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As my final post for this year (and quite possibly, this contest), I have chosen to interview 5 outstanding KL-ites in terms of their contribution to the country, society and the natural world on their hopes and goals for the coming year.
Edmund Bon
Lawyer, human rights activist and legal aid volunteer.
What was the best thing that you will remember of 2009?
Post-March 8, and this year particularly, we have seen a rise in the number of young(er) activists advocating civil society's causes. 10 years after the birth of the "Reformasi Generation" (as Liew Chin Tong puts it), we have many new, idealistic professionals and students wanting to be heard, to stake their claim, and to shape society by themselves; not allowing others to do it for them.
The successful launch of the "MyConstitution Campaign" or "Kempen PerlembagaanKu" on 13 November 2009 is strong testimony of this - our young Malaysians have sought to embark on a difficult terrain yet uncharted for 2 years to educate 28 million rakyat about the Constitution. These activists are the rising and future stars of the Bar, and include, among others, Mahaletchumi Balakrishnan, Syahredzan Johan, Grace Wong, Firdaus Husni, Adrian Chew, Daniel Albert, Kwan Will Sen, June Low, Low Boon Seong, Samuel Leong, Selena Kong, Shamala Balasundaram, Yip Xiaoheng, Yeoh Tung Seng , Tey Jun Ren, Yap Yin May, Sonya Liew, Young Ai Peng, Nadia Abu Bakar, Michael Loo, Leong Yeng Kong, Keith Chin, Joshua Tay, Gregory Marimuthu and David Siaw.
Malaysia's future looks bright!
If there is anything regrettable or anything you could change about 2009, what would it be?
The way the monarchy took an unprecedented role in our democratic affairs, noting what happened in Terengganu and Perak. Incidents which have caused public disquiet exposed the institution to attacks which could have been avoided. The perception of the Judiciary has not improved, some argue that it has plummeted.
And of course, more importantly, the number of beached whales that die every year. How do we stop that? It is really sad to see them stranded and helpless.
What do you hope 2010 will bring?
MyConsti is working hard to launch the remaining 8 phases by March 2011 - (i) institutions of the Constitution and separation of powers (coming your way on January 15 at Sunway University College), (ii) federal-state relations, (iii) fundamental liberties and the rakyat, (iv) Parliament, (v) Executive, (vi) Judiciary, (vii) elections and democracy, and (viii) Sabah and Sarawak.
I wish that many more people will work with us on the Campaign, participate in our discussions and workshops, attend our launches, join our Facebook page at http://www.blogger.com/www.facebook.com/MyConstitution check out our "Rakyat Guides" and "Rakyat Service Advertisements" at http://www.blogger.com/www.perlembagaanku.com, watch our 1-minute video clips at http://www.blogger.com/www.youtube.com/user/PerlembagaanKu and disseminate the enduring messages of the Constitution to their friends and loved ones.
Brian Lariche
UNDP Programme Adviser on HIV/AIDS Leadership, social justice activist and director-founder of Lariche Community, a consultancy that develops capacity-building programmes for NGOs and Corporate Social Responsibility programmes.
What was the best thing that you will remember of 2009?
The new social enterprise I started, Lariche Community, which specialises in Community Development.
If there is anything you could change about 2009, what would it be?
That the robbery did not happen to me and my family. I was robbed in my own home and the robbers traumatised us. The police were of no help or use. When I shared this with some people I know, many revealed they were also victims of a robbery. I think my loss of 'innocence' as a result of the robbery is the most painful and regrettable consequence.
What is your wish for 2010?
That Malaysia becomes safer for her citizens, that we will actually have a police force that is trained to have better people skills rather than pass annoying comments and then proceed to do nothing with regards to a crime. That NGOs become more accountable and transparent in their operations. Finally, that more companies do real CSR work and not just PR exercises.
Do you have any New Year resolutions you would like to share with our readers?
I will focus more on non-profit development and I hope to help create a method of public NGO assessment.
Loretta Ann Shepherd
Project Coordinator, Malaysian Conservation Alliance for Tigers (MYCAT).
What was the best thing that you will remember of 2009?
The National Tiger Action Plan that MYCAT produced in collaboration with the government was endorsed by the Deputy Prime Minister. Such high-level commitment to doubling our tiger numbers to 1,000 by 2020 was a big boost – and we look forward to this translating to REAL action for tigers!
If there is anything regrettable or anything you could change about 2009, what would it be?
More dead tigers seized in Malaysia than ever before. Tigers are poached for man-made greed – for wildmeat consumption, medicinal use, trophy collections – the list is long. Malaysia is lucky because she still has tigers but that also means she has tigers to lose. Dead tigers popping up here and there really cut to the core of us working so hard to protect them in the wild. The demand appears almost relentless, and we fear that this coming 2010 will mean an increase in the demand for tiger parts precisely because it IS the Year of the Tiger.
What is your wish for 2010?
2010 being the Lunar Year of the Tiger = big buzz in the tiger world. There is much planned for the coming year, and we hope to 'capitalise' on the attention so that it is channelled positively to saving wild tigers.
I have more than one wish, naturally. I wish we could have more Malaysians join the field of conservation. There are so many things than need doing; and you have the choice of making it your career, or volunteering to help out, and taking steps to change the way you do things. For specific ideas on how you can help - http://www.malayantiger.net/take-action
We need more Malaysians to join the cause by speaking up to the media, to their MPs, to their local leaders. If Malaysians don't demand that wildlife needs better protection, why should any politician take a handful of 'animal-lovers' (the Press loves to paint everyone with that brush) seriously?
Lack of funds is not the only challenge we have, but it is a major one. It would be wonderful if we had all the money we needed to tackle the identified threats to tigers.
Do you have any New Year resolutions you would like to share with our readers?
To do more for tigers this year (and beyond) than I have, and one of the ways I can think of doing more is by inspiring more people, especially youth, to commit themselves to helping save Malaysian wildlife.
Joe Yap
Founder-Creator of the Waterfall Survivors Facebook Group, which aims to educate Malaysians on conservation of our water catchment areas and river systems, and which organizes, coordinates and conducts waterfall and river cleanup campaigns.
What was the best thing that you will remember of 2009?
Personally, I felt that the Save Our Waterfall cleanup campaign at Kanching waterfalls cum 350.org was a very successful event with more than 350 participants. This is really one of the events that made history for Waterfall Survivors in 2009. Why do I consider this the best thing that I will remember of 2009? Because we held this event together with thousands of other events across the world and we managed to reach out to people directly to tell them what the 350 movement is all about. Most participants contributed as much as they could in terms of hard work and that was truly very heartwarming, and a confidence booster for us to soldier on. It also proves that Malaysians are still a caring lot.
If there is anything regrettable or anything you could change about 2009, what would it be?
I would have liked members to be more active. We have almost 4,000 members but those that participate are only a handful. In fact, I can safely say that fewer than 1,000 participated in our events.
There were times when Waterfall Survivors (hereafter, "WS") was criticized heavily because some members thought WS was becoming commercialized. It wasn't easy to handle these situations, especially since we are a Facebook-based group. It is just so easy for people to post damaging remarks and there is no onus on them to be responsible for what they have posted. We hope they can understand that the grass always looks greener on the other side. We work with very tight budgets and our objectives and missions have never changed. We have always been about receiving funds from members and providing services back to the members and promoting protection of the environment. Since WS's formation, our committee covers the deficit of events, if any. We didn't perform well in terms of fund raising. Else we could have done much more.
What is your wish for 2010?
I'll be a little greedy here because I have many wishes, not just one. Here goes:
-To explore more unknown falls;
-To do even more charity and social work for society, whether waterfall-related or otherwise;
-To make future Save Our Waterfalls campaigns even more successful;
-To educate the public and the younger generation, especially schoolchildren, about protecting waterfalls and the environment 350 days a year, oops, I mean 365 days a year;
-To bring underprivileged children, with the support of WS members, to enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature. Why with WS members? Because they will only feel more empathy for these children if they are personally involved in the programme. Sadly, people in general are still more interested in enjoying life and making money, even though they have more than they need. I think WS members can be much more active than they were in 2009. After all, one of the main driving forces behind WS's activities is compassion for people and Mother Nature;
-To create more awareness of safety at waterfalls and hopefully this will result in zero drowning cases at waterfalls in 2010;
-To recruit more hardcore waterfall lovers to join us as committee members, as we tend to get tired at times. There simply aren't enough hands; and finally
- To secure more sponsors for our events!
