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History of Australia's offshore detention centre in PNG
Australia has come under sharp criticism from the United Nations and human rights groups for its policy of holding asylum-seekers in offshore detention camps in the Pacific.
In Summary
It was forced to close one camp, on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island, on October 31, but hundreds of refugees have refused to leave it for new, PNG-run transit centres.
Sydney, Australia /AFP/. Australia has come under sharp criticism from the United Nations and human rights groups for its policy of holding asylum-seekers in offshore detention camps in the Pacific.
It was forced to close one camp, on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island, on October 31, but hundreds of refugees have refused to leave it for new, PNG-run transit centres.
Here is a timeline of key dates in the history of the Manus camp leading up to PNG police beginning to forcibly remove refugees from the centre on Thursday:
- In 2001, the conservative government of Prime Minister John Howard opens the Manus camp as part of a strict policy of "offshore detention" of asylum-seekers caught trying to get to Australia by boat. The government defends the policy as needed to halt drownings of boatpeople.
- In 2008, Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd closes the camp to fulfil an election pledge.
- In November 2012, Rudd's Labor successor Julia Gillard reopens the detention centre under public pressure following a sharp increase in the number of boatpeople trying to reach Australia.
- In July 2013, after returning to office, Rudd significantly toughens the refugee policy by announcing that anyone who seeks asylum by boat will never be settled in Australia, with all sent to Manus or a second centre in the Pacific nation of Nauru.
- In February 2014, a riot by Manus detainees leaves around 70 men injured, including by gunshots fired by police. One refugee, Iranian Reza Barati, was beaten to death by PNG camp staff during the unrest.
- In September 2014, another Iranian refugee, Hamid Kehazaei, dies after delayed treatment for a bacterial infection.
- In January 2015, more than 500 men hold a two-week hunger strike to protest conditions in the camp.
- On April 26, 2016, the Papua New Guinea Supreme Court rules the detention centre violates constitutional guarantees of liberty and must be closed.
- On August 17, 2016, Australia announces the Manus camp will be closed, but insists the detainees must be moved to other island camps or be resettled in third countries.
- On June 14, 2017, Australia agrees to pay compensation of Aus$70 million (US$53 million) to asylum-seekers detained on Manus Island between 2012 and 2016, avoiding a court case that alleged it breached a duty of care
- On August 7, 2017, Iranian detainee Hamed Shamshiripour is found dead, apparently after committing suicide.
- On September 26, 2017, a first group of 24 men leave Manus for the United States under a resettlement deal reached with the administration of former President Barack Obama but sharply criticised by his successor Donal Trump. The total number to be transferred under the initial deal is still uncertain, with the US under no obligation to take a set number.
- On October 11, 2017, Australia offers to move Manus detainees to family camps on Nauru. Few accept.
- On October 31, 2017, Australia declares the Manus camp closed and halts electricity, water and food supplies to the remaining 600 detainees who refuse to leave, fearing for their safety in the PNG-run transit camps.
- On November 2, 2017, the UNHCR calls on Australia to stop what it describes as a "humanitarian emergency" in the Manus camp.
- On November 5, 2017, new Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern renews a New Zealand offer to resettle 150 of the men from Manus, but her Australian counterpart, Malcolm Turnbull, brushes aside the offer, saying US resettlement remains the priority.
- On November 7, 2017, A PNG court rejects a detainee appeal to restore water, electricity and food supplies to Manus.
- On November 9, 2017, PNG authorities threaten to use force and police in following days begin entering the camp to destroy shelters and water containers in bid to force departures.
Several dozen detainees move voluntarily to the transit centres, but reports begin emerging that they are not completed, with inadequate water and electricity.
- On November 23, 2017, PNG police raid the camp, destroying belongings and forcing around 40 refugees onto buses bound for the transit centres.


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Every fortnight I'm featuring Etsy shops and blogs which I love. This week it's the turn of Ben from Old English Company!
I first came across Ben's ice cream print (see below) in an Etsy treasury and clicked through to his shop and found all sorts of great prints and other items. I really like his aesthetic! It's quirky and modern, with a very personal feel.
Here is Ben to tell you more about it…
Describe your shop in one or two sentences.
Old English Company is a small London based studio that aims to deliver prints, home ware and gifts that will brighten up your wall. I mix a hand lettered style with simple colours to create something that really stands out.
What has been your most popular product to date? What is your favourite?
The most popular print of the shop to date through Etsy has been the ice cream print, which initially was a surprise and not expected at all! It's great to know that its hanging up in peoples home around the world.
Where do you get your inspiration?
A lot of my inspiration comes from food and simple hand lettering. I love anything with hand lettering, to me, it has a more personal touch. My favourite part of the creative process is actually sitting down for a few hours and doing nothing but sketching ideas, many don't make it in to prints, but that's how you find the odd gem!
What has been the highlight of your business so far?
The highlight so far had to be going full time with Old English Company. Currently I'm working on expanding the range of products – more tea towel designs, aprons, mugs. It's all very exciting!
Thanks Ben! Head on over to the Old English Company to check out their fab products!
Thanks for reading!

