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The summer's nearly over, but we have every reason to have a spring in our step.
From the success of recent open days to significant improvements in how students rate their time here, and from the health of University finances, increased research turnover (to more than £126m per annum), to plans to invest millions in enhancing the student experience, there's much to feel proud and optimistic about.
This year will be our last to get everything in place ahead of the arrival next September of the first cohort of students paying £9k tuition fees. Expectations will be high and we will all need to think carefully about how we can contribute towards meeting them.
June's open days were our first experience of recruiting in the new fees environment. It was vital we got them right. A huge amount of planning led to a resounding success, with around 24,000 visitors to campus over two days greeted by scores of positive and well-prepared staff and student volunteers. Feedback was fantastic, with 95% of visitors rating the day 'good' or 'excellent' and praising the helpfulness of staff and students. Many commented on the positive feeling around the University - its spirit, its openness and its warmth. My thanks to everyone involved - it was so important to set such a positive tone for our future.
All universities have been through challenging times, but now we must remain tightly focused on our future. Spending £9k to study at Leeds will be a significant investment, but I am confident we will not have any major problems recruiting students. We've just completed the Integrated Planning Exercise (IPE) and even factoring in a 5% reduction in student numbers next year - a good forecast given subsequent White Paper proposals - financial projections are much better than last year. Despite ongoing funding cuts, we can feel confident that our hard work has brought us to a position that allows us to properly invest in our student experience and our future at this critically important time.
I know too some colleagues face ongoing uncertainty, and we are working closely with units in organisational review to ensure they are academically and financially sustainable. But the number of areas in review is falling. Seven have exited the process this year, most recently Research and Innovation Support and Student Services. I am confident more will follow.
I touched recently upon our graduates' employment prospects, but they are worth repeating. The Destination of Leavers from HE (DLHE) survey shows that 92.6% of our 2010 graduates were in graduate level employment or further study six months after graduation. According to this measure, we even outperform Oxford!
Great news also comes in the guise of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2011. 86% of our students say they were 'very satisfied' or 'satisfied' with their experience - an increase of 4% on last year and a result that puts us in 10th= position in the Russell Group. We also achieved improved scores across all categories including teaching, academic support, organisation and management learning resources and personal development - a truly fantastic outcome.
Viv Jones and our Pro-Deans for Student Education are to be congratulated for their highly effective leadership and their detailed and dedicated work in improving our performance. This year's success shows that with focus and professionalism, real progress can occur - a massive thank you from me to all staff concerned for this very timely result.
VCEG and the Deans are currently looking at how best to invest £12m in enhancing the student experience and the £9m we have added to our Strategic Support and Development Funds. The Deans' input in this, as in so much else, has been critical. Different views have been expressed with some incorporated into plans and some not. These are major strategic decisions, and collective input and ownership is critical.
Changes in the composition of VCEG will also help to refresh and sharpen our strategic focus. Dawn Freshwater, who takes over as PVC for Staff and Organisational Effectiveness, has been highly successful as Head of the School of Healthcare and has significant experience of leading change. David Hogg takes on a new integrated role as PVC for Research and Innovation. As Head of the School of Computing, he led a review which revitalised the school - he also brings considerable experience of leadership and personal success in research and innovation. Dawn and David are first and foremost team players and I am really looking forward to working closely with both of them.
Richard Williams and Steve Scott have been in VCEG for six of the seven years I have been here and I thank both for their outstanding contribution. Richard's major achievement has been getting everyone thinking about enterprise, innovation and research in an integrated way. Steve is a fantastic citizen of the University - I would highlight his painstaking work on promotions as his great legacy amongst his many significant achievements. Andrew Thompson made his mark as PVC for Research, as did Ed Spiers, who stepped in and also did the job brilliantly. I am indebted to both Andrew and Ed for great research results this year and getting our preparations for REF2014 well underway.
I hope everyone had some time for relaxation this summer and that all feel refreshed. The coming year will be challenging, but the success of open days and improvement in our NSS scores shows us just how good this University can be when under pressure. They also remind us of an important lesson - if professionalism is combined with effort and teamwork, we will get the results we want. Let's put our hearts and minds into making this year our best yet.
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AAN has joined a coalition of over 100 media and civil liberties organizations in a letter to the United States Congress demanding public transparency and an end to the NSA's surveillance program:
The StopWatching.us campaign has called for a number of specific legal reforms in addition to calling for an investigation, including reform to the controversial Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act, which was cited in the shockingly broad FISA order that demanded Verizon hand the NSA phone records data on millions of its US customers. The groups also call on Congress to reform the FISA Amendments Act, the unconstitutional law that allows, nearly without restriction, the government to conduct mass surveillance on communications going into and out of the United States. The letter and petition also demand that Congress amend the state secrets privilege, the pernicious legal tool the government has asserted in an attempt to block judges from deciding the constitutionality of the NSA's domestic spying program.

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National Chair John Apter has reacted to the sickening assault on two police officers in east London after footage emerged on social media of the terrifying incident.
The video showed two brave officers appear to be set upon by group of men in Hackney, east London and was described by Home Secretary Priti Patel as: 'sickening, shocking and disgraceful.'
In an interview on Radio 4 this morning, Mr Apter strongly condemned the incident and criticised people who: "stand by and video my colleagues in distress."
Mr Apter said: "We're seeing an officer who is trying to restrain somebody on the ground and his colleague the female officer is defending him and herself against a crowd. I say that with a note of caution because a number of things could be happening. But what is without doubt is those officers were at serious risk. This was truly stomach churning – it was horrific to watch. because you didn't know what would come next.
"All credit to those officers for standing their ground. I've spoken with the Deputy Assistant Commissioner in the Metropolitan police, and have been told the officers are being well looked after."
Mr Apter has raised the incident with Home Secretary Priti Patel. He added: "I did this, so the Home Secretary really understands the level of violence and the vulnerability of my colleagues - especially in a backdrop where policing and police officers have been vilified over recent days. Policing and police officers have been vilified over these past few days. The vast majority of officers are good people who are trying to do a really difficult job."
There were on average 85 assaults per day on police in 2019-19 and members of the public are increasingly likely to video incidents.
Mr Apter said: "Many of them are videoed – it's almost like a hobby for some now to video an attack on a police officer and put it on social media. This is not to assist an investigation but to mock my colleagues, and to almost encourage violence against them.
"I'm afraid to say this is not uncommon, this is an increasing problem. We've seen an increase in police officers being injured by 27% over the past 12 months, and this is why I'm working with the Home Secretary and others within policing to get increased sentences for those who assault my colleagues.
"We need to ensure we look after our colleagues much better."


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When NBA 2K updated its rosters after last year's NBA Draft, Donovan Mitchell was thrilled to get the chance to play as himself in the video game.
This week, Mitchell was in Shanghai celebrating the release of China's online version of NBA 2K. The video game has more than 35 million registered users in the country—and Mitchell is on this year's cover.
"That was a pretty special moment for me," the Utah Jazz guard said. "To go from playing the game—even if I'm not on the cover in the states—just to be on the covers is a blessing for me. It's a step up from last year."
Mitchell's trip to China for the game's release was just the latest in a whirlwind of summer travel for the young star.
"I think my SkyMiles are pretty high," he said with a laugh.
Mitchell was last season's Rookie of the Year runner-up and winner of the ESPY forBest Breakthrough Athlete. So after filling up the stat sheet last season, Mitchell has spent the offseason filling up his passport with trips to Spain, Serbia, China and the Philippines.
"I decided to let myself be a kid, to be honest, and not a professional athlete," Mitchell said. "During the season, I'm always locked in one gear, ready to play basketball, always keeping my guard up. I just let my guard down and enjoyed the vacation. I haven't done that in a very, very long time. It was one of the more relaxing things I've ever done."
In Spain, he shot a commercial with Houston Rockets star James Harden and hung out with his Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio. In Serbia, he watched future Dallas Mavericks draft pick Luka Doncic lead his team to a EuroLeague championship and got a little more insight into his well-traveled coach's playbook.
"I saw a whole different side of basketball," he said. "I think a lot of our plays were run that game. I texted Coach and said, 'I see where you get your plays from and your names.'"
In Greece, China and the Philippines, he was swallowed up by hordes of fans, some of whom waited for hours just for a chance at a photo or autograph.
"I thought they'd just be excited because I'm an NBA player," Mitchell said. "But they actually know me. They know my story. They know my stats. They know everything. It's pretty cool to see the people I'm reaching throughout the entire world. It's special."
But after letting himself cut loose early in the summer, Mitchell said he's ready to get back to business, with his injured foot healed and two-a-day practices in his near future.
"I'm back and I have to work and build on that," he said. "Last year's over with and we've got plenty more to do."


