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Solbi's Depression Led Her to Plastic Surgery
Singer and sometimes actress Solbi made a recent appearance on the show Mamma Mia with her mother, where she revealed personal details about her decision to receive plastic surgery. Solbi explained that because of depression, she felt that if she could change her face, she could also change her life. Her mother was against her getting plastic surgery and she actually had procedures done in secret causing her mother to find out about it when it was reported on television. Today Solbi realizes that going under the knife wasn't the right way to deal with her depression.
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Mos Def married this broad 4 days after meeting her! :eek001:
Mos Def married this broad 4 days after meeting her! :eek001:
Damn, he must've been desperate. It is not that serious, people should at least be together 1 yr or 2 before getting married
Ponder The Question NOT The Answer!
She airs out everything about Mos Def...
It's 30+ mins you got to listen when you get home
She said that she had sex with Kanye before they got married.
She just wants to become famous by making a tell all book.
Ponder The Question NOT The Answer!
Blame Super-Head. She started all this TELL-ALL Book Buffoonery.
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The clouds, naw nigga, not me
I see opportunity, I'm a opportunist
Nigga, you heard what I said, "I'm a opportunist"
yeah them niggas who spit knowledge are straight targets. I get in them nigga's head and rob them blind. They like my type. Wild, X stripper, suck game tite...I'm perfect for a man with KNOWLEDGE. I teach them how to pop E, while they try to convert me and teach me the bible.
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Let's say you are a publicly traded company integrally involved in the residential mortgage business as a lender, wholesaler, correspondent, warehouse provider, and servicer. Let's also say that not too long ago your company had a near death experience…as in your stock price in November of 2008 hit $00.05 per share (yes, that is 5 cents).
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The California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers is sadly yet another example of a state agency that does not really understand what the taxpayers expect of it. The taxpayers probably assume the agency in charge of licensing appraisers in California would certainly not renew the license of an appraiser who not only is indicted in a multiparty, multi-million dollar mortgage fraud case, but actually pled guilty to at least one count of the crime. Unfortunately, that assumption would be incorrect. The following is a summary of the case in question. We have changed the names of the parties to protect the innocent though we find it difficult to label anyone involved as "innocent".


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Using a new statistical technique to analyse publicly available data from NASA's Fermi Space Telescope, an astrophysicist in Germany says he may have spotted a tell-tale sign of exotic particles annihilating within the Milky Way. If proved to be real, this "gamma-ray line" would, he claims, be a "smoking-gun signature" of dark matter.
There is a wide body of indirect observational evidence that an invisible substance accounts for some 80% of the matter in the universe. Although physicists can measure the effects that this dark matter has on the visible universe, they have very little understanding of what this mysterious stuff actually is. As well as looking for direct evidence of dark matter by detecting it – or even producing it – here on Earth, researchers are also scouring the skies for signs of the particles that dark matter might produce when self-annihilating. An excess of high-energy positrons (anti-electrons) observed by the Italian-led PAMELA spacecraft in 2008, and confirmed by Fermi last year, might be such a signature. However, it is possible that these positrons are produced by processes unrelated to dark matter.
In contrast, say astrophysicists, a gamma-ray line would leave little room for alternative explanations. The dark-matter particles believed to exist in a halo surrounding our galaxy are slow moving because they have been slowed down as the universe has expanded. As a result, the total energy of the photons produced by the collision and annihilation of two such particles is, essentially, twice the rest mass of a dark-matter particle. Conservation of momentum requires that the energy of each photon equals the mass of one dark-matter particle – and would appear as a very narrow peak, or line, in gamma-ray spectra. This is unlike the radiation emitted by all standard astrophysical phenomena, which have much broader energy distributions.
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In the latest work, Christoph Weniger of the Max Planck Institute for Physics in Munich looked for such lines in about 3.5 years' worth of gamma-ray observations carried out by the Fermi satellite's Large Area Telescope (LAT). To increase his chances of success he only considered data from those regions of the Milky Way that should generate the highest ratios of dark-matter photons to photons from background sources – according to five different models for the distribution of dark matter within the halo. He also restricted the data to within the 20–300 GeV energy band.
In regions close to the centre of the galaxy, Weniger found that the gamma rays collected by Fermi showed evidence for a line, at about 130 GeV, with a statistical significance of 4.6σ. This dropped to 3.3σ after allowing for the fact that he searched for such a line across finite ranges of space and energy. Put another way, there should be only about a 1 in 1000 chance that the line is due to a statistical fluctuation.
Most dark-matter models predict that this line should be very faint because dark matter does not couple directly with electromagnetic radiation. Photons are instead produced by the annihilation of intermediate particle pairs such as electrons and positrons, but such secondary annihilation is generally considered improbable because the extremely high energies of the particles involved means that they would almost certainly fly apart before they have the chance to combine. There are a few models, however, in which such annihilation is enhanced – one such model, for example, allows for the creation of virtual pairs of particles and antiparticles that are unable to fly apart. "If this is a dark-matter signal it would imply a model where the line is surprisingly strong," says Weniger. "This would allow us to reduce the number of possible models considerably."
Weniger acknowledges that his gamma-ray line is provisional, pointing out that it consists of data points from only about 50 photons, and that reaching the roughly 5σ level needed to claim a discovery is likely to need several more years' worth of data. He also points out that because his analysis is based only on publically available data he does not know all there is to know about possible instrumental errors.
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In fact, according to Elliott Bloom of Stanford University in the US and Jan Conrad of Stockholm University in Sweden, both members of the Fermi LAT collaboration, instrumental biases associated with identifying photons against a background of charged particles and sifting those photons according to their energy has previously created fake gamma-ray lines, and overcoming these problems, they say, "still requires considerable additional work".
If Weniger's gamma-ray line is real but turns out to be significantly broadened, he believes it could be caused by a more conventional astrophysical process. One potential candidate, he says, which was only identified in 2010 using Fermi data, is a pair of enormous gamma-ray-emitting "bubbles" extending outwards from the plane of the Milky Way. Because the energy of the photons within the bubbles may have a sharp cut-off at around 130 GeV, he suggests that the mechanism responsible for the bubbles might also generate the line that he has identified. Conversely, he says, dark matter might cause the cut-off seen in these bubbles.
John Wefel, an astrophysicist at Louisiana State University in the US, points out another tantalizing possibility: that the peak at about 125 GeV seen in data from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN last year, and which is reckoned to be a signature of the Higgs boson, may in fact be related to the line identified by Weniger. "Do we have a halo of Higgs bosons around the galactic centre, or is the LHC observing some new particle likely to be the dark matter particle, and not the Higgs at all?" he asks, playfully.
Weniger's analysis is described in arXiv:1204.2797.


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By Mike Hammond, legislative counsel to GOA
June 13, 2007
It can hardly be any surprise that anti-gun House members worked to sneak this bill through before anyone was aware that it was going to be considered. The negotiations have left legislation which is WORSE THAN THE ORGINAL McCARTHY BILL.
The worst aspect is, in section 3(2), that it STATUTORILY FREEZES IN regulations at 27 CFR 478.11 which would make you a "prohibited person" if:
* You were found by any "lawful authority" (including a IDEA school therapist, a Medicare psychologist, or a VA doctor to:1. Represent even a minimal suicide risk;2. Represent even a minimal playground risk to other students; or3. Be incapable of managing your own affairs; or
* Were referred by such "lawful authority" to a psychiatrist or psychologist to be evaluated in connection with child custody proceedings or other contexts in which professional assessment is ordered.
This means that a future hypothetical pro-gun administration would be powerless to change the regulations so that they did not apply to:
-- Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder;
-- Kids put on Ritalin in connection with the IDEA program;
-- Seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer's in connection with Medicare's home health care assistance; or
-- Seniors (perhaps with a gun collection accumulated over a lifetime) who continue to live in their homes, but are put under guardianship by their adult children.
