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Neil Armstrong deserves a monument in Washington DC. "Neil A. Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, on August 5, 1930. He began his NASA career in Ohio." - www.nasa.gov. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon. He began his NASA career in Ohio, and it would be significant for him to have his own monument in Washington DC. For the US to send a man to the moon was very significant at that time in the US history. Overall Neil Armstrong deserves a statue in Washington DC.
The squeeze is worth the juice
If you really want something in life, you need to earn it. "A record 94,708,000 Americans were not in the labor force in May of 2016" http://www.cnsnews.com/. There is millions of people that do not have jobs in the US. Some of them don't even try to find a job. You got to try, to get the job. You need to grab life by the horns, and get yourself a job. People need to earn there way into a job. If you squeeze the fruit you will get the juice. You need to put the effort into what your doing to earn the juice of whatever you want. So what are you waiting for? Get off your butt and get working!
When do you think the next 9/11 will be? When Apple refused to help the FBI terrorist could be getting away with making plans for the next attack. Apple should not have refused to help FBI. Only people that they would want to hack is the terrorist. The FBI is trying to protect the Americans.
The FBI is asking for Apple's help. The next terrorist attack could happen at any minute. Even though the FBI wants to hack terrorist phones, Apple wants to prevent this and keep their name brand. The FBI does not care what is on our phones, but they do want to know what's on the terrorist phones. "San Bernardino, California, terrorists, in no way lessens the importance of Apple's position in the matter." After the terrorist, Rizwan Farook, shot and killed 14 people, it proved how the FBI could have saved the people's lives.
The FBI is not breaching the privacy of Americans but is doing so to the terrorist within our country. "Cook responded to the FBI's request in December with an open letter labeling the request a "breach of privacy" with "chilling consequences" for free speech." The FBI hacking phones is not a breach of security. Instead, it is a way to stop the terrorist activities from happening in our own country. As the FBI urges Apple to allow them to have software to hack phones, more and more terrorist plans are being made. What the FBI wants to do is breach the terrorist privacy.
Apple should aid the FBI in their search for the terrorist. "Yes, the Fourth Amendment also says the government has a right to search if it has a warrant and probable cause. But it does not say that third parties can be conscripted to aid the government in its searches." The FBI is asking the help of Apple to aid their search for terrorist living throughout the country. The Aid of Apple will open up a new reality of terrorist being stopped. We need the Aid to save the US from the next 9/11.
The FBI is trying to protect the Americans from the next terrorist attack. The only privacy they want to breach is the terrorist. Apple should aid the FBI in their search for the terrorist. They are wrong in their decision to refuse the FBI was wrong.
I am the Expert
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. ~Chinese Proverb~" There are not that many things I am an expert on, but I do know about fishing. Fishing was ranked 8th in sports popularity - www.sfia.org. There are many different techniques to fishing, but it still takes skill.
Fishing has evolved since thousands of years ago. According to www.oldmaster85.com "Like hunting, fishing originated as a means of providing food for survival." People started to fish for food and survival, but now it is mostly for food and recreation. Just like today, people had to find out where the fish were, what the weather is like, how to approach them, and what kind of bait that. should be used. "The first rudimentary reel had consisted of a wooden spool with a metal ring that fitted over the angler's thumb" according to www.oldmaster85.com. Fishing reels were co improved by stronger fishing which held a fish on the hook. Rods were also improved from wood long ago, and now into glass, graphite, carbon, sometimes fiberglass, and even composite.
When people started fishing they had to test different methods, and most of the time they failed. One thing that has been improved over thousands of years is the rod. You should have your hand right up to the reel. You need to hold the end of the rod in your elbow, so you have maximum control of the rod. Your rod length will determine your distance and accuracy. A longer rod improves your distance, and a shorter improves your accuracy. You should always face your target while casting. While your motion needs to be nice and smooth, then close up your arch when aligned with your target. When you are putting your rod into the water, you need to know what you are casting. A spoon is a piece of metal like a spoon with a hook on the back, and these are used for pikes and trout and sometimes in rare occasions bass. A spinner is another type of bait that is flashy underwater to attract fish. This bait is most effective in a river. Soft baits are made to look like real prey, and great for bass. The jig has a skirt, and sometimes a trailer hook with a skirt. Plugs are made to look like fish. Buzzbait is like a jig but is the combination with a spinner. When you cast you can control a bait in a certain way to attract fish.
It is always good to know how to fish if you find yourself in a certain situation. "Alvarenga had been fishing since he was a child. That ingrained skill would now keep him and Córdoba alive."-according to www.cnn.com. This man survived 438 days without a hook or line but still used fishing techniques to survive. There is always small chance that there might be a life or death situation. Fishing is also very fun for recreation and is a competitive sport. You can compete in MLF fishing tournaments and much more for prize money. "My first three years in the sport were around $130,000 a year."- Professional Bass Fisherman Greg Bohannan
There are many different techniques to fishing, but it still takes skill. Fishing has been mastered over thousands of years for survival, and today it is mostly for recreation. The technique is key to your success in fishing. Just holding the rod wrong will mess up your experience. It is always good to know how to fish if you find yourself in a certain situation. The man named "Alvarenga", only survived because he knew a lot of fishing techniques. I like fishing, and you should try it too.
Works Cited
"5 Secret Buzzbait Tricks." Bassmaster. Web. 07 Feb. 2017.
"The American Sports Scene: An Analysis of Sports Participation in the U.S." The American Sports Scene: An Analysis of Sports Participation in the U.S. Web. 07 Feb. 2017.
"Breaking News, Latest News and Videos." CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 07 Feb. 2017.
"The History Of Fishing." The History Of Fishing. Web. 07 Feb. 2017.