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ICE arrests Salvadoran murder suspect, gang associate in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A Salvadoran fugitive and 18th Street Gang associate, who is wanted for aggravated homicide in his home country, was arrested in Sioux Falls Wednesday by deportation officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).
Moises De Jesus Ruiz-Mejia, 25, was arrested Wednesday evening outside his residence after ICE was recently alerted the Salvadoran government had issued an international arrest warrant naming him as one of 25 individuals wanted for aggravated homicide or attempted homicide of numerous victims, some of whom have yet to be identified.
The arrest warrant was issued by the Salvadoran government on Oct. 15, 2018. Most of the individuals sought are members of the 18th Street Gang (Surenos 18); others such as Ruiz-Mejia are listed in Spanish as "paros" or individuals who do favors for the gang. Between October 2018 and March 2019, the Salvadoran arrest warrant was sent to Interpol, which then relayed it to U.S. law enforcement officials.
Ruiz-Mejia illegally entered the United States on Oct. 14, 2018, a day before the Salvadoran government issued the arrest warrant naming him as a suspect. After his initial encounter with U.S. border officials, he was released from custody and ordered to report to the ICE office in Sioux Falls on a periodic basis beginning in November 2018, pending his immigration court proceedings.
Ruiz-Mejia's May 1 arrest occurred without incident. He remains in ICE custody pending disposition of his immigration proceedings.
ICE removed or returned 258,085 aliens in fiscal year 2018. ERO arrested 158,581 aliens, 90% of whom had criminal convictions, pending criminal charges, or previously issued final orders. The overall arrest figure represents an 11% increase over fiscal year 2017.
ICE is focused on removing public safety threats, such as convicted criminal aliens and gang members, as well as individuals who have violated our nation's immigration laws, including those who illegally re-entered the country after being removed and immigration fugitives ordered removed.


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NEW YORK (AP) — The Tony Awards kick off on Sunday night with a pair of first-time hosts and no clear show juggernaut like ''Hamilton'' to watch vacuum up statuettes, but the production will get a likely assist by The Boss — Bruce Springsteen.
Springsteen attended the four-hour rehearsal Sunday morning and electrified the sleepy crowd when he walked onstage in a T-shirt and jeans, performed one song on the piano from his sold-out one-man show and departed to a standing ovation.
It was a reminder that co-hosts Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles — talented and likable if not terribly thrilling — face their biggest test yet when they co-host the CBS telecast from the massive 6,000-seat Radio City Music Hall.
Getting buzz from appearing on the telecast can dictate a show's future, both on Broadway and on tour. Broadway producers will be thankful this year that the telecast won't have to compete with any NBA Finals or Stanley Cup playoff games.
A-list talent expected to be on hand this year includes Robert De Niro, Claire Danes, Billy Joel, Carey Mulligan, Jim Parsons and Kerry Washington.
Others expected to participate include Uzo Aduba, Christine Baranski, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Melissa Benoist, Matt Bomer, Tituss Burgess, Jeff Daniels, Brandon Victor Dixon, James Monroe Iglehart, Christopher Jackson, Patti LuPone, Tatiana Maslany, Katharine McPhee, Matthew Morrison, Leslie Odom Jr., Kelli O'Hara, Zachary Quinto, Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells.
Two new musicals lead the nominations for the top Tony Award crown, with Tina Fey's ''Mean Girls'' and ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' receiving 12 nods each. A revival of ''Angels in America'' has 11 and the two-part play ''Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'' has 10. Many critics have tapped ''The Band's Visit'' as their odds-on favorite to be crowned best new musical.
Viewers will see performances from ''The Band's Visit,'' ''Carousel,'' ''Frozen,'' ''Mean Girls,'' ''My Fair Lady,'' ''Once on This Island,'' ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' and ''Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.'' The cast of ''Dear Evan Hansen'' also will return for a performance of the song ''You Will Be Found'' for the In Memoriam section.
For most of the previous awards season, shows like the Oscars and Golden Globes have acknowledged the issue of sexual misconduct and abuse of power. Bareilles and Groban will try to do that while also eviscerating any memory of last year's Tony host, Kevin Spacey, who since then has been accused by at least 24 men of sexual misconduct or assault.
The pair will also hope to end a ratings slide following the 2016 edition that was led by ''Hamilton,'' which drew 8.73 million viewers. Spacey's ceremony last year drew 6 million viewers, which represented a drop of approximately 31 percent in total viewers from the previous year.
The show will be a sort of victory lap for a Broadway season that saw grosses hit another record high by pulling in $1.7 billion — up 17.1 percent over last season's $1.45 billion. Attendance was also up, coming in a 13.79 million, an increase of 3.9 percent at last season's 13.27 million.


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CA$H Maine Volunteer Receives Award
Written by New Ventures Maine | Published on June 8, 2016Alex Brann receiving her award from Elizabeth Barron, Executive Director of United Way of Mid-Maine and Central Maine CA$H Site Coordinator.
It takes a great number of people to show up in their kindness to help keep the VITA tax sites running smoothly each year. Central Maine CA$H Coalition is fortunate to get people from many different backgrounds showing up to help. This year, 2016, we were very pleased to have a couple of students from a local high school join our ranks of volunteers. One teen, in particular, showed great dedication, great skill, and great capacity for kindness in fulfilling her commitment as a greeter and intake facilitator during our CA$H Clinics.
The Board of Directors and Staff at United Way of Mid-Maine were so impressed that they awarded their 2016 Young Leaders Award to her. Given each year to a promising young leader who demonstrates and promotes leadership and community involvement among Mid-Maine's youth, and who exemplifies a passion to make a difference, the Young Leaders Award was presented to Alexandria Brann.
Alex is a sophomore in high school and an active member of Messalonskee High School's Key Club, Concert Chorus, and GSA club. She has done volunteer work at the James H. Bean School, the Central Maine and Capital Area CA$H sites, and at community events raising awareness for domestic abuse. Alex is a member of the MHS Robotics Team "Infinite Loop" and has helped with their fundraising to attend the National Championship competition.
She has attended student leadership conferences, spoken on a student panel at a state-wide education conference, and attended workshops at local colleges with teachers and community members. This year, she participated in student focus groups and took dual enrollment courses through KVCC and Thomas College.
Alex is a shining example of youth leadership, and an inspiration to those who know her, youth and adult, alike.
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A day after a gunman killed two people (plus himself) and wounded 11 others at a Madden tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, more information is continuing to come out about both the shooter and the victims of the pointless tragedy.
One of those wounded happened to be Timothy Anselimo (who goes by both "Olarry" and "Larry Legend" on the gaming circuit) and who also happens to be one of six members drafted to the Milwaukee Bucks' NBA 2K eSports team this past spring.
According to Anselimo's mom, he was shot three times on Sunday afternoon:
And according to another player in attendance, he was shot in the hand and chest:
Less than 24 hours after those vague but serious updates, Anselimo tweeted from his own account that he would be undergoing surgery on Monday that would not only dictate his overall health but would also determine his ability to play video games in the future:
While best wishes and tweets of solidarity were sent Timothy's way (in addition to all those that were shot at the event on Sunday), the 2K/Madden gamer also got a specified shout-out hoping for a speedy recovery from Pusha-T:
And while it's worth noting that this is a relatively minor development in the grand scheme of things, it obviously meant something to Anselimo as demonstrated by this response:
Best of luck on that surgery to Larry Legend. And best of luck for a recovery (both mentally and physically) for all those who were impacted by the shooting.


