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Aside from bracelets, you can also make many other stuffs from these loom bands. I didn't know that even charms can be made using rubber bands! Amazing!
Enjoy making your loom bands!
Its good to know that you could do all this DIY crafts using rainbow loom band. Number 18 is super cute! :) Thanks for sharing Sis:)
Loom bands is everywhere and I am so excited to join the craze hehe... I'll buy a box on Sunday in Divisoria and will try to make colorful loom bands.
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Rainbow loom has truly invaded the market today! My pamangkins are into it and I was somewhat amazed to find out that is was a bit expensive. But it's also good to keep them quiet and their minds creative!
Wow, so beautiful! My ladies here in the hospital are also making these... I got attracted to it because this could be used for the Breast wellness awareness with pink and white bands!
Hey Thats Awesome To see the braclets i am in love with them now Thanks for sharing and you are awesome
Wow beautiful. I am loving pink bracelet. Its really great. xxx
Those bands are looking so cute,I found so many girls wearing such bands in my workplace.
Wow! I love your ideas. It is cheap and the one you love will be happy to have that because you did it with effort. I'm going to make one. Thanks for helpful post.
I saw a lot of bracelets like this for sale and a lot of people wearing them, I didn't know they were called "Rainbow looms". :) They look so pretty no wonder they are so popular.
These are so cute and colourful!
My niece loves to do loom bands, I'll share this to her.
Aww this is sooo cute.. I love bands though i dont wear it these days
Ooh these tutorials are super cute, I should try them with my niece, she'll love it!
That's a lot of great ideas Kareen! It is so popular now that most of my newsfeed is rainbow loom creations. Love the feet accessory on the first photo collection!
This is like one of the most popular stuff recently! Rubber band craze! Even in Singapore!
Wow, these are super cute - its been awhile since I made one, hahA!
My girls would love the bracelet with the bead flowers. I will have to show my son what the beads are used for. All of the bracelets are so cute though.
We have boxes full of loom bands and no ideas on what to make. This came around just in time! I love all of them can't wait to try. thanks!


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Multiple layers of translucent glass are fused together creating a lovely range of color and detail in this panel. The design also incorporates a subtle iridescent pattern on the surface. It is displayed on a custom steel stand, with black powder coat finish. Clean with mild glass cleaner and a soft cloth or paper towel. Dimensions refer to overall size. Glass disk is 13" diameter.
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Wednesday 6 August 1986
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Leo. The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Lauren Watson and Michael Parr.
In that special week of August people in US were listening to Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II) by Peter Cetera.
In UK Papa Don't Preach by Madonna was in the top 5 hits.
The Transformers: The Movie, directed by Nelson Shin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986
while Wanderlust by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Equinox.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Hyper Dyne Side Arms or Kid Niki: Radical Ninja.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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- Jamaica - Independence Day
- Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
- St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
- St. Juatus
- St. Pastor
- Bolivia - Independence Day
- United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
- Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
- St. Xystus/Sixtus
Famous Birthdays:
- Lauren Watson: Movie Actress.
- Michael Parr: Soap Opera Actor.
- Mehmet Akgün: Turkish footballer.
- Raphael Pyrasch: German rugby player.
- Reby Sky: American wrestler and model.
Famous Deaths:
- Emilio Fernandez: Mexican actor, screenwriter and film director (Born 1904).
- Manfred Hausmann: Writer, dies at 87.
- William J Schroeder: second person to receive permanent artificial heart, dies at age 54 in Louisville, Kentucky, after 620 days with Jarvik VII man-made pump.
- Orioles (Dwyer & Sheets) and Rangers (Harrah) hit record 3 grand slams
- Phil Katz releases PKARC version 1.0, for IBM
- Record 3 grand slams hit in game Tx vs. Baltimore (Harrah, Sheets & Dwyer)
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- Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
- Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
- Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
- Rod Stewart - Love Touch
- Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone
- Steve Winwood - Higher Love
- Bananarama - Venus
- Timex Social Club - Rumors
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Old school airsofters rejoice: we finally have a subgun worthy of the AEX Extreme Series label. This full metal submachingun comes with both the folding stock as well as a single sling plate assembly. It takes either a 8.4V stick battery or use one of our stick Lipo batts (yes! Lipo ready!). Rescue hostages or protect your principal, this mighty mite can be used as a primary or a backup. Just dont ask us for a 20 barreled sniper version we will ignore you.
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Types of child care
Types of child care
The number of different types of child care available to parents can be overwhelming and confusing particularly for first time parents.
To assist you in understanding the types of child care available we have listed below some of the more commonly used child care options and a brief description.
We hope you find this useful when trying to determine the type of care that would best suit you and your children.