In the pretense of doing gun owners some huge favor, the bill explicitly recognizes, in section 101(c)(1)(C), that a psychiatrist's finding is sufficient to make you a prohibited person, so long as that finding is based on one of the three criteria listed above. And, incidentally, when a kid is put on Ritalin, mom is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a vet is found to have post-traumatic stress disorder, or gramps is put under a guardianship, it is ALMOST ALWAYS based, in whole or in part, on one of those three factors.
The bill, in section 101(c)(2)(A) and section 105, also requires federal agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and states to set up procedures for prohibited persons with "mental disabilities" to "clear their names." There are at least four problems with this:
1. First, prior to this bill, vets suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder were arguably not required to "clear their names." Ditto, seniors with Alzheimer's kids on Ritalin, etc. By statutorily codifying 27 CFR 478.11, this bill, for the first time, makes it statutorily mandated that these persons ARE and SHOULD BE prohibited persons under 18 USC 922 (d) & (g). So the bill makes it absolutely clear that vets, seniors, and adults who were problem kids are statutorily prohibited from owning guns (for life), and then graciously opens the possibility that they may apply for relief, in accordance with unspecified standards based wholly on the discretion of the government.
2. Second, there already is a procedure for persons to "clear their names." It was created by McClure-Volkmer and is contained at 18 USC 925(c). The problem is that, for many years, Congress, on appropriations bills, has barred anyone from using this procedure. So, having blocked procedures allowing people to "clear their names," the House is now creating redundant procedures to do the same thing. And they expect us to trust them?
3. Third, the bill states that "[r]elief and judicial review shall be available according to the standards prescribed in section 925(c) of title 18, United States Code." But, since Congress has blocked the implementation of section 925(c), there is at least a question of whether this new, redundant procedure would not be similarly automatically blocked, at least at the federal level.
4. Fourth, there is also a procedure for "clearing one's name" in subsection (g) of the Statues-at-Large portion of the Brady Law, when the name is erroneously submitted to NICS. The problem is that persons seeking to invoke this procedure to establish that they were incorrectly classified are routinely sent a form letter denying relief.
Ironically, a particularly dangerous person who is actually held in a mental institution may be able to obtain relief after he is "released or discharged," pursuant to section 101(c)(1)(A). But a person who is found to be suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, childhood behavioral problems, or Alzheimer's -- and who is not held anywhere (or subjected to anything) from which they can be "released or discharged" -- could never take advantage of a provision which is available to the criminally insane. And even this limited provision applies only to federal agencies, and not states.
Incidentally, if Congress appropriates NOTHING to implement this bill, the states will still be required to comply with the unfunded mandates or risk loss of DOJ funds under section 104.
All of this is on top of the usual concerns that the McCarthy bill would still require the states to turn over 90% of all information which was "relevant" to whether an individual was a prohibited person by reason of being "an unlawful user of or addicted to" any controlled substance or a mental defective (as that term will now be defined.).
Ironically, given the "tough enforcement" language being used to try to dislodge the "amnesty" bill, the new draft excludes crackdowns on illegal aliens -- a category which, more than any other, includes terrorists who have snuck into our country. But the Attorney General, without a court order, can, at his or her unilateral discretion, demand any information held by any state (or its agent) which would be "relevant" in determining who fell into other categories, including Medicare medical records, IDEA medical records, National guard medical records, drug diversion records, records of drug charges not prosecuted, etc. And, unlike the convicted serial killer, the unprosecuted marijuana smoker, veteran, or senior would not be protected merely because his records were not available electronically.
And, finally, having compiled, potentially, the biggest list of dangerous persons in existence, the records could not be used to go after terrorists or other criminals.
SUMMARY: It was not the intention of 18 USC 922 (d) & (g) to make veterans, seniors, and misbehaved kids "prohibited persons" with an FBI dossier. Any provision in 27 CFR 478.11 to the contrary is just plain wrong, and should be changed. To freeze these regulations into statutory law is simply evil.


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About a month ago I was one of the millions who had become enthralled with Senator Rand Paul and his filibuster. I was in awe of a man standing so boldly against the absolute power of the Executive that President Obama and his Attorney General Eric Holder were intimating he had.
The situation seemed simple enough. "When I asked the president, can you kill an American on American soil, it should have been an easy answer…. It should have been a resounding and unequivocal 'no'… The president's response? He hasn't killed anyone yet…Is that enough? Are we satisfied by that?"
Senator Paul said that he would end his filibuster, "if the president or the attorney general will clarify that they are not going to kill non-combatants in America."
His reasons for taking up the filibuster were heroic in and of themselves as he stood to fight for the rights of every single American – whether they were for him or against him.
"I will speak as long as it takes until the alarm is sounded from coast to coast that our Constitution is important, that your rights to trial by jury are precious, that no American should be killed by a drone, on American soil, without first being charged with a crime, without first being found guilty by a court."
Senator Paul's filibuster in the face of President Obama's reluctance to limit his own Executive power was truly a special moment.
Now let's compare it to Texas State Democratic Senator Wendy Davis's filibuster to stop a bill that would make women's health procedures safer and also vastly reduce the number of abortions in Texas. Davis took an issue that is extremely popular with the Left (the murder of children) and spoke about it as if the passage of the bill would destroy 100 years of women's rights advances.
She is no heroine; in fact Davis is a harbinger of death. She defended the mass slaughter of millions of children simply for the comfort or luxury of mothers who are too selfish to live with the consequences of their actions.
The left and the media are lionizing this woman for defending a woman's ability to murder her own child. Feminists have long cheered the sexual revolution and the growing equality of women when it comes to sexual freedom in America.
Our parents teach us as we grow that with freedom of action comes responsibility– it is a basic biological truth that when a male and a female have sex, the creation of a child is a very real possibility. If we are responsible enough to have sex with whomever we want whenever we want, then we should also be responsible enough to live with the repercussions of our actions.
Killing a child because we are worried about being discomfited is not just selfish, it's monstrous.
We Americans have the blood of over 40 million children on our hands; we have presided over the holocaust of a generation and women like Wendy Davis try to cover up what is truly happening by calling themselves women's rights advocates. They are disgusting.
State Senator Davis is an immoral fiend and Senator Paul is a hero. There is no comparing these two filibusters.
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LONDON (Reuters) - British actress Kate O'Mara, best remembered in the United States for her role in long-running 1980s TV soap "Dynasty", died in England on Sunday aged 74, Phil Belfield, her agent, said.
O'Mara, who passed away after a short illness at a nursing home in the English county of Sussex, played Cassandra 'Caress' Morrell, the scheming sister of Alexis Colby (Joan Collins) in Dynasty, a soap opera that centered on the life of the wealthy and fictional Carrington family in Denver, Colorado.
Phil Belfield, her agent, said O'Mara had been an "extraordinary" woman whose energy and love for the theatre would be missed.
"A shining star has gone out and Kate will be dearly missed by all who knew and have worked with her," he said.
O'Mara, who once said her glamorous looks had helped drive her prolific career, began working as an actress in Britain in the 1960s, appearing on stage and in a number of TV shows.
In 1970, she had roles in two Hammer studio horror films. In the 1980s - apart from Dynasty - she starred in an ill-fated BBC soap opera called "Triangle", which was set aboard a North Sea ferry. Critics panned it as one of the worst things to be shown on British TV and it was cancelled after just three series.
O'Mara went on to appear in many other British TV series and plays. She also wrote two novels and two books touching on her own life.
She is survived by her sister, actress Belinda Carroll.
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Spacious, beautifully designed home on large plot.
Forty foot by twenty foot Stately-Albion Woburn situated on a large plot with feature front door and large windows giving very sunny aspect.
Large walled private patio area and paved private parking for two cars and landscaped gardens.
