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College Application Purgatory: What you Must Do if You're Waitlisted
The wait list is certainly the most stressful position during the college application season. Many applicants with deferred admissions offers in hand are left wondering what to do. As to what you have to do, the answer is easy. Sometimes you can do nothing and remain on the waitlist. Other times, you simply check a box indicating your interest and mail the latter back. But the question of what you should do if on the wait list is more complex.
Being added to a college's waitlist should put you back into action mode. Hope is absolutely not lost because universities almost always admit many applicants from their wait list in an attempt to keep the incoming student body of an expected size. Your goal now is to stand out amongst the other waitlisted candidates. Your foot is already in the door, so the trick is to make sure that the admissions committee opens it for you and not someone else. Try one or more of the following tips:
- Indicate your interest. If you don't have to do anything to remain on the wait list, do something anyway. If you only have to check a box, do something more. Personally call the admissions office to indicate your continued interest in the college and ask if there's anything they would like you to send in to help them make their decision. They're already interested in you as a student, otherwise they would have just rejected you. So make sure you make it clear that the interest is mutual.
- If they don't ask, send it anyway. Several months have passed since you sent in your application, so let the university know all the good things that have happened in the meantime. If your GPA has gone up, send in an updated transcript. A quick report on your new awards, honors, or club presidencies should be sent as well. Anything you believe could have helped you the first time around should be shared.
- If you have nothing new to send, make something. Staying the same guy or gal they wait listed the first time isn't going to get you accepted the second time. Work as hard as you can in your classes and let the school know that you anticipate a GPA increase. Sign up for a college prep class at a local community college to show initiative and preparedness. Shoot for leadership opportunities or community involvement. You need to add to your application in some way to make yourself more attractive to the university. And, of course, let them know all about it.
- Understand why colleges defer applicants to the waitlist. One of the hardest things for admissions committees to do is to make sure they select the right amount of students. This includes complex calculations regarding their typical yield (or the percentage of students they accept who actually attend) and the likelihood that certain applicants will accept an admissions offer. The more sure they can be about you, the more they will like you. So if you're waitlisted at your top-choice school, tell them that they're your top choice and that you will definitely attend if they accept you. If you're less of a risk, you're a better choice for them.
- Find an advocate. If you want to be a college athlete, contact your sport's coach and let him or her know that you've been wait-listed and see what he or she can do to help you. Somethings the athletics department has some sway over who gets to come off the waitlist. If you're not going for sports, find any other contact. A professor, an advisor, or even an admissions officer all make great advocates. If you have someone at the school who likes you and wants you in, you have a much better chance.
The wait-list can be an uncomfortable place to be, but keeping your hopes up and continuing to play the admissions game is the trick to getting accepted off the waitlist. The majority of deferred candidates will do nothing -- they will not call, update their application, or show that they care. By being different, you will stand out and have a decent shot at acceptance. Don't pester the admissions office of course, but do make sure they know that you're interested.
The wait list is never the end of the road, but just a beginning to a new one. Good luck.Have any insight on this topic? Want to ask a question or make a suggestion? Click here to leave a comment.
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Domaine De Belgard
Villa with 9 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms and private pool in Soustons Est, France
From £6,299 per week
Villa to rent in Soustons Est, France
The Domaine De Belgard, set within a six acre estate, is situated near the picturesque village of Soustons.
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The Domaine De Belgard, set within a six acre estate, is situated near the picturesque village of Soustons. This truly exceptional 19th century manor is the perfect base for exploring the local area and, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the 'Lac d'Soustons' on the other, you have the best of both worlds. The lake is suitable for a variety of water sports including canoeing, bathing, sailing and windsurfing. This luxury villa is suitable for families and friends and people of any age.
Domaine De Belgard is located close to Biarritz and just 7km from the outstanding Atlantic coast making it a perfect base from which to explore the south-west region of France, famous for its gorgeous golden sandy beaches that stretch for miles, its majestic lakes, forests, vineyards and world-famous golf courses.
Domaine De Belgard offers luxury holidays to the most discerning of British and international clients. The Chateau was built in 1900 and was carefully restored in 2002. It is one of the largest and most beautiful properties in Soustons and has 9 large bedrooms, a traditional grand reception hall and living room, a beautiful dining room, billiards room and anterooms with original oak floors, a stunning oak staircase and high ceilings.
The area surrounding the chateau has a beautiful tennis court, a new large heated swimming pool and a stunning shaded terrace with a fully equipped kitchen. The gardens contain beautiful old trees that are over a century old.
Catering at Domaine de Belgard
Domaine de Belgard offers the possibility of having a fully catered holiday to make your stay easier as well as unforgettable. This service is available in High Season. Please see T&Cs for details and prices of this additional service.
Catering service information.
Upon arrival you can be greeted by a Champagne reception for you and all of your guests. Children will also be provided for. Every morning, breakfast will be served and you can choose from either a full English breakfast or Continental breakfast. You can also choose where you have breakfast served - privately in your room, in the dining room or outside on the terrace by the pool. Afternoon tea will be served daily with a beautiful selection of French pastries, cakes, muffins, fresh fruit, tea, filtered coffee, hot chocolate, fruit juices and other soft drinks. On three of the days, lunch will be served. One will be a gourmet barbecue and the other two will be full three-course lunches all served on the terrace by the pool with a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks.
In the evening on three occasions, four course gourmet meals will be served with complimentary wine from the local regions. This can be served in the dining hall in the Chateau or outside on the terrace. An a-la-carte wine list is also available upon request.
Please note that the published rates reflect self-catering prices. Prices and details for the catered option can be found in the T&Cs tab.
Good news! This property is available as a Vill'otelYey! Wait… what is that?It's the perfect combo of the privacy of your own personal villa, with all the luxury and convenience of a hotel.
What's included?Breakfast, cleaning, welcome drinks and hamper, plus more! Check the Extras tab for all the details.
The main lounge is impressively large and spacious. The high wooden beamed ceilings create a feeling of grandeur complimented by the beautiful parquet flooring, wood-panelled walls and the grand oak staircase. A revitalizing yet relaxed atmosphere is created by the neutral tones and contemporary finishes that so obviously dominate the room. An abundance of natural light floods the room through the arch of small windows which border the grand front door. Throughout summer, you can open the door to allow in the lovely sunshine, fresh air and floral scents. Adjoining the main lounge is the TV/reading room. This cosy room has a lovely marble fireplace, comfortable sofas, satellite TV, DVD player and a selection of DVD's, books and magazines for your enjoyment. From either the billiard room or the main lounge, you enter the elegant dining room. The marble fireplace, candles, parquet floors and high ceilings altogether create a very special atmosphere. There are a number of tables allowing you to enjoy more intimate dining or if you are a large group, they can be joined together to create a more celebratory setting. French doors lead to a lovely terrace on where breakfast can be enjoyed "alfresco" style.
The nine bedrooms have been tastefully refurbished and include quality linens, extra pillows, fluffy towels, bathrobes and slippers complemented with L'Occitane Verbena toiletries for all guests comfort and enjoyment. The manoir accommodates 18 guests in eight superb bedrooms each with a private bathroom (one of the bedrooms has an adjoining double bedroom making 9 bedrooms in total).
On the first floor there is a hall area with wooden floors and sofa, 3 large en-suite bedrooms (two with original marble fireplaces, one with large terrace) plus a large two bedroom suite with south facing balcony, marble fireplace, dressing room, bathroom, Jacuzzi bath, WC and spacious east facing terrace. All rooms have their own television & DVD player. The bedrooms are two doubles (180cm beds), two further doubles (160cm beds) and one twin/double (2 x 90cm beds).
On the second floor there is another hall area with wooden floors, 4 large en-suite bedrooms (one with sauna, two with balconies and two with original fireplaces). All rooms have their own television and DVD player.The bedrooms are one double (140cm bed) and three twin/doubles.
The manor sits right in the middle of a six acre square estate with a secluded feel, being separated from the outside world by mature trees on all sides. A variety of shrubs and hedges, flowers and lawns surround the villa with a small river bordering one edge of the grounds. The private 15x7m heated outdoor swimming pool includes a new electric security roller cover for children's safety when not in use. It is surrounded by 90m2 of terrace with sun loungers and teak furniture for poolside dining, mature gardens with beautiful shrubs and WC and outside shower. Excellent poolside facilities include a brand new table tennis, badminton, croquet, boules, football, Frisbee, basketball, volleyball and even bikes for every guest! The full size court is in perfect condition. Quality tennis racquets and new balls would even keep McEnroe happy! There are new swings and slides adjacent to the tennis court and a full size volleyball setup.
In addition a 8 person hot hub has recently been installed within the secure swimming pool. There is a large gas BBQ installed in the summer kitchen.
The nearest airport is Biarritz (30km) and the nearest village is Soustons, which is walking distance from the manor. The 2.5 hectare estate sits on the edge of the attractive village of Soustons, a village in an exceptional position, bordered on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and its outstanding beaches and on the other side by a large fresh water lake, Lac d'Soustons, suitable for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and swimming.
Soustons is divided into two areas, the town of Soustons, 7 km inland from the coast, located on the southerly end of a large Lake with an overall area of 700 square hectares, and Soustons Beach on the large natural sea fed, salt water lake (with its own beaches & Island) known as the "Lac Marin de Port d'Albret", with an overall area of 51 square hectares. Pine forests surround Soustons village with numerous cycle trails and walking paths leading to the lakes and beaches. Like most of the south west coast, Soustons is something of an outdoor playground.
The villa itself is only 2 minutes from beautiful fresh water lakes, and 10 minutes from wonderful ocean beaches (Soustons, Vieux-Boucau, Hossegor and Moliets). The spa town of Dax, famous for its Hydrotherapy, is just 20 minutes away, Biarritz and Bayonne with their superb shops are just 30 minutes, and just forty-five minutes away are the Pyrenees and Spain.
Three world class golf courses (voted in the World's Top 50) are within fifteen minutes.
South of Bordeaux begins the region of Les Landes. It feels like another world with the coast stretching virtually uninterrupted from the Gironde estuary all the way down to Soustons, Hossegor and Cap Breton before reaching the foothills of the Pyrenees and Basque country. It is remarkably unspoiled, open and natural as the coast is dominated by long stretches of sand washed by broad Atlantic rollers; in all there is more than 220km of coast-line from the Gironde estuary down to the border with Spain with a total of 55 supervised beaches. Climb the dunes and before you, stretching as far as the eye can see, lie the pine forests of Les Landes - 1100 km2 of pine forest planted during the 19th century.
Although the line of the coast may be straight, the variety it encompasses is huge: oyster beds and yachting marinas, fishing villages and vineyards, names of towns and half-timbered houses that seem (and once were) more English than French, the highest sand-dunes in Europe, and where the Cote d'Argent turns – quite literally – into the Cote Basque, some of the Continent's best surfing.
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Outside this villa in Soustons Est, FranceThis villa has a pool, a tennis court and a children pool.
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Changeover days and minimum stays
- 17 February - 31 May 2019: changeover day is Saturday and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 1 June - 28 June 2019: the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 29 June 2019 - 29 May 2020: changeover day is Saturday and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 30 May - 26 June 2020: the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 27 June 2020 - 12 February 2022: changeover day is Saturday and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
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9 bedrooms, Sleeps 18
8 bathrooms
Swimming pool
Private pool
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The space previously tenanted by the dreadfully middling Bodega Y Tapas has been taken over by a new Spanish outfit. A Barcelona-styled tapas and wine bar, Pim Pam is an offshoot of the excellent FOC.
As expected, the food at Pim Pam was superb. There are a few dishes unique to Pim Pam that aren't available at its FOC sisters, so get those. Service was cheerful and attentive, and we particularly liked that our cherubic baby-faced chef made the effort to personally interact with us diners.
A must-try was the Pim Pam Trinxat ($16), a mash potato patty laced with savoy cabbage and pork nubbins, and sided by a fried egg, roasted pork belly and crispy kale. I love everything on this plate, on their own, and with each other.
Pim Pam offers 2 novel variations of their stellar Croquetas, one with sweet Crab ($5) topped with aioli and romesco, and a vegetarian one studded with Spinach & Pine Nuts ($4). Absolutely smashing.
The pan-fried Barramundi San Sebastian Style ($22) was meaty and luscious, paired with a couple of shrimp and confit potatoes, and drizzled with a lemony garlic emulsion spiked with dried chillis. Surprisingly citrusy, so it wasn't a flavour combination we were used to.
Pim Pam's paellas are served flat on a cast iron platter, so just about every grain gets the toasty crusty treatment. The Senyoret Paella ($30), imbued with a rich seafood stock, was generously dotted with squid and topped with a handful of scampi.
Pim Pam by FOC
442 Orchard Road
Tel: 6100 4242
Open Mondays to Thursdays from 12noon to 11pm;
Fridays from 12noon to 1am;
Saturdays from 9am to 1am;
Sundays from 9am to 11pm
Website: www.pimpambyfoc.com
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Dear parents
It's just snow.
I know it's wet, cold, slippery and intimidating... however it's just snow
Snow is not a good reason to keep your child at home.
Did you know I have a mere two months to prepare your child for their state testing? I have exactly 47 days until the state of OK is going to judge my ability as a teacher on their scores. The state doesn't care if you want to drive on snow, or not. I do care about their safety, and yours of course. With that being said, please send your student to school.
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Best latte I've ever had and I have them everywhere. Super duper service and equally great food. I wish I lived closer so I could go more often!
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Removing kayak scuba diving gear can be difficult because you will be balancing on the kayak. Learn how to properly remove kayak scuba diving gear with tips from a certified rescue diver in this free kayak diving video.
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If you have a DMM you can check that the switch works or doesn't. If the springs collapsed from a direct short there's a good chance the switch is still good. Replace the springs and correct the short circuit, should be good to go.
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Marina Hereford
Wisconsin Blaze Basketball Coach
Marina is a girls basketball coach for Wisconsin Blaze. A native of Oshkosh, WI, Marina played basketball and softball at Oshkosh West High School. She was a starter on the WIAA Girls Basketball State Tournament qualifying team her junior year of high school. Then, she was an All-Conference and All-Area basketball player her senior year of high school. While in high school, Marina also played softball and was a two-time All-Conference player.
Marina is currently a high school varsity girls basketball assistant coach at Oshkosh West and also coaches their 8th grade girls traveling basketball team. Prior to that, she was the head coach of a 7th grade Oshkosh West girls basketball team and an 8th grade girls basketball team. She also coached the Oshkosh West girls summer JV team for three years.
When she's not on the basketball court, she attends the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh where she is pursuing a major in Secondary Science Education. Marina will graduate in the Fall of 2017.
In Marina's words…"I have a true passion for the game of basketball and love sharing that with others! I focus on creating a positive learning environment and I believe coaching is all about relationships with the players and improving them as team players and individuals on and off the court!"
We are so happy to have Marina sharing her love of basketball by coaching our Blaze basketball teams!


