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Government organisations are increasingly interested in sharing data, between and across all levels of government, to realise the full potential of data, and build a comprehensive and coherent statistical picture of the economy, society and the environment. Data sharing allows maximum use of data for statistical purposes, thus enhancing the decision-making capability of governments and communities. It is an important ingredient for supporting evidence-based policy and decision-making.
This guide provides a non-technical introduction to data sharing and describes the key concepts and components of data sharing arrangements and agreements. It is designed to assist:
- government agencies understand data sharing benefits, barriers, principles and enablers
- those involved in establishing or negotiating data sharing arrangements achieve successful outcomes
- agencies to work together to achieve data interoperability through the exchange of data and information
- data custodians, data providers, data users and communities achieve transparency when sharing data
- staff working on, or contributing to, data sharing projects by promoting an understanding of data sharing, the key drivers, benefits and barriers, typical forms, and some mechanisms for supporting data sharing between agencies
The guide provides a basic framework for data sharing agreements, including key factors to consider when developing data sharing agreements and how these relate to the agency, staff and data. The guide draws on the experiences of those undertaking data sharing for statistical purposes and from nationally endorsed frameworks and strategies such as the National Government Information Sharing Strategy.
Note: This guide contains general advice and guidance on data sharing; however, it is not an exhaustive description of data sharing arrangements and issues. When considering data sharing, we recommend that you seek appropriate professional advice from areas including the in-agency policy/legislation section, the Government Solicitor, and the Privacy Commissioner.
A key theme of Australian Government policy is that agencies should work together to better respond to complex policy challenges and to improve the delivery of services to Australian citizens. Agencies are increasingly required to reach across portfolio boundaries to find collaborative, networked and multi-channel approaches to delivering information and services. This expectation is clearly articulated in the Fourth Management Advisory Committee (MAC4) 2004 report, Connecting Government: Whole of Government Responses to Australia's Priority Challenges.1
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG), through its initiatives, has affirmed its support of data sharing arrangements between jurisdictions to enable a better understanding of issues and enhance policy development and evidence-based decision making. As part of this, performance indicator data have been linked to a number of National Agreements in key policy areas signed by COAG. COAG recognises that through cooperative action, including data sharing, improved decision-making and implementation of services and programmes can be achieved, and data gaps identified and addressed.
The National Government Information Sharing Strategy (NGISS), endorsed by the COAG Online and Communications Council (OCC) in December 2008, provides the direction for all levels of government to adopt the nine information sharing principles outlined in the strategy. The NGISS principles include promoting information re-use and acting collaboratively. A detailed NGISS implementation plan is being developed in 2009.
There is a breadth of untapped information that is generated and held across all levels of government - this information is a rich statistical data source. At the same time, many agencies recognise the costs associated with data collection and use. By reusing existing information for statistical purposes, increased value and use of the information can be made to support government policy/program development, implementation and review2 and respondent burden can be minimised. Data interoperability and comparability can be progressed by sharing and re-using existing data held across all levels of government.
Data sharing is the transfer of data between two or more parties. It has been taking place for many years across governments, research bodies, business and other bodies, assisting informed decision-making, research and discussion within governments and the wider community.
Data sharing can take many forms, from sharing metadata (information about data), to sharing aggregate data, to sharing survey or unit record data or a complete administrative dataset. Sharing metadata exposes the availability of data and is a key first step in sharing any type of data. Indeed, sharing metadata may be all that is possible in some cases. In other cases, sharing aggregate statistical data is all that is required by government to inform decision-making.
Data sharing can be one-way, two-way, or involve multiple parties or distribution into the public domain. In many cases, information requested for data sharing purposes is not readily available in the public domain.
- sharing metadata to enable data to be coded to another agency's classifications or standards, for example, some ABS classifications and standards are made available through AIHW's Metadata Online Registry, METeOR for use by users of this repository.
- sharing metadata to increase the visibility, or expose the existence, of data, for example, the Transport Metadata Portal, a pilot metadata website developed to support the National Transport Policy Framework.
- data pooling, for instance combining data from multiple collections, for example, the Labour Force Characteristics of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, Estimates from the Labour Forces Survey (ABS cat. no. 6287.0) which uses data from several collections throughout the year to compile the estimate.
Data sharing is one means of facilitating the provision of trusted statistics to answer the questions that are important to Australians, their families and their communities, resulting in a better life through better public and private decisions. It can assist better policy and business outcomes for both producers and users of data.
Data sharing can enable a more complete statistical picture to be drawn around specific areas of interest due to the availability of a greater breadth of data for analysis. Sharing data held by government also enables Australia to realise the potential of its existing data. It reduces costs of data collection and management by reducing duplication and effort. It also reduces the burden placed on individuals, households and businesses to provide information to government agencies.
Data sharing can make data sources and datasets more useful by improving metadata management and sharing. The application of common metadata across datasets can increase comparability and consistency, helps data providers to support comparable datasets and helps data users to access similar information across multiple data sources.
In summary, data sharing makes sense because it can:
- improve the usefulness of available data sources and datasets to data producers and users
- improve decision-making, policy and business outcomes for Australians due to the increased availability of information
- improve relationships between data custodians, providers and users through the identification of common interests and access to information
- maximise the awareness and use of existing data
- reduce respondent burden
Data sharing across government requires collaboration and commitment to data sharing by agencies. To share data, agencies must also agree on standards for managing and sharing data and establish a clear purpose for sharing data. Data sharing arrangements on any scale and frequency are best supported by the establishment of a data sharing agreement between the agencies.
Data sharing arrangements should be supported by a data sharing agreement. Data sharing agreements clearly state the terms and conditions of use for the data. There are many types of data sharing agreements, including memorandums of understanding, contracts, deeds, letters, undertakings, licences, head of agency agreements, and so on. It is important that the right type of agreement is used for the right circumstance, for instance:
- a memorandum of understanding might be used for on-going data sharing between agencies
- a contract might be needed if money is exchanged
The agreement documents the relationship between parties, which data components and elements are to be shared, and how the data may be used. Following are some key components and elements to consider in a data sharing agreement.
A. Aims and purpose
Develop a common understanding about the purpose and expected benefits of the data and the data sharing arrangement. In establishing an understanding of the aims and purpose consider:
- What will the data be used for?
- How will the data be used?
Why? Communicating and documenting the aims for all parties promotes understanding and commitment to the data sharing arrangement. Clearly identifying the aims makes it possible to periodically review the practical outcomes of the sharing arrangement to ensure the aims are being achieved, and to refine the arrangement if they are not. It also enables assessments of any proposed new uses of the data, or changes to how the data is provided, to ensure the data is consistent with the original intent and spirit of the data sharing arrangement.
B. Data definition
Define the data that is being shared including the processes that create the data (e.g. commercial, administrative, statistical), the frequency of collection and provision, and the associated metadata.
- For what purpose was the data collected, created or generated?
- Is the data final or subject to revision?
- What standards and classifications are used in data collection, creation or generation?
- What descriptive or definitional metadata is available for the data?
- How often is the data collected or generated?
- In what format will the data be shared?
- What variables will be shared?
- How often will the data be shared (e.g. daily, monthly, quarterly, annually)?
- For what purpose has the data been requested?
- How will the data be interpreted and/or analysed?
- What is the planned end-use of the data?
- Will the data be combined or linked with any other data?
Why? These definitions make it clear what data is being shared and how it will be used. This promotes understanding and adds value to the data sharing arrangement as all parties can understand how and when it was created and structured and the intended use of the data by others. It also enables data users to establish interaction and comparability with other datasets.
