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This page outlines specific rule information for the USSSA Fastpitch Program in Maryland and Delaware. It includes information on the USSSA national rulebook, "C" and Rec/All-Star Program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance.
Rule Book
You will find the complete rules and regulations in the USSSA Rule Book.
For the 2020 USSSA Fastpitch Rule Changes, click here .
Maryland & Delaware Local Tournament Rules
Local rules and regulations utilized for Maryland & Delaware USSSA Fastpitch Event can be found on the link below. These rules do not apply to national events.
Maryland & Delaware USSSA 10U "C" & "All-Star" Rules
For 10U "C" and "All-Star" tournaments in Maryland & Delaware the following rule exceptions or points of emphasis will apply to the latest edition of standard USSSA fastpitch rules, which can be found online at either www.usssa.com or www.usssa1.com.
- The dropped third strike rule does not apply. Whether or not the 3rd strike is caught, the batter is out. The ball is still live and runners may steal 2nd and 3rd bases if they so choose. Runners may not advance to home on a dropped third strike.
- Base stealing is permitted under the following rule exceptions:
- Runners may not steal home or advance to home as part of stealing a base or bases.
- Runners may steal one or more bases per pitch to include a batter who receives a base on balls advancing to second or even third when receiving a base on balls.
- Runners starting at third base may not steal home, but are liable to be put out if they are off the base when a play is made on them. See rule #4 below for clarification on how runners may score a run.
- A 5 run limit per inning shall be imposed for the first 2 innings of the game. All subsequent innings shall have no run limit.
- Runners may only score on:
- A batted ball
- A base on balls or hit by pitch with bases loaded – the runner on third is forced to home under this situation.
- An awarded base when the ball goes out of play to include a pitch that goes out of play
The Registration "Year"
We are currently in the 2020 season. The softball "year" for USSSA runs from August 1 to July 31. All tournaments scheduled after August 1 are considered 2020 events and in order to participate in them a team must be registered for 2020. In short, all the teams that were created and all rosters that were submitted for the 2019 season expired on July 31, 2019.
Under the USSSA website, a manager establishes a one-time account, and then creates teams under that account from year to year. On or shortly after July 1 managers should create their 2020 team, particularly if they plan on playing any USSSA tournaments between August and December. Otherwise, they can certainly wait until next year to create their team.
When a manager creates a 2020 team, he/she will then need to enter their roster online just as they did for 2019, then print the roster and have each player and parent sign it. One thing that makes entering your roster easier the second time around is that any player that previously played on a team that the manager has under their account will already be in the system. If the manager wants to retain that player for 2020 (or at least the fall of 2019) then all he/she has to do is highlight the player under the "Add Former Player" section and hit the submit button.
Roster Age Eligibility
Now, here's the catch. The age cut off is still based on the calendar year, however the age eligibility for 2020 teams will change beginning August 1, 2019.
It's a bit easier to think of it this way: What is the age of the player as of December 31, 2019? That is her roster age for the 2020 season which will begin August 1, 2019.
Below is a breakdown of age eligibility for the 2020 season. Managers must be aware of the age eligibility cut off in order to properly classify the age of your team for the fall season.
You may also click here to be connected to the USSSA Age Calculator.
Age Eligibility According to Birth Year for the 2020 Season (which begins August 1, 2019)
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Equipment Regulations
The button below will take you to the current USSSA national equipment regulations for balls, bats and other equipment.View Regulations
Insurance Requirements
Proof of adequate insurance must be filed with the State Office two weeks prior to the team's first tournament. The insurance need not be issued through USSSA, but must provide at least $1 million in liability coverage. Every year there are teams who think that they're adequately covered when in fact they either have no liability insurance at all (only accident coverage) or have very low liability limits.View Insurance Program

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Snow removal budget in good shape
Winter weather is back which means road crews are once again monitoring the streets.
It's been a more mild winter than last year and the snow removal budget proves it.
Rapid City Communications Coordinator Darrell Shoemaker says they have seen fewer major snow storms but it's still an active season. So far, the city has burned through about $300,000 of it's $1.5 million budget for snow removal. Shoemaker says the cost is lower than the cost from last year at this time.
While you may have seen fewer plows, the street division is still out and about.
"We probably have increased our level of pre-treating," Shoemaker said. "We're doing more pre-treating when the conditions warrant and that seems to save on resources and costs."
Shoemaker says when there is a storm they clear the roads first, then figure out how to pay for it. Safety is the biggest concern for the city.
The city's budget follows the calendar year. Last year they had to ask for more money when they went over budget.


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Cast Watch: Liv on 'Today'
Liv Tyler (Arwen) was on the NBC Morning show 'Today'. She was on at about 40 minutes after the first hour if anyone on the west coast want to catch her. No mention of LOTR at all mind you.Posted in Old Main News on April 23, 2001 by xoanon


