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Voices of the Sacred Feminine
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Most of us have come to realize patriarchy - rule by a male-dominated society revering solely a male God - is not working for Mother Earth or most of the people on the planet. How do we counter beliefs that there is no option but the authoritarian father? How does society go about making a course correction? How do ideas that permeate every level of society from womb to tomb, boardroom to bedroom, voting booth to the workplace shift into a more fair, equal, and just world of partnership, sharing, caring and peace? Those are exactly the questions discussed on the long-running radio show, /Voices of the Sacred Feminine/, hosted by Rev. Dr. Karen Tate in her show dedicated to the Sacred Feminine as deity, archetype and ideal. Never before has an internet radio show cast such a wide net to include so many voices whose ideals are in alignment with ';sacred feminine liberation thealogy.' If we can imagine it, vision it, and restore ancient truths swept beneath the rug and kicked to the curb by patriarchy, then we can manifest it! Hear solutions from these visionaries, scholars, wayshowers, foremothers and activists - women and men - dedicated to reshaping our world... Noam Chomsky, Laura Flanders, Gloria Feldt, Jean Shinoda Bolen, Phyllis Chesler, Barbara G. Walker, Riane Eisler, Matthew Fox, Roy Bourgeois, Starhawk, Charles Eisenstein, Genevieve Vaughan, Carl Ruck, David Hillman, Judy Grahn, Nicki Scully, Normandi Ellis, Selena Fox, Patrick McCollum, Jann Aldredge-Clanton, Cristina Biaggi, Charlene Spretnak, Shirley Ranck, Elizabeth Fisher, Amy Peck, Art Noble, Jeanette Blonigen Clancy, Joan Norton, Andrew Gurevich, Gus diZerega, Lydia Ruyle, Vajra Ma, Ava, Donna Henes, Candace Kant, Sandra Spencer, Layne Redmond, Isadora Leidenfrost, ALisa Starkweather, Joan Marler, Tim Ward, James Rietveld and Karen Tate.


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VSH-Based Resistance to Varroa
Varroa Sensitive Hygiene, identified and researched at the USDA Bee Lab in Baton Rouge, is neither a line nor a breed of bee. Rather, it is identified as a "trait." Backcrossing suggests that the trait involves a small group of genes, perhaps only two.
While the VSH trait was first identified in honeybees in the U.S., current research supports the theory that the VSH alleles (alternate forms of genes) may occur in bee populations worldwide. Moreover, the VSH alleles can be bred into any honey bee population to produce VSH-based resistance.
In 1992, as varroa mites were becoming widespread in the United States, Dr. John Harbo at the USDA's Honey Bee Laboratory in Baton Rouge was assigned the task of breeding bees for resistance to varroa. In 1995 he and Dr. Roger Hoopingarner at Michigan State University discovered the VSH trait. During the next ten years Dr. Harbo led USDA research to understand how this trait works and to evaluate its effectiveness in field colonies. The VSH trait was released to the beekeeping industry in 2001.
Six Important Points
1. Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) is not the same as freeze-kill or pin-kill hygiene and cannot be measured with those methods.
2. With VSH resistance, varroa mites are controlled by adult worker bees beginning when worker bees are about 10 days old. When a VSH queen is introduced to a colony, the mite population will continue to grow until her worker bees begin to take control about day 35.
3. Worker bees with VSH trait control varroa by disrupting mite reproduction (uncapping mite-infested cells and pulling out pupal bees from worker brood) when brood is 4-6 days postcapping. That is their only method and their only window of control.
4. It takes about 20 days for all or most of the mites in a colony to pass through this 3-day vulnerable period. Therefore, it is necessary to wait at least 55 days for the workers of a newly-introduced VSH queen to fully control the mite population. If the VSH queen has been introduced into a highly infested colony, there will appear to be a "spotty brood" pattern. This pattern may well be the result of VSH workers removing mite-infested bee pupae (disrupting mite reproduction). It does not necessarily mean the queen is laying poorly but that her workers are busy cleaning out mite-infested cells.
5. The VSH trait does not seem to control mites in drone brood.
6. VSH is not a pedigreed stock. VSH represents only a tiny fraction of a bee's genome so VSH resistance can be added to any bee population.
A Valuable Feature
A valuable feature of VSH is that bees will express a high level of mite resistance when a colony contains as little as 50% of the alleles for VSH. A simple way to produce such a colony is to raise daughter queens from a VSH breeder and allow the daughters to naturally mate. This is good news for queen producers. They can rear VSH queens, mate them to any drones, and those queens will produce colonies that require no chemical control for varroa. Another benefit is that beekeepers can have mite resistant colonies without destroying their existing bee populations --populations which may be well adapted to certain locales or have desirable beekeeping qualities. Click here to download How to Measure VSH.


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MTV headquarters and production centre named "Best Public Building in Europe"
Having already won the "Best Public Building in Hungary" award the headquarters and production facility of the Hungarian Media Support and Asset Management Fund (MTVA), developed by Hungarian firm WING Zrt, was granted the prestigious title of "Best Public Building in Europe" by an international judging panel on 24 September. Now that it has come first among Europe's best in the European Property Awards 2012 competition, the MTVA headquarters and production facility will also be nominated for the title of "Best Public Building in the World".
Development of the East Gate Business Park continues with a HUF 500 million EU grant
The East Gate business Park, situated at the intersection of the M3 motorway and the M0 orbital road, is the largest business park in the northern catchment area of Budapest, spread out over an area of 37 hectares. It contains modern halls that are equally suitable for warehouse or commercial use, as well as category "A" office units.
South-Pest Business Park to expand
The construction of two new halls has begun at the South-Pest Business Park, on an area of close to 14,000 square meters. This is the sole city logistics park to receive bank financing for expansion this year and the go-ahead to launch construction in possession of signed lease contracts.


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Parka & Booties
Hola mis Fashionistas, Its still January so most of us are still on the New Year mode, hopefully we are all planning towards our goals a Day at a Time. I am also hoping everyone started the Year positive. I know that I have many goals to hit this year. The main one is my weight goals. I have talked about it on a previous post. As I am getting ready to embark on being healthy again I want to share this post as my last post this big. I believe everyone is beautiful as long as they feel beautiful and comfortable in their own skin. Im going to share my journey and also keep sharing styles.
Its official winter has arrived in NY. & Sunday when I had this shoot it was Snowing. Of course snow didn't stop this from happening. I had fun sharing my style on a snowy day. It was light snow so the heels on my booties was not a problem.
What I love about a Parka coat is that is not as heavy as other coats and it still keeps you warm and its very casual.
I paired black jeans with these nude-beige booties & my favorite blue quilted chain bag. My scarf was a gift from my mom that i like because it keeps my neck warm and it adds style.
I got these on a great steal on NordstromRack because another 2016 goal is to budget myself better and splurge a little.
I want to admit that the biggest thing Ive done outside my comfort zone is let someone shoot pictures of me, but i want to show all the details in the outfits and thanks to my photographer we did just that!
I want to encourage everyone to be their best self. Whatever it is that you want to do, do it! Don't let no one stop you and whatever your concerns are do your best so they are no longer your concerns. I am sure many woman can relate to me after having kids your body is not the same but that should not stop you from being your fabulous self!
I hope you enjoyed this look & come back for more!


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Painting Dreams: Artist Randall Graham on Cold Wax Medium
Randall Graham adds cold wax medium to his oil colors so he can brush, scrape, thicken, thin, and scumble layers of color and texture to create a dreamlike state. See how he works with the medium.
Convention Preview: Find Spiritual & Personal Support
During her presentation at the Plein Air Convention & Expo, Tennessee artist Kathie Odom will reveal that she has been fortunate to find spiritual and personal support as her career skyrocketed to higher levels. What will she recommend to artists in Santa Fe?
Find Important Information in the Shadows
"If people start looking for color in the shadow, they will see it," says Mark Fehlman, one of the featured artists at the Plein Air Convention & Expo. "If they stop and look, compare things, and consider what they want to emphasize most, they will get a lot more out of their observations." How does Fehlman actually accomplish that?
Why Our Cover Artist Spent Days on One Painting
Maine artist Stephan Giannini spent days creating two plein air paintings in an apple orchard, and one of them is on the cover of the March 2018 issue of PleinAir. Find out why he worked so long on location.
The Risks & Rewards of Foreign Plein Air Painting
Over the past 25 years, David E. Dallison has taken his portable watercolor equipment to more than 35 countries, sometimes ignoring travel warnings and political unrest. He is now being a bit more cautious since he is traveling with his young family. Here's how he works with watercolors in distant locations.
The Power of an Attitude Adjustment
Utah artist Brad Teare stopped painting outdoors because he was putting too much pressure on himself and not enjoying the observational process necessary to discover nature's subtleties. How did he adjust his attitude and reduce his stress levels?
My Favorite Place to Paint: Poppy and Point Prim
Lighthouses are such wonderful subjects, aren't they? They project into the sky with brilliant designs from sandy and rocky shores and are beacons of hope for weary sailors. For accomplished outdoor painter Poppy Balser, there will always be a special place in her heart for Point Prim. Discover why here.
Artist as Collector: James Coe and the Mean Greens
New York State painter James Coe collects paintings that demonstrate good ways of tackling vexing painting problems — like presenting a variety of greens in a landscape.
Anatomy of an Award Winner: Mary Monk
No sun? No problem for Mary Monk. Overcast days at the Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition did not deter the Louisiana oil painter.
Artist as Collector: Poppy Balser and 'One Thing'
Nova Scotia artist Poppy Balser is partial to watercolor—her chosen medium—but she is also partial to demos she's seen painted in person. There's one other trait that attracts her to a piece she is considering for her collection.
Artist as Collector: Thomas Dunlay and Staying on Track
A few pieces in Boston painter Thomas Dunlay's collection remind him to stay the course.
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Michelle Jung and the Bicoastal
Oil painter Michelle Jung spends half the year in Santa Cruz, California, and the other half in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The contrast between the two locales has sharpened her skills of observation and has given her important insight that she can share with attendees of the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE), where she is on the faculty.
Artist as Collector: Mary Garrish and the Artist's Choice
Florida painter Mary Garrish calls collecting art "a gut response" to what moves her. But she has another way to explain her choices, one that makes total sense.
My Favorite Place to Paint: John Caggiano, and Paradise Gained
John Caggiano painted a picture of a beach in the Venice, Florida area titled "A Touch of Paradise." But it was the artist who gave it that magic touch, not nature.
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Jill Stefani Wagner and Psychedelic Pink
Jill Stefani Wagner will tell you how the students teach the teachers and the teachers explore with the students in the drama-free, prima donna-averse atmosphere of the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE). It's one of the reasons she loves being on the faculty there.
Anatomy of an Award Winner: Nancy Tankersley at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Event
When Nancy Tankersley saw this scene, she felt like it captured the feel of Florida. The judge at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Plein Air Festival agreed.
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Jim Wodark
Learning from somebody of Jeremy Lipking's caliber at the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) next month in San Diego is an attractive notion. But let it be known, PACE is designed to help both advanced artists and beginners. Attend Lipking's demo, but also attend Jim Wodark's pre-convention session about equipment, part of the Plein Air Basics Course.
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Sculptor Marsha Brook's Dedication to Social Activism
Marsha Brook has enjoyed a successful career as a sculptor, and she has dedicated the rest of her career to sculpting portraits of people who work to improve society. She'll discuss this during an exclusive demonstration at the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) next month in San Diego.
It's Snow, It's a Drawing…It's a Painting by Chula
Chula Beauregard discovered an exhilarating aspect of her artist-in-residency at the Carpenter Ranch, located outside of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It involved snow, her 7-year-old, sunshine, and more than 100 other people.
Spotlight on PACE Faculty: Thomas Kegler and Art Contagions
Perhaps, on some level, attending the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) is dangerous. You may come home permanently changed.


