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Ever take one of those Facebook Quizzes that say's who you are most like? Well I took the Which Food Network star are you most like... and it came back as Sunny Anderson. Not surprising, that, Ms. Sunny and I seem to have similar personalities, and both love an easy recipe.
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The Prescriptive Fallacy
19 February 2011
In my last post, Scientific Challenges to Over-Socialization, I summarized the naturalistic fallacy and the moralistic fallacy as follows:
While it was the turn-of-the-previous-century academic philosopher G. E. Moore who formulated what he called the naturalistic fallacy, it is only recently that the opposite number of the naturalistic fallacy has been formulated, and this is the moralistic fallacy. We can understand the naturalistic fallacy and the moralistic fallacy in terms of the is/ought distinction. The naturalistic fallacy makes an illegitimate inference from is to ought; the moralistic fallacy makes an equally illegitimate inference form ought to is. That is to say, naturalistic thought is vulnerable to concluding that what is, is right, while moralistic thought is vulnerable to concluding that what is right, is. Science taken up in an ideological or moralistic spirit, then, in contradistinction to a naturalistic spirit, is vulnerable to reading its aspirations and ideals into the world.
Since I wrote that (a few hours ago) I realized that there are a number of fallacies closely related to the naturalistic fallacy and the moralistic fallacy, also derived from the is/ought distinction, but moving beyond the present tense of the "is" to other temporalities — those of the future and of the past.
The most obvious and prevalent fallacy of the kind I have in mind I will call the Prescriptive Fallacy. The Prescriptive Fallacy is the invalid inference of ought to will be. The same fallacy also appears in its logically equivalent form of an invalid inference from ought not to will not be. The Prescriptive Fallacy is, in short, the fallacy of attempting to prescribe what the future must be on the basis of what it ought to be. This is a hopeful fallacy, and we find hundreds of illustrations of it in ordinary experience when we encounter wishful thinking and eschatological hopes among those we meet (I say "among those we meet" because we certainly aren't foolish enough to make this invalid inference.).
Let me provide an example of the Prescriptive Fallacy. When I was reading Kaczynski's Industrial Society and its Future for my last post, I found that a section of this manifesto had been quoted in Kurzweil's book The Age of Spiritual Machines. It was in this context that Bill Joy came across this passage from Kaczynski's manifesto, and this was at least part of the motivation for Joy's influential essay "Why the Future Doesn't Need Us."
Kurzweil (whose Singulatarian vision has made it to the cover of Time magazine this week), in the earlier iteration of his book, quoted sections 172 through 174 from Kaczynski's manifesto, and after quoting this dystopian passage on the subordination of human beings to the machines they have created — a perennial human anxiety, it would seem — Kurzweil goes on to comment as follows:
"Although [Kaczynski] makes a compelling case for the dangers and damages that have accompanied industrialization, his proposed vision is neither compelling nor feasible. After all, there is too little nature left to return to, and there are too many human beings. For better or worse, we're stuck with technology."
Ray Kurzweil, The Age of Spiritual Machines, Viking Press, 1999, p. 182
Kurzweil excells at inane happy-talk, and this is certainly a perfect example of it. He seems to imagine that a Kaczynski-esque renunciation of technology will be a peaceful process in which we will voluntary quit our cities and move out into the countryside, roughly retaining both our population numbers and our quality of life. Once we realize that there are too many us to do so, presumably we meekly return to our cities and our technological way of life. From the Khmer Rouge attempts to enact just such a social vision in the 1970s, and by the by committing one of the worse genocides in human history on the way to their goal of an ideal agrarian communism, we know that such a process will be attended by death and destruction, as has historically been the case with revolutions.
I myself treated this theme, although coming from an economic perspective, in my book Political Economy of Globalization, section 30:
The absolute numbers of contemporary populations are important in this connection because if an economic system fails and population numbers are sufficiently low, people can abandon their formal economy in favor of subsistence through proto-economic activity. However, once a certain population threshold has been passed, there simply isn't room for the population to scatter from urban concentrations to resume a pastoral existence on the land. When there are more people than subsistence methods can support (even if the same number of persons can be comfortably supported by industrialized methods when the latter are fully functional), competition for scarce subsistence resources would lead to instability and violence. But after violence and starvation had reduced the absolute numbers, the survivors could return to subsistence once all the bodies had been buried. Needless to say, this approach to economic self-sufficiency is not one envied among either nations or peoples.
I don't think Kaczynski was at all deluded about this process in the way that Kurweil seems to present himself. In fact, Kaczynski's willingness to turn to militancy and violence suggests a tolerance for violence in the spirit of the end justifies the means. For Kurzweil, the ought of a happy, comfortable future for everyone so completely triumphs over any other possibility, especially those possibilities that involve misery and suffering, that the ought he has in mind must inevitably come to pass, because the alternative is, for him, literally unthinkable. This is why I say that Kurzweil commits the Prescriptive Fallacy of invalidly inferring will be from ought.
The mirror image of the Prescriptive Fallacy is the invalid inference from will be to ought. This I will call the Progressivist Fallacy. This is the fallacy committed by every enthusiastic futurist who has seen, at least in part, the changes that the future will brings, and affirms that these changes are good because they are the future and because they will come what may. To commit the Progressivist Fallacy is to assert that change is good because it is change and because change is inevitable. Rational, discerning individuals know that not all change is for the better, but the Progressivist inference is based on a starry-eyed enthusiasm and not a rational judgment. I'm sure that if I read Kurzweil in more detail, or other contemporary futurists, I could find a great many illustrations of this fallacy, but for the moment I have no examples to cite.
Yet another temporal-moral fallacy is what I will call the Golden Age Fallacy. This is parallel to the above Prescriptive and Progressivist fallacies, except projected into the past instead of the future. The Golden Age Fallacy is the invalid inference from ought to was. This is the fallacy committed by political conservatives and the nostalgic, who conclude that, since the past was better than the present as we live in an age of decadence and decline, that all good things and all things that ought to be were in fact instantiated in the past.
While the most obvious examples of the Golden Age Fallacy are found in our own times among those who imagine a lost, idyllic past, the Golden Age Fallacy represents a perennial human frame of mind. Prior to the advent of modernity in all its hurried insistence (and with is tendency to commit the Progressivist Fallacy), it was quite common in the past to believe in a perfect Golden Age before civilization. We find this in the Hellenistic rationalism of Plato, and we find it in the Zionistic prophecy of the Old Testament story of the Garden of Eden. Even today those who read Hermetic texts and believe that they are acquiring lost, ancient wisdom are re-enacting the pre-modern presumption that truth lies at the source of being, and not in the later manifestations of being. This is one form that the Golden Age Fallacy takes.
Finally, the mirror image of the Golden Age Fallacy is the invalid inference from was to ought. This I will call the Primitivist Fallacy, though it is quite closely related to the Golden Age Fallacy (the two are even more closely related than the Progressivist Fallacy and the Prescriptive Fallacy). Kaczynski, as reference above, commits the Primitivist Fallacy; it is common among anarchists and back-to-the-land types. Discontent with the present causes many to look back for concrete examples of "better" or "happier" institutions (or the lack of institutions, in absolute primitivism), and so the inference comes to be made that what was, was good, and from this follows the imperative, among those who commit the Primitivist Fallacy, to attempt to re-instantiate the institutions of the past in the present. The Taliban and others who wish to return to the times of the Prophet and the community he founded in Medina, commit the Primitivist Fallacy, as do those Muslims who look to a re-establishment of the Caliphate. Again, rational people know that older is not necessarily better, but those taken in by the fallacy are no longer able to reason with any degree of reliability.
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Overnight Summer Camp
Why attend the Next Level Summer Camps at Liberty Snowflex?
Next Level Coaching Focus
We are a coaching focused summer camp with some of the best coaches from all over the east. During the first night of each camp session our coaching staff hangs out around the mountain to watch campers ride. Campers are then split up into Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced freestyle groups at the end of the night based on their abilities. Each morning campers will shred different areas of the hill with their coaches and group to ensure that they ride a variety of features and jumps each day with riders of similar ability levels.
No Snow? No Problem!
For most skiers and boarders in the Midwest and on the East Coast summer shredding (aside from sketchy backyard setups) is just not in the budget. The summer snow setups that the Woodward, High Cascade and Windells camps have are all rad but just a little bit too far away and all those travel expenses add up. Come check out the year-round slope that southeastern skiers and snowboarders have been shredding for years!
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We are super fortunate and stoked to be able to utilize the Liberty Snowflex facility for these two weeks of camp! This is one of the best freestyle progression facilities in the east for three main resaons:
- Snowflex Synthetic Slope - This surface is consistent and has a 2 inch layer of padding underneath which allows our campers to quickly learn new tricks while decreasing the impact of falls.
- Variety of Interchangeable Rails - Looking to work on your jib game? We've got kinked rails, elbow rails, c-rails, corrugated pipes, up-boxes, waterfall boxes, battleship boxes, floating tubes, etc... The list goes on and on!
- Jumps for All - Looking to go big on the jumps? We've got three main jumps including a knuckle, 10 foot kicker, and 20 foot kicker for safely getting comfortable in the air.
- Olympic Trampoline - Looking to do your first flips and corks? Our Olympic Trampoline has both Ski and Snowboard Addiction training skiis and boards to get comfortable on.
Daily Life at Next Level Summer Camps
7:30AM - 8AM Wake-Up
Coaches wake up the counselors to take them to breakfast and get them stoked on a morning of shredding!
8AM - 9AM Breakfast at the ROT
During breakfast coaches hangout with their group and throw down some ideas for how the morning coaching session will go.
9AM - NOON Morning Coaching Session at Snowflex
Each morning the different coaching groups will spend roughly 45 minutes on the rope tow, upper rails and jumps to ensure a variety of coaching experiences.
NOON - 1PM Lunch at the ROT
During lunch counselors hangout with their groups and go through the plan for freetime activities that day.
1PM - 5PM Camper Freetime
Bouldering at the LaHaye Rock Wall, hiking to Hydaway and skateboarding at the Liberty Mountain Skate Park are just some of the many options for campers during freetime.
5PM - 6PM Dinner at the ROT
6PM - 10PM Freeride Night Session at Snowflex
Over four hours of shredding with various competitions and events mixed in. This is when campers can take laps with their coaches and friends in a relaxed environment. The Olympic Trampoline will also be available for campers to use at this time.
10PM - 11PM Back to the Dorms/Ready for Bed
11PM Lights Out
NLSCamp 2020 Cost & Dates
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Happy Lamb Wool Fleece Mattress Topper by Holy Lamb Organics
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Not all wool is the same. It depends on the machinery. The Premium Eco Wool's mill uses additional breakers and carders to produce an incredibly clean wool that is dust free and virtually vegetable matter free. This is the best of the best.
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Teaching strategies are constantly evolving while technology is taking on a more dominant role in the classroom. Keeping up with fresh new tips from blogs and Twitter are useful for on-the-go tips and tricks, but it's also beneficial to pick up a book or two and dig a little deeper.
Sifting through the abundance of available books can be a huge task, so we've done some of that work for you. Check out our list of the books we think every teacher should read this year for a little strategy refresh.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
Although this book isn't brand new, the sentiment expressed is immensely helpful. In the text, Dweck encourages readers to have a more open mindset, more like a work in progress, and what better time to have a fluid mindset than now.
Creativity for Everyone by Kathryn Haydon & Jane Harvey
Haydon and Harvey offer an overview of what it means to take the classroom to a new level with creativity and innovation. It's a very quick read so you won't need much time, but it packs a powerful punch.
Fair Isn't Always Equal by Ricki Wormeli
This book explores grading with differentiated instruction. Technology gives teachers an opportunity to meet students where they are. The digital age makes it easier to offer personalized learning. And this means grading takes on a different meaning. Wormeli breaks down that in the classroom, fair grading doesn't always mean each student is the same.
Super Core by Mark Weakland
Super Core is for instructors who have school reading programs as a part of their curriculum. Weakland gives some great advice on how to incorporate a school reading program when the books on the list aren't all that great. He suggests that instead of abandoning the reading list, teachers use it as an opportunity to change up their instruction and get creative.
Digital Leadership by Eric Sheninger
This list wouldn't be complete without a resource dedicated to technology. There are plenty of resources on using technology in the classroom, and sometimes you might find yourself reading the same thing over and over. Digital Leadership is quite inspirational, and it offers a great jumping off point for administrators and teachers for transitioning into the digital age.
Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess
We saved our favorite for last. Teach Like a Pirate provides inspiration to teachers who want to improve student engagement. You'll find practical techniques and innovative ideas of getting students more involved in their own learning. The tips in this book are great resources for a positive classroom transformation.


