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Does National Grid think customers were born yesterday?
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Poor National Grid. Its shareholders only earned a 5 percent return last year. As Tim Knauss reported Jan. 30: "The British company's top executives expect their business units to earn at least 10 percent return." So they want the Public Service Commission to approve a 20 percent hike in electric delivery prices above what the current plan through 2012 allows.
Of course, National Grid's senior vice president of rates and pricing proposes an accounting gimmick "that would make room for a $390 million (per year) increase in rates without raising customer bills." Do they think we were born yesterday?
National Grid cites energy conservation and the recession for reducing its sales. Energy conservation is supposed to be a good thing, not something that results in higher rates to maintain corporate profits. And the recession is already hitting everyone; shouldn't National Grid eat its share?
New York already has the 49th highest electric rates in the country (out of 50 states and Washington, D.C.), according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Only Connecticut and Hawaii are higher. It seems to me that increasing our rates further will only drive more energy conservation and deepen the recession locally by exasperating the already challenging business climate in the region. So, by National Grid's formula, which will become precedent if the PSC approves it, electric delivery rates will be locked in an upward vortex.
If National Grid needs to bolster revenue to maintain and upgrade its distribution network, then let any approval by the Public Service Commission be narrowly allocated for infrastructure.
Vonden Sleight
National Grid, NYSEG are constantly greedy
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National Grid ("NiMo") and NYSEG have lived so long on the billions that are supposed to be ending that their fat pay and overhead can't do without it. Now they want 20 percent more to maintain that level.
Seems everyone in energy keeps wanting more, keeps spending more, keeps getting fatter. Why aren't consumers reaping the savings on energy conservation, added energy sources?
Greed! The Public Service Commission (the utility service commission) should be abolished. Everyone should be paying the same for electric costs. Not the many variables across the state. Off-peak time should be metered at the generation source and all consumers benefiting.
The consumer price index is a phony gauge of prices keeping workers and seniors' pay down while government, teachers, bankers, financial people, energy, etc. are all getting raises.
Instead of the consumer price index, let's tie seniors on fixed incomes and under-50K workers to their benefits and salary increases. Ah! To dream!
L.A. Furco
City, county should start its own energy company
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Once again, National Grid wants to increase its rates. The company's officials say that sales are down and it is hurting them. Well isn't that funny. It was National Grid, with all its advertisements on TV, that told us to use less energy. The company wanted us to use less so it would have to purchase less.
The solution to this is easy. The mayor of Syracuse and the Onondaga County executive should look into creating a city-county energy company. The savings to the city and the county could be passed on to the taxpayers, since city and county property would spend less on energy.
This could also be a carrot to any business that wants to start up in Onondaga County — the combined energy company could offer reduced rates on their utilities to open up a business, expand a business or relocate a business to Central New York.
Richard MacLean Sr.
Competitive transition charge is culprit in National Grid's plan
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National Grid wants to charge us an extra $402 million per year for three years starting in 2011. To put this in perspective, according to their filing request with the Public Service Commission, National Grid's additional charge approaches their yearly capital expenditures.
National Grid says it won't increase rates. But that's only because the so-called Competitive Transition Charge (CTC), a 10-year $4.8 billion surcharge on our electric rates, is expiring in 2011. The new charge will take its place. But make no mistake; we are being asked to pay an extra $1.2 billion over three years. And by 2014, you can be sure National Grid will come up with another charge, hoping to extend this bonus revenue stream forever, if it can.
The CTC is the main reason we are charged 15 cents/kWh rather than the more typical 10 cents/kWh across the country. By seeking the new surcharge, National Grid is either trying to swindle us, or is indicating its inability to run an electric utility efficiently. In that case, they should be made to sell their business to a more capable operator.
Carlo Moneti
Grid should try tightening belts like the rest of us senior citizens
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Regarding National Grid's request for a 20 percent rate increase, I suggest they receive the same increase the senior citizens will receive for the next two years. Nothing!
Let them learn to live within their means. Try cutting the (overblown) salaries of all their executives and then tightening that belt.
Welcome to the real world!
Sue Russo
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- God loves those children more than I do.
- Even my 3 children are not my own.
- God is sovereign and He has a redemptive plan.
- His thoughts are not our thoughts and His ways are not our ways. (Isaiah 55:8).
- Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23)
I will continue to pray for my children that have moved out. I pray for their salvation, first. I pray that the Lord would place someone in their lives that can guide them and direct them to make wise choices. I pray for their parents and their siblings... And the list goes on and on.
As you can see, fostering is something that comes with a price. It costs my family emotionally and physically, but it reaps great rewards! We are not called to a life of comfort and contentment with worldly things in this life, but we are called to make much of Christ. Fostering is not the only way to make much of Him, but it is one way. How are you glorifying Him? Do you even know Him? Not "know" in the intellectual sense, but "know" in the spiritual sense...
One last thing. If you are reading this and you think, "I don't know how they do it..." Here is the answer: God's grace is sufficient. We are encouraged by His Word and we are sustained by His grace. Also, we have some pretty great friends that intercede on our behalf.

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It seems there's always a new reminder of Americans' poor eating habits. Michelle Obama today introduced a proposal aimed at limiting the advertising of junk food to children in schools. And earlier this month, researchers alerted us that our massive sugar intakes are going to kill us all.
So it's a pleasant surprise to learn that things are on the upswing. According to food availability data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans' estimated consumption of sweeteners is nearly 14 percent lower than it was at its peak in 1999, when the average American consumed nearly 422 calories per day in sugar and other sweeteners.


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Jacksonville State's first trip to the NCAA Tournament was a short one.
No. 15 seed JSU fell to second-seeded Louisville 78-63 in the opening round Friday afternoon.
At halftime, the Cardinals held a 38-31 lead over the Gamecocks. Even so, it was the Gamecocks who led most of the first half.
Jax State led for nearly 14 minutes and didn't surrender the lead until Deng Adel made a three-pointer to make it 21-19 with 6:40 left in the first half.
The second half, however, was not as kind to the Gamecocks. Their offense went cold and the Cards outscored them 40-32.
Junior forward Norbertas Giga did his part to keep the Gamecocks in the game. He led with 30 points, including five three-pointers. He also managed nine rebounds, one shy of a double-double.
But Louisville's offense finished mounted a more balanced attack and was able to keep the resilient Gamecocks at bay. Four Cardinals finished in double figures.
Adel led with 18 while Mangok Mathiang and Quentin Snider finished with 16. Ray Spalding game Louisville 11.
