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Archive for February, 2014
Mini Reviews: Get Bit, Love Letter
Posted by Oakleaf Games in Mini Reviews, Reviews on February 27, 2014
I played two new games last night, Get Bit and Love Letter. Both are small games, so here are some mini reviews. Read the rest of this entry »
First Testing of my 3-Part Game
Posted by Oakleaf Games in Game Design, Games on February 21, 2014
I had a chance this week to test out the idea for the 3-part game I've been working on about mining and railroads. The first part was a fully playable prototype with the rules mostly firmed up. The second part had all the components at least functional, but not all of the rules were ready. We tried both games with mixed results.
The first one was functional (as expected from the more complete nature of the prototype). By the end, it became apparent that one player (me) couldn't possible win, because selling resources would be blocked. And the intended mechanic of riding the elevators up and down wasn't important at all. I think I can fix both of those at the same time by having goods get sold only when you ride the elevator up. That way you can't be blocked, and you have to keep traveling back and forth to make it work.
My next goal is to figure out how to make each play of the mining game different. I'll write a post about what I mean, but the short version is that it looks like most of my games will play out the same way, with some variation in luck from game to game, but there isn't enough variation to make the choices interesting from game to game. Accomplishing that is going to be a challenge, especially without growing the number of pieces too much or making the game overly complicated. A deck of cards seems like a big addition at this point, but it may open up a lot of gameplay possibilities.
The second game wasn't quite as successful. I think part of the problem is that towns were too close to each other, so you were doing something on every turn. The second problem is that there isn't any real struggle. There is no competition for deliveries or running trains on the same track. There is no reason not to attempt the closest delivery on every single turn, so the player has no real choices about overall strategy. I need to reexamine some other pick up and deliver games to see how they do it. Or I can make the game more development based, and potentially add some more interesting conflict there.
Overall, the concept seems to work so far. If nothing else, this has been a good exercise in simplifying components. But at least I know it's worth continuing to develop these ideas, and that's really what a first playtest is all about.
Game Theory: Types of Randomness
Posted by Oakleaf Games in Game Design, Game Theory on February 21, 2014
This post is a sequel of sorts to the previous discussion of luck mitigation. Read that first if you haven't, because I use some of the concepts here. The methods in the other post are great if you and want to make sure that the random elements in your game are balanced. But what if you want to add some random factors? This is an overview of some of the major classes of randomness that can be used in game design.
Wrapup from Unpub Mini at 7th Dimension Games
Posted by Oakleaf Games in Events on February 20, 2014
A short writeup for the Unpub Mini event at 7th Dimension Games is now up over on the Unpub Blog. There are a bunch of photos there, so check it out if you missed it. I only got to play 3 of the games that were there, but I wanted to give a quick write up of everything I saw.
I started off with Joe Stanziano's So Monsters Attacked, which had been picked up by Game Salute after Unpub 4. This is a light to mid weight dungeon crawler game that pulls a lot of inspiration from early 90's RPG video games, like the early Final Fantasy games. It strips down a lot of the complications to be very accessible to newcomers and veterans alike, with plenty of interesting choices along the way.
The second game I played was Jack and the Giant by Dan Cassar, a 2-player card game that was another finalist in the Dice Hate Me 54 card challenge. This game plays like an adaptation of FreeCell (the card game) to a two player game, and adds an original theme on top of it very naturally. The designer was working on balance between the "Jack" player and the "Giant" player, but this game feels like it is almost there.
I ended the day playing Arboretum, also by Dan Cassar, which has been officially picked up by Z-Man. This is sort of a tile laying game, where players must make runs of increasing card numbers (numbered 1-8) that start and end on the same color. Using all cards of one color increases your scoring potential, but the twist is you can only score a color if you have the highest sum of that color remaining in your hand at the end of the game, so you have to think carefully about what you play, what you hold on to, and what you discard. It's a great twist on a simple set-collection-like mechanic.
I saw a few games being played: Take My Word for It by Baked Fresh Daily Games, which is like a more interactive card game version of Scrabble, where players build the word one letter at a time. But there are risks in completing words because another player can extend it or change it to steal the points. This looks like a great substitute for Scrabble where you don't have to memorize the official dictionary. Kevin Kulp had Kingship (which I'm told has changed a lot since I first played it last year), but I saw him showing off (and working on) Crashtastic, a car crashing game, where you place road tiles and crash into dice in order to collect them. There was also Meddling Mine from Ian Reed & Daniel Yee, which looks like a neat combination of mining and monsters, with some resource management thrown in. This game generated a lot interest, judging by the number of feedback forms, there always seemed to be someone in the middle of a game when I looked, so keep an eye on it. I did not get to play Duane Kolar's Wu Xing Landscaping on Saturday, but I've played previous prototypes of it. This is sort of a combination card placement/movement and set formation game, where players use 5 different card suits in a rock-paper-scissors style setup to move other cards around a common area while trying to form sets of all 5.
Because I was hosting, I didn't get any of my own games out on the table, but I had a lot of fun anyway. And now I'm looking forward to my next opportunity.
Design Exercise: Game from a Game
Posted by Oakleaf Games in Design Exercise, Game Design on February 13, 2014
Daniel Solis wrote a nice post today about making the card game Fluxx into a drafting game.
If you haven't played Fluxx, the basic idea is that you change the rules of the game. You start with the ability to draw and play a single card. Those cards can be goals that tell you how to win the game, the cards you need to meet those goals, actions that give you one-time abilities or new rules that change the number of cards you can draw and play.
Daniel Solis' variation turns it into a more euro-style affair, where players simultaneously play cards from their hands, with a winner determined by how many goals you meet and how often your cards are used by others. It doesn't use all of the cards from the game. In fact, it takes away the defining characteristic of the original game, namely changing the rules as you go.
That simple twist makes for a really interesting design exercise:
Design a new game using only a subset of components from another game
So I thought I'd give it a try. Limits are a good way of inspiring creative solutions. Like working on a typewriter, you have to think carefully about what you want to do before you start. If you find you need more components, or something about the components doesn't work, you're stuck, which makes it an interesting challenge. Read the rest of this entry »
Game Theory: Runaway Leader, Rubber Banding, and Feedback
Posted by Oakleaf Games in Game Design, Game Theory on February 13, 2014
It's a snowy day here, so it's a great time to sit down and do some thinking about games. Lately, the subject of the runaway leader problem seems to be on everyone's minds. I've heard 4 or 5 different podcasts that have spent a lot of time talking about the it and potential balancing methods like rubber banding. Even my own article on luck references it. I wonder what happened to get everybody talking about it all at once.
I had been writing down my thoughts when I read a great post about positional balance from Precipice Games that not only references most of the articles that appeared and the games that were used as examples, but also hits a lot of the points I wanted to make, so I decided to refocus and take a different approach. I particularly felt the need to go back and address some of the commonly referenced games from a different angle. Read the rest of this entry »
Games in Development for 2014
Posted by Oakleaf Games in Game Design, Games, News on February 10, 2014
10 Acres is on hiatus, and New Bedford is on its way, so here's a look at what is next for Oakleaf Games in 2014.
First, Anna is starting to work on a game about weather forecasting. I'm "consulting" on that, but it's definitely her project. My role is more of a reference and sounding board for ideas. There's been some progress made on the concept, and a first prototype was made, but the second prototype is looking like it will be completely different from the first. The game will involve predicting weather, moving weather and trying to match your predictions. I'll have more to say about this as the game develops.
I'm now looking ahead to my next games. I have 3 partially complete games in the works. The first game is a role selection game with 100 different role cards. Each card has a group action associated with it and a bonus, and each role card is a unique combination. It has a theme that seemed like a great fit when I started, but after playing through it, the theme is not as tightly integrated as I was hoping, so I I'm still working to find the right one. It seems to be mechanically sound, but it will need a lot of testing to confirm.
The second game is a "sequel" of sorts to New Bedford. The discovery of oil near Titusville, Pennsylvania and subsequent availability of of kerosene as a lighting source contributed heavily to the demise of the whaling industry. At the same time, the Pennsylvania lumber, coal, steel, railroad industries were rapidly expanding. The new game, Titusville, is about the interactions between these industries in the late 19th century. It uses a similar action mechanic to New Bedford, with two key differences. Whaling is replaced with a "demand" system that lets players decide how quickly they can fill contracts for major points. The buildings are replaced with a non-spacial approach to rail laying, network building, and railroad operations, that provides opportunity for interaction.