"How Does Weather Affect Fish?" How Does Weather Affect Fish? Web. 07 Feb. 2017.
"The Freshwater Biome." The Freshwater Biome. Web. 07 Feb. 2017.
3rd 9 weeks vocab
appease reciprocal tedious waver adversity
Week of January 23rd - 27th
A.appease verb- satisfied
B.Once Earth was appeased with its form, life was being created.
A. reciprocal noun- if someone did you a favor you do a favor for them.
B. If you mow the lawn, someone will do the dishes for you.
A. tedious adj. - too long, slow, or dull
B.Some people don't like their jobs because they are tedious, but others like them.
A. waver verb - become unreliable
B. He wavered over the thought of the next president.
A. adversity noun. - difficulties
B. Since no one overcame the adversities he had to overcome them himself.
Week of January 30th -February 3rd
A. resolution noun- a firm decision to do or not to do something
Would you want to be famous?
Why would you not want to feel like your the center of the universe? Although people get stressed out, many of them are glad to be famous. "Turns out, the happiness that comes from fame is fleeting." -Scope: Can Fame and Fortune Make You Happy?. The happiness of being famous can last a long time or a short time depending on what kind of person you are. It depends on the stress. Look at Ariana Grande. She does fine under pressure, but others have meltdowns. Many underestimate their luck of being famous, so you got to ask yourself. Are you the right kind of person for being famous?
It takes the right kind of person to be famous. "Clearly, not all stars crumble under the pressures of fame. Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Will Smith, and Justin Timberlake—all of whom became famous as teens—seem to be doing fine." People that are famous need to be able to handle a lot of stress and pressure. Some of the stars today are not able to handle the stress of people always watching you. If you were a star and had more mone than what you know what to do with, but can not handle the stress. Why do you still do it?
Most people don't like the stress. "Jennifer Lawrence said that simply stepping outside her front door gives her anxiety. Indeed, famous people can't so much as walk their dogs or tie their shoes without being gawked at, photographed, tweeted about, or Instagrammed." There have been stars having meltdowns and apologizing for all the bad things they have done in the past. "Lately, however, it seems like the 22-year-old has been spending most of his time apologizing for his bad behavior." According to the scope magazine- Can Fame Make you happy.
You also need to be smart and understand what comes with being famous."To make friends according to Rockwell, it can be difficult for a celebrity to trust others and to make and keep true friends. Stars have to wonder if their "friends" like them for who they are or for what they have." Celebrities need to be careful about who they hang out with because their friends could be phonies and only like them for their money. Being smart and being able to handle stress is needed to be famous.
Many underestimate their luck of being famous, so you got to ask yourself. Are you the right kind of person for being famous? It takes the right kind of person to be famous. Most people don't like the stress and say it gives them anxiety. Overall tough I am going to stick with my opinion about being famous would be awesome.
Vocab Essay
Before Mr.Oney taught us about the geology of Earth, I was very naive on the concept. We were learning about the different zones on Earth, Erosion, and Deposition. We learned that one day the supercontinent Pangea broke apart into many different plates,with lots of faults in between. Volcanoes and earthquakes garnished the whole Earth. The volcanoes were obliterating all around the ring of fire. Once the Earth was gratified with its form, the continents took form. I find this interesting, but I don't think it will be my niche in life. I apathy the thought of studying the topic of Geology and Erosion. Since I don't like Geology, I hope you will empathy my decision to do what I want.
My Christmas Break
We did a lot of fun things During Christmas Break. My cousin was home for Christmas, and we spent a lot of time with my family. On Christmas Eve it has always been a tradition to get a pair of pajamas for Christmas from my parents. On Christmas day I got the most things for Christmas I have ever gotten. On New Year's Eve, we spent the night at my grandma and grandpa's house with our cousin.
I had a blast during Christmas break. Since I got a new basketball and a pair of dribbling glasses, I have been spending a lot of time in my barn dribbling and shooting around. I am also excited for baseball this year since I got a batting cage to go with our batting cage. I hope that I do better in baseball and basketball in the future. My family got a new PS4 slim for Christmas. The games we got were Uncharted 4, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, and Nba 2K17. On New Years Day we had the Beverley's over for dinner, and Trey and I played Nba 2K17.
Overall I had fun during Christmas break. I got more items for Christmas than I thought I would, and had fun relaxing over the time we were on the break. Now it's time to go back through, so I am glad to get back to my normal routine and continue the school year.
Career Essay
Civil Engineer in the Air Force
Although I'm only 14 years old, I know what I want to be when I grow up. I have always liked making and fixing items with my hands. I like to be inside the garage working on projects with my hands instead of being inside playing games. Currently I'm getting A's and B's which accounts for my 3.8 GPA in eighth grade. I will hopefully increase my study habits in high school because I want to attend Bowling Green State University and get an ROTC and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. When I grow up, I want to be a Civil Engineer in the US Air Force.
I will become a Civil Engineer for the Air Force by attending Bowling Green State University to get a ROTC and Civil Engineering degree. During highschool I will take as many math classes I can, and attempt to get at least a 3.8 GPA. I will have to increase my study habits, and do my best to understand what my teacher tells me. Once I graduate highschool, I will apply to go to BGSU to obtain a ROTC and Civil Engineering degree. To become a civil engineer in the Air Force it is required you have a bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, environmental, construction, architectural, industrial or mechanical engineering. I will do my best at paying attention to my professors, and study way more than what I do now. Once I get the degrees I will go into the Air Force.