Louisville advanced to play No. 7 Michigan on Sunday.
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President Bush concluded his trip to Latin America, Sunday. His last stop was the Central American nation of El Salvador for a half-day visit with regional leaders. Trade was at the top of the agenda, even though U.S. officials say a trade agreement with the region remains a long way off.
In a joint news conference with Salvadoran President Francisco Flores, just before the lunch meeting with all seven regional leaders, Mr. Bush emphasized his commitment to free trade. He noted that he had proposed a free trade agreement with Central America in January and that this is part of an overall strategy to strengthen commerce throughout the western hemisphere.
President Bush said, "We are also going to continue to pursue the Free Trade of the Americas, which aims to encompass the entire hemisphere in a free trade agreement. Completing these agreements will promote prosperity throughout the hemisphere and reinforce the region's progress towards political, economic and social reform."
U.S. officials concede that such agreements are unlikely to be completed any time soon, but Mr. Bush wants to at least start the process of talking about the issue, with an eye towards possible future accords.
The president also responded to a Salvadoran reporter's question about current U.S. barriers to some agricultural products. Mr. Bush defended current U.S. market policies, as the most open in the world. "We buy more goods from all around the world than any nation," he said. "Of course, we are the biggest nation, we are the biggest market. But nevertheless, we buy billions of dollars of goods on an annual basis. Billions. I think it is like $650 billion a year the United States purchases from [other] countries.
President Bush also responded to a criticism made during the Democratic Party's weekly radio address on Saturday, in which he was accused of visiting Latin America so as to pander to U.S. Hispanic voters. Mr. Bush called that "petty politics." He also restated his belief in building strong relations with U.S. neighbors.
My long-standing interest in Mexico and Central America is well known. I firmly believe that the best policy for the United States is to pay attention to our friends and to promote trade. Trade produces liberty and freedom.
In his remarks, Mr. Bush also hailed the progress that has been made by El Salvador since it emerged from its civil war just a little over a decade ago. He said El Salvador is today one of the freest, strongest and most stable democracies in the hemisphere.
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XCODE 4 is the newest and most up to date version of Apple's integrated development environment, or IDE, which is a multifaceted set of tools for building Mac iOS and OS X applications. The new XCODE programming tools that come with the IDE consist of a highly sophisticated graphical UI editor and an improved source editor. With these and many other features, XCODE is helping to better identify mistakes in both logic and syntax, and will suggest fixes that need to be made as well.
New features and how they are being applicated
With the addition of features such as better support for Macs, XCODE programming tools and features are helping to improve work efficiency and optimum output while keeping the overall work process as simplified as its predecessor versions. Some of the improved features for XCODE 4.1 that are helping with real world problems include:
- Project Modernization – This feature offers an easier way to ensure that projects conform to latest tests and practices.
- Default Compiler – This provides better optimization and code generation than GCC, while still being source compatible with GCC.
- Custom Behaviors – By enabling XCODE to either run script or perform other actions with a large number of triggers, XCODE can greatly expand the power of its behaviors.
- Preprocessor and Assembly Outputs – This feature allows the assembly output to receive a set of instructions that is generated by the preprocessor output, allowing for the evaluation of directives in the source code.
- Autolayout – This completely replace the autoresizing mask, with the ability to make any changes to any control or view while in the Interface Builder. The builder will then add or remove any constraints based upon the new layout and scheme.
- Mac OS X Application Sandbox – This feature enforces restrictions, or entitlements, on how the system can interact with applications. This also enhances security for users because applications are harder to compromise.
- Debugger Disassembly – The ability to select the content that is viewed when debugging is provided with this feature.
- Git Remote Management – This feature greatly increases XCODE's ability to be used for source management.
- In Place Snapshot Restoration – While snapshots could not be restored with the 4.0 version, the 4.1 version allows for snapshots to be automatically restored within the current view.
- Scheme and Run Destination Selection – In order to provide a greater ability to select each destination separately, the pop up menu has been changed to a path control, creating easier program operation.
- Interface Builder Plugin Support – This is simply an updated version of XCODE 3 with all files being more edit and command friendly.
With these new features, it is easy to see that XCODE 4.1 is improving worker efficiency and output while creating an easy to use virtual environment.
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March 14, 2013, Pontiac, MI - With elections coming up on May 7, Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, is making voter registration available for our youth on site at two local high schools.
"Voting is a fundamental right of American citizenship, and I encourage young people to begin voting as soon as they're eligible," said Brown. "By bringing registration services to the schools, we're helping to make students' voices heard."To expand this effort's reach, Brown invited local clerks to join her for these events.
In Berkley, Brown will be joined by Cheryl Printz (Berkley), Joy Solanskey (Huntington Woods) and Ed Norris (Oak Park). At the West Bloomfield event, Brown will be joined by Catherine Shaughnessy (West Bloomfield Township), Linda Voll (Keego Harbor) and Dennise Dryden (Sylvan Lake).
Students who are 17-and-a-half years old can register, and should bring state-issued identification with them to complete their voter registration.
"If you don't register to vote in person, then the first time you vote must be in person," said Brown. "That means an 18-year-old who is away at college can't vote by absentee ballot. I want to do all I can to make it easier for people to vote."


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Instantly borrow free digital movies, music, ebooks and more, 24/7 with your library card. Simple to access and use, without the hassle of having to return the items you've borrowed, all you need is your library card, a web browser, smart phone or tablet to get started. The freedom you want is here, now.
How do I sign up for Hoopla?
Why can't I register multiple cards on one email address? I already have a Hoopla account for another library and it would be easier to remember one email login for both cards.
Unfortunately you can't streamline everything into one email address. Hoopla treats all the cards on an account as one. Regardless of which library you select in a drop down list on the account, all the cards on that account will be charged for each checkout. To make sure you have access to all your available checkouts, use a different email address for each card.
Can I use Hoopla in the library?
You are able to stream Hoopla content on library computers, but remember the time limits are still in place.
Which devices can I use to access Hoopla?
You can access content in the following ways:
What kind of content can I access through Hoopla?
Hoopla provides commercial free streaming audio visual content, ebooks and comics appropriate for adults, teens and children. There's something for everyone! Music and audiobooks are available on the same release date as they are in regular stores and online. Many older and classic titles are available too.
How long can I access my title?
Borrowing periods for items are as follows
How many items can I check out?
There is no limit as to how many items you can have out at a time, but you may only have 15 checkouts total per month. So if you take all 15 out at once, you're done until the month rolls over.