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Almond Oil For Face – You must have used almond oil many times to get healthy and shiny hairs. After all, it is one of the most popular hair oils used by people all over the world. However, did you know that you can even use almond oil for face with as many benefits?
Related: Almond Oil For Hairs.
Yes, that is right! The amazing almond oil has many uses for the face as well. It is, particularly, a boon for those having dry skin. Almond oil not only acts as an effective moisturizing agent but also prevents wrinkles and age linings on the skin by fighting free radicals. Using almond oil for the face is among the most common and effective beauty tips for face that people use.
Discover how you can exclusively use almond oil for face below:
1. How to Use Almond Oil For Face
Almond oil can easily beat a majority of commercial face packs and scrubs to clean the facial skin and achieve that beautiful glow on the face. You can use almond oil for face glow in a variety of ways.
One of the most significant benefits of using almond oil on face is that it not only provides moisture and nourishment to facial skin but also fights wrinkles, linings and other signs of aging. The presence of antioxidants in almond oil makes sure that you do not lose that young, radiant skin rapidly as you age.
There can be many ways in which you can use almond oil on face. Some of the tips of using pure almond oil for face are:
a) The ALH (Almond Oil, Lemon, Honey) Face Pack
This face pack contains the triple benefits of Almond oil, honey, and lemon juice together. Both honey and lemon juice are very common items used for a daily beauty care routine. When you add almond oil to this combination, they together make an excellent face pack.
Related Articles: Organic Face Masks.
How to Make Face Masks? Complete Guide.
To prepare this face pack, mix equal quantities of lemon juice and almond oil and add them to raw honey. Use an amount of honey that can enable a thick, liquid based paste. Apply this face pack and leave it for 20-30 minutes. Wash this with lukewarm water and gently dry your face.
b) FAST (Fine Salt, Almond Oil, Sandalwood, Turmeric) Facial Scrub
Since almond oil is an excellent exfoliate, it can act as an effective scrubbing agent. Similarly, fine salt also imparts scrubbing properties. On top of it, sandalwood and turmeric powders are well known Indian herbs often used in natural face packs in many households for skin whitening. This facial scrub is indeed a fast way to get rid of all those dead skin cells and cleanse your facial skin from inside.
To prepare this facial scrub, you need to use sandalwood and turmeric powders and mix them together. Add a sprinkle of salt in this mixture. Now, add few drops of pure almond oil to form a thick paste. Apply this paste on your face by gently rubbing the skin in a circular motion. Keep it for 15-20 minutes and then wash it with regular water without using any soap or face wash.
c) Sweet Facial Scrub
This is one of the simplest facial scrubs you can make at home by using almond oil and sugar. Just add 2-3 teaspoons of sugar to almond oil and mix it thoroughly. Apply this facial scrub on your face to remove the dead skin cells and open the pours of skin to nourish it from inside. Keep your face still in the open air for 12-15 minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water to get that face glow from almond oil.
Known as the "King of Nuts" because of their high nutritional value, Almonds are very
nourishing and beneficial for health and so is the oil derived from them! It is rich in healthy fats,
vitamins, and minerals and has immense benefits for the face and hair. Almond oil can be used for
the face as it is light and gives a soothing feel, moisturizes, and heals minor cuts. Almond oil is
being increasingly used in face application and in skin care products owing to its numerous
Almond oil should be used for the face and other areas of the skin as it is rich in vitamin A, vitamin E,
omega 3 fatty acids, and zinc which boost cell regeneration, prevent premature aging, provide
antioxidant properties, and heals scars.
Almond oil can be used on the face under the eyes to
reduce puffiness as it has anti-inflammatory properties. Also, it moisturizes dry skin and helps
improve skin tone.
It has the ability to carry with itself, other oils (lavender, rosehip, etc.) into the
deeper layers of skin and hence can be used as a cleanser. It is known to soothe out irritation
and heal the skin naturally.
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2. Almond Oil As Lip Balm
Lips form an integral part of the facial beauty. It is common to have chapped lips in winter season which do not seem to go away entirely
even if you keep yourself hydrated. Almond oil is a simple solution in this scenario as it can provide the much-needed moisturisation and nourishment to treat those dry lips.
You can mix pure almond oil with a small quantity of honey and store it in a small container. This can be used as a natural lip balm which will never fail to give you those luscious lips.
3. Almond Oil For Dark Circles
Your facial beauty can be made or broken by the region under your eyes. Yes, we are talking about those dreaded dark circles which play a perfect spoilsport in your daily beauty care routine. The situation becomes dangerous when dark circles are accompanied by puffy eyes.
This usually happens because of the accumulation of toxins in dark circles, as blood circulation becomes weak in that area. So using almond oil for dark circles can give you miraculous results in few days of use. It can also reduce inflammation by using almond oil under the eyes.
Honey is considered as nature at its purest. With its ever-increasing use in medical treatments
and as a kitchen ingredient, it has proven time and time again to be the best healer for skin and
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It fights various microbes that enter the body and builds a strong immune
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Want to have thick, healthy eyelashes? Apply a little almond oil on your eyelashes by using an old mascara wand or a cotton tip. Do this at night before you go to bed regularly. You can also use it at other times of the day if you are comfortable with it. Just like hairs on your scalp, almond oil also nourishes the hairs of eyelashes and give them a natural shine.
5. Almond Oil For Removing Makeup
Makeup adds to the beauty of your face and charm of your personality. However, for removing it, you may have to use different products in addition to the chemicals in makeup items themselves. Almond oil is a highly effective option in such cases it can gently remove the makeup particles. It will also clean and nourish the skin from inside.
These are some of the best almond oil benefits for face. For achieving best results, you can try a maximum of these methods before you go to sleep at the night. Especially, if you have dry skin, you can easily use almond oil for face at night for achieving the best face glow in the morning.
Which of the above tips are your favorites for using almond oil for face? Share with us in the comments below.
Also Read: Bedtime Beauty Tips.
Sandalwood, commonly known as Chandan in India, is a natural healer and is even considered holy in Hindu rituals and rites. Turmeric is a savory spice that contains a yellow-colored chemical called curcumin. It is a widely used kitchen ingredient loaded with immense medicinal properties. Both these naturally powerful substances are antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
We can use turmeric with almond oil by mixing 5 to 6 drops in turmeric and make a pack of it for your face which removes wrinkles and extra oil from the skin.
Use almond oil with sandalwood powder is also beneficial for your skin like it prevents sweating on your face and protect your skin from sunburn.