To achieve my goal of being a Civil Engineer, I need to pay attention in college. It will require a lot of different skills to become a civil engineer in the Air Force according to https://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/civil-engineer . I will need to have knowledge of engineering and construction. I will need to have a minimum 12 months' experience in subspecialty field which is a medical course i will need to take. I can not be taller than 6'8", or have a record of claustrophobia or emotional instability. Even though if I still have all of these skills, I will still need to go to an Air Force Academy (AFA).
Being an Engineer in the Air Force will take me to many different places on the Earth. Even though I will live in Ohio over the time I am at home, I could be stationed in Japan, the US, Germany, Turkey, Afghanistan, Guam, and many more in the meantime according to time.com. 23,600 job s a year is opened to be a regular civil engineer. The typical Air Force Civil Engineer salary is $78,049. Civil Engineer salaries at US Air Force can range from $51,360-$104,000 according to www.glassdoor.com. There will always be opportunity to move up in the Air Force. If I was to stay in this career I would need to work this job for 20 years then retire at age 42-44.
What I learned about my future is that I need to start paying attention in school especially now since i am going into highschool next year. My grades will affect my chances of going to BGSU and getting a degree in Civil Engineering. In this career I will have enough money to live off of and pay all the things career day has shown me.
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Video Production, Airsoft, Building Lego
Campus Involvement/Organizations:
Army ROTC, North Texas Television
What's your favorite thing about UNT?
How much of a home it has become. Also free stuff!
Favorite place to eat in Denton:
Crooked Crust (best pizza in Denton) and LSA (best hamburger in Denton)
Favorite place to study:
What's studing?
Favorite place to shop in Denton:
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Favorite late night hangout:
My aparment where I'm probably asleep.
Favorite UNT tradition:
Bonfire, Bonfire, and Bonfire.
Favorite class you have taken so far:
RTVF 2210: An introduction to Radio, Televison, Film
What one thing did you HAVE to bring with you to college:
A great additude! Or snacks. Probably snacks.
What has surprised you the most about yourself since your arrival at UNT:
How busy I can be while still having free time.
Where else did you apply for college:
Just UNT!!
What made you choose UNT over the others:
The broadcasting program; with all the fantastic teachers than can provide real world advice and the top notch equipment.

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text: In 1983 Gary was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and in 1994 (aged 43) was told he had 2 years to live and there was no cure for his disease. By a strange coincidence he came across an Australian Naturopath in a US jazz bar. This meeting led to a contact who knew some Aboriginal healers in outback Australia. Gary decided to ring the Australian number and he found himself (completely out of character) bound for Australia all by himself with family and friends thinking he was crazy. He then experienced a remarkable two week stay in an outback Aboriginal camp working with a healer using the old Aboriginal system of emotional, spiritual and physical healing . What he needed to learn were the five essential healing steps of willingness, awareness, acceptance, empowerment and focus. Gary also needed to let go of past negative experiences (alcoholic and violent father, the suicide of his brother, failed marriages and lack of communication from his children) as these events were adding to his illness. A miraculous recovery unfolded and Gary returned to the US to help spread the word on this alternative healing method as his own healing process continued. He died in 2007. An interesting read into traditional Australian healing and a "never say never" approach to health.


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text: Starting this thread wondering if others here have thought about what they would do if the power role were reversed. Sexually I am submissive and comfortable doing as I am told. It lifts the burden of being wrong, rejected, or doing something that she would rather not do. It's liberating. That being said, I sometimes wonder if she gave me the power that I have given her, how would I use it differently. If your partner told you they could do anything you wanted, and not only would they do it no questions asked, but would enjoy what ever it was. I don't think I would have the restraint my keyholder has shown me. I won't go into details but let's just say that I would test her limits...and then go past them, while she has nibbled at mine but satisfied with not taking advantage of her power. Maybe I am a very non typical sub...more like a pleaser. I draw pleasure with hers, and if she derived pleasure by testing her limits, boy oh boy would they be tested! Just a random thought about our power exchange that occurred to me and how we are different. I mean I have given her a blank check with the knowledge that I like to do what I'm told, and hasn't taken my account down too far. If she gave me a blank check, I'd empty out her account!


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5.1 Source of Statistics
5.1.1 The statistics in this bulletin are compiled from reports submitted to Communities and Local Government ( CLG) on fires attended by local authority fire and rescue services. Although a variety of Scottish fire statistics are currently published annually by the CLG (see references below), this bulletin is intended to provide a detailed overview of Scottish fire statistics over the past decade at a fire and rescue service and Scotland level, with comparisons to the other UK regions. More detailed information is collected on all fires in buildings, vehicles and outdoor structures and any fires involving casualties or rescues (i.e. "primary" fires) on the fire report form FDR1 (94). Less detailed aggregated information is collected on "secondary" and chimney fires on the FDR3 form; so subsequent analysis of them is limited.
5.1.2 Data for 2002 and 2003 include estimates for November 2002 and January and February 2003 to account for the lack of information recorded during national industrial action. These estimates have been produced using comparable data from earlier years. See section 5.8 below.
5.2 Fatalities
5.2.1 A person whose death is attributed to a fire is counted as a fatality even if death occurred weeks or months later. However, it is not always the case that fire was the cause of death. The figures for fatalities are thus subject to revision, as information supplied by fire and rescue services needs to be cross-checked against the cause of death that appears on the death certificate. This publication contains the finalised fire death figures for all years.
5.3 Deliberate and accidental fires
5.3.1 Deliberate fires include those where deliberate ignition is merely suspected, and those recorded by the fire and rescue service as "doubtful".
5.3.2 Data for deliberate and accidental fires was revised in 2000. The revised data corrected an error which resulted in a small distortion in the number of deliberate and accidental fires for the years 1996 to 1998. This error meant that the number of accidental fires was under represented by about 3,500 in these years, whilst malicious fires was over represented by 3,500. The total number of primary fires (involving property or casualties) for these years was not affected.