Child Care Centre or Long Day Care - care for children under school age, in premises specially built or adapted for child care. private operators, local councils, community organisations, employers and non-profit organisations may run long day care centres.
They provide all-day or part-time care for working families and offer developmental programs within their care programs. Meals are usually provided with some long day care centres providing care for limited numbers of primary school children before and after school, and during school holidays.
To search for child care centres in your area click here
Family Day Care is a network of experienced carers or educators who provide care and developmental activities in their own homes for other people's children.
Family day care is primarily for children who have not yet started school. It can also provide care for school children up to 12 years old. Care is flexible and can be tailored to suit each family's needs including care outside normal working hours and, if needed, overnight care.
To search for family day care services in your area click here
Pre-school / Kindergarten / Prep - Pre-school is a planned educational program for children in the years before a child commences school. Children are usually aged between 3 and 5 years of age. Pre-school may take place in a range of settings including a purpose built building, in a community setting, a school, as part of a long day care centre or a mobile or visiting service.
Pre-school generally runs between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm similar to school hours although this may vary by state and by service so check with the provider.
The terms kindergarten or prep are also used in some states.
To search for pre-schools in your area click here
Before / After School Care or Out of School Hours (OOSH) care is supervised care and recreation for school-age children:
- Before and after school
- On pupil-free days
- During school holidays (vacation care).
OOSH care is usually associated with schools and caters to primary school children. Most OOSH services are operated by community and private organisations. The government's program is known as Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) or Vacation Care (VC).
Typical hours for OOSH services are:
- Before school 7.00 – 9.00 am
- After school 3.00 – 6.00 pm
- Vacation 8.00 – 6.00 pm each week day
To search for OOSH services in your area click here.
Occasional Care Services - Occasional Care Services provide short periods of care for children under school age. Families can access occasional care on either a regular or irregular basis. Parents use occasional child care for a variety of reasons including casual, shift-work or part-time work, respite care, crisis and emergency care, shopping or attending appointments.
Occasional care allows people the flexibility to leave their children in an early childhood learning environment to socialise and interact with other children. Community organisations, non-profit organisations and local councils may run occasional care centres.
To search for Occasional Care services in your area click here.
In Home Care - In-home care is a flexible form of child care where care is provided in the child's home by an approved carer. In-home care may be available for families who do not use a standard child care service, or where their child care needs cannot be met by an existing service. Families that may be eligible for in-home care include:
- families where the parent/s or child has an illness/disability
- families in rural or remote areas
- parent/s working shiftwork or non-standard hours
- parents who have had a multiple birth (more than two) and/or have more than two children under school age
- breastfeeding mothers working from home
To search for In-Home Care in your area click here.
Nanny - employed by the family on either a live-in or live-out basis to undertake all tasks related to the care of children. Duties are generally restricted to child care and the domestic tasks related to child care. May or may not have had any formal training though often has a good deal of actual experience. A nanny's working week ranges from forty to sixty hours per week.
To search for nannies in your area click here.
Nanny Sharing – employed by two families in the same capacity as a Nanny undertaking tasks related to the care of children. If you are interested in having a nanny care for your child but are reluctant due to the expense, nanny sharing with another family may be the solution.
To search for nanny share in your area click here.
Au Pair - foreign national in Australia for up to a year for cultural exchange purposes and to experience Australian life. Lives as part of the host family and receives a small allowance / salary in exchange for child care and household duties. May or may not have previous child care experience.
To search for au pairs in your area click here.
Mother's Help - a mother's help has little or no previous experience of caring for children. They generally have career aspirations in the field of child care and this is one way of gaining experience whilst undertaking formal study. A mother's help will assist the parent(s) with childcare and housekeeping duties. These duties should be carried out under the supervision of the parent.
To search for Mother's Help in your area click here.
Babysitter - provides supervisory, custodial care of children on an irregular full time or part-time basis.
To search for babysitters in your area click here.
This child care article was last updated on Thursday, 17 August 2017
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Introducing the latest in E-Stim power boxes - the ElectroPebble® is what happens when you take all of E-Stims electro experience, listen to customers, and then back it up with legendary build quality and usability. Packed with features and fun the ElectroPebble® will give hours of pleasure for singles or couples.