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Survey: How Much Is Your Monthly Rent or Mortgage?
Living in the central Midwest has many advantages. Amazing barbecue, wide open spaces, backyards and the ability to rent an apartment without fear of bedbugs. But one of the biggest advantages we have going for us is our low cost of living. Although we work hard to keep a roof over our heads, we know that for what we pay here, we'd only be able to afford us a shoe box in other cities!
Although wages might be a little higher in some places to help compensate for high cost of living, that's not always the case. In some places, a higher rent or mortgage is just the standard and not because you have to pay extra for deposit or down payment.
We've lived all over and have paid a great deal more than we pay now and a great deal less. It all depends on where you land, so for those considering a career change or are looking to spend as little as possible to enjoy other fine things in life, we're running a very casual survey. To participate, list off your location, home size and monthly rent or mortgage costs below. Maybe there's a city you never knew you wanted to live in — until you found out you'd be paying half of what you do now!
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The US police officers who shot dead an Australian woman who had called 911 for help in Minneapolis did not have their body cameras turned on.
Minnesota's Public Safety Department said a woman was shot in Minneapolis after two officers responded to a callout about a possible assault on Saturday at 11.30pm local time.
Her stepson Zach Damond said she called police after hearing a noise near her house.
"The officers' body cameras were not turned on at the time and the squad camera did not capture the incident," the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said in a statement.
"Investigators are attempting to determine whether any video of the incident exists."
Mr Damond said the woman, reportedly an Australian in her 40s, was "passionate" and his "best friend".
"Basically my mum was shot for reasons I don't know," Mr Damond said in a video posted on Facebook on Monday morning (AEST).
"I just know she heard a sound in the alley so then she called the police and the cops showed up and she was a very passionate woman, she probably thought something bad was happening and then next thing I know they take my best friend's life."
Minneapolis mayor Betsy Hodges said she intended to find out why the officers' body cameras were not turned on.
"As mayor of our city, a wife, and a grandmother, I am heartsick and deeply disturbed by what occurred last night," she posted on Facebook.


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Jan 9, 2008
Technically, they weren%26rsquo;t lying when they called the last game R-Type Final. This apparent sequel might look and scroll like a conventional shoot-em-up, but really it%26rsquo;s a universe apart. A turn-based strategy shooter, it%26rsquo;s a test of mind rather than reflexes. Once you%26rsquo;ve fumbled your way through the menus, you set up your attack fleet, each squadron of ships occupying one or more hexagonal tiles. Alongside the usual fighters and scouts of the R-Concept fleet, you%26rsquo;re also responsible for capital ships and power-ups. If you want to couple R-Type%26rsquo;s famous Force upgrade to a particular squadron, for instance, you have to position the two accordingly.
It%26rsquo;s fairly logical, and things soon get lively as your fleet sizes increase to cope with ever-greater opposition. It%26rsquo;s also obvious strategy-RPG stuff, full of quick cutscenes and hitpoint exchanges. But above all it%26rsquo;s R-Type, back from extinction in unusual form, but never unrecognisable. Fans might feel confused at first, but they won%26rsquo;t be disappointed.


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Summer Coolness01:40
I apologize for the post name that doesn't seem to match current weather anywhere of the world since I was supposed to post this during the summer and obviously that didn't happen. I thought I might change the name into winter coolness, but then again, the sweat on my nose wouldn't serve the weather right because it was still so damn hot around August in Bangkok.
I've also realized how I always mention either weather or temperature in almost every blog post because it's the key that influences how I dress each day significantly. The place where each style is worn is also significant. Not in the million year that I'd be layering, oversize tee on top of turtle neck if it weren't for all I've seen in London. What I used to wear in Canada was just thick clothing like sweatpants and puffy coat...not very attractive. Back to point I was trying to make is that, I will try to stop myself from talking about the weather in the future just because there's only so much temperature going on in a year, and I've probably talk about them all already.


text: Hello; I'm using Shibby builds for more than one year, and kept updating my router each new version came up. For my needs it has been pretty satisfying (I needed the QOS, USB, BT and VPN features mostly). Despite the usual best practice/advice on all forums, to clear nvram after installing each new version, I have not done that ever, and each new version picked up the settings and kept running. In my home network setup I have a couple of VoIP ATAs, which replaced completely my POTS line. I used Tomato to make sure the voice traffic is properly prioritized and I have good and reliable phone service for the house. And so it it is. No complains from anyone, and I use my voip setup for extensive work related audio conferences - on a daily basis. So .. kudos to Tomato developers for a great QOS implementation. The strange thing happening for some time and never caught the culprit... My wife who also works from home started complaining lately very often of losing the internet connection. We both use the internet for VPN into our work, and unlike her, my experience has been always good - with very few exceptions, clearly provider related. But unlike her, I always use my computer wired to the network, and she is always using the WIFI, on a RT-N16, loaded with Shibby's AIO software. So it was only by chance that a couple of days ago I was using my computer in the kitchen, on WIFI this time, and got a couple of phone calls. Each time after I finished the conversation I noticed that my notebook completely lost the wireless connection. I noticed the correlation first, but wasn't sure if that was the cause, and tested this again, and indeed that was the case. So my question to the experts is, obviously, what prompts this behaviour, and how to prevent it? Thanks very much for your consideration... and sorry for the long posting!


