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The Irish Farmers Journal's Tullamore Farm has a student placement available for a student of agricultural science or a related course, with a mixed/sheep enterprise background.
The placement will take place on the farm's 170-head ewe flock and work will include lambing, the end of the calving season, grassland management and stockmanship, among other things.
It will be a great opportunity to gain experience on a mixed livestock farm, while also reporting on the day-to-day activities on www.farmersjournal.ie and in the Irish Farmers Journal print publication.
The placement is to commence on 3 April 2018 and will last through to June. Hours are full time, Monday to Friday, with some weekend work available.
The suitable candidate should have a good work ethic and their own transport. The placement is paid.
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The hijacking of the terms 'green' and 'sustainable' by anti-genetically modified organism (GMO) groups is misleading, according scientists at University College Cork (UCC). The criticism comes in the wake of the European Court of Justice's (ECJ) ruling that organisms obtained by gene-editing are also GMOs.
Earlier in July, the Irish Government also passed legislation that would allow Ireland to opt out of any future GMO cultivation in the EU. Speaking at the time of the announcement, Denis Naughten, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, said GMO free-status was a key part of Ireland's green reputation.
"I believe it is critically important that Ireland takes whatever steps are necessary to maintain our GMO cultivation-free status, which is a key element of our international reputation as a green, sustainable food producer," he commented.
Dr Barbara Doyle Prestwich and Dr Eoin Lettice of UCC have said it is grossly misleading to equate "GMO cultivation-free status with green, sustainable food [production]". They have organised the International Association for Plant Biotechnology's (IAPB) congress, which is taking place in Dublin this week. It is their hope it will provide an opportunity to demonstrate the scientific evidence on the safety and economic viability of utilising biotechnology, such as gene-editing, in agriculture.
"The next generation of gene-edited crops has the potential to cut climate emissions in agriculture and boost global food security. Such crops are far more 'green' and 'sustainable' than they are given credit for and should be utilised as part of any sustainable food production system, including organic agriculture," said Dr Lettice.
He added that in 2016 alone fewer insecticide sprays due to the adoption of GM crops resulted in a reduction of 26.7bn kg of CO2 emissions – equivalent to removing 11.9m cars off the road.
Met Éireann are forecasting Monday to be mostly cloudy and misty, with patches of rain, drizzle and fog. There will be dry intervals in many areas too, with maximum temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees.
It will be dry countrywide for a time on Monday night, but cloud will thicken in the west and northwest with rain arriving before dawn in the coastal fringes of Connacht and west Ulster.
On Tuesday, it will be mostly cloudy in Connacht, Ulster and west Munster with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. There will be generally dry conditions further south and east with some sunshine.
Met Éireann say that, although there is some uncertainty, rain in the west and north should spread southeastwards on Tuesday night.
In the west and north west it will be fresher and sunnier conditions on Wednesday. Cloud and outbreaks of rain and drizzle will linger further south and east before clearing later in the day. Top temperatures are forecast from 15 to 20 degrees.
A cooler showery regime is likely on Thursday and Friday. Some of the showers could be heavy with a risk of thundery downpours at times but there will be spells of sunshine too. Met Éireann forecast that westerly winds will be fresh and gusty in the north with maximum temperatures dropping down into the mid to high teens.
Over the next 7 days, weather will be very mixed, with around normal rainfall expected along west and northwest coasts, but the bulk of the country is expected to be drier than normal. Rainfall will be less than 60% of normal levels in most parts and possibly only around 10% of normal in south and southeast coastal areas.
Temperatures over the coming week will be variable. It will be quite warm and humid up to and including Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, but it will become cooler and fresher from later Wednesday.
Over the next 7 days, sunshine will remain below normal, with a good deal of cloud over the next few days and a greater chance of some bright or sunny spells after midweek.
Drying Conditions
The will be reasonably good drying at times over the next week, in between rain or showers.
Opportunities for spraying will be limited, but there will be some, especially in the south and east.
Field Conditions
Soil moisture deficits remain high in central and eastern parts of Munster and over much of the southern half of Leinster, (between 50 and 70 mm), leading to some restriction in growth and little or no change is expected in the coming week.
Soil moisture deficits in Connacht, west Ulster and along the west Munster coast, as well as in the extreme southeast, are much lower, even below zero in parts of Ulster and Connacht, where some soils are becoming saturated.
Scientists have discovered what they believe to be the oldest-ever sample of cheese in an ancient Egyptian tomb. The discovery, made by a research team based in the Peking University in China, was published by the Analytical Chemistry journal.
Found in a jar within the tomb, the previously unidentified material has now been named as a dairy product obtained by mixing sheep/goat and cow milk. Using biomolecular techniques, the researchers were able to detect the presence of certain peptides, in this case ones that are specific to cheese.
Also detected in the sample was the presence of Brucella melitensis. This is the main cause of brucellosis in humans, and represents a natural pathogen for sheep and goats. Previous to this there have only been indirect signs that the disease was prevalent in ancient Egypt, but the discovery represents the first direct sign.
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The cheese was discovered in the tomb of Ptahmes. He was mayor of Memphis and high-ranking official under Pharaohs Sethi I and Ramses II from 1290 BC to 1213 BC. His tomb was originally unearthed in 1885, but was lost under shifting sands at the end of the 19th century, before reappearing in 2010.


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Rovio's next game, Amazing Alex, is about to hit the iOS App Store and Google Play Store this Thursday, July 12.
The release date comes at the end of a new trailer for the game which shows off the Rube Goldberg machines players will use to solve physics puzzles in the game. The trailer says the game will feature more than 100 puzzles to solve, and will have free updates, just like the Angry Birds titles.
Amazing Alex actually comes from developers Snappy Touch and Mystery Coconut which created the game Casey's Contraptions. Rovio since bought the IP and changed the title to another alliterative name. The game puzzles look similar, though we imagine Rovio helped to create some new levels for the new games.
While players wait for Rovio to release new levels they can keep themselves occupied by creating their own puzzles. Users can then share those puzzles with others online, so they'll never be out of puzzles to solve.
Like Angry Birds titles Amazing Alex will arrive on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store at the same time. Rovio promises the game will come to other platforms later, though it doesn't specify which ones. We assume the game will come to PC and Mac sometime soon.
A Windows Phone release would be nice, too. Microsoft's mobile platform still lacks an Angry Birds Space port, however, so we're not sure if Amazing Alex will make it to the platform in a timely manner, if at all.

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YORKTOWN, N.Y. – A town-initiated proposed zoning change that would allow for up to 120,000 square feet of retail development at Chappaqua Crossing has received much opposition the last month , and we want to know where you stand.