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SHOT! tells the North Philadelphia story from the inside
|Associate Professor of Theater Kimmika WilliamsWitherspoon refuses to let the young men and women of North Philadelphia be written off as thugs.
Tied together by circumstance, they build family beyond blood bonds, claim neighborhood blocks as their own and mark their territory with graffiti tags. But their stories are blunted by media images that depict their community in a negative light, creating an image that is both simplistic and distorted.
In SHOT!, Temple Theaters latest production, Williams-Witherspoon goes beyond the stereotype and reveals the often overlooked story of North Philadelphia and the people who call the area home. Through poetry, interview material and documentary images, playwright Williams-Witherspoon and director Doug Wager paint a portrait of north Philadelphias history and the residents who have lived, worked and raised families in the area for generations
|SHOT! grew out of an oral history project by Williams-Witherspoon and former BTMM professor Eugene Martin. With funding from an interdisciplinary seed grant, the two worked together to document the urban history of North Philadelphia.
As she began to compile pages of interviews with local community members, politicians and activists, Williams-Witherspoon saw an opportunity to turn the text into a work of art. The original script — which focused on the women who anchor households, survive incredible odds and struggle to make a living for their children, grandchildren and family members — evolved into a story about North Philadelphia's past, present and its struggle to survive in to the future.
"I didn't want this community to be perceived as victims of their environment — they are not victims at all," she said. "The North Philadelphia we see today is not what it always was. This didn't happen overnight."
SHOT! begins during the riots of 1964, which were spurred by tensions between area residents and police. More than 200 stores were damaged or destroyed in the three days of rioting and never reopened. The disappearance of commerce was a huge blow to the area. From that point on, the area began a steady decline, Williams-Witherspoon explained.
"The neighborhoods were so devastated that the news reporters began to refer to this area as Beirut," she said. "In recent years some of the young men in the area picked up on that reference and dubbed themselves the Beirut Boys."
Through SHOT!, the Beirut Boys and community members like 77-year-old Eleanor Jordan and 50-year-old Rene Arlene King are given a rare opportunity to share their voice with an attentive audience.
In preparation for the roles, student actors studied their voices and mannerisms to create a documentary-style play that gives voice to those who have been voiceless.
"The outside perception of North Philadelphia is largely based on fear," Wager said. "Through SHOT!, we wanted to create a level of compassion and human understanding about the people who live in north Philadelphia — a neighborhood that is just as rich, complex and human and any other."
SHOT! runs Oct. 27 through Nov. 15 in Tomlinson Theater. For tickets and information, visit www.temple.edu/sct/theater


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Title-holder Robert McKirdy continues to hold a slender one-point lead in Bute Golf Club's Winter League as he bids for his third successive McArthur Cup victory.
It was as-you-were at the top of the table after the latest round of the stableford tournament on Saturday with none of the main challengers able to take advantage of a disappointing round by the leader.
Stuart Wilson had the best return of the day with a winning tally of 37 points which moved him up to seventh place in the table.
The big-hitting 13-handicapper scored well on the back nine with birdies at the 13th and 17th holes helping to give him a one-point advantage over runner-up John Kernaghan (16) on 36 points.
Graeme Connor (13), who was making a welcome return to action after two-months' hibernation, and John McBride (10), shared third place with scores of 34 points.
Sandy Long (23) and Graham McArthur (7), who are both leading challengers, failed to improve on their league positions with scores of 33 points apiece.
The competition scratch score was 66 (38 stableford points).
The main league placings, with eight scores counting, are: Robert McKirdy 304, Peter Martin 303, Sandy Long 302, Graham McArthur 300, David Bryden 296, Leighton Thomas 295, Stuart Wilson 290, Jim Thom 288, John McBride 283, Richie Smith 278, John Kernaghan 272, Andy Docherty 260, and Richie More 247.
The tournament, sponsored by Stephen Thomas of Optimize Financial Solutions, Ltd., continues on Saturday with the usual 8.30am ballot at the clubhouse.