The ElectroPebble® comes with 2 channels each with their own independent stepless control. This means you can use 2 electrodes at once, and each one can be set to its own intensity, and being stepless the output can be set exactly to the level you want, sharing the pleasure across more of the body (below the waist of course). With the full range of Insertable electrodes, Surface play products and Cock products the possibilities for pleasure for you, your partner or both of you are almost endless.9 Adjustable Programs
E-Stim went above and beyond, adding 9 program modes so the fun never gets boring. The modes are Pulse, Flo, Split, Bounce, Audio, Milk, Squeeze, Tease and Torment. Each one is minutely adjustable, just to make things interesting.Built in Microphone
If 9 programs modes aren't enough, one of them is sound based, so with the built in microphone you can create your own sensations by either playing music or making your own noises. The sound signal drives the output signal, and using a totally new method the ElectroPebble® produces some great sensations that you control.Easy to Use Controls
E-stim fitted soft touch knobs to each of the stepless controls. Output levels are controlled by two knobs, one per channel. Mode adjustments are done by a single soft touch knob and changing between modes is done by a simple button push (up or down).LifeLine™
To make sure things do not get too confusing and so you know what is going on we fitted the ElectroPebble® with channel active LEDs, one for each channel and a unique LifeLine™ - a series of bright LEDs which pulsate in a variety of patterns all matched to the current mode, as well as the mode adjustment so you can get a good idea what the ElectroPebble® is 'thinking'.
Lastly, it comes a rubber gripped box ergonomically designed to fit in the hand, and added built in self testing and a battery level test - this is all covered by E-Stims Lifetime Guarantee.
The ElectroPebble® is much more than just an e-stim power box - it's a pleasure box.
This product is shipped to order and can take up to 10 working days to be sent. For more information please see our Made to Order page.
- Dual Channels via industry standard 3.5mm mono sockets
Display - High brightness Light Emitting Diodes indicating Status, Battery Level, Channel and Mode Activity.
Program Modes
- 9 - Pulse, Flo, Split, Bounce, Audio, Milk, Squeeze, Tease and Torment.
Audio Input
- Internal Microphone
- Two independent controls for Channel intensity, Mode Adjust control and two Mode Select buttons.
Output Waveform
- BiPhasic AC
Power Supply
- Standard 9 Volt Alkaline (PP3)
Dimensions (approximate.)
- 116mm x 77mm x 38mm (4.5" x 3" x 1")
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Cambridge-based IT house Anglia Business Solutions has launched a specialist companion application for Microsoft Business Solutions Navision that allows fruit and veg suppliers to track their products from the field to the shelves of their retail customers.
Called LinkFresh, the supply chain system is notable for the way it pushes Navision and Microsoft's mobile computing technologies to their limits. Using mobile phones and handheld devices, radio communications and global positioning by satellite, LinkFresh allows the core Navision system to receive and publish data about crops as they progress from harvest to sale.
Anglia has already implemented similar remote supply chain systems for the electrical components industry. But looking around at the agricultural industry in East Anglia, manag...
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The cathedrals of the north, with their evocative roll call of names such as Black Dyke, Titanic and Goitside, are at risk again from recession, according to conservationists and historians.
The economic squeeze is reviving fears last allayed two decades ago that the UK's heritage of Victorian textile mills is under renewed threat from the ball-and-chain and bulldozer.
Success stories such as Saltaire near Bradford, one of the country's biggest buildings which is now a world heritage site ranking beside Stonehenge, disguise a wider, much bleaker picture. A report highlights more than 50 architecturally important mills in Bradford alone that face an uncertain future.
"Wander for 10 minutes in any direction in one of England's northern cities, and you'll find a mill in trouble," said Nigel Grizzard, a Leeds-based historian and organiser of Our Northern Mills, which has monitored the situation since the last crisis in the 1980s. "Many people have a rosy belief that the problem has been solved, but the reality is that hundreds of buildings are in serious difficulty."
The crisis follows the stalling of the market for housing conversions, which put a premium on the sturdy buildings – stone in Yorkshire and brick in Lancashire – as characterful urban housing. Small and medium-sized firms using former wool and cotton mills as "business clusters" with communal facilities are also feeling the pinch, as well as the cost of maintenance and restrictions caused by listing as architecturally or historically important.
In Greater Manchester the textile firm Leigh Spinners, which has diversified over a century from cotton and carpets to making synthetic grass for football pitches, has been seeking a buyer for 18 months for its Grade II* listed, 3.4-hectare (8.5-acre) mill to move to somewhere more modern. The company's managing director, Peter Horrocks, said the firm, and its 40 staff, were "trapped" in the vast premises, which English Heritage considers one of the finest of its kind in the north-west.
He appealed to the government to relax laws on adapting mills, including limited demolition of unwanted space. The sheer size of the buildings means that even successful complexes such as Saltaire, or Dean Clough in Halifax, which was once the largest carpet-making factory in the world, have room for new tenants.
"Most of them could find you 100,000 sq ft if you were looking for space," said Grizzard. "But for all the problems of recession, that's the way we should be going. These are amazing buildings, built in a time of cheap materials and labour to a level of quality that we can seldom match today."
