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Tomorrow I'll be busking less than four feet away from where I received my noise disruption ticket nearly four months ago. It's not an act of defiance, and I won't pretend to understand number symmetry. I've been asked to come back and play by one of the business' I use to perform in front of.
I haven't been busking nearly as much since receiving the ticket that forced me to abandon the most lucrative busking areas in the downtown core. However, busking on Bernard certainly didn't halt with me. In fact, more buskers have emerged this year than last. The irony being that the flood of 2017 has decimated most of the tourist attractions downtown culling the foot traffic to a fraction of expectations. It's left a throng of desperately frustrated street performers in it's wake. Some balking at the other to share rapidly shrinking territories. However, all may be at peace soon enough. I suspect a surprise city council vote will supply the By-Law with appropriate authority to really clean up Kelowna's "busking problem". Because I guess there are some of us that feel it is a problem.
I often witness buskers engaged in activities I find very frustrating. Yesterday I walked by an older gentleman performing by City Park entrance and noticed his sign. It was just short of pleading assistance to help cover medical expenses. It frustrates me because I feel I have to work hard to fight against the image that buskers are beggars. When I discover that a peer is literally begging with a sign I feel defeated and betrayed. I do think there should be rules to help prevent this, and luckily I'm not alone in that thought. Luckier still there are already rules for busking in Kelowna, and one of them prohibits busking with signs that solicit.
The unlucky part is that although Festivals Kelowna enjoys a large subsidized budget to maintain the busking program they have absolutely zero presence downtown. Buskers are told to call by-law if they run into any troubles while busking. Trouble is by-law officers have consistently demonstrated a complete lack of knowledge regarding any of the guidelines (rules) handed down by Festivals Kelowna. With confused by-law, and zero assistance from Festivals Kelowna it's every busker for themselves and it's easy to see why most are dissatisfied with current state of the Busking Program.
There are not enough busking stops to support the amount of buskers issued licenses. Out of the busking stops that are available only a few are in high traffic areas. Out of those that are in high traffic areas there is only one that provides enough shade to avoid heat stroke. There were over 80 buskers in the program last year, which means that over 80 buskers jockeyed for position over that one spot and filtered down into the 14 others. Any time you roll down to any busking stop you could find someone begging with a sign, a busker without a license, a licensed busker hogging a busking spot and refusing to share, a Festivals Kelowna event blocking off the area, or a myriad of other obstacles. Whatever your problem is, buskers who have bought into the busking program run by Festivals Kelowna seem to have zero assistance. Most consistent advice I received when expressing any concern was to call by-law. Most buskers have a code to never call in the officers, although I have had them set on me by a rival busker once before. The way the current by-laws read is that it only takes one anonymous complaint to give officers authority to stop or ticket a busker. It could be someone that doesn't like you for a personal reason, or a rival busker trying to sabotage you, or as Officer Black smugly spouted when I challenged the idea there was a complaint received in the first place, 'It only takes one, it could have been me." I remember him smiling as I pulled the ticket from his fingers.
There are no by-laws or real laws prohibiting busking in the streets of Kelowna. Many assume you need a busking license to busk anywhere in the city. Many by-law officers assume they can request your busking licence when you're not at a designated Busking Stop, which is something Festivals Kelowna strictly prohibits.The fact is this, the busking license you receive from Festivals Kelowna, and indeed the entire busking program, is voluntary and only helps to divide and manage popular tourist areas. Not having a license to busk does not restrict you from busking in Kelowna. Many buskers who make their living performing on the streets do not bother attaining a Festivals Kelowna license. They correctly feel following the guidelines set by Festival Kelowna guarantees less success. Seems pretty odd that the Busking Program would hinder buskers instead of helping them. But it seems as if Festival Kelowna is run and maintained by people with little to no interest/knowledge/experience with busking. As with many civil positions in Kelowna family trees trump resumes. Seems odder still that I have not yet, to this date, had a conversation with a by-law officer whom has demonstrated accurate and appropriate knowledge of busking by-laws let alone the guidelines set forth by Festivals Kelowna. Many times I would try to educate the by-law officers I interacted with – although Officer Black was not receptive to education. As the responding RCMP officer said, I 'got into a pissing match with the by-law' that day. Officer Black's misinformation and ego crippled my ability to make a decent living that day and exposed a problem the community of Kelowna has been facing for awhile.
For a short time after my busking ticket I felt like Rocky Balboa. I couldn't walk a few blocks with out someone showing some form of support. I was also inundated with people approaching me to share similar experiences. Turns out many of us have been unduly hassled and treated rudely by by-law officers. Recurring themes came to bare, including being told to 'watch out' and to 'not shoot myself in the foot' every time I relayed this information to any point of authority. It felt like there was some real Eye's Wide Shut shitte going on. Community leaders from all levels reached out to me as well. Some tried to quell any discord while others wanted to organize a BuskerFest on Bernard to stick it to the man. Not knowing the depth of what I was involved in I decided to act conservatively. So why are by-law officers generally so bullish? Maybe they have to be. I'd like to think more of humanity, but I could be naive. I was a security guard once; I didn't find it impossible not to be a bullish douch-bag. I can only imagine Greg Wise feels differently.
Street performing downtown comes with an amplitude of hassle that most people would find surprising. Some local businesses attempt to drown us out with their speakers and others have a reputation for sicking the by-law on anyone set up in front of their shops. While most business's realize the benefits to having a talented performer pleasing clientele and keeping pan handlers at bay, others actively sabotage us with malicious intent. No matter which side of the street you stand it's easy to see there is an image problem for busking here in Kelowna. I witness a battle between the Community of Kelowna and the Corporation of Kelowna every day. Lucky for us the Corporation seems to be helmed by blind self-interested fools. Meanwhile the community hosts such brilliant thoughtful individuals who's selfless contributions brighten our city.
It's a battle of opinions and ideals. Which means the battleground rests in your mind. What do you think when you see a busker performing on the street. Do you smile? Do you snarl? Take a picture? Avoid eye contact? Do you need to have the ticket stub in order to enjoy the performance? When City Council does vote on enacting new busking by-laws to crack down on street performers they may act as if they don't need your input. They may announce the vote 3 days in advance. They may already know exactly what the outcome will be. However, whether you believe busking is noisy begging or a community service there is a larger conversation happening right now about the direction Kelowna is heading. You deserve a voice. You deserve to live in the community you want, and we can build it together.
As for me I've been able to leverage the exposure my street adventures have garnered to pursue more lucrative means of creating employment for myself. I make a living and spend my 'free' time creating community building events and projects to help create the kind of community I want to live in. That's my goal. It's my journey. Try as they might the faceless corporation of Kelowna won't be able to keep me down. I can remain immune to their influence as long as I remain in the light of the community. There I will survive and thrive.
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Heathfield Community College and Sixth Form, East Sussex
Heathfield Community College is a high performing secondary school and outstanding sixth form located just outside the market town of Heathfield in the heart of East Sussex. It draws its students from a large geographical area including the villages of Cross in Hand, Horam, Mayfield and Burwash. There are currently over 1400 students on roll with approximately 350 in the 6th form. The College works very closely with its family of primary feeder schools (Broad Oak, Burwash, Cross in Hand, Dallington, Five Ashes, Old Heathfield, Herstmonceux, Mayfield, Maynards Green, Parkside and Punnetts Town).
The College has a very good record of academic achievement and in 2017 the A Levels results were 26% of students achieved A*/A, 54% A*/B and 84% A/C. In almost all academic A Level subjects the pass rate was 100%. For GCSEs 77% achieved the new pass of 9-4 in English and Maths with an average Attainment Grade of B-. Exceptional outcomes include 29% of grades at A/A* or equivalent and nearly a third gaining 5 or more A/A* or equivalent and 40% gaining an A* or A in one or more subjects.
The College has also received excellent Ofsted reports with the latest inspection in May 2016 confirming Heathfield Community College as a "good school that is rapidly improving."
There is an extensive range of extra-curricular activities on offer to all students including various after school clubs, field trips, Year 8 camp, ski trips, residential visits (to places such as the Loire Valley, Barcelona and Berlin), theatre visits and revision classes.
There is a very positive ethos at the College and relationships between staff and students are a strong feature of success. Staff enjoy working here and students are motivated and keen to learn.
For more information on the College please visit Heathfield Community College
Heathfield Headlines
Bulletin produced every 2 weeks by Heathfield Community College. For the latest Headlines click on the document below.
For back issues please go to: http://mail.heathfieldcc.e-sussex.sch.uk/wp/?page_id=3423
Radio Heathfield
Heathfield Community College now has its own radio station (Radio Heathfield). To listen live via the website go to: http://www.heathfieldcc.co.uk/?page_id=1522686
Radio TV
Heathfield Community College has recently launched its exciting new venture: Heathfield TV. The development of the TV station is a natural progression from the use of iPads in College and radio station.
To view HTV broadcasts follow the link here: http://www.heathfieldcc.co.uk/?page_id=1554950
Primary Schools
All Saints & St Richard C of E Primary School
Telephone: 01435 863466
Fax: 01435 862026
School Hill
Old Heathfield
All Saints and St Richards Church of England Primary School is an aided Church of England School with approximately 135 pupils on roll. It caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 11.
For more information please visit: All Saints & St Richards C of E Primary
Broad Oak Community Primary School
Telephone: 01435 862951
Fax: 01435 862942
Scotsford Road
Broad Oak
Broad Oak Community Primary School is a County Community Primary School with approximately 145 pupils on roll. It caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 11
For more information please visit: www.broadoak.e-sussex.sch.uk
Cross-in-Hand C of E Primary School
Telephone: 01435 862941
Fax: 01435 862464
Sheepsetting Lane
Cross in Hand
Cross in Hand Church of England Primary School is a Controlled Church of England Primary School with approximately 351 pupils on roll. It caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 11
For more information please visit: Cross-in-Hand C of E Primary School
Maynards Green Community Primary School
Telephone: 01435 812622
Fax: 01435 813944
Maynards Green
Maynards Green Primary School serves the village of Horam and the southern part of the town of Heathfield. It has one class for each age group.
For more information please visit: Maynards Green School
Parkside Community Primary School
Parkside Community Primary School
Telephone: 01435 864577
Fax: 01435 865532
Beechwood Lane
Parkside Community Primary School caters for children from the ages of 4 to 11. It has 215 children on role organised into seven individual age groups.
For more information please visit: www.parksideprimary.org
Punnetts Town Community Primary School
Telephone: 01435 830361
Fax: 01435 830924
Punnetts Town
East Sussex
Punnetts Town Community Primary School is a school for boys and girls aged 5-11
For more information please visit: www.punnettstown.e-sussex.sch.uk
Pre School and Nursery Groups
Bluebell Wood Childrens Nursery
Goward Hall, Cade Street, Heathfield
01435 868949
Broad Oak Pre-School
Held at Broad Oak Village Hall
Ages 2-5
01435 864326
Kings Church Tots and Toys
Station Road, Heathfield
0 - 5s during term-time only on Thursdays from 10.00am - 11.45am and 1.00pm - 2.45pm
01435 863786
Little Tinkers Nursery School
Mayfield Flat Farm, Mayfield Flat
01435 863220
Little Punnetts Pre School and Little Punnetts Toddlers
Punnetts Town Primary School
Helen 01435 831515
Sheepsetting Pre-School
Cross-in-Hand School, Sheepsetting Lane
Rachel Greenham 01435 866268
St Richards Pre-School
Held at St Richards Hall, Park Road, Heathfield
Lisa Johnston 07751 072765
Union Church
Station Road, Heathfield
Shirley Hearn 01435 865093
Welcome Pre-School
Held at Welcome Baptist Church, Alexandra Road, Heathfield
Mrs Susan Pinfold 01435 863922
Welcome Baby and Toddler Group
Held at Welcome Baptist Church, Alexandra Road, Heathfield
01435 864646
Young Haymakers Nursery and Montessori School
Kirby Farm, Foxhunt Green, Waldron, TN21 0RU
Karen Hathaway 01435 812555
Adult Education
Acres Learning
The Adult College for Rural East Sussex offers a wide range of courses for adult learners both in the daytime and in the evening.
Courses run in Heathfield, Uckfield, Crowborough, Wadhurst and Hailsham. We can also put on courses for specific groups of people – so if you are part of a group of people who would like a course provided just for you then contact us and we will see what we can do. Reduced fees are available to those on low incomes.
ACRES also offer the Skills for Life courses that will help you get rid of your maths, reading and writing "gremlins", and these courses are offered free of charge. You can normally join at any time throughout the year.
There are also many courses starting throughout the year, so for a copy of the latest brochure, call the ACRES team on 01825 761820 or visit www.acreslearning.org.uk
School Governors' One-Stop Shop (SGOSS)
SGOSS is a small charity set up by the Department of Education whose aim is to recruit volunteers from the community to become governors in schools/colleges that need them most. As a charity the services offered are completely free to Local Authorities, Schools, Employers, Employees, volunteers.
The charity is currently working with East Sussex County Councils to help fill the governor vacancies in local schools. The website is www.sgoss.org.uk

