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The puppet regime of the United States occupation in Iraq has agreed with King Abdullah II that tens of thousands of Iraqi police officers are to be trained in Jordan over the next 18 months. The deal was apparently sealed during talks between the king and George W. Bush in Washington in September.
Throughout October, Jordanian authorities have prepared facilities for the instruction of more than 30,000 officers, who will be trained in eight-week courses. Many of those to be trained will be new recruits that the US hopes to add to the 60,000-strong existing Iraqi police force. Both US and Jordanian staff will be involved in the running of the police academy.
With the Iraqi police under near constant attack in many areas, the US has had little option but to establish an Iraqi police academy outside of the country. However, the placement of the police training facilities in Jordan will provide little extra security for the operation. The majority of the country's inhabitants, and the large émigré Palestinian population in particular, are bitterly opposed to the US occupation of their neighbour. Most Jordanians are disgusted with their government's support for the US, with thousands protesting in the run-up to the invasion.
This latest act of collaboration with the US occupiers is likely to fuel popular resentment against the absolutist monarchy that governs Jordan. In August, a truck bomb exploded next to the Jordanian embassy compound in Baghdad, killing 12 people. Many Jordanians have reportedly volunteered to fight the US occupation in Iraq. Thirteen Arab men, most from Jordan, were put on trial in Amman in October, accused of plotting attacks on US targets in the country.
In a further sign of official worries about the deep resentment of Iraqis to their pro-US policies, Jordanian authorities have denied asylum to thousands of Iraqi refugees who are currently encamped on the border between the two countries.
King Abdullah expects recompense from Washington in exchange for the unpopular support his government has given the US invasion and occupation. In announcing the plan to train Iraqi police at the start of October, the king made clear that an economic quid-pro-quo was expected. Agence France-Presse reported him saying, "The Jordanian private sector has had a long and productive relationship with Iraqi companies. The knowledge and expertise that they bring can be tapped in the efforts aimed at reconstruction in Iraq. We would like a sustainable and mutually beneficial relationship to be established, underpinned by a strong private sector cooperation."
The US had originally planned for the police training centre to be established at the Taszar air base in Hungary. The former Soviet base has been used since 1995 by US forces as a logistical support centre for military operations in the Balkans. In the months leading up to the invasion of Iraq, the base at Taszar functioned as a training centre for exiled Iraqi oppositionists.
The Iraqis were supposedly only given lessons in "civil relations, interpreting and translating, and theoretical training for [the] military police." But the air base became a centre of controversy in Hungary amid suspicions that dissident Iraqis were being provided with military training and that the base was being used to interrogate less cooperative Iraqi exiles. Media reports claimed that high-profile former Iraqi chief-of-staff, General Nizar al-Khazraji, had been secretly detained at Taszar for questioning. Khazraji had mysteriously disappeared from Denmark where he was being held under house arrest while seeking asylum.
The Hungarian government has been an enthusiastic supporter of the invasion of Iraq—despite public opinion in Hungary being largely opposed to the war—and several months ago had offered the base as a training centre for the Iraqi police. Just weeks before the announcement that the police force would be trained in Jordan, Bernard Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner now in charge of the Iraqi Interior ministry, asserted that "American officials had secured Hungarian government consent to the setting up of a large police academy inside an old Soviet military base." However, the government in Budapest had become increasingly wary of the idea. Conscious of local suspicion regarding US activities at Taszar and worried that accommodating large numbers of Iraqi police could make Hungary a target for terrorist recriminations, the Hungarian government backed away from its earlier offer. Peter Hedgyessy, Hungary's prime minister, expressed concern at the proposed scale of operations, stating in September: "The American plan to train 25,000 to 30,000 Iraqis at the Taszar Kapos base is out of the question."
France and Germany have both expressed their willingness to train Iraqi police. German chancellor Schröder, speaking after his audience with Bush last month, said, "Germany is ready to help with the training of Iraqi police. Iraqi military could also be trained in our army colleges. And, of course, we would pay for this." Washington's response to the proposals of France and Germany was unenthusiastic, however. While officially welcoming their offer, the Bush administration is currently unwilling to hand over any substantial amount of control over Iraqi security to its European rivals.
The location of the Iraqi police academy in Jordan is likely to make the country a focus for the attention of Iraqi resistance, spreading the attacks against American forces and their collaborators out of Iraq and creating even more instability in the region.


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College football: Michigan beats Michigan State; Temple rallies to upset No. 20 Cincinnati; No. 5 LSU take down No. 22 Mississippi State
Shea Patterson threw two touchdown passes and No. 6 Michigan earned a desperately needed 21-7 win over No. 24 Michigan State on Saturday.
The Wolverines (7-1, 5-0 Big Ten) had lost eight of 10 against their in-state rivals and those setbacks have led to them not winning a Big Ten title since 2004.
The Spartans (4-3, 2-2) struggled to move the ball, getting held to 94 yards and failing to convert any of its 12 third downs.
Patterson's 79-yard pass to Donovan Peoples-Jones put Michigan ahead late in the third quarter. He converted a fourth-and-2 from the Michigan State 41 early in the fourth, setting up Ben Mason's 5-yard run that gave the Wolverines a 21-7 lead.
The Ole Miss transfer was 14 of 25 for 212 yards and made a successful debut in a series that has been tilted Michigan State's way in part because of poor quarterback play. His 6-yard pass to Nico Collins broke a scoreless tie early in the second quarter and was Michigan's first touchdown throw against the Spartans since 2011.
Michigan State needed a fumble deep in Michigan territory and a trick play to score once.
at No. 5 Louisiana State 19, No. 22 Mississippi State 3: Michael Divinity Jr.'s interception set up Nick Brossette's short touchdown run, Cole Tracy kicked four field goals, and No. 5 LSU beat No. 22 Mississippi State 19-3 on Saturday night.
Still, the Tiger Stadium crowd left angry after LSU's top linebacker, Devin White, was ejected for targeting in the fourth quarter, meaning he will not be eligible to play in the first half of the Tigers' upcoming showdown with unbeaten and top-ranked Alabama.