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13 Gigs
Heyo! My name is Owen Brock aka DJ Yung Filthy. My show is from 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday, and I co-direct the blog with Elena Cruz, aka DJ Mom. I'm a sophomore English student from St. Louis. When I'm not writing or editing Pulitzer Prize-worthy editorials or listening to music, I enjoy running, reading and playing video games. Currently my favorite albums are The Velvet Underground's self titled, Thundercat's "Drunk, "D'angelo's "Voodoo," Princess Nokia's "1992 Deluxe" and Wun Two's "Seasons."
Cousin Trent
What's good internet denizen, my name is currently Cousin Trent, and I host the Lounge @ Lunch on Tuesdays from noon-2 p.m. My real name also happens to be Trent (McRae), but as far as stage names go, I have too many to count. My show is bit of everything really: Entertainment, news, politics, cooking, arguments over random topics with random people, talking about that one time I accidentally went to space,and of course, music. I tend to play hip-hop and R&B, but over the course of a show I'll dabble in whatever genre or theme I please. You'll probably hate one or all of my opinions.
As about me, I'm from a place, I'm studying a topic and I like activities.
Artists I'm Bumping: MF DOOM, Kanye West, Daft Punk, Jonwayne, Saba, bLAck pARty, etc.
DJ Cingular/DJ JD (Jury Duty)/DJ Ticonderoga
What up, I'm DJ Cingular aka DJ Ticonderoga aka DJ JD (Jury Duty) aka David Colton. I like long walks on the beach with horses, but I walk next to them because I respect them. I'd be fine with going on walks with mules too, as long as it's on the beach. Anyway, I spin indie rock for the most part, and I usually do 10-15 crunches in the studio throughout my show, but that's just on like a normal day, so it's not a big deal or whatever. Regardless, I love having special guests on the air to talk about good music and ridiculous politics and whatnot. Oh, and I'm a cool guy.
DJ Danger
Hi I'm Mary, but to you I'm DJ Danger. In reality I am a very mild person and not dangerous at all. I'm a sophomore at MIZ studying Textile and Apparel Management. I love music, sustainability, cats and watching T.V. (in that order). My friend TBD and I love to spin those hot new tracks on our show called The Current, which is from noon to 2 p.m. Fridays.
Artists I'm into: Kyle Craft, St. Vincent, Bowie, Princess Nokia, Beat Happening, of Montreal
DJ FloJo/SwissgEAR
Salutations. I report under the aliases of DJ FloJo and SwissgEAR. My second government name is Will Udo, I can't tell you the first one because that's a liability. I hail from the tumbleweed-outskirts of Northern Texas. I spend most of my leisure time surfing 13th dimensional wavelengths as well trying to find the most smoothing sensational tracks that my ears can get a hold of. My show, Southern Slang with Will & Steven, is on Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. with the homie Steven Colaianni. It's pretty sonically pleasing, you should tune in sometime (please, we're quite desperate at this point).
Current/Favorite Artists: Common, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Masego, NxWorries, Nai Palm, John Coltrane and James Blake.
DJ Ginkgo
Hey there, my name is Mollie, also known as DJ Ginkgo, and I'm from good ol' STL Missouri. I'm studying chemical engineering here at Mizzou while also completing my pre-med requirements and dreaming of minoring in art history and archeology. Being a DJ has been a pipe dream of mine since I was little, and I'm trying to complete as many of my pipe dreams as possible before I get sucked into the life-drain that is a career in the medical field. In my free time I like to read, play french horn and ukulele, grow (kill?) plants, collect coffee mugs, run, and sing. I'm currently listening to Japanese Breakfast, Daniel Caesar, Manchester Orchestra, SALES, etc. Tune in to my show Sunday Reverie on Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon!
DJ Healthcare
Heyo, this is ur man Healthcare, AKA lil zaddy, AKA DJ Boozy Floppy Disk. I like to play deep jazz and soul cuts every Tuesday morning at 9am. My favorite musicians include Mndsgn, Teebs, Bill Evans and D'Angelo. In my spare time I like to make hot beats and record other people's hot musical ideas.
WASSUP ! My name is Lauren Brown, or better known as DJ LA on Unapologetically Me Friday nights 8-10 p.m. I am from the best city in the world Chicago, Illinois. I am currently a junior at the university, majoring in journalism. I am obsessed with the Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 FM in NYC and hope that one day I can have a radio show at a big radio station just like them.
Artists I'm listening to right now are Jhene Aiko, Sabrina Claudio and SZA.
DJ Lean
"Ayyy lmao" what's up kids! My name is Lena Howard or DJ Lean; I haven't really thought of a clever DJ name yet. I'm a junior here at good ole' Mizzou studying textile and apparel management while pursuing a minor in business and entrepreneurship. I've had a small interest in being on the radio since I was a kid, so this is kind of like a small dream come true, lol??? I'm from the South Suburbs of Chicago, and most of interests are very reflective of the creative scene in the city. In my free time, even when doing something important, I am always listening to music and discovering new artists. I also enjoy (not really) window shopping when I'm broke, going to concerts, art museums/shows and other "artsy" tings. I need new friends so hit me up so we can go to concerts and hang out (: You can catch me, with the other half of Caramel Macchiato, Trina Quach a.k.a. Trina Rager, on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m. We're here to provide you with smooth, or t'd, midday tunes. My music taste is all over the place, so a few artists I love are: Freesole (local Chicago collective, check us out!!), J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Yeezy, Flume, Tyler, the Creator, A Tribe Called Quest, Sabrina Claudio, Sade, The Temptations, Coldplay, Rex Orange County (sorry this is a lot) and so much more!
DJ Mom
Hey hey hi hi I'm DJ Mom! I have no children.
Favorite artists: Arca, Ravyn Lenae, Sampa the Great, EARTHGANG and Zebra Katz
Shows: Yas Kween Mondays 8-10 p.m. and Live from the Minivan Fridays 2-4 p.m.
DJ Poptropica
What's up y'all this is DJ Poptropica AKA Jordan Look. I sprung forth from the womb in the quaint village of Kansas City, Missouri. I'm a sophomore majoring in Psychology and Black Studies. Currently I spend most of my time listening to music, watching basketball and playing basketball video games way too much. I'm also a senator for the Legion of Black Collegians as well as a member of the Washington Society. Come catch me on my show, Black and Yellow, on Wednesdays 8 to 10 p.m. (prime freaky hours) with the homegirl Amelia McEntire. We're fantastic I promise.
Current/Favorite Artists-Kendrick Lamar, KALLITECHNIS, NxWorries, Rayvn Lenae, Smino and Earthgang
DJ Rager
Hey y'all! As redundant this may be, my name is Trina aka DJ Rager. I'm from STL, USA, home of the best chinese food and Red Hot Riplets. My major is textile and apparel management with minors in business and entrepreneurship. I joined KCOU to meet other people who share the same passion for music as much as I do. Outside of school and KCOU, I am a fashion photographer. I love creating visual content for designers and fashion bloggers. At the moment my favorite artists are PinkCaravan!, BROCKHAMPTON, Kid Cudi, Rico Nasty and Kanye West.
Come jam with Lena and I on sundays from noon to 2 p.m.
DJ Sharkie
Greetings loved ones, let's take a journey: I'm DJ Sharkie, I'm a freshman at this fine institution and when I'm not spinning discs at KCOU on Sunday mornings from 10 to noon, I'm probably thinking about petting a dog.
A few of my favorite artists currently are Rex Orange County, Sufjan Stevens, Beach House, HOMESHAKE, and Mac DeMarco.
Dr. Sm00th
How you doing? Dr. sm00th here! Your one and only source into the ambitious lives of Mizzou's elite at KCOU. I'm the host of SmackDown Radio, and I'm driven to bring you the best of up and coming new music on the rise while entertaining everyone on board with Team Stay sm00th, every Monday from 2-4 p.m., so please tune in. If you'd like to learn more about what I listen to, tune in to my late night show that I co-host called "When Worlds Collide" every Thursday morning from 12-2 a.m.! What you can know about me is I'm a journalism major from Hell's Kitchen, New York, right in the heart of Manhattan. My DJ name can change by my mood. If I'm swag, Dr. sm00th sticks with me (also shortened to "The Doc"), and If I'm feeling opinionated, then I transform into The Beast from the East. If I'm feeling chill, well there's a reason why I got class like Chuck Bass! As you can tell, I'm fond of Gossip Girl, but I also like anime, reality and fantasy TV shows. I can keep my cool during discussions but be prepared to debate if you ever bring up Star Wars. My music tastes range all across the rock spectrum, but my comfort zone lies with the emo category. I'm the sole representative of the emo scene here at KCOU and my genres range all across punk, metal, classic and hard rock music. My other hobbies include playing guitar and not being afraid to wear pink! Well that's enough about me. I've done my job in telling you what I do, now you're job is to figure out who I am. That's one secret I will never tell. You know I'm emo,
Dr. sm00th
Artists I'm listening to right now: Palaye Royale, Greta Van Fleet, In This Moment, Knuckle Puck and Steel Panther
Hey y'all, I'm EU aka European Union aka Elizabeth Ustinov and I hail from southern Missoura (I was born in upstate New York and have been forced to assimilate into cowboy culture – yikes). I'm majoring in strategic communications (not journalism) at MU because the news is a snooze am I right. I love drawing, hiking, traveling, bad jokes and singing horribly off key to some sick beats. I co-host Alleged Drama Mamas with my pal LutyB.Loko on Thursdays 8 to 10 p.m. So tune in if you want to hear us argue about Radiohead or talk about dank memes.
Favorites atm: Tame Impala, Rex Orange County, The National, STRFKR, Local Natives and Thundercat.
Fine Italian Leather/Yung SD Card
Also known as "Yung SD Card" and "Fine Italian Leather." I'm an aspiring documentary filmmaker at the Murray Center for Documentary Journalism, and a junior now at Mizzou. I co-host "Southern Slang" with my partner and crime, my compadre, my cohort in tasty jams, Will Udo. But you might know him as DJ FloJo or SwissgEAR. Our show is every Wednesday evening 6-8, where we delve into the best R&B and hip-hop cuts this side of the Mason Dixon. You can expect some great conversations about the music, as well as some new music hand-picked every week by our music staff.
Favorite artists right now: Maxo Kream, DVSN, Circa Survive, Every Time I Die, Brent Faiyaz, D'Angelo
The Holy Minister
Everyone good? Cool. Yeah it's me, The Holy Minister aka Ashwini Mantrala, infiltrating your airwaves since '15. Might remember me from my buffoonery on the 2K16 edition of KCO-New, and currently giving you your mid-morning stimulation (in a totally nonpartisan way, get your mind out the gutter) on Coffee in the Morning, Mondays 9 to 11 a.m., with my partner-in-crime, the god Lord Mesmerise. I'm currently trying to navigate how to be a curator without having a decent Snapchat while also studying Economics and Communications, so hit me if you got clout. The path's different for all of us, just gotta figure out how to walk it sometimes. My rotation mostly consists of Taio Cruz deep cuts, but if that somehow isn't doing it for you: Jay-Z, Heems, Vijay Iyer, Lata Mangeshkar, Sade, Slowdive and Pharrell. Good stuff.
??? each Wednesday 10 p.m. there are three people on this show none of them have diabetes.
Please email firstname.lastname@example.com for inquiries.
Kaila E.
Hey! My name is Kaila Echevarria and you can check out my show every Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. with my good friend and co-host, Will Udo. I am currently a sophomore studying film production. Along with my passion for film, I have been studying jazz and playing alto saxophone with various ensembles around the Chicagoland area for six years. Some of my all-time favorite artists and inspirations are Erykah Badu, Hiatus Kiayote, A Tribe Called Quest, Tyler, The Creator, Michael Jackson, Esperanza Spalding, Janelle Monae and Miles Davis.
Lil' Pastor
Welcome! I'm Noah McCarty, but my real name is Lil' Pastor. Born in North Carolina, I was STL raised, and I study Journalism and Philosophy here at Mizzou. I deliver my Sunday Sermon every Sunday from 4-6 p.m., delivering the sweet, laid back sounds of hot tunes to your ears. Listen to the dulcet tones of my voice and the freshest hits as I take you into the mind of Lil' Pastor.
Some of My Favorite Artists Right Now: Frank Ocean, Danny Brown, King Krule, Blood Orange, Iglooghost, Maxo Kream and Young Thug.
Lord Mesmerize
In progress…
Artists I'm Listening to Right Now: Kelela, Moses Sumney, Ibeyi, Rico Nasty, Miguel
Show: Coffee in the Morning, Mondays 9 to 11 a.m.
Hey everyone! I'm Ben Luty, but from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursdays I go by LutyB.Loko on the show Alleged Drama Mamas with Elizabeth! Our show is a bit of everything, featuring new tracks from all sorts of genres and some minor bickering from us hosts. I grew up in Abilene, Kansas, and I'm at MU to do strategic communications. My music taste is all over the place, and I am slowly broadening it all the time. I also play a variety of instruments and sing.
A few favorites: Radiohead, Guided By Voices, Kanye, Grizzly Bear, old Weezer, LCD Soundsystem, Brockhampton, Smashing Pumpkins, Vince Staples, Elliott Smith, Portishead, Kendrick
Hello, this is Minx. I'm a laid-back spirit from New Orleans, LA. My radio show features soft and slow-going tracks occasionally interrupted by songs from the more exotic side of hip-hop and alternative genres. You can listen to my show, which also features talk about the new music and new artists I'm playing as well as reflection on old classics, at 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays. For reference, a few of my favorite artists are Frank Ocean, Young Thug, Blood Orange and Sade.
Yoooo, my name is Kyle but I also go by Vedit. I'm from San Diego but I'm here at Mizzou studying journalism. On Wednesdays from midnight-2 a.m. I co host The Ugly Sweater Party with some dope dudes. We play hip-hop and talk about our Ls. So yea…
Currently Bumping: Dave B, Oddisee, Horrorshow and people from the Seattle rap scene
Yung Evangelist
Hey friend, my name is Evie Stone, I'm an accounting major minoring in economics and Japanese language and culture at MU. My hobbies include bass fishing, anime and perfume testing. Give me a call at (212) 832-2000. Some of my favorite artists include (but are not limited to): Culture Club, The Strokes, CHON, MGMT and Phil Collins. You can check me out at Lil' Pastor's Sunday Sermon, where I am better known as Yung Evangelist. Our show runs 4-6 p.m. Sundays; we're only second best to a middle school Bible Bowl team.


