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IDLE HANDS - Mana, LP
IDLE HANDS introduce their first full-length album, "MANA".
Entering into the studio only 4 months after the release of their highly acclaimed EP "Don't Waste Your Time", "MANA" conjures up an emotive 40-minute ride into the realms of heavy metal, new wave, goth rock, and continues to solidify the bands unique brand of heavy music.
MANA was recorded between the months of November 2018 to January 2019.
Drum production executed at Sharkbite studios in Oakland, CA with producer Zack Ohren (Machine Head). Tracking of all guitars and vocals were completed at Falcon Studios in Portland, OR with Producer/Engineer Gabe Johnston, and followed by mixing by Gabe Johnston and Gabriel Franco. Brad Boatright gave the album it`s final touches at his esteemed Audiosiege mastering studio (Corrosion of Conformity, Yob, Poison Idea, Mantar)
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01. Nightfall (3:34)
02. Jackie (4:11)
03. Cosmic Overdrive (3:18)
04. Don't Waste Your Time (4:10)
05. Give Me To The Night (2:52)
06. Blade And The Will (3:28)
07. Dragon, Why Do You Cry? (3:47)
08. Double Negative (3:34)
09. It'll Be Over Before You Know It (4:03)
10. A Single Solemn Rose (3:30)
11. Mana (3:42)
|12" (album)
|Solid cover with silver details, 12" booklet, A2 poster, black inner-sleeve with poly lining, dropcard for the digital album. Identical package to the first press.
|180g, blue and clear
|Pressing info:
|2nd press, 500 copies on clear and 500 copies dark translucent blue vinyl (first press 700 copies dark translucent blue and 300 classic black)
|4260393741072 (blue), 4260393741409 (clear)
|Release date:
|September 6th, 2019 (original release date May 10th, 2019)
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Information About Katarzyna - Basingstoke teacher - (38 reviews)
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Hi, my name is Kasia. I am a reliable, conscientious and enthusiastic tutor. I am highly effective and efficient.
I enjoy working hard together with my students and share my knowledge and experience with them.
I am currently studying for a PhD in Polish Literature. I specialise in Polish Literature and History of Art and teach Polish as a Foreign Language.
I offer focused one-to-one private tuition sessions for a professional person, who needs a fast track to Polish language.
Teaching Experience:
• Worked with both adult students and children, groups and individuals;
• Worked alongside leading academics in the field of art and Polish literature as an assistant;
• Developed and presented conference papers; led panels' discussions;
• Conducted research and analysis;
• Organised conferences;
• Assisted in books publications;
• Liaised with various departments to coordinate course content, internships, co-op experience, and curricular development.
My skills are based on solid academic background and 12 years of professional experience as an academic tutor and a school teacher.
Teaching Approach:
I adjust my tuition to individual learning needs. I can either work in demanding and serious manner, or can emphasise more relaxed learning through play.
I tailor my lessons according to the student's preferred learning styles. I coach my students through the learning process, motivate them and use my analytical skills to provide them with a clear guidance.
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Additional Languages: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
- Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland (2013) - - PhD dissertation (Doctorate) (✘ Not On File)
- General Teaching Council of England (2012) - - Qualified Teacher Status (Professional) (✘ Not On File)
- Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland (2006) - - History of Art - Master of Arts (Masters) (✘ Not On File)
- Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland (2000) - - Polish Literature and Language - PhD Student , Master of Arts, (Masters) (✘ Not On File)
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Her lessons are an excellent mix of enjoyable and challenging. Anyone learning a language from scratch will know that it is difficult and if you're not doing it for a purpose or you're not finding it at least a bit entertaining, you are likely going to be dissuaded from learning and possibly give up. With Kat this just isn't the case, her lessons are engaging and challenging and make you work with the knowledge you've been taught thus far to formulate more complex phrases and sentences. These phrases then get expanded upon more and more and more. Students get a strong sense of satisfaction when you get things correct and Kat capitalises on this.
She also gets to know her students well. I didn't necessarily like my language teachers at school and didn't enjoy learning from them. With Kat, it doesn't feel like you're learning from a scary teacher, it feels more like you're learning from one of your friends who just happens to be awesome at speaking a bunch of different languages.
Overall I can't recommend Kat enough, she is an immense teacher who will get you where you need to be with your language of choice. If you're going to use a language tutor, look no further than Kat.
Kasia's approach to teaching is well thought through and tailored to my daughter's ability. Its not only about rigid learning, its about learning through fun, too. My daughter enjoys her lessons very much, more than ever and she has the experience of other ways of teaching Polish.
We are glad that we found Kasia.
Kat's lessons emphasise sentence construction over grammatical rules. This gets you thinking practically in the language itself, and really builds you up quickly. The grammar (which is nobody's favourite part of a language) is subtly introduced whenever it's needed rather than overwhelming you from the outset.