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Cardiac Surgery
Complex Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery is a surgery on the heart or great vessels performed bycardiac surgeons.Frequently, it is done to treat complications of ischemic heart disease, correct congenital heart disease, or treat valvular heart disease from various causes including endocarditis, rheumatic heart disease and atherosclerosis. It also includes heart transplantation.
Doctors also use heart surgery to :
- Repair or replace heart valves, which control blood flow through the heart
- Repair abnormal or damaged structures in the heart
- Implant medical devices that help control the heartbeat or support heart function and blood flow
- Replace a damaged heart with a healthy heart from a donor
- Treat heart failure and coronary heart disease
- Control abnormal heart rhythms


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About Us
Institute of Islamic and Turkish Studies-North Carolina (IITSNC) was founded in 2012. IITSNC is a non-profit organization with no political affiliation. It is dedicated to addressing the religious, social and cultural needs of people living in North Carolina. We aim to:
- …be a resource for those who are interested in learning about Islam
- …help Muslims increase their knowledge and understanding of Islam
- …be a resource on Turkish language and culture
- …support interfaith dialogue
- …prevent misconceptions and misunderstandings about Islam and Muslims
Any contribution to the peace, prosperity, respectfully others, and harmony is greatly appreciated within our association.
Our mission is to show that religions are not necessarily the main source of every conflict, hostility, and clashes among world civilizations, rather, religions can play major role in restoring world peace, respect, sympathy, trust and tolerance to different groups when the followers are educated, and guided properly to meet the needs of changing values of tomorrow's world.
Our aim to accomplish our mission would be to promote the study of world religions and spiritual faiths in order to gain wisdom and knowledge so that people will have a renewed sense of gratitude, and respect for the spiritual beliefs they hold closest to their hearts. By being in constant communication with other people who have different traditions from their own, we each have the opportunity to refine and appreciate our own beliefs and traditions.
It is our belief that a sustainable world peace could be achieved by sharing different perspectives, by listening to each other free from any prejudicing with unconditional respect, and nurture tolerance, mercy, love and compassion. Our goals is to help bring together the communities in order to promote compassion, cooperation, partnership and community service through interfaith activities such as dialogues and trips to important religious places.


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AB1: Nectar flower mix
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the nectar flower mix option.
How much will be paid
£511 per hectare (ha).
Where to use this option
Available for Mid Tier and Higher Tier
Whole or part parcel
Only on:
- arable land
- temporary grass
- bush orchards
Where this option cannot be used
- where evidence or records exist for important arable plants (Plantlife IAPA classification 4 and above – see Appendix II, page 19). These records can either be historic (within the last 40 years) or from recent arable plant survey results
- on organic land or on land in conversion to organic status
- from 1 January 2019, on land already receiving funding for Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs) declared for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
How this option will benefit the environment
It provides areas of flowering plants to boost essential food sources for beneficial pollinators.
If successful there will be:
- an abundant supply of pollen and nectar-rich flowers between early and late summer
- pollinating insects such as bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies and hoverflies using the flowers
- establish a mix of at least 4 nectar-rich plants and at least 2 perennials from the list in the "What to sow" section
- establish the mix in blocks or strips between 15 March and 30 April or 15 July and 30 August
- rotationally cut 50% of the plot area each year between 15 April and 31 May – do not cut the same area in successive years
- cut the whole area between 15 September and 30 March, removing or shredding cuttings to avoid patches of dead material developing
Do not:
- graze between 15 March and 31 August
Keeping records
Agreement holders will need to keep the following records and supply them on request:
- seed invoices
- field operations at the parcel level, including associated invoices
- stock records to show grazing activity on parcels
On your annual claim you will be asked to declare that you haven't carried out any activities prohibited by the option requirements.
You should also be aware that at the start of each claim year, a percentage of agreement holders will be asked to take and submit the following photographic records:
- photographs of the established mixture
Advice and suggestions for how to carry out this option
The following section gives advice on carrying out this option successfully but does not form part of the requirements for this option.
Pick the right location
The Plantlife Important Arable Plant Areas (IAPA) handbook referenced above scores individual species; if there are records of plants which score 4 or above this option cannot be used on that location.
Use lower-yielding areas with a sunny aspect, facing south or south-southwest.
Avoid planting under overhanging trees, next to tall hedges or on land facing north or east. Leave access to surrounding crops to allow for management.
Block and plot sizes
Use wide margins and big blocks between 0.25ha and 0.5ha. This lets insects move to safety when fields are being sprayed.
Spacing five 0.5ha patches evenly within 100ha meets the food needs of many pollinators.
What to sow
The seed mix used should contain both short-term nectar rich and perennial wildflower plants, such as:
- early and late flowering red clovers
- alsike clover
- sainfoin
- birdsfoot trefoil
- black knapweed
- musk mallow
Sow at 12kg per ha to provide enough plants.
Avoid short-term mixes that do not include knapweed or mallow as they will not supply pollinators with long-term food sources for years 4 and 5 of the agreement.
How to sow
Sow by broadcasting seeds rather than drilling, when the soil is warm and moist. Use a ring roll before and after sowing. Check regularly for slug damage.
Cut emerging flowers and weeds at least twice in year 1, and up to 4 times if necessary where the soil is particularly fertile. Regular cutting prevents weeds smothering the slow-growing flowers so all sown species are established successfully.
Plots may be grazed between 1 September and 14 March, but (as set out in the Mid Tier Manual section 6.2.1 General management requirements) make sure that no poaching or soil compaction by livestock takes place. Supplementary feeding could result in poaching and soil compaction, so should be avoided.
Remember that nectar plots should be kept until at least 31 December in year 5 of the agreement.
Further information
Order the 'Growing farm wildlife' DVD from Natural England which gives a step-by-step approach to sowing nectar flower mixtures.
See the Mid Tier manual or Higher Tier manual to find out more about the scheme and how to apply.
Last updated 17 May 2018 + show all updates
- From 1 January 2019, this option cannot be used on land already receiving funding for Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs) declared for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS).
- Updated for 2017 applications.
- Information updated for applications in 2016.
- First published.