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We Believe: Theology Proper
Let's continue with some comments as we go through The Meeting House's current series We Believe. Next up: theology proper. The original sermon and the After Party are linked below, and most of my thoughts come more from the After Party even though the main sermon was clearly the most important point in discussing theology proper.
Week 3: Theology Proper
I generally don't get very excited to talk about the Trinity or the various attempts to simplify the Trinity that have been deemed heresy: modalism (1 God, different modes), tritheism (3 gods), or subordinationism (1 god with 2 created subordinates).
Bruxy, as he is very good at doing, focused on the important part, though: God is love. That is the start point, the end point, and every point in between for a good understanding of theology. God is not wrath, although sometimes love looks like wrath. God is not justice, although love does necessitate true world-restoring justice. God is not holiness, although God's radical love does clearly set him apart as different than us. God is love.
Ok, onto the After Party for some deeper and more complicated things.
Perichoresis and Hierarchy
Bruxy goes into the idea of pericherosis in the Theology After Party, which is an amazing concept. My personal favourite way I've heard this said is "the divine dance." There are more than one persons dancing but they are moving in and out of each other in total unity. Others use the word "interpenetration". If you're of the more "logical" mind like me, you still can't really draw up the diagram of how they relate, but it is a beautiful concept regardless.
That moves nicely into a discussion of whether there is any hierarchy within the Trinity which also came up at our Theology After Party at the Waterloo site. The original question was why the Holy Spirit is so often ignored compared to the other two. We agreed that it was primarily because she makes us uncomfortable. We tend to find it easier to fit the other two into our nice boxes, but we can't do that with the Spirit for she blows where she wills. (Yes, the Holy Spirit is feminine in the original texts.)
More on gender in the next section, but it is not a coincidence that it is usually those who want gender or other forms of hierarchy who also believe that the Trinity has an inherent hierarchy. In some extreme neo-Reformed cases, it gets very close to subordinationism where the Son and Spirit are clearly much less important than the Father. Most would say that there is hierarchy in terms of who submits to who, but still insist that they are equally valuable and important. Historically the church seemed to start out mostly talking about God the Father on top with Jesus and the Spirit on the next tier down, both submitting to the Father (could be pictured as a triangle). The West split from the East primarily when they moved the Spirit down a tier to also be submitting to Jesus (could be pictured as a line). Pentecostals for the most part have been a vital voice in saying that this way of approaching the Trinity in hierarchy is not helpful or accurate, pointing us back more to a true mutually-submissive pericherosis. Egalitarians are generally much more likely to agree with this, saying that there is no convincing biblical or logical reason to believe that there is any hierarchy in the Trinity either.
Bruxy goes from this idea into the gender of God in his After Party. One minor disagreement I have with Bruxy is that I think it is helpful to sometimes use female language for God. Some of the biblical writers did – no, not direct pronouns but lots of feminine imagery – and there is lots of pastoral reason in that it combats the harmful idea that God is male and therefore men are closer to God. Bruxy generally prefers to stick to male-only pronouns because it is simpler but every once in a while makes sure to point out that God is no more male than female. In our Waterloo After Party, we briefly talked about using other language for the Trinity instead of Father-Son-Spirit, which we interpret as male-male-non-personal, to for example all-neutral terms like Creator-Redeemer-Sustainer which may border toward modalism as it separates God based entirely on role. In short, we don't really have the language to capture what is going on here: all 3 are immensely personal – not "it" – but also not restricted to a gender binary.
Kenosis and Providence
Bruxy talks about the idea of kenosis: Jesus, in order to fully be human and relate to us as such, had to give up his absolute power. This explains things like how Jesus says he doesn't even know when he will return, only the Father does (and American televangelists apparently). This does not make Jesus less than fully God because God's essence is not power. God's essence is love and in this case love actually means surrendering power, an important lesson for those of us with power.
Bruxy could have also gone into providence: Calvinist vs Arminian vs Open Theist. All he says in his After Party is how the idea of immutability (not only that God's character doesn't change but also that he is completely static, unable to change mind or actions or feel emotions) comes from Greek philosophy, not the Bible, which doesn't necessarily mean it is wrong but we definitely shouldn't jump to assuming it is right either.
To Repeat the Main Point
God is love. All of these other questions have to return to being understood through the lens of a God who is absolute love that looks like Jesus. Whether you have any strong opinions on all of these other questions or not, our goal as followers of Jesus is to always live in this kind of loving relationship with this God and with those who bear his image.