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BY Kay Barron | Fashion Director, Net-A-Porter
For many of us, working from home can mean lounging around for days on end in sweatpants, hoodies and pajamas. Here, NET-A-PORTER's fashion director KAY BARRON explains why it's important not to let lamentable lockdown turn into sartorial letdown – and that dressing up is as good for your mental health as it is for your dignity. So, while it's important to feel relaxed in your new working environment, it's always a good idea to show your closet some love…
Above: NET-A-PORTER's fashion director KAY BARRON
As I write this, I am wearing black leather culottes by Current Elliot, a white T-shirt (freshly ironed), and a pair of leopard-print kitten-heel court shoes. While getting dressed this morning, I changed the accessories twice before settling on two chain necklaces and one earring. I had laid the clothes out the night before (yes, I really do that), having stood in front of my wardrobe deciding what to wear for this Thursday. Or whatever day it is. Indeed, I am writing this during lockdown at my kitchen table, and no, no one else has seen me today – or, in fact, this week – and it is unlikely that anyone will.
Above: Emerson Fry's Sequin Jacket; perfect at-home sparkle for the holidays.
For the most part, we partake in conference calls with the cameras firmly disengaged, I live alone and I'm certainly not dressing for the attention of the odd delivery person – though give me another month of this and that might be a different story. I am dressing purely for me – and definitely for my mental wellbeing.
"The idea of dressing from the waist up (for video calls) is lost on me. Just get fully dressed… It is heartening to see that many people haven't let their personal standards slip, but for every crisp white shirt there is an abundance of bathrobes"
In a time when I am now restricted from doing everything I love – going to restaurants, bars, Pilates, spending time with actual people – I need to take control of what I still can do and what has always been true to me. And that is dressing up. Now don't get me wrong, I am not throwing on a gown every day and applying layers of makeup, but I am making the same effort that I make when I'm heading to the office. I have a 'look' and I'll be damned if coronavirus is going to take that away from me, too.
Above: Silk Velvet Frock Coat from Sabina Savage
My closet of skin-tight denim, lots of leather, complicated shirting, high, high heels and black silhouettes as structured as my haircut has remained largely unchanged for years. It's my luxe armor, that I have been perfecting and evolving since I was a teenager, and it has seen me through everything. And, right now, that armor is more important to me than ever.
Naturally, some people are taking this opportunity of working from home to embrace loungewear, or 24-hour pajama dressing. However, the idea of dressing from the waist up (for video calls) is lost on me. Just get fully dressed. Half-business, half-sloven is the kind of half-baked styling that would result in total half-baked thinking on my part.
Above: Shosh Black & Gold Taffeta Blouse with blouson sleeves.
Instagram's @wfhfits account provides an insight into people's new workwear aesthetic. It is heartening to see that many people haven't let their personal standards slip, but for every crisp white shirt, there is an abundance of bathrobes. And while I understand the need to feel relaxed in your new working environment – especially when you have other distractions, such as children – it's never been my default setting. I don't own trackpants. I own one hoodie, and – under 'normal' circumstances – it is strictly reserved for walking to, and from, the gym. I have never been someone who changes into 'comfortable' clothes when I return home from the office. In fact, I am someone who doesn't even take their shoes off. Though, maybe, on certain occasions, I might loosen a belt a little.
I can't concentrate on a 9.30am call if I'm still in my gym gear and, oddly, I also can't fully pay attention if I don't have shoes on. I feel undressed without them. Last week, I spent one day in baggy jeans and the aforementioned hoodie. That day, I was less efficient than normal and snacked all day. Now I'm not fully blaming my attire, but it certainly didn't help. If I'm not dressed like 'me' to work, then I don't feel like me – and that day passed in a haze of barely read emails and a party-size bag of M&M's. I won't make that mistake again.
Above: Brazeau Tricot Silk Tulle t-shirt.
Other than choosing what to wear each day – honestly, in a day of very little to do, it's amazing how much pleasure it brings me – my other diversion is reading. Currently, I am escaping into Ma'am Darling, a Princess Margaret biography, which reminded me of previously reading about her daily schedule:
9am: Breakfast in bed, followed by two hours in bed listening to the radio, reading the newspapers and chain-smoking.
11am: Bath.
Noon: An hour in the bath is followed by hair and makeup at her dressing table, then she puts on clean clothes – "as one would imagine of a Princess; she never wore any of her clothes more than once without having them cleaned."
12.30: She appears downstairs for a vodka pick-me-up.
Of course, Princess Margaret didn't have an itinerary of emails and calls, and I'm not encouraging lying in bed till 11, chain-smoking or day-drinking, but as our current situation gives some of us a little more time to ourselves, there is a lot to be said for making a bit of an effort. Wash your hair, or slip into your favorite shoes that you never get to wear. At this time, I think we would all benefit from being a little bit more Margaret. You owe it to yourself. Just leave the vodka pick-me-up till after 7pm. (source: net-a-porter.com)
Seven Instagram Accounts For Interiors Inspiration
Above: @maisondesable
1. Maison de Sable
Somewhere between a Wes Anderson film and your favorite sci-fi movie lie Maison de Sable's futuristic designs. Conceived by artist Charlotte Taylor, her creations are totally escapist and completely cathartic to endlessly scroll through. Think pastel tones, curved corners and infinity views that will help you break the fourth wall of your own home.
One of the most exciting Instagram accounts from the creative community in Marrakech is Laurence Leenaert's LRNCE. Her textiles, ceramics and artwork – inspired by the line drawings of Picasso and Joan Miró – are staples on the shelves of tastemakers everywhere. Keep your eye out for snaps of Leenaert's terracotta-toned adobe-style home, where she shoots her creations against the backdrop of a piercing Moroccan sky.
3. Gavin Houghton Design
Interior designer Gavin Houghton is the owner of that candy-striped veranda – reposted by countless tastemakers and recreated by countless punters with Ikea's Sofia fabric. Gavin Houghton Design's speciality is classic with a twist of eclectic – and the interior designer's homes in Tangiers and south London are testament to his brilliant eye for pattern and color. Check out his wonderfully quirky ceramics, too.
Above: @sisterbystudioashby
4. Sister by Studio Ashby
The latest venture from supernova style-setter Sophie Ashby, Sister by Studio Ashby is a line of wildly covetable vintageware, bespoke furniture and art pieces. Here, you'll find the finishing touches that every room in your house is crying out for.
Above: @pieceslondon
5. Pieces
This thoroughly eclectic curation of interiors, arts and culture is the antidote to any scroll slump you may find yourself in. From Monet's primrose-yellow kitchen to the hallways of the fabled Chelsea Hotel in New York, Pieces has gathered beautiful rooms from history and created the ultimate interiors mood board. Idyllic for anyone looking for inspiration in unlikely places.
6. The London List
Editor Ben Weaver writes a brilliant weekly newsletter covering everything from sustainability in design to spotting future art classics. If you ever need reminding how art and interiors blend seamlessly together, follow The London List. Here, you'll spot the luckiest rooms in the world – decked out in countless Picassos and Basquiats.
Above: @the_london_list
7. Abel Macias
Abel Macias's brightly colored murals have placed him firmly in the tradition of David Hockney and Keith Haring. Based in LA, he has been transforming residential and commercial spaces with his signature bright and beautiful motifs – gaining something of a cult following along the way. For anyone considering a feature wall in their own home, Abel Macias is the perfect inspiration.
Excerpt from Net-A-Porter; story by Olive Wakefield For more inspiriting interiors, click here...
The Small Things That Add Up To Interior Chic
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From Cuban Tobacco to Sicilian Citrus, Lumara's hand crafted collection of scents for the home and body set the tone for intriguing entertaining.
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Nothing matches the fun and excitement of a summer road trip. You have mapped out your route and all of your stops, figured out where you will stay and calculated how long it will take. All that is left to do before you hook up that new boat or camper, or hit the road with your family or friends is take the time to review these tips and make sure your trip is as safe as possible.
Get Your Car Serviced
Regular maintenance such as tune-ups, oil changes, battery checks, and tire rotations go a long way toward preventing breakdowns. You can also check for recalls with the NHTSA's VIN look-up tool by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to quickly learn of a safety recall in the last 15 years.
Check for Minor Damage
Have you previously had a fender bender or had other damage? Watch for reduced battery life, check engine lights, leaking fluid or poor alignment. Pay close attention to gauges and any smells that might seem abnormal and have your car looked at by an auto body shop like Turk's Collision Center. They are trained in how and where to look for hidden damage that you may not see, what can be safely repaired and what needs to be replaced, how to inspect and repair air bags and seat belts, and current vehicle technologies and repair techniques.
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Underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure. The correct pressure for your tires is listed on a label on the driver's door pillar or door frame or in the vehicle owner's manual and confirm you have a spare tire. Look for the built-in wear bar indicators on your tires or use the "penny test" to determine when it's time to replace your tires. Place a penny in the tread with Lincoln's head upside down. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, your vehicle needs new tires.
Check your headlights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers, and interior lights. Towing a trailer? Be sure to also check your trailer including brake lights and turn signals. A failure of the trailer light connection is a common problem and a serious safety hazard.
Cooling System
The radiator in your vehicle needs water and antifreeze (coolant) to keep your engine functioning properly. When the engine is completely cool, carefully check your coolant level to make sure the reservoir is full. In addition, if your coolant is clear, looks rusty, or has particles floating in it, it is time to have your cooling system flushed and refilled. If your coolant looks sludgy or oily, immediately take your vehicle to a mechanic.
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As with coolant, if it's nearly time to have the oil changed, now would be a good time to do it. In addition, check the following fluid levels: brake, automatic transmission or clutch, power steering, and windshield washer. Make sure each reservoir is full; if you see any signs of fluid leakage, take your vehicle in to be serviced.
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Look under the hood and inspect all belts and hoses to make sure there are no signs of bulges,
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After the heavy toll imposed by winter storms and spring rains, windshield wiper blades may need to be replaced. Like rubber belts and hoses, wiper blades are vulnerable to the summer heat. Examine your blades for signs of wear and tear on both sides.
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This pub was established in 1792 and rebuilt in its present form in 1897. At 1 Grafton Road in 1869; and at 72 Grafton Street by 1891, and later at 72 Grafton Way ** The address is 21 Grafton Street in 1882 and earlier, prior to street renumbering. *
Historical London public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels.
Grafton Arms, 72 Grafton Way, W1 - in January 2009
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1881/Ada Butters/Daughter/3/St James, Middlesex/Census
1881/Isabella Butters/Daughter/1/Pancras, Middlesex/Census
1881/Ellen Linley/Cousin, Barmaid/22/Oaken Sate, Shropshire/Census
1881/William Williams/Waiter/28/Pancras, Middlesex/Census
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A short essay about all things audible in the Middle Kingdom. |
On the Sounds of China If I were to write a book about what it's like to live as an expat in China, I think that I would write a whole chapter on sounds. As a Canadian, I relish in the quietude of nature and grew up taking these luxuries of space for granted. Depending on your outlook on sounds, you might enjoy the volume of China. Or, like me, maybe you revel in silence and find loudness to be a physical assault on your senses and health. The truth of the matter is this country is alive with sounds. Whether you like it or not, sounds amplify the airways, they populate the streets, pollute the air with noise, fill the cramped hot subways, and vibrate in the pulse and the blood of its people. Some sounds shriek, others hum, while some seem to hork onto your face, assaulting your humanity and sense of personal space. Sounds in China manifest in a myriad of forms. There are intrusive, brash sounds – war-like explosions from fireworks before sunrise - causing the listeners to wonder if a celebration, the birth of a new child, or a new business is to blame for waking you from your slumber on a Sunday morning. Other sounds take on a more humanly form, the sound of young couples cackling and playfully yelling outside your window, a grandmother blissfully cooeing over a baby, the hoarse cough from an senior who smoked their entire life. There are the piercing yells of a spoiled toddler, or passengers on a bus shouting for no apparent reason into their cellphone, at a volume that even maximum headphone volume cannot drown out. Not all sounds are destined to irritate and annoy. Some can inspire, surprise, and entertain. If you are attentive enough, you could notice the beautiful and melodious tunes that fill the air and hearts of the Chinese people. Somewhere, out there, the music from an erhu and staccato singer radiate from a second floor window. Inside small rooms with smoky air and round tables, the clicking of tiles accompanying elders engaged in a serious game of mahjong. Or maybe you receive the soft gentle smile and greeting from the aiyi in the ladies toilet, or a reminder in a local dialect you don't understand from guards in their army green coats reminding you that your package has arrived. In the suburbs outside of Shanghai, if you listen carefully, you may even hear birds talking to each other, or a late night a chorus of frogs in the springtime. During my four years in China, some of the most pleasing sounds I experienced were early in the morning, before the cities awakened to urban chaos and noise. On leafy tree-lined streets in Shanghai, the rhythmic sound of bicycle wheels and pedals squeaking on a rusty yet functional bicycle fill the quiet of the morning air. At tiny temporary stalls, there is the metallic scraping of a grill as a vendor cleans the griddle for the next customer in line awaiting their breakfast crepe. And, somewhere nearby, the rustle of a bamboo broom as it grazes the sidewalk, clearing the path for the next curious listener to walk by. |