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Made To Measure
While multi-purpose palettes are holiday suitcase must-haves, it can be hard to find the right combination of colours - so Bobbi Brown's new concept for streamlining, simplifying and organising the nation's make-up bags has come just in time. Invest in a space-saving, six block case to mix and match a bespoke palette - from miniature lip glosses, eyeshadow shades, blushes and Brown's signature (and newly downsized) foundation stick compact. From £9.79, available from Bobbi Brown counters and www.bobbibrown.co.uk.


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Report: Cohen to mediate Saturday's CBA talks?
George Cohen will return to his role as mediator of NBA labor talks on Saturday, according to a source. Cohen was first involved in several talks during the middle of October.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: It's a Hail Mary.
NBA owners and players are banking on a miracle if they think mediator George Cohen can solve the most contentious issue with their labour dispute: Basketball Related Income.
Everything else is secondary. The system issues. The revenue sharing. The mid level exception. It all takes a backseat to the split of revenues.
Some owners are open to a 50-50 split; however, most are hoping for a 53 percent share.
Most players are open to a 50-50 split; however, the league's most powerful players are reluctant to dip below a 52% share.
Only a miracle can solve this impasse. And that may be too much to ask of a talented, skilled negotiator like Cohen.
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January I was slowly getting out of my I'm-out-of-a-job-and-bloody depressed phase and into my yay-i'm-off-to-the-States-soon mood. I also did a test shoot amidst all that - and I almost never do test shoots:
Fashion week-ing, getting buried under 10 inches of snow, amongst other debauchery in NYC:
Texas, baby! And SXSW!
Bidding my last favourite Spanish girl left in Singapore goodbye, her Tarantino-themed party and Peaches with Chandni! And we shot Sezairi Sezali's music video, Broken, in April too!
Shot my first spread for/with Singapore Brides:
Shot another spread for Singapore Brides which happened the day Hermes was flooded. Celebrated birthday in Paris and spent time in Belgium.
The perfect reunion in London!
What a wicked awesome year, it's been - a far cry than what last year was fo' shizzle! And I've still got 3.5 months of the year left!