I'm incredibly happy with my progress so far, in terms of the sentences I'm now able to construct in Polish but also in terms of my own confidence when talking to Polish family and coworkers. I wish I could demonstrate the difference in my confidence levels before and after I started having lessons with Kat, because I think that would be the best recommendation I could possibly give her.
I strongly encourage anyone who wants to learn Polish to book some lessons with Kat!
A very friendly and casual approach to teaching is helping to put me at ease.
I would highly recommend Kasia to anyone looking for a tutor.
I look forward to each lesson and highly recommend. don't think, just get in touch with her!
Kind regards,
We wanted to improve our linguistics to better communicate with family in Poland and build Polish as the children's strong second language.
Kasia is very patient, welcoming and engages the children well. Her structured approach to the lessons also keeps them well entertained throughout the lesson.
We are very pleased with their progress and would highly recommend her.
The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly; the language is broken down in segments that are easily manageable.
I highly recommend Kasia for anyone wanting to learn the Polish language.
Thank you Sam.
I enrolled via First Tutors for a course with Katarzyna Leszczinska as I required further conversational practice. After talking in Polish for 15 minutes at the start of my first session Katarzyna assessed my abilityand an advanced course of tuition was immediately implemented at her suggestion.
Tuition takes place in a tranquil setting and is immensely enjoyable, productive and most beneficial from a reliable, organised, motivated, enthusiastic professional and highly effective tutor. I completely recommend Katarzyna for anyone's needs in the Polish language. Adrian, Tadley near Basingstoke.
Many thanks
I have already learnt a lot thanks to her fun and interesting teaching, I would recommend her to anyone wishing to learn the Polish language.
She is very patient, understanding and is flexible with bookings which is brilliant for me.
All the best Dave Carter
Kasia's teaching style is making learning a difficult language like Polish easy and more importantly fun! The atmosphere is relaxed and yet progress is clear each week!
I would definitely recommend Kasia to anyone looking for a tutor!
For personal reasons I've stopped lessons, but I now understand what my wife says to her family, whereas before not a clue!!!

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The Sitebiz platform allows you to import mass amounts of products at one time. This eliminates the stress of creating products one at a time. To begin this you will navigate to CATALOG > IMPORT/EXPORT > IMPORT.
Here you will see the following:
Set ENTITY TYPE to one of the following:
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- Complex data for products include categories, websites, custom options, tier prices, related products, up-sells, cross-sells, and associated products data.
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Click the CHECK DATA button in the upper-right corner of the page. The system validates the file. If the file is valid, the corresponding message and the Import button appear. If some of the rows in the imported file are not valid and cannot be imported, the corresponding information is included in the message, but you can proceed with importing. The invalid rows will be skipped.
If needed make corrections to the CSV file.
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The Sitebiz platform takes in the variables provided in the first row. This tells Sitebiz to send the information below the first row to the designated area.
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- Short Description - The description that shows on front-end
- Weight - Product weight. Based on pounds
- Price - Product price
- _attribute_set - Recommended setting is "Default"
- _type - Most products will be "simple"
- _product_websites - Must be set to "base"
- status - Must be set to "1"
- tax_class_id - Must be set to "2"
- visibility - Must be set to "4"
- qty - The total of stock for the product
- _category - Will have the directory. Ex. Firearms/pistols/used
- _root_category - Must be set to "Default Category"
- warehouse - Your shipping warehouse (usually default warehouse)
- image - Must be set to "media/wysiwyg/product_image/your_product_here.jpg
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SYSTEM > CACHE MANAGEMENT. Select Flush Cache Storage at the top right of the page.
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Monday, December 8, 2008
Tall Equality
4 comments:
- Jake Daniels said...
Out of curiosity, what sort of questions do you get on a regular basis? Wish I could add to your post more, but I'm a mere 6'.
- December 8, 2008 at 10:53 PM
- Yukie said...
One of my old friend, his height was 6'4 and everyone said he was cool because he was tall. For me it is not important tall or small for man and woman. I have some tall girl friends too. I think they are cool.
- December 10, 2008 at 1:01 AM
- Dan said...
I'm 6'6". I had a business associated who was 6'4". Who would constantly get the comment/question, "Gee you're tall. How tall are you?". To which she would occasionally reply, "Gee you're fat. How fat are you?"
- June 10, 2009 at 10:48 AM
I'm 6'5" and have been taller than most from about 5th grade on. I love being tall and can't imagine being under 6'. Yes I get them silly questions a lot (Did you play basketball...you missed your calling...etc)
Bottom line is a tall woman will get more attention than a tall man because it is more rare. As such, she should feel special...and us tall guys would appreciate it if she would go for a taller guy.