C. Legal restrictions
Take the time to ensure the data sharing arrangement complies with legislation (including copyright and privacy laws, and agency-specific legislation and policy), and give due consideration to other legal issues and consent based restrictions. It is important to note, laws may differ across jurisdictions. As agencies can operate under different confidentiality and secrecy provisions and legislation, appropriate consideration should be given to ensuring that the data sharing arrangement and agreement complies with the agency-specific legislation and provisions. Also, in some cases, there may be a need to obtain ethical approval for any piece of work that implicates the involvement of others or has the capacity to interfere with or make a difference to their lives prior to data sharing.
Often data compilations are protected by copyright, if so; the permission of the copyright owner is required. Creative Commons licencing is increasingly being adopted by government agencies to manage licencing. Creative Commons offers flexible licence management and encourages collaboration and innovation in the further use of Creative Commons licensed information, while still offering legal protection to the original author. For more information on Creative Commons see www.creativecommons.org.au and the Government Information Licensing Framework see www.gilf.gov.au.
- Are the copyright terms "All Rights Reserved" or "Some Rights Reserved"?
- Are any licenses required to access the data?
- What policy or legislation applies to the data?
- Are there privacy concerns around the data?
- Is the data identified or identifiable?
- Who will own the Intellectual Property?
- Who will have custodianship of any new datasets created?
- What legislation will the datasets be held or protected under?
Why? Honouring and enforcing legislative and consent based restrictions, including copyright, are legal requirements. Further, they are important in maintaining community trust and provide clear guidelines on what can and can't be done by parties. Failure to comply could result in negative consequences for all parties, other data collections, and the government.
D. Governance
Establish governance arrangements for all aspects of the data sharing, including the process and operational management, and maintaining and terminating the agreement. As part of developing a governance structure, it is also important to identify any risks associated with the data sharing arrangement and incorporate a risk mitigation strategy. In developing governance arrangements consider:
- What legislation applies?
- How does the agreement meet the obligations of the relevant legislation?
- Who are appropriate signatories for the agreement?
- What are the roles and responsibilities of all parties?
- What feedback mechanisms will be established?
- How will the agreement be maintained?
- What review and audit processes will be put in place?
- What is the process for making variations to the data sharing arrangement or agreement?
- How may the agreement be terminated?
- What are the expected and agreed service levels around data delivery?
- What are the risks associated with the data sharing arrangement and how can these be mitigated?
Why? The arrangement and agreement have a lifecycle, from creation to actual use and termination. Having clear governance arrangements allows the data sharing arrangement and associated relationships to be more easily managed and maintained. It also establishes roles and responsibilities of all parties involved including legislative or legal obligations. Having a well-governed data sharing arrangement encourages real interaction between the parties based on common understanding and mutual obligation.
Ensuring the agreement is signed by the most appropriate person on behalf of each party gives it authority. To determine the appropriate signatories for an agreement, consider the costs, legal or legislative issues, the complexity and significance of the agreement, and the relationship between parties.
E. Access issues
Consider access issues to the data and make it visible in the agreement, including detailing the issues and processes for this arrangement. For instance, data users may be required to sign an undertaking or license before being able to use the data.
- Is a license required to access the data?
- Is the data identified (or identifiable)?
- How long is access to the data required?
- Do individual users of the data require any type of approval from the data owner to access the data?
- How will compliance with the access requirements be audited?
- When will the access lists be reviewed?
- Who will review the access lists?
- Does any legislation or policy impact on the provision and use of the data?
Why? Access to data often depends on legal and legislative issues, for example privacy, confidentiality, license arrangements and legislation, such as the Census and Statistics Act 1905. In some cases, data may only be shared with specified individuals, in other cases, access can be granted to an entire organisation. These access requirements should be observed by all parties, with all involved understanding why the access requirements exist, the implications of non-compliance and the signing of appropriate documents (e.g. undertakings or licences).
Also consider how the data will be accessed and the processes for obtaining and maintaining the access and make it visible in the agreement. This may include the technological platforms to ensure the data is protected and data is shared with those who are authorised to use it.
- What software is required for access to the data?
- Is the data classified? i.e. at what level is the data classified (unclassified, in-confidence, protected, etc)?
- Who is authorised to see and use this data? Do staff require any special clearance?
- How will the data be stored or secured by the data requestor?
- Is any education or special support required for use of the data?
- Will any restrictions be placed on access to the data?
- How will the data be disposed of?
Why? Access to data may be dependant on having access to a specific system or software, or the ability to transfer data via a specific method. Data may only be able to be shared via a specified technological platform or software. Also, data may need to be transferred between parties via specific channels, including designated encryption and transfer methods. All technological aspects for data sharing should be included in the agreement, including any implications for non-compliance.
It is important to note that activities which breach an agreement may result in consequences or penalties for the individual or organisation in breach of the agreement and may jeopardise any further data sharing arrangements and community trust.
F. Data quality
Provide information about data quality so it is clear how authoritative, final and current the data is. Ideally, this information should be presented in a Data Quality Statement and be provided with the data. The Data Quality Statement should include information on institutional environment, relevance, timeliness, accuracy, coherence, interpretability and accessibility. For more information on data quality, refer to the ABS Data Quality Framework (ABS cat. no. 1520.0).
- Is there enough information available to assess the data's fitness for purpose?
- Are technical and explanatory notes available for the data?
- What methodology was used to create or generate the data?
- What processes are used to monitor and assess data quality?
Why? Information that complements the data itself, including metadata, explanatory and technical notes, data quality statements and declarations enable transparency for both the data producer and data user. Assessments about data quality enable all parties to determine the fitness of purpose for the data, i.e. whether they can use the data for the purpose they had in mind.
Sometimes the fitness for purpose of the data won't be known prior to the data sharing being undertaken, for example where the data is being shared for analytical purposes. In these instances, this should be acknowledged in the agreement. Keep in mind that data that may be considered as being high quality for one purpose, may not be suitable for another purpose.
Data management should be an active part of the arrangement, and be an integral part of the data sharing agreement. Data management encompasses systems and processes to ensure data integrity and data security.
Data management practices to consider are:
- Data security – data transfer arrangements, data storage arrangements, data removal, data access requirements
- Access registers – maintenance of who has access to the data, when, duration and purpose, processes to update access lists for all parties, this may include signed copies of any documentation required for access to the data.
Why? Well defined and understood metadata can make data more useful. Other data management activities are good practice and may actually be required to meet legal restrictions.
In some cases, additional effort may be required to ensure a common understanding of the metadata and data security arrangements from both within the organisation and across organisations.
H. Costs
Document details of costs associated with the data sharing arrangement as negotiated and agreed by the parties. The costs may be associated with the transfer of the data, the extraction of the data, the data itself, access to the data, or the use of the data. A payment schedule may be included in the agreement.
Why? It is recognised that payment for data may be required due to business models and the costs associated with all aspects of data sharing. For instance, government agencies operating under the Australian Government Cost Recovery guidelines, or commercial organisations operating in the marketplace, may require payment.
A good data sharing agreement should work well for all parties. A good data sharing agreement is:
- appropriate in language, length and level of detail
- signed by the appropriate personnel on behalf of all parties
and includes:
- definitions of the data, including metadata, quality statements and outputs
- periodic reviews
The success of a data sharing arrangement goes beyond simply having an agreement in place. Some factors that can contribute to success are:
- ongoing regular communication
- a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities - important for building strong relationships
- flexibility - it may not be possible to agree on all of the details in advance
- time - allow enough time, it can take a significant amount of time to negotiate and develop a data sharing arrangement
- the identification of a champion within each agency to support the arrangement
- support of the arrangement at all levels within each agency, including executive, technical and operational levels
- a common understanding of the aims, purpose and context of the data sharing arrangement
It is important to note, a data sharing agreement supports the success of any data sharing arrangement.