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Top 5 Best Blu-ray Burning Software for Mac 2020
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Summary: Here we list top 5 best Blu-ray burning software for Mac with powerful features that can help you burn videos to Blu-rays (discs/ISOs/folders) on Mac easily and quickly. Read on to take your pick from below listed Blu-ray Burners for Mac.
The Most Complete DVD/Blu-ray/4K UHD/Video SolutionsDVDFab 11 offers the world's best services related to DVD/Blu-ray/4K UHD/Video. It can copy, convert, or create DVDs/Blu-rays/UHDs and remove their cinavia protection if they are protected. Their original qualities can be preserved or even enhanced under the help of an AI-powered enlarger tool of DVDFab 11. Additionally, DVDFab 11 allows you to change video formats and as well as remove DRM protection.
Knowing the best Blu-ray burners for Mac shall be given top priority before mastering how to burn Blu-ray on Mac. Actually, do you remember we have witnessed a storage media transformation CD to DVD and to Bluray? Nowadays, Bluray with a large storage space (say 25GB single side) has become the default media for high definition movies, including Blu-ray players and gaming consoles. That's why there are so many Bluray releases and people all desire a Blu ray burner mac program.
Today opportunities to download and purchase videos online motivate us to store them to Mac hard drive. With the help of Blu ray burning software Mac, purchased online videos can be saved in a BD disc so that we can enjoy them in a Blu-ray player on PC. What's more, we can also burn Bluray Mac and tranfer it to TV with a USB stick. Then backed-up Blurays will last up to 15 years which is the life expectancy of a BD disc.
Wouls you like to burn Bluray on Mac with Blu ray buring software compatible with Mac? Here, I have listed 5 best Blu-ray Burning software for Mac that will transfer the high definition entertainment from your Mac's hard drive to your HDTV's screen. Let's check these out.
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1. DVDFab Blu-ray Creator for Mac
2. Leawo Blu-ray Creator for Mac
3. Roxio Toast 16 Pro for Mac
4. Express Burn for Mac
5. imElfin Blu-ray Creator for Mac
1. DVDFab Blu-ray Creator for Mac
DVDFab Blu-ray Creator is a nice Blu ray burning software for Mac. It has got a lot of features and its interface is easy to use. The good thing about this Mac Blu-ray burner is you merge multiple videos or movies before burning to a blank disc with it. Also you have more control over selecting the audio language of a dual audio movie. You can customize your movie's playback menu with pre-installed templates and add texts or images of your own. This Blu ray burner Mac works almost with every video format ever known.
You can also make multiple copies and save the loaded video as an ISO file that can be later burned to a blank disc. This Blu ray burning software Mac uses Intel's quick sync and Nvidia's CUDA technology which really makes the burning process fast. And if you are directly burning to a blank Blu-ray disc then don't worry as tis Mac Blu-ray burner will also be completed within few minutes. DVDFab Blu-ray creator is highly recommended as most of the software are incompatible with Mac. Though it is not a free software but is definitely worth your money and you already have the option to try this Blu ray burner Mac before buying. So, this should be the first Blu-ray burning software for Mac that you should try.
This is a handy and affordable software. With this powerful and professional tool, you can convert all sorts of videos from camcorders.
Leawo Blu-ray creator is another Blu ray burner Mac. It is fully compatible with Mac OS 10.8 and allows you burn Bluray on Mac directly to a blank BD disc, including Bluray folder or ISO files. This Mac Blu-ray burner also provides tools to edit movie like trim, crop, adding watermark. With this Blu ray burning software Mac you can also convert plain 2D videos to 3D Blu-ray content. And it supports most common video formats.
Roxio Toast 16 Pro provides an easy way to burn your favorite movies to blank BD discs. This Blu ray burner Mac provides around 100+ themed templates to create the disc menus. It also provides simple drag, drog, and burn approach.. Along with the burning feature you get, the audio and video editing tools in this Blu ray burning software for Mac makes your movie even more polished for a high definition entertainment. It also provides an option to burn BD discs readable only on a Mac system.
Express Burn, another Blu ray burner Mac, employs the same drag, drop, and burn approach. This Mac Blu-ray burner supports all video formats with a DirectShow based codec. With this Bluray burner Mac, you can create and manage chapters on BD discs. It also supports dual-layer BD disc recording. However this Blu ray burning software is not as advanced as DVDFab but works satisfactorily if you want a simple software for the Blu-ray burning purpose.
imElfin is a Blu ray burning software for Mac that can create a Blu-ray disc from any video. This Mac Bluray burner also provides 40+ templates to customize your disc menu. You can edit your movies with tools like cut, crop, and apply effects. Similar editing tools can be found in DVDFab Blu-ray creator. You'll be impressed by its capacity for converting plain 2D videos to 3D Blu-ray format. Just like DVDFab, imElfin Blu-ray creator is able to preserve the multi-audio track of a movie after burning it to a blank BD disc. And there is no need to mention that this Blu ray burner Mac supports almost every video format and can also convert videos to ISO image.
From physical DVDs to Bluray format of videos, movies' definition is higher than before. In order to enjoy such HD Blu-rays on Mac, an Bluray drive for Mac, especially a huge external Bluray burner Mac, matters a lot since Bluray files can be enormous. So where to find a Bluray drive for Mac able to read, play and write Bluray discs? Maybe you can find one in Amazon or Best Buy. As to which is the best Bluray driver for mac, it all depends on your needs and the price you can accept.
While searching the internet for free Blu ray burning software Mac you may not find many options. Because options are limited for Mac OS. The five Blu-ray burner software that we have listed in this post can be considered as the best bluray burner for Mac featuring DVDFab. This Blu ray burner Mac has a history of 15 years and understands a user needs better than the other developers. There is no hurry. Just try every software mentioned above and start with DVDFab Blu-ray creator. All of these Blu ray burning software Mac come with a 30-day money back guarantee and DVDFab is almost fully functional for a month. You may not get other Blu-ray burning software for Mac fully functional for an entire month just like DVDFab Blu-ray Creator for Mac.
This post lists the top 5 best Blu ray burning software for Mac, but if you also want to rip some of your Blu-rays, please check out rip Blu-rays to MP4/MKV/AVI/MP3 and more.


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Ah the relief of not being the ones packing your bags for the far flung climes of home!
The 18 countries picked for semi final two no doubt watched the losers of semi final one shuffling off into the cold dark night of Eurovision oblivion, where not even a candle, let a burst of fire lights the way, and glitter is unknown and unloved, thinking to themselves – "Thank the lord, that's not us!"
Yet. That's yet, people. Do not get carried away for tonight European time you face your music maker and only ten of you will be able to skip backstage, thrilled that all those sleepless nights sewing sequin-covered goat costumes, and practising the bazuki have proved their worth.
For the rest of us, rejected by all of Europe (try not to take it personally), there is no choice but to go home. If you live under a repressive regime then get ready for the cold hard lights, and freezing nights of the gulag for letting down the fatherland/motherland/weird dictator-ruled feudal kingdom while those of you in democracies can look forward to menial jobs cleaning toilets or being locked in a corporate cubicle for the rest of your life, your dance moves but a distant painful memory.
Gosh doesn't losing sound like a whole heap of fun?! All the more reason you need to sing your hearts out, delight the good burghers of Europe and live to sing another night. This is who I predict will be doing the "I won't be beheaded at dawn for shaming my country" dance of joy and jellybeans…the rest of you should just look away…
Norway: "Stay" by Tooji
It sounds sadly like a million other Eurovision entries past, and more pop hits than I can remember but when was originality ever a fatal curse? He will romp into the grand final still bouncing like a maniac.
Sweden: "Euphoria" by Loreen
I have picked this one to win the whole shebang from almost the word go. This is as perfect as pop gets sung by a woman who knows how to deliver it perfectly. Why even bother turning up to the semi final really? (Um, not serious there Loreen, you kind of have to… yeah I hear you, you're ridiculously talented with an awesomely catchy song but them's the rules I'm afraid.)
Portugal: "Vida Miha" by Filipa Sousa
Highly overwrought yes but I have decided after repeated listens (think I have the Eurovision version of Stockholm Syndrome) that it conjures up romantic images of drinking port wine in an intimate cafe somewhere in the back alleys of a trendy part of Lisbon. So yes I am letting this through because it is making me having fantasies of Mediterranean nightlife. There are worse reasons to vote for a song, you know…
Bosnia & Herzegovina: "Korake Ti Znam" by Maya Sar
Another woman who needs more therapy than a legion of Sigmund Freuds can provide in several life times but the song is heart bracingly beautiful and as moving as they come.
Malta: "This is the Night" by Kurt Calleja
Once more to the recycle bins at the recording studio my friend! This has been around the musical block more times than a hooker on a bad night but it's upbeat, insanely catchy and the singer wears suit. You wouldn't vote against a well dressed young man would you? Of course not.
Ukraine: "Be My Guest" by Gaitana
Taylor Dayne's clone, far from being a laboratory casualty is alive and kicking and belting out this pounding dance song like her life depends on it… I will vote for it just as soon as I take it off repeat…
Estonia: "Kuula" by Ott Lepland
A ballad yes, which shouldn't be ragingly popular in recession-laden times since presumably everyone wants to dance and forget their troubles. But I suspect this is so moving and beautifully sung that everyone will stop zipping across the dance floor long enough to cast a sweaty vote in its favour.
Belarus: "We Are the Heroes" by Litesound
This song has all the originality of those awful jokes you find in Christmas crackers, and is yet another song channeling that particularly Eurovision blend of Oprah-like positive exhortation and giddy self-absorbed arrogance that still manages to sound cheery and boy next door lovely. It's life span is limited but it should make it into the grand final before the charm wears off.
Bulgaria: "Love Unlimited" by Sofi Marinova
It's back to the 90s with this bouncy fun number but I care not. It's catchy, it's sung in Bulgarian which I don't speak so it can mean whatever I want it to do – is she doing her washing? Walking the dog? Mourning her lost lover? So much imaginative fun to be had! – and sung by a woman with a great set of pipes. This must do well or my investment in retro pop stocks will all be for nothing.
Serbia: "Nije Ljubav Stvar" by Zeljko Joksimovic
This man knows Eurovision. He practically is Eurovision – he's written two Top Ten finishing songs in 2006 and 2008, been a runner up in 2004 and yes even hosted the event in 2008. So I think he knows his way around the sort of song that will attract the punters and I think this has a good chance. Not to my personal taste but then last time I checked I don't speak for all of Europe who I think will love it.
So let the guessing begin? Am I even close to calling it correctly? Will Europe even care? Doubtful, but it's fun trying to second guess then anyway and seeing how close I get to the magic ten guesses right.
Whatever my strike rate, there will 10 happy glittery shiny people and eight people dragging their props behind them, and a big bright grand final to look forward to!