White appeared to lower his head as he leveled quarterback Nick Fitzgerald a moment after he released a pass that was intercepted by defensive back Kristian Fulton. The targeting penalty wiped out the turnover, and LSU's celebrations also drew two flags for unsportsmanlike conduct, resulting in 45 yards in penalties on one play.
at Temple 24, No. 20 Cincinnati 17: Anthony Russo threw a tying, 20-yard touchdown pass with 49 second left to Brandon Mack, and then a 25-yard TD to Isaiah Wright in overtime as Temple handed No. 20 Cincinnati it first loss, 24-17 on Saturday.
Russo was 20 for 41 for 237 yards passing, with three touchdown passes and three interceptions for the Owls (5-3, 4-0 American). He led a seven-play, 75-yard drive in the closing minutes to tie the game with the TD to Mack.
Cincinnati (6-1, 2-1) got a first down on its first play of overtime, but an errant snap behind quarterback Desmond Ridder left the Bearcats with second-and-21 and a personal foul pushed them even further back. Ridder was intercepted on third-and-36 by Shaun Bradley to end the game.
Temple receiver Randall Jones caught five passes for 67 yards and scored a touchdown.
The Bearcats dominated the middle quarters after falling behind 10-0.
Cincinnati's Michael Warren II and Charles McClelland combined for 202 yards on the ground.
McClelland's 42-yard dash with 6:09 left in the third quarter broke a 10-10 tie and gave the Bearcats their first lead. Warren had 132 yards on 25 carries and scored a 24-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
Ridder was 14 for 33 for 111 yards.
The Bearcats picked off Russo twice in the final six minutes, but Temple's defense kept holding and giving the offense a chance. Temple got the ball back after a Cincinnati punt with 2:37 to play and Russo took over from there for a tying drive.
No. 10 Central Florida 37, at East Carolina 10: Darriel Mack Jr. stepped in for Heisman Trophy hopeful McKenzie Milton and rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown, and No. 10 UCF forced five turnovers in beating East Carolina 37-10 for its 20th straight victory.
Nate Evans returned a fumble 94 yards for a momentum-changing touchdown with 10:07 left, Greg McCrae added a 74-yard TD run and the Knights (7-0, 4-0 American Athletic Conference) turned all those takeaways into 24 points.
UCF — which was outgained 496-427 — went up 20-3 by scoring on four consecutive possessions in the second quarter, then made it a full-fledged rout with those late big plays.
at No. 19 Iowa 23, Maryland 0: Nate Stanley threw for 86 yards and a touchdown and 19th-ranked Iowa pummeled Maryland 23-0 on Saturday for its third straight victory.
Anthony Nelson added a TD on a fumble recovery for the Hawkeyes (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten Conference), whose defense held the Terrapins to just 115 yards and seven first downs on a day when wind gusts topped 40 mph.
After settling for a pair of short field goals, Iowa went into halftime ahead 13-0 after Stanley found Brandon Smith for a 10-yard TD grab — which Smith made with one hand — with eight seconds left in the second quarter.
Nelson, a defensive end, made it 23-0 Hawkeyes late in the third quarter by falling on a botched handoff from backup quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome in the end zone.
No. 1 Alabama 58, at Tennessee 21: Tua Tagovailoa threw touchdown passes to four receivers and No. 1 Alabama started fast again in a 58-21 victory over Tennessee on Saturday.
Alabama had touchdowns on its first four possessions while outscoring Tennessee 28-0 and outgaining the Volunteers 217-6 in the opening period. Alabama has outscored opponents 165-31, and Tennessee has been outscored 69-16 in first quarters this season.
Tagovailoa went 19 of 29 for 306 yards before leaving midway through the third quarter with Alabama ahead 51-14. He took a big hit on his final play of the day, a 51-yard touchdown pass to Henry Ruggs III.
at No. 3 Clemson 41, No. 16 North Carolina State 7: Trevor Lawrence came in wanting to leave little doubt about No. 3 Clemson's championship goals this season and about his ability to take the Tigers there.
He accomplished both Saturday in a 41-7 rout of No. 16 North Carolina State, helping Clemson dominate the showdown between the Atlantic Coast Conference's last remaining undefeated teams.
"We just didn't want to leave any doubt that the game should've went a certain way," Lawrence said. "It was clear how we won the game by a good bit."
And it was clear Lawrence, the strong-armed, long-haired freshman, has the goods to keep the Tigers out front.
No. 9 Oklahoma 52, at TCU 27: Kyler Murray threw four touchdowns, Kennedy Brooks and Trey Sermon both had 100-yard rushing games with scores and ninth-ranked Oklahoma rebounded from its only loss this season by beating TCU (3-4, 1-3) for the third time in 11 months, 52-27 on Saturday.
The Sooners (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) won their 18th consecutive true road game, never trailing after scoring touchdowns on each of their first four drives in their first game since losing to Texas two weeks ago.
Brooks ran for 168 yards on 18 carries with an early 21-yard TD. Sermon ran 17 times for 110 yards and scored twice before walking gingerly off the field after being tended to by trainers with about eight minutes left.
at No. 14 Kentucky 14, Vanderbilt 7: Benny Snell Jr. rushed for 169 yards, including the go-ahead 7-yard run with 8:04 remaining that helped No. 14 Kentucky pull away for a 14-7 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday night.
The Wildcats (6-1, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) clinched bowl eligibility for a third consecutive season and stayed in contention in the East division with their third straight victory over the Commodores (3-5, 0-4). But it took linebacker Kash Daniel's fourth-down forced fumble that Quinton Bohanna recovered at the 20 midway through the fourth quarter to jump-start Kentucky from game-long inconsistency.
No. 18 Penn State 33, at Indiana 28: Trace McSorley passed for 220 yards, ran for 107 and had a hand in three touchdowns in No. 18 Penn State's 33-28 victory over Indiana on Saturday.
