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IO Interactive revealed a new gameplay trailer for Hitman, its open world assassination title which will be going digital and offering various ways to complete missions. Check it out below.
The game is quite interesting as it sees different targets appear over time and once they're gone, they don't come back. New locations and missions will be released over time, and IO Interactive promises to keep challenging players. As it stands, the game's main story will continue into 2016 so how the game will fare once it concludes remains to be seen. Contracts mode also returns with the ability to create assassination missions and share them with your friends.
Hitman is out on December 8th for Xbox One, PS4 and PC. What are your thoughts on the new gameplay trailer? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more information from Square Enix's E3 2015 press event as it continues.
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OTHO, Iowa (AP) — Officials at the 11,000-square-foot Webster County Museum are weighing whether to try and quickly repair a leaky roof, move the artifacts to another building or disband the collection altogether.
Phyllis Stewart, the museum's volunteer curator, said the former Otho Elementary School building holds all of Webster County's history. Stewart added the museum can't open this spring because of the water and mold issues, and the artifacts — including military items — are now covered in plastic, The Messenger reported.
Stewart said selling off portions of the collection is a possibility but that she's very hesitant to choose that route.
Permanent closure is her worst nightmare, Stewart added.
"We hope people are interested enough to save the history of Webster County," Stewart said. "When it's gone, it's gone."
Stewart asserted that the museum is in need of public help that includes financial support, expertise in museum supervision, infrastructure care and anyone else with useful skills.
In the past, the museum has attracted plenty of guests, Stewart noted.
"We've had visitors from coast to coast, border to border and from other countries," she said.
Stewart said that she will host a come-and-go event on April 18 to meet with the public, pursue volunteers and address any of the community's questions. Feedback and ideas to preserve the collections are welcome, she added.
"We really don't want to close the museum without some public input," Stewart said.
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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Ernest Cline helped write the screenplay for the movie adaptation of his book, Ready Player One. This action-packed visual spectacle features special effects that bring the virtual worlds of the bestseller to life in incredible detail.Ready Player One is set in 2045, in a run-down world where society's only comfort is the OASIS virtual reality game. OASIS was invented by James Halliday (Mark Rylance), and when he passes away he leaves inheritance of this entire fortune to any player who can find the secret digital Easter egg he buried deep within it. Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) takes on the challenge, and the book's tale of how he faces electric new dangers is just perfect for the silver screen.
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
This endearing yet unique love story is about overcoming whatever life throws at you to be with the one you love, and author Nicola Yoon worked closely with filmmakers to bring her book to life on the big screen.Maddy (Amandla Stenberg) is intelligent, resourceful, witty and creative. Yet a rare and incurable illness means she's deathly allergic to the outside world, putting her in grave danger if she even dares leave her home. A teenager stuck in doors, Maddy leads a sterile and infuriating life which suddenly changes when Olly (Nick Robinson) moves in next door. Everything, Everything makes for tender, inspiring viewing as the two express their emotions first through text, then through finding new ways to interact despite Maddy's illness.
IT by Stephen King
With a chilling performance by Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise, the sinister clown creature that feasts on fear and phobias, IT reignited both an appreciation for Stephen King's books and a love of horror.Of course, Pennywise is just one of the forms the creature called IT takes, as Bill Denborough (Jaeden Lieberher) discovers when looking for his brother Georgie, who Pennywise spirited away. From the Losers' Club to IT's unsettling transformations, the movie brings Stephen King's seminal novel to life in vivid detail.
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
The 2012 novel by Jojo Moyes was given the big screen treatment in 2016, and with Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin starring as Lou and Will respectively, it couldn't have been more perfect casting.In Me Before You, Will Traynor's life takes a dramatic turn when a tragic accident paralyses him. It takes Lou Clark, the happy go lucky job-hopper that she is, to fight through his cynical persona when she gets a job as his caregiver. Eventually her warmth helps heal his heart, and the couple grow closer and closer.
The Shining by Stephen King
Featuring Stephen King again simply has to be done. Not only did The Shining cement his reputation in the literary world, but the 1980 movie helped make Jack Nicholson a household name for his chilling performance as Jack Torrance.A small town family staying in the Overlook Hotel soon find that their haunting visions tip them over the edge of sanity. The Shining is a fantastic example of the dark side of madness, and the unforgettable scene of Jack Nicholson seething "Here's Johnny!" through a broken door remains chilling to this day.
The Harry Potter series by J. K. RowlingThe books helped to spark imaginations across the world, while the films brought every chapter to life in vivid detail. Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) goes from an unloved and unwanted teen to a capable, quick-witted and powerful young man across the series of eight films. It's fair to say the books captured audiences from every corner of the globe, and the films delivered above and beyond our wildest expectations.
With so many movies taking the books that inspired them to the next level, which would you call your all-time favourite?


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IT funds have enriched investors like no others in past one year
In the past year, the fund category has returned an average of 47 per cent.
In the past year, the fund category has returned an average of 47 per cent, topping the returns charts across mutual fund categories, according to Value Research. Funds investing in foreign equities are a distant second, returning 13.3 per cent in a year, as against the Nifty's 12.2 per cent. However, three of the five funds in the category have not been able to beat the benchmark, the Nifty Information Technology (IT) index, which has gained 50 per cent during the past year.
Investors are betting that improved growth in the US economy would lead to an increase in orders for Indian IT services companies.
Gopal Agrawal, senior fund manager at DSP Mutual Fund, said, "Better prospects of the banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI) and energy industries with larger orders and better contract prices have played a key role in improving the earnings outlook for the sector."
The 14 per cent fall in the rupee against the dollar in 2018 has also played a part in increasing the earnings expectations for IT services companies whose receipts are usually denominated in foreign currencies.
"Until this year, the rupee had been more or less flat for three years. The recent rupee depreciation has led to earnings upgrades for IT companies" said Mahesh Patil, co-CIO of Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company.
Fund managers said the prospects of IT companies have improved also because of the investments in made in reskilling to address the growing demand for digital services including machine learning, automation and data analytics.
Among top IT shares, TCS has gained 65.1 per cent, Infosys has risen 61.1 per cent, HCL Technologies has advanced 23.3 per cent and Wipro has moved up 14.6 per cent in the past year. The gains in some smaller software companies have been sharper, with L&T Technology gaining 123.7 per cent and Mindtree rising 115 per cent.
The rally in the shares has made some of them expensively valued, which could limit their upsides, warn fund managers.
"Valuations in the IT sector are on the higher end of the spectrum considering the growth they are going to exhibit," said Patil. "I expect the returns on these stocks to be moderate because of higher valuations."
For instance, the price to earnings (P/E) ratio that L&T Tech and Mindtree are trading at is 81 per cent and 34 per cent higher than their five-year average P/E, respectively. TCS, India's largest software company, is trading at a P/E of 30.4 times, well above its five-year average of 22.5 times.
