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HM Passport Office complaints
Her Majesty's Passport Office is responsible for issuing of passports for the UK Government.
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Explains your rights to you
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Your case file is a secure online location for all important documents regarding your issue. You can upload photos, tickets, copies of receipts or external emails from before you raised your issue with Resolver.
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HM Passport Office provides
Using Resolver, you can submit an issue about 1 service offered by HM Passport Office. Your case will be sent to the correct person or team at HM Passport Office and escalated at the correct times, to the correct person, if required.
HM Passport Office Passport Service
You can use the Resolver system to help you at every stage. You can use it to escalate your issue to all four levels of HM Passport Office complaints. If your complaint is not resolved by HM Passport Office, you can then package it up and send it to the Caroline Nokes MP.
Want to start a complaint about HM Passport Office?
Helping you with HM Passport Office
Are there any guaranteed service standards?
The Passport Office states you can expect:
- its staff to be polite, helpful and professional.
- passports to be issued in line with published standards.
- details on your passport to be correct and your supporting documents to be returned promptly.
- registration certificates to be issued in line with published standards from the General Register Office (GRO).
- special provisions and services for people with disabilities.
- clear and helpful explanations from our staff if you are denied a British passport because of citizenship or on other grounds
How quickly will I get my passport?
The Passport Office does not give any service levels for turning around passports with the exception of its premium and fastrack services.
Premium allows you to get a passport on the same day, from London, Liverpool, Peterborough, Glasgow, Belfast & Durham, but you do need an appointment.
Fastrack will turn your passport around in 7 days, however, it is from when they accept your application and not from when they receive the application. You therefore need to ensure you have filled in all the information correctly.
I have not received my passport, what do I do next?
If you have submitted your passport and are still waiting for it to be returned to you then we recommend you phone the Passport Office. You can use the resolver App; this will call through and record your phone call for you. Be persistant!
0300 222 0000 or if call from abroad then dial +44 300 222 0000
Their opening times are
Monday to Friday: 8am to 8pm
Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays: 9am to 5.30pm
You can call through the resolver App and record your phone call.
If my passport is delayed can I get compensation?
The Passport Offices states they "realise that sometimes our mistakes may cause you expense or financial loss. In these cases, you should write us a letter and include any documents that prove your claim (for example, a receipt to show a cancelled flight)."
They only normally offer compensation for financial loss as a result of delays in our guaranteed (Fast Track and Premium) services. However, in exceptional circumstances it is worth considering still making a claim for your financial loss that you have incurred from their delay.
Can I claim on my insurance?
Generally, the answer is no. Most insurance companies will insure you for issues relating to your passport once you are on holiday but a delayed passport is outside of your insurance policy. However, a limited number of insurance companies will provide you with cover for this issue. The best way is to check with your insurer.
According to the Financial Ombudsman, they expect insurers to treat their customers fairly where they've clearly been prevented from travel by excessive delays at the passport office. Your insurance will will need to demonstrate to us that these were clearly highlighted in the policy. If they aren't this could be argued as being unfair.
Does the Passport Service have a complaints procedure?
A formal complaints system was introduced in 1994 and since that time it has concentrated on establishing best practice and aiming for uniformity of approach. For any complaints system to work effectively it is imperative that staff should endeavour to resolve problems when they arise rather than encouraging customers to use the formal complaints procedures to achieve a solution to the problem.
Contact details
To view the HM Passport Office contact details press the button belowView HM Passport Office complaints contact details
HM Passport Office is responsible for issuing Passports on behalf of the British Government. The Passport Office is part of the Home Office and the minister in charge of the service is James Brokenshire MP. The Passport Office offers the ability for citizens to send passport applications in directly, a check and send service via the Post Office or a turn up service for emergency passport (premium) and a fast track service.
If you need your passport in less than a month then the Home Office recommends you use the premium or fast track service.
Premium Service
The Premium service means you'll get your passport within 4 hours of your application being accepted. You must go to the Passport Customer Service Centre to collect it. You must have an appointment and there are centres in London, Liverpool, Peterborough, Glasgow, Belfast and Durham.
Fast Track Service
The Fast Track service means your passport is delivered to your home address within 1 week of your application being accepted. This means you need to ensure your passport application is fully complete.
Want to raise a complaint?
If your passport is in with the Passport Office at the moment and you have not received it then we recommend you call the Passport Office. This could take time, but, it will be the quickest way to get a response.
How to contact
0300 222 0000 or if call from abroad then dial +44 300 222 0000
Their opening times are
Monday to Friday: 8am to 8pm
Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays: 9am to 5.30pm
You can call through the resolver App and record your phone call.


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These silicone links are perfect for attaching your baby's toys and teethers to his stroller, high chair, or car seat. If you are weary of snatching up your baby's stuff from public floors, only to discover them on the ground again, you will be thankful for Chewbeads Baby Silicone Links.
They are super safe, not an around-the-neck choking hazard, and have a soft and flexible design. They come slightly open on the ends, but you can easily adjust the gap by squeezing the links together, or increase the gap a bit and let this be your baby's first experience of joining links together.
Chewbeads Baby Silicone Links have no BPA, no phthalates, no lead, no cadmium, and are easily cleaned with dish soap and water.
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Having a baby stroller for your new infant is pretty much a necessity nowadays. Even back when I had my first (some 24 years ago…great now I feel old!) we still wanted to make sure we were ready for any outings by having a stroller on hand.
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Not that we traveled much, but I often took my son for walks around our neighborhood. We also used the stroller occasionally when going to the mall or places that didn't have shopping carts to hold our portable car seat.
The trouble now is that there are so many choices when it comes to buying strollers! Which stroller really is the best?
I did a little research, combined it with my own preferences based on what I used personally, and came up with this list.
Here are what I think are some great options for the best baby stroller for your new infant.
Stroller and Car Seat Combinations
Graco Fastaction Fold Click Connect Travel System, Finley 2015
We didn't have this exact brand but with my last two daughters we did have a Graco stroller and car seat combination. It worked really well and was something I wish I would have had for my first two babies. The ease of being able to go somewhere and place the car seat right on the stroller without having to take the baby out is amazing. It allowed our daughters to continue to sleep after the car stopped and they were taken out and placed on the stroller.
Check out the Graco Fastacation Fold Click Connect Travel System HERE!
2015 Graco Fastaction Fold Jogger Click Connect Travel System
Another great stroller from Graco, but more for moms on-the-go. It has a one-second, one-hand fold that is easy and convenient, and the tires offer a smooth ride for baby on any terrain. Great option if you're looking to get back into shape after childbirth, this stroller is great for jogging or even just walking. (Hey, if you're out and about doing anything after giving birth, my hat's off to you!) 🙂
Shop for the 2015 Graco Fastaction Fold Jogger Click Connect Travel System HERE!
Double Combination Strollers
Baby Trend Sit N Stand Double
This stroller is really great and can be used if you have two infants, two toddlers, or an infant and a toddler. How convenient! It makes it a really great choice for growing families. It even has a large removable shade canopy and cup holders for your coffee…oh, I mean, bottles and sippy cups!
Get Your Baby Trend Sit N Stand Double HERE!
Graco Ready2grow Click Connect LX Stroller, Glacier 2015
You can't tell that I'm partial to Graco now, can you? 🙂
We had one of these with our youngest two daughters as well (they're two and a half years apart) although it might not have been this exact model. Being able to have a place for my toddler to ride while I strolled my infant was so helpful. It allowed me to keep my toddler contained while out and about with both girls.
Again, this model can be used with two infants, two toddlers or an infant and a toddler. And it's super easy to fold up!
Shop for the Graco Ready2grow Click Connect LX Stroller HERE!
Lite Strollers
Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Stroller
This lightweight stroller is under 12 pounds and has a convenient one-hand fold. It can be used with a child up to 50 pounds and reclines to several different positions. This would be great for quick trips out. And look at that color, who doesn't love red?!
Check out the Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Stroller HERE!
Graco Click Connect Literider Stroller, Kyte
The really cool thing about this lightweight stroller is that it works with all Graco Click Connect infant car seats, how amazing is that? It also has a deluxe padded, multi-position reclining seat and holds a child up to 40 pounds. The cool purple color makes it the perfect stroller for either a boy or a girl.
Get your Graco Click Connect Literider Stroller HERE!
I hope this list will help you find The Best Baby Stroller for Your New Infant. Know of one I didn't mention? Leave your thoughts in the comments, I always love to hear from you. And if you found this helpful, please consider sharing on Twitter or Pinterest.
Kimi Clark
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Ease the Impact of Your Divorce on Children: Two Important Pieces of Advice
Many divorcing couples tend to delve into their pain, ignoring the devastating effect their fights have on their children. Unfortunately, these negative effects often linger long after childhood has passed and they are all grown.
Kids react differently to the news that their parents are going through a divorce. While their reactions vary depending on their age and personality, anger, worry, frustrations, and anxiety are quite widespread. Top child support attorneys in Marysville will agree.
Research shows that younger children cope better with their parents' separation than the older ones, especially teenagers. Hence, it is of great importance to break the news to your children in a gentle manner that fits their age and maturity level.
Don't sling it out.
Regardless of the amount of pain and betrayal you might be feeling at the time of separation, don't let it play out in front of the kids. Intense arguments, bitter conversations, and yelling fights have profound negative effects on children.
Physical and verbal aggression between parents leads to emotional maladjustments. Such children are predisposed toward anxiety and depression later in life. For the best result, both parents should break the news to the children.
Explain to the best of your ability the reasons for the separation. Make it clear to the kids that they are not in any way responsible for the divorce.
Don't prolong the court proceedings.
While it is hard to hear this, you should not drag out the divorce proceedings to get back at your spouse. You are better off getting on with and move on with life. The sooner you can get it done, the sooner you can get on with the healing process.
Just be sure that you understand the terms of the separation and retain the services of a credible lawyer to help you. The last thing you need is to get a raw deal that would force you to seek a court redress, especially in matters relating to child support.
While going through a divorce is painful, the effects are rather devastating for the children. Hence, you should make every effort to keep the process civil to avoid causing them more pain and suffering.