Penn State (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) rallied to snap a two-game losing streak after Indiana (4-4, 1-4) took a 21-20 lead in the third quarter on Steve Scott's 3-yard touchdown run.
Johnathan Thomas took the ensuing kickoff back to the Indiana 5, setting up McSorley for the go-ahead touchdown on the next play.
at No. 21 South Florida 38, Connecticut 30: Johnny Ford rushed for 164 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 21 South Florida shrug off a slow start to remain unbeaten with a 38-30 victory over Connecticut on Saturday night.
Ford scored on runs of 15, 15 and 43 yards. He also set up a second-half field goal with a 78-yard burst, helping the Bulls (7-0, 3-0 American Athletic) pull away from a 7-7 halftime tie and match the best start in school history.
Blake Barnett threw for one TD and ran for another for USF. Jordan Cronkite, the nation's third-leading rusher at 151.4 yards per game, finished with 103 yards on 16 attempts for his school record-tying fifth consecutive 100-yard game.
at No. 23 Wisconsin 49, Illinois 23: Jonathan Taylor rushed for 159 yards and Taiwan Deal ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns as No. 23 Wisconsin took advantage of five first-half turnovers to rout Illinois 49-20 on Saturday.
Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten), which has won nine straight against Illinois (3-4, 1-3), had three interceptions and recovered two fumbles on the way to building a 28-10 halftime lead. Alex Hornibrook, coming off an awful outing in a loss at Michigan last week, threw two touchdown passes and two interceptions.
In other games:
- JaTarvious Whitlow rushed for 170 yards on 19 carries as Auburn scored on three consecutive touchdown drives to open the third quarter Saturday and defeat Mississippi 31-16. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for the Tigers (5-3, 2-3 Southeastern Conference), who broke open a 10-6 halftime lead with the second-half surge. Auburn rolled up 484 yards in total offense in a turnover-free performance.
- Isaiah Bowser scored on a 5-yard run with 8:12 to play and Northwestern (4-3, 4-1 Big Ten) avoided a major letdown by converting two fourth-downs plays on the game-winning drive to defeat struggling Rutgers 18-15 on Saturday. won their third straight game by rallying from an eight-point third-quarter deficit. Clayton Thorson hit Flynn Nagel on a 2-point conversion pass after Bowser's go-ahead run. Rutgers (1-7, 0-5) lost its seventh straight game.
- Bryce Perkins passed for 189 yards and a touchdown to help Virginia beat Duke 28-14 on Saturday afternoon. Perkins also rushed for 61 yards and two scores for the Cavaliers (5-2, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who won for the fourth time in five games.
- Anthony Lawrence threw four touchdown passes, including the 100th of his career, and San Diego won its 25th straight Pioneer Conference game, 42-13 over Butler on Saturday. Lawrence completed 22 of 28 passes for 390 yards with the four scoring passes giving him 20 on the season and 101 in his four years as a starter for the Toreros (5-2, 4-0).
- Darnell Woolfolk scored on a bruising 7-yard run up the middle in the second overtime, sophomore quarterback Cam Thomas rushed for 137 yards and one touchdown in his first career start, and Army held off Miami of Ohio 31-30 on Saturday. Army (5-2) remained unbeaten at home this season and extended its winning streak at Michie Stadium to 10 games. Miami (3-5) had won two straight and three of four after beginning the season with three straight losses.
- Tommy DeVito, in relief of a struggling Eric Dungey, hit tight end Ravian Pierce on a 4-yard scoring play in the second overtime and Syracuse defeated North Carolina 40-37 on Saturday. DeVito, who entered the game in the fourth quarter, sent it to overtime with a 42-yard touchdown pass to Nykeim Johnson with 1:39 to go. Syracuse (5-2, 2-2 ACC) appeared to be on its way to a third straight loss until DeVito's heroics. North Carolina (1-5, 1-3) rallied from a 20-7 deficit to take a 27-20 lead with 10 minutes to go but dropped its third straight game.
- D'Eriq King threw for 413 yards and three touchdowns, ran for a score and deftly directed a Houston attack that amassed 574 yards in a 49-36 victory over Navy. Marquez Stevenson caught eight passes for 141 yards and had a rushing TD to help the Cougars win their fourth straight. Houston trailed 24-14 in the second quarter before storming back to hand Navy its fourth consecutive defeat.
- Nebraska built a four-touchdown lead in the first half and survived some nervous moments in the second before pulling away to beat Minnesota 53-28, giving Scott Frost his long-awaited first win as Cornhuskers coach and ending a program-record 10-game losing streak. A week after squandering a late 10-point lead at Northwestern and losing in overtime, the Huskers scored on three of their first four possessions on their way to a 28-0 lead.
- Cam Akers had two touchdown runs, including a 58-yarder, and Deondre Francois threw for a season-high 353 yards as Florida State bounced back from a sloppy start and scored 38 straight points in a 38-17 win over Wake Forest.
Other scores:
at Utah 41, USC 28
at UCLA 31, Arizona 30
at No. 25 Washington State 34, No. 12 Oregon 20
at No. 15 Washington 27, Colorado 13
California 49, at Oregon State 7
at Purdue 49, No. 2 Ohio State 20
Akron 24, at Kent State 23, OT
at Appalachian State 27, Louisiana Lafayette 17
at Arkansas 23, Tulsa 0
Coastal Carolina 24, at Massachusetts 13
Eastern Michigan 42, at Ball State 20
at Florida International 36, Rice 17
Fresno State 38, at New Mexico 7
at Louisiana Monroe 20, Texas State 14
at Louisiana Tech 31, Texas El Paso 24
at Marshall 31, Florida Atlantic 7
at Middle Tennessee 21, Charlotte 13
at Missouri 65, Memphis 33
at Ohio 49, Bowling Green 14
Old Dominion 37, at Western Kentucky 34
Southern Methodist 27, at Tulane 23
at Southern Mississippi 27, Texas San Antonio 17
at Texas Tech 48, Kansas 16
Toledo 31, at Buffalo 17
Utah State 24, at Wyoming 16
Western Michigan 35, at Central Michigan 10
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The Chico, Calif., Enterprise-Record has been running a series of stories on a Brethren group that is part of the Grace Brethren family tree — the Old Brethren Church. Part of the series was Sunday's article on Pastor Paul Rhodes at the Chico Grace Brethren Church (see blog posting from Saturday, November 3).