Some fund managers remain bullish about larger technology companies because of their stronger growth prospects.
"Although relatively smaller IT services companies are growing fast, I think they are already being priced for that growth. I believe there are still some opportunities in the large cap services space," said Danesh Mistry, fund manager of Tata Digital India Fund, which returned 63 per cent in the past year.
Companies in the engineering research and development are also interesting investment opportunities for the next two years, said Mistry.
"If the expected order flows from the BFSI segment did not materialise, it would impact stock prices negatively," said Mistry.


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What You Should Know About A Dental Whitening System
When a person smiles it shows the confidence level in him or her!! And everyone loves to smile. Don't you?! To get the most smartest and charming smile, one is willing to spend even fortunes to improve your flashy teeth. You approach the best dentist in your town, collect the details of all the dental whitening procedures, and spend fortunes on purchasing all the kits which can be used at home. And sometimes the results are flashy!!But there are certain things that you need to know about these dental whitening procedures before you go for it.
As always, there are certain pro's and cons for this system also. And the smart customer is one who knows everything about what he is dealing with!! Mostly the dental whitening kits, those are available in the markets, fetch good results in the end. They may not be par to the results that one gets after approaching the dentist. But, nevertheless, it works. The customer can use it according to his or her convenience and it feels light on the pocket also. As it cuts the extra costs that you need to pay to the dentist.
Dental whitening procedures are very effective in their own way but one has to keep the disadvantages attached to it. If it doesn't suit you or if you are allergic to it then the result will be sore teeth and bleeding gums. Though this is for short time as when you discontinue the treatment that involves bleaching, the sore vanishes and bleeding stops. You have to find out what is the alternative solution that you can take instead of bleaching technique. A better choice would be using the veneers. Though veneers are expensive, compared to other techniques, they involve fewer risks like bleeding gums. Sometimes people don't opt for tooth whitening system when they see people, who have fixed the custom fit tray to their teeth, suffering from pain. One should know that this usually happens only when the tray is not fixed perfectly to the teeth. So they should approach the dentist and get it fixed accordingly. You need not be worried about the pain, if you are going to opt for that method. Your dentist will design the mold according to your teeth set and will fix it perfectly.
Another thing that one should keep in mind regarding dental whitening system is the main factor. The key to this system is a good dentist. Whatever maybe the fact, that you have done your homework perfectly well. By collecting the information regarding the prices, the different types of techniques, and the time involved in it. One should consider the fact that it's the dentist who will give you perfect insight on what procedure will be perfect for you. For example, some people will have a greater degree of discoloration and a particular type of treatment may be perfect for them while something else will be suitable for people with less discoloration on their teeth.
Only a dentist will provide the complete details and suggest the best procedure for you. At the same type the same kind of gels and whiteners are not used on everyone. The amount of whitener a person uses and even the type the person choose to use, will also affect the results in the end. Since these things involve scientific information, there is a need to consult the dentist for them. So the first and foremost step that you have to take is to collect information on the best dentist who will help you out. And choose the one on whom you can rely on to get the perfect results.
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This is an original piece I just finished. I started drawing it awhile back but got busy with comissions and put it aside till now. May need a few more tweaks...will see. I love the composition. She is looking into the drain thingy in the tub and trying to figure out, now how come that baby is there?!?!?


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I'm weary of posts beginning with this phrase: "I don't usually...". This is because the following spiel tends to revolve around the fact that the writer has been conveniently converted to the ways of the brand, or the style, that they have been gifted or sponsored by. There is often a slight fear of honesty in these situations, and it's understandable... don't bite the hand that feeds you. But this puts me in a tricky spot, because I really want to start this blog post with "I don't usually...", but I also don't have a bad word to say about these shoes to make it seem genuine.
I took a risk on these adidas NMD R1 Primeknits that were sent to me for Scott's Born in Bavaria campaign. Sporty silhouettes have never been my first choice in trainers, usually opting for a more sneaker-based aesthetic, but something about them called out to me. Maybe it was my inner desire to be cool? Maybe it was the temptation of wearing shoes that make me feel like I'm walking on marshmallows? Maybe both? Whichever way, I regret nothing. Since owning this pair of adidas NMDs, I now own two others; if that's not a genuine conversion, what is?
ASOS Jacket | COS Overshirt | M&S T-Shirt | Jack Wills Trousers | adidas Originals Trainers
There are only a select few brands that I have always been loyal to, and these are ones that I will always trust the quality of; adidas is one of them without question. Even in the days when I would have never considered wearing trainers casually, I loved wearing adidas for sport, then a pair of adidas Originals became the first pair of trainers that I wore on a daily basis. It now feels like a natural progression that the first sporty pair I own is also from the brand with the three stripes.
But who would I be if I didn't put my own spin on this silhouette? It's easy to pair these with an all black outfit, and yes, it works well, but that's really not me. Instead, I opted for a current personal favourite: grey. It works with everything, which meant I could throw in a splash of colour from my new favourite COS overshirt, and feel like the whole outfit subtly complimented the bright white shoes, without making them seem overly flashy.
Now, take a look at that sole. Yes, it kind of looks like a million of those polystyrene beads from a split bean bag have been glued together, but you can see the sole curve around the metal as I put pressure on... These are some ridiculously comfy shoes. The upper is knitted and barely feels as if it's there, and the sole is the shoe version of a damn cloud. I would wear these all the time if I weren't so scared of getting them dirty (which happened the moment I wore them on the tube after this shoot...).
To take it down to basics: If you want your feet to live in luxury and comfort, buy these shoes. If you don't work on a building site during every second of every day, buy these shoes (seriously, they offer no protection). If you like the style, the idea of comfort, but don't like bright white shoes... well they have many other colours, so buy these shoes. There is a selection of NMD (and other adidas Originals) available over at Scotts Menswear.
The adidas Originals: Born in Bavaria campaign from Scotts is a celebration of the adidas heritage, one that stems from Herzogenaurach, a town in Bavaria, Germany. Part One, Part Two, and Part Three of the campaign all explore different styles: the Bermuda, the EQT, and the new Swift, but overall, it's a deeper look into the success and history of one of the world's most recognisable and iconic brands. If you like your trainers, it's definitely worth a watch (or three).
(Photos taken by David Joseph)
*Scotts Menswear kindly sent me the adidas Originals NMD R1 in white. This, as always, hasn't changed my opinions in any way.


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Smiths Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer ™ (CPES™) is a thin epoxy that will penetrate deeply into the surface of wood. It is the original product of Smiths and Co. and has been restoring and protecting for over 40 years now. It is also known as Lignu in Scandinavia and MultiWoodPrime for new wood applications.It is often abbreviated to CPES.
Why CPES – Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer ™?