5.4 Selection of samples of primary fires
5.4.1 With the exception of 2005, the databases for 1998 to 2007 contain all fires with casualties but only a sample of other fires. The samples were selected systematically for each fire and rescue service, with an approximate 20 per cent sampling fraction. The databases for 2005 were 100 per cent input for all fires.
5.4.2 The data have all been weighted to agreed fire and rescue service totals. The detailed analysis of data other than for casualties, or fires involving casualties are based on the sampled data grossed to fire and rescue service totals.
5.5 Definitions
5.5.1 The following list shows the definitions used on the fire report form FDR1 (94):
A reportable fire ( no specific definition prior to 1994)
A reportable fire is an event of uncontrolled burning involving flames, heat or smoke and which the fire and rescue service attended.
Late fire call ( no specific definition prior to 1994)
A fire known to be extinguished when the call was made (or which no call was made, e.g. a fire which comes to the attention of the fire and rescue service as a result of a press report or inquest) and the fire and rescue service attended.
Heat or smoke damage incidents(no specific definition prior to 1994)
These are reportable 'fires' where there is no fire damage. The damage reported may be due to any combination of heat, smoke and other which will include any water damage.
The type of premises, property or countryside in which the fire started. This is not necessarily the type of premises in which most casualties or damage occurred as a result of the fire.
Cause of fire
The defect, act or omission leading to ignition of the fire.
Includes fires where deliberate ignition is merely suspected, and recorded by
the fire and rescue service as "doubtful".
Includes fires where the cause was not known or unspecified.
Source of ignition
The source of the flame, spark or heat that started the fire.
Spread of fire
The extent to which fire damage (as opposed to heat, smoke or other damage) spread, for example, beyond the room of origin.
All buildings including those under construction, but excluding derelict buildings or those under demolition. Prior to 1994 'buildings' were referred to as 'occupied buildings'.
Buildings occupied by households, excluding hotels, hostels and residential institutions. Mobile homes are specifically included in the dwelling count. In 2000, the definition of a dwelling (for FDR1 purposes) was widened to include any non-permanent structures used solely as a dwelling, such as caravans, houseboats etc. (amounts to 0.3 per cent of the total number of UK dwelling fires). This change brings the definition of a dwelling more in line with that required under Best Value legislation. All analyses prior to 1998 relating to dwellings were retrospectively revised to include the new categories of dwelling. Caravans, boats etc. not used as a permanent dwelling are shown according to the type of property (caravan, vehicle etc.).
Primary fires(no specific definition prior to 1994)
These are reportable fires (as listed below i) to vi)) or any fires involving casualties, rescues, or fires attended by five or more appliances regardless of its actual physical location. An appliance is counted if either the appliance, equipment from it or personnel riding it, were used to fight fire.
(i) Buildings
(ii) Caravans, trailers etc
(iii) Vehicles and other methods of transport (not derelict)
(iv) Outdoor storage, plant and machinery
(v) Agricultural and forestry premises and property
(vi) Other outdoor structures including post boxes, tunnels, bridges etc.
Secondary fires
These are reportable fires that:
They are reported in less detail than other fires and consequently less information concerning them is available.
Chimney fires
These are reportable fires in occupied buildings:
Outdoor fires
The term " outdoor fires" used in this Bulletin refers to primary and secondary fires in road vehicles, other outdoor property, derelict buildings and derelict vehicles and more minor refuse, grassland and intentional straw/stubble fires.
Fatal Casualty
A person whose death is attributed to a fire is counted as a fatality even if death occurred weeks or months later - see section 5.2 for a more detailed discussion.
Non-Fatal Casualty
Non-fatal casualties consist of persons requiring medical treatment beyond first aid given at the scene of the fire, and those sent to hospital or advised to see a doctor for a check-up or observation (whether or not they actually do). People sent to hospital or advised to see a doctor as a precaution, having no obvious injury, are recorded as "precautionary check-ups".
Non-Fire and Rescue Service Casualty
Refers to fatal or non-fatal casualties involving persons who are not members of the fire and rescue service.
Fire and Rescue Service Casualties
Refers to fatal or non-fatal casualties involving fire and rescue service personnel.
False Alarm
A false alarm is defined as an event in which the fire and rescue service believes they are called to a reportable fire and then there is no such incident. False alarms are categorised as:
Malicious - the call was made with the intention of getting the fire and rescue service to attend a non-existent fire-related incident. This includes a 'deliberate' and 'suspected malicious' intentions.
Good Intent - the call was made in good faith in the belief that the fire and rescue service really would attend a fire.
Due to Apparatus - the call was initiated by fire alarm and fire fighting equipment operating (including accidental initiation of alarm apparatus by a person).
5.6 Symbols
5.6.1 Symbols used in the tables are:
- Nil or less than half the final digit shown.
.. Not available/Not applicable
r Revised
5.7 Publications of fire statistics
Further statistical publications on fires include:
UK Fire Statistical Bulletins:
Summary Fire Statistics, United Kingdom, 2007
Summary Fire Statistics, United Kingdom, 2006
Fire Statistics, United Kingdom, 2005
Fire Statistics, United Kingdom, 2004
Fire Statistics, United Kingdom, 2003
Scottish Fire Statistical Bulletins:
Fire Statistics Scotland, 2006
HM Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Services: Annual Report 2006-2007 ( SE/2007/236)
Fire Statistics Scotland, 2005 (CrJ/2007/4)
HM Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Services: Annual Report 2005-2006 ( SE/2006/234)
Fire Statistics Scotland, 2004 (CrJ/2006/2)
HM Chief Inspector of Fire Services for Scotland Report for 2004-2005 ( SE/2005/212)
Fire Statistics Scotland, 2003 (CrJ/2005/3)
HM Chief Inspector of Fire Services for Scotland Report for 2003-2004 ( SE/2004/275)
Fire Statistics Scotland, 2002 (CrJ/2004/2)
HM Chief Inspector of Fire Services for Scotland Report for 2002-2003 ( SE/2004/3)
The above publications report on the number of primary, secondary and
chimney fires and casualties at fire and rescue service area/ Scotland level and are published by the Scottish Government. Copies of the above publications can be downloaded from the Scottish Government's website at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/publications .