A friend of mine married a taller girl then him...he's 5'9" and shes 6' and they always look mismatched in their pictures. When we would be in a picture together, everybody (including her MOM) would say "Boy, you two take such great pictures!" Proof is in the pudding...listen to mom!
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Zero Dark Thirty
The Hurt Locker is a much better movie. So is Paul Greengrass's United 93, the greatest film ever made about 9/11. It's worth comparing it to Zero Dark Thirty, because Greengrass avoids every single pitfall that makes Zero Dark Thirty a problematic entertainment. For one, he uses no recognizable movie stars; glamorous faces do not remind us that this is only a movie and egregious liberties have been taken with the story. He also eschews the conventional single hero narrative for a fragmented "you are there" style, which shows massive government incompetence, as well as moments of individual courage. Perhaps because he is not American, he was able to sidestep the trite, incurable hero syndrome that seems mandatory in every Hollywood movie. Hence, United 93 honors history by rendering it as faithfully, realistically and intimately as possible. Its impact is devastating. True, nobody saw it, having no stars and dealing head on with a terribly painful collective moment; whereas Zero Dark Thirty will be much more commercially successful. One, because it is about triumph, not loss; and two, precisely because of its lack of authenticity. Even The Hurt Locker, a great American anti-war film, has more conviction and more outrage than ZDT.
My first problem with ZDT, and a cardinal sin in film, is that I was bored for a very long time before things got interesting, which only happens in the last third of the film, when they finally move to capture Bin Laden. ZDT seems to take as long as it took the US to nail Bin Laden. I wouldn't mind the procedural if it were riveting, but it isn't. It is plodding. Scene after scene dutifully documents the torture techniques utilized by the US in the war against terror. It's a deeply uncomfortable laundry list: conveniently outside of the purview of our laws, CIA agents use waterboarding, torture prisoners with sleep deprivation and hardcore heavy metal, stuff them in tiny boxes, hang them for hours, humiliate them with dog collars, and play mind games. The main torturer, played by Jason Clarke as if he was warming up for his daily tennis match, is deliberately made to be a very casual American dude who refers to his victims as "bro". I applaud the fact that we are not in for mustache twirling villains, but where is the bete noire in his soul? Are the filmmakers saying everyone can become a torturer if the justifications are strong enough?
Critics are hailing ZDT's obfuscations as moral ambiguity. I beg to differ. The movie is afraid of its own point of view, which is actually unclear. Critics are celebrating the mere fact that ZDT dares portray the issue of American torture (as if we didn't know plenty about it already), but the problem lies in how it is portrayed. I do not think that the movie glorifies torture, but I'm not sure that it condemns it. In the end, it isn't clear whether the film infers that torture helped get information that led to Bin Laden's capture or not. This is a problem. Granted, it would have been revolting to have Maya, the CIA agent heroine (Jessica Chastain, miscast), give epic speeches about the evils of torture, the kind of wishful fairy dust that Hollywood sprinkles around in its issue movies to feel better about itself. Alas, the script is content to show her silent discomfort as she attends some of the torture sessions, yet not much later in the film she daintily prods a torturer to slap a detainee. We never see how she really feels about this. Is she just following orders? Does she think the means justify the ends? It would have been interesting if we saw her take a stand, any stand. But ZDT is as wishy washy about the torture issue as the central character. And herein lies the problem: this is a contrived entertainment that takes something that happened in reality and makes it into a formula with a single heroine, therefore stripping it of any legitimacy or authenticity. It doesn't want to be Rambo, but it doesn't have the guts to go the other way. It seems as if director Kathryn Bigelow and writer/producer Mark Boal are torn between presenting a realistic portrayal of the hunt for Bin Laden, or crafting a conventional movie narrative. Had they chosen the first option, Zero Dark Thirty could have been a much stronger film. But the decision to center the story in a single heroine dooms the movie. Big deal if she is a woman. She is utterly boring as a character, just a reminder that this is a fantasy fiction based in reality, and not a film which really aims to explore the complexity of this war.
Except for the fact that she is an obsessive workaholic without a life (bo-ring), we don't really know who CIA agent Maya is. It is said by other characters that she is a killer, How do we know this? She works long hours, stares a lot at screens, and is a pest to her superiors. I did not believe her character for a second. Not because she is a woman, but because, in operations like this, it is ludicrous to pretend that ONE relentless person, dead set against everyone in the CIA and the rest of the world, was responsible for the capture of that maniac. It's just immature. And don't get me started on the final frame, of her sitting by herself on a big ass military plane, crying. What is this supposed to mean? America is sad for all the torture?