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There are many, many angles from which to approach Bangkok, depending upon one's interests, needs, desires, proclivities, and time available. One could tackle the city through the lenses of art or photography, architecture, food (of course), performing arts, history, religion, culture and many more themes.
Let start with an overview – literally: get on the Skytrain and ride around for a while. Although you may not be heading anywhere particular, you are not without purpose. You are observing and taking in everything, from the changing views outside the window to the changing cast of characters inhabiting your car.
You could, of course, get off anywhere that takes your fancy, but as a gentle, introductory venue to enjoy while you're still in approach and observe mode, Lumpini Park is an excellent choice. Relax or stroll the spacious grounds, watch the children and elders practicing tai chi, take a small boat out on the lake if you like, or just ponder how amazing this place is surrounded by Bangkok's business district and bustling streets. More >>
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Howie the little girl and the Giant Robot stand motionless for a long time in an extended stare-off.
"Are you going to eat me?' asks Howie.
"Nope," replies the Giant Robot as it chomps its teeth viciously.
They stare at each other for another long time. Howie wonders what other horrible things this Giant Robot could do other than eat her.
"Are you maybe going to just chomp me a little and then spit me back out?" aks Howie. "And I'll be all chomped and dead when you spit me out?"
"Nope," replies the Giant Robot as it's maliciously red glowing eyes stare down at her. "I am a Nice Robot and won't do anything to hurt you."
"Well," replies Howie. "That's good." She looks around the cave and sees how dark and lonely it must be for a friendly robot like this one. "You must be lonely."
"Nope," replies the Giant Robot. "I'm actually quite busy and have no time or energy to be lonely."
And all of a sudden the giant claws come down and snatch up the little girl and carry her away.
She finds herself in the mayor's office, a large square room with a big window and a big desk and behind the big desk, but in front of the window, is a large leather chair turned away from her. On the big desk is the package containing her best friend in the whole world, her pet old man head.
She runs to grab the package, but the chair swings around and Bermuda and Steve are sitting in the chair and they put one of their big blue hands on the box so she can't take it.
"Leave it alone!," shouts Steve. "The plan's not done yet."
Howie is confused. So let's just end this quick now.
Bermuda and Steve were elected mayor this past year, all as a part of their dismantling the government plan. So they stole Howie's pet old man head and sent it to themselves to give them a reason to step down from office and free the people of the town from unjust rule, which they believe is any sort of rule. It all makes so much sense! But Howie doesn't like her best friend to be used for political means, so she snatches the head off the desk and makes a run for it. Big exciting chase scene where everyone learns how to be friends in the end.
You are satisfied with this ending, and the storyline as a whole.


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Season 7 is the seventh and final season of Road to Avonlea (1990–1996). It premiered with "Out of the Ashes" on January 14, 1996, and ended with "So Dear to My Heart" on March 31, 1996.
The King family copes with difficult personal and community changes that threaten to change their lives forever.
Felicity and Stuart open a foundling home for orphans. Izzy's Aunt Lilian visits and plans to take Izzy to Boston, but Felix attempts to get her to stay.
The Avonlea schoolhouse is threatened with closure and Hetty challenges Carmody to a contest to keep it open. The Avonlea cannery burns to the ground and Jasper and Olivia plan to leave for England.
Felicity accepts Stuart's marriage proposal, but when she receives word that Gus may still be alive, the wedding is postponed.
Road to Avonlea's seventh and final season is the dramatic culmination of over seven years of excellence in dramatic programming.
Main cast
Recurring cast
Recurring cast
|Season 7 Episodes
|Directed by
|Written by
|Original air date
|Stefan Scaini
|Marlene Mathews
|January 14, 1996
|Felicity sinks deeper into depression while stewing over the memory of Gus. Stuart McRae becomes the new town banker and arranges for the villagers to decide the future of the Lloyd estate. Stuart and Felicity help turn the run-down estate into an orphanage and their collaboration results in a romantic relationship.
|Allan King
|Raymond Storey
|January 14, 1996
|Felix and Izzy's friendship is threatened when a rumour is spread that Felix kissed Izzy. Olivia believes that Jasper is discontented with their marriage and Eulalie gossips that they are getting a divorce.
|Allan King
|Jeremy Hole
|January 21, 1996
|Chaos ensues in Avonlea when Snibb's Traveling Midway arrives just in time for the Fall Fair. Hetty King vows to keep Davey Keith away from the show, but the lure of Melusina the Mermaid is too strong and Davey becomes infatuated with the beautiful sideshow creature.
|Allan King
|Janet MacLean
|January 28, 1996
|The Pettibones have a houseful when Morgan is expelled from the military academy and Arthur Pettibone returns from medical school. Izzy, feeling excluded from Clive and Muriel's new relationship as husband and wife, contacts her eccentric and seemingly affluent aunt, Lillian Hepworth.
|William Brayne
|Laurie Pearson
|February 4, 1996
|When Janet King's sister Abigail MacEwan and her affluent husband Malcolm return to Avonlea, tension increases in the King family. Abigail's constant criticizing of Janet's family and their circumstances gets on everyone's nerves… especially Cecily's.
|Stacey Stewart Curtis
|Marlene Matthews
|February 11, 1996
|Hetty King and Simon Tremayne surprise everyone with their marriage plans, but when Clive Pettibone brings the district superintendent, Mr. Tumbridge, to the Avonlea school, Hetty becomes very distracted.
|F. Harvey Frost
|Hart Hanson
|February 18, 1996
|A famous Broadway song-writing team, Rudy and Betty Blaine, turn the White Sands upside down when they arrive for a brief holiday. Rudy is suffering from writers block and is hoping a change of scenery will get his creative juices flowing.
|William Brayne
|Heather Conkie
|February 25, 1996
|When Cecily King accidentally sets fire to a large sum of money meant for charity, she turns to Felix King who devises a plan to get the money back and impress Tremayne at the same time.
|Stefan Scaini
|Laurie Pearson
|March 3, 1996
|Two English orphans, Ian and Bret McNulty, arrive in Avonlea to live at the Foundling Home. Despite attempts to win their friendship, Davey Keith can't seem to make peace with the tough new kids.
|Graeme Lynch
|Raymond Storey
|March 10, 1996
|Abigail coerces Janet King into planning a huge party for Great Aunt Eliza's 90th birthday. Aged cousin Winifred arrives for the party, bringing with her memories of Owen Briar, a lost love that both Eliza and Winifred had shared.
|F. Harvey Frost
|Raymond Storey
|March 17, 1996
|A mysterious telephone call interrupts Felicity King and Stuart's wedding plans and leads Hetty King and Felicity to search for Gus Pike in Charleston, South Carolina.
|William Brayne
|Laurie Pearson
|March 24, 1996
|Archie Gillis and Eulalie Bugle support a plan for Avonlea to amalgamate with Carmody. Jasper Dale returns from England to find that Olivia has taken in poverty-stricken cannery worker Lottie Cooper and her baby girl.
|Graeme Lynch
|Marlene Matthews
|March 31, 1996
|Hetty King, Felicity King and a blind Gus Pike return to a very different Avonlea: The Dale Cannery has burned down, there's a newborn baby in the Dale home and many people are leaving.
Behind the scenesEdit
External linksEdit
- Season 7 at the Internet Movie Database
- Season 7 at Road to Avonlea Guide
- Season 7 at Sullivan Entertainment


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7 Fascinating Facts about Undies You Need to Know
Have you ever wondered what is the best underwear when you are exercising?
Well believe it or not it is really important. It can be the difference between enjoying your exercise and never wanting to do it again.
Good hygiene is absolutely vital and is one area where you don't want to take short cuts so you don't get any nasty bugs.
- Firstly there are no definitive rules on whether you should or should not wear knickers underneath your exercise tights. It really is personal preference. If you don't wear underwear then you have to wash them after each use. They dry really quickly anyway and you could do it in the shower so they are dry and ready to go the next time you are.
- If you are prone to infections, and urinary tract Infections then wearing undies is a good idea.
- Make sure your undies are made from breathable and wickable fabric that stays put. What I call technical fabrics. Technical fabrics are what you will find in most sports and active wear these days. They are specially designed to move your sweat away from your body so it can evaporate and so that you don't stay wet and sweaty. (That's what I had specially knitted into my Fit N Fifty Plus Socks)
- If your undies are the wrong size, either too big or too little, then chances are you will get chafing and blisters and it will make your exercise session uncomfortable.
- Some people like to wear a "thong" or "G String" style, especially if they are worried about VPL (Visible Panty Lines). Make sure it is made of a tech style fabric not straight cotton to stop it moving into places it shouldn't, and therefore increasing your risk of an infection.
- If you have incontinence, particularly stress incontinence. Firstly read the article on incontinence, where you will find a host of reference sites, and listen in to Dr Samantha Pillay about what you can do.You could also check out a site called Dear Kates who sell a slightly nicer version of knickers for this kind of support. Don't let incontinence stop you from being physically active. There is so much you can do.
- BIKE KNICKS ARE A DIFFERENT THING ALTOGETHER YOU NEVER WEAR UNDERWEAR WITH YOUR BIKE KNICKS. WHY because they are specially designed to fit next to your skin. If you wear undies you will get sore! And that is a whole other blog post.