My resolution for 2010 is to preserve WS as the largest Waterfall Group in Malaysia and to reach greater heights in all its endeavours. And for all those who share the same passion as we do, to wake up with a smile everyday!
Ahmad Fansuri
Volunteer Management Coordinator, Rumah Nur Salam
Apakah pengalaman yang paling manis yang saudara lalui pada tahun 2009?
Pengurusan Rumah Nur Salam memberi kepercayaan kepada saya untuk menjadi Penyelaras Pengurusan Sukarelawan agar saya dapat menarik lebih ramai masyarakat menceburi bidang kesukarelawanan, khususnya terhadap isu-isu kanak-kanak di Rumah Nur Salam. Tanggungjawab ini bukanlah mudah kerana kerja-kerja kesukarelawan di Malaysia masih di tahap yang rendah, berbanding masyarakat antarabangsa yang menganggap kerja-kerja sukarela sebagai satu tanggungjawab yang perlu mereka laksanakan dalam kehidupan mereka.
Apakah pengalaman yang paling pahit yang saudara lalui pada tahun 2009?
Pengalaman Pahit - terlalu banyak yang dialami dan biarlah ianya menjadi pengalaman dan panduan diri dalam mengharungi kehidupan yang mendatang.
Apakah hajat, harapan dan azam saudara untuk tahun 2010?
Saya berharap pada tahun 2010, melalui "Nur Salam Volunteer Programme", lebih ramai ahli masyarakat akan menghulurkan bantuan dan berkongsi kasih sayang, pengetahuan, kemahiran dan pengalaman dengan kanak-kanak dan remaja yang mendaftar di Nur Salam seiring dengan misi dan visi Rumah Nur Salam.
Saya juga berharap Nur Salam akan berjaya dalam misi dan visinya, dan jika diizinkan, ingin melihat pusat Nur Salam ditempatkan di serata Malaysia kerana ramai lagi kanak-kanak yang perlu dibantu.
Berkenaan diri sendiri, saya berharap mendapat kesihatan dan kehidupan yang lebih baik.
Happy New Year, everyone! May 2010 be a year of social justice and environmental responsibility, and may the New Year bring hope and general amity to this troubled world of ours.
May 2010 bring out the best in people and prompt us to reach out to others in friendship and with love, empathy, understanding and respect.
May 2010 be a year of productive and joyful achievement for each of us, and may the coming year bring us a Kuala Lumpur with a reduced crime rate, better maintenance of public facilities and greater protection of green spaces.
I wish each of you and your families a year of joy, abundance, reconciliation and faith in all that is good.
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The Scientology is known as one of the most secretive and controversial religions in the United States and in the world. This religion is more popular by its paranoid and mysterious character. And, it is sometimes combined with its connection to some Hollywood celebrities like Tom Cruise. And, this article will show you up several facts about Scientology that you probably do not know.
According to the name of the religion, it seems that this faith has the correlation between science and religion. So, you may not wonder that Scientology is founded by a science-fiction writer. Yup! This faith was founded by L. Ron Hubbard, a science-fiction writer who is considered to hold the Guinness World Record for Most Published Works By One Author. This may be the surprising fact that the founder of Scientology once ever told that he murdered their child. Hubbard is known to have an extremely controversial figure and the church is considered to have adopted as well. When his second wife wanted to leave him, he threatened his wife by kidnapping their daughter and claimed he had butchered the girl, later he admitted their daughter was still alive.
You may not know that the members of Scientology are pressured to talk about their sex life. In the Scientology, there is a http://citibet88.cc process known as auditing. This term refers to the church which asks the members extremely about their personal lives including sex lives. This act is in a form of blackmail as the detailed records. When you want to leave the church, you will be threatened to reveal the information. In addition, this most secretive religion is constantly preparing for the apocalypse. They are building secret bunkers in the woods as the preparation for it. The bunkers have massive vaults with footage of Hubbard and nuclear-proof shelters.
Believers have a hard time understanding atheists' conceptuality of 'spirituality'… about which, whilst I'm sure it varies considerably from individual to individual, I think I can safely say that I speak for all atheists when I say that an atheist's conception of 'spirit' and 'spirituality' is quite different from the religious ideas on the subject:
Most importantly, it doesn't involve any kind of 'ghostie-thing' that survives us in this life; if anything survives of human beings at all after death, it is the 'spirit' of their work! Which in turn reflects the spirit of their lives… It is that spirit which is in us, which animates us and gives us life, while we are alive… that spirit which feels as much awe and reverence for the universe in which we find ourselves as believers do from any religious epiphany.
Take, for example, the spirit of Mark Twain (an atheist), without whose classic novel 'Huckleberry Finn' the abolitionist movement which gave rise to the Human Rights movement might never have got under way… Huckleberry Finn's famous decision to 'go to hell' rather than betray his friend, the runaway slave, Jim, is one of the most poignant moments in all literature… and I'm sure had a great influence on the decision-making of the people of his own country, for whom it was first written! And it continues to exert that effect even today. I'd advise all believers (and all atheists too!) to revisit Twain's novels. (Alright; I know, I'm gushing; but Mark Twain's been a hero of mine since childhood).
Perhaps now you can see what I mean when I say that even atheists can, and many judi online DO, have a very real form of spirituality, but it is not a spirituality which is in any way separate from the physical human being and his/her life and work… Until the person's death, when it continues, if s/he is diligent and deserving, as a memory: The truly Great Spirits, like Twain, will be remembered forever. Jonathan Swift was another… Try reading his 'A Modest Proposal' if you haven't time to re-read 'Gulliver's Travels'… which was far more than a fairy-tale for children!
The work of authors such as these (and I could name far too many to list here!) actually contribute to the spiritual development of future generations too… So it's easy to see that atheistic spirituality is indeed a very real phenomenon; and it has a very real and positive influence on the history and culture of the world!
It would be nice if religious people could at least learn to recognize this, however, and not assume automatically that we're all devil-worshippers or worse!
The fact is that atheist commit fewer crimes than believers… (I think the stats come from recent censuses in the USA) so at the very least let's dispense with the religiously-generated prejudice that atheists must automatically be 'evil' or 'evil-doers'; and let's remember that prejudice is not only a great evil in and of itself, but that it is also the generator of much more, and greater evil…
Remember too, that religion is the source of all prejudice!
Being the nerd that I am, I must confess that sometimes random things bother me. This week, it's Bart Ehrman claiming that the Bible is full of contradictions. Bart Ehrman is probably the most popular Bible critic in the world right now. He's written a few best-sellers about how Jesus isn't really God and, among other things, that the gospels are full of contradictions. First off, I find his attacks on the gospels genuinely hilarious. He wavers back and forth, claiming both that the gospels are suspiciously cohesive and that they're far too contradictory. One week, they're so similar they just obviously are the result of conspiracy. The next, so different that they couldn't possibly be reliable. It's confusing, I know.
So let's end this contradictions nonsense. Imagine you (yes, dear reader, you) and I with bandar bola are walking out of a crowded restaurant and witness a car accident. A week later, we are both called in for questioning regarding the incident. When asked, you recall the accident like so: "I walked out of the restaurant and saw Derek on my immediate left. Directly in front of me, I saw a church with a huge white steeple. To my right I remember seeing an elderly man on a jog. Then I watched a head-on collision between two cars."
