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Promoting Social Stability
The key to effective stabilisation responses is credible data. Over the past year, ARK has conducted, on behalf of the United Nations Development Programme and the Social Stability Working Group of the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan, four quarterly nationally representative perception surveys on social tensions throughout Lebanon, each with 5,000 respondents. The surveys were designed to monitor changes in perceptions of social stability and tensions between host communities and refugees.
An intervention framework had hypothesised that tensions and conflict events decrease as several social stability assistance interventions increase. These interventions were defined as: improving access to services, increasing the quality and quantity of relations, and improving the capability of local actors. Our inception report provides further insights on the survey methodology. The first wave report quantitatively validated the intervention framework, the second wave report explored differences over time and governorate, and the third wave report examined the relationships between attitudes on social stability, humanitarian assistance, and conflict events. The fourth wave report will study the impact of cash assistance on host and refugee relations and tensions.
The survey findings were used to highlight the work of the Crisis Response in 2017, as well as the planning, design and delivery of the 2018 Crisis Response. An easy to use interactive dashboard that allows users to explore the data can be found here.
We have been working in Lebanon for the past decade and are delighted to partner with the UN family, the Government of Lebanon and refugee communities to promote social stability, opportunity and positive developmental outcomes for all those residing in Lebanon.
Alistair Harris, CEO of ARK


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Weiss Writing the Report
Weiss, R. S. (1994). Learning from strangers: The art and method of qualitative interview studies. New York: The Free Press.
Chapter 7: Writing the Report
Getting Started
Beginning with the Concrete
- Start with the stories.
- Beginning with the Concrete
- Beginning with the General
- Use your guide for a starting point. Determine how your type might answer those questions in your guide.
- Beginning with the Mix of Material
- "You might take printouts of all the analytic material you have developed in your study, including memoranda, notes, and especially instructive interview excerpts, and sort them by topic (p. 185)."
- First Drafts
To What Audience is the Report Directed?
Academic Audiences
- "Academic audiences are likely to want first to be told how the report will add to their knowledge or understanding. The report must justify its demand on their time (p. 186)."
- Academic Audiences
- Professional Audiences
- "Professional audiences are likely to be concerned with the applicability of your report. Professionals must stay informed of current understandings in their fields and be able to implement what is currently endorsed as good practice (p. 187)."
- Clients Who Have Commissioned the Study
- "Client groups tend to want diagnoses and recommendations. They have come to you, ordinarily, with a problem in their organization or in their program. They want to know what is going wrong and, even more, how to make it right (p. 187)."
- "Vividness is valuable, as is completeness (p. 187)."
- The General Reader
- "Interview-based studies can be of genuine interest to a general audience if they offer enough opportunity for insight into the lives of others to involve and instruct a casual reader (p. 188)."
- "A general audience is likely to be more interested in being informed than in being presented with support for one hypothesis or another (p. 188)."
- Can You Write For More Than One Audience?
- Not often but it can be done.
To What Extent Do You Enter as a Figure in the Report?
- "In the realist style the investigator remains an invisible, dispassionate observer, even when the report deals with material of great emotional intensity (p. 189)."
- "Writing is in this confessional style makes it possible for investigators to introduce novelistic devices (p. 190)."
- "The confessional style of presentation permits investigators to confide in the reader their developing understanding of a respondent's character or circumstance. They can engage the reader's interest by introducing story elements...The confessional style permits the investigator to include in the report anecdotes that would otherwise be restricted to dinner table conversation. It can help make the report a good read (p. 190)."
Using Excerpts as Illustration and as Evidence
Selection of Respondents to Quote
- "While quotations are useful, the report writer should be aware that they require the reader to shift attention from the writer's voice to a new voice. Doing this several times in a few pages can be fatiguing for the reader (p. 192)."
- Selection of Respondents to Quote
- How Should Quotations Be Edited?
- The Preservationist Approach
- "In the preservationist view it would be best if the reader could hear the original speech, with its pitch and sounds. Next best is to render these into words on a page with as much fidelity as possible. Anything less is playing with the evidence, no matter how benign the intent (p. 193)."
- The Standardized Approach
- "The argument for standardizing respondent quotations is that nonstandardized speech distracts from content (p. 193)."
- The Usual Compromise
- "Generally, investigators in the social sciences make those modifications in the quotation excerpts they present that they believe make the excerpts easier to grasp but that they are certain have no effect on the respondent's meaning (p. 193)."
- Editing is permitted as long as words are not supplied or substituted.
- Other Problems in Handling Excerpts
- Suppressing Interviewer Contributions
- Dropping Out Conversational Spacers and False Starts
- Reorganizing for Coherence
- Disguising People, Places, and Institutions
- Checking the Transcript
- Justifications for Using Quasi-Quantitative Terms Rather Than Counts and Proportions
How You Write About Your Informants and Respondents
The Investigator as Advocate, Sympathetic Representative, or Viewpoint Presenter
- "One test of the adequacy of a report is whether it can convince its readers that had they been in the situation of the respondents, with the respondent's histories and understandings of their options, they would have behaved just as did the respondents (p. 201)."
- The Investigator as Advocate, Sympathetic Representative, or Viewpoint Presenter
- The Investigator As Critic
- "A colleague of mine once offered as a general rule that if your report on a group you have studied has truly gotten to the inner dynamics of the group, you can never again visit that group with safety. His idea was that every group has secrets kept from outsiders that the group would be loath to have revealed and still other secrets, even more fundamental, kept from itself, whose surfacing would enrage it (p. 202)."
- The Investigator as Dispassionate Listener and Reporter
- "The investigator takes the position of telling the facts, just the facts, with no responsibility for the light in which disclosure puts respondents (p. 202)."
- An Effort at Resolution
- Getting It Out the Door

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Hi! In the next update to Dashermyte I'm going to be adding a database of all user created Dashermyte levels.
So here you can post all your created levels using the "app"
Dashermyte level editor.
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ETH Zurich uses 3D printers and robots to build three-story house
Swiss scientists from ETH Zurich use 3D printers, robotic systems and other advanced technologies to build comfortable three-story house in Dubendorf. The DFAB House project is unique since it is implemented primarily through advanced digital solutions.
The goal of ETH Zurich is to test new construction methods in real conditions. Unlike other projects for 3D printing buildings, DFAB House will combine several methods of digital production. Synergy of technologies will increase the efficiency of construction.