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Walk in Wisdom � Gleanings from Scripture
From: Prov. 26.4-5 Part 6 � Answering Fools
We�ve been answering a fool according to our two verse text in Proverbs 26.
First, by not buying into his twisted logic, and second, by exploding his foolish
notions by opening to the simple and plain truth as it is taught in the Scriptures.
In fact, each of the matters we�ve discussed thus far would have been settled
easily by our writer had he merely taken even a little time to actually read the
texts he was pulling his comments from in some form of entirety. Alas, he could
not be bothered. For as his questions betray, his is not a mission of finding
truth, but of attempting to obscure and mock it. A fool�s errand for sure. So too
with this last battery of questions. �I have a neighbor who insists on working on
the Sabbath…Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the
police to do it? A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an
abomination…it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can
you settle this? Are there degrees of abomination? I know from Lev. 11.6-8 that
touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean. May I still play football if I
wear gloves? [My friend] also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really
necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to
stone them?…Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair, as
we do with people who sleep with their in-laws?� In every part he both fails to
recognize what belonged to God�s people as statute within Israelitish society,
and/or the moral principles behind each, or simply misquotes and thus mocks
period. But God�s Word has a battery of comments in response to the poor and
malformed questions our poor fool advanced. I leave you and him with these
from the Proverbs: 1:7 �The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.�
14:9 �Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance.�
15:2 �The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools
pour out folly.�
This poor man needs prayer. May God deliver him.
Answering Fools – Part 6 /
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Spanish Bull Racing Ends In Injury (25 Pics)
In Pamplona, Spain, bull racing occurs every year during the festival of San Fermin, which lasts for nine days. Each bull run takes about two and a half minutes. Three people have been hospitalised this year due to injuries while many others have been slightly injured.
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The Beginner's Guide to Tips
What Can You Get With A Retaining Walls When you are talking about retaining walls that they can have a lot of use advantages as well. It is when there is erosion that the foundation can slip which means that it can cause damage to the property. When there is climate and heavy precipitation that this material is also very useful. It is with the retaining walls that you have that it can also help on draining water runoff and reducing hydrostatic pressure. It is the house that you have that will also increase in aesthetic value the very moment that you will use a retaining wall and this is aside from the benefits that it can bring. There will be an increase in the value of your home when you will use a retaining wall. It is a creative option that you will have when installing retaining walls as you have the chance to put to in whatever way you wish to do to make to look better. When installing a retaining wall, one f the options that you can have is the stepped retaining wall which has also been proven ot be very effective against erosion. It is the retaining walls that are made so that it can support any changes in the vertical; grade. Make it a point that you will be creating a retaining wall that will be strong enough to support the lateral pressure caused by sloping. Since there will always be a variation on the factor that has been mentioned that retaining walls will also have variation when it comes to their size and types. Concrete, vinyl, steel, stone, brick, and pressure treated timber are the common materials being used to create a retaining wall. There are also several types of retaining walls depending on its using and that's one thing that you need to know as well.
Overwhelmed by the Complexity of Houses? This May Help
One of the retaining walls is the gravity retaining wall. It is this type of retaining wall that's made of stone, concrete or other heavy materials. They are also composite materials that came from steel, rock, timber, soil, and concrete.
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Another type of retaining wall is the sheet pile retaining wall. Made from sheets of vinyl, wood, or steel that these walls are made from and is driven into the ground. Another kind of retaining wall is the cantilevered retaining wall. It is this one that has been popular before the gravity type came into the market. Shaped like an inverted T, it is these types of walls that are made of steel reinforced concrete. Instead of forward, it is these types of walls that will deliver the wall to the stronger base. It is this one that is advantageous as it uses fewer materials.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post902989835818365668..comments2019-02-09T09:42:42.148+00:00Comments on Detriment & Harm caused by the Hales exclusive brethren: BBC employee H C Harwood (from the misleading 'faith that serves' doc.)Laurie Moffitthttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-33977159909523284732014-02-23T17:53:25.860+00:002014-02-23T17:53:25.860+00:00Gordon, Thank you for your interest. I liked St...Gordon,

Thank you for your interest. I liked Stanley McCallum, but as with every ministering brother I tended to assess what he said on its own merits, not on the basis of who said it. I don't believe there has ever been any minister of whom it can safely be said, "The Lord would not let his servant fail." If you look at the servants of God mentioned in the scriptures, nearly all of them failed at some stage, many of them very badly.

In 1969 there was no major schism, but the larger exodus in 1970 carried on and still exists, but has fragmented into several groups all in a state of mutual excommunication. Most of them still think they are so correct that is it sinful to disagree with them, so disagreements result in schisms. That belief is a legacy that can be traced all the way back to JND. The resulting fragments are aware of their numerical weakness and console themselves by saying it is a day of small things.

I don't know if you realise that the Hales Brethren are also only a tiny fragment of the Brethren movement, perhaps only about 2 per cent of the total. Most of the Hales Brethren seem to be under the impression that they represent some sort of mainstream part of the Brethren movement, even to the extent of calling themselves THE Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. It is a bit reminiscent of the children of Siam (now known as Thailand) who used to think Siam was the biggest country in the world.
Ianhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-9460567897812578582014-02-23T16:12:31.463+00:002014-02-23T16:12:31.463+00:00Gordon B Are you a current member of the Exclusiv...Gordon B

Are you a current member of the Exclusive Brethren, or new name PBCC ?
Were you once a member but still support them, even after being withdrawn from and being told you have walked away from the light ?