Then they call me in for questioning. I remember the event like so: "I walked out of the restaurant and saw a faithful reader of the Campus Christianity website. Then I saw an ice-cream shop across the street. To my left I saw a basketball court. Then I saw the wreck, a head-on collision between two cars." Now, we've just witnessed an event. But, as is human nature, we remember different details about the event. Same event. Different details. Are our stories contradictory? Of course not. Approaching the gospels, we see something similar. Each of the four writers tell the story of Jesus from four different perspectives. The stories don't perfectly match up, but why should they? If they did—and included each detail exactly the same—we would have good grounds for believing in collaboration and conspiracy, that the Christian faith was just an intricate invention of the disciples. So the fact that there are four different stories actually gives us a good indication that these are, indeed, four accounts of an actual event.
Now, let's say for a moment that there are contradictions. Just for the sake of argument, let's pretend. While I do hold that the Bible is divinely inspired (and therefore true) because I'm a Christian, the non-believer has no such commitment. Still, they can't throw the gospels out just yet. They are still historical documents recounting a historical event. Let's look at them as such and assume, for a moment, there are contradictions. Back to the car wreck. Let's imagine I report that the wreck involved two blue cars and you report that the wreck involved one blue car and one white car. Does that mean the event didn't happen? Very likely, a wreck still happened—that central piece of the story a person is unlikely to forget or confuse—and one of us has just missed a minor (and largely irrelevant) detail. Someone not at the scene asking us about the event is still very likely to walk away believing that a head-on collision has happened, even if our stories don't perfectly line-up.
On the other hand, it's very unlikely that, as eye-witnesses, you and I would report contradictory information on major details. In other words, it's unlikely one of us reports a fender-bender while the other reports a 50 car pileup, if we are both being honest. The main details of the story remain the same. The gospels report an event much more significant—and far more unforgettable—than a car wreck. While the gospel writers and judi bola may have recorded different details about the event of Jesus' life and resurrection, that doesn't make the stories "contradictory." And even if you can't buy that, at least understand that the main details are exactly the same: a man was crucified, put into a grave, then showed up a few days later. It's simple investigative work: don't let the color of the cars distract you from wreck.
If Protestants had patron saints, C. S. Lewis would be the patron saint of campus ministers. He worked on the college campuses of Oxford and Cambridge for most of his adult life dealing with students. He wrote apologetics, delightfully articulating the Christian worldview, that were read by college students rebelling against ignorant Christianity. In short, he's awesome, and you should probably read him.
If you're looking for a place to start, here are the 3 Best Entry Points.
This is his magnum opus (a pretentious way to say "masterpiece"). He might not have considered it that, but looking back over his work, it is. This is Lewis at his finest. Metaphors zip through the book like bees through a field of sunflowers. And his metaphors are way better than mine. Mere Christianity was originally a radio broadcast set during World War 2, so you'll catch some references to bombings and war throughout it. Lewis never wrote about Christianity in the abstract—he always forced his faith to engage the world he saw around him.
If you've started this book before and had problems, try this. Mere Christianity is divided internally into four books, but try starting with book 4, then book 3, then go back and pick up books 1 and 2. Book 4 often has the most appeal for Christians, while Books 1 and 2 are usually considered the toughest. You might find the whole experience a little more enjoyable this way.
Now this is an incredible book. It's the first Lewis book I read (and also my favorite!). Here's the story. An elder devil, Screwtape, is writing a series of letters to his nephew, Wormwood, on how to tempt humans. Wormwood is fresh out of the tempting academy and still getting his feet wet tempting humans.
Since it's a series of letters between two devils, all of Screwtape's advice needs to be reversed. When he says "Our Father Below" to agen judi bola he means Satan. When he speaks about "the Enemy" he means God. At one point Screwtape tells Wormwood that if a human can't feel God, then tempt him to believe he never felt God at all. The real advice for Christians here is that even if you don't feel God currently, you've encountered him before. You have to do little work like this as you read the book, but after a chapter or two it becomes pretty natural. Here's an easy way to read the book: there's 31 chapters and each chapter is about 5 pages each. Pick one of those months with 31 days and read a chapter a day. Easy. And worth it.
This is the final book of the Lewis Holy Trinity and the easiest to read (because it's the shortest). If you've got two hours, you can sit down and read this book.
If you've ever wondered how people could choose hell even when they're offered heaven, this is the book for you. It's psychological theology. Lewis deals with the little choices we make everyday and shows us how choices to snub our parents or control our friendships are choices that spring from the darkest pits of hell. Each time I read this book, I'm amazed by how much I still identify with the "hellish" characters who have been offered a vacation to heaven.
One of my favorite parts of the book is the sudden realization that heaven is more real than anything we've ever experienced. The air rushes louder, the sun shines brighter, even the blades of grass are stronger—so much so that the visitors there seem ghostly and transparent in comparison to the presence of heaven.
The Great Divorce is a perfect blend of Lewis' penetrating insight into our souls and his ability to imaginatively communicate the goodness of God. Reading this book is convicting, but it's full of hope for something better. It's almost like sitting through a surgery where the doctor is cutting you open to operate, but all the while describing how you'll be able to function and thrive once the tear is repaired. So go on and let this book (or, more accurately, God through this book) open your heart up for some surgery.
Sometimes I think Pascal's wager gets an unfair rap. It's arguably his most famous and least understood idea. The basic argument of the wager was found in fragment form in his unpublished Pensées (thoughts). That fact alone should at least give us pause before declaring a verdict on it. Perhaps if he had lived long enough to publish it he would have cleaned it up and explained it in greater detail in order to avoid misinterpretation. But he didn't.
The wager is usually explained along the following lines. Either God exists or He does not. All humans must bet their lives on whether He exists or not. But reason alone is not sufficient to provide a definitive answer to question of God's existence. So how are to proceed? By considering the stakes and probabilities and attempting to minimize our loses and maximize our gains. What? Let me explain.
If we gamble that God does not exist then we live however we want in this life with no one at all to give account to or curb our impulses. Theoretically this should result in maximum earthly happiness in this life—assuming that by living for our own pleasure we'll freely choose to do that which makes us most happy. And if in the end it turns out that we were right and God doesn't exist then when our life is over and that's the end of it—no lasting consequences.
If however, we gamble that God does not exist and live accordingly but it turns out that we were wrong then we may have increased our finite happiness during the brief span of our earthly life but we will reap infinite unhappiness as we endure the eternal punishment of God in the afterlife. Hardly as wise trade-off.
On the other hand, if we gamble that God does exist then presumably we'll have to forgo some of the earthly pleasures that we would have otherwise enjoyed in order to obey the commands of God. That might be considered a finite loss. And if it turns out we were wrong then we lost out on the experiencing the maximum amount of pleasure here on earth that we might have experienced had we rejected the idea of God and lived accordingly.
If however, we gamble that God does exist and forgo some earthly pleasure as a result but then it turns out that we were right, the gains that we win are infinite. Having chosen rightly for the side of God we will inherit eternal life in paradise—well worth any short-term sacrifices we might have made on earth.
And so, the conclusion is mathematically obvious. Betting against the existence of God will result in finite gain but could result in infinite loss—the potential small gain is not worth the potential massive loss. Betting in favor of the existence of God will result in finite loss but could result in infinite gain—the small loss is massively outweighed but the possibility of infinite gain.
And so, even though it's impossible to determine whether or not God exists by reason alone, one would have to be an absolute fool not to believe that God exists.
Did you follow all that? Do you buy it? Do you see any holes there? Do you think God would be fooled by someone who pretended to believe in Him in order to minimize losses and maximize gains? But my problem isn't with Pascal's wager. In fact, I really like Pascal's wager. My problem is with people or with http://homebet88.co membership who explain it in the way that I presented it above (which is exactly how it was presented to me when I was in college). I think that to present it that way entirely misses Pascal's whole point. Pascal was a brilliant mathematician (hence the talk of probability) but he was also a mystic (more on that later). And the whole point of the wager (in my opinion) was to highlight the self-authenticating truth of the gospel which is not unreasonable but which cannot be reduced to mere reason. Rather, it's a metaphysical truth that's vindicated and confirmed experientially through living it.