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Warm up: 3 rounds of 5 pull ups, 10 push ups, 15 jumping squats; 5 T2B on the minute; 3 1/2 min cut off time
Front squat 5×5 (focus on high elbows)
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Formal offers to settle, or 'Part 36 offers' as they are now known, are a vital weapon in every litigator's armoury. They increase pressure on an opponent to settle because, if rejected, they can put the party making the offer in a much better position with regards to costs than would otherwise be the case. If a defendant's offer is not beaten at trial, he receives his post-offer costs from the claimant, with interest (CPR 36.14(2)). If a claimant's offer is not beaten at trial, he can be awarded his post-offer costs on the indemnity rather than standard basis, punitive interest on those costs and on the judgment sum, and (a new reward introduced with the Jackson reforms in April 2013) an 'additional amount' of up to £75,000 (CPR 36.14(3)).
Because Part 36 has proved effective both as an incentive to settle and a means of gaining costs protection for the offeror, its scope has been expanded gradually over the years, so that it is now possible for claimants as well as defendants to make Part 36 offers (in the old days only a defendant could make a 'payment into court'), and Part 36 offers can also be made before proceedings begin as well as in costs-only proceedings after the main action has finished.
Despite all this, practitioners seem to have a problem with Part 36, or at least with making offers that comply with the formal and other requirements of Part 36 and therefore bring the costs protection desired. Many litigators have had the experience of receiving 'Part 36 offers' which are either clearly not compliant with Part 36, or are arguably so. This presents them with a problem. Should they assume that a non-compliant offer is defective, and so incapable of giving rise to the costs consequences currently spelt out in CPR 36.14, or should they assume that it is essentially valid under Part 36, with all the costs implications that entails?
Unfortunately it is not just a question of taking a calculated risk or playing safe and seeing what the court says about the matter. A defective offer not only fails to work under Part 36; it is a different animal altogether – a contractual offer to settle, which like all contractual offers may lapse with time, or be killed off by rejection or a counter-offer made by the offeree. None of that is true of a Part 36 offer, which remains on the table indefinitely unless and until it is withdrawn by the offeror. It is therefore not sufficient in many cases to assume that the offer is an effective Part 36 one, and to act accordingly. A view may have to be taken straightaway, which is difficult because the courts have until now given rather confused guidance on compliance with Part 36.
Two recent developments seem to have solved this problem, though, or at least mitigated it to some extent. In Shaw v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (2014), a case that was decided in June 2014 but only reported in December, the Court of Appeal explained that an offer which fails to comply with the formal requirements of Part 36 cannot be effective under it, and will therefore not lead automatically to the costs consequences set out in CPR 36.14. Instead, it can only influence the way in which a court exercises its discretion under CPR 44.2, which obliges the court to take into account "all the circumstances" when considering whether or not to depart from the usual 'loser pays' rule. This contrasts with the position where an offer arguably fails to comply with the substance of Part 36, in which case the court may, if appropriate, invoke normal rules of contractual construction. This is precisely what happened in C v D (2011), when the Court of Appeal decided that an offer that complied with all the formal requirements of Part 36 was a genuine Part 36 offer despite including inappropriate wording. The offer said it was "open for 21 days", but that was construed as meaning only that it would not be withdrawn before 21 days had passed, not that it would close at that point, which would have been incompatible with Part 36 as then formulated.
The other development is that the Part 36 regime will change on 6 April 2015. Offers made from that date will not have to satisfy all the formal requirements that currently apply. In particular, an offer will not have to "state on its face that it is intended to have the consequences of Section I of Part 36", a requirement that has always seemed pointless when heading a letter 'Part 36 offer' makes its purpose perfectly clear. Now an offer will only have to "make clear that it is made pursuant to Part 36" (new CPR 36.5(1)(b)).
In addition, an offer that is time-limited (so, unlike the one in C v D, clearly closed for acceptance after a given date) will no longer be invalid under Part 36 for that reason alone. If the offeror includes a 'sunset clause', as terms of this kind are known, the effect of that will simply be that the offer is deemed to be withdrawn, as if by formal notice, on the date specified in the offer letter (compare new CPR 36.9(2) and 36.9(4)(b)).
Neither of these concessions is quite as beneficial as it appears. Apart from the possible objection that the authorities are dumbing down Part 36, there are still many ways in which an offer can be formally defective under the new regime (see principally new CPR 36.5). Also, toleration of 'sunset clauses' in this context does not alter the fact that a Part 36 offer that is withdrawn shortly after it is made is unlikely to have any effect on costs, and will certainly not provide the kind of costs protection that a party expects when making a compliant Part 36 offer. The revised Part 36 still says in terms that the rewards for making an unbeaten offer, spelt out in new CPR 36.17(3) and (4), "do not apply to a Part 36 offer … which [among other things] has been withdrawn" (new CPR 36.17(7)). So an offer like the one in Shaw that is invalid under Part 36 in its present form, might not be technically defective under the rules being introduced in April, but it would still be largely ineffective. This is hardly an advance on the current position.
That said, many improvements will be made to Part 36. It is now clear, for example, that a counterclaimant may make a 'claimant's offer', offering him appropriate rewards when he expects to be the net recipient of damages (CPR 36.2(3)). There are also helpful new rules on the acceptance and disclosure of Part 36 offers in split trials (new CPR 36.12 and 36.16), and a number of smaller changes that either codify recent case law or clarify the existing rules in other ways. However, in terms of finding a way to reduce the number of defective (or borderline defective) offers that are made, and ensuring that the Court of Appeal spends less of its time on the satellite litigation that results from such offers, this revision of Part 36 is something of a disappointment.
Perhaps when the rules are next revised it would be best to require litigants simply to use the existing (and perfectly serviceable) court form N242A when making a Part 36 offer. Of course, that would not ensure that all 'Part 36 offers' are valid ones, but it would mean that many more of them comply with the formal, and to some extent the substantive, requirements of Part 36 than currently appears to be the case.