I ask these questions because you appear to know the Brethren intimately, referring to "tiny meetings in Scotland" and "Stanley Mac"

Your last question to Ian is very intriguing, can I ask you why you think Christian assembly/gathering might "fall apart and everyone drift off on their own path" if persons leave the Brethren ?

email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-30780477300282356242014-02-23T15:57:55.952+00:002014-02-23T15:57:55.952+00:00Mr GB, Your choice of name is as interesting and...Mr GB,

Your choice of name is as interesting and revealing as Leonardo J Octavianus

Leonardo J Octavianus
Augustus was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in 14 AD. At birth he was named Gaius Octavius after his biological father. Historians typically refer to him simply as Octavius (or Octavian) between his birth in 63 until his posthumous adoption by Julius Caesar in 44 BC. Upon his adoption by Caesar, he took Caesar's name and become Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus in accordance with Roman adoption naming standards. Though he quickly dropped "Octavianus" from his name and his contemporaries referred to him as "Caesar" during this period, historians refer to him as Octavian between 44 BC and 27 BC. The Roman rulers were very cruel, believing in slavery, torture and indiscriminate killing. The Romans did not invent crucifixion, but they used it extensively to terrorize their subjects. It was into the time of the Roman Empire that Jesus was born. Caesar Augustus worshiped the pagan Roman gods, but even worse, he allowed himself to be worshiped as a living god

Gordon Bennett
The expletive Gordon Bennett appears to be a minced oath. It is a version of Gor blimey, which is itself a euphemistic version of God blind me. That, combined with Bennett's famously outrageous lifestyle and newsworthy stunts, is sufficient to explain why his name was picked out.

One Loaf
firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-18631435434423610802014-02-23T12:38:00.213+00:002014-02-23T12:38:00.213+00:00I was referring to Brethren leaders and the possib...I was referring to Brethren leaders and the possible role of self-deception in explaining why they give the appearance of telling lots of obvious, blatant lies, when most people would either tell the truth or only tell lies that might pass for the truth. I suggested that part of the explanation may be that they are themselves the victims of deception, possibly willing victims, and so they either believe or half-believe the things they say, even when to most observers they look like deliberate, calculated lies.

The alternative explanation would be that they do actually tell lots of deliberate, calculated lies, but I am reluctant to accept this explanation when psychological research has provided a less damning explanation.
Ianhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-87353508594666842312014-02-23T12:05:35.138+00:002014-02-23T12:05:35.138+00:00Mind-boggling it is. Were you referring to the phe...Mind-boggling it is.
Were you referring to the phenomenon of self-deception in Brother Rev's comments or Nottachurch's? We should bear in mind, whilst worldly psychologists are expects on many causes of clinical depression / pattens of thought process etc, they really don't have a clue about moral disorders or constitutional defects. It's not to say they don't have a role to play, but frankly, when it comes to moral judgement, they are found very very lacking.

Frank Lee
 email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-65871223324948648052014-02-22T17:12:11.403+00:002014-02-22T17:12:11.403+00:00Mr GB, Ive just read your comments and was quite s...Mr GB, Ive just read your comments and was quite surprised by this exchange and response.

Mr #notapublicbenefit says "Perhaps this blog could be seen as a sort of weekly, or whatever,"

Mr GB says "Mr/Mrs etc notapublicbenefit - your allusion to this blog being "weakly" is very appropriate and thoroughly understandable."

Now Mr GB, I assume your comment is tongue in cheek and a spoof, or are you being provocative, for Mr NPB does not give any allusion to anything of the sort, he uses a completely different word !, please clarify ?

Mr GB, You say "the Brethren do not claim to be perfectly pure" yet would you agree that all their actions indicate the Brethren think they are superior to other Christians ?

Otherwise, what is the point of the "Eating Ministry" where JT Junior said the Brethren would be "contaminated and unclean" by eating and drinking with those outside the Brethren in the world, which be default includes Christians outside the Brethren.

Otherwise, why does Bruce Hales claim that speaking to worldlies outside "brings a sense of defilement"

Otherwise, why did JT Junior teach "1968 You cannot come into the assembly from an unclean place. The assembly must be protected. 112, 12, 113, 59"

Mr GB please can you clarify

Thanks

Stu
firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-4828323569905094122014-02-21T22:46:35.769+00:002014-02-21T22:46:35.769+00:00Thank you for your reply Mr/Mrs etc notapublicbene...Thank you for your reply Mr/Mrs etc notapublicbenefit - your allusion to this blog being "weakly" is very appropriate and thoroughly understandable.
I would accept that there have been court cases as you say. No one claims to be 100% pure, I certainly don't but I am seeking to improve, I am seeking to live my life in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and please Jesus my Saviour. I have failed many times and have often been thankful for his grace and love in granting me forgiveness.
The Brethren do not claim to be perfectly pure, that is a statement which is often said on this blog about them, by others. I have certainly never met anyone who claims to be perfect in this way!!!!!
I will just say in closing - thank you for your sensible reply.
Gordon firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-40013916933261660042014-02-21T15:28:59.393+00:002014-02-21T15:28:59.393+00:00Dear Gordon Bennett..I am sorry but I did not say ...Dear Gordon Bennett..I am sorry but I did not say that the vast majority of comments on this blog are deliberately exaggerated etc etc. I was trying to make the point that it is, perhaps, a minority, but an important minority - the most aggressive, the most vocal, and the publicists who are likely to be the worst offenders of ill considered behaviour and the enforcement of the PBCC code upon others. Perhaps this blog could be seen as a sort of weekly, or whatever, since it contains some serious theological debate, heartfelt and sad experiences, with some "cartoons" and lampooning, not to mention a few jokes and the odd limerick. I suspect the "innocent passer by" will draw their own conclusions and will not need you or I, or anyone else, to guide them; many of us were innocent passers by, at some point. You have to accept that there have been court cases of dangerous driving by PBCC members, and for other offences; this gives rise to comment, mainly because of the so-called "purity" of the Ex. Brethren (PBCC). Sometimes, rightly or wrongly, that, which is seen as hypocrisy, is dealt with through the use of hyperbole; that is the way of the world. I believe the PBCC are also guilty of an exaggerated narrative in their drive for publicity in the need to continuously prove public benefit.

#firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-28990577100874513662014-02-20T23:35:56.053+00:002014-02-20T23:35:56.053+00:00Ian, How interesting! were you in one of those tin...Ian,
How interesting! were you in one of those tiny meetings in Scotland and a fervent follower of Stanley Mac?
What happened after 1969 - did you carry on having meetings or did it all just fall apart and everyone drift off on their own path?Gordon firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-40381281792388639352014-02-20T23:32:37.206+00:002014-02-20T23:32:37.206+00:00Dear Mr, Mrs, Miss or Master notapublicbenefit (no...Dear Mr, Mrs, Miss or Master notapublicbenefit (not too sure what gender you are so no offence intended).
Thank you for clarifying this point - I think that I understand satire fairly well. Basically what you are saying is that the vast majority of the comments on this blog are deliberately exaggerated and excessive to the point of being ridiculous in order to draw out a reaction. I had suspected as much but thank you for confirming my suspicions. This makes it much clearer for any innocent passer by who stumbles on this blog by mistake.
Your example is very interesting and not one that I can personally comment on as I have never witnessed such behaviour.
Cheers!!Gordon email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-4458237955363535322014-02-20T12:49:59.999+00:002014-02-20T12:49:59.999+00:00In the next edition: BRUCE DAVID HALES Invented o...In the next edition:

BRUCE DAVID HALES
Invented office furniture in the 1960s. So successful was he that in the early 21st century he had become one of Australia's richest men! What is good about this is, unlike the fantabulous Brethren praised so far, you yourself can actually become a furniture salesman without going to university (or working for some worldly organisation like the BBC, or specialising in lubricants) and say "I have the same occupation as the one and only Man of God!" (but you may be puzzled why you don't make the same amount of money though!)

What is ironic is one of his predecessors specialised at working without drawers while BDH is heavily into drawers.

And is it any co-incidence that the Brethren pimp who lent JTJr his wife was the specialist in lubricants? Ah, these great firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-78979410356808932992014-02-20T09:22:17.749+00:002014-02-20T09:22:17.749+00:00G.B... I think you are throwing salt into wounds. ...G.B... I think you are throwing salt into wounds. Whereas there may be clandestine activity among some who are in, and out of, the PBCC (purely on terms dictated by the "in" family) most do not have any contact at all and have now lost the will to even try. Are you suggesting that folk are spreading misinformation when they say they have not seen their families for years, or even decades? Taking it up with them might not be an option! I think that teasing folk about this issue is peddling in human sadness and shows a lack of compassion; a trait the CC the recognised.

