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Beautiful Nubia is not just a veterinary doctor trained at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, he is also a published poet, a songwriter and a band leader. In this interview with Edozie Udeze, he harps on the need to grow a viable music industry that can churn out the best songwriters in the world and lots more
What does EniObanke music festival mean to you?
Yes, we started the music festival since three years now. It is a festival of root and folk music from anywhere in Africa. We do not discriminate. Musicians also come from all over Nigeria. Because we are based here in the South West, it may seem that what we showcase is more of Yoruba folklore music. But it is not intentional; we have to start from an area we know, an area we are equally familiar with.
And then slowly we keep building from there. Essentially, we use the platform to showcase authentic Nigerian folk and root music and play them in different locations as part of the festival. Generally, we play folk-derived music like highlife, Afrojazz, every thing music that has traditional background.
We also give opportunity for young voices, up coming musicians to be part of it. It is to give them their own ample opportunity to showcase what they have. Some of these young ones can be allowed to play what we call commercial pop music.
When they do this, the media can see them, then, they can get some airtime or later be signed on. You see, if you are an established artiste, sometimes you forget the struggles you went through. I think it is a bit easy when you create a platform for the younger people who are still struggling to air their own views.
How do you get sponsorship for this show?
I have basically been using my own money to finance the shows, with support from friends and well-wishers. My own personal friends and friends of the Art have been of immense assistance to us. At times some of my fans would be of help. However, the basic money has been from my company, EniObanke. You know, it has not been easy, I won't lie to you, because I am not a man of large pocket. But I am also blessed with a lot of people who are ready to give their talents to make it work.
Beyond this, what is Beautiful Nubia doing now musically?
Well, I have been playing this music now for about 15 years. I have just released a new album. Although it is not out officially, it will soon be in the Nigerian market. Officially it was supposed to be out on November 1. But again, I have been busy, very busy playing all over the place, keeping the industry alive and busy.
Our shows are not the noisy type. We do not make noise about our music, for when we do not play around the country, we play in the universities. We also play at private shows, social events. Our approach to this has always been very modest. But beyond that, I have been very busy in the music circle, with a new album that is almost out. The title of the new album is Ori Ojori. It is the same style we have been playing over time. People have always asked me how do I define my music? But I say it is difficult to define, yet people try to define it. My job is to play it. But I know it derives from traditional folk music.
How do you set your themes and compose your lyrics?
There is a part I usually do. The music is basically inspirational. I can not really explain it. If a song comes to me, I write it. Melody comes to me naturally. Sometimes I try to fuse it together to get what I want. The part of it that I do actively is crafting the music. I decide what goes where and I ensure that the parts come out well. Above all, I am very good at arranging the parts to form good folklore music. My very strong points are writing the songs and arranging them in parts. This is what defines someone's music – songwriting and the arrangement of the music. It is a gift and I am a vessel for that gift.
There is no defined sector for songwriting in the industry. How can this be corrected?
Yes, I think eventually we will get there. We do not have that for now. But what you have just said now is very important point in the industry. We have been saying for a long time, that we do not have infrastructure for music here yet. We think we do, but we do not. This is one of the infrastructural pieces we need to advance further in the industry.
In Nigeria, some of us are strong as songwriters, some as singers. But people lump everything together. They write their own songs, they arrange and sing them and move on. They produce and market it and do everything. This is not proper. This is why we often do not have that point of finesse in what we produce. This is why we are having songwriting workshop as part of this festival. I am really teaching them how to write songs. You have to have the gift because if you do not have it you'll see yourself struggling to cope with it. But if you have a gift and are a little bit confused about how to craft a song, you can be put through.