The best parts of ZDT are the actual action sequences towards the capture of Bin Laden, precisely executed both by Bigelow and by the guys who play the commandos that got it done. As in The Hurt Locker, Bigelow is good at relying how soldiers actually communicate in the middle of an operation. Minimal words, all instructions. The way bombings occur, without warning, as it is in real life, is jolting. Boal and Bigelow do everything in their power to show decorum and restrain at the storming of Bin Laden's compound. Everything else reeks of fakeness. Cringeworthy plot devices creep in: it is not enough to want to capture the barbaric mastermind who engineered the loss of thousands of innocent people all over the world. As this is a movie, Maya has to have a personal reason to vow to nail Bin Laden. This turns out to be the death of some of her CIA colleagues in the car bombing of a US base in Afghanistan. Puhleeze. Albeit suspenseful, this sequence is so telegraphed, so movie-like, that one thinks that if CIA agents are stupid enough to let a car breach inspection into an American military base in that hellish part of the world, they deserve what they got coming.
Meanwhile, the filmmakers have Maya, this supposed "killer" agent, sit obediently in the back at all important meetings as the boys make plans, and then when she opens her mouth, she says a one liner that strains credulity. For a "killer" agent, she behaves like a schoolgirl, petulantly scribbling in her bosses' window the number of days that go by without capturing Bin Laden. Puhleeze.
Then there are bizarre casting choices. Were American actors afraid to make this movie? The main torturer is played by Jason Clarke with a clear Australian accent. I spent half the movie trying to figure out if Australians were farmed out by the CIA to do our torture for us. My current boyfriend, Mark Strong, does an impeccable American accent, as does Joel Edgerton (another Aussie). But why cast a British actor, Stephen Dillane, as an American national security advisor? He sounds like he's ready for tea and crumpets. This is the CIA we are talking about. Everyone needs to sound like John Wayne. As for Jessica Chastain, she tries her best but is a movie star, and hence completely wrong for the role, for this and other reasons. Remember, very few people had seen Jeremy Renner when he starred in The Hurt Locker.This makes a huge difference: better movie = less box office. In an ideal, ageless world, someone like Frances McDormand or Annette Bening would play Maya. Someone with ovaries of titanium. Someone who can look you in the eye and make you unravel. Alas.
It is well known that the filmmakers had access to some people in the government. This seems to have fettered their imagination. This movie is more interesting for all the stuff it leaves out. Was it ever discussed if Bin Laden should be captured alive and brought to trial or was it, as the movie shows, a fait accompli to get him killed? I would have loved to see this conundrum dramatized. The CIA agents in the movie don't seem to have an opinion, pro or against, of what their superiors are asking them to do. There is no conflict, no dialectic, they are just executors. This is extremely problematic, as in foot soldiers that commit atrocities and chalk them up to just following orders.
Hence, I find it rather revolting that some critics have decided to bestow a Best Film of the Year award upon this confused movie, which leaves out all sort of interesting questions in favor of an impoverished, oversimplified narrative. I find it rather repulsive for a movie to be awarded accolades just for owning up to America's unsavory policies without having the balls to have a point of view about them, either for or against. It is also pathetic to overpraise a movie just because it deals with a difficult topic in a way that isn't Rambo. This sets a very low bar.
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- Colin SlingsbyJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:09 AM
are you kidding me about u93? nothing about that movie was truthful ... quit pushing the OS: 19 cave dwelling boxcutters got Norad to stand down... have you ever heard Lisa Jefferson's lies about that day, just hysterical ... anyhow, same with the Hurt Locker .... who runs Hollywood, who benefits from protecting the true evil in the USA, possibly the perps with dual citizenship .... sheep wake up and do some research outside the MSM rabbit holes.ReplyDelete
Judy, although I was gripped by the Hurt Locker, I found it, too, troubling. I don't think the Bigelow/Boal team took a position on the larger moral issues in that film either (the unjustifiable invasion of Iraq, the profound moral hazard of occupying a sovereign country, bestowing a death-toll in the millions upon a people) at all. It chose to focus on the American service-men and their journeys. Ok, fair enough. That's the story they wanted to tell. The arc of the protagonist, however, only added to my discomfort. In the final image, when Jeremy Renner's character walks back into the dusty Middle Eastern landscape after rejecting his stable, boring American life American, they choose to blast heavy-metal in the sound-track. It was a post-modern Rambo/G.I. Joe moment -- the American lone-wolf going out there to do what he's destined to do -- kick some foreign ass. While a few viewers may say that they are depicting a journey but not necessarily condoning it, I say bullocks. A filmmaking team curates the sounds and images that comprise their film. They play God. And Bigelow/Boal seem to play a God I for one don't and can't imagine ever believing in.ReplyDelete


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BETHEL TWP. — At a special meeting held Wednesday night, the Bethel board of education voted not to add instruction space through the previously discussed options of renovation, the installation of modular units or the construction of a steel building.
The board opted instead to shuffle classes around existing spaces for the 2019-2020 school year while planning for a more long term solution. The board has projected a need for two to three additional classrooms every year for the foreseeable future.