#notapublicbenefit

firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-9505951292211461222014-02-20T09:00:11.397+00:002014-02-20T09:00:11.397+00:00Gordon Bennett.... A good point.. I think you will...Gordon Bennett.... A good point.. I think you will find that most people on this blog will admit that there are many decent folk in this group; indeed, many who comment here have families trapped inside. I think you will find that the hyperbole, regarding excessive behaviour, has come about because of the hypocrisy and worst excesses of the enforcers and dominant factions within the group. Incidentally, the possession of great talent, and not being able to express it, is not exclusive to behaving in a peculiar, or ill considered way, under the influence (as it were) of a corrupt leadership. Just to give you one example; most of the Brethren (now PBCC) were teetotal before former leader, Taylor Jnr, enforced consumption of strong spirit onto the flock. Ordinary folk, in the ranks, who resisted were, in extreme cases, thrown out; others were bullied and teased into starting a drinking habit (talented individuals, they may have been). Unfortunately, there are enough examples of the sanctimonious, hypocritical, enforcers, not to mention those now, sadly, alcohol dependant, to dominate the comments and more satirical (exaggerated) comments. Perhaps there should be a disclaimer on each one as in..."trapped, decent folk excluded from this comment". However, I think this is a given with most contributors who comment on this blog.

#email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-86010241788163220802014-02-20T07:26:41.871+00:002014-02-20T07:26:41.871+00:00Nottachurch, I think the phenomenon of self-decept...Nottachurch, I think the phenomenon of self-deception that you mention is much more common and much more important than is generally realised. The phenomenon has been studied extensively by psychologists in the last few years, and they have shown that many people have quite an amazing capacity for self-deception. It could be the explanation for a lot of the bizarre statements that come from Brethren and similar groups.

No one is particularly puzzled when people tell plausible lies of the sort that might pass for truth, but when they tell lots of blatant, obvious lies, ruining their reputation in the process, it becomes mind-boggling and difficult to understand, because it seems so self-defeating and irrational. Many observers have expressed astonishment and bewilderment at this practice.

Maybe the explanation is that they don't really think they are lying. Maybe they have a great capacity for self-deception, and then they attempt to deceive others. If so, maybe they are not as guilty of calculated, deliberate deception as they appear to be.
Ianhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-16145078994750722332014-02-20T06:56:22.295+00:002014-02-20T06:56:22.295+00:00Yes, Gordon, I was brought up among the Exclusives...Yes, Gordon, I was brought up among the Exclusives. From memory, they were a pretty genuine church in the 1940s and 1950s, a bit eccentric, a bit self-centred, mistaken about many things, but mainly benign and beneficial, supportive of their members and harmless to everyone else. It was during the 1960s that they gradually changed into something completely different, something that would be better not existing at all. I was thrown out in 1969 for disagreeing with Jim Taylor's decisions and his ministry. I thought he was a total fraud. It was traumatic at the time, but it is one of the best things that ever happened to me. Ianhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-78896041403701830712014-02-20T00:31:13.713+00:002014-02-20T00:31:13.713+00:00My dear Nottachurch - thank you for your comments ...My dear Nottachurch - thank you for your comments which are so carefully weighted.
The first paragraph is with due respect from my own experience complete bunk which is regurgitated on this blog often but not to be believed. If your family does treat you like that then I would take it up with them.
The second paragraph is rather self-destructing may I say!!!!
I have also tried to recall but I don't remember speaking to any Egyptians lately, plenty of Polish and Turks, even a few Scottish - all on a daily basis, thank you for telling me to lie to them though, I am sure that will go a long way (not)
On a serious note - no one thinks that you are obnoxious or anything like that. Jesus came to save all - so have you got peace with him? only you know.Gordon email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-35323304682087957392014-02-20T00:19:05.598+00:002014-02-20T00:19:05.598+00:00Exactly Ian - how great the darkness!! Were you ev...Exactly Ian - how great the darkness!!
Were you ever in the Brethren??Gordon email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-58997248677913691992014-02-20T00:17:19.354+00:002014-02-20T00:17:19.354+00:00Are these the liars, crooks and charlatans that ar...Are these the liars, crooks and charlatans that are mentioned on another page or are you talking about a different group?? The people who all drive people carriers, drive at 60mph in a built up area and have a permanent hang over??
Makes me wonder what I can believe on here!!! LOLGordon firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-32970393180167484502014-02-18T08:59:42.968+00:002014-02-18T08:59:42.968+00:00But remember, #npb, any descendants who are exEB o...But remember, #npb, any descendants who are exEB or nonEB do not for all Brethren intents and purposes exist - such persons are "dead while living". So in HEB/PBCC minds, there is no need to consult anyone outside their little group, nor to bother too much with truth-telling to the 'Egyptians'.

Excl Breth ability for self-deceit is mind-boggling; their pride and arrogance and cultish insularity leads to a complete lack of social intuition, grace or etiquette. They haven't a clue how to act with integrity, and when their error is pointed out to them they react with hatred (see Watalotatosh's reactions on this very blog - those who disagree with him/her are immediately called "obnoxious" etc.)firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-70445020537770412702014-02-17T15:54:52.002+00:002014-02-17T15:54:52.002+00:00This is from the folk who invented "hypocrisy...This is from the folk who invented "hypocrisy" and might be the OED definition in the next edition. Imagine trying to get a job at the BBC (channel of filth) post c 1960. Also, there doesn't seem to be any information on whether these folk continued as adherents of the developing cult. I wonder if the PBCC propaganda department have researched descendants or sought their permission to use these names ?

#firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-4967179475151247162014-02-17T12:49:23.858+00:002014-02-17T12:49:23.858+00:00How ironic that this bloke invented something a lo...How ironic that this bloke invented something a lot of people got chucked out for later on, yet he is being praised email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-37820314127605513072014-02-17T11:58:53.040+00:002014-02-17T11:58:53.040+00:00It does appear, sadly, that the only things that t...It does appear, sadly, that the only things that they are able to boast about in recent - the last 20 - years are mainly about wealth such as giving away surplus email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-9844278284691155242014-02-16T21:52:21.326+00:002014-02-16T21:52:21.326+00:00The more I am told of Brethren's achievements of t...The more I am told of Brethren's achievements of the past, admirable as some of them truly were, including some really major ones that the present Brethren seem not to know about, the more I realise how far they have fallen.

Where now are the learned Brentons, the wise and perceptive Tregelles, the brilliant Widdowsons, the heroic and noble Pensons, and a host of other great Brethren reformers, philanthropists, teachers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, scientists, architects, engineers, musicians, missionaries, historians and linguists? The Brethren now have to scratch around in the archives of a distant past to find achievements they can boast about.

They remind me of the Islamic world, which was once the great repository and custodian of all the most important learning and knowledge in existence, far ahead of the Western world in their culture and development. They put great value on scholarship, and their scholars kept alive and transmitted to the West the wisdom and writings of the ancients, but as a result of religious fundamentalism they fell into steep decline and are now immersed in ignorance, prejudice, folly, inhumanity and the deprivations that come with it. If you look at the Arab world in its present state, you would never imagine how much we owe them. So it is with the Brethren.

When your light becomes darkness, how great the darkness!
Ianhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-44109333087136411842014-02-16T15:46:04.097+00:002014-02-16T15:46:04.097+00:00There are so many people with great talent that ar...There are so many people with great talent that are trapped in this group which does not allow anyone to seek a university degree. Such a shameful waste of God given email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2142027053120493348.post-84559436283974520532014-02-16T14:45:10.105+00:002014-02-16T14:45:10.105+00:00So this Harwood guy. Was he allowed to have a hi-f...So this Harwood guy. Was he allowed to have a hi-fi at home to enjoy the fruits of his labours and ingenuity?

Why haven't PBCC members invented anything for the last 40 firstname.lastname@example.com


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Joint fundraiser - Charnock Hall Primary School and Us
We all decided that it would be nice to have an interactive fun night, incorporating a disco and games for the kids, as January can be such a dull month, after the festivities of Christmas. It was a great opportunity for the group and school to work in partnership again, to bring about some positive changes to the school and the local environment
The kids paid £1.50 on the door, danced and bopped and much, much more, we have had excellent feedback and both the school and the group raised £211.49 for relevant funds.
Thank you to Mrs Anderson for allowing us to join them in a double fundraiser, we really appreciate the support that you, your staff and kids/parents give to the group. We would love to continue to work with you in the future at other similar events.
Thank you to Billy Bodkin for supplying the disco and entertainment at reduced cost as it was a fundraiser evening- this is greatly appreciated by all.