5.8 Industrial Action
5.8.1 Due to the industrial action by firefighters in November 2002 and January and February 2003 the reporting of fires for these days was disrupted. In total 15 24-hour periods were affected:
5.8.2 Some information relating to this period has been received via data collected by the Ministry of Defence ( MOD) and also from special summary reports submitted by fire and rescue services.
5.8.3 To present the most accurate picture of the fires, casualties and false alarms which occurred in 2002 and 2003, estimates have been incorporated to account for missing information. These have been produced using comparable data for November 2001, January 2002 and February 2002. Information on the actual number of fatal casualties which occurred during the strike periods has been obtained from the MOD and media. For the more complex tables the figures are as reported by the fire and rescue service and therefore exclude any estimates for strike days. All the tables are footnoted accordingly.
Official and National Statistics are produced to high professional standards set out in the Code of Practice for Official Statistics at http://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/assessment/code-of-practice/code-of-practice-for-official-statistics.pdf. Both undergo regular quality assurance reviews to ensure that they meet customer needs and are produced free from any political interference.
Statistics assessed, or subject to assessment, by the UK Statistics Authority carry the National Statistics label, a stamp of assurance that the statistics have been produced and explained to high standards and that they serve the public good.
Further information about Official and National Statistics can be found on the UK Statistics Authority website at www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk
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Beginning your New Year's Eve celebration at home has its advantages.
You're not fighting crowds or the weather or the ticking time clock on your early-seating restaurant table.
Paired with the right beverages, an array of appetizers can perform small-plate duties that preclude a big three-course meal.
Best of all, a cozy gathering of well-sated friends might provide enough merriment to end the evening right where it started.
Here's a lineup of recipes that can be made in advance; all are easy to prepare.
Pistachio and Feta Dip
3 1/2 ounces (scant 1 cup) roasted unsalted pistachios
Generous1/4 cup olive oil
10 1/2 ounces good-quality feta cheese, broken into small chunks
1 handful fresh dill, coarsely chopped
2 handfuls cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
1 large clove garlic, crushed
1 fresh red Thai chili pepper (seeded if desired), coarsely chopped
Heaping 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (regular or low-fat)
Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
Sea salt
Serves 11-12.
Combine the pistachios and oil in a food processor; puree for 30 seconds, then add the feta, dill, cilantro, garlic, chili pepper, yogurt, and lemon zest and juice. Puree for about 1 minute or until the mixture has a nice, rustic texture. Any chunks of feta that are left should be no larger than a pea.
Taste, and season with a small pinch of salt. Serve at a cool room temperature with hunks of focaccia or rye crisps.
Sweet Potato Samosas
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons mustard seed
3 teaspoons cumin seed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon peeled, grated fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into1/4-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 small green chili peppers, seeded or unseeded (may substitute 1 medium jalapeno pepper)
3 tablespoons water
2 cups frozen/defrosted green peas
2 teaspoons garam masala
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt
16 sheets phyllo dough, preferably Athens brand (9-by-14-inch sheets)
About 8 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), melted
Makes 24 pieces.
Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the mustard seed and 1 teaspoon of the cumin seed, stirring to coat. As soon as they start to pop and sizzle, stir in the onion, ginger and garlic; cook for about 5 minutes, stirring to avoid scorching.
Add the sweet potato, chili peppers and the water, stirring to incorporate. Cook for about 4 minutes or until the sweet potato starts to soften a bit. Remove from the heat; stir in the peas, garam masala, cilantro and lemon juice. Season lightly with salt.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners, then grease the paper/liners with cooking oil spray.
Lay 2 phyllo sheets atop each other on a cutting board, with one of the short sides facing you. Use a very sharp knife (not serrated) to cut the stack into three equal strips. Place a heaping tablespoon of the sweet potato mixture about 1 1/2 inches from the end nearest you. Fold that end over the filling (it won't cover fully), then begin to fold a samosa by lifting/creating a right-angle triangle. Fold the triangle up and away from you; alternating further folds to the left, then up, then to the right, and up, until you're left with a bit of phyllo at the top. Brush it with a little melted ghee and seal/press it to the samosa.
Repeat with the other two-layer phyllo strips; continue in this fashion -- cutting strips, adding filling and folding -- to create a total of 24 triangular samosas. Brush the tops with melted ghee, then sprinkle with the remaining cumin seed. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature; or cool completely before storing.
Pepper and Horseradish Carpaccio of Beef
One 1 1/2-pound piece beef tenderloin
3 teaspoons cracked black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
A couple of handfuls of arugula, coarsely chopped
1 1/2-inch piece fresh horseradish root, peeled
Sea salt
Serves four to six.
Place the meat on a cutting board. Season it all over with the pepper so it's evenly coated, gently pressing the spice into the meat.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add a few drops of the oil; before the oil starts to smoke, place the meat in the pan. Sear for 1 minute, then turn it and repeat on all sides (about a minute per side). Return the meat to the cutting board. Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes so the meat will be easier to slice.