To implement the project, researchers are going to use a huge caterpillar-tracked welding robot Mesh Mould, which will create a 3D printed construction of strong steel rods. It will set the shape of the future building, which can be different, even with double bends. In addition, 3D printed grating will act as a reinforcing element. After that, the mold will be filled with a special mixture of concrete, sufficiently viscous, so that it does not leak until it solidifies. A ready-made wall can withstand a huge load.
Two new solutions are also applied for the construction:
- Smart Slab - technology of 3D printing of optimal concrete floors;
- Smart Dynamic Casting - a method of 3D printing of decorative concrete structures using robotic manipulator.
DFAB House will be put into operation in a year. The house area is 200 m2. The building is equipped with a living space and research center for employees and partners of the campus of Next Evolution in Sustainable Building Technologies.


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Nepal for all seasons
June 05 , 2016
Nepal Canyoning Association (NCA) organized 2nd National Canyoning Rendezvous 2016 in Chahare Jharana of Nuwakot district on June 3 and 4.
The two-day event was promoted by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN).
TAAN 2nd Vice President Ram Prasad Sapkota inaugurated the event amid a function held on June 3. Before the inauguration ceremony, locals with traditional musical troupe escorted the Chief Guest, other guests and members of the organizers, and media persons to the canyoning site.
Inaugurating the event, Sapkota said canyoning needs to be promoted effectively in national and international market as the adventure sport holds great tourism potential. He also said TAAN would do its bit to promote canyoning in Nepal.
TAAN Secretary Mukti Pandey was also present in the inauguration ceremony. He also enjoyed canyoning in the Chahare Jharana.
Later in the day, 2nd Vice President Sapkota gave away certificate of participation to 25 Nepali as well as foreign canyoners.
Similarly, TAAN General Secretary Karna Bahadur Lama, who was the Chief Guest of the closing ceremony, said there are plenty of canyoning spots in the mid-hills yet to be explored. "It is good to know that people have started enjoying canyoning. Nepalis as well as foreigners are enjoying this adventure sport," he added.
Likewise, Rajendra Lama, president of NCA, said the rendezvous is their effort to develop canyoning as an adventure tourism product. "Along with promoting this adventure sport, we are also producing guides because we are going to need more guides when this sport becomes popular," he added. He also informed that NCA was training 10 guides in the Chahare Jharana.
Lama also thanked NTB and TAAN as well as other supports and sponsors who helped to make the event a grand success.


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After traveling this summer to the "Land of the Long White Cloud," it is easy for me to see why so many fall in love with New Zealand. From the 9,000 foot Southern Alps to the beaches of Kaikoura, it is a such a unique and gorgeous country. In my experience, hospitality among the native New Zealanders (also known as Kiwi's) was found in every town we visited, big or small. The Kiwis are not only friendly and helpful, but adventurous, environmental, creative, and very tough!
New Zealand is big country, so our six day visit had to be confined to one island. We chose the south island for its natural beauty, abundance of wildlife, and the energy of Queenstown.
Along the way, I learned quite a bit about the country and traveling here. As a result, I decided to compile a list of travel tips for those embarking on a journey to this beautiful land. Here are some helpful tips for traveling through New Zealand:
- If you're vacationing to New Zealand from the US and are staying less than 3 months, you can travel on a Visa Waiver Visitor Visa. This basically means that you don't need a visa, as long as you can prove you are leaving within three months (usually this is done by showing your airline ticket/info home). On the flight into New Zealand, you'll fill out an arrival card, which is basically your "visa" into the country. Just be sure to have your passport and return flight information handy while at the airport. They will ask more than once!
- The current in New Zealand is 240 volts. You will need a type I plug adaptor, that has two or three angled pins. This is the same plug that Australia uses as well. You may need to purchase a voltage converter for appliances, chargers, or other electrical items from home to ensure that what you're plugging in will work with the country's voltage. As the US uses 120 volts, most of the world uses 220-240 volts. Check to make sure your electronics can use the higher voltage, or bring a voltage converter to be safe.
- Driving here is done on the LEFT side of the road, and the driver sits on the RIGHT side of the car. Keep in mind that the windshield wipers and turn signals are also on the reverse side of the steering wheel. Turn signals are on your right and wipers are on your left. You can drive legally in NZ for 12 months if you have a license from the US.
- Be careful driving through southern New Zealand during the winter. Snow chains are required in areas of high elevation when snow and ice are expected. Prominent areas where snow chains are required are Arthur's Pass, driving to Milford Sound, and Crown Range Road just east of Arrow Junction. (I recommend taking a tour of Milford Sound and letting someone else who knows the road and conditions, do the driving!) If chains are required, officials on the road will NOT let you pass. Fortunately, you can buy snow chains at most service stations, but also check with your rental car company (before leaving the airport!) to see if they rent chains for your specific car as well.
- The tectonic plates of Australia and the Pacific slice through the south island just north of Kaikoura and extend along the western coast. Especially along eastern coastal roads, expect a steady stream of road work due to earthquakes, mudslides, and weather. Road work from Picton to Christchurch along state highway 1 is ongoing . To ensure you don't encounter any 5 hour detours (as we did), check out the latest travel information on the country's transportation website.
- The unlisted maximum speed limit is 100km/hr (kilometers per hour) on highways or open roads and 50 km/hr in urban areas.
- It's very easy to underestimate times for travel. Most highways are two lane roads, many roads are windy and/or steep, and you will encounter one lane bridges (see below) which can slow you down. In most places, you drive around the mountains and not through them. So do yourself a favor and allow more time than you think you need for driving.
- If you encounter a one lane bridge, look at the traffic sign that notes it. The larger arrow indicates which direction has the right of way. The smaller red arrow shows who needs to yield to oncoming cars. See images above.
- Only half of the country's train tracks have alarm systems when intersecting a road. There may be lights but no sounding alarms. Slow down and use caution near railroad tracks.
- It's illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving.
Drivers under 20 years old have a zero alcohol limit when driving. For adults over 20, the blood alcohol limit is 0.05.
- Both the North and South islands of New Zealand are in the same time zone. New Zealand is 16 hours ahead of US Eastern Time, 17 hours ahead of Central Time, and 19 hours ahead of Pacific Time.
- If you are traveling between New Zealand and Australia, note that there is a time difference between the two countries. New Zealand is two hours ahead of the eastern coast of Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane) and four hours ahead of the western coast. Time zones and use of daylight savings time varies within Australia so be sure you know the local time for where you will be traveling.