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Caught on camera: Cruiser vs Deer
KENTON COUNTY, Ky. —
Amazing video caught on camera from a police officer's wild encounter with a deer.
Amazing video caught on camera from a police officer's wild encounter with a deer.
The Kenton County Police Department made the following post on its Facebook page:
"Over the weekend, Officer Pittaluga encountered a large deer while driving on Decoursey Pike through Visalia. The encounter was less than cordial and ended as abruptly as it began. We think this video is a pretty good training video on how to react when a four-legged furry friend attempts to abruptly cross your path. Officer Pittaluga applied his brakes and steered away from the deer in a controlled manner. Although he didn't manage to avoid the collision, he did maintain control of his vehicle throughout the entire incident, even when the large (but apparently agile and acrobatically trained) deer was performing a Triple Axel over the hood of his cruiser. Our officer was unharmed but the cruiser did sustain some damage. As for the deer, he appeared to brush off the incident before quickly running away into the woods. We did place a call to Santa just to be sure this deer didn't belong to him (we would hate to end up on the naughty list). He was quick to point out that he employs reindeer and that, although this deer did appear to fly, it was not a reindeer (we still aren't clear whether we will be making the nice list or not)."


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Regardless of how amicable your divorce is, it will likely be an emotional process. It can be a difficult time in which you will have to make decisions that will affect the rest of your life, with many of them being financial. Many people reflect back to times when they made wrong decisions, and more often than not, those were choices made when they were highly emotional.
Child custody in the U.S. -- interesting facts to note
In modern-day society, children have been identified as a vulnerable group that needs to be protected at all times. This awareness has also led to the coining of the phrase "best interests of the child," which plays a prevalent role in matters dealing with children. This is particularly true when it comes to deciding on child custody in New Jersey, as across the United States.
Divorce after 50: The end or a new beginning?
Change is never easy. In fact, most people experience some form of stress when major changes happen in their lives. The same holds true in cases of divorce, especially after many years of marriage.
Spousal support: How to ensure payments are received
Feelings of negativity and resentment often accompany the end of a relationship. After the divorce process, an ex-spouse may not honor the payments ordered by the court, leaving the person who is supposed to receive the money in a difficult position. Reasons for nonpayment may vary, from pure spite due to negative feelings to falling on hard financial times, or pressure from a new spouse or romantic partner.


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Travelers looking for hotel bargains might check out Vancouver, British Columbia, New York, Tampa, Toronto and Orlando, according to a Hotwire.com report on the largest hotel price reductions in May compared with a year ago. Those destinations – in that order – posted the steepest declines in price. New York's prices dropped 31 percent, Tampa's 28 percent and Orlando's 24 percent, the online travel company reported. Vancouver's prices declined 35 percent and Toronto's declined 25 percent. The monthly survey found a three-star room in New York that Hotwire .com sold for $130 and four-star rooms in Tampa and Orlando sold for $66 and $71, respectively. The hotel properties were not identified. Results were calculated by comparing Hotwire reservations during May with prices from a year ago. The report shows the trend toward declining room prices is continuing this year. The findings agree with the latest report by Smith Travel Research of Hendersonville, Tenn., that showed the revenue per average room in Hillsborough County declined by 24.6 percent in March compared with a year ago. This is in stark comparison to what we endured when we arrived here in Tampa in July 2006. As a homeless veteran with a family of 4, it was unspeakable to find a room that was less than $100/night. Especially since we were trying to stay close to the city's main employment spots. Good for us now that we live 35 miles away and have a shit car, huh. Paying for it dearly now.
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This radical exhibition of Walter Van Beirendonck, is about bringing people together, and challenging the norms of art, fashion and design. Alice Blackwood reports.
August 13th, 2013
In a charmingly clipped yet intriguingly lilting burr, the director of Tate Modern, Chris Dercon, opens his one-off lecture at the RMIT Design Hub with the following words:
Blue Collar Boy
"Here today I see people of the arts world, I see people of the education world, representatives of different cultural organisations, and I see people who are interested in fashion, textiles and fabrics. Normally these worlds are split," he said.
"But Walter Van Beirendonck, the renowned 'maverick' of fashion design, "is bringing these worlds together," said Dercon.
Dercon, who surely has the best and most exciting job in the world as director of the Tate Modern museum in London, was in Australia with Van Beirendonck to launch the Belgian fashion designer's poleaxing retrospective.
Dream The World Awake © Peter Bennetts
It's Van Beirendonck's first major international exhibition and encompasses 30 years worth of radical fashion – not to mention a staggeringly large collection of miniature toys.
Dream The World Awake © Peter Bennetts
The exhibition has been the buzz of the local creative community for almost a month now, the 'graphic' red pre-event posters, glued up around Melbourne's most popular hubs, causing ripples of excitement among diehard followers and curious creatives.
Dream The World Awake © Peter Bennetts
As Dercon suggests, Van Beirendonck's work is a "pioneering situation."
"And probably that's going to be the future of visual arts, and the future of culture – that we're going to have to bring these different [disciplines] together," he says.
Dream The World Awake © Peter Bennetts
"This whole idea that we split up visual arts from… crafts, it's an idea of the beginning of the 20th century. I see these things are coming back together" – with designers like Van Beirendonck leading the way.
© Patrick Robyn
The presence of this major retrospective at the RMIT Design Hub – whose last exhibition, Convergence, it could be said carried similar themes of experimentation and pioneering new concepts – sends a pretty strong message to the creative community.
Dream The World Awake, London © Boy Kortekaas
As Robyn Healy, RMIT associate professor at the School of Fashion and Textiles, states: "It provides remarkable opportunities for… students and [the] research community as well as everyone interested in design to get up close to Van Beirendonck's work, adventure inside his mind, experience his working processes and engage and reflect upon his ideas."
Dream The World Awake, London © Ronald Stoops
Dercon, in his keynote lecture at RMIT Design Hub, recounted an interview he'd had with Van Beirendonck, who quite keenly noted: "We keep talking about fashion as something to protect our bodies with… [but] fashion and cloth are there to express ideas."
Walter at the Opening Night in Melbourne 2013 © Vicki Jones
Indeed, Van Beirendonck's fashion is like an attack on the senses – the discordant coupling of fabrics, textures, patterns and colours offset by humorous (sometimes comedic) socio-cultural references that carry a sense of irony – universally appreciated.
Van Beirendonck 2013/14 Season © Dan Lecca
Exploring fashion's many roles in contemporary culture throughout his lecture, Dercon gave some pause for thought when he stated: "Fashion is not art, it's industrial design and I also have to say, sometimes fashion is related to art."
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It's a slightly cryptic statement, and yet a visit (or perhaps a repeat visit) to the Van Beirendonck retrospective puts Dercon's comments into clear perspective.
It's a show that's not to be missed.
Walter Van Beirendonck: Dream the World Awake runs until 5 October 2013 at RMIT Design Hub in Melbourne.
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Importance of Quality in Different Manufacturing Processes
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This term paper would not be accomplished without the generous contributions of individuals and organizations. I am very much grateful to them for their unlimited help and support. Additionally, we thank our course instructor Fateh Pal Singh who believed that I could terminate this term paper on time. His moral guidelines, endless effort, and joyful encouragement made me successful in this paper. Furthermore, I want to show our appreciation to the executives, to the librarians of LPU library, and to the lab-assistants of the computer labs, for their unlimited patience during the time of research writing. Moreover, I are also thankful to our classmates, and friends for their helps and supports. I would like to show our endless gratitude by specifying name of FATEH PAL SINGH for her support in this term paper.
…Mayank Sibal…
1. Defination of Quality
2. Activities of Quality
3. Quality Control
4. Quality Improvment
5. Steps of Quality Improved in Manufacturing Process
6. Taguchi's Approach to quality Engineering
7. Robust Design
8. Adverse Performance Shaping Factors
How is quality defined? It is interesting to observe how its definition varies according to the particular emphasis of quality activities. Juran (1964) defines quality as fitness for use. Crosby (1979) describes quality in terms of conformance to requirements. Deming (1986) says that quality is concerned with the present and future needs of the customer. For Feigenbaum (1983) quality is to do with the combined product characteristics of engineering and manufacture that determine the degree to which the product will meet the expectations of the customer. Taguchi (1986) defines quality as the loss a product causes society once it has been shipped, apart from any losses caused by its intrinsic functions. According to ISO 8402 (International Organization for Standardization,1986), quality is the totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that have a bearing on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs. Recently, the most widely used definition is that of ISO 9001 (2000). It says that a quality is a characteristic that a product or service must have. For example, products much be reliable, useable, and repairable. These are some of the characteristics that a good quality product must have. Similarly, service should becourteous, efficient, and effective. These are some of the characteristics that a good quality service must have. In short, a quality is a desirable characteristic. However, not all qualities are equal. Some are more important than others. The most important qualities are the ones that customers want. These are the qualities that products and services must have. So providing quality products and services is all about meeting customer requirements.
In the manufacturing industry, activities concerned with quality can be divided into six stages: 1. Product planning: planning for the function, price, life cycle, etc. of the product concerned. 2. Product design: designing the product to have the functions decided in product planning. 3. Process design: designing the manufacturing process to have the functions decided in the product design. 4. Production: the process of actually making the product so that it is of the designed quality. 5. Sales: activities to sell the manufactured product.
6. After-sales service: customer service activities such as maintenance and product services.
* Note that there are three different characteristics of quality in an overall quality system in the manufacturing industry: 1.Quality of design: quality of product planning, product designand process design....
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is wasn't planning on having another blog post so soon, but i just had to get this out of my system one way or another. >:3
as you all may know, i am a huge fan of Young Justice. :3 to which, i am guilty of being biased over Kid Flash. XD for some absurd reason, Cartoon Network decided to cancel all DC Nation episodes until the following year, which i may to say, is this year. >:D i've been itching to get my fangirl-ism out of my body ever since SNSD's latest release. but lo and behold, here comes Young Justice. > 3<
the next episode's entitled "Cornered", and will be released on January 12. i won't be spoiling you too much since there's the rundown. XD i was able to find two promos and am very proud to say that i was all smiles while watching them. >:3
here's the rundown and some stuff that i think we may need to watch out for:
that is correct! i may not know all their names but i'm pretty sure they'll make a huge difference in the plot. >:3 first, the ones whose names i do know...
|yup, this is Blue Beetle's best friend, Tye Longshadow.
|NEPTUNE'S BEARD! wasn't Aqua Girl supposed to be dead?! then
again, it might just be a flashback so as to show viewers how
she died or something? :p
|anyone else remember Static Shock? :))
|i hope this isn't Jaime's predecessor. then again,
it would be pretty cool if it were. =))
|seriously, who is this guy?
now what would superheroes be without their enemies around to fight them?
|DEAR LORD IT'S SLAAAAAAAAAAADE!!!!! or someone else. :))
|who this monster?
|remember this guy? i forgot his name, but i remember an episode from
Justice League wherein he made Superman battle someone to the death
and lost. he was exiled and had to survive on his own. TRIVIA: in that episode,
Superman befriended a wild alien wolf creature. reminiscent of Superboy
and Wolf, right? :3
|i'm guessing Red Volcano is back.
|i don't know this guy. :p
well then, i guess i'll end this post with the continuity of the episodes. :3
|Conner: "You have no idea what your secrets have done to us!"
|Cheshire/Jade: "This is for Artemis."
yeeeeeeeeeeey! it's done. so here's a bit of Spitfire action. >:****
|Artemis: "What could possibly go wrong?"
see you all! no blog posts for a while again 'cause midterms are coming up. that is, unless i end up feeling like posting again. :)) furthermore, most of the Animes that i've been loving ended with around 12-13 episodes, so i may be procrastinating some more. XD