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Hey there people! Are you looking for internship opportunities? If yes, then we have brought you the very famous IFA (Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations) which is Cross Culture Programme Internship which happens every year in Germany. This is a very good programme which gives the opportunity for all those who are committed to work with dedication in elite organizations. The majority of the participants in this programme are from Muslim countries so all of the Pakistanis have a very good chance at securing this opportunity. This will be an 8 weeks paid internship programme with many perks and benefits. So, if you are interested in this, then scroll down below to read all the rest of the information.
Cross Culture Programme 2019 (Scholarship Description):
- This programme will be held in Germany.
- The duration of this internship will be 8-12 weeks.
- This will be a fully funded programme.
- The programme will provide internship opportunity on the following fields:
- Politics and Society
- Human Rights & Peacebuilding
- Sustainable Development
- Media & Culture
What Perks Will This Internship Give You?
- Full accommodation expenses will borne in this programme.
- All the selected candidates will get their health insurance covered.
- Candidates will also get their air travel expenses (with return ticket) covered.
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Which Country's Are Eligible to Participate In This Programme:
Most of the countries in this Cross Culture Programme are Muslim countries. These are the following: Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Uzbekistan.
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- The applicants age for this programme must be 23 and 45 years of age.
- The applicants for this programme must have had at least 2 years of professional experience in order to qualify.
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- Special attention must be given towards the requirements of documents and the other things required.
- No application via e-mail will be considered.
- The last date for registration for Cross Culture Programme Internship is 21st December 2019.


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7 great things to taste at Ipswich's Art Eat festival
PUBLISHED: 20:02 29 July 2019 | UPDATED: 20:03 29 July 2019
From White Russians served by milkmaids, to chorizo burgers and gourmet mac 'n' cheese, the event has something for everyone this September.
Incredible local art, a cake procession, funky bars and around 30 street food traders dishing up specialities from all around the world, are at the heart of a brand new festival this autumn.
The brainchild of Daisy Lees and Iona Hodgson, the first ever Art Eat (a free event) takes place over the weekend of September 21 and 22, sprawling its way along Ipswich Waterfront.
It is, they say, an opportunity to enjoy great food and drink, and to view and purchase art in a variety of mediums, from sculpture to watercolours.
"Nowhere else in Suffolk," says co-director Daisy, "can the public enjoy good old mac 'n' cheese or Indonesian roti canai, accompanied by a Caribbean cocktail and washed down with fresh coffee served in eco-cups, whilst soaking up live international music, visual art and a marina view."
Iona adds: "Art Eat offers an amazing opportunity for locals and festival visitors alike to try a range of cuisine that they may not have tried before. We've hand-selected all of our traders who, together, reflect the festival's dedication to the international food and drink, which we hope will bolster the growing cosmopolitan nature of Ipswich.
"Our town is developing rapidly, earning itself a great reputation; Art Eat will give the public contemporary foodie experiences already so popular in many up-and-coming locations around the UK. We encourage everyone to come with empty stomachs ready for a culinary trip around the world."
Eight unique bars will be dotted around the festival site serving everything from the classics such as Pimms, real ales, prosecco and G&T to unique, quirky Russian cocktails served from a converted milk float. Across the site there'll be coffee specialists, and real lemonade, you'll also find ice creams, cakes, sweet delights and smoothies.
Daisy adds: "We've chosen traders who offer vegan and vegetarian options - including the bars who'll be selling vegan wines, ales and cocktails. We invite people to come and savour the flavours of street food from Spain, Italy, China, Thailand, India, Greece, Mexico, France and, of course, the UK."
READ MORE: Everything you need to know about Art Eat 2019
Traders include:
The Prosecco Box: The team serve lots of fizz, hot and soft drinks from their magical converted horsebox. It will be open all weekend, so swap those wellies for prosecco cocktails on the Waterfront.
Churros & Chorizo: Sample a range of Spanish-influenced dishes from the cutely named Dolores van. Options include a burger with a Spanish twist, made to their unique recipe in Norwich, the Catalan sausage Butifarra, paella, and churros with thick chocolate sauce.
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Siam Rice Box: Truly tasty Thai dishes served out of biodegradable packaging and made with only free-range meat and eggs, and homegrown organic herbs. Options usually include pad Thai and spicy curries, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten and dairy-free choices.
Miloko: Now this sounds pretty cool. Picture a converted 1960s milk float, staff dressed as milkmen and milkmaids, and White Russian (vodka, coffee liqueur and cream) cocktails. As recently seen on ITV, Miloko is the UK's only milk float bar, serving the classic cocktail, alongside vegan alternatives, from The Coffee One, to The Coconut One.
Return of the Mac: This Ipswich business combines street food and comfort food with its moreish mac 'n' cheese recipes. Served from a retro truck, delicious toppings transform the classic dish into a mouth-watering feast. The menu also offers gourmet burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, toasted wraps, gluten-free and vegan options as well as children's dishes.
RUMblin Roadshow Bar & Taste Experience: The team mix bespoke Caribbean cocktails using their homemade syrups, own barrel-aged liqueurs and freshly squeezed fruit juices. They'll also have on sale booze-infused ice creams and sorbets.
StrEats: Indonesian street food. Think satay, rendand, roti, salads and sambals.
Other attractions aside from art and international music include three urban murals, a quality craft market and vintage funfair.
The family-friendly festival is open from 11am to 7.30pm on the Saturday and from 12noon to 7.30pm on the Sunday.
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On the annual celebration of Global Tiger Day (July 29), leading conservation voices in support of the wild tiger and other endangered species spoke out in China to concentrate further efforts in international cooperation to manage large transboundary landscapes and reduce transnational wildlife crime.
The State Forestry Administration of China, along with other government entities and the Global Tiger Initiative organized the "International Workshop for Transboundary Conservation of Tigers and Other Endangered Species, and the Strategy for Combating Illegal Wildlife Trade" July 29-August 2. Vice Administrator of China's State Forestry Administration, Ms. Yin Hong, the Vice Governor of Yunnan's provincial government, Mr. Shen Peiping, and other officials opened the international meeting on Global Tiger Day.
The 13 tiger range countries issued the Kunming Consensus on Transboundary Conservation and Combating Illegal Wildlife Crime, the key accomplishment of the meeting, which offered new recommendations to maximize transboundary collaboration in landscape management, and step up law enforcement efforts in the range countries. This also marks the first time each of the TRCs have created 3-year action plans specifically to address transboundary issues, including law enforcement, capacity building, and research and monitoring.
Wild tigers and other species, such as the Asian elephant, live in ranges that span the boundaries of various Asian countries. Transboundary collaboration is considered essential to reducing the international illegal wildlife trade, which is a major threat to such species. More....


