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Health and Safety CompetenceCategory: Health & Safety | Bryan Richards | Published on: Oct 30, 2015 | Updated: Dec 12, 2016 Read more: Health & Safety
We all know the term competence, but what does it mean?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines competence as a combination of the training, skills, experience and knowledge that a person has and their ability to apply them to perform a task safely. Other factors such as attitude and physical ability can also affect someone's competence.
All employees need to be competent to carry out their work, but an employer has a legal duty under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to get help from a competent person to ensure that the requirements of health and safety law are met. The level of competence required will depend on the complexity of the situation and the particular help needed.
When getting help, you should give preference to those in your own organisation who have the appropriate level of competence before looking for help externally. However, the use of an external competence has many benefits, including: access to expertise that you could not find in house and, the peace of mind that someone is giving independent advice on whether you are complying with the law.
How do you find a competent person?
If you run a low-risk business, health and safety is something you can manage without needing to buy in expert help. Here you could appoint yourself as a competent person or one or more of your workers.
However, if you are not confident of your ability to manage all health and safety in-house, or if you are a higher-risk business, you may need some external help or advice.
There are a number of different sources of advice, including:
- Trade associations.
- Consultants registered on the Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR).
- Local councils.
- Health and safety equipment suppliers.
Deciding what help you need is very important. Unless you are clear about what you want, you probably won't get the help you need.
Things to consider when using external help:
- Make sure you clearly explain what you need and check that they understand you. Ask them to explain what they understand the work to be and what they will do, when they will do it and is their fee.
- Check for evidence of relevant training/knowledge, such as formal qualifications or practical experience of providing advice in your industry/area of work. Can they explain why they are competent to advise you on your particular problem? Are they a member of Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR)?
- Check that the person you choose is adequately insured.
- Consider whether you have received the help you needed. Do you have a practical, sensible solution to your problem?
The OSHCR provides an up-to-date list of general health and safety advisers who have a qualification recognised by the professional bodies participating in the scheme. If you require general external health and safety advice, you can search the register for a consultant by industry, topic, county or keyword(s).
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Match Report
Ilkeston FC 0-1 Matlock Town
Top scorer Marcus Dinanga netted the only goal of the game on 64 minutes to give the Gladiators a derby win and a fifth successive league and cup victory at the New Manor Ground in the opening match of 2017.
The expected massacre of Ilkeston failed to materialise as the youthful Robins put up a spirited display, but although Matlock were made to work hard for their win, the result was just about right, and visiting fans had more reason to celebrate their elevation into a play off spot afterwards wit the news that the recalled Dinanga had secured a deal which would keep him at the DCJ Group Arena for the rst of the season.
Ilkeston had been thrashed 7-0 in their previous outing at Mickleover, but to their credit, their workrate ensured Matlock would not enjoy such an easy time and similar performances against opposition of lesser quality than the Gladiators might bring them greater reward.
The Gladiators handed a debut to former Ilkeston striker Anthony Dwyer who joined from Stafford Rangers last week, in place of Marc Newsham who picked up a knock in the win over Buxton. With another former Robins favourite Michael Williams starting a two game ban, Alex Pursehouse retained a midfield slot.
The Robins made a bright start forcing three early corners, the final one seeing captain Matt Baker head too high before Matlock's opening opportunity in the 9th minute saw the busy Niall McManus fire directly at Robins custodian Jamie Hannis.
Dinanga showed his class as a chip was turned over the bar by Hannis before the Gladiators had the rough end of two questionable decisions in the space of ninety seconds.
Firstly Dwayne Wiley's header from a corner on the right was clawed out of the net by Hannis with the ball appearing to be a couple of feet over the line and then McManus rifled the ball past Hannis only for offside to be given against a fellow attacker.
A Ryan Head header was too high when Ilkeston responded on 25 minutes before the assistant's flag stopped Ben Morris from finding the opener, sliding his shot past Phil Barnes but from an offside position.
The local rivals traded chances in the run up to the interval and while Ilkeston could be satisfied with their efforts thus far, having been five goals adrift in their Boxing Day drubbing at Mickleover at the half way point,clearly Matlock had to increase the tempo to break the Robins' resilience.
Matlock brought on Rotherham loanee Mason Warren for his first appearance seven minutes after the restart and his smart passing soon had Matlock ticking over more efficiently and after a dearth of scoring opportunities he played a key role in Matlock's winner. He found Ted Cribley who slipped in DINANGA to lift a calm finish past Hannis for his 18th goal of the season.
That could have been the signal for the struggling hosts to capitulate but both Morris and Luis Rose tested Barnes from long range, their cause though being hampered by a rash challenge by Max Thornberry on Dinanga with eleven minutes remaining, resulting in Thornberry receiving a second yellow card and an inevitable red.
Cribley and Dwyer could have sealed the points in the closing stages as Matlock gained three precious points in their push for a play off spot from a game that proved to be far more difficult than some had probably envisaged.
ILKESTON: 1 Jamie Hannis 2 Connor Walters 3 Ryan Head (16 Ryan Wheatley 89)4 Max Thornberry 5 Matt Baker 6 Keenan Meakin (14 Tevahn Tyrell 58) 7 Luis Rose 8 Jaylon Bather 9 Tom Gamblen (15 Reece Horne 70) 10 Ben Morris 11 Brandon Clarke Other subs: 12 Charlie Scanlon 17 Tristan Comery
MATLOCK TOWN: 1 Phil Barnes 2 Liam Marsden 3 Jake Green (15 Kevin Grocott 71) 4 Joe Doyle-Charles 5 Nico Degirolamo 6 Dwayne Wiley 7 Niall McManus 8 Alex Pursehouse (16 Mason Warren 52) 9 Anthony Dwyer (12 Adam Yates 89) 10 Marcus Dinanga 11 Ted Cribley Other subs: 14 Jamie Yates 17 Marc Newsham
REFEREE: Matthew Smith (Hinckley) ATTENDANCE: 474 BEST GLADIATOR: Dwayne Wiley

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The business of the Club is managed by an Executive Committee comprised of five volunteer members. Executive members serve a two year term and are voted in at the Club's annual general meeting as required. The current executive consists of:
|John St James (Serving until 2020)
|Vice President:
|Kent Phillips (Serving until 2019)
|Reesa Dexter (Serving until 2019)
|Financial Officer:
|Phil Dawes (Serving until 2019)
|Outings Coordinator:
|Cliff Daly (Serving until 2020)
The role of each Executive position is defined in the ORC Executive Committee Responsibilities document.


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Chasing a
Subscriber by
Jonathan F.
Printers, from time immemorialback possibly to the days of
Fausthave suffered martyrdom, more or less, at the hands of the
people who didn't pay! Many of the long-established newspaper concerns
can show a black list as long as the militia law, and an unpaid
cash account bulky enough to take Cuba! Country publishers suffer
in this way intensely. About one half of the subscribers to the
Clarion of Freedom, or the Universal Democrat, or the
Whig Shot Tower, seem to labor under the Utopian notion that
printers were made to mourn over unpaid subscription lists; or that
they got up papers for their own peculiar amusement, and carried them
or sent them to the doors of the public for mere pastime! Every
publisher, of about every paper we ever examined, about this time of
year, has told his own storyrequested his subscribers to come
forwardpay overhelp to keep the mill goingcreditors easyfire in
the stovemeal in the barrelchildren in bread, butter and
shoesSheriff at bay, and other tragical affairs connected with the
operations attendant upon unsettled cash accounts! But, how many heed
such notices? Paying subscribers do not read themsuch applications
do not apply to themthey regret to see them in the paper, and,
like honest, common-sensed people, don't probe or meddle with other
people's shortcomings. The delinquent subscriber don't read such
calls upon his humanitythey are distasteful to him; he may squint
and grin over the notice to pay up, and chuckles to
himselfAh, umph! dun away, old feller; I ain't one o' that kind that
sends money by mail; it might be lost, and the man that duns me
for two or three dollars' worth of newspapers, may get it if he
knows how.