The plan calls for 120,000 square feet of retail space, including a full-service grocery store between 36,000 and 66,000 square feet and smaller retail stores. The proposal specifically excludes "big box" stores and fast food restaurants.
Chappaqua Crossing owners Summit/Greenfield have said "pre-eminent grocery companies" already have expressed "strong interest" in coming to the site at the southern end of the property (read about the plan in its entirety here ).
Residents and town officials alike have expressed concern the site would become a "strip mall," increase traffic to the area and create a third business hamlet within the town. Planning Board members also have questioned the need and desire for the center.
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I am 20 years old and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about three months ago. I've had a concern with my weight for years and have been trying to lose about 15 pounds. In fact, when I was diagnosed with diabetes, I was on the Atkins diet. Now that I have regulated my sugars, I have put on more weight. I want to lose it, but nothing is working. What can I do to lose this weight and feel better about myself?
I would suggest you start with the dietitian on your diabetes team. Weight gain is a common problem for many people with or without diabetes. Some of the reasons for weight gain include: a history of dieting, lack of adequate exercise, and lack of monitoring exactly what is being eaten on a daily basis. Many foods, high in fat, low in fiber, have crept in to the American diet, and they are taking their toll. Exercise is a big key to weight loss and maintenance. It is recommended people exercise a minimum of three days a week for 30 minutes (working up a sweat). I can be very helpful to write down everything you eat on a daily basis in order to help you recognize any problem areas and to get a better idea of why a few pounds may be creeping on. A visit with you doctor may also be helpful in order to rule out an physical reason for weight gain. Good luck.
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Craft a Cat Candy Cone for Halloween
A perfect way to share Halloween treats – create a simple cone shape that is stapled in place, then create a black cat face to affix to the side of the cone. These make great Halloween gifts or place settings for parties when filled with your favorite candy!
What You Need:
- Black and pink construction paper: 8.5" x 11" each
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Glue stick
- Jewels or sequins for the eyes
- 2 black pipe cleaners
- Clear tape
- Small plate to help create a cone
- Stapler
What You Do:
- Trace around a small plate on black construction paper. Cut out the circle from the plate and twirl it into a cone shape. Staple the edges of the cone in place and set aside.
- On the black paper, draw an oval shape with two triangles on it to create a cat head. Cut the shape out.
- On the pink paper, draw two smaller triangles for the inner ears, a small circle for the nose and a half- circle for the mouth. Cut these shapes out and glue them into place on the black cat head.
- Glue the jewel or sequin eyes in place on the cat face.
- Fold a pipe cleaner in half and cut it in the center. Fold half of the pipe cleaner into three equal parts, cut at the folds creating 3 whiskers. Glue these three whiskers onto one side of the cat face using a glue stick. Repeat with the other half of the pipe cleaner for the opposite side of the face.
- Glue the bottom half of the cat face onto the top of the cone. Half of the face should be above the cone without glue.
- Cut the other pipe cleaner in half and curl the top part of it to resemble a cat tail. Glue the straight side of the tail to the back of the cone and then place a small piece of tape over the glued pipe cleaner to reinforce it to the paper.
- Fill your cone with your favorite candies and share it with a friend!
Helpful Hint: Use your cat cone as a place setting by writing a name on the front of the cone using a white paint marker.


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Well it's the perfect excuse - settle down with just one more mince pie and a nice cup of tea and check out the IH website and get your nominations in for Harrier of the Month! And don't forget volunteers as well. The Committee is meeting on Tuesday so nominations before then please. Post on Facebook or email email@example.com.
Starting with the Parkruns - very popular this month producing lots of great times and places - Tim Ashelford was first runner at Hatfield Forest, Jack Wood first at Skipton and Cameron Reilly first runner at Bradford. Also good to see Geoff Howard back to fitness and getting great times at parkruns every week and all over the county!
On the festive side Tom Adams had a great win at The Stoop and Sarah Pickering continues to put in great performances taking 2nd lady. Other great times/places from Jemima Elgood, Dan Hayes, Jamie Hutchinson, Richard Joel and Kate Archer all coming in the top 100 runners. The Chevin Chase brought more success for Tom Adams who was just 7 seconds behind the winner Jonny Brownlee - amazing. Jack Wood and Tim Ashelford also gave great performances, Tim first V50 and 25th overall. Lots of Harriers taking part in both these races so please scan the results and name anyone you know who has put in the time and training.
The scenic Ribble Valley 10k saw a great sub-40 minute result for Steve Coy and Sally Malir took 1st V50,
Watch out for more results this weekend - the Auld Lang Syne on Saturday and more parkruns.
As always please feel free to pick out other Harriers who may not appear in the top places but may have improved or put in special training for a particular race. Also, remember to put in your nominations for our annual awards - who has impressed you in 2016 with their dedication, commitment or a particular personal goal or achievement - name names!!


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EMerge Alliance, the San Ramon, Calif.-based organization established to promote the rapid adoption of safe, low-voltage DC power distribution and use in commercial building interiors, recently announced the release of the EMerge Alliance Standard, the first roadmap for the utilization of safe, low-voltage DC power in commercial interiors.
According to the organization, the new industry standard defines critical physical and electrical requirements that help achieve the following goals: reduced energy losses by eliminating device-by-device electrical conversions from AC to DC power; use of safe Class 2 power levels, wherever practical, as defined by the National Electrical Code; broad capabilities for faster and simpler moves, adds, and changes in occupied spaces; movement toward interoperable device-level controls and smart grid integration at the building level; easier integration of native DC power sources, such as solar, wind, fuel cell, and batteries, with traditional AC power sources; flexibility to implement new energy-saving devices, such as LED lighting and controls, and energy-saving technologies, such as renewable power sources, more efficiently and effectively.
The EMerge Alliance Standard establishes a more efficient means of powering the rapidly increasing number of digital, DC-powered devices, such as sensors, lighting, and IT equipment. It creates an integrated, open platform for power, interior infrastructures, controls, and a wide variety of peripheral devices to facilitate the hybrid use of AC and DC power within buildings. In the standardized scheme, AC power is converted to low-voltage DC for efficient distribution at the room level, eliminating the inefficiency of numerous AC to DC power conversions at the device level.