When does the month begin?
Hoopla is based on the calendar month. Your monthly allowance of 10 checkouts resets the last day of the month at 7:01 PM Eastern using UTC - Universal Time Coordinate. UTC is not affected by daylight saving time and will stay the same all year long.
How do I know how many titles I have left this month to check out?
To find out how many items you have borrowed during the current month as well as the number of items you may still borrow, go to Account Notes:
Use your library card to stream unlimited video! Just borrow a 7-day pass to one of the options available through RBDigital - Acorn TV, Stingray Qello or IndieFlix.
It is a simple two-step process. Basically you initially log in through RBDigital and then log in directly to the service to activate your 7-day pass.
There is a limit to how many passes the library has available each week. If they are all in use, you will see a message encouraging you to try again later.
These services are streaming only and require broadband access. When using the RBDigital app, check the settings and select "wi-fi only" to avoid using mobile data.
Access some of the most popular British TV shows – both classic and current.
Access requires that you are first logged in to your RBDigital account. Click here to create an account and get started!
Stingray Qello is only place to watch over 1,700 of the most amazing live moments in music. It's the world's largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries streamed on-demand to just about any digital device. It's like a never-ending concert ticket.
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Picture postcard showing a crowd of saluting Germans superimposed on an enlarged image of Hitler and a Nazi stormtrooper. Munich, Germany, ca. 1932.
At a rally, members of the Hitler Youth parade in the formation of a swastika to honor the Unknown Soldier. Germany, August 27, 1933.
Group portrait of German girls posing outside their school in front of a Nazi flag. Among those pictured is Lilli Eckstein six months before she was expelled from the school for being Jewish. Heldenbergen, Germany, 1935.
A street scene showing displays of the Olympic and German (swastika) flags in Berlin, site of the summer Olympic Games. Berlin, Germany, August 1936.
German (swastika) and Olympic flags bedeck Berlin during the Olympic Games. Berlin, Germany, August 1936.
German spectators at a Nazi rally stand alongside a monument decorated with Nazi flags and a swastika emblem in Berlin. Germany, 1937.
A streetcar decorated with swastikas passes billboards displaying Hitler's face. The billboards urge Austrians to vote "Ja" (Yes) in the upcoming plebiscite on the German annexation of Austria. Vienna, Austria, April 1938.
German troops marching into the Sudetenland stop at a former Czech frontier post. The sign between the swastikas reads: "One People, One Reich, One Fuehrer." Grottau, Czechoslovakia, October 2 or 3, 1938.
A Maypole topped with a swastika is raised for a May Day parade in the Lustgarten in Berlin. The May holiday became an important celebration in the Nazi calendar. Germany, April 26, 1939.
Insignia of the 45th Infantry Division. The 45th Infantry Division gained its nickname, "Thunderbird" division, from the gold thunderbird. This Native American symbol became the division's insignia in 1939. It replaced another previously used Native American symbol, a swastika, that was withdrawn when it became closely associated with the Nazi party.


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The University Bookstore is located on the ground level of the Melville Library, opposite the Stony Brook Union. The bookstore stocks new and used textbooks. Students are encouraged to shop early for the best selection of used books. In addition to course required materials, the bookstore has a large selection of general, reference, and bargain books as well as magazines and the National Campus Bestsellers. The store also carries school and residence hall supplies, imprinted clothing and gifts, greeting cards, and seasonal items.
For more information and store hours, call the University Bookstore at (631) 632-6550 or visit it online at http://sunysb.bncollege.com.
The Health Sciences Center Bookstore, located on Level 2 of the Health Sciences Center, stocks textbooks for courses offered by the Schools of Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Medicine, Nursing, and Social Welfare and an extensive selection of professional, trade, and reference books. Special orders are an essential part of the store's customer service and customers have easy access to the hundreds of thousand medical reference titles available through the store's special order service.
For more information, please see http://www.webmedbooks.com/suny/default2.aspx or call the HSC Bookstore at (631) 444-3685.


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We blend the old world and the new: the ancient tradition of storytelling and a youthful curiosity for diving headfirst into the latest technologies in content production, animation, VR and AR. We design visual experiences that capture the attention of an increasingly distracted audience. And that's why our clients stick around.
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(The following essay was written by Oliver Le, age 12, as a reflection on a time when his father was out of work. His father is Fr. Anthony Viet Le.) This topic might seem weird, so I know that you're asking the question in your head, "What's good about not having a job?" Well, I'm going to show you. When people hear that you don't have a job, they always give you a lot of sympathy and encouragement. Almost everybody thinks everything about it is bad, but not everything about it is bad. It may sound crazy to you, but not having a job teaches you a lot about your relationship with God. It also helps you learn to spend your money wisely, and tells you who your real friends are in your time of need.
Through the grace of God, fourteen CANA clergy from Virginia, Texas, Ohio and Maryland spent April 5-7 being refreshed and healed at Christian Healing Ministries in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded by Judith and Francis MacNutt, CHM reaches out internationally to minister in the power of the Holy Spirit to bring physical healing, inner healing and deliverance to those who come for prayer. Most of us have not previously experienced this kind of sustained, intensive individual prayer.


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Teenage volunteers and their special friends spend two wonderful hours together in a fun-filled atmosphere where they explore Jewish themes through innovative and creative programming. This is a drop-off program which gives parents a chance to enjoy a much-needed respite while the children enjoy arts and crafts, music, sports, Judaic activities, sensory play, baking, and more. A light snack is served.
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Dates: September 24, October 29, November 12, December 10, January 7, February 4, March 11, April 22, May 6
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The ACCAN Grants Program funds projects which either undertake research on telecommunications issues, represent consumers or create educational tools which empower consumers to make decisions in their own interests and to understand telecommunications products and services. All eligible projects address systemic issues for telecommunications consumers.
ACCAN works towards a communications market that is fair and inclusive for all – a market which is available, accessible and affordable.
The ACCAN Grants Program 2017-18 was open for applications between 14 June 2017 and 25 July 2017. The 2017-18 Guidelines can be found on our Scheme overview page. We are no longer accepting applications in this round.
There is scope for a wide variety of projects. Previous ACCAN grants recipients have produced research that has provided a strong evidence base for our advocacy work. Funding has also been used to develop educational materials designed to empower consumers and communities.
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Below are links to Indi Newsletters providing an update on the past 2 years. It's been an exciting time with many highlights. Funding continues to flow into Indi and work is being done on the important commitment areas. The newsletter also lists the various ways you can contact me and how my office can assist you.