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Keynes's Psychological Law of Consumption
Keynes's Psychological Law of Consumption
Keynes promulgated a law standing on the study of consumption function. This law is called the Psychological Law of Consumption or the Fundamental Law of Consumption.
Propositions of the Law
This law consists of the following three related propositions:
(a) When total income amplifies, expenditure on consumption will also augment but by rather less significant amount.
(b) The 2nd proposition is that when revenue increases, the addition of income will be alienated in some ratio between consumption and savings.
(c) The 3rd proposition integrated in Keynes's Psychological Law of consumption is that as revenue increases, both saving and consumption spending will go up.
These 3 propositions form Keynes's Psychological Law of Consumption.
This law is based on the following three assumptions:
1. It is assumed that behavior of the people concerning spending remains constant. In general, the tendency to consume does stay constant. This means that we assume that only revenue changes, while the other variable factors like price movements, income distribution, growth of population, etc., should stay more or less stable.
2. The second assumption is that the circumstances remain common, for example there is no war or hyper inflation and/ or other uncharacteristic circumstances.
3. The third assumption is that of a capitalistic laissez fake economy. In an economy where the State meddles with productive venture, the law can't be justified.
These assumptions are more or less valid in a short time and in normal conditions. We can, therefore, say that Keynes's Law is a rough approximation to the actual macro behavior of free consumers in the normal short period. It is true that as a rule and on an average, as income increases, consumption will increase, but not by as much as increase in income.
There is one and only one essential characteristic of the slope of the consumption function, viz., and the marginal propensity to consume will be less than unity. It ultimately results in low-consumption and high-saving economy. This law boils down to this that the position and the shape of the consumption function curve depend entirely on income. That is, consumption can be increased only by increasing income.
As the law of assumptions is applied to only normal economic times, there can be a wide range of variables. Normally when a person's income goes up, they might spend more. But as we saw after the 2008 economic crash and the economic recovery a few years later, people were more likely to save their money than spend it. This was due to fear of another economic downturn and loss of job.
Even while the consumer did not initially spend on consumer goods, they did start to invest again as the stock market went to new highs while interest rates remained near 0%.
When consumption level remains unchanged even with an incremental increase in the income level, the marginal efficiency of capital may decline.


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No rain could ruin Cal beach volleyball's parade. Though the weather wasn't ideal, the Bears kicked off their home season without dropping a single set in an impressive 5-0 victory over Santa Clara.
Cal head coach Meagan Owusu said the team accentuated a key change in strategy during practice this week — paying more attention to themselves than their opponents.
"After last weekend we really changed our focus to honoring our side of the net and taking care of business," Owusu said. "Every single team came out and maintained that focus for the entirety of the match."
This reformed mindset may not have been all that led the Bears to such domination Thursday. Owusu also made some changes to the team's lineup, moving all-freshmen pair Mima Mirkovic and Alexia Inman to the No. 2 slot while senior Bryce Bark and sophomore Madison Dueck played the No. 3 slot.
Owusu also split up freshmen Caroline Schafer and Maddie Micheletti, who went 1-1 together last weekend. Schafer played with junior Mia Merino while Micheletti and junior Grace Campbell played Santa Clara's No. 5 team. The pair of Micheletti and Campbell was one of three pairs that kept their opponents in single digits for at least one set, holding the Broncos to 8 points in the second set.
Senior Jessica Gaffney and sophomore Iya Lindahl remained at the No. 1 spot and defeated Santa Clara senior Kirsten Mead and redshirt sophomore Taylor Odom in a decisive 21-9, 21-15 win.
"It feels really good to put in a full week of work and reap the benefits," Owusu said.
The weekend is just getting started for the Bears. Though one home dual match is out of the way, Cal leaves home for Saratoga, where it will play both West Valley College and San Jose State on Friday. Like the Bears, the Spartans and Vikings both opened their seasons last week.
SJSU will face Cal after a weekend of competition in Arizona already under the team's belt, where they beat Benedictine Mesa and Abilene Christian in 5-0 sweeps, but they then fell to then-No. 9 Arizona 5-0.
The Spartans' No. 2 pair of senior Nandyala Gama and graduate student Lyndi Scholl ultimately ended the duel against the Wildcats with a fifth loss for the team but proved their strength and ability of the pair, taking their ranked opponents to a tiebreaker set.
Gama is one of 12 upperclassmen on SJSU's roster. With strong senior leadership, the Spartans enter the season with significantly more collegiate volleyball experience than the young Cal team.
Though West Valley is a community college, it plays against four-year schools during the preseason, including University of San Francisco and Santa Clara.
West Valley standouts include sophomores Morgan Wright and Kristen Hayes along with new faces such as freshman All-NorCal indoor player Mapu Sekona.
"San Jose always comes out and competes hard," Owusu said. "I know that it'll be a good match, but we are significantly better this year, so we should come out with three wins this weekend."
Surina Khurana covers beach volleyball. Contact her at [email protected]


text: Thunder appoint Denis Betts as Director of Rugby On Field March 17, 2019 Newcastle Thunder have today announced Denis Betts as their new Director of Rugby for the remainder of the 2019 BetFred League One season. The former Wigan Warriors and Widnes Vikings Head Coach and England Rugby League Assistant Coach joins the club with immediate effect and will take charge of all first team affairs. Betts' role will see him oversee the coaching, recruitment and team selection at the Kingston Park based club. He will work with the current coaching team and playing squad and lead the Thunder's push for promotion to the BetFred Championship. Speaking about the appointment Thunder Chairman Mick Hogan said: "Without doubt we have secured the services of one of the top British coaches within the sport. As well as being a champion international player Denis has proven himself to be a coach that can excel at both Super League and international level. "It is a real coup for the club to have Denis lead the Thunder for the remainder of this season. We are hopeful that this will develop into a longer-term appointment but our initial focus remains on securing promotion in 2019. "He will undertake a quick but thorough assessment of where our current coaching and playing strengths lie, knowing that he has the ability to add to his staff or the squad should that be required." Denis Betts commented: "I'm delighted to have joined such an ambitious club as Newcastle Thunder. The club has tremendous plans for the future together with great facilities and a strong academy set up. "Everyone understands what the priority is this season and I will be working hard with the players, coaches and support staff to ensure we hit those targets."


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The Big Brush is back, with nurseries and schools signing up fast!
Date published: 07 November 2018
A national survey measured the levels of dental decay in five-year-olds, the results of which ranked Oldham fourth amongst the 10 GM authorities – previously placed ninth
Oldham Council's annual Big Brush campaign is back, encouraging as many children to brush their teeth as often as possible and to get everyone into that toothbrushing habit.
Having made the biggest oral health improvement (16.1 per cent) across Greater Manchester (GM) in the under-fives age range earlier this year, Council officers want to keep the momentum going.
A national survey measured the levels of dental decay in five-year-olds, the results of which ranked Oldham fourth amongst the 10 GM authorities – previously placed ninth.
Until Friday, November 30, the Council will be doing its bit to help stop the rot by organising brushing activities in children's centres and libraries where participants will be rewarded with brushing tools including toothpaste, toothbrushes, timers and charts.
Schools, nurseries and other early years settings in Oldham will also be encouraged to get involved in the Supervised Toothbrushing Programme for children age 2-5 years.
This is part of the Greater Manchester Start Well programme which involves children getting a toothbrush to keep, and there will be supervised brushing with family fluoride toothpaste every day.
So far 145 nurseries and schools in Oldham have signed up to take part in this scheme.
Oldham Libraries are also offering a variety of fun and educational events including; Bedtime Stories with Wee Willie Winkie and Dental Playbox sessions.
Please ensure you book onto the latter as places are limited – you can do this by visiting: www.oldham-council.co.uk/libevent/
Councillor Zahid Chauhan, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, said: "We're really keen to keep up the good work we are doing in improving children's oral health as part of our oral health strategy – especially on the back of our great results earlier this year.
"We recognise there is still much to do though, particularly on narrowing the gap with the national average. But through a number of initiatives and campaigns, such as the Big Brush, this will help us to achieve our goals of improving our borough's oral health."
Oldham recently became the only borough across the city region to pilot the Greater Manchester Immunisation and Oral Health pilot.
As part of this trial, children aged two and three attending some medical practices for the flu vaccination will receive a pack containing a toothbrush, toothpaste and key oral health advice.
Don't forget to learn about how best to brush your teeth and get general oral health advice via the official social media channels – Twitter: @OldhamCouncil / Facebook: @ILoveOldham.
For more information on this year's Big Brush campaign and upcoming Big Brush events, please visit: www.oldham.gov.uk/bigbrush
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Gut Oggau Red 2016Gut Oggau
Gut Oggau describe 2016 as "a vintage to remember" going on to say in greater detail:
"The spring brought heavy frosts. While hailstorms in the summer tested the resilience of our vines. Autumn by contrast was peaceful, forgiving and warm, and in the end delivered amazing qualities of grapes. Growing and living at the whim of nature, we are forced to let go. To let our wines take it all in, and retell the story of the year through their complex characters. In 2016 this has brought a new and unexpected replacement of our wine family. A unique family reunion."
Instead of making 10 wines, each representing the unique family members of the Oggau clan they made just four wines: Wiess (White), Rose and Rot (Red) (and a Brutal Rose). Each is blended from the parcel that corresponds with the three generations of family members that would in a normal vintage give their name to a wine (as the family members get older, the wines get more serious and expensive).
Family Reunion Red 2016, biodynamic wine, rare bottling, Blaufrankisch, Zweigelt, a special and limited edition from a unique wine producer. The red Reunion is a blend of all the red grapes that normally go into Atanasius, Josephine, Joschuari and Bertholdi. The oldest and youngest vines together. The wine combines the intensity of the older red and the freshness of youth. Seamless red, fabulous balance, complexity and potential. Cellaring would be rewarded.