A conference hosted last week by Our Northern Mills at Saltaire heard details of a series of thriving conversions, including the local Victoria mill, whose worsted production system– from newly sheared sheep fleeces arriving on the top floor to high-quality suits emerging from the bottom one – now houses 440 flats. The complex has grown through seven years and £80m-worth of conversion and new-build, financed by a steady increase in residents from 200 in 2006 to more than 600 today.
"It's a fantastic place, as is Saltaire," said Grizzard. "So are the lofts and apartments which Urban Splash is making at Manningham mills," (another behemoth of a building whose silk and velvet products were rated the finest in the UK in Victorian times). "Potential development is still there, but needs a hand from a thorough survey of mills at risk. We've got to raise the profile of these truly important buildings."
At Leigh, English Heritage is hoping to broker talks between Leigh Spinners and developers with a track record of conversions. Although large-scale schemes may be on hold until better economic times, a spokeswoman said that grants for repairs were likely to be available and feasibility studies could be funded by a local heritage trust – a model that has triggered rescues elsewhere.
Revival may also be helped by concern over threats to green belts around the UK's urban areas. Most mills are on urban "brownfield" land, which local authorities and central government are targeting as the best place for new retail parks and homes.
Frances Armitage-Smith, a Manchester architect with specialist experience of mills, said: "These buildings have already demonstrated their adaptability over time. Mill space is commonly rented out cheaply as warehousing, but could support more beneficial new uses cost effectively, especially as building land in many northern cities is now at a premium because developers have been land-banking during the recession."
Our Northern Mills is planning a larger conference and workshop later this year, supplemented by a TV documentary and online campaign.
The last major renaissance for northern mills, following a crisis in the 1980s when even Saltaire and Dean Clough were in danger of demolition, began when entrepreneurs moved in at the nadir of the property slump.
One in danger – Bradford Conditioning House – is an ornate monument to the city's textile heyday, built by a special act of parliament in 1887 to test wool for diseases such as anthrax. The only one in the UK, its scientific status was marked by ornately carved sandstone and fine ironwork, but it was declared redundant and closed by the city council in 1990. Since then, a succession of conversion schemes have stalled or foundered, including headquarters for the regional Revenue & Customs and a retail village. The condition of the unique complex, which included a Moth Room to study insect infestation and a Light Room to check colour fastness, is causing increasing concern.
One saved mill – Redbrick Mill in Batley, West Yorkshire – was a rundown complex two decades ago, left over from the "shoddy and mungo" industries, the Cinderella of the textile industry in which rags and scrap cloth were pulped and reformed.. A rescue in 1999 by the entrepreneur Steven Battye, who failed the 11-plus but went on to found the Skopos design firm, saw conversion to a retail centre whose designer outlets and stores, including Heals and Conran, still have locals blinking.
Battye, who died last year, said optimism was the key. "We took a building worth practically nothing and turned it into a magnet for all kinds of firms who would otherwise not be in this part of West Yorkshire."


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Yet the world today faces challenges that are as complex and vexing as at any time in recent memory. Strong economic headwinds have slowed global growth; fragility and conflict have displaced tens of millions of people from their homes; countries and their economies are vulnerable to natural disasters and climate change–related shocks; and a pandemic can spread quickly without warning. We are all affected by these challenges, but the stark truth is that people living in extreme poverty are hit first and hardest.
Our mission at the World Bank Group is defined by two goals—to end extreme poverty by 2030 and to boost prosperity among the poorest 40 percent in low- and middle-income countries. To achieve them, we are focusing on broad-based, inclusive growth, and we remain vigilant against shocks that can reverse hard-won gains in development.
We know that business as usual won't be enough. The World Bank Group is collaborating in new ways with an increasingly diverse array of partners. For example, we partnered with the United Nations and the Islamic Development Bank Group last year to launch an innovative financing facility in support of Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon. Based on the initial contributions provided by eight nations and the European Commission, the facility will be able to immediately generate up to $800 million in concessional loans for Jordan and Lebanon. This will allow the scaling up of programs to expand vital services, such as health and education, to meet the combined demand from refugees and citizens.
This is one of the many groundbreaking solutions we are implementing to address today's global challenges. The talented and dedicated staff of our main financing institutions—the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)—work together to mobilize the innovative solutions and investments necessary to support inclusive economic growth.
This year the World Bank Group committed nearly $64.2 billion in loans, grants, equity investments, and guarantees to its members and private businesses. Client demand for IBRD's services continues to be strong, and this year it made commitments totaling $29.7 billion—the highest amount ever outside of a financial crisis. And IDA, the World Bank's fund for the poorest, committed $16.2 billion to support countries most in need to face their toughest challenges.