There is no substitute that performs as well. It is not cheap, but it is significantly cheaper than wood, repainting and maintenance generally. Do it once, do it right.
Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer is an epoxy product, supplied as Part A and Part B in two tins. You must mix CPES before use. You mix it in a 1 to 1 ratio, and it is tolerant of minor mix errors. To mix by weight, both Cold and Warm formula are mixed at 98 parts A by weight to 100 parts B by weight.
Packaged between the two cans is a very comprehensive instruction leaflet. Please read this prior to use if you are unfamiliar with this product. A PDF of that instruction leaflet is available below. Please use the contact page to ask for a copy if you wish for one.
Curing Rot With Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer
Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer is capable of restoring rotten wood and allowing it to resist further attack by rot. Often used in conjunction with Fill-It for this purpose to restore the original section of the timber. The marine world loves CPES as the cost of replacing timbers in a wooden boat give a significant incentive to 'Restore not replace'. It's extreme marine performance can be used to good effect to repair structural or cosmetic timbers in many other environments. Details on restoration use are found here. Because Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer and Fill-It work so well together, we sell repair kits containing both products at a discounted price too.
Coverage of CPES on rotten timber
This unfortunately is very hard to estimate
On badly rotten timber, which you can crumble to dust with your fingers, you will typically use 2 or more times the volume of rotten timber in CPES to harden your wood dust. You will however end up with a piece of plasticised wood that you could beat someone to death with. I will often harden wood like this as it can make the restoration of a profile far easier than removing the dust and then filling, even though it is a little more expensive. The solvents can take a long time to evaporate from timber in this state if the sections are large.
Evaluation by Trial
CPES will find rot that you were not even aware of in less rotted timber; the safest way to estimate requirements is to actually try a section of your rotten timber. If you have a lot to do, I normally recommend you buy a 1.9 litre pack and use that. After treating as much as you can with that you will have an accurate idea of how much you will need for the whole job, if it is not sufficient to do the whole job.
Priming Wood to Make Paint and Varnish Last
Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer penetrates deeply into timber, especially so at the end grain. This penetration strongly resists the ingress of moisture, protecting joints and end grain particularly thoroughly. It also promotes adhesion of the top coat, which will bond far more strongly to CPES than to the wood itself, thus significantly increasing the life of the top coat and reducing maintenance costs. See here for full instructions on its use as a primer. Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer can be used without a top coat to achieve a natural surface finish on timber whilst protecting it from the elements, see here for instructions for this application.
CPES Coverage on new wood
CPES use on new or sound timber is far easier to estimate. As all timber varies these figures are only estimates:
Treatment is for two coats on NEW timber:
- Softwood or plywood: 5 sq metres / litre
- Hardwood: 10 sq metres / litre
If the wood is old, porous or has suffered significant exposure to sunlight or the elements, it is normally safest to halve these coverage figures (ie you will use double the amount required for new timber).
Curing characteristics: Which Formula CPES?
Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer is available in two formulations, a warm weather and a cold weather formulation. We stock and supply both formulations. For use in the UK Cold Weather Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer is recommended, Warm Weather Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer should be used if the temperatures will exceed 25 degrees centigrade. Check which temperature CPES you require if you are unsure.
Working With Smiths CPES, Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer
Smiths CPES comes in two tins labelled A and B. Mix the two parts 1 part to 1 part by volume prior to use. I find the easiest way is to take a parallel sided jam jar, decide how much you wish to mix, and make marks to suit, say at 4 and 8cm up from the base on the jar. Pour to the marks, and shake gently. Should you wish to mix Smiths CPES by weight the ratio is 98 parts of A to 100 parts of B. Smiths Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer is very forgiving of minor mix errors and the only real penalty will be more of one can left than the other when you have finished the job.
If you like video's, there is a short one on this page showing the mixing procedure outlined above.
Prior to mixing you will find two metal inserts under the child proof caps. these inserts tightly seal the cans against solvent evaporation. I find these easiest to remove by hammering a small screwdriver through a cap, and prying it out.
Storing Smiths CPES
Solvent evaporation is the main means by which CPES ages. Store the cans in a temperature stable environment such as a cellar, with the caps tightly screwed on. 1.9 litre packs will be useable well over a year later, bigger cans even longer. The resins do not go off or set in the cans.
To store mixed CPES for the next coat;
- Lightly cover the container in which you mixed it
- Do not tightly screw the lid back on the jam jar, once the solvents have evaporated the resin is hard to the touch, and will glue the lid back on
- Keep it in a cool dark place (fridges are not recommended as sparks can ignite the solvents)
It will remain useable for a surprisingly long time. Brushes likewise will soften again once placed into the container prior to applying the next coat.
Safety with Epoxy Resins
ALL epoxy resins can cause skin sensitisation. Please always wear rubber gloves when working with Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer.
The MSDS are available for download on this page, choose the MSDS tab to the left to see them.
Priming for Caulks and similar
Modern polyurethane caulks, such as 3M 5200, will bind extremely strongly to Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer, as will the hybrid caulk Everbuild Stixall. This capability can be used to very good effect to achieve permanently sealed boat hulls, and permanent flexible sealed joints in timber framed houses etc.
More Information
FAQ – Frequently asked questions, with answers, about CPES
Creators Notes – From the pen of Steve Smith
Six simple steps to restoration
Penetration testing with the Rot Doctor – The best vs the Rest
How to create the perfect varnish finish


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Dubai Studio City participates in top US event
DUBAI, April 16, 2018
Dubai Studio City, a regional platform for companies in the broadcasting, filmmaking, media production and entertainment industry, recently participated in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2018 in Las Vegas, US, a definitive gathering for the media, entertainment and technology industries.
Held annually since 1991, the NAB Show showcases ground-breaking innovations in developing, managing, delivering and monetising content across all media platforms.
At the 2018 edition, which was held recently at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Dubai Studio City introduced its unique services and state-of-the-art facilities, designed to support business set-up and growth, said a statement from the platform.
A senior management delegation from Dubai Studio City, led by Majed Al Suwaidi, managing director; and Khadija Al Bastaki, business development manager, leveraged its participation at the event to conduct a roadshow to explore collaboration prospects with US businesses seeking to expand to the Middle East region, it said.
The Dubai Studio City representatives also held a strategic meeting with Abdulla Alsaboosi, Consul General of the UAE in Los Angeles, to discuss further opportunities for building synergies with broadcasting and media companies in the US, it added.
The delegates also attended the NAB Show's sideline events, including a breakfast workshop themed 'The Reality of VR Video', and a session titled 'Bridging Gaming and Broadcast Technology in Virtual Sets'.
Al Suwaidi said: "Our presence at the event reflects our ongoing efforts to reach out to relevant businesses operating within our region and beyond. The exhibition provides us with an ideal opportunity to engage with like-minded entities, exchange ideas and share best practices."