The standard also provides for an optional connection to onsite alternative power generation, including solar panels and micro-turbines that naturally generate DC power. Historically, these native DC power generators required their power to be converted to AC for local distribution, reducing their efficiency and increasing costs. Using native DC power generated from onsite sources to drive DC loads more directly can dramatically improve building efficiency, reduce energy costs, and reduce environmental footprints. Throughout development of the standard, the EMerge Alliance incorporated technology requirements and contributions from a wide variety of industry stakeholders, including leading product manufacturers, service providers, utility companies, and technology integrators. According to Brian Patterson, alliance chairman, the standard is a pivotal milestone for the entire building industry. "The EMerge Alliance Standard sets the stage for a new era in power sourcing, distribution, and management in commercial buildings," he says. "While we advocate increased use of native DC power, the alliance is not interested in reliving the epic Edison and Westinghouse battle over AC versus DC technologies. Rather, we've set out to find better and more practical ways of getting the most out of both."
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The fourth generation of Canon's hugely popular entry-level digital SLR. In the face of increasing competiton at the budget end of the market the EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi aims a little higher and is a fairly significant update to its predecessor that inherits many features from the more expensive EOS 40D. It may no longer be the cheapest, but from an image quality point of view the EOS 450D sets the standard for cameras at this level, and has a comprehensive feature set that lift it above the typical 'entry level' fare.
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Guest poem sent in by Nandini K. Moorthy
(Poem #1084) Sometimes it Happens
And sometimes it happens that you are friends and then You are not friends, And friendship has passed. And whole days are lost and among them A fountain empties itself. And sometimes it happens that you are loved and then You are not loved, And love is past. And whole days are lost and among them A fountain empties itself into the grass. And sometimes you want to speak to her and then You do not want to speak, Then the opportunity has passed. Your dreams flare up, they suddenly vanish. And also it happens that there is nowhere to go and then There is somewhere to go, Then you have bypassed. And the years flare up and are gone, Quicker than a minute. So you have nothing. You wonder if these things matter and then As soon you begin to wonder if these things matter They cease to matter, And caring is past. And a fountain empties itself into the grass.
Its remarkable the way Patten has wrapped the philosophy of friendship and the transitions that comes with it in this poem. There seems so much lightness and rhythm in the flow of lines. So deceptively uncomplicated, yet strikingly evocative. The capture of conflicting emotions seems plain and detached, yet echoes the underlying pain. The constant resonance of "A fountain empties itself" probably marks the passage of time or feelings itself. The poem evokes a feeling of vulnerability, a tinge of sadness and above all uncertainty. Patten at his best. Nandini


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Hi Queen of all things HR,
My boss has his own secretary but uses me as his personal filing cabinet. While I am more than happy to store and file information as best I can, I truly resent being used this way.
Please advise.
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Dear Champ,
I worked at Blockbuster Video in the early 90s when VHS tapes weighed 98 pounds. Very often, customers would attempt to hand me a tape as I walked around the store. They would shove a tape into my arms and say, "I don't want this one."
I would let it fall to the ground and respond, "Okay."
The lesson?
- I'm not paid to respond to rude people.
I set personal boundaries for myself, and I recommend you do the same.
- Your boss may hand you a stack of folders, but he'll never do it again if you plop those files back onto his desk.
- Or if you refuse to extend your arms and accept the folders in the first place — and paper documents fall to the floor as you walk away.
- Or if you accidentally misplace those files in the garbage bin — and then suggest he send his secretary on a pointless, all-day manhunt to find the lost folders when he needs the information for an important meeting.
- Of if he tells you to remind him about an important event and you forget.
I could go on like this for hours.
It reminds me of the time when a VP of Human Resources asked me to get him coffee before a meeting, and I happened to return with a cup of decaf that was 38% sugar. Or when a supervisor suggested that I attend a team meeting that had nothing to do with me and I interrupted her in the middle of a sentence and asked, "Will you excuse me?"
I never returned to her office, and I never attended that meeting.
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To cap off a year that saw both the publication of the long-awaited fifth novel in Martin's Song of Ice and Fire saga, A Dance With Dragons, and the premiere of HBO's Emmy-winning TV adaptation, the author has let slip a chapter of his upcoming The Winds of Winter. Savor, at your peril.
Because there's no telling when the rest of the book will come. So, either this little snippet of Westeros will whet your appetite or it'll frustrate the hell out of you, knowing that it could be years before you can read the rest of it.
Here's what Martin had to say about it on his blog:
As a Christmas gift to all my loyal fans and readers, I've just replaced the (long published) sample chapters from A Dance With Dragons on my website with an unpublished sample chapter from The Winds of Winter.
Go ye to "Ice & Fire Sample" on my website and enjoy.
(The chronology, as usual, is tricky. This chapter will be found eventually at the beginning of Winds, but as you will be able to tell from context, it actually takes place before some of the chapters at the end of Dance).
Head on over here to read it. No reason for us to spoil Martin's holiday treat.


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BETHLEHEM, Pa., Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Valentine's Day 2013 – This Valentine's Day, PEEPS® fans will fall deeply in love with new PEEPS® Cherry Flavored Marshmallow Dipped & Drizzled in Chocolate. These delicious new cherry treats are reminiscent of when candy was hand-crafted and individually decorated. This will be the first time that PEEPS® will be adorned with a decadent layer of rich chocolate on the bottom and drizzled over top.
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Amy Nicholas via Crowdrise
February 25, 2011
EVENT DATE: Sep 18, 2011
CANCER SUCKS! Did I say that with my outside voice? Yes I did and it does. Anyone who knows someone with cancer or lost a loved one to cancer will agree. I want to make a difference and raise money to help END CANCER NOW! Whether it's breast cancer, lung cancer, brain cancer, or prostate cancer, they all SUCK!
On September 18, 2011, I'm doing my second 70.3 Ironman race. It will be in Syracuse, NY. I'm racing in honor my father-in-law Jim "Jimbo" Nicholas. He had prostate cancer and won that battle, but he recently had a brain tumor removed and will start chemo and radiation treatment. He's never seen a triathlon race, so I'm coming to him in upstate New York.
This race consists of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run. My goal is to raise $5000 for the American Cancer Society. I'm suggesting a $70.30 (total number of miles) donation, but of course, feel free to donate any amount including $7.03, $703.00 or $7030!
Thanks for reading this and if you have any good tips for conquering some nasty hills on a road bike, please send me an email. Thanks again and let's END CANCER NOW!
The Team: $95 TOTAL RAISED SO FAR
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It seems strange and unbelievable, but the length and shape of your little finger tells a lot about your character. There are various methods that can reveal your character and personality, and this method, which comes from South Korea, precisely reveals so much about us, just on the basis of the little finger.
According to this method, one of the factors is the length of the finger, that is, its position relative to the ring finger, and the other factor is the shape.
See the interpretation below and compare whether it is true.
- Short
Short little finger is one that does not reach the first knuckle of the ring finger. People who have a short little finger are shy and reserved, particularly in relation to people who are less familiar with. They have big dreams and goals, but mostly afraid to follow them and to realize, and if dare, can achieve whatever they want. According to others they are attentive and friendly and have a big heart.