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I'm tired tonight and not willing to stitch or knit because I'll just make mistakes. 😦 This means no knitting on socks today and no progress–even small–on my cross stitch project. Perhaps after some sleep I will be able to get a bit done tomorrow. Thankfully we did have some more sunshine this morning!
The chickens however have a new cover for the feeder and fresh straw in their nesting boxes. The weather has been too wet and cold to shovel out their coop so a fresh layer of straw was added to the floor. I can't wait until we can clean it out. The board leaning against the front of the coop was propped up again as well as the one by the fence for limited shelter outside during the day for the chickens. I did notice that even though there was a tiny bit of food left on the top of the nesting boxes, nothing had eaten it. That means that the mice must have taken the Tom Cat bait DS chunked under the coop per the instructions of the lady at D&B Supply.
A new seed catalog came in the mail today and it was so much fun to look at. DH and I have talked about what needs to be in the garden this year based on needs: tomatoes for fresh and canning juice, cucumbers for fresh, jalapeños for hot sauce and freezing, chili peppers for freezing, green beans for fresh, kale, cabbage for the chickens, peas to freeze, onions for fresh/storage/drying, cantaloupe and honeydew melon for fresh, pumpkin for freezing, okra to freeze, carrots, yellow and zucchini squash, beets, spinach, black turtle beans and maybe even some black-eyed peas. I'm sure that something is missing so I will have to draw it out and mark the different sections off. We also want to put in two apple trees, one or two peach trees, and a walnut tree. And I haven't forgotten the bed of strawberries!
DS has developed a nasty cough after a couple of days of sore throat. This is his usual progress for a cold and/or allergies. I had really hoped he might no get a cold, but too many late nights catch up with us all eventually. Some Vicks on his feet will hopefully keep the cough loose and progressing nicely so he will be in top form again, soon.
Not feeling my very best so I'm going to call it a night. DH will be home and hungry by 7:15 am so must rest so I can fix a good breakfast of biscuits and gravy before we head to church!


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This fall we received a call from the Alder Flats area about a Sandhill Crane that had been living in with the landowners sheep flock for two weeks. He assumed it would fly south, but after two weeks he began to realize that something was wrong. As the bird followed the sheep flock he herded the animals into the barn hallway where the crane was caught much easier than chasing it through a field. The landowner was kind enough to drive it as far as Eckville where MRWC staff picked it up.
On exam at the Centre it was found to be a juvenile from this year and had a warm, swollen, infected hand of the wing. A short run on antibiotics and the bird was ready to go. Unfortunately, it is far too late in the year to release a young Sandhill Crane. We have a winter resident and will plan an April release right on our property.
MRWC resident Sandhill Cranes arrive back at our wetland precisely on April 8th each year. Releasing a youngster at that time will work perfectly as our wetland has plenty of territory for several cranes.


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For my latest chat, I decided to speak with Duncan Drasdo, the Chief Executive of the Manchester United Supporters Trust.
I've known Duncan since the heady days of the Glazer takeover in 2005 (a day on which as I recall I spent several hours at Broadcasting House in London doing more than a dozen radio interviews back-to-back, such was the interest). The Glazer takeover was in many ways a bit of a watershed in English football. It was the first really big purchase of a football club as a financial 'investment', and it also exposed the use of 'leveraged buyouts' – where the debt used by the purchaser to buy the company becomes the responsibility of the company itself, not the purchaser). It also heralded the beginning of FC United of Manchester, a breakaway football club owned by its members.
Given Manchester United's sheer size, its reach worldwide – it was without doubt a 'global' name well before the advent of The Premier League in 1992, and needed to generate income because of how and why it was bought (they now have an official 'bedding partner'), I wanted to know what it was like for supporters who attend matches regularly, whose families have followed the club for generations.
A lot of our conversation centred on that with SoS's Jay McKenna – on 'customer' versus 'fan'. The sales pitch is often driving Manchester United, so I wanted to know what 'fan engagement' actually means to the head of United's biggest and unarguably most representative fan organisation in this environment:
'Genuine dialogue which is not essentially motivated by sales, if you like. It comes down to a problem with football clubs as they are now, that they see themselves as businesses like any other rather than clubs, and other businesses don't have 'fans' (like football) or perhaps more appropriately let's call them members (of a club) to more truly reflect the historic relationship and also the currently perceived relationship. Therefore it's not appropriate to use the same ways of engaging with customers as a club would with members. Members don't expect their Club to use exploitative techniques to try to sell them stuff. They want a relationship which is more meaningful, and is more reciprocal.' This is the nub of the argument for a different form of 'engagement' by clubs with their fans: 'reciprocity'. It is the way a true members' club would treat its members after all. I wrote about it recently in respect of Charlton fans, who despite the latter attempts to employ the language of 'engagement', are rejecting the club's belated advances after months – years – of mistakes and bad practice. He continued, 'We're gradually seeing this move from what was originally a club to an exploitative business, and that inevitably converts fans into customers eventually (as Liverpool were famously caught doing earlier this year). And that's one of the reasons we're losing passion in English football. We're all trying to resist it, but we know that we're all idiots for continuing to support football clubs who aren't reciprocating and acting as genuine member clubs. They shouldn't really be allowed to be called football clubs anymore. They should be football companies or business, if they wish to operate like that. More to the point though they shouldn't be allowed to take over long established football clubs and convert them. They should start their own Football Businesses and see how many "fans" they attract rather than hijacking our football clubs which have built up their value (social capital?) over generations of selfless support only to see carpet baggers arrive to capture the value thus created and in doing so destroy the goose that laid the golden egg'
So where does the problem lie, I asked: 'The problem is the structure – whether ownership (the club) or regulation (the league, The FA). If people are acting like it's not a football club and it's a business, and therefore they've got customers who they can exploit because effectively they're a monopoly, then I don't think the engagement can ever be truly authentic, because of their motivation? Whereas if you've got a club that's owned or has a different ethos – in terms of larger clubs – they wouldn't choose to put their ticket prices up because it's important (to their model). The motivation behind it is right, it's genuine; you need to look behind the façade to see the real motive driving it. Everything that happens at my club (and almost all in UK top divisions) is governed by what the owners want, the shareholders, in the end. So how can we trust any kind of 'engagement' as authentic if it's only being done to silence dissent, or create a better marketing environment?'
One thing that fascinates me personally when it comes to clubs and their failure to properly treat fans as stakeholders, is that other sectors, whose ultimate goal is above all a return on investment, manage to adopt a proper stakeholder 'model' or 'approach'. Take property developers: red in tooth and claw, yet 'stakeholderism' is important to them as it makes the ultimate goal more probable: carefully managing the expectations, needs, wants of local residents, councillors, other businesses, is central. Without it, developments don't happen, and at a minimum, there's reputational damage, which can be costly in itself. If a club actually managed their relationships with fans-as-stakeholders from the start – rather than as it is at the moment; fans being called stakeholders but being treated as customers – they would still be able to make money. And it's good business. Not treating fans as what they are, whilst calling them 'the lifeblood of the game' is fundamentally a failure; it's bad business, nothing less.
Duncan agreed wholeheartedly on the issue of reputation: 'You're right, yes. And the reputation issue is almost all that we've got. In many cases it's the only thing which prevents more exploitative operation of our football clubs. Fortunately owners do care about reputation not least because it affects sponsorship, if you've got a terrible reputation – look at what's happening with Mike Ashley at Sports Direct: Suddenly he's having to deal with this issue, and he's acting like he's the most caring person in the country.'
But does the current approach never work? 'Perhaps I was being overly cynical. Look, when we have talks at the moment at United, if it gets the outcome we want, then arguably it doesn't matter. But the reason I've always looked at ownership and/or regulation – ownership in particular – is that's how you cement any gains or changes that you make. You can negotiate deals, but the ownership (of the club) might change, or they might change their policies. That's why I'm being a bit less enthusiastic about 'engagement', because it's a temporary solution, but you can still have a positive effect.'
Duncan moved swiftly onto the Supporter Liaison Officer role, championed across European football by engagement & ownership experts Supporters Direct/SD Europe (but delivered in England by the FSF), 'A hell of a lot of them are marketing people in clubs. But we don't want them to simply use the engagement to sell us more stuff. It's the misunderstanding of that relationship which is the problem. I went to an SLO conference hosted by the Premier League, and many of them were in marketing or customer service, and it was a bit depressing because they were talking about it in that sense.'
This is where a bit of professional difference comes into play for me: with marketing, it's too often related to the sale, and not to the DNA, the 'purpose' of the business and its reputation for its own sake: that a good reputation is a good thing, a beneficial thing. That above all is the foundation of any good business. What I personally think is that they need 'stakeholder managers' in clubs. If they're not going to have people like Tommy Guthrie (the highly rated former SLO at Fulham and now at the Premier League), then they at least need people trained in stakeholder management, and who understand how to deal with a 'stakeholder' as a person, as often very distinct from the customer. To me it's such an easy win, and it'll mean that you have less headaches. Look at what happened with the #walkouton77 at Liverpool: you had long conversations, where everything was put on the table, everyone was being grown up about it, respecting each other, and then the owner says 'no. We're not changing it (ticketing policy)'. Then the fans walk out, and then the Liverpool owners what their executives were probably going to do anyway, which was to abolish categorisation etc. That's why I believe that you need to get to the owners, the leagues, the regulators, to see the value of doing it this way. The executives usually just reflect the culture of ownership in the club, and 'how things are done' in football, and often have their hands tied in that respect anyway.
Duncan agreed, expanding on his point about 'the big sell': 'They think 'Look at the opportunity here with all these rabid customers; that means we can sell them more, and at higher prices – optimise (short-term) return.' This happens because it's a monopoly, and they don't understand it or don't care. And if you know that the money isn't going to the club (instead to shareholders etc.), then as fans you don't enjoy giving them your money. Football doesn't mean anything if you don't have any passion for it, and we are all increasingly being confronted with this unpalatable reality. The Premier League is concerned about it we're seeing the advent of artificial singing sections to address the symptoms rather than the cause. Atmosphere should be spontaneous; it is if you feel it's truly your club.
So how does he rate Manchester United in terms of the 'fan engagement' we mean – fans as stakeholders, and in the customer service sense, out of ten?
'It's difficult. There are people at the club who are very good at it, and who care about it and care about the club, when it comes to ticketing and allocations and all that, and they're excellent (it's often said frontline about ticketing staff, especially when those people's roles are explained to the matchgoing fan), and I rate them very highly although they are horrendously under-resourced and this creates its own problems. On the whole club basis, it's very difficult because it's got this 'global support' and has to talk to everyone. So in that case it's inevitably inauthentic for matchgoing fans. So when I'm dealing with individuals in specific roles, I still say I get good engagement that means something, but the big face of the club is completely meaningless in terms of fan engagement because they have to try to be all things to all people including the hundreds of millions globally. For that reason I'd say it's recently risen to perhaps an eight on some fans issues, and on the 'stakeholder' thing it's maybe a one-or-two.'
So you think football has made progress, or is it all a bit surface? 'A lot of it is ticking boxes. The problem is that the SLO is not the role it was meant to be. Again, we're regarded as customers as far as the owners are concerned.'
If you could do anything tomorrow to improve how fans are dealt with – not including making Man United fan owned – what would you do? 'I would have a single independently accredited democratic organisation representing fans at each club (something pressed for over a number of years). The thing is, if all you want to do is to quieten dissent, long term it doesn't work. At United, they have a fans forum where they pull a name out of a hat so it is pure luck whether they are good reps and whether they listen to supporters or just represent their own views. Not surprisingly, given the structure, there are few dissenters. When a new singing section was created at Old Trafford, they didn't consult the democratic supporters organisation, and so those who were consulted didn't feel a sense of responsibility, or accountability – to any membership. I think this led to a too readily accepted proposal which , meant many long standing season ticket holders were forced to move out of their seats in order to create space for the singing section. In the end we got involved to help deal with the problems and came up with some solutions. That demonstrates the importance of the group the club consults with being truly independent and democratic. The more members the groups has the stronger it's voice and the more representative it can be.
The trend towards 'focus grouping' in this way, looks for all the world like football searching for, but failing with, a solution; it needs to grasp the nettle. If it wants to call fans 'the lifeblood', or term them 'stakeholders', then it really does need to grasp the nettle and instigate a system where they're treated that way; not an awkward, hybrid model that is neither one nor the other. Duncan had the last word: 'If you want proper 'engagement', you can't have a situation where you allow supporters to have some of a say but not too much. Clubs have got to be genuine rather than fear groups may become extreme. By definition only small, minority groups can be extreme. The larger a democratic organisation becomes the more representative and moderate it becomes so clubs should embrace their Trusts and help them to grow rather than fear the challenge and try to stifle their growth and credibility.'