"Dubai Studio City is currently home to over 300 companies in the entertainment industry, including some Fortune 500 organisations, and seeks to continue expanding its reach," he said.
He added: "According to Arab Media Outlook 2016-2018, the gaming industry in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region is surging exponentially, with revenues expected to cross $1 billion by 2018. This makes it a key sector of interest for us to focus on."
At present, there are over 70 US companies in Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and Dubai Production City, it stated. – TradeArabia News Service


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get your minds out of the gutter, people!
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So, i've jumped back on the spinning bug! I learned to spin well over 15 years ago and never really stuck with it because i didn't have a wheel. Believe it or not, non-spinners, those things are prohibitively expensive! example–i saw a sweet double treadle this morning–$1000. yeah. You may now understand why i strayed.
BUT–you can spin without a wheel. In fact the women of ancient times spun without one hundreds of years before the spinning wheel was invented. All you need is a stick and a whorl–and physics. (yes, George–former high school physics teacher–, i actually, knowingly use physics in my daily life! And yes, i know i use it everyday anyway. i WAS paying attention way back when–just not that strongly). The wheel just increases your productivity–not necessarily your skill. So after seeing a few friends post their new love of spinning, and feeling insanely jealous because store bought wool yarn is soooooo expensive, i busted out my drop spindle, watched a few You-Tube videos to remind myself of the skill, ordered some wool roving and started a twist.
I won't bore you with my early attempts. THey're ugly. Like any new skill, i needed practice–and practice i did.
Eventually, i was ready to ply. And thus began my search for the perfect tools.
See–when you spin you create "singles" with which you have two options–set the twist (wash and let the twist that's being held in the yarn "settle") giving you a single ply yarn, or ply–twist two singles together in the opposite direction which settles the twist and makes for a stronger and more even yarn. Since i'm still getting the hang of it, and have a strong fear of felting, i opt to ply.
But the wheels have a handy tool, usually, called a lazy kate–where you set your spools of singles to unwind while you ply them together.
If you use a drop spindle–you don't have that.
So i would skein the first single with my PVC pipe niddy noddy–just a measuring tool that also allows you to tie off your yarn in neat hanks, and set it aside while i spun the second (first realization that i need more than one spindle) and while i was spinning the second, the twist in the first was realaxing because it wasn't being held with any serious tension.
so, i turned again to the internet and discovered Andean plying--plying with ONE skein of yarn. so i spin, wrap the andean bracelet, and ply. Instant (in spinning time, anyway) yarn.
But if you wrap on your hand as you are instructed the first time, you realize your middle finger loses all circulation and it's NOT comfortable.
So, i need another tool. preferrably cheap.
I scour the internet only to find an expensive wooden tool and the suggestion to use a book and a pencil.
Yeah–how long will THAT last?
LIGHTBULB! i made the niddy noddy out of PVC pipe. Why not my own andean plying tool?
So i bought some t-joints (3) some 1/2 inch PVC pipe and some end caps for neatness.
I made the pretense of measuring, but not really.
- 3 5-in pieces,
- 4 1.5-inch pieces.
see? easy peasy. now i can wrap directly from my spindle, not lose the feeling in my hand, and when i'm done, i put it around a mason jar to hold until i am ready to ply–not long mind–but it makes it easy to say, answer the phone or tend to my son without having to fight a bunch of twisties. When i am ready to ply, i just put the "bracelet" on my wrist and ply away…
Also–in order to accomodate the larger yarn made from plying–and to produce more yarn than my lil Shacht spinde would produce, i make a spindle from old CD's, rubber grommets, a wooden dowel and a picture framing hook that i bent. it ain't as pretty or smooth–but she holds ALOT of yarn. You can find instructions here, or just do a google search. There are alot of sites.
Next post i'll discuss the other tool i had to create: the PVC lazy kate. Or would that be the cheap kate?
Also–if you are interested in starting to spin yourself, or just wonder what the hell i was blathering on about, check out The Joy of Handspinning's website.


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- 16 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- 2jalapeño peppers
- 2kiwifruit
- 2limes
- 2mangoes
- 1 smallpineapple
- 1 cupquinoa
- 2red bell peppers
- 1 mediumred onion
-  black pepper
-  extra virgin olive oil
-  honey
-  salt
- 1In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
1 cup quinoa 16 fl oz (2 cups) chicken or vegetable broth
- 2Cut off skin from pineapple, core, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
1 small pineapple
- 3Wash mangoes, kiwis, bell peppers, and jalapeños. Peel the mangoes, slice flesh away from pit, and medium dice. Peel and medium dice the kiwifruit. Seed and medium dice bell peppers. Seed and mince jalapeños. Peel and small dice onion. Add ingredients to bowl with pineapple.
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- 4Peel and mince garlic. In a small mixing bowl, prepare dressing by whisking together garlic, lime juice, oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
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In February/March 2017, the first GC32 Championship was held in Muscat, Oman. This was the first ever occasion when the GC32 fleets of the GC32 Racing Tour and the Extreme Sailing Series combined to compete on the same race track.
Since then the GC32 has been recognised by World Sailing, the governing body of our sport and this permits the Class to officially call their next joint meeting a 'World Championship'. This is to take place in Riva del Garda in May 2018.
This prestigeous event is being organised jointly by the GC32 International Class Association and Fraglia Vela Riva and is being hosted with the support of North Lake Garda and Trentino Marketing S.r.l
Sunday 20th May
09.00–18.00 craning, measurement, sail declaration, crew registration/weigh-in
Monday 21st May
09.00–18.00 craning, measurement, sail declaration, crew registration/weigh-in
Tuesday 22nd May
10.00–18.00 craning, measurement and registration, sail declaration, crew registration/weigh-in
18.00 All boats to be launched
Wednesday 23rd May
10.00 Main event skipper's and safety boat drivers briefing.
13.00 Practice Races
18.30 Press Conference at Fraglia Vela Riva
19:30 Opening Ceremony /Aperitif
Thursday 24th May
10.00 Skipper's Briefing.
First warning signal time and race schedule to be confirmed
Friday 25th May
10.00 Skipper's Briefing.
First warning signal time and race schedule to be announced
Saturday 26th May
10.00 Skipper's Briefing.
First warning signal time and schedule to be announced
Sunday 27th May
Skipper's Briefing,
first warning signal time and schedule to be announced.
Approx. 17:00 Price Giving.
Craning of boats.
Monday 28th May
08.00 Further craning of boats if needed, packing up.
Tuesday 29th May
08.00 – 12:00 Loading of containers
The intention is to hold up to 20 windward leeward races. and 5 races/day.
More info is available in the Notice of Race on our ONB
Racing will take place on Lake Garda.
Details of courses will be provided in the Sailing Instructions.
The winner of the GC32 World Championship will receive the GC32 World Championships Trophy. There will also be a Trophy for the winner of the owner-driver team.