- Normal
Normal is the little finger that reaches right to the joint of the ring finger. People who have such little finger are balanced, mature personality, something can be difficult to disrupt and usually what they rarely disturbed. Because of this these people are often considered cold and distant, or just need to know them well enough to get to the warmth and richness of inner life.
- Long
If the length of your little finger exceeds the first joint of the ring finger, you have a long little finger. People with long little finger are enthusiastic, passionate, charming, and charismatic. They are constantly looking for attention and people want to be near them. Additionally, these people are talented but need to work hard to prove themselves.
- Same as ring
If the tip of the little finger is almost equated with the tip of the ring. For these people there is little to say that they are ambitious, they are free – power-hungry. They have a good chance to become politicians, directors … celebrities and influential personalities. They have a lot of potential and can create large problems, and be of great benefit to the whole society.
- Low positioned
Some people have let down the little finger relative to the other fingers, because the root of the little finger is set much lower than the root of the other fingers. That means the people who live in a dream world. They have many ambitions and plans, but about all that prefer to dream than to realize their ideas.
- Square shape
If the first joint of your little finger reminiscent of a rectangle and its tip is flat, it means that you have a boxy little finger. These people have some rare traits and qualities. Are extremely honest, which is both their strength and weakness. It is hard to become friends with sensitive and offensive to people, and often refuse people with their sincerity, but when you gain a confidence, never lost. Good leaders.
- Spiky
It is clear that these are people with pointy tip of their little finger, and they are, as a rule, excellent speakers and phenomenal in public performances. They are often good writers, but when it comes to eloquence, they are the best. Good diplomats and easy to learn foreign languages. They are able to resolve a very delicate situation with a lot of tact.
- Curved
If the top of the little finger is bent towards the other toes, or vice versa, you belong to this group. These people often have a fear of confrontation, but not so much because it is so much fear, but because they are great pacifists and do not like conflict. Often people in this group are the peacemakers, and those who have the ability to combine separate worlds.
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The first picture from joint project of me and Cécile Guillot [link] that I want to share with you.Hope you like it!
More information about the project will be later^^
Title inspired by Xandria's song "Ravenheart"
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More information about the project will be later^^
Title inspired by Xandria's song "Ravenheart"
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My website [link]
My new blog [link]
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very very darks :v
I swear your pictures are getting more and more amazing with each one I click. You're insanely talented.
Awesome piece! I think it's awesome that its inspired by xandria,I love that band! Great Work!
Love this picture. I don't know if this has been asked before but what kind of materials do you use to draw?
what a classical imagination !
This is completely ironic because I was listening to "Ravenheart" when I came upon this. I was thinking 'This reminds me so much of "Ravenheart"... wait it is inspired by "Ravenheart"!!!!' Glad there is another Xandria fan out here!
This is extremely beautiful!!! This gives a dark and sorrowful feeling that I think is great for this piece!!!
This is extremely beautiful!!! This gives a dark and sorrowful feeling that I think is great for this piece!!!
Awesome Art!!!
You have done a fantastic job
OMBFG! This is INCREDIBLE! What media do you use?
Oh wow, such a beautiful Illustration..you know when I see such pictures...it makes me just want to read the book. You did an amazing job with that dear. Really makes you curious to read the story. Her expression the whole atmosphere..so mysterious.. Love the background dear, the buildings look amazing..the clouds really fits to the mood. Instead of grey clouds, really like the bright brown clouds. Very nice. Her face is so beautiful...the rain. Another great work dear.
yOu have wonderful works in your gallery
Simply amazing
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It's like the style from Victoria Frances..my fave artist
I absolutely love your work
I absolutely love your work
I love it!! It is so marvellous
Oh love can i give this more credit by adding it to my artical it's about overlooked art. But you probley don't need it this is a really beautiful pic.
Wonderful ! Love the title, i was about to ask you if you' had been inspired by Xandria's song when I read the description "^^ not only are you talented, but you also have great musical taste !
What is that she is holding, it appears she isn't supposed to have it, and had been cast out (as a witch, possibly).
It's amazing!
The girl looks beautiful, very well done!
The girl looks beautiful, very well done!
Wow! This image is amazing and so emotional and toughtful.I haven't heard this song but now I want to listen to it. Beautful drawing!
Excellent work!
Красиво, готично.
Очень красиво! Нравятся стиль и детали.
absolutely gorgeous. it reminds me of The Scarlet Letter.
Um, wow. You did this with traditional art? That's amazing.
Wonderful job!
Awesome dear
The intensity of the colors and neatness of the details are impressive. The background, both the gallows and the sky, are beautifully done. This painting has a lot of emotion in it. Also, I must say - good job on the smooth face and skin. I know how hard it is to paint realistic skin with watercolors. It turned out very well.
this is spectacular! Really realistic looking!
this is absolutly amazing!


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Confession: I joined ships after graduation to continue my lust for global exploration. Though the more I prioritized work over itinerary, the ports begun to blend into a redundancy of overweight passengers beelining to Señor Frogs, with familiar scenes of white sand and turquoise waters. Port days became ones for ...Read More »
I Wonder What All The Poor People Are Doing
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"Shh.." "We don't say that word around here", Nate* whispered. "Tinder is sort-of frowned upon. No one wants to admit that they're on it. If you're on Tinder, it means you're desperate" Nate added. I laughed and turned to my right to shake the friend's hand on the stool beside ...Read More »
Ignorance Is Bliss*
Paradoxically, ignorance is not bliss*. Before any departure, I check the map to pre-navigate points A to B. I seek out walking tours to learn about cardinal historical facts. I learn "hello", "goodbye", "thank you", and of course, "Cheers!" in the new language. And while a few of these personal travel ...Read More »
Cincinnati: A Place of Progression
Natalie rubbed at my shoulder, asking if I still wanted to run. My eyelids fluttered in and out of vision as my thoughts strived to articulate a stern, "No." The past fourteen days have expanded into sleepless nights, early mornings and hours in the air. As I prepare to head tropical, ...Read More »
My "Last" Day in Firenze
Two years ago I stood beside the Santa Maria Novella train station, distressed against my luggage, crying into my cup of stracciatella gelato. It was my last hour in Florence after four months of living in utopia. While my short-lived roommates looked forward to this day, I refused to believe ...Read More »
Budapest and the Magic Baths
Water. I need water. And aspirin. Where's my phone? Where are my clothes? Buried by my feet, I turn the volume off my iPhone as friends in central time zone buzz me updates about their Friday night escapades. Their check-in spurred a flashback from last night's pub crawl in Budapest. ...Read More »
10 Things I Learned About Budapest
Because learning is fun, and so is Eastern Europe 1. Budapest is by far the largest growing city in Hungary. Severed by the Danube River, Buda and Pest unified in 1873. 2. "Buda" refers to the lush hillside west of the Danube, and "Pest" lies flat on the east. Together, ...Read More »
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Firenze, the host of the Renaissance, the Medici dynasty and Michelangelo's David. For centuries artists have flocked to Florence to collaborate, inspire, and gain recognition. Today, the streets of the Tuscan town continue to ravish in its traditional beauty. Despite the scaffolding, gypsies, and crowded tour groups; Florence never disappoints. ...Read More »
Oops… I Did It Again
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In the '60s and '70s, Jamuna Llewellyn grew up near the Sinkyone Wilderness area along the southern tip of Mendocino County's Lost Coast, with a family of "back-to-the-land Bohemians."