Board president Jacob King said the district is in a difficult situation and that he is not sure the board's action is the right decision, but he said that a short term decision needed to be made so the district can plan for the future.
The board considered a steel building that could house between four to six classrooms and would cost about $1.5 million. In the future, it could be reconfigured to be used as a gym or cafeteria space. They also discussed moving choir classes into the auditorium and splitting the choir room into two or three classrooms at a cost of about $350,000, as well as the installation of modular classroom units, which would cost between $650,000 to $875,000, plus $100,000 to uninstall them later.
A steel building could house between four to six more classrooms and would cost about $1.5 million. In the future, it could be reconfigured to be used as a gym or cafeteria space.
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The district is also considering modular classroom units, which would cost between $650,000 to $875,000, plus $100,000 to uninstall them later.
A fourth option to rearrange the use of existing spaces, described as "zero cost," is intended to give the district more time to see what the next state budget looks like and come up with a long term plan.
At a previous meeting, the district's treasurer Brennon Hattery said the district is currently capped by the state budget, which means its state funding is limited because it is growing so quickly. He estimated that the district is losing about $4 million in state funding every year.
The district has joined a coalition of Ohio districts that is working to have the cap removed, he said. If the cap is removed and the district receives more funding, it would have more money to put into a future expansion project.
The board also voted to hire K-12 Business Consulting to assist the district in its search for a new superintendent. The board elected to go with the company's gold level of search — which has the most community input, board member Todd Wright pointed out — at a cost of $17,900.
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Geography research fellow wins Rolex Laureate award.
Joseph Cook – a research fellow in the Department of Geography selected as one of the Rolex Young Laureate award winners for 2016.
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Department wins Leverhulme Trust Artist in Residence award
Department of Geography Professors Andy Hodson and Jenny Pickerill have been successful with their application for a Leverhulme Artist in Residency grant.
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The displaced tenants paying the true cost of an inhumane housing policy
Research by Dr Tom Gillespie, revealing how the poor and vulnerable households of London are being displaced by housing departments struggling to fulfil their housing duties, has been featured on The Guardian.
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Department hosts film premiere of documentary by PhD student
On 16th November, the Department of Geography marked the launch of the documentary film Facing the Mountain with a special screening and research exhibition.
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Staff and students raise funds for International Development projects in Africa
News of two great International Development projects in Africa which have been supported by funds raised by staff and students from the University. This includes students from our International Development Masters programme.
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Geography graduate wins the British Hydrological Society Dissertation Award
Emily Pickett (BSc Geography 2015), has won First Prize in the 2016 British Hydrological Society Undergraduate Dissertation Award. Emily's final-year dissertation project.
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Academic leading trial to support residents with long-term health conditions or disabilities
Dr Adam Whitworth, from the Department of Geography, is using his research expertise in employment support policies to work with regional and national policy makers to lead the co-design of an innovative health-led employment trial across the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority.
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New study sheds light on Antarctic ice sheet response during past warm period
Melting ice sheets 3 million years ago caused global sea levels to rise by up to 20 meters above current levels, according to new research by geographers at the University of Sheffield.
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Internship vacancy at the Geographical Association
The Department of Geography is pleased to announce an internship opportunity at the Geographical Association in Sheffield.
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Climate change jigsaw puzzle: Antarctic pieces missing
The department's Dr Julie Jones has revealed that limited data on Antarctica's climate is making it difficult for researchers to disentangle changes caused by human activity from natural climate fluctuations.
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University opens Tanzanian field centre to support international development
A Field Centre in Tanzania – set up thanks to generous supporters of the University of Sheffield to fund pioneering international development projects – will be officially opened today (14 September 2016).
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Hurricanes, storm surges and icebergs – how warmer seas are changing our planet
Severe hurricanes, storm surges and an increase in the number of icebergs are just some of the changes planet Earth has experienced due to warming oceans over the last 20 years, according to a new report.
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Developing youth-led policy for the United Nations
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A female driver was lucky to survive after her car flipped over on the M62 and ripped a barrier apart.
Viktoriya Daraskevic was more than twice the legal limit when she lost control of her silver Audi A4 on the eastbound carriageway near to Huddersfield.
The 27-year-old was rushed to hospital with serious injuries and a blood test showed that she had been drinking.
Kirklees magistrates heard it was a miracle nobody else was hurt during the November 11 smash but other drivers described their trauma at witnessing it.
Daraskevic was banned from driving for 20 months and bench chairman Anthea Ainley told her: "You were very lucky not to be killed and that nobody else was killed or seriously injured."
Daraskevic, of Crescent Road in Manchester, pleaded guilty to driving while over the prescribed limit.
The crash happened on a Saturday at 7pm when she was driving eastbound between junction 24 at Ainley Top and junction 25 at Brighouse.
