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There are many sailing opportunities for our junior members.
1) Sailing school is conducted in our new fleet of Optimist dinghies from 9-11am on Sunday mornings as an 8 week course. Ideally suited to 8 – 16 years old, participants can be ready to join in fleet racing after one or two courses, depending on confidence and ability. Optimists are suitable for 8 – 14 years old and are sailed one-up. Our school has one per trainee. Older trainees (15-16) join the adults group and use the club's Laser 4.7s. In addition, the club uses a larger Envy dinghy that can hold an instructor and up to six children. The aim of sailing school is to develop competent and confident sailors, in preparation for joining junior fleet racing.
2) Junior fleet racing (11.30 – 1pm). All of the dinghy types below are available for charter. The possibilities here are:
i) Sail an Optimist. If you own a Sabot and wish to continue with that, no problems.
ii) Sail a Flying 11. The club now owns four Flying 11s, which are available for charter. Flying 11s are typically sailed as a pair, skipper and crew. Skippers are typically 12-16y.o., and crews can be typically 9-13, depending on size. You don't need to have a combination in mind necessarily, this can be worked out later.
iii) Sail a Laser 4.7, for the older ones. Likewise, the club has some of these for charter. However, the club's focus at this point is developing participation in Optimists and Flying 11s if at all possible.
3) There are often crew spots available for afternoon Open Class racing. For example, crewing on an NS14 or Tasar (larger/older), or on a Heron (smaller/younger OK). Again, the focus of the club is to develop the junior division and getting the kids sailing on their own as a primary goal. Crewing in Open Class is possible after junior racing is finished for the day.
I stress again that different possibilities exist and that your young sailor can be accommodated satisfactorily, somewhere.
Sailing activities outside sailing school will be conducted with the intention of providing as much training and support as necessary to get the kids confident and competent as quickly as possible.
Contact Andrew Finney on 0404 052 831
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The Inquisitor is a religious unit in Civilization VI. It can only be purchased with Faith in a city that has a majority religion and a Holy Site with a Temple (or one of its replacements).
- Attributes:
- Must have an Apostle use the Launch Inquisition ability to purchase.
- Action: Remove Heresy (3 charges)
- Ability: Engage in Theological Combat
- Has +35 Religious Strength bonus in friendly territory (even near cities that don't follow the Inquisitor's religion).
- Cannot enter other nations' territory without Open Borders.
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Inquisitors are the defenders of the faith, specializing in removing competing religions from your cities, as well as waging Theological Combat inside your territory. They start with 3 charges of Remove Heresy (4 as Philip II). Using one charge in a City Center tile removes all religions from that city, besides your own. You cannot use the ability from a tile adjacent to the city, unlike spreading religion.
Inquisitors can also initiate Theological Combat. They receive +50% Religious Strength if battling in friendly territory, which (alongside the fact that they are quite cheap) makes them ideal for withstanding massive attack waves of enemy Apostles. Note, however, that the Inquisitor's Religious Strength is the lowest of all religious units, which makes them practically useless outside your territory! So, avoid straying outside your territory with Inquisitors, where the bonus won't be active - they will surely die if attacked there, which will turn them into a liability instead of an asset.
The mechanics of Religion now permit that a particular Religion is practically eliminated from the game by enemy religious agents converting away all of its cities with a Holy Site. This makes it impossible for religious units of this religion to be produced, and from that moment on, it's only a matter of time until this religion is completely wiped out. That's why it is always a good idea, when facing strong religious opponents, to have an Inquisitor or two stashed away, ready to convert back at least the Holy City, so that you can start producing religious units again.
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Every faith has its inquisitors, those charged by the church to find the non-believers, back-sliders, and evil influences among the flock. But it is in Europe that the role reached its apex, as the Catholic Church during the Medieval and the Renaissance periods strove to ensure the Jews, Moslems, and Protestants (not to mention scientists, artists, and philosophers) didn't corrupt the faithful. The Catholic inquisitors were on the front lines in this struggle, as they banned and burned books, and disposed of heretics, all in the name of the Lord. In some cases, with the support of the secular government, as in Isabella's Spain or the Holy Roman Empire, all made legal by the papal bull 'Ad extirpanda' in 1252 AD. Despite some excesses it can be said that inquisitors did keep the faith – whichever faith it may be.


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We have traced the history back to the 14th Century, although the Grange was built some 500 years later there are references to a small settlement here - the strangely named 'Pillocs Place' (one would hope that the name had a different meaning then, something to do with great wisdom maybe?)
The 1839 Somerset Tythe map - part of a nationwide survey to show every plot of land and building, shows the site of the Grange to be a 3.5 acre paddock named 'Home Close'. The records show that this paddock was farmed by Mr. George Silke who lived at the adjacent Shepherds Farm, he was a tenant farmer , the land being owned by a local well-to-do family.
The main house was believed built in the 1860's by an Attorney & Solicitor originally from nearby Weston - Mr. Joseph Ruscombe Poole. The 1861 census shows that at that time he lived in Weston with his household which numbered 20 people including servants - he had 5 daughters called Mary so its safe to assume he was a Christian man of his day!
The 1871 census shows that he was living at the Grange, although numbers had dropped to 14 people, with one daughter (a Mary!) gone off to be married.
Joseph Ruscombe Poole was born in 1819 in the village of Rodney Stoke in Somerset. He practiced law in premises at 9 Dampiet St. in Bridgwater, along with his brother Gabriel. The company of J.R.Poole & Son continued right up until the 1960's.
The Ruscombe Poole family originate in the local area, Josephs father was another Joseph Ruscombe Poole, he was on two occasions the Mayor in Bridgwater.
There is some evidence to suggest Joseph jnr.s was a Catholic household, we do know that he donated land for the construction of St.Josephs Catholic church in Weston and there still exists a stained glass memorial window for the family.
At sometime in 1874 The Grange became the home of Revd. Charles Willson Landor and his wife Caroline, together with their daughter Caroline Elizabeth - who was to become the longest occupier to date.
Charles Willson Landor was the nephew of the poet and writer Walter Savage Landor, and the Landor name is synonimous with the Rugeley and Warwick area's - to this day there are almshouses, schools, roads and public buildings carrying their name or memorials.
Charles had for many years been the Vicar of Lindridge in Warwickshire - there is no obvious reason as to why he moved to Somerset on his retirement, there were family connections in Bath but it is hard to imagine it being a convenient journey in Victorian times!
It may well be the case that The Grange, having farmland with it, was attractive not only as a large house but also provided an income, although even by Victorian standards the Landors were particularily wealthy - Caroline also came from a wealthy family background.
After the passing of her parents Caroline Elizabeth remained at The Grange with 5 staff. Her upbringing had been of the tradition that daughters would remain at home to care for parents or Aunts, and so she never married.
She is still remembered by some local people. She earnt herself the nickname 'Lizzie Dripping' - around 1903 at a time of local hardship the children at the local primary school were walked up on a Friday for lunch - apparently bread & dripping!
She remained in occupation up to 1933. In the parish church there is a well maintained brass plaque memorial to her, citing her great benevolence to the church and village school. Her will left much to St.Marys Church, the primary school and Bridgwater Hospital.
Whilst it has not been my intention to research individual family trees I have found it hard to resist with the Landor family - they were very wealthy, owning much land in Bishops Tachbrook, Warwickshire and Rugeley, Staffordshire.
From 1933 until 1936 The Grange was owned by a Louisa Thomas. The Thomas's were farmers who owned the adjacent Grange Farm, I suspect the reason for the purchase was to acquire the 40 or so acres around the house.
A legal transfer dated 15 Jan 1936 shows the property being sold by a Louisa Thomas to a Maud Elizabeth Vernon Wynter.