- (New) Indi Newsletter October 2017 PDF 1.5MB
Indi Newsletter July 2017 PDF (4.53 MB)
Indi Newsletter June 2016 No.6 PDF (2.5 MB)
Indi Newsletter April 2016 No.5 PDF (3.6 MB)
Indi Newsletter August 2015 No.4 PDF (4.5 MB)
Indi Newsletter April 2015 No.3 PDF (3.0 MB)
Indi Newsletter November 2014 No.2 PDF (3.4 MB)
Indi Newsletter April 2014 No.1 PDF (7.1 MB)
Here is a link to two videos outlining the explaining my vision for Indi and how I am delivering for Indi, and the role of a community Independent Member of Parliament and how communities can participate in politics for positive outcomes.


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Preheat oven to 160ºC/300ºF/Gas 2, rinse the meat with cold water and dry with kitchen paper. Score the outside edges of the shins or secure with string to keep their shape whilst cooking; season with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large hot casserole pan and sear the beef on all sides. Remove from the pan and reserve. Add the remaining oil and braise the celery, carrots, onions and garlic for 4-5 minutes over a medium heat. Add tomato puree and braise for a further 3-4 minutes.
Return the seared meat to the pan and add the wine and rosemary. Bring to the boil, cover and cook in the oven for 1½-1¾ hours.
Take the casserole out of the oven, remove the lid and reduce sauce to a smooth consistency, dot with butter and sprinkle with parsley.
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Here is presenting official teaser trailer of 'Gabbar is Back' starring Akshay Kumar and Shrut Haasan. Film is directed by Krish. Film is produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. Gabbar is set for release on 1st May, 2015.
Gabbar is Back is a remake of Ramanaa (2002) Tamil film. Akshay Kumar will be seen sharing screen space for first time with Shruti. He has already delivered a box office plus film in 2015 with Baby. So, there is good expectation from him with his second outing of 2015. Film is an action masala entertainer and both the Teasers says so.
So, have a look at the two Teasers of Gabbar is Back which are out. Check it.
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LANSING (WWJ/AP) – Some American Red Cross workers in Michigan could go on strike Friday in a dispute over contract negotiations.
The American Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Services Region has received notices of intent to strike from staff members represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 459 and Teamsters Local 580.
The strike could involve the region's more than 60 counties and include about 250 workers.
Red Cross spokeswoman Monica Stoneking said health benefits are a key part of the dispute, while the Teamsters union said collective bargaining rights and safety of the blood supply are key issues.
Stoneking said it would be the third time the unions have gone on strike in the past two years.
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The church is situated at the centre of Brackley town on the High Street.
Sunday service at 10.30 am with a small junior church held during the service. There are also facilities and people to run a crèche if needed.
Weekday activities are:
Mums and tots group every Monday morning
Weekly fellowship meeting on Tuesday afternoons - mostly women but one man attends regularly
Coffee morning every Friday
4 house groups meet at different times throughout the week
Lunch once a month for church folk
There is a fairly strong Churches in Brackley ecumenical committee which organises a number of events throughout the year. Friday lunches with a speaker are held throughout Lent and these take place in the Methodist church. Other events are held in various churches and Methodists are usually fairly well represented.
Each year we hold a Mission in Britain and a World Mission weekend. Each time we have an event on the Saturday with a speaker and the same speaker usually takes the Sunday service.
We usually hold a fellowship day once a year.
Occasional lunches are held after service on Sunday, probably about 4 a year.
There is a group of pastoral visitors which covers all members of the congregation.
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Up to this point, Sally Danville's life has played out just as she hoped it would. As a beautiful and free-spirited musician, she and her fighter-pilot husband, Jason, live life on the go, free of domestic responsibilities. But with a single phone call from Child & Family Services case worker, Dorothy (Phylicia Rashad, "The Cosby Show"), she learns that things don't always go according to plan. Sally (Brooke White, "American Idol") is met with the news that her best friend from college has died in a tragic accident on a Peace Corps mission and has named Sally the legal guardian of her four kids – 3 of them adopted from third-world countries. Now Sally and Jason (Joe Flanigan, "Stargate Atlantis") must quickly learn to parent this instant family and help the kids deal with the culture clash of life in America. The story is both humorous and heartwarming, revealing how fulfilling life can be when you look beyond your own plans and invest in the lives of others.
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Welcome to the website of Farah Batool. You can keep up to date with new products on my Portfolio page as well as events and updates on my Events and Info page . I hope you enjoy what you see and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or feedback.
Ceramic tiles made using press moulds to create elegant and detailed decorative wall tiles.
Elegant and delicate lace print jewellery available as necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings.
Stylish and quirky modern bird brooch, pendent and bangles.
New cards coming soon.
Wirksworth Festival 9-10 September 2017 @ The Memorial Hall
I'm excited to be part of the Wirksworth festival this year. I will be at the memorial hall. It is an amazing buzzing weekend with lots of inspiring and exciting things to buy, see, eat, touch, taste, smell and take part in, definitely one to visit. The Memorial Hall, St John's Street, Wirksworth DE4 4DS […]Read More
Melbourne Festival 17-18 September 2017 @ The Old School House
I will be at the lovely Melbourne Festival at The Old School House. A fantastic festival, amazing artwork by a lot of very talented folk, stunning houses and a lovely atmosphere. Well worth a visit. The Old School House, Penn Lane, DE73 8EQ Open from 10am – 5pm on 17-18 September 2017 http://melbournefestival.co.uk/Read More
Focus Gallery – Ceramic Tiles
I have a small selection of bird tiles and framed tiles at the Focus Gallery in Nottingham. I will soon be adding a selection of jewellery, so if you are passing by come and take a look. If you cant make it to a show its really a wonderful space full of everything Nottingham has […]Read More
December Bird 2015
All birds with a date stamp of December 2015 should be suitable for outdoor handing. Oh yeah? I hear you say… I've made a few minor changes to make this so: The ceramic has been fired at a higher temperature so it absorbs less water. Having done a soak test and the results are positive […]Read More
Social Media: Facebook & Twitter
Its even easier to follow me, why not like my page on Facebook or follow me on twitter I always update my website and Facebook at the same time, so if your an avid facebook user it makes life a little easier. You can find me on www.facebook.com/FarahBatoolArt or click on the button below to […]Read More
Keeping my products as green as possible, here are some interesting facts: I've recently invested in some glossy white cardboard boxes for my brooch. The cardboard box is made from 100% recycled card and the paper covering is made partly from recycled material, the remainder being from sustainable forests. Natural wood birds nest filler is created […]Read More
Items for sale
I have an Etsy shop and a direct shop through my website, both mainly sell a selection of jewellery. If you are interested in purchasing a tile please message me directly. I am working on getting my bird tiles and frames online to, as soon as I think of a safe way of posting large […]Read More
I didn't train as a ceramic artist, I actually did my degree in multimedia design. I have always however, enjoyed exploring new technologies and learning new skills. When I started to use clay I was genuinely fascinated by the process.