Kitchen with separate utility room fitted with fully integrated appliances such as dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, oven, hob and fridge/freezer. Brushed steel extractor fan and high level oven. Laminate floor to kitchen, entrance hall and utility room.
Large lounge with feature fireplace and large feature windows.
Separate dining room.
Fully tiles bathroom with feature vanity sink unit.
Two spacious bedrooms main with fully fitted en suite with fitted shower and vanity sink unit.
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Park Development Corporation (PDC) can trace its roots back to 1977 when David Townsend started in the Real Estate and Finance Industries. Park Development is an Entrepreneurial Development Company and is located in Orlando, Florida. PDC has received numerous accolades and has been nationally recognized for its contribution to the Orlando Area. Based on the current and projected demographics, booming infrastructure, the continued expansion of theme parks, convention center and airport facilities, PDC has set out to take advantage of the emerging opportunities in the Orlando area. Park Development Corporation and its staff have successfully developed numerous Real Estate projects which include Apartment Complexes, Office Building Centers, Class A Retail Lifestyle Centers, Hotels and Condominiums. PDC continues to methodically and systematically identify development opportunities which meet the company's objectives, in addition to cultivating new relationships with commercial lenders and general contractors. PDC strives to create beautiful and functional architecture, while maximizing short term and long term investment returns.
Park Development Corporation is a lot more than a construction company; PDC derives its revenue from a number of different activities that cover the full spectrum of Real Estate Development.
Real Estate Development Activities include:
- Site acquisition; Retail, Restaurant, and Office Space Leasing; Property Management; Project Construction; Sale of the Completed Projects to third parties.
- Land Planning and Sales to third parties
- Real Estate Project Conception and Planning that is sold to a third party that builds the project.
- Land Use Maximization- Locating Land where PDC creates value by rezoning, replanting, adding capacity and selling to third parties. For example, sites that were zoned office and we obtain government approvals for apartments, thus converting a Development Site that was unusable to immediate use.
- Converting distressed Real Estate Contracts to Cash
- Acquisition of Distressed Properties and then sold to others
- Land Development and Planning for Government Entities and other third parties: Plans include site planning, mobilization plans, and risk assessments from non-economic and economic sources, establishing structures to minimize third party interference. Infrastructure specifications, Logistics-creating supply channels to the project. Cost Estimating of all project components. Conceptual designs for project components from residential, apartments, shopping centers, office, hospitals, universities, mass transportation, and roads.
- Structured Finance of Real Estate Projects-creating new finance structures to spin off cash
- Commercial Mortgage Backed Securitizations- to capitalize projects at the greatest fair market value.
Park Development Corporation currently has 15 associates in its offices and is currently hiring. Our associates are a group of high quality, mature and loyal people with the ability to work independently for the growth and success of the business. PDC works with a large number of businesses and people who consult and work together on various projects. Presently, PDC has 2.5 Million square feet under development and is looking to add another 5 million square feet of development space. PDC's client base ranges from small business owners to Fortune 500 companies and international companies. PDC's strategy for success is based on practical business sense and the ability to project the feasibility of a project. Park Development has a proven track record of identifying development opportunities and is keenly aware of public needs.
Direct Inquiries To: David Townsend 7380 Sand Lake Road Ste 395 Orlando, Florida 407 615 0410 www.Parkdevelopment.net
David Townsend
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Townsend's experience in the business of real estate, finance, development and marketing spans over 30 years. His broad base of knowledge allows him to stay ahead of the game and keep abreast of the latest business trends. This diversity in his fields of knowledge is manifested is his professional experience. He was once an assistant professor in cross-disciplinary studies of marketing and financial analysis, quantitative financial analysis, cost accounting, financial management and engineering management. He also worked as a Lending officer at an international holding company and as a Consultant at an international public accounting firm. He has a full understanding of what it takes to make his company a trendsetter in the development arena. David has proven himself to be highly successful and respected in his chosen field. He is known for his Mediterranean-inspired Class A mixed-use developments that maximize the use of land coupled with the aesthetics of the structures without compromising the all-important aspects of the financial industry. The developer currently has 2,800,000 square feet of mixed-use product, including retail, office, and apartments under development. He has also been directly involved with the architectural design and the implementation of complete marketing programs on several projects. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA), in Finance and Economics and a Bachelor of Science (BS), degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics and marketing from the University of Detroit. Mr. Townsend graduated with honors and was in the top 1% of his class.
Jean Amm
Sr. Vice President
Mr. Amm has over 28 years of engineering and construction experience in the public and private sectors in the areas of civil engineering, project management, and construction management. He has expertise in commercial, subdivision, and municipal project design. Jean is responsible for all of the firm's development and construction activities, including site selection and evaluation, due diligence, entitlements, and coordination with governmental agencies. Employing and coordinating consulting architects, engineers, and contractors. Project budgeting, scheduling, zoning, permitting and field inspection. Projects include office, retail, entertainment, condominium, apartment and hotel. Jean received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Webster University. Jean has his Class a General Contractor's license from the State of Florida (CGC 061830), which allows him to build any size building.
T. Andrew Pughe
Vice President Acquisitions & Development
Mr. Pughe has over 40 years of experience in developing large scale master plan communities, including the development of eight golf courses and 45,000 apartments for various companies in the Southeast Unites States. Previous to joining Park Development, Andy was the Master Developer of MetroWest PUD in Orange County, Florida. For 22 years at MetroWest, Andy's responsibilities included initial design, project construction, and land sales, President of the Architectural Review Board, interface with City, County and State Governmental officials. Andy's efforts have made MetroWest "Nationally Recognized Development." Andrew graduated from University of Florida with a degree in Business Administration (BA). Andrew is a Registered Florida Real Estate Broker and is past president of Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida, Industrial Development Commission of Central Florida Trustee and the Transportation Advisory Committee - City of Orlando.
Brian Robinson
Vice President Finance – Debt & Equity Placements
Mr. Robinson has more than 19 years of commercial real estate finance experience in the banking, finance and construction industries. Brian has worked for several financial institutions where he was primarily responsible for structuring acquisition and development financing facilities for commercial borrowers. Brian received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting (BBA) from East Tennessee State University and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Almeda University. In addition, Brian completed debt and equity placement training through Steven Bradley & Associates. Brian's current responsibilities consist of attaining financing for acquisition and development projects.
Deanna Snitko
Vice President Material Specifications
Ms. Snitko has 17 year years of experience in the industries of interior design, marketing, and publishing. She has managed departments as well as businesses, handling all aspects of business activities for national and international companies; participated in the development, design, management, marketing and distribution of national and international publications; she is skilled in AutoCAD space planning and architectural drafting. Deanna graduated Magna cum Laude with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design (BFA). Deanna's current responsibilities consist of overseeing the interior design concept and acquisitions for the company's projects, as well as the initial marketing concepts for each project. Visit us at www.parkdevelopmentcorporation.com.


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The teaching of Physical Education is based on the belief that this area makes a significant contribution to the growth and development of each individual through an extensive range of activities.
The principal aim is to create an environment in which sport is seen as an essential and enjoyable part of education. In this way, the skills learnt will allow students to pursue varied sporting interests at school, University and beyond, with participation becoming the norm throughout life.
The programme is designed so that all students are able to acquire and build upon skills, in both individual and team activities, throughout Years 6 to 11.
A great deal of emphasis is placed on cooperation and teamwork as well as on the competitive element of this area. All pupils from Year 6 to Year 11 have compulsory Physical Education taught by full-time qualified staff as timetabled lessons.
There is a uniform programme of study for pupils in Years 6 to 11.
Autumn (Term 1)
The first half of the term is dedicated to girls' Football and boys' Basketball. The second half of term is then divided between hockey and volleyball for boys and girls alike.
Spring (Term 2)
The emphasis is on Fitness and Running program, boys' Football and girls' Basketball.
Summer (Term 3)
Athletics dominates teaching in the beginning of the term, finishing with Softball and Tennis.