Little is known of the Wynters, and the property is believed to have been offered for sale again around 1948.
Kellys' Directory of Bridgwater for 1951 shows Major Cecil St. Hall Parlby as being in occupation. He is well remembered by locals still - our neighbour remembers that as a young boy he would often see 'the Major' riding around the village on his horse. Major Hall Parlby is notable in that he was the last of the 'gentlemen' owners of the Grange - his nephew - a baronet - still resides locally.
His occupation continues until 1960 - when on the 21st December 1960 it was offered at auction.
Interestingly, the auctioneers advert describes it as being converted into 3 units (possibly Ruskin Hall, Toad Hall and the Tower).The property did not go to auction ,however, being sold privately prior.
The early 60's show a mix of occupiers with up to 5 units of accomodation, the entry for 1964 including a Nicholas Richards, who was the new owner.
The Grange had a very fortunate escape at this point. Nick Richards was a partner in a local building company (now Persimmon Homes) who would take a large country house, then subdivide it into smaller units. Fortunately for us, he moved into The Grange and lived here as his family home.
A transfer deed from 1970 shows a sale between Nicholas Chirgwin Richards and William Smithies Haworth & Vera Esme Doris Haworth. Indeed a document from 1961 shows Nicholas Richards granting a right of way to Peter & Ann Faun to Grange Lodge - we must assume he sold the Lodge to them at that time although there is no mention of the lodge in the auction details. In 1963 the Yorkes also sold some land back to Joan Winifred Richards, giving the Grange its current layout.
So the Haworth's own the property from 1970. little is known of their time here, and in the early 1980's the Grange is sold to Anthony Smith. It is then that the barns are converted into 3 holiday cottages and the swimming pool is added, with a driveway being added down to a small underground garage - opening up the cellars.
In approx. 1993 the property again changes hands, this time it is purchased by the Gilleys , selling off the Lodge again. We do not know exactly how the Lodge came back into the Grange's ownership, local information tells us that the Smiths bought the properties back in.
The Gilleys put much effort in upgrading the holiday facilities, it was during this period that the swimming pool was enclosed and the original basement games room added. (I am now in contact with Mr.Gilley and hope to confirm exact dates and changes later this year).
The late 1990's saw ownership pass to Mrs D. Hodder-Williams, where it was primarily a family home.
Work is still ongoing to fill in the gaps around the war years, and I have also heard that there may be some artefacts relating to the Landors still in someone's shed, a little bit more detective work still to do yet!
I am immensely grateful to local author David Worthy for his help in relation to Joseph Ruscombe Poole, and also to another well know author, Jean Field, whose help and published works in relation to the Landors have proved invaluable.
The Colton History Society have also helped fill in some puzzling gaps - thank you Dorothy!
The Buildings
Built in the Victorian Gothic Revival style, the property is truly impressive.
The Victorians took the Georgian Gothick style found in earlier properties, and simplified it, gone is the fine leadwork and multi-paned windows, replaced with simple Bath stone mullions.
The building stone is locally sourced and a very distinctive pink. The roof is clay tile on top of a very elaborate wooden truss and rafter system - still performing perfectly after 150 years!
It would appear that most of the windows were replaced in the 1930's with Crittal steel frames. these are due for replacement with replica steel frames and warmer glass units.
I think its very important that the house is maintained in the original style ie it is the focal point, not a canvas for other things - hence we have stripped off the overpowering ivy and exposed the original building.
Conservation of a building of this nature isn't about creating a 'living museum', its about making a lovely Victorian home but still being able to 'date' the buildings timeline, hence we retain 1930's windows as they are a real part of the buildings history.
The Tower roof is redolent of the towers at the old Midland Hotel at St. Pancras Station.
For the first time in almost 75 years guests can see the Grange as it looked originally, much improving its photographic qualities at the same time!
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Man, unbelievable. That's using some regulation Howard Stern lingo to describe both the Beatles seminal Revolver album and the 50 years that have passed since the Fab Four dropped it on us. Half a century. Stern was a socially awkward 12-year-old (by his own testimony) when The Beatles changed the world again with Revolver — and he can trace a lot of his life's path to the record's lasting influence. Now Stern is a socially awkward 62-year-old (by his own testimony) with hundreds of millions of dollars and he's celebrating one of his favorite — and one of the greatest — albums of all-time.
Taking a Deadicated approach, Stern has put together a tribute where contemporary artists pair off with each song from Revolver, delivering a new version that captures the power and diversity of the Beatles enormous influence. Living Color, Cheap Trick and O.A.R. all recorded tracks, Stern revealed on his show. Grace Potter did "Good Day Sunshine" for Stern and Jewel jams a version of "Eleanor Rigby." (She looks, as usual, at "all the lonely people.") James Taylor renders "Here There & Everywhere" in his maple syrup voice while Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear join the billions of people who have sung this refrain: "We all live in the Yellow Submarine." That vessel is now fifty years old. Howard Stern is helping us all sail the sea in it one more time. (Stern has played some clips and will play all the songs during his show October 7.)
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Graham Greene's evocative analysis of the love of self, the love of another, and the love of God is an English classic that has been translated for the stage, the screen, and even the opera house. Academy Award-winning actor Colin Firth (
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Infinix Hot 3 Camera Review and Picture Samples
Infinix hot 3 is available from daraz.pk at the price of Rs. 9,999. Which is pretty good according to the specs. Infinix Hot 3 has a 8 MP rear camera with 5-element lens and 1.4 μm large pixel, which means its should be capable of capturing more light and hence better low light performance. You can also watch the Infinix Hot 3 Video Review in Urdu and English.
The quality on the camera of infinix hot 3 is however average. You have to understand that this is a low budget phone and comparing it with 8 mp of higher end phones would not be fair. However still looking at the sample we were satisfied with the performance , however it lacked the sharpness in photos and the bouqet effect in taking closeups. Let's look at some samples .
On the front side Infinit Hot 3 has a 2 MP Selfie Camera with 1.6 μm , which means even bigger pixel size for better selfie. There is also a front soft flash light , which can further help taking selfie in low light environment.
However again the images lacked the sharpness. But for a 2 MP camera it was still very good. Here are some selfie samples from the front camera.
This selfie was taken in very dark environment with no flash.
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Ben Platt Chokes Back Tears With Inspiring Tony Awards Speech After 'Insane' Win
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Ben Platt, 23, went into the 2017 Tony Awards as the favorite to win — and that's exactly what he did. The star of Dear Evan Hansen was crowned the Best Leading Actor in a Musical during the ceremony on Sunday, June 11, and he gave an exciting acceptance speech that we are still not over. When presenter Tina Fey, 47, called his name as the winner, the camera showed Ben scream, "Oh my God!" as his mother pulled him into a long embrace. He kissed his father, producer Marc Platt, and even actor Christian Borle on the way to the stage and then delivered some very inspiring words as he held back his own tears of joy.
"And finally to all young people watching at home: don't waste any time trying to be like anybody but yourself because the things that make you strange are the things that make you powerful," Ben said at the very end of his speech. This was after he paid tribute to his parents, Marc and Julie, who he called his "heroes" and swore they were "the best people in the entire world." Ben added, "Dad, you're my hero. You taught me that you have to be a decent human being to be a decent artist and I love you for it." Aw!
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Do Not Think I Have Come To Abolish the Law
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Standard;Mt 5:17-20 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophet's; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, nor a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Tongues were likely wagging about Jesus. He taught as one with authority, but His teachings didn't match up with what had become accepted as biblical truth. He mingled with sinners, touched lepers and healed on the Sabbath. Was He sent from God with a new set of Laws, a new set of ideas about how to live?