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For Java developers Swift 2 has a familiar but strangely different exception handling system. An exception type must implement the
ErrorType protocol. It's an empty protocol so there is no method to implement.
class AppError : ErrorType {
var message : String
init(message: String) {
self.message = message
A function that needs to throw an exception must delcare the intention in its signature using the
throws keyword. This is similar to Java except that no exception data type needs to be specified.
func evenSquared(val : Int) throws -> Int {
if val % 2 == 0 {
return val * val
throw AppError(message: "Not an even number")
If you call a function that throws exception you must either catch the exception or throw it again. This again is same as in Java. Catching exception is strangely different from Java. The code is wrapped in a
do block. Each function that throws exception must be called using a
try keyword.
func test() {
do {
let v = try evenSquared(3)
print("return: \(v)")
} catch let e as AppError {
print("Application error: \(e.message)")
} catch {
print("Something else is wrong") //Catch all
Note, as of Swift 2 you must have a catch all block. Otherwise you will get a compilation error –
Errors thrown from here are not handled because the enclosing catch is not exhaustive. This is because we don't specify the data type of the thrown exception in the function signature and the compiler has no way of knowing if you have handled all possible scenarios. This is pretty dumb IMHO.
In some cases an exception may be unrecoverable. Crashing the app will be the only option in that case. Coding for this situation is easy using
func test() {
let v = try! evenSquared(3)
print("return: \(v)")
In this case the program will abort if
evenSquared() throws an exception. Otherwise, the return value will be assigned to
You can also convert the value returned by a function that throws exception into an optional. This is done using
func test() {
let v = try? evenSquared(3)
if let val = v {
print("return: \(val)")
} else {
print("evenSquared failed.")
I am not a huge fan of
try? because it doesn't reduce code size in any way and you lose the actual exception object that was thrown.
The functionality of Java's
finally block is achieved with the
defer block in Swift. A
defer block simply delays execution of the block until the enclosing block finishes.
func test() {
defer {
print("Defer block 1")
defer {
print("Defer block 2")
defer blocks are executed in reverse order as they are encountered. So, the above will print:
Defer block 2
Defer block 1
defer blocks executes at the end of the parent block.
func test() {
if true {
defer {
print("Defer block 1")
defer {
print("Defer block 2")
The above will print:
Defer block 1
Defer block 2
That is because the first
defer block is within an
if block that ends before the function block.
defer block is not executed if it is not encountered during program execution.
func test(num : Int) {
defer {
print("Defer block 1")
if true {
defer {
print("Defer block 2")
The above will print:
Defer block 1
The second
defer block is never encountered and will not be executed.
In Swift you can clean up resources from the destructor (
dinit block) of a class. This is not possible in Java. So you should not need to use
defer blocks all that much. But they are useful for cleaning up resources that are not cleaned up by a destructor. For example, you can clean up temporary files created within a function.
func test() {
var tmpFile = ... //Code to create a temp file
defer {
//Delete the temp file
//Do other things


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It's been out in North America for what seems like forever, but today is Europe's chance to take home Kirby's Epic Yarn, and to celebrate Nintendo went all-out to recreate the game's sugary-sweet atmosphere in London's beautiful Elephant and Castle area.
The official press invite promised:
For one day only Elephant and Castle will be decked out in a colourful array of knitting to bring the feel-good vibe of Kirby's Epic Yarn and replace grey with colour.
Sadly the grey British weather prevented the event from fulfilling its potential, lending the whole thing a slightly grim and grisly atmosphere at odds with the super-cheery game it served to promote.
Still, at least the game is a winner, so that's something.


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With tempratures peaking at 27 degrees, this years Easter Course was probably one of the hottest.
Each of the eleven students on the course, as well as the members of staff, battled the searing heat inside the cockpits as well as light and changable winds. The result : 11 completed Scholarships and 10 solos with 2 days remaining. Well done!
With the new patio area nearly complete and a new BBQ up and running, an early End of Couse BBQ was a fantastic way to end saturday night. Thanks to Sarah, Jessica and Nick for organising.
With the cadets disappearing on Sunday morning, the attention turned to the junior staff who had worked so hard in the heat to keep the operation running.


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Inside Angle
From 3M Health Information Systems
Healthcare's Efficiency Challenge
I've started reading a book by William Baumol called The Cost Disease, which raises an interesting question. Why in 2014 can I buy a laptop computer that is smaller, more powerful, and most of all, much cheaper than one I could have bought just ten years ago, but healthcare costs have risen from ten years ago? Why are some industries able to become more efficient, and produce more of their goods or services, faster and cheaper, while other industries are stuck in a spiral or are continually raising costs with stagnant efficiency?
I won't give a full, in-depth review of the book, but in short, the analysis lays out the premise that in some industries, such as with computers or automobiles, manufacturers are able to continually improve on both their manufacturing processes and the quality of the goods they are manufacturing. This enables these manufacturers to produce better goods at lower costs. These lower costs then enable them to pass some of these savings on to their customers, as well as to pay their employees more money.
As the salaries of these employees rises, they are able to purchase more and raise their standard of living. As such, the general standard of living rises for their communities. Other workers then also need their salaries raised in order to keep pace with this rising standard of living. However, not all industries are able to achieve these same increases in efficiency to pass on higher wages to their employees. Take healthcare workers for example.
Healthcare workers cannot increase the number of patients that they treat without sacrificing quality at some point. You can add in mid-level providers and other assistants but at some point, the "output" of a healthcare system is capped, and to push more patients through will only decrease the quality of care provided, which is unacceptable. Healthcare provider salaries however, must keep pace with the general growth in salaries and the standard of living. Salaries and thus costs rise, while the overall efficiency of the system in general remains relatively the same. This leaves us with rising healthcare costs and an interesting healthcare efficiency challenge. How do we make the healthcare system more efficient, to improve the output while lowering the costs?
Not to put the blame for these cost issues solely on hardworking healthcare providers, as this same cost issue also affects teachers, police, firemen, and even artistic performers. The costs of these services all rise as the costs (i.e. salaries) of the people who provide these services must rise and meet the standard of living, even though their particular industries and professions does not easily allow for increasing their "output" without sacrificing quality.
It will be interesting to see how healthcare reform and technological advancement will continue to tackle the healthcare efficiency challenge in the years ahead.
Jeremy Zasowski is the Marketing Manager for 3M Health Information System's Emerging Business Team.


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Come one, come all.
Bring your poetry and a picnic snack to share, drinks and service for a Poet's Picnic on the 11th of July.
We'll be meeting at the same location, the site of the former La Cucina Cafe on the first floor of the GoggleWorks.
Come hungry.
Open mic, good food and good friends.
Who could ask for more?


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The Cromarty Archive
Kirsteen Matthews Year: 1960Dinghy in the harbour, c1960.
Picture added on 29 May 2014 at 12:12
Looks very familiar to me. GP14 property of Walter Couper? Crew look familiar too!
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The one on the tiller,looks like Robert Hogg
Added by Tony Fraser on 02 November 2014
I think that the one on the tiller might be Ronald Couper - Robert's uncle.
Added by Dorothy Snape on 07 November 2014
Too old for Robert Hogg? More likely Donald Mackay? Midships, possibly Ross Mackay? Alternative could be Walter Couper & Willie Couper, but maybe too young for them?
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Oxford Studies in Diachronic and Historical Linguistics
A Study of the Extended Verb Phrase
Oxford Studies in Diachronic and Historical Linguistics
A Study of the Extended Verb Phrase
This book examines Latin word order patterns, in particular the relative ordering of i) lexical verbs and direct objects and ii) auxiliaries and non-finite verbs. Lieven Danckaert offers a corpus-based description of these alternations and demonstrates that Latin is a fully configurational language, contrary to received wisdom.
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This book examines Latin word order, and in particular the relative ordering of i) lexical verbs and direct objects (OV vs VO) and ii) auxiliaries and non-finite verbs (VAux vs AuxV). In Latin these elements can freely be ordered with respect to each other, whereas the present-day Romance languages only allow for the head-initial orders VO and AuxV. Lieven Danckaert offers a detailed, corpus-based description of these two word order alternations, focusing on their
diachronic development in the period from c. 200 BC until 600 AD. The corpus data reveal that some received wisdom needs to be reconsidered: there is in fact no evidence for any major increase in productivity of the order VO during the eight centuries under investigation, and the order AuxV only
becomes more frequent in clauses with a modal verb and an infinitive, not in clauses with a BE-auxiliary and a past participle. The book also explores a more fundamental question about Latin syntax, namely whether or not the language is configurational, in the sense that a phrase structure grammar (with 'higher-order constituents' such as verb phrases) is needed to describe and analyse Latin word order patterns. Four pieces of evidence are presented that suggest that Latin is indeed a fully
configurational language, despite its high degree of word order flexibility. Specifically, it is shown that there is ample evidence for the existence of a verb phrase constituent. The book thus contributes to the ongoing debate regarding the status of configurationality as a language