1. Information Interoperability Framework: Sharing Information across boundaries, Australian Government Information Management Office, Canberra, April 2006
2. Statistical data integration across government: Driving information to support policy development and research, Brian Pink, Australian Bureau of Statistics and Jane Halton, Department of Health and Ageing, PSM March 2009
For more about Metadata Management, see the Keeping your data in good shape, and accompanying case studies.
For more about Data Quality, see the ABS Data Quality Framework (ABS cat. no. 1520.0).
For more about Creative Commons, see www.creativecommons.org.au
For more about the Government Information Licensing Framework, see www.gilf.gov.au
For more information about Community Indicators Victoria, see www.communityindicators.net.au
For more information about Regional Spotlights, see www.regionalspotlights.com.au
For more information about the National Government Information Sharing Strategy, see, www.finance.gov.au/publications/national-government-information-sharing-strategy/
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Diseases of Poverty: Current progress towards MDG 6 in Latin America
This meeting provided an update on the state of AIDS, TB and Malaria in Latin America. It was co-hosted by a number of APPGs including: AIDS, TB, Malaria, South America and Central America. The speakers included:
- Dr Ernesto Jaramillo, Team Leader, Drug Resistant Team at the Tuberculosis, Drug Resistant and HIV Unit of the Stop TB Department
- Matias Gomez, Fund Portfolio Manager for Latin American Countries, Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria
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Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special: First Promo!Matt Richenthal at . Comments
A special time for the Time Lord is drawing near.
On November 23, BBC America will air the Doctor Who 50th anniversary special - and while a new promo for this unique episode does not feature footage from the 75-minute spectacular, it's still a must-watch for fans of the beloved series.
The video gives us a look at each of the Doctors over the years, along with narration from Matt Smith talking about "the day I've been running from all from life."
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There is talk about "merit pay" for teachers, as if this was something other than a fraud. Those who work earn pay as compensation.
Some can earn more by being more productive. This is measured objectively in dollars. "Merit Pay" is a fraud because it does not use objective criteria, only a "test" that has no fixed definition.
How can any honest person talk about "financial incentives for teachers" while talking about cutting wages? If smaller class sizes lead to better education will they ask for it? If parental wealth is a factor will they ask for higher wages and lower taxes? If more school time is a factor will there be a longer school day? If electronic gadgets harm education will they be banned?
Back in the 1960s lobbyists pushed "New Math" as the miracle cure for the alleged failures of education. Did it work as advertised? Education is too important to be subjected to crank theories created for a hidden agenda.
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Available from 21st July 2012 to 12th August 2012. Fully furnished bright beautiful apartment with unlimited WiFi Internet access, Smart HD TV, Xbox and Hi Fi. Located in the official Olympics host borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, between Barons Court and West Kensington tube stations. Close to shops and restaurants of High Street Kensington and Chelsea. Volleyball, Cycling and Olympic flame events all taking place in very close proximity. Sleeps 2-4.
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The flat is located on the official Olympics and Paralympics route network - connecting key venues and transport hubs. The Volleyball event will take place at Earl's Court (15 min walk), and the Olympic flame and the Olympic cycling road race will be passing through the borough.
4 mins walk to Barons Court (Piccadilly & District Lines), 1 mins walk to West Kensington (District Line - direct to East London). Located in official Olympics host borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, Close to shops and restaurants of High Street Kensington and Chelsea.
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Found this story on Usertainment Watch, Justin TV is a new web site featuring a guy with a camera strapped to his head, filming 24/7. You can view the live feed on Justin's home page.
Justin says that he came up with the idea because he thought it would be interesting showing people what it's like to be... well... Justin. Watch as Justin sets up his technology company to make streaming live video to the web easy. Riveting stuff. To spice things up Justin site does say that he'll be wearing his camera even on dates. I'm sure that's going to enhance his relationships.
This idea is really nothing new and the reality is that, unless you're participating in extreme sports 24/7 or perhaps working on an adult film set, most people's lives aren't that interesting on a minute by minute basis.
This really is just an extension of the TV Show 'Big Brother' taken into a real life environment. If you've ever watched the live streaming version of that show then you'll know that, even in a controlled setting, where drama is some what manufactured, life can still get pretty boring from a viewers perspective.
There's a reason people edit their video on sites like YouTube - to cut out the boring stuff. People don't want to sit through every pause, every 'um' and every 'I really have nothing to say'.
Justin's concept is a nice idea in theory but it really doesn't take live streaming of someone's life to the next level. It's not 'The Trueman Show' yet.
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The student newspaper of the University of Notre Dame misspelled "Catholicism" in the title of their story about a panel at the Catholic university discussing LGBT issues. The Observer ran a piece titled, "Panel discusses LGBT issues, Catholocism" which included a Catholic doctor who'd been through a divorce and ultimately decided that Church teaching on marriage "doesn't matter" so it shouldn't matter for LGBT issues either. The explanation given was that you can still be a good Catholic while engaging in mortal sin and ignoring Church teaching as long as you are "seeking Christ." But if you're truly seeking Christ, you would be trying to avoid sin and follow the teachings of His Church.
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Kathmandu: Today there is a IPl Match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rising Pune Supergiants at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium. According to my Jyotish Calculation of 6:51 pm Kathmandu Nepal Shows Rising Pune Supergiants is likely win today's match.
The Ruling Plantes are:-
Lagna Lord :- Venus,
Moon Star Lord:- Ketu
Moon Sign Lord : Jupiter
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"Now, those who deny that marriage is holy, and who relegate it, stripped of all holiness, among the class of common secular things, uproot thereby the foundations of nature, not only resisting the designs of Providence, but, so far as they can, destroying the order that God has ordained. No one, therefore, should wonder if from such insane and impious attempts there spring up a crop of evils pernicious in the highest degree both to the salvation of souls and to the safety of the commonwealth."
– Excerpt from Pope Leo XIII "On Christian Marriage" (1880)
|Cuomo and live-in girlfriend Sandra Lee after both received communion from the Bishop of Albany Jan 2, 2011
Archbishop Dolan of New York has published a statement on his blog against legalization of "gay marriage", but in my mind his statement is weak and deeply flawed. He seems to be saying that gay couples should have all the legal rights of a married couple except that their relationship shouldn't be called a marriage. This is basically the "civil union" concept which we have seen is just an intermediate step towards gay marriage. Why for example should a gay sex partner be entitled to health insurance? Who will ultimately pay for this added benefit? What will keep someone from declaring to be a "partner" just in order to get the benefits?
And not surprisingly, Cuomo is also pro-abortion and supported by Planned Parenthood. Dr. Edward Peters, a top expert in Catholic Church law said, "based on what is widely reported about the governor's consistent support for abortion in New York, I see no other way to interpret his abortion-related conduct except as sufficient to warrant withholding of holy Communion from him under Canon 915." Cardinal Raymond Burke, who heads the highest court at the Vatican said, "We find self-professed Catholics, for example, who sustain and support the right of a woman to procure the death of the infant in her womb, or the right of two persons of the same sex to the recognition which the State gives to a man and a woman who have entered into marriage. It is not possible to be a practicing Catholic and to conduct oneself publicly in this manner."
I have to say that I'm very disappointed in Archbishop Dolan. Not only is he the Archbishop of New York, but he is also the recently elected head of the American Bishops. He needs to demonstrate more leadership on this issue. In addition, to everything else there has been an ongoing controversy over whether Governor Cuomo should be allowed to receive communion since he is divorced and living with his girlfriend. The teachings of the Catholic Church are quite clear on this matter and yet no one in the New York Catholic hierarchy has stepped up and confronted Governor Cuomo. Is excommunication a thing of the past?
In contrast former New York Giant David Tyree (who is Christian but not Catholic) has come out with the following strong and heartfelt video statement in support of marriage as defined by human society throughout history. He is very clear that underlining his support of marriage is his strong religious beliefs. And he states clearly that changing the definition of marriage will have profound effects on American society and our practice of religion.