"Everybody else lived miles away, so I was connected to animals and nature," she said. "There were wild horses, and they were my friends. . . . I had a squirrel monkey, two goats and a dog."
In her 20s and 30s, Llewellyn lived in Canyon, a tiny, eco-conscious community in the hills between Oakland's Montclair district and Moraga. There, while working in high-end restaurants like LoCoco's in Berkeley, she started trying to help other people, then went back to her first love, the animals.
"I used to rescue a lot of people in the Bay Area," she said. "But they don't always want to be rescued. Animals are immediately grateful, so it's a win-win. . . . I started out trying to save the dolphins in the cove in (Taiji) Japan. Then I started rescuing horses, mules and donkeys."
When she and her husband, professional musician Steve Parker, moved to a rural hilltop above Forestville 10 years ago, Llewellyn founded her own animal sanctuary and named it Sinkyone, after the wilderness area where she first learned to love nature.
From her hilltop perch, Llewellyn and the Sinkyone Animal Sanctuary have been reaching out to animals in distress since 2007, providing food and shelter for hundreds whose lives were deemed to be in danger. She finds out about them through a loose network of friends and colleagues as well as postings on Craigslist.
"Everybody here is a rescue," she said while giving a tour of the small but tidy sanctuary nestled amid thickets of manzanita and madrone, toyon and oak. "I'm not out looking, but I'll sometimes see a baby pig on Craigslist. It went to a beautiful sanctuary in the Sierra foothills. . . . We've relocated many dogs, an alpaca, a cow and three kittens."
At the moment, Llewellyn has custody of 60-some animals, plus three horses and a pony that she keeps off Guerneville Road, where there is plenty of pasture to roam. The animals currently living at Sinkyone Animal Sanctuary range from doves, ducks and chickens to goats, chickens and sheep, plus two, frisky miniature donkeys and two terrified cats whose owner recently died.
Each animal has a name, a safe place to call home and a story to tell. Because Llewellyn is a Buddhist, many of the animals also have Buddhist names.
Alina, the first sheep of five to find a home at the sanctuary, has become like a pet to Llewellyn.
"She's really dear," she said. "She will come and put her head in my lap."
Anaya, a miniature donkey, was rescued from a slaughter truck in Washington State with her two daughters, Lila and Leyla.
Lila died of cancer at UC Davis, but Leyla still frolics with her mom, kicking up her heels as she runs from the chicken house to the grassy "knoll" where she sleeps in a simple shelter made from hog panel, tarps and T-posts.
Then there is a cute, little black dwarf goat, Mira, who was born bow-legged and not suitable to be bred.
She is joined by four Nubian goats, all rescued from a breeder.


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Annual Meeting Celebrates 40 Years of Transformation in Downtown Syracuse
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Syracuse, NY – Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 350 members of the downtown community convened for the Annual Meeting of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc.. The Downtown Committee celebrated its 40th Anniversary year by reflecting on the forward-thinking that has transformed the landscape of Downtown Syracuse, and put the spotlight on the exciting projects currently underway – and on the horizon – in the center city.
The Downtown Committee was established in 1975 by community leaders who recognized the importance of creating a vibrant urban center and the need to establish a dedicated organization to support its revitalization. Community leaders laid the groundwork for progress in Downtown Syracuse and built a foundation for more than 160 similar districts across the state to follow suit.
The Downtown Committee welcomed the President and CEO of the Congress for the New Urbanism, Lynn Richards, as the keynote speaker. Richards, a Rochester native, spoke to the national demographics as the tipping point for cities and neighborhoods, the benefits of investing in places, and the importance of collaboration as Downtown Syracuse plans ahead for its exciting future.
From luxury housing birthed from what once were department stores, to the entrepreneurial spirit that has transformed historic buildings into modern office spaces, to public art projects, streetscape improvements and everything in between, the transformation seen in Downtown Syracuse in the last 40 years has catalyzed new energy across the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County.
In her State of Downtown Address, Downtown Committee Executive Director Merike Treier highlighted the commitment of retailers, entrepreneurs and people who have long believed in Downtown's strength. She spoke about the renaissance underway on South Warren Street as the district re-invents itself as an innovator through the growth of tech-oriented companies, and the power in partnerships as Downtown continues to focus on creating welcoming public spaces.
A sample of development highlights shared at the meeting:
- Right now, there is more than $340 million invested in downtown redevelopment activities.
- Residential redevelopment accounts for 46% of the projects underway, with more than 540 new residents expected to move into Downtown Syracuse in the next two years.
- 18 new businesses have opened in Downtown Syracuse in the past year, and four more are expected to open before the end of the summer.
Downtown Awards of Excellence: Accomplishments of the last year were recognized, as three downtown champions were honored for their commitment to growth, diversity and revitalization in Downtown Syracuse:
- Entrepreneur Troy Evans (bottom left) received the Urban Innovation Award for transforming 201 East Jefferson Street into one of the coolest office spaces around, creating a home for independent workers, entrepreneurs and freelancers.
- Owner of Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant, David Hoyne (bottom center), received the Heart of Downtown Award for his on-going efforts and neighborly approach to all in the Downtown community.
- NOexcuses Tours, Inc. founder Michael John Heagerty (bottom right) received the Perfect Partner Award for his contagious passion that has brought new attention and vibrancy to our city center through a series of tours.
Throughout the Annual Meeting, attendees were encouraged to use the hashtag, #CelebrateDowntownSYR to celebrate the progress they've seen, and share the potential they see for Downtown Syracuse.
All year long, the Downtown Committee will continue to spotlight various monthly themes related to Downtown's accomplishments and continued growth as part of its 40th Anniversary celebration. The public is encouraged to join the conversation by following the Downtown Committee on Facebook (Downtown Syracuse), Twitter (@downtownSYR) and Instagram (downtownsyracuse).