Victoria Sims, prosecuting, said: "The consequences of the offence were significant and resulted in a serious collision whereby the defendant lost control of her vehicle on the M62.
"The vehicle flipped and collided with the central barrier, ripping the barrier apart.
"Luckily, and perhaps miraculously, nobody save for the defendant was injured as a result.
"But witnesses described having to take diversionary action and there was clearly some emotional distress at what they had witnessed in terms of the collision."
After hitting the barrier near to the hard shoulder, Daraskevic's Audi came to a rest on a grass verge.
Miss Sims told magistrates that when police arrived she was already out of the vehicle, laid out at the roadside as she was treated by paramedics.
Daraskevic was taken to Leeds General Infirmary where she was treated for serious injuries.
The carriageway was closed for hours until midnight while collision investigators conducted their enquiries.
Daraskevic's blood sample was taken while she was in hospital and the reading was 181 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.
This is more than twice the legal limit of 80 milligrammes.
The laboratory worker wasn't interviewed until February this year when she admitted drink-driving.
Miss Sims said: "The defendant accepted that she'd lost control and had very little memory other than that.
"She told police that she'd not had an alcoholic drink that day but consumed some wine the day before the accident took place."
Daraskevic, who was not represented, was aided throughout the proceedings by an interpreter and drove on her Lithuanian licence.
She told magistrates: "I lost control because something happened to the wheel and when I was interviewed I mentioned that there was an issue with the wheel.
"We'd been celebrating a birthday party the day before late into the night and so it might be that it was still in the system."
Daraskevic was banned from driving for 20 months and ordered to pay £346 fine plus £85 costs and £35 victim surcharge.
Mrs Ainley said: "You were very lucky not to be killed or seriously injured and that nobody else was killed or seriously injured.
"It took place on the motorway in the early evening and there would have been a lot of traffic which is an aggravating factor.
"However you have no previous convictions and have pleaded guilty at the first opportunity."
"It was an accident but you would have been able to control the vehicle more effectively had you not had so much alcohol in your blood."


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- Tribune Tower - 6 min walk
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- Cooked-to-order breakfast daily (surcharge)
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- Conference space
- Meeting rooms 10
- Conference space size (feet) - 25717
- Conference space size (meters) - 2389
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- Free newspapers in lobby
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- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built - 2015
- Elevator
- ATM/banking
- Rooftop terrace
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in common areas
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Assistive listening devices available
- English
- French
- Spanish
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Turndown service
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- 42-inch flat-screen TV
- Pay movies
- Premium TV channels
- IPod docking station
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Microwave (on request)
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation.Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Optional extras
Self parking costs USD 44.00 per day
Valet parking costs USD 73 per day with in/out privileges
Microwaves are available for USD 25.00 per stay
Refrigerators are available for USD 25.00 per stay
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of USD 35 per person (approximately)
Babysitting/childcare is available for an extra charge
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is commonly caused by atherosclerosis, which is a build-up of plaque deposited in the walls of blood vessels. These plaques are made of cholesterol, fatty substances, calcium, and other products which can cause the arteries to become stiff and narrowed. This can eventually lead to decreased or completely blocked blood flow to the arms and legs.
The risk factors for developing PAD are similar to those for coronary artery disease (CAD). Those at highest risk for developing PAD are those with diabetes (even borderline) or who have a history of smoking. Many people who suffer with PAD either have diabetes and/or have smoked at some point in their lives. Some people may not even know they have diabetes until they undergo a special blood test to check for it.
Other risk factors for developing PAD include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disease or CAD. As we age, the likelihood of having PAD also increases.
Like chest pain that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is compromised, the leg muscles may exhibit symptoms when blood flow is reduced. Claudication—leg cramps in the muscles that occur with activity and improve with rest—occurs because of inadequate blood flow to the leg muscles, such as those in the calf and thighs. Although claudication is the classic symptom of PAD, most will complain of more subtle symptoms such as heaviness in the legs, weakness, or a feeling that the legs may give out.
Standing and resting for a few minutes will cause the symptoms that stopped someone from walking to resolve, as the muscles need less oxygen and nutrition while at rest. While it is safe to begin to walking again, the same cycle of discomfort with walking that resolves with rest will continue.
Over time, people with PAD tend to: limit what they do in order to avoid symptoms, walk slower, or even use a cane. However, they may improve their symptoms by attempting to walk through them.
In its early stages or with mild PAD, there may be minimal physical exam findings. Pulses may be faint or even absent. PAD, when advanced, may be associated with hair loss on the legs and toes, color changes in the skin, loss of feeling and coolness. The skin can become dry and thin over time. Maintaining skin integrity and moisture is important to prevent breakdown, which can be a source of infection.