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Disney and Guy Ritchie's live-action take on Aladdin, the classic love story with a tinge of magic, officially showcased its wares back in December and though what we saw was pretty promising, fans seemed to be split over Will Smith's rendition of the iconic Genie.
Originally brought to life by the late, great Robin Williams, Smith obviously has some pretty big boots to fill, though given the fact that he appeared in regular human form (read: no blue skin) in the initial reveal, the Internet was fairly concerned, and understandably so. To his credit, though, the actor promised us all shortly after that the character will indeed show up as a blue, god-like deity throughout the film and sure enough, we now have a look at his other form thanks to the new trailer up above.
Though not terribly long, there's a fair amount of fresh footage here and again, it also gives us a glimpse of Smith in blue, which is pretty exciting to see and should ease the fears of those who thought he'd remain human in the movie. Not to mention that the A-List star seems to be fitting into the role quite comfortably from what little we see of him here.
That being said, don't expect Smith's Genie to be just a carbon copy of what came before, as the actor's revealed in the past that he thinks his take on the role will stand out as unique, telling Entertainment Weekly the following:
"Robin Williams infused the character with a timeless version of himself. I started to feel confident that I could deliver something that was an homage to him but was musically different. Just the flavor of the character would be different enough and unique enough that it would be in a different lane, versus trying to compete. I think it'll stand out as unique even in the Disney world. There hasn't been a lot of that hip-hop flavor in Disney history."
Director Guy Ritchie, meanwhile, had an interesting way to describe the role while chatting with EW, saying:
"The great thing about the role of the Genie is that it's essentially a hyperbole for who that individual actor is, so it's a wonderful platform and tapestry for an actor to fill his boots on."
So, all's well in the world now that we've seen Smith's Genie in blue, right? Well, for the time being, yes, as Aladdin is certainly shaping up to be another promising live-action remake from the studio. And we'll get to see for ourselves if this is another smash hit for the Mouse House when the film shows viewers a whole new world on May 24th.


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The routine achievement of gender in Greek interaction
Alvanoudi, Angeliki (2015) The routine achievement of gender in Greek interaction. Gender and Language, 9 (1). pp. 11-31.
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This paper examines the obligatory use of grammatical gender in the composition of turns in Greek conversation and its implications for the routine achievement of sociocultural gender as part of the taken-for-granted world. By drawing on sociolinguistics, I study the role of grammatical gender in ascribing sex to referents and constructing gender identities. Moreover, I argue that this social dimension of grammatical gender is related to covert assumptions shared by participants about referents as women or men. I explore empirically the relation between grammatical gender and culture by employing conversation analysis, in addition to the notion of the gender membership category.
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Robin Williams' son Zak has paid tribute to his late father and revealed how the family are coping following his death in August. "I miss him all the time," the 31-year-old told People magazine. "Often I see something or if I'm watching a film, I think, 'Oh, man, he would have appreciated this' or 'He would have gotten a laugh out of this.'"Speaking for himself and younger siblings Zelda and Cody, he added: "There's not a day that goes by that we don't think about our dad."
Robin Williams' son Zak has said he misses him "all the time"
Following Robin's death in August, tributes flooded in from fellow Hollywood stars and the actor's family and friends. The late actor always spent a lot of time and money supporting over 50 charities including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.Now Zak has been inspired by his father's spirit of giving back to volunteer at a local prison. "It's through helping others that I've begun to heal," he said.Zak previously said that "giving and spending time focusing on others", has been helping himself and his siblings get through the grieving process.Speaking at a charity gala for the Christopher and David Reeve Foundation in November, he revealed: "We're doing okay. We're working hard to build our strength and acclimating to the new normal."
Robin Williams sadly died in August
Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams was found dead at his California home on 11 August. The Mrs. Doubtfire star was remembered in a private funeral, but also in the public sphere, with Billy commemorating his friend at this year's Emmy Awards. Robin was remembered in the "In Memoriam" segment, which commemorates late actors who have contributed greatly to television.Billy, who spoke about the love and impact Robin had on his fans, was the "perfect choice" for the speech, said Emmy producer Don Mischer.


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For the sixth consecutive year, University of Georgia School of Law graduates achieved the highest bar examination passage rate for first-time takers in the state of Georgia for the July sitting.
"The faculty, staff and I are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work," School of Law Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge said. "Our primary focus at the School of Law has been – and remains – to provide our students with first-rate legal training so they can become future leaders of state and society."
"I'd like to thank the law school's Bar Passage Working Group – led by Bar Exam Success Programming Director Tony Waller – and our Bar Exam Success Team for their innovative work in this field," Rutledge said. "Special thanks also go to the law school's generous alumni and alumnae who invested in a bar preparation stipend program, run by Tony and the BEST team, to support those in need."
This achievement closely follows the School of Law's recent back-to-back ranking as the best value in legal education in the country. This National Jurist ranking is based on outcome-driven metrics such as bar passage and employment rates as well as average indebtedness, tuition and cost of living.
"The School of Law strives to be the best return on investment in legal education," Rutledge said. "Bar passage success is an essential element of this vision. We are very proud of these students for their achievement and look forward to celebrating their professional successes."