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Learn How You Can Nurture Your Small Business
In this competitive marketplace, you need to be able to learn how to nurture your new business to ensure its success. Starting a new business can be very exciting, but it can also be very stressful as you go along the process of developing your new business. If you want to see your business grow this year, then here are four steps you need to know to get started.
First of all, make sure that you keep a record of all the earnings you gained and also your expenses starting from the first day of your business. Remember to record everything from the salary you pay to the workers to the sales you gained from your clients. You can opt for apps that will make your business transactions less arduous and help you make it on your first year in the business.
Furthermore, it is essential to examine your potential employees and set some criteria and see if they met any of it. Hire potential workers for their talents as well as for their pleasing personalities. It nice to have a talented person on the team and also someone who get along very well with everyone in the office. Invest in excellent employees because it will help your business go forward.
Be mindful when starting a new business because you may easily get drawn away from the fundamental things and quickly devise long term goals that you want to accomplish rather than starting first on short term goals. In order to keep you focus in doing all the stuff for your business, you need to set clear objective and make sure that you stick to it. It is crucial that you have a set of goals in order for your business to grow and keep you and your staff focused.
You should not only invest in your staff but also in a nice company lifestyle. As a small business in a very competitive marketplace, you need to have a pleasant working place in order to get people interested to work for your company. You can offer them happy hour every Monday or a birthday off. Those things that you provide for your staff will motivate them to work hard which will give good result for your business. In return, your people will work harder because of those benefits that you offered them. Your workers will want to remain in your company if you have something to offer to them, this will not only allow your business to grow but it will also keep a good employer-employee relationship. It is a better way to start nurturing your new business from the inside out, that way your business will stay strong and even stay around next year.
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I did manage to get a quick snap on my phone when I was walking the dog but the wind was so strong that it was very to hold the phone still enough so it is a bit blurred. The salt in the air was really stinging my face
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
What Grim Weather!
Today has been the breeziest for some time. We woke up this morning to white water across the harbour entrance and the jet boat from St Martin's really struggling to get across to St Mary's. In fact it had to cross the ledges and head up towards Tresco channel until it could come across down weather and come in behind the Bacon Ledge. I was going out to take some pictures to show you but there is so much salt in the air at present I really don't want to take my camera gear out. It looks as though we won't get the Gry Maritha coming to the islands this week because the forecast is pretty bad and at present the wave height at the Sevenstones Lightship is almost 18ft with 40 knots of wind from the west. Not a good day for boating!! Never mind Christmas is almost upon us and it is not un usual to get a bit of a blow at this time of the year but we hope it will let the freighter get here next week or we could be calling for a drop of food parcels. The Co op is looking increasingly bare, except for the alcohol. At least we can raise a glass for the New Year.
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Blog Series: Medical device integration addresses multiple health technology hazards
Caution: Healthcare technology can be hazardous to your health—if it isn't managed properly, that is. No organization knows this better than the ECRI Institute—the nationally recognized nonprofit that researches the best approaches to improving patient care. Each year, ECRI's Top 10 Health Technology Hazards List has been helping providers identify and address major technology-related problems that can impede clinician effectiveness and compromise patient safety.


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Aug 29 (Reuters) - The closing of a dock at Venezuela's main oil export port could delay as much as 5 million barrels in crude deliveries to Russian state-oil firm Rosneft, a source said on Wednesday and documents showed.
A tanker collision at the weekend forced PDVSA to halt operations at Jose port's South dock, curtailing planned shipments mainly for Rosneft, and for U.S. firms Valero Energy and Chevron Corp until damages can be repaired. (Reporting by Marianna Parraga Editing by Toni Reinhold)


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When it's about fun and entertainment, there are many different things that people may choose. While people are able to go outside to seek out delight, there are also plenty of ways to have fun inside. The internet is one place where fans can remain amused without moving. Among others, online gaming is one of the most favored sources of pleasure and entertainment these days. With hundreds of game zones offering many games, users have the chance enjoy all their favorite games anywhere and anytime.
Now, individuals can enjoy the matches on their mobile phones. Hence, they do not need to be in a particular place to perform with. They can log in from any place and get started. These days, many game sites have introduced real money games too. So, game fans who want to make some money may search for these actual gaming websites and try their fortune. Players can not just have a lot of excitement, but they could also win cash frequently.
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Black & White Created by mahsmaj
Breed Information, Comments, and Experience with breed:
Silkies originated in the Orient and are known as a delicacy their because of their black skin and bones. They also make very beloved pets because of their sweet and docile temperment. Many people think that the fur-like feathers are beautiful, but some people just think it is weird. Silkies also make great setters and mothers! In my opinion, Silkies are my favorite breed of bantam!
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Matcha - Pure Chef's Japanese Matcha
The benefits of Matcha green tea are amazing! This pure Chef's blend of Matcha is found in its purest forms in Japan. Chef's blend can be consumed by itself or mixed in your favorite health food preparations. The type of caffeine in Matcha powder is better than coffee, called theophylline, which gives you a more sustainable release of energy throughout your day. Matcha powder can increase thermogenesis (body's rate of burning calories) from 8-10%, to 35-34% of your daily energy expenditure. (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition).


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Many investors appear to be quite bearish on Gencorp Inc (GY), especially if you look at the percentage of the float that is sold short for this stock. Currently, 34.2% of the float is sold short, suggesting an extreme level of bearishness for GY.
However, it is worth noting that earnings estimates have actually been moving higher for the company, despite the pessimism. Thanks to these rising estimates, we have a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) on GY, so we clearly don't believe in the negativity surrounding this firm, and are instead looking for shares of GY to move higher in the weeks ahead.
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Lowepro Pro Roller x100 AW Old Spare Replacement Parts
Old model with the same model number as the new one. 3 features identify the old version. Open wheels, expansion feature in front pouch and camera mount of the top of the handle.
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It is a matter of our personal taste how far we push the process of abstraction. For instance I like to remove colour or reduce it's saturation. On the other hand modifying colour, by switching colours or increasing saturation rarely produces a pleasing effect to my eye,
Composition is the strongest means of producing abstraction. We take a scene and isolate elements that are of interest to us paying particular attention to how those elements relate to each other. This isolation removes context; when there is no context it is often difficult to judge at what we are looking.
Here are a couple of example shots. The first is the face of a building with no reference to the ground on which it stands. The profile of the building against the sky is interesting as is the texture of the building. In this case the picture is monochrome but in reality the only colour was that of the sky, the building is grey.
I find this process enormously entertaining; the wealth of such subject all around is is staggering.