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Feathers on Blue Cotton Fabric Inprint Jane Makower
Feathers on Blue Cotton Fabric Inprint Jane Makower. Feathers in red and blue on blue. A great looking fabric for dressmaking, craft projects and patchwork.
- 100% Cotton Fabric
- 110cm Wide
- Largest Feather 5cm Long
- Designed in England
This fabric is sold by the half metre. Simply choose the quantity you want. Multiple orders are cut as one continuous piece from the bolt, unless otherwise stated.


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(what i wore: pants – riffraff via cheap thrills, flats – gap, shirt – walmart – jacket – tj maxx, scarf – forever21)
Some days you just feel like wearing something that could pass as pajamas but is still appropriate for work. Even someone who adores clothes and the process of dressing needs to take a break once and a while. I feel that everyone should have an outfit that is extremely comfortable but still chic. This is my attempt at such.


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All I can say is ... Wow! What an amazing Labor Day weekend we had! On Friday morning, we dropped Bethany off at school and headed out to Henrietta, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. We were excited, but nervous...not really knowing what to expect at a retreat for bereaved parents. We arrived about 4:00, and were immediately struck by the beauty of the Hiding Place lodge and its surroundings. We carried our stuff inside, found our room, and began meeting the people with whom we would be sharing the weekend. There were twelve couples there, including our hosts, David & Nancy Guthrie, and we were from ten different states and Canada. We were of all ages and backgrounds, and by all outward appearances, had nothing in common.
We had dinner together at 5:30, and talked about our hometowns, our jobs, our travel that day, etc., but did not discuss what we all most wanted to talk about...our children in Heaven. We all knew that later that evening, we would each have the opportunity to tell our story. And after dinner, that's what we did. Or at least we started to. The lodge had a large living room area with comfortable couches and chairs, and we sat in a large circle and shared. We actually only got through three stories that evening, and we continued into the next morning. It was both heart-wrenching and heart-warming to sit and listen to each couple as they shared the most difficult experience(s) of their lives. Our experiences were all very different, yet we were immediately bonded together by our common heartbreak.
After we finished sharing our stories, we spent time discussing various aspects of grief. Topics included how husbands and wives often handle their grief differently, dealing with people who don't understand, issues related to holidays and other special days, cleaning out your child's room, etc. On Saturday night, we had a little comic relief when we played "The Trulywed Game". Brad and I were contestants...we didn't win, but we had fun playing. (And I discovered that he has no idea how many pairs of shoes I own!) Then, on Sunday morning, we had an incredible worship service, in which Nancy reminded us of all the ways that Jesus speaks into our sorrow...
"My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and watch with me." Matthew 26:38
"Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life."
John 9:3
"My grace is sufficient for you; for my power is made perfect in weakness."
II Corinthians 12:9
"Don't be afraid!...I hold the keys of death and the grave."
Revelation 1:17-18
"Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
...All much-needed reminders as we walk this road. And after this weekend, I think we're both a little more prepared to keep putting one foot in front of the other until we finally step off this earthly road and onto the Heavenly one.
I plan to share more about the Respite Retreat in a future post, but I need to close for now. I do want to ask you to be praying for Jedidiah Harper and his family as he will be undergoing extensive scans and tests tomorrow. He has completed his chemotherapy treatments and these tests are to ensure that his cancer is gone for good! I know so well what a scary time this is for him and his family, though, and I ask that you will hold them up in your prayers tonight and tomorrow. Thank you!