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text: At last the appointed day for the great Festival of chariots arrives. It is Asadha Shukla Dwitiya, the second day in the bright fortnight of the first monsoon month of the Indian seasonal calendar. It is typically in late June in normal years but every few years, after adjustment of the solar and lunar calendars, with a double Baisakha, this occurs in July. The presiding deities of the temple Lord Jagannatha, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, in a unique reversal of roles of the seeker and the sought, set out from within the sanctum of the temple to mingle with millions of their devotees.


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Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the slopes or an excited first-timer, there's bound to be one or two essential things – other than just that all-important passport – that might slip your mind when packing for your skiing (or snowboarding) holiday. And if this is your first time, there may be some things you wouldn't have even considered needing in the first place.
To avoid that irritating 'I know I'm forgetting something…' feeling, here's your ultimate checklist of what to include in your suitcase before you head off to the airport, including why you need it.
- Skis/Snowboard. You won't get very far down the slopes with one of these! You'll probably need a bag for these too.
- Poles. Again – essential to get anywhere on your skis.
- Rucksack. Even if you're packing everything in a backpack, you'll need something smaller to keep your essentials with you while you're out and about. No good getting all the way to the top of a huge hill and realising you've left something important back at your Freedom Ski Morzine chalet.
- Small pack of tools. Just in case you run into trouble and need to make a quick repair.
- Transceiver, beacon and shovel. An emergency kit like this one is very important if you're planning on heading off piste. It could save your life in an avalanche.
- Water bottle. Though you're surrounded by icy winds and snowy ground, skiing/snowboarding is thirsty work. You'll be surprised how hot and sweaty you feel after a while, so having some water handy will help you stay hydrated.
- Helmet. Even if you're a seasoned skier/snowboarder – you may end up flat on your back. A helmet is, of course, essential for safety.
- Hats. A cosy beanie is the best fit under your helmet.
- Goggles. Again, an important safety precaution when snow and wind are flying into your face.
- Ski jacket and trousers. Make sure you invest in some waterproof outerwear tailor-made for skiing/snowboarding.
- Neck warmer. Something you're very likely to forget! Make sure your neck isn't left exposed to the freezing winds.
- Thermals. Tops and bottoms. Bring a couple of pairs to last you the trip.
- Ski/snowboard boots. You'll need a pair of these as well as your normal everyday shoes to wear on your skis/snowboard.
- Ski/snowboard socks. A few nice, thick woolly pairs to keep the cold out of your extremities.
- Gloves. Again – to stave off any chance of frostbite in those extremities. Make sure you get a waterproof pair, too.
- Sunglasses. You might not realise if this is your first trip, but it can get pretty sunny at high altitudes.
Obviously, you'll need the usual holiday essentials like changes of clothes, books, toiletries and whatever you need to keep yourself entertained when you're not on the slopes, but there are a couple of specific things that you'll definitely need for a ski/snowboarding holiday.
- Sunscreen. Again – that sun can get surprisingly bright when you're that high up! The snow is also very reflective, so keep your skin protected with some high SPF sunscreen.
- Snowchains. Important to remember if you're going to be travelling by car.
- High energy snacks. You're going to be using up a lot of energy, so bring a few of these to stash in your rucksack to keep your blood-sugar levels up.


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Umbrella was a song by Rihanna, written by The-Dream, Christopher Stewart, Kuk Harrell and Jay-Z.
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The song was performed at the funeral for Barry Fairbrother and later the funeral for Krystal Weedon.
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- Excerpts from the song were featured in The Casual Vacancy under license, copyright 2007 by 2082 Music Publishing (ASCAP American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), Songs of Peer Ltd. (ASCAP PRS for Music), March Ninth Music Publishing (ASCAP), Carter Boys Music (ASCAP), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (PRS). All rights on behalf of March Ninth Music Publishing Controlled and Administered by Songs of Peer Ltd. (ASCAP) All rights on behalf of Carter Boys Music Controlled and Administered by EMI Music Publishing Ltd. All rights on behalf of Thaddis Harrell Controlled and Administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd.


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This is the first report of what will hopefully become a regular monthly feature – Hoylake Property Watch.
There were 3 property sales in Hoylake in July:
- £810,000 for a detatched house in Stanley Road
- £345,000 for a flat in Barn Hey, Meols Drive
- £315,000 for a detatched house in Hoyle Road
The most expensive Hoylake property currently for sale is in Stanley Road with an asking price is £2.25 million. The least expensive property is a retirement flat in Elmtree Court on Birkenhead Road with an asking price of £98,950.
Across Wirral as a whole, average property prices rose 0.4% giving an annual change of -12.7%.


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Indonesian Journal of Social Sciences
Vol. 1 / No. 1 / Published : 2009-01
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Original Article :
Minangkabau oral literature in the post orde baru era
Author :
- Mina Elfira*1
Abstract :
Minangkabau women, symbolized as limpapeh Minang (the central pillars of Minangkabau) havea privileged status and play significant roles in their community. However, the interpretation andthe practice of the matrilineal adat has been very much influenced by changing political andsocial conditions. This paper contributes a discussion about how literature ha s been used andregarded as one historical source in search of local identity. This analyzes KCM, commonly usedby Minangkabaus as a source of adat--a collective term for Minangkabau laws and customs. It isevident that there is a tendency among Minangkaba u people to return to their oral literature as oneof the main sources. Political situation is one of the influential factors in making oral literature,such as KCM, once again, playing an active role in contemporary Minangkabau society after theimplementation of autonomy laws. The dual function of Minangkabau oral literature withinMinangkabau society, may contribute to the discussion of redefining of the concept of literaturewithin global context.
Keyword :
adat, Kaba Cinduo Mato, law, custom, contemporer.,
References :
- T. Abdullah,, (1967). Minangkabau 1900-1927: Preliminary Studies in Social Development .
. New York. : Thesis, Cornell University,
- T. Abdullah, (1970). Some Notes on the Kaba Tjindua Mato: An Example of Minangkabau
traditional literature. . : Indonesia 9
- R. Amran,, (1981). Sumatra Barat hingga Plakat Panjang.. Jakarta : Penerbit Sinar Harapan.
- G. Asnan, (2003). Kamus Sejarah Minangkabau. . Padang : Pusat Pengkajian Islam Minangkabau
- E. Blackwood,, (2001). Representing Women: The Politics of Minangkabau Adat Writings. The
. : Journal of Asian Studies 60 (1)
- H.W. Bruford,, (1973). Literary Criticism and Sociology. In: J.P. Strelka (ed). Literary Criticism
and Sociology.. University Park and London : The Pennsylvania State University Press,.
- P.E. De Jong,, (1980). Minangkabau and Negeri Sembilan Socio-political Structure. . Den Haag : Martinus Nijhoff.