So it seems to me that far from being a cold and calculating defense of Christianity in order to maximize my payoff and minimize my losses, Pascal's wager is actually right in line with the type of experience-based affirmation of Christianity that I've been proposing on this blog all along. That whole Greenland thing was, as far as I can tell, Pascal's wager in narrative form.
In the next post I'll explain what I think Pascal was doing with his wager and why I think it's such a helpful approach to Christian faith. And I wager that you'll find yourself agreeing with me. (Though I wouldn't bet my life on it).


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This seems like an ideal time to post this. With a set of important fixtures coming up that may define our season (A knockout game against Chelsea, a crucial Champions League qualification game and two Premier League games with the best in England), we need to watch out for the factors that might result in a poor run - or indeed, put our title hopes and Champions League qualification hopes in jeopardy. It is essential that we dodge these problems so that we can get through these challenging four games with a positive feeling.
Without further ado, here are the factors - according to me - that might end our good run of form:
Squad depth:
It is no secret that we don't have the largest squad in the world. While our midfield is packed with quality and quantity, our defence and attack could do with some shoring up. We're missing a center back, due to letting go of Squillaci, Djourou and Miquel, and bringing in no one. It is a ridiculous situation to be in for a club like Arsenal, and I still can't believe how little foresight Wenger showed to not keep at least one of the above mentioned 3 center backs for backup.
Elsewhere, we're missing a world class striker, one who is a different type from Giroud. I like Giroud, but what is frustrating for me is that if he gets injured (which is likely), we need to rely on an Arsenal reject in the form of Nicklas Bendtner to perform. Might I suggest getting Fernando Torres, because he is a significantly different type of player than Ollie, and will possibly be available on the cheap?
Loss of key players:
We have only one winger - Santi Cazorla, who isn't even a natural winger - to rely on, due to Podolski, Walcott and the Ox being out for long term. This problem we have of not having proper width was evident in the 2-1 loss against Dortmund, where we kept losing the ball in the center. All 3 of them will be most definitely out for the coming 4 games, which might be a factor in not getting the right results.
It's not just them. Flamini, one of our most important players, suffered a groin injury in the Crystal Palace game. While Wenger hasn't yet mentioned how long he will be out for, a groin injury is always a long term one, which doesn't bode well for the club. In the last three games Flamini missed (against Norwich, Dortmund and Palace), this Arsenal side struggled all around, which shows how important he is. And with Mikel Arteta missing the Chelsea game, we might have a problem selecting our midfield.
Reliance on key players:
Let's face it, the Arsenal of recent times have always had a tendency to rely on our key players. 3 years ago it was Fabregas, Nasri and van Persie. 2 years ago it was van Persie and Alex Song. Last year it was Santi Cazorla and Jack Wilshere. This year the scope seems to have widened a little bit, where we rely on Flamini, Ramsey, Ozil and Giroud to produce the goods. According to my opinion, none of them seem set to start against Chelsea, which might make that game a tough test.
Lack of leadership:
With Flamini injured and Arteta sent off, there is a lack of leadership in this team. The only players I can think of apart from Flamini and Arteta to lead the side are Bacary Sagna and maybe Jack. That itself shows that this Arsenal team needs more leaders to guide the team to victory.
Right, that's it for Part 1, I'll publish Part 2 later in the day. Time for some FIFA now.
-Santi (Follow me on twitter: @ArsenalBlogz )


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November 30, 2014
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November 19, 2014
Colourpop Cosmetics pt 1
So, being on Instagram will introduce you to plenty of brands and companies that work hard to get your money!! But very few can actually capture my attention and keep it! I have seen posts about Colourpop Cosmetics for a while now and after seeing the beautiful colors switched on a variety of skin tones I fell in love.
With all single products priced at $5 each... You will feel compelled to grab everything! Lol!
Aside from shadows they also have lipsticks and matching lip liners! And yes these are also $5 each! The lipsticks are available in 3 finishes MATTE, SATIN, CREAMY! Here are the two I grabbed! Leather and Ellarie (named after a fellow beauty blogger).
Cream shadows are not something I gravitate to, (can't stand them) but here I made the exception, and so glad I did! Nicely pigmented and they dry to a powder finish! It is recommended to use your finger to apply them, but if you're like me with long nails, a synthetic brush is best.
October 14, 2014
Holiday Collab with The Beauty Beau
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September 12, 2014
September BoxyCharm
an awesome subscription beauty box, which offers direct to your door delivery every month of 4-5 full sized beauty products for $21.
I recently unsubscribed from another beauty box subscription company because the products were not to my liking. A sample of an unknown brand or product is cute once in a while, but having nearly every product in the package from unknown brands or foil samples (calling them deluxe samples) filling up the box is just crap!
I can get samples on my own of products I truly want to try, from Sephora!!! I realized after about a year that I was just giving away everything I received and/or throwing it out! Needless to say it was time for a change!
Then here came Boxycharm.
I received the September box and was so excited, because it was filled with full sized products from brands that I ACTUALLY BUY. The theme for this months box was Fashion Week!! We got An eyeshadow palette, a lipgloss, mascara, nail polish and perfume!
September 01, 2014
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Westfield Estate MAY get a multi-use games area
The Westfield Estate MAY benefit from a multi-use games area as part of an initiative by Slough Borough Council – although funds have not yet been allocated.
The Slough Observer reports that £300,000 has been set aside to build six multi-use games areas throughout Slough in the next step of the council's community investment project, approved on Tuesday.
But a seventh, in Westfield, is also being looked at.
The Observer says the metal-fenced games areas will include an all-weather surface floodlit court to play games such as football, hockey and basketball.
Cllr Natasa Pantelic, commissioner for community and leisure, said:
Despite government cuts, we are taking a practical approach to ensuring young people are given more things to do in local neighbourhoods.
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Filed under: BANOFFEE, BATRIDER, Blake Byron Smith, COLLARBONES, DJS BLAKE & TIG, DREAM KIT, FOX + SUI, GALAPAGOOSE, Hazel Brown, HELLO SATELLITES, KID SAM, KIERAN RYAN, NICK HUGGINS, OSCAR + MARTIN, OSCAR KEY SUNG, OTOUTO, PSUCHE, RANDOM POSTS, SEAGULL, SPEED PAINTERS, THE HARPOONS, THE WAR DIARIES OF FRANK BROWN, Tig Huggins, TOUCH TYPIST, TWO BRIGHT LAKES DJS
Hey friends,
After five years of blogging here, we are moving our middling words to our new website, courtesy of our friends PT Campbell and That Mob, who've collaborated with us to make a brand new website at our home of six years, www.twobrightlakes.com
Come visit us there and keep up with all the latest news about Two Bright Lakes people.
Thanks for listening,
Two Bright Lakes.
Filed under: Blake Byron Smith, DJS BLAKE & TIG, FOX + SUI, SPEED PAINTERS, TWO BRIGHT LAKES DJS | Tags: Client Liason, Melbourne Festival, Place of Assembly, Schoolhouse Studios
Two Bright Lakes are very proud to be a part of the community at Schoolhouse Studios, and to have been asked to program the music for their upcoming exhibition Place of Assembly (10th-27th October)
Over the last 2 years, Schoolhouse Studios in Abbotsford has been the workplace of over 75 artists working across a wide range of disciplines. With the demolition of the site planned for the end of 2012, resulting in the displacement of the tenants, founders Elizabeth Barnett & Alice Glenn, in conjunction with Melbourne International Arts Festival, are curating a two-week, site-wide exhibition. To find out more about the artists involved, go to the Place of Assembly website.
Playing at the opening night, Wednesday October 10th, from 8pm, are Fox + Sui, Speed Painters, Client Liason and Two Bright Lakes DJs. It's free and you won't regret coming and celebrating one of the most vibrant artistic communities in Melbourne, before it's gone…
Co-curator Alice Glenn and Blake Byron-Smith from Two Bright Lakes will be on RRR tonight on Set It Out from 5:30pm talking about the exhibition and opening night.