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PFN-7242IL-v2 is 24-port 10/100M with PoE + 2 Gigabit Copper/SFP Combo ports Rack-mount Web Smart PoE Switch, the switch supports IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet standard, maximum 390W power consumption per system. The switch also provides exceptionally smart Web management features, such as VLAN, QoS, RSTP, IGMP Snooping, LACP, Port Security…etc. The switch is standard 19" rack-mount design to fit into the rack environment. With these features, the switch is a superb choice for medium or large network environment to strengthen its network connection and efficiency.
IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports
PFN-7242IL-v2 features 24-port PoE+ IEEE 802.3at supplying up to 30 watts per port. This product can convert standard 100~240V/AC power into low-voltage DC that runs over existing LAN cable to power up IEEE 802.3at compliant network accessories. By adding PFN-7242IL-v2 to existing networking, installing networking products such as Access Points and IP cameras can be easily managed and set up. Wireless device deployments are easily located with available power outlets and network administrators don't need to use heavy AC power adapters anymore.
2 Gigabit Copper/SFP Combo Port
PFN-7242IL-v2 supports 2 Gigabit Copper or SFP combo ports to uplink to servers, storage, or other switching devices for long loop reach applications.
Exceptionally Smart
The PFN-7242IL-v2 features management interface that can be managed through Web Browser and it provides Smart features that are ideal for simple network applications and basic monitoring tools to improve network efficiency. Through a Web-based interface, an administrator can set up VLANs to segregate traffic, QoS to prioritize mission-critical data, RSTP/Loop Protection to avoid network loop, link aggregation to create fat traffic pipelines, bandwidth control to limit traffic load and Port Security to secure your network. All of these features offer extra protection on the network edge. Best of all, the password-protected configuration interface can be accessed remotely.
Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 10BaseT, IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX, IEEE 802.ab 1000BaseT, IEEE 802.3z 1000BaseSX/LX
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol
IEEE 802.1p Class of Service
IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
IEEE 802.3at Power Over Ethernet (PoE+)
Number of Ports: 26
10/100BaseTX with RJ-45 Connectors: 24 port with PoE+
Gigabit Uplink: 2x 10/100/1000BaseT RJ-45 / Gigabit SFP Combo Port
MAC Address: 4K
Buffer Memory: 2.75Mb
Transmission Method: Store and Forward
Smart Features
Port Based VLAN: 26
Tagged Based VLAN: 32, VID = 1~4094
IGMP Snooping V1&V2
Link Aggregation: 3 groups
Quality of Service(QoS): High & Low queues, 802.1p
Security: Port & MAC binding, 3 MAC per port
Port: Port State, Speed/Duplex, Flow Control
Port Mirroring
Bandwidth Control
Broadcast Storm Control
PoE Control: PoE Port Enable/Disable, PoE Status
Management: Web Management, password protected access, Configuration backup/restore, TFTP firmware upgrade
Filtering/Forwarding Rates
1000Mbps port – 1,488,000pps,
100Mbps port - 148,800pps, 10Mbps port - 14,880pps
Transmission Media
10/100BaseTX Cat. 5 UTP/STP
1000BaseT Cat. 5 / Cat. 5E UTP/STP
LED Indicators
Per Port: Link/Act, PoE : Act / Status, Per Unit: Power
Power Input
100~240 V/AC, 50~60Hz
Power Output
53V DC Per Port Output
Power Consumption
250/500 Watt (Max. )
440 x 220 x 44mm/ 440 × 331 x 44 mm (W x D x H)
Operating Temperature
0 to 40℃
Storage Temperature
-20 to 90℃
10 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
FCC Class A, CE