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Super Dashmatch! - You control a fighting orb which you can customize in the character selection. Select an Arena and join the battle! Sometimes the Arena can be a more challenging enemy than your opponents, so always keep an eye on the changing Arena and inprove your skills to perform the craziest moves! Additionally, you can get PowerUps to make the battle even more epic! Do you have the skill to beat your friends or even the devs?
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Christmas is almost here and these Baked Brie and Prosciutto Rolls are the main event on my appetizer table this year.
I really can't believe it, but somehow we're just days away from what is arguably the biggest holiday of the year. And like every year, I am so excited. My family is slowly beginning to arrive, the brothers (and friends) have slowly been making their way down to my house come five O'clock for snacks…and drinks, and it's finally starting to set in that the holidays are really here.
Sure, I'm not nearly as prepared as I should be, but I'm getting there. Today will be spent finishing up all blog content for 2017, then it's on to tying up a few other projects. I'm hoping to be done with work come Saturday afternoon…just in time to cook up a storm on Christmas Eve. Hoping to get in a couple of days of zero work, but I'm not very good a signing off…
I finally started planning out my holiday recipes yesterday, and I decided these cheesy rolls are my perfect appetizer. In fact, aside from my usual cheese board, these brie and prosciutto rolls are the only appetizer I plan to make. I'm not huge on doing a ton of appetizers/snacks because whenever I do, everyone is always full by the time dinner is ready.
I always serve my Mom's Chex Mix throughout the day on Christmas Eve, then make a cheese board, and usually one other appetizer. Ok, re-reading that now, that's still kind of a lot…
Anyway, maybe what I'm really trying to say is that this is my Christmas Eve appetizer, and I'm pretty happy to be sharing the recipe with you guys today. This is one of those back pocket recipes that's PERFECT for having on hand when you need something easy and delicious to make when entertaining.
This recipe has a total of seven ingredients, and honestly, these rolls are just too good for words.
Flaky phyllo, Brie, and prosciutto. I mean, that's a pretty heavenly combo.
If any of you own the Half Baked Harvest Cookbook (psst, psst, today is the last day to order for Christmas delivery…hop to it already!), then this recipe might look a little familiar. I have a recipe in the book that's similar to these rolls, but the recipe in the cookbook uses provolone and salami. It's such a go-to recipe for me that I decided to make a "holiday" version with two of my favorite "holiday" ingredients, brie and prosciutto.
If there was ever an appetizer that almost everyone will love, it's got to be these rolls. They're flakey, filled with Brie, salty prosciutto, and finished with a touch of sweetness, thanks to the additions of honey and pomegranate jewels (or at least that's what I like to refer to them as…because they really do look like the prettiest red jewels). These are the perfect hand-held bites for any holiday gathering/party, and they're extra great because you can prepare them ahead of time and then just throw them in the oven right before guests arrive.
To make things even easier, I like to serve these rolls right off the baking sheet, drizzled with honey and topped with pomegranate arils and fresh thyme. The toppings are so pretty that transferring the rolls to a serving plate really is not necessary. Plus, some of the Brie oozes out onto the baking sheet while baking, and trust me, you'll want to eat up every little bite of that melty Brie. YUM.
As mentioned, I plan to serve these for my family's Christmas Eve dinner, which apparently is not even happening at my parent's house this year. I've been told that the whole fam is headed to a nearby friend's house…but it's a potluck, so I'll still need to bring a few dishes.
Hmmm, this should be very interesting twist to our usual festivities. I clearly need to find out a little more info, but the good news is that my Brie rolls travel well and can be baked up just about anywhere there's an oven…few. I mean we have to have the Brie, it just isn't Christmas Eve without it.
PS. you never know what you're gonna get with my family…they're always throwing you curve balls. I'll keep you updated on the whole Christmas Eve dinner thing, and where exactly all seventeen plus of us end up.
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Truly the yummiest.
Oops! didn't read it correctly and picked up puff pastry instead of phyllo. I know it will entirely change the look, consistency and probably the "crunch" but do you think it could still work?
Hi there! Can this be prepped (wrapped) 3-4 days in advance, kept refrigerated prior to baking at an event?
Hi there! I haven't ever tried that before so can't say for sure! So sorry! xT
Did you try this? I'd also like to know if any of this recipe can be prepared in advance!
The grocery store was out of phyllo dough so I used wonton wrappers left over from your orange chicken salad recipe and followed the same steps but just made them smaller and folded instead of rolling and they are 🔥🔥 thank you
Hey Alyssa,
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The Information Tribunal has given Tate 35 days to disclose the amount of money it received from BP between 1990 and 2006, but more recent sponsorship deals will remain secret.
Martin LeSanto-Smith 2013
An almost three-year long legal battle between Tate and art activists has come to an end with the UK's Information Tribunal ordering Tate to disclose details of its sponsorship deal with oil firm BP. The gallery has been given 35 days to disclose the sum of money it received from BP between 1990 and 2006, and details of internal decision-making on the deal. The sums for more recent sponsorship agreements will remain secret, as the Tribunal agreed with Tate that disclosure "would materially weaken Tate's bargaining position in its negotiations with other sponsors".
Tate argued in court that disclosing information about the sponsorship agreement and its internal decision-making around this would risk upsetting BP, potentially prejudicing its relationship with the oil firm, and may deter other prospective sponsors. The Tribunal found this concern "somewhat fanciful", concluding: "It would be most surprising if BP expected Tate not to give careful consideration to whether any of the controversies arising from BP's activities should impact on the continuance of the sponsorship relationship." Tate also admitted to the court that it feared "protests might intensify" if the raw facts of the deal were revealed and that this would present a risk to health and safety, but the Tribunal were "wholly unpersuaded" by this argument.
Anna Galkina of campaign group Platform, which requested the information originally under Freedom of Information, said: "We are delighted the sponsorship figures will be revealed. Tate's sponsorship deal provides BP with a veneer of respectability when in reality it is trashing the climate, and involved with a series of environmental and human rights controversies all around the world. BP is desperate to maintain its 'social licence' through arts sponsorship. But Tate can do without BP, considering the deal is likely worth less than 0.5% of Tate's budget. Sponsorship secrecy makes BP seem more indispensible than it really is - and our culture must dispense with oil corporations."
Tate and campaigners have 28 days to appeal the Tribunal's decision.


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M4PNews | Chandigarh
Comprehensive Action Against Drug Abuse (CADA)- An exclusive "56 pages" report of Special Group on Drugs Constituted by Government of Punjab on How Punjab would be out of this Drug menace. This report says about the Action Taken, Target Population (with no specific data), Plans (with no specific confirmation on whom to be implemented), Lucrative offers for Government Employees etc. But, lot- a lot of questions are unanswered!! This Bureaucratic Brain report is again an eye wash for Punjabis- yet there are some points which are worth brow raising.
System has its own way to deal with this drug mess in State, So, Whosoever is coming with some unique idea (feasible or not feasible) government is trying to have it on board. This is more surprising that none of the Bureaucratic Brain is thinking on the Feasibility Points on absence of "UNANSWERED QUESTIONS". In this CADA report these questions are completely unanswered.
Some Good Points
- Additional Column In Annual Confidential Report (ACR) Performa in Government Employees who would actively participate in Drug Deaddiction Programms.
- Special Group on Drugs in Punjab Police, BSFs.
- Induction of Mobile App "Navjeevan" and "Anti-drug Anonymous".
- Request of Induction of Psychiatric Nursing Homes and Hospitals in Private Sectors.
- Induction of STATE LEVEL DRUG WAR ROOMS.
- Capacity Building and Training programs for CIVIL and Police Personnels.
- Induction of More Forensic labs and report of Samples within 15 days.
- Induction of Mobile Forensic labs and More Drug Detection Kits.