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FRIDAY FINDS showcases the books you 'found' and added to your To Be Read (TBR) list… whether you found them online, or in a bookstore, or in the library — wherever! (they aren't necessarily books you purchased). It is hosted by Miz B over at Books And A Beat.


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Fiat Group reveled in May 2012 that the company will be co-developing the Alfa Romeo Spider. However, the new Mazda MX-5 also grabbed the attention of CAR. Today, we are ready to show you the new artistic impressions that will show how the Japanese-Italian fusion will look on the road when they fly. This is also considered to be one of the most awaited and exciting prospects for many years. This fusion is going to be great as it will have the blend of Italian design Alfa Romeo's style with Japanese reliability as well as back-to-basics MX-5 purity. According to the experts, this is considered as a marriage made in the heaven. For sure, this duo will be seen in 2015.
The Real Looks of Mazda MX-5 and Alfa Romeo Spider:
Before providing information on these models, it is very important for you to understand that this is an artist's impression. None of use still knows the exact looks and specifications of this sports car twin will look alike. However, with the rules of the jigsaw identification, we are able to figure out how they look up to some extent.
As the MX-5 has not deviated much from their original 1989 recipe, our sources working with Mazda suggest that the same evolutionary style will be continued. However, according to the experts, the new model will be pepped up with the new 'Kodo' design language, which is usually seen on new 6 family cars. This means an exaggerated Mazda grille and pointier front face. However, the important footprint of the 2015 model MX-5 will not change much.
Therefore, according to the experts, the Alfa Romeo Spider will not be entirely different. However, the hard points of the model will be shared. Moreover, each brand is allowed to graft their own grilles as well as corporate jewelries according to their own style and preference. Let us hope that they are considered to be more flexible than the Subaru BRZ and identikit Toyota GT86 twins.
The Statements from Mazda and Alfa Romeo:
As the details of the Spider/MX-5 project remains limited, there are some new nuggets that have been announced in a very formal statement.
This is also considered as a study call for both the brands like Fiat and Mazda for developing two differentiated, iconic, distinctly styled and brands specific light weight roadster. According to the company experts, these models feature a rear wheel drive. The Alfa Romeo and the Mazda variants will be powered specifically designed proprietary engines that are unique to each brand.
The basic assumption of the project states that both the vehicle model will be produced a the Hiroshima, Japan plant of Mazda. The production of the Alfa Romeo will be starting in 2015.
Engine Specification of the new Alfa Romeo Spider
According to the experts of the company, each brand will be sticking with their own engine specifications. CAR also understood that the Spider will be using the 1750TBi four-cylinder that is specially tuned to produce 200bhp. It is also mated to a 7-speed twin clutch TCT transmission.
The experts from CAR also understood that he Italian roadster will be sticking back with a folding soft top rather than using the folding hard top of Mazda MX-5. However, you should keep the fingers crossed to ensure that the pure rear wheel drive of Mazda will come along with the new Alfa Romeo Spider.


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Educate and they shall rule with information. With policy and guidelines come education. Every company that is looking to invest in social media should invest in the people first through ongoing education. Before you send your troops into battle, you must first show them how to use a rifle. The same goes for social media. Arm your troops with critical information on do's and don'ts/best practices, so they know what's appropriate and what they can say or not say in the social world. Best practices should also guide your employees on how to connect with their ecosystem to become thought leaders and brand ambassadors.
Create an education program to help avoid putting your company at risk. Today, information travels fast. One mistake and it can hit thousands of people and you've lost control. Only through diligent education can you help avoid these disastrous events.
Alignment across the enterprise. Here, we want to emphasize why alignment is crucial. By establishing alignment across your organization you can truly make social media scalable and help extend the reach of your voice and message as well as measure the impact. Your company may have a great culture with a lot of great stories to tell. But you may want to use the social Web to get product feedback or provide customer service. One person or department cannot and should not manage it all.
Further, your authenticity becomes muddied when you try to have your marketing person answer specific questions about products. Through alignment and education you can truly optimize, broaden the reach and scale while being true to your community.
To make the shift and do social media well, establish a culture of commitment, policy and guidelines that support the intent and strategy. Further, focus on building alignment across the enterprise, foster a culture that empowers the troops, educate them and enable them to successfully rule the social Web with information.
Social media crisis response. While most companies may understand the value of social media, real-world cases have shown us that transparency, engagement, communication and open dialogue come with a price. Before they jump on the social media bandwagon, companies must first look internally and assess the pros/cons of social media and adopt a social media crisis management policy. Remember: Both good and bad news can travel at lightning speed. Today, a lot of companies have not only a sound policy in place but also a triage plan. Traditional rapid response is no longer relevant. Today, it's about bringing the "now" into everything you do, and rapid response should be a big part of your social media strategy.
Further, companies also need to incorporate a crisis management policy that demonstrates the key steps in case a crisis should occur. We call this a social media response plan. This should entail your company's plans step by step from gathering information to when and how company representatives should respond. Your alignment plan should also include ways to educate and communicate what your rapid response plan is and how each owner will help address crises as they occur.


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Bird Buffet
In science class, you have learned how an animal's physical traits, such as a bird's beak, may provide an advantage for survival in one environment but not in another. In this activity, you and your family members will create model bird beaks and simulate the feeding behavior of different birds.
- variety of household and kitchen tools (see chart)
- paper plates
- small cup
- variety of foods (see chart)
With an adult's help, gather the different foods and household items listed in the chart (look in the two far-right columns). Simulate the feeding behavior of each bird by using the simulated beak tool to "eat" the food listed in the chart.
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|Simulated Beak Tool
|nectar inside a flower
|juice in a narrow vase
|drinking straw
|insects in wood
|puffed rice embedded in plastic foam
|mixed nuts in the shell
|nutcracker or pliers
|aquatic vegetation
|puffed rice floating in a cup of water
|slotted spoon
How does each bird's beak create a survival advantage that allows the bird to reproduce and pass its inherited traits on to the next generation? What might happen to each bird if its environment experienced a natural disaster in which all the plants and animals were wiped out?


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BOSTON (CBS/AP) – Massachusetts Rep. Steven Lynch says he accepts General David Petraeus' resignation but does not rule out Petraeus being called to testify in the investigation of the Benghazi attack.
Petraeus resigned as the head of the CIA Friday after he admitted to having an affair with his biographer.
The case has sparked an uproar in Congress over FBI investigative tactics and complaints by lawmakers they weren't told soon enough about the probe rocking the intelligence and law enforcement establishment.
As member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Lynch said he believes Petraeus exercised poor judgement.
"I've spent a lot of time in the Middle East I've had dozens of meetings with Petraeus over the years," Lynch told WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Joe Mathieu Monday.
"He was a very well-respected general. He did something that was tremendously stupid and as he says himself, very poor judgement but I accept his statement and the President has accepted his resignation so I don't think there is any more I need to dig into."
Petraeus had been scheduled to appear before congressional committees on Thursday to testify about the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens. Acting CIA Director Michael Morell was expected to testify in place of Petraeus, and lawmakers said he should have the answers to their questions.
Lynch told WBZ that he doesn't rule out the possibility that Congress will compel Petraeus to testify about Benghazi at a later date.
"There may be reason to bring in former attorney generals, former generals, former officials, who were responsible for making certain decisions, that's fair game," Lynch said.
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The film follows a 10-year-old London girl named Sophie, who one night is taken on an alarming journey to Giant Country by one of its denizens: a 24-foot tall, big-eared and dim-witted brute. But this creature is not like his countrymen, as Sophie discovers he is actually a Big Friendly Giant (voiced by Mark Rylance). But the girl's arrival in this world has attracted the attention of the sinister giants Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jermaine Clement), who are twice as tall and many times meaner than the BFG. The unlikely friends head back to London to see the Queen (Penelope Wilton) and warn her about the giants — if they can first convince her and her maid Mary (Rebecca Hall) that the beasts exist.