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The University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) is located near Goleta, California on a 1,022-acre site. UCSB is a public research university with over 20,000 students.
The facility uses natural gas-fired external combustion equipment for space heating and diesel-fired internal combustion engines for emergency back-up power.
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Cardiac surgery has experienced a tremendous growth in technological advancement, and the coronary bypass grafting has become routinely safe worldwide. Advancements in valve repair and replacement have improved the outcomes for patients each year who are afflicted with valvular heart diseases. Congenital heart defects can be repaired in infants, even those weighing less than 2 kg with a positive outcome. The cardiopulmonary bypass surgery is used to repair cardiac defects, and cannulae play a vital role during this process as these tubes provide bloodless and motionless environment to cardiothoracic surgeons to repair the defects.Report Overview @ https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/pediatric-cannulae-market.htmlThe growth of the global pediatric cannulae market is driven by the rise in incidence of congenital heart defects among infants, advancement in pediatric surgical procedures, and innovative product development by key players. Furthermore, rising health care expenditure, advancement in health care facilities in developing countries, and government initiatives to create awareness about congenital heart defects are the major factors driving the market growth of the global pediatric cannulae market. However, rising cost of equipment and lack of skilled cardiothoracic surgeons and physicians to perform surgeries are the factors which are restricting the growth of the global market. On the other hand, penetration of regional or local players with low cost devices is likely to boost the growth of the market in emerging economies.The global pediatric cannulae market has been segmented by product, material type, end-user, and region. Based on product, the global pediatric cannulae market is segmented into extracorporeal and cardioplegia products. The extracorporeal products segment is further segmented into arterial cannulae, femoral cannulae, and venous cannulae. Arterial cannulae are used to return oxygenated blood to the patient during the cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The femoral cannulae are used for placement in femoral vein and are ideally suited for percutaneous and direct insertion. Venous cannulae are designed to provide venous drainage. The cardioplegic products segment is divided into antegrade cannulae and retrograde cannulae. The antegrade cardioplegia cannula allows the supply of solutions via coronary arteries, and in retrograde cardioplegia cannula, solutions are supplied through coronary veins. The retrograde cannulae sub-segment is further divided into manually inflating balloon and self-inflating balloon.Download Report Brochure @ https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/sample/sample.php?flag=B&rep_id=34154In terms of material type, the market is segmented into biocompatible material, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), silicone, and others. In terms of end-user, the market is divided into hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and others. The hospitals segment held the largest share of the pediatric cannulae market owing to rising patient preference towards established hospitals for cardiac surgeries, growing number of patients, and growing adoption of new products and techniques by hospitals in the treatment of cardiac disorders.Based on region, the global pediatric cannulae market is distributed over five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is projected to dominate the global pediatric cannulae market in terms of revenue during the forecast period, followed by Europe. This is attributed to factors such as advancements in the treatment of congenital heart diseases, which has enabled healthcare providers to efficiently treat neonates, pediatric and infants suffering from congenital heart defects. 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COMMONWEALTH v. David ORTIZ.
The defendant, David Ortiz, pleaded guilty in August, 2001, to the crimes of assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime, and he was sentenced to two years of probation. During that period of probation, he was charged with the crimes of assault and battery and malicious damage to a motor vehicle. After a hearing in the District Court, at which the only witness for the Commonwealth was a police officer who testified over hearsay objections, the defendant's probation was revoked and a house of correction sentence was imposed. On appeal, the defendant contends that the revocation was improper because good cause had not been shown or found for the Commonwealth's failure to present a witness with personal knowledge of a probation violation, and because the only evidence of the new offense was in the form of unreliable, unsubstantiated hearsay. We reverse.
Background. The Commonwealth put on its case solely through the testimony of the police officer who had been dispatched to investigate a report of domestic violence on the evening of December 20, 2001. The officer was permitted to testify, over objection, as to what the complainant told him upon his arrival. The officer was told, in substance, that the complainant had been driving earlier that day in Brockton when the defendant, her estranged husband, pulled his car in front of hers, forcing her to stop, then left his car and repeatedly hit hers with a baseball bat. The complainant also told the officer that, about a week earlier, on December 14, the defendant had been looking after their children in the complainant's home while she worked. Allegedly, the two had an argument when she came home, and the defendant hit her on the head with a picture frame. The officer testified that, at the time of the interview, he saw two large dents on the complainant's car but did not see any injuries on the complainant's person.
After the Commonwealth rested, the judge inquired as to the whereabouts of the complainant. The prosecutor indicated that she had been summonsed and wanted to testify but reported recently having received threats from two of the defendant's siblings. Expressing concern for the complainant's safety, the judge instructed that police be sent to the complainant's home and, in the meanwhile, heard the defense case. After the defense rested, the prosecutor informed the judge that the complainant, out of fear, would not appear that day; the judge instructed the prosecutor to tell the complainant that she must appear in court the following day (for reasons unclear from the record). Then, rejecting defense counsel's contention that the evidence was insufficient absent the complainant's testimony, the judge found the defendant in violation of the terms of his probation. The record does not disclose whether the complainant appeared in court the next day as instructed.
Discussion. The applicable legal principles in situations involving the use of hearsay evidence as exclusive proof of probation violations have been repeatedly articulated. See Commonwealth v. Durling, 407 Mass. 108, 114-120, 551 N.E.2d 1193 (1990); Commonwealth v. Maggio, 414 Mass. 193, 195-198, 605 N.E.2d 1247 (1993); Commonwealth v. Wilson, 47 Mass.App.Ct. 924, 925, 716 N.E.2d 649 (1999); Commonwealth v. Emmanuel E., 52 Mass.App.Ct. 451, 453-455, 754 N.E.2d 1067 (2001); Commonwealth v. Ivers, 56 Mass.App.Ct. 444, 447-448, 778 N.E.2d 942 (2002); Commonwealth v. Cates, 57 Mass.App.Ct. 759, 761-762, 786 N.E.2d 411 (2003). While hearsay evidence alone may serve as the sole basis for revoking probation, there must be good cause for the denial of confrontation rights; the hearsay evidence must be of a sort that evinces substantial indicia of reliability. Indeed, rule 6(b) of the District Court Rules for Probation Violation Proceedings, adopted December 2, 1999, and effective January 3, 2000, was adopted to deal with just such situations.
Although rule 6(b) was both in effect at the time of the subject hearing and clearly applicable to the situation, the judge made no findings either as to the trustworthiness and reliability of the officer's hearsay testimony or as to the existence of good cause for proceeding without the complainant. As to the latter, the record suggests that the judge did not consider the complainant's asserted fear of testifying until after the officer testified and the Commonwealth rested; accordingly, it appears to have had no bearing on the judge's decision to permit the officer to testify.
Putting to one side the absence of findings on the question of good cause, we are not persuaded on the record before us that the officer's hearsay testimony fell under any established exception to the hearsay rule or was otherwise shown to be substantially trustworthy or demonstrably reliable. The officer's testimony was nothing more than a repetition of what he had been told by the complainant. The only things that he could testify to having seen himself were the two dents on the car-the freshness of which he could not ascertain-and the absence of injury to the complainant. This added very little to the mix. As in Commonwealth v. Emmanuel E., supra, and Commonwealth v. Wilson, supra, and absent any findings by the judge that might suggest otherwise, we conclude the evidence was insufficiently trustworthy or reliable to constitute proof by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant committed the charged crimes.1
The orders revoking the defendant's probation and committing him to the house of correction are vacated.
So ordered.
1. Although the hearing transcript reveals some discussion of the excited utterance doctrine in connection with the officer's testimony about the complainant's statements, the judge made no specific findings (subsidiary or ultimate) that would support the applicability of the doctrine here.