I love the outdoors and predominantly take my inspiration from nature, generally speaking though I am always interested in learning new information and take inspiration from places I visit, things I see and new techniques I learn. You never know what gets you thinking.
I always end up watching birds, they are so territorial and can be very unpleasant to each other yet very intelligent and beautiful.
All of my tile ideas start life as a sketch, I then spend a lot of time developing these sketches on my computer before creating a template. I press mould the template onto hand rolled tiles before firing in a kiln. I use glass to finish all my large tiles as I love the depth of colour and how the glass spreads as it heats up. The outcome is always random and could go wrong but it's all part of the process, crossing your fingers and hoping the work comes out as you imagined.
As well as decorative tiles I delved into the world of jewellery, I have a range of glass and lace printed jewellery. When I first moved to Nottingham and started learning about the lace industry and I really wanted this to be part of my process.
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Ah, now this is the music of my youth! And not something I would necessarily have expected the cutting-edge DJs at KCMU to be into, but I guess they latched onto it long before "Bust a Move" was the ubiquitous hit it became (which I'm sure ultimately earned it a white dot, though there's no mention of that here).
It just goes to show that even the notoriously snooty likes of college radio DJs, people who heap praise on artists such as Genesis P. Orridge, Swans, Jandek, and the Residents, will fall head over heels for the right mix of beats, hooks, and rhymes.=
"Low down funky west coast soundin' not as loopy as Tone Loc but cool as all get out."
"Smooooth… but what an ego! Each song is about him… give me a break!"
"Young MC is absolutely, positively cool. Not a bad track on this thing. Plus, he's got a college education!"
"Why should you care?"
"'Principal's Office' is hilarious!"
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The Wii was the first console to offer accelerometer technology and these days everyone is getting into the action. Now Jakks Pacific is bringing that experience home in an all-in-one game line that plugs into your TV.
At CES 2009 we had a chance to see Jakks' Star Wars TV Games Motion title in action. As you would expect, you control it by moving the joystick around, and the accelerometer does the rest. The game features sound effects that sound exactly like the ones from the Star Wars movies and the graphics are definitely solid enough, especially given the price.
Jakks Pacific has other games planned, too, including Toy Story, SpongeBob SquarePants, Spider-Man, Disney Fairies, Power Rangers, and more. Each title is expected to be available later this year for $29.99.
You can see a video of the Star Wars version in action below. In the beginning of the video you can see that she didn't have as much control over the game, but when she repositioned the joystick to an upright position, game play was much more fluid.


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Set Zoom Factors
The factor settings determine the factor by which the
zoom in
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options magnify or reduce a graph, respectively. While viewing a graph, press
. (The set factors option can also be obtained by using the
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The default factors are 4. This means that the window dimensions change by a factor of 4 when zooming in or zooming out. For a standard window
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The zoom factors can be changed to any value greater than or equal to 1, but they do not have to be integers. These factors, along with the current cursor position, determine the new window settings.


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Chane Behanan scored 22 points and No. 6 Louisville rallied from 16 points down in the first half and beat Memphis 87-78 Saturday,
Louisville (7-1) trailed 25-9 in the first half before pulling out its fourth straight win in this rivalry with a team the Cardinals have played in three different conferences. The Big East will be the fourth when Memphis joins in July.
Russ Smith scored 13 of his 19 points in the second half for Louisville. Peyton Siva added 19 points, and Luke Hancock had 11.
Memphis (6-3) had five players foul out, helping Louisville to a huge edge at the free-throw line. The Cardinals were 38 of 46; the Tigers 14 of 20.
Joe Jackson led Memphis with 23 points and eight assists, and Tarik Black added 21.
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August 20, 2008
Senior USCG officer faces cocaine charge
A senior officer on the Coast Guard's Pacific Area staff has been charged with wrongfully using cocaine and has been temporarily reassigned to a non-supervisory position.
According to a press release issued by USCG District 11, Alameda, Calif., Capt. Michael Sullivan, who had been serving as Pacific Area's chief of response, was charged Tuesday with one specification of wrongful use of cocaine under Article 112(a) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and one charge of obstruction of justice under Article 133 of the UCMJ.
The charges against Sullivan are merely accusations, notes the release. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty under proceedings conducted in accordance with the UCMJ.
Vice Adm. David Pekoske, the Coast Guard Pacific Area Commander, has directed that the charges against Sullivan be investigated in accordance with Article 32 of the UCMJ. Such an investigation is required before charges could be referred for trial to a general court-martial.
An Article 32 hearing is a preliminary hearing in which an investigating officer inquires into the truth of the matters set forth in the charges and recommends disposition of the charges. The accused member and his counsel are present and have the right to question witnesses at such a proceeding. A date has not yet been set for the Article 32 hearing.
If found guilty of both charges, Sullivan faces a potential maximum sentence of a dismissal from the Coast Guard, 10 years confinement and forfeiture of all pay and allowances.


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Now this is how you sell a car.
Nissan India and AKQA launch a five-minute film starring Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, 100 Nissan Micra vehicles and a live elephant in rollicking Bollywood style.
With plenty of color and music, the film tells the story of two star-crossed lovers and how the world of Nissan conspires to bring them together.
The co-stars in the film were selected through a massive social-media contest that asked fans to upload a video of them dancing. The top 100 contestants were selected through public voting, then whittled down to 20 by Kapoor and the creative team.
The film will premiere at a press event in Mumbai in April, while a 60-second trailer will show at cinemas across India.
For more on this work, including full creative credits and a behind the scenes video, visit Creativity -Online.com.


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Warning! Spoilers below for "Game of Thrones" Season 7!
The seventh season of "Game of Thrones" ended with a ... well, you know.
After seven episodes of hard-core shipping, fans got what they wanted (or maybe they didn't want it?) as Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) made sweet, sweet love on their boat ride to the North. We all knew that hand-holding was leading somewhere, right?