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I always welcome feedback from residents on their experiences with State Government services and I will advocate for them in response.
That clearly includes feedback on the rail service to Melbourne, for which I have taken a proactive interest over many years. I also have travelled on the service periodically to experience it for myself and to talk with other travellers.
While I am always pleased to hear from those with real experiences I draw the line at written lectures from Liberal MPs and particularly letters from the likes of Paul Jenkins ( Jan 30) who, as a Kennett Liberal Government MP oversaw the neglect of our Regional rail network when many lines, including the line to Ararat were closed and the main line between Ballarat and Melbourne was very poorly maintained and poorly serviced.
It took Labor to commit to the major upgrade of Regional rail services with major upgrades to the tracks and the introduction of the modern VLocity carriages, with many more services, and only Labor is committed to further enhancing our public transport networks.
While current experiences with VLine rolling stock are unacceptable and are clearly a source of frustration to travellers affected, I and the Labor government are committed to working to see it addressed. We will take advice from those with expertise and those who are committed to improving the system but the Liberals, with their appalling record, should avoid their hypocritical lectures.
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That's the view of the gurus who get paid big bucks for advising multinational corporations, institutional investors and governments on which way the fickle foreign-exchange market is headed. Nearly all see the greenback continuing to climb early on, only to fade as the year progresses. Where they differ is in the timing and degree of the decline.


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TALLAHASSEE -- The Old Capitol, so pristinely restored to its 1902 splendor of spotless white exterior and gray trim, almost got torn down.
It nearly became a victim in the late 1970s of Florida`s general amnesia, of a history valued almost as cheaply as the shell ashtrays, stuffed alligators and airbrushed flamingos that Sunshine State tourists buy and later fling carelessly away.
Not only has the graceful classic columned building been saved, but as of this year it is an official state museum of government. It sits atop a hill, framed by a magnolia tree and live oaks hung with Spanish moss, capped by a dome and with a version of the old state seal embossed in white plaster on its pediment. Looming behind it is the starkly modern 22-story 1978 New Capitol, a graphic juxtaposition of old and new.
The man in charge, museum director Lee Warner, says that what`s inside the Old Capitol is not so much a paean to some glorious past but a recognition that Florida in many ways remains a young, evolving state. The exhibits and restoration of the old legislative and Supreme Court chambers and governor`s office are aimed at giving perspective to Florida`s roots, yet also emphasize how a substantial part of the state`s political history is within reach -- just a few generations past.
``Floridians perhaps more than most are unappreciative of their history. Most Floridians were born somewhere else, think of themselves as from somewhere else,`` Warner said. ``But there also was not that much in this state, not that much going on here for a long time.
``Part of our responsibility is to teach not only a sense of the past, but of Florida`s future.``
The relics housed in this $8 million restoration project are a fascinating synopsis -- from military buttons from the Spanish fort at St. Marks seized by Gen. Andrew Jackson to 1950s polka-dot sunglasses -- and perhaps the best is yet to come.


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While there have been procedural developments in the underlying dispute dealing with the court that will hear the case, it is the substance of the FCC's letter that is important. The FCC's conclusion was based on two findings. First, it found that Media General could not enforce the JSA because its termination was a requirement of the FCC in connection with the sale of Schurz – so a court cannot order the station to violate the FCC's own order. But more fundamentally, the FCC determined that Media General's efforts infringed on the obligation under Section 310 of the Communications Act that the licensee (now Gray) maintain control over its station unless the FCC has approved a transfer of that control. In the FCC's eyes, control includes control over the programming of the station – which would be infringed by the JSA. It also includes control over the ultimate disposition of the station, which would be infringed by any order forbidding its participation in the incentive auction. According to the FCC, an element of control of a station is being able to decide whether or not to sell it. While the FCC acknowledged that Gray and/or Shurz might be liable to Media General for monetary damages and penalties for any breach of the contract provisions, Media General could not get a court to make the station comply with these alleged obligations. This is not the first time that the FCC has made such a pronouncement.
We wrote here about a case where the FCC stepped in to penalize a broadcaster who tried to enforce noncompete provisions of a contract restricting the programming of another station owner in its market. The FCC found that the broadcaster could not restrict the programming of the other station – even though the other station had agreed to that restriction when the enforcing broadcaster sold him a station. In that case, the FCC found that the broadcaster's attempts to use the courts to enforce the noncompete were an attempt to improperly control the other station, and it fined the station that had brought the lawsuit requesting enforcement of the noncompete.
These cases make clear that, when entering into agreements with broadcast stations, injunctive relief may not always be an option. In any sort of programming agreement, including an LMA or time brokerage agreement, the FCC will look askance at attempts to seek specific performance or other "equitable relief," i.e. any order from a court ordering that the contract be performed as written. The broadcaster who does not perform under the agreement may well have financial liability to the other party under the agreement, but that other party may well not be able to get what he bargained for. Additionally, the opinion expressed by the FCC in the Media General letter may well make it difficult to enforce any agreement that forces a station owner to sell their station when they do not want to (or to not sell it when they do want to sell).
Clearly, with these cases in mind, parties to contracts with broadcast stations need to think about putting in financial penalties in agreements in case these agreements cannot be enforced according to their terms. They also may want to think about provisions requiring the station owner to seek prior FCC approval before any relief is given to the other contract party, as the FCC in the Media General case and in the format noncompete case found that the problem with seeking the court order to enforce the contract was that it was an unauthorized transfer of control. Had the FCC authorized the exercise of control, perhaps the result would have been different. Whether the FCC would approve a transfer in such a case is unknown, but that is where these cases seem to take us. These cases raise just one more issue to consider in drafting broadcast contracts.


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Opportunity owners and promoters are going to be quickly reviewing many EPKs as they scroll through our band search. They're looking for the best fit, and there are a few things that are going to get them to reach out.
Our blog has a great article about maximizing your chances of having promoters reach out.
Along with the minimum media suggestions and your social media information that contain your stats, we'd also recommend building out your calendar as best you can. Your past shows will be crucial to show your history. Also, as soon as you book a show, put that in your calendar so promoters can see your current touring situation and your future plans. This will show promoters if you're coming through their area anytime soon. They're not only looking for local acts but any potential touring bands that could be a good fit if the schedule line up. You can read more about updating your calendar here.