I can teach you how to craft a song, how to know what to include to make a good song. This workshop in a way can help us to groom a group of song writers that will then infuse this professionalism into the sector. They can write and co-write songs. Sometimes you don't have to do the whole work. If you write half of a song and get stuck, find another writer and say oh, I have this idea and then you work together. At the end, you'll have an art bearing two or three names there. There is nothing wrong with that. It happens all over the world. Don't people coauthor a book or produce a film? I think we are evolving just the way the country is evolving too, and so we'll get there. Where there is a lot of chaos, there is an opportunity for growth. There is much for us to do, to fix the infrastructure and get them working. And that's what I am committed to. That is what we are to do.
Now, is there any relationship between song writing and poetry and literature?
The best songwriters anywhere in the world are poets. Songwriters are poets. I am a published and performance poet. Many people in England know me as a performance poet. I have performed in different parts of the world as a poet. I do my poem from memory, I act them out and I sing them on stage. If you are good with words, song writing becomes easier for you. Yes, again, if you do not read very well, you cannot be a good song writer. If you read well and wide enough you can then write well. But the problem with some of our songwriters is that they do not read and so they are limited with words.
Where were you trained and why Beautiful Nubia?
I grew up in Ibadan and attended all my schools there. I read veterinary medicine at the University of Ibadan. I graduated in 1992 and worked as a vet for 10 years. Then I decided to go into music full time. I know I'd be a musician in life. Even though then I knew I'd learn a trade to fall back on. So, I went to learn music as a profession. But as a vet, I learnt how to manage funds, which is helping now to manage my own funds as a musician.
When I began to play music, I tried to find a name that'd suit my person. And so I settled for Beautiful Nubia. And so I added beautiful so that when people call me beautiful I'll strive to be perfected. The Nubia thing has to do with African civilisation where the people of Nubia were champions. And I love Africa and I wanted to prove to the world that the people of Nubia gave the world civilisation.
This was how I got to be known as Beautiful Nubia. Many years ago, the Nubia people ruled the world, people with dark skin and so on. So, that's the beauty there. But my real name is Olusegun Akinlolu.


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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Official report says Hazara University administration failed to defuse student clash
Despite the mounting tension between two student groups at the Hazara University, after a clash on November 2, a report submitted to the provincial government by the local authorities maintained that the varsity administration had played no role to defuse the situation, a source told The News.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/11-14-2016/page2.asp
Hazara Varsity teacher arrested for defrauding colleagues
Police have arrested a professor of Hazara University for defrauding his colleagues in the name of allotment of plots at a non-existence colony. Police said that Prof Fazal Akbar with the help of his accomplice Prof Khan Afsar deprived employees of Hazara University of Rs280 million.
Complete story: http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=14_11_2016_182_007
Frequent change of heads brings Higher Education Department to a standstill
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher Education Department has witnessed a change of seven administrative secretaries during the past two years, which has brought official work at the department to a standstill.
Complete story: http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=14_11_2016_181_008
Teacher accuses VC Hazara University, Registrar of illegal confinement
A woman associate professor on Friday moved a local court seeking registration of the first information report (FIR) against the vice-chancellor and registrar of the Hazara University on the charge of her illegal confinement.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/11-12-2016/page2.asp
Students and teachers stage protest
Students and teachers of Government Primary School Chamkani have staged a protest outside EDO office Peshawar .The have demanded that the rent of the school building be paid by school administration since it has put studies on hold indefinitely.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/karachi/2016-11-12/page-3
Hazara University to reopen on Monday
After remaining closed for nearly 11 days, Hazara University (HU) is set to resume its academic activities from Monday November 14, official sources said on Friday.
Complete story: http://epaper.tribune.com.pk/DisplayDetails.aspx?ENI_ID=11201611120070&EN_ID=11201611120026&EMID=11201611120011
Finance Department refuses to consider MS equivalent to MPhil
Finance Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has declined to consider the degree of Masters of Science (MS) degree as equivalent to the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) for scholarships of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
Complete story: http://dailytimes.com.pk/e-paper/2016-11-12/lahore/7755/49117
Minister inaugurates Girls Primary School in Kohat
KP Minister for Elementary & Secondary Education Muhammad Atif Khan along with Chairman Standing Committee for Information, Zia Ullah Bangash has inaugurated a Girls' Primary School of six rooms and six teachers at Muhammad Zai area of Kohat on Friday.