- Tipping is NOT mandatory in New Zealand. If you receive exceptional service at a restaurant, giving a 10% tip is more than generous. Waiters don't rely on tips, as they receive a fair wage up front. Tipping taxi drivers isn't done either, unless you're paying in cash and don't want the change back. Tour guides and spa service workers also don't expect tips, but if you get excellent service, a small tip is appreciated. Tipping in hotels is common practice in New Zealand; maids and bellhops are often tipped a few dollars for their services.
- Before you use a credit card in New Zealand, make sure there is no surcharge. Many places will charge you a surcharge to use a credit card. These charges can range from 1-4%. It's always better to ask up front!
- If you see the word "EFTPOS," (or EFTPos, eftpos) this means a debit payment. EFTPOS stands for electronic fund transfer at point of sale. It's more commonly seen in New Zealand and Australia because EFTPOS is also the brand name for the system that handles these transactions. Since we use more credit cards in the US, be sure to make sure you have an adequate amount of money in your bank accounts to handle any EFTPOS debits.
- While those of us in the States often refer toNew Zealand and Australia together, note that they are separate countries with separate governments. Also, they are approximately 900 miles apart.
- Despite the fact that both New Zealand and Australia are democracies, Queen Elizabeth II is still their queen. Because these countries were once a British territory, they are part of the Commonwealth of Nations, which has Elizabeth as its constitutional monarch. Although she is considered the Head of State in these nations, it's basically a symbolic position. She is, however, pictured on the money in these two countries.
- Be prepared for all four seasons of weather, especially if you are traveling around. We drove through cold, snow-capped mountains and then through a warm rainforest on the same day! Since New Zealand is an island in a huge ocean, weather forecasts are often unpredictable. Weather extremes are the norm here, so pack lots of layers and be ready for any weather. It's also best to have a raincoat on you wherever you go. Click here to learn more about New Zealand's weather.
- If you're interested in learning about Maori culture, you'll find much more to see and do on the north island. Rotorua is the best place to visit within New Zealand to learn all about the Maori culture and its people.
- Rugby is a national sport and pastime for all Kiwis, young and old. You will hear about and see rugby merchandise, posters, and games being broadcast everywhere. New Zealand's team, the All Blacks, is ranked #1 internationally. If you don't know anything about rugby, you will by the time you leave New Zealand!
- Keep an eye out for the exclusive Manuka honey that is only cultivated from New Zealand and southeastern Australia. Bees feast on the nectar of Manuka trees to make this honey that some studies show has antibacterial properties in humans. Manuka honey is often sold as alternative medicine, claiming the honey clears infections, aids digestion, heals cuts, and boosts the immune system. If you plan on purchasing some while abroad, do your homework first and learn how Manuka honey is rated.
- If you are traveling to the western side of the south island, watch out for the small black sand flies. They bite, which can leave you with a sting and an itch for days. These flies are mostly found on the beach and near open water. Although known to bite at dawn and dusk, my family got bites during the daytime as well.
- There are amazing espresso and hot chocolate drinks sold in cafés in New Zealand. You won't find any regular coffee, but a "long black" (similar to a US "Americano") will be your closest thing to American coffee. Espresso is all that's sold here and the country even claims to have created the "flat white." Be sure to try the hot chocolate here as well, complete with homemade marshmallows and a dusting of cocoa. My daughters tried several hot chocolates from many different cafés and they were all made this exact way. New Zealand hot chocolate was, by far, the best I've ever had.
- New Zealanders are called Kiwis not because of the fruit, but because of the Kiwi bird. Kiwis are flightless birds (about the size of a chicken) that are native to New Zealand. As the Kiwi is now a recognized national symbol for New Zealand, the bird can be seen on many club and city crests and logos and is even on the one dollar coin.
- Here are a few slang/New Zealand terms that you might need help translating:
- Tramping = hiking
- Brekkie = breakfast
- Kia Ora = Hello (Maori)
- Ka kite ano = See you later (Maori)
- Togs = swimsuit
- Jandals = flipflops
- Chur = cheers/thanks
- There are more sheep in New Zealand than there are people. In fact, there are about 5 million people and 30 million sheep!
- The southern island of New Zealand is the 12th largest island in the world and yet fewer than 25% of the entire population of New Zealand lives on the South Island.
New Zealand should definitely be on everyone's bucket list to visit! If you can plan a visit, give yourself at least two weeks to see both islands, but three weeks is optimal. New Zealand is a marvelous country with amazing landscapes, enriching culture, and welcoming people. What's your favorite spot in New Zealand to visit?
Ka Kite Ano and Happy Travels!
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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- While recent selling pressure on stocks has prompted some investors to assume a rebound is in store, PaineWebber strategists say the market should take some more losses first.
"The market won't be truly cheap unless prices are 15 percent to 20 percent lower," the strategists wrote in a new research report, despite the fact major indices are down from their recent peaks. "This market is ... still selling at 102 percent of fair value on a price-to-earnings-ratio basis."
Edward Kerschner, PaineWebber's chief market strategist, and Michael Geraghty, the company's quantitative strategist, said the "valuation underpinnings for a meaningful advance to new highs are still lacking."
Moreover, with a backdrop of climbing interest rates, the equities picture is looking bleak. Yields on the 30-year bond are up about 152 basis points from the all-time low reached in October 1998. (One basis point equals one one-hundredth of a percentage point.) Thus, PaineWebber said, the probability that stocks will outdo bonds is a mere29 percent.
On Monday, the benchmark 30-year bond's yield $TYX reached a new 1999 high of 6.22 percent, blasting through the previous high of 6.19 percent reached on June 24 -- which was less than a week before the Fed's 25 basis-point rate hike.
Earnings outlook good
PaineWebber strategists, citing 10 percent growth in second-quarter operating earnings, increased their estimates for S&P 500 earnings per share by $1.00, or 2 percent, to $50.50 for 1999 and to $55.00 for 2000.
But Kerschner and Geraghty point out that all this good earnings news has already been factored into share prices. And surging interest rates are creating an obstacle for growth going forward.
"The risk is simply that the unusual confluence of 1998's deflationary forces have passed and inflation is, minimally, returning to normal trendline levels. The difference between dis-deflation and re-inflation is subtle and the Fed may not be willing to wait to see that subtle difference," PaineWebber said.