Based on the best-selling book by Roald Dahl, The BFG also stars Penelope Wilton as the Queen and Rebecca Hall as her maid, Mary. Melissa Mathison wrote the screenplay for The BFG, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Check out the videos for more footage of the Big Friendly Giant (voiced by Mark Rylance), Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) and the less-friendly but much bigger giants of Giant Land (Jemaine Clement and Bill Hader).
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In the wake of Tropical Storm Marie, which is currently off the coast of Baja California and stretches more than 100 miles, many are feeling its negative effects. But one community has found immense pleasure in the force of Mother Nature's winds and waves. Many surfers in the Malibu area and other parts of Southern California flocked to the seaside to ride waves that reached 15 to 20 feet, presenting once-in-a-lifetime, extremely risky sporting conditions.
Over the last few hours, amazing footage has been uploaded to various social media sites, including video of 50-year-old surfing legend Laird Hamilton. His reputation as a master of big-wave surfing remains untarnished as he puts on a show of death-defying action. And that's putting it lightly. But Hamilton's surfing isn't the only thing that will keep you in awe. Aerial footage of the surfers and the shoreline taken from cameras attached to quadcopters is astounding, shot from a distance that offers a refreshing perspective.
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Self-proclaimed audiophiliac Steve Guttenberg sits in with us today and gives us the inside scoop on the many benefits of ear cleansing. Light candles in your ear, pouring hydrogen peroxide into the ear canal, what the...? We also talk more about the latest headphones on the market and even gain some insight into the Steve's former political agenda!
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Attack damage Ezreal basic guide for 5v5
Masteries: For masteries go 9 into offence just so your other spells still do decent damageand also it get improved exhaust and cooldown reduction. Dont get increased crit chance as a bonus 2% is useless for ezreal as most of his damage comes from mystic shot so a bonus 2% crit chance won't help you much. I then went 21 into utility just so you have pleanty of mana regen so you can spam mystic shot like crazy.
Runes: The runes are a simple rune setup i use these runes on most of my champions and it works well. The armour penetration just generaly boosts your mystic shot and normal attack damage and it means you have arent't easily beaten by people stacking armour. The mana regen runes speak themselves just help you lane longer and mean you never run out of mana all game. Cooldown reduction runes basicly just make it so you can spam mystic shot and you dont have to worry about mana because of runes and masteries. The flat health quintessence runes just increase your survivability early game as you are really squishy and the bonus health is really useful.
Summoner spells: I use exhaust and ignite because they can really destroy an enemy particualy early game. It's really good for defensive reasons such as xin trying to tower dive when your on low health you can just exhaust him and just finish him easily. Other summoner skills that i use and would work are: Teleport as it is always useful being able to get around the map fast. Cleanse is good for any champion as it can get rid of debuff that will otherwise kill you. Flash can be used when arcane shift is on cooldown to escape also combined with arcane shift you can easily ambush unsuspecting champions. Ghost is very useful for chasing and running away. Heal is also another possiblity as it can save you on many occasions. Rally,clairvoyance and fortify would be possible but they would be better on support champion Do not get revive as you should not be dieing very often. Also dont get clarity as your masteries and runes mean you should be fine for mana.
Early game
Item's: To start out buy a sapphire crystal, this helps you lane longer and it builds into sheen which is a great item to boost your mystic shot's damage by 80% and 2 health potions just so you can stay in lane longer. When you get the chance recall and buy basic boots and sheen and if you have the money upgrade the boots. Get either mercury's tread's if they have either lots of cc and/or mainly magic damage and get ninja tabi if most of the enemies dps comes from physical attacks. Dont get beserkers greeves as you dont need the attack speed you have your passive to give you attack speed your better off getting something to increase your survivability as you are really squishy.
Tactics: While laning you should just spam mystic shot as much as possible to last hit minions and to harass whoever your laning against. Also if you can go help other lanes gank their opponents, but try not to leave your lane completly defenceless and lose a tower. With your ultimate don't be afraid of wasting it, try to use it at the start of a fight as then you will hopefully have max stacks of your passive also you can try and hit enemy champions trying to escape even if they arent in your lane. It cost's a fair ammount of mana, but you have pleanty of mana regen to deal with that. The cool down isn't an issue either as you have cooldown reduction runes and whenever you hit with mystic shot it reduces its cooldown by 1 second.
Mid game
Item's: Mid game you should get sword of the ocult if you are doing well I generaly get it if I have about 3 kills and you seem to be doing well as it boosts your damage a lot and it doesnt cost very much!. If you arent doing great it's probably better to save the money for you next item. Brutalizer is a must for AD Ezreal as it gives you everything you need attack damage, cooldown reduction and armour penetration. Black cleaver is good as it really boosts your damage and reduces their armour with every hit (mystic shot procs black cleaver) which is always good.
Tactic's: Join in team fights as much as you can as you are a very powerful source of damage, but don't leae your lane defenceless if there are still enemy champions there.
Late game
Item's: Getting trinity force is useful as it upgrades the bonus sheen already gives you by another 50% to 130% and it gives you health, move speed, mana, etc basicly everything you want. Then upgrade brutalizer to ghostblade as its just generaly better and the active helps for team fights and running away. Finaly if the game is still going get frozen mallet for the health and damage.
Tactic's: At this point just stick with your team mates at all times you are still squishy and you can easily ganked even with your arcane shift. If you do know your safe in a lane try to push it up a bit just so if in the next few minutes you score an ace you have a tower which can easily be taken down.
This build is best for 5v5 I have tried it in 3v3 and it didnt work very well. I hope this build helps you win more and enjoy Ezreal please leave constructive comments so i can improve the guide for mine and your benefit.


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DII Softball Preview
May 26, 2010
By Bo Allegrucci
Special to NCAA.com
A matriarch in women's college athletics can close her unprecedented career with one last championship run.
An undefeated team from the woods north of Atlanta can crown a season for the ages with a historic national title.
And six other heavyweights in Division II softball can stop them both this week at Heritage Park in St. Joseph, Mo. when the national championship tournament begins on Thursday.
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Bloomsburg coach Jan Hutchinson is retiring after 33 seasons in the Huskies' dugout, all but one of which she also spent leading the Bloomsburg women's field hockey program in the fall.
Hutchinson is the winningest Division II softball coach, and the winningest field hockey coach in any division, with an NCAA-record 1,805 combined victories and hall-of-fame membership in both sports. Her Huskies have won 16 field hockey national championships, including the 2009 title earlier this school year.
A softball crown next Monday afternoon would mark the second time Hutchinson has won both national titles in the same school year (she lead Bloomsburg to the 1981 AIAW Division III field hockey crown and the 1982 AIAW softball championship).
The 2010 Huskies are 49-6 and hit .339 as a team, led by third baseman Nikki Shiko's .415 average and .482 on-base percentage from the leadoff spot. Junior pitcher Shavaun Fisher is 34-5 with a 1.00 ERA and 282 strikeouts in 259 2/3 innings pitched.
The Bloomsburg softball program is making its 28th consecutive postseason appearance and 11th trip to the championship round during Hutchinson's reign in central Pennsylvania.
Bloomsburg plays Valdosta State (47-8), which led by Alyssa Shirley (.416, 20 homers, 58 RBI) in the opening round.
It's down at the other end of the Appalachian Mountains from Bloomsburg, however, where the prohibitive favorite in this year's final eight resides.
North Georgia (50-0) was the wire-to-wire No. 1 team in the country, and the Saints are enjoying their second straight 50-win season and second consecutive trip to the Division II world series.
North Georgia reached the semifinals a year ago before falling to eventual national champion Lock Haven, and the Saints have proven themselves this year with nine victories over Top 10 teams -- including a Super Regional sweep of a 50-win Lenoir-Rhyne squad.