The third game is Human Resources. Although Human Resources wasn't selected as a winner of the DiceHateMe 54 card challenge, it is basically a complete game. Artwork and mechanics are where I want them to be, so I need to get some feedback to see if the game is ready for the next step. All three of these games have some form of working prototype that I have been working on since last year and all games have seen a few tests, so I'm hoping to make good progress this year. I need to do some more testing with a wider audience and get more feedback.
I also have 3 ideas in development, that are getting close to prototyping and testing. The first new idea is a little darker in theme, and the working title is "Chapel of Bones". It is based around the practice of moving bones to ossuaries in order to make new space in crowded cities. The main mechanic is a twist on role selection. My concern is that the mechanics aren't unique enough to stand on their own, and the theme may be a bit off-putting. I have some other concepts for the theme that are a bit more "standard fare Euro game" if the game looks like it needs a retheme, but it will require some significant changes in mechanics.
With all the snow we've had this winter, I keep thinking about the trucks plowing my street while fighting against the snow. The second new game idea is based around trains in the mountains in winter, tentatively titled "Tracks in the Snow". The concept is a pick-up-and-deliver game, with players competing to reach destinations. Weather plays a major role, continually covering the tracks with snow that the trains have to pass through, but once a player clears the tracks, the following trains can pass more easily, too. Right now, I don't have a clear picture of what players are actually trying to accomplish. It's not enough to simply clear the rails, so I'm still looking for a something to tie this game together.
The third new game is actually 3 games in one. The idea is three short games sharing some elements of theme and most of the components, but with three distinct mechanics. You start as a mine owner balancing profit, labor, and safety using a worker placement mechanic. Then you progress to a running a railroad between the mines and nearby towns, using a pick-up-and-deliver mechanic. Finally, when disaster hits and a derailment destroys a town, you must to clean up and rebuild the town while swaying popular opinion for your own profit, using role selection and voting mechanics. This game is developing quickly and should be ready for testing soon.
These are the main projects I've got for the next year, and I'm excited to see where they lead. Of course, I've got several more ideas waiting, and who knows what else will pique my interest in the rest of the year.


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16 Day Cultural and Pilgrimage Journey in Indiaoffered by supplier M09563 (read about supplier)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 16 day(s)
Group Size: 2 - 35 people
Destination(s): India
Specialty Categories: Pilgrimage/Spirituality Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 2299 US Dollar (USD)
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Day 1: Arrive Delhi.
Meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your Hotel. Delhi is a city of contrasts. From the neoclassical architecture of the elegant garden city of New Delhi to the narrow, twisting lanes that surround Chandni Chowk in the old city is what Delhi is all about. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight stay in the hotel (room check-in 12 noon).
Day 2: Delhi – Varanasi (flight).
Morning, after breakfast, transfer to Domestic Airport to board Kingfisher flight at 09:30 hours or Indian Airlines flight at 10:30 hrs for Varanasi. On arrival at 10:45/11:45 hours respectively, meeting, assistance, and transfer to Varanasi hotel. En-route stop to visit the ancient city of Sarnath where Buddhism first made its appearance nearly 2500 years ago and where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to his 5 disciples. Visit the Chaukhandi Stupa, the 46 m high Dhamek Stupa and the Dharmarajika Stupa built by Emperor Ashoka around 258 BC. See the 20 m high Ashok Pillar, which still exists today. Also visit the museum before continuing your journey to Varanasi hotel. On arrival complete check in formalities.
Varanasi more than 2500 years old is the only city in the world that is still flourishing in its full form. Earlier known as Kashi, which finds mention in the ancient Indian texts of Upanishads and Puranas, Varanasi is believed to have been established by King Kashyapa in around 1200 BC. Afternoon proceed for a guided half-day city tour of this ancient town, situated on the banks of river Ganges, in the State of Uttar Pradesh. Visit Ramgarh Fort, Benaras Hindu University campus and the temples of Bharat Mata, Kashi Vishwanath (Shiva) and Durga Mata Temples. Wonder around in the narrow by lanes near the Ghats. Evening witness, Aarti (Pooja) ceremony performed at the Ghats, of the Ganges River, before returning to your hotel for overnight stay. Please note non Hindus are not allowed inside the premises of Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Includes: (B).
Day 3: Varanasi - Bodhgaya.
Early morning, transfer to the Ghats to take an unforgettable boat ride on the Ganges. See the different Ghats (bathing spots) built by kings and noblemen. Ride by the burning Ghats, and watch the sunrise before returning to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, depart by surface for Bodhgaya, The City of Lord Buddha's Penance and Supreme Enlightenment. The history and tradition of this sacred spot goes back to the earliest days. Reckoned as the most important Buddhist pilgrimage center, it is the place where Lord Sakyamuni (Gautama Buddha) entered into meditation after being moved by the sufferings of mankind. On arrival, check in at Hotel Lotus Nikko. Afternoon enjoy a tour of this ancient riverside town. Visit the Sri Lankan monastery and visit the Mahabodhi temple for the evening prayers and the Bodhi tree under which the Lord achieved his enlightenment. Return to hotel for overnight stay. Includes: (B).
Day 4: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna.
The morning after breakfast, depart by surface for Patna, en route visiting Rajgir - a site of great sanctity and significance for Buddhists. The Gridhakuta Hill, in Rajgir, was the seat from where Buddha delivered many of his sermons. It was here that the teachings of Buddha were recorded in writing for the first time. Next visit Nalanda- which literally means the place that confers the lotus. It was one of the oldest universities of the world and it was a center of great learning which reached its zenith between 5th and 12th Century A.D. Both Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira visited this place. Also visit Karanda Tank - where Buddha used to bathe. Arrive Patna and check in to hotel. Late afternoon visit the Patna Museum. Return to hotel for overnight stay. Includes: (B).
Day 5: Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar.
Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for Vaishali, believed to be the first republic of the world, having an elected body of representatives, holds special significance for Buddhist devotees. At Kolhua, Lord Buddha delivered his last sermon, hinting at his impending departure from the mortal world. Later continue onward to Kushinagar - where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. On arrival, check into hotel. Overnight in Kushinagar. Includes: (B).
Day 6: Kushinagar - Lumbini.
After an early, breakfast proceed for a morning tour of Kushinagar. It was here that the Tathagata, the reciter of truth, breathed his last with the "last words" behold now, brethren, exhort you, saying, decay is inherent in all component things! Work out your salvation with diligence! After sightseeing of the Rambhar Stupa and the Mahaparinirvana Temple, where you see the statue of Buddha in a reclining posture, continue onwards by surface for Lumbini - birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Later on arrival, check into hotel. Note: Lumbini is the Indian Nepal border and legal formalities are to be completed to enter Lumbini. Please remember you need multiple entry visas for both countries. Later on arrival, check into Hotel Buddha Maya Garden. Overnight stay in the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 7: Lumbini.
After breakfast, proceed for tour visiting the Ashok Pillar, erected by Magadha emperor Ashoka, to commemorate the birth place of Buddha in 251 BC - today only the lower shaft of the pillar stands, the upper past having been split into two. Other attractions are the sacred garden (Lumbini grove) the Mayadevi Temple with a bass relief of Mayadevi, the Buddha's mother and a sacred stone marked with a "foot imprint" of Ashok and Pushkarni, the sacred pond, wherein, Mayadevi is said to have had taken a bath just before giving birth to Buddha - the Enlightened one. Return to hotel for overnight stay. Includes: (B).
Day 8: Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Sravasti. After breakfast, depart by surface for Sravasti en-route visiting Kapilvastu - the capital city of the Sakya clan, and one of the earliest republics, it was in Kapilvastu opulent environs, that the holy soul of prince Siddhartha (Gautama Buddha) spent his childhood. Here he saw sorrow and pain, disease and death. The place holds significant value for Buddhist pilgrims and has several Stupas. The archaeological excavations have revealed stone caskets containing relics believed to be that of Buddha's. Sravasti, where Lord Buddha Spent 24 "Baisakh" of his life and delivered his sermons.
On arrival, check into hotel. Afternoon visit the extensive ruins of this ancient city. Sravasti has two villages, Sahet and Mahet, which is spread over an area of 400 acres and has a number of ruins. This is where the Lord performed his Miracle sitting on a petal led Lotus multiplying 1000 times. Also visit the Angulimar's cave and the village of Sujata, which is where a woman with the same name gave Lord Buddha his first meal of milk and rice pudding after he came out of the austerities he was performing and broke his fast. Next tour takes you north of Sahet, towards the Rapti River, is the ancient fortified city of Mahet.