Inter-School fixtures and tournaments are organised throughout the school year for both boys and girls in Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Cross-Country and Athletics.
Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) GCSE Physical Education
GCSE Physical Education, an optional and examined subject in addition to the timetabled PE for all students, is an exciting combination of the study of sport and physical activity in both practical and theoretical settings; on many occasions practice and theory are combined in interactive and action-packed lessons. The PE department follows the Edexcel specification, which can be summarised as follows:
Unit 1 – The Theory of Physical Education
40% of the total GCSE, examined by a written paper (90 minutes). The specification includes study of the cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and skeletal systems, plus a detailed look into physical and active lifestyles, what they mean and how to plan such activities for oneself and others.
Unit 2 – Performance in Physical Education
60% of the total GCSE, examined by continuous practical assessment plus external moderation at the end of Year 11. Students will take part in structured practical lessons each week in a variety of activities, enabling them to improve their practical abilities.
Each student must select four sports or activities in which to be assessed from a minimum of two different activity areas. The student must undertake an Analysis of Performance, which is made up of five separate components. One of the components is a written Personal Exercise Programme, which involves a 6 week written PEP.
IB Diploma: Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SL)
St. Julian ́s has offered its students the IB Diploma's Sports Science course since 2007: we were one of the original twelve schools in the world piloting the course, which has become a popular and successful option.
The course aims to introduce students to some of the scientific components that
make up the study of Sport, Exercise and Health and it is divided into two parts. The Diploma Programme course in Sports, Exercise and Health Science involves study of the science that underpins physical performance.
The course incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, which are studied in the context of sport, exercise and health. Students will cover both core and option topics and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings.
This will provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to apply scientific principles to a critical analysis of human performance. Where relevant, the course will address issues of internationalism and ethics by considering sport, exercise and health relative to the individual and in a global context.
Career Opportunities
This challenging course incorporates aspects of Exercise Physiology, Anatomy, Nutrition and Psychology relating to the sports industry. If a student wishes to continue with SEHS at University the course provides access to a wide variety of sports-related courses including Sports Science, Sports Therapy, Sports Psychology and Education degrees.
These courses will help prepare students for a wide variety of careers in the Sport and Exercise industry as well as supporting careers involving media, psychology, development in the fields of teaching, physiotherapy, sports administration, and medicine.


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After months of inactivity on our Google Groups based Newsletter, it is time to say goodbye. (queue Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman).
we have been quite on the newsletter for a number reasons; It really comes down to two.
1) we have been very busy working on dread; more details we be rolled out next week.
2) It was such a hassle to use; both for you and us.
so after talking this over We have decided to remove the old system; We replacing it with a new faster, easier to use system.
You can sign-up using the slick bar at the top of the page(any page on the site, or click here). and you are done.
we will be sharing loads of info, starting September 1st; however we are still only sending out 1 newsletter a week, at max, and we are still not sharing your email addresses with anyone, ever.
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CEO Don Streuber of Bison Transport on the Long haul 'family'John McFerran
Every employee is a spoke in the wheel at Bison Transport
This spring, Bison Transport became a five-time grand prize winner of the National Fleet Safety Award (an unparalleled industry achievement) and was recognized as one of the Best Fleets to Drive For by the Truckload Carriers Association. Yet, as impressive as the accolades that Bison continues to amass, the company simply views it as business as usual.
"There is a certain affirmation that comes with winning an award, but we see it as an outcome of what and who we happen to be. We don't try to model ourselves to fit any judging criteria. Whether we're recognized as one of the safest fleets, one of the greenest fleets, or one of the best fleets to work for — that's just who we are," says Bison Transport president and CEO Don Streuber.
A family owned business started in 1969, Bison has experienced phenomenal growth from its early days transporting paper and household goods from one loading dock to another. Today, the 1,850-employee strong organization, which maintains its corporate office in Winnipeg and five regional offices in North America's busiest transportation hubs, is a truckload carrier with a fleet of 1,050 tractors and 3,000 trailers, including 275 belonging to independent owner-operators. Bison works with big-name retailers such as Walmart, Home Depot and IKEA, has increased its temperature-controlled fleet and continues to service a wide variety of production facilities across the continent. Most recently, it has developed an intermodal fleet, utilizing both road and rail transportation.
"Other than babies, everything is delivered by truck," Streuber says. "So our responsibility to employees and customers, to safety and to environmental stewardship is more important than ever. When you are able to prove that you are taking every possible step to have the best practices and processes in place, that's when people start to say, 'I want to be part of this organization'."
Q: How would you describe your people philosophy at Bison?
A: Our mission statement promotes what I consider to be family values and as such, we want people who fit into the "Bison family" because we function as a family and achieve results as a family. Imagine one of those old bicycle wheels with multiple spokes. If one of those spokes gets out of balance, the wheel does not run straight and true to its highest efficiency. The same can be said of our organization. Each person at Bison contributes to our efficiency and no one "spoke" is more important than another. As president, I am only one spoke on the wheel, as is a mechanic or a driver or a dispatcher or an accounting assistant. We all have our function, but we are interdependent on one another to have a smooth and efficient roll down the road.
Q: What are some of unique people practices that Bison has put into effect?
A: Because we believe strongly in career development, we established Bison University, which delivers 15 customized programs to provide orientation and to improve employees' skills and knowledge so that they can reach their performance goals. We have also utilized external instruction for employees requiring training we don't currently have available. Our people know that continuing education is important here, and we are willing to invest the time and the necessary dollars to deliver a quality product and encourage lifelong learning.
We are also proud of our employee recognition program, Charging Ahead. Employees nominate their co-workers for exceeding "normal" work performance and having an exceptional display of our core values: people, profit, environment, communications, safety, learning, security, health, compliance, innovation, and last but not least, fun. We recognize these contributions by giving the employee a special jacket and posting their picture in all our terminals so that they can be recognized and get a deserved pat on the back no matter where they are.
Q: Are you developing future leaders internally or seeking to hire outside your organization?
A: As a fairly high growth entity, we are always looking to identify and develop leaders from within, but we have also hired externally when we needed to augment our strengths and innovation in certain areas. We recently hired people from the airline industry who came to us with an expertise in transportation that is similar, yet different from our usual skill set. We are not necessarily looking for employees who have worked only in trucking; in fact, we welcome broader experience because as you work collaboratively, there's an opportunity to draw in new ideas as opposed to everyone nodding and working in agreement. Without diversity, you don't get an adequate amount of push back from your people. We want them challenging the status quo and asking "Why?" or "Why not?" As for future leaders, we want people who are comfortable functioning as part of a team in order to refine and optimize our opportunities. We believe two minds are always better than one, so we prefer to collaborate whenever possible. This is not a place for someone with a Lone Ranger mentality.
Q: Are there any specific people challenges that you are focusing on right now?
A: Our industry continues its struggle with the issue of driver retention. In the very worst case, there are fleets in the U.S. that actually budget for 100-per-cent driver turnover every year — and they hope to hit budget. By comparison, we have about a 73-per-cent retention rate, which puts us solidly in the top quartile, but that doesn't mean we aren't still struggling with having an adequate number of drivers. It's a tough career factoring in the absence from family, and it's not uncommon to lose drivers who prefer going from long-distance to short-distance hauls or asking for a different job that ensures they can be home for dinner every night.
Q: Has trying to resolve this problem opened the door to any new opportunities?
A: Because of the industry-wide driver shortage, we've had to become more innovative to compete. Historically, it was one driver per truck, but we've changed our model to utilize more efficient scheduling and routing so that no one has to make a 10-day round trip; they're gone for only a day or two at a time. On top of using state-of-the-art simulators for driver training, our trucks are fully automated and readily driven; they're not gear-jamming, shift-with-the-clutch units anymore so they're not as physically taxing on the driver as in years gone by. As a result, we are witnessing an evolution in drivers. We've had retired bankers, teachers, realtors, firefighters, police officers and military personnel wanting to drive a truck as their second career. There's still a romantic notion of being out on the open road that appeals to many people. And for someone who may have retired at age 50, it becomes a way for them to earn money, stay productive, plus go out and see North America.