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The election of the next Bishop of Monmouth will be held in September. Newport Cathedral will be closed and locked on September 17 as an Electoral College of people drawn from all over Wales, will meet inside to nominate and then vote on a confidential list of candidates.
The meeting of the College follows the recent retirement of Bishop Richard Pain, who served as Bishop of Monmouth for nearly six years. The new bishop will be the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Monmouth, an area covering the south-east corner of Wales to the border with England.
The Electoral College will have up to three days to reach a decision. If an election is made, the Archbishop of Wales, John Davies, will unlock and open the west door of the Cathedral and formally announce the name of the Bishop-Elect.
The College is made up of 47 people representing all six Welsh dioceses: the "home" diocese is represented by six lay people and six clergy, and the other five dioceses by three lay people and three clergy each, plus the five remaining Bishops.
Its discussions are confidential, with candidates for election being nominated at the meeting, discussed and voted on by secret ballot, and there can be a number of cycles of nomination, discussion and voting. A candidate receiving two-thirds of the votes in a ballot of those present is declared to be the Bishop-Elect. Should the College fail to elect, the decision will pass to the Bench of Bishops.
Once a bishop is elected, he or she will have up to 28 days to accept or decline the position. If they accept, the election will be formally confirmed by the Archbishop at a Sacred Synod service held shortly afterwards.
The meeting, on September 17, will begin with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the Cathedral to which anyone is welcome. Following that the Electoral College goes into its private session with the Cathedral locked.
* The Bishop's profile will be published on the website once it has been agreed by members of the Electoral College *


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5 (More) Reasons to Quit Sugar
As a health coach, I'm often asked how many grams of sugar per day are considered acceptable. I like to repeat Dr. Lipman's "sugar is the devil" warning as I advise clients to keep sugar out of their diet, period. While we all know that sugar is not a health food, given our sugar-saturated culture, it's all too easy to compare ourselves favorably to those around us who are snacking on sweet treats, ordering desserts, or drinking juice every day.


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One of the many things that impresses me about Dreams Villamagna is the attention to detail on so many levels.
Today I wanted to share with you some of the "FOOD Details"…
Chef Gerardo and his team truly do an AMazing Job here. Below is a brief slide show of both Lunch and Dinner from yesterday to tease your taste buds.
Lunch was at the Seaside Grill and started with a lovely Tuna fish tartar mini tostadas with avocado and sesame seed emulsion that was out of this world! Then came the Dreams Squid and Shrimp Ceviche with coconut milk and lime juice served in a shell that was even delicious! The Main Course was Fresh Mahi mahi fish served with tomato and capers warm vinaigrette and Asiatic style little salad that was in a glass on the plate with the fish…OMG this was so good! The final course was Exotic fruits and lime tartlet with the plate decorated with "Leopardo" touches! Lunch was a symphony of flavors and each course brought to the table with such gorgeous presentation …
Dinner at Portofino did not disappoint… it started with Arugula and organic lettuce mixed salad with grilled scallops and raspberry vinaigrette. And the plate was a work of art! Next was the Micro funghi risotto and basil pesto and this dish brought Mushrooms to another level of…DELICIOUSNESS! Our main course was New Zealand rack of lamb served with fresh home made fetuccini with beef and tomato sauce that was a taste treat I fell in LOVE WITH!!! Dessert well it just topped of a perfect meal…it was Pineapple carpaccio marinated with lemoncello liquor, marscarpone and wild berries ice cream with coconut sauce!!! My taste buds were ecstatic! And as if that all wasn't enough the pastry chef sent out a lovely tray of Chocolates, various treats, covered strawberries and truffles…what a way to end a meal!
Yes the food here at Dreams Villamagna never disappoints me! Each time I've visited I've been impressed and thus far they still have that same HIGH BAR of Excellence in Food,presentation and TASTE! Kudos to the Food and Beverage Team and to Chef Gerardo and all of his staff!
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Decision : 27 COM 7B.36
Islamic Cairo (Egypt)
The World Heritage Committee [22],
1. Commends, with gratitude, the State Party for halting the implementation of the proposed new road through the Southern sector of Islamic Cairo;
1. Recognizes that this type of recurrent problem should be addressed in a global manner and preventively in the framework of a comprehensive urban conservation plan;
3. Encourages the State Party to implement, in consultation with the World Heritage Centre, the recommendations of the International Symposium held in Cairo in February 2002, and particularly to:
(a) designate Historic Cairo as a Special Planning District, with buffer zones, in accordance with the prescriptions of the Operational Guidelines for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention;
(b) Prepare a comprehensive Urban Plan for the Conservation and Development of the Old City, whereby the conservation of historic buildings would be accompanied by appropriate development regulations to encourage the rehabilitation of the urban fabric so as to ensure its compatibility with the historic character of Islamic Cairo;
4. Invites the State Party to submit a report to the World Heritage Centre, by 1 February 2004, on progress on these actions for examination by the World Heritage Committee at its 28th session in 2004.
[22] Decision adopted without discussion.
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Detailed look // Levi's x Air Jordan 4 "White"
June is shaping up to be huge for the 4.
We can hear a shriek from who bleached their blue pairs of Levi's, because the rumored White pair is now confirmed, and on the way this month.
The White pair not only releases the same day as the black, but also joins Travis Scott's "Houston Oilers" pair (and probably the ex-Drake Raptors 4s), capping off a huge June for the Jordan 4 silhouette.
Of the three-sneaker collection, the white is touted to be the most exclusive, so those who have bleached can breathe a sigh of relief.
You can expect these to drop along with the black on Saturday, June 16 for $225. Stay tuned for purchase locations.
Levi's x Air Jordan 4 Retro
Color: White/White
Style #: AO2571-100
Release Date: 06.16.18
Price: $225
Where to Buy: Nike.com
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It's not ideas that count, it is the execution of those ideas.
Every day of your life, as a creative person, you are going to be assailed by your mind with 227 ideas. (There's no rhyme or reason for this number, yours is likely to be much higher.) The challenge as an artist is how to capture and filter all the incoming ideas, and make sense of them. Your life's work depends on the projects you pick and the projects you leave behind. But first we have to deal with the firehose.
I am a victim of this malady, even at 51. My ideas come much faster than I can keep track of them. Remembering that they are merely ideas, I can bat a number of them back into my subconscious without much effort. These are the big ideas, the huge ideas, ideas that I will be working on for years. A rock opera and stage performance, for example. Or one of four screenplays that are haunting my creative imagination, and are in various stages of being written.
But it's the flow of ideas that's the issue. How to make sense, to set priorities, and filter out the noise.
FIRST: Your Capture System.
How do you make note of the rush of ideas so that you can evaluate and revisit them later? If you don't have a capture system, you can't flush the idea out of your available memory space to make room for new ideas. The little idea (about a color to use in a new painting, for example) will swirl around in your mind, taking up endless cycles of your processing power, while you try to "not forget" and yet "not pay attention" to this little idea. The key is getting the idea down in a form you can recover easily. The better your capture system, the easier it is for you to push the rush of ideas into LATER (painting), LATER (writing), LATER (music) categories for mulling over and processing later.
Your capture system is only as good as the confidence you have in your ability to re-find and recall the energy that was expressed in the idea. As you get better at capturing, your mind will get better at letting go and freeing up space for other ideas, or (as many of us have to tend to) the work you have to do for a living. Your creative life will permeate your working life if you let it. And this is a good thing. Until it's overwhelming your work life. When you begin calling in sick because you stayed up all night working on a piece, you'd better think about the choices… (Sorry, I'm not trying to be your parent, just a friend along the artist's path.)
SECOND: The Filtering Process.
When the firehose of ideas is fully in bloom, you will be interrupted frequently by flights of creative fancy. The first step is to remember ideas are just ideas, it's the execution of the ideas that makes you an artist. The second step is to know when the idea is valuable and needs to be captured, or if the idea is more like a feeling. When your inspiration is a specific detail about a project you are engaged in, the capture should be fairly simple. (Do this-this-and-this next time you open the song file.) When your idea is more meta (or not connected directly to any action, but more of the grand idea variety) you can often toss it back into the supra-consciousness knowing that your big-ideas require thousands of inspirations, and often it's the gestation of a meta-idea that will become the framework for future projects. These too are easy to jettison out of our real-time memory with the confidence that they will return in more evolved ways later.
Then there are the ideas that are fleeting and hard to capture, hard to nail down, more inspiration and feeling than detail. And these are the ones you need to pay attention to. Entire song compositions can happen for me in the first 5-minutes after I wake up in the morning. If I don't pay attention those gifts are gone. And it's often not convenient for me to immediately turn on the recording studio and spend the next 30 minutes trying to capture the essence. You may have similar epiphanies upon waking or in the moments just before you fall asleep. At this point, you have a decision to make. If this "movement" is worth capturing, how can I do it and still maintain my obligations for the day. (Getting my kids to school on-time, for example.)
THIRD: Radical Capture of Ideas
This one takes some creativity. And depending on your medium, you can create your own unique ways of getting at the heart of the idea without actually having to execute on the entire idea in that very moment, which in this case is not feasible.
I'm going to take this idea and parse it into my personal methods based on the creative medium that's being activated. For me that's either: music, expository writing, poetry, and visual art.)
Radical Music Capture
- Leave yourself a voice mail. Just sing the idea into your voice mail. If you're traveling, on a bus, or walking down the street on the way to work, don't miss the little idea that hits you. Call yourself on the phone (or use a recording app on your phone) and leave a message. With music, my melodic ideas are short and simple. But later they can be unpackaged into full songs.
- Use your phone to video your guitar or piano playing. Since I'm not all that versed in writing down my musical ideas, I turn on my selfie camera in video mode and record myself playing the guitar pattern. If the guitar has an odd tuning, I can spell that out at the beginning of the video.
- Play it into Garageband, or some other quick/simple tool for recording. Sometimes I want a tempo track, or a second part. I can fire up Garageband (Mac) from anywhere (heck I think it's on my iPad too) and grab a few measures of my idea using the internal mac microphone. Or I can use Garageband to give me a simple tempo or drum pattern and then use my phone to video capture the guitar.
Radical Writing Capture
- Evernote is your friend. Since the little app Evernote exists in the cloud, it's always available on your phone, your computer, or your tablet. The notes you make on one device are synced to all the devices. YAY.
- Remember the outlining technique you learned in school? Outlines rock for getting the structure of a writing piece down before you ever write it. If you can do the outline in 3 minutes and get on with your day, because you have other things that simply have to be done first, go for it. You can write from your outline when you have the time.
- Poetry. Yes, this isn't really a capture device as a radical way to store verbal information in a short period of time. Often when I'm writing a longer piece about some emotional topic, I will also write the same story in a poem. If I can get the essence (for me) down in a poem, the I can return to write the larger piece later. And there's a lot of cross-over between poetry and music… so there's that.
- Text Editors are your friend. No formatting, just text. Save with a descriptive name and recall it later. (Word is a hog and takes a while to load.)
Radical Visual Art Capture
- Sketch. I can design 10 website ideas in 3 minutes with a pen and piece of paper. Get good with your hand skills. Draw out the idea for execution later.
- Quick Capture with PPT or other image-driven app. Some of my bigger ideas are better facilitated by a graphic program. And when at my corporate job, occasionally all I had was PPT. So I got really good at sketching out ideas in Powerpoint. Sure, they were not even close to the finished form that I wanted, but the idea was captured and I could let it go, knowing that I could return to my actual canvas or drawing pad later to fully realize the idea.
- Take a picture or screen grab of what you were looking at when the inspiration came to you. A lot of artistic work is derivative, don't be ashamed of that. We're all "standing on the shoulders of giants."
You've got to listen and tune into the rush of ideas, but you cannot let them overwhelm you. This is a hard trick. The pull is strong, for me, to drop into musician mode and ignore all the other modes that are required of me (dad, worker, boyfriend). But I can use various capture and filter techniques to grab the incoming ideas and put them in my capture system. Later I can map out a plan for them to become works of art, or just one of the 277 ideas that shot through me today.
Just keep going.
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John McElhenney
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supportive references:
- Letters to a Young Poet – Rilke
- Write Time: Guide to the Creative Process, from Vision through Revision-and Beyond – Atchity
- Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, 2nd Edition – Goldberg
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man – Joyce
- The Artist's Way – Cameron
- Orbiting the Giant Hairball: A Corporate Fool's Guide to Surviving with Grace – MacKenzie
- Sonic Highways (show) – Dave Grohl and HBO explore music
- The War of Art – Steven Pressfield
- Tunesmith: Inside the Art of Songwriting – Jimmy Webb