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HALTOM CITY (1080 KRLD) - He told the court it was "not uncommon" for him to jump into the backseat with his Uber passengers.
In Tarrant County, rideshare driver Gilbert Osoro was sentenced to 14 months' probation after his conviction on a charge of unlawful restraint of a passenger.
In May 2017, a man called an Uber at 2:30 a.m. to drive his 19-year-old girlfriend home. Prosecutors said Osoro picked up the woman, and became flirtatious while taking her to her home in Haltom City. The victim testified she became frightened and started a Snapchat conversation with her boyfriend to tell him what was happening.
As Osoro approached the woman's home, he pulled the car into the driveway of a vacant house next door. Authorities said Osoro turned off the car, climbed into the back seat and started to touch and kiss the woman.
The girl's boyfriend then traced the woman's location through the phone's GPS and contacted police. At the same time, an alert neighbor noticed the unfamiliar car and called 911. Haltom City police officers arrived a short time later, catching Osoro in the back seat and performing a lewd act. The victim was not sexually assaulted.
On Wednesday, a Tarrant County jury found Osoro guilty. District Attorney's Spokesperson Sam Jordan said, "It came down to unlawful restraint because he had her held in the car. So, it didn't turn out to be a sexual assault because, blessedly, it didn't get to that point. They went to the judge for punishment, rather than the jury. And the judge decided on 14 months' probation."
It is unknown if Osoro is still driving for Uber.
Prosecutors are urging rideshare passengers to be cautious, especially late at night. Jordan said, "Text someone. Your parent, your roommate, your significant other. 'I'm leaving. This is the car I'm in. I should be home in this much time.' So that somebody knows where you are and when to expect you. And then, check in when you get there."
Tarrant County prosecutor Janet Farmer said, "These rideshare services have become so popular, they seem like a safe option. However, stripped down from their popularity, using a rideshare service is essentially still just getting into a car with a complete stranger. Never let down your guard."


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Necrophagous invertebrates of the Admiralty Bay of King George Island (South Shetland Islands, Antarctica)
Presler, Piotr
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In 1977 and 1980 rich materials of necrophagous invertebrates were collected in the Admiralty Bay of King George Island. The collecting was carried out in 9 stations differing with respect to their habitat conditions. The stations were established at depths ranging from 5 to 90 m. In baited traps placed in the stations 295074 specimens of various animals belonging to almost 100 taxa were caught. It was found that 23 species out of the above mentioned taxa were necrophagous, and 10 further species were suspected of necrophagy. On the basis of their specific composition and domination structure the summer and winter assemblages of necrophagous invertebrates were described and compared with each other. An analysis of spatial and seasonal changes in the structure and abundance of these assemblages was carried out. and the habitat preferences of particular species as well as a list of species displaying permanent or seasonal necrophagy were determinted. Three forms of the competitive community of necrophagous invertebrates were distinguished.
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TV is the sure shot way to communicate with the targeted audience. Brand or companies know it well and they often try to experiment things that grab the attention of the audience. However, sometimes they do something wacky that goes wrong according to the copyrights of TV.
This what happened when Porsche decided to do something a little different with its commercial. They made a commercial featuring a beautiful woman next to a beautiful car. She was donned in a long trench coat to deal with the weather and standing next to a silver Porsche parked outside in an alley.
What she next do is really a hot thing to tell! She looks nearby to check if anyone else around while admiring the bold and edgy, silver curves along the body of the car until she can no longer contain her anticipation – so she opens up her coat and flashes the car.
This advertisement cannot be shown in household televisions. You can find out the reason by watching it here:
As you can clearly see the woman is not naked at all and cable television is at the point where side-boob is pretty much acceptable, but a woman in a bra isn't? This commercial was considered objectionable for TV even in Europe where it originally aired. It's just a bit of humor and serves nothing serious and sensuous at all.
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Psychometric assessment is nothing new to the world of HR. In fact, it has been used since the 19th century. You may have come across it yourself as well. Regardless of whether it was through the employer or employee front, many of you may have heard of, used, or gone through psychometric assessment. For some, it may be an intimidating topic, for others, it may be somewhat of a hassle and for most, a question of what the benefits are.
Over the years, the use of various assessments for the purposes of recruitment and selection has increased immensely. Latest studies show that 68% of organisations and 75% of the leading companies actively use various forms of psychometric assessment in the recruitment process. In Australia companies such as IBM, Telstra, KPMG, EY and BHP undertake psychometric assessment for hiring purposes.
From the outside looking in, you might wonder what all the fuss is about psychometric assessment. I'm here to simplify it and shine some light on the topic.
To begin with, what is Psychometric Assessment? It is defined as a standard and scientific method used to measure individuals' mental capabilities and behavioural style. In simplified terms, for recruitment and selection, it is used as a gauge of current, and a predictor of future performance. Generally psychometric assessment is used in conjunction with other selection tools such as structured interviews, work samples and reference checking. It is broadly classified into two classes: 1. Aptitude Tests and 2. Ability Tests
Types of psychometric assessment
The two broad classifications include various types of psychometric assessment. Here at Optimum we have a wide range of tests that we can administer depending on the role and its requirements. It can range from clerical to technical tests. For the purposes of simplicity, the tests that are administered most of the time through Optimum are laid out below.
1. Cognitive ability – measures general mental ability through questions focusing on verbal, numerical and abstract skills.
2. Personality – measures personality characteristics of candidates that are pertinent to the role.
3. Values and motives – assists in understanding a person's energies and drives which helps identify where they are likely to gain most satisfaction and make the biggest contribution at work.
There is no shortage of psychometric assessment and its providers for the purposes of recruitment and selection. However, it is important that you don't engage in the process "for the sake of it". After all it is a significant investment of time, money and effort both from a company and candidate perspective.
So, what are the true advantages of undertaking psychometric assessment?
Here are my top 3:
1. Predictor of performance
Predicting future performance should be high on the agenda. If so, a cognitive ability test ranks well (Figure 1). This in combination with a personality test and structured behavioural interview would provide strong tools that will predict future performance.
2. Organisational fit
Attracting the right people is crucial for any organisation and personality tests offer a strong tool for this purpose. Through this, complimentary personalities could be added to the team and core values of an organisation could be upheld.
3. Room for growth, higher engagement and performance
Attracting the right candidate to an organisation is not the end of the process. For long term benefits, it is also crucial that you engage, retain and develop employees. For this goal, psychometric testing is a strong tool.
In addition to this, the work we have done with clients has also shown that the use of psychometric assessment has led to greater levels of retention in the long run.
As is always the case, there is a flip side to this. Here are two points to look out for and avoid.
1. There is more to the process
Psychometric assessment should not be used a sole decision-making tool. It is one part of the process in candidate selection and must be used in conjunction with other tools to make an informed decision.
2. Don't over analyse, this is a support tool.
There is always a risk that the results of psychometric assessment may be over-interpreted, and this runs the risk of nullifying the purposes of its administration. To overcome this, a qualified individual within the space could be used to interpret the results.
Through this article, I have hopefully simplified psychometric assessments for you or have gotten you thinking about your own selection process. It might be time to re-evaluate your selection process and/or incorporate psychometric testing into it. If so, let us know. We can seamlessly incorporate organisation specific psychometric testing into your hiring process.
Chaanya Fernando