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Second Floor Renovation
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame unveils plans for a $5.5 million renovation of its second floor beginning February 5, 2018. As the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring women of the American West who have displayed extraordinary courage in their trailblazing efforts, the extensive renovation will enhance its mission by exploring the special bond among the horse, women, and the West, as viewed through the lens of many Cowgirl Hall of Fame Honorees. The second floor will be closed from February 5th, 2018 to Spring 2019, when the new galleries are set to open.
Exhibition Rental
Hard Twist: Western Ranch Women by Barbara Van Cleve
Exhibition of 62 black and white photographs celebrating the lives of ranch women from the norther Rockies to the Mexican border. Additional artifacts available from featured women upon request.
The Cowgirl Who Became a Justice: Sandra Day O'Connor
The exhibition features family and public-life photos, ranch artifacts on loan from the Day family, and selected editorial cartoons.
Past Exhibitions
Constance Jaeggi: Aspects of Power, Light and Motion
September 29, 2017 – February 4, 2018
In her debut exhibition, artist Constance Jaeggi highlights the horse as a dynamic being by using aspects of light and shadow to both capture a sense of motion and sculpt a scene. Jaeggi photographs horses inside her studio, uninhibited by halters or restraints, which allows her to accentuate the characteristics and personalities of her subjects. The exhibition runs September 29, 2017 to February 4, 2018 in the Anne W. Marion Gallery located in the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. For more information click here.
2nd Floor Renovation Preview
June 23 – September 17, 2017
At the National Cowgirl Museum, we know it's never just a horse. Come see our preview for our second floor renovation which includes artist Ashley Collins' large-scale work, Compilation of a Thousand Stories. This work encapsulates the theme of the future exhibition as will be seen when paired with the renovation images. The public is also invited to participate in the exhibit by sending photographs of their favorite horses. For more information click here.
Pure Quill: Photographs by Barbara Van Cleve
November 18, 2016 – May 7, 2017
Barbara Van Cleve, 1995 National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Honoree, is nationally known for her photographs of western landscapes, ranchers, cowboys, and cattle women. This newest exhibit of her work includes 37 stunning black and white photographs captured by Van Cleve throughout her career.
No Turning Back: The Art of Veryl Goodnight
July 22 – October 31, 2016
A retrospective of the work of award-winning artist and 2016 National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Honoree Veryl Goodnight. The exhibition features 17 sculptures and 11 paintings by the artist focusing on Western women, horses, and wildlife. The exhibit is the first to display both her sculptures and paintings together and works span the breadth of her career.
Light, Landscape and Livestock: The Photography of Nadine Levin
March 4 – July 5, 2016
For over 25 years, Nadine Levin has been capturing the beauty of the world that surrounds us through her innovative and elegant photography. Often riding horseback to capture her Western images, she creates a uniquely feminine portrayal of this predominately masculine and conventional world. This exhibition includes photographs from 2007 National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Honoree Terry Stuart Forst's 7 S Stuart Ranch as well as infrared landscape images.
RODEO: Photographs by Rima Canaan Lee
November 20, 2015 – February 7, 2016
Fort Worth photograph Rima Canaan Lee, who was born in Beirut, Lebanon and raised in Hamburg, Germany, was unfamiliar with rodeo culture when she arrived in Texas. She attended the 2013 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo almost daily during its three-week run, photographing whatever caught her eye. The results are two distinct sets of photographs: one of the rodeos, and another of the stock show. Both sets of photographs highlight an event that still carries promise of the American West.
Grace & Grit: Visions of the West by Terri Kelly Moyers
May 29 – November 8, 2015
Terri Kelly Moyers, 2015 National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Honoree, has captured the hearts and imaginations of many through her stunning portrayal of women, landscapes, and wildlife of the American West. This exhibition of 28 paintings shows the wide variety of this award-winning artist's work.


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Mine by no means turned out quite as pretty, but then again, I'm not the originator of this recipe, nor do I have a cook book...
What you need:
1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed (I definitely didn't use enough chicken)
1 LARGE spaghetti squash (I used 2 smaller ones)
12-15 artichoke hearts (I used 2 small jars of artichoke hearts in olive oil)
1/3 cup walnuts (I chose to use almonds, because that's what I had)
4-5 Tbsp olive oil
4-5 Tbsp vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 lemon, juiced (I ended up using closer to 1 1/2 or 2)
salt and pepper to taste
3-5 cups fresh spinach
1) Start by cooking your spaghetti squash. See the original recipe for cooking it in the oven. The flavour is better that way I find but I get lazy and often do mine in the microwave. I keep it whole and stab holes in it with a fork to let the steam out and throw it in on high for about 10 minutes.
When it's cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a spoon. Use a fork to scoop out the inside and make it all thread-y and spaghetti like.
While your squash is cooking, work on the rest of this.
2) Heat up 1 splash of fat (I used olive oil) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add one clove of garlic & cook until fragrant. Add artichokes (cut in half if they weren't already) and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook on all sides until slightly browned & tender.
3) In your food processor (or in my case, bowl to use with hand blender!) add you nuts, olive oil, vegetable broth, second garlic clove, and artichokes (reserve a couple artichokes for presentation if you want). Puree until smooth.
I added a little more oil to make it a little smoother.
4) Add parsley, basil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Again, puree until smooth. Play with the amount of salt & pepper and lemon juice in the mix.
5) Cook the chicken in the pan that you used for the artichokes until slightly browned. Salt & pepper if desired.
6) Once chicken is cooked through, add a couple big spoonfuls of pesto mixture (about 1/4 cup) and spinach to pan. Mix to coat well. Cover and cook until spinach is wilted.
7) Add your spaghetti squash to the pan & the remaining pesto mixture. Stir well.
Because this was just for me, I didn't bother with presentation (a couple extra basil leaves, or artichokes, etc.) But if you were serving this to other people I would recommend garnishing with basil, topping with an artichoke piece or two, and maybe a lemon wedge so that it looks a little less "mushy" and more appealing!


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Snooki's Pregnant Magazine Cover
Rumor has it that Jersey Shore's Snooki is preggers. Since this is clearly one of the seven signs of the Apocalypse, we'll keep this short. How long before we see this magazine cover?
Rumor has it that Jersey Shore's Snooki is preggers. Since this is clearly one of the seven signs of the Apocalypse, we'll keep this short. How long before we see this magazine cover?
The Artist won a stunning five Oscars on Sunday, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director — but the French film still lags behind insipid garbage like This Means War, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, and Ghost Rider: Nicolas Cage's Flamin' Spittle. In fact, the only way that The Artist might gain traction in American multiplexes is if it's dumbed down a bit — in other words, less think, more stink.
Fans of AMC's Mad Men are rabidly anticipating the long-delayed fifth season of the show, and their interest was predictably stoked by the recent release of a "mysterious" promo ad, which seems designed to provoke deep questions: "What does it represent?" "Is it a meditation on Don Draper's empty soul?" "Why does Dr. Pepper taste like that?" But the most relevant question here might be, "What's going through Draper's giant, Brylcreemed head?" As always, we're here with the answers.
The Oscars are this Sunday night — and by now all the nominees have already scored their free tuxedos, gowns and jewelry from designers desperate to have their names mentioned on the red carpet. All that's left for them to do is to score some sedatives for the big night and finish writing their acceptance speeches...unless you're Glenn Close. Sorry, G.C., but you don't stand a chance in hell with that stupid cross-dressing movie! 15 years of planning for that?!?! Seriously?!? You made TWO 101 Dalmatian movies in just four years!
The odds-on favorite to win Best Picture at this Sunday's Academy Awards is The Artist —the silent, black-and-white French film that has been seen by as many as seven dozen American moviegoers. But if it wins the Oscar, its profile is sure to rise — which is why we were thrilled to get our hands on these just-leaked, eminently quotable outtakes.
Recently, cartoonist Rich Burlew raised a mind-melting $1.2 million to produce a print version of The Order of the Stick, his role-playing themed webcomic. How did Burlew do it? Through a nifty online quasi-Ponzi begfest known as Kickstarter. But for every Order of the Stick success story, there are countless failures.
Satan rose to power after being cast out of Heaven. Rick Santorum has risen to power after being cast out of the Senate. But if you think the similarities stop there, think again, heathen!
The sneaker-freak world is abuzz with news of this Friday's release of Nike's limited-edition Foamposite "Galaxy" shoes — footwear so starry purple, so glow-in-the-dark, and so comically overpriced that people are already camping out for a chance at their own $220 pair. And with the long wait ahead, they've got plenty of time to chatter.
The Oreo cookie turned 100 years old this week, though much to its shame it will always lag 21 years behind the Fig Newton. And just slightly less behind Betty White.
Despite their exorbitant price tag, Dr. Dre's Beats headphones have recently become a genuine phenomenon — a hip-hop fashion accessory as ubiquitous as hoodies, Jordans, and Amber Rose. And like any good rap impresario, the good Doctor is branching out — albeit into unexpected (and folate-rich) territory.