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About Me
My name is Jon Joslin. Born and raised in Michigan, I started tattooing in 1994 right here in the great lakes state. My first job was at House of tattooing in Westland. In 1997 I left with family in tow for the sunshine state of Florida. After 12 long years and a few studios I returned to the home state.In 2010 I started working at Evolve body art studio in down town Farmington. Now with 20+ years of experience, I am looking forward to working with you to achieve that perfect tattoo.


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My first self published, illustrated autobiography to finding my 'Authentic Creative Self', along my dirt track, road and freeway travels in Australia. Love and Light to your day.
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Jacqueline Matthews, a qualified veterinarian, has focussed on helminthology research and teaching throughout her 26-year career. Her group works on equine and ruminant nematodes and their research spans sub-unit vaccine development, anthelmintic resistance and the epidemiology of helminth infections. She has published > 110 peer reviewed research papers and numerous lay articles, as well as given many presentations to industry, stakeholder and scientific audiences. Thus far, her research has attracted over ?13 million in external funding, with highlights including the discovery of an effective sub-unit vaccine for control of teladorsagiosis in sheep and the development of an diagnostic ELISA for larval cyathostominosis. She has taught or examined at most of the UK?s veterinary schools and holds a ministerial appointment as Parasitology Expert on the UK Veterinary Products Committee. She is currently based at Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh, and holds an Honorary Professorship at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh.
Jacqueline Matthews, Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh, UK
Despite decades of research, the development of commercially viable recombinant sub-unit vaccines against parasitic nematodes has been unsuccessful. We developed a strategy to identify antigens for inclusion in a vaccine to control Teladorsagia circumcincta, the major pathogen causing parasitic gastroenteritis in small ruminants in temperate regions. We did this by studying IgA responses directed at proteins specific to post-infective larvae and by searching for antigens that would have a potential immunomodulatory role at the host/parasite interface. Recombinant versions of eight molecules selected on the basis of immunogenicity, homology with vaccine candidates in other nematodes and/or with potential immunoregulatory activities, were tested in a vaccine formulation, administered in the context of Quil A adjuvant. Vaccinates were subsequently subjected to a repeated challenge infection designed to mimic field conditions and the levels of protection obtained in vaccinates compared to those in sheep administered with Quil A alone. A number of trials have now been performed with varying levels of immunity obtained in the different trials. The level of immunity induced varies amongst individuals and is particularly associated with the age of the sheep at vaccination, with significant levels of protection obtained in sheep over 6 months of age. This presentation will describe the vaccine components, the immunisation trials and the steps that we are currently taking to optimise the prototype in an attempt to mitigate the variation in responsiveness observed amongst different sheep.


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IDP Corner: Week 14
Diving fully into end of the year strategy this week, opportunities for points must be found and while most teams have figured out by now if they have promoted a new player over a veteran of the team or not, injuries have run a bit rampant over the past week or two. So join me as we explore some players with chances to step in and fill some injured or suspended shoes.
Defensive Backs:
Jairus Byrd – With a suspension that will impact the Saints for the rest of the season Kenny Vaccaro's shoes will be filled by Byrd (as far as a line up goes). Byrd already plays a decent amount of snaps, and other safety Roman Harper does as well, so Vonn Bell actually has the biggest upside in NO, but I think Byrd's play will result in the best numbers over the last four games of the season.
Anthony Harris – With the injury that likely will impact his team the most, Harrison Smith being out is a tough pill to swallow. MIN had a great streak of wins opening the season, and Smith's play can often determine if the defense will be working in that game. Harris is the more senior of the two options that the Vikings have to replace Smith with, the other being rookie Jayron Kearse. Neither player has a great body of work to extract a decent expectation out of, so I lean to Harris due to him being with the team longer and having a better chance of understanding their playbook and knowing divisional rivals better. With Smith out for the rest of the season, if Harris or Kearse do a decent job, they could be a sneaky late season pickup that gets you through the fantasy playoffs.
Steven Terrell – Admittedly I'm far from a Seattle fan (full disclosure, NE fan since birth), so I wasn't too torn up to see Earl Thomas end up on the IR. Over the past three weeks Thomas wasn't producing too much, and Terrell has been stepping in for some of those lost fantasy points, now he will be grabbing the open starting spot. There are a good deal of talented players in the Seattle defense, so I don't expect Terrell to shatter expectations here, but he's been pulling in decent stats the past three weeks, and my expectation is that he will continue at about the same scoring rate. Deshawn Shead might be the guy who actually sees any significant up tick in point production.
Andre Branch – Not listed as fully out, but Mario Williams is currently coded as doubtful, and many lineups are currently listing Branch as the starter due to Williams missing 2 practices this week and was limited in an early week practice. Arizona gives up a good chunk of points to DEs and Branch has been playing well, so this could be a jumpstart to him stepping into a higher scoring bracket.
Romeo Okwara – With a sports hernia sidelining Jason Pierre-Paul for the rest of the regular season, Okwara and Kerry Wynn will be filling his shoes. Okwara looks like will be the starter for now, though he and Wynn have done relatively little this season, so this battle is a statistical coin flip currently. Also, look out for Damon Harrison to potentially play a bigger role than he has been, as far as point production goes.
Mike Hull – Well, Miami's LBs are in tough shape, Kiko Alonso is doubtful (and it seems like signs are pointing to out) and Jelani Jenkins is also doubtful (again seems like he'll be out), both players have both an arm and a leg ailment. Hull will be filling in for Alonso while Donald Butler will be the likely starter for Jenkins, though Neville Hewitt has produced more than both players combined so far this season. Still, Hull is who stepped in when Alonso slowed off last week, and as a middle linebacker he has the best potential to grab points. Arizona typically does not give up many points to LBs but, you can expect them to attack this injury riddled point on Miami's D, so there could be some surprise points incoming.
Edwin Jackson – The Colts' defense can not catch a break this season, D'Qwell Jackson's suspension is just the next item in what can only be described as a season that is a comedy of errors. First the Colts cut their leading tackler in Sio Moore after week 4 (who was not playing into their system, and basically just doing whatever), and then they have just been repeatedly hit with injury after injury. Currently, Antonio Morrison and Akeem Ayers are listed as the two starting middle LBs in Indy, but Edwin Jackson has been the MLB that has been putting up points over the past three weeks. He is criminally under owned right now, and with it looking like OLB Robert Mathis will be out for a second week (even though he says he has a "Good Shot" at coming back, he was out due to a bicep tear, and it is no fun trying to arm tackle when coming back from that injury), I think Edwin will be the player to grab.
Joe Thomas – In short Nick Perry is out, Blake Martinez is questionable, and Jake Ryan didn't come back all that great against HOU last week. Thomas, hasn't been amazing but, he has been consistent since the day before halloween this year. Ryan was playing well earlier this season, and reports say Julius Peppers and Datone Jones will get more playing time, but they will be needed on the line this week, not in the midfield. I think after this week Ryan may be the better player to eye til Perry is back from his hand surgery.
Travis Freeney – The Saints just signed Freeney off of the Steelers practice squad. While the Saints' D line has plenty of sacks, the LBs are sorely deficient in that category, so Freeney speed could get him on the field to help mix up their relatively vanilla play style. Currently he's just a player on my radar, but should this weekend go well for him, it might be a good time to buy next week.
Good luck to everyone with the coming games this weekend, and as always if you have questions feel free to reach out via twitter to me @decoylife or the other gurus @TFFGurus, @DaFantasyFather, and @TheFantasyBoys.