Use a very sharp chef's knife to thinly slice the beef, flattening each slice as much as possible with the flat side of the knife. Arrange the slices on a platter. Scatter the arugula over the carpaccio, then use a Microplane zester to grate the horseradish evenly over the top. Drizzle the oil over the platter. Season lightly with the salt. Serve right away. Serve with a soft bread, toast points or wide shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Baby Onions Monegasque
1/3 cup dried currants
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound pearl onions or baby onions, preferably a mix of colors, peeled (see note)
3/4 cup dry white wine, such as pinot grigio
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar (may substitute agave nectar or honey)
1/2 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence (may substitute1/4 teaspoon each dried rosemary and dried thyme)
Pinch crumbled saffron
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Serves six to eight.
Place the currants in a small bowl; cover with the boiling water and soak for 30 minutes or until plumped and softened. Drain, discarding the liquid.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet large enough to hold the onions in a single layer, over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the onions and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onions begin to brown, shaking the pan as needed.
Whisk together the wine, vinegar and tomato paste in a liquid measuring cup until the paste dissolves, then pour the mixture into the skillet, along with the sugar, herbes de Provence, saffron and bay leaf. Stir well; increase the heat to high so the mixture boils vigorously for 1 minute, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the pan a few times, until the onions are barely tender.
Uncover and increase the heat to medium-high; cook for about 5 minutes or until the liquid in the pan has reduced to a glaze consistency. Stir in the drained currants; discard the bay leaf. Taste, and season the onions with salt and pepper, as needed.
Cool to room temperature before serving or storing.
Note: To peel the onions, boil a pot of water. Use a small, sharp knife to score an X in the bottom of each onion. Drop them into the boiling water; cook for about 1 minute, then drain into a colander set in the sink. Peel when cool enough to handle. Trim the tops as needed.
Tuna Zuke
1 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup mirin
1/3 cup sake
One 8-ounce piece tuna fillet (about 1 inch thick)
Serves four.
Combine the soy sauce, mirin and sake in a container that's slightly larger than the piece of tuna. Refrigerate until well chilled.
Meanwhile, boil 4 cups of water. Fill a mixing bowl with ice cubes and cold water.
Place the tuna in a colander seated in the sink; lay a double layer of paper towels on top of the fish. Pour about half of the boiling water over the paper towel-covered tuna. Wait for about 15 seconds, then fold back the paper towel, turn the fish over and re-cover it with the now-wet paper towel. Pour the rest of boiling water over the tuna (so you're scalding the second side of the fish).
Quickly remove the paper towels and place the scalded tuna in the ice-water bath to stop it from cooking further. Wait 1 minute, then remove the tuna and pat it dry with (new) paper towels. Transfer the tuna to the chilled soy sauce mixture; if the liquid doesn't cover the fish completely, choose a smaller container or switch to a zip-top bag. Cover (or seal, pressing out as much air as possible) and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
Drain; if you're making this in advance, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. If serving right away, cut the tuna crosswise into1/4-inch slices. Arrange on a platter or divide among individual plates. Serve with cooked edamame or seaweed salad.


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Breaking: DeMoulas Board Refuses To Reinstate Arthur T., Says It Will 'Consider' Buyout Offer
Jul 25, 2014 02:39PM ● Published by Bill Gilman
According to an article published on SupermarketNews.com, the board met this morning in Boston and re-affirmed its decision to hire James Gooch and Felicia Thornton as Co-CEO's.
It its statement, the board mentioned the offer by DeMoulas but alluded to other potential buyers of the 71-store chain as well.
"Consistent with its fiduciary obligations, the board will evaluate and seriously consider this proposal, along with any other offers previously received and to be received. Following its evaluation of all of the offers, it will convey its recommendations to the company's shareholders," read the statement, in part.
Meanwhile, more than 5,000 Market Basket employees, former employees and custormers gathered in the parking lot at Stadium Plaza in Tewksbury to repeat their demands that Arthur T. DeMoulas be re-instated as CEO/President, a position he was fired from by the board in June. The firing marked a victory for Arthur S. DeMoulas in a power struggle with his cousin that has gone on for two decades.
The employees were firm in saying that they would not end work stoppages, sickouts and calls for a boycott of Market Basket stores until Arthur T. was re-hired.
The board, in its statement, called for all employees to return to normal work procedures immediately.
"The Board acknowledges that it has heard from many stakeholders. The negative behavior of certain current and former associates is at variance with the company's culture of putting the needs of the Market Basket customers first. It is now clear that it is in the interests of all members of the Market Basket community for normal business operations to resume immediately," read the statement.


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Bovine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (BLAD)
BLAD is a genetic defect affecting white blood cell function which causes extreme susceptibility to infection. Genomnz can test for the mutation in the CD18 gene that causes leukocyte adhesion deficiency in Holstein cattle.
Bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency (BLAD) is a recessive disease and results in an affected animal's white blood cells failing to attach to the cells lining the blood vessels, an essential step in their migration to the point of infection to destroy invading pathogens. Affected calves suffer from recurrent bacterial infections of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts and eventually succumb to infection.
Test Results
Research has identified the specific DNA code that causes BLAD in Holstein cattle. BLAD carriers have a mutation or SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) in the DNA sequence changing an adenine (A) nucleotide to a guanine (G) nucleotide at position 383 of the CD18 gene.
The test identifies three classes of animal:
Normal (non-carrier)
Where the CD18 genotype is AA the animal does not have the disease.
Where the genotype is AG the animal has one copy of the mutated gene and one copy of the normal gene so although it may not show signs of the disease it will pass the mutation on to about half its offspring.