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Theresa May's Nasty New Year Wish-List
Posted by jonathanfryer on Friday, 30th December, 2016
For Liberals, 2016 has been a grim year. The EU Referendum provided a narrow win for Leave and the dogs of hate and prejudice were thereby released. Over in America, Donald Trump became President-elect, thanks to that country's arcane electoral system. Several EU member states started to question the principle of free movement following a huge influx of refugees and migrants. But one of the worst things of all has been the performance of Theresa May since she took office as UK Prime Minister following David Cameron's resignation. Although she was a lukewarm Remainer in the Referendum campaign, she has embraced the agenda of UKIP and the rabid Tory Right Brexiteers in her pursuance of the goal of a "hard" Brexit — in other words, for seeing a situation in which Britain will leave both the European single market and the customs union, even though this will have a devastating effect on the UK economy, especially the financial sector. She has put our EU partners' backs up by the arrogance of her negotiating strategy, for example demanding that Britain retain a strong influence in Europol, and she has set an unrealistically tight deadline of invoking Article 50 by the end of March, which will not leave sufficient time for the preparation of a nuanced negotiating position (for which the UK does not have sufficient qualified civil servants anyway). Even more disturbing is Mrs May's apparent determination to take Britain out of the European Convention on Human Rights, despite the fact that British legal experts were instrumental in its formulation and only the dictatorship of Belarus is outside the ECHR. Moreover, it's not only our European allies whom Theresa May is alienating. After the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, made an important speech criticising Israel for its settlements policy in occupied Palestine, Mrs May told him off, like some third-rate headmistress. The depth of her incompetence and stupidity is being revealed on a daily basis, yet still she blunders on, convinced that she knows best. The irony is that is was Mrs May who years ago warned the Conservatives that they were seen as the Nasty Party. Well, if the Prime Minister's 2017 wish list comes about then it is going to prove itself to be even nastier.


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Hummus - Yummy Garbanzo Bean Dip
By Ellen L. Published: 2011-07-31And the happiest thing is that it is so simple, this creamy dish of satisfyingly bright and earthy flavours full of the mystery of the orient. It is a distinct taste that you will remember fondly. Finished and delightfully swirled in its pretty dish, a dusting of bright red paprika on top with a final splash of fruity virgin olive oil, it always proves irresistible to passers-by who, grabbing bread, pita, crackers or even freshly made chapatis, dive in for a scoop after scoop after scoop.
I used to drag out my blender from its hiding place in my tiny, tiny little kitchen (you would have to see it to believe how small it is) in order to make the hummus. And then I got nostalgic and purchased a large coconut wood (I think) mortar and pestle when we were in Thailand and managed to lug that heavy thing all the back to Hong Kong only to find it very hard to pestle garbanzo beans without them popping out all over the place. And then I discovered the immersion blender (I know, a bit late) and it's so amazing and now I use it all the time.
Since it is available in Hong Kong nowadays (things sure have changed!) look for organic garbanzo beans to use. The flavour will be a much more clear bean flavour since there isn't all the other gunk in there to confuse the taste.
Hummus Recipe
2 cans organic garbanzo bean (also known as chickpeas)
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tbsp Tahini ( which is sesame oil, don't get the really cheap ones which usually suffer from flavor deprivation)
1/2 cup reserved garbanzo bean liquid from can
Juice of 1 1/2 lemon (or more to taste)
1/2 tsp to 1 tsp cumin, to taste
1 1/4 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp virgin olive oil
sprinkle of paprika
In large mixing bowl add garbanzo beans, garlic, tahini and 1/4 cup reserved garbanzo liquid and blend. Add the lemon juice and taste. If more tanginess is desired add more lemon juice. Add cumin to taste. For the final texture, it can be smooth to creamy and smooth, just adjust to your preference by adding more reserved garbanzo liquid. Using spatula, pack hummus into bowl, giving it a subtle swirl or well at the top. Sprinkle with paprika and splash generously with virgin olive oil.
This goes great with homemade Salsa and Chapatis (strange combo, I know: Middle Eastern, Mexican and Indian, but hey, why not? We're in Hong Kong after all. It all made for a grand finger food night, the baby loved it (great protein source) and it tasted yummus!)
This goes great with homemade Salsa and Chapatis (strange combo, I know: Middle Eastern, Mexican and Indian, but hey, why not? We're in Hong Kong after all. It all made for a grand finger food night, the baby loved it (great protein source) and it tasted yummus!)


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Crime and punishment
Are you ready to learn about London's grim and gruesome past? Then join us on a tour that tells the tale of crime and punishment, executions and excess.
Our tour starts south of the sedate St Paul's Cathedral but did you know its churchyard was once a place for book burning, fiery sermons and hanging, drawing and quartering? On your walk, which takes about 1hr, 45 minutes, you'll learn about:
The walks finishes at Smithfield, which is close to the Barbican Tube station and home to several excellent pubs and cafes. Why not go on a tour of St Bartholomew's Hospital afterwards? Or, if you want to know more about Smithfield Market why not go on an early morning tour? Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Photos: courtesy of Niki Gorick
Nearly all the regular walks and tours offered on this website are just turn up and pay or free. For these walks no advanced booking is possible. There are only a few tours that need to be booked in advance (Illuminated River, Smithfield Market, Leadenhall Market walks and Guildhall and the Roman Bath House tours) because of restricted numbers.
Note: tours run every day of the year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. In exceptional circumstances we may not have a guide available and we'll let the City Information Centre know.
If you want a walk or lecture for a group of people, then please use our Find a Guide section.