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Learning your math times tables can be hard! I want to help you find the method that suits your child best.
I will share:
Teaching tips
Math activities
An amazing free e-book which shows you 295 ways of learning your times tables
The wonderful Khan Academy free times tables videos
Japanese multiplication
A free app
Plus my own free printable
You'll find in here the resources you need to find the key which will unlock the mental block so you can make learning the times tables easy.
"Thank you! I was just looking for something like this yesterday!!!" ~ Irma
"Nice tips, thanks!" ~ Arithmetic Village
"Wow! Why didn't I learn that in school? Thanks!" ~ Trish
Let's start with a method that has worked really well with homeschooling math with my daughter:
Use your fingers.
It's also great because it works with one of the hardest tables, the nines.
What a feeling of accomplishment when your child can show you all the nine times table just by using their hands!
Give each finger a number value as above.
Fold down the finger you want to multiply by nine.
So fold down finger 3 if you want to multiply 3 x 9.
The fingers still sticking out on your left are the tens.
The fingers still sticking out on your right are the units.
You can get my free nine times table tip printable here.
It shows you another example.
If you still don't get it, contact me!
What's great is that you'll find there are lots of ways to learn your maths times tables!
You'll also find that doing something visual like making your own Top Trumps is a great way to learn homeschool math.
What's great is that you can use your hands to help learn all the hard tables - which you will probably find is quite a relief to your child!
Here is a brilliant explanation, plus a free printable sheet, which shows you how to use your fingers to learn the 6, 7, 8, and 9 times tables.
By now you can see there are lots of ways to learn your maths times tables, you just have to find the right one.
If you're struggling with the conventional method, try a tip learned from the Japanese.
I promise you don't have to be Japanese to understand it! But what it does show is that everyone's mind works in different ways.
Chris explains how it works really well in this video:
N.B. I think this math times table tip works best with visual learners.
I'm not the only one to realize that there are multiple ways of learning your times table!
This free non-profit site has produced a resource for schools which shows them all the different activities you can do to learn your maths times tables.
It's got tons in it, e.g.:
You can get it here
Some kids find this math game fun:
I spotted this free app on Amazon.com with nearly 100 4-5 star reviews. I haven't used it myself, but as it's free it might well be worth giving it a go:
And Times Tables: The Fun Way has nearly 125 5 star reviews.
You can pick up lots of maths tips from making your own board game and we've got a great activity making your own card game too.
Cards are definitely another fun way to learn multiplication.
And of course there's songs too!
The Khan Academy is one of the most fantastic free resources for homeschooling families.
You will find free times tables videos together with interactive answer sheets.
We have fallen in love with Sal because of his humor and gentle manner.
He carefully and clearly explains the concept of multiplication (and division) and then goes on to give your child plenty of time to practice.
Highly recommended as one of the best free math resources.
All kids are different, so you need to pick and choose to find what method works best with your child.
Also, you'll find sometimes your child just isn't ready to learn. I would try out some of the ideas on here and decide what works, but please don't panic if nothing does - they will learn their math times tables eventually, I promise!
Click on the picture to go to the page.
Homeschooling › Math › Times Tables
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Kaley Cuoco is set to return as host of the 2013 People's Choice Awards, CBS announced today.
Cuoco, who stars as Penny on CBS' hit comedy The Big Bang Theory, first hosted the awards show in January, replacing five-year veteran Queen Latifah. Her lively, self-deprecating performance — along with cameos from Neil Patrick Harris, the cast of Parks & Recreation, and others — garnered significant praise.
"She is such an engaging performer who brings an undeniable energy and passion to our stage," People's Choice Awards executive producer Mark Burnett said in a statement. "There is no doubt she will be a key part of what makes this year's show a can't miss event."
The People's Choice Awards have aired annually since 1975, with winners selected entirely by viewers and fans. The show is designed to celebrate highlights in pop culture — last year's nominees included, in various categories, Katy Perry, Glee, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows —Part 2.
The 39th annual People's Choice Awards will broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre on Jan. 9, 2013.
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The Portfolio of
Ashley Katryna
Ashley Katryna works in a range of media: drawing, painting, print, and costume.
She holds her HBA from the University of Toronto with a focus on medieval, renaissance, baroque and modern art and architecture and her Advanced Diploma from Sheridan College specializing in painting and drawing.
Artist Statement:
"I set out to create dreamlike images inspired by folklore and mythology. Each painting expresses fears that remain unspoken in life – the fear of wolves around the corner, of loss, or of falling into shadow."
Watercolour is among the most challenging mediums because of the importance of preserving white space. This means that every stroke is deliberate and permanent.


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Hull Digital Question Time/
The view from the audience, from left to right Jon Moss in the chair, Imran Ali, Helen Philpot and Prof. Calie Pistorius, VC of Hull University.
I've just been to something really, really good. With free drinks at the end. Hull Digital Question Time was set up by Jon Moss and brought together a panel of experts to discuss the future of digital technology. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the combination of interesting questions, a range of expertise from the panel and sensible debate from the audience made for a fascinating evening. And then we all went to the bar..
I think the event has been filmed and it would make an absolutely great podcast, so with a bit of luck it will turn up in a downloadable form at some point in the future. In the meantime, if you get the chance to go to any events like this in the future (and I've already asked for another one) then you should jump at it.
One more thing, Jon told us that the date for the next Hull Digital Live event has been set. It is the 4th of November this year. Note it in your diary.