North Georgia won the first Super Regional game 5-3 before putting up 15 runs to shut out the Bears in the second game.
With a balanced but unassuming offense, the Saints ride the right arm of junior ace Sarah Phillips, who has 43 wins and a 0.85 ERA in 280 innings pitched. Opponents are batting .167 against Phillips, and just eight of North Georgia's 50 victories this season were decided by less than three runs.
Not only has the NCAA never had an undefeated softball team in any division (circa 1982), no national champion has ever finished the year with less that two losses. North Georgia is mathematically assured of becoming the first if they survive this week's double-elimination format, and if they run the table. [ Should both of those things happen, North Georgia would break the all-time softball record for consecutive wins, which stands at 55. ] The writer found this stat on North Georgia's site and we both searched it online but could not find the team that holds the record for consecutive victories. Please confirm, and, if not, please cut.
The only other team returning to the tournament from last year's championship round is 19th-ranked Angelo State, which upset No. 5 Midwestern State in a three-game Super Regional showdown.
Angelo State's offense has a .321 team batting average that actually went down after they took two of three from Midwestern State ace Katie Peterson, the South-Central Region's Pitcher of the Year. Angelo juniors Kaycee Taylor and Alix Dean are hitting .415 and .408 respectively, and catcher Kacie Easley is batting .348 with 15 home runs and 67 RBI (both team-highs).
Angelo State plays second-seeded Metro State (51-4) in the first round. The Metropolitan State College of Denver is making its first appearance in the championship series after dropping softball in 1990 and resuming the program in 2008.
The Roadrunners' offense is hitting a tournament-best .342 as a team and averages eight runs per game. Third baseman Tara Mickelson leads Division II in home runs (23) and slugging percentage (.836), as does her Roadrunner team overall (109 HR, .630 slugging). Shortstop Amber Roundtree is batting .436 at leadoff, and Metro State has four players with double-digit homers and eight who slug at least .600.
With six of the top seven teams in the final regular season poll in the field, Angelo State would be the dark horse were it not for unranked Molloy.
In the decisive third game of Super Regional play, the Lions (43-19) upset No. 10 New Haven, 1-0, on freshman Haley Calderwood's walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning. As a reward for their heroics, Molloy opens the championship round Thursday at noon against top-ranked North Georgia.
Wayne State (52-11), which led by left-hander Casey Hanes (42-6, 355 strikeouts), who has a Division II-best 0.53 ERA in 314 innings pitched. Wayne State plays Hawaii-Pacific (46-8).


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Jill and Derick Dillard asking for money following 19 Kids cancellation
Jill and Derick Dillard don't just want your support on their missionary trip — they also want your money.
More: Research on the Duggars' lifestyle and beliefs exposes shocking revelations
In their most recent blog post, the couple updated fans on their trip, saying, "Thank you to God and all our prayer and financial partners. We cannot express enough gratitude for the ways God has been working through so many of you to make this transition for our family as smooth as possible. God has used you all to bless us and to make our vision a reality for those who have yet to put their faith in Jesus Christ, who is our only hope for salvation."
And then added, with a link included, "If you would like to financially support our family ministry, you can do so here."
The show was just recently canceled. Meaning, until the Josh Duggar scandal, checks were still coming in for the family.
More: In troubling news, many of Josh Duggar's fans are defending his actions
And fans aren't taking this too well with comments like, "These people are pathetic."
More: New details in Josh Duggar sexual assault case are beyond shocking
Another added, "Quit asking for money Jill and Derrick [sic]! Now your cousin @amyduggar is asking for gifts and money as well! You people have some nerve. Everything people send you should be donated to charity. Shame on you all!!!"
According to a 2014 estimate, the Duggars were worth about $3.5 million and were getting paid $45,000 to $60,000 per episode of 19 Kids and Counting. Considering episodes only take a week to shoot generally, that is quite the hefty weekly paycheck. Hardly a family that should be asking for more, right?
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IIf you reminisce about days gone by, when a train trip provided you with more than a simple perfunctory service, and long for a throwback to the days of steam trains, take a trip on the fabulous Tshwane Explorer.
Covering a distance of 60km in and around Pretoria, the Tshwane Explorer steam train trip is the perfect way to spend a leisurely afternoon. If you have children, this is a great chance to introduce them to the magic of steam trains.
TThe Tshwane Explorer, which departs from the private Hermanstad Station, alongside Michaelson Street in Hermanstad, Pretoria, snakes through a number of suburbs on its way to the nearby town of Cullinan, including Gezina, Villieria, Queenswood, Waltloo, Silverton, Deneboom and Mamelodi.
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AAlong the way you will likely catch sight of various game, kept by farmers in the area, including bontebok and ostriches. The game viewing gets a lot more exciting when passing the Somabula Nature Reserve, where animals such as rhino, antelope, kudu, impala and giraffe roam.
After the train pulls into Cullinan Station, you are allowed to disembark and take photos of the train and then explore the beauty and tranquillity of this small town. Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants or find a spot to enjoy the picnic lunch you packed.
The train departs at a scheduled time, so it's up to you to make sure you arrive back at the station with enough time to spare – about 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
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EDMOND, OKLAHOMA -- She obtained her first piece of Oklahoma Alabaster as an art student at UCO.
"My professor bought the tools," recalls Shahla Reynolds.
She remembers driving around with a farmer near Freedom, OK and picking up big blocks of it to bring home.
"He would drive and I would say, 'I want this. I want that.' And he would throw them in his pickup."
The stone proved difficult to work with.
"It's really soft," observes Reynolds as she files down a rough edge.
Her pieces of Oklahoma Alabaster are porous. They soak up moisture. It also contains hidden cracks that often force revisions to her ideas.
Shahla says, "A lot of times, if it's been exposed, it cracks and breaks. It just falls apart."
Shahla learned to work with all kinds of substances in her career as sculptor and artist, including other types of alabaster.
But she kept coming back to her old supply.
This temperamental, white stone seemed to bring the most from her efforts.
"What was your reward then," asks an observer? "Why bother?"
"Well, I don't know," she laughs. "I love working with the stone. It's the creations of something that's in there. You never know what's going to come out."
She learned over time that getting what she wanted from this rough stone was the wrong idea.
Accepting what it gave her proved a better method in working through the hidden fractures and imperfections.
Reynolds, says, "You learn how to use those lines and veins to create your design, and a lot of times a lucky accident happens."
She came from Iran to be a doctor.
The hidden fault lines of revolution and politics forced a change in plans for Shahla Rahimi.
She stayed in Oklahoma and learned to take what life gave her, which, in the end, like Oklahoma Alabaster, revealed something beautiful anyway.
Shahla Reynolds is a widely recognized sculptor in Oklahoma. If you'd like to see more of her Alabaster pieces log onto http://www.sonarta.com.


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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – A scaled-back approach off the tee allowed Rory McIlroy to make his first cut at The Players, but the world No. 2 poked and prodded an increasingly grumpy TPC Sawgrass on Friday.
At the end of the day, he posted an even-par 72. And it seemed like anything but level par.
McIlroy made three straight bogeys on Nos. 7-9. The dropped shot on the par-5 ninth was the most frustrating: From an ideal spot in the fairway, he thinned his second shot from 265 yards into the trees and took two shots from the bunker.
On the par-5 16th, he laid up short of the green, but found himself with a downhill lie and few options, a large tree obstructing his view. He couldn't go low, because of a bunker and water looming long and right. So, improbably, he took the high route, hoisting his 88-yard wedge shot barely over the tree, then ripped it back with about 30 feet of spin, coming about 6 inches from holing it. Alas, he missed the 7-footer for birdie.