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The City Trilogy
Author by : Hsi-kuo Chang
Languange : en
Publisher by : Columbia University Press
Format Available : PDF, ePub, Mobi
Total Read : 82
Total Download : 491
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Description : Taiwan's most innovative science fiction writer presents three tales of intrigue, espionage, betrayal, political strife, time travel, and Chinese history and mysticism. After thousands of years of civil unrest and countless wars, the weary Huhui people of Sunlon City have once again succumbed to a ruthless and overpowering enemy. In Five Jade Disks, the first book in the trilogy, the imperialistic Shan have enslaved the inhabitants of Sunlon City and imposed a harsh martial order. As the Shan fight to retain control of the restless Huhui natives, an unstable rebel alliance prepares to win back its homeland. Amidst the confusion of revolt, Miss Qi, a determined young girl, emerges as an unlikely leader. With the help of her friends and the loyal Green Snake Brotherhood, Miss Qi discovers that an ancient cult and its insidious and unusually powerful leader may hold the key to the rebels' victory—or may yet be the cause of their undoing. As she rushes to put the pieces together, the rebels, divided by internal factions, strive to band together in a heroic attempt to overthrow the Shan. The story continues in Defenders of the Dragon City. The Shan have been defeated, but the victory celebrations of the Huhui are quickly brought to an end. After deserting Sunlon City, the Shan regroup and return for one final and bitter attempt to destroy the weakened rebel forces. During their exile, the Shan turn their aggressions against the indigenous races of the Huhui planet, a colorful mix of peaceful tribes resembling serpents, eagles, and leopards. Forced into the war to save their remaining territory, the indigenous peoples join the Huhui in their continuing struggle against the Shan. The third novel, Tale of a Feather, opens with images of chaos and devastation. The conflict with the Shan has left the city in flames, and refugees are fleeing in droves through the main gates. Taking advantage of the turmoil, a ruthless dictator assumes control of the weak interim government and begins a treacherous campaign to eliminate his adversaries. In this volatile atmosphere, Miss Qi continues her desperate search to discover the origin of the mysterious Bronze Statue Cult and come to terms with the dark power it wields over her people. The trilogy, first published in Taiwan in the late 1980s and early 1990s and widely considered to be a modern classic, is now presented for the first time in English and in a single volume. In these allegorical tales, Chang confronts some of the most serious and divisive issues of our time, including the burden of history and the ravages of oppression, racism, and ethnic displacement.


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Mandrake Linux 9.0 Released for Downloading
Mandrake 9.0 is LSB Certified
Mike Angelo -- 25 September 2002 (C)
Updated 26 September 2002
Mandrake Linux has released its latest offering, the Mandrake Linux 9.0 operating system (OS) distribution for downloading. Mandrake is one of the leading and most popular Linux OS distributions.
Mandrake Linux 9.0 includes the Linux 2.4.19 kernel. You cannot buy the shiny, shrink-wrapped package at retail stores yet, but you can download it from the Mandrake FTP site, or one of its mirror sites, now.
Boxed product should be available in a few weeks. Mandrake Linux founder, Gaël Duval, recently told MozillaQuest Magazine: Boxes take time to manufacture (minimum is 2 weeks), so download edition will be first . . . pre-orders will be available to people who want to be the "first to be served".
According to the Mandrake Linux 9.0 announcement and other Mandrake information, Mandrake Linux 9.0 includes both the GNOME 2.0.1 and KDE (K Desktop Environment) 3.0.3 windows-like desktops.
Mandrake 9.0 also includes Ximian's Evolution 1.08 -- a desktop, Outlook-like, e-mail client and personal information manager plus the KOffice 1.2, and OpenOffice 1.0.1 desktop office productivity suites.
We have been testing a recent Mandrake Linux 9.0 release candidate. So far, it's great!
Mandrake 9.0 is listed as LSB certified on the official LSB certification register. On 2 August 2002, Mandrake Linux ProSuite 8.2 + first update CD was the very first Linux distribution to obtain LSB (Linux Standard Base) certification.
According to the Mandrake 9.0 announcement, Mandrake 9.0 is based upon the 2.4.19 Linux kernel and features:
and lots more.
Some additional features added in 9.0 include:
Here are excerpts from the Mandrake 9.0 Announcement. (Mandrake 9.0 download links in Resources section at end of Page 2.)
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Government Acts
All tools and equipment should be used in accordance with legislation and local by laws. An employer or employee could be liable if found to be ignorant of the salon rules based on the government acts.
To make the running and working of a salon safe for us the environment and for public safety these government acts were past.
1 - Provision and use of work equipment 1992
2 - Personal protective equipment at work 1992
3 - Manual handling operations regulations 1992
4 - Electricity at work regulations 1990
5 - Environmental protection 1990
6 - C.O.S.H.H. act 1989
7 - Health and safety at work act 1974
8 - Fire precautions act 1971
9 - The employers liability act 1969
10 - Ospra 1963
These laws and any information regarding them can be found at Contacting your local health and safety office or library.
Manufacturers of products and equipment are bound by their rules on health and safety and so are we. They must label their products and equipment with instructions, hazards and precautions. When using products or equipment it is important to follow the manufacturers instructions and precautions because all products and equipment are different and you must be made aware of any extra precautions that must be taken.
When handling products you have a responsibility to abide by the guidelines set by the manufacturer of the product, health and safety and the salon rules based on the government acts.
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by Jemima Whitford
"You took the children away … Breaking their mother's heart, Tearing us all apart, Took them away …"
Archie Roach in Took the Children Away
The Charcoal Life series permits the observer to understand this experience on a deep emotional level, enabling the pain to be projected in a relatable way to their own personal relationships with loved ones. The Charcoal Life images evoke strong emotional responses and allow the observer to feel and value the experience, remarkably, from the perspective of both participants of the removal (the removed and the family).
While the grasses have a large metaphorical range of meaning, the neutral monotone referring to loss of all colour from the participants' view of the world, the vulnerability of being surrounded by and lost in the grass (circumstance), not being able to see out of the grasses, being overwhelmed, isolated, depressed, angry and in pain. The series also paints the literal journey of many families with the grass being an environment children were stolen out of after running into grasses to hide… for safety.
The series starts with the anxiety and fear of Fretting. Someone hiding in the grass, vulnerable with the heightened sensation and awareness of fear. The sharpness of the outlined grasses emphasizes the adrenaline charged experience with the awareness of the danger outside the grass. The red and black outlines of the grasses highlight the uncertainty of either safety or danger leaving the participant in the state of being fretful.
Fractured represents that moment the loved one is taken, that disorientation the participants feel, with nothing making sense in that shocking moment of the breaking of their normality. Nothing in their reality fits together and the inability to fit the pieces of themselves back together into a coherent representation their previous life now leaving them in a shocking and incoherent place.
Angst shows a vicious bullet-hole-like red design over the grasses, conceptualizing the angst – the hurt and the pain. It vividly and passionately expresses the only emotions felt by the person – anger, raw, vulnerable and irrepressible.
Numb represents person's reality of depression and the emotionless state of everyday without your loved one in the absence of the raw emotion of 'Angst'. It is the rest of the person's bland, non-responsive mind set when they are not immersed in their hurt, anger and pain.
Small Window Of Hope In this image we see souls in various states of healing of spirit that even trepidatious hope brings. The hope for the well being of the loved one. The hope for eventual re-connection. Colour creeps back into the participant's world, being able to see the sky and stars through the grasses.
From 22 August to 16 September, I will be conducting Artist's Tours to take you through the stories of and in my paintings. These tours are free but booking is essential. Please use this booking form to reserve your place in the tour calendar.