Where: Riva del Garda, Trentino, Italy
When: Wednesday 23rd May to Sunday 27th May 2018. (First race – 24th May)
What: The first official GC32 World Championship, featuring the combined foiling catamaran fleets of the GC32 Racing Tour and Extreme Sailing Series


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It's the CFO's job to demonstrate to shareholders that data centers, networks, projects, and software licenses are all being funded and managed efficiently. There are hard dollar savings in properly (centrally) managing the technical infrastructure. With Servnation's IMS Software, any "C" level executive will be able to have a real-time dashboard of this information and make quick, informed decisions that will assist the CFO in his or her reporting requirements, improve overall efficiency and thereby create shareholder value.
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The IMS software gives companies the ability to understand the hard dollar expenditure of their infrastructure environment. Additionally, companies today do not know if their projects are profitable or not. The decision to continue with a money-losing project must be carefully weighted against the benefits. It is very difficult today to judge the cost benefit analysis of an infrastructure project. The Servnation IMS software gives a clear view of a companies infrastructure costs, in addition to the cost benefit analysis of infrastructure projects.
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On 20th April, another of our Microsoft Showcase Schools is hosting a Redefining Learning Conference. You can register for this free at Fosse Way School in Bath by clicking below:
Redefining Learning Tour: Fosse Way School, Bath
Our Redefining Learning Conferences have been running since October 2015 at our Showcase Schools, and this month at Fosse Way School we will be bringing teachers and head teachers together to discuss the future of technology in the classroom through using Microsoft technologies such as OneNote, Sway and Surface. This event will be hosted by the school's Principle, Justin Philcox, who will be joined by colleagues from partner schools to discuss their digital transformation journey, their vision for redefining learning through technology and how technology can be used to support the work of the leadership team.
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To find out more about OneNote, register for this Redefining Learning event, and also read our OneNote in Education eBook.
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Date: Wednesday 20th April 2016
Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Venue: Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock, BA3 3AL
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2013.04.27 – Opening Day!
It's Mr T!
Finally today is the day!!!
The opening day of the 5-dome tour "Tohoshinki Live Tour 2013 ~TIME~", where Tohoshinki rewrites the history of Tohoshinki.
It has been a clear day here at Saitama Super Arena since this morning, and it's just a little warm from the sunshine.
Many fans have been lining up at the goods booths since this morning!
The person who is right at the front of the queue has probably been waiting since midnight.
Thank you so much, really.
But the nights are still cold so please do not push yourselves..
If you were to walk straight in the direction of the venue from the Saitama Shintoshin station, you will be welcomed by these two people greeting you right in front of the Keyaki Plaza!
This photo, which was also used as the cover for the tour pamphlet, is really cool!!
There is also a huge replica of the snowglobe beneath the photo!
The snowglobe is also the highlight of the goods this time, so we will introduce some behind-the-scenes stories of its production later on!
Also, please do check out the flyers that are distributed at around the venue!
Have you solved the "Tohoshinki Crossword Puzzle" that can be found on the back??
Please enter your answers into the "Venue Limited Contents" tab on the special site♪
We will pick a winner among the correct answers and give out a special present!
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New Berlingo reinvents the leisure activity vehicle
Building on this trailblazing concept, Citroën consolidated its international performance. Since 2003, the Marque has occupied the enviable position of unchallenged European leader in the leisure activity vehicle segment, with market share of more than 26% at end-November 2007 (Europe 27). This segment still has potential since sales volumes in Europe are continuing to grow steadily. Adapting to all situations, the Berlingo meets a growing need for freedom and versatility in use. It is thus attracting a growing number of buyers. Overall at end-2007, the Berlingo had sold in more than one million units worldwide.
The New Berlingo will go in sale in the second quarter of 2008. It will be sold alongside the current Berlingo, which will still be available in some countries as an entry-level offering called "Berlingo First". With the Nemo Combi, Berlingo First and the New Berlingo, Citroën has developed a full range of leisure activity vehicles with complementary styling and features. This policy will enable it to meet the highly diverse needs of its customers.
• Dynamic and robust styling
The New Berlingo is stylish, dynamic and robust. Designed for both town and country, it encourages a wide variety of uses.
• Greater versatility
The New Berlingo is still an eminently practical family car, but it gains a range of new features including independent, removable seats, a redesigned Modutop®, an overhead interior rack and a tailgate with a window that opens.
• New comfort features
Further underlining its character, the New Berlingo gains remarkable comfort functions in terms of both acoustics, and suspension, including the running gear of the C4 Picasso.
• A range of high-performance engines that respect the environment
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The New Berlingo includes features inspired by MPVs and saloons, but it is very much a leisure activity vehicle and thus highly versatile. The best way to see what we mean is to spend a day on board.
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The culture of the United Kingdom refers to the patterns of human activity and symbolism associated with the United Kingdom and the British people. As a result of the history of the formation of the United Kingdom, the cultures of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are diverse and have varying degrees of overlap and distinctiveness
Though the UK has no official language, English is the main language and is spoken monolingually by an estimated 95% of the UK population.
However, individual countries within the UK have frameworks for the promotion of their indigenous languages. In Wales, all pupils at state schools must study Welsh until aged 16, and the Welsh Language Act 1993 and the Government of Wales Act 1998 provide that the Welsh and English languages should be treated equally in the public sector, so far as is reasonable and practicable. Irish and Ulster Scots enjoy limited use alongside English in Northern Ireland.
The Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act, passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2005, recognized Gaelic as an official language of Scotland, commanding equal respect with English, and required the creation of a national plan for Gaelic to provide strategic direction for the development of the Gaelic language.
The Literature
The earliest existing native literature of the territory of the modern United Kingdom was written in the Celtic languages of the isles. The Welsh literary tradition stretches from the 6th century. Irish poetry also represents a more or less unbroken tradition from the 6th century to the present day, with the Ulster Cycle being of particular relevance to Northern Ireland. Anglo-Saxon literature includes Beowulf, a national epic, but literature in Latin predominated among educated elites.
After the Norman Conquest, Anglo-Norman literature brought continental influences to the isles. English literature emerged as a recognisable entity in the late 14th century and, by the time of the foundation of the United Kingdom, was the dominant literature.
The early 18th century is known as the Augustan Age of English literature. The poetry of the time was highly formal, as exemplified by the works of Alexander Pope The English novel became a popular form in the 18th century, with Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe (1719), Samuel Richardson's Pamela (1740) and Henry Fielding's Tom Jones (1745).
From the late 18th century, the Romantic period showed a flowering of poetry comparable with the Renaissance two hundred years earlier and a revival of interest in vernacular literature.
In the 19th century major poets in English literature included William Blake, William Wordsworth, John Keats, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Percy Shelley and Lord Byron.