Well, the good time has come. Printers now may wait no
longer; the jig's upthey have found out a way to get their
money just as easy as other laborers in the fields of science, art,
mechanism, law, physic and religion, get theirs. Let the printer cry
Doctor Pendleton St. Clair Smith, a patron of the fine arts, best
tailors, barbers, boot blacks, and the newspaper press, was a tooth
operator of some skill and great pretension. He lived and moved in
modern style, and though no man could be more desirous of indulging in
short credit, no man believed or acted more readily upon the
base is the slave that pays.
Dr. P. St. C. Smith slipped up one day, leaving the well done
community of Boston and the environs, for fields more congenial to his
peculiar talents. He stuck the printer, of course. His numerous
subscription accounts to the various local news and literary journals,
in the aggregate amounted to quite considerable; and the printers
didn't begin to like it! Now, it takes a Yankee to head off a Yankee,
and about this time a live, double-grand-action Yankee, named Peabody,
possibly, happened in at one of the offices, where two brother
publishers were making a few remarks over delinquent subscribers, and
especially were they wrought up against and giving jessy to Dr.
Pendleton St. Clair Smith!
How much does the feller owe you? quoth Peabody.
Owe? More than he'll ever pay during the present generation.
Perhaps not, says Peabody; now if you'll just give me the full
particulars of the man, his manners and customs, name and size, and
sell me your accounts, at a low notch, I'll buy 'em; I'll collect 'em,
too, if the feller's alive, out of jail, and any where around between
sunrise and sunset!
The publishers laughed at the idea, sensibly, but finding that
Peabody was up for a trade, they traced out the accounts, &c., and for
a five dollar bill, Mr. Peabody was put in possession of an account of
some twenty odd dollars and cents against Dr. P. St. C. Smith.
Now Peabody had, some time previous to this transaction, established
a peculiar kind of Telegraph, a human galvanic battery, or endless
chain of them, extending all over the country, for collecting bad
debts, and shocking fugitives, or stubborn creditors! By a
continuation of faculties, causes and effectsshrewdness and
forethought peculiar to a man capable of seeing considerably deep into
millstonesPeabody couldn't be dodged. If he ever got his
feelers on to a subject, the equivalent was bound to be
turning up! It struck him that the collection of newspaper bills
afforded him a great field for working his Telegraph, and he hasn't
been mistaken.
The scene now changes; early one morning in the pleasant month of
June, as the poet might say, Dr. Pendleton St. Clair Smith was to be
seen before his toilet glass in the flourishing city of
Syracuse,giving the finishing stroke to his highly-cultivated beard.
The satisfaction with which he made this demonstration, evinced the
sereneness of his mind and the confidence with which he rested,
in regard to his newspaper 'bills in Boston. But a tap is heard
at his door, and at his invitation the servant comes in, announces a
gentleman in the parlor, desirous of speaking to Dr. Smith. The Doctor
waits upon the visitor
Dr. Pendleton St. Clair Smith, I presume?
Ye-e-s, slowly and suspiciously responded that individual.
I am collector, sir, continued the stranger, for the firm of
Peabody, Grab, Catchem, and Co., Boston. I have a small (!) bill
against you, sir, to collect.
What for? eagerly quoth the Doctor.
Newspaper subscriptions and advertising, sir!
I aI a, you awell, you call in this evening, says the Doctor,
tremulously fumbling in his pocketsI'll settle with you; good
Good morning, sir, says the collector,I'll call.
That afternoon, Dr. Pendleton St. Clair Smith vamosed! He had barely
got located in Syracuse, before they had traced him; if he paid the
printer, a cloud of other debts would follow, and so he up stakes and
made a fresh dive!
Now, says Dr. P. St. C. Smith, as he dumped himself and baggage
down in the beautiful city of Chicago, Now I'll be out of the range of
the duns; they won't get sight or hearing of me, for a while, I'll bet
a hat!
But, alas! for the delusion; the very next morning, a very
suspicious, hatchet-faced individual, made himself known as the deputed
collector of certain newspaper accounts, forwarded from Boston, by
Peabody, Grab, Catchem, &Co. The Dr. uttered a very severe anathema
; he looked quite streaked, he faltered; he then desired the collector
to call in course of the day, and the bill would be attended to. The
collector hoped it would be attended to, and left; so did Dr. P. St. C.
Smith in the next mail line.
About one month after the affair in Chicago, Dr. P. St. C. Smith was
seen strutting around in Charters st., New Orleans, confident in his
security, smiling in the brightness of the scenes around him; he had
just negotiated for an office, had already concocted his
advertisements, and subscribed for the papers, when lo! the same due
bill from Boston appeared to him, in the hand of an agent of
Peabody, Grab, Catchem & Co. The Dr. was almost tempted to pay the
bill! But, then, perhaps the agent had a hat full of
othersfrom the same placefor larger amounts! The next day the
Doctor put for Texas! planting himself in the pleasant town of
Bexar, and cursing duns from the bottom of his hearthe determined to
keep clear of them, even if he had to bury himself away out here in
Texas. But what was his horror to find, the first week of his hanging
up in Bexar, that an agent of the firm of Peabody, Grab, Catchem &Co.,
was there! The Doctor stepped to Galveston; on the way he
accidentally met a travelling agent of Peabody, Grab, Catchem
&Co. The Doctor took the Sabine slide for Tampico; there he
found the black vomit. He up and off again, for Mobile; his nervous
system was much worked up and his pocket-book sadly depleted! There
were two alternativeschange his name, size and profession, and live
in a swamp; or settle with the firm of Peabody, Grab, Catchem &Co. Dr. Pendleton St. Clair Smith chose the latter; he sought and soon
found in Mobile, a veritable agent, duly authorized to receive
and forward funds for Peabody, Grab, Catchem &Co., and hunt up and
downfugitives from the printer! The Doctor paid upfelt better, and
learned the moral fact that delinquent subscribers are no longer to be
the printers' ghosts.
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Anti Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus Non-Structural Protein 3a Antibody, clone 1G2
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While we mostly try to ensure our dogs stick to their doggy diets, sometimes it's hard to resist sharing a human snack with them. (Those puppy dog eyes just get the better of us). But it's important to bear in mind that some human treats that we consider to be tasty may be dangerous for our dogs. For instance; it's widely known that foods such as chocolate are a no-go, as it is toxic to dogs.
If you often find yourself giving into puppy dog eyes, make sure that you are choosing human foods that are safe for your pooch, and only sharing in moderation.
Here's a few dog friendly human foods you can safely share with your pooch.
- Cheese
Some cheeses are more pooch-appropriate than others, the better options are those low in fat and sodium, as this can help reduce the risk of intestinal upset. Cottage cheese is naturally low in fat, whilst being a good source of protein. Pets don't tend to process large amounts of lactase, so make sure you only share in small quantities. For any dogs suffering with a lactose allergy, they'll have to skip this human snack.
- Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is rich in healthy fats and niacin, which helps regulate the digestive system. It also contains vitamin E, which is important for maintaining your dogs healthy skin and coat. Just make sure your peanut butter of choice doesn't include Xylitol, as this ingredient is found in some brands and is toxic to dogs. Xylitol is an artificial sweetener found in many human food products. Although it is popular among diabetics for its low glycaemic index, Xylitol consumption in dogs can cause fatal effects, a rapid decline in blood sugar and leave permanent liver damage.
- Carrots
Carrots are high in vitamin A and beta-carotene, which is a natural anti-oxidant and contributes to healthy skin, functioning of the immune system and eye health. Chewing carrots can benefit your dog's teeth and they are also a good source of fibre, making them a great dog-friendly human snack. (You might even want to try dipping them in a little bit of peanut butter!)
- Sliced Apples
Apples are a healthy human treat for dogs, providing a natural source of vitamins A and C, which promotes healthy skin and contributes in lowering cholesterol and protecting against heart disease. The apple skin is fine for your dog, but the pips naturally contain cyanide, so ensure you remove these before sharing your snack.
- Salmon
Fish tends to be easier than meat for dogs to digest and Omega 3 rich salmon promotes brain function and joint health. (That's why we 45% salmon as our single-source animal protein in our Move Easy grain-free food!) Salmon is also a great source of protein, good fats, and amino acids – but please make sure the salmon is fully cooked before feeding it to your dog.
- Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is naturally high in dietary fibre, which can aid your dog's digestive health. They also contain Vitamins B6 and C and are low in fat, making them a great shareable human snack.
As a side note; while you're cooking up some sweet potatoes, you can even use them to make your pooch their very own indestructible toy.
Feel free to share the foods listed above with your pooch in small to moderate doses. If your pet has any allergies, or you have any other concerns regarding their diet, please contact your vet.


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'Donning' a prosthesis refers to the application of a prosthetic device to the user's body. 'Doffing' a prosthesis is the act of removing the prosthetic device. There are several ways for an amputee to put on a prosthesis, depending on the prosthetic design, the individual's anatomy and the individual's preference.
For amputees with longer above knee residual limbs, some prefer to simply push the residual limb into the socket, usually using a lotion or powder. This approach is quick and simple; however, the extra tissue near the groin may not get contained in the socket and a bulge of flesh at the top of the socket may result.
To ensure all the necessary tissue is contained inside the suction socket, most above knee amputees prefer to pull-in using a donning device, such as a donning sock. This is more time consuming than the push-in approach; however, the result is a more effective socket fit.
Amputees can apply the prosthesis with or without the use of lotion. Lotion tends to facilitate and easier and less irritating donning process; however, some amputees do not like the feel of the lotion once the prosthesis is on. Donning with the use of lotion is referred to as a 'wet' fit; donning without lotion is referred to as a 'dry' fit.
Donning Supplies
· Clear Silicone Lotion (ALPS Silicone Lotion)
This lotion is used by many amputees preferring a 'wet fit'. A very small amount of this lotion is massaged onto the residual limb and will remain there, un-dried, until the limb is washed. This lotion is excellent at reducing friction and facilitating easier donning. The downside of this lotion is that it is difficult to wash the silicone off the amputee's hands after application and some amputees do not like the feel of a 'wet fit'. Any type of lotion or powder can collect inside a prosthetic socket over time, which will require the amputee to periodically clean his or her prosthetic socket.
This lotion is used for both above knee and below knee prostheses and can be utilized with many different socket designs, such as suction or silicone liner pin locking systems.
· White lotion (Dri-Lite)
This white lotion is massaged onto the residual limb as a fluid, but dries into a powder. It is also excellent at facilitating easier donning and somewhat reduces skin friction. It is easier to wash off the hands after application, but can also collect inside the socket over time.
· Powder
Amputees who do not like applying a wet lotion to the residual limb opt for baby powder, which is sprinkled onto the residual limb. This has a similar end result as the white lotion, after the lotion has dried. This is an inexpensive and easy-to-locate option for many amputees; however, it can be messy to apply and also collects in the socket over time.
· Donning sock
This donning sock is usually used in conjunction with a lotion or powder and is designed for a suction socket fit, where there is no liner interface. The most successful donning socks are sewn from a parachute-type material and are cone or tube shaped, with two layers of fabric. The amputee places the residual limb inside one end of the sock while the other end of the sock is pulled through the socket and exits out the valve hole. The amputee then pulls at the end of the sock, which hangs out of the valve hole, and the sock 'pulls' the tissue of the residual limb into the socket. Once the residual limb is fully inside the socket, the entire donning sock is pulled through the valve hole. This device is excellent at encompassing difficult tissue and ensuring total contact. The material of the socket is very smooth and does not irritate skin.
Donning socks can be used in upper and lower extremity suction prostheses and come in a variety of styles and materials, such as parachute fabric or nylon stocking.
Amputees can also use an Ace Bandage to wrap around the residual limb, and pull through the suction valve hole. These bandages are easily available and economical; however, they tend to irritate the skin during the donning process.


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PrisonPlanet.tv owner and filmmaker Alex Jones takes on the New World Order with Judge Napolitano (himself a ball of crushed glass in the belly of the beast, FOX News) in this 2009-03-18 simulcast.
@MrCameron34 Yes he is….
@Eruptide Well I agree with you on Fox News being crap but prove that he is a lier oh great one.(Sarcasim)
The entire controlled media live in fear of ALEX JONES!
One thing is for sure. When the world gets aware of the zionists bankers agenda, the holocaust will be nothing but a child's birthday compared to what jews will face then.
People are still falling for Alex Jones and the NWO thing? I guess there is no hope for you guys.
@Menarson bitch your a sheep with a lack of intelligence lol Come back when you can discredit the facts he SHOWS!!!!! Bitttttttch
@eastwood3891 I see no facts. I only see promotion for his new movie.
the trilateral commission, council on foreign relations, federal reserve, united nations, and i know im missing alot of other orginizations, they are all satanic cults.
it's aways easy to see the truth……a real truther wouldn't even have the chance to get on fox news!!!!!
@jazzaste123 they can only trick us to inslave our selfs……..just like they have done for so long.nwo…is …tring to maintain there old world order. and Alex J is becoming one of there most powerful wepons!!!!! give it though my friend……peace out bro
*you'RE*… speaking of lack of intelligence
It really means alot to me to see this guy, i've felt this way my entire life, like everything around me was all fucked up. The problems he's discussing relate to our over-commercialization as a culture and how it has dumbed us down enough so they can get away with these atrocities.
god bless alex jones
but fox is owned by disgusting scum bag cum eating dick sucking republicans
@golfershane Oh thats a good one faGGOT!!!!!
@golfershane who's talking to you anyways fagGOT ? get off my dick and go play pussy boy golf : (
@eastwood3891 nobody's talkin to me. i just think its funny when someone calls someone else a retard, idiot, dumbass, etc., when its the person doing the name calling doesn't know second grade grammar… your, you're, there, they're, their, our, are. btw, the whole "golf is for pussies" thing is played out. im good at it, i love it, and i get paid to play it. what have you done lately? except for being an internet tough guy…
Alex Is the bets and thanks to the judge for getting Alex out there!
Go Alex!! I may not always like Mr. Jones, but I give him much respect for all the minds that he has awoken.
that was awesome I can't believe I havn't seen this before
@Menarson to which he makes little if no money off of.
@golfershane faggot trust me id show you "tough guy" .Cause your a bitch and you know it.Faggot you get beat up often and you know this to be true aswell..
@eastwood3891 lol. You crack me up! Ya just make yourself look dumber with every keystroke. You'll never get laid in high school, tough guy.
@05candyman All american news is owned by 5 corp. all scum sucking maggots,it is all propaganda. They tell you what to think. The judge is a good guy,but they don't let him say to much on TV. FOX owner is all about vaccines he owns the patten to one of the adgeuvents in the flew shots. Both parties are the same they all wanted the bailouts,continued war,more tax, it is a 2 party dictatorship they are all corrupt as hell.They want people to call each other names they create racial divide.


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My winter queen
She is my winter queen, so beautiful, so distant, so cold, freezing my soul, making me feel so blue. I wish she was not that cold, rejecting me all the time, I wish she was the sun in my life, loving me, bringing the spring into my empty heart. This painting is about what I felt so many times before.
Two girls kissing – Lesbian fantasy drawing
How much I wish I was with a beautiful woman now. I wish I could feel her nexto me, feel her warm embraces, her kisses. I've made this drawing one day feeling so lonely, dremimg about the love I cannot have in my life
Dream drops or dreams of love in a dream universe
This week there is only one thing I've been thinking about: my past and future loves, the woman I want to love, so I've made this painting thinking about her, imagining her in a dream universe, holding spheres of water in her hands ( in 0 gravity conditions water tends to form spheres due to the surface tension forces). Dreams can be seen in those water spheres, like images in a crystal ball
Mermaids in love
Since I was a little kid I found mermaids so fascinationg and I wanted to see one. This is my latest mermaid painting, a painting of two mermaids in love and in the gallery below you can see my old drawings and paintings of mermaids in love. I've made these drawings and paintings when I was a teenager
You can watch me painting my mermaids in love in the video below
The portrait of Ruby Rose with green hair
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Meanwhile, Erate reported the typical interest price for the 30-year jumbo loan ticked up to 3.87 percent, the week ending May 7, compared to three.84 % a week earlier. Given that borrowers will know how much cash they have to set aside each and every month for their mortgage payment, they can make a decision exactly where to reduce back, if necessary. After you pay off the principal component of your mortgage payment, you attain full ownership of the house. It might also save you the price of mortgage insurance coverage, which a lot of lenders will charge if you have a reduced-than-standard down payment. The average price for the 15-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) also dropped this week.