The Old Brethren Church is part of the larger Brethren movement, which will celebrate its 300th anniversary next year. In the tradition of the Protestant Reformation, which originated in Germany nearly 500 years ago, the Brethren stressed individual judgment and personal faith.
Leslie Cover, an Old Brethren Church minister who lives in Tuolumne County, said while the original Protestant reformers of the 1500s were full of passion, by the 1700s, the established churches in Germany had become rather lifeless.
As a reaction, a group within Lutheranism started its own movement, which became known as Pietism.
The Pietists wanted a more personal, spiritual Christianity. They emphasized reading the Bible and holy living.
Cover said the Brethren were strongly influenced by the Pietists and also the Anabaptists, who believed Christians should be baptized only when they were old enough to have some say in the matter.
The Brethren movement sprang up in the early 1700s. At that time in Germany, Lutherans, Catholics and members of the Reformed Church enjoyed religious freedom, but other groups did not. It wasn't long before members of this new Brethren church were being persecuted.
By 1730, a number of Brethren families had moved to America, seeking tolerance. They settled first in Pennsylvania, and their movement began to grow.
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VR Hackathon Update: 360° and Growing
Here is a quick post to share some cool VR Hackathon news and info on upcoming events. 360° video of the Oct. 2014 event The MindVR team was cool enough to shoot the October 2014 event in 360° video and then post it on Vrideo , an immersive video platform. I need to dive deeper into Vrideo and its features, but at a glance it seems to be a platform for hosting and viewing 360° video that is also VR enabled. Once you start the video below, left click and hold to grab the video and move your mouse to look around. This video on mobile devices requires you turn with the device to look around. *if the above embed doesn't work here is a link to the video . The Growing Community With the success of the last event here in San Francisco and the growing interest by developers and designers of immersive technologies to have a weekend of creating and building, the VR Hackathon is expanding to new locations and age groups. There are events this year planned for San Franc


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After Donald Trump's misogynistic remarks glorifying sexual assault were broadcast to the world, women across America have come forward to share their own stories of surviving sexual assault. Although Trump and many Republicans are writing off his comments about grabbing women "by the pussy" as "locker room talk," a more fitting term for the conversation between the billionaire businessman and Access Hollywood host Billy Bush would be "rape culture."
Named by feminists in the 1970s, rape culture is a culture which normalizes and even celebrates coercive and violent sexual contact. Rape culture is the song on the radio that ignores consent, it's a joke making light of sexual assault, and it's the light sentence a judge gives a young rapist who just "made a mistake."
To show how common the behavior that Trump brags about really is, BuzzFeed put together a video of women detailing the times they have been "grabbed by the pussy." The short is powerful and disturbing because of how pervasive these experiences are, how young they start, and how violated and powerless these women felt in response to the unwanted sexual contact. These are just a few of the circumstances around their sexual assaults:
1. On A Plane
During her senior class trip to Mexico, members of an American snowboard team ganged up to grope her on an airplane.
2. On The Bus
At 21, she was riding the bus on the way home when she was assaulted by a stranger.
3. In A Hotel Room
She thought he was being polite by walking her back to her hotel room, until she put the key in the lock and he pushed his way inside to aggressively grope her.
4. On A Cruise Ship
She was 16, and trying to have fun at a teen dance on a cruise ship before he approached her, complimented her dancing, slid his hand up her skirt, and grabbed her genitals.
5. On A School Bus
She was 14 years old, on the school bus, when an older classmate walked up to her and started touching her without consent.
6. Anywhere
"You touched me in a way that I felt violated afterward, and that counts," said one video participant. "This experience wasn't violent, but it was violating. And that counts."
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It's a fry for all at Burger King restaurants nationwide! Burger King Corp. is staking its claim as the authority on all things food by delivering a new golden, crispy fry that the company promises will create a whole new level of irresistible.
According to Burger King, the new fries will offer restaurant guests a high-quality, perfectly balanced product. A thicker cut of potato will give each bite more fluffy, potato flavor on the inside and crispy, golden-brown deliciousness on the outside. The new fries will be available at most Burger King restaurants across North America by December 5th.
In honor of the new Fry, Burger King has declared Friday, December 16th "Free Fries Friday." Consumers will be able to go to a Burger King restaurant nationwide and enjoy a complimentary value size order of new fries, with no purchase necessary, while supplies last.
"With the launch of our new fries, the home of America's favorite burger now has the best fries in the business," stated Leo Leon, vice president, global innovation, Burger King Corp. "At Burger King we constantly strive to make every item on our menu the best it can be. We believe our new fries are the latest example of our commitment to quality and innovation, and we invite everyone to visit our restaurants and taste the difference."


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As our team works toward finalizing the project design, we are seeking a qualified GIS consultant or consulting company to provide initial support in designing data models and front end web development. If you or your company is interested in bidding on this opportunity, please visit the online posting and register with Biddinggo to submit your bid. All information is posted online via Biddingo.
Submissions will be accepted until 2pm on January 9, 2016.
Click here to view the posted Request for Quote (SWF 16-12-001).
For more information, please visit www.biddingo.com/simcoe or email [email protected]


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Do you work in the UK Public Sector in Public Office?
Are you concerned about claims of "cronyism" and breaches of procurement law being made in the mainstream media and on social media?
So, what can you do to ensure you and your Public Sector organisation are beyond reproach when it comes to spending public funds, procurement, Conflicts of Interest, and dealing with Gifts and Hospitality?