Working with the private sector will become increasingly important to meet the scale of financing needs for our development goals. IFC and MIGA, our two institutions focused on private sector development, are strengthening their efforts in this regard. IFC delivered a record amount of financing for private sector development—about $18.8 billion, including $7.7 billion mobilized from investment partners. IFC's investments in fragile and conflict-affected areas climbed to nearly $1 billion, an increase of more than 50 percent over the previous year. MIGA issued $4.3 billion in political risk and credit enhancement guarantees underpinning various investments, with 45 percent of its active portfolio in IDA-eligible countries and 10 percent in countries affected by conflict and fragility.
The progress we've made in recent decades shows that we are the first generation in human history that can end extreme poverty. This is our great challenge, and our great opportunity. With the collective determination of the World Bank Group, our member countries, and global partners, I remain optimistic that we can tackle these challenges—one region, one country, and one person at a time—and create a more prosperous and inclusive world for all.
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Im currently bussy with testing office 2010, but the "upload center" is giving me an error each time i try to send a document (with the sharing button in Worden and PowerPoint).
is this an error by design, or is it my configuration who is preventing me from uploading (and downloading).
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"error by design"?
It could be, is it Microsoft!
What is the error, and i'll see if i can reproduce it.
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Kwame Brown, Pick-and-hole: In the past, teams have completely changed his game to adequately use the center Shaquille O'Neal. Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson, coach altered the triangle offense won championships with him to get more touches, Mike D'Antoni ran less when he was with the Phoenix Suns, Mike Brown and became a focal point last year with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston Celtics, Doc Rivers, head coach has no such plans, however, that really only cares about how you will deal with Shaq's biggest weakness: defense of the pick-and-roll.
"He's not going to change our style because we want to run," Rivers said in an interview with ESPN 980. "We have a saying, we will try to score in the first six seconds and if not try to run the heck out of them. Let's try to do, getting easy baskets, and then wait for Shaq to get off the floor. My greatest concern is with honesty on the defensive because every time Shaq is in the ground, everyone will run pick-and-roll and no one has succeeded in finding ways to use it and I'm smarter than anyone else. That's all we've been focusing on this summer is trying to figure out what we will do in pick-and-roll when he comes into play. "
Suppression of defense is what helped the Celtics win it all in 2008 when they formed the Big Three. Now, of course, the Celtics are seen as the Big Three elderly and Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh have joined the Miami Heat. The Heat hopes to repeat the success that the Celtics had in '08, but will need to defend fair value according to both Doc
"I think people are focusing on the bad," Rios said HEAT. "I think everybody is talking about shooting. Is there enough vaccine, they will receive sufficient doses, will they be able to play together, it will take the last shot and could cause confusion, but I think the key for them is willingness to defend, because if they defend and take the ball are talented enough offense to get points. The key for them is that shop will be a defensive unit. "
Another thing that will be vital for the Heat is a solid game at the guard position. They depend on the young Mario Chalmers as the Celtics were with Rajon Rondo. Luckily for Boston Rondo became a star that is certainly as important as any member of the Big Three.
"It's a stubborn child and that was good for him," Rivers admitted. "If you play with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen better be stubborn, because each work that are open. Rondo tells the most important word in your vocabulary will not be. Say no, because you have the ball and they listen. The other thing about Rondo is that he is the smartest player I've coached. The basketball is exceptional. Now he gets into trouble sometimes, but he's feeling very well, he has big hands, he can rebound and the thing that impressed me most is that he is doing this without a jumpshot. Think of what has been dominant. It is often said that you cannot beat in the NBA with a point guard not to shoot. We are not winning by a shot the owner and we are winning by their IQ. "
Rondo will have to remain vocal and fearless, especially when she's on the court with Shaq, because it will be as involved in the pick-and-rolls most of the time. They have to find a way to make it work because the rest of the Eastern Conference has improved a lot as they look to dethrone the Celtics and close the door to the window of his championship.
Who would have thought: Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan has a less than stellar record when it comes to staff turnover, but no decision to pursue him more than ever drafting Kwame Brown first overall in the 2001 NBA Draft. Brown Jordan Johnson selected on the future All-Star Joe, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker and Gilbert Arenas just to see what has become one of the biggest busts in league history. However, Jordan is risking Brown once again as he has signed a one-year contract to play for his Bobcats coach Larry Brown.
Kwame be willing to work for Jordan is as surprising as wanting to re-sign Michael. The two do not have a good relationship during their time together with the Washington Wizards. Jordan saw great potential in Brown and was hard on him as a result. Brown did not respond to an intense focus on Jordan and all, in fact, many believe that Michael deserves a lot of the blame for the failures of Brown because he was very demanding. It is a different time and the situation now, however, and Kwame has come a long way since 2001 in terms of maturity.