The Victorian period was the golden age of the realistic English novel, represented by Jane Austen, Brontë sisters (Charlotte, Emily and Anne), Charles Dickens, William Thackeray, George Eliot and Thomas Hardy.
World War I gave rise to British war poets and writers such as Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, Robert Graves and Rupert Brooke who wrote (often paradoxically), of their expectations of war, and/or their experiences in the trench.
The Celtic Revival stimulated new appreciation of traditional Irish literature, however, with the independence of the Irish Free State, Irish literature came to be seen as more clearly separate from the strains of British literature. The Scottish Renaissance of the early 20th century brought modernism to Scottish literature as well as an interest in new forms in the literature of Scottish Gaelic and Scots.
The English novel developed in the 20th century into much greater variety and was greatly enriched by immigrant writers. It remains today the dominant English literary form.
The United Kingdom has had a vibrant tradition of theatre, much of it inherited from England and Scotland.
In the 18th century, the highbrow and provocative Restoration comedy lost favour, to be replaced by sentimental comedy, domestic tragedy such as George Lillo's The London Merchant (1731), and by an overwhelming interest in Italian opera. Popular entertainment became more important in this period than ever before, with fair-booth burlesque and mixed forms that are the ancestors of the English music hall.
These forms flourished at the expense of legitimate English drama, which went into a long period of decline. By the early 19th century it was no longer represented by stage plays at all, but by the closet drama, plays written to be privately read in a "closet" (a small domestic room).
In 1847, a critic using the pseudonym Dramaticus published a pamphletdescribing the parlous state of British theatre. Production of serious plays was restricted to the patent theatres, and new plays were subjected to censorship by the Lord Chamberlain's Office. At the same time, there was a burgeoning theatre sector featuring a diet of low melodrama and musical burlesque; but critics described British theatre as driven by commercialism and a 'star' system.
In July 1962, a board was set up to supervise construction of a National Theatre in London and a separate board was constituted to run a National Theatre Company and lease the Old Vic theatre. The Company was to remain at the Old Vic until 1976, when the new South Bank building was opened. A National Theatre of Scotland was set up in 2006.
Today the West End of London has a large number of theatres, particularly centred around Shaftesbury Avenue. A prolific composer of the 20th century Andrew Lloyd Webber has dominated the West End for a number of years and his musicals have travelled to Broadway in New York and around the world, as well as being turned into films.
The Royal Shakespeare Company operates out of Stratford-upon-Avon, producing mainly but not exclusively Shakespeare's plays.
Important modern playwrights include Alan Ayckbourn, John Osborne, Harold Pinter, Tom Stoppard, and Arnold Wesker.
The United Kingdom also supports a number of major orchestras including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philharmonia, the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. London is one of the world's major centres for classical music: it holds several important concert halls and is also home to the Royal Opera House, one of the world's leading opera houses. British traditional music has also been very influential abroad.
The UK has been at the forefront of developments in film, radio, and television.Many important films have been produced in the UK over the last century, and a large number of significant actors and film-makers have emerged. Currently the main film production centres are at Shepperton and Pinewood Studios.
Broadcasting in the UK has historically been dominated by the BBC, although independent radio and television (ITV, Channel 4, Five) and satellite broadcasters (especially BSkyB) have become more important in recent years. BBC television, and the other three main television channels are public service broadcasters who, as part of their license allowing them to operate, broadcast a variety of minority interest programming. The BBC and Channel 4 are state-owned, though they operate independently.
The United Kingdom has a large number of national and local radio stations which cover a great variety of programming. The most listened to stations are the five main national BBC radio stations. BBC Radio 1, a new music station aimed at the 16-24 age group. BBC Radio 2, a varied popular music and chat station aimed at adults is consistently highest in the ratings. BBC Radio 4, a varied talk station, is noted for its news, current affairs, drama and comedy output as well as The Archers, its long running soap opera, and other unique programmes.
The BBC, as a public service broadcaster, also runs minority stations such as BBC Asian Network, BBC 1xtra and BBC 6 Music, and local stations throughout the country.
Visual art
From the foundation of the United Kingdom, the English school of painting is mainly notable for portraits and landscapes, and indeed portraits in landscapes. Among the artists of this period are Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792), George Stubbs (1724–1806), and Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788). William Hogarth painted far more down to earth portraits and satires, and was the first great English printmaker.
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (PRB) achieved considerable influence after its foundation in 1848 with paintings that concentrated on religious, literary, and genre subjects executed in a colorful and minutely detailed style. PRB artists included John Everett Millais, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and subsequently Edward Burne-Jones.
Also associated was designer William Morris, whose efforts to make beautiful objects affordable (or even free) for everyone led to his wallpaper and tile designs defining the Victorian aesthetic and instigating the Arts and Crafts movement.
Visual artists from the United Kingdom in the 20th century include Francis Bacon, David Hockney, Bridget Riley, and the pop artists Richard Hamilton and Peter Blake. As a reaction to abstract expressionism, pop art emerged originally in England at the end of the 1950s. The 1990s saw the Young British Artists, Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin. New York-born Sir Jacob Epstein was a pioneer of modern sculpture.
Arts institutions include the Royal College of Art, Royal Society of Arts, New English Art Club, Slade School of Art, Royal Academy, and the Tate Gallery.
The architecture of the United Kingdom includes many features that precede the creation of the United Kingdom in 1707, from as early as Skara Brae and Stonehenge to the Giant's Ring, Avebury and Roman ruins.
In most towns and villages the parish church is an indication of the age of the settlement. Many castles remain from the medieval period. Over the two centuries following the Norman conquest of England of 1066, and the building of the Tower of London, castles such as Caernarfon Castle in Wales and Carrickfergus Castle in Ireland were built.
One of the best known British architects working at the time of the foundation of the United Kingdom was Sir Christopher Wren. He was employed to design and rebuild many of the ruined ancient churches of London following the Great Fire of London. His masterpiece, St Paul's Cathedral, was completed in the early years of the United Kingdom.
In the early 18th century baroque architecture — popular in Europe — was introduced, and Blenheim Palace was built in this era. However, baroque was quickly replaced by a return of the Palladian form. The Georgian architecture of the 18th century was an evolved form of Palladianism.
Many existing buildings such as Woburn Abbey and Kedleston Hall are in this style. Among the many architects of this form of architecture and its successors, neoclassical and romantic, were Robert Adam, Sir William Chambers, and James Wyatt.
In the early 19th century the romantic medieval gothic style appeared as a backlash to the symmetry of Palladianism, and such buildings as Fonthill Abbey were built. By the middle of the 19th century, as a result of new technology, construction was able to develop incorporating steel as a building component; one of the greatest exponents of this was Joseph Paxton, architect of the Crystal Palace. Paxton also continued to build such houses as Mentmore Towers, in the still popular Renaissance styles.