Here is a handy 7-point guide for directors, officers, finance departments, and decision-makers:
Do these things, and you can stand in front of 'Your Honour' and say, with hand on heart, I did my best, and here is a clear record of my efforts to ensure probity in public office:
Legislation and Regulation
- Find out what legislation and regulations apply to you
Policy and Procedure
- Get familiar with your organisation's policy and procedure for procurement and for dealing with bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest, gifts, and hospitality
Understand Your Obligations
- Make sure you really understand the policy and procedure, and if in doubt, seek written clarification from your governance lead (Company Secretary, General Counsel, Director of Governance, etc)
Comply with Your Obligations
- Do what your procedure requires, show that you comply
Take the Initiative – Go Beyond Compliance
- If you think the procedure is not strong enough to demonstrate your probity in public office, approach your Chair and governance lead to discuss your concerns. Keep a file-note of what you discussed, with whom, and when
Keep Records
- Make sure your organisation keeps high-quality records that demonstrate your probity in public office, and that these are published in the public domain for everyone to see
Review, Revise, and Revisit
- Ensure your Board of Directors or other Governing Body reviews all of these six points regularly, and inspect Registers of Interest, Gifts, and Hospitality at least quarterly, and whenever a significant change occurs
Still not not concerned with Public Sector Values, or ensuring probity in public office?
Well, if the numbers being bandied about relating to potential malfeasance around COVID-19 don't shock you, think about what bribery, corruption, and cronyism can lead to.
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The GEA Business Agenda
The DECP undertook a two day advisory mission to the Ghana Employers Association (GEA) in Accra from 2- 4 March 2015.
The main objective of the mission was to take forward the work that had already been started on the preparation and publication of the new GEA Business Agenda 2015 -2017. Agreement had been reached on the issues to be included in the agenda and discussions took place on how members would be consulted and the document prepared.
The mission also provided the opportunity to discuss in detail the proposed training strategy and also the communication strategy which was planned for implementation in 2015 supported by the DECP.
The issue of membership recruitment and retention was also discussed in some detail during the mission with the DECP making a number of proposals to the GEA.


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Freeee Nokia Windows Phones for WP developers!
WPCentral reports that Nokia are dishing out free Nokia Windows Phones to Windows Phone developers. This was announced yesterday at a training event. But these Nokia WP aren't coming out now of course. These devs will also have to wait until it is launched. October 26.
You can see AAS chief Rafe confirming the details. Some other tweets below from WP devs. Â Microsoft do have their own official programmes on getting devices out to developers – whether developers on other platforms, or budding developers just starting out.
I totally agree with giving away products for this purpose. They're a great way of getting your product in the limelight (these don't have to be devs, they can be online personalities), and more importantly now, as a tool for creating applications for your ecosystem. Nokia has also been very helpful in providing devs devices, be it some S^3 handsets given away free, or more recently, the N950 for MeeGo Harmattan development.
Cheers  Just Visiting for the tip!
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Because of its intelligent advantages, vision detection system has been widely used in industry, agriculture, national defense, transportation, medical treatment, finance and even sports, entertainment and other industries. It can be said that it has been involved in all aspects of our life and work.
The characteristics of visual inspection equipment are fast detection speed, high detection accuracy, stable detection quality, zero error detection rate, suitable for small size, high quality requirements and large output parts of inspection objects, such as mobile phone parts, precision hardware parts, precision rubber parts, O-ring, sealing ring, electronic components, auto parts, aerospace parts, military weapons equipment parts Wait.
Advantages of machine vision detection:
1. The machine vision inspection system can find the defective parts in each stage of the production process. And the defective parts are removed directly in the production process, and the precise processing is no longer continued, which saves the cost.
2. It will not cause any damage to the observer and the observed, so as to improve the reliability of the system.
3. It has a wide spectral response range, such as infrared measurement, which can not be seen by the human eye, which extends the visual range of the human eye.
4. It is difficult for human beings to observe the same object for a long time because of the long-term stable work, while machine vision can do measurement, analysis and recognition tasks for a long time.
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On Wednesday the principal of Linganore High School in Fredrick, Md confirmed that the school would no longer allow the students to wear the headdress traditional to wear at the schools football and basketball games. There are currently petitions both for and against the ban which. Some people feel the headdress is offensive to Native Americans, while many community members and alumni are pulling for lifting the ban.
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(ARA) - Because of recent tragedies, Americans are looking more to home and family this year and want to create a safe and comforting haven in their homes. We are seeing a resurgence of national pride, as the flag is being flown everywhere. For many, money allotted for travel and entertainment will be re-channeled toward creating a refuge for our hearts, bodies and souls this fall and winter. Something as simple as changing a light bulb from bright white to soft pink can make a room feel cozier. Filling in the empty spaces of a bookcase with books and symbols of our country will help to close-in a room. Draping tables, chests and chairs with old shawls or chenille throws depicting our flag will soften the area. Extra cushions with stars and stripes placed around the room, on chairs and even on the floor can add warmth. Country and folk décor has long used the American flag as a theme. Red, white and blue are a great combination to accessorize a casual, comfortable mid-American home, a beach house with a pale color palette, or even a log cabin with a rustic and darker color range. As primary colors, red, white and blue mix and match with any setting. Remember to think in threes or thirds. Select three colors -- in this case, red, white and blue -- in tones that work in your home. You should choose a main color, a contrasting color and an accent. Use the accent color in three places in the room. Choose three patterns, making sure they are in different scales so they don't compete -- for example, a large plaid, a medium star pattern and a small stripe. Using striped wallpaper with a coordinating border is a classic decorating scheme. But if you are looking for a more casual look, try mixing two patterns on the same wall, again dividing by thirds. Apply one print over two-thirds of the wall and the other print over one-third of the wall. On furniture, upholster a chair or sofa in a stripe and finish with a star back. When mixing patterns, remember to give the eye a rest by including several solid color fabric and textures. The news in the coming months will provide plenty of fodder for group gatherings and conversation. Having a comfortable setting for family and guests to discuss world events is important. Good furniture configuration is the basis of all room design, making your rooms both welcoming and functional. Decide if you want an intimate or open setting, and be sure to consider proportions. If the room is square, limit yourself to one conversation area, perhaps around a coffee table. But try angling the sofa or loveseat into a corner, rather than against a wall, or float two love seats opposite one another. Don't be afraid to use large pieces of furniture in small areas. An oversized buffet or armoire can give the impression of space more effectively than several, small fragile-looking pieces that guests may hesitate to use. Even today's larger-scaled rooms with high ceilings and great floor space can provide intimate settings. If the room is large or rectangular in shape, create two or more conversation areas anchored with rugs. A valuable idea for lowering high ceilings is to paint the ceiling in a dark, warm tone. Hang large, vertical pieces of art or the American flag on walls to add a depth to a room. Ideas for patriotic decorating will show up in most home decorating magazines and newspapers in the coming months. Some will be elaborate and difficult for the average homeowner to execute. Hanging a wall border, however, can be done in an hour. If you decide to hang wallcovering, remember to prime the wall first for easy installation and removal later. If the paper has a dark background, ask your dealer to tint the primer to prevent any seams from showing through. Now is the time for showing our true colors. We all support our country; the place to start is in the home. Chesapeake Wallcoverings has a list of its patriotic borders and sidewalls that can be viewed at local wallcovering showrooms or on its Web site, www.cheswall.com. Three of their recent collections, Family and Friends, Beekeeper's Inn, and Angels and Ivy, offer homeowners a valuable resource for decorating tips and room concepts using these patriotic themes. |
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Alex Ovechkin entered Monday's showdown against the Winnipeg Jets needing just two goals to hit the 600-mark for his career.