Q: What leadership advice have you received that you care to share with others?
A: I have been fortunate to work with a number of great business leaders, both during my career and in my time serving on the boards in the community including Centreport Canada, the Assiniboine Park Conservancy and Providence College — and each person and experience has taught me something valuable. I would say that the greatest piece of wisdom would be to spend more time listening than talking. Focus on other people and their strengths, and allow yourself to rely on those strengths.
I would also add that it's necessary for your people to view you as approachable. As senior leaders, we sometimes forget how unapproachable we can be perceived as and we need to take conscientious steps to remove any "ivory tower" barriers. You want to be at a level of comfort and informality with employees so they know it's OK to talk with you and while you're around. That's why my door is rarely closed and why I'm often outside my office interacting with people. That's also why one of our core Bison family values is fun. We all want to work in an environment that's not unlike what we go home to — a place where we have respect, dignity, acceptance, and yes, fun too.
— With reporting by Barbara Chabai
John McFerran, PhD, F.CHRP, is the executive search practice leader for People First HR Services. He can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com
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General Information About Kakhetispecific zone of wine-making is located in the southeastern part of Georgia between the rivers The Alazani and The Iori and occupies 11.300 km 2. North Kakheti is bordered by the Greater Caucasus mountain range, in the west the Kartli ridge, south-east it is bordered by Azerbaijan. Kakheti is one of the most beautiful and diverse sides of Georgia. There are snowy mountains of the Caucasus with 3300 m and 4500 m height peaks and mountains, fertile plains and valleys, and no matter how suprising it may seem but there is also a semi-desert (Dedoplistskaro and Sagarejo districts) area. The Caucasus in Kakheti is amazingly very beautiful. It slopes down to the Alazani Valley and has the unique landscape. By the one of the passes in The Caucasus Mountains Kakheti is conected to Tusheti. This beautiful province is characterized with unspeakable beauty and special geographic features. Who has ever seen Kakheti even once, for him/her it is always apart with good wine and associates with hospitality, because the region is famous for wine. Here are many varieties of wine and relevantly there are made various wines with high quality.
Climatethe total number of years of precipitation is 600-800 mm. The length of the vegetation period is 210 days, and in this period the average temperature is 18,50. In spring and autumn are expected hail, which often cause a significant damage to this or that region. During the second half of summer there are long periods of drought. Winter is moderately cold, cloudy and little snow.
Food in Kakhetifor centuries pitcher traditional wine is a dignity and pride of Georgian wine-making. It is as archaic as the pitcher himself. The original technologies of pitcher wine-making as the vines of varied bouquet of independence, gave the uniqueness of the prestigious name to Georgian wine industry. The ancestor of Georgian tribes used to make a pitcher wine during millenium.
Meat dishes are popular in this region, which is related to animal husbandry development. There are often made barbecue, Khinkali, Khashlama and Chakapuli.
Kakheti is also known with its Churchkhela. Cotton thread dangling like a walnut, nuts, and raisins or raisins boiled three times a draw. So they are made in eastern Georgia and western Georgia Churchkhela is called Janjukha. Churchkhela and Janjukha are in a good condition until spring. During the centuries one of the main food for soldiers was Churchkhela.
Kakheti Culture and Traditionsthe region is known for cultural monuments. Many of church - monastery or castle attract tourists and travelers. Famous cultural monuments are: Ninotsminda, Bodbe, Khornabudji, Ujarma, Sighnaghi, Gurjaani All Saints Church, Alaverdi, New and Old Shuamta, Ikalto, Gremi, Nekresi and etc. Each church - monastery has its old tradition, still acting in their name-holidays. This is the best factor for the pilgrims or simply interesting for people who are interested in cultural tourism. Tourism also has a great potential for the development a wine tourism. The history of winemaking starts in. BC III-II century, and it is still an important branch of the economy. The wineries of Georgia are concentrated in the region. Local factories offer different services to tourists: they are introduced in the enterprise process, wine testing, Georgian traditions at special ethnographic corners. Wine tasting is available in the traditional Georgian families, where tourists can tatse Georgian wine and dish in old and new style built cellars often acompanied with folk songs. The wine festival is held every year. Six of the protected area - Batsara, Babaneuli, Mariamjvari and Vashlovani nature reserves, national parks of Tusheti and Lagodekhi. Each of them is a magnificent nature monument for nature lovers.
Dartlo is located in Tusheti, in the right side of the Didkhevi river. At an altitude of 2000 meters, the visitor receives an unforgettable impression.There are several residents and tourists hotels in Dartlo. Dartlo village, still preserved the traditional architecture of its traditional fortified houses and towers in the form of balances. two main towers […]
Shenako is located in the southern slope of the mountain range at an altitude of 2080 meters. In summer, many residents live in the village. Unique meadows and pine forests are around the village. In the center of the village, near the chapel, there is nineteenth-century church. In front of the church there is a […]
Kvareli Lake
"Khareba" Enoteka
"Khareba"- enoteka in the time of the Soviet Union, one of the largest wine producers, named as "Khareba" founded the winery factory and tasting rooms. Pass through the cold halls, learn more about wine and enjoy a breathtaking view of the tower. Find out which wine producer you like better: European or Georgian.
Kindzmarauli vineyard and winery
Bodbe monastery
Originally built in the 9th century, it has been significantly remodeled, especially in the 17th century. The monastery now functions as a nunnery and is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia, due to its association with St. Nino, the 4th-century female evangelist of Georgians, whose relics are shrined there.
Signaghi Wineries
St. Stephen church
13 day Adventure tour 23/04/2016 - 30/11/2016
- Duration: 13 day
- Tour type: Hiking, advanture
- Number of tourists: 10/15
Five day Tour in Georgia 22/04/2016 - 31/10/2016
- Duration: 5 day
- Tour type: cultural, advanture
- Number of tourists: 4/20
Wine tour in Kakheti 24/04/2016 - 31/10/2016
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Ice Cream and Cake Show 010 (NYE Special)
Yet another epic episode of the Ice Cream and Cake Show! For the New Year special, Pozibelle and Wolf Bones invited over some homies to hype up the scene a bit. This episode features live performances from Mother Mary & Danielle Parente — plus DJs Red Daughter and Ali Borlin are in the studio dropping some heat as well!
DOWNLOAD Ice Cream and Cake Show 010 (NYE Special)
Here's some impressions from the show:
Treee City – Udono
Lil Kim – No Time
Icytwat – PS42WW ft Silk Money
Hype Williams – Blue Dream
808 Charmer – Analogue Disco Party
The Deltones – Ready or Not Here I Come
Chemise – She Can't Love You
Edwin Birdsong – Cola Bottle Baby
Tribe Called Quest – We the People
Three 6 Mafia – Sippin on Some Syrup
Ghostface Killah – Cherchez la Ghost
10cc – Dreadlock Holiday
Betty Ford Boys – Smoke Ride
Sebastian – Love in Motion
Mndsgn – Cosmic Perspective
Timmy Thomas – Why Can't We Live Together
Anika – In the City
Saada Bonaire – You Could be More as you Are
*** Mother Mary Live Set ***
Mogillah – 98 Dirt Bike
YG – Why You Always Hate?
Bowser – Beatking
Me Gusta – Megadrive
Mykki Blanco – Kingpinning
Can – Vitamin C
DJ Assault – Track ID?
Lil Uzi Vert – Zero
Kaytranada & Anderson Paak – Glowed Up
Wolf Moon Ghost Blizzard – D R E A M
French Montana – Shot Caller
UGK x Outkast – International Players Anthem
*** Danielle Parente Live Set ***
A Guy Called Gerald – Da Vibe
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Playing music is a passion for a lot of people—losing the ability to play is traumatic to say the least.