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I have recently been going through the many many books I have read, particularly the series of books for many years I have enjoyed.
And decided its high time I got my act together and catch up with some of the books I have not read yet in the series, But first I'm going to read the last book of the series I have previously read to familiarise myself with the stories, character ETC.
This week I noticed that M J Arlidge has a new book due out, Book 5 in the Helen Grace series. OH fantastic, add it to my list and buy it when it becomes available on 10th March.
Then I realised I haven't read book 2 3 4 yet.
on inspection I have noticed I do this a lot.
I have 3 James Patterson books I have bought from the Alex cross series that I have not read yet.
I have the new Women's murder club book that I have not read yet.
And this theme continues with many many other series.
I have 4 books by Julie Shaw that I have bought each time one comes out, but not read any of them yet.
I have 8 books by Tom Barber that I have not even started, yet I buy one each time it comes out. (I was told I would enjoy these books)
So I'm on a mission now to catch up. I have decided I will read all the series of any book I start, if I have the next books all ready bought.
So I have just re read M J Arlidge - Eeny Meeny ready to start book 2, then I'm going to read book 3 and 4 and then buy book 5, before I read anything else. (this is what I'm telling myself anyway). it's a start.
over the next few days i'm going to go through my kindle and book shelves and make a list of all the books in series I own, and need to read then i'm going to give myself a slap and get stuck in.
I'm going to break it up a little (see I'm changing things already) and read the odd stand alone in between the series of books.
Wish me luck, lol. I'm sure I can stick to a plan.
So my plan for the next week or two is as follows
Below are the books I have read. Click image to see review.
Vicki -I Love Reading
9/3/2016 12:45:38 pm
Well one down, so I've started off well.
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Vintage Veggies Lunch Bag
$ 9.95 $ 16
This is one good lunch bag! It's reusable, so it's good for the planet. It's roomy, so it's good for holding your hummus and sprout sandwich, spicy pickles, and carrots with peanut butter. Doesn't everyone say vegetables are good for us? These charming vintage illustrations will make you feel right at home with your veggies from the farmer's market or the produce stand.
Machine wash cold, gentle cycle.
Tumble dry low, warm iron if needed.
Made with 100% recycled cotton canvas.
Closes at the top with a velcro strip.
Height: 10"
Width: 6.5"
Depth: 5"


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Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, Y&T) laid down the drums tracks on "Evil Abounds", the new album from the Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based band THE WORSHYP. The CD, which will be released later in the year, was produced by Glen Robinson, who has previously worked with VOIVOD, GWAR and ANNIHILATOR, among others.
THE WORSHYP founder Marz Nova named the band as a salute to how heavy metal fans love, and almost worship, their music as if it were a religion to them. The name has no ties to any real organized religion.
In the spring of 2010 Marz recruited Danish guitarist Thor Rune and Peruvian musicians Mig Diablo (bass) and KK Devina (drums), both of whom have played with former IRON MAIDEN vocalist Paul Di'Anno.
THE WORSHYP's sound is based on strong vocal melodies over driving guitar riffs set to today's lower tunings.