The color of the skin can vary. It may be pale or appear pink when in a dependent position but can turn white when raised. Dark purple or black areas may develop on the toes when the skin is so deprived of oxygen and nutrients from reduced blood flow that it is dying. Sores can form and can have a difficult time healing when blood flow is minimal, raising the risk of infection. Both sores and infections can threaten the limb if medical attention is not sought.
There are a number of factors that predispose individuals to development or progression of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)—the build-up of cholesterol plaque (otherwise known as atherosclerosis) in the arteries. These include, but are not limited to:
Anyone with symptoms or signs of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) should be tested. Some people should be screened for PAD even in the absence of symptoms or signs, such as individuals older than 65 years, or those older than 50 with risk factors like diabetes or smoking.
The diagnosis of PAD begins with a simple examination by your doctor or podiatrist. They will look at the skin on your legs and feet for color changes, ulcers, or wounds that may be slow to heal. They will also feel the temperature of your skin and check the pulses in your legs and feet to evaluate blood flow. Your doctor will also ask you questions about how active you are able to be and if you have any limitations. Your medical record will be reviewed to assess additional risk factors you have for PAD. Blood tests looking for signs of diabetes, kidney disease and high cholesterol may be performed.
If your doctor suspects you have PAD, then they will likely arrange for you to have an Ankle-Brachial Index test (ABI). This is a simple, non-invasive test that can be done in the office to evaluate circulation in the legs. It consists of taking blood pressure in the arms and at the ankles with an ultrasound probe. The exam takes about 10 minutes to perform and you will be asked to rest flat. After the two blood pressure readings, a ratio is then calculated to get the value of your ABI. A normal ABI ranges from 0.96–1.39. An ABI of 0.90 or less is considered indicative of PAD and the lower the number, the more severe the impairment in blood flow. An ABI of greater than 1.3 may represent stiff arteries that may or may not be blocked. Further information is needed to make a determination of PAD in this case.
Special waveforms may also be recorded during the examination that can reflect the quality of blood flow. They are obtained with a Doppler probe, or through a recording that is made when a blood pressure cuff is inflated at a low level in your ankle. Your physician will look at this waveform, your ABI number, and other information to make a determination of PAD. This test is very reliable. If your doctor needs more information, however, they may have you get a similar test which includes blood pressure readings and waveforms from your thigh down to your big toe. You may even be asked to walk on a tread mill while readings are performed before and after exercise.
In some cases, a CT or MRI may be required—usually where the ABI or ultrasound tests have detected an abnormality that requires further clarification for diagnostic purposes, or to guide the best treatment options. Finally, if any of the above non-invasive tests have revealed a significant abnormality, you may undergo an invasive, catheter angiogram which can serve as both a test and a treatment. This procedure involves injecting contrast dye into the affected arteries, and taking X-ray images to see where blockages may be located. If blockages are detected, they may choose to open these arteries up during the procedure by using a device designed to cut, drill or shave through the plaque, or displace it to allow more blood flow to get through. Many of these devices are similar to those used in the heart to open up blockages.
It is essential to learn about factors that may place you at risk for developing peripheral arterial disease (PAD) as you age. Addressing these risk factors may not only reduce the likelihood of developing PAD but may significantly lower your risk of stroke and heart attack. Many of these risk factors can be addressed through lifestyle modifications while others may require intervention with medications.
While some factors cannot be controlled, including family history, age, race and gender, it remains important to focus on the factors that can be modified. If you are at risk, your doctor may look for other less common risk factors including chronic kidney disease, or elevated levels of C-reactive protein or homocysteine (so-called "inflammatory markers") in the blood.
Last but not least, it is critical to take good care of your feet and legs. Inspect them regularly and keep the skin soft with lotions. Be careful with toe nail clipping, wear comfortable, well-fitted shoes and see a podiatrist if you have any concerns about or if you have multiple risk factors for developing PAD.
Patients living with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) must be aware of several things. Because of blockages or decreased blood flow to leg muscles, feet and toes, these body parts must be protected. Blood not only heals, but it maintains health by providing oxygen and nutrients to the skin, cells and muscles.
If decreased blood flow leads to a small sore or ulcer, this can become a big problem with slow and poor healing, leaving a door open to infection, the development of a chronic, non-healing ulcer and even potential amputation if gangrene (skin/tissue death) occurs. Therefore, it is recommended that if you have PAD, you never walk barefoot, wear proper fitting shoes and examine your feet daily for any redness, sores or areas of concern.
You may need to use a mirror to see the soles of your feet or have a family member assist. Feel all around the foot for bumps, sores or tenderness. Seeing a podiatrist on a regular basis may also be advised depending on how advanced the PAD is and what risk factors are present.