But, the lovebirds shouldn't get too cozy. As we also learned in the episode, Bran (Isaac Hempstead-Wright) and Sam (John Bradley) both know Jon's true parentage and plan to tell him when he arrives back in Winterfell.
During a flashback scene, we see the wedding of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, which proves Jon is not a bastard but the rightful heir to the Iron Throne. His real name is Aegon Targaryen.
For the record, I'm still calling him Jon. #GameofThronespic.twitter.com/OPD6pUkOOe— Sara Stirling (@sstir) August 28, 2017
He's also Dany's nephew, so that could mess things up a bit. Will she be OK with him superseding her supposed seat in King's Landing? More importantly, will she be be OK knowing she did stuff with her nephew??
THE MOST ANTICIPATED INCEST EVER!!! #GameOfThronespic.twitter.com/2vVBgqa9aX— Casey Baker (@CaseyBake16) August 28, 2017
And just like that, it is done. #GameofThronespic.twitter.com/uCSCO4jWsL— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz) August 28, 2017
THAT'S YOUR AUNTIE JON! STOP IT! #GameOfThronesFinale#GameOfThrones— Travon Free (@Travon) August 28, 2017
as one incest relationship ends a new one begins. #GameofThronespic.twitter.com/iNF7pVIj4e— germery (@smoaksqueen) August 28, 2017
We know incest isn't a problem for Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Cersei (Lena Headey) Lannister, but something tells us Jon Aegon won't be as into it. Still, House Targaryen has always embraced family love, as George R.R. Martin described in an interview with 92Y in 2014.
Targaryens were interlopers from another culture, and they had some unique factors that didn't necessarily fit into the mainstream of the other Westerosi Lords, such as their traditional incest, which was part of keeping the bloodlines pure so that they could better control the dragons, brother marrying sister, and nephews and aunts, and so forth. All of that is detailed in the book, all of the matches.
Yup, he said nephews and aunts. So, we're done here.
If Jon (yeah, Aegon just doesn't feel right yet) truly loves Dany, he will embrace the Targaryen way of life and marry her ― hopefully creating dragon-loving Stark babies down the line. Although Dany believes she can no longer have children ― thanks to the witch Mirri Maz Duur from Season 1 ― there's evidence the curse may have been lifted after the death of her dragon child, Viserion.
As Mirri Maz Duur tells her: "Only death can pay for life."
Here's to the Dragon and the Wolf, and their (hopefully) long and prosperous future together.
- This article originally appeared on HuffPost.


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Introduction to buying Cars in CSD
The Indian Government's CSD (Canteen Stores Department) allows servicemen, retired servicemen and relatives to purchase items through their Canteen and thus avail of reduced rates specially for them. Started in 1948, the CSD organization has grown strongly and now has some 3,000 items available which eligible people can buy at rates lower than market.
Besides various consumer goods, the CSD also has cars available for sale to eligible people. As CSD cars are exempt of various taxes, they are cheaper than normal market rates. This section explains you how the process of buying a CSD car works, how to avail of finance in buying CSD and allows you to apply for a CSD purchase.
CarTradeIndia.com has tied up with a leading CSD service provider who will help eligible parties to purchase a car through CSD. Fill the below form to apply.
Only certain people are allowed to purchase through CSD. Eligibility for CSD purchase is as follows:
1. All serving and commissioned officers of the Armed Forces who are authorized to use canteen facilities.
2. Widows of defence service officers who are authorized to use canteen facilities, are eligible to purchase cars from through CSD from Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
3. GREF and Coastal Guard Officers.
4. One of the parents of deceased or missing officers from border.
5. Equivalent status civilian officers/officers of CSD who are authorized to use canteen facilities
6. Short service commissioned officers, who are authorized to use canteen facilities, with five or more years of service
7. EC Commissioned officers with less than 5 years service with sanction from respective QMG branch.
8. Ex-service JCOs
9. BSF officers and Jawans
Note: for some categories, limitation of 1,300 cc applies. That is, the car bought through CSD may have capacity up to 1,300 cc.
Source: Cartradeindia
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|Other Languages
Current version
History: v1
|Release date
|Hinted (Android)
|February 7, 2015.
|Public release (Android)
|May 27, 2015.
|Hinted (iOS)
|November 2, 2015.
|Public release (iOS)
|December 19, 2015.
Welcome to T-Aiko! 2.0: A complete remake of the original T-Aiko!
T-Aiko! is a Rhythm game inspired by Taiko no Tatsujin (Taiko Drum Master) and based on the gameplay and huge songs library of osu!
Drum to the beat of your favourite songs, challenge yourself with highscore tracking and become a part of the development that is T-Aiko!
You can download songs through the in-app link to osu!downloader.
Online services will come in the future.
Audio by Superpowered
Original Post
Play Store (Android 2.1 or later) / App Store (iOS 7.0 or later) [Recommended method]
- Use your device and go online (by Wi-Fi or Packet Data).
- Open "Play Store (Android) / App Store (iOS)" app.
- If Google/Apple requests you to key in your Google/Apple account details, please do so.
- Search "T-Aiko!"
- Press "Install", then "Accept and Install"
- Wait and "T-Aiko!" will be installed to your device.
Request by browser (Alternate device required)
Reference: Android central entry.
- You need an alternate device (most likely, a desktop computer or laptop) and log-in with a Play Store account (linked to at least, one device you want it to install in).
- Then, go to T-Aiko! page in Google's Play Store and "Install".
- If Google requests you to key in your Google account details or for confirmation, please do so.
- The device linked to the currently logged-in Google Play account will start to download and install T-Aiko! by Play Store.
- The alternate device (i.e., desktop computer or laptop) will not download anything. You are free to search and install other apps while waiting for the device in question to complete the download.
Note: Both devices must be connected to the Internet and logged-in with the same Google Play account.
.APK download [Unsafe]
- Search and download the .apk file in question.
- Transfer to the device in question.
- Install the .apk file.
- If there is a pop-up warning, read the warning carefully and enable the settings to allow for installation from unknown source yourself. Redo the installation step again after changing the settings.
Note: This type of installation carry the highest risk of getting malware. Unless you have a good reason (such as re-installing T-Aiko v1 from a backup application or the device has limited Internet connectivity), use the above installation method instead.
- Refer to wikiHow entry.
Adding Beatmaps
USB way
- Connect your device to desktop computer/laptop with USB cable.