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In at least two recent U.S. cases involving rape, representatives of the justice system have implied that the victim may have been partially to blame for the assault. In Montana, the judge in the initial sentencing of a teacher convicted of raping a 14-year-old student was suspended from the bench after making comments which seemed to suggest that the girl's behavior was a factor in the case. Meanwhile in Pennsylvania, a former employee of the state Department of Corrections filed a lawsuit after being knocked unconscious and raped by an inmate with a previous history of sexual assault. In its response, the state's Attorney General's Office implied that the young woman may have been partially responsible for the heinous act.
According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), an organization which partners with rape crisis centers across the country, sexual assaults occur about every two minutes in America. RAINN is dedicated to fighting sexual violence, providing resources to victims and helping to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. The organization also reports that a large number of victims never file a criminal report and, shockingly, 97 percent of offenders never see any jail time.
Pandora's Project, an organization dedicated to aiding victims of sexual assault by providing resources, education and support to sexual assault victims, asserts that rape can be defined differently from state to state. The organization's website offers three criteria to consider when trying to determine if rape has occurred: the age of the parties, whether or not the participants had the ability to consent and if there was agreement.
Based on the above criteria, the above 48-year-old man having sexual intercourse with the 14-year-old girl, who later committed suicide, would be considered assault regardless of the victim's behavior. It is also reasonable to assume, in the case of the young woman who was assaulted after she let superiors know that she was uncomfortable with this particular inmate, that she had did not give consent. She was reported to be unconscious at the time of the assault and, it follows, did not agree to participate.
Most people would agree that sexual assault is a serious issue but some might wonder, when considering the scenarios described, if there is a larger problem to be considered. Some might wonder if, adding insult to injury, victims of brutal sexual attacks are now subject to being blamed for the act. Most victims of sexual assault would probably find having to defend themselves while going through the process of obtaining justice to be pretty harrowing, but being tried by the public is probably equally as traumatic.
According to Salisbury, Maryland's Life Crisis Center's Executive Director, Michele Hughes, blaming the victim is not that uncommon. A lot of times, people question the victim's actions and wonder what she was wearing. This kind of thinking, which focuses on the victim rather than on the accused, is not always malicious in nature but it does gives the public a mechanism for distancing themselves from the act.
Heather Lynette Sinclair, herself a victim of sexual assault, spoke out in defense of a Maryland high school student raped in May of this year , saying, "You get more victim blaming when people are uncomfortable." The executive director of Maryland's Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Lisae C. Jordan, notes, "I think it often stems from a fear that something like this could happen to them, and so they want to make themselves different from the survivor."
It is likely that people, faced with the reality of sexual assault and the fact that it could happen to anyone, at any time, might have a tendency to second guess the victim. It is also true that this response is likely very disheartening for those who are victimized and may prevent many from coming forward. While some rape victims are forced to deal with this type of censure within their communities, blaming by public officials, as in the case of the Montana judge or the Pennsylvania Attorney General, is not something that victims should have to encounter. Fortunately, advocates are working diligently to change the mindset that currently allows justice system officials to blame the victim for being raped or assaulted.
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Instagram no more. Weekend randomness.
So, I deleted my account.
I didn't want to worry about all my hard work being taken and used somewhere else.
Sure, anyone can do that anyway but at least I could control my pictures on Instagram.
I don't miss Instagram but I miss being able to play and edit my pictures.
I've been trying to find another program for my iPhone.
It's Sunday and I haven't really done anything productive over the weekend but that's good.
I did go grocery shopping, crochet some, took a nap, watched TV, played with the babies and tried to catch up on email.
I'm a busy woman.
Oh, I did book a room to go see my daughter's boyfriend graduate at Fort Jackson.
It's going to be a big hen par-tay and I'm excited about that. We are going to talk, eat good food, laugh until we wet ourselves and see this young man graduate from Army boot camp.
I will take lots of pics to share when all this happens. Now, to find something to wear. Hmmmm. I just thought of something, all those men in uniform. THUD!!! *fanning myself* Superdad may regret not going with us to watch the babies… I tease! Ha ha.
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It's funny to me to live in Florida and feel a chill in the air but to be surrounded by palm trees! Sometimes I wish we would receive all those color changes and falling leaves. Maybe I'll be blessed enough to live outside the state of Florida someday and experience all the seasons, for now I have to imagine the feeling of Fall. These two pieces are are continuing my obsession of the Fall season, hope they can bring some of the "feeling" your way too!
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Happy new year!
Something new for a new year!
I know it's been quite some time since
my last post and it looks like it might be a while
before my next one. I'm taking a break to continue
my new direction with my art. Thanks for visiting, I may
post a stray sketch or two in the future so keep your eyes peeled!
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
sunday morning
This I decided to start the day with a little painting!
Still wishing I could feel more of that Autumn air, a lot more.
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Labels: autumn, fall, halloween, jack o lanterns, pumpkins
Friday, October 14, 2011
it's been awhile
A quick little painting I did, it's been quite some time since I've painted so this was simple but fun!
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Early again
It's ALMOST that time of the year again when the ghouls and goblins come to play!
How do I know this? Well all the stores are already selling Halloween merchandise...
so here's my first response a QUICK little doodle I created in Photoshop:
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Harry Potter Tribute
If you're out in Cali this weekend please stop by Gallery Nucleus and check out the Harry Potter tribute show and support many other artist and myself!! http://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/exhibition/244
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Good Ol' Abe
Something I created for a class I was teaching. We worked with watercolors and learned how to use a pen! Fun times, I love teaching and sharing technique with others!
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
...I like to think that I am an illustrator ;)
Here's an image I recently did for an organization
called the NOTR, national order of trench rats. They are
a grand group formed by the Disabled American Veterans nation wide!
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
This little piece was shown with 159 other works of art this past sat. at the Gallery Nucleus! It was a blessing to be involved in the Edward Scissorhands tribute show and to have my art sell at the first show I was involved in! Thanks guys! Check out the show here:
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Wireless Users Can Get Up To 500 Free Minutes For Mobile-to-Mobile Calls In New Mexico
Phoenix, Arizona — Ready to re-join a friend in the mall? Wondering if your colleague is stuck in traffic? Wishing you hadn't locked your keys in the car? Now, New Mexico residents can get up to 500 more minutes at no additional charge by signing up for Verizon Wireless' "Mobile-to-Mobile" promotion. Available on any Local Digital Choice 250 or Regional Digital Choice PLUS 120 calling plan and above, the offer provides 250 to 500 additional mobile-to-mobile minutes, depending on the plan, for calls between Verizon Wireless customers in the company's New Mexico mobile-to-mobile calling area.
Verizon Wireless' New Mexico mobile-to-mobile calling area includes all of Albuquerque, Gallup, Grants, Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Taos, and significant portions of the desert territory along Interstate 40 from Albuquerque to Grants and Gallup, and Interstate 25 from Albuquerque to Santa Fe and Taos. To use their mobile-to-mobile minutes, eligible New Mexico customers must place a call to, or receive a call from, another Verizon Wireless customer in their mobile-to-mobile calling area. "For many of us, when we're on the go, our friends and business associates are too. Now there's a way to talk mobile-to-mobile with friends and family, and to conduct business with on-the-go colleagues, without using valuable anytime minutes," said Regional President Jerry Gallegos. "Mobile-to-mobile calling can save time and reduce the frustration of trying to meet a friend after shopping separately, searching for friends in a crowded parking lot after an event, or waiting for a business associate who's running late."
The promotion, which is available to customers for the duration of their new or existing service agreement, is easy and convenient - there is no need to provide lists of friends or family. Customers can activate the Mobile-to-Mobile service by calling 1-866-2-JOIN-IN (1-866-256-4646).
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless is the largest wireless communications provider in the U.S. with 26.3 million wireless voice and data customers and 3.5 million paging customers. The new coast-to-coast wireless provider was formed by the combination of the U.S. wireless businesses of Bell Atlantic Corp. and GTE Corp - now Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) -- and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). The new company includes the assets of Bell Atlantic Mobile, AirTouch Cellular, GTE Wireless, PrimeCo Personal Communications and AirTouch Paging. The company has a footprint covering nearly 90 percent of the U.S. population, 49 of the top 50 and 96 of the top 100 U.S. markets. Verizon Wireless, headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, is 32,000 employees strong. Reporters and editors can find more information about the company in its Media Center on the Web at: http://www.verizonwireless.com/mediacenter/index.shtml Editor's Note
Eligible customers must place a call to, or receive a call from, another Verizon Wireless customer in the same local calling area. Local Digital Choice 250 calling plan is available at a promotional rate of $19.99 for the first three months; $29.99 thereafter. Regional Digital ChoicePLUS 120 calling plan is available at a promotional rate of $19.99 for the first three months; $29.99 thereafter.####