Jesus, sets the record straight in short order here. Telling His disciples to not even think about it. He says, don't think that I have come to abolish the Law, on the contrary I have come to fulfill it! I think the church could be reminded of this again, especially since we have also drifted away from the original intent of many of God's Laws.
I mean how far have we drifted from Be fruitful and multiply? How far have we drifted from God's plan for sexuality? How far have we drifted from God's plan for the sanctity of life? The sanctity of marriage?
I think and really, I hope and pray that this drift will become painfully obvious to us as we go through the rest of the Sermon on the Mount. We could use a little more conviction of sin in the church, and a lot less self-justification. A little more of Scripture interpreting Scripture. A little more Thus saith the Lord!
Let's first of all, talk a little bit about His reference to the Law and the Prophets. The Old Testament is divided into two parts here by Jesus.
The first part He calls the Law. ( the first five books sometimes referred to as the Pentateuch or the Torah) These first five books of the Old Testament were written by Moses and interestingly, were the only books accepted as the Bible by the Samaritans. In Jn 8:48, the Jews referred to Jesus rather sneeringly as a Samaritan,
Are we not right in saying that You are a Samaritan and have a demon?
Are we not right in saying that you don't even hold to the rest of the Bible? The inference being that He did not hold to the rest of the Old Testament and that would therefore disqualify Him as a teacher.
Well, that inference is cleared up here as Jesus mentions the Law and the Prophets. The Prophets were considered to be the rest of the Old Testament. So Jesus was basically stating that He accepted all the Old Testament as Holy writ. The same Old Testament that we use today.
We would do well to do the same in the church today. 2 Tim 3:16, ought to be planted firmly in our hearts:
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
The Holy Spirit chose the words of Scripture very carefully, every one of them, the tiniest iota and dot are placed in such a way that truth can be revealed with His help. And again, I think we will see that the church has gotten pretty sloppy with the Word of God and many times would just as soon continue with what has evolved through man's interpretation of Scripture. rather than what is truly taught by Jesus. We will see this as we keep going through the Sermon on the Mount.
So Jesus did not come to annul or destroy the Old Testament as if it were some inferior work. No! He came to fulfill it! The Old Testament is like one of those paint by number paintings, and Jesus came to complete the picture. His entire mission is embraced in this one word.....fulfill. No more can be added.
He fulfilled all righteousness in that every requirement in the Word of God concerning man was met by Him. For example, He was circumcised on the eighth day. Are you kidding me? God needed to submit to circumcision? Yes! It was part of fulfilling the Law!
The Word of God says circumcision is necessary for salvation. Ge 17:14 "And the uncircumcised male child, who is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin, that person shall be cut off from his people; he has broken My covenant."
So do we need to be circumcised? No! If we have received Christ, we receive what was done by Him and to Him. The Word of God also tells us that we need to be baptized in order to be saved. Well what about all the Old Testament children and people who knew nothing of baptism? Well, if they had faith in the coming Messiah, all that was done to Christ was received by them.
That's why when John questioned the necessity of baptizing Jesus, Jesus replied, Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. Jesus met all of God's requirements for salvation. For all people for all time.
So can we skip baptism? Of course not. We live in the age of baptism, the age of going and baptizing. It's what he told us to do.
He obeyed the commandments perfectly, and not just the outward observance of the Ten Commandments, but the original intent of the Law as originally placed in the hearts of men.
Jesus not only fulfilled the required rituals, and obedience to God's moral Law but also fulfilled all that was foreshadowed of Him in the Old Testament writings. And not only that, but fulfilling many of the prophecies of the Old Testament and we can be sure that He will fulfill all that has not been fulfilled as related to the end times.
Every claim of the Law is satisfied in Him, and every condemnation of the Law was executed upon Him. Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law by becoming a curse for us. (Gal 3:13,
Every prophetic promise will be fulfilled in Him and by Him. (For all the promises of God find their yes in Him. ( 1 Cor 1:20)
In a sense, the Old Testament is a beautiful empty cup. Jesus fills the cup. Dare we say that this was the cup He prayed about in Gethsemane? When the cup is finally filled by all that was said about Jesus the end will come. Jesus does not add to or detract from the teachings of the Old Testament....He merely fills in the original meanings.
And the Good News of course is that any righteousness of ours, rests on Him alone, it's mot what we do, it's what He has done, because only He was able to fulfill all the requirements of the Law, and when we receive Christ in our baptism, the Bible says we put Him on, and consequently His righteousness For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. (Gal 3:27)
That means as long as you continue in the faith, God looks at you and sees the righteousness of Jesus. He fulfilled it all for you!
And that's the only way our righteousness can exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees....through baptism and saving faith in Jesus. Through putting Him on and keeping Him on through faith.
Oh, well then if Jesus is my righteousness, why should I bother with trying to obey God's Word? That's a fair question. It was answered in an earlier beatitude. Remember these beatitudes mark the character of the true Christian, the one who has faith. And the beatitude of verse 6 says, Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
If you don't have a genuine desire to live righteously, you need to examine where you are in your faith. James 1:22 says, But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
In verse 19 we have the word therefore. Which is a way of saying,
not one iota or dot of the Law or Prophets has been abolished, believers need to rightly handle these words.
Prophecy is out of our hands. We can't will anything as it concerns prophecy. But we can and must seek to treasure God's commands. That's our part. The moral commands of the Old Testament with their full meaning given in the New Testament are to be kept, and as we have told you many times before the word kept, means to be treasured.
Therefore whoever relaxes or loosens even the least of these righteous standards and teaches others to do the same is in trouble.
What kind of trouble are those in who loosen up the commands of God? There is great disagreement here on what it means to be called least in the kingdom of heaven. Some say it means that such persons will not be in the kingdom of heaven. Others say they will still make heaven, but their degree of glory will be severely limited.
I am inclined to believe that Jesus is speaking of how such a person is viewed in the spiritual realm in the here and now. I say that because Lenski, in his commentary renders this passage, least in the kingdom of the heavens.....plural. Heavens speaks of the powers of the air, principalities, spiritual forces. Good and bad.
And so I believe that least speaks of dwindling spiritual influence.
So we are in a sense talking about real spiritual impact. From God's perspective these teachers are the least helpful for kingdom purposes, from the devil's perspective these teachers are the least of their threats.
But those who do not diminish His Law but teach the fullness of the Law and seeks to obey these commands, they have the greatest spiritual impact for good and at the same time are regarded as the greatest threats by the evil one.
How does that play out? It plays out in spiritual warfare doesn't it? Those who keep insisting that Jesus is the only way and His Word is the only truth, and demonstrate their belief by doing these commands, and teach others in the same manner, will experience warfare from the evil one. They will be persecuted, for they are considered great, threats.
But never forget, if you teach and do these things that God considers you great too, and He that is in you is greater than he who is in the world! Stick to your guns! No matter what least and great means here....shoot for greatness. If it's not important Jesus wouldn't have included it here.
One thing I do know, it is not good to be on the receiving end of God's woes and Isa 10:1 "Woe to those who decree unrighteous decrees, Who write misfortune, Which they have prescribed
And the other thing we know is the conclusion that Jesus draws from all of this. If we want to enter heaven, if we want eternal life, our righteousness must be greater than the Pharisees. Our adherence to the Law must go deeper. It must become a heart issue rather than an external show.
And though we must strive to teach the filled up commands of Christ and seek to do them, we know that we will fall short. That doesn't mean we throw up our hands and say, boys will be boys, We don't ignore the commands or twist them to make them easier, so that God's grace can abound. No! The apostle paul says in Romans! Rather we call upon Jesus.