The entrance to the mud fortification of Mahet is constructed in a beautiful crescent shape though an ancient structure, its five gates and walls are still visible. Pakki Kuti, Kuchhi Kuti and many other Stupas tell the story of the great monasteries that once stood here. Visit also the remnants of Jetavana, a splendid monastery with inscriptions dating back to the 12th century, is thought to be one of the favorite sites of the Buddha. Sravasti was also under the influence of Lord Mahavira the last Jain Tirthankar, and the splendid Shwetambara temple here attracts thousands of Jain pilgrims. The Shobhnath Temple is believed to the birthplace of the Jain Tirthankar Ambhavnath. Overnight stay in the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 9: Sravasti - Lucknow.
After breakfast depart by surface for Lucknow. On arrival, check into your Hotel. Afternoon explore this royal city of the Nawabs. Lucknow is caught in a time warp. It exists in an in-between land of the past and the present looking back constantly to the memories of a colonial-Nawabi past. Despite the Indo-Persian legacy, Lucknow has a composite "Indian culture".
The welding of various cultural strains nurtured by centuries of Mughal and later Delhi Sultanate rule, to the folk traditions of the Indo- Gangetic plains has produced a complex, yet rich synthesis. The Urdu language acquired its baffling phonetic nuances and suave perfection here. It was at Nawab Wajed Ali Shah's court that the most advanced of all classical Indian dance forms, the Kathak, took shape. The popular Parsi theater originated from the Urdu theater of this city. The tabla and the sitar were first heard on the streets of Lucknow. Overnight stay in the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 10: Lucknow - Delhi.
Morning after breakfast, in time transfer to the airport to connect Kingfisher flight at 09:00 hours for Delhi and on arrival at 10:05 hours, transfer to your hotel.Rooms from 12 noon. Afternoon proceed for half day combined guided city tour of Old and New Delhi. Start your tour visiting Old Delhi. Drive past Red Fort built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Visit Jama Masjid (The great Mosque) Walk through the bazaars of Chandni Chowk, built during the Mughal reign, followed by a visit to Raj Ghat, the final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi. Next visit New Delhi - The buildings designed by Edward Lutyens, architect of modern Delhi - are truly majestic. The Presidential Palace, Parliament House and India Gate are all reminiscent of the British "Raj". You drive through Delhi's beautiful tree-lined avenues and the Diplomatic Enclave en route to the 12th century, 234-foot high fluted minaret of Qutab Minar. Finish your tour visiting Humayun the Mughal Emperor's tomb. Return to hotel for overnight. Includes: (B).
Day 11: Delhi - Jaipur.
Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for the City of Jaipur - an exuberance of color, dance and song with traditional arts and crafts. Known, as 'Pink City' is one of India's most well planned cities with wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes in a grid system. A 5 hours drive gets us to this land of Maharaja's, forts and Palaces and diversity of colors and culture that is unique to the State of Rajasthan. On arrival, check in at your Hotel. Afternoon proceed for half day guided sightseeing tour of the City Palace, Palace museum, the Jai Singh's observatory, Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) and Albert hall museum. Return to hotel via Johari Bazar (Gem Market) and Curio shops. Overnight stay. Includes: (B).
Day 12: Jaipur.
Morning after breakfast, proceed for full day excursion to see three of the most impressive forts of Rajasthan. Visit the impressive Amber Fort the former capital of the Royal Family of Jaipur, taking an elephant ride to the top of the fort. Next visit Jaigarh and Nahargarh Fort. Jaigarh built in 1726, has the world's largest cannon on wheels, while Nahargarh built in 1734 provides a panoramic view of Jaipur city. Late afternoon, return to hotel via Ram Niwas Garden. Overnight stay in the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 13: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra.
Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for the Mughal splendor of Agra, the city of Taj, En-route stopping to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the ghost city 35 km from Agra. Built in red sandstone it was the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign from 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. Sikri shared its imperial duties as a capital city with Agra, where a bulk of the arsenal, treasure hoards, and other reserves were kept at its Red Fort for security.
During a crisis, the court, harem, and treasury could be moved to Agra, only 26 miles away, less than a day's march. Built in honor of Sufi saint Salim Chisti, in 1571 by Mughal emperor Akbar, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with originality. Each important edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them are the Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. Drive on to Agra and check-in to your hotel for overnight stay. Includes: (B).
Day 14: Agra.
Morning after breakfast, visit the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument a fine example of fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Built in the year 1652 AD by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, it took 22 years and 20,000 skilled artisans to complete this poem in white marble. Next visit Agra Fort, which lies across the river Yamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb the 3rd son of Shah Jahan kept his father under house arrest followed by a visit to Itmaudualla, a mausoleum built by Emperor Jahangir's wife, Queen Noor Jahan in memory of her parents. End your tour visiting Sikandra, tomb of the Mughal Emperor, Akbar the Great before returning to your hotel for completing check out formalities. Afternoon depart by surface for Delhi and on arrival transfer to hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 15: Delhi.
Morning after breakfast, full day city tour of New Delhi visiting Old and New Delhi. Overnight stay (B).
Day 16: Depart Delhi.
On time transfer to international airport to board flight for onward destination. Note: Please note Taj Mahal is closed on Friday's. Also you have the option of seeing the Taj at sunrise and full moon night. In the later case 48 hours advance notice is required with certain legal documents. This is FYI only.
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English speaking professional guide under licence by Department of Tourism, Government of India. Other language guides are also available on request at extra cost.
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Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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- AC Accommodation 3/4 and 5 star (where available) with attached bath and toilet on twin/single occupancy basis, at all places with breakfast and presently applicable taxes.
- Elephant ride in Amber Fort, Jaipur and Boat ride in Varanasi.
- Transport service including transfers, using one AC car at all places.
- Sightseeing and Excursions with local English-speaking guide at Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Varanasi, including entrance charges at monuments during sightseeing at all places as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of an escorted English-speaking guide for Buddhist sectors accompanied from Varanasi till Lucknow, including entrance charges at monuments during sightseeing.
- Professional service charges for documentation,telecommunication, Govt. service tax, GST(@5%) and service charges.
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Photographic study; Ruthin, 2014
Denbighshire's beautiful, historic county town of Ruthin, north Wales, is set on a hill overlooking Dyffryn Clwyd. St Peter's Square, the picturesque town centre, lies between Ruthin's parish church and the castle, the only buildings to have survived Owain Glyndŵr's visit in 1400, the first action of the Last War of Welsh Independence.
We had the pleasure of staying in Ruthin for a few days in May 2014. Here are some of my favourite images from this trip.
This delightful wool shop caught my eye - something so unusual and different as compared to the 'chains' I am so used to seeing, working in Cardiff. I especially love the way the window is merchandised, using the old style lead-lined panes like frames for the different items displayed (and presumably all handmade).
What I especially like discovering is un-usual details on buildings, such as old-style doorbells and door furniture (such as letter boxes and door handles). Here is an excellent example of a detail which is rarely seen further south.
Loved this old bicycle, just leant up against a building, being used as an advertising tool for a local butchers. A simple but very effective idea.
St Peter's Square is charming and beautifully laid out, with lots of interesting architectural details such as these iconic chimneys on this wonderful old roof.
If you are interested in staying in Ruthin, take a look at my review of the Ruthin Castle Hotel (not to be confused with the Castle Hotel, St Peter's Square, Ruthin, shown above).
Ruthin Castle Hotel
Claire Meredith, September 2014
Also by Claire Meredith: Review: Ruthin Castle Hotel; September 2014 Llandeilo; December 2013 Tenby / Dinbych-y-pysgod; September 2013 The Old Chemist Inn, Saundersfoot; September 2013 The Bunch of Grapes, Pontypridd; September 2013 Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel, Newcastle Emlyn; June 2013 Photographic study of Newcastle Emlyn; June 2013 Lake Vyrnwy Hotel; December 2012 The Drawing Room, nr Builth Wells; December 2012 3 Pen Cei Guest House, Aberaeron; June 2012 Escape 5* B&B, Llandudno; June 2012 The Bunch of Grapes, Pontypridd; June 2012 Photographic study of Myddfai; February 2011 The Crown at Whitebrook; February 2011 The New White Lion, Llandovery; February 2011 Ty Mawr Mansion Country House, Cilcennin, Lampeter; December 2009 George Thomas Hospice 'Style In the City' event; May 2009
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Let's face it. Installing or removing light poles, especially those found in tight spaces, can be a headache for the electrical contractor as well as the groundskeeper whose meticulously landscaped terrain your boom truck tires are rolling over — not to mention the money you've shelled out to rent or buy and maintain that expensive piece of equipment.