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Perl TKby randor (Novice)
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Ok, I have decided to take on Perl Tk as a project, basically because I love Perl and have always wanted to make a stand alone GUI.
I have found most of what I need except I have run into seemingly 2 problems
1: How to create a link in the GUI to open a website with a browser? I need to be able to put in a spot where the user can click and it will open a web browser with a certain page on it.
2: Is there a way to print something in the GUI??
Thank you for any help.
PS: I know Tk is no longer active but I do like its easability.
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I didn't want to make a whole real of tape I only wanted enough to have a play with and use on a Christmas card I've designed using stamps from Oak House Studio. I used a non stick liner to attach the tape to this is about the same size as copy paper and is enough to have play with. I stuck 3 strips of tape down and painted over them using the last 3 colours you can see in the paint pots in the top picture. I then used the large snowflake which just fits onto the tape but I wasn't too bothered about getting the whole image on the tape as I stamped it randomly along the middle and the edges. The second tape I stamped with a couple of the snowflakes and the words 'Let it Snow' along the middle and the last tape I used 3 snowflakes.
On a piece of card I drew some triangles in 2 different sizes, painted and stamped the images in the same colours as the tapes. Once dry I cut the ones I liked the best and glued them to some turquoise card and cut around them leaving a small frame. To make the triangles look more like trees I added tree trunks using the same turquoise card cut into squares.
I added the trees to cream card stock - the 2 small trees are glued to the card and the large one is attached with 3D foam to give the image some dimension.
To finish off I added my DIY washi tape 'Let it Snow' below the trees.
Three steps to make the 'washi' tape
The trees painted and stamped
The finished card.
That's if from me until tomorrow. Don't forget to pop over to Art Every Day Month to see how everyone is doing with the challenge


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Emanuel Lasker: Flipping the Bird
In 1880, at the age of eleven, Emanuel Lasker learned to play the game of chess from his brother. Within nine years, Lasker would be playing and winning against world class chess masters in both tournament and match play. In 1894, at the age of 24, Lasker defeated Wilhelm Steinitz to capture the title of World Champion, a title which he would hold exclusively for the next 27 years.
Four years earlier, in 1890, Lasker travelled to Liverpool to compete in a chess tournament. There, he would meet and defeat Henry Edward Bird (+7 =3 -2). Bird, who played chess regularly on the world stage from 1849 to 1899, was the namesake of Bird's Opening (ECO A02, A03) and the Ruy Lopez Opening - Bird's Defense (C61). In addition, one could argue that the Sicilian - Accelerated Fianchetto (B34) would aptly be named the Sicilian - Bird, as Bird's study and use of the opening was a major contributing factor in the emergence of the opening in international play.Before 1883 the B34 variation of the Sicilian saw very limited use on the world stage. Between 1883 and 1889 Bird would play the B34 ten times, against the likes of Joseph Blackburne, Max Weiss, Isidor Gunsberg, Josef Noa, Johann Berger, David Baird, Samuel Lipschutz and James Hanham. Bird utilized the opening with amazing success. In ten games his record with the B34 was +4 -1 =5. Following Bird's early successes, other masters around the world began to experiment with the opening, but few could master the position. Other notable chess players of the day utilized the line only once or twice in competition before giving it up.
In Liverpool, 1890, Bird attempted the B34 against Lasker only once. After 57 moves, Bird was forced to resign in the face of mate.
In 1892 Bird and Lasker would square off in England once again, and once again Bird would attempt the B34 Sicilian Accelerated Fianchetto. Lasker's brilliant response rapidly shattered both Bird's position and his burgeoning confidence in the opening.
After their 1892 game, Bird would play the B34 only twice more in the remaining seven years of his chess career. Lasker, on the other hand, would go on to utilize the Sicilian Accelerated Fianchetto numerous times throughout his career, with great success. Between 1892 and 1909 Lasker would play the B34 as black seven times. His record from the position was a resounding +6 -0 =1, and his white response to B34 would, for a time, replace the traditional line as the best response to 4 ... g6.
Mr. Lasker, Mr. Bird and myself became better acquainted this week, thanks to a chance encounter with the B34 on chess.com, and the research that followed. You can imagine my surprise when I learned that I had been fortunate enough to accidentally follow in the footsteps of a such a historic champion as Emanuel Lasker. Having stumbled once again upon history, I felt obliged to share the experience.