Place of Assembly opening night
Wednesday 10th October
Doors open: 8pm (Entry is free!)
8pm: Client Liason
9pm: Fox + Sui
10pm: Speed Painters
10:40 – close: Two Bright Lakes DJs
Schoolhouse Studios, 97 Nicholson St Abbotsford (Between Langridge and Gipps Sts)
Fox + Sui's Summer Storm
Client Liason's End of the Earth
Speed Painters' Drifter
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Following up on the digital release of their oceanic single Summer Storm, Melbourne dream pop duo Fox + Sui release their debut six track EP Taboo through Two Bright Lakes and Remote Control. Featuring the delicate 4-track production work of Melbourne's Andras Fox and the vocal and lyrical talents of former Sydney resident Sui Zhen, the Taboo EP is a beautifully textured collaboration between two musical minds who first made contact as part of the Red Bull Music Academy in London 2010.
Following support slots with TuneYards, Knxwledge, Lost Animal, Oscar + Martin and collaborations with James Pants, Fox + Sui have honed a striking and colourful live show that has impressed audiences along the east coast of Australia and will be playing selected shows in Melbourne throughout October and November.
Moving from lounge pop through syncopated beats and library music, the EP is a taste of an exotic concoction brewing, with Fox + Sui at work on a full length album due out in 2013.
The Taboo EP is available on CD and for digital download from October 12th, 2012 and is available from all good record stores and online through Two Bright Lakes.
The limited edition two track 7" vinyl single featuring Summer Storm and Moon Nightclub, is available now through selected record stores in Melbourne and online through Two Bright Lakes.
Watch the premiere of the Fox + Sui produced clip for Summer Storm on the Triple J Home and Hosed blog
Live Dates:
October 10 – Place of Assembly Launch Party at Schoolhouse Studios (Melbourne Festival show) Melbourne, VIC
w/ Speed Painters, Client Liason and Two Bright Lakes DJs
October 12 – Polyester Records (City), Melbourne, VIC instore performance
October 20 – Finders Keepers Market, Melbourne, VIC
November 24th – Melbourne Music Week Market at Federation Square, Melbourne VIC
Fox + Sui – Taboo EP
1. Summer Storm
2. I Don't Wanna Go
3. Lullaby
4. Taboo
5. Grass In Flight
6. Moon Nightclub
FOX + SUI – Taboo EP is out October 12 through Two Bright Lakes / Remote Control and distributed by Inertia
Fox + Sui – Summer Storm / Moon Nightclub – Limited Edition 7″ single
A Side: Summer Storm
B Side: Moon Nightclub
Limited 7″ vinyl single out now in selected record stores in Melbourne, Australia and available online through Two Bright Lakes
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Two Bright Lakes store: www.twobrightlakes.com/store_music
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This Sunday on ABC1 at 5pm and ABC2 at 920pm, Hazel, Tig and Blake from Two Bright Lakes and other artists from the Schoolhouse Studios will be on ABC's Arts Nation talking about all things Two Bright Lakes, how it all started, where it's going, who's involved, what we eat for breakfast, that sort of thing. It's bound to be equal parts enlightening and embarrassing, we hope you can tune in to watch. If you missed it, click the banner above to have a look…
And Otouto are taking part in Arts Victoria's Unfold series which looks inside the arts community in Victoria. Their episode will be screening in the coming weeks on the Arts Vic website alongside seven other talented artists and artist groups.
Filed under: DJS BLAKE & TIG, OSCAR + MARTIN, SPEED PAINTERS | Tags: Buffalo Club, DJ O, Galapagoose, raobgab, Two Bright Lakes
Oscar+Martin kick off their For You launch tour this weekend in Melbourne at the freshest dancing club going, the Buffalo Club aka RAOBGAB. The lads and lady are delightfully supported by Speed Painters, Galapagoose, TBL DJs and DJ O. Tickets on the door from 7:30 and it's limited capacity friends so get down there early to ensure you get on in to get on down.
Here's some sweetness…
But don't forget the rawness…
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Somehow there was time for us to appear in front of a camera and talk about some of the things that have been going on at Two Bright Lakes. Full of insights and embarrassments and lovingly put together by Miklos, Max, Chris, Frank and Marc you can view the minutes long piece at The Vine. It's all part of the Nice Work series about creative businesses doing things and enjoying themselves whilst doing said things.
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Its on tonight…Chicago House duo Virgo Four play their only Melbourne solo show at The Toff with support from Speed Painters, Inkswel and Blake + Tig – we've been waiting for this, listening to some classic tracks, revisiting a special moment in time that can now be experienced again in the luscious sonic surrounds of The Toff. Doors and music from 8pm, get down early so you don't miss out on some classic and future classic music – the enigmatic gentlemen from Chicago will take to the stage at 10pm, don't sleep on this…tickets from moshtix and on the door…
…and SUGAR MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL this Saturday! It starts at 2pm friends, with Oscar+Martin starting the day off strong in the big theatre from 2:30pm, so don't sleep in! There's lots of satellite events to with the festival opening happening tonight at the Federation Square Atrium from 6pm – 9pm with Sydney's Brett Chan and California's Thomas Campbell live painting and Melbourne's own Isaac Emmanuel (Young Magic) & Artist/Guru Leif Podhajsky accompanying them with a DJ set. There are heaps more events happening too, check out the upcoming page on the Two Bright Lakes website for more details and get your tickets from ticketmaster or on the door if available…


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T-Mobile has signed a deal with Empresa De Telecomunicaciones De Cuba (ETECSA) to allow its customers to make cheaper calls to the country. The carrier claims that it has more Cuban customers than any other carrier in the US (three times as many as Verizon) so this is sure to be a hit.
The new deal cuts costs of calls to Cuba down to $0.60 per minute if you have the $15 a month Stateside International Talk plan. Also, you'll be able to use your T-Mo device in Cuba this summer thanks to the new roaming agreement.
For more information on the changes, hit the source link and read up on it. How many of you are excited for this? Leave a comment!


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Denver, like most big cities, is home to many restaurants where people can have a taste of food items from all over the world. From African and Greek to Japanese, you can expect to find a restaurant that serves the food you would like to have in Denver. Indian food is served in many areas of Denver as well. Many Indian restaurants have now opened in Denver due to the presence of Indians and the widespread popularity of Indian food that attracts more and more people to try it out every day. However, the food served at most of these restaurants does not serve food as authentic as it should be. Sometimes the food is not cooked properly. Other times the menu does not offer a whole range of delicacies from India.
If there is one place where you are sure to find delicious and traditional Indian food in the city of Denver is Little India Restaurant and Bar. It has been running for more than 17 years now and has been voted the best Lunch Buffet and Indian Restaurant in the city of Denver continuously for the last 16 years. This is primarily due to the way they prepare the dishes and the wide range of dishes they have on their menu. Delicious traditional Indian recipes like daals, curries, biryanis, and vegetable specialities adorn the menu of Little India Restaurant & Bar.
You can order all these mouth-watering cuisines while sitting at your home near their restaurant at 330 E. 6th Avenue. All you need to do is go to their website and place your order. You can browse through their menu and then place an order online and your food will be delivered right on your doorstep. They also provide catering services, so in case you are looking to hire them for an occasion, you can do so by visiting their website.


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Whole30 Weeks 2- 4
I DID IT! I survived the Whole30! I cannot believe that those 30 days flew by so so quickly. Overall, I am extremely excited that I decided to try it!
At the beginning, I really did not think that I would be able to stick with it, especially being a college student. I feel like unhealthy foods are all around me (think free pizza at meetings, late night munchies, etc.) But, I started cooking so much more at home and I would bring snacks with me to any event where food was served.
I feel so much better than I did before I started Whole30! This program truly worked for me and I'm really glad! Here are my top takeaways:
1) Fewer migraines– This is HUGE for me. I suffer from migraines and get headaches pretty frequently. Since being on Whole30, I've only gotten a headache once a week or less!
2) More energy– Putting good food into your body means you feel good. Instead of feeling stuffed and tired after a meal I feel energized and ready to work.