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Is human society destined for self-annihilation or were we made for something better?
Certainly if one listens to the transhumanist gospel by modern pseudo-religious cult leaders like the WEF's Yuval Noah Harari, Google's Ray Kurzweil, or perennial spiritual atheist Sam Harris, it might appear that the soul-less computer program that is the human machine is merely a hackable computer whose code will be cracked any day now.
The universe described by these high priests of atheism, who profess to know of the beginning, end, and extremes of everything is a closed system winding down into a supposed heat death which we are told will inevitably wrap its cold meaningless hand around everything in a nihilistic big whimper.
But is this nihilistic projection true?
It certainly appears to be founded upon centuries, if not millennia of scientific thought which has led us inexorably toward these dismal conclusions. So how would we go about trying to prove to ourselves whether or not there is a bigger piece of the story being left out by forces that would prefer it if nihilism were the only conclusion we could possibly arrive at?
Let's explore this question in a bit more detail.
Aristotle's Slave-Master Society
Throughout history, a dispute has raged between two opposing paradigms each attempting to infuse very different meanings into fundamental concepts like "human nature", "law", "freedom", "justice" and "God".
Where one paradigm has tended to look upon the universe as a living process animated by creative growth and a loving Creator in whose image humankind was made, the other paradigm has tended to approach things somewhat differently.
If scientific thought is relegated to the material domain alone, then such transcendental concepts as "soul", "truth", "causality", "design" and "intention" have very little value beyond whatever utilitarian desires an elite wishes be imbued into these words at any given moment in time and space.
Such an arbitrary idea of "freedom" and "truth" was demonstrated by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle who posited that human nature was forever destined to be controlled by a master class of elites presiding over a slave class.
In his Politics (part V), Aristotle explicitly lays out this view with the sophistication of a racist hillbilly, explaining that since it is evident that his particular society embraced slavery, it was obvious that slavery was built into the fabric of the universe itself. Think I'm exaggerating? Ask Aristotle, who said:
"Is there anyone thus intended by nature to be a slave, and for whom such a condition is expedient and right, or rather is not all slavery a violation of nature? There is no difficulty in answering this question, on grounds both of reason and of fact. For that some should rule and others be ruled is a thing not only necessary but expedient; from the hour of their birth, some are marked out for subjection, others for rule."
Unlike the elder Plato who strove always for the unifying principle behind all definitions, Aristotle's world is much more fragmented. After establishing his master-slave dichotomy as a self-evident truth that only fools would question, Aristotle goes on to build up an explanation that there are as many divergent definitions of "virtue" and "justice" as there are statuses in society. For the virtue of a slave could never be equivalent to the virtue of a master, and the justice of a tyrant could never be the same as justice for a subject.
Despite the fact that myth-makers have maintained a lie for centuries that asserts without any authentic evidence, that Aristotle merely "advanced" Plato's ideas, any honest reading of the works of both men demonstrates two irreconcilable paradigms. More than simply having divergent views of definitions, the WAYS OF THINKING ABOUT THINKING itself are mutually incompatible[1].
Aristotle's Blank Slate and Impotent God
While Plato demonstrates the superior mental powers of an uneducated slave boy to the superior genetic breeding of the oligarch Meno[2], Aristotle defends the idea that slavery is immutable.
Plato's proof outlined in the Meno, Phaedo, Gorgias, and Philebus rest upon the demonstrable existence of an immortal soul which must exist for discoveries of universals in nature to be possible.
Aristotle on the other hand posits throughout his writings that no such pre-existent soul with any immortal character needs be assumed to exist since we are all nothing but blank slates to be written on by material experiences.
In his De Anima, Aristotle states: "when we said that mind is in a sense potentially whatever is thinkable, though actually, it is nothing until it has thought? What it thinks must be in it just as characters may be said to be on a writing tablet on which as yet nothing stands written: this is exactly what happens with mind."
"If the mind is bound to the impressions caused by the senses alone with nothing innate or immortal pre-existing within a child, then "truth" again becomes reduced to relativism. This must be so as nothing universal or eternal is knowable through the finite, and limited senses. For we can see one or many humans, but we cannot see humanity which remains an abstract idea devoid of any principled meaning in this worldview."
Extending his lifeless utilitarianism beyond considerations of mere humanity, Aristotle goes on to posit that the universe itself is 1) static, 2) eternal, and 3) uncreative. These broad generalizations eliminate the need to even think about a Creator God as having any meaningful role to play in anything.
Caption: Raphael Sanzio's School of Athens is illustrated with Plato in motion, pointing towards the higher realm of ideas while holding his Timaeus contrasted with the opposing paradigm of Aristotle, stationary in his position with his palm down to the earthly domain holding in his other hand his Nicomachean Ethics
However, since Aristotle also believed in forces that he assumed were "divine" (possibly not wishing to be accused of atheism or impiety), Aristotle posited the existence of "unmoved movers" who he explained were perfect beings that had no power to act upon or understand material creation. Despite the absurdity that Aristotle's divinity is ultimately impotent, very few thinkers addressed this absurdity.[3]
Using his infamous syllogistic rules of logic which are also the foundation of all computer coding, Aristotle concluded that since A) the Creator is perfect in his unchanging stasis, it follows that B) the fewer things change, that C) the more in harmony they are to God.
From that sequence of logic, it must be concluded that a lifeless rock was more perfect than organisms of the biosphere which cause much greater rates of change than non-living matter. Meanwhile, nothing changes more than the human species due to acts of scientific progress which must mean that we were the most imperfect and furthest removed from God of all creation.
If only a wise elite could reprogram humanity to abandon our unwieldy tendency to leap outside our feudal mediocrity through acts of creative discoveries, then perhaps we could be re-molded to be unchanging, obedient, and thus "good".
Over the centuries, this worldview evolved in form but retained its core assumptions unchanged.
Kepler Bans Aristotle from Christendom
It is notable that the Aristotelian sleight of hand that turned Plato inside out was exposed by the great Pythagorean astrophysicist Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) in his 1619 opus Harmonice Mundi (Harmonies of the World). Kepler had spent decades proving that the Platonic/Pythagorean hypothesis of the Harmony of the Planets as outlined in the Timeaus dialogue was in fact true.[4]
In this 1619 book, he proves it to be so and demonstrates how he arrived at his 3rd law (aka the Harmonic law) of planetary motion.
In section 4 of this work, Kepler writes of Aristotle:
"Where he [Aristotle] draws a universal conclusion and convicts Plato of the stupidity which is his own fantasy, and finally where to the Platonic picture of the 'self-taught' slave he opposes a contrary picture of his own, asserting that the mind in itself is empty not only of other knowledge and of mathematical categories, but also of species, and is just a blank sheet so that nothing is written on it… but everything can be written on it; from this aspect, I say, he is not to be tolerated in the Christian religion."
In part two of this series, we will explore the revival of Aristotle during the post-Renaissance age under a modified cloak. We will examine some of the major battles that were carried out between Keplerian thinkers led by Gottfried Leibniz in opposition to Aristotle's leading heirs John Locke and Isaac Newton who attempted to stuff God and his creation back into a cage of mathematical formalism and sense perception.
[1] The single dialogue that critics of my assessment may reference as proof that Plato was just another radical oligarchist is The Republic. However, when one recalls that this work was authored as a mental exercise for students both of his academy and future potential statesmen, one can glean a better appreciation for the traps he sets forth within the unexamined assumptions he permits to leave uncharacteristically unexamined and upon whose foundation, horrific conclusions are drawn. Such a work must induce the perplexed mind of a reader to examine what errors were made within the lines of reasoning that derailed the journey to Justice.
[2] This is done by having the slave solve the problem of doubling a square through the simple posing of questions which demonstrates in a simple manner that the solution was already within the soul of the student who needed to have the flame of discovery lit in a form similar to "recollection" of a forgotten memory. The difference between conventional memory recall and this form of discovery orientation is located in the different time vectors with a memory recall causing our minds to transform from a state of ignorance into knowledge from a one-time vector and a similar transformation occurring during an authentic discovery occurring when wise questions are posed bringing a student into an ontological paradox that must be resolved via the internal creative powers of mentation of the student.
[3] It is an interesting irony that Aristotle was indeed charged with impiety much as Socrates had been 80 years earlier. However, unlike the master who refused to sacrifice his immortality for the sake of preserving his mortality in 399 BC, Aristotle's fear of death caused him to escape in 323 BC only to die one year later in the court of Macedon.
[4] This was the hypothesis of the harmonic proportions of visual and audible space expressed in 1) the golden section, 2) the construction of the five Platonic solids and 3) the harmonic divisions of a string into consonant proportions that generate intervals which might be found to organize the intervals of planets within a solar system. This theory and its proof were expanded upon by this author in The Pythagorean Revival Needed to Overthrow Today's Standard Model Priesthood
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WTO Panel Asks India To Comply With Norms After Trade Disputes Over Sugar Subsidies
A World Trade Organization panel ruled in favour of Brazil, Australia and Guatemala on Tuesday in their trade disputes with India over sugar subsidies and asked New Delhi to conform with global rules.
In the cases brought before the WTO in 2019, the rival producers alleged that India had broken WTO rules by providing excessive domestic support and export subsidies for sugar and sugarcane.
"We recommend that India bring its WTO-inconsistent measures into conformity with its obligations under the Agreement on Agriculture and the SCM (Subsidies and Countervailing Measures) Agreement," the panel said.
India, the world's second largest sugar producer after Brazil, said later on Tuesday that it would appeal the findings of the panel's 115-page report.
However, the appeal will go into a legal void since the WTO's top chamber the Appellate Body does not have enough judges to function.
The WTO report said that for five sugar seasons between 2014-15 and 2018-19, India provided domestic support to its sugarcane producers in excess of the maximum level of 10 per cent permitted by a global agriculture deal.
It also said that India failed to notify a WTO committee of its sugar export subsidies, violating a separate agreement.
However, the panel did not uphold one of Australia's allegations that India had maintained buffer sugar stocks which it should have reported to the WTO in the 1990s.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement the panel report was "unacceptable" and would have no impact on ongoing sugar policies. It said the WTO's findings were "erroneous" and "unreasoned".
Brazil's sugar industry group Unica said the report recognized the trade distortions caused by India's sugar policies.
It said Brazil and India have been collaborating in issues such as cane-based ethanol use and believes both countries will find a "collaborative solution" to the issue.
WTO decisions can take time to have any impact on trade. But if decisions are upheld after appeals, the winning side could be awarded with retaliatory measures such as applying heavier tariffs on imports from the country found guilty.