That's where electrical technician Jay Sorensen's brainchild — the PoleJack — comes into play. This one-man light pole installation device was designed with the help of Sorensen's brother, Dale, who has a background in mechanics and metals. After four years of research and three prototypes, the pair finally came up with a design that met their expectations and passed testing by a state-certified engineer.
The PoleJack can handle up to 30-foot-tall light poles mounted on nontapered concrete bases. It is built on a portable dolly platform, so an individual can pull it over landscaped areas, down bicycle paths in city parks, around swimming pools, and many other areas where you can't take a truck or crane without damaging the terrain, explains Dale. And it's lightweight and small enough to be transported to and from job sites in the back of a pickup truck.
To operate the PoleJack, the technician must first clamp the unit to the concrete support. Once secure, he can then lift the pole up and set it in place by simply turning the device's gear drive with a cordless drill.
Chris Muniz, owner of Denver-based Noble Electric, was recently given the opportunity to use a PoleJack to install 20- and 30-foot-tall light poles in parking lots. "Our other option is to get a PoleCat out there, and hang the poles that way," says Muniz, who maintains the PoleJack is a much more cost-effective solution.
The Sorensens have struck a deal with Maxis, a three-year-old company that develops tools for the electrical industry, to sell the product to large and small companies starting in November.
Most small companies can't afford to own a crane or a boom truck, so they typically rent one on a project-by-project basis. But with a retail price of $4,300, Maxis executives believe many of these companies could afford to own the PoleJack. And though larger companies may already own cranes and boom trucks for such projects, the PoleJack may prove more cost-effective for smaller projects.
Although the unit is marketed for single-person operation, the Sorensens concede that 30-foot steel poles — unlike shorter aluminum ones — would probably require a two-man crew. Muniz agrees, not just because of the weight of the pole, but also because of wiring issues. "You have to fish the wire up at the same time you lower the pole," he says. "One guy has to run the gears with the drill and lower the pole. Then somebody's got to grab the wire and get it into the hand-hole so that it doesn't get skinned or crushed by the pole as it's coming down."
Muniz also notes that although the PoleJack would be ideal for most of his jobs, it does have some limitations. The surface where the pole will be mounted must be level, and the concrete base has to be tall enough — about 2 feet or 3 feet above the ground for the device to work as designed. There also has to be enough room to lay the pole down. "If you're on the side of the highway or somewhere where you couldn't really lay the pole down, you're going to have problems," he says. "But in parking lot situations, you can definitely hang poles all day."
Product Specs
Weight: 320 lbs.
Length: 70 in.
Width: 33 in.
Height folded: 28 in.
Height extended: 84 in.
Used with: Cordless or powered 1/2 in. drill
Load Rating:
30 ft pole: 300 lbs
25 ft pole: 350 lbs
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Religious Freedom Day, 2010A Proclamation
Long before our Nation's independence, weary settlers sought refuge on our shores to escape religious persecution on other continents. Recognizing their strife and toil, it was the genius of America's forefathers to protect our freedom of religion, including the freedom to practice none at all. Many faiths are now practiced in our Nation's houses of worship, and that diversity is built upon a rich tradition of religious tolerance. On this day, we commemorate an early realization of our Nation's founding ideals: Virginia's 1786 Statute for Religious Freedom.
The Virginia Statute was more than a law. It was a statement of principle, declaring freedom of religion as the natural right of all humanity—not a privilege for any government to give or take away. Penned by Thomas Jefferson and championed in the Virginia legislature by James Madison, it barred compulsory support of any church and ensured the freedom of all people to profess their faith openly, without fear of persecution. Five years later, the First Amendment of our Bill of Rights followed the Virginia Statute's model, stating, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof . . .".
Our Nation's enduring commitment to the universal human right of religious freedom extends beyond our borders as we advocate for all who are denied the ability to choose and live their faith. My Administration will continue to oppose growing trends in many parts of the world to restrict religious expression.
Faith can bring us closer to one another, and our freedom to practice our faith and follow our conscience is central to our ability to live in harmony. On Religious Freedom Day, let us pledge our constant support to all who struggle against religious oppression and rededicate ourselves to fostering peace with those whose beliefs differ from our own. In doing so, we reaffirm our common humanity and respect for all people with whom we share a brief moment on this Earth.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 16, 2010, as Religious Freedom Day. I call on all Americans to commemorate this day with events and activities that teach us about this critical foundation of our Nation's liberty, and show us how we can protect it for future generations here and around the world.Start Printed Page 3844
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
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Robert E. Burns
The University of Notre Dame, as the pre-eminent American Catholic University, often serves as a mirror of the travails and triumphs of the American Catholic community. Being Catholic, Being American: The Notre Dame Story, 1842–1934 by Robert E. Burns is an archive-based account of the developmental years of the University of Notre Dame. During these years, university leaders strove to find the additional resources needed to transform their successful Catholic boarding school, then attended primarily by the sons of middle-class Irish- and German-Americans, into an ethnically diverse modern American Catholic university with traditions of both academic excellence and intercollegiate football greatness.
Being Catholic in America during these years was not for the faint of heart. Anti-Catholicism, driven by a revived nationally organized Ku Klux Klan, intensified throughout the country, especially in Indiana. Burns recounts the encounter between Klansmen and Notre Dame students in 1924 known as the "Battle of South Bend." He examines the impact that clash had upon the performance of Knute Rockne's legendary football team, led by the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame. He penetrates the mythology surrounding Rockne's football enterprise and describes the impact the glorious 1924 season had on American Catholic self-esteem at a time when Klan-inspired anti-Catholic bigotry was common.
Though corruption and scandal destroyed Klan political power in Indiana, anti-Catholicism remained strong. Dismayed by the anti-Catholic character of the presidential election of 1928, overwhelmed by the onset of the Great Depression in 1929, and shocked by the death of Rockne in 1931, Notre Dame was well aware that an important era of expansion and glory had ended. The leaders of the university firmly believed, however, that Notre Dame was a special place, and with God's help and continuing support from loyal and generous alumni, the university's future would be brighter and grander than its past.
Being Catholic, Being American is for historians, teachers, students, alumni, sports enthusiasts, and all those touched by the story of the University of Notre Dame.
608 pages
"This is a wonderful biography of a pre-eminent American Catholic institution. Thoughtful, nuanced, and also candid, with a new and fresh historical insight on almost every page, this beautifully written volume will certainly become required reading for the American Catholic community, and most especially for the Irish American part of that community." -Emmet Larkin, Professor of History, The University of Chicago
"Burns details the obstacles frustrating Notre Dame's search for academic excellence in its first 102 years of existence. [He] makes it quite clear that Notre Dame's problems were shared by most Catholic institutions of higher learning, and mirrored those of the church and its members outside the groves of academia. His interesting, diligently researched, affectionate, yet objective book is a significant contribution to both American Catholic and educational history." —Lawrence J. McCaffrey, Professor Emeritus of History, Loyola University of Chicago
"_Being Catholic, Being American_ provides a history of Notre Dame's search for academic achievement from 1842–1934, and will interest not only those involved with the school, but those who want to build a general collection of Catholic history. From the institution's establishment to its foundations in religion and its struggles with lay faculty and idealism, this provides an excellent survey of Notre Dame's place in Catholic American history." — The Midwest Book Review
"Burns, a teacher and administrator at Notre Dame for four decades, has written an entertaining, useful history of the university from its founding in 1842 through 1934. This book is an important contribution to the history of one of America's most important Catholic universities, a story that often mirrors the history of American Catholics in the 19th and 20th centuries. Highly recommended." — Library Journal
"Burns . . . has written an informative, entertaining, and useful history of the University of Notre Dame from its founding in 1842 through the end of Holy Cross Father Charles O'Donnell's second term as University President in 1934. This book traces Notre Dame's growing pains along its rise to becoming the pre-eminent American Catholic university that oftentimes reflect the problems of American Catholicism in general during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This book represents an important contribution not only to the history of one of America's most important Catholic universities . . . but also of the historical context of American Catholicism in the 19th and 20th centuries when American Catholics began to make great strides in being accepted as mainstream in American life and culture. Highly recommended." — Catholic Library World
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Vaccine Bike Rides Generate $1.2 Million
Action Cycling's 2012 AIDS Vaccine 200 bike ride raised $260,000 to support HIV vaccine research at the Emory Vaccine Center, bringing total donations during the past ten years to $1.2 million. The two-day, two-hundred-mile ride drew more than two hundred riders and one hundred volunteers. Beginning at Emory's School of Medicine, riders biked to Camp Rock Eagle in the Oconee National Forest in one day and returned to Emory the next.