3) Way less bloating– Now I wake up in the mornings feeling refreshed, with no bloating at all! Artificial flavorings in foods definitely do not work for me.
Contrary to popular belief, healthy/clean eating can be so yummy! Here are some of my favorite Whole30 recipes I found and saved on my Pinterest.
–Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto
–Greek Chicken Salad
–Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl
–Plantain Nachos
–Mango Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
Even though I'm done with Whole30 (well, in my reintroduction phase), I plan to keep dairy and bread mostly out of my diet! I also plan to only have dessert once a week (or less). By doing Whole30 I realized how to listen to my body, see when I'm actually hungry, and eat things that give me energy.
I hope this inspires you to try your own lifestyle change! Feel free to comment with any questions or experiences you've had 🙂
Yay!! You did it! Congrats lady! Sticking out 30 days takes a lot of drive and determination, so you should be super proud!
xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco
Lauren, you MADE it girl! 😀 And reading about all the good things coming out of it I'd definitely want to try the Whole 30 concept out! Thanks for inspiring me to be more healthy in my life! 🙂
I'm really proud of you for making it through Whole 30! I keep hearing such amazing things about following this program, and while my seriously long list of allergies kind of prevent me from eating a good portion of the "typical" recipes, I'm still wanting to try several of the ones you've listed here! It sounds kinda fun to me!!
Stephanie // SheSawStyle.com
Thanks GF! 🙂
Omg I know right!! YAY- so happy it inspired you 🙂 Thanks for the positive encouragement!!
Thanks so much, Stephanie 🙂 There are so many good recipes out there, I'm sure you'll find some great ones!!
Dairy is by far the hardest thing for me to kick out of my diet! It's seriously so good! I'm so happy with how well the diet plan worked out for you and 30 days is a pretty long time to keep with it. Most impressive!
xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch
Ahhh, I just ate a bunch of chocolate and feel so guilty reading this, haha. I totally agree though. I try to eat really healthy usually, and you feel so much better!! Congrats on making it through!!
oooo girl congrats for completing 30 days! I need to up my diet plan if I wanna get abs but all them greasy food keeps calling my name haha. I never thought about removing diary from my diet because cereal seems like such a quick meal!! It is so hard to eat clean, especially when you're on the go and wanna grab something quick!
– Huyen Tran
This is awesome, congrats! I am so intrigued by this diet, I try to stay paleo when I can but Whole30 interests me. I also suffer from migraines so I'm so happy to hear your symptoms are getting better.
Sarah // http://www.sarahtahami.com
Yay congrats doll! You're making me want to try myself 🙂
It always so hard to let go of the "good" food but you definitely are huge motivivation!
I know.. it's hard! But I've been feeling so much better!
Wow! You made it! This is awesome! I love that you stuck to it! I need to try this and I am super excited for spring and summer time! I love all the beautiful picks you picked! Such cute bathing suits!
I'm just starting the Whole30 today and am already lamenting the lack of good options near my office on campus for things to eat. I did a quick search online for Whole30 at UR and was psyched to find a blog from someone I actually know! Always glad to read a success story, too — any tips for good options on campus? Or did you find it was just easier to prep your own things?


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- Huge Tokyo 2020 boost for SA Paralympians
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- Team SA kit unveiled ahead of Commonwealth Games
- Wilson named in Team SA for Winter Olympics
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James Reid (Mr Price/BMC) is undoubtedly one of the most intelligent and talented young riders in South African cycling, with the 18-year-old winning 10 races of importance in 2010, including a SA half marathon title.
He also finished 11th in the junior race of the 2010 UCI MTB World Championship in Canada so its no surprise that Reid has been selected to represent South Africa at the 2011 African Continental Championship in Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch this weekend. It will be the first time that he will compete in a cross-country race as an Under-23 rider.
Some of the top riders the continent has to offer will be giving it their best.
But Reid's talents are not restricted to the mundane task of furiously stomping pedals for hours on end. In his final matric exams Reid achieved no less than seven distinctions. What's more, there is a good chance that seven might turn into eight, because Reid is not happy about his B for Zulu and has requested a remark.
Reid's goal after completing his school career is no secret. ÔÇ£I'm an 18-year-old athlete with the sole aspiration of becoming a cross-country world champion one day. But I am also a goal-driven individual who has other interests besides a fanatical love for speed on two wheels. I enjoy reading and writing, politics, economics and English. If I had not been a cyclist, or if my cycling career should not be successful, I would work towards becoming an engineer or a lawyer.
ÔÇ£I come from a large, academic family who find it hard to understand why anyone would want to spend hours and hours just riding a mountain bike.
ÔÇ£My mission for 2011 will be to keep life more simple.┬á I plan to train like an animal, but study a few subjects through UNISA as well to keep the brain ticking over. ÔÇ£Despite the fact that my parents stay in Cape Town, I decided to live in Hilton to be under the watchful eye of my coach, Johann Wykerd. In my opinion he is the best cycling coach in South Africa. From a mountain biking point of view, it feels as if I am living in a rider's heaven with so many trails around Hilton, Howick and Karkloof only minutes away.ÔÇØ
Reid wisely decided that, at least this year, his main focus will be cross-country races. For that reason he will only compete in the odd marathon from time to time. It's important for me to improve my world ranking as much as possible before the 2011 UCI MTB World Championship so that I won't have to start right at the back.ÔÇØ


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Turning Earth Day into a climate action day
By Gillian Caldwell
After finding myself stranded in London over the weekend as a giant cloud of volcanic ash covers the European skies, I'm glad to finally be back in U.S. soil in time for Earth Day.
This year's Earth Day celebration is special, but not just because the holiday turns 40 today. It's special because the climate movement has decided to turn the holiday's anniversary into a rallying cry for bold solutions to the climate crisis. All across the country, the climate movement is spreading the message that the most important thing we can do for the Earth at this moment is to tackle climate change head-on.
The 1Sky campaign has been doing its part in this effort. Over the past few weeks, volunteers from 1Sky and other organizations have been organizing a series of "Storms" (unannounced group visits) of local congressional offices around the country to demand from our reps and senators firm commitments to support strong climate legislation and keep the Clean Air Act (CAA) intact. As of today, these volunteers have stormed 35 congressional offices from Oregon to Maine and everywhere in between.
I'm deeply grateful to everyone who has participated in these Storms. Because of their willingness to act boldly, these Storms have received significant press coverage and helped nail down firm commitments from lawmakers like Sen. Michael Bennet (CO) and Rep. Mark Schauer (MI) to fight back against any attempts to weaken the Clean Air Act. With the CAA under withering assault from Dirty Coal, Big Oil and their allies in Congress, this grassroots pressure will be invaluable if we're going to succeed in keeping the CAA intact.
Take a look at some of the great videos and pictures our volunteers took during these events, or read their accounts in their own words on our blog. I hope you'll find them as inspirational and energizing as I do, and that they'll inspire you to do your part to tackle climate change.
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This is a rush transcript from "Special Report," October 17, 2014. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.
BRET BAIER, ANCHOR: Each week we ask you to vote online in our Friday Lightning Round poll and your favorite topic. You can see it right here. You chose the economy. It has been a wild ride on Wall Street. This week ended up 263 today on the Dow. We're back with the panel. Charles, there is just this uncertainty, the global situation, a lot of factors.
CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER, SYNDICATED COLUMNIST: Right. I mean a lot of crazy rants from ISIS to Ebola. But a sense also of a slowdown in Europe, Germany looking at a third recession, Greece approaching insolvency again, China slowing down, although not going over a cliff, and the reduction, the collapse of oil prices. Now, in the short run that always unsettles the markets. But in the medium and the long run that is a boon to Americans. It's going to put about a quarter of a trillion dollars in the pockets of Americans in spending money which is going to help us get out of this and to reboot the stock market.
BAIER: We asked our panel to choose a race that they are watching, one that is interesting to them. Amy, you start?