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Lush have decided to go down the make up route again. As went on a shopping trip with my Dad today, I decided to pop into Lush and check out their new make up brand, Emotional Brilliance. I have to say what I saw in their Reading store really impressed me!
|As you can see from this- their range has some pretty fantastic colours.
The woman introduced me to it by telling my fortune,that is all I can describe it as for now, there was a wheel with all the colours of their lip tints and eyeliners, I had to close my eyes and clear my mind while she span the wheel and then I had to pick three of the colours, underneath the blocks of colours were the eyeliners and lip tints. I picked Feeling secure, passionate, and success. There was even dry ice to give it a more mystical look. These are the names for the products I thought this was a really nice way to introduce the customer to the product, and revealed which ones you wanted/liked the most. I actually did end up buying Feeling Secure, it is such a lovely vibrant purple colour and it was the first one I picked!
I love the bottle! It's not really what you would expect make up to be in, and the fact that it is glass gives it a nicer feel, even if it does look like it could contain something medicinal. Plus the label looks really cute. From looking at the bottle you can see the colour is really bright and highly pigmented this is how it looks when worn.
Here is a small swatch on my wrist- I love the colour so much, and it lasts for a really long time as I put it on my wrist to take the photo 4 hours ago and it's still there despite being rubbed up against the sleeve of my hoodie. Pretty much all the colours in this range are bright and vibrant- perfect for the summer!
As for application as you can see it is a bit bulky on the top- this makes it a little harder to apply so I will probably just use one of my other eye liner brushes. But the tip is really fine so it will give you the precision that you need- I just think the bulky black lid is a bit of an annoyance. Although it does make the bottle look really cool!
The eye liners and lip tints in this range, are £14.50, this price might be a little steep- however all their products are natural and Lush are completely against animal testing, so you know you are getting a good quality product. I really don't mind spending that much on something like this as I am used to spending MAC/ Illamasqua prices. Although, you do get a lot for your money, as you can see from the bottle, it is quite big. So you are definitely getting your moneys worth from the point of view of quality and amount.
In their new make up range they also have, a translucent finishing powder, which is also meant to brighten up your face and such, I might get this when my MAC one runs out- as well as a bronzer and a highlighter. These are all £12 so not too bad. This is all the lady showed me, there could be more, but that is all there was in my local store. I would definitely recommend going into your nearest Lush store and checking out Emotional Brilliance!
So what do you think of this new range at Lush? Would you be tempted by any of it? Or is it a bit too pricey?


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Ini adalah jawapannya.
1. Do you think you're hot?
2. Upload your favorite picture of you
3. Why do you like that picture?
Because so many friends of mine adore this picture too!
4. When was the last time you ate pizza?
Last month, masa tengah mark paper mid term for SKW320/3.
5. The last song you listened to?
JENNY FROM THE BLOCK - Jennifer Lopez
6. What are you doing right now?
Waiting to go out for dinner with John and Mizi. John nak introduced GF dia kat aku. Cewah.....
7. What name would you prefer besides yours?
I would like to see Shahril's name besides mine on our wedding card. Berangan.....
People to tag
1. Azura Jaapar
2. Norizah Ibrahim
3. Noraslinawati SGGS
4. Faten Fazana Jamaluddin
5. Ahmad Arafat
1. Azura Jaapar
2. Norizah Ibrahim
3. Noraslinawati SGGS
4. Faten Fazana Jamaluddin
5. Ahmad Arafat
8. Who is number one?
Secretary saya di Pejabat. Kih kih kih.
9. Number 3 is having a relationship with?
Semua budak lelaki kat faculty beliau.
10. Say something about number 5
Arafat sounds like perempuan gemok!
11. How about number 4?
She insisted to pay me for the make up on her upcoming wedding.
12. Who is number 2?


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Nave's Topical IndexJob 7:1-3
Is there not an appointed time to man on earth? are not his days also like the days of an hireling?
Nave's Topical Index
Job 14:1,6
Matthew 20:1-15
Matthew 21:33-41
John 10:12,13
The Christian Business World
Employee: Character of Unrighteous
Employee: General Scriptures Concerning
LinksBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus


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OKALOOSA COUNTY — A 28-year-old Destin man died after a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning.
According to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol, 28-year-old Saul Lopez-Perez was traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 98 in the inside lane in a 2003 Dodge Ram around 4:30 a.m. Sunday when he failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and swerved onto the shoulder.
The Dodge began to spin clockwise, as as the left side tires entered into the soft sand on the shoulder, before overturning. The vehicle came to a final rest on the driver's side and facing south on the south shoulder of the road.
Lopez-Perez was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, 27-year-old Marco Montes-Hernandez of Destin, was taken to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center where he is listed in serious condition, the release said. Both the driver and passenger were not wearing seat belts.
Charges are pending a traffic homicide investigation.


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For me, diversity isn't just about the colour of your skin, your age or who you choose to love. It's about being able to be who you are, with no fear of judgement. We all have different life experiences that shape and define our thoughts and working styles. I am lucky enough to work in an environment where it doesn't matter that I am a mixed race female with red hair, or that I like to wear pink Dr. Martens on dress down Friday, but what is important is the value that I bring to my team and my organization.
The world has changed and people don't have to be in the office between 9am and 5.30pm wearing a suit and tie anymore. There is more flexibility and trust in the workplace and the advancement of technology has led to an evolution in the way we that work. One of the first things I do before I even get out of bed in the morning is check my emails on my smart phone. For the last 6 years, my organization has allowed me to work in a way that embraces both my individuality and drive to still be successful in the workplace.
CA has a fantastic culture supporting diversity in all facets; thought, race, ethnicity, gender, generational, LGBT, etc. Our Mission and DNA principles thrive on being inclusive while also allowing for collaboration and differences in opinion. THRIVE is a programme designed to help create the best inclusive and flexible workplace for our employees and is one of our key foundational pillars at CA. Its focus is on creating a great place to work, do business and attract the best. We want the very best in the market place to bring themselves to work. My advice, to take cue from our recent campaign – Bring What You Bring, and you'll thrive at CA.
Join our Talent Community here
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Visit our Careers Page here
Follow our #LifeAtCA story on Social Media.
Author: Becca Sil
Operations Director, Global Talent Acquistion
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Richard I,
8 September 1157, son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, at Beaumont Palace, Oxford
3 September 1189 at Westminster Abbey, London
6 April 1199 at Chalus Castle, France
Fontevrault Abbey, France (body); Rouen Cathedral, France (heart)
12 May 1191 Berengaria of Navarre, at Limassol, Cyprus
Succeeded by:
John (younger brother)
ichard, with his father Henry II's blessing, was invested as duke of his mother Eleanor's lands in Aquitaine in 1172. Henry, however, would not truly relinquish control. Chafing at the bit, Richard joined with his brothers (and their mother) in rebelling against Henry in 1173-74. A decade later father and son clashed again. Hostilities were active when Henry died in 1189.
Richard, then in France, returned to England for his coronation. He immediately set about raising money for a crusade to retake the Holy Land from the Saracens. He sold every available English title, office and plot of land and headed east.
Dubbed the Lion Heart (or, in the language he himself spoke, Coeur de Lion), Richard was a brilliant military leader. In the Saracen leader Saladin, however, he found a foe of equal brilliance with far greater resources. Richard and his allies captured the city of Acre and marched on Jerusalem, but were forced to sign a truce leaving the city in Saladin's hands.
Richard was a charismatic leader with tremendous personal courage, but he was also volatile and arrogant. When he was shipwrecked while sailing home in 1192, he was imprisoned in Austria by angry former ally, Leopold V. Leopold then turned Richard over to Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, who demanded an enormous ransom for his release. Richard's mother Eleanor worked tirelessly (and successfully) to raise the huge sum. His younger brother, John, schemed (unsuccessfully) to steal his throne.
Freed in 1194, Richard spent only two months in England before returning to France to recover lost territories. During the unnecessary siege of an insignificant castle in France, he was wounded by a crossbow bolt and died.
Richard had married Berengaria of Navarre but they spent little time together and had no children. Richard's scheming brother, John, succeeded him.
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I love sleep
We spend a third of our lives in sleep, yet so often ignore it as an unimportant aspect of what defines us.
Now go read an author like Hobson who argues:
Dreaming, then, is not like delirium. It is delirium. Dreaming is not a model of a psychosis. It is a psychosis. It's just a healthy one.
What if Heaven is more like sleep than wakefulness? What if it's more like delirium?
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Tuesday, 03 October 2017 14:47
#TrendyTuesday #MeanGirlsDayWritten by Tracy Ballzer
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Get in loser, it's #MeanGirlsDay
Why today? It's October 3rd!
Something extra grool this year: the cast is turning into a fundraiser for Las Vegas!
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If this whirlwind Marlins offseason were a home-improvement television show, which one would it be?
Extreme Makeover?
Nah, that's what we lived through in '97 and '05. This doesn't qualify ... yet.
This Old House?
Hah. Since when do the Marlins ever wait around for their best players to get old?
Designed to Sell? Trading Spaces? Flip This House?
All would be acceptable choices, but the best possible title for the latest Larry Beinfest-led remodeling might come from the realm of sitcoms instead of reality shows.
Tool Time, anyone?
See, this time the Marlins aren't just handing off their most expensive players like fliers on a busy street corner. They aren't making survival deals designed more to keep their franchise afloat than to position it for a third World Series title in a brief, strange history.
This time there's a plan.
Now you can question that plan all you like. No one would blame you for wondering exactly what's going on when core contributors such as Mike Jacobs, Scott Olsen, Josh Willingham and Kevin Gregg are being scattered to the winds for a bunch of unknowns.
Emilio Bonifacio? Jose Ceda? Leo Nunez?
Who are these guys?
Yet upon closer inspection, there just might be a method to this apparent madness.
Pitching, speed and defense. That was the mantra for this front office from the time it showed up in 2002, one it followed all the way to that World Series title a year later.
Now, after some money-driven detours along the way, the Marlins are trying to reclaim their lost identity.
"This is by design," Beinfest, the club's president of baseball operations, said on a conference call this week. "This shouldn't be surprising. We kind of said these things ... and we are trying to do them."
Translation: Players who wield baseball gloves like meat cleavers are no longer as welcome at Dolphin Stadium.