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North Belfast, one of the Province's most divided constituencies, is expected to again return three unionist and three nationalist MLAs.
A pact between the DUP and UUP in 2015 gave the DUP's Nigel Dodds a free run for Westminster, but with both parties fielding candidates for the assembly, the big question is whether UUP newcomer Rev Lesley Carroll can improve on Fred Cobain's near miss in 2011.
During the last assembly poll, Cobain received 2,758 votes narrowly missing out to Sinn Fein's Caral Ni Chuilin who polled 2,999 to take the 6th seat.
Rev Carroll, a local Presbyterian minister prior to stepping aside to contest the election, could also enjoy the support of liberals who would have previously voted Alliance in her bid to take one of the Democratic Unionists' three seats.
Sinn Fein has decided to consolidate its two seats by fielding the high-profile incumbents - Gerry Kelly and Ni Chuilin - only.
Former Lord Mayor of the city Nichola Mallon is almost certain to retain a seat for the SDLP.
See here for profiles of more election constituencies.
• Ken Boyle (UKIP)
• Paula Jane Bradley (DUP)
• Tom Burns (Ind,)
• Lesley Carroll (UUP)
• Geoff Dowey (NI First)
• Fiona Ferguson (People Before Profit Alliance)
• Fra Hughes (Ind.)
• William Humphrey (DUP)
• Billy Hutchinson (PUP)
• Gerry Kelly (SF)
• Nichola Mallon (SDLP)
• Nuala McAllister (All)
• Nelson McCausland (DUP)
• John Miller (TUV)
• Carál Ní Chuilín (SF)
• Malachai O'Hara (Green)
• Abdo Thabeth (NI Labour Representation Committee)
• Gemma Weir (Workers Party).
Gerry Kelly (Sinn Fein) 6,674 (19.9%)
Nelson McCausland (DUP) 5,200 (15.5%)
Alban Maginness (SDLP) 4,025 (12.0%)
William Humphrey (DUP) 3,724 (11.1%)
Paula Bradley (DUP) 3,488 (10.4%)
Caral Ni Chuilin (Sinn Fein) 2,999 (9%)
Fred Cobain (UUP) 2,758 (8.2%)
Billy Webb (Alliance) 2,096 (6.3%)
Raymond McCord (Ind,) 1,176 (3.5%)
JJ Magee (Sinn Fein) 998 (3%)
John Lavery (Workers Party) 332 (1%)


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- Piolo Pascual is already on his 5th month in the Kapamilya sitcom 'Home Sweetie Home'
- Originally, the show wanted him for only two weeks
- The actor producer shared some details about their next possible project about the Marawi siege victims
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Fans thought that Piolo Pascual's character in 'Home Sweetie Home' has come to an end.
On it's March 10 episode, 'JP', (Piolo's role) bids goodbye to the family of Julie, (Toni Gonzaga's character).
However, before the episode ends, JP came back and the reason is set to be told on the next episode.
"No, they just presented a new concept, we're adding a new character, suprise yun,"
The original plan was that Piolo will just be in the sitcom for only 2 weeks, but now, he is already on his 5th month.
"Yung two weeks na sinabi sa akin, pang-fifth month ko na and I'm having a good time because kasama ko si Tin [Toni Gonzaga] and it become a family as well," said the Kapamilya heartthrob.
Meanwhile, Piolo will also be producing a movie about the lives of the people who experienced Marawi Siege.
The Kapamilya actor and producer spilled some details about the project.
"We're auditoning, we're auditioning actors, we're auditioning people from Mindanao. This movie is not about actors, this movie is about the history, about what happened in Marawi. Ang priority namin talaga dito is mapaganda yung istorya, mapaganda yung script na sana mapaganda din yung execution ng pelikula."
There were also rumors that the movie will have JM De Guzman, Carlo Aquino and Daniel Padilla.
The movie was originally set to be shown in cinemas by June.
However, because of their aim to make the movie more exciting, relaistic and interesting, the movie will be set to another showing date.
"Originally, we wanted to show it on June but because of the script, mahirap namang biglain mo. Today nag-meeting sila with the director and the writer, nandun kami sa revision after ipadala yung first draft, ni-revise ngayon, drinaft uli, ngayon dire-diretso habang nagro-roll kami ng auditions. Talagang gusto naming maging malinis, mahirap kasi mahal siya. Kailangan sigurado ka na maganda yung ilalabas mo na produkto."
Piolo is one of the co-owners of Spring Films which will be the producer of the Marawi movie with Direk Joyce Bernal.
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Saturn VS Uranus
SATURN Standing across from URANUS............... aka "election day chaos"........
The above images give a clear visual to the differences between Saturn- (tradition) and Uranus (breaking out of the norm)........ On election day here in the USA these two planets will be in exact opposition for the first time in forty-five years.
Saturn is in an earth sign- adding to the 'solidness' of its force, and Uranus is in Pisces- a water sign. Ever try to 'hold' water? To say things are going to be high strung and out-there is to read the cosmos correctly.
The stare down will effect everyone- in the world......not just the outcome of the election.
How much we hold on to our structures that give us false (its all false) security will determine how painful it is when they are ripped away and replaced with something very unfamiliar. OR if we look at it from another view- How much we need to 'act up/out' verses being responsible will determine the level that authority comes down on us. Authority can be many different people- 'God' is considered the highest being in charge for many of the faith........so maybe God's voice is going to come across loud and clear for the flocks that are tuned into that channel. God can also be our very own 'higher mind'.
Actually the 'highest' level of using these planets would be to blend the strengths that each of them have to offer. Especially if they happen to trigger a personal planet in your chart. The opposition takes place @ 18 degrees 57 mins. So if you have planets in that degree give one degree on either side- the shock waves will be felt even more so. The possible growth with a shift could be a welcomed thing.
Everyone has a VIRGO / PISCES axis in the chart. They are the area to ck out- so that you are privy to the oncoming battle. If one house is weak or been ignore, now would be a good time to do an over all assessment of how you 'feel' about the issues that house represents. If things are just fine and dandy then set up to build on top of what already is going on.
In a general sense- Saturn is about being mature and Uranus is about trying something that you've never done before. We have to use some reason here- but if you've spent your entire life being 'reasonable' you might be compelled to go a bit wacko.......go hug a tree in your three piece perfect cut suit.
Reaching out with ones compassion is always a good thing unless its to a known bloodthirsty who just escaped from prison. That would be misplaced idealistic energy to say the least. Pray for them from afar- that's using sensible Saturn with compassion. What i am getting at is not too far in either direction right now might be the best place for most of us.
I know concerning the Presidential ballot, you do have to commit to someone- just don't think they are going to make you 100 percent happy.
Not going to happen in this election. Not with Saturn and Uranus in opposition. Every sinner can become a saint and every saint can become a sinner. We all have a little bit of good and bad in us- makes us interesting.
And what appears to be a 'solid' thing can suddenly crumble in an earthquake.
If the baby breaks out of the playpen there is really no telling what she/he will get into.
Go ahead.............ASK HER OUT.........she might say 'yes'............don't let fear run your life...........and if you've never been on an airplane now isn't the time to fly.
its a sort of koan. you can spend the next forty-five years figuring it out.
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I hate the phone more than maybe anybody, but this is an anecdote I believe — from a congressional staffer:
Here are the important bits:
I worked for Congress for 6 years, and here's what I learned about how they listen to constituents.
First, tweeting or writing on Facebook is largely ineffective. I never looked at those comments except to remove the harassing ones.
Second, writing a letter to the district office (state) is better than sending an email or writing a letter to DC.
But, phone calls! That was a thing that shook up our office from time. One time, a radio host gave out our district office phone # on air.
He was against our immigration policy and told our constituents to call. And they did. All. Day. Long. All I did all day was answer phones.