We have received His robe of righteousness at baptism. Having received all His righteousness, we then daily seek to wear that robe, keeping it on through faith and keeping it clean through confession and repentance. This faith is marked by a continual seeking and hungering after His righteousness and a godly sorrow when we fall short.
There can be no self in our righteousness as there was in the Pharisees, it must be all the righteousness of Jesus.
So what have we learned today? I hope we have learned that the Word of God is just that. It is not to be added to or subtracted from. Every single word is inspired by the Holy Spirit. Every single word is important. Beware ofaccepted practices of the church that are not scriptural. Be prepared to repent (to think differently) about these practices.
Secondly, to seek to relax God's commandments to fit our theology and actions, or to seek to influence others to relax them is to invite woe. It is to shoot for inferiority.
Finally, our only hope to gain heaven is to be found in Christ, He alone fulfilled all the righteous requirements of the Law. This righteousness is imputed to us in baptism and sustained as we exercise faith by yielding to the Holy Spirit who creates a true hunger and thirst for righteousness in our souls.
Are there areas in your life in which you have sought to loosen the force of God's commands. May the Holy Spirit convict us of our wrongdoings, so that we may confess them and receive God's promised forgiveness and cleansing from all unrighteousness. That we may move up the ladder from least towards greatness in His kingdom.


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Sunday, May 8, 2011
Daily Painters "Sunny Day"
This piece is painted in soft pastel on sandpaper, measures 12" x 12" and is framed in wide dark wood with thin gold liner and UV/non-glare museum glass. Buy it now price: $295 + $30 to ship anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. Updated 5/13/11: Sold, as a companion piece to Sunny Times :)
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Whether you have a few forgotten cans taking up space in your pantry or you want to try cooking it fresh, you'll love these healthy and tasty ways to unlock tuna's potential.
Whether you have a few forgotten cans taking up space in your pantry or you want to try cooking it fresh, you'll love these healthy and tasty ways to unlock tuna's potential.
Try this recipe: Tuna, Bean, and Escarole Salad
Escarole doesn't always get the spotlight, but that's no reason to eschew the slightly bitter green. Toss it with some canned tuna and beans and you've got a high-protein plate perfect for refueling after a good workout.
Ingredients: Lemon juice, garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, escarole, canned tuna, cannellini beans, roasted bell peppers, Parmesan
Calories: 278
Try this recipe: Tuna "Poke" Burger Lettuce Wraps
The new year may start off cold, but you can still rustle up a little taste of summer in the kitchen with this light and fresh tuna dish. Wrapping it in a big leaf of butter lettuce—very healthy in spite of its name—makes it a filling, low-carb option.
Ingredients: Fresh tuna, cilantro, fresh ginger, scallions, sesame oil, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, sesame seeds, canola oil, butter lettuce
Calories: 279
Try this recipe: Mediterranean Tuna Melt
Try this healthy take on the classic sandwich. Olives, onions, and peppers crank up the flavor, and almonds on top lend a texture that compliments the gooey cheese and crispy bread.
Ingredients: Multigrain boule, extra-virgin olive oil, jarred Spanish tuna, lemon zest, lemon juice, roasted red peppers, Spanish olives, red onion, Manchego, chives, Marcona almonds
Calories: 421
Try this recipe: Grilled Tuna on Braised Arugula
This dish works on multiple levels: The hefty helping of vitamin C in the orange-lemon sauce actually helps you absorb more of the iron in the arugula.
Ingredients: Tuna fillets, shallots, peppercorns, white-wine vinegar, thyme, orange juice, lemon juice, butter, garlic, olive oil, arugula, lemon juice, salt, pepper
Calories: 329
Try this recipe: Tuna and Vegetable Pasta Salad
Mixing canned tuna with guacamole and hummus instead of the usual mayo is a healthy swap that lowers unhealthy fats without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients: Baby spinach, whole-wheat pasta, canned tuna, peas, hummus, guacamole, lemon juice, fresh dill
Calories: 358
Try this recipe: Penne With Tuna and Fresh Tomato Sauce
Tuna and pasta are perfect partners, especially when complimented by a fresh element like zucchini. Plus, by swapping in whole-wheat pasta, you'll nearly double the fiber.
Ingredients: Whole-wheat penne pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, kosher salt, crushed red pepper, fresh sage, canned tuna, zucchini, Parmesan cheese
Calories: 447


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Lifestyle vs. Anonymity
Friday, November 2, 2012
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Good post! I prefer blogs about books, movies, and writing. :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
I like your preferred genres, Rosie. ;DDelete
Just to let you know, this post means so much to me. Now you have me thinking. Personally, I've been debating and struggling with myself as to which specific style I want for my blog and the reason behind my blogging. After two years of chasing after an elusive answer, my blog's about to go through a bit of changes again soon--in style, content, design...and I am even planning on sharing a few photos of myself (which I don't regularly do as you might have noticed).ReplyDelete
Anyway, I truly understand your decisions when it comes to blogging as well as the internet in particular. Sharing too much personal information, too much personal life can be, well, too much. But I also recognize that people have their own unique ways of expressing themselves. And its result in blogging is the different "genres" and styles. What I've learned, though, is that you cannot "please" everyone. While some will show profound support, definitely others will not have any taste in what you, generally speaking, blog about. That's why it's very important to stay authentic to who you are as a blogger and a person.
Sorry for the long comment! I just had to let those incoherent thoughts out, which have been long plaguing my brain. By the way, I like what you said, "My motto is that you can still be an interesting blogger and writer without putting it all 'out there.'" Because I've just come to realize how true that is. And you, even without the face and all those details of personal living, are one of the best writers/bloggers out there. I've always thought your blog to be a very interesting place.
All in all, wonderful post, Rissi!Replies
Yikes! Now I see how long the whole comment became. Maybe I should have written a blog post instead. Hey, I just might.Delete
First up: Never feel like you need to apologize for lengthy comments, Jemimah - those are the most fun. :)Delete
Well put comment! I agree with all you had to say. Deciding which directions your own blog should go in isn't always easy - I know my vision has changed in just a year and who knows where I will be in a year from now. Right now, what/how I blog is where I am comfortable and in being honest with myself I haven't stepped outside that comfort zone. I respect people who haven't "given in" to the pressure to be a blogger with a "face" IF it's something they are uncomfortable with but I also enjoy blogs that are more "personal" and share about daily life. In the end, I believe the decision is up to the blogger - as it should be.