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Ram Gopal (1912-2003) - 'The Indian Nijinsky'
Most often for me, performances don't reach across cultures and eras. But those of Ram Gopal do - partly, I'll admit, through the fluid sensuality of the dancing.
It may sound patronising to use the Polish critic Tadeus Zelinski's tag 'The Indian Nijinky', but it gives a sense of Gopal's international stature as a dancer.
The footage I've put together is from 'The Lord Shiva Dance' (1948).
Gopal was more than passingly interested in Western ballet, having for a time a partnership with the great Diaghilev Ballets Russes era star, Dame Alicia Markova.
I don't want to go on too much - I was just interested to see if any of you guys responded similarly to the performance.
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Angel Tame Beasts [Behemiel]
Angel Tartarus (Hades) - Uriel; also the eponymous chief Tartaruchi.
Angel of Taurus - In ceremonial magic, the chief angel of this azodiacal sign (the Bull) is Tual, otherwise Asmodel. According to Rabbi Chromer, quoted by Levi in Transcendental Magic, the governing spirits of Taurus are Bagdal and Araziel.
Angel of Tears - Sandlphon and Cassiel. In Islamic lore, the Angel of Tears (not named) dwells in the 4th Heaven.
Angel of Terror - These angels are equated with the angels of quaking. They are the stronger among the hierarchs and surround the throne of glory. In Jewish mysticism, Pahadron is the chief angel of terror. He governs the month of Tshri (September-October).
Angel of the Testament - John the Baptist, according to Salkeld in, A Treatise of Angels quoting Malchi: " and the angel of the testament whom you desire," etc. This would apply to Christ, says Lactantus in Schneweis, Angels and Demons According to Lactantius. The pasgae in Malachi is also translated as "messenger" of the covenant. In the view of regamey (What Is An Angel?) the foregoing would denote that "Christ is to proclaim himself the angel of the testament and to cause John The Batptist to be recognized as the messenger" merely.
Angel of the Third Heaven - Among the principal rulers here are Jabniel, Rabacyel, Dalquiel, Barachiel, and Saphiwel. It was in the 3rd Heaven that Moses encountered an angel "so tall, it would take a human 500 years to climb to his height; he had 70,000 heads, each head as many mouths, each mouth as many tongues, etc. Mohammed Slao saw such an angel in Heaven, but neither in Talmus nor in the Koran is he named.. A good guess would be Erelim, eponymous head of the order of Erelim; or Raziel, sometimes credited with being chief of the order. The term erelim derives from Issaiah. In de Abano, The Heptameron, the angels of the 3rd Heaven include Milliel, Ucirmuel, Nelapa, Jerescue, and Babel. Some sources place the Erelim in the 4th Heaven.
Angel of the Throne - The Hebrew equivalent of the order of thrones is arelim or oraphim, according to The Book of the Angel Raziel; "there were seven who stand before the throne." However according to Jewish lengend, there were (or are) 70. Among the chiefs of the order the following may be mentioned: Orifiel, Ophaniel, (opnoymous head of the ophanim), Raziel, Jabkiel, Jophiel, Ambriel, Tychagar, Barael, Quelamia, Paschar, Boel, Raum, Murmur. A number of these hierarchs are no longer found in Heaven and are to be numbered among the fallen angels in Hell. In the Dionysian scheme, the thrones as an order are placed 3rd in the 1st triad of the celestial hierarchy. Their dominant characteristic or virtue is steadfastness.
Angel of Thunder - Ra'miel, and/or Uriel. The latter also serves as the angel of fire and lightning. In Assyro-Babylonian mythology, the god of thunder was Adad. Another Babylonian god of thunder was Rimmon.
Angel of Thursday - Sachiel, Castiel, and Assasiel. In Paracelus, Talismans, the angel of Thursday is Zachariel.
Angel Time - So called but not otherwise named in the Tarot (Tarot card no. 14). The angel of time "stands between the earth and heaven, clothed in a white robe, with wings of flame and a golden halo around his head. . . one foot on land, the other on the sea, behind him the sun rising. . . on his brow a sign of eternity and life: the circle." In the hermetic hierarchy, say Christian, The History and Practice of Magic, the genius of time is Rempha.
Angel of the Torah [Yefefiah; Iofiel (or Yofiel); Zagageal; Metatron]
Angel of Torment [Aftemellouchos]
Angel of Treasures [Parasiel]
Angel of the Treasures of the Dead [Remiel, i.e., Jeremiel)
Angel of Trees [Maktiel]
Angel of Trembling [Pahadron; also Angel of Quaking or Terror]
Angel of the Triplicities - in ceremonial magic, the angels who rule the zodiacal triplicities are: Michael, (over the firry triplicity); Raphael (over the airy triplicity); Gabriel (over the watery triplicity); and Uriel (over the earthly triplicity).
Angel of the Triune God - Meacheul, Lebatei, Ketuel.
Angel of Truth - Amitel; Michael; Gabriel. In Jewish lengend, the angel of truth (unnamed) opposed the creation of man when God first broached the idea; for this opposition he was burned, along with the angel of peace (who also opposed the idea) and the hosts under them. Since Gabriel and Michael escaped being burned, it must have been Amitel who was reduced to a cinder. In Muslim lore, Bagriel is the spirit of truth.
Angel of Tuesday - Samael; Satael; Amabiel; Friagne; Carmax; Arragon; and Hyniel.
Angel of Twilight [Aftiel]
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Bioinformatics Colloquium: Fall 2008 Schedule
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Andreas Johansson wrote:> This is discovery in the sense that it's what I > end up with when I apply my own rules - I do take the view that I invent, > rather than "discover", my conlangs.)That's my view as well. I want control over my conlang. But the more I work on my project, the less control I get and it takes a life on its own. Yes, this has been discussed endlessly on this list, but it's still very fascinating. For instance, I keep want to pronounce my newest conlang /pia"ta/ instead of /pi"ata/, i.e. with final stress. What am I gonna do? Change the stress rule? I could see which words get the final stress and work out a rule from there. Possibly, this final stress arose in my head due to my adding a bunch of possible clusters. So _piahta_ would be /pi"ahta/ but _piata_ would be /pia"ta/. Hmm... Well, this is only one of several things that makes me think I've lost control of Piata. Oh well. Back to work. Daniel Andreasson


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Vintage Aluminum Serving Tray, Etched Deer Design, Canadian Original Silhouette 1265
This vintage aluminum serving tray is A Canadian Original SILHOUETTE 1265 and features an etched design of a deer leaping through marsh and brush. The original sticker is intact identifying the tray's lifetime finish and number 1265. This tray was a wedding gift in 1964 and was not used very often keeping it in very good condition. There is some light vintage wear, and surface scratching on the bottom. This vintage tray is very classic Mid Century and perfect for a barware collection!
Era: Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Materials: Aluminum
Country of Origin: Canada
Maker / Designer: A Canadian Original SILHOUETTE
Pattern: Leaves #1265
Size: 15.75"W
Condition: There are surface scratches on bottom (see photo 2) otherwise this tray is in very good condition.


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Dem Strategist Slams Trump's 'Behavior' in Office: He's a 'Raging Narcissist'
Nancy Colier said that comedian Bill Maher was trying to point out that the country's democracy is at stake when he said Friday that he's hoping for a recession in order to "get rid" of President Trump.
Maher made the remarks on his HBO talk show, "Real Time with Bill Maher."
"Our rules are being taken away. Democracy is what's at stake," she said, adding that she believes Maher was being sarcastic with his comments.
Colier, a Democratic strategist and psychotherapist, said that President Trump is "unraveling the system," and what's being suggested is that he believes he's above the law.
Hannity Praises Trump's Tough NoKo Action After 'Weak and Feckless' Obama Leadership
"As a psychotherapist, we have a raging narcissist in the office," she said of the president.
Nancy Colier: "We have a raging narcissist in the office." pic.twitter.com/V0yVNyCODh
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 10, 2018
She went on to point out a "classic symptom" of narcissism by Trump: a need to feel special.
She added that because Trump said he could pardon himself, "you don't need to be a psychotherapist" to understand he's suggesting that he can do whatever he wants.
"We're moving in the direction of an authoritarian government," Colier said.
When asked by Griff Jenkins on "Fox & Friends" why Democrats won't give the president credit for his economic and national security accomplishments, Colier responded by asking why Republicans are "turning away" from "bad behavior."
She referenced the #MeToo movement and said that the president "continues on" while many men found guilty of sexual harassment have lost their livelihoods and personal lives.
Pirro Rips Liberals for Trump Criticism: They're 'Un-American Haters'
Trump Dismisses 'Fake News CNN' Reporter's Question During G7 Summit Briefing
Pardoned US Sailor Considers Lawsuit Against Obama, Blasts Comey for Making Clinton 'Above the Law'