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you know that i don't like cooking. at all. i don't like grocery shopping either. i don't mind doing the dishes, laundry or cleaning, so that makes me a semi successful wife, right? but this recipe is a mama janet (ps. my mom's name is janet) classic and it is sooooo good and soooooo easy i just had to share. i really don't know what's come over me. the only other recipe i have shared is the easter bark i made that one time. this is weird. i'm sharing a recipe. someone must have taken over my brain. that must be it.
this recipe is so easy and my mom has made it so many times, and i have watched her make it so many times, i didn't really need to ask her for the recipe because i knew it from watching her. but i called, just to check.
you will need:
- to find someone to figure out who overcame my brain to make me post a recipe
- 3 chicken breasts
- 2 cans of kidney beans
- a bag of baby carrots
- a bottle of Italian dressing
cut the carrots hot dog style (as in vertically, length wise) in half. this makes them cook much easier. throw them in the skillet with about a fourth of the italian dressing and the kidney beans. get those cookin' for about 10 minutes.
while that's cooking, cut up the chicken. once 10 minutes is up, throw in the chicken.
pour in the rest of the bottle of italian dressing.
cook until the chicken and the carrots and use your brain people, until everything is done.
HOW EASY WAS THAT?!?!?! and it is soooooo good!! trust me!!
okay. phew. i think i have my real self back now. now go pinterest crazy to make me famous.