AMY WALTER, COOK POLITICAL REPORT: Well, I'm watching Iowa. I think that's going to be a great place to watch on election night. That is going to tell us what kind of night it's going to be for both parties. I think if Republicans win the state with Joni Ernst, the Republican here, that is a sign of a very big night for Republicans. It's also a good sign for Republicans looking forward into 2016, that they're winning a state that's not red. This is a state obviously that Barack Obama carried both times. So that's a state that I'm going to be watching very closely.
If Republicans don't win, Democrats win there, doesn't mean that they can't win control of the Senate, but it does mean it's going to be a much later night.
BAIER: Steve?
STEVE HAYES, SENIOR WRITER, THE WEEKLY STANDARD: I'm also watching a race that I think if we are talking about it on election night it will say some very important things, and it's the Maryland governor's race where Larry Hogan, the Republican, is running against Anthony Brown who is running in effect for Martin O'Malley's third term. This is a race that should not be close at all. I mean, Barack Obama won the state in 2012 by 26 points. Martin O'Malley won re-election in a heavily Republican year in 2010 by 14 points. And Larry Hogan running on a very simple spend-less, tax-less message in Maryland has some polls that show him within seven points of Anthony Brown who ran the Maryland health care exchange and has been beat up because of it. If we are talking about this race on election night, it means that it's been a very, very good day, good evening for Republicans across the country.
BAIER: Watch that Georgia Senate race we talked about earlier. That's going to be close – one to watch late.
KRAUTHAMMER: Another governor's race in a state where it shouldn't be close. In Massachusetts Martha Coakley versus Charlie Baker. They are in a dead heat, 10 percent undecided. This state with a three to one Democratic registration advantage over Republicans. However, Coakley, you will remember, is the Democrat who lost the Ted Kennedy seat in the special election 2010 to Scott Brown. So she could lose it again.
BAIER: OK, winners and losers down the row here. Charles?
KRAUTHAMMER: My loser, Alison Grimes in Kentucky, the candidate who refuses to say she voted for Obama. And when you begin to look foolish, it's really hard to shed the image.
My winner, Nigel, the purloined parrot. Disappeared from his owner four years ago, reappeared. Owner has him again. But as you described so charmingly on Tuesday, he reappeared having lost his British accent and now speaking Spanish. We have no idea who parrot-napper is. However, Nigel has been asking for a guy called Larry. So Larry, if you are out there, turn yourself in. We will find you.
BAIER: Donde est Larry? OK, winners and losers?
WALTER: I can't compete with that. All right, for the loser I think the obvious one which is the CDC. And it actually was a year ago a Pew poll had Americans rank who they thought was the best agency. The CDC was number one. By the way, next was the Veteran's Affairs Department. Both obviously, have had a very, very tough year.
For my winner I'm going to pick the Kansas City Royals. Even if you are not a baseball fan, you have got to love this story. In an era where we have been talking really only bad news, underdogs winning, first time since 1985 being in the World Series. I think it's a lot of fun. Listen, I like the O's, I like the Nats, but I'm going to cheer for these guys.
BAIER: That's pretty good. George Will would be proud.
HAYES: Yes, that's a very good story. So my winner is Ted Cruz who was calling more than two weeks ago for this travel ban that he now has lots of company on. My loser is this woman at the Pentagon who threw up and then said, lied apparently, about having traveled to Africa.
BAIER: Liberia, not just Africa.
HAYES: Right, to one of the three affected countries, to Liberia. We all react to these kinds of stories and potential crises in different ways. But one way that you shouldn't do it is to be a complete moron, and that's what she was.
BAIER: We don't know the whole story there yet.
KRAUTHAMMER: I would put her on quarantine on those grounds alone.
HAYES: I'm for it.
BAIER: We followed it all day here, trust us. That's it for the panel but stay tuned for some alternative names for the military operation against ISIS.
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Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics Student Profiles
Annette Aho, MHI '19
In 2011, I left my home in Sacramento, California to attend Waynesburg University in Pennsylvania. It was there that I ran cross country and track and earned a bachelor in Exercise Physiology. Upon graduating in 2015, I moved to the city of Pittsburgh and fell in love with all that this pocket of the world has to offer. From city life, to the diverse neighborhoods and abundant green space, I have easily been able to make Pittsburgh my new home.
When I am not marathon training, I work as an office manager in an out-patient physical therapy clinic and as a personal trainer for the YMCA of the greater Pittsburgh area. Through both of these fields and in my personal pursuit of health and fitness, I have developed an interest in health trends and information management. I believe that through technology and effective communication, we can lower healthcare costs, create a strong sense of self-efficacy among populations, and make better clinical and financial decisions based on analytics.
The online Masters in Health informatics at Chatham University has motivated me to further my education while still doing what I love as a working professional during the day. I am looking forward to being challenged academically, connecting with students from different backgrounds and learning new skills in healthcare.
Nicki Bryan, MHI '17
I am a lifelong Pittsburgh resident and I work in the healthcare industry selling capital equipment. I enrolled in Chatham's Masters of Healthcare Informatics program because I wanted to expand my knowledge of IT in healthcare. Many programs aren't possible for me because I travel extensively for work and have a family. When I learned that the HCI program at Chatham is online I decided to enroll. It has been great because I have the flexibility to do my assignments and reading from home or while traveling.
Brittany Chism, MHI '19
I decided to attend Chatham for the MHI program because I currently work for Baxter Healthcare, which is a pharmaceutical company that makes healthcare products. I started working as an intern in January of 2014, and now I'm currently a Microbiologist 2. I love working for a company that makes healthcare products that can help and sustain people's lives. I earned my Bachelors of Art degree in Biology at Delta State University. I love people and I love the healthcare field. I hope to receive much insight and understanding about healthcare informatics, and I'm sure by attending Chatham University I will have that opportunity to further my education.
Quinell Cunningham, MHI '18
I currently work in the UPMC Corporate offices as a Quality Analyst. I chose this program for two reasons: to develop background in the field, and to acquire the skills that will give me an advantage to work towards a managerial or educational role in Informatics.
I really enjoy the professors in the program, as all of them have actual work experience in this field. I particularly enjoy the small online class size and great faculty-to-student ratio, which has ensured me ample mentorships from my professors and advisor. I credit Dr. Debra Wolf and Professor Sue Evans for being focused and dedicated to the success of their students in the program.
I am also looking forward to the mentorship program that the Health Care Informatics (HCI)will be making available in the fall. I encourage all students interested the healthcare field to take advantage of this awesome program.
Laura Graham, MHI '19
I was eager to enroll in the healthcare informatics program because of my interest in data collection and its use in improving access to services. I've witnessed the adoption of electronic health records in skilled nursing facilities and adopted a call data management system in my current role. Since becoming the program director for Psych Care Plus of Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, I have used data for hospital leadership to expand different service lines. We collect significant amounts of patient data and I would like to learn other useful ways to present it in the hope of enhancing behavioral health access.
Madeline Hanes, MHI '19
Before graduating from Clarion University with my Bachelor's degree in Psychology, I had already decided that I needed to further my career in healthcare. I decided to continue in the accelerated degree program at Robert Morris University to receive my Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing.
After working for several years as a Registered Nurse for a local community hospital, an opportunity was posted in the Information Systems department to assist with workflow analysis, development, design, and support of a new electronic healthcare system. This entrance into information technology started my passion and exploration into healthcare informatics.
Veronica Landy MHI '19My decision to enroll in the MHI program was driven by my desire to learn more of how technology can be integrated to help improve the delivery of care in Healthcare. In my current role as an Improvement Specialist, we assist ambulatory care practices with workflow redesign when implementing the electronic health record. As a registered nurse, I feel that being able to apply the clinical knowledge when implementing technology in a clinical setting is valuable to ensure that the quality of patient care is not impacted by the addition. I am excited to have the opportunity learn more about healthcare informatics and expand my education.