It was exhausting and you can bet my bosses heard about it. We had discussions because of that call to action.
If we started getting a pattern of calls, I called up our DC office and asked if they were getting the same calls and we talked.
1) Show up to town halls:
If you want to talk to your rep, show up at town hall meetings. Get a huge group that they can't ignore. Pack that place and ask questions.
We held town halls consistently that fewer than 50 people showed up for. And it was always the same people. So, shake it up.
2) Be nice to staffers:
Are you noticing a pattern here? The staff are the ones who run the ground game for Congress. Work on helping them understand and learn.


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Rosemount woman sentenced for stealing senior party funds
A Rosemount woman who pleaded guilty to funneling thousands of dollars from a Dakota County high school senior party group has been sentenced.
Jill Lynn Fiedler, 38, will serve 90 days in jail and five years of probation for stealing $8,727 from the senior party group coffers from October 2016 through February 2017, according to a Dakota County Attorney's Office news release Thursday. She also will have to pay restitution in an amount to be determined at a hearing scheduled for May 9 in Hastings.
Fiedler pleaded guilty to one count of theft by temporary control, a felony.
According to a criminal complaint, members of the Eastview High School parent group filed an Apple Valley police report after discovering "unusual transactions" involving the group's bank account. The charging document states a review of bank records revealed $3,788 in unauthorized checks were made out to Fiedler.
Unauthorized transactions also discovered by authorities totaled an additional $4,940 — more than $4,300 of which the complaint states were made through Pure Romance. The complaint states Fielder works for the adult-themed business.
"We are pleased to have brought Jill Fielder to justice for this financial crime," County Attorney James Backstrom said in a statement.
He further praised Assistant Attorney Dain Olson for prosecuting the case and the Apple Valley Police Department for leading the investigation.


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Ayushmann Khurrana: I Am Happy Being An Unconventional Actor And Want To Own That Space
'Have you guys eaten anything?', asks Ayushmann Khurrana before settling down for his interview with us at the swanky Yash Raj Studios. That's the moment when you realise that this down-to-earth fella is a charmer in real life too.
Over to the 'Meri Pyaari Bindu' actor who shoots straight from the heart...
I Have Become More Practical In Life Now
What is it about love that makes your character Abhimanyu Roy write pulp fiction?
A. (laughs) My character in the film loves writing pulp fiction and horror novels. But at the same time, he ironically imagines Bindu in each and every protagonist of his novel. But of course these are not the eulogies or dedications to his beloved. It's just that it's his expression of love or maybe his weird imagination.
How much do you relate to Abhimanyu in real life?
A. In my early 20s or probably in my teens I was vulnerable and naive and that's how Abhi is in the film. So, I could relate to that part. Probably I have became more practical now in life. Apart from that I could relate to his love for music.
I Still Believe That Success Is A Lousy Teacher
After the success of your last film 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha', do you feel that the burden of failure is off you now?
A. I think that if you have talent then you would definitely get good opportunities as an actor. I am glad that in a span of five years I have given two National Award winning films- Vicky Donor and Dum Laga Ke Haisha.
I am very fortunate that I am getting quality roles. Success and failure will come and go. I still believe that success is a lousy teacher. You should have failures. That's the path of growing up in life.
What have you learnt from your failures?
A. Sometimes you get very myopic when you think about a particular role. Now I have learnt that the film is at most importance. You should look at totality and not just prioritize your role in particular.
Does a film's failure take a toil on you?
A. I am a very level-headed guy. But of course as a human it does affect you. I am not very expressive as a person. I think it's the perspective which changes of the outside world. But internally, I just take it as an experience.
If Every Actor Is Doing A Commercial Film Then Where Is The Space For The Amol Palekars & Farooq Sheikh's Of Today's World?
Was it a conscious decision of yours to take up content-driven films?
A. I started my career with unconventional films. I always believed that I was an unconventional actor. If every actor is doing a commercial film then where is the space for the Amol Palekars and Farooq Sheikhs of today's world?
I think I am happy being in that space. I want to do films which are novel and unconventional and own that space.
Ayushmann, in most of your films you have played a common everyday character which one could relate to. But then do you think that in some way then you won't be getting offers for a larger-than-life or action-oriented roles?
A. It really doesn't matter. A month back Aditya Chopra had told me that my real life persona reflects on screen which is great. You come across an enduring guy which reflects on screen. We evolve every day.
Till the time I don't feel that I can be an action hero, I cannot become one. I think it's an internal process. I still have a long way to go.
I Am Glad That I Get Those Kind Of Roles Where I Don't Have To Bulk Up Or Lose Weight Drastically
A lot of actors these days are going out of their way to look their character. If given a chance, would you like to gain or lose weight if your role demands such transformation?
A. It depends on the character in the film. If given a chance then why not? I think Bhumi Pednekar was one of the first female actresses to do that. But of course, it's not easy. It takes a toil on your health.
I am glad that I get those kind of roles where I don't have to bulk up or lose weight drastically. But if given a chance and the script is crazy then I would definitely do it. I don't want to do it just for the heck of it.
Any plans of making a comeback on television?
A. I think web excites me more than television. I started my career as an anchor for a youth channel. Not many people know that I even did a fiction show for three-six months. There was a lot of edgy content on TV in 2008. That youth channel was known for edgy content but it's not the same anymore.
I think now web is the place where edgy content happens. Television is still slighty regressive. I would love to do some progressive stuff on web.
This is your third film under the Yash Raj banner. Has it become a family to you now?
A. I am glad that I am a part of this family. It's like a boutique managing agency. There are a few selected actors who are being managed by YRF- Arjun, Ranveer, Parineeti, Anushka, Bhumi and myself. I think it's great to be here because you feel really secured here.
You have a mentor like Aditya Chopra who has seen the world and is doing different kind of stuff. He is someone who makes something like 'Dhoom' and then 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha'. They are doing variety of stuff and also evolving with times.
For The Visual Thing And Commercial Aspect, An Actor Would Be More Saleable Than A Singer
What's your take on this debate about actors taking up singing?
A. It's a very Indian tradition of lip-syncing songs. In the west you generally sing your own songs. So, I don't know what this hullalaboo is all about. I think that if you sing your own songs, it just lends credibility to your character on screen.
But having said that, talking about this Justin Bieber concert, I think it's just the commercial aspect. There is is a hierarchy in our industry which I don't know whether it is right or wrong. We are obssessed with cricket and cinema. They are two huge entities in our country. Automatically there are given the spotlight.
If somebody like Shahrukh Khan sings Sooraj Hua Madham or Gerua, people believe he is a singer. He owns that song. It is ironic that we consume music visually.
So, I think that for the visual thing and commercial aspect, an actor would be more salable as compared to a singer. Whether it is right or wrong is highly debatable.
Cricket and films are the primary passion of this country. When it comes to IPL they do tend to mix. Do it think sometimes it's like a forced marriage?
A. It can't be forced for sure. But IPL is a great franchise. I think it's doing very well because two great entities are together. This marriage is so perfect because these two entities are biggest in the country.
But having said that, I think talking about the anchors, they should be pure sportsperson. I wasn't a sports anchor. Though I have played cricket at the district level.
But I wasn't well versed with IPL. I still don't watch them. I am more into test cricket or probably I will watch something else. But yes, sports anchoring is a complete different ball game.
We Have Realised The Potential Of A True Indian Story Through Baahubali
These days we see a lot of comparison being made between Bollywood films with that of a magnum opus like Baahubali or films in the west. Do you think that's fair?
A. Comparisons will also happen be it with international cinema or Indian cinema. It depends on what kind of audience it's catering to. For example a UP Hindi speaking audience may not relate to something in the west unless it's dubbed.
I think Baahubali is a great franchise because it's dubbed and too Indian. It's mythology, historical in a way and fiction. That's why it's working.We have realised the potential of true Indian story through Baahubali. It's like a case study.
Do camps in industry bother you?
A. I was so lost after Vicky Donor. I was like 'why are they after my life now?' (laughs) Over the years I have realised that this is a part of the drill. This is how it works and now I have a part of Yash Raj camp in a way.