For the immediate future -- as the market awaits the results of third quarter earnings to be released in two months -- stocks will remain under pressure as they must contend with the likelihood of a Fed tightening at the Aug. 24, the strategists said. "Prices can still go down 10 percent to 15 percent before this market becomes truly cheap."
The strategists say they expect the Standard & Poor's 500 Index SPX, +0.28%, which on Monday was at about 1,300, will only get to 1,400 by the end of next year. For the Dow, that growth rate would be equivalent to the leading stock average reaching 11,500.
On Monday, September fed funds futures -- which gauge the market's rate-tightening expectations -- were pricing in a 100 percent chance of a second 25 basis-point hike, up from 80 percent a week ago.


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The Butterfly Effect
According to Wikipedia, the butterfly effect is "a phrase that encapsulates the more technical notion of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory."
The easier way to illustrate the theory is to read Ray Bradbury's science fiction short story, A Sound of Thunder. To make a "short" of the "short story:" A group travels way back in time to go on safari for a T-Rex. The hunting guide warns the hunting party that they must stay on a path to avoid disrupting the environment and only kill animals which were going to naturally die at the same time. When they come across a T-Rex, one of the party gets scared and runs off. After the T-Rex is put down (it was going to die naturally anyway) the group returns to the future. When they arrive back in the future, they find differences from when they left. The language has changed, people and the buildings have changed and the outcome of an important election has been reversed. The hunting guide turns to the individual who ran off. He asks, "Did you leave the path?" Upon inspection of his boots, they find a dead butterfly, whose death apparently is the cause of the changes to the future.
Do we sometimes stray from "the path" or the plan that we have created for ourselves? What are the butterflies on our boots? What do we choose to do or what do we choose NOT to do that has an impact on our future?
We all can look back to pivotal moments in our lives where we have made choices, for good or bad, which have impacted our future. Fortunately, most of our choices don't have catastrophic impacts like in the Sound of Thunder. But, we should determine to be aware of our choices and the outcomes/effects that are associated. Tying our performance with our purpose is an important strategy in helping us guide our future. Referring back to our purpose on a regular basis and making sure that our actions, decisions and behaviors are in line with what matters most to us will help us determine a successful outcome of our future-butterflies or no butterflies.


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AKA Real Life Horror Original title: Aus dem Nichts (out of nowhere)
There is a Stoic practise connected to the Latin phrase memento mori (remember death). It's not a practise for the faint-hearted. The practitioner is asked to remind him- or herself, actively, every day, that one's death or the death of those closest to you, could come at any moment, out of nowhere, usually not out of the direction you are expecting it. The purpose of the practise is to keep in touch with reality and to put (mundane, everyday) things in perspective.
Death out of nowhere is exactly what happens to Katja (excellent Diane Kruger), the main character in Fatih Akin's new movie In the Fade. One moment she has a husband and a son, the next moment they are dead, killed by a terror attack, the only fatalities. A home-made bomb exploded in the Turkish neighbourhood of a big German town where Katja's Turkish husband had his business.
Katja is in shock and suffers immensely. Her pain is sometimes almost unbearable to watch. The worst scene, real life horror, is seeing her coiled up in her son's bed, screaming, mad with grief. She struggles to make sense out of what has happened, as does the police. One of the very first questions they ask Katja, after the victims have been identified as her son and husband, is whether her husband was religious. She is confused and doesn't understand the question. The police, like the audience, expects the terror to be connected to Muslim extremism. But it isn't. The next lead the police pursues is drug related. Katja's husband Nuri spent four years in prison for dealing drugs. Surely he must have continued dealing, they are well aware of, the wife was just ignorant of it. That seems to be their reasoning, and Katja's mother agrees with the police. But death didn't come out of that direction either. Nor is there a connection to the mafia or other criminal organizations.
The police get to the terrorists only after a worried citizen reports in something suspicious. The attackers are in fact neo Nazis, and their only motive was apparently the migrational background of the people living in the targeted part of town. This is one of the many allusions to real events that happened in modern time Germany.
From 2000 to 2007 the far-right terror cell NSU (Nationalsozialistischer Untergrund) is supposed to have committed 10 murders and two bomb attacks. The murder victims, except for a young police officer, all had a migrational background, and that background appears to have been the terror cells only motive. The murders happened all over Germany, and although a great number of police were investigating them over a time of ten years they never even got close to the attackers. The police searched for the murderers in the drug milieu and in connections to foreign criminal organizations active in Germany, thus traumatizing the victims' families additionally by having them think their fathers, husbands, sons and brothers had been criminals and had led double lives. Then, in 2011, the police were finally onto the attackers, and two of them supposedly committed suicide to escape being captured. The surviving group member, a woman, Beate Zschäpe, turned herself in after setting their hideout on fire and spending four days on the run. The trial started in 2013 and the verdict is expected around Easter 2018.
In the movie the verdict for the attackers is 'not guilty', because the evidence is not airtight and the court has to rule in dubio pro reo. Katja, having put all her hopes in seeing the attackers rot in prison is pushed over the thin edge she was walking on. She is torn between thoughts of suicide and self-administered justice. To find out which path she will choose, you will have to watch the movie yourself, and then make sense of the ending.
The movie is excellent and absolutely worth watching. It is made additionally interesting by the fact that Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss) wrote the soundtrack. He agreed to take the job after having been shown an early version of the movie. Although the music is not what one might expect. For starters, there isn't a lot of background sound in general. The most difficult scenes are usually without background music which makes them even more raw. When there is music, most of the time it is very minimalistic and experimental: one or two instruments. The lower keys of the keyboard, like a heartbeat, with a violin, like knifes cutting.
All actors look completely unglamorous, especially the police inspector, like everyday people, thus pushing the point further home: it can happen to anyone. Memento mori.
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Developing a thesis can be tricky, and sometimes it can be the hardest part of writing a paper. During my time as a writing consultant, I've realized that not every trick works for every student; everyone learns differently. This prompted me to interview my fellow writing consultants, hoping to hear some of their own tips for writing theses. Here are their suggestions:
Annie: First, ask yourself what interests you. Next, ask yourself why that topic interests you, and then brainstorm a rough thesis.
* Writing about something you find uninteresting can make generating a thesis significantly more difficult. If the assignment's prompt is bringing you down, try to think about the topic from several perspectives – you may be surprised to find an aspect of the topic interests you.
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What Should You Do If You Eat Too Many Cannabis Edibles?