Sharing too much can be scary because, sadly, there are "bad" things out there. I know that control is not something we have over what is posted on the Internet but on my social media sites, I have control and I use it. :D
Thank you for your kind comments - I appreciate them and goodness, no! I am glad you didn't decide to *instead* write a blog post... only you should write one in addition to this comment - loved it! Your voice is a very unique one, Jemimah and while I hope that doesn't change too much, I am excited about the upcoming changes you referenced - will be on the look-out for those! Your input was greatly appreciated! :)
I completely respect and understand those who wish to remain anonymous on the internet. I guess for me, being a missionary meant that my life was very public before I ever began blogging, and it seemed pointless to try. I don't post my last name on my blog or the city where I live...but it doesn't take much to find old links on my old blog and find out - there are several websites with our name and address if people really want to know. So for me it wasn't really that much of a decision to be public, because our face is plastered on churches' websites all ready. :) But as I said, I completely understand. :)ReplyDelete
I started out Trims and Frills as a sewing blog, which morphed into a costume drama blog, which then morphed into "everything" since I had built a group of followers that I really enjoyed on that blog and I frankly wasn't too proud of some of my early posts on my other blog. :)
And I always love reading your blog. :)Replies
I understand where you are coming from completely, Alexandra. If I was more in the "spotlight" of social media or Internet in similar ways as your family has been, I probably wouldn't care one way or another but I haven't had to deal with any kind of public image such as missionary work so I chose not to plaster my face over the Internet. It "bothers" me to see some of the photos you find when doing a simple Google search (some should never be posted) and the idea that once you post something on-line is ALWAYS there, no matter if you delete it from your blog is... annoying. There is no "protection" and for now, that leaves me too nervous to be a part of a social public scene that is too "loose."Delete
Creating a blog that is a reflection of *you* should be what "creative license" in part is all about on Blogger and as a result, my blog has changed. Visits to your blog are always fun and I love reading your comments, Alexandra so (as always!) thank you for sharing! :)
For some reason, it says my comment was published....and I don't think I already commented. Der lol. So if I actually posted something random just...ignore it. OKAY here is my real comment.ReplyDelete
I don't post photos of myself online either. I have a few on my Facebook, and a few kind of cropped artistic ones on my blog. It's not really a choice - I probably WOULD post photos if my parents hadn't been/weren't against it, but I think it's probably safer in the long run because it keeps me some anonymity and keeps people from like, using my photos for something I don't want them to. :)
OH and I tagged you at my blog. :DReplyDeleteReplies
Well... it showed up here, so the comment must have published! Don't you hate it when Blogger acts up like that, and you're not sure if it went through or not!? That's one of my pet peeves, minor as it is. :DDelete
I don't think there is anything wrong with your parent's preference and your decision to respect that.
"...but I think it's probably safer in the long run because it keeps me some anonymity and keeps people from like, using my photos for something I don't want them to."
Love what you said in that sentence. No matter what, at least you can take this time to think about it and decide when the time comes if you want too post photos or not. In this world that is obsessed with social media, I think it's tempting to want to post a photo because the initial thought is, "what's the harm?" but it deserves thought.
Lovely of you to stop in, Lydia - and I really appreciate that you took the time to share your opinions.
Awesome! Thanks for the 'tag'!
Besides books, some on vintage upcycling decor, mamahood, and general sweet happy things. :) Great question!ReplyDeleteReplies
Those styles all sound excellent to me, Juju! I enjoy "happy" blogs and I follow some excellent ones - yours included. :)Delete
I absolutely love your blog's warm, friendly, yet totally appropriately private tone. I feel like I know you without knowing everything about you; I know your convictions and your talents, without knowing what you eat for breakfast and how you spend your Saturday afternoons. I think you have a pretty splendid balance going on here, Rissi. =) I know I don't comment often, but it's only because I don't read reviews of books/movies I haven't seen or read myself (for fear of spoilers). But your little spot on the web is one of my favourites, and I so appreciate your firm convictions and super-fun movie reviews, with some pretty amazing recipes thrown in there too. ;) And without you, I might never have given Taylor a chance.ReplyDelete
So yes. I happen to like this blog a lot, just so you know. =)Replies
Loved what you said about not knowing what I do on Saturday afternoons or my other day-to-day activities - it made me smile because believe me, you wouldn't be interested. I lead a very quiet but satisfying existence. :DDelete
I don't read as many film reviews as I once did either. Part of that is because my most trusted "source" no longer formally reviews and part of it can be attributed to the fact that I don't want to subconsciously echo thoughts I read in a review if they are not my own. Usually, by the time I get around to writing one of my own, I've forgotten what the reviewer liked or disliked anyway. :D
Though I have to admit, I enjoy your input, AnnaKate, know that whenever you are able to comment is great! Aw! Glad you like Taylor's songs okay - did I really "introduce" her to you!? That's ironic since I don't always adore her songs but this new record... yeah, for the most part I love it. Speaking of Taylor, your last (?) post was so sweet - I loved how you used Taylor's lyrics to mirror your life. Great job!
Recipes: Think there will be one of those next week... unless I don't get it "on the schedule." ;)
i like to see profile pics of bloggers... especially those i connect with regularly on blogger and on twitter. this doesn't mean i need their blog to be about their lives; i quite enjoy blogs just centred on review. however, i love seeing what authors look like. when i love, love, LOVE an author of a book, i am inclined to seek out their website to learn a little more about them:such as where they live and what they look like. the same goes for bloggers. i certainly understand internet privacy; but i don't mind my twitter and blogger followers seeing a photo of me. i am such an effervescent and effusive person that how i look is a big part of my personality when i talk to people ( my facial expressions and hand gestures) so i find this one way that "Strangers" can connect with me without actually knowing me. in the same way, i am curious to see what my favourite bloggers look like. if i connect with them over a shared interest, i find it adds that little personal touch.ReplyDeleteReplies
I look at authors (or anyone in the public eye) having photos posted on their sites or social media pages differently than us bloggers because, well... they have a very public image resulting from their professional work. I don't take issue with bloggers who chose to share their family life in a personal way (my cousin-in-law once blogged about daily life) but right now, it isn't for me and I stick by that. Like everyone else though, I will admit that sometimes when hearing a radio host or singer, it's nice to put a face with the voice, and if I enjoy a book it's fun to read the author's "about" page though I don't feel like their photo necessarily allows me to "know" them better. Still, those are just my opinions and I totally "get" where you are coming from also, Rachel.Delete
So glad you dropped by to share your "two cents." :D Do so anytime!
Rissi, I enjoyed this post so much as we are very much like-minded in this! I don't feel the need to show myself - because my blog isn't really about me - it's about Movies! We must be kindred spirits!ReplyDelete
Anyway, you are so expressive and an active blogger and such a good friend to other bloggers! You are so great at reaching out and making comments to others! Whether or not I can see you- doesn't matter at all... through all your postings and comments... You have inspired me!
God Bless You!
(by the way... I love the embedded comments box! I tried to change mine to this look and after many frustrating hours later - I still have the pop-up comments box! Arghhh! Oh, well...)Replies
Thanks for your kind comments, Net Movie Blogger! Writing this was actually more of a split decision but I've had some inquiries into my decision so I thought after over a year of blogging, it was time to share some of my reservations and thoughts. I've appreciated the feedback. It encourages me to "meet" so many bloggers who hold similar convictions as my parents raised me with and I myself now hold because so many of the young people that attend my church or that I've met don't feel the same way. Yours was a blog I read before I ever began this journey and I've enjoyed continuing to get the updates you share! Thank you for all that hard work!Delete
I agree what you say about not having to see the blogger: I think through the topics or prose style you can get to know a person - sometimes even better - though that. :) Glad you dropped by!
Ahhh! Doesn't that drive you nuts when something doesn't work properly. Changing didn't give me any trouble; I'm sure you were on the "posts and comments" page under "settings"? That is where I switched out. (You do have to be sure to hit "save settings" after changing it - I only bring that up because I've forgotten one too many times! :D) Hope you can get it switched over - I appreciate the feedback. It seemed a more "direct" way of responding and so far, I like it just as well!
Hhmm...I don't think I'd even noticed that there aren't any pictures of you on your blog. :) You have huge respect in my eyes for making the decision to be visually anonymous. Safety IS a huge issue. I don't give my last night and I've never actually named the state that I live. Too dangerous. I have enough safety anxiety without laying awake at night knowing that some blog stalker might be creeping up! I have no issues whatsoever with your choice of anonymity, you've just earned more respect in my eyes. :) I love a wide variety of blogs, predominantly either photo blogs (having a hobby in photography lends towards looking for other's photos to be inspired by), some lifestyle (but not too lifestyle, and of course, I love movie blogs, hence my frequent visits to your blog. What you're doing is good - keep it all up! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Whether or not bloggers post personal profile pics is not really something I notice on other's blogs either, Kellie. A couple of bloggers have talked about my not ever posting personal photos and after a yearlong blogging journey, I thought that could make for an informative post (I didn't expect all this feedback - which BTW, I have enjoyed reading: It means a lot when my readers share their input, differing or not).Delete
I enjoy photography also but my inexpensive digital camera's prevent me from from exploring it seriously right now - I read a couple of blogs that are run by pro photographers and gosh, they are amazing! It's a profession in which you have to constantly be on top of the latest, coolest angles and shots. But... it's also a stunning art form.