Ethan Och was the drummer for his school band, and he was quite good at it. Unfortunately, something got in the way of his passion.
Ethan has spinal muscular atrophy, which is a disease that slowly takes away your ability to move your limbs.
For a while, Ethan was able to play the drums regularly, but as the disease progressed, he had to change drumsticks so he could keep playing. He had switched from wooden to aluminum, and at one point he had the drumsticks velcroed to his wrists to make it easier for him.
"I was lagging behind, and they were going ahead, and there was really no way for me to catch up with them," Ethan told USA Today.
Eventually, he felt as if he couldn't keep up, and didn't want to drag the rest of the band down, so he told his teacher he wanted to quit the band.
But his teacher, Gina Christopherson, wasn't going to let him quit.
One day, she saw Ethan playing with an app on his phone, which suddenly gave her an epiphany.
"I don't believe in I can't," she told USA Today. She was determined to find a way for Ethan to keep on drumming.
His teacher introduced him to an iPad app that enabled him to play the drums by simply tapping the screen.
With the iPad plugged into an amplifier, he could play along with the band!
Christopherson downloaded 75 apps on the first day she looked into helping Ethan this way, trying to find something that would work; she really wanted Ethan to keep playing.
Because of the discovery, Ethan was able to join the band again! Christopherson said how the new method was "exactly the same as his classmates, just a different mode." It was like he had never left, and she certainly didn't want to make Ethan feel any different because of it.
He returned to practicing with his band, and with some special accommodations, he would be able to participate in playing at the school's basketball games, and even a band march in New York.
They even got a cart and a car battery to transport his amplifier for the march!
But when it comes down to it, none of this would've happened if it weren't for the smart thinking of his teacher.
"I don't think there could be a better music teacher," Ethan said about Christopherson.
Drumming is a passion of his that he never wanted to give up, and his teacher saw that and made sure he didn't have to.
Christopherson did everything she could do to accommodate her passionate student, who just wanted to do what he loved. And in spite of his illness, Ethan proved that he wouldn't let anything slow him down.
"He's part of the team; you don't leave somebody behind," said Christopherson.


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Marcus Pratt
Marcus has experience working with both consumer and B2B clients across different forms of media and is characterized by his passion for emerging technologies, metrics, and consumer insights.
Marcus oversees Mediasmith's Platforms, Analytics, and SEM practices, as well as some of the agency's key client relationships.
In his role, Marcus focuses on evaluating media technologies and service offerings, vetting the landscape for new players with the potential to drive client business. In addition to bringing these relevant offerings to Mediasmith clients, Marcus also works closely with the agency executive team to define the advances that will make agencies successful in coming years.
Marcus holds a degree in Economics from UCSC and studied European Economy and International Marketing in Barcelona, Spain.


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I am moving from my tiny craft corner to a little bit larger "craft wall." The room is small, but I plan to use every inch along that one wall. The room still needs to be available as a guest room with the Murphy bed and a baby room with the Pack and Play and diaper changing for babysitting our granddaughter. All the craft stuff needs to tuck away out of sight for the guests and safely locked up for the baby. And it also needs to be clear and safe for our new Guide Dog Puppy in Training to play while I craft.
There was just no room for my Color Caddy. What to do? I didn't want to spend lots of money after splurging on the granite counter. I am so happy with what I came up with! I have a great storage solution for the price of one sheet of foam core board, some card stock, and adhesive. It even gave me a place to tuck in my Stampin' Scrub!
You can make it for just a few stamp pads or for the whole collection like I did. I usually include links for the supplies, but you probably really do have everything you need. I used Fast Fuse to make each stamp pad box, but you could use Tear and Tape. I used Glue Dots to adhere the boxes to the foam core board, but you could use any adhesive.
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Trinity Lutheran Church will be introduced to ''Commitment to Mission'' at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday. The mission is an emphasis that will be used throughout the American Lutheran Church until 1988, when a new Lutheran church will be created as the result of a merger of three Lutheran church bodies.
Two Trinity members, Alma Sherberth and Terry Walsworth, will be set apart as mission interpreters to present the material to other American Lutheran congregations in the Central Florida area.


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Join Jason, Gary, Patrick and Sion for our discussion of two films inspired by the late San Francisco super-cop, Dave Toschi: Bullitt and Dirty Harry.
Some movies feature car chases, but Bullitt, starring Steve McQueen, is a car chase that features a movie.
Frank Bullitt, aka Frank Bullitt's Car's Sidekick, is a groovy, new wave bohemian jazz aficionado who knows that time is not only a flat circle, but it also starts now.
He's also San Francisco's top Lyft driver, with a city map whose accuracy makes Watch Dogs II look like the AuthaGraph.
Harry Callahan, on the other hand, is tough-as-nails, all-business, neo-fascist, ketchup-hating lunatic vigilante who has got to be compensating for something with that hand cannon of his.
But when Scorpio is running loose through the city and all the mayor/Animal House dean can think to do is put Harry on Double Secret Suspension, you've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?"
And join us next month for our coverage of David Fincher's Zodiac, featuring Mark Ruffalo as the man who kept our city safe without driving recklessly or losing track of how many high powered bullets he fired into the middle of a crowded street.
And be sure to check out Duffy Jennings' upcoming memoir of his in San Francisco journalism!
Join Jason, Andrew and Sion as we discuss the essential elements of the William Peter Blatty Cinematic Universe, including...
THE EXORCIST, in which we learn that you're better off with the Pazuzu you know than the Pazuzu you don't, the bed must be on the floor and going through puberty in the 1970s is a much rougher ride than classic rock songs have led us to believe.
THE NINTH CONFIGURATION, in which Black Superman auditioning for a production of Hamlet for dogs is among the least bizarre thing that happens.
AND THE EXORCIST III, where Bill Blatty decides to finish off his story with characteristic elegance and subtlety.
Join Jason and Gary as we natter about the 1987 classic buddy cop movie, "The Untouchables," featuring...
KEVIN COSTNER as Eliot Ness, the man who never stops verbing until the verbing's done.
SEAN CONNERY as Jimmy Malone, who is prepared to go all the way and then go all the way to get Capone, but not if it means maintaining an Irish accent.
ANDY GARCIA as George Stone. No, really...George Stone.
CHARLES MARTIN SMITH as Wallace, who finds dying in an elevator much more diverting than accounting.
AND ROBERT DENIRO as Al Capone, who should consider developing an enthusiasm for wiffle ball.
Join Jason, Patrick and Sion as we continue our Summer of Sean Connery (hey, it's summer somewhere!) with bonus discussion of PT Anderson's The Phantom Thread!
IN THE HUNT for Red October, we learn that Russians are not always the bad guys...and Americans are not always the good guys...for example:
MARCO RAMIUS, who chooses a somewhat radical option for protesting his country's health care system
VASYLI BORODIN, whose matrimonial aspirations might work out better in Utah than Montana or Arizona
JACK RYAN, who probably sends a memo every week suggesting that America should just start swiping nuclear submarines. It was bound to eventually be a good idea!
ADMIRAL GREER, who finds your lack of faith disturbing
JONESY, who can hear invisible submarines and has Pavorati coming out of his...wherever
CAPTAIN MANCUSO, whose talent for remembering Playmate of the Month measurements will probably be more applicable in the civilian job market
AND FRED THOMPSON, who takes patriotic pride in dumps of an unplanned nature
Join Jason, Gary and Jay as we discuss Alan J. Pakula's 1976 classic, "All The President's Men," featuring..