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Aneuploidy refers to a missing or extra chromosome. It is a type of chromosome abnormality and is a common cause of genetic disorders such as; trisomy 21, Down syndrome; trisomy 18, Edward's syndrome; and trisomy 13, Patau syndrome. These three chromosome disorders make up the most common aneuploidic conditions in the United States today.
In human beings, each cell has 23 pairs of chromosomes for a total of 46. One copy of each pair is inherited from the mother and one from the father. The first 22 pairs are called autosomes. Scientists arrange one to 22 from largest to smallest in a karyotype (a visual diagram of the chromosome pairs). The 23rd pair is the sex chromosomes. Normal males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome. Normal females have two X chromosomes. During cell division, each cell should receive one copy of each chromosome from the mother and father. When cells fail to divide properly, an extra or missing chromosome may result. Aneuploidy is classified as full (every cell affected) or mosaic (some but not all cells affected).
Most embryos cannot survive with an extra or missing autosome and are spontaneously aborted. Trisomy 16 is the most frequent aneuploidy; fetuses with the full version of this (every cell affected) rarely survive to term.
Aneuploidy is further broken into:
Aneuploidy is never caused by something the mother or father does or doesn't do. The risk of aneuploidy occurring in a fetus increases with a mother's age, but it is not the only factor involved. The majority of the time the cause is unknown. Parents with genetic disorders may have increased risk for passing a genetic disorder to their baby. Sanford's genetic counselors are here to help parents learn more about chromosome disorders, the risks and how it affects family planning.
Screening for Down syndrome/aneuploidy is an important part of prenatal health care. Screening is recommended for all pregnant women, but it is done based on the mother's personal decision. Often, genetic testing may become necessary if a routine ultrasound reveals structural abnormalities in the fetus.
Sanford offers a variety of screening and diagnostic tests to calculate risk and diagnosis chromosome disorders and abnormalities. We also offer high-risk pregnancy management and help parents navigate the decisions involved when an unborn baby is diagnosed with a chromosomal disorder. We support parents in their journey and provide advanced fetal medicine care. Happily, 95 percent of the time we can assure parents their child is healthy and there are no chromosomal abnormalities.
It's important to know the difference between screening for Down syndrome/aneuploidy and diagnosing them. Non-invasive blood tests from the mother, along with a women's age can help determine the risk of your baby having a chromosomal abnormality, but it does not tell whether or not your baby has a chromosomal disorder. These genetic tests are useful to help reassure you that your baby is developing normally if your results fall in the normal range. When results cause alarm, they may indicate the need for diagnostic testing to rule out or confirm your baby has a chromosome disorder.
A blood test can screen for a higher risk of having a baby with Down syndrome, trisomy 18, congenital heart defects and other birth defects. This test is performed between weeks 11 and 13 in pregnancy. If test results are abnormal, your provider will discuss further testing options to diagnosis the presence of these specific birth defects.
A second trimester screen is a blood test available to all women between weeks 15 and 20 of their pregnancy. The purpose of this test is to measure the chance your baby has a chromosome disorder such as Down syndrome, trisomy 18, Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome or a neural tube defect such as spina bifada. If results are abnormal, your provider will recommend further testing to obtain a diagnosis.
Risk of Miscarriage
None. These are blood tests drawn from the mother.
When a chromosomal disorder is suspected, your physician may recommend one or more of the following tests to diagnose or rule it out. These tests are considered invasive as they involve taking blood or tissue samples from the placenta or fetus. Because of this, there is a slight chance of miscarriage or complications. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of each test and help you to make an informed decision you feel comfortable with.
This is a prenatal test in which a sample of chorionic villi (tissue that has fetal genetic material) is removed from the placenta for testing for chromosomal abnormalities. This test is performed as early as nine weeks and can be done via the mother's cervix or abdomen. It can provide the earliest confirmation or ruling out of a chromosome disorder. This test is used to diagnose genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis and Tay-Sachs disease. It does not test for spina bifada or neural defects.
Risk of Miscarriage
Because this test is done when a woman is at highest risk for miscarriage, it is considered to have a higher risk for loss. Overall, the risk is one in 100 for miscarriage. That risk is slightly higher when the test is done via the cervix. If performed prior to nine weeks gestation (not recommended), there is also a risk for limb deformities.
Other Risks include:
By testing the fluid surrounding your baby, our specialists can study your baby's chromosomes and identify genetic abnormalities. Amniocentesis is 99 percent accurate in detecting chromosomal abnormalities and 90 percent for neural tube defects. This test is done by inserting a needle through the mother's anesthetized abdomen and, with careful guidance by ultrasound, removing a sample of the amniotic fluid. The fluid is then tested at a laboratory with results usually back in two to three weeks. Amniocentesis is offered at 15 to 20 weeks gestation and occasionally as early as 11 weeks.
Risk of Miscarriage
Amniocentesis has a low risk for fetal loss at a rate of one in 300 to 500. Studies indicate the risk is lower at maternal fetal medicine centers that have expertise and experience in performing this test.
Other Risks include:
This test is a common procedure for twins in which an umbilical blood sampling is obtained to diagnose any abnormalities. It is used less now than in the past, due to advances in technology and other testing procedures. PUBS is used after a chromosome diagnosis and often when a fetus is critically ill. The results can be returned within 24 to 48 hours. This test involves removing blood from the umbilical cord and is offered at 18 weeks gestation or later.
Risk of Miscarriage
It is slightly higher at two in 100. It is not known if this increased risk is due to the procedure or to the critically ill nature of the fetus.
Other Risks include:
If your baby is diagnosed with a chromosome disorder, your physician will discuss the options of termination or continuing the pregnancy. We support our patients during this time of extreme difficulty and provide genetic counseling and resources to help you and your family through your journey. We stress that every baby is unique and while statistics offer guidance, there is no way to predict with 100 percent accuracy the outcome of the pregnancy or survival rates. Without giving false hope, we are here to say miracles do happen. We encourage you to seek support from your maternal fetal health team, your family, spiritual guide and genetic disorder support groups during this time.


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College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
The College of HRSM and our individual programs are turning heads — our people and programs are achieving greatness, and we believe that this is only the beginning. Join us, and make your mark!
- The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management is third among colleges at the University of South Carolina for undergraduate degrees awarded annually with 2,408 students (2,269 undergraduate and 138 graduate). The number of degrees awarded in 2014-15: 536 (Bachelor's) and 36 (Master's).
- HRSM is home to 62 award-winning and world-renowned faculty along with 26 full-time staff members.