Scott Mattila, MHI '17
For as long as I can remember, the ideals of technology, healthcare, leadership, and education have been constants in my life. I have always thrived most when I can help others use technology and data to make more effective decisions, skills inherent in my chosen profession as an IT Audit Analyst. In my current role, I work with healthcare professionals and executives at all levels in the field to increase their awareness and opportunities to improve their technology environment. In turn, this allows for procedures to better serve and protect patient data, increase end-user satisfaction, minimize data errors, and improve efficiencies with a holistic approach.
The ability to implement the core fundamentals from the MHCI program will allow me to make better data-driven decisions and enhance the quality of care and outcomes of our patients. Additionally, the opportunity to collaborate with other goal-driven individuals and learn from an excellent array of instructors also drove me to pursue this degree. The MHCI program at Chatham University possesses all these qualities to make me not only a stronger technology professional, but also enhance my ability to teach and train healthcare leaders as well.
Sasa Miskovic, MHI '17
I decided to attend Chatham University because of several factors, including the faculty and the reputation of the school itself. Having done my undergraduate studies at Duquesne University and received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing, I wanted to advance myself in the ever-growing world of technology. When I visited the campus, I was impressed by how beautiful Chatham is and its location in the center of the city. Further exploration of campus and meetings with my advisor and other faculty showed me what a close and friendly community Chatham has. Throughout my time as a student, I found that all the faculty work closely together and are always willing to help and spend time outside of class discussing any issues. Faculty have taken the time to communicate, teach, and make sure each student is progressing at the right pace and learning in order to be successful leaders in the future.
Throughout my program I have had the privilege of working closely with two of my faculty, and I have learned how highly recognized they both were in the field of healthcare. I have only positive things to say about the school overall, and I am more than happy with my choice to pursue a Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics from Chatham.


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VESD's 21st Century skills training for media and technology, resulted in a need to incorporate laptops and fully become a 1:1 learning environment. As a result, more than 9,000 Chromebooks were purchased across the district, with an average of 29 devices per classroom.
Located in Victorville, CA, the Victor Elementary School District (VESD) includes 17 schools that serve more than 12,000 students in grades K-6. VESD is committed to inspiring purposeful learners who create their futures with confidence, curiousity, innovation and integrity through engaging learning experiences in a safe environment and within a supportive culture.
As part of immersing in Common Core State Standards, VESD is also preparing its students for the future with 21st Century skill training, which includes: life and career skills; learning and innovation skills; and media and technology skills.
Pertaining to VESD's 21st Century skills for media and technology, there was a need to incorporate laptops and fully become a 1:1 learning environment. As a result, more than 9,000 Chromebooks were purchased across the district, with an average of 29 devices per classroom.
"A fundamental initiative was to make the computer be as standard as the pencil – in other words, something that was always available to every student on their desk as part of their everyday classroom experience," said Bill Klopping, director of technology for VESD. "As a 'Google Apps for Education' district, the Chromebooks were an ideal fit. They didn't require a lot of maintenance and had the management suite that we needed."
Klopping noted that the immediate next challenge became the care of the devices. "With 9,000 new Chromebooks coming into our schools on top of the 3,000 devices we already had, managing the condition and safety of these computers became a primary concern. We needed a way to evenly and effectively charge them when they weren't in use. And since the intent was to keep them in the schools at all times, we needed a way to safely and securely store them in the evenings, on the weekends and over district-wide breaks." He added that there was also an emphasis on keeping the Chromebooks in top condition so the students were motivated to use them.
Klopping and his team began the search for a cart design that could support their maximum of 36 Chromebooks per classroom. They considered the pros and cons of all the equipment options and looked to a team at the Google headquarters for a recommendation.
Ultimately, VESD selected the Bretford carts for the district. "We were down to three different cart companies but were on a tight timeline and needed to make a decision quickly. The Bretford folks were 100 percent willing to work with us to slightly modify the carts to fit our needs, meet our timeline, and support the deployment of the carts into the classrooms. At the end of the day, Bretford was an easy decision for us," he said.
The Bretford charging carts were optimized for Chromebooks, yet versatile enough to also support most tablets, laptops/hybrids and ultrabooks used in K-12 education environments.
"The carts were designed to effectively accommodate the vast majority of Chromebooks as well as many other mobile devices," said Jim Fisher, product manager for Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.. "It is a great fit for VESD because it can take care of all the new devices coming into the district as well as the existing devices already in use. None of the other carts considered for this project could do both."
Bretford carts use polypropylene dividers that protect the devices from being scratched when placing them in or taking them out of the cart. At the same time, the cart's digital timer provides an efficient method of charging 36 devices – it rotates among three power strips while operating on a single 15-amp wall circuit. And with cable management hooks in the front and power adapter bins in the back, the cart offers a simplistic way to keep device components neat and organized. The Bretford cart also conforms to North American safety standards for Information Technology Equipment: UL 60950 (US) and CSA C22.2 No. 60950 (Canada).
The next challenge was the swift deployment of the Chromebooks and 310 carts throughout the district. "With national testing challenges on the horizon, we needed to get the Chromebooks and carts ready to go in a matter of two-and-a-half months so the students had exposure to them before standardized assessments began," explained Klopping. "We had 10 people working to prepare the carts for the Chromebooks, which were also being set up at the same time. Everyone was in a 1,600 square foot room with only 1,000 square feet of space for assembly. We were able to deploy the devices and carts 25 percent at a time -- essentially, as one group was implemented, another was being assembled."
According to Klopping, the Bretford team's willingness to listen to the district's needs and adjust to meet them on time and on budget was a primary reason the technology project was so successful.
Since implementation, Klopping reported, "The Chromebooks have transformed our classrooms. They have truly become the new pencil. They are ready for use when we need them and our staff and students have easily adapted to using them."
There is currently one Bretford cart in every second through sixth grade classroom that stores between nine and 36 laptops. Each cart is secured to the wall and locked at the end of the school day to protect the district's investment. "The devices are safely stored when not in use and charged and ready for our students each morning," said Klopping.
VESD is working on adding a set of Chomebooks and Bretford carts into the first grade classrooms and has been purchasing the products to prepare for the next technology round. "Bretford worked diligently with us throughout this project so that we could be successful in every way. We look forward to continuing to work with Bretford for future endeavors as our school district grows."
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Rare Breeds Trust turns in quality showing
Rare Breeds Trust turns in quality showing
GOING ahead with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust show and sale last Saturday, with every effort made to recognise the days significance, was described as a "dignified compromise" by organising auctioneer John Thornborrow.
Fridays showing classes suffered few absentees and Saturdays buyers were able to move between sale rings and television screens set up to cover the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales.
The sale, the largest of its kind in Europe, is the premier event for rare breed enthusiasts.
Black-and-white Irish Moiled cattle continue to command good prices. And it was Wimpole Alice, from Wimpole Hall, Royston, Herts, that made the events top price of 2000gns after taking the reserve inter-breed title. Buyer was Basil Larson, County Down.
Overall inter-breed cattle champion was the White Park cow Broom Jessica from S Austin, Dorchester. She realised 1000gns to Colin Lazenby, Ayrshire.
The minority inter-breed cattle championship was won by the White Park bull Albany Prestige from L M Cook, Cambridge, and bought for 1200gns by P Furlonger, Brentwood, Essex.
Longhorn trade was easier but the National Trust at Wimpole Hall continued its support paying 1400gns for Aberdeen City Councils young bull Aberdeen Taurus that stood breed champion.
Also noteworthy was Cheshire breeders Mr and Mrs Ardrons Shetland shearling ewe Enfield Grape. This ewe carries a particularly attractive two-tone fleece classed as Grey Katmoget. She jointly topped the sheep trade at 550gns to Dr Elizabeth Stanley, Herts.
Ms S Pond, Kent, won the inter-breed sheep title with a Southdown ram from her Colwood flock. It made 250gns.
Inter-breed champion pig was the Berkshire boar Highlands Ambassador 12th from Charles Bull, Rye, Sussex, which went to Mrs Vicki Mills, Crediton, Devon, for 540gns.
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The inter-breed sheep line-up at the rare breeds event at Stoneleigh.