From the opening faceoff it was pretty clear that he was determined to make it happen.
It took him 35 minutes to get those two goals.
After scoring a power play goal in the first period (on one of his eight shot attempts in the period), Ovechkin tallied career goal No. 600 (and his league leading 42nd of the season) in the second period to become just the 20th player in NHL history to reach the milestone.
[The 2018 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs begin April 11 on the networks of NBC]
He also did it faster than all but three players, becoming just the fourth player in NHL history to do it under 1,000 games.
Monday's game was the 990th game of Ovechkin's career. Wayne Gretzky (717 games), Mario Lemieux (718), and Bret Hull (900) are the only others. The main difference between those three and Ovechkin is they played the bulk of their careers in a significantly higher scoring era. Ovechkin has played his entire career in one of the lowest scoring eras in NHL history.
Alex Ovechkin becomes the 20th player in NHL history to reach 600 career goals. #600vi pic.twitter.com/RfhO2RicYh
— NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) March 13, 2018
Ovechkin entered Monday's game tied with Winnipeg's Patrik Laine for the league lead in goals.
With those two Ovechin reclaimed sole possession of first place and is back on track for what could be yet another goal-scoring crown and perhaps 50-goal season.
Given the era he has played in, how dominant he has been, and the overall numbers he has put up Ovechkin is clearly one of the absolute best goal scorers to ever play in the NHL. Maybe even the best.
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Father's Day 2019 falls on Sunday, June 16. Maybe it's time to get dad something special for his shaving needs? Or maybe you, as a father, need to leave a little hint around the house? Print out this post. Plus some Father's Day giveaways!
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How About A Razor?
The classic grooming tool for dad. Maybe it's time to give him something that may stand out from the crowd?
I'm a huge fan of the OneBlade razor. It's mild, forgiving, and gives consistently me great shaves. If dad currently uses a cartridge razor or is new to the 'old school' way of shaving, a OneBlade could be his savior. While the original Genesis model is considered a premium-priced razor there are now versions a other price-points, including the mid-level Hybrid and the entry level Core.
Plus OneBlade is currently running a Father's Day special with $50 off the price of a OneBlade razor kit.
Another option for the father used to a pivoting cartridge razor is the Leaf razor. It can accept one, two, or three blades (double edge blades snapped in half) and, like OneBlade, has a very nice pivoting head that works particularly well for large areas (like if Dad shaves his skull).
If Dad is an experienced wet shaver looking to up his game with something maybe a little more challenging I recommend the Supply Single Edge razor. It's available with three different base plates so it can provide a "mild," "average," or "aggressive" shave and while it does not have a pivoting head it does have a familiar, comfortable feel, and it's built like a tank (made of Stainless Steel)!
Supply is running a Father's Day special: buy a Starter Set and get either a set of additional base plates, or a stand, for free.
If Dad is still looking for that classic double edge razor experience though, there are definitely some gift-worthy options. May I suggest an adjustable double edge razor? The Parker Variant is time-tested. The Viking's Blade Emperor is new to the scene but the "Augustus" version is visually very appealing and has been performing very well for me in the short time I've had it. And the Rex Ambassador is a Stainless Steel razor that is fully adjustable and could become an heirloom to pass down!
And just as this article was about to post I've been informed that the new Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 DE razor in Stainless Steel or anodized aluminum has become available! Check your favorite vendor for availability. It comes in three colors (plus the classic chrome) and shaves very well. Full review coming to Sharpologist shortly.
How About A Shave Brush?
I recently wrote an article about the new generation of synthetic shave brushes that might give you some inspiration. Beyond that there are excellent, gift-worthy brushes including my favorite WSP "Monarch" brush, the classic Simpson "Chubbie 3" brush, or the inexpensive-but-still-excellent Stirling "Finest" brush.
How About A Really Great Shave Cream Or Soap?
Looking for a limited edition product that might intrigue a dad who's into science fiction? Barrister And Mann's 42 shave soap might be just the ticket. It's only available for the month of June, so grab a tub while you can!
And there is always a really good shave cream or shave soap. Give some thought to finding something that he thinks smells good.
How About A Shaving Accessory?
A traveling dad might enjoy a nice new Dopp kit.
Dad doesn't travel much but he is a "bowl latherer?" Take a look at the unusual Spiffo bowls that come in a version for the right-handed and a version for the left-handed.