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When coming along to The Glee for Christmas, we understand you may have lots of questions about the process. We have collected together some of the most common questions we get, with their answers here. Hopefully we cover it all, but you can always feel free to contact our box office for a chat with a human on 0871 472 0400 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
A whole night of festive food, cheer & comedy. You will see a brilliant selection of comedians, you will have allocated seats & tables, and the option of a one, two or three course festive meal. After the show our resident DJ will kick off our after party which will keep you dancing into the night!
You will have been assigned an arrival time slot upon booking, it is essential that all members of your party arrive in good time to ensure a smooth start to the festive celebrations!
If you have pre-ordered your drinks they will be waiting for you on your table. For larger orders we may split the order up to make sure you have enough room on your tables to eat, so some of your drinks may be delivered in the intervals, we will take care of this automatically. You can ask the bar manager for more information on arrival.
Your tables are reserved and our friendly staff will show your party to the seats at the time were assigned when booking.
For those who choose the three course option the sharing platters will be on the tables upon arrival. Those who choose the one or two course option will be served shortly after the whole party take their seats. You can choose your puddings on the night from a great seasonal choice on our Christmas grotto.
If you have tickets only, you can check in to the auditorium between 7.30 - 8.15pm. Please arrive in good time as the doors close at the start of the show.
The bar within the auditorium will be open from the beginning of your evening until the show starts and re-open during intervals.
The show will be in three sections, the MC will introduce each act and each section will last about 30 minutes. There will be two intervals of about 20 minutes to get a drink and some fresh air.
Shows will finish at approximately 11.00pm, when your After Show Party will commence! There will be DJs in the bar, playing classics into the small hours.
If you have booked a ticket with food please note:
The Glee serve quality Christmas food, but we are not a restaurant able to serve food all night. There is only a narrow window of time to serve you and the hundreds of other customers before the show starts. If everyone sticks to the script, all will run smoothly!
Whereas we always aim to be as accommodating as possible, arriving late or arriving with many missing from your party at our busiest time of year will compromise your food service.
We apologise in advance but without managing our food service in this way we could not serve everyone in time.
We therefore cannot stress enough how important it is that you and your whole party arrive in good time to take your seats at the time the party was allocated when booking.
Our auditorium is set out in theatre-style, with tables in front of each row of seats. These rows extend backwards from the stage in a theatre style.
Your group will be allocated seats and tables together, which are yours for the night until the comedy show finishes. Our lovely floor staff will show you to these seats when you arrive.
Please note: the room may be cleared of these tables and seats after the show.
As with all of our shows, you can book immediately with a debit or credit card, with us taking full payment. At Christmas however, we can arrange alternative methods of payment for large groups of 20 or more.
We like to be flexible, so if you have any queries, simply get in touch via firstname.lastname@example.com
Glee is a great night out, whether you are a couple on the tiles, or a group of 200. The capacity's the limit! If we've got the seats available, they're yours for the taking.
Please enquire with the Box Office if you have a particularly large party - 0871 472 0400 / firstname.lastname@example.com
As long as we still have ticket availability for the show you require, then yes. Get in touch and we'll take you through it, or go ahead and book those online, adding to your original booking.
However, please be aware that at Christmas time, we are extremely busy and completely sell out for most shows well in advance of the date.
As with all bookings we highly recommend contacting us as soon as is possible to avoid any disappointment.
Yes, due to the large number of visitors we have attending our sold-out Christmas parties, we need to streamline things to ensure we can fit everyone in and serve everybody in a timely fashion.
Therefore, all members of your party would need to have the same ticket type, so you would all need to have either: ticket only, ticket +1 course meal, ticket +2 course meal or ticket +3 course meal. You would also all need to select the same arrival time.
Sorry no. If you have any drop-outs, please get in touch and we'll see what we can do for you.
Not if you don't want to, but we think you should - it's tasty! If you wish to book tickets only, you may do so. We also have a ticket + 1 course meal option, ticket + 2 course and ticket + 3 course option. All prices are as advertised in the brochure & the calendar.
Please click here to download a full list of the allergens contained within our Christmas menu. If you would like to discuss anything further, please email firstname.lastname@example.com, or call us on 0871 472 0400.
Yes please! We need to know what you want for your main course only, you can do this via your MYGLEE account, or by contacting the Christmas box office team on 0871 472 0400 / email@example.com. Our Christmas co-ordinator will be on hand throughout the whole process to help and give you a little reminder. Starters are served as a sharing platter to your table and dessert can be picked from the Grotto on the night.
Food for our Christmas shows must be ordered a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. You can do this as soon as you've made your booking by logging into my.glee.co.uk or by emailing the Box Office on firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you need to make any alterations to your choices, you can do this up until 2 weeks prior to your show.
If in any doubt about anything, don't hesitate to contact our friendly box office team!
0871 472 0400 / email@example.com
At Christmas we have a special menu full of festive treats for your tastebuds. The regular menu returns after the big day. You will need to purchase a food inclusive ticket to eat with us at a Christmas Comedy Special, as we won't be serving any other items.
Certainly! You can do this yourself online through MY GLEE once your booking is in.
We also have some great drinks packages. Take a look at those and the menu here.
We know big groups can be difficult to buy drinks for, so we are more than happy to set up a pre-paid bar tab for you (minimum £300).
You can also set up a bar tab on the night of the show with a credit/debit card (we can't accept American Express i'm afraid). To do this, simply ask for the bar manager who will create and manage the tab for you. Please be aware we may pre-authorise the payment, with a refund given back for the difference at the end of the night.
You can login to the MYGLEE section of the website at any time, to take a look at any current bookings you have with us. We will be keeping in touch with you all throughout the process of your Christmas Party booking, and most of our correspondence will be via email. Please save us to your email contacts, so we don't get stuck in your spam filters!
We are a ticketless venue, it's less hassle for you, and saves a few trees. Once you have booked you will receive an email confirmation of your booking. This is for your own records, there's no need to print it, but do read it through. Upon arriving at the club, we just need the name you booked under, this will gain you entry. If you are unaware of who in your party organised the group, please give a company name.
No, wear whatever you feel comfortable in. Some clothes are advised.
If you want to wear fancy dress, go for it, we don't have a problem with you looking a bit silly. However, you will be asked to remove anything that gets in the way of other customers' enjoyment of the show (eg, massive hats, flashing lights, noisy items).
Also feel free to do your Secret Santa presents opening early on, ideally before the food arrives. Please be aware our security staff may ask to see the contents of your wrapped gifts.
Go on then, it's Christmas after all! Our after party is primarily for comedy customers, but we don't mind if Karen from the office wants to pop along to join in with your company's Christmas celebrations. All we ask is that you provide us with these names ahead of your visit so we can put them on an entry list for our security staff. As ever, we'll need to see ID if they are lucky enough to look under 25!
We have a limited amount of cloakroom space in each venue. Please enquire with the staff on the night.
Our venue is central in Mermaid Quay, and has good access to accommodation and transport.
Please take a look at our Venue Info page for further practical details.
Alternatively, a quick internet search using the venue postcode will provide options.
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Brexit has placed me in the unenviable position of having to choose between pillars of my identity. There are many pro-EU unionists like me today.
Edinburgh is a European city. This is the city that gave birth the David Hume, capital of the country that provided Mills and Adam Smith. Ideas that transformed the entire continent of Europe. Edinburgh is the Athens of the north, and Scotland is a European country.
The 62% vote for remain unarguably demonstrates and reinforces this reality. However, the British state as a whole has voted to leave the EU, to build barriers between our island and the continent of Europe. This then compels people of my political persuasion to reevaluate just how I see political, cultural and individual identity.
"My dream is dead"
The scene where Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation starts laughing hysterically on the basis "my dream is dead" is certainly relatable now. I found myself in that moment when the Brexit result became a statistical fact. First hysterical disbelief, then the morose & sombre reality. Uncontrolled laughter followed in quick succession by outrageous weeping. I'm not ashamed to admit I was in tears. After all, my dream is dead.
Scottish, British, European. A pro-EU, secular, liberal Britain is finished. A beautiful dream that is no more. Now we need to confront the realities we face, and the hard choices needing to be made.
Who am I? I've always answered unhesitatingly: Scottish, British, European. Those
are were the triple pillars of my civic and personal identity. I breathed them in, this was who I was. But now, with a second indyref all but inevitable, and opinion polls showing a chaotic picture vis-a-vis how Scots now feel about separation from Britain, who really knows?
UKIP, Farage, and the assortment of (less than honest) Brexit politicians and journalists have created a stark choice. And it's one many pro-EU, Scottish Unionists like myself shall need try to answer. British or European: choose.
How can I?
My dream is dead.