"Kwame can not wait to take the challenge of playing with Michael and play for a coach the likes of Larry Brown," said Brown's agent, Mark Bartlestein to ESPN. "I think it says a lot about Kwame wanted to go to Charlotte.
"In recent years have been difficult for him, but I think he's very excited to go there and try to create a new chapter in his career. He wants this chance to back out and try something.
"Much has been written about the fact that it was the first selection of Michael as an executive and as many criticisms of them when they both worked. When that happens you can do one of two things. You can run from or all you can use it as motivation. What better way to try to turn his career around to go back where it all began? There were a lot of easier places Kwame could have gone, a lot safer. I think this says a lot about his competitive instincts and fire that he wanted to meet this challenge. "
Up to this point in his career of Kwame start was what has helped the oldest teams. Caron Butler Washington landed him in a sign and trade, the Lakers acquired Pau Gasol with him as the centerpiece of the bid and the Memphiz Grizzlies had enough cap room to make All-Star power forward Zach Randolph for no one After his contract expired. Detroit, which averaged three points and four rebounds over the past two seasons, is the only team not to dramatically improve their output.
The Bobcats do not expect much from Brown. Jordan has already learned the hard way what happens when you do that. There are some minutes available for him and although in reality Brown is an advocate of very good low post. That put him in grace coach Brown and put him in a position where they can perhaps earn a little redemption. He will always be considered a bust, but a successful season with the Bobcats of Jordan would help eliminate a lot of bad memories of the past.
Krstic Punishment Wait: Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic, who was on the team representing Serbia in the next World Basketball Championship, is preparing for a possible suspension could keep him out of the event.
Krstic lost his cool during a scuffle seats in a friendly against Greece. He was a major player in the fray and crossed the line by throwing a chair at a team member from Greece. His actions earned him a night in jail and probably killed any chance that the Serbs had to be competitive in the championship.
"It is killing me, but I can not say I'm not a bit nervous," Krstic admitted to ESPN. "What keeps me calm is that I can no longer do anything about it."
FIBA is to review the incident and plans to deliver the punishment on Wednesday. Teammate Milos Krstic Teodosic also faces the possibility of being suspended, which greatly concerns Serbia Dusan Ivkovic coach.
"We will not be able to do so through the group stage without them," said Ivkovic.
Since Krstic went to jail for his involvement in the brawl, he could also face punishment from the NBA, but probably will not come until closer to the beginning of the season.
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What to watch: The start and the finish. After a 37-day layoff, it will be interesting to see how sharp -- or rusty -- each team looks. Neither has been dominant in the first half this year, and both are no strangers to slow starts and falling behind early. Both are great at making halftime adjustments. And both are outstanding in the fourth quarter. Which fourth-quarter team gets a lead going into the final frame? Further, while some pundits have said Auburn's offense also likes to play at a fast pace, it's nothing like Oregon's. Just about every team Oregon has faced this year has wilted in the fourth quarter because of the Ducks relentlessness. Check out the Tigers defenders in the fourth quarter -- particularly tackle Nick Fairley -- are their hands on their hips? Are they breathing hard? If they are, and the score is tight at that point, count on the Ducks surging.
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So I came across this little guy the other day & just had to take him home with me. I imagine he is SpiceRex's long lost cousin. I hope that one day they can be introduced to each other. Until then, he has been helping me out at work & is waiting to get his tour of the Cincinnati area.
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Jun 21, 2011 at 11:52 UTC
Helping me check in on the Community.
Jun 21, 2011 at 11:57 UTC
Nice! He looks like a fine young specimen of Tyrannosaurus Spiceworkus.
Jun 21, 2011 at 3:00 UTC
KIT is an IT service provider.
Cool. Thanks for sharing!
Jun 21, 2011 at 3:43 UTC
Awhttp://www.xn--6a; I think he is a beatiful Spiceworkasaurus.
Jun 27, 2011 at 1:34 UTC
need to get about 100 of them and take over the world!
Jun 30, 2011 at 8:05 UTC
So he attended a Cincinnati SpiceCorps meeting last night with me. Photos to follow.
Jun 30, 2011 at 8:05 UTC
Molly Malone's!
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Jun 30, 2011 at 8:06 UTC
Nectar of the gods!
Jun 30, 2011 at 8:07 UTC
Dinner time...
Jun 30, 2011 at 8:07 UTC
Playing darts...
Jun 30, 2011 at 8:08 UTC
SpiceRex is a cheapskate, he drank his fair share of the Guinness but never bought a round for anyone else.
Jun 30, 2011 at 8:50 UTC
SpiceRex is a cheapskate, he drank his fair share of the Guinness but never bought a round for anyone else.
It is hard to civilize a dinosaur. We tried mightily here at HQ and failed.
Jun 30, 2011 at 9:14 UTC
i am jealous!