But at the same time, Arjun (Kapoor) has worked with Dharma and their actors are working here. So, it's all fair now and majorly depends upon the character that you are playing.
Was there any life-changing moment in your life?
A. I think my life changing moment was when I became a video anchor. When I was doing fiction on TV, I was rejected a lot of times. I was playing the second lead in a TV show called Kayamath and I had accepted it that this was my life.
I was doing radio and TV simultaneously. But when I became a VJ on televsion, I was like this is it. I was determined to establish my name as Ayushmann.
We Were Like Nerds On Roadies
You have been a part of a reality show in your early days. So how real are they according to you in today's times?
A. When I started as a reality show contestant, that was the time when these shows had just started in India. I was 18 that time. My first reality show was Popstars. After that Roadies happened in 2004. That was the time when it was just the onset of reality shows.
It was just a journey from point A To B without any faff. We never used to abuse each other. We were a bunch of decent, intelligent people. That's why that was the worst season of Roadies as they were no TRPs. We were like nerds on Roadies. Later on, I think they just started taking back benchers so that they can just fight among themselves.
Sometimes You Just Want To Play Your Alter Ego On Screen
Writers are known to be more expressive when it comes to written words. Whereas actors need to be more animatedly expressive. How did you strike a balance?
A. I feel I am more expressive as a writer. I am a different person when cameras are on. Otherwise in real life, I am not much expressive. But sometimes you just want to play your alter ego on screen. I feel like a superman but I am not.
My Films Mostly Depend On Reviews And How People Accept Them
How much important are box office numbers to you?
A. The kind of films which I have done normally do well with the word of mouth. They mostly depend on reviews and how people accept the film. So, I am the least person on the earth who can comment on box office numbers. I don't understand numbers.
I Am A Bengali Trapped In A Punjabi Body
With Mother's Day round the corner, what's the essence of a mother in your life?
A. I have got my dimples from my mother (smiles). I am subtle because of my mother. Being a Punjabi, I am not loud which is an oxymoron. I still feel that I am a Bengali trapped in a Punjabi body.
I am in love with Bengal these days. I have discovered Rabindranath Tagore and Rabindra sangeet. I have planned to put a life-sized portrait of Tagore in next house. That academic side of reading about Premchand, Manto comes from my mother. I have got patience from her.
Of course, my talent comes from my father's side but my mother is responsible for my character.


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A group of five core developers emerged, with Andresen as the most senior. Only they had the power to change the code behind Bitcoin and merge in proposals from other volunteers. That gave them unique power over the currencys basic operation and economic parameters. While the price of Bitcoin soared over the years, Andresen and the other core developers toiled to improve the software that made it all possible. They fixed security bugs that had permitted digital heists, made the software less prone to crashes, and spruced up the interface to make it easier to use. That was no small task because what Nakamoto had left was not the kind of software you would hope to build a product on, let alone an economy, says Mike Hearn, an ex-Google software engineer who has contributed code to the project. He released Bitcoin to prove his ideas would work, Hearn says.
WASHINGTON: Digital currencies such as bitcoin carry significant risks, feds warn | Economy | McClatchy DC
It also announced a system that accepts virtual currency complaints . Though virtual currencies have become increasingly integrated into society, with states , companies , political organizations and even schools approving their use, the Internal Revenue Service has not granted it legal tender status in any U.S. jurisdiction.
When Payment Processing Becomes A Commodity | TechCrunch
Thats sizable. The bear case in all of this is that, perhaps, bitcoins price sags, interest declines, and instead of becoming a new form of money, bitcoin slowly devolves into obscurity. BitPay, among others, doesnt expect that to happen. Founded 2011 Overview BitPay is the leading payment service provider (PSP) specializing in the peer-to-peer virtual currency Bitcoin which provides for instantaneous transactions from anywhere in the world with no risk of fraud or chargebacks.
The Government Tries to Explain Bitcoin to Normal People – TIME
The advisory also cautions consumers that digital currencies can experience huge price fluctuations due to speculation and the lack of regulation. Bitcoins price has fallen by as much as 80 percent in a single day. Consumers who use or invest in virtual currencies are stepping into the Wild West, the bureaus director, Richard Cordray, said in a statement. Virtual currencies may have potential benefits, but consumers need to be cautious and they need to be asking the right questions, Cordray said. In addition to issuing the advisory, the bureau announced Monday that it will start collecting consumers complaints about virtual currencies on its website, http://www.consumerfinance.gov. An official with the trade group Bitcoin Foundation shrugged off the advisory as standard practice.
BitPay Staffs Up In San Francisco With Visa, PayPal Alums
With the rise of mobile wallets, peer-to-peer payment, micro lending and various personal finance tools, the banking industry faces a new breed of competitors from the technology industry. Notable examples include eBay which has been in the payment space for a long time with PayPal, and is now strengthening its foothold in mobile payment by integrating Apples fingerprint reader into PayPal. Google has tried entering the payment space with the discontinued Google Checkout and Google Wallet. Amazon is targeting the mobile payment space through acquisition of GoPago , as well as challenging Square with a planned launch of a similar payment processing solution . Facebook, on the other hand, is targeting the $500+ billion global remittance market .
4 Risks Bitcoin Must Overcome – Yahoo Finance
However think about AOL, Netscape, BlackBerry and MySpace — all these companies dominated their space and then quickly ceded their dominance. The same risk exists for bitcoin. If a better digital currency was created and bitcoin couldn't compete, there is the possibility that a newcomer could overtake bitcoins lead. Related Link: Why Bitcoin's Growth Should Explode Technical Risk There also exists the possibility that technical reasons will hinder bitcoin. This risk, however, seems the most unlikely. Researchers, hackers and security experts have been searching for security flaws since 2009 and have come up empty. The challenge for bitcoin developers is to ensure bitcoin scales at a global usage.


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Buck Cannon urged his horse on, riding between high
shoulders of sand-coloured rock. Then, without warning, it happened. The
rattling, rolling rock shattered the stillness, spooking his horse into a
sideways lunge.
Buck struggled to keep his seat, fighting desperately to control the terrified animal as rock exploded all around them.
As the largest of the rocks passed and only the small stones and dust danced around them, a shout was heard from the top of the ridge.
"Manolito, what're you doin' up there? Tryin' tu get me killed," demanded Buck, squinting upward into the bright rays of the sun while shaking his fist at the horseman he could barely make out on the skyline.
"No, Amigo, just trying to save your hide once more!" Mano dismounted to gently lead his horse down the slope. Not knowing what had caused the sudden rockfall, he didn't want to risk starting another.
"You didn't start that rockfall?" Buck asked, as the young Mexican reached the bottom of the slope and walked toward him.
Manolito shook his head. "No, I saw it happen but..." He shrugged, dismissing the rockfall for the moment. "I have been riding hard to catch you, amigo. To try and save your life."
Buck squinted at his friend, "Wuddya' mean, Mano?"
"Do you recognise the name, Red Kurt?"
Buck barely suppressed a gasp....He remembered Red Kurt all right, and the man's threat to kill him.
"He's out of jail and after you." Mano told him.
A sudden sharp tug sent Buck's hat flying through the air just as the man heard the echoing blast of a rifle fired from above. "Get down," he yelled, kicking his feet free of the stirrups then diving sideways off his horse.
Mano had already thrown himself behind a boulder and his horse had moved away from the sound. There was silence again...."Are you all right, amigo?" he hissed. A grunt of assent came from the rocks to the left.
"I be okay, Mano." A moments pause, then Buck spoke again. "Reckon that must be Red Kurt up there."
"He must have followed me," Mano said with a nod of agreement, "and now he has us pinned down."
"Sure does," Buck said grimly, eyes scanning the top of the ridge, looking for any sign of Red Kurt, "and I reckon I'd feel a whole lot better if'n you told me Big John and the boys were right behind you. Any chance they are?"