Consuming too much cannabis in the way of edibles can be an awfully uncomfortable experience – and even terrifying for some, especially novice or first-time consumers. If you've never experienced the feeling of being way too high from THC then you're probably lucky – for most people, it is bound to happen sooner or later. Whether this is because you're new to edibles, tried too potent a strain for your first time, or are experiencing wax or other concentrates for the first time, getting too stoned is never a comfortable feeling.
You can take steps to prevent this from happening with edibles – like starting with low amounts and waiting at least an hour or more before consuming any more cannabis, as suggested in our Guide to Dosing with Cannabis Edibles. However, if you're here looking for a way to combat the intense and unpleasant feeling of being too high, then we've got you covered – here are a few things you can do to help you get through it.
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The absolute best way to combat an "overdose" of THC is with another cannabinoid. Consuming CBD oil – by vaping or eating – will help you feel better because CBD counteracts the psychoactive effects of THC. This is why high CBD strains will not get you high, or not as high, even when THC is present.
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Dogs & Cats
Answer: When small animals move fast, a dog is going to chase it. It's a fact of life. You can eventually get the cats use to being chased, but you're never going to totally cure the dog of chasing something that is moving. Eventually, both the cats and the dog will understand that this can be a fun game. One of my daughter's dogs when she was growing up, use to race along the the length of our house while the cats raced along any high surface they could find. I caught them at this game one day when I decided to go in the backdoor instead of the front door. I saw Sammy the dog, "chasing" the cats through the living room window.
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Behaviors to teach the dog: Teach the dog "leave it" with the ultimate response to you saying "leave it" meaning "walk away". Teach him to "wait" (hold on just a sec and then we'll do it) and to "stay" (don't move until I say "OK").
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You have an opportunity with a new dog to convince him that you are the ultimate authority on everything - including cats. You do this by controlling the dog's environment from the moment you bring him home. First, set up a tie-down - attach a short, unbreakable leash to an immovable object. A wall is best, but an extremely heavy piece of furniture is okay.
Acclimate the dog to this area. Give him treats, bones or chewies there, and make a nice safe spot for him. Once he's happy with his tie-down, bring the cat in when the dog is NOT there (his scent will be). Let the cat explore and examine the area where the dog has been. Provide a perch, out of the dog's reach, where the cat can comfortably watch the dog's area. Give him some treats, catnip or other toy in that area. You may even want to feed him there for a period of days or weeks. It's best if you can acclimate both animals separately for at least a couple of days.
When both cat and dog appear to be comfortable with their spots, tie the dog down, and give her something delicious to chew on. Then, bring the cat in and place him on his perch. It's not usually wise to hold him because he may feel trapped and try to escape, injuring himself and you and exciting the dog in the process. Leave the door open this first time, so the cat can leave if he wishes to. (He probably will.)
An important component of Counter Conditioning is making the association of something pleasant with something unpleasant. Thus, you might withhold attention from both parties until they're in the same room with each other, then give both of them lots of attention. Or, feed them when they can see each other, making sure the cat is very safe and the dog.
When not doing this exercise, keep Pinto on a leash attached to your belt (or get a hands free leash). Say "leave it" whenever Pinto sees one of the cats and then walk away from the cat.
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Immanuel Baptist Church was officially organized in 1887, having been a mission of First Baptist Church for an unusually long 15 years. For the first 67 years as a full-fledged church, Immanuel's facilities were located at 17th and West End Avenues, one mile from downtown and its founding church. By the 1950s, the neighborhoods that once were the membership source for Immanuel had transitioned to commercial holdings.
After pondering a decision to move for 31 years, Immanuel voted to relocate to its present location at 222 Belle Meade Boulevard. A large private residence and approximately seven acres of land at the corner of Belle Meade Boulevard and Honeywood Drive were purchased for $54,000. From 1951 to 1954, Sunday services were held both in Belle Meade and at the downtown site. Finally, on December 19, 1954, the first of the new facilities was dedicated — an educational wing and sanctuary — and the church came together in one place for worship and Bible study. The two-year construction on the current sanctuary was concluded in 1969. The chapel where the congregation worshipped for 15 years until transitioning to the sanctuary was remodeled in 2015 and dedicated on November 1, 2015.
Above and behind the baptistry in the current sanctuary is a beautiful stained-glass window that is nearly 24-feet high. Blue, in 14 different shades, is the dominant color. The colors are darkest at the bottom, gradually becoming lighter toward the top of the window. A cross can be discerned in the center of the window, especially when the sun is shining, thus providing the only permanent symbol of the Christian faith in the sanctuary. The window, with its resurrection motif, is a fitting backdrop for a believer's baptism and an attractive focal point of the sanctuary. The stained glass window was designed and constructed in Chartres, France.
(adapted from A History of Immanuel Baptist Church, 1887-1986 by Dr. Gaye L. McGlothlen)


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After the basics of the design are agreed upon we set off to refine every detail and generate drawings needed to permit, price and build the project.
Through construction, we work with the owner and builder to make sure that what was designed is what is built.
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text: Hello friends! This past weekend I had the chance to capture the proposal of Ben & Heather. I always get SO nervous when a proposal is about to happen because you have to capture the right moment, but it's a fun adrenaline rush :) I met Ben when I was was in college through my roommates. These days he's an awesome sports writer & his fiance Heather is a kindergarten teacher. Although I met her that day, I already love her because you know....teacher life :) Ben wanted to do a simple and sweet proposal right outside of North Dallas Highschool which has beautiful columns and steps right in the front entrance, perfect for pictures! After dinner he walked her over to the location and the rest is history. Check out my favorite images from this sweet proposal!


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McDonald's says 'cursing' Minion will stay
OAK BROOK, Ill. - McDonald's says there are no plans to take a talking Happy Meal toy out of distribution, even though some customers say it sounds like it uses curse words.
The fast-food restaurant introduced a Happy Meal on July 3 with toys inspired by the movie "Minions."
The company issued a statement saying the sounds the small yellow figures make are nonsense words, nothing offensive or profane.
But some are interpreting one of the utterances as an obscene phrase commonly abbreviated as "WTF."
McDonald's says "a very small number of customers" have been in touch with the company about the toy. McDonald's said the promotion is supposed to run through the end of July.


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The desert exudes magic with its surrounding San Jacinto mountains and cotton candy skies at sunset, right? We recently made the jaunt out to Indian Wells to take a look at the newly remodeled pavilion and bridal suite at Indian Wells Golf Resort. We also got a feel for the absolutely breathtaking ceremony options, secluded and super romantic a definite unique quality to find at a gold resort.