- There are more than 20,000 alumni located across the state, region, country and world with 66% residing in South Carolina.
- Study abroad opportunities offered include Europe, China, Thailand, Dominican Republic and many more.
- HRSM houses six centers for applied industry research.
- Over 1,000 student internships are completed annually.
- One-third of all jobs in South Carolina relate to a discipline taught at HRSM.
Department and School Achievements
Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management
The School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management's undergraduate program has been ranked No. 9 nationally by the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education while the master's program ranked second nationally and the Ph.D. program was tied for seventh in the country.
The historic McCutchen House, recently celebrated over 200 years of service to the famous Horseshoe, is a student-run hospitality management laboratory that hosts more than 1,000 events annually.
The school operates four research institutes/centers: the Richardson Family SmartState Center of Economic Excellence in Tourism and Economic Development, the International Tourism Research Institute, the Sloan Foundation Travel and Tourism Industry Center and the International Institute in Foodservice Research and Education.
The department is 1 of only 2 Club Management Specializations worldwide endorsed by the Club Management Association of America (CMAA).
Students secure internships with industry leaders Marriott International, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Hyatt, Hilton, Darden Restaurants, Compass Group USA and many more.
The Department of Retailing is one of the largest 4-year retailing programs in the nation. The American Collegiate Retailing Association, a professional organization composed of membership from four-year institutions that have retail programs or courses, ranked the department second in North America.
This is the only department in North America that focuses only on Retail Management and Fashion Merchandising.
All courses offered in the Department of Retailing have a foundation in the retailing industry. The focus is "business to consumer." Examples include retail shopper analysis, retail buying and retail promotion.
100% of the students gain managerial level experience with industry leaders through their internships. Examples of companies where our students have landed include Gucci, Nordstrom, Kohl's, Macy's, Belk, Apple, Kleinfeld Bridal, Dolce & Gabbana and many more.
Fashion Board at USC and the Department of Retailing hosts USC Fashion Week each spring. The weeklong event includes three fashion shows and a symposium featuring the latest fashion and industry trends.
Sport and Entertainment Management
The Department of Sport and Entertainment Management features the largest undergraduate program and faculty of its kind in the country.
The SPTE program is the nation's first department at a major university created specifically for the study of sport and entertainment with a solid business curriculum.
The 2015 SportBusiness International's Sports Course Rankings rated the undergraduate program No. 3 in the United States and No. 5 globally.
The SPTE graduate program moved up to No. 8 nationally and No. 13 globally. The rankings were based on the program's curriculum and student success once they graduate and enter the workforce.
The annual Sport Entertainment & Venues Tomorrow Conference (SEVT) is the largest yearly conference of its kind in the industry and is hosted annually by the department along with the annual College Sports Research Institute (CSRI) each spring.
Student internships include AEG Worldwide, Feld Entertainment, Spectra, Live Nation, NASCAR, Octagon, Monumental Sports and many more.
*Please note: All statistics and rankings are from the most recent available academic year. This information fact sheet is updated annually in July.*


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Many of my friends take Adderall while they drink. What are the possible health risks of doing this? I know Adderall is a stimulant, so can you drink much more alcohol while on it without feeling the effects as much?
Dear Reader,
Adderall is a prescription drug in the amphetamine class used for treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It works mainly on the neurotransmitter, dopamine. Adderall is a stimulant; however, when it is taken in prescribed doses for people with ADD and ADHD, it helps them maintain their attention for a longer duration, allowing them to study or work more effectively, without experiencing the medication's "speed-like" effects.
When combining alcohol with Adderall, people find that the depressive effects of alcohol are lessened. For this reason, some people take Adderall before or while they are drinking, so that they may party longer, allowing them to drink more and to delay the "sleepy, drunk-like" feeling. Basically, Adderall allows people who are drinking to party much longer into the night and decrease the likelihood of sleeping or passing out.
It's important to note that using stimulants like Adderall to prolong drinking may result in a person consuming unhealthy, potentially dangerous, amounts of alcohol. If Adderall is in your system and blocking the depressant effects of alcohol, it's much easier to miss your body's warning signs that you've had enough to drink; possibly to the point of developing alcohol poisoning. To offer a simple answer to your complex question — it's not advised to mix alcohol and Adderall without a proper prescription and a conversation with your health care provider.
Now, what may happen to a person who uses Adderall without a prescription? Side effects from taking this drug when it is not prescribed for someone may include:
Short and Long Term Psychological Effects
- Paranoia
- Psychotic episodes
- Anxiety
- Severe depression (upon withdrawal)
Adverse Physical Effects from Short Term Use
- Nausea/vomiting
- Insomnia
- Weight loss
- Palpitations
- Headaches
Chronic Physical Effects from Long Term Use
- Convulsions
- Irregular heartbeat
- Fevers
- Malnutrition/weight loss
- Tremors and muscle twitching
Based on what you have written, it's not clear if you have a prescription for Adderall, and if so, for what diagnosis. For your own personal health and safety, it makes sense to not combine Adderall with alcohol. Although there have been no studies combining alcohol and Adderall, alcohol seems to exacerbate many of the above side effects.
In addition, it is unhealthy and unsafe to take prescription drugs outside of the purpose for which it was prescribed for her/him by her/his medical provider, as someone may have serious adverse reactions to the misuse of these drugs.
- Long-term use of Adderall has been shown to alter brain function permanently, as irregular blood flow in the brain may cause chronic convulsions and tremors.
- A person may not know the dosage of Adderall that s/he is taking when using another's prescription. If the prescription is written for someone who weighs more than that person, s/he may easily take too high of a dose, placing her/him at risk for acute adverse effects.
It seems as though you and your friends want to find ways to prolong your nights out, but combining Adderall and alcohol may not be the not the way to go. Drinking your beverages a bit more slowly, alternating with water in between, and eating before and while you are drinking will help you keep going all night long.Alice!


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Greg Dyke's plan to take a wrecking ball to the pyramid of English football with the introduction of B teams and a version of feeder clubs was met by powerful resistance from the Football League, executives of lower-league clubs, fans' organisations and even an England legend.
Dyke, the Football Association chairman who has launched a report into how to give young English professionals more game time, hopes to stifle opposition to his England Commission proposals with financial largesse, up to £30 million in an annual pot for League One and League Two clubs.
Ultimately will money talk? "Yes,'' replied Dyke emphatically and slightly smugly. "Always.'' We will see.
Previous moves to tamper with the sporting integrity of English football, such as the Premier League's 39th game, encountered instant derision.