"The riders and volunteers participate to honor those who have succumbed to AIDS, to give hope to everyone living with HIV, and to build a community that believes we will defeat HIV. We've made the Emory Vaccine Center our primary beneficiary because we know the world-class research done there will help bring about a world without AIDS," says Bret Busch, president of Action Cycling.
The AIDS Vaccine 200 supports many projects at Emory, including the development of one of the world's first preventive AIDS vaccines being tested in phase II clinical trials, the development of a therapeutic vaccine in early stage clinical testing, and efforts to combat AIDS in Africa through prevention, counseling, and testing. Next year's ride will take place May 18–19, 2013.


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As I spend this week setting up my classroom, I just wanted to update you guys on some of the stuff I've created.
I wanted to partake in the tool box > supply organizer that I saw on Pinterest. When I bought it, it was grey, so I spray painted it purple, cut up some argyle and zebra black and white scrapbook paper and got to crafting!
I also saw this idea on Pinterest...
I took paint chips for the students usernames and passwords for computer logins, then put a 3M hook on the computer and they'll have near them for their independent time.
And this is my very best friend!!
I made this last year and it was the best help that I could ever imagine.
Copies made and binder clipped, games and centers laminated, cut, and put in Ziploc baggies- all ready and prepared before I come to school on Monday for the week!!


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The Cheyenne tribe, with about 3,000 persons, lived in the upper valleys of southwestern Nebraska. They hunted the western plains in common with the Lakota Sioux.They were nomads and lived in tepees.
The Cheyennes were originally farming people, with the women harvesting corn, squash, and beans and the men fishing and hunting deer and, when it was possible, buffalo. As horses entered their culture the Cheyenne lifestyle, like other Plains Indian tribes, became more and more dependent on the buffalo for their food, following the migrating herds across the plains rather than staying put to raise crops. Unlike in most Plains tribes, women as well as men participated in the large communal buffalo hunts. They used to drive the buffalo towards the men, who would shoot them with their longbows.
The Cheyenne didn't live in one specific place but they traveled in one big area. This area is now the five states of Montana, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming. In other words, they lived east of the Rocky Mountains and west of the Mississippi River. When they settled for a couple of days they set up their tepees that they had pulled on their travois.
The Cheyenne women wore buffalo and elk skin dresses. The men wore leggings, and loincloths. They also wore quilled moccasins and beaded clothing.
Cheyenne leaders originally wore tall feather headdresses , but they soon adopted the impressive warbonnets of their neighbors the Sioux. Men wore their hair in braids with a topknot or pompadour, and women wore their hair either loose or braided. Both men and women painted their faces for special occasions. They used different patterns for war paint, religious ceremonies, and festive decoration. Cheyenne women wore long deerskin dresses and the men wore breechcloths with leather pant legs tied on. Later, men adopted the Plains war shirt worn by other Indians of this region. A lady's dress or a man's war shirt was fringed and often decorated with porcupine quills, shells, and elk teeth. Men wore moccasins and women wore high fringed boots. Later, Cheyenne people adapted some European costume such as cloth dresses and vests, which they decorated with quillwork, beading, and other native adornment.
The Cheyenne Indians exhibited their art work on the hides of the buffalo. Their artistic abilities were also seen in the many different types of flutes, mandalas, and medicine wheels. They were also known for making pottery.
The Cheyenne did beading. The major ceremonies in which the entire tribe took part were the Sacred Arrow Renewal, The Sun Dance, and The Massaum. An important Cheyenne custom was the smoking of the peace pipe. There were strict rules that were practiced during the smoking of the pipe. A prayer was offered before the first smoke. Most men had their own specific way to smoke the peace pipe.
Another tradition of the Cheyenne was their story telling, which could only be done by certain people. These stories were often related and followed a structure.
One thing that the Cheyenne boys played was Buffalo Hunt. There would be a little buffalo skin that a boy would wear. All the other boys would throw sticks at him like they were hunters with a spear hunting a buffalo. While the boys were playing Buffalo Hunt, the girls were making believe that they were adults, too. They would build toy tepees, cook, and sew.
When the Cheyenne traveled by river, they usually built rafts. Originally the Cheyennes would use dogs pulling travois (a kind of drag sled) to help them carry their belongings. Once Europeans introduced horses to North America, the Cheyennes found that they could travel quicker and further using horses. Now since they had horses they were able to keep up with the buffalo herds, and the Cheyennes became a primarily migratory people (meaning they were able to move from place to place).
* The Cheyenne only lived in tepees because they were nomads (they traveled a lot).
* The Cheyenne were moved across the Mississippi River by the Sioux Tribe, Assisiboine, and the Cree.
* The Cheyenne moved into the plains in the mid 1700's and in the 1830's became friends with the Lakota(Sioux).
* The men of the Cheyenne built houses for special ceremonies that helped the animals grow and the plants, too.
* The language that they spoke was called Algonquin.
* The Cheyenne and the Sioux teamed up and fought against George A. Custer in the battle of Little Bighorn.
* After they won the battle of Little Bighorn, the Cheyenne and the Arapaho were joined and put on a reservation in Oklahoma.
A Cheyenne woman was expected to remain faithful and proper towards her husband in all things. The Cheyenne Indians were separated into the Northern and Southern Cheyenne. The 2,700 Northern Cheyenne lived in a reservation in Montana. The 2,200 Southern Cheyenne lived in a reservation in Oklahoma. They had chiefs and one was named Dull Knife.


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Something of an unknown quantity going into the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Azerbaijan 2012, China PR quickly made their intentions clear by thumping Uruguay in their opening match. Tipped to progress alongside Germany from Group D after drawing 1-1 with them in their second game, they then came up short against the pacey Ghanaians yesterday, a place in the quarter-finals just eluding their grasp.
Though the disbelieving Chinese found elimination hard to take, coach Zhang Chonglai chose to take a positive view, lauding his young players for their efforts in Azerbaijan and predicting a bright future for them.
"We've got some excellent players in the side and they've shown here that they have an awful lot of potential and can go on and have great careers," said Zhang Chonglai. "Lu Yueyun, Miao Siwen and Tang Jiali are extremely good. They've got great technique and a lot of ability. I'm sure they'll go far and be big stars in the future."
The Steel Roses, who were making their debut appearance in the competition, underlined that promise in sweeping to a 4-0 defeat of the Uruguayans in their first match, a result that suggested they were every bit as powerful as their Asian neighbours, who have dominated women's youth football in recent years.
The Chinese impressed again when they took on group favourites Germany and would have made it two wins out of two had they not conceded a last-gasp equaliser. China PR remained top of the section, however, and needed only a point from Sunday's vital match against Ghana to book a place in the last eight, an objective that looked well within their reach.
Sadly for the Asians, they were unable to cope with Ghana's combative midfield and speedy counter-attacks, spearheaded by the ever-dangerous Jane Ayieyam, who scored both goals in the Africans' 2-0 win, a result that sent the Chinese tumbling out of the competition.
"Ghana's first goal came after a mistake by our defenders," lamented Zhang. "We suffered a problem that afflicts all Chinese teams. We were in a very comfortable situation in the group and yet we weren't able to push on and get past the first round."
Despite failing in their bid to announce themselves as the new powerhouse of Asian football, the Chinese are nevertheless entitled to look back on Azerbaijan 2012 with some satisfaction. And as their skipper Jiang Tingting pointed out, there is plenty more to come from this generation: "Chinese football is still very much in its infancy."


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When the Attorney General decides to consent to
or refuse a prosecution under Part III of the Public Order Act
1986 how are any ECHR rights taken into account? If so, which
ones and how is it done?
The Convention right most likely to be engaged
in potential prosecutions for offences contrary to Part III of
the Public Order Act 1986 is the right to freedom of expression
guaranteed by Article 10.
Article 10 is a qualified right. This means
that the right provided for in Article 10.1 is not absolute, but
may legitimately be subject to restrictions so long as they are
prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society in
the interests of national security, territoriality or public safety,
for the prevention of disorder of crime, for the protection of
health or morals and so on.