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Benefits Of Home Energy Management
A home energy management system, or HEMS, is something you might be interested in if you use an alternative energy source in your home or if you just want to make your home as energy efficient as possible. If you love working with the latest technology and are moving toward smart appliances and a smart home, then a home energy management system neatly ties everything together. An HEMS can even benefit your local utility, especially as more and more homes switch over to the technology. Here are some benefits of using home energy management.
You Monitor Electricity Use In Real Time
A home energy maintenance system connects to the electrical box so it gathers data from the electrical company and then analyzes how the electricity is used throughout your home. Software compiles the data in informational graphs, text, and pictures that let you monitor your energy use on a tablet, PC, or smartphone. You'll see the appliances currently using electricity and how much they are consuming. This information is valuable when you want to control energy costs by reducing waste. You can see the effect turning off lights and unplugging electronics has on your energy consumption.
You Can Monitor Energy Rates And Grid Load
Since your HEMS is connected to your local utility company, you can also monitor the grid and the current rate you're being charged. This helps you decide on the best time to do things like run the dishwasher or do laundry so you can get the lowest rate. Energy costs are often higher during times of peak usage. By monitoring the grid, you'll see the current load and you'll be able to tell if it's best to hold off on using appliances or tools that have a high energy demand.
You Can Monitor Alternative Power Storage
Home energy management is useful when you have solar, wind, or battery power for your home. You'll always know at a glance how much power you have stored and how much you're using. By comparing this information with the current state of the grid and how much you would make by selling your power, you can decide if you want to consume the power your home generates or if you want to move it back to the grid.
You Can Control Your Home Remotely
A fun benefit of moving toward a smart home with a management system is that you can control electricity remotely. This allows you to turn off lights and power to electronics even if you aren't home. You can adjust the thermostat and monitor your electrical consumption anywhere you have access to a tablet or smartphone. This keeps you from wasting energy and keeps your home safer if you leave home with the stove on since you can shut if off remotely.
Home energy management is a fun and beneficial innovation for modern homes. As more homes utilize this technology, the aging power grid will benefit. Users can avoid heavy consumption during peak usage times and those with alternative energy generation can move their energy to the grid to help keep power on in the neighborhood during a power outage.


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Lee'Anne's review of DARE (Brothers of Ink and Steel #1) by Allie Juliette Mousseau
Title: DARE
Series: Brothers of Ink and Steel #1
Author: Allie Juliette Mousseau
Genre: New Adult, Romance
Release Date: January 12, 2015
Sophie Garner is a single mom who's been raising her daughter on her own, fighting for both of their lives ever since going into hiding to escape her abusive husband.
When Sophie gets offered the job of a lifetime as the exclusive massage therapist for Josh "The Jackhammer" North's team, it's difficult to say no to the outrageous salary—and the bet—that Josh proposes. But for Sophie it's a risk that could cost a lot more than just her heart – if she's found, it could cost her her life.
Should she dare?
Josh wants to break through Sophie's fortified walls, but is unwilling to put the jackhammer to his own and reveal his secrets and the side of him few have ever known or seen. To do that, he'll have to confront the darkness of his past.
Will he dare?
Josh is a full-time UFC fighter, part-time firefighter who meets Sophie after he's injured in a fire and Sophie is assigned as his massage therapist. The sparks fly immediately between the two but Sophie fights hard against it because of her daughter Charlie and a secret in her past that she's determined to keep in the past. Josh makes Sophie an offer she can't refuse… to be his massage therapist on the road for his UFC fighting for an obscene amount of money.
Josh eventually wears Sophie down enough that they have a passionate night together – but then Sophie decides it can't happen again. There is a lot of back and forth in this book which I really enjoyed. The connection between Josh and Sophie's daughter Charlie is just to cute! I love Josh! Can't wait for the next book in the series. So well written, and you're hooked from the very first word!
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Subject: DMA - Digital media- 2013
Class 06 - Digital File Formats & Animated Gif Exercise
Class Activities
We will be continuing with Assessment Task 2 - Review (Glossary) of Common Digital Media Formats this week, so go to this assessment task document here to read all the requirements and specs for the task:
This task is meant to be a self-directed research task which will enable you to increase your knowledge of common file formats and their usages. It is advantageous to know about formats such as:
You may already be using many of these media formats and not really be aware of what they are and why they are used.
It is also important to make this task relevant to you as artists and to explore how artists are using these media in creative practice either to create artworks or to document artworks.
Here are a few links to help get your started:
Don't forget to reference your glossary with links for where you got your information. There wil lbe some cut & paste with this assessment task - which is fine - just reference all of the text that isn't your own.
Create: things to do this week
1. Animated GIF exercise:
Animated GIFs are one of the earliest forms of animation available on the Internet through browsers. They quickly became superseded by Flash and video animation (although they have always been used for banner ads), but the animated GIF is currently enjoying a resurgence as a "retro" file format.
Check out this site for a short history of the GIF format:
Here are some sites with creative or fun examples of animated GIFs online:
Animated GIF by Paolo Ceric
The advantages of animated GIFs is that they are small in file size (if created properly), they can be used in any browser without a plugin (unlike flash and many video formats), and they can be created with image manipulation software, or by using free sites on the Web.
There are two popular ways to create animated GIF files:
There are plenty of tutorials online that can provide step-by step instructions, but here are a small selection that seem to be the best:
The main things to remember when creating an animated GIF are:
If you need some resources for today's exercise, grab these images and video clips:
Glitch Animation MP4 <- use this video file to turn frames into layers in photoshop
right-click (or control-click on Mac) to save these images below:
Here's an example I whipped up with the above glitch images I am using for another project:
Here's the Photoshop PSD file I used for this animation (which I output at 50% pixel size) which you can download and oepn to see how it works.
Tunnel video MOV <- use this video file to turn frames into layers in photoshop
here are the results:
Hint: dont' use the whole video clip. When you import a video into Photoshop using Video Frames to Layers, you can select a portion of the clip and choose every 4th or 5th frame - remember, many videos have 25-30 frames per second which is too many for an animated GIF.
Some websites that make animated GIFs:
Experiment in class with making your own animated GIF. UPload to your blog and makea post about it.
2. Work on your Glossary - you can save all of your work in a Word document (or equivalent). You should be able to find all the information you need on the Internet. What will be more difficult will be applying this to creative praactice - finding examples of artworks that use these formats. You might need to be a bit canny and try to figure out what files are being used in multimedia projects. Ask me if you are having trouble finding content in different formats.
3. Blog development - if you still need to take some time to customise your blog and populate it with content, you can do it in class.
Homework / Readings
Work on your Glossary and make sure you bring all work to class next week.
If you don't complete your animated GIF in class, complete at least one in your own time with your own content & post to your blog.


