Retailers will also be able to demo and place orders for the Sync and other We-Vibe items at next month's IVD|ECN Fall Show in Stowe, Vermont.
East Coast News, one of the largest distributors of adult toys, novelties and accessories, offers 30,000 products from more than 150 manufacturers.
For more information on East Coast News, visit ECN.com, call (800) 999-2483, or email email@example.com.


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Meet Tara from 'Shabby In Suburbia' who just happens to be hosting a fabulous giveaway a prize that will look perfect in your child's playroom.
Oh no! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!! The quilt looks completely divine, you are so clever!!!! That book looks fantastic, I think I am going to have to get a copy. xxReplyDelete
Hi Emma, speedy recovery is what I have pegged. If you are planning to buy Playful Homes do buy it from 'Fish Bowl' less expensive.Delete
Beautiful...I have a quilt earmarked myself...going to be putting down the knitting needles over Christmas...hopefully mine will look half as beautiful as yours. Vic xReplyDelete
Hi Vicki, I'm sure your quilt will be exeptional, you have such a beautiful and very creative eye. I will look forward to seeing your work. Just between you and I, a quilt will always look great, no matter what!Delete
Oh Roberta, I just read your last couple of posts, I'm so sorry to hear that you've been to hospital and unwell! You poor thing, especially after your trip to New York! This quilt is beautiful and would perk anybody up with it's cheerful prints. I really do hope you're feeling back to your normal self soon.
Hi Hazel, I'm already on the mend slowly, so frustrating feeling so groose!!!!! Yes it was the moment to finish the quilt, and take my mind off things......Just love some 30's fabrics.Delete
Thank you so much for the introduction.
I love quilts and yours is gorgeous.
Good luck in my giveaway..xx
Hope you are feeling better soon..xx
Thank you Tara, popped on over to your blog today!Delete
the quilt looks lovely. i especially love the mustard with flowers on patch. you have my sympathy. i've been in bed all weekend with morning sickness/tiredness. totally over it, blah!ReplyDelete
Oh soooooooo excited!!!!!!!!!! OMG how beautiful! Love it!!! Now that has made me feel totally better!!!!Delete
Your quilt is stunning. I have one planned for myself when I can find the time to actually start it.
Feel better soon :)
Hi Tammi, start one now! pick an easy pattern, you'll enjoy the journey!Delete
Oh, I want that quilt! Such gorgeous, fresh colours. I am glad you are feeling better - sounds like your quiet weekend did you the world of good. xReplyDelete
Hi Gillian, You should start a quilt for yourself,take it from me, it's very easy! Thank you. xxDelete
What a sublime looking quilt - just perfect to snuggle up under while you recuperate. Hope that blah feeling is all gone tomorrow.
Big hugs,
Thank you, I'm so happy I pulled the quilt out from the chest and finished it!Delete
you are so clever! the quilt is gorgeous :)
Can't wait to take it to the beach shack. Thank you. xDelete
What a lovely project to have finished. The sunny colours should surely help your recovery! xReplyDelete
Quilting in new to me. I seem to move quickly through the sewing stages then the binding slows me down. Quilsting is ver rewarding as it is forgiving, nobody willever see those little mistakes made along the way.Delete
Hope you are on the mend. So lovely. I need something like that in my house.
Oh! And the suspense is killing me! Can't wait to receive my goodie's from you!! and what you have chosen! Makes it all the more special.
Hi Sammie
Thank you. Perhpas you could get started on one, just buy the fabrics and love them for a while. I'll be posting on Thursday! xx
Ah, I knew you'd make a beautiful quilt! I love the fabrics that you chose- well done! Hope you feel better soon and that your usual sparkle returns quickly.ReplyDelete
It's not been pretty around me, anyway I'm slowly getting my mojo back. The quilt was a delight to make, so rewarding, I just can't wait to do another. What I love best is most of the little mishaps can be disquised in the quilting process. Happpy days are here to come!ReplyDelete
Hope you're feeling better! Maybe this will cheer you up, you might have missed it when you were in New York: http://www.annatestadoro.com/2012/07/11/another-amazing-parcel-from-australia/ReplyDelete
What a beautiful quilt Roberta, the fabrics and colours are divine.xReplyDelete
This is such a lovely quilt!ReplyDelete
Just gorgeous--beautiful choice of fabrics!...DebReplyDelete