BOB WOODWARD'S amazing grasp of human language
CARL BERNSTEIN'S record breaking nicotine consumption
BEN BRADLEE'S cranky insistence on verifiable facts
THE DARK WISDOM of Deep Throat
HUGH SLOAN'S shattered idealism
AND DON SEGRETTI'S nickel and dime rat fracking operation
Join Jason, Patrick and Malik as we natter about the classic 1986 sword and sorcery fantasy action extravaganza, Highlander! Featuring...
CONNOR MCCLEOD, born in 1518 in Glenfinnan...not France...definitely definitely not France.
JUAN SANCHEZ VILLALOBOS RAMERIZ, the "effeminate" Egyptian Spaniard who doesn't like Scottish food...played by Sean Connery.
HEATHER MCCLEOD nee MACDONALD, Connor's second wife who's a tad more groovy with the whole "possessed by Lucifer" thing.
BRENDA WYATT, NYPD's resident metallurgist who is willing to overlook a decapitation or two if it means she can do the no pants dance with a guy with a severe abdominal wound.
THE KURGAN, the strongest of the immortals, not quite a people person. Bit of an introvert.
JOIN JASON, Gary and Sion for our coverage of the Coen Brothers' 1996 classic Fargo. Aw..geez.
Join Jason and Andrew for our throwdown of the original 1956 Invasion of the Body Snatchers and the 1978 pornstachstastic remake, featuring...
KEVIN MCCARTHY and Donald Sutherland as Misters Doctors Matthews/Miles Bennells
DANA WYNTER and Brooke Adams and the Elizabeths/Beckys Driscolls
KING DONOVAN and Jeff Goldblum as the Jacks Belicec
CAROLYN JONES and Veronica Cartwright as Teddy/Nancy Belicec
AND LEONARD NIMOY playing against type as an emotionless space alien
AND BE SURE to check out Meg Tilly's awesome monologue from 1993's reimagined "Body Snatchers"
Choose Natter Cast. Choose Trainspotting. Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a fooking big television, choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players and electrical tin openers. Choose good health, low cholesterol, and dental insurance. Choose fixed interest mortgage repayments. Choose a starter home. Choose your friends. Choose leisurewear and matching luggage. Choose a three-piece suit on hire purchase in a range of fooking fabrics. Choose DIY and wondering who the fook you are on Sunday morning. Choose sitting on that couch watching mind-numbing, spirit-crushing game shows, stuffing fooking junk food into your mouth. Choose rotting away at the end of it all, pissing your last in a miserable home, nothing more than an embarrassment to the selfish, fooked up brats you spawned to replace yourselves. Choose your future. Choose life... But why would I want to do a thing like that? I chose not to choose life. I chose somethin' else. And the reasons? There are no reasons. Who needs reasons when you've got heroin?
In this very special edition of Natter Cast, Jason, Gary and Donielle examine Oliver Stone's brilliant yet deeply flawed masterpiece, JFK.
Wherever you come down on the question of JFK, this film is a must see.
On the Trail of the Assassins
Everything begins with Jim Garrison's book, On The Trail of the Assassins
Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy
Oliver Stone was also deeply influenced by Jim Marrs' book, especially regarding government involvement at the highest levels.
Case Close
Gerald Posner's book addresses many of the allegations made by Garrison, Stone, Marrs and others and presents the case for Oswald having acted alone.
The JFK 100
Dave Reitzes webpage "The JFK 100" direct addresses historical inaccuracies, some might say distortions, in Stone's film and provides alternate explanations for the evidence in the case against Clay Shaw and David Ferrie.
Underworld USA
Finally, if you're looking for a great rendition of the JFK conspiracy that admits it's pure fiction, check out James Ellroy's Underworld USA Trilogy
Wherever you come down on it, whether you think Oswald acted alone or literally everyone in the country except Oswald was involved, we hope you enjoy Stone's movie and our conversation!
On this very special edition of Natter Cast, Jason and Sion answer the Bald Move podcast of Kathryn Bigelow's Point Break, which Jason and Sion commissioned precisely so they could have this moment to celebrate one of the great action films of the 90s.
KEANU REEVES as Special Agent Johnny Utah who defines the universal overlap point on the Venn diagram of a) young b) dumb and c) full of...even more dumb.
PATRICK SWAYZE as Bodhi. Surfer, bank robber, spiritual guru, also surfer and bank robber, which leads to kidnapper and murderer but...you know...spiritual guru still applies.
GARY BUSEY as Pappas. He smokes cigars in federal buildings. He assigns his agents to learn to surf. He eats sandwiches two at a time. And that's just what Busey does on weekends. What till you see what he does in this movie.
AND LORI PETTY as Tyler...whose friendzone is a tougher ride than Mavericks.
Thanks again to Bald Move for doing our commission!
Now, are we going to jump or jerk off? Let's watch Point Break!
In this very special Halloween edition of Natter Cast, Natter Caster Jason and Oscar Blogger Andrew throw George Romero's Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead into the arena to fight it out. Which of the three films contributed the most to the modern zombie horror phenomenon?
Our first contender is...
Night of the Living Dead
...in which we learn the Johnny is already damned to hell, that "they're" coming to get Barbara too, that farmhouses are creepy places even without a zombie apocalypse to worry about, that Ben escaped from the ghouls in an exciting scene that would have been far too expensive to film, that race relations get strained when the living dead are closing in, that Tom really knows how to drive that truck, that Judy likes staying put and that the dead...are all messed up
Our next contender is...
Dawn of the Dead
...in which we learn that Fran's professional ethics are just about the only thing to survive the apocalypse, that Stephen doesn't know a thief from a bad guy even when he qualifies as both, that rednecks enjoy killing zombies, that people still think there's respect in dying, that when there's no more room in hell we must stop the killing or lose the war, that Roger's got this (man) he's got this by the ass, that there are no charges against Martinez or any of his people, that the only thing more annoying than a Hare Krishna is a zombie Hare Krishna and that bikers are generally down on people who don't share.
Rounding off the ticket is..
Day of the Dead
...in which we learn how people of Hispanic descent might feasibly pronounce "yellow," that for some reason no one thought to bring a powerful radio to a hidden bunker, that Captain Rhodes has professional monkey farm running skills that might come in handy in the civilian world, that Major Cooper loses face, that John thinks they're living in a great big 14 mile TOMBSTONE! (witanepitafonitnobudygonnaboddatoread), that Aunt Alicia screens her calls, that Bub has issues with Rhodes and that zombies, who do not breathe, might hypothetically still choke.
Check out our epic throw down and be sure follow the Oscar Blogger at academyhistory-oscarblogger.blogspot.com!
What's your favorite zombie film? Tell us in the comments below or join us on Facebook at Natter Cast!
In this episode of Natter Cast, Jason and the Oscar Blogger himself Andrew Littlefield do a remake throw down of Christian Nyby/Howard Hawks' 1951 classic "The Thing From Another World" against John Carpenter's 1982 classic remake entitled simply "The Thing."
Andrew will be defending the original classic, in which we learn that army guys get nervous around girls, that artctic researchers are GGG with a little light rope bondage, that only animal arrogance denies the intelligence of vegetables, that scientists can be both smart AND filled with "wild blueberry muffins" and that you can boil, bake or fry a carrot, even a vampire space carrot.
Jason will be defending the remake, in which we learn that computers are cheatin' beyotches, that Norwegians are crazy Swedes, that space clones are voodoo bowl sheet, that the Backscatter Effect has been rockin' out for hundreds of thousands of years, that the chameleon strikes in the dark, that spending the winter tied to a frickin' couch can affect mood, and that things can even freak out other things.
So join Jason, Andrew, Garry, MacReady, Nauls, Childs, Captain Hendry, Nikki, Blair, Palmer, Dr. Carrington, Scotty, Windows, Dr Stern and the rest for a two our tour (a two hour tour!) of Thing vs. Thing!
And be sure to check out Andrew's Oscar Blog!