SpiceRex has more of a social life than i do!
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Student Finance Contact Number
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- 1.1 Need to Call the Student Finance Contact Number?
- 1.2 Student Finance Contact Number
- 1.3 Student Finance Helpline Opening Hours
- 1.4 Student Finance Head Office Address
- 1.5 Student Finance Address
- 1.6 Apply for Student Finance
- 1.7 Student Finance Forms
- 1.8 Student Finance Loans
- 1.9 Student Finance Payment Deadlines
- 1.10 Cancelling Student Finance
- 1.11 Popular questions about Student Finance
- 1.12 Where to get student finance forms?
- 1.13 What does Student Finance prepared mean?
- 1.14 Why would Student Finance be declined?
- 1.15 Are Student Finance loans interest free?
- 1.16 How does student finance affect benefits?
Need to Call the Student Finance Contact Number?
You can call the Student Finance Contact Number to get in touch with the Student Finance head office in Darlington, England. Student Finance allows you to borrow money at a low interest rate to pay for University tuition fees, accommodation and living expenses while you study. On top of your student loan, you may also be able to get grants which will further help you with issues like low income, childcare, or disability.
Call the Student Finance contact number if you need to:
- Apply for student finance
- Ask about student loans and grants
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- Ask about repayment plans
- Enquire about applying for student finance online
Student Finance Contact Number
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|0843 557 3705
Student Finance Helpline Opening Hours
|Opening Hours
Student Finance Head Office Address
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100 Bothwell Street
Where you can get student finance forms
What your payment status means
Why your application would be declined
Are loans interest free?
Student finance and benefits
The student finance contact number is available between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 4pm on Saturday or Sunday. During these hours the phone line is manned by a dedicated customer service team that can answer any questions you may have, deal with your application and patch you through to the relevant department, whatever it is that you need.
Since the contact number operates such wide opening times, the Student Finance line is there whenever you need it – call any time throughout the day and there'll be a dedicated professional on the other end of the phone, ready to take your call.
Student Finance Address
The fastest, easiest and most efficient way to contact the student finance office is by using our Student Finance contact number, 0843 557 3705, and the trained staff on the other end of the line will be able to deal with your enquiries.
If you want to apply for student finance via letter, or if you need to send any information to the Student Finance Head Office, you can do so at the below address.
Student Finance England
PO Box 210
Darlington DL1 9HJ
You can also contact student finance via their Facebook page, on Twitter, and by using the contact form on their website.
Apply for Student Finance
Applying as a new student from the UK
Applying for student finance as a new student in the UK is easy – you just need to get online and follow these steps:
- Go to the Student Finance website, and create a Student Finance Online account
- Log in to your new account, and fill in the online application form
- Include the details of your household income, with the support of your parents or partner, if appropriate
- Send proof of identity to the above address
- Sign and return the loan declaration, which you should receive within 6 weeks
That's as simple as it is! If you're in your second or third year of study (or fourth, fifth and so on), you simply need to activate your account with Student Finance and send the application form for your continuing loan. If you're applying for a loan as a new EU student, the procedure is similar, but not identical. It can be found below.
Applying as a new student from the EU
Applying for student finance as a new student from somewhere in the EU is even more straightforward than applying as a UK student. Simply:
- Download a student finance application pack from the Student Finance website
- Send your proof of identity to the Student Finance Head Office address seen above, if necessary
- Within 6 weeks you should receive a letter telling you how much money you'll get.
As a continuing EU student, you will be sent the application packs again at the appropriate time. If you don't receive them, call our Student Finance Contact Number, 0843 557 3705, and inform them of the problem.
Student Finance Forms
Your student finance application forms can be found at the Student Finance official website, where you can download them, or you can request them by calling our contact number, 0843 557 3705, and they'll be sent out to you.
Please note, the student finance application forms are different for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
If you need a student finance application form in Braille, you can request that while on the phone to one of the customer service experts manning the Student Finance Contact Line. They will be happy to send it out to you so you can finish your application.
Student Finance Loans
If you are planning to enter higher education, you may need finance from the Government to help you pay for it. The types of loan that you can get from student finance include tuition fee loans, maintenance loans for living costs, grants, bursaries, scholarships and extra support for disabled students. The maintenance loan is calculated based on your household income and it can be used to pay for rent, travel costs and bills whilst you are at university. The tuition fee loan is paid directly to the university and the amount depends on the cost of your course and where you are studying.
New for 2016, postgraduate students can receive a loan to help them pay for their course and living costs. The loan is repayable and interest will be charged.
Student Finance Payment Deadlines
Student loans become eligible for repayment when the customer begins earning above a certain amount. Usually, this is a few years after graduating, and the payments will ordinarily be taken from your pay packet automatically, without you needing to do anything. You may pay the loan off faster if you wish, although as student loans have the lowest interest rates of almost any loan, this is not usually necessary.