Complete story: http://dailytimes.com.pk/e-paper/2016-11-12/lahore/7755/49116
HU Teacher approaches court for harassment case registration
A female teacher on Friday moved the court of the additional district judge seeking orders for the local police to book the vice chancellor and registrar of Hazara University for harassing her. The judge summoned the Shinkiari police station SHO to appear before the court on Nov 22 to explain position on nonregistration of FIR against VC and registrar and adjourned hearing until then.
Complete story: http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=12_11_2016_182_009
DEO held for accepting bribe
The anti-corruption Department at Kohat, has arrested a District Education Officer, Gohar Rehman, and his front man red-handed, while accepting a bribe from two people, from their office in KDA town, here on Friday.
Complete story: http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=12_11_2016_183_004
No review of textbooks for fear of religious parties
Fear of backlash from religious-political parties has forced the KP government into abandoning the plan to make changes to three major subjects taught in schools. The purpose of the changes was to meet the minimum standards, collectively developed by the federal and provincial governments almost a year ago.
Complete story: http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=13_11_2016_181_005
Faulty Education System Main Hurdle in Development, Says Khattak
Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said that streamlining the faulty and ineffective system is the only way to put the country on the path to development. He was speaking at a gathering here on Saturday, after inaugurating the newly constructed building of Government College of Commerce and Management Sciences in Manki Sharif (his hometown).
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/11-13-2016/page3.asp
Students express concerns over inadequate health facilities
A group of students belonging to Landikotal tehsil of Khyber Agency has expressed serious concerns over inadequate health services at local healthcare centers. They have blamed the concerned staff for forcing patients to pay huge money for treatment.
Complete story: http://dailytimes.com.pk/e-paper/2016-11-13/lahore/7775/49259
Gathering at Lakki School
District Nazim Ishfaq Ahmad Khan Meenakhel Saturday said that education was the key to progress and he would extend all possible help to teachers. He was speaking at a function at Government Shaheed Muhammad Ghassan Khan Centennial Model High School in Lakki city.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/11-13-2016/page3.asp
KP Governor urges youth to concentrate on studies
Governor Zafar Iqbal Jhagra has said that young people are capable of working to steer the country out of prevailing challenges. "Our country is faced with a host of problems, but our students have the will and ability to exceed the expectations of the nation," he said on Sunday.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/11-13-2016/page3.asp
Funds approved for Dar-ul-Uloom Haqqania
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa approved a grant of Rs300 million for the construction of new blocks of Daru- Uloom Haqqania. However, the government is yet to release the allocated funds.
Private Educational Institutes receive exemption on wage limit
Private educational institutes got an exemption on lower wage limit by KP government. This decision of government has been challenged in High Court Peshawar. Previously, in 2013 this law was for all type of educational institutes.
Complete story: http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1103853195&Issue=NP_PEW&Date=20161112
Six Mardan Varsity staff members indicted for illegal appointments
An accountability court on Saturday charged six staff members of the Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), including vice-chancellor, for carrying out the alleged illegal appointments in BPS-17 and above to the University.
Complete story: http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=13_11_2016_181_006
Revolutionary Reforms in Education Department
Haripur District Nazim said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government had brought radical reforms in the department of education and its better results had been started to appear.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Islamabad/2016-11-13/page-15
Public Schools being equipped with Solar Power
Lakki Marwat District Nazim informed attendees at a meeting that all public sector schools are being equipped with a solar power system so that excessive power outages could not hinder teaching and learning activities.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Islamabad/2016-11-13/page-15
Action against ghost teachers before March
Provincial Education Minister, Abdul Raheem Ziaratwal has said that data of ghost and absentee teachers is being collected and decisions about letting them continue work like this will be made before March 2017.