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The NF-A6x25 impeller features suction side Flow Acceleration Channels. By speeding up the airflow at the crucial outer blade regions, this measure reduces suction side flow separation and thus leads to better efficiency and lower vortex noise. More info.
Reduced Motor Hub Size
Thanks to its streamlined, compact motor design, the NF-A6x25's motor hub is smaller than with conventional 6cm fans. This allows for more blade surface area and thus contributes to the NF-A6x25's superior airflow and pressure performance.
AAO Frame
Noctua's AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frames feature integrated anti-vibration pads as well as Noctua's proprietary Stepped Inlet Design and Inner Surface Microstructures, both of which further refine the fan's performance/noise efficiency. More info.
Stepped Inlet Design
Noctua's Stepped Inlet Design adds turbulence to the influx in order to facilitate the transition from laminar flow to turbulent flow, which reduces tonal intake noise, improves flow attachment and increases suction capacity, especially in space restricted
environments. More info.
Inner Surface Microstructures
With the tips of the fan blades ploughing through the boundary layer created by the Inner Surface Microstructures, flow separation from the suction side of the blades is significantly suppressed, which results in reduced blade passing noise and improved airflow and pressure efficiency. More info.
Integrated Anti-Vibration Pads
Integrated Anti-Vibration Pads made from extra-soft silicone minimise the transmission of minute vibrations while maintaining full compatibility with all standard mounting systems and fan clips used on heatsinks.
Smooth Commutation Drive 2
The latest version of Noctua's advanced Smooth Commutation Drive system ensures superb running smoothness by eliminating torque variations and switching noises. This makes the NF-A6x25 remarkably quiet even at very close distance. More info.
SSO2 Bearing
The NF-A6x25 features the further optimised second generation of Noctua's renowned, time-tested SSO bearing. With SSO2, the rear magnet is placed closer to the axis to provide even better stabilisation, precision and durability. More info.
Three speed settings for full flexibility
Providing 3000, 2400 and 1600 RPM speed settings via the supplied Low-Noise and Ultra-Low-Noise Adapters, the NF-A6x25 FLX (Flexibility) can be fine-tuned for superior airflow or maximum quietness.
Extensive Cabling Options
The fan's short 20cm primary cable minimises cable clutter in typical applications while the supplied 30cm extension provides extended reach when necessary. Both cables are fully sleeved and the supplied 3:4 pin adaptor allows to connect the fan directly to the power supply.
Six years manufacturer's warranty
Noctua fans are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the NF-A6x25 features an MTBF of more than 150.000 hours rating and comes with a full six years manufacturer's warranty.
Size - 60x60x25 mm
Screw hole spacings - 50 mm
Connector - 3-pin
Bearing - SSO2
Blade Geometry - A-Series with Flow Acceleration Channels
Frame Technology - AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation)
Rotational Speed (+/- 10%) - 3000 RPM
Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) - 2400 RPM
Rotational Speed with U.L.N.A. (+/- 10%) - 1600 RPM
Airflow - 17.2 CFM
Airflow with L.N.A. - 13.8 CFM
Airflow with U.L.N.A. - 9.8 CFM
Acoustical Noise - 19.3 dB(A)
Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. - 14.5 dB(A)
Acoustical Noise with U.L.N.A. - 8.2 dB(A)
Static Pressure - 2.18 mm H2O
Static Pressure with L.N.A. - 1.41 mm H2O
Static Pressure with U.L.N.A. - 0.61 mm H2O
Max. Input Power - 1.44 W
Max. Input Current - 0.12 A
Voltage - 12 V
MTBF > 150,000 h
Accessories - Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.), Ultra-Low-Noise Adapter (U.L.N.A.), 3 to 4-Pin Adaptor, 30cm Extension Cable, 3 Vibration-Compensators and 4 Fan Screws
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer Warranty
|Service & Support
|Limited warranty - 6 years
|Service & Support Details
|Limited warranty - 6 years
|Product Type
|Case fan
|Package Content
|Ultra-Low-Noise Adaptor (U.L.N.A.), Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.), 3-pin plug to 4-pin Molex adapter, 4 screws
|6 cm
|6 cm
|2.5 cm
Heatsink & Fan
|Fan Diameter
|60 mm
|Fan Height
|25 mm
|Fan Bearing
|SSO2 bearing
|Rotation Speed
|1600-3000 rpm
|Air Flow
|16.7-29.2 cfm
|Noise Level
|8.2 - 19.3 dBA
|Power Connector
|3-pin plug
|Rated Voltage
|Rated Current
|Power Consumption
|Cable Length
|30 cm
|Mounting Kit
|150,000 hour(s)
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Ms Ng is probably one of the most qualified English tutors in Singapore and leads a team of highly-dedicated and skilled English specialists.
She possesses almost 20 years' of teaching experience and is known for her enthusiasm, energy and subject mastery. She has a Master degree from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, and a Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) with Credit from the National Institute of Education, Singapore. She was nominated for the Outstanding Youth in Education award in 2005.
As a Public Service Commission Scholarship holder who started teaching in 1999, she had served as an English Language, Literature and Language Arts teacher in the Gifted Education Programme and Integrated Programme at Nanyang Girls' High School and Raffles Girls' Secondary School. She helped to spearhead the Integrated Programme in Nanyang Girls' High School and served as its Deputy Head. In addition, she had taught Language Arts and General Paper at Temasek Junior College. She started her teaching career in Catholic Junior College where she taught General Paper. Under her guidance, many students have been awarded prestigious scholarships including the President's Scholarship and are studying or have graduated from Ivy League institutions as well as Oxford and Cambridge Universities. With a decade of teaching experience in schools under her belt, she then moved on to teach English as a Specialist Teacher at one of Singapore's pre-eminent enrichment centres based in United Square for about two years.
Ms. Ng boasts of an impressive track record of helping her PSLE, 'O' Level and 'A' Level students achieve distinctions. 2 of her PSLE students had emerged as top 10 students nationwide over the past few years. 100% of her students have attained A1s to B3s for GCE 'O' Level English Language examinations and 100% of her students have achieved As and Bs for GCE 'A' level General Paper.
Her teaching philosophy is simple but practical: to encourage every child to reach his or her maximum potential through a learning cycle of skills and content knowledge acquisition and mastery, review and reinforcement. Together with the willingness to go the extra mile for her students, she has managed to make a difference in many students' lives.
In 2014, 2015 and 2016, all her PSLE students attained As and A*s for English Language, with more than half achieving the latter. Her Secondary 4 students attained 100% A1s to B3s for the GCE 'O' Level Examination for English Language.
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A teacher who actively teaches and checks on students' learning during lesson time, she tracks their progress all the time. Every lesson, she ensures that corrections and review are carried out. She is more than patient with helping students who need a bit more time to grasp what is taught. Students with a more solid grounding in English appreciate her skills reinforcement and further build-up of skills and knowledge.
She adopts a very systematic approach to teaching and is always willing to help out students who seek her advice before or after class. Under her guidance, many students have shown vast improvement at the GCE 'O' level examinations, with improved grades from Cs to As. About half of Ms Seah's students attain distinctions for their GCE 'O' Level English examinations every year. Students are definitely in good hands under Ms Seah's coaching as she is an extremely dedicated and enthusiastic teacher.
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Formerly a Public Service Commission teaching scholar, Dr. Tan was Deputy Head of the English Department at Temasek Junior College. There, he taught General Paper for many years, in addition to Knowledge and Inquiry, and Project Work. He was also the pioneering developer of TJC's Language Arts Programme, a curriculum that is still adopted today. In addition to TJC, Dr. Tan has taught at Dunman High School (General Paper), School of the Arts (English Literature) and Queen's University Belfast (Theatre and Performance Studies).
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April 28, 2017
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This June, instead of melting in overheated classrooms cramming for final exams, the last two weeks of the year will be an opportunity for students to take classes in subjects they are interested in, rather than academic requirements. While final exams will still be scheduled for the end of term 4 in May, this adjustment to the academic calendar will be an exciting new opportunity for students to explore their interests and transition into summer vacation.
June Academy has also given students the opportunity to work with teachers to create and plan their own classes. Since early September, junior Olivia Fennell and history teacher Katherine . Tucker have been working together to plan WHS Shark Tank.
"I went to Ms. Tucker and asked her if she would be interested in creating [a] course with me and she came on board," Fennell said. "With her help, [the course] has grown and is starting to really come together."
The chance to work with a teacher as an equal, rather than a student, is an opportunity unique to June Academy. It gives students and teachers a chance to bond and get to know each other outside the classroom.
"I think it will be a great experience to learn just for fun and to get to know both the teachers and other students better," Fennell said.
Another pair that is working together to create a class for June Academy is junior Kathryn Augustine and science teacher Stephen Boardman.
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Or at least, the Vilna Shas' version has problems.
I've occasionally tried to learn Ketuvot on my own, and tend to get bogged down by the middle of the first page which already has me branching out into this that and the other, even unto Shev Shmatetha (Shmaitza?) to explain Sfeik Sfeika.
I found some notes from R' Wieder's fall 2002 shiur on Ketuvot at SwapNotes.com (the successor to YUMesorah), which cleared up something that had always bugged me about that mishnah. The first phrase: "A besulah is married up to the fourth day." But the subsequent discussion in the Gemara treats it as "is married ON the fourth day", so that he can run the next morning to Beis Din if he has a claim that she wasn't a virgin, and wants the marriage annulled for false advertising.
R' Wieder notes that
Bavli (Vilna)
Yerushalmi (
Although in all honesty, the
Still, those woodcut initial words are lovely, aren't they? Makes the mass-produced ornament type for the Vilna shas look cheesy. That sort of ornament is often done with movable lead type just as the words are.
Evidently, Bomberg just recycled the same blocks cut for the Bavli (1521-23) into his Yerushalmi edition of 1523.