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Is it possible to have an invented language? From Star Trek and Avatar you probably know that the answer is yes. However, invented languages are not just for the movies. The most successful real-life constructed language, with one to two million speakers around the world today, annual international conferences, and even an office at the United Nations, is Esperanto.
Origins of Esperanto: An Invented Language
Believe it or not, Esperanto was an invented language created by just one person. Dr. L. L. Zamenhof, a Russian Jew born in 1859 in the city of Bialystok in contemporary Poland. Multiple ethnic groups lived in Bialystok at that time, and tensions were high. Zamenhof noted that language barriers contributed to the intergroup hostility. And thought that the existence of a politically neutral language could make it easier for all parties to discuss their conflicts.
Therefore, he worked for years to invent one. He simplified grammar and vocabulary from various European languages and in 1887 published his Unua Libro. Or first book, a guide to his Lingvo Internacia (international language). He used the pen name Dr. Esperanto, meaning "one who hopes" in his new language. And eventually that name came to be applied to the language itself.
Growth and Flourishing
Zamenhof's idea was actually not that strange. During the nineteenth century, there was something of a vogue for constructing languages for the purpose of international communication. However, Esperanto became unusually successful. The friendly culture that its speakers built probably helped with that, as did the fact that Zamenhof specially designed it to be easy to learn.
The years 1903-1914 are sometimes known as the international period of Esperanto. This is because of the proliferation of Esperanto associations in various countries (the U.S. got one in 1910). The first annual World Esperanto Congress was held in 1905 and the Universal Esperanto Association was founded in 1908. The language attracted people who dreamt of a future in which diverse nations could peacefully coexist.
After World War I, there was renewed interest in the idea of Esperanto as a vehicle for international communication and peacekeeping. The League of Nations nearly adopted Esperanto as its official language. France vetoed this idea, but nonetheless, Esperanto flourished. The 1926 World Congress attracted 5,000 attendees, and in 1935 membership in the Universal Esperanto Association was as high as 16,000. Esperanto was taught in primary and secondary schools in multiple countries (including the U.S) and was endorsed by organizations from the Red Cross to the YMCA.
Political Suppression
As early as 1907, splinter groups of Esperantists began abandoning Esperanto for newer international languages. Many of them based on Esperanto itself. However, threats came from the outside as well. Many governments were suspicious of Esperanto and its speakers, given their pro-internationalist leanings. Hitler wrote in Mein Kampf that the whole language was part of a Jewish conspiracy. German prisoner-of-war camps in World War II even banned the use of the language. Although some clever Esperantists convinced guards that they were actually speaking the similar-sounding Italian. Stalin believed Esperanto to be "the language of spies" and had Esperantists exiled or executed. In the U.S., on the other hand, Joseph McCarthy accused Esperantists of sympathizing with the Soviet Union.
Esperanto managed to survive the twentieth century, even gaining numerous followers in later decades in some countries in Africa and South America. The growing dominance of English in international communications prevented Esperanto from becoming a universal auxiliary language.
Esperanto Today
The contemporary Esperanto community received increased media attention last year with the release of Esther Schor's history of the movement. Also, Esperanto's popularity appears to be growing. Why do people these days want to learn this made-up invented language?
• Benefits of bilingualism from an easy-to-learn language
• Solid basis for learning more languages
• Access to an expanded world of literature. (Because of Esperanto's flexible nature, translation into Esperanto can preserve shades of meaning better than translation between natural languages can)
• Sense of community with others who believe in building relationships across national borders
Learning Esperanto, an invented language, is easier than ever, thanks to its inclusion in mainstream language apps like Duolingo. And the emergence of Esperanto-specific apps like Posxa Reta Vortaro. Sites like Meetup.com and iTalki also make it easier to find people to speak it with. So, what's up next for Esperanto? With the help of contemporary technology, it's on the upswing once again.


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185km north from Cape Town or 50km from Velddrif lies the charming village of Aurora set against the mountain.
A quaint town square and Sandveld houses, Aurora is a must in flower season when pink, yellow and orange flowers are everywhere to be seen.
The first geodetic (triangulated) survey was carried out in 1751 by the Abbe a de La Caille between Strand Street, in Cape Town, and on the mountain at Riebeek West and an outbuilding on the farm Klipfontein a few hundred metres outside of Aurora. It has been declared a National Monument.
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For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep; then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles; and last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also.
1 Corinthians 15:3-8
This passage is the earliest witness in the New Testament to the Resurrection. I'll be examining it one piece at a time. Skeptics, of course, regard the Resurrection as a myth or a legend, a story that simply developed over time as people told stories about a charismatic Jewish peasant preacher named Yeshua. But of course nobody today could believe such nonsense . . . could they?
Paul's first letter to the Corinthians is universally recognized as an authentic letter of Paul, written to the church in Corinth around 55-57 AD. This passage from Paul is recognized as having the form of an early church creed. It's stylized as a creed and uses some early expressions such as Peter's Aramaic name (Cephas) and "the Twelve." Paul tells his readers that he had delivered this creed to them that he had previously received, the contents of which consist of a number of historical claims. The words Paul uses are important – he uses two technical rabbinic terms for receiving and handing on of sacred tradition1. He wasn't merely passing on gossip that he'd heard. The accepted date for Paul's previous visit to Corinth was 51 AD. So when Paul says he had delivered this message to the Corinthians, he was referring to something he had done on his previous visit. But when did he receive it? Obviously prior to that. It's also significant that he says this was "of first importance." James D.G. Dunn notes that "he assuredly does not imply that the tradition became important to him only at some subsequent date. More likely he indicates the importance of the tradition to himself from the start; that was why he made sure to pass it on to the Corinthians when they first believed."2
Thus it appears that this creed was received by Paul very early after his remarkable conversion, which occurred on his way to Damascus in about 33-34 AD, within just a couple of years after Jesus' crucifixion. It's possible he received it in Damascus, or he may have received it on his visit with the apostles which he mentions in Gal. 1:18, which would have been no later than 37 AD. But this creed would have already been in circulation before that. Thus Dunn writes, "this tradition, we can be entirely confident, was formulated as tradition within months of Jesus' death [emphasis original]."3 Even liberal New Testament scholar Gerd Lüdemann says, "We can assume that all the elements in the tradition are to be dated to the first two years after the crucifixion of Jesus."4 N.T. Wright agrees, saying this creed was likely formulated with 2-3 years of the crucifixion.5
If all of this is true, and there's no good reason to doubt it, then these historical claims simply cannot be dismissed as myths and legends that developed over decades or even centuries as some skeptics claim. Many skeptics point to supposed late dates for the writing of the Gospels to bolster the myth argument, but those arguments are irrelevant (besides being generally mistaken). The historic core of the events surrounding the first Easter can be traced back to within months of the death of Jesus by crucifixion on that Good Friday almost 2000 years ago.
It's interesting that the creed which Paul delivered so carefully to the Corinthians was not a statement of doctrine, dogma, moral teachings, or esoteric religious philosophy. It was rather a set of very specific historical claims. The only item in it that could be called doctrine is the phrase "for our sins." This is significant. The foundational claims of Christianity do not have to do with doctrine, dogma, or a philosophical system. They have to do with specific claims of specific historic events. Why is this important? Historic truth claims are true or false. It's not a question of whether they are true for some people but not for others. And if the historic truths of Christianity can be shown to be true, then Christianity is true, and it's true for everybody.
It's also worth mentioning that these claims were quite literally a matter of life and death. Paul had persecuted the church and had been present for the execution of believers, giving his approval. After his amazing conversion, he put his own life on the line repeatedly to proclaim this very message around the Roman Empire, ultimately giving his life for it in martyrdom in Rome. Skeptics may say there were lots of miracle stories, although you will not find any miracle story attested like this one. And you will not find another miracle story for which so many eyewitnesses were willing to give their lives in order to testify to the truth of what they had seen. This was not merely idle gossip or tall tales, but a life-transforming message that survived against all odds to continue to be preached today.
As Paul said in his sermon to the people of Athens in Acts 17,
Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead.
Acts 17:30-31
Interesting that in the crowd that heard Paul that day, some scoffed, some said, "we'd like to hear more about this," and some believed. These are the same responses that you still see today whenever this message is preached. In 2000 years, nothing has changed! One of my favorite things about that sermon of Paul's is that one of those who believed on the same day was Dionysius the Areopagite. This was a member of the Athenian ruling judicial council, a leader of the city and probably a man learned in law, arguments, and evidence. That message changed his life that day, just like it continues to change lives the world over.
1N.T. Wright, The Resurrection of the Son of God, 319n13.
2James D.G. Dunn, Jesus Remembered, 855.
3Dunn, 855.
4Gerd Lüdemann, The Resurrection of Jesus: History, Experience, Theology. London:SCM, 1998. Cited in Dunn, 855n129.
5Wright, 319.