- You may need to configure your device to USB mode to connect the desktop computer/laptop. Please do so before plugging in and/or making any report.
- Put the songs files (either in .osz or folder form) into T-Aiko/Songs directory.
- Directory will vary if you did modify it in "Option";"Song Folder". You need to put in that directory you set instead.
- Plug off your device and launch T-Aiko!
- Go to Song selection ("Solo" / "Online";"Daily") and press the refresh button at the upper-right of the screen, located beside the (cloud download button / info button about Competitive Mode).
- Your new beatmaps are now playable.
Note: For iOS, this generic method only work if the device has been jailbroken. If the device has not been modified in any way, please use iTunes.
T-Aiko! Online's DDL way (Competitive mode only, limited to listed beatmaps only)
- Go online (by Wi-Fi or Packet Data) and open T-Aiko!.
- Log-in/Sign-up your profile.
- Tap on "Online", then tap on "Daily".
- If it was grayed out, go to "Options" and disable "Autoplay".
- Click on any transparent beatmap tabs shown.
- A pop-up should appear requesting which download stream you would like to download from. Any stream works.
- Once you picked your choice, wait patiently as it download in the background until you received a pop-up (depending on your device) asking how you want to operate the newly downloaded file with.
- If the download was interrupted/incomplete and cannot be extracted, there will be a pop-up to notify you about it. To rectify this, you need to use your file manager to search and delete the bad beatmap file yourself. You can redownload it after that.
- Choose T-Aiko!, and it will be imported and extracted immediately.
- Go break new records on the newly downloaded beatmap.
Note: This only works if you logged-in to an T-Aiko! account. The alternative offered in "Solo" is showing a list of credible sites you can download the beatmap from, by using your preferred browser. The steps are almost similar to the "Device way" below.
Device way
- Go online (by Wi-Fi or Packet Data)
- Open your preferred browser and go to one of the links below.
- Select your desired beatmap for downloading
- Change the download directory to "/mnt/sdcard/T-Aiko/Songs" (This directory is by default settings)
- Wait until the beatmap is downloaded.
- Open T-Aiko!
- Go to Song selection ("Solo" / "Online";"Daily") and press the refresh button at the upper-right of the screen, located beside the (cloud download button / info button about Competitive Mode).
- Your new beatmaps are now playable.
- Refer to Apple's official entry or howtogeek entry.
- Alternatively, "iTunes App File Sharing" search.
What is the difference?
- This game is supported by advertisements.
- To remove the advertisement permanently, please apply for "Senpai" upgrade.
- The advertisement usually pops up once you completed a difficulty and directed to the results screen.
- There will always be five (5) seconds cooldown time before you can return to the song selection.
- The game itself cannot be skinned currently.
- Video and Storyboard are unsupported.
Song Selection
- Tutorial screen (for first entry or no beatmaps)
- Some beatmaps may not work on T-Aiko!.
- Beatmaps will not update automatically. If the beatmap in question has been updated, you have to redownload it.
- Information (Song Length, BPM) about the beatmap selected is missing.
- Placement of taiko-specific background is off.
- Beatmap search is missing.
- Replays are not available.
- Scoreboard's detailed results cannot be removed nor read. Only top 4 is shown. Older, lower scores can only be found by replaying that difficulty and reaching the results screen.
- You can delete the beatmap by holding down on the beatmap tab you want to delete. There should be a pop-up asking for delete confirmation. Scores gained will not be lost.
- Interface of Song Selection will change depending on which play mode you are in as shown below.
- Spinners has been implemented (improvement from v1).
- Song time appears as a blue line at the top-most of the screen.
- Lifebar is a green line at upper part of the conveyor.
- A large drum at the second half of the screen (can be disabled). Hitting the drum creates red note (Don) and hitting outside the drum area creates blue note (Katsu).
- Pausing/Skip is located above the conveyor. Press anywhere at the upper-part to activate.
- Game Modifiers: Only Auto.
Profile tab
Implementation: Build 2.1.1 (09.09.2015)
Your T-Aiko! profile once you logged-in. Clicking on your profile tab in Main Menu allows you to pick your profile card.
Profile Cards are image card for your profile. Currently limited to 14 cards.
|(Read from Left-to-Right Top-to-Bottom)
|First Row
|T-Aiko! original
|T-Aiko! original
|tagi (pixiv)
|tagi (pixiv)
|tagi (pixiv)
|tagi (pixiv)
|tagi (pixiv)
|Yuyuko Saigyouji
|Misa Kurobane
|Remilia Scarlet
|Isuzu Sento (Hestia cosplay)
|Rin Tohsaka
|Sony PSP
|Amaburi (cosplay: DanMachi)
|Fate series
|Senpai only?
|Second Row
|tagi (pixiv)
|tagi (pixiv)
|Murakumo Kai Ni
|Aoi Yamada
|Senpai only?
Profile Borders are special borders for exceptional ranking standings or exclusive players contributions to T-Aiko! development.
Attainable from online play and ranking. Active until you fail to meet the condition specified.
|Gained by default.
|Top 5 in overall Ranking.
|Top 50 in overall Ranking.
Exclusive profile cards for T-Aiko! contributors. Permanent, and has higher precedence over normal borders.
|Reserved title for T-Aiko developers.
|Send your art to email@example.com
Chance of getting by developer's decision.
|Limited to original testers of T-Aiko! 2.0
Options Screen
|Game mods
|Enable/Disable Auto
|A special "Not saved: Autoplay" notice will be displayed at Grade screen.
|Game settings
|Show Drum
|Show/Hide the drum in-game.
|Song Folder
|Default (mnt/sdcard/T-Aiko/Songs)
|Not suggested to modify if you do not know how-to.
|Low Performance mode
|Use this mode if T-Aiko is being sluggish or your phone's processor chip is not strong.
|Show Timings
|Show whether your timing is EARLY/LATE when you get 可 (GOOD) rating slightly above the conveyor drum.
|Audio provider
|Android / Superpowered
|Use native Android audio library / "Superpowered" audio library by Superpowered Inc..
|[Superpowered] Does not support .ogg audio. May not work in certain devices.
|Audio Sync
|Direct to Offset screen. Set the audio offset.
|+/- 10ms per click.
|Set the volume of sound effects [0% - 100%] (default 70%)
|+/- 10% per click.
In-App purchases
|Cost (USD$)
Why my profile rank and score did not increase?
- Currently, the only way to increase your rank and score is by playing the beatmap list specified in "Online";"Daily"
- Playing "Solo" is akin to playing offline, for now.