Where the genotype is GG the animal will be affected by BLAD, show clinical symptoms, and will die at an early age.


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Protests planned in Central Ohio supporting net neutrality
A series of protests were planned Thursday across Central Ohio a week ahead of a vote by the Federal Communications Commission that could repeal net neutrality rules and regulations.
Activists were expected to gather at Delaware City Hall at 9 a.m., Columbus-area Verizon Stores located on Henderson Road and North High Street near OSU's campus, along with Senator Rob Portman's office at 5 p.m.
The current rules concerning net neutrality were put in place in 2015 and were designed to ensure internet service providers continue to treat all legal online data the same no matter who accesses it or its source.
Basically, whomever you pay for the internet can't change speeds for one site or service compared to another.
New FCC chairman Ajit Pai has proposed repealing what he called "the heavy-handed Internet regulations imposed the Obama Administration."
Critics have expressed concerns that the repeal could negatively affect consumer with changing prices or speeds for various web content or services.
State Representative Thomas West (D-Canton) has introduced a resolution at the Ohio Statehouse encouraging Congress and the FCC to keep net neutrality in place.
"Right now, it's almost like getting on the highway. We al have a speed limit. We can go freely and fully," West told ABC 6 & FOX 28. "As we look at evolving the internet and making it faster, everyone should have access to that whether the person is poor or rich."
The FCC has published Myth vs. Fact list.
Pai has stated net neutrality has been bad for competition and has discouraged companies from expanding services to new customers or upgrading networks.


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As Marc noted earlier, the attendance at tonight's SmackDown Live taping at the Oracle Arena in Oakland was poor. One correspondent said that the arena was 30-40% full.
This is coming off of a weak crowd at last night's RAW in San Jose, CA.
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2014 Explorer NHTSA Rating Remains at Five Stars
One of the most important characteristics an SUV can have is safety. Whether it's being used as a taxi to transport the kids to their extracurricular activities or a bus to haul the family on a road trip, the higher the safety rating, the better—making the 2014 Ford Explorer one of the top choices in the SUV segment, thanks to another year of top marks from the New Car Assessment Program of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The 2014 Explorer NHTSA rating remains the highest possible, with both the front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models earning five-star overall vehicle scores. It's difficult to doubt the accuracy of such ratings with available second-row inflatable safety belts offering both comfort and protection to passengers of all shapes and sizes, reducing head, neck, and chest injuries.
Other safety features include AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ to help you maintain control of the SUV, Safety Canopy® side air curtain technology for all three rows, and dual-stage airbags for driver and front passenger.
With these safety features, it's easy to see why the 2014 Explorer NHTSA rating was as high as possible. Stop by your local Ford dealership today and see just how safe the 2014 Ford Explorer can make you feel!
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TWR Grill has been gone for several years. New owners and new chef from TWR Grill. The new restaurant offers much of the same menu items; I think it is a small menu. Only open until 2 PM
We came to eat here one morning, it was busy. Only one waitress, one cook- so you have to wait a little bit. We got our food finally: it was fine. The couple sitting at the next table never got their food, ticket got lost...More
Really good breakfast. Fast, fresh and tasty. Staff friendly and helpful. Had the corn beef hash and the omelet (it was so good we went back the next day), both were excellent.
TWR Grill no longer exists. New restaurant named Provisions is in it's place. No sign yet, but small menu posted on door.
TWR Grill has new owners (6/1) and has changed the name to Provisions Restaurant. Same menu so far. I have eaten there twice and both times got food poisoning -- from rancid cooking oil, I think. Chef said he had no other complaints so dismissed...More
They serve grass fed beef from the Teton Waters Ranch (hence TWR). The burgers was juicy and great flavor. Good sweet potato fries also. A little bit of a wait but that is because they are so busy in the summer. That is what happens...More
Our family was looking for a hearty breakfast before hitting the road and TWR Grill delivered! Great pancakes, french toast, and omelets! The staff was very friendly and service was quick. If we are ever in the area again, we will be return customers for...More
As all restaurants in the valley, this one had a bit of a rocky start. My grandmother tried catering through them once while they were having a struggle with their chef. It made it a bit more hectic for my grandmother but we were promised...More
I come here often, I have the same all the time. The breakfast sandwich is reasonable priced and very delicious. I like the service and the atmosphere. it is one of my favorite places for breakfast. Highly recommend.
A regular at this place. Everything I've had, great! My favorites, breakfast burrito and biscuits and gravy.


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Defenceless Victims or Wilful Perpetrators?
08 September 2014
You must wonder why MOM did what we did, as the article might not have presented the full picture, which would inevitably have misled readers to arrive at wrong conclusions about MOM. For every employment scam that MOM looks into, due diligence is made to establish the exact facts and how each party is involved, either as a willing participant wanting to benefit from the illegal agreement, or as someone who was tricked or forced into the situation. Foreign employees do fall prey to unethical employers, and the aim is to sieve out the genuine victims from the ones who try to game the system through illegal means.
There was a recent employment scam which we had unearthed. Perhaps you might be interested to read the complete story, as it is.
The Story Unfolds…
On 18 February 2014, four companies, which were franchisees of 7-Eleven, and their 22 foreign employees, were convicted under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA) for falsely declaring information to MOM in their work pass applications.
Gnanaprakasam Frederick Sebastin Roch (Sebastin), Deepu Lakshmana Gowda (Deepu) and Chelladurai Ganesh Kumar (Ganesh) were among the 22 foreign employees convicted. They confessed that they had known they would not be paid their declared salaries, even before signing their work pass application forms. In fact, Sebastin and Ganesh were still in India when they agreed to the illegal salary arrangement.