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|I've always been a bit of a fan of NLP (get ME using the lingo there! For those that don't know, it stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming.) It fascinates me.
Neuro – what we think
Linguistic – what we communicate
Programming – How we process things.
Still with me? Good. NLP has been used in the past largely in the business world, providing the user with the skills to enhance leadership, built rapport, manage conflict and boost esteem.
Exactly the skills we need as parents, n'est pas?
Judy Bartkowiak has worked with children for many years as a nursery teacher and a market researcher conducting focus groups and interviews with mums and children. She is a mother herself, and is now the author of a new book "Be a Happier Parent With NLP." I spoke to Judy over the phone concerning my struggles with Grace and her tantrums. What she told me during that phone consultation was new, fresh and positive. It made me think a lot about my own attitude towards the troubles we were having and how they were wearing me down. The fundamental thing would seem to lie in the heart of the fact that: we are our children's models of excellence. We are their role models. If we are not coping well, lack confidence or show negativity, then our little sponges will soak up exactly that. Using NLP is all about changing this.
We have been sent the book to read and review. Even the title speaks volumes "How to be a Happier PARENT . . ." not "How to make your kids happy." After all, with one comes the other. If we feel happy and in control, then surely we are more likely to produce happier well-rounded children?
So, with this in mind, this post is a kind of "taster post" really for the review to come. I am currently reading the book and it is fascinating. Will it have the desired effects?
Watch this space . . .
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When Creationists read about Darwin and his ideas, they see the word "chance" and it appears they cannot read beyond. They seem to say "Aha! Evolution is ALL by chance." Then they build what they think is a clever argument around that very narrow and superficial read. They have come up with the silly notion that evolution creating different forms of life is similar to a whirlwind hitting a junk yard and forming a Boeing 787 jet aircraft by chance alone.
No competent evolutionary biologist ever said or accepted the idea that new species form purely by chance alone. The process by which new species form is random mutations followed by NON-random natural selection. There are three NON-random types of natural selection:
1. Non-random survival to reproductive maturity. All species reproduce more offspring than can survive. So which offspring tend to survive the most? Obviously those that do not fall prey to predators, lack of sufficient nutrients, soil conditions, or bad weather. That is not random chance alone by any stretch of the imagination.
2. Non-random mating. Just because an individual reached sexual maturity is no guarantee that individual will be successful in finding a mate and reproducing. That is not a random process.
3. Non-random fecundity. Not all individuals in a species produce the same percentage of viable gametes (sperm or eggs). Those that do produce viable gametes are more likely to reproduce their kind. That is clearly not a random process.
Since only some offspring survive natural selection, then they must be the the better adapted ones. But natural selection is a stochastic process that can only be understood by using statistical methods of analysis. People reading this who understand how stochastic processes work will understand how natural selection works and that it is not strictly random. Because statistics are not easily understood by many people, Creationists depend on ignorance and inability to understand statistics to pass on their lies about evolutionary biology.


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Tim & Tom's Speedy Market is a family-owned neighborhood grocery store. They've been in business for more than 20 years, and some of their exterior signage was showing its age. The owners contacted KORT to help them update and improve their image on the outside of the building.
Awnings are great for protecting people and products from the elements, but Tim & Tom's was weathered and out of style, so we replaced them. We also added energy efficient LED lights under the awnings, which helped bring attention to the patio area in the front of the store. This was important because Tim & Tom's Speedy Market features seasonal promotional items on their patio.
Three exterior windows were boarded up to hide the interior office and storeroom. These presented a perfect place to advertise what Speedy Market had to offer! Unless you had been inside, you wouldn't know that they have fresh produce, a professional butcher shop featuring Boar's Head Deli, and many specialty items you won't find at big grocery stores. KORT installed snap frames with colorful photography and smart headlines right over the boards. These are weather resistant and can be changed out easily as needed. We also removed an obsolete ATM sign above the windows that was not only old, but an eye-sore.
Since Tim & Tom's Speedy Market is located on a busy street—Como Avenue in St. Paul—we added an illuminated blade sign to capture the attention of passersby going both directions in front of the store. It also adds a touch of nostalgia for this cute little market in the heart of the city.


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Spring tree planting season is here, and Tree Fredericksburg could use your help!
We hope you will join us this spring and help us create an instant forest in some neighborhood. The dates and locations are posted below.
If you can help, please send an email to email@example.com with the number of volunteers you are bringing. We will reserve a shovel for you. All supplies and equipment are provided.
Please feel free to share this to your friends and colleagues. We also welcome groups from schools or business. This can be a great team building activity.
Spring Tree Plantings:
Saturday, April 25
Time: 9:30AM* – 12PM (updated start time)
Planting Area: Hills of Snowden
Meeting Location: Featherstone Ct & Albert Rennolds Dr
Saturday, May 16th
Time: 9AM – 12PM
Planting Area: Outside the entrance to the Friends of the Rappahannock
Meeting Location: Fall Hill Avenue and Normandy Avenue
We will be plating 45 trees with the Rotary Club.
Root Washing and Root Pruning
We also need help with root washing and root pruning. Usually, we work from 9am-12PM or 1-3PM each day, but call for details if you are able to help. You can learn a lot about trees! Root washing dates: 4/21, 4/22, 4/29, and 4/30.


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JAL faces $8.8 bn excess debt if liquidated: source3 min read . Updated: 23 Oct 2009, 11:24 AM IST
JAL faces $8.8 bn excess debt if liquidated: source
JAL faces $8.8 bn excess debt if liquidated: source
Tokyo: Japan Airlines Corp's liabilities would exceed its assets by as much as 800 billion yen ($8.8 billion) if the struggling airline, Asia's largest by revenues, were liquidated, a source familiar with the matter said.
The estimate of JAL's negative net worth, calculated by a government-led task force in charge of its restructuring, underscores the depth of the problems facing the airline as it seeks aid from banks and the state to avoid bankruptcy.
The task force, which is led by turnaround specialists and reports to Transport Minister Seiji Maehara, is seeking a bridge loan of about 180 billion yen by November to prevent JAL from running out of cash, the source said.
Maehara told a news conference he met Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii earlier on Friday to discuss the state's role in supporting JAL, but no concrete decisions were made.
"There are various options regarding public support for JAL and we will put together these options. The prime minister will make a final decision," Maehara said.
Shares of JAL, which have lost more than 40% so far this year, were down 1.6% at 120 yen by early afternoon. The benchmark Nikkei average was up 0.7%.
JAL is headed for its fourth annual loss in five years, weighed down by roughly $15 billion in debt and a bloated cost base that makes it less efficient than domestic rival All Nippon Airways Co.
The task force is seeking 300 billion yen in fresh capital from the government and the private sector to bolster JAL's battered finances, the source said, confirming a report earlier in the week by the Nikkei newspaper.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, has direct knowledge of the task force's discussions.
A JAL spokesman said: "We have not decided anything. We are crafting a revival plan from various viewpoints."
The task force also wants to use a recently created scheme called "Alternative Dispute Resolution" under which a third party would mediate between JAL and its creditors on an out-of-court debt restructuring, according to the source.
But JAL's creditors, which include the country's top three lenders and the state-owned Development Bank of Japan, have so far rebuffed the plans presented by the task force, arguing they are being asked to carry too much of the burden to revive JAL.
The task force, which has asked creditors for 250 billion yen in loan waivers and debt-for equity swaps, needs to offer details on the use of public funds and map out a better plan to cut pension obligations and boost margins, bankers have said.
"There are problems from the perspectives of the viability of the restructuring plan and the fairness of who shoulders the burden," a banker involved in the discussions told Reuters.
The task force's plan also includes JAL halving the number of subsidiaries and affiliates from 290 and about 8,000 job cuts, a little less than a fifth of its work force, the source said.
The negative net worth figure of 800 billion yen is significantly higher than a 600 billion yen estimate reported by the Nikkei this week and the 250 billion yen assumed by Citigroup Global Markets Japan in evaluating JAL's shares.
Citigroup halved its target price on JAL to 80 yen on Thursday. It rates the stock "sell/high risk".
"It is not certain whether JAL will go through a private reorganization or file for bankruptcy, but even if it stays clear of bankruptcy, we think value for existing shareholders will be substantially reduced on dilution accompanying a big capital increase," analyst Naoko Matsumoto wrote in a note to clients.
The task force believes its restructuring plan would allow JAL to cut its negative net worth to 270 billion yen and enable creditors to collect on 20-30% of their loans, as opposed to just 2 to 3% in a bankruptcy, the source said.
Despite its woes, JAL's extensive network in Asia and access to the Chinese market has made it attractive to US airlines.
JAL, a member of the Oneworld airline alliance, has held separate talks about business ties and possible capital injection with AMR Corp's American Airlines, its alliance partner, and Delta Air Lines of the rival SkyTeam group.
AMR chairman Gerard Arpey and other American Airlines executives met with JAL executives in Tokyo last week to continue discussions about bolstering their ties, a person with knowledge of the meeting said.