"Only Blue. He's up---"
The sun glistened off a gun barrel on the rimrock, and Buck ducked just before fragments splintered from the rock by his head and the sharp crack from the rifle cut off Manolito's words. As the blast from the rifle echoed through the canyon and faded out of hearing, a deep gravely voice called from above and sent chills running down Buck's spine. . . "Hey, Cannon! I got that purdy boy nephew of yours. Yuh got to the count of five to throw out your gun or he's comin' down to join yuh . . . and he ain't gunna look so good when he hits bottom, neither."
"If you touch one hair on that kid's head I'll never stop until I kill you!" shouted Buck, to which Mano added "Nor I senor, he is family to me also. Remember, to threaten a member of as powerful a family as the Montoya's is to know a long and painful death." Each man was eyeing the other and trying to gauge the possibility of one making it to the top of the ridge unseen. It was not promising.
"Times up, Cannon," called a voice from above as a spattering of rocks clattered down from the ridge. Buck looked up to see the unmistakable form of his nephew standing on the edge. There was no time to attempt a rescue, and shooting the man behind Blue was out of the question. Reluctantly, he tossed his gun out.
"You too, Montoya," Red Kurt ordered harshly. "Then the both of you get out here where I can see you."
Buck spared a quick, apologetic glance in Mano's direction as the young Mexican threw his gun down in the dirt and slowly stood up.
Suddenly, a strange grating noise echoed round the rocks. Buck and Mano looked up in horror to see that the ridge where Red Kurt and Blue were standing was crumbling, the two men struggling to keep their footing as the ground gave way beneath them.
Buck wasn't sure what happened next. One second the two men up above were teetering together; then the larger man, having somehow thrown himself backward to the safety of solid ground, disappeared from sight while the smaller form hurtled downward in a shower of dust and rocks.
"Get your gun, amigo!" cried Manolito, diving for his own weapon.
His friend's words barely penetrated the fog of fear that clouded Buck's mind as he watched Blue's rapid descent. Unable to move until he knew his nephew's fate, Buck stood looking on while Manolito collected their guns and again dove for cover amongst the cluster of boulders they had crouched behind earlier. Just as the dust cleared from the canyon wall and Buck could see that his nephew was dangling from a bush part way up the steep incline, he felt a strong hand grasp his arm and pull him behind the protective stone barrier.
A bullet ricocheted off the large stone and sent a splinter of rock pelting against Buck's cheek. "I gotta help Blue," he yelled, attempting to free himself from Manolito's firm grip.
"You won't help him by getting yourself killed!" Manolito ground out, trying to drag Buck behind the cover of the rocks.
"I gotta try, Mano. Cover me!" And Buck broke free, running towards the canyon wall and Blue's dangling form.
Manolito peered upwards, gun at the ready, watching for any sign of Red Kurt's figure on the skyline, and hoping he could get the first shot in if the man did appear.
As Buck Cannon raced for the towering rock wall, he heard the whine of a bullet brush past his ear then spatter in the dirt behind him. He ignored both it and the answering report of what his mind told him was Manolito's revolver. Blue was all that mattered at the moment. The bush growing out of a crevice in the rock wall could give way at any time, and the boy would again be hurtling toward the canyon floor.
"Hang on, boy," Buck yelled, throwing himself behind a boulder beneath his nephew's dangling form just as another bullet zinged past.
"I can't hold on much longer, Uncle Buck," Blue's strained, scared voice drifted down the rocks. "The bush is gonna give way ... "
"We'll get you down, boy ... " Buck called reassuringly, casting a desperate eye around the canyon for anything that might break Blue's fall when the inevitable happened. There was nothing, the only way to save Blue was to get to the top of the canyon and get a rope down to him. And that meant they had
to get past Red Kurt!
"Get your gun ready, Mano!" Buck yelled back to where the Mexican still crouched behind the rocks. "I'm gonna try and get you a good shot!"
Seeing the answering wave of his Mexican friend's gun, Buck
ran toward the slope that Manolito had come down a short while before. He
dodged out into the open for a few seconds then dove for the cover of a
large boulder, his black hat tugged from his head by a bullet whizzing
overhead. He heard the bark of a second revolver and waited for the yelp
that would mean Manolito had hit his mark. There was none.
"Cover me. I'm going up," Buck called then started up the steep hillside. As he climbed, he glanced toward the rock wall where his young nephew was still dangling precariously. "Hang on, Blue Boy. I'll have you down soon's I can. You just pray your horse ain't run off. I'm gunna need your rope."
Manolito didn't dare spare a glance at Buck as his friend scrambled rapidly up the slope, all his attention was fixed on the canyon rim, waiting for Red Kurt to make his move.
He nearly missed it when it came, Red Kurt had moved around and the sunlight was behind him, shining directly into Manolito's squinting eyes and almost dazzling him. Almost, but not quite, and his bullet found his mark just as the other man's rifle barked once more.
"Got him!" He cried in jubilation, standing up and looking over to where Buck was still climbing the slope. But climbing slowly, Mano saw in concern, one arm dangling uselessly at his side. Buck had been hit!
Scrambling up the slope as quickly as he could, Manolito
soon caught up with Buck.
"Amigo, slow down," he said, wincing at the sight
of the blood already soaking the left sleeve of his friend's shirt. "You
need to take care of that wound."
"No," Buck grunted, not even glancing around. "I have to get to Blue."
"Then at least let me help you." Mano grasped Buck's good arm and helped his friend up the last few feet, until they stood safely on the canyon's rim.
Mano spotted Blue's horse at once, and heaved a sigh of relief as he saw that the rope was still in place on the animal's saddle. It was as he ran over to get it, that he realised that something was missing from the scene - there was no sign of Red Kurt's body!
There was no time to worry about Red with Blue in such a
precarious position. Knowing this, Manolito quickly retrieved the rope
and headed back to the rim.
"Blue . . . can you hear me?" Mano called as he joined Buck, who was leaning forward and looking over the edge.
"I hear yuh," came back a hoarse reply from below.
"Hang on, amigo. I'm coming down."
Manolito didn't wait for Blue to answer. He draped the loop of the lasso over a large boulder near the edge of the canyon rim then grasped the rope and started down after his young friend.
As Mano disappeared over the edge Buck dropped down on to
his belly and, wary of the crumbling rockface, inched his way painfully to the
canyon's rim. He was beginning to feel light-headed from blood loss and his
senses swam alarmingly as he peered downwards.
Below him, Mano had reached Blue, and took the boy's weight for a while allowing him some time for his strained arms to recover. As soon as he felt able Blue began the climb upwards, Mano anchoring the rope against the rock and holding it steady.
"Blue Boy ..." Buck gasped in relief, extending his good arm down to his nephew as the boy drew close to the canyon edge, and helping him scramble upwards. "That was quite a scare you give me there."
Climbing up to join the two Cannons, Mano looked in alarm at his friend's color and the perspiration on his forehead. "Blue, we must get the horses. Buck has to get to a doctor and soon."
"No!" answered Buck, "We have to know where Kurt
is before we can risk leaving. He'll just pick us off, one by
one." Buck was trying to stand but could not without his arm to
support him. Mano took off his belt and started to make a tourniquet
above the bleeding site, then stopped. The blood could not explain his friend's
pallor, Buck had been hit worse than this many
"Blue," Mano said
urgently to the youth, who was kneeling next to Buck, watching his uncle
anxiously, "Help me get him away from the edge, and then get some water
and something to bind up this wound."
Dragging Buck back from the unstable rim of the canyon, Blue left him with Mano and ran over to his horse to collect his water canteen and a clean bandanna from his saddlebag.
A few sips of water seemed to help Buck, and Mano and Blue were pleased to see that a little colour had returned to his face as Mano finished his bandaging.
"How are you feeling, amigo?" Mano asked anxiously. "Can you move your arm at all?"
Buck nodded, lifting the injured limb experimentally. "Hurts like hell . . ." he exclaimed, "but I think it'll be all right."
"Good," Mano gave a satisfied nod, and got to his feet, looking down into the canyon where his horse and Buck's stood waiting. "Now I need to go down there and get the horses. You stay here, get a little strength back."
Watching as Mano disappeared down into the canyon, Buck reached awkwardly for his gun, and held it out to Blue, "Best take this," he told his nephew as the boy raised his brows in surprise. "Reckon you'd be a better shot than me right now. Jest wish I knew where Kurt is," he added, as Blue took the weapon. "He's one mean critter and we're a coupla sittin' ducks."