Where a criminal offence is created by statute,
as is the case with the Part III offences, Parliament determines
the scope of the conduct that the offence will prohibit. This
involves an assessment as to whether the restriction of the right
to freedom of expression imposed by the offence is justified.
The scope of the offence therefore represents Parliament's definition
of the conduct that is prohibited by the offence, notwithstanding
any restriction on a Convention right that this might involve.
That is the starting point.
The second point to make is that the Human Rights
Act 1998 specifically preserves the sovereignty of Parliament.
So a law remains in force even if a Court declares it to be incompatible
with the Convention. The Courts recognise that Parliament must
be accorded a discretionary area of judgment.
Moving on to the consideration of prosecutions,
if the conduct in question falls short of being an offence as
that offence is defined in the statute, there is no need to consider
any Convention points. There is no question of any prosecution
if the individual has acted within the law or if there is insufficient
evidence that he has contravened the law.
Where there is sufficient evidence that an individual
has committed one of the relevant offences, the facts and circumstances
of the individual case may give rise to Convention considerations.
The Attorney General is of course bound to apply the principles
of the European Convention on Human Rights in accordance with
the Human Rights Act 1998. Equally, even where there is sufficient
evidence to justify a prosecution he retains the discretion not
to prosecute where he assesses that a prosecution is not needed
in the public interest.
In practice, in the cases I have considered
where there was sufficient evidence to justify a prosecution the
conduct was such that it was clear that a prosecution was needed
in the public interest, and that there was no compelling Convention
argument to the contrary.
If Clause 2 of the Religious Offences Bill (HL
Bill 39) were enacted how would the Attorney General approach
ECHR Article 10? The draft guidance issued at the time the Anti-terrorism,
Crime and Security Bill was being debated gives some idea, in
paragraphs 1.2 and 5.12, but:
A number of alarmist assertions about the range
of apparently innocent conduct which it was claimed might become
a crime if the proposed offence became law, demonstrated to me
that many commentators did not fully understand the effect of
the clauses creating the proposed offence, and some were perhaps
unfamiliar with aspects of the prosecution process.
So as to avoid the possibility of misunderstandings
creeping into the debate on these clauses that was to take place
in the House of Lords on 13 December, I took the exceptional step
of drafting a document which aimed to explain in straightforward
language the conduct that the new offence intended to criminalise,
by reference to the draft clauses themselves. The guidance did
not purport to limit the effect of the proposed law in any wayfor
example the guidance does not purport to define terms such as
"hatred" which are not defined by the law itselfbut
to assist a wider understanding of the effect of the proposed
law. I should add that because the clauses did not pass into law
the guidance has never taken effect.
It is helpful to read the guidance as a whole
rather than isolating sections of it. The reference to "high
threshold tests" in paragraph 5.12 of the guidance, for example,
is a reference to the words used in the draft clauses to define
the conduct that would amount to an offence of incitement to religious
hatred. Those key words and concepts are highlighted in the preceding
paragraphs 5.3 to 5.11.
As regards the approach to Article 10 and Convention
rights, the Committee has seen paragraph 1.2 of the draft guidance.
The police, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Attorney General,
as public authorities, are bound to apply the principles of the
European Convention on Human Rights in accordance with the Human
Rights Act 1998. As the assessment of the impact of the Convention
can only fully take place against the backdrop of the particular
facts of the case, I cannot add to what I have already said on
this question.
The requirement for the Attorney General's consent
to a prosecution, which was included in the clauses which appeared
in the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill, is consistent
with the same requirement for offences of incitement to racial
hatred. I cannot comment on the policy underlying the drafting
of Lord Avebury's Bill.
Where the Attorney General refuses his consent
to a prosecution he informs the Crown Prosecution Service of the
reasons. If asked by others to explain his decisions, such as
Members of Parliament, the Attorney General's policy is to be
as helpful as possible.
Some of our Witnesses have argued the need for
an annual report on the Attorney-General's decisions in such cases.
Is this feasible and/or desirable?
I have not heard the arguments put forward in
favour of such a report, and I do not know precisely what those
in favour of such a report may have in mind. I would assume that
the proponents would like regular systematic information. In practical
terms, the feasibility of such a report would depend on the detail
required. I see no great difficulty in my providing some statistical
information about consents granted and refused, such as may be
requested via a Parliamentary question. But I would strongly resist
any attempt to create a statutory duty to report annually.
I am not convinced in any event that information
about consents alone would achieve any useful purpose. Raw data
in isolation can be misleading. The numbers alone don't really
provide a picture of how the criminal justice system overall is
responding to this type of offence. Some conduct of this kind
may be more effectively prosecuted as religiously aggravated public
order offences; some cases do not pass the threshold tests of
sufficiency of evidence and public interest. As we learned with
racial hatred offences, it is the response of the whole criminal
justice system from the moment an offence is committed, to the
sentencing stage, which needs to be transparent.
It is a mistake to take sections of the process
and try and draw useful conclusions from the information. The
important thing is to be aware of the experience of victims from
investigation to sentence. A good example of this "joined
up" approach was the recent thematic report of the Inspectorates
of Constabulary and the CPS into offences with a racial element.
That report provided qualitative and quantitative data, and concluded
with a number of very helpful recommendations. That kind of approach
is more likely to produce helpful information than data on consents


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Thanks so much for again warning us on the evils of the lottery ("Upfront," Jan. 12). If it ever comes to fruition, I know the great unwashed will be lured away from spending their meager incomes on food, clothing and tickets to the opera, so they can blow it on gambling--not to mention tobacco and alcohol. The wretched masses must be protected by us, their intellectual and moral betters.
Charles Kidder
Polemics not criticism
Ooops, y'all did it again--first Godfrey Cheshire inserted his one-sided explanation of the current intifada into a film review ("Present Ten(se)," June 18, 2003), and now David Fellerath has treated readers to the same thing ("The Mop of the World," Jan.19). I wonder if Fellerath cares, or even knows, that Israeli policies regarding Palestinians are a matter of intense soul-searching and debate both in Israel and among Jews worldwide. It seems not, as his sweeping indictment of Israel is based largely on his belief that if Israelis had any doubts at all about these matters, they'd be exploring them in film.
It also seems as if his equation of Zionism with racism--expressed in phrases that could have been lifted straight from a Hamas handbook--prevent him from understanding that after several thousand years of exile, economic exploitation, disenfranchisement, displacement, forced conversion and murder, a geographic, political and spiritual homeland for Jews is just as necessary as a secure homeland is to Palestinians.
Fellerath is entitled to his opinions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, no matter how lopsided they are. What I question is why the Independent, the Triangle's self-proclaimed champion of progressive politics, continues to provide a forum for such polemics under the thin veil of art criticism. If the editor and publisher wish to print thoughtful, balanced explorations of these very complex issues, they would be performing a valuable service to this community. As things are, to allow this type of oversimplified rant is neither responsible old-fashioned journalism nor edgy New Journalism: It's a passive promotion of bigotry.
Kay Robin Alexander
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Arrived a month ahead of time and it was true to size. Dress looks beautiful without being to thin.- the slit is very high which is a + for me but for others just keep that in mind
Great Dress!
I would definitely recommend anyone interested in buying this dress to read the comments before!! I am 5'2, about 120 pounds. I normally wear a small but after reading other people's descriptions of the dress I decided to go a size up! (Medium) If fits perfectly! It is an absolutely great dress and I would definitely order from this seller again!
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My wife love the material but I order a large but she love it any way
Super comfortable, fits perfectly
Super comfortable, fits perfectly, I didn't even have to keep pulling it up or readjusting like you have to do with many strapless tops/dresses. Because of the simplicity of the dress, it is perfect to accessorize with. I will probably be getting another in a different color.
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Lovely dress....fits beautfully. ..great cruise dress!
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Very cute dress.
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Love it! This dress fit amazing, nice cotton blend.
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I love my item the material is well put together n its not cheap looking it fits amazing
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I like this dress. It was inexpensive, which is nice for things that I buy essentially entirely to look hot. I wouldn't wear this to a professional or academic function, but it works well on a Saturday night with heels.
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Bought this for my friend and she loves it.
Great quality for the price
This dress arrived on time exactly as described in the review. I ordered a size larger than normal after reading reviews and that fits perfectly. It is made well. I am happy with the quality of the dress for such a low price and it looks great.