Or how about an interesting razor and brush stand like this one from Super Safety Razors or this silicon razor and brush holder that attaches to your mirror.
Father's Day Deals From Wet Shaving Vendors
Here's a selection of sales that I know about from wet shaving vendors. I'll update this list as I find new ones:
West Coast Shaving: From 6/8 – 6/12 Free Priority shipping promotion on any orders $35+ With promo code FATHERSDAY on checkout.
Eshave Father's Day specials.
Royal Shave Father's Day Gift Guide.
Fendrihan Father's Day Gift Guide.
Proper Moose Father's Day Gift Guide.
Father's Day Giveaways!
Sharpologist is doing a Father's Day Shaving Giveaway! Click here before 11:45pm Central Time on June 9 for your chance to win one of the following:
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Starter Kit
OneBlade Hybrid Kit
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One of the most important steps to follow when you're looking to strengthen your financial management processes is to keep track of your largest expenses. Closely monitoring your expenses is essential because it allows you to see exactly where your money is going and redirect funds to other initiatives if need be. For example, if you're finding that your small business is spending too much money on real estate (e.g. renting office space), you might want to consider renting a coworking space instead to cut costs.
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One of the most common and relevant finance management tips you've likely heard before is to invest. More specifically, it's essential to invest in growth if you want to secure a prosperous future for your small business. Investing in growth conveys to potential investors, employees, partners, and clients that your organization is not only managing its finances effectively but that it is thinking about the future.
Given that the future is still incredibly uncertain due to COVID-19, these stakeholders will likely have an even higher degree of respect for the fact that you are doing everything in power to plan in spite of that.
Employees will value such action because it shows that you're willing to invest in your small business and therefore into their careers. Customers will likely receive a higher quality of service as a result of the investment, which they will undoubtedly appreciate.
When you're running your own small business, you have plenty of things to think about. Chief among your responsibilities is refining your financial management practices to ensure your money is working for you. By hiring a virtual financial controller, tracking and assessing your most prominent expenses, and investing in growth, you'll strengthen your money management and, in turn, set your small business up for success.
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To celebrate the most iconic stages of the 2018 Tour de France we've designed four t-shirts that are exclusive to ProBikeKit. Every stage of the tour is important, some riders race for points in the mountains classification or the stage win, while others look to protect their position in the general classification. Some days, however, are especially important. The stages to Roubaix, Alpe d'Huez, Bagnères de Luchon and the Champs Élysées present a number of obstacles for the peloton, be that hellish pavé in the North or lung-bursting climbs in the South.
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Stage 9 – Roubaix
The pavé in the Hauts de France region plays host to the queen of the classics, Paris-Roubaix, every season mid-way through April. During stage 9 of the Tour de France this year the peloton will have to criss-cross their way across some of the roughest roads in France. Our Roubaix t-shirt is available in both forest green and black.
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It hasn't even been two months yet since our last blow-out visit to Century 21, and yet we found ourselves back yesterday, and more shocked than ever as what designer brands lurk on the womenswear floor.
Although the winter sale is over, the prices are still discounted, and who'd have guessed they'd ever encounter a rack chocked full of deeply discounted Gareth Pugh? Not us, but that's what happened! Keeping it company are similarly bulging racks of Rick Owens, Issey Miyake, Comme des Garcons tricot, Herve Leger, Maison Martin Margiela (and his lower-priced MM6 line), Basso & Brooke, Ter et Bantine, Lanvin, Viktor & Rolf, Dolce & Gabbana, and both Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and Red Label. And let's not forget McQ by Alexander McQueen.
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We can't say quite what happened to flood Century 21 with avant-garde designers and rare labels, but we have a few guesses. One hint comes from a few Ivan Grundahl designs still bearing their IF Boutique tag?a store which specializes in rare, avant-garde designers. Likewise for Aeffe showroom, who might be behind all of the Moschino and Jean Paul Gaultier, considering we saw their name on tags as well.
For many brands, Century 21's current selection beats the Barneys Warehouse Sale, so if you're still high on shopping adrenaline from that and you've got money to burn, it might be time to head downtown again.
· Why It's Time to Make Your Semiannual Trip to Century 21 [Racked NY]


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Mixed Soup Bundle - 6 Pack
Our 6 Pack - Mixed Soup Bundle contains: Chunky Chicken & Grain Soup (1328) x 2 Chunky Lentil & Bacon Soup (1327) x 2 Mushroom & Tarragon Soup (1329) x 2
Our 6 Pack - Mixed Soup Bundle contains: Chunky Chicken & Grain Soup (1328) x 2 Chunky Lentil & Bacon Soup (1327) x 2 Mushroom & Tarragon Soup (1329) x 2
Chunky Chicken & Grain Soup: Water, Carrot (12%), Chicken (9%), Onion (9%), CELERY (5%), Chicken Flavour Stock [Yeast Extract, Natural Flavouring, Water, Onion Powder, Sage Extract], Brown Rice (3%), Bulgur WHEAT(2%), Cornflour, Pearl BARLEY(1%), Thyme, Cracked Black Pepper
Chunky Lentil & Bacon Soup: Water, Carrot (12%), Chopped Tomatoes [Tomato, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Oak Smoked Streaky Bacon with added water (9%) [Pork, Water, Salt, Preservative (Sodium Nitrite), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate)], Green Lentils (7%), Onion (5%), Tomato Paste, Cornflour, Chicken Stock [Chicken Stock, Salt], Garlic Puree, Salt, Cracked Black Pepper
Mushroom & Tarragon Soup: Water, Chestnut Mushrooms (24%), Mushrooms (10%), Onion, Brown Rice (7%), Double Cream (MILK), Cornflour, Porcini Mushroom Stock [(Mushroom Concentrate, Rehydrated Porcini Mushroom), Yeast Extract, Salt, Sugar, Cornflour], Garlic Puree, Salt, Tarragon, Ground White Pepper.
For Allergens, including Cereals containing Gluten, see ingredients in CAPITALS.
Cooking Instructions
For best results please microwave. Microwave: Empty contents into a microwavable bowl and cover, then place in microwave.