On this 30th Anniversary of Alex Cox's Sid and Nancy we learn that Sid and Johnny are naughty boys, that you can want a pizza and smell like one too, that sox is boring, ugly, hippie shyte, that it's a real drag looking like an established star, that the Rock Head does.not.do.d.rugs, that John got beat up by fascists, the being a Rude Boy is evidently a family run industry, that the four cruelest words in the English language are "no women on the tour," that you have no right to be strung out when you can be selling healthy anarchy, that fire is a beautiful thing, that stabbing your girlfriend is on the serious end of your frack up scale and that...Love Kills.


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Demi Lovato: Platinum Status Flyer
Demi Lovato is all smiles as she passes security at LAX Airport in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon (March 12).
The 19-year-old musician headed back to Texas for a little downtime.
"Off to Texas! I love getting out of LA.." Demi tweeted.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Demi Lovato
Demi added, "COOL! I'm 'Platinum Status' at the airport now because I've flown so much.. Don't have to take off my shoes anymore!!"
FYI: Demi is wearing Ash "Trash" studded motorcycl eboots.
TELL JJJ: Do you have a flight status?
15+ pics inside…
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Bentley Motors?is a British company that was founded in January 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley. The brand was always known for its sound aeroplane engines during WW1 but after the war Bentley designed and produced cars that won famous races such as the Le Mans 24. ?
In 1931 the company was bought by Rolls-Royce and was moved from London to Crewe. In 1998 the German manufacturer Volkswagen purchased Bentley but decided to keep the car production in Crewe.
Bentley produces some luxury models that go the extra mile when it comes to driving in style, such as the 2009 Bentley Continental Supersports, the 2010 Bentley Mulsanne and the 2nd Generation Continental GT.
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BC Law School Creates New Post to Oversee Experiential Learning Throughout Curriculum
clinical prof, research scholar paul tremblay named director
NEWTON, Mass. (October 2012)—Boston College Law School has announced the appointment of Clinical Professor and Law Fund Research Scholar Paul Tremblay to the newly created position of faculty director of experiential learning, a move that underscores and enhances the Law School's longstanding emphasis on real-world experience for law students.
"The Law School has been a leader in clinical education for many years," said BC Law Dean Vincent Rougeau. "At the same time, we recognize that legal higher education and the legal profession are changing, with a greater emphasis on real-world experience for law students. We want to prepare our graduates for every aspect of the practice of law in our global community. This new position is an effort to enhance our core mission, build upon our strengths, and lead us into an even stronger future."
"I am delighted and honored by this appointment," Tremblay said, as well as "excited about the possibility of increasing and bolstering the experiential learning opportunities available to Boston College Law School students."
Tremblay will be responsible for coordinating experiential learning throughout the curriculum to ensure that every student will have reasonable access to significant opportunities in this area, alongside the critical doctrinal and theoretical training which remains a hallmark of the BC Law School program.
With a director in place, the school intends to strengthen its established and nationally-known in-house clinics, such as its Legal Assistance Bureau—a model for other programs across the country since 1968—through which students and their advisors represent clients with a variety of legal problems, including domestic violence prevention, family law, landlord-tenant disputes, Social Security disability appeals. They also offer free legal services to small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and first-time home buyers through the Community Enterprise Clinic, which Tremblay founded in 2008.
"In this new role, I plan to advocate for more clinical opportunities for students and more externships, including international placements, through creative partnerships with private firms, public interest offices, and government agencies," he said, "as well as coordinate ongoing efforts to include more simulation and practicum components to our high quality, nationally-ranked classroom courses. The establishment of this new position will emphasize not only our continued commitment to clinical and experiential learning, but also to training students who will be ready for the best practice of law, including an appreciation of the interpersonal, moral, and justice-based aspects of lawyering."
A member of the BC Law School faculty since 1982, Tremblay is a leading authority on clinical education, and teaches both clinical courses at BC's Legal Assistance Bureau and classroom courses in legal ethics and professional responsibility.
His areas of interest include professional ethics, interdisciplinary collaboration, and legal services for the poor. He has been a member of the Boston Bar Association Ethics Committee since 1993, and he has served on the Executive Committee of the AALS Section on Professional Responsibility. He has published in several scholarly journals on matters of professional ethics, including articles on lawyers' obligations with questionably competent clients, on rationing legal services for the poor, and on a method of ethical decision-making known as "casuistry." He is a co-author (with David Binder and Paul Bergman of UCLA, and Ian Weinstein of Fordham) of Lawyers as Counselors, a leading textbook used in law school clinics, and is now completing, with Alicia Alvarez of Michigan, a textbook on transactional clinical practice.
Tremblay was the recipient of the 2004 Outstanding Advocate for Clinical Teachers Award from the Clinical Legal Education Association and was awarded the Emil Slizewski Excellence in Teaching Award in 2008.
Prior to his appointment at Boston College Law School, he was a senior attorney at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and an instructor at UCLA School of Law. He has also taught as a visiting lecturer at Harvard Law School.
—Office of News and Public Affairs; Nate Kenyon, director of communicaitons, BC Law School.


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When it comes to choosing an influencer for that picture perfect, on-trend new marketing campaign of yours, there are an overwhelming amount of influencers to choose from. From big to small, global to local, millions to thousands, which one is the best fit for you?
A recent study has shown just how much reach a smaller influencer can have, especially compared to your average word-of-mouth consumer. They could be the best choice to reach a highly engaged audience and maximise conversions. Working with micro-influencers offers a number of advantages over the big guys. The content and creativity of campaigns won't be impaired by using an influencer followed by truly loyal enthusiasts. As with macro-influencers, a campaign needs to be thought through properly before launching it. Here are some tips to get it right.
The first tip may seem an obvious one, but you would be surprised how many people don't follow this best practice example.
Looking at the influencers demographics will tell you a lot about the fit. If you want to target the fashion savvy 18–24-year-old, find an influencer that speaks their language and whose majority of followers are in that age group. So go out, speak to influencers and find out who their followers are to find your perfect fit.
Being wowed and dazzled by follower numbers is absolutely normal. But once you look behind the glitz and the glam, you may notice that even though thousands of people really really love this influencer, they don't engage much. If the comments section is more about 'OMG you look so cute' than 'wow, that juice you just had looks yummy, where did you get it?' maybe look for someone else. You want an active community of followers, who recommend and review the things they like and see from the influencer.
The truth is, great engagement leads to growth. Sharing and retweeting or reposting pictures, articles and posts is a fantastic way to generate brand awareness, so the more engaged the followers are, the more you will get out of your campaign.
Influencer marketing in itself, requires a lot of dedication and work. To help maximise your results, engage with more than just one influencer and create yourself an army of micro-influencers with similar audiences.
Of course, you can start with one specific influencer to test the waters and see how the campaign works, but a multitude of engaged audiences can simplify sending out your message whilst being communicated clearly and at a fraction of the cost of a big marketing campaign.
As mentioned in the previous tip, a range of micro-influencers works real wonders in terms of outreach. You can, of course, find single, independent social media personalities and work with specific individuals. Or you can find a network of connected influencers, who support each other, share content and comment.
This can prove to be highly effective, as consumers will see endorsements from not just one trusted expert, but by several. Not only does this increase trust in your brand, but may also increase the likelihood of a purchase.
This is probably the most important point and one we have made plenty in previous articles. Build a relationship with your influencers! Really look at their channels before contacting them and make sure you approach them on an individual level. Appreciate their knowledge of their audience and communities, work with them and use their creativity to create great content.
Besides a good personal relationship, get them involved with your brand. It may start out as a sponsored post, but if someone truly loves your brand and what it stands for, they are sure to talk about it in the future and will follow you in new developments. Once a relationship is established, you may not even need to haggle over fees, they might just be happy to do it, because they stand 100% behind the product.
If you are looking for some help to find your perfect network of micro-influencers or just want to test the waters, drop us a message.
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