Love this 2 piece! Will def order from this company again. Arrived earlier than expected. The gold belt was not included but I will def buy one to go with this
Perfect A-line cut
I was looking for an A-lined dress for a flattering look when coming across this one. Since I am considered "chesty", it is usually difficult to find one that doesn't stretch everywhere and/or fit over my chest and still give me a flattering look. This was a great combination of not only fitting over my chest but also giving me a flare and not feeling as though the dress is too short. This quality of the dress is amazing as well, especially for the price point! This dress is lined to make the dress feel like it's more than just a piece of fabric, but made for a nice social gathering.
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The dress is lovely ... The fabric is stretchy so Id advise to go a size under your norm so it doesn't wind up fitting baggy. My only complaint is I saw the same exact dress for cheaper on EBay and Nastydress.com aside from that I'm happy with my purchase
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Lobster, term applied to 4 groups of decapod ("10-footed") crustaceans: the coral, slipper, spiny and clawed lobsters.
Lobster, term applied to 4 groups of decapod ("10-footed") crustaceans: the coral, slipper, spiny and clawed lobsters. They comprise 163 species. The American lobster (Homarus americanus), found along the Atlantic coastline and Continental Shelf from Labrador to North Carolina, is the only species occurring in Canadian waters. It attains the greatest weight of any living arthropod: the largest male H. americanus on record weighed over 19 kg.
Lobsters are not native to the Pacific coast of Canada, but from 1896 to 1966 there were at least 11 separate introductions of American lobsters into BC waters, and even more along the US West Coast. In Canada, introductions probably totalled no more than 5000 adults. Although American lobsters seem able to survive in the Pacific, there is no evidence that any of the introductions has resulted in a reproducing population.
The clawed Homarus genus is the homard of French cuisine. The clawless spiny lobster [French langouste] is also known as crayfish.
See also Crustacean Resources.
Links to other sites
Overview of Homarus americanus: The American LobsterEverything you would want to know about the biology of the American lobster. Check out the glossary for more information. From the River John Community Access Program.
Canadian Biodiversity WebsiteA great information source for all budding biologists. Learn about biodiversity theory, natural history, and conservation issues. From McGills Redpath Museum.


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Most lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ)* youth are happy and thrive during their adolescent years.
In addition, across the sites― LGBTQ youth are also at increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, suicide attempts, and suicide.
A nationally representative study of adolescents in grades 7–12 found that lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth were more than twice as likely to have attempted suicide as their heterosexual peers.
Another survey of more than 7,000 seventh- and eighth-grade students from a large Midwestern county examined the effects of school [social] climate and homophobic bullying on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) youth and found that Exposure to violence can have negative effects on the education and health of any young person.
However, for LGBT youth, a national study of middle and high school students shows that LGBT students (61.1%) were more likely than their non-LGBT peers to feel unsafe or uncomfortable as a result of their sexual orientation.
* Variations of this acronym are used throughout the Web page to reflect relevant populations.
Many studies consider lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth but do not include transgender and questioning youth.Violence can include behaviors such as bullying, teasing, harassment, physical assault, and suicide-related behaviors.According to data from Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (YRBS) conducted during 2001‒2009 in seven states and six large urban school districts, the percentage of LGB students (across the sites) who were threatened or injured with a weapon on school property in the prior year ranged from 12% to 28%.According to data from CDC's YRBS, the percentage of gay, lesbian, and bisexual students (across sites) who did not go to school at least one day during the 30 days before the survey because of safety concerns ranged from 11% to 30% of gay and lesbian students and 12% to 25% of bisexual students.The stresses experienced by LGBT youth also put them at greater risk for depression, substance use, and sexual behaviors that place them at risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).For youth to thrive in their schools and communities, they need to feel socially, emotionally, and physically safe and supported.


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Some places to find free court motion forms include the Michigan State Court Administrator's Office website and the New York State Unified Court System website. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts offers a free court-motion form database of federal forms organized by type of case. Additionally number of legal help websites also offer court motion forms, according to ServeNow.Continue Reading
Many websites offer court motion forms that only apply to one state's courts or to the U.S. federal courts, according to ServeNow. Most state court administrators offer standardized and pre-approved court motion forms on the Internet.
The Michigan Trial Court Services Division has a committee that creates and distributes standardized court forms, according to the Michigan State Court Administrator's Office. The forms are available for printing and distribution to litigants, so local courts and independent publishers may have court motion forms available.
The Texas Legal Services Center organizes free court motion forms on their website by the type of case, explains the Texas Legal Services Center. Their free court motion forms come with explanations and tips for completing the forms. Similarly, the New York State Unified Court System organizes their court forms by the relevant case category for each type of motion.Learn more about Law


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In this article we would like to explain to fans the Copa del Rey and the 2015-16 and its 114th edition in which the winners are guaranteed a slot for the 2016-17 Group Stage of the UEFA Euro League tournament. The last Copa del Ray was won by Barcelona and they enter this year's event as the defending champions.
Presently for those that Bet on Soccer at an online sportsbook we are previewing the 2nd leg of the Semifinals and in this event on Wednesday the 10th of February 2016, we find FC Barcelona (Barca) playing Valencia CF (Los Che) with the game being played Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain with the kick-off scheduled for 3 PM ET.
This match will more than likely just be a formality for the 'Barca' team, since they beat 'Los Che' 7-0 in the 1st leg of the semifinals at the famous Camp Nou. Thus, it's expected their Manager L. Enrique who's managed the team since back in 2014, will likely give some of the players with fewer playing minutes this season a chance to increase their playing time.
In the 1st leg of this semifinal the Valencia team was shocked by the 7-0 loss to Barcelona as their Coach G. Neville as found his team lacking in communications, motivation and without results to the point he is highly concerned. They could not make a comeback against Barca at their home field, and then lost on the road to Real Betis 1-0. That 1 goal by Real Betis was scored by R. Castro early in the 2nd half. Their drop in the rankings to 13th is another setback that has put them very close to relegation. Their Coach Neville has stated that he will not give in to pressure from their fans, and plans to stay with Valencia. Unfortunately in these trying times the team has key player injuries to J. Fuego, P. Alcacer and E. Perez who will not be available for the 2nd leg of the semifinals against Barcelona on Wednesday.
On the other side it appears the Barcelona team has become somewhat confident, and the team is at a point time of this tournament. True they have performed well winning 10 games of all competitions as of late. Also, they need to consider the team's lack of concentration and form in their last match and win2-0 with Levante UD. In that game they scored an early goal and then went to the end of the game in minute 90 when L. Suarez made their 2nd and final goal of the game, which was the 20th goal for Suarez in his last 21 overall games.
The Barca team is seeking another title in all their play and should be sufficiently motivated to again win over Valencia and move on to the finals of this Copa del Rey. The team in their ultimate 5 games has scored some 17 goals so it is expected that this semifinal 2nd leg game with Valencia will be an exciting, interesting and high scoring event. In this 2nd leg match with Valencia R. Rahinha is the only team member who will not be available for this match-up!
The online betting prediction for this Copa del Rey semifinal 2nd leg will see the Barcelona team continue its winning ways as they are by far a better team from the individuals to the condition and team's quality of play!


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Quick Reference
Originally the German wartime Elektra Sonne, a hyperbolic navigation aid, now obsolete, described technically as a collapsed hyperbolic system. With a range of 1,600 kilometres (1,000 mls.) it required no special equipment beyond a beacon-band radio receiver with a BFO (beat frequency oscillator) facility. Each Consol station transmitted a sequence of 60 dots and dashes which the navigator would count. The moment the dots or dashes changed from one to the other was known as the equisignal and the number of either dots or dashes before the equisignal represented a position line which would be either plotted on a Consol lattice chart or taken from special tables. An observation from two stations would provide a fix. The attraction of the system to many fishermen and yachtsmen on the Atlantic coasts of Europe in the 1950s was to some extent due to the fact that no special equipment was required. A similar system called Consolan, also defunct, was in operation in the USA.
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Have you ever been completely stuck on a level in a videogame, ready to smash your controller against the wall in a fit of frustration? Sure, we all have. But what if you could just buy your way past that roadblock?
That's exactly what Rovio, the creator of the iPhone smash Angry Birds, is proposing. Very soon, Angry Birds will be updated with an all-new In App Purchase called the Mighty Eagle. The Mighty Eagle is essentially a win button. You purchase the bird (the price has not yet been revealed, but expect it not to be very much) and then place a can of sardines on the troublesome house of pigs. The Mighty Eagle swoops down and shatters the entire house, ending the stage in success.