Providing an ideal place to join in matrimony, the Indian Wells Golf Resort offers a carefree and elegant mood. With four different venue options to choose from within the property you are greeted by towering palm trees, and a lush landscape. Indian Wells Golf Resort will of course supply you with an exceptional dining experience and can help you come up with your signature cocktail.
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Emma Watson, who pledged to fight harder for women on Twitter yesterday, gave the world a second dose of hope this afternoon. Watson shared the new teaser poster for Beauty and the Beast, a film she has helped make more feminist for the next generation of little boys and girls watching. (Belle will be an inventor in the backstory, Watson told Entertainment Weekly, and that's only the start.)
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In 20minutes I have to be back for an evening sessions to learn about CAR SHARE, how 150people share 15 cars, HAPPILY !
We have been working since 9 this morning, 2 hour break for lunch, which usually is filled with interesting conversations...so...I am ready to drop again.
It's been a good day, learning a lot from architect Graham Seltzer, from Australia, (he has been at Findhorn over 10years) who built his own eco friendly house in Pine Ridge, an area of the community I am designated to redesign with 4 other design students from my group. I am intending to coral him and ask him a ton of questions, you can be sure, before I put my design ideas on paper.....LOTS of questions !!!
Meanwhile here are some photos of agreements and proposals we have been working on....these are just a small list !!! (Looks like I need to take better photos next time and also learn more about editing, .....stay patient...lots of patience needed from me as well ! I'll do better next time !)
i will eventually share Graham's extremely interesting slide show of good eco houses all over the world.


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So pleased that Roots2Wellness will be a part of this wonderful event! -Janet
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Women are relentless, beautiful, and persevere in the face of many challenges. That is why we want to honor them with a day of pampering, fitness, food and cocktails, shopping, and good ol' fashion girl time. We invite you to the second annual She Shines Women's Expo, to be held on Saturday March 7, 2015 at the CrossFit Relentless gym in West Hartford.
The afternoon will consist of vendors, fitness demos, massage, beauty services, and food and drinks. Our goal is to give these hard-working women a well-deserved day off and empower them to show off their shine while also supporting a great cause.
We are proud to partner with the Connecticut Children's Medical Center for the second year in a row as we continue to show support for the mothers and families they care for. All of the proceeds from tickets and raffles will be donated to the hospital. Last year we raised over $1500 and hope to double our gift this year!
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Happy 20th Anniversary to Ace of Base's third studio album Flowers, originally released June 15, 1998.
"Actually, it is our best album that we have done, but I don't know if people will think it's a hit, that's another thing." This surprisingly candid comment from Jenny Berggren, one-fourth of the Swedish pop outfit Ace of Base, featured in a 1998 "behind the scenes" television documentary trailing the group's meteoric rise and the creation of Flowers, their third studio LP due for release that same year.
On one hand, the sobering reticence of Berggren's statement was anathema to Ace of Base's achievements up to that point. Packaging an electric mix of European pop, reggae rhythms and dance music on their debut album Happy Nation (1992) for the Mega Records imprint, Ace of Base were on to something groundbreaking. By 1994, Ace of Base had signed with the Clive Davis helmed Arista Records and Happy Nation was retooled into The Sign (1994) for the American market. In just three years time, Ulf Ekberg and the Berggren siblings Jonas, Malin and Jenny had conquered the world.
Set in the eye of the storm of international fame and success, Ace of Base banded closer together to unleash one of the finest sophomore sets ever, genres aside—The Bridge (1995). Dialing back on the clubbier tones of Happy Nation/The Sign, The Bridge embraced world music and a heavier existentialist stance. Far from a failure, its moodier feel left many critics and fans bemused—Ace of Base took a slight sales hit. It was enough to dampen anyone's confidence. Thankfully, Jenny and the rest of her groupmates did not let fear dictate the creative morale for the writing and recording of Flowers.
Vital to the record is its descriptive and eccentric songwriting. The quartet construct whole worlds of ennui and escapism for listeners to experience via "Travel to Romantis," "Adventures in Paradise," "Cecilia" and "Captain Nemo." What's better is that these songs—and others on the LP—have hooks to spare that do not undermine the energy from their preceding verses. In particular, "Cecilia" boldly picks up where the Simon & Garfunkel tune of the same name left off in 1970, continuing her character arc. The track is also a show-stopping number for Jenny as she handles the principal vocal.
This exquisite song scripting, as well as the overall production duties, had become much more democratically split between all four members after The Bridge. Nevertheless, Jonas Berggren and Ulf Ekberg did set most of the lyrical and production pace for Flowers with a little bit of help from old friends and new faces.
Douglas Carr, Mike Chapman, John Ballard, Ole Evenrud, Stephen Hague, Mich "Cutfather" Hansen, Diane Warren and Charles Fisher were only a few of the notables working closely with Ace of Base in implementing the miscellany sounds exhibited on the long player. From classic Motown ("Always Have, Always Will"), to synth-pop ("Into the Night of Blue") and gospel ("I Pray"), Ace of Base showcase their expertise at branching out. And while their established euro-reggae-dub formula is largely minimized here, it's spotlighted handsomely on the groovy "Dr. Sun."
As Flowers neared completion, Ace of Base encountered last minute interference from their various labels in British (London Records), German (Polygram) and American (Arista) territories. In the spirit of compromise—and at the behest of label direction—Ace of Base recorded an engaging cover of the Bananarama gem "Cruel Summer." Under Ace of Base's direction, they conceived two versions. One variant is closer to the originating take, albeit with a spike of hip-hop flavor for a bit of modish spunk; the second rendition is a surprisingly danceable, Spanish flecked trip.
The head of Arista, Clive Davis, was taken with Ace of Base's cover of "Cruel Summer" and excised the original album's name, retitling it Cruel Summer for its forthcoming unveiling in the United States. Further doctoring of the stateside variation of Ace of Base's third album under Davis' hand continued with his dismal overhaul of the poetic "Life is a Flower" as the generic "Whenever You're Near Me." He also rejected "Dr. Sun" and "Captain Nemo" from the Cruel Summer tracklisting. In an attempt to stay Davis' desecrative hand, Ace of Base decided to tweak their existing songs their way. For Cruel Summer, Ace of Base disrobed the symphonic raiment of "Donnie" and costumed it in a sassy Motown print akin to "Always Have, Always Will," while the lighter hip-hop bounce of "He Decides" is granted a more mercurial, electronic musculature.