"Mano said he'd just got out of jail, and that he had some kinda grudge against you."
"Yup," Buck shifted position a little, stifling a groan as the movement sent a shock of pain through his injured arm. "I was the one who put him in there."
Shocked, Blue turned to look more closely at his uncle. "What do you mean?"
"Waall, Blue it was like this. I was over in Tubac, a mindin' my own business and there was this commotion over to the livery stable. Saw a big redheaded fella a ridin' off like a cat with a firecracker tied to his tail. I was just gon' in the saloon, none o' my business an' all...but the sheriff came up to me and the other men on the walk and ordered us to form a posse. No matter our own business, we was goin' after Red Kurt..."
"And?" Blue asked eagerly, as his uncle stopped speaking. "What happened?"
But Buck wasn't listening, his eyes squinting into the distance.
"What is it?" Blue turned to follow his uncle's gaze, fingers tightening around the pistol in his hand.
"I seed a flash o' light over b'hind that there rock . . ." Awkwardly Buck indicated where he meant. "Could be trouble, Blue boy."
Apprehensively, Blue crouched down, reaching for Buck's arm. "We gotta get under cover," he said tersely, mouth suddenly dry as he realised anew what an open target they were.
Helping Buck to his feet, Blue's eyes darted around, seeking
desperately for cover. He was too late - a sharp crack rang out and a bullet
struck the dust just inches from his boots.
"Git down!" Buck yelled, flinging himself face down in the dirt and pulling his nephew with him.
As the two men lay prone on the ground a maniacal laugh rang out and, glancing up, Buck saw Red Kurt rise from his hiding position behind the rock, and advance towards them. He was limping, seemingly hurt, but the gun was steady in his hand and he was obviously intent on using it on the Cannons.
"What's he doin'?" Buck said, as beside him Blue
raised his gun, "he's makin' a target of hisself!"
Blue didn't reply. Mouth dry with apprehension he aimed carefully at Kurt. The man was walking towards them, gun raised but finger loose on the trigger. He swallowed hard, knowing he must shoot now, before Kurt's trigger finger tightened.
It seemed to Blue that for the next few moments time slowed down. He squeezed the trigger, felt the kickback as the weapon discharged and watched in fascinated horror as the bullet found its mark.
Kurt dropped to his knees, gun falling to the ground as his hands clutched at his chest. Then slowly, silently he fell face down in the dirt and lay still.
"Good shootin' Blue Boy," Buck said, patting his nephew on the back with his good arm. "You saved our lives."
"Yeh," Blue grunted in acknowledgement, getting to his feet and staring sadly at the fallen man. It always hurt to take a life, even when you knew you had no choice.
Awkwardly pushing himself up from the ground Buck shook his head, "Man had hisself a real nice family," he said quietly, walking over to check the body. "Saw them in court the day of the trial. Fine lookin' wife and a purty little daughter. Makes you wonder what turns a fella to crime, when seems he got so much in life already . . . "
"What did he do?" Blue asked, joining his uncle at Kurt's side, "you never told me. When you went after him in the posse . . . what had he done?"
"He shot the sheriff's deputy," Buck said softly,
bending to gently close the dead man's eyes. "He held up the bank and the
deputy kinda got in the way when Kurt hightailed it with the loot."
"But then why come after you? How could he blame you for that?"
"Blamed me cuz I led the posse to him," Buck told him. "He managed tu shake 'em off, but I was the one who found the trail again. Without me, he'd a got clean away."
"Buck, Blue . . . Are you all right?" Uncle and nephew turned to see Manolito hurrying anxiously toward them, leading the two horses.
"We be fine, amigo," Buck assured his friend, "Though I'm sure lookin' forward to gettin' outta here."
"Blue, would you help your uncle get on his horse," Manolito ordered, asking no questions as he saw how exhausted the older man looked. "I will take Kurt's body."
Ten minutes later the small convoy moved out, heading back towards the High Chaparral. Manolito and Blue rode protectively close to Buck, making sure that the injured man was all right.
"Why do you reckon Kurt just walked out in front of us like that?" Blue asked, as they left the canyon behind them, "He coulda picked us of from where he was, up in the rocks."
"He was dying already," Manolito said quietly, drawing surprised looks from the others, "When I loaded him on to my horse I found that he had been shot in the stomach, my bullet of course. He was bleeding to death. It is incredible that he managed to walk at all."
"So I guess he decided that was best to let Blue get a clean shot and finish him off, than die a slow painful death."
Manolito nodded in agreement, and the three riders fell silent as they made their way across the desert, each lost in thoughts of what had happened . . . and thankful that they were alive to tell the tale.


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Western Carolina University students received recognition for their poster design during a recent Appalachian Energy Summit held in Boone.
This year, 30 students from 10 universities competed to win $2,400 in cash prizes in the annual contest held by the Appalachian Energy Center at Appalachian State University. The organization conducts energy research and program activities for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, and acts as a resource for nonprofits and private industry, and local, state and federal governments.
In the undergraduate project and research category, WCU student Isaac Hayes won the grand prize for his "Evaluating Recycling in Two Classroom Buildings at Western Carolina University" design, while fellow WCU student Bryson Shannon received an honorable mention for his "Power Output of Flexible Solar Panels" design. Poster subject matter ranged from energy efficiency and renewables to technology, education, policy and environmental impacts.
"Seeing them win was a proud moment for the university and a great example of utilizing campus as a living-learning lab," said Lauren Bishop, WCU chief sustainability officer. "Plus, the summit was an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their work, develop business skills and network."
For more information, contact the WCU Office of Sustainability and Energy Management at 828-227-7442.


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To anyone who has been paying attention, the mainstream media bias against opponents of the Park 51 Cordoba Initiative Ground Zero Mosque Community Center is obvious. To those who haven't been, Clifford D. May makes the case.
"A [Time magazine] cover story titled "Is America Islamophobic?" asserts that "many opponents" of the Islamic center "are motivated by deep-seated Islamophobia." Not a shred of evidence is offered, though Time does cite a poll that finds 46 percent of Americans believe Islam is more likely than other faiths to encourage violence against nonbelievers.
Goodness, why would anyone think that? Could it have something to do with the fact that there have been close to 16,000 terrorist attacks carried out in the name of Islam since 9/11? Just last month, Time had on its cover the photograph of an 18-year-old Afghan girl whose nose and ears were sliced off by members of the Taliban because she had violated Islamic religious law as they interpret it by "running away from her husband's house." The word "Taliban" means "the students." Students of what? Engineering? Dentistry? No. Of Islam."


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Harry and Meghan attend Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition - in pictures
MEGHAN MARKLE and Prince Harry visited the Southbank centre today for an exhibition marking the centenary of Nelson Mandela's birth - see all the pictures.
Meghan Markle, 36, and Prince Harry, 33, paid tribute to former South African president Nelson Mandela on Tuesday lunchtime on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the Southbank centre for a private view of Nelson Mandela: The Centenary Exhibition 2018.
The exhibition explores the iconic leader's life, career and commitment to quality and justice and will be open to the public from July 18 to August 19.
Harry's wife looked elegant in a sleeveless pale pink trench coat style dress and nude heels.
The royal couple will be given a tour of the items on display and meet guests including Thembi Tambo, South Africa's High Commissioner to the UK.
Look through this gallery to see the most recent pictures of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Nelson Mandela Exhibition.
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How much do you know about cashew?
The kernel, which is sweet, oily, and nutritious, is often used for food in the tropics after being roasted to destroy the caustic juice. It yields the light-colored oil which is said to be the equal of olive oil and is utilized in various culinary ways.
* Weight Loss. People who eat nuts twice a week are much less likely to gain weight than those who rarely eat nuts. Cashew nuts are indeed relatively high in fat, but it is considered "good fat." Cashew nuts contain less fat than most other popular nuts, including peanuts, pecans, almonds and walnuts. They are dense in energy and high in dietary fiber, making them a very valuable snack for managing weight gain.