It is I who must thank you for reading my blog, Kellie! I appreciate all the encouragement from my readers! You girls are all so kind and it's been fun for me to get to know so many who share some of my same values because they sure are absent from my life. SO... thanks!
Great blog entry Rissi! It's an interesting topic and it seems these days that more and more about who we are--our photos, details about our lives--are coming up on the internet thanks to the advent of social media. Remember the days when we were told not to give away our location and send photos of ourselves on the internet? (I had a book about that way back in the late '90s, lol. I felt so cool for reading such things/having dial up *geek moment*)ReplyDelete
My LJ I guess is an example where a lot of my personal/day-to-day blogging came up but I guess the environment was different at time time; people who were my friends knew me for a long time from other places and I still keep in touch with them (albeit outside of LJ; I don't even use my LJ a lot these days, if at all)
With rulethewaves.net, it's more about the things I love--books, photography, travel, movies/tv shows--and less about my day-to-day stuff (not that there's really anything interesting about me going on but I dunno, do you think I post a lot of personal stuff? Hard to tell as the blogger, lol!). I've gotten a little more hesitant these days about posting certain things up like details about what I'm writing about (like my NaNoWriMo post I just made is pretty cryptic on the details) because of the possibility of people lifting my ideas and whatnot but otherwise I've been perfectly contented with what I've been posting about these days.
Oh, but I guess still maintain a bit of a personal presence online (beyond my FB, LinkedIn accounts); if you look at my Discourse and YSN articles, there's a nice, clear, professional profile photo of myself in those pages =P
It's an interesting/tricky thing but like you said, at the end of the day it's really up to the blogger and what he or she is into and is comfortable with. I'm not sure if I prefer one over the other though, lol, everyone I know has such wonderful and eclectic blogs! =)
lol, sorry for the long comment =P But it's something to think about (and, if memory serves me correctly, it explains a comment you made on Twitter some time ago about making an artistic photo of yourself as your Twitter profile pic? I could be mixing it up, I am half-asleep on this end =P)Replies
Never feel the need to apologize for long comments, Li - the longer, the better. :)Delete
I don't use Facebook or LJ so I don't feel the pull of separating Blogger and Facebook though I can see where a Internet savvy person may prefer to use one as more of a diary and the other for less-personal purposes. Everything you have to say here is well said and thoughtful and true. Each blogger has to decide what they prefer - how they want to go about their on-line "public" image. In your case or as Rachel pointed out, an author (who's a public figure), it is more second nature because of your work in the publishing field. Fortunately, I don't have that conflict making my choice "easy." I think your blog is more "professional" but your writing has nice humor and that is where your unique, more personal voice comes through.
My parents were very skeptical about the Internet in my growing up years and though I am not embarrassed to say some of that probably rubbed off on me, I prefer to think of myself as cautious. (Today that is smart practice.) I don't ever want to share too much personal stuff - even though I know it's all "out there" somewhere (which is a scary thought!).
Twitter: Yes, I probably did talk about personal photos on Twitter. :) Like I said, a few people have asked about it so after a year-long blogging stint, I thought it'd be informative to share this and the response has been very interesting and informative for me! Thank you for being a comment-er and sharing your input! :)
lol, thanks, sometimes I surprise myself when I realise I've typed too much =PReplyDelete
Anyways it's totally makes sense to be cautious about what you post on the internet, it's kind of freaky these days how much is available online...I'm not sure if I had that conversation with you about it but I'm starting to get real annoyed how everything is connected to FB. Like, I have one and it was cool back during my undergrad days when it was still just a university social network, but the internet seems to be making a big heave towards putting yourself out there more and more. (slighty OT but growing up my parents' issue with the internet was the fact that I spent too much time on it--I guess at this point they gave up *blushes* Too many interesting things to read up on, lol)
But going along the professional route and what Rachel said, it makes sense, part of the job is to dig a niche I suppose on the internet as a reference point for people ;) *is personally dreaming of the day when she becomes a famous author and designs her own shiny website*
Btw thanks for the kind words re: my blog, I've never really thought about how I'm coming across with these entries (although book blogging is becoming more of a regular thing with me, I still tend to post and blah, leave it to the web to decide if I sound professional or just casual xP) =)
Oh, also, feel free to disregard the question I asked you in that DM on Twitter if it makes you uncomfortable or whatnot! It's a thing I've been doing for the past few years around this time with the people I consider the closest to on the internet (and the closest thing to a Christmas gift to my online friends =)) so I thought to ask anyways =)Replies
Too true, Li! Life is becoming much scarier with one's on-line footprint! I know that you can find the info. on the Internet but am not about to make it any easier. :)Delete
I think that the Internet has exploded even in the 10-15 some years I've used it and it's really insane. Now we don't chat face-to-face because we've already said everything on Facebook. *sigh* At least the people I chat with on-line are the ones I cannot in person. :)
Rachel has an excellent point! I do not disagree... but I am not in that position (yet!) and so haven't felt that it's sort of a given that I post photos. For now, I am not bothered by it. Cannot wait to visit that site of yours. :)
I love your loooong comments - they make the blogging experience so much more rewarding! Thank you for that.
Twitter: I PROMISE I am not ignoring you! It's a long story why I've been absent but it all comes down to technology. I swear - sometimes it's more trouble than its worth!
Have a thought? Don't be shy, go ahead and leave one... or two... or three! I reply to every comment. If you're new to the blog, please don't hesitate to introduce yourself and your blog - we love chatting around here!
Feedback and every comment is appreciated and read - I always leave a response; your opinions are respected and I ask that you show mine the same courtesy.
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The appointment will become effective in the first quarter next of year, a time where NZME will learn if its proposed merger with Fairfax NZ will be blocked or not by the competition watchdog.
Mr Moran is currently interim CFO of NZME and a partner at Deloitte, where he assists companies with finance function transformation and mergers and acquisitions.
He has juggled both roles since June but will leave Deloitte next year.
Mr Boggs said Mr Moran's extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and business transformation "is ideally suited to assist NZME achieve its near term cost management and business integration objectives and longer term strategic goals".
Mr Moran said he will focus on optimising the way NZME operates by "extracting the full synergies from its business integration, and driving the various elements of the growth strategy, including the proposed merger with Fairfax NZ".
He was originally from the UK and has worked in Australia, Russia, China, and Malaysia before settling in New Zealand.
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Fox hunting has been around for many centuries. It is a tradition that stems back to the 1500's where hunting foxes was an activity done by many, who used to ride horses and with the accompaniment of many hunting dogs, would proceed to hunt foxes. Presently, fox hunting has been the subject of controversy as many animal rights groups have shown their disdain of hunting animals by trying to get fox hunting and other kinds of animal hunting banned. Many people believe that animals provide humans with the necessary meat to live.
These animals are slaughtered daily and their parts are sold in markets, groceries, and other convenient sources of meat. Foxes in general may not be an ideal dish served in many cuisines; however, foxes are still the same animal as pigs, cows, and goats are. The point is: foxes are not endangered species; therefore it is okay to hunt them. Animal rights activists and pro-fox hunting believers all have their specific points and we shall leave that to the various governments to decide and judge. The fact remains that fox hunting was a tradition; therefore, we shall explore it.