At the beginning of the 20th century a new form of design arts and crafts became popular, the architectural form of this style, which had evolved from the 19th century designs of such architects as George Devey, was championed by Edwin Lutyens. Arts and crafts in architecture is symbolized by an informal, non symmetrical form, often with mullioned or lattice windows, multiple gables and tall chimneys. This style continued to evolve until World War II.
However, it should not be forgotten that in the immediate post-War years many thousands (perhaps hundreds of thousands) of council houses in vernacular style were built, giving working class people their first experience of private gardens and indoor sanitation.
Modernism remains a significant force in UK architecture, although its influence is felt predominantly in commercial buildings. The two most prominent proponents are Lord Rogers of Riverside and Lord Foster of Thames Bank. Rogers' iconic London buildings are probably Lloyd's Building and the Millennium Dome, while Foster created the Swiss Re Buildings (aka The Gherkin) and the Greater London Authority H.Q.
Science and technology
From the time of the Scientific Revolution, England and Scotland, and thereafter the United Kingdom, have been prominent in world scientific and technological development.
The Royal Society serves as the national academy for sciences, with members drawn from many different institutions and disciplines. Formed in 1660, it is the oldest learned society still in existence.
Isaac Newton's publication of the Principia Mathematica ushered in what is recognisable as modern physics. The first edition of 1687 and the second edition of 1713 framed the scientific context of the foundation of the United Kingdom. He realised that the same force is responsible for movements of celestial and terrestrial bodies, namely gravity.
Since Newton's time, figures from the UK have contributed to the development of most major branches of science. Examples include Michael Faraday, who, with James Clerk Maxwell, unified the electric and magnetic forces in what are now known as Maxwell's equations; James Joule, who worked extensively in thermodynamics and is often credited with the discovery of the principle of conservation of energy; Paul Dirac, one of the pioneers of quantum mechanics.
William Thomson (Baron Kelvin) drew important conclusions in the field of thermodynamics and invented the Kelvin scale of absolute zero; and he was the creator of Bell's Theorem, John Stewart Bell. Other British pioneers in their field include; Joseph Lister (Antiseptic surgery), Edward Jenner (Vaccination), Florence Nightingale (Nursing), Richard Owen (Palaeontology), Howard Carter (Modern Archaeology).
William Sturgeon invented the electromagnet in 1824. The first commercial electrical telegraph was co-invented by Sir William Fothergill Cooke and Charles Wheatstone. Cooke and Wheatstone patented it in May 1837 as an alarm system, and it was first successfully demonstrated on 25 July 1837 between Euston and Camden Town in London.
Technologically, the UK is also amongst the world's leaders. Historically, it was at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution, with innovations especially in textiles, the steam engine, railroads and civil engineering. Famous British engineers and inventors from this period include James Watt, Robert Stephenson, Richard Arkwright, and the 'father of Railways' George Stephenson. Engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel is best known for creating the Great Western Railway,as well as steamships.
Since then, the United Kingdom has continued this tradition of technical creativity. Alan Turing (leading role in the modern computer), Scottish inventor Alexander Graham Bell (the first practical telephone), John Logie Baird (world's first working television system, first electronic colour television) Frank Whittle (inventor of the jet engine), Charles Babbage (who devised the idea of the computer) and Alexander Fleming (discoverer of penicillin) were all British.
The UK remains one of the leading providers of technological innovations today, providing inventions as diverse as the World Wide Web and Viagra (created by Tim Berners-Lee and Pfizer respectively). Pioneers of fertility treatment Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards, successfully achieved conception through IVF (world's first "test tube baby")
Other famous scientists, engineers and inventors from the UK include: Richard Trevithick, Francis Crick, Rosalind Franklin, Robert Hooke, Humphry Davy, Robert Watson-Watt, Frederick Soddy, J. J. Thomson, Frank Pantridge, Sir George Everest, Daniel Rutherford, Arthur Eddington, Lord Rayleigh, Richard Dawkins, Stephen Hawking and Joseph Priestly .
The United Kingdom was created as a Protestant Christian country and Protestant churches remain the largest faith group in each country of the UK. Following this is Roman Catholicism and religions including Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism, and Buddhism. While 2001 census information suggests that over 75 percent of UK citizens consider themselves to belong to a religion, Gallup International reports that only 10 percent of UK citizens regularly attend religious services. A 2004 YouGov poll found that 44 percent of UK citizens believe in God, while 35 percent do not.
Each country within the United Kingdom has its own specialities: English cuisine for example: bangers and mash, Cheshire cheese and the Yorkshire pudding; Scottish cuisine includes Arbroath Smokie and Haggis; Irish cuisine features the Ulster fry and Irish Stew and Welsh cuisine is noted for Welsh rarebit.
Each country of the United Kingdom has a separate education system. Power over education matters in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is devolved but education in England is dealt with by the UK government since there is no devolved administration for England.
Most schools came under state control in the Victorian era, a formal state school system was instituted after the Second World War. Initially schools were separated into infant schools (normally up to age 4 or 5), primary schools and secondary schools (split into more academic grammar schools and more vocational secondary modern schools). Under the Labour governments of the 1960s and 1970s most secondary modern and grammar schools were combined to become comprehensive schools.
Most primary and secondary schools in both the private and state sectors have compulsory school uniforms. Allowances are almost invariably made, however, to accommodate religious dress including the Islamic hijab and Sikh bangle (kara).
Although the Minister of Education is responsible to Parliament for education, the day to day administration and funding of state schools is the responsibility of Local Education Authorities.
England's universities include the so-called Oxbridge universities of (Oxford University and Cambridge University) which are amongst the world's oldest universities and are generally ranked top of all British universities. Some institutions are world-renowned in specialised and often narrow areas of study, such as Imperial College London (science and engineering) and London School of Economics (economics and social sciences).
Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Assembly is responsible for education in Northern Ireland though responsibility at a local level is administered by 5 Education and Library Boards covering different geographical areas.
Scotland has a long history of universal provision of public education which, traditionally, has emphasised breadth across a range of subjects compared to depth of education over a smaller range of subjects at secondary school level. The majority of schools are non-denominational, but by legislation separate Roman Catholic schools, with an element of control by the Roman Catholic Church, are provided by the state system.
State schools are owned and operated by the local authorities which act as Education Authorities, and the compulsory phase is divided into primary school and secondary school (often called High school). Schools are supported in delivering the National Guidelines and National Priorities by Learning and Teaching Scotland,
The National Assembly for Wales has responsibility for education in Wales. A significant number of students in Wales are educated either wholly or largely through the medium of Welsh and lessons in the language are compulsory for all until the age of 16.
Living arrangements
Historically most people in the United Kingdom lived either in conjugal extended families or nuclear families. This reflected an economic landscape where the general populace tended to have less spending power, meaning that it was more practical to stick together rather than go their individual ways. This pattern also reflected gender roles. Men were expected to go out to work and women were expected to stay at home and look after the families.