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Perseverence versus Posthumously
I'm hoping you all will enjoy my musings and perhaps acquire some insight on what it's like to launch a writing career after an author reaches the half-century mark!
The first word that comes to mind: Perseverance.
Perseverance is the key for achieving one's personal voyage across the sea of dreams. Like many writers (or perhaps all of them), I've been writing in some form or another since I discovered crayons weren't part of a food group. Newspaper commentaries became my platform when my children were very young, because they came easier to me than sitting down and penning a novel. This is what I call having a small dose of perseverance—the drive was there, but there wasn't enough gas to fire up the engine. Yet…Not only was my engine dry, I also lacked time. My son was born with congenital heart defects requiring heart surgery, when he was a year old. My children's father and I floundered financially, and I had to work full time to help keep our home from foreclosure while raising our three children.
When my children's father and I divorced, I was still working full time, but my children were approaching adulthood, and I had more 'time' to persevere. I wrote and published three magazine articles, was a regular contributor to my local newspaper, attended writer's conferences. I also wrote the first manuscript I ever pitched to an agent. While the premise for the story was good, the writing sucked, and the project was shelved. Two manuscripts later, the message finally clicked as I began absorbing information being shared at workshops. I slowly developed my own writer's voice. My voice finally emerged, because I persevered.
Fast forward another decade and perseverance became second nature to me. I rewrote that dismal manuscript from scratch, and as the days flew by, I couldn't even convince myself this manuscript held any more value than it did before, so I wrote two more stories that unfortunately, in their present state, weren't marketable. I became discouraged and decided it was time I dropped anchor, because my voyage wasn't progressing the way I wanted it to.
My perseverance found a different direction: The concept of completing a good fiction read and my dreams for publishing it were still floating around, but my writing boat was adrift, as far as fiction was concerned. I wasn't completely dead in the water, as I won two writing awards for essays I composed regarding topics that moved me passionately, and was told by an agent to stick to nonfiction topics, because my writing was brilliant when I stuck to the truth.
But I still wanted to write fiction, dang it!
This is about the time I discovered another word: Posthumously.
Wanting to publish an enjoyable fiction read was not something I wanted to accomplish this way. (Who would?) Perseverance kicked posthumously's butt, and developed into: Dang-it-all Drive.
In order to drive, the engine needs fuel. Almost three years ago, I fell in love for the first time in my life, and latched onto an idea I thought might do well within today's fiction market. I gassed up and persevered until my musings became a book, and that book finally launched September 17, 2012.
Which brings me back to sentiment. My fuel is a loving, supportive husband, coupled with a post-it note from my mother I'd found after she passed. I was cleaning out her desk, (and well, you know)... The post–it says, "Hey, Sue, more later—Keep Writing—You know…" It's taped to my printer so I can see it every day.
Therein lies: Success, albeit during the second half of my personal century on a moving ship! That, and never drop anchor!


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I'm the site Admin and first experienced ASMR some 30+ years ago now when my grandfather used to talk to me about his life when he was younger. I can still remember the immense tingling feeling I used to feel down the back of my neck and wishing he would keep talking forever. Since then just as many others have I've looked for things that trigger this unusual and amazing feeling.
My 13 year old son is also responsive to ASMR triggers but my wife isn't.
I hope you all like the site and please do get in contact to make suggestions in the suggestions section. This is a community after all.
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World number one Mark McGeeney is through to the second round of the 2018 BDO World Darts Championship after beating three-time Lakeside winner Martin Adams 3-2 on the opening day of this year's tournament, with the match determined following a sudden-death leg.
McGeeney has been the most consistent player on the BDO circuit over the last 12 months so he is expected to do well this year in the world championship. He held his nerve in the final leg of the match against the Lakeside legend to hit double 20 and book a spot in the second round.
Adams, who was playing in his 25th world championship, had the throw in the 11th leg of the fifth set but was unable to take advantage against Gladiator. McGeeney is now 9/2 to lift the trophy on 14th January and claim his maiden major BDO crown.
Last year's runner-up Danny Noppert also kept his run going in this year's tournament as he saw off the American Joe Chaney in the preliminary round 3-0. Noppie averaged 94.89 in his first game at Lakeside since he lost 7-3 to Glen Durrant in last year's final.
Noppert recently won the Finder Masters, the last major competition before the world championship. The Dutchman will return to action on Monday to face Richie Edwards. He is 1/9 to win that contest.
In Sunday night's action at Lakeside, number seven seed Wesley Harms is in action against Wayne Warren. Sparky has reached the semi-final twice before but was knocked out in the first round in 2017.
Harms is 4/11 to beat Warren and his reward will be a clash against his fellow Dutchman Willem Mandigers if he wins.
There are also two preliminary matches on Sunday as Chris Landman faces Derk Telnekes, while in the opening game on the oche, Sweden's Dennis Nilsson meets Jeffrey Sparidaans.
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Henry Miller is the teen entrepreneur behind Henry's Humdingers, a line of spiced raw honey. He presented his product – jars with fun names like Grumpy Grampa (cayenne, garlic) and Diabolical Dad (habanero) – on Shark Tank in 2014. On the show, Miller accepted an investment from Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec — $300,000 for 75 percent equity in the company. But after the show, a decision was made to keep it as a family business.
[Henry's Humdingers is sold on Amazon]
Since Shark Tank, Miller continues to roll out new flavors including Mama Drama (cinnamon), Naughty Nana (ginger), Hanky Panky (vanilla, nutmeg) and Nudie Cutie (raw honey). Miller went on to study economics and entrepreneurship at Washington State University. [Related: 27 Favorite 'Shark Tank' Products at Amazon — New List]


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I love this song by Portishead.ReplyDelete
x sPam of frou-frou
Great photos and I love those shoes!!!ReplyDelete
I love this outfit!!! Those shorts are just perfect with the neutrals:DReplyDelete
Gorgeous photos, and awesome shorts!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous outfit! Love your top, hat and top! xxxReplyDelete
gorjuuuuz! Such a beautiful place!ReplyDelete
Oh what a great location for photos!! Plus this is a great outfit, those shorts are an awesome colour and the hat is a lovely touch :)ReplyDelete
Damn ang ganda!!! Puro green yun background.. Total opposite lang ng saken.. Puro buhangin. Hahahaha! Miss you!!ReplyDelete
Nice outfit, love the pink shorts and grey top together.ReplyDelete
Still so gorgeous, Ms. Kookie :)ReplyDelete
THANKS, EVERYONE!ReplyDelete
@ Honey: Koraz!
@ Pam: Happy to know that you're familiar with the song too! Coolios! :)ReplyDelete
WOW! love the shorts! it's my fave color! love ur sandals as well!!! :PReplyDelete
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you look cute as ever kookie! :) i still owe you, didn't forget, kinda busy lang lately :)ReplyDelete
Love the shorts and boots! and super amazing photos!!! kaka miss ang Coron!ReplyDelete
Truly, madly, deeply in love with these photos and the shorts too xReplyDelete
love it!ReplyDelete
i'm still bitter for not having the same butterfly shots as you! haha. love the last one, c/o au?ReplyDelete
dude, camille co is your friend? trying to invite her too.
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina has hired former Tar Heels player and coach Sylvia Crawley as an assistant coach.
Crawley was the top center on UNC's 1994 NCAA championship team and played professionally for more than a decade, both overseas and in the WNBA.
Crawley also spent two years as an assistant at UNC from 2000-02 and later at Fordham before becoming head coach at Ohio from 2006-08 and Boston College from 2008-12.
Crawley replaces another former UNC playing great, Ivory Latta. Latta resigned in May after two seasons to focus on her professional playing career.