In PAD, circulation is decreased due to the buildup of plaque in the arteries. This buildup is made up of primarily cholesterol, calcium and other debris. This is the same disease process that blocks the arteries in the heart (causing heart attacks), neck (causing strokes) and elsewhere. If you have PAD, you have a much higher risk of also having blockages in other arteries throughout the body that can lead to heart attack and stroke. It is recommended that you discuss your own individual risk for these potential consequences with your doctor.
Your doctor may want to perform an ECG, a stress test, or even a Doppler ultrasound depending on your history. PAD is treated medically to help reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, as well as slow any progression of PAD. Medications may also preserve your ability to be active, stabilize blockages already present and try to make the blood flow as efficient as possible. You should not smoke and you should eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol, heart-healthy diet.
PAD can also slowly rob you of your ability to be active. Your muscles need oxygen and blood to work, provide strength and balance. If blood flow is limited, so is your ability to be active. You may notice various symptoms of claudication, such as heaviness in your legs or intense cramping while walking a certain distance or at a particular speed.
If you feel you are limited in what you can do, or have noticed a decrease in how far or fast you can walk, your circulation may have worsened and you should speak to your doctor. At more advanced stages of PAD, rest pain can occur when your legs are elevated at night due to extremely poor blood flow and the lack of gravity to assist with circulation. If you have rest pain, it will occur most nights and can severely compromise your activity level.
In summary, if you find you've had a decline in function (e.g., less active or able to keep up), it could be due to development or progression of PAD. While there is no cure for PAD, you can lessen your risk of consequences by taking prescribed medications, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, staying active, not smoking, and knowing when to address any issues that may arise.
Being well-informed can keep you a step ahead of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). In addition to this resource on CardioSmart.org, you can learn more by visiting:
Published: Nov. 2015
Medical Contributors & Reviewers: Mirvat Alasnag, MD, BCh, King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital; Anne Albers, MD, FACC, Ohio Health; Herbert Aronow, MD, MPH, FACC, Brown University; Wobo Bekwelem, MD, University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinics; Neal Bhatia, MD, Emory University School of Medicine; Jaafer Golzar, MD, FACC, Advocated Christ Medical Center; Keyur Mavani, MD, Community Medical Center and Moses Taylor Hospital; Khusrow Niazi, MBBS, FACC, Emory University; Andrew Roy, MD, ICPS; Michelle Sloan, NP, Eastlake Cardiovascular Associates; Suthipong Soontrapa, MD, Texas Tech University.
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The University of Salford, one of the world's most international universities, and the UKFast City of Salford 10k are now Official Partners for the 2017 10k race, in what is their 50th year anniversary.
The event takes place on Sunday September 3rd when over 3,500 runners are expected to take on the 10k route which takes in some of the most iconic landmarks in the area including MediaCityUK, Imperial War Museum, Coronation Street Studios and Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United Football Club.
Professor Helen Marshall, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Salford, said: "We are delighted to be associated with such a prominent event and to work collaboratively to provide new opportunities for University students and staff. Working together, we can promote sport and wellbeing amongst the whole Salford community."
Hazel Taylor, Head of Facilities Sport & Accommodation Estates and Property Services, at the University of Salford, added: "The UKFast City of Salford 10k is an amazing platform for the Team Salford brand and we can't wait to explore the many opportunities that this partnership offers."
Over the past 18 months the University has invested heavily in facilities and initiatives encouraging students to adopt healthy lifestyles and to engage and contribute to the local community, so involvement in the UKFast City of Salford 10k will further push these important messages.
Since its inception in 2008, the UKFast City of Salford 10k has grown in size rapidly and with the help of a number of local businesses and organisations such as Salford City Council.
In 2017 main sponsors UKFast, Salford City Council, Therapy First Physiotherapy, Jacksons Trophies and three Official Charity Partners which are The Christie, Cash For Kids and The Diane Modahl Sports Foundation will help to continue its growth as it becomes one of the biggest and best mass participation running events in the north west.


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There is a growing consensus among Indian elites that China's rise represents a major security threat to India, one that is likely to endure for the foreseeable future. This view is not universal, but it is increasingly pervasive. As the administration of newly elected prime minister Narendra Modi settles in to power, policymakers in New Delhi would be wise to take this opportunity to reassess the nature of this security challenge and how it should be addressed.
Indian security planners should begin by taking a fresh look at China and its relationship to India's strategic interests. India's humiliating defeat during the 1962 Sino-Indian border conflict colors Indian perceptions of China in ways that may be counterproductive. Recent disclosures from the Indian government's own internal assessment of the war have cast doubt on the long held view that India was an innocent victim of Chinese betrayal and aggression. Nonetheless, this narrative continues to influence contemporary Indian beliefs regarding China's motivations and intentions. Recent friction between the two countries has only fueled perceptions in New Delhi that Beijing's ultimate goal is to prevent India from assuming its rightful place as one of the world's great powers.
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