Davis envisioned "Everytime It Rains"—an AOR ballad penned by Rick Nowels, Billy Steinburg and Maria Vidal—as a major score for Ace of Base. Slotting it onto Cruel Summer, he specifically requested Malin for the lead vocal. Frustrated to be strong-armed, Malin relented and put down a gorgeous vocal. An active participant in all artistic aspects of Ace of Base, it was the industry politics of the music business that she'd grown weary of. As she began to withdraw from the more public part of the Ace of Base structure, grueling promotional chores required for Flowers awaited them.
Released in its intended format internationally on June 15, 1998, America received its abbreviated configuration of Flowers—as Cruel Summer—in early September 1998. Flowers had been preceded by its inaugural single "Life Is a Flower," one of their biggest European charters. Five more singles—"Cruel Summer," "Travel to Romantis," "Always Have, Always Will," "Everytime It Rains," and "Cecilia"—followed through to the next year and helped the album maintain a modest chart presence globally.
It was unfortunate that once their fourth album Da Capo (2002) hit the block, Ace of Base had fallen out of public favor. Eight years removed from Da Capo, their last LP The Golden Ratio (2010) introduced Julia Williamson and Clara Hagman in place of the Berggren sisters who had since stepped away from Ace of Base. Now that the inevitable Ace of Base revival has rolled around, a whole new generation is discovering the power in their unique form of pop music. Flowers is the most expressive collection from them, a true bouquet of styles and sounds that proves without question that Ace of Base were most assuredly not a '90s flash in the pan.


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Three Pac-10 Programs Qualify for 12-Team NCAA Championship
April 15, 2008
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The women's gymnastics championships consist of 12 teams and 12 all-around competitors (who are not on a qualifying team) and individual event specialists. The top two teams and the top two all-around competitors from each regional received automatic berths to the national championships.
In addition, the event winners at the regional championships advance to the national championships (in their specific event) if they were not part of a qualifying team or the all-around qualifiers.
Beginning with the 2008 championships, the process for determining rotation pairings for day one of the team competition at the site of the finals is based on a National Qualifying Score (NQS) calculated by adding the Regional Qualifying Score (RQS) to the score achieved at regional competition.
Session 1, Thu., April 24, 1 p.m. EST: Florida, LSU, Alabama, OREGON STATE, Oklahoma, Arkansas
Session 2, Thurs., April 24, 7 p.m. EST: Georgia, STANFORD, Utah, Michigan, UCLA, Denver
Preliminary team and all-around competition will be conducted in two sessions Thursday, April 24 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The top three teams from each session will advance to the Super Six competition Friday, April 25 at 6 p.m. The top four individuals from each session in each event (plus ties) from the preliminary team and all-around competition will compete in the individual-event competition Saturday, April 26 at 6 p.m. (all times are EST).
TEAM COMPETITIONTEAM REGION RQS NQSGeorgia Northeast 197.775 395.175Florida Southeast 197.525 394.750LSU Central 197.625 394.355STANFORD Central 197.525 394.295Utah North Central 196.950 394.205Alabama South Central 197.300 394.170OREGON STATE West 197.100 393.750Michigan West 196.375 393.200UCLA Southeast 196.625 393.135Oklahoma South Central 195.875 392.325Arkansas North Central 196.125 392.290Denver Northeast 195.775 391.730
ALL-AROUND INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIERSQUALIFIER REGION SCOREJulie Dwyer, Auburn Northeast 39.450Emily Parsons, Nebraska Southeast 39.450Brandi Personett, Penn State Northeast 39.400Adrianne Perry, Missouri Central 39.300Carmelina Carabajal, Minnesota North Central 39.275Elise Wheeler, Southern Utah North Central 39.225Desire Sniatynski, Nebraska Southeast 39.225Kaylan Clevinger, Ohio State Central 39.150Allison Buckley, Illinois South Central 39.100Nicole Cowart, Illinois South Central 39.100Haley Bogart, WASHINGTON West 39.050Rochelle Robinson, Michigan St. West 39.025
INDIVIDUAL EVENT QUALIFIERSBEAM REGION SCORETricia Woo, Nebraska Southeast 9.875Leigha Hancock, NC State Southeast 9.875FLOORTricia Woo, Nebraska Southeast 9.900
ROTATION SCHEDULEhttp://www.ncaa.com/uploadedFiles/Sports/Gymnastics_(W)/Articles/Division_I/NationalsRotationSchedule_2008.pdf
ARIZONA - The `Cats finished the NCAA North Central Regional Championship strong on floor, scoring a 49.200. But the effort was not enough to launch Arizona out of fourth place in the team standings. Bree Workman scored a 9.875 on the `Cats' final apparatus of the season, followed by solid 9.850 performances by Sarah Specht and Karin Wurm. Danielle Hicks continued her hot streak on beam with a 9.875, the event's second-highest score. This meet completes the 2008 season for the Arizona gymnastics team.
ARIZONA STATE - The Sun Devils placed sixth at the NCAA South Central Regional. The team picked itself up after a tough beam set, scoring a solid 48.7 on both floor and vault. Beaté Jones and Ashlee Hinkle led the Sun Devil efforts on the two apparatuses with routines that merited 9.8+. Brittany Schuett (floor) and Tiana Jean and Francesca Mercurio (bars) scored equally high marks on the night. This is only the third season in ASU gymnastics history that the Sun Devils will not be represented at the NCAA Championship.
CALIFORNIA - Bridgette Glass, Sophia Hocini, Jessica Kelley, and Siobhan Luce represented the Golden Bears at the NCAA West Regional Championship. Hocini finished ninth in the all-around, posting the second-best all-around score of the season for Cal and a career-best 38.700. Kelley and Luce collected top 15 finishes in the all-around. Glass, an individual event qualifier on beam, tallied an 11th-place 9.825. The mark was the highest Cal score of the night. No Bears qualified for advancement to the NCAA Championship.
OREGON STATE - The Beavers swept the individual awards and toppled top-seeded Michigan, as they brought home the NCAA West Regional Championship title for the first time since 1992. Five Beavers combined to earn five event titles: Yuki Lamb on vault (9.925), Jen Kesler on bars (career-best 9.95), Jami Lanz on beam (9.95) and all-around (39.575,) and Mandi Rodriguez and Tasha Smith on floor (tied with 9.9s). Longtime Beavers assistant coach Dick Foxal was awarded West Region Assistant Coach of the Year honors.