Sebastin, Deepu and Ganesh also admitted in their statements to MOM officers that they were aware of MOM's regulations, and the consequences for knowingly flouting the regulations. They knew that it was an offence to make a false declaration, but chose to go along with it because they had wanted to work in Singapore.
The trio were charged under the EFMA in the State Courts, and on 18 February 2014, fined between $5,000 and $7,000 or sentenced to five to seven weeks' imprisonment in default. They did not pay the fines and thus served the in-default sentences. They were also permanently banned from working in Singapore. Their employers and the employment agents involved were also prosecuted by MOM.[1]
The Long Arm of the Law
Few can escape the long arm of the law, and the consequences of illegal acts are not worth the short-term gain. If the foreign employees felt that they were victims of an employment scam, they should not have gone ahead with the employment arrangements and made the false declaration, a serious offence under the EFMA. Foreign employees who are already in Singapore when they have suspicions about an employment scam should make a report with MOM at the very first instance, so that action can be taken against the errant employers and assistance can be provided to the employees.
Unfortunately for Sebastin, Deepu and Ganesh, by agreeing to the illegal salary arrangement, they had colluded with their employers to commit a serious offence. These acts severely undermine the integrity of Singapore's work pass framework and cannot be condoned. MOM advises foreign employees who find themselves in any employment situation that is against the law, to immediately seek help from MOM. We have in place schemes that allow victimised employees to change employers and continue working in Singapore while their cases are being investigated, ensuring that speaking out against errant employers will not necessarily lead to a loss of employment.
On the online story which seemed to suggest that MOM prosecutes foreign employees who were not culpable, the facts speak for themselves. MOM will not prosecute foreign employees if they are not culpable. It is easy to draw eyeballs to stories which present one side of the story to elicit sympathy. Responsible reporting, however, requires one to present all sides of the story, so that the readers know what the facts are. And the fact is that MOM is and remains committed to protecting and upholding all employees' rights and interests. Most employees recognise that, and they visit the MOM Services Centre each day to seek advice from our officers.


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I have a broken screen, and bought a new one from ebay. The screen looks blue-ish, and the feeling is not really good. I want a screen that looks and works like the original one. Will the screen from iFixit do it for me?
Is this a good question?
I bought a new screen from ifixit. To answer my own question, the screen is almost like the original one. The only different, is that the color is actually better. This is the screen you want buy if you want the feeling and look you get from the original screen. The cons are that the screw drivers are not magnetic, and the one to open the two bottom screws does not fit.
I have had the opposite experience with my recently purchased iPhone 5 and iPhone 6 screens. They are both too thick and don't fit flush on the frame, also the iPhone 6 screen works poorly (i.e. the bottom of it does not ready properly).
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Directed by: Bill Condon
Released: 2011
Country: United States
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Billy Burke, Kellen Lutz, Nikki Reed, Ashley Greene, Jackson Rathbone
Genre: Romantic, Drama, Fantasy, Adventure
Rating: 2 out of 5
The book ''Breaking Dawn'' has been split into two films: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part 1 (released in 2011) and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part 2 (upcoming movie).
I finished watching The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part 1 a few hours ago. This is the fourth film in the Twilight Saga.
I haven't reviewed any other Twilight films, so let me tell something about my opinion about the saga. I liked Twilight and felt it was sweet. I hated New Moon and felt it was horrible.The Twilight Saga: Eclipse was better than New Moon, but still, horrible. And now, today I watched The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part 1. Watching this movie wasn't a waste of time; it's ok, but it wasn't worth watching either.
So very well, let me continue, most of the actors and actresses reprise their roles.
The first few scenes deal with wedding preparation of the human Bella (played by Kristen Stewart) and the vampire Edward Cullen (played by Robert Pattinson). The wedding scene is very long. Jacob (played by Taylor Lautner) confronts Bella and is shocked to learn that she and Edward would be having a ''real honeymoon''!
At their honeymoon, Bella and Edward make love. When Bella wakes up, she is astonished to find that the bed is damaged and Edward has accidentally bruised her arms and shoulders. Well, soon, Bella finds that she is pregnant, and though everyone wants her to have an abortion, Bella protests and is supported by Rosalie.
Well, now Sam Uley, the Alpha of the werewolf pack, decide to kill Bella and her child, but Jacob, Seth and Leah decide to protect Bella, and leave the pack.
Over the next scenes, we see how Bella is being given protection and the family tries to take care of Bella. There are a few fights between the vampires and the werewolves. And then there is the most intense scene of the film, the childbirth scene.
And, though I'm not revealing anything, the ending is excellent!
Kristen Stewart gave an excellent performance in the film. Really, her performance wasn't very good in the previous films, but in this film, she was truly excellent! Her acting has improved a lot, really! Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson also gave good performances.
Well, I have heard lots of negative comments about this film. But, according to my opinion, this movie isn't that bad! At some of the scenes, it is even sweet and moving. There are almost no touching materials in New Moon or Eclipse, but in Breaking Dawn- Part 1, there is! (the scene where Edward says that he can read the child's mind and tells Bella that the child loves her is the scene which I had found very touching). According to my opinion, Breaking Dawn- Part 1 is better than both New Moon and Eclipse.
But however, everything in this movie- almost everything- deal with mainly the same kind of matters matters: Bella's future child, plans to destroy the child, plans to kill Bella, giving protection to Bella, etc., etc., etc., which made the story a bit boring.
I actually enjoyed this film a bit, but didn't feel that it was very good. It is sweet and enjoyable, but absolutely NOT a very good movie. Overall, watching this movie wasn't a waste of time; it's ok, but it wasn't worth watching either.
2 out of 5.


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