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Rubin Card Holder - Orange
Rubin Card Holder - Orange
Fed up of carrying round tonnes of unnecessary cards? We don't want to sound overdramatic but this card holder really will change your life. With enough space for five cards and some coins, it's all you need! Perfect for when tapping in on your commute or fitting into a small bag on a night out.
- Mustard snake print and bright orange hair on leather mix
- 12cm wide x 8cm high.
- Zipped pocket on top for coins.
- 5 x card slots
- Shiny gold fitting, with metal zip detail.
- Black lining - 100% cotton with small printed birds also in black.
- Body 100% leather
- Wipe clean only
*Please note you must select the correct shipment method
Orders over £50. Sent via Royal Mail, First Class Recorded within 3 working days
- £4.45
Shipping to Europe - Tracked and signed for.
- £15.00
Shipping to the United States of America and Canada - Tracked and signed for.
- £20.00
Delivery time is generally 2-3 days from the time that the order is received. We will email you if there is any issue or delay with your order. All UK orders are sent out special delivery with Royal Mail and will require a signature for collection. International orders are sent recorded, require a signature and will take up to 10 days.


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Kevin Scott
"I have received and tried the seat pad too… Great surprise! First feeling: Weird, felt uncomfortable, with a strange sensation that the middle surface came too close of my anus. But when I started rowing it changed my mind!
The greatest point is that it immediately helps you to straight the lower back! This is a key point, both for performance and for injury prevention!"
Tale Fiskerstrand
"Jeg elsker mitt nye sete i båten! Det er så mye bedre! Så jeg ville bare si tusen takk." (Norwegian)
"I love my new seat in the boat! It is so much better! So I just wanted to say thank you."
Regitze Bay
"The ProW seat helped me through a very tough and hard training period. Earlier, I needed two conventional seat pads and a towel to row, but still I had pain; now I use ProW, and I'm able to row intensively without pain."
"ProW sædet hjalp mig igennem en meget hård og lang træningsperiode. Jeg er gået fra at ro med to gummisæder samt et håndklæde, og alligevel have smerter. til nu at kunne ro smertefrit og intensivt." (Danish)
Julien Bahain
Long Ergos have always been a tough during my rowing career. After 10-15 minutes, I would start shifting around trying to find a more comfortable position. When you sit on an ergo for 90 minutes, sometimes more, it becomes very painful. In February 2015, I had back surgery.
I recovered well thanks to a strict rehabilitation protocol and an amazing support team.
Going back to full training in the boat and on the ergometer was going to take more than just my will power and dedication. Since my surgery, I have been using the Citius Remex Seat Pad and it is a life changer. No more sore buttocks or tight back, I can sit on the erg for hours without feeling uncomfortable. It is a real revolution in the world of rowing and we can clearly see that technology combined with years of rowing experience helped creating a very functional product. A real success story.
"We are all very excited about the ProW! Even our coach says that we row much better with the seats than without the seats; with the ProW we are able to tilt of the hip and the lower back."
"Vi er alle meget begejstret for ProW! Vores træner siger endda, at vi ror meget bedre med sæderne, da vi kommer til at kippe mere i hoften og lænden." (Danish)
Nina Hollesen
"I use the ProW seat every day – I simply cannot do training in the rowing machine without it."
"Jeg bruger ProW rosædet hver dag – jeg kan simpelthen ikke træne i romaskinen uden det." (Danish)


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Dual Flowmeter Regulator with Back-Purge
HTP®s New Dual Flowmeter is great for MIG and TIG welding both steel and aluminum. This
flowmeter is perfect for hooking up the same tank to multiple machines, or if
you want to back-purge and don't have a second tank to do so. The 1 ½ pressure
gauge shows how much gas is left in the tank, and goes from 0 to 4000
psi. The output flow is adjustable from 10 to 60 CFH (cubic feet per
hour), and is indicated by a ball which moves up and down in the flow tube.
The fitting is a CGA-580 fitting, so it fits all Argon, Helium, Nitrogen,
and Argon/CO2 mixed gas tanks.
A great feature of this flowmeter is the outlet will fit both the female 9/16" x 18 nut, or the male 5/8" x 18 fitting. You can see the adapter in the picture, it comes with a standard 5/32" barbed fitting. If you have a Miller, LINCOLN®, or Hobart welder, the gas hose from your machine should screw right in, as they should use the
5/8" x 18 male nut.
Flowmeters are more accurate than the flow gauge regulators, and this flowmeter does not use a diaphragm, so it is more reliable than the flow-gauge style regulators. Designed with the same accuracy and quality as our original flowmeter.
Please note, this does not fit CO2 cylinders. If you need a CO2 Flowmeter see item # 12020-CO2. If ordering with a gas hose, each hose is 6' long.
The HTP Dual Flowmeter is backed with a 2-year warranty, and provides reliable performance at an affordable price!


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Manngchi's most popular recipes
Here is my mini interview with a movie actor Elliot Taesoon Kahng and the photos of Korean dishes that he made.
Check his website! : http://www.seoulbrother.org
1. What is your name and where do you live?
Elliot Taesoon Kahng. Chicago.
2. What do you do and how many family members do you have?
I'm a Theatre major at Columbia College Chicago. I am a delivery boy at a Thai restaurant. And I'm a part-time actor. I have a younger brother and parents.
3. How often do you cook Korean food following my recipes?
I try to cook Korean food at least once a month.
gyeranjjim (steamed egg side dish)
samgyeopsalgui (grilled pork belly)
4. What are your favorite Korean dish Choose 3, please! dakgalbi (spicy chicken dish with cheese), kimddeoksoon (kimmari, ddeokbokkie, soondae), gyeranppang (egg bread)
5. What's your best Korean dish, the one that everybody compliments you on when you make it?
tteokbokki (hot and spicy rice cake)
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text: A newcomer to the fold of Mountain Clubs is the "Dolomite Club" of Winnipeg, founded about a year ago by a group of enterprising members of the American and Canadian Alpine Clubs resident there. Not being blessed with anything higher than a haystack in their immediate environs, they have recourse to an abandoned lime stone quarry not far away and "do all sorts of possible and impossible climbs" on its rugged walls, some of which though necessarily short are reported to be distinctly fancy. Membership is confined to graduates, undergraduates and members of the staff of the University of Manitoba. The qualifications for active membership include proficiency in skiing (2 years) and in mountaineering (2 years) and a season in the quarry climbs. The purpose of the skiing requirement is to develop ski-mountaineering. Several of the members have given an excellent account of themselves on rock work in the mountains. The club motto is "Pares cum paribus facillime congregantur."


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Everyday for the next 13 days, we're making a special new enamel pin set available. Each set is inspired by a song from Cry Baby. This is your chance to get them all at once! Each pin set is made of the highest-quality enamel and features 4 uniquely designed pins inspired by a song from the album. Each pin measures roughly 1". Includes set #1-13
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Simpl Life Company - Kufstein
We stock the latest innovations from leading fashion labels! Relaxed leisure fashion, cool street style, extravagant designer pieces and fashionable accessories meet elegant outfits for every occasion. All this without any age limits! With SIMPL Kidz there's also plenty for fashionable kids and teens. This is joie de vivre. This is SIMPL. Fashion for every style and wallet. We're looking forward to meeting you!


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I am very happy with my choice and consider MSM MBA a continuous learning opportunity. I go "back to school" very often by attending MSM MBA Coffee Talks every time they organize if I am not on business trip. I consider MSM MBA a club for me, an expatriate in Vietnam. As an expatriate in Vietnam, I need a community to share my thinkings… as an executive, and…. as a friend.
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Recurring "going out of business" sales and comeback tours come to mind. Here's hoping this is neither. Just in case though, I'm introducing #returnredux tag. The month of March was like being there while not being there. I needed a longer NAWD recovery period than anticipated. Then came après NAWD recovery. A Rashomon Effect post is in the works. And others. #afterNAWD is, after all, the new NAWD genre.


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Bonney Staffing Center, LLC. Rockland, ME, USA
10/31/2019Full time
Customer Service Representatives (97651) Bonney Staffing - Rockland, ME Job Summary: 20 +Customer Service Reps needs for 11/25 start date! The Customer Service Representatives will be responsible for responding to caller inquiries while providing top notch customer service. This position is an excellent entry level opportunity that involves interacting with shareholders, brokers, and dealers through an inbound call center. Daily work includes call center activity, transaction processing/data entry, customer correspondence, and quality assurance. NO SALES! Work schedule will vary between 8a-8p so the ideal candidates will be flexible to work both 1st and 2nd shifts, Monday-Friday. However, there are opportunities available for those looking for only 1st shift, only 2nd shift, and only part time hours (part time employees must be able to commit to 3 weeks of full time training 8a-5p). What We Need From You: -High School Diploma or equivalent. -At least 1 year of previous customer service experience is preferred. -Excellent communication skills - verbal & written. -Computer proficiency, including keyboarding skills & the ability to navigate through multiple computer systems. -High attention to detail. -Availability to work an 8 hr shift between the hours of 8a-8p, Monday - Friday. What You Will Receive: At Bonney Staffing, we live and breathe our core values. Our company culture is to hold our internal and external employees to the highest standards of hard work, commitment, professionalism in attitude and ethics, and the gratitude that we are part of a fun and generous team. When you join our company as a Customer Service Representative, this is what you can expect: - Pre-placement screenings, training, and support at no cost to you. - Starting pay of $14.00 hourly. - A commitment from Bonney Staffing to your personal and general safety. -Optional health and prescription coverage programs while you are on assignment through Bonney. -24/7 local servicing and support through your Bonney Staffing branch office for general inquiries and employee support for issues such as pay and onsite accidents. - More than 40 years of experience in the staffing and recruiting industry from which to draw upon. - An excellent foot in door opportunity with a wonderful company! Who We Are: At Bonney Staffing, we work hard to find the right fit for every job seeker. We understand that you're not just finding a job; you're changing your life. Our client relationships and unconditional commitment to integrity will allow you access to exciting opportunities you might otherwise never see in a variety of Front Office, Light Industrial, Medical, Manufacturing, IT/Support, and Warehouse settings, and beyond. Take the guesswork out of your job search and get noticed by the right people when you partner with one of our expert recruiters.