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Burning Tide is a Blizzard Entertainment-generated custom melee map for StarCraft II, set on Redstone III. It was released on September 8th, 2010.[1]
Two teams compete to attain 15,000 minerals. Lava surges, similar to the ones from "The Devil's Playground", occur regularly that destroy everything on the low ground. After each surge some mineral pallets appears on low ground.
Burning Tide is an oddity in StarCraft II multiplayer as per its incorporation of game mechanics from singleplayer. The design team made a decision to leave out such mechanics in multiplayer due to reasons of balance. As such, while Burning Tide provides such mechanics, it is not a ladder map.[2]
- ↑ New Blizzard Custom Map: Burning Tide
- ↑ 2013-12-11, BlizzCon 2013 – Heroes of the Storm Overview Panel Transcript. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2014-04-27
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Saturday the 8th of March 2014; Malaysian Airline MH370 departs from Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 16:41 GMT bound for Beijing. On board, 227 passengers mainly from China and Malaysia together with some from Canada, US, Russia and others. The crew members, 17 in total were all Malaysians. Then, around one hour from takeoff (17:30 GMT), all contacts with the plane is lost. Not so unusual as it often happens if planes are out of the reach of radars, but they reappear on the screens afterwards. But MH370 never reappeared again.. 2 days.. 4 days.. 6 days.. It's now one week from the incident and still no news from the aircraft. A huge search and rescue operation was started, teams from Malaysia, China, Vietnam, U.S, Indonesia, Taiwan. Singapore, India (infogram of those participating in search operations at the end of article – Taken from Wall Street Journal) among others came in using the best of their available resources including but not limited to spy satellites. Till now, no plane was found. Rumours of sightings, beliefs of hijacks and crashes and lots of crazy ideas have been running around the world with each and everyone trying to bring his/her explanation to what happened. Added to what some are saying that phones are still ringing, and that users are online on messaging platforms, beliefs that the pilot committed suicide or that the plane's coms were deliberately switched off too was not spared. On the authorities' side, some say that the plane turned back, others are talking about the possibilities of going in the whereabouts of the Pakistan border while others are convinced the plane went somewhere in the Indian Ocean (Some said it even landed in Mauritius; News denied by the Airports of Mauritius). But with all that's going on the mainstream media, all the resources and efforts put into the search of that plane, all the speculations over the matter, how come the flight has not yet been found? Is the plane still airborne? Is the plane still in one piece? Are the passengers still alive? and the ultimate question.. will Flight MH370 ever be found? Here's a little about my thoughts of the incident, possible explanations of some facts; What could have happened? What can be done and unfortunately, worst case scenarios.
EDIT #5 – 24 March 16:18 GMT
Plane declared "lost in the Southern Ocean" and that "none of those on board survived" according to a statement published by Malaysian Airlines. Search will continue, but officially the plane has been declared "lost" backed by satellite data of the 'pings' from the airplane. Experts say that now the hunt for the Flight-date recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder (commonly known as 'blackboxes'). This can be a long wait; 2 years in the case of Air France Flight 447.
EDIT #4 – 24 March 17:13 GMT
Statement from Malaysian Airlines regarding the "loss of the plane".
EDIT #3 – 24 March 16:50 GMT
Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Razak, declaring Flight MH370 "lost in the Southern Indian Ocean" at a News Conference in Kuala Lumpur, three weeks after the lost of contact and disappearance from radar screens of the Boeing 777-200ER bound for Beijing – Video : Associated Press
A text message was also sent by Malaysian Airlines to the waiting families announcing the 'loss of the plane'; "Malaysia Airlines deeply regrets that we have to assume beyond any reasonable doubt that MH370 has been lost and that none of those on board survived… we must now accept all evidence suggests the plane went down in the Southern Indian Ocean."
EDIT #2 – 23 March 23:25 GMT
Exactly like I said: "Flight 370 changed altitude, flying as low as 12,000 feet after making sharp turn. http://cnn.it/1fSIli7 "
@IrshaadAbdool – March 23
EDIT #1 – 22 March 12:05 GMT
#MH370 disappeared from radar screen because it was "falling".Becauseonly transponders can show altitude data;which was switched off #MH370
@IrshaadAbdool – March 22
Let us first look at some technical stuffs related to aviation and communication technologies that may be related to our article.
1. The plane
The aircraft was a Boeing 777-200ER bearing registration mark 9M-MRO. Designed to carry 282 passengers, the plane was delivered to Malaysian Airlines on the 31 May 2002, and has accumulated 53460 hours of flight (in service). It has never been involved in any major incident and has had a Maintenance 'A-check' on the 23rd of February 2014. ('A-check's include a general external inspection of the structure for evidence of corrosion, damage, deformation or missing parts.) Boeing 777 airplanes are defined as those having one of the best almost flawless safety records among commercial planes.
2. The Cockpit's crew
Zaharie Ahmad Shah, the flight captain, 53 and of malaysian nationality, joined Malaysia Airlines in 1981. He's accumulated 18365 hours of flight experience. Zaharie was also a certified examiner that was authoried by the Malaysian Civil Aviation Department to conduct simulator tests for pilots.
Zaharie had 27-year-old Fariq Abdul Hamid as first-officer on that MH370 flight. Fariq has been working for MA since 2007 and has since then accumulated 2763 hours of flight experience.
The house of both the captain and the first officer was raided by police. There were claims by an Australian lady who said that Mr.Fariq once invited her and her friend to sit in the cockpit.
3. Transponder
Transponders are devices found on board aircrafts that report their identification when they receive a radio-frequency interrogation usually from Air Traffic Controllers. These are used to label planes on the screen of the air-traffic controller. The identification code is assigned by the controller and changed by the pilot from the transponder's dash ("Squawk 1234″, pilot switched code to 1234, plane labelled as 1234 on the screen"). Transponders CAN be switched off, meaning that you would see a plane indication on the screen but it will not have no label for registration.
Officers working on MH370 investigation say that the way the transponder stopped responding showed that it has been deliberately switched off.
4. Radar
Radars use radio-waves to sweep areas around it and report of the speed, position and altitude of objects in its line of sight. The dish emits a pulse that hits the object and bounce back to the radar antenna. The time between the sending pulse and the receiving one is used to calculate the distance and position of the object. Planes usually cannot escape the pulse of radars except those stealth planes whose body has been designed and coated with a material and absorb/refract the pulse and thus remain 'invisible'. Second possibility is by flying very low (below the line of sight of the radar). This method was used by the NAVY seals in the alleged raid and killing of Bin Laden in Pakistan last year. They flew very low to escape Pakistani radars and reach the target location.
MH370 was out of sight of shore-borne civilian radars after leaving the malaysian coast.
An unidentified plane was captured by military radars.
Radar data show that MH370 turned back; flew over Malaysian and headed north-west.
5. Engines' self-reporting systems/plane's self-reporting system
The Engines' are designed to send regular data to their manufacturers HQ regarding their health and performance. Planes too send data about the status of almost everything (reports say even faulty toilet) through satellite to the airline company's HQ. For that, the company must subscribe to a service provider to be able to benefit from such system. If the company is not subscribed, the plane can just simply 'ping' (small pulse similar to humans' "Hey, Am here!") the satellite but no data link would open for transfer of data.
Reports say that MH370 pinged satellites for a long time well after the loss of contact with ground. The company responsible for the satellite can only record the pings but cannot have any information about the location of the plane.
6. Black-boxes and their 'pinging' capabilities
Black-boxes are actually the Cockpit-Voice-Recorders and the Flight-Data-Recorders and they are not black, they are painted in a reflective orange colour. These devices as their names say, record sound from the cockpit (from the pilots' headset and a microphone in the middle of the cockpit for ambient sound) and record flight parameters and all instructions sent to instruments on board. These boxes are designed to withstand crashes (impacts of up to 3400 times the force of gravity), intense-heat (2000 degrees celcius) and are waterproof. Another interesting fact, is that they emit radio signals upon coming in contact with water and so for 30 days until the battery dies out.
Let's now look at the talk-of-the-town and try to explain them.
1. Lost contact with airplane
– DATA/VOICE: This could be the result of damage/powercut to communications systems, preventing the crew to communication with ground and vice-versa. Still, the plane can be seen on the radar screens with its identification too.
– INFORMATION: Powercut/damage to transponder can lead to loss of information regarding to altitude, heading, speed and identification of the aircraft.
– RADAR: Being invisible on radar screen can occur when the plane is out-of-sight of the radar either being out of the range completely or flying below the radio-beams.
2. Phones ringing
Calling a phone and hearing it 'ringing' does not always mean that the other phone is up and running. Service providers often put the generic tone playing until the other party takes the call. But also, it can mean that the mobile phone is still on and that it has automatically switched into roaming mode.
3. Online on QQ
Some family members of the passengers reported that their relatives are 'online' on QQ, chinese online messaging service. Well, everbody's claiming that, but nobody is reporting whether the messages are being delivered (same as the double-ticks in WhatsApp). I am not that foolish to say that they need to look whether the other party will reply though.. What could explain the fact that they are online, is that maybe before the whatever incident that happened online, they were using the messaging service and so, they were 'Online'. And when The Incident happen, the mobile did not have the time/connection to synchronize back to the server that they are now offline. In fact, these systems work likewise; the mobile application send regular status messages to the server saying whether the user is Online – using the application – , Typing – typing a message to some user – , or Offline – not using the application. – Last seen is calculated using the timestamp in the server database whereby the server logged Online for the last time for a particular user –
What could have happened?
1. First, its good to note that on board flight MH370, there were 20 experts in Electronic Warfare. A possible scenario could have been that a carefully planned attack was carried out. A group will attempt to enter the cockpit and force the pilot to deviate from its original flight plan and head somewhere else, and at the same time the communication systems will be overidden to stop it from contacting ground and sending information.
2. Ignoring the fact that the plane changed heading, it could have been brought down by a 'micro-burst'. A micro-burst is like a downward jet of air that blows randomly during thunderstorms and it is strong enough to slam a plane to ground.
3. Hijack whereby the transponder was switched off after being forced by the hijackers and the latter landed the plane on some strip of land in the surroundings close to the hijack location so as to avoid the rescue planes that would be initiated. Do not forget that the disappearance of MH370 was announced hours after loss of contact!
4. Destroyed by a missile. Some are pretending that a missile would leave a radar-signature and thus could not have been used. Well, if there are planes that are 'stealth' can fly without appearing on radar screens , why can't there be missiles with such properties?
What can be done?
1. Track the plane on archived satellite images from spy satellites. (On the Home version of Google Earth, we are able to view archived images, it's difficult to think that defense authorities and spy agencies do not have satellites with live view and/or archive of what happened on every inch of the globe.)
2. Send high-power signals over the search areas so that if ever the phones are somewhere, they could respond back. This is similar to RFID technology, whereby the circuit even without a power source attached to itself, it sends data when queried using an electromagnetic pulse that triggers its circuit to work and send the string of data stored in its memory. This method is not new as it has been used to track targets before (even if there mobile phones were turned-off). Once the mobiles are emitting and trying to connect to the cells' base stations, we can try to locate the phone through triangulation of signals.
3. Look for possible landing sites in the surroundings that can be used for the landing the plane. Private landing strips and long-stretches for sure must be found in the surroundings.
For sure the plane is not air-borne now. Or if it is, it should have been refueled somewhere secretly. With such a colossal team looking for it and finding nothing, chances that the plane has crashed at sea are very-low. The search should now concentrate on the possibilities of hijack.
Points to ponder
1. What if the plane was landed and hidden on an airplane carrier?
2. Entering an airspace illegally can sometimes be like signing your death warrant. There were claims that MH370 flew over Malaysia before changing heading towards the North-West. Where were the Airspace Intrusion Detection Systems? Where were the military radars? ..
3. What if the plane has being found but no news of it has been leaked.
Participating in the search
Sharing is Caring..
Caring is loving.. – (L)