- Even if the beatmap is 100% same as the list and you gained a new record, it will not be counted towards your profile as long as you keep playing in "Solo", online or offline.
I added a new beatmap and T-Aiko! didn't load it
- You did not hit the refresh button at the upper-right of the "Select a Song".
- You placed the beatmap at the wrong beatmap directory or you set a wrong beatmap directory. Set the beatmap directory properly and place your beatmap to a proper beatmap directory.
- Downloads from osu!MapDownloader cannot be played by T-Aiko.
- [Using T-Aiko! Online's DDL] If the download was interrupted/incomplete and cannot be extracted, there will be a pop-up to notify you about it. To rectify this, you need to use your file manager to search and delete the bad beatmap file yourself. You can redownload it after that.
I have a lot of beatmaps at osu!droid/Songs...
- From Main Menu, press Options -> Song Folder.
- Modify "mnt/sdcard/T-Aiko/Songs" to "mnt/sdcard/osu!droid/Songs".
- Return to Main Menu.
- Press T-Aiko application and go to Solo/Online (Song selection). Your beatmaps should appear.
- If your new beatmaps did not appear, press the refresh button located at the upper-right screen. It will recompile the beatmaps library.
Can I use the old T-Aiko/osu!droid account?
- No.


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Endeavour runs aground
Six of our guns ... our iron and stone ballast, casts, hoop staves, oil jars, decayed stores, and many other things that lay in the way of heavier materials ... are thrown overboard with the utmost expedition.
James Cook, journal, 11 June 1770
This is one of the six Endeavour cannons recovered from the ocean floor in 1969.
Photo: Australian National Maritime Museum.
On 10 June 1770, HMB Endeavour under the command of Captain James Cook was sailing north along the east coast of Australia. At 11 pm, it struck a reef and started taking in water. Desperate to lighten the ship, the crew heaved nearly 48 tonnes of material over the side, including ballast and cannons. Twenty-three hours later, at the next high tide, the Endeavour pulled free. Six weeks were spent repairing the ship at what became known as Endeavour River in Queensland.
Endeavour's ballast and cannons were found, encased in coral, on the ocean floor off Queensland in 1969.
This iron ballast pig from HMB Endeavour was recovered from the ocean floor in 1969. Photo: George Serras.
Prime Minister John Gorton presents recovered Endeavour cannons to the governments of Britain, New Zealand, New South Wales, Queensland and the Commonwealth of Australia, and to the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences. Courtesy: National Archives of Australia, A1200 L86357.
This 1794 painting shows the crew of HMB Endeavour in longboats attempting to pull the ship free from the reef. By Samuel Atkins. Courtesy: National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an5921609.
Cook's chart of the Endeavour River. Courtesy: National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an9537993.
Take a closer look at the Endeavour River chart
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A living room is a busy place in house and the most visible one as well. It is used for gatherings where a person enjoys the other's company and therefore it has to stand out respectively. There are plenty of living room decorating ideas that can be searched in a magazine or looked over on the internet. The following ideas are good and will enable a person to make his living room the best place to be.
1. Color on the Walls
When it comes to the walls in the living room, then an individual should choose a bold color that would spice up the space respectively. It happens that many people don't prefer a bold color but it really does make a difference and create a remarkable effect indeed. In fact a person can only paint the accent wall with a bold color and then can use various accessories that can blend well with the rest of the colour in the living room.
2. Art on the Walls
It is necessary that a person should apply some art on the walls as they lead to a great impression in the living room. Painted canvases can be used or a framed print that consists of shades can be used as well. The framed print will blend well with the color of the walls. Moreover, photographs, a city's skyline or a landscape can also be hung on the walls.
3. Lighting
Another decorating idea for the living room is to have adequate lighting and it is vital as well. But a person should not use fluorescent light bulbs as they are quite harsh and would not enable a lighter or charming mood in the living room. A latest overhead fixture should be used that provides sufficient light across the room and a few lamps should also be placed that would be used for task lighting.


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By Jesse Chang
The Sasumua dam supplies Nairobi, Kenya with 20 percent of its fresh water, but land use changes have started to contaminate this important source of water. Forests and wetlands are being converted into agricultural land and commercial plots. This reduces water flow during the dry season and increases surface runoff during the wet season. It also increases soil erosion and the run-off of chemical and biological pollutants from agricultural fields. This negatively impacts the livelihoods of both city dwellers and smallholders living in the watershed.
Farmers in Kenya are being compensated for their environmental services under the PRESA research project. (Photo credit: Bernard Pollack)
Pro-poor Rewards for Environmental Services in Africa (PRESA), is a research project created by the World Agroforestry Centre to improve livelihoods by enhancing ecosystem services. PRESA works on eight sites in the highlands of East and West Africa and collaborates with national partners, research institutions, universities, and NGOs to generate and share information that supports payments for ecosystems. By rewarding environmental stewards, instead of punishing wrongdoers, PRESA uses market-based approaches to induce behavioral change among ecosystem stewards to reduce poverty and conserve the environment.
The market-based system works by rewarding the individual or community that provides a certain environmental service. Building a grass waterway 20 kilometers long and 3 meters wide in the Sasumua watershed, for example, can reduce soil sedimentation by 20 percent. This amounts to savings of US$23,000 a year in purification costs for the Nairobi Water Company, which operates downstream and provides the city with clean water. The cost of maintaining the waterway is only US$3,000 a year for the 500 households involved, making it a win-win scenario for both farmers and urban residents.
Rewards can come in many different forms. The community-based rewards can be a powerful incentive for protecting the environment—schools, roads, and wells can be built in return for using sustainable farming techniques. The farmers in Sasumua prefer assistance to implementing land conservation measures over cash payments, and want the Nairobi Water Company to help them establish rain water harvesting techniques.
The major issue is setting a price that is agreeable to both buyers and sellers. In many cases, it is difficult to establish a price for an environmental service, and because buyers can't choose their suppliers, the two parties must strike a deal. But PRESA's work in Africa shows that rewarding communities for environmental services can be a very effective way to support rural livelihoods while conserving the environment at the same time. Supporting poor rural farmers and including them into business discussions can have big payoffs for all—especially the environment.
Do you know of similar initiatives that offer rural communities financial compensation for the environmental services that they provide? Tell us in the comments!
Jesse Chang is a research intern with the Nourishing the Planet project.
To purchase State of the World 2011: Innovations that Nourish the Planet please click HERE. And to watch the one minute book trailer, click HERE.