STANFORD - The Cardinal produced a season-high team score of 197.525 and took second place in the NCAA Central Regional to host LSU. The Cardinal won the beam competition and finished no worse than second in all four of the rotations. Tabitha Yim powered to a second-place 39.825 in the all-around, the result of four 9.9+ individual events. Yim was named the West Regional Gymnast of the Year. In all, Kelly Fee, Carly Janiga, Nicole Ourada, Liz Tricase, and Yim combined for nine scores of 9.9 or higher.
UCLA - The Bruins finished second at the Southeast Regional with a score of 196.625, earning their 24th appearance in the NCAA Championship. Strong all-around performances by Tasha Schwikert (39.45), Anna Li (39.45), and Jordan Schwikert (39.275), as well as big scores from three-event performer Kristina Comforte (9.9 on bars, 9.875s on beam and vault) carried the Bruins. Li topped the awards podium for a bar routine that earned a 10.0 from one judge and a total score of 9.95.
WASHINGTON - Haley Bogart is on her way to the NCAA Gymnastics Championships, as she finished fourth (39.050) in the all-around at the NCAA West Regionals. Bogart's performance highlighted a fourth-place finish for the Huskies, who tallied 194.075 in their second-straight regional appearance. Ashley Houghting earned top 10 finishes on floor (9.85, 7th) and vault (9.9, T-2nd). On bars, the GymDawgs' final apparatus, seniors Nikki Waiss (9.85, T-3rd) and Raimey Iselin (9.8, T-9th) brilliantly and symbolically anchored.
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"I want us to be partners again, Jack. Only this time we are not going into the new project to make money. Our objective will now be to be a part of history. We will be on the cutting edge of scientific discovery. I don't know how much money we'll make, but we are sure to be famous. I can see us ending up with book deals and movie rights offers," said Blake.
As Blake was making his pitch to Jack, Dr. Lionel Phelge arrived from the lower deck where he had just finished lunch with his students.
Blake introduced Lionel to Jack.
"I'm trying to talk Jack into becoming a partner with us on this expedition. I was just explaining to him the great opportunity for scientific discovery we have before us. Jack's skill set would make him a valuable addition to our project," said Blake.
"That's all true but so far all we've managed to accomplish is to capture a very well designed replica of Ogopogo," said Lionel.
Jack and Blake both laughed.
"This is a sort of inside joke but Jack played a key role in getting us the fake Ogopogo.
It's a long story but I will fill you in on the details later, Lionel," said Blake.
"What am I going to do about my crew if I agree to join forces with you and Dr. Phelge. With all the personnel on your crew we certainly won't need the members of my crew," said Jack.
"You are absolutely right," said Blake. "Your crew will no longer be needed. However, to make their disappointment easier to bear, I will reward each one of them with a five thousand dollar severance cheque."
"I believe that that kind of offer will go a long way to easing their angst," said Jack.
"Lionel, I haven't had the opportunity to tell you this yet, but Jack has obtained some amazing photo and video footage of a smaller version of Ogopogo," said Blake.
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Head of the Centre for Defence Chemistry at Cranfield University, Jacqueline, researches, teaches about and consults on all aspects of explosives.
Looking back, Jackie believes the person who has influenced her scientific life the most is her father. He was an electrical engineer and had an ability to explain the most complex subjects in simple terms. "He taught me in one afternoon how an electrical motor worked for my physics A-level exam," she recalls.
Polymer chemist to explosives expert
Jackie grew up in Peckham, in the south-east of London, and attended Honor Oak Girls Grammar School. The school encouraged her to study the sciences and they expected her to go to university. She studied for a BSc in chemistry at Southampton University and then "mainly due to not knowing what to do next" she stayed at Southampton and completed a PhD in polymer chemistry.
After a year's postdoctoral research, Jackie decided her future lay in academia but she was advised to experience working in industry first, to gain an understanding of the commercial environment. For three years she worked at Perelli General, carrying out research into polymeric optical fibres for short distance communication. She then returned to academia, taking a position as lecturer at Cranfield University.
When Jackie joined Cranfield University she had no experience working with explosives. But whilst teaching polymer chemistry to undergraduates and postgraduates, she was encouraged to attract research contracts from businesses. Her first contract was with Standard Fireworks, looking at improving their manufacturing techniques by adding polymers to bind powdered fireworks. Following this, Jackie was awarded a research contract with the Defence Explosives Research Agency (DERA) – this time to improve the manufacture of polymer bonded explosives. "This was my first introduction to high explosives and, through this contract, I started to increase my network within the defence industry," she explains.
Jackie has since worked with a multitude of defence organisations including the Atomic Weapons Establishment, the Ministry of Defence and BAESystems. She has also represented the UK on NATO projects and EU expert advisory committees. Jackie enjoys working with the media and has appeared on programs such as the Naked Scientist, Tomorrow's World and Life Scientific.
For the last eight years, Jackie has been head of the Centre for Defence Chemistry at Cranfield University. She is not only responsible for the delivery of teaching courses but carries out research and offers consultancy in all aspects of explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics chemistry: from synthesis, manufacture and characterisation, to testing and evaluating performance and safety, aging and disposal.
Challenges and rewards
Jackie takes delight in tackling the research challenges she is faced with on a daily basis and describes the most enjoyable part of her job as being able to work with people who are extremely competent. She also finds teaching undergraduates and postgraduates particularly rewarding.
"As an explosives chemist the work is challenging, exciting and diverse and we always welcome talented young scientists who are good researchers and communicators in all aspects of chemistry."
The greatest challenges Jackie has faced during her career have been those where work has impacted on family life. She describes missing holidays and weekends with her husband, whilst trying to write her first book, as being particularly tough. Jackie doesn't think she could have dedicated so much of her life to her career without the constant support and sacrifices of her husband. "I remember even when I was a PhD student, he would keep me company when I was running experiments late at night," she says.
Advice to others
"Chemistry is a wonderful subject and is part of our daily life – from washing, cooking and eating, we are surrounded by chemical reactions which take place without us realising."
Giving advice to those considering a career in chemistry, Jackie says, "they should be prepared to accept chemistry as part of their everyday life." Speaking specifically about careers in academia, she goes on to say, "you'll never be super-rich but you'll have a sense of fulfilment and achievement when you see your students graduate. It's a way of life and I highly recommend it."
Words by Isobel Marr
Images courtesy of Jackie Akhavan
Published September 2015