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What's happening: "Players who sleep on their front suffer more problems with their back and especially their necks."
The fix: "Move your pillow and put it under your hips and pelvis instead. You can also buy stomach-sleepers pillows that accommodate the position. Some players sew things on to the front of their T-shirts to encourage them to roll over, but the bottom line is if you sleep on your front you will eventually get neck pain and sometimes headaches."
What's happening: "The repetitive strain injury that comes with regularly heading the ball can cause neck problems, as the repeated micro-trauma causes almost a whiplash-type injury to the neck. Symptoms include neck, upper back and shoulder pain and headaches."
The fix: "It responds well to massage and manipulation, but it is useful to strengthen your neck and upper back. Simple neck exercises really help. If you get upper back problems then do press-ups coupled with shoulder and neck rolls."
More after the break
What's happening: "Driving low-seat sports cars makes this a lot worse because the hips are lower than the knees, causing the lumbar spine to lose its natural curve."
The fix: "Break up your journey. Get out of the car every 45 minutes or so, walk around, bend forward, touch your toes and move your back as much as you can. Also try to get your hips level or slightly higher than your knees. Using a cushion can help."
What's happening: "Footballers also sit at desks, using screens, playing computer games and watching TV for prolonged periods. This usually results in poor posture and increased
risk of back pain, and can affect your game."
The fix: "Get up and move around as regularly as you can, preferably every 10 minutes or so. If you end up having longer periods of being sedentary then doing moves like the Brugger postural relief exercise can help. It can be easily found online."
What's happening: "Some players have one longer leg, either from birth or due to a fracture. It's called a 'true' leg length difference or an anatomical short leg and can hamper the way a player pivots and moves."
The fix: "It's often useful to wear a small raise in the short-leg shoe during the day. On the advice of a specialist, some players will wear these in their boots."
What's happening: "Players often put a lot more weight through one leg than the other. This can be related to leg length or if they're very one-foot dominant. You're more likely to get lower limb joint or ligament injuries on the heavier leg and muscle injuries on the lighter leg."
The fix: "The key is to find what balances that particular player so that he no longer has such a big weight-shift difference. It can be solved with a change to footwear and a good pelvis-balancing programme."
For back exercises see:
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This is perfect on so many levels.
Sporting Kansas City made a video of coach Peter Vermes telling his players who would be going to Portland for Wednesday's game against the Timbers.
Vermes did it in the manner of the TV show, "The Bachelor." Portland is known as the City of Roses, and the The Bachelor uses a rose to show which woman he'd like to see stay on the show.
It's all very humiliating and maybe that's why the show is so popular.
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Anyway, Vermes gives a rose to the players he's taking on the road trip, and there's even the single-camera shot of a player who airs his grievances. Tanner Tolbert of "The Bachelorette" also takes part*.
*The esteemed Rustin Dodd tells me that Tolbert and Sporting's Matt Besler are old friends from high school at Blue Valley West.
It's all well done and funny. Take a look:
If you're worried that Ike Opara's feelings might have been hurt, don't worry. He's still coming back from an injury and wasn't going to travel with the team anyway.
These guys were obviously having fun.
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Get your game on and enjoy a fun evening of board, card and video (modern and retro) games. The library provides all of the gaming supplies; participants provide the energy! This is part of the "Winning Wednesdays" programs at the library.


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text: Miller - Ralph Clarke, age 89, of Miller, S.D., and formerly of Wessington, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at the Prairie Good Samaritan Center at Miller, S.D. His funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the First Presbyterian Church at Wessington with Rev. Allen Sager officiating. Burial will be at the Wessington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Welter Funeral Home and continue from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wessington. There will be a Prayer Service and Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Online registry at www.welterfuneral home.com. Ralph Harold Emil Clarke was born on Jan. 15, 1918, to Harry and Henrietta "Etta" (Martens) Clarke at his grandparent's farm house in Nance Township, Beadle County, near Wessington, S.D. He moved with his parents to a farm in Hand County when he was one year old. He attended Brown School through the eighth grade, and two years of high school in Wessington. He left school, as he was needed to help on the family farm during the 1930s. He would then travel to Estherville, Iowa, with other farm boys to pick corn and also to Clear Lake, S.D., to pick corn and harvest potatoes. In the summer and fall of 1938, Ralph worked for a road construction crew as an oiler and grease "monkey" on the night crew when Highway 14 was rerouted on the north side of town. On June 16, 1940, Ralph married Berniece Muhs at Wessington. They farmed for a few years and he also worked other jobs. One job that Ralph thoroughly enjoyed was janitor of Wessington Public School from 1947 until October 1951. He worked for Hayes-Lucas Lumber Company - later UBC. He was later transferred to Edgeley, N.D., and Aberdeen, S.D. He retired in May 1981. During his retirement he drove mail truck delivering mail to various towns for the rural mailman. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wessington, the Wessington Masonic Lodge #107 AF & AM, and the Scottish Rite of Aberdeen. His proudest moments were his children and grandchildren and their school achievements and sports attainments. He was also very proud to be a part of the lighting of the Wessington ball park and the construction of the Wessington gym. Due to health problems Ralph and his wife, Berniece, moved back to Wessington in October 1985 where they enjoyed their retirement among old-time friends and family. They also enjoyed many bus trips in which they toured many areas of the USA and Canada. He is survived by his wife of nearly 68 years, Berniece, of Miller; one daughter, Marjorie (Guy) Kleinsasser of Norfolk, Neb.; two sons, Dennis (Joan) Clarke of Pierre and Jack (Jeanne) Clarke of Britton; one daughter-in-law, Gloria Clarke of Ottertail, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Lester (Charlotte) Clarke of Aberdeen, Roy (Betty) Clarke of Wessington and Donald (Jean) Clarke of Wessington; several cousins and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Roger Clarke; one daughter-in-law, Audrey Clarke; and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Clarke.