If you never reach the threshold for beginning repayments, or if your repayments begin late enough that you are still paying late into your life, the debt will be cancelled and you will no longer have to pay. If you took out your loan before 2006, this will happen when you turn 65.
If you took out your loan between 2006 and 2009, it will instead happen 25 years after you first became eligible for repayments.
Cancelling Student Finance
You can cancel your student finance at any time after application by calling the Student Finance Customer Number and informing them that you want to cancel your loan. You will need to pay back the money you have already received if you have received any by the time you cancel. If you have not yet received any student finance, you will not need to pay for cancelling, and will not have any further debts. Please note that if you cancel your student finance, you will likely have to cancel your grants as well as your student loans, and will be left with no student finance at all. Make sure to clarify what exactly your cancellation will affect while on the phone with the student finance contact number, to avoid unexpectedly cancelling something you need or accidentally leaving something uncancelled which you meant to properly end.
Popular questions about Student Finance
Where to get student finance forms?
You can download all of the required forms to apply for student finance from the official Government website. The forms are different depending on whether you are from England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland so ensure that you download the correct one.
What does Student Finance prepared mean?
Prepared means that the payment is about to be submitted to your account- your account status may change to this a few days before your payment is due to arrive.
Why would Student Finance be declined?
There are several reasons that your application for student finance could be declined. This could be because you have already completed a higher education course so you are not entitled to further funding. You may not meet the citizenship requirements, which state that you have to live in the UK for three years before you can apply for student finance- this applies even if you are a UK citizen who lived abroad for a short period of time.
Are Student Finance loans interest free?
No, student loans are not interest-free. However, the interest rates on student finance loans are significantly lower than a traditional bank loan.
How does student finance affect benefits?
The rules around claiming benefits as a student can be complicated. For housing benefit, you can claim if you are living outside of university accommodation as a part time student, have savings of less than £16,000 and you're not seeking asylum. If you are a full time student, you have to be under 19, living away from home and studying for a course which isn't classified as higher education. You can claim income support alongside student finance if you are on a part time course but not full time. Call student finance for further clarification on the rules of claiming benefits.


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The best known of Frederick Rolfe's novels today, and still in print, is Hadrian the Seventh. It is a wonderful piece of wish-fulfilment fantasy full of rococo flourishes and obscure neologisms in which a penniless Catholic writer is plucked from obscurity in his London garret and through a series of unlikely chances is made Pope. The novel continues from that point to give an account of what the main character, Rolfe's alter ego George Arthur Rose, does with his new found position and authority. It's an amusing romp and is, in places, politically very prescient. Remarkably, even in a novel so clearly based on an author's fantasy, a large amount of information about Rolfe's actual life can be gleaned from the novel and nearly every character is a carefully chosen pseudonym for one of Rolfe's friends or enemies.
In 1968 the book was produced as a play in a very clever adaptation by Peter Luke in which the main character's name is Fr. William Rolfe. The lead was taken originally by Alec McCowen and, at the Mermaid Theatre in London, is was a surprise runaway success. The play hasn't been produced all that often since but as a little bit of Corvine ephemera, the programmes and other materials from its occasional productions make a nice addition to any Rolfe collection. Hence, I was delighted the other day to come across this programme for a 1995 production at the Chichester Festival Theatre with Derek Jacobi in the lead role.
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Summer Literary Seminars (SLS) is the world's foremost, entirely one-of-a-kind international literary study and cultural organization, founded in 1998 and currently operating on three continents: North America (Montreal, Quebec, Canada), Europe (Vilnius, Lithuania), and Africa (Nairobi-Lamu, Kenya). After ten years (1998-2008) of running its groundbreaking series of seminars in St. Petersburg, Russia, SLS has established its flagship program in Montreal – its home base. Over the years, SLS has played, and continues to play, a pivotal role in bringing together the North American and international literary and cultural communities, fostering the artistic cooperation between the two and serving to increase mutual understanding across the cultural and geographic divides. SLS sees it as the crucial part of its mission to increase the literary and cultural visibility of every locale of its presence.
This, in particular, is true with regards to the SLS-Montreal program, which is quickly establishing itself as one of the most important and cultural events in this beautiful, free-wheeling, idiosyncratic, benign, endlessly fascinating and unique city. Each summer, in June, SLS brings the most prominent writers from North America, Europe and Africa and emerging writers from all walks of life together with their local counterparts for a richly variegated array of literary and cultural offerings. Past faculty members of the SLS programs include Poet Laureates of the US, winners of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the MacArthur Foundation Genius Award — such luminaries as, for instance:
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