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Green Rewards on the rise – Our top 5 highlights from 2017
Last year was a fantastic year for Green Rewards, with some truly outstanding achievements for our Jump programme. We're proud to share our highlights from
Last year was a fantastic year for Green Rewards, with some truly outstanding achievements for our Jump programme. We're proud to share our highlights from
Christmas is finally here and we are all about to head out of the office to start our festivities! Before you do make sure you
Last week, it became clear that a radical policy change will be needed for the UK to hit its household recycling target of 50% by
It's Black Friday – the day of the year where we all lose our heads at the sight of a sale sign and rush to buy more
If you've been watching Blue Planet II you're one of over 14.1 million viewers who have also been delighted by the scenes of polar bear cubs, giant
Our sustainability and wellbeing programme at Swansea University has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2018 Edie Sustainability Leaders Awards, in the Engagement and Behaviour change category.
Thanks to our Local Green Points scheme, Camden Recycling Rewards,residents in the London Borough of Camden are recycling 10% more of their household items that they
This week we're proud to be supporting world Mental Health Day! We spend an average of 8.8 hours a day at work – for many of
We've launched an exciting new contest for residents of Warwickshire County Council: Warwickshire's Recycling Champion of the Year 2018. We've teamed up with Warwickshire Waste Partnership, to deliver
RECYCLE WEEK 2017 IS HERE! This week sees the launch of Recycle Week 2017. The annual UK-wide campaign is taking place all week from Monday
Last week Michael Lynch from RBS and Graham Simmonds from the Jump team presented the Jump Employee Engagement Programme as a case study at the
It's been a really busy summer for us here Jump (Local Green Points), with plenty of highlights to share with you – including the launch
Head of Communications
Since joining Jump fresh out of university back in 2013 I've seen many changes in the way we communicate – both as a company and more widely within the sustainability industry. The current shift of sustainability to the mainstream is accelerating at a pace and it's exciting to be part of this step change. The insight I get from individual participants in our client programmes is invaluable as it helps me figure out the best way to get our messages across.
My team and I use digital communications to recognise individual and team success, providing information in a fun, meaningful way that encourages people to take action. It's about creating a feedback loop where people see that their actions are having an impact and this is very powerful in creating positive change within an organisation.
Change Management
I am Chief Customer Officer of SumoSalad, former Chief Marketing Officer at RELX: Risk & Analytics and Founder of RAW Energy. Having worked in publishing for 20 years, living through the first phases of the digital revolution, I'm used to disruption, uncertainty and transformation. But through all of this, my belief in putting the customer at the heart of an organisation by leveraging data analytics has helped multiple brands innovate, evolve and transform.
I'm a huge advocate for promoting wellness in the workplace which is central to our Jump mission, and created the award-winning RBI Living Well programme. Through my RAW Energy platform, I support business and community leaders to be more resilient, more authentic and more focused on wellbeing. A regular contributor to marketing, customer experience and wellness forums, I've written three books including Success without Stress: How to Prevent Burnout and Build Resilience for Optimal Health & Performance.
Finance & Company Secretary
I helped Graham set up Jump in 2011 and it's great to be involved in such a dynamic, growing business where I can apply my specialism in corporate compliance to ensure we are meeting our statutory and financial obligations. I am an associate of the Association of International Accountants (for whom I also act as a quality advisor) and a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators.
Alongside Jump, I'm a director of Cornhill Group, a corporate service business in London advising the boards of businesses in a wide variety of sectors including shipping, energy, media and aviation, and I'm also a director of a global energy trader.
PR & Marketing
Alongside Jump, I've been helping clients get their message across for over 30 years,
most recently as chief executive of Richmond & Towers, the longest
established public relations consultancy in the UK. A Chartered Marketer,
I'm increasingly helping clients frame their message around sustainability,
particularly in food, waste and energy. The Guardian once described me as being
the "evil genius who got us all hooked on avocados", a claim I don't deny.
Since helping Graham get Jump set up in 2011 I've enjoyed communicating about a
subject where there is a great willingness among companies and individuals to
do the right thing, but understanding what practical action to take isn't
always obvious.
Chief Executive
As CEO of Jump I lead a talented team of professionals committed to sustainability and wellness. For much of my 35 year career I've been immersed in environmental issues, particularly how to engage people in practical action. Previously I built Trees for Cities from start-up to a global, award-winning charity as its founding chief executive, and I loved developing new initiatives such as The Edible Playground and the Million Trees Campaign.
In 2011 I set up Jump as I felt organisations large and small want to motivate action amongst their people around wellbeing and the planet, and a professional team dedicated to this purpose would help them accelerate their journey. I'm also proud to chair the Reward Gateway Foundation which supports organisations and projects that address inequality and disadvantage, with the ultimate mission of making the world a better, fairer, safer and more equal place to work.


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Growth in this sector will boost the upgrading of the automobile industry, enhance its competitiveness internationally, and promote sustainable development, Li said yesterday in a written instruction on a symposium about energy-saving and new-energy vehicles.
More improved policies should be rolled out, and innovative business models be explored to expand the market application of such vehicles, Li said.
Vice Premier Ma Kai said at the meeting that the government will build more charging facilities for new energy vehicles, and ensure fair competition, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
He said the auto industry should achieve breakthroughs in upgrading battery technology.
To promote greener growth, China has been encouraging the use of new energy vehicles with favourable policies, including tax cuts, price subsidies and free number plates.
In the first eight months of 2015, sales of such vehicles surged 270 per cent to 108,654, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
By 2020, China plans to have five million new energy vehicles on its roads as well as 4.5 million charging stations.


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Lake Eildon (1985)
My final engagement as a merchant seaman was to the Lake Eildon on 11th. June, 1985. Although she was only seven years old, she had been sold to new owners and was laid up at dolphins in Sydney harbour prior to us taking her to Brisbane for dry dock and handover. I left her in Brisbane on 6th. July 1985.
|Lake Eildon laid up in Sydney.
|Another relatively new ship, Iron Duke was only 11 years old and also laid up for disposal.
|Lake Eildon, looking new again, now as QCL's Cementco. Seen here in Brisbane dry dock, just prior to embarking on her new career, it was ironic that when I took this photo, I too was leaving to also embark on a new career.


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With the magnificent moorlands of Dartmoor on the northern edge of the city, some of the best beaches in Europe to the west and with a spectacular waterfront right in its heart, Plymouth has a quality of life that few other cities can match.
Our vision is to become "one of Europe's most vibrant waterfront cities where an outstanding quality of life is enjoyed by everyone" and through the passion and determination of our politicians, management team and staff we will make a difference for the City and its citizens. We are committed to making Plymouth a great place to live, a great place to visit, a great place for business and a great place to study.
As part of this we care about the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff who work in a variety of settings to deliver our services, including office bases, industrial depots, recycling facilities, public car parks, crematoria, shop front premises, a call centre, community settings, day care facilities, libraries, parks and historic buildings.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to join the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Assurance Team as an Assurance Specialist to support the delivery of our vision:
'A Council with an active and embedded health, safety and wellbeing culture, fully compliant with health and safety legislation and guidance'
'A safe, happy and thriving workforce, able to deliver the Council's vision and objectives'
If you have a passion for health, safety and wellbeing at work, and can demonstrate strong leadership and impact in this agenda, we would like to hear from you.
If you would like to discuss this vacancy please contact Clare Cotter (Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing) on 01752 307006 in the first instance.
Closing date: Thursday 18th July 2019
Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday 25 July
To apply for this role please visit https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/healthsafetyandwellbeingassurance and follow the links to the online recruitment system.