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Nothing is more irritating than choosing the wrong colors for a bedroom and having to live with it for a whole year.
When we purchased our home, life was a blur of nesting activities, DIY projects, and HGTV. It was a race to prepare for the inevitable visitors and guests set to arrive with the approaching holiday season. Amidst the seemingly endless checklist of things to get done, we may have made a few mistakes along the way.
And by "we", I mean "me".
Given that the master is not a "common area", it was less a priority than getting the living room and the kitchen squared away so that our soon to arrive guests could be awestruck by our decorating prowess. All of this "prowess" newly acquired from watching hours upon hours of HGTV. Looking back now , I was hasty in putting all of my trust into a Sherwin-Williams color palette.
A Sherwin-Williams color palette is supposed to be an idiot proof tool for those not fortunate enough to have attended an interior design school or be burdened with any kind of personal taste whatsoever. What it actually is, is a palette of about twenty-five colors that all theoretically "go together". A better way of describing it would be to say it's a palette of twenty-five colors who don't openly clash with each other. But some of them do get along better than others.
The first color I chose from the palette was to be for the accent wall behind the headboard of our bed. I chose a modern dark grey with hints of green. Sherwin-Williams designates it as "Cocoon". On the palette it had a softer tone, but once it was on the wall it was much darker than anticipated. It still reminded me of a cocoon, but like, from the inside.
The next color I chose was to cover the rest of the room. The interior design experts choose to call this color "Anjou Pear". Calling something "Anjou Pear" is a convoluted way of saying that something is bright yellow. It's akin to describing my dog's penis as "Fuji Apple". Again, it was a much softer yellow on the palette.
So for a year we were enveloped in a bright yellow room with one very out of place grey wall. But it was ok because we love each other and it served as our own little retreat from the outside world. It was, and still is the place we come together to listen to each other without distraction. It's where we have real conversations, unlike the conversations we have in the kitchen which seem to hold less weight. It's where we plan our travels together on rainy afternoons, and where we sleep at night with our two small dogs, who wedge themselves against our bodies so that the four of us are always somehow interconnected.
Since that first year, we've changed everything about the master bedroom including the floor. Now it sports a cohesive "Moroccan Chic" look inspired by one of our trips to Northern Africa. It's a vast improvement, but my wife and dogs are still the best thing about the room.
In hindsight I didn't realize how much I hated the old color scheme until we changed it.
Black and White.
Over weekend I convinced my wife to watch a sci-fi movie with me. She hates sci-fi movies but she'll watch them with me if the trailer doesn't look (in her words) "totally stupid." We saw Ex Machina and it was great. We both liked it.
I mention this only because one of the scenes in the movie brought up the philosophical thought experiment known as "Mary's Room". The experiment goes like this:
Mary is a brilliant scientist who is forced to investigate the world from a black and white room via a black and white television monitor. She understands everything there is to know about the neurophysiology of vision, which wavelengths of light combine to form which colors, and all other physical information there is to obtain about color. What will happen when Mary is released from her room or obtains a color television?
In other words, Mary is a scientist who knows everything there is to know about color, but has never experienced color. It's up to you to decide if she gains anything new when she leaves the room.
This argument fascinates me. Not the philosophical question of what it is to know something, but on another level because it made me realize that being stuck in one room for your whole life isn't all that different from being stuck in one neighborhood, or one town, or even one country. Our perception is limited by our environment.
Each new person, experience, journey, adds a new shade of color to our little black and white room. If the environment is rich enough, we might even add a few hints of bright orange and perhaps some ocean blue.
As a child in 3rd grade I moved to Spain with my parents and lived there for three years. At that young age I was already strongly conditioned to believe that Americans were superior in our way of life to the Spanish and every other culture for that matter. Eventually we returned to the states where I spent the next two years watching my parents struggle with a mortgage they couldn't afford and jobs they hated. I came to realize that even though America is great, in some ways, other culture's have a better approach to life. My school friends did not have this understanding at all. In their minds, I'd spent the last three years washing my clothes in a river and waiting for television to be invented. No matter how I tried to describe life in another country, they just didn't get it. It was like I could see colors they couldn't.
If we all begin life in the metaphorical Mary's Room, then traveling and experiencing many people from different cultures are what allows us to really see the world as it is, rather than how we wish it to be. We begin to see more colors.
I was still in my teens when my daughter was born. She is awesome.
Her smile and her sharp blue eyes make my heart feel like it's going to explode every time I look at her, because she is so awesome.
She loves to read and she's not afraid to travel anywhere because she is awesome.
She is awesome because she has a really great mom with whom I share custody. Her mom is an incredibly beautiful woman who I've known over half my life now. Through all those years we've held one unwavering commitment.
We both had difficult childhoods. Both of us are intimately acquainted with the grey hue the world can take on when you are continuously let down by those in charge of caring for you. We resolved quite early on to make sure that this would not be the color of our child's world.
But in this sharing of our one daughter (who is awesome), her mom has had to do almost all of the actual parenting. I would say at least ninety percent.
Our custody arrangement allows me to swoop in on long weekends and summer breaks. To take our daughter on adventures and then bring her back to mom in time for school and the mundane daily rituals that make up real life.
It's always been a one-sided arrangement.
But she puts up with it because she only cares about one thing, our awesome daughter's happiness.
Which is awesome.
My little girl is graduating from high school this year. What little parenting I contributed before is no longer needed. But I am still a parent, and like all parents I worry. I worry that she will make the wrong kinds of friends in college. I worry that she will date the wrong kind of guy. I worry that she will struggle to see people for who they, are and not have the sense to avoid the bad ones. I worry, does she see the world in color, or is it ominously gray?
I've been a parent for eighteen years now. A dad. Not a helicopter parent. Not a doting father. Certainly not a tiger mom. Just someone's dad. The kind who is always ready to take you out for pizza and ice cream, but not so great if you need help with algebra homework. Just regular ole dad.
The thing is, being her dad happens to feel like the greatest gift in the universe. One that I don't feel remotely worthy of. And it makes me want to give her all of the pizza and ice cream that the universe has to offer. On more than one occasion, I've driven the two hundred miles to where she lives, just for the privilege of taking her to eat pizza and ice cream.
Over the years, pizza and ice cream has given way to whatever positive life experiences I can offer her. In other words, whatever new experiences we can find that might give her a greater understanding of the world. In other words… travel.
One of what I consider to be my better contributions to her development as a person, and admittedly, one of the best times in my life, was spending a month traveling around Spain together. Seeing the country through her eyes brought me a new joy I've never before experienced. We walked the halls of Madrid's Royal Palace hand in hand, and I could sense her renewed curiosity about other cultures which is so absent in the average American teen. We wandered the enormous but solemn halls of the Cathdral de Sevilla together. Most of the trip we just drove up the Costa del Sol, stopping in towns and beach villages along the way, making lifelong friends with locals. It was as a perfect month. I've discovered that nothing is so rewarding as exploring a foreign land together with your child. Plus, every trip gives them a new color to work with. A new level of understanding the world around them.
So this summer, my wife and I will take her with us to Italy. Even though the cost is way higher than what we budgeted for. Even though it will force us to take on some debt, a concept that we are adamantly against. Even though it means that we'll have less money to spend on travel next year. Even though it means our other hobbies and projects will have to be put on hold. Because the experience we can give her outweighs all of those objections. This new adult, who will always be my child, is taking her first steps into the world of adulthood. This may be the last chance we get to show her something like this. A new palette of colors. And if we've done it right, she'll enter into adulthood with enough to see the world as it is and as it should be.
She'll see the world in full color. With enough education and experience she might one day gain the kind of vision that gives her the power to paint the world some new color.
A new shade of gold.


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RESULTS: 2018 Mal Meninga Cup Round 1
All the results and scorers from the opening round of the QRL's Under 18 junior reps competition - the Mal Meninga Cup.
All listed times are AEST (QLD).
RELATED: See the full list of 2018 Mal Meninga Cup Draw and Results.
Sunshine Coast Falcons 22 Burleigh Bears 52
Venue: Sunshine Coast Stadium
Date: Saturday 10 March 2018 at 11:15am
Sunshine Coast Falcons (22)
Tries: Hunter Brough 2, Keaton Walkington-Meade, Cameron Hanson, Kane Jackson
Goals: Jai Smoothy 1
Burleigh Bears (52)
Tries: Jayden Campbell 2, Tyler Mahon 2, Reno Gerrard, Jayden Sviestrup, Alofiana Khan-Periera, Ronan Kapi, Ryan Garner
Goals: Jayden Campbell 8
Mackay Cutters 24 Townsville Blackhawks 8
Venue: BB Print Stadium Mackay
Date: Saturday 10 March 2018 at 2:00pm
Mackay Cutters (24)
Tries: Garrett Smith 2, Tom Irelandes, Aidan Beard
Goals: Michael Bell 2, Rayden Burns 1
Townsville Blackhawks (8)
Tries: Curtis Dempsey, Isaac Locke
Northern Pride 0 Wynnum Manly Seagulls 0
Venue: Barlow Park
Date: Saturday 10 March 2018 at 3:00pm
Match cancelled due to weather. Draw, one point each.
CQ Capras 30 Easts Tigers 20
Venue: Browne Park
Date: Saturday 10 March 2018 at 3:00pm
CQ Capras (30)
Tries: Jeremiah Naawi, Lachlan Hubner, Harrison McIndoe, Chayse Cavanagh, Jackson Mangion, Ben Farr
Goals: Liam Grant 2, Corben Ingram 1
Easts Tigers (20)
Tries: Joe Gilmour, Josh Radford, Ben Bucknell, Sebastian Winters-Chang
Goals: Hayden Ryan 2
Victoria Thunderbolts 34 Western Mustangs 34
Venue: Casey Fields
Date: Saturday 10 March 2018 at 4:00pm
Victoria Thunderbolts (34)
Tries: Kynean Headon, Jermaine Tui 2, Saimone Ahomana, Jacob Reedy-Bartlett, Teolifo Seigafo
Goals: Tangatta Teroi 5
Western Mustangs (34)
Tries: Jordan Lipp, Kyle Petersen 2, Leslie Hartvigsen, Cruise Martin-Brown, Luke Maiden
Goals: Richard Murray 4, Chris Chalmers 1
Redcliffe Dolphins 10 Souths Logan Magpies 40
Venue: Dolphin Oval
Date: Sunday 11 March 2018 at 10:30am
Redcliffe Dolphins (10)
Tries: Danny Heenan, Isaiah Lealiiee
Goals: Dylan Briggs 1
Souths Logan Magpies (40)
Tries: David Fifita 2, Fanitesi Niu 2, Ezra Coulston, Tyler Han, Josiah Taofinuu
Goals: Ezra Coulston 6
Norths Devils 34 Tweed Heads Seagulls 16
Venue: Bishop Park
Date: Sunday 11 March 2018 at 10:50am
Norths Devils (34)
Tries: Lachlan Lewis 2, Jordan Riki 2, Cory Paix, Jack Paterson
Goals: Cory Paix 5
Tweed Heads Seagulls (16)
Tries: Toby Sexton, Jaylan To'o, Glenn McGrady
Goals: Toby Sexton 2
Ipswich Jets had a bye this round.
RELATED: Click here to view the current Mal Meninga Cup ladder.