In the 20th century the emancipation of women, the greater freedoms enjoyed by both men and women in the years following the Second World War, greater affluence and easier divorce have changed gender roles and living arrangements significantly. The general trend is a rise in single people living alone, the virtual extinction of the extended family (outside certain ethnic minority communities), and the nuclear family arguably reducing in prominence.
From the 1990s, the break up of the traditional family unit, when combined with low interest rate environment and other demographic changes, has created great pressure on the housing market, in particular regarding the accommodation of key workers such as nurses, other emergency service workers and teachers, who are priced out of most housing, especially in the South East.
Some research indicates that in the 21st century young people are tending to continue to live in the parental home for much longer than their predecessors.. The high cost of living, combined with rising cost of accommodation, further education and higher education means that many young people cannot afford to live independent lives from their families.
The national sport of the UK is football, having originated in England, and the UK has the oldest football clubs in the world. The home nations all have separate national teams and domestic competitions, most notably the Barclays Premier League, the FA Cup, and the Scottish Premier League. The first ever international football match was between Scotland and England in 1872. The match ended goalless.
Other famous sporting events in the United Kingdom include the Wimbledon tennis championships, the Grand National, the London Marathon, the Six Nations rugby championships, the British Grand Prix, The Open Championship, The Ashes cricket series and The Boat Race.
A great number of major sports originated in the United Kingdom, including football, squash, golf, tennis, boxing, rugby league, rugby union, cricket, field hockey, snooker, billiards, badminton and curling.
National costume and dress:
There is no national costume of the United Kingdom though the individual countries have distinctive forms of national dress: Scotland has the kilt, accompanied by sporran and sgian dubh, as well as the Tam o'shanter; England has the costumes of Morris dancers.
Naming convention
Traditionally, Christian names were those of Biblical characters or recognised saints; however, in the Gothic Revival of the Victorian era, other Anglo Saxon and mythical names enjoyed something of a fashion among the literati. Since the middle of the 20th century, however, first names have been influenced by a much wider cultural base. Back


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True Or False?
In LA there are so many different kinds of psychic people. Each making claims on what they can do for you, some are legit. Some are there simply to separate you from your money. So many people come to me and ask how to tell the difference? How do you know when you are being scammed?
The Universe leads us always to where we want to be. The truth is hidden in what we call coincidence, is really simply agreeable symmetry. So my best advice in avoiding the scam is to simply use a white candle, light it, and declare with thanks for being led to a legit source who is going to guide you without an agenda. Yes money should be exchanged in payment. It is a fair transaction for the time and magick used to provide guidance. Good luck in your search, and may all of your decisions lead you to prosperity.


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Exhibition 11/11 - 8/12
Painter living in Stockholm, Sweden. Studied Fine Art at Central Saint Martins London and Pratt Institute New York.
Body of work focuses foremost on large-scale oil paintings – feminist encompassing and self-disclosured but also includes performance, drawings, lectures, animations, scuplture and texts. A recurring theme in her painting is pre puberty girls, empowered by their connection to animals and nature.
"Sveriges mest självutlämnande popartist, tecknare och konstnär." Svd / "Sweden's most self-disclosured artist, popmusician and illustrator." Svd (Svenska Dagbladet)
"Det är en egensinnig konst som har mycket gemensamt med dagens stora svenska namn. Men här finns ändå ett klart eget uttryck och en direkthet i uttalet som jag gillar och så en klart humoristisk touch." Christer B Jarlås /"It's an original artist who's art has a lot in common with the big names of Swedish Contemporary artists of today. But there's a clearly original expression along with a directness that I like, and of course a humorous touch." Christer B Jarlås
2004-2015 AK von Malmborg released 3 solo pop albums before she announced her death as a pop-musician in august 2015. During these years she also composed for ballet, TV, theatre and wrote the libretto for an electronic opera. She collaborated with contemporary Swedish pop-artists such as Ane Brun, Freddie Wadling, Olle Ljungström, Jenny Wilson, Jennie Abrahamsson and was awarded for her compositions by Swedish Arts Counil and STIM on no less than 5 (!) occasions during these years. The last concert "AK von Malmborg is Dead" was performed in the Stockholm Music & Arts Festival in August 2015.


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Prevalent mainly in places like Alterac Valley, but also seen in instances, even in raids. Generally adamant about tanking. It cannot be done, no way. What in blazes am I talking about? Or rather, who am I talking about?
Disclaimer: This is a rant. Nothing more, nothing less. If you think you might be offended, don't read on.
From the shores of Tanaris, to the hells of Northrend, the warrior is a hardy breed. Born for battle, with a bloodlust second to none, these heavily armoured behemoths turn their enemies to bloody heaps. They wield fearsome weapons and armour. Their screams make their enemies shiver and fear for their sorry lives.
But hand them a shield, and these hardened veterans, these steely eyed grunts, these thundering titans…they go all "Oh is that the time?! I have washing up to do!" and scamper off, or they suddenly develop a huge interest in their toenails. Often have I heard the crickets chirp in Alterac Valley when somebody asked the raid "Who tanks?"
Stop acting like bloody schoolgirls, and start acting like warriors!
It makes me sick to my heart when I hear a warrior utter the magical words "I don't tank, I'm DPS". It makes me want to retch, and it makes me want to shout at them to reroll a rogue. Actually, strike that. Not a rogue. Rogues would make better tanks than those sorry excuses for warriors. Ever hear rogues boast about how they evasion tanked a boss?! Some of the warriors I've met could learn a thing or three there.
"But we cannae tank lass. We dunnae generate aggro enough, or have th'nice talents!"
Poppycock! You have all the talents you need. You are no main tank for a raid boss, but you are thoroughly able to generate more than enough aggro to tank adequately. As for panic buttons, granted, there could be more, but for most purposes we have enough.
"I say wotwot, I don't have the gear hip hip."
Then don't just stand there. Go get it! It's all over the place y'know. Seriously though, tanking gear is not hard to come by, especially with the crafted plate stuff. The BOE epics are more than adequate, and they're not fiendishly expensive.
"Aren't you just a little uptight about this?"
Yes. Live with it. And prepare to be kicked out of my party if I hear you say the magical words.
Granted, I can understand dps warriors reluctance to tank. Hey, I share it. If I can avoid it, I prefer to let a tank tank, and to each their own. People should do whatever they feel like. However, trying to pretend that the "other" class role doesn't exist, is simply not on in my book. You're a warrior, a berserking flurry of steel and spikes…but you're also a tank, a shield carrying scratching post for the big mean things of Azeroth. If you prefer the title "protector of the weak and robewearing" thats also fine. But you're still a tank, and no amount of denying, foot stamping, violin playing or other nonsense will change it.
When the need arises, I'm prepared to strap on my sword and board. Why aren't you?