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New year, new books! Hope your 2020 reading season went well despite all of the chaos that has happened. Treat yourself to the first books coming this spanking new year! Here are the steamy romance releases of January 2021:
(NOTE: Titles, book covers, and release dates are subject to change.)
January 1
- Colton's Dangerous Liaison (The Coltons of Grave Gulch #1) by Regan Black (romantic suspense, police)
- The Greek's Secret Heir (Secret of a Billionaire #1) by Rebecca Winters (billionaires, babies)
- Intimate Negotiations (Blackwells of New York #1) by Nicki Night (African American, billionaires, bosses)
- Tempted by the Tycoon's Proposal by Rachael Stewart (billionaires, single dads)
- Voyeur by Candace Wondrak (contemporary, dark)
January 4
- Damon by Aubree Valentine (contemporary)
- Siren's Call by Clementine Fraser (sci-fi, mermaids)
- With This Ring (Denim & Spurs #1) by Aliyah Burke (interracial, cowboys)
January 5
- Bonded to the Alien Warrior (Fated Star Mates #1) by Kyla Quinn (sci-fi)
- Loathing Temptation (Lockgrove Bay #1) by Caz May (sports)
- Sleeping with the Beast by B.B. Hamel (mafia)
January 7
- Hidden Truth (Boston Billionaires Club #1) by Eva Zet (billionaires)
- The Prince and The Thief (Ambrosia Royals #1) by P.S. Scott (LGBT, fantasy)
- Trusting His Kiss (Paradox Lake Sweet Romance #1) by Jean C. Gordon (contemporary, sweet)
January 8
- Possessed by the Alpha (Red Ridge Pack #1) by Skye Alder (paranormal, wolf shifters)
- Professor Perfect by Alana Jade (professors, contemporary)
- Stranded with the Cowboy (Cowboys Love Black Girls #1) by Stacy Kane (BWWM, cowboys)
January 11
- All the Things We Need by Megan Hart (erotica)
- The Billionaire's Personal Chef (The Men of DrakeMart #1) by E.K. Joseph (billionaires)
- Dante (Love at the Haven #1) by Stella Shaw (LGBT)
- Rawhide: Ace in the Hole by Desiree Holt (erotica)
- The Virus Brought Me My First Love by Wahida Clark (contemporary)
January 12
- A Groom of Her Own (Scandalous Affairs #1) by Christi Caldwell (regency)
- Redwood (Redwood #1) by Janie Crouch (military)
- Repeat Offender (Souls Chapel Revenants #1) by Lani Lynn Vale (bikers)
- Roommate by Sarina Bowen (LGBT)
- Ryland's Reach (Bullard's Battle #1) by Dale Mayer (action, romantic suspense)
January 13
- Currently Unchaperoned (Currently Charmed #1) by Heidi Wessman Kneale (regency)
- The Mafia and His Maiden (The Mafia and His Maiden #1) by Wanitta Praks (mafia)
- Wicked Passions (Highland Menage #1) by Nicola Davidson (Medieval, threesome)
January 14
- Dark Lich Prince (Curse of the Fae Lord #1) by Miranda Honfleur (dark fantasy, fairies)
- Enzo (Curvy Girl Romance Mafia #1) by Scarlett Woods
- Friend Me (Remember Me #1) by Sydney Landon (romantic suspense, military)
- Playing for You (Hot on Ice #1) by Aurora Paige (interracial, sports)
January 15
- Lord James and His Bride (The Duke's Brothers #1) by Fiona Miers (regency)
- Ruled by Her Daddies (Harem of Daddies #1) by Laylah Roberts (daddies, reverse harem, age play, alpha males)
- Secret Babies (The Heavenly Angels #1) by Natalie Knight (alpha males, babies, BBW)
- Supernatural Lies (An Angel and Her Demons #1) by Lacy Carter Andersen (paranormal, reverse harem, angels, demons)
January 18
- Come for Me by Julie Thorn (holiday, best friends to lovers)
- The Devil Next Door (Infamous Saints MC #1) by E.L. DuBois (bikers)
- Disruption by Victoria Johns (criminals)
- Siren by Josie Baker (historical, Victorian)
- A Sugar Daddy for Winter (Sugar Daddies series) by Charity Parkerson (LGBT, holidays)
January 19
- The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Amelia Wilde (contemporary)
- Flynn (Mackay Brothers Trilogy #1) by Erin Osborne (romantic suspense)
- How to Save a Life by P. Dangelico (billionaires)
- Liam (The Auckland Kings Crime Family Trilogy #1) by A.J. Macey (criminals)
- Massimo (Anastasi Family Syndicate #1) by L.C. Taylor (criminals)
- My Highland Warrior (Warriors of the Highlands #1) by Miriam Minger (historical, Scots)
January 20
- Beauty in the Beast (Fantasy Planet #1) by S.G. Minae (LGBT, sci-fi)
- How to Get Lucky by Lauren Blakely & Joe Arden (romantic comedy)
- Mending the Duke's Pride (The Lords of the Vice #1) by C.H. Admirand (regency)
January 21
- Bloody Union (Made #1) by Brooke Summers (romantic suspense, arranged marriages)
- Completely Yours by Isabelle Lauren (FFM, LGBT, African American, erotica)
- Deviant Prince (Born to Darkness #1) by Claire C. Riley & Ellie Meadows (mafia)
- Don't STAHP Believing (STAHP #1) by Susi Hawke & Crista Crown (LGBT)
- The Dragon Prince's Daddy (Royal Heat #1) by Lorelei M. Hart, Trisha Linde, and Colbie Dunbar (royals, LGBT, omegaverse, dragon shifters)
- Highlander Deceived (Stolen Highland Hearts #1) by Jayne Castel (medieval, Scots)
- The Lady and the Lost (The Lady's Legacy #1) by Marilyn Carbry (fantasy, reverse harem)
- Throne of Power by Rina Kent (mafia, arranged marriage)
January 22
- Pharaoh-mones by Kendra Moreno (adventure)
- Single Malt Man by Aila Skye (contemporary)
- Wild Child by Hedon Press (erotica)
January 24
- Dive Babe by Suzie Quint (fake boyfriends, military)
- Fighting Gravity by Eve Kasey (billionaires)
- A Heart of Gang (The Centofanti Gang #1) by Kaitlyn Miller (new adult, mafia)
- The Highway's Man Folly (The Rewards of Ruin #1) by Daria Vernon (historical)
January 25
- Angel Blessed (Nephalem Curse #1) by Bex Taylor (paranormal, angles, MFM)
- The Golden Gryphon & The Bear Prince (Heirs of Magic #1) by Jeffe Kennedy (fantasy)
- Jezebel Found by B.A. Childs (interracial, bikers)
- Liminality by TJ Nichols (LGBT, fantasy)
- Operation Valentine (Hazel Oaks Resort #1) by Kelsey McKnight & Sarah Fischer (holiday)
- A Tempestuous Bride (Brides of Beshtast #1) by Juniper Kerry (sci-fi)
January 26
- Be My Handy Mechanic by Ally Crew (BBW)
- Big Bad Wolf (Third Shift #1) by Suleikha Snyder (paranormal, wolf shifters)
- Devil May Care (Diablo Mafioso #1) by K.C. Stone (mafia)
- Faking It by Portia MacIntosh (romantic comedy)
- Heartbreak Kings by Sedona Venez (enemies to lovers, reverse harem)
- Making It Fit (Making It Fit #1) by Ian O. Lewis & Luke Jameson (LGBT)
- Night Tide by Anna Burke (LGBT)
- Operation K-9 Brothers (Operation K-9 Brothers #1) by Sandra Owens (romantic suspense, military, K-9s)
- Prince Charming by K. Webster (new adult)
January 28
- Degrade by Elizabeth Knox & E.C. Land (dark mafia)
- Forgetting the Rules by Mariah Dietz (second-chance, sports, new adult)
- Hate Me by A. Jade (stepbrothers, bully)
- Her Last Man by Ja'Nese Dixon (mafia)
- Hexes & Hot Flashes (The Oracle of Wynter #1) by Lisa Manifold (paranormal)
- Respect (The Men of Mafia St. Clair #1) by Celeste Granger (mafia, African American)
- Searching (Hidden Truths #1) by Quell T. Fox (paranormal, werewolf shifters)
- The Sound of Temptation by Dylan Allen (contemporary)
January 29
- Mercy's Revenge (Guild of Assassins #1) by Lacey Carter Andersen (paranormal reverse harem)
- Prince of My Panties (Royal Package #1) by Lili Valente (royals)
- Savage Devil (Green Hills Academy #1) by Josie Max (high school bully, new adult)
January 31
- Arranged: Cassaro Mafia by Talia Ellison (mafia)
- Bad Wolf (Executioner #1) by Jena Gregoire (paranormal)
- Maggie's Mark (Ceiba Cartel #1) by Michelle Cornish (romantic suspense)
- Nest or Invest (Love New Zealand #1) by Enni Amanda (enemies-to-lovers, contemporary)
- Taken by the Aliens by Zelda Knight (sci-fi)
Missed the previous releases from last year? Now's your chance:
- The Steamy Romance Releases of December 2020
- The Steamy Romance Releases of November 2020
- The Steamy Romance Releases of October 2020
- The Steamy Romance Releases of September 2020
- The Steamy Romance Releases of August 2020
- The Steamy Romance Releases of July 2020
(Book covers: Amazon)


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Several Shenandoah Conservatory acting and musical theatre students (now alumni) and faculty are featured in Shenandoah University's next movie, "GetAWAY." A number of students also helped run sound and lighting and assisted with camera, script supervision and directing.
The film stars Emma Norville '19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting), Danielle Carrozza '19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting), Kyle Mangold '19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre), Franchesca Contreras '19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting), Michael Recchia '19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Joshua Cody '20 ( Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre).
This release is exciting, especially as Blayne is set to begin filming the third SU feature film with our 2020 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting graduates as soon as conditions permit. At a time when the industry is difficult for everyone, and especially for entry-level young actors, this film release and its exposure will prove particularly meaningful for our 2019 graduates and their careers. Likewise, it is meaningful for both the conservatory and film department. The two have worked together to provide opportunities for student filmmakers and actors to apply their crafts and create cinematic art."
– Martha Wollner, M.F.A. | Visiting Associate Professor of Theatre
The film is written and directed by Instructor in Theatre and Director-in-Residence Blayne Weaver, B.A., and produced by Distinguished Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology and Director of the Film Studio at Shenandoah Paul DiFranco.
Visit www.dreadcentral.com to learn more and watch the trailer.