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DAWN OF ASHES Launch Font & Video Contests!
The ghoulish immortals that comprise the extreme horror metal outfit known as DAWN OF ASHES (DoA) have launched a contest giving fans the chance to design the band's new font or create their next music video. Think you have what it takes to create the best new font or new music video for the band? Then submit your ideas to firstname.lastname@example.com and be sure to follow the details listed below. All contestants will have a chance to win a signed prop from the music video Transformation Within Fictional Mutation, which was produced by Robert Kurtzman's (KNB EFX founder, special effects legend, director) PRECINCT 13, who also handled the special effects, with directing duties wielded by David H. Greathouse (special effects master, film director, and music video director behind Mushroomhead's videos) . Please read below for more details and submit all ideas to:
Font details:
** The only letters that should be capitalized are the "D" in Dawn, the "O" in of, and the "A" in Ashes.
** The font must have an ancient / occult appearance, with a touch of "Horror" to it.
** Must be very detailed and unique.
Music video:
** Must relate to the title of the track.
** Must be off the album Genocide Chapters.
** Must fall under these categories: Dark, Morbid, Disturbing, Evil, Sacrilegious, and Horror.
The band will meticulously go through all entries and pick the winner themselves. The deadline for this contest ends by February 28 2011 so be sure to get your ideas in now!
About the band:
Deep from within the bowels of the earth an unholy quartet rises, hell-bent on bringing the metal masses a new form of dark, heavy and demonically devastating music sure to strike fear into the hearts of the bravest of men and bring the weakest to their knee. Kristof Bathory, Volkar Kael, Bahemoth and Othuum, four vile forms that control a new era in which nightmares become reality and the sounds of the macabre merge to form a catastrophic symphony, have summoned forth the sounds and visions of horror, hatred and suffering that is spewed forth in the name of chaos to create the extreme horror metal attack that has come to be known as DAWN OF ASHES– a name created to reflect upon the birth of death and failure, that which was once only an unspoken nightmare, but now is an unstoppable plague come to corrupt the flesh of man…
Since DoA's arrival in 2001, the band's goal has been to dominate the music scene with a sonic force so vile and evil the listener will be both entranced and terrorized by the sheer ferocity the band delivers. DoA does so by conjuring new sights and sounds into the world of extreme melodic-death metal, an ambitious feat that will have to be experienced to be believed when the outfit hits the road in support of their current full-length Genocide Chapters with none other than symphonic black metalers Dimmu Borgir (along with Enslaved and Blood Red Throne) on a 32-date run across North America.
This horrific act entered the studio in the winter of 2010 to record their Metal Blade debut with producer Fred Archambault, known for his work with Avenged Sevenfold, Death By Stereo, Eighteen Visions, and many more. Handling the cover art for Genocide Chapters is Machine-Room (My Dying Bride).
It's time for a new chapter in metal to DAWN, so prepare yourself for total aural annihilation as the ASHES will never rest upon the weak, and our evil will never die…
DAWN OF ASHES is:
Kristof Bathory (horrid screams / keyboards)
Volkar Kael (guitar)
Othuum (bass guitar)
Bahemoth (keyboards)
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The Women's Game: It sure Ain't Beautiful!
With the men's game now predominated by the usual summer of musical chairs for millionaires, have you taken in the opportunity to watch any of the UEFA Women's World Cup currently taking place in France?
I have, and although I am in some agreement here with the sentiments of writers like Sean Ingle et al on many aspects of the ladies game, he and many of his sports writing colleagues don't dare to touch upon the absolute dire standard of the football on display. If this is this cream of women's football then it's leaving quite a sour taste in the mouth. I'm all for mass participation in sport at every level, for every sex and for whatever that sport might be. But watching dozens of ponytails kick the ball in a multitude of directions accompanied by a complete absence of any composure, positional sense, defensive organisation, midfield link-up play, creativity or vision wants me to scream that the emperor has no clothes. At one stage I had an incling to switch over and watch F1 but fortunately things haven't gotten that bad… yet! Anyway, I have a lot of sympathy for those BBC, TalkSport and other presenters, commentators and journalists who usually earn their living commentating on the men's game, but who know full well that what they are commentating upon is essentially rubbish, but they know better to keep their opinions to themselves lest they become shredded in a torrent of allegations of sexist bile followed by a trip to their nearest Social Security Office. You see, in this PC world it's simply not allowed to watch women's professional football through any critical eye and wonder aloud how anybody would pay these players a salary for a product that if you purchased it from a supermarket you'd be asking for a refund.
Now I don't know what your average woman pro footballer earns, but from what I'm seeing, if it's more than a hairdresser then their money certainly needs to be trimmed. Granted there has been some entertaining moments in the competition thus far, but alas the entertainment has been more of the pantomime variety.
The games are riven with the softest of goals, the pace of each one is slower than Michael Carrick, the goalkeepers are obviously pulled randomly from a bar five minutes before kick-off and the powerless shots at goal which derive choruses of ooohs and aahhs from the mostly juvenile crowd leave me with a sense of embarrassment and the overall feeling that I'm being sold a pup.
It's worse when you consider that some of these women's teams are being coached by previous top Premier and foreign league players who seem to spend most of their time handing out Kleenex. Obviously we might expect some deficit in the physicality, speed and skill departments of the women's game, but what I don't fully understand is how almost none of the teams on show possess any defensive organisation, and the defenders themselves become enveloped in dire panic whenever they find themselves in possession twenty-five yards from their own goal with the accompanying thirty thousand, excited pubescent screams ringing in their ears before the ball is hoofed, usually anywhere. It's become somewhat amusing to listen to the coterie of female commentators who are well versed in the vernacular of the game, as it's expressed in respect of the men, and who have all of the buzz phrases and clichés in relation to 'the high press' , 'a goal good enough to win any game,' 'she has two good feet,' she's a top,top,top, player and my particular favourite of this tournament 'Make the keeper work,' which as far as the keepers themselves are concerned, is falling on deaf ears.
I wish it was better but it isn't and for all of the marketing, publicity and halabaloo that accompanies women's football it cannot mask the obvious fact that it is more style over substance….rather like F1?
17th June 2018
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How do we judge the success of our church's worship ministry? Maybe we judge it by our worship leader who maintains a presently manicured faux-hawk (yes I am aware of the irony) and waxes eloquently about having an all consuming passion for Jesus. Maybe we judge it by our worship band who always plays the hottest new songs "just like the CD's." Maybe we judge it by the genre of music our church triumphs. Maybe as worship leaders we judge success by the number of people who come up to us after the service to tell us how great the worship was...
In our current age of the church we have cultural implications to deal with that are by and large new to the church. Throughout church history church music has directly influenced popular music. That's not really the case anymore. Now popular music directly influences church music. This is not bad... Music is music... In fact I use pop music (style) every Sunday. However, when we adopt pop music for our ministries we need to be cautious that we don't also adopt pop music's standards of success. I.e. Money, fame (a real pit fall for many worship leaders), personal taste, etc. As people who are concerned with the ministry of the church we need to make sure that we are judging our success by biblical standards not those of pop culture.
Bob Kauflin offers a good biblical measure of success in His book Worship Matters.
"A good measure of how we're doing…is what I call the Twenty Year Rule.
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The vice-chairman of the Labour Party NI has written to the Labour Party's London headquarters threatening legal action over its refusal to stand local candidates in the forthcoming 8th June general election. Solicitors acting for Damian Harris claim the ban is discriminatory and contrary to human rights legislation.
The Labour Party in London have been given until 2nd June to respond to Mr Harris' claims. A spokesperson said that a review of the policy had been set up, however, it was paused because of the forthcoming election.
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It was another good day of college hoops for us, posting a perfect 3-0 ATS to push the season mark to a ridiculous 40-22 ATS. We squeaked on the first pick as Oklahoma faltered late after competing most of the day to hold on for a half-point cover in Kansas State, but Maryland delivered in a major way – and the line that made me say "huh?" out loud proved to be as ridiculous as I thought, as Maryland won by seven straight-up, even as eight point underdogs.
Here's the big new from a really packed day of college hoops:
Duke looked ok, winning easy in their first game without Coach K, but things will get MUCH tougher the next three weeks. Kansas continues to win every conference home game and Baylor won again, but was pushed to the brink for the second straight time. They are going to get clipped this week in Morgantown. Villanova bounced back with a routine win over Marquette and the gulf between Kentucky and the rest of the SEC is massive. They won another game in a sleepwalk, destroying Arkansas with ease.
Florida State is really good. So is Notre Dame. And both will probably lose five games in ACC play. The Big Ten is every bit as wacky, but not quite as good. Michigan State lost to Penn State, Indiana finally got a conference win, and no less than ten teams in the Big Ten have NCAA Tourney dreams, but only three or four feel like LOCKS.
The Pac 12 might be the best or no worse than second-best league in the country. Arizona keeps rolling and even though Alonzo Trier is still suspended, they got their point guard back to help facilitate for Marrkanen and Rustic who have been massive for Sean Miller's Cats. Oh, and another preseason All American got booted from a game as Oregon's Dillon Brooks went Draymond on a dude's groin early in the Washington State game.
Now that we are all caught up, let's get on to business.
There are a few extra games on the slate today as weather forced a few cancellations, including North Carolina and NC State. Here's my favorite play on the crowded Sunday board.
Today's Free Pick:
UCF Knights at UConn Huskies -2
I was waiting for the Huskies to figure it out all December. I even cashed a winning wager banking on their grit and resolve to carry them through a rivalry game against Syracuse.
But time to face the facts; UConn is 5-9, 0-3 in the AAC and despite a National Championship three years ago, it is hard to not think Kevin Ollie is on the hot seat with his alma matter's program eroding so rapidly in the last two years to their lowest depths since the 1980's and pre-Calhoun. They have losses to Wagner, Northeastern, Auburn and Tulsa. They played tough at Memphis and were blown out at home against Houston. The resume is starting to simply be what it is; UGLY.
The Huskies are struggling to score, averaging just 56 points in conference. That's really bad news against the Knights, statistically one of the best defensive teams in all of Division I basketball. They held Temple to just ELEVEN points in the first half of their conference opener, and followed it up by limiting ECU to just 45 points in their second conference game. They do also own an odd home loss to Penn and got smoked on the road by George Washington, but they are 12-3 overall and look to be getting better and better every week under new coach Johnny Dawkins.
BJ Taylor and Matt Williams have been an excellent backcourt duo averaging over 32 points combined and the tallest player in the nation, Tacko Fall, has evolved from freshman curiosity to legit player in his sophomore season. He is averaging a double-double with 14.2 points and 11.3 rebounds to go with 2.3 blocks per contest. That trio, plus some balance and depth give them enough offensive punch to allow their stingy defense to flourish.
I think the Huskies woes continue today as they find points very difficult to come by. I'll take the Knights to steal a road win and take a big step towards legitimizing their program under Johnny Dawkins with a high-profile win (Uconn is a BIG win for most of the AAC, no matter how tough this season is for them) and a 4-0 start in the AAC.