The following is a guide only. 850W microwaves: Full power for 2 minutes 30 seconds. 1000W microwaves: Full power for 2 minutes.
Hob: Empty contents into a saucepan. Warm on a low heat, stirring occasionally until piping hot.
Make sure food is hot throughout and serve.


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You are richer today than you were yesterday if you have laughed often, given something, forgiven even more, made a new friend today, or made stepping stones of stumbling-blocks; if you have thought more in terms of "thyself" than of "myself" or if you have succeeded in being cheerful even if you were weary.
You are richer tonight than you were this morning if you have taken time to trace the handiwork of God in the commonplace things of life, or if you have learned to count out things that really do not count, or if you have been a little blinder to the faults of friend or foe.
You are richer if a little child has smiled at you, and a stray dog has licked your hand, or if you have looked for the best in others, and have given others the best in you.


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SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN – December 2, 2022 – Royal Helium Ltd. ("Royal" or the "Company") (TSXV: RHC) has approved the grant of 6,090,000 incentive stock options pursuant to the Company's stock option plan effective September 14, 2022. 4,590,000 of the options were granted to Directors and Executive Officers, with the balance being granted to employee and consultants. The options are exercisable at $0.26 per share and, if not exercised, expire December 1, 2027, subject to earlier expiration in accordance with the stock option plan and the applicable policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
About Royal Helium Ltd.
Royal controls over 1,000,000 acres of prospective helium land across southern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta. All of Royals' lands are in close vicinity to highways, roads, cities and importantly, close to existing oil and gas infrastructure, with a significant portion of its land in close proximity to existing helium producing locations. With stable, rising prices and limited, non-renewable sources for helium worldwide, Royal intends to become a leading North American producer of this high value commodity. Royal's helium reservoirs are carried primarily with nitrogen. Nitrogen is not considered a greenhouse gas (GHG) and therefore has a low GHG footprint when compared to other jurisdictions that rely on large scale natural gas production for helium extraction. Helium extracted from wells in Saskatchewan and Alberta can be up to 99% less carbon intensive than helium extraction processes in other jurisdictions.
For more information, please contact the Company.
Andrew Davidson
President and CEO
Royal Helium Ltd.
1 (306) 653-2692
Dean Nawata
Manager of Corporate Development
Royal Helium Ltd.
(604) 561-2821
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements". All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that management of the Company expects, are forward-looking statements, including negotiation of definitive documents in respect of the loan facility and anticipated closing thereof, anticipated deliveries under Royal's offtake agreement by April 2023, anticipated drilling of the Nazare horizontal well and other drilling plans, the intended construction of a Steveville Helium Processing Plant and pipelines and accelerated development of the Company's other assets. In addition, all references to resources are deemed to be forward-looking statements as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the resources described exist in the quantities predicted or estimated and can be profitably produced in the future. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control, including without limitation, risks associated with oil and gas exploration, development, exploitation, production, marketing and transportation, loss of markets, volatility of commodity prices, volatility in production rates, environmental risks, the ability to procure services and materials necessary to complete the Climax processing plant at the cost and within the timeline anticipated by the Company, inability to obtain drilling rigs or other services, capital expenditure costs, including drilling, completion and facility costs, unexpected decline rates in wells, wells not performing as expected, delays resulting from or inability to obtain required third party and regulatory approvals, ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, inability to access gas transportation and processing infrastructure, the impact of general economic conditions in Canada, the United States and overseas, industry conditions, changes in laws and regulations (including the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations) and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced, increased competition, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates, and the uncertainty of estimates and projections of production, costs and expenses. Although management believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements, include market prices, exploration and development successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Please see the public filings of the Company at www.sedar.com for further information and risks applicable to the Company.


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Up The Line (2010)
November 2010
The second in the series of investigations into how opinions on conflict and war form, using short abstract live art performances as a medium to engage during a lightening storm in a darkened cemetery.
Taking place in Brockley cemetery during in darkness and a lightening storm, the audience weaved through poets, dancers, musicians and installations along a narrow path, giving a taste of the foreboding that might be sensed when heading to a battlefront.
This event followed on from a similar performance in 2009, assessing how war and conflict manifests and escalates, while nations and charities embody the symbolism and motifs of destruction.
Audience Response
• Lovely evening – thank you
• Nice music and thought provoking too
• It was really lovely! Wonderful atmosphere, I'll remember it for a long time xxx
• Never knew how big the place was
• I really enjoyed the walk and the poems. Very peaceful. Thank you
• I love the diary and the film and piano
• A wonderful idea thank you
• Gloomy
• A great event – very moving
• Brilliant organisation. Please do it again
• Very well done
• Traditional – a song from one of the wars
• Very spooky
• I liked the poems a lot
• Music and lighting was lovely – very atmospheric
• Gloomy
• Absolutely great – I hope it happens once again next year
• I hope you do this again next year
• Great music
• Thank you – beautiful and very moving
• Really enjo
• yed the poems! Enjoyed the tour was a very nice peaceful atmosphere
• Very apt and well put together
• Very peaceful and great event
• Very scary I wish I was nocturnal
• It was very interesting
• Absolutely fantastic thanks
• Great atmosphere
• Very impressed will come again
• Wow so beautiful very very moving my granddad was very happy to be here tonight xxx heart
• A great event brilliant organisation please do it again
• I love it heart heart heart
• Lovely words and very atmospheric – loved the music particularly thank you
• Excellent overall
• Liked the glowstick path
• Extraordinary
• Very good
• I thought it was very good but not as good as last years
• Weird
• Very reflective experience
• Fantastic event and a great way to commemorate Armistice Day really wonderful well done
• Brilliant
• I liked it a lot but I'm sad there wasn't any hot chocolate
• Cold but beautiful liked the piano and poems by the women war poets
• I enjoyed it about as much as last year (smiley)
• Excellent, especially liked the music
• Came last year and so glad you did it again, again next year please