On the 17th, his tee shot nearly trundled off the back edge and into the water. He played his bladed wedge with his right foot on the railroad ties.
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On the 18th, he pulled his drive about five yards left of his intended line, and once again found himself one off-balanced swing from tumbling into the pond. Hey, it still was better than his position last year, when he couldn't take a stance and was forced to pitch out sideways.
That he was able to save par on all three holes showed just how far McIlroy has come on the Stadium Course. Prior to this week, he hadn't broken par in six attempts.
"More than anything I think Rory's short game in the last two years has just matured beyond his years somehow," said Adam Scott, played with McIlroy during the first two rounds. "It's an amazing short game he's got for such a young guy. I think he looks pretty sharp."
Adventures aside, McIlroy is one of 19 players within five shots of Sergio Garcia's lead. He is at 6-under 138.
"I'm still in there," he said, "and I just need to get off to a good start tomorrow and get myself back in it."


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Gerard Butler thought his aunt had died at one of his premieres.
The 46-year-old actor is known for starring in action movies, with the most recent being London Has Fallen - the sequel to 2013's Olympus Has Fallen. Gerard took his two aunts as his guests to the premiere of Olympus Has Fallen, but it was a dramatic evening for all the wrong reasons.
Due to running late, his aunts didn't have time to eat before heading to the screening, Gerard explained during an appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden on Thursday night (03Mar16).
"Then we're in the middle of Olympus (Has Fallen) and my brother is sitting in front of me," he explained. "Halfway through the movie he stands up and says, 'Gerry, Aunt May isn't feeling well'. And I can straight away tell this doesn't look good. So she starts walking up, I walk behind her, we get outside and immediately I go, 'She's really not well'. Somebody brings a seat over and she sits down and I go, 'Aunt May, are you ok?' And she goes, 'Aha, ha', and then she just… stops… like living!
"I'm holding her hand looking at her and she goes (mimes blank expression). I'm holding her hand, my brother's standing behind me, I'm looking at my brother and we're like, 'Aunt May just died!' And my Aunt Kathleen is walking up and down going, 'Oh Christ, May what happened?' And for about a minute she was just like (blank). I take her pulse, there's no pulse, she's not breathing, and then finally she goes (Exhale). It turns out she had just fainted but because none of us had the common sense to put her head down, she's just sitting there, the blood draining down. We were so convinced she was dead. All I was thinking was, 'This is my aunt, and I've killed her!'"
After getting checked out by medics, Gerard's aunt was given the all clear. She proved she was back to full health at the premiere after party, where she showed off her moves on the dancefloor.
"The ambulance came, they took her, they checked her, said she was fine, she just needed to eat, she goes to the party, she has some food and my two aunts end up dancing with my friends," he laughed.
Gerard has starred in romantic comedies in the past, such as P.S. I Love You in 2007, but has become known for his action movies in recent years.
However, he admits his mother Margaret prefers the softer films he stars in.
"My mum gets a little freaked out (watching those films) because I'm taking too many people down or I'm getting hurt," he laughed.


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Lloyds, Credit Suisse are Europe's Stocks in Focus
Shares in Lloyds Banking Group slumped to the bottom of the U.K.'s FTSE 100 index after the lender set the price range for the initial public offering of its TSB unit.
Lloyds said it expects to sell about 125 million shares in TSB Banking Group at between 220 pence to 290 pence a share, with the offer representing about 25% of TSB.
Some analysts were disappointed by the pricing, adding that TSB's sub-book valuation reflected the unit's weak profitability.
"The cut in the price range will be disappointing for those more positive on Lloyds as they had hoped [TSB] would go for greater than book value," said analysts at Berenberg, who have factored in a £250 million ($420 million) loss in their estimates on the sale.
"We see this, alongside the Financial Stability Report due on June 26, as limiting potential capital return at Lloyds."
Lloyds is 24.9% state owned and was ordered by the European Union to sell over 600 retail branches in 2009 following its U.K. government bailout.
Separately, Credit Suisse Group AG is considering spinning off a piece of its fixed-income trading business into a separate company, according to people familiar with the matter, as the banking sector continues to grapple with the numerous challenges facing their fixed income, currencies and commodities businesses.
"This follows other moves by Credit Suisse who continue to be reactive to structural changes faced by the industry rather than pro-active, which we would prefer them to be," said Berenberg.
"While this seems an innovative way for Credit Suisse to remain exposed to parts of FICC we continue to believe that the best option for it is to follow the UBS strategy," added Berenberg.
Shares in Credit Suisse were not trading Monday, with Switzerland's SMI index closed for Whit Monday.
In the Stoxx 600, Banco Popular Espanol led the gains, rising 3.75% after an equity rating upgrade from J.P. Morgan Cazenove. Other gainers included Symrise, Home Retail Group PLC and Sudzucker. Gecina, Bolsas y Mercados Espanoles SA and Daily Mail & General Trust PLC were the biggest losers on the pan-European index.


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Hello again teenstravelers, I hope you're all having a good Tuesday so far. I just thought I'd let you know about my upcoming trips and my posting schedule so that you're aware of what I'll be writing about and when.
Tomorrow (March 30th) – Paris, France. I'll be spending 5 days in total, however two days will be spent traveling there and back. I'll be going to Disneyland so should hopefully get a few good pictures of that, however I don't think I'll be visiting the Eiffel Tower and all the other main landmarks, which is a shame.
Summer 2016 – Toronto/New York. My family and I are going to the other side of the Atlantic for our summer holiday this year. We'll spend five or so days in Toronto (with one where we go to Niagara Falls!) and then another 5 in New York. I'm very excited because I've never been to America before.
In my Amsterdam post, I did say that my next article would be about my trip to Italy last summer. However, with my trip to Paris so close I thought it would be easier for me to document it as the trip happens, then write it up as soon as I get back so that you're kept fully up to date with my travels. Then later, when I don't have a trip coming up, I can tell you about my 2015 Italian summer holiday. That sound okay?
At regular intervals throughout the year (when I don't have a holiday on the horizon) I'll be creating posts about all of my past holidays, so be sure to watch out for those.
To finish off, thanks again for reading and enjoying my work; it does mean a lot to know that I am inspiring others. As always, leave a like and comment if you've got questions; I respond to all feedback I receive.


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Homes & Antiques' December issue is out today!
Soak up the festive spirit with new ways to display your classic antiques, our ultimate Christmas gift guide and plenty of seasonal sparkle, all in the December issue of H&A!
The December edition of Homes & Antiques is out today!
Soak up the festive spirit with the December issue of Homes & Antiques. Inside, we share tips on how to make your classic antiques shine with yuletide touches, explore a traditionally elegant London nest and peer inside one of the nation's most exuberant stately homes at Christmas, Castle Howard.
We also take a look into the recent sale at Christie's of Audrey Hepburn's personal belongings, plus, this issue comes with our special 11-page ultimate gift guide to help you find the perfect present for your loved ones this Christmas.
You will also get a list of the best antiques and vintage fairs to visit in December and a round-up of 10 of the best Christmas markets in Europe. Don't miss this magical issue!
The December issue of Home & Antiques is available in shops and in digital format now!
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With your well-earned drink in one hand, buy your FCCC Winter Party tickets and renew your FCCC membership with the other!
All memberships must be renewed by 15th January 2010, but we need to know by 5pm Thursday 5th Nov if you're renewing at Happy Hour. We're also checking we have up-to-date information for all members, so email firstname.lastname@example.com with: First name, Surname, Organisation, Position, Membership category.