Fox Hunting
Hunting foxes, like all animals, was done as a type of sport. Men were the hunters and foxes were the prey. The art of this activity required people to use horses as well as hunting dogs to go into the woods or countryside in order to hunt foxes. In this art there was a hunt staff that consisted of Masters, Huntsmen, and Whipper-in.
MastersThe Master had the job of coordinating the whole hunt. Since there were many members of the group, it was the task of the master to manage the hunt committee or group. His job was to locate foxes for the group to hunt. Another job of the Master was to lead the committee into the forest or hunting ground where he had the sole task of coordinating with whoever owned the land. Hound breeding was also another task of the Master. The Master saw to it that the hunting dogs were well-fed and well-trained.
The assistant of the Master is known as the Whipper-in. The Whipper-in, like the Master, had many tasks. Among them was to make sure that the hounds obeyed the commands of the Master. They also cared for the hounds during the hunt, making sure that the hounds were not endangered in any way. The Whipper-Ins were tasked with using whistles to attract foxes from their hiding grounds and into the vicinity of the committee. Their job was to yell "Tally-ho" whenever they spotted a fox.
The Huntsmen
The Huntsmen together with the Whipper-Ins were in charge of physically hunting down the foxes through the use of rifles. They also had the responsibility of collecting the trophies, which were the dead bodies of the foxes.
Present day hunting
In today's day and age, there are many methods by which people hunt foxes. These methods have been used for many years and are actually effective in hunting foxes. One of the more popular methods of fox hunting nowadays is the use of cars instead of horses. Hunters would actually use an off-road vehicle like a 4×4 truck and they would hunt the foxes from their driver seats. To aid them in baiting the foxes to come out of their place of hiding, men would use special whistles to attract the ear of foxes in the wild.
As the fox gets closer, the hunter then proceeds to aim his special rifle and shoot the fox. Other methods require the use of steel traps that hunters would strategically place all around their hunting ground while luring the foxes out with their whistles. If a fox got trapped in these camouflaged steel traps, the hunters would then proceed to kill the animal with their rifles.
The art of today's hunt is actually very entertaining. Hunters have so many useful accessories that they use in order to lure their pray near enough to kill them. They even make use of fashionable camouflage outfits which vary in thickness, depending on the weather and climate. Their accessories are comprised of various guns, lighting equipment, telescopes, infra-red vision, steel traps, and many more. The duration of the hunt can take half a day to almost a few days depending on just how prepared the hunters are. This is why many hunters take tents and clothing with them just in case they have to camp overnight.
Present Day Fox Hunting Tips
There many methods by which hunter hunt foxes. In these methods, experience is the greatest asset of a hunter. An experienced hunter will know every way to kill a fox efficiently without wasting any time or resource. Among many of the tips that an experienced fox hunter will tell you is:
- Hunting foxes require hunters to blend in with their surroundings so as not to be spotted by the fox. The first tip would be to secure good camouflage clothing to enable you to blend in with your environment.
- Communication is essential in baiting foxes. You should invest in a good fox whistle that you can buy in your nearest gun shop or hunting shop. These whistles save you a lot of time in waiting for the animal to come out of hiding. Without this, you may have to wait for hours upon end before the fox comes out of hiding.
- If you do not have the ideal whistle, high pitched noises will suffice. Try to mimic the sound that turkeys make.
- Invest in good lighting equipment. Most fox hunts last through the night, which you will need proper lighting if you wish to see your pray. Foxes are very silent animals that you need to have proper lighting to see them move.
- Always bring more than sufficient camping material, food and water. You never truly are able to tell how long your hunt will take. For some people, it takes a few hours but many of the time it takes much longer.


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They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach – but we're not talking about cooking his favourite meals; instead, we're talking about…body contouring. With more and more men taking an active interest in their looks, Cosmetic Surgeons are reporting an increase in men requesting Cosmetic Surgical procedures – with the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) noting a rise of more than 106 per cent in Male Cosmetic Surgery between 1997 and 2012.
So which procedures are proving popular amongst the male community? Rhinoplasty, Hair Restoration and Male Breast Reduction top the list for the three most commonly requested procedures.
India based Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr Mohan Thomas, says: "Depending on what phase of life they are in, they are ready for surgery. The younger folks come in for Rhinoplasty or cheek bone or chin definition and yet others for body contouring and surgical management of male breast or gynaecomastia."
The research also uncovers the four main looks men wish to achieve through Cosmetic Surgery, which are as follows: the 'Model' look, the 'Body builder' look, the 'Executive/CEO' look and the 'Cool Dad' look.
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Good Evening TJ Family,
Last week was a whirlwind with what is hopefully the last of the snow for 2017-2018. Due to the snow days, we will now have spring picture day on April 20th. Please hold your order forms until then. Don't forget that we will be adding 20 minutes to Our instructional school day beginning Monday, April 9th. This was outlined in the letter that came home Friday with all Patriots.
This week is College Week! It is never too early to begin this conversation with students so feel free to participate in as many activities as you'd like. Here is what's going on this week at TJ:
MAP testing continues tomorrow as we prepare Our final remediation plans for the end of the year;
Monday will be day 5 of the resource rotation;
Be sure to wear your favorite College/School Shirt Day on Monday;
On Tuesday, feel free to wear your College/School Hat! (That's right, everyone gets a free pass to wear your hat indoors);
We also want to wish all TeamLCPS Maintenance Staff a big Thank-You for all they do to keep LCPS running smoothly year round!
On Wednesday, dress like your future career self. Think about what you want to be when you grow up and dress the part;
Wednesday will be the last day of extended learning.
Thursday will be Our 2nd and 3rd grade holiday luncheon. Be sure to bring your ID and have lunch with your 2nd and/or 3rd grader in the TJ cafe.
Thursday will also be college/school jersey day.
Friday is a TeamLCPS green and gold day, and
We will have Our March Madness Community Meeting Friday afternoon;
Friday afternoon LCPR will host their spring dance at the TJ cafe from 3:30 - 5:30 PM. Be sure to send in your money and permission form on Wednesday and Thursday morning.
Don't forget that field day t-shirt orders have gone home with every Patriot. Only one order per form will be taken to ensure accurate ordering. The last day to order your child's field day t-shirt is March 30th. Looking ahead, we hope everyone has a wonderfully relaxing and safe Spring Break from April 2nd through the 6th! When we return we will be focusing on practice and remediation of those skills we've learned throughout the school year!
Thanks for all of your support and we look forward to seeing you bright and early.
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Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production BA (Hons)
You might have previously seen this course listed as Media Production and Moving Image.
This practice-based course will give you a wide range of experience and a greater understanding of media production across a number of genres such as drama and documentary.
Starting university is a big step and we want you to have everything you need from day one. That's why if you choose to study this course full-time at Northampton from September 2018, you will be provided with your own brand new Hewlett Packard laptop* to keep at no additional cost. For more information on this and many other benefits you can enjoy, please visit our benefits webpages.
*Terms and conditions apply. Please see the benefits webpages for more information.
Visit our media website for news from the subject area, examples of student work and films from Subject Futures Week 2016.
This course includes
- use of broadcast recording equipment, studios and editing facilities
- free UK site visits and trips
- tuition fee waiver for placement and study abroad modules
- masterclasses with industry practitioners
This course is a member of the National Association for Higher Education in the Moving Image.
*Terms and conditions apply. Please see the benefits webpages for more information.
Jeremy Wooding talks to our Media Production and Moving Image students at Subject Futures Week 2016.
More video clips from Subject Futures Week 2016 can be found on our playlist.