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In 1876, the citizens of Iowa wanted to provide for Civil War orphans, the children of soldiers and sailors who no longer had parents to care for them due to the ravages of war. Annie Turner Wittenmyer used private funds to establish orphanages in Cedar Falls and Davenport. State government took partial responsibility for the two orphanages, appropriating $25,000 to build and furnish the building in Cedar Falls. Citizens raised funds to purchase and donate 40 acres to be used for the home, located on what is now College, 23rd and 27th Street with a western boundary along what is now the Campanile.
Senator Edward G. Miller and Representative H.C. Hemenway, who both represented Black Hawk County, used every opportunity they could during the 1876 General Assembly to push for a normal school in Cedar Falls. By bringing votes to the floor when the opportunity for passage would be most favorable, the two men were able to pass legislation to open a normal school in Cedar Falls. The measure passed by just one vote in the Senate and two in the House, indicating how difficult it was for the two men to establish the school.
In 1909, the school became the Iowa State Teachers College, offering Bachelor of Arts in Education degrees. In 1961, the school became State College of Iowa after the school began offering liberal arts degrees designed for those who were not preparing to enter the teaching profession. The school gained university status, becoming the University of Northern Iowa in 1967.
Today, almost 12,000 students attend the University of Northern Iowa and receives more than 6,000 applications each year. U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI in the top 20 universities in the Midwest. The Princeton Review has named it one of the Best Business Schools and, in 2012, one of the best colleges in the Midwest.
Resource: 50 Great Affordable Colleges in the Midwest
University of Northern Iowa Accreditation Details
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University of Northern Iowa Application Requirements
High school students who wish to attend the University of Northern Iowa as freshmen must meet minimum high school requirements based on their ACT composite, class rank, cumulative GPA and the number of core courses they have taken. Students must complete an application for admission and submit official high school transcripts.
Transfer students are admitted on the basis of their minimum cumulative GPA based on the number of credit hours they have completed at other colleges or universities. The minimum GPA required is:
- Students transferring one to 23 credits – 2.50
- Students transferring 24 to 41 credits – 2.50
- Students transferring 42 to 59 credits – 2.25
- Students transferring 60 or more credits – 2.00
Transfer students must satisfy the University of Northern Iowa's foreign language requirement with a C-minus or better. If the student has not complete a foreign language course and earned the qualified grade at a previous university, they will be required to do so as part of their degree program at UNI. Some majors require higher GPA standards than others. It is recommended that transfer students discuss the requirements with an admissions counselor prior to enrollment.
Graduate students should contact a Graduate Coordinator to determine what their chosen program of study requires for admission. Each program has their own admission requirements for graduate study.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Full-time undergraduate tuition for the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Education at the University of Northern Iowa is $6,848 for Iowa residents and $17,340 for non-residents. Full-time tuition for the College of Business Administration for undergraduate Iowa residents is $8,450 per year and $18,942 per year for non-residents. Graduate tuition for the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences as well as the College of Education is $8,292 per year for Iowa residents and $18,766 for non-residents. Tuition at the College of Business Administration is $9,924 for Iowa residents and $20,398 for non-residents.
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study. More than 80 percent of students at UNI receive some type of financial aid. Students must complete the Free Application for Free Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify for any financial aid.
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The University of Northern Iowa offers students an outstanding experience, both academically and socially. Students are able to join more than 250 student organizations ranging from Greek life to theatre to special interest clubs. Clubs are available for all academic programs as well as hobbies, special interests and other activities. Clubs and organizations provide students with additional leadership skills as well as the opportunity to network in their chosen field and learn from the many guest speakers who visit the campus each year.
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Students are also able to take advantage of the many global experiences available. There are study abroad opportunities, a National Student Exchange, camp adventure and service learning options available in order to provide students with an education on a global scale.
UNI is home to one of the most successful athletic programs in the Midwest with 17 intercollegiate sports available. Students may choose to participate in Panther athletics, marching band or spirit squads, promoting the nationally recognized sports teams on the court, field, course or sidelines. For students who prefer the arts or entertainment fields, UNI offers an award-winning School of Music and an outstanding Department of Art. Performances at the Strayer-Wood Theatre and at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center allow students in all degree programs to express their creative side.
UNI prides itself on its diversity and the creation of a campus that is an inclusive community. There are disability resources and the Center for Multicultural Education allows students to develop an understanding of all cultures. There are also programs available to support the LGBT community both on- and off-campus.
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Dear Children, Parents, Carers, Staff and Governors,
We have now reached the end of our spring term and what a busy and productive term it has been! So much has been accomplished as our whole school community works together to achieve further successes.
I wish to thank our children, parents, senior leaders, teachers, support staff and governors forall the hard work and dedication that has been put in this term.
We have been preparing during Lent with special prayer services and assemblies and I wouldlike to wish you and your family a happy and joyful Easter.
I hope all our families have a restful and safe holiday and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday the 25th April when school reopens. Please make sure that children are in the playground by 8:55am. Children may return in summer uniform.
Best wishes,
Miss Clare O'Connor
Parents are warmly invited to attend their child's class assembly. Class assemblies are held on Thursdays at 9:00am in the top hall.
4th May - Class 3
18th May - Class 4
25th May - Class 7
15th June - Class 9
22nd June - Class 10
29th June - Class 5
6th July - Class 6
13th July - Class 8
20th July - Year 6 Leavers Assembly
Monday 24th April - INSET DAY - Children not in school.
Monday 24th April - Deadline for Nursery September 2017 applications
Tuesday 25th April - school reopens for children
Tuesday 11th April until Thursday 13th April (9am - 12pm) - Easter School for Year 6 children
Tuesday 18th April until Thursday 20th April (9am - 12pm) - Easter School for Year 6 children
Wednesday 3rd May - yr 4 visit National portrait Gallery
Thursday 4th May - class 3 assembly
Thursday 4th May - PTA Cake Sale (KS1)
Monday 8th May - Thursday 11th May - KS2 SATS week
Monday 15th May - Class 9 Floating Classroom trip
Thursday 18th May - Class 4 assembly
Wednesday 24th May - Class 10 Floating Classroom trip
Thursday 25th May - Class 7 assembly
Wednesday 7th June - KS2 Sports Day 10:00am - 2:00pm - Regent's Park
Thursday 15th June - Class 9 assembly
Monday 19th June - KS1 Sports Day 9:30am - at school
Thursday 22nd June - Class 10 assembly
Friday 23rd June - EYFS Sports Day 9:30am - at school
Thursday 29th June - Class 5 assembly
Thursday 6th July - Class 6 assembly
Thursday 13th July - Class 8 assembly
Thursday 20th July - Year 6 Leavers assembly
Dear Lord Jesus, as Holy Week approaches, we thank you for giving your life for us, so that one day we too may know the joys of heaven. Amen.
Free Tennis Lessons for 5-8 year olds
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) is offering a six-week free introductory tennis course for children aged 5-8 years. Please see here for more details.


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Foil Applique by Karen
My cousin gave me some strips of waste foil that she uses in her imprinting business Ribbonworks.
Then I got out the stencil that Jo and I made last week. I placed the stencil on the fabric and ironed the foil over top. Didn't work. the bond on the foil was not strong enough to make it stay on the fabric.-stuck to the stencil, though.
Back to the drawing board. I see potential but still needs some work.


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OCNJ High School (rising 9th – graduating seniors) Beach Trip to Ocean City, New Jersey. At OCNJ our time includes lots of fun as well as conversations and answering questions about life and faith. Great music, photo scavenger hunt, beach games, volleyball, football, soccer, time on the boardwalk & beach with friends, videos and skits are just a few things more you can expect.
Click HERE to download the OCNJ Registration Form
Please contact Rich Wardell at email@example.com for additional information.


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Fund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 17 July 2018/
Product Updates
QSuper reduces admin fees
QSuper has lowered its administration fee from 18 basis points to 16 basis points, with annual admin fees capped at $900, a reduction from $1,000. These fee reductions apply to all members.
Westpac terminates SMSF loans
Westpac self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) customers will soon no longer be able to borrow and buy residential investment properties in Australia, when the bank ends its SMSF loan offering. The bank says this is to simplify its product suite.
As it stands, customers can buy residential investment properties via their SMSFs from about $200,000 to $2 million. The fund balance must have at least $200,000. At approval, the property is mortgaged to Westpac and the bank advances the loan.
Company Updates
Sunsuper and AustSafe Super sign merger agreement
Sunsuper is to merge with AustSafe Super in 2019 after a Successor Fund Transfer Deed was signed. These two long-running funds have together 1.4 million members and 130,000 employers. Sunsuper merged with Kinetic Super earlier this year.
Prime Super and Combined Super talking of a merge
Two Victorian super funds are in talks, contemplating a merger of their 120,000 members. Combined Super and Prime Super have signed a memorandum of understanding, with the combined fund to manage around $5 billion in funds.
Regulatory Updates
ASIC investigating Linchpin Capital Group and Endeavour Securities (Australia)
ASIC has taken action against two companies operating managed investment schemes, with both schemes called Investport Income Opportunity Fund. ASIC is alleging that the scheme is being run without proper licensing by Linchpin, Endeavour has contravened the Corporations Act with transactions and disclosure, and money has been misapplied or misappropriated by both companies. The investigation continues.
ASIC accepts EU from Goldman Sachs Australia
ASIC has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from Goldman Sachs Australia to work towards improving controls related to bookbuild messaging in some equity capital market transactions lead managed by the company. A bookbuild is a process that generates, records and captures investor demand for capital raising transactions.
ASIC had concerns about Goldman Sachs regarding some representations made to potential investors regarding the minimum fixed demand. Goldman Sachs must now implement changes to its controls and processes, and make a benefit payment of $500,000.
ASIC accepts EUs from CBA and ANZ regarding superannuation product distribution
ASIC has accepted EUs from both the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), with the outcome being that both banks will update their distribution methods for superannuation to their customers.
These products are commonly offered through bank branches after a general fact-finding process regarding a customer's banking arrangements, which at CBA is called a 'Financial Health Check' and at ANZ is an 'A-Z Review'. At the end of these fact-finding sessions, superannuation products were offered to customers or their accounts were rolled over into bank-owned superannuation funds.
ASIC says this amounts to personal advice regarding superannuation, when branch staff are only authorised to provide general advice. ASIC's concern was that customers were under the impression that the recommendations of superannuation changes were a result of advice being given after the fact-finding, taking their personal situation into account, which would amount to personal advice - and requires further training and authorisation.
Both banks must pay $1.25 million to a community benefit and cease the practice.


text: With the new school year coming into full swing it was the perfect time to release the It's your right iPad application. Throughout the project we have had the pleasure of working with some extremely talented and intelligent children and young people, here you can explore the videos, songs, sounds and stories from the project on your iPad and learn about the rights of the child through the words of children. The application is free to download and is available on iTunes. The Irish Times has written a fantastic piece on the It's Your Right project which you can read here.


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Officers from British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses following a fight on board a train between Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street.
The incident happened on 13 January on the 8.22pm service, when passengers reported that a man and woman were fighting during the journey.
Police officers met the service and the details of the man and woman were taken and they were allowed to go on their way.
Officers are now keen to identify any witnesses who were on board this train and saw what happened. A spokesperson said: "You could have vital information which could help officers investigate this altercation."
Please contact police by sending a texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 and quote reference 573 of 13/01/2018. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.