Wait. Won't this screw up Angry Birds' popular leaderboards? No. Deploying the Mighty Eagle prevents you from placing your score for that stage on the leaderboards, so don't lose any sleep over getting your high score knocked off the charts by somebody with some spare iTunes credit.
On its surface, I think the Mighty Eagle is kind of tacky. But I understand why Rovio is doing it. Angry Birds has hovered at 99 cents since it debuted on the App Store. All of the extra stages have been released for free. This is a key reason Angry Birds remains at the top of the sales charts in the App Store. Not only is it a lot of fun, but it remains one of its best values. It keeps on giving. And if Rovio is totally committed to continuing these free stage updates, then should I grouse too much about them seeking an alternate revenue stream? After all, I don't have to use the Mighty Eagle, just as I don't have to use the purchasable power-ups in Capcom's Ghosts 'n Goblins games.
What do you think about a purchasable win? Is this something you'd happily see in iPhone/iPad games as a part of an ecosystem that keeps prices down? Or is this a bridge too far?


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Sparing 120 unsold books from destruction - and 1 could be yours
Hello! It's been a few years since I've been here.
Link: Getting 120 Books Back From The UK (Gofundme)
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If you have a long memory you might remember my Kickstarter campaign for The Gift-Knight's Quest, my first book. It was a successful one, though to be honest with what I've learned now I wouldn't have gone the route that I went and would have worked with CreateSpace instead. The services I purchased with the funds did result in a well designed paperback, great cover formatting, great interior layout, and a lot of distro work I didn't have to do myself. The book isn't a quick seller.
This also led to my current predicament. I had a two year contract with that company to warehouse these books after printing, and about 50% of the stock moved before the contract was up. The book having not sold well, they can't from a business standpoint justify keeping all the remaining volume (141 books) when they have new books to promote and warehouse.
So I was offered a range of options, on the one end of the spectrum having to pay to ship all the books here to Canada from the UK, and on the other end, paying for nothing yet they destroy the books. We've presently agreed to an option where I have to pay to ship 120 books over to me, and the company will agree to keep and attempt to sell the left-over 21 for some unspecified time.
This campaign has a goal about 10 times smaller than my Kickstarter, but it does offer rewards. If you'd like more than either a digital or paper thank-you, I think it's fitting that people who are saving books should have the opportunity to own a piece of what they just saved. There's an option for getting a copy of the book if you chip in at least $15. If 25 people do that, which is a pretty substantial number in my view, that would cover the goal without any other donations being required and still leave 95 copies outstanding that I can continue to sell in-person at book fairs and events. I understand some of you are more business-minded, and can't help but ask what the return is for you, in which case I would point to that $15 reward tier as the one option where you get a return for your money and help me at the same time. Books are the one thing I have in surplus right now, so this is what I have to offer. I will personally autograph your copy.
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Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and working from our Oakland office, Aiste leads research on emerging sustainability trends that helps business leaders and their stakeholders anticipate changes and respond to the evolving sustainable development agenda.
Aiste also manages the GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey of sustainability leaders and has in-depth knowledge of and interest in climate change issues, especially the role of business in transition to low carbon economy; social impact assessment; human rights, labor and supply chain issues; and emerging markets. Aiste has worked on projects for companies across a wide range of industries and sectors including Nike, Cisco and Shell. She is a frequent contributor of blogs and has been published and quoted in GreenBiz and The Guardian.
Prior to joining SustainAbility, Aiste spent more than 10 years working at the intersection of non-profit, private and public sectors in five countries. Most recently, she led research and grantmaking initiatives at the Global Fund for Women and Microclinic International. She also worked as a journalist and public relations advisor in the UK, Germany, Lithuania and Russia.


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SHALER TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — An eeriness has set in at the home located at 402 Winterset Drive.
Flowers are piled up in the front yard and neighbors are still trying to comprehend the tragic shooting.
"People are shocked and people really feel sorry for Laurin – 19-years-old, just had her birthday, just started her second year of college – and Jimmy," said Karen Gerard, a neighbor. "It's a tragedy for everybody."
A photo from James Edwards, Jr.'s graduation from Shaler Area High School shows happier times for the family. Now though, Jimmy's sister, Laurin, and his father, James, are dead.
Police say they believe Laurin's father, 52-year-old Jim Edwards, shot and killed her and then turned the gun on himself.
Edwards' wife, Charlene, and their 21-year-old son, James Jr., were also wounded in the shooting.
Charlene and Jimmy are in the hospital, listed in critical condition at the last update.
"It's a shame though, and I sure hope that Char and Jimmy make it," said Gerard.
Jimmy Edwards was headed back to pharmacy school at Duquesne University. Laurin was returning to Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pa. She was studying to be a physician's assistant.
The neighborhood is grieving.
"We're just really, really shook up over this," said Linda Behrhorst, another neighbor.
2 Dead, 2 Injured In Shaler Shooting (8/22/13)
Sources: Alleged Shaler Gunman Expected To Be Fired On Grounds Of Insubordination (8/22/13)
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Go Danner: Max Godannar Twin Drive Mode Die-Cast Figure
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- Japanese: MAX合金 神魂合体ゴーダンナー (ダイキャスト製可動モデル)
- Weight: 1.321kgs
- Package Size: 10cm x 43cm x 34cm
- Manufactured by: Max Factory
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When you arrive at the venue you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts. Once everyone has arrived and received their numbered name badge, score card and pen we will briefly explain the format of the evening and confirm how many people you will be dating. Once the speech is finished the ladies will make their way to the table number that matches their name badge. Once the ladies are seated the guys will follow.
You will have 4 minutes to chat to each date, once the 4 minutes is over we will ring a bell to indicate the time is up. Four minutes is long enough to see if you click with the person you are talking to and whether you would like to see them again and also short enough if you don't.
At the end of each date you have a brief few moments to make some notes on the person you have just dated. This is something to help jog your memory for the post event matching process the next day.
Half way through the event you will have a 15-20 minute break so you can nip to the toilet or top up your drink. Once all the dates are over you have the opportunity to stay on at the venue to mingle freely with others. Please remember to take your score card home with you.
No later than 11am the following morning our sophisticated matching system will be unlocked for you to enter your details. You can tick as many or as little people from the night before. Remember if you don't find anyone suitable and tick them all as a No, we will offer you a free event as part of our guarantee.
Speed Dating Night
19:15 - Registration begins
19:30 - Speed Dating begins
20:15 - Break for drinks and chatting
20:30 - Speed Dating resumes
21:30 - Speed Dating ends and post event socialising begins
*We do our best to stick to the above times but please note these timings may vary per event.
So much better than fixing my motorbike. I liked most of the girls there.AaronLeeds
Very impressed by the whole event from the website, the customer telephone service, venue, host and after the event and the matching system....particularly for nervous people and those who are not confident online. Would go again and recommend. Thank you.
Was a fun, sociable evening and I decided it was a worthwhile experience. Highly recommend!
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Opa want to raise awareness of winemakers whose lives and livelihoods revolve around the treasures of the table, so we've thrown out our regular menu to pay homage to the culinary treasures that exist throughout Greece.
They have a true passion for traditional Greek food, every last week of the month we'll be visiting a different Greek island to acknowledge the different and unique tastes each has to offer.
PLEASE NOTE: All bookings must be made in advance of the event and no tickets are available to purchase on the door.
You can book online using our easy and secure process or call us on our booking hotline 0871 224 2828 (no booking fee).
All payments are handled safely by SagePay, one of the world's largest payment processors using the latest security standards.
Alternatively you can use PayPal.
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Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma, abbreviated MFH, is the most common sarcoma of late adult life, as well as the most common post-irradiation sarcoma.
Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma can be found on the lower extremities, as well as the upper extremities and retroperitoneum. MFH is a painless and enlarging mass if presenting on the extremities. However, retroperitoneal tumours may present with obstruction and anorexia. Fever and leukocytosis is also present with Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma. The typical age for the disease is late adulthood, i.e. fifty to seventy years of age. In addition, males are more likely to have malignant fibrous histiocytoma, with 70% of individuals with this sarcoma being men.
Ancillary testing
Approximately eighty percent of individuals diagnosed with Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma show cytogenetic abnormalities.
Prognosis and treatment
Unfortunately, at the time of diagnosis, MFH is usually a systemic disease. It has a local recurrence rate between nineteen and thirty-one percent. Its metastatic rate is between thirty-one and thirty-five percent, with the most common site of metastasis being the lungs. Treatment includes wide radial excision, as well as radiation therapy and chemotherapy.