You need to bring to Happy Hour:
- Your 2009 FCCC membership card
- Photocopy of your press card (if you're a Correspondent member)
- Your name card
- Your 2010 dues: Associate 1725rmb; Correspondent 1150rmb; Bulk membership 850rmb; Media Associate 860rmb
DATE: Friday, November 6th
TIME: 6-10pm
VENUE: The Bookworm
ENTRANCE: Free. Non-members very welcome as always
DIZZY DRINKS DISCOUNT: FCCC members wielding a valid membership card get the usual crazy discounts on draught Carlsberg and Yanjing, bottled Tsing Tao, house wine and mixed drinks.


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Welcome to the website of Lawrenceburg United Methodist Church! We are glad you have taken the time to browse our site and to view what ministries and opportunities are represented on these pages.
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Diaper Bank
In our call to Know and Love Jesus, Love and serve Others, we are reaching out to local families to provide diapers. Our goal is to work with other organizations and social groups to supplement diapers to Anderson County families who find themselves in need.
For more information on this exciting new program, click here to visit the Diaper Bank page.
See Our Events Page for Upcoming Events
TV Broadcast
LUMC services are broadcast on cable channel 6 on Thurdays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 7:45 p.m.
Giving to our missions and ministries has now become easier!
Visit the "Giving" tab on the menu bar.
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Elections (1999)
The above cartoon is from 1999. We were about to have elections, and as the cartoon notes, we were offered a choice of 34 different political parties.
Well, here we are in 2005 and soon we'll be having elections. This time however, there seems to be a less complicated choice facing the voters.
Do we vote for Sharon's new party or don't we?
Less complicated but not any easier.


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Homeschooling Resources and Support in Queensland
Legal Information
Support Groups
Support Group Lists
Demographics of Australian Homeschoolers
Homeschooling Statistics Australia
Homeschooling statistics in Australia indicate that the homeschooling population is continuing to grow. Homeschooling in Australia is growing at a rapid rate. In some regions it is as we have up to a 300% increase in registered homeschool students.
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Enter an Event you know about or control. Create and find notifications of homeschool events. Click here.
Homeschool family camps are organized by the Atherton Tablelands Support Group several times each year.
Legal Information
Queensland Education Code For Homeschooling
Not intended as legal advice. Laws for your information only.
Home Education in Queensland
Home Education is a lawful alternative when considering the education of children of compulsory school age, or in the compulsory participation phase, in Queensland.
Frequently asked questions About Home Education in Queensland
What is Home Education? Do I have to register my child for home education if we live in Queensland? …more.
Contact The Home Education Unit
Phone: 07 3405 3916 or 1800 677 176 (outside Brisbane).
Email: [email protected]
Homeschooling QLD
Find out about homeschooling Queensland including:
- Part Time homeschooling Queensland
- Distance education or Home Schooling in Queensland – Is there a difference?
- How to remove your children from school to homeschool in QLD
- Queensland Home Education Unit (HEU) requirements
- Tips for registration by documentation
- Writing up your report for the HEU
Legal Matters
Following a review of home education legislation in 2003, a new Act was passed by parliament in August 2006. Yet, an estimated 80% of Queensland homeschoolers still aren't registered. Since the development of the Home Education Unit and new registration process, few families who previously did not have dispensation have decided to become legal homeschoolers.
Legal Forms for Homeschoolers
Application for Registration for Home Education
Continuing Registration for Home Education
Homeschooling in Queensland
This article describes how compulsory education laws in Queensland prescribe that all children of a certain age-range receive instruction from a teacher who is formally qualified and registered as such in Queensland. The article argues that many families have ended up in a legal vacuum – Queensland's Education Act is likely to be found invalid, if challenged in the High Court or with the United Nations, but the Queensland Government avoids such a challenge. The article concludes that this situation should end and that such laws should be terminated.
Homeschooling Review
Home schooling in Queensland is not well understood. It is seen by many as either a social or educational aberration pursued by a small minority of fringe groups within the community, or as a manifestation of parental neglect. This perception is no different to most other parts of Australia.
Pretty Homeschool Planner
We have now added customisable Subject Outcome Lists to help you plan according to the Australian National Curriculum. Word Document and PDF provided.
Australian Organic Schools Website
For anyone looking for a fantastic curriculum addition to teach their child all about gardening and organics (and covering subjects like Science, Health, English etc). A review.
Brisbane School of Distance Education
It has been proven world-wide that learners and their families are demanding more individualized learning to help them discover new knowledge and skills. More families world-wide are choosing home-schooling.
Homeschool Buy, Sell, Swap – Sunshine Coast, Qld
This group has the usual selling rules as an ordinary buy, swap & sell group, but with a twist. As most of us know one another or know someone from the various groups we attend, we can avoid postage.
Redlands QLD Homeschool Resources & Curriculum Buy Swap Sell!
Bayside buy swap and sell Homeschool Resources and Curriculum, PICKUP only no postage! Keeping it Local!
Support Groups
Atherton Tablelands Home Education Network & Support
ATHENS is an inclusive, open minded eclectic group of families. We meet from Ravenshoe through to Kuranda and surrounds with some excursions in Cairns.
Central Qld Homeschoolers Facebook Group
A lovely little Central QLD Home Education Group , We all come together to help each other with the subject of Home Education. I set up this group to help people to understand the different options of home education and make their journey of starting to home educate a little easier.
Homeschooling on the Spectrum
Qld Support Group for ASD Families. Homeschool help, advice and networking for those who homeschool children on the Spectrum. We are Queensland based. Group members are people already home educating their children (of any age), or about to begin their home education journey.
North Queensland Homeschooling Group
The intention of this website is to support you on your education journey. If you want, you are now part of a growing community of people who take responsibility for their children, who encourage, inspire and enable them to bring out their best.
North Sunshine Coast Homeschoolers
This is a closed group for homeschoolers on the Coast and into the hinterland, from Coolum to Cooran. The group mainly shares resources, organises events, clubs and social meet-ups.
North Sunshine and Cooloola Coast Homeschooler Kids
This page is for all Homeschool Kids whose folks are hooked up to North Sunshine and Cooloola Coast Homeschoolers.
South East Queensland Christian Homeschoolers
A Facebook group where you can look-up our locality guide for those closest to you and organise one-on-one playmeets. It's also a great place to share knowledge of Christian books you may have discovered at your local library, Christian concerts or seminars in SEQ, attend/post your own Christian-friendly event, class or carefully selected musical/concert or buy/sell/swap homeschooling resources
Sunshine Coast Homeschool Community
Group for anyone interested in homeschooling on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. A place to support the communication and interaction of our local community, by sharing homeschooling information and details on current events and excursions.
Townsville and North QLD Homeschoolers
It is not an official organization, there is no committee and no head of the group, we have no membership fees etc. We are homeschoolers from Townsville and surrounding areas. We welcome all types of homeschooling families.
Unschooling Queensland
A closed homeschool group for Unschoolers across Queensland. A place to help connect with other like minded families in your area, as well as to share information relating to an unschooling lifestyle and help with registration requirements in Queensland. Travelling unschooling families are very welcome to join too.
Support Group Lists
Support Groups Contacts – QLD
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Italian Lifestyle
Italians enjoy one of the best quality of life in the world. Despite all economic problems, Italy is a great place to live your life.
Spanish Lifestyle
There are many reasons why many people think Spain is one of the best places to live. Spain enjoys a high quality of life and a great lifestyle.
Some Useful Information on Your Move to Australia
Some useful information about Australia is found in this small article. Australia is a land of great opportunities and has a growing and sound economy.
Way of Life and Information about New Zealand
New Zealanders way of life is unique in the world. The country has great opportunities and plenty of free time plus an immense and unpolluted land.
American Lifestyle
In the United States of America, you can have your own way of life. American lifestyle means that you are not judged by other people. You live as you like.


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Mommy Challenge
Do you have what it takes to be a Mom? Pay attention to what your baby needs, bringing it to them if they need it, change them and wash the diapers, while also keeping up with answering the door and the telephone. Make sure to take a sit and rest, though!
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