Please see below the full 2016 Subject Futures Week video, which highlights just some of the creative industry guests who attended to share knowledge and insights with students about the reality of working and life after university.
Waterside Campus
Waterside is our purpose-built campus, designed to provide you with the learning experience and opportunities you expect from a modern university.
We know our staff and students want the very best, and that's what Waterside will provide. It is the embodiment of our mission to transform lives and inspire change.
We've designed Waterside to put you first – it is flexible to the changing needs of our students but also makes the most of our fantastic staff. A University that teaches in a way that mirrors the skills you will need when you graduate, a place that provides everything you will need to live and learn, and that will provide a home-from-home as you enjoy one of the best and most fulfilling experiences of your life.
Our new campus opens its doors in September 2018 and while Waterside will be home to most of our teaching, we'll also be making use of the excellent facilities around the town. We'll also be retaining some facilities at our current campuses (Park and Avenue) on a temporary basis for the initial period. These will mostly be used to offer off-campus accommodation options to make sure we have a great range of rooms to suit everyone.
Find out more about our new campus at Hello Waterside or come and visit the new campus on an Open Day.More about our campuses »
The University partners with leading businesses across the industry
Course content
You will start by studying a broad range of media before specialising for your final year. Although there is a practical emphasis for this course, you will also learn contemporary theories and approaches to media forms, audiences and industries. The course is designed to enable you to play a full role in the modern digital media world through the experience you will gain and the portfolio of work you will produce.
Year One
In your first year you will learn all about video and sound, and study web design. This broad knowledge base will be complemented by research, planning and media management skills. We will also introduce you to key theories and debates around contemporary media production.
Year Two
During the second year there will be an emphasis on non-fiction, preparing you for your final year by equipping you with more advanced media production skills in film production and sound. We will encourage you to take a more critical approach to your work and that of others, including professionals.
Year Three
Your final year will culminate in an independent project, a live brief group project, and a dissertation. This will bring together your practical and theoretical skills to produce a substantial portfolio of professional work.
Course modules (17/18)
Introduction to Multi-Camera TV Studio Production (20 credits)
- Module code: MED1067
- Core module Y
Introduction to Online Video Content (20 credits)
- Module code: MED1068
- Core module Y
Introduction to Moving Image and Sound (20 credits)
- Module code: MED1075
- Core module Y
Shooting Drama Series (20 credits)
- Module code: MED1069
- Core module Y
Screen Cultures (20 credits)
- Module code: MED1070
- Core module Y
Studying Television (20 credits)
- Module code: MED1073
- Core module Y
Short Film Production (20 credits)
- Module code: MED2092
- Core module N
Television and Film Documentary (20 credits)
- Module code: MED2080
- Core module Y
Film and Screen Studies (20 credits)
- Module code: MED2097
- Core module N
Media Convergence (20 credits)
- Module code: MED2096
- Core module N
Researching for the Media (20 credits)
- Module code: MED2078
- Core module Y
Scriptwriting (20 credits)
- Module code: MED2056
- Core module N
Advanced Production Techniques (20 credits)
- Module code: MED2101
- Core module Y
Creative Video (20 credits)
- Module code: MED2094
- Core module N
Television Drama (20 credits)
- Module code: MED2054
- Core module N
Advertising and Commercial Film Production (20 credits)
- Module code: MED3046
- Core module N
Individual Project (20 credits)
- Module code: MED3048
- Core module Y
Group Production Project: External Brief (40 credits)
- Module code: MED3022
- Core module Y
Media, Film and Screen Studies Short Dissertation (20 credits)
- Module code: MED4028
- Core module Y
Contemporary Hollywood (20 credits)
- Module code: MED3036
- Core module N
Global Television (20 credits)
- Module code: MED3017
- Core module N
Live TV Production (20 credits)
- Module code: MED3047
- Core module N
Module information is quoted for 17/18 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.
Methods of Learning
For this course taught study will be a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops for around 12 contact hours per week. We recommend you also spend 12 hours per week in self-directed study time.
You will be assessed through practical projects, essays and other written assignments, seminar presentations, pitches, and some examinations.
Facilities and Special Features
- fully-equipped television studios
- fully-equipped photography studios
- emphasis on convergent digital media production
- specialist soundproof editing suites
- practical production course informed by media theory
- specialist industry speakers
Reading List
The reading list for first year students is available to download.
Career Opportunities
This course is an excellent foundation for careers in digital media industries, such as television, radio, photography, print and journalism, online marketing and advertising, public relations and wider communications industries, including education.
Work Experience
Where possible you will undertake a live client brief with a third party sector in your final year. We also encourage you to find work experience throughout your course.
How to apply
For application information please see our how to apply page.
To apply for Foundation Year entry, please visit the UCAS site.
Entry requirements
General entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC. You will also be expected to submit an electronic interview. We welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.
Foundation Study Framework Entry Requirements
Admission to this foundation programme is normally DEE at A-Level or MPP at BTEC. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the programme you wish to study.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
Fees and funding
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
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|£1,350 per 20 credit module
|£6,500 as part of a four year programme (subsequent years will be charged at standard BA rate)
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Additional costs
- printing costs: £50+ per year
- external hard drive to store material: £50
- travel to film shoots: no more than £50 over the three years
You may find it useful to set up a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. This will give you access to creative tools at home and costs £15 per month.
TD Lewis ScholarshipThe T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,500. This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…
The Chancellor's FundThe Chancellor's Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…
The International ScholarshipWe are very pleased to offer a generous scholarship to applicants from outside of the European Union who have strong academic backgrounds. All full-time courses…
Wilson Endowment ScholarshipThe Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…
This course is available to international students.
Full-time international tuition fees
For information on our international tuition fees, please see our Tuition fees for international students page.
Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.
How to apply as an international student
For information on how to apply to study with us, please see our How to apply page.
Scholarships available to international students
For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.
Foundation Framework
Our Foundation Study Framework offers an exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance.
If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the entry requirements for this course, we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year course which includes our Foundation Study Framework.
The Foundation Study Framework will help you to develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you will need in order to successfully progress to the full award. The Foundation Study Framework provides you with a practical and group-based approach to learning that supports your development and your transition to Higher Education, whilst also studying a number of specialist modules.
Course Structure
You will study two 40 credit modules that form the Foundation Study Framework. These are:
Subject Studies 1: Practical and Study Skills – provides an introduction to key concepts, theories and principles associated with the area of study.
Research for Practice – provides an overview of the principles of research, research methods and the learning environment of the University. It will also include an introduction to the academic languages of the subject and the learning experience of degree study.
These modules are delivered concurrently with two Level 4 modules from your programme: MED1075 Introduction to Moving Image and Sound and MED1073 Studying Television
Upon successful completion of these modules, you will progress to Stage One of BA Media Production and Moving Image, in which you will receive further support through:
Subject Studies 2: Working with Ideas – focuses specifically on the generation and development of ideas, building the key IT/ literacy/numeracy skill sets required by the programme.
In the remainder of Stage One, you will take four further 20 credit modules from the BA Media Production and Moving Image Award Map.
Typical timetabled week of study
Foundation Study Framework teaching may be a combination of lectures, seminars and/or workshop based sessions. Each module involves a teaching contact time of four hours per week and you are also expected to engage in approximately 12 hours of independent study, to support your learning experience.
Foundation study will help you to build a solid understanding of the general theoretical and practical aspects that will underpin film and television making. Throughout all stages of your programme you will also be supported by a Personal Academic Tutor, to guide you through the learning experience and help you make informed study choices.
Foundation study will enable you to acquire the necessary study skills to succeed in HE, as well as developing your understanding of key subject concepts delivered through taught sessions, TV studio work, tutorials and online support.