Dyke risks his own 39th-game moment with his B-team concept that would shoehorn a League Three, comprising 10 Premier League B teams and 10 Conference sides, between League Two and the Conference. There could even be a League Four.
The ebb and flow of the 92-team football structure would be damaged as the B teams (which cannot play in the FA Cup) could get promotion into League Two and League One but no higher, leading to a blockage.
It is conceivable that a club being promoted from League One in the future could have finished 11th. Dyke has also mooted Strategic Loan Partnerships, a system which would effectively lead to feeder clubs by allowing wealthy clubs to place eight players in two clubs in League One or Two.
This lack of respect for the Football League is surprising from Dyke, who follows Brentford and has spoken strongly about the pyramid. "We should also recognise the fantastic tradition of the Football League's 72 clubs,'' Dyke told an FA audience as the governing body celebrated its 150th anniversary last year.
Adorning the cover of Dyke's report is a photograph of Herbie Kane, the highly-regarded midfielder signed by Liverpool from Bristol City aged 14.
The following 81 pages are all about how Dyke wants to open up the pathway for English players to reach the first team. This is not a huge issue at Liverpool, where Brendan Rodgers has shown he will blood young talent. It is a problem elsewhere.
Dyke has the support of influential people within the game who have read the commission's proposals and back them fully, people such as Rodgers's chief executive Ian Ayre, Ed Woodward at Manchester United as well as officials at Manchester City, Tottenham and Stoke. Dyke has the support of individual clubs but not the Premier League.
"Let's remember, we invited the Premier League to sit on this [commission],'' said Dyke. "The Premier League chose not to. I met them last week and they said, 'Well why didn't you consult us?' ''
The commission's premise is laudable, setting a target of increasing the number of English players playing regularly in the Premier League from 66 to 90 by 2022. "We propose the maximum number of non-home grown players allowed in a Premier League squad should be reduced over five years from 17 to 12,'' the report says.
Much of the report makes sense, particularly the parts relating to closing loopholes on work permits and a commitment to more 3G pitches, although ludicrously there is no commitment to a winter break. "Do I think every bit of this is going to happen?'' said Dyke. "No. Do I think a lot of it will happen? Yes.''
The B-team suggestion was given short shrift by some owners of Football League clubs. "Some [reactions] will be toxic,'' Dyke acknowledged. And they were. "Disgraceful,'' said Portsmouth's chief executive, Mark Catlin. "It's all about ME, ME & ME from the FA/Prem & to hell with the rest of you,'' tweeted Peterborough United's Darragh MacAnthony. "Can't be allowed to happen! It's finally time for the 72 FL chairmen & most importantly our Chairman GC [Greg Clarke] to be strong to ensure this doesn't happen."
The Football League noted that the commission was well intentioned but "may not contain a solution that is acceptable at the current time". Clarke, though, was a signatory to the report. "He supports the thrust of where it's going,'' said Dyke.
The FA needs approval from the majority of Championship clubs and the majority of League One and League Two clubs – as well as two-thirds of Premier League clubs.
Gary Lineker, the former England striker, described the B-team idea as "nonsense''. The Football Supporters' Federation expressed anger it was not consulted, and launched an online petition to save lower-league clubs. "I say to them: read the report, read the analysis,'' said Dyke. "What are you going to do?"
Dyke wheeled out Danny Mills, the former England player, and Howard Wilkinson, the former England caretaker manager, who are commission members and both argued passionately that action was required to prevent England becoming a third-rate football nation.
"What if we do nothing and numbers dwindle and we end up with an England team picked from the second and third tier of English football,'' said Mills. "Cyprus,'' remarked Wilkinson.
In the past, Premier League clubs have tended to ignore the smaller clubs, offering only "solidarity" payments. "But now they want something from the lower leagues,'' Dyke argued.
"They want to be able to play competitive football at that level for their B teams. When the crunch comes they are going to have to put up enough money to persuade the lower leagues that it is worth their while to do. A lot of people don't understand the financial difficulties those lower-league clubs live in.
"Howard was involved with a big club at Sheffield Wednesday and I remember him coming to Brentford and saying they would go under [by midweek]."
The FA hopes the pill would be sweetened for lower-league clubs by a "significant financial settlement" from Premier League clubs understood to be £2 million per club per season.
The FA is largely responsible for what Dyke calls this "black hole" and "Bermuda triangle" for English players aged 18-to-21-year-olds. In originally settling old scores with the Football League in the early Nineties, the FA allowed the Premier League to dominate, focusing on buying cheaper foreign talent, so stymieing the growth of young English players.
It was slightly poignant that Dyke made his announcement at Wembley; one could only imagine how much good work could have been done providing coaching and facilities for schoolchildren from the £500 million the FA invested in Wembley at a time when England enjoyed a successful roadshow around the country and Cardiff's Millennium Stadium proved a fine home for the FA Cup final.
"I think that's a little harsh,'' said Dyke of criticism of the FA. "One of the jobs of the FA in terms of grass roots is to find more money to put into all-weather pitches. And find more money to put into coaches. In terms of grass roots, at the moment £28-£30 million gets spent on all-weather pitches. You need to spend three times that at least."
Dyke's commission is collating data on the grass-roots plight and will report back in the autumn for what will be a "10-year process".
Dyke made a major tactical error in (typically) going in two-footed and unthinking of the potential fallout, launching the controversial recommendations first rather than waiting for the more popular proposals, such as 3G and providing more coaching and facilities.
The English football family is so dysfunctional and sensitive that Dyke needed more stealth, nous and to bring a better A game than a B team.
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Late last week, NTU, on behalf of its 14,000 members in Illinois, sent a letter to the Illinois House, urging them to support SB 2494, which would reform schools while saving tax dollars. The letter reads:
"Illinois' schools are in critical condition. Between 2000 and 2008 alone, total spending on public elementary and secondary schools grew by nearly 25 percent – AFTER accounting for inflation. The Heritage Foundation estimates that taxpayers shell out $100,000 to educate a pupil from kindergarten through the 12th grade today. Yet barely more than half of African American and Hispanic students, including those in Chicago, graduate high school. Without a proper education, children lack the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to their communities and compete in the global economy. As a result, we see higher costs imposed on society and ultimately the taxpayers who foot the bill for many remedial efforts."
"More spending and government control have failed to improve public education; it is time to try something different. SB 2494 would create a pilot program to provide children with vouchers to enroll in private schools that meet state education standards. To be eligible, children would need to satisfy income qualifications and would need to be currently attending any of the academically lowest-performing ten percent of Chicago elementary schools. SB 2494 has already passed the Senate 33-20 and the House's Executive Committee 10-1."
Let's hope that the Illinois House follows the recommendation in the letter and supports SB 2494.