Complete story: http://epaper.pakobserver.net/201611/13/national2.php
GTA Balochistan ready for strike
Government Teachers' Association Balochistan, has said that the Balochistan government is not paying attention to their issues and they that they will begin protests if their problems didn't get solved.
Complete story: http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1103856851&Issue=NP_QTA&Date=20161114
Demands of College employees must be met: PTI Balochistan
Meer Ismail from Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaf Balochistan has said that employees of Balochistan Residential College are demanding their rights and government must fulfill those needs to initiate education there.
Complete story:http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1103852909&Issue=NP_QTA&Date=20161112
Cheating-free exams
Controller Examination Balochistan Board, Syed Ibad-Ullah Shah Gharsheen, visited various examination centers of Intermediate exams. He said that his aim is to abolish the culture of cheating as well as the prohibition of students to bring cell phones in centers during exams.
Complete story: http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1103854637&Issue=NP_QTA&Date=20161113
Students of residential college are still protesting
Students and teachers of Residential College Loralai, Turbat, and Khuzdar, are still protesting at the Quetta Press Club. They said that since the last two weeks, they have complained to a number of different parties but to no avail.
Complete story: http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1103856840&Issue=NP_QTA&Date=20161114
PPP to start protesting against cancellation of education package
Ch Lateef Akbar from PPP has said during a press briefing that he would protest against the government's decision to cancel the Education Package in AJK.
Complete story:http://e.dunya.com.pk/detail.php?date=2016-11-14&edition=ISL&id=2733118_95980629
Issues of college teachers
During a meeting of PACTA (Pakhtunkhwa College, Teachers Association) local unit, issues of college teachers' promotion, teaching allowances, and other matters were discussed. They requested provincial government to solve these issues as soon as possible.
Complete story: http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1103855176&Issue=NP_PEW&Date=20161113
PMDC to use open merit for vacant foreign seats
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has said that seats in medical and dental colleges not filled by international graduates will be converted into local open merit seats with local student fee schedule.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Karachi/2016-11-14/page-2/detail-4
France to offer 200 scholarships to underprivileged students
France and Pakistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) providing 200 need based scholarships toPakistani students in various subjects to promotebilateral educational cooperation.
Complete story: https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/164731-France-to-offer-200-scholarships-to-underprivileged-students
Government approves roadmap to transform NISTE into Skill University
The project of transforming the National Institute of Science and Technical Education (NISTE) into the Skill University is going to become a reality as the government has approved a roadmap for its complete execution till next July with an aim to meet the growing demand for the workforce for multi-billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/11-14-2016/page13.asp
NUML, AGAHI to collaborate in establishing foresight lab
National University of Modern Languages (NUML) and AGAHI a not-for-profit organization and the country partner of the Millennium-Project, a Global Futures Studies & Research participatory think-tank signed MoU for establishing Pakistan's First Foresight Lab focusing on the country's challenges and opportunities.
Complete story: http://epaper.pakobserver.net/201611/14/islamabad-2.php
IIUI Professor seeks court help against harassment charges
A professor at the International Islamic University (IIU) Islamabad, Muhammad Irfan Khan, has sought the help of the Civil Court against female faculty members, who have alleged that Khan was harassing them during an internal meeting of the university.
Complete story: http://dailytimes.com.pk/e-paper/2016-11-14/lahore/7796/49388
AIOU initiates inquiry into objectionable question set for matric students
Administration of the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has taken serious notice of a controversial question set in the Functional English paper for the Matric students of the Spring Semester 2016. In a question, the students have been required to describe their elder sister, her age, physique, height, looks and attitude in detail.
Complete story: http://epaper.pakobserver.net/201611/12/islamabad-1.php
PM 'Approves Summary' to separate PIMS from SZABMU
Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, the State Minister for the Capital Administration and Development Division (CA&DD), has said that the Prime Minister had approved the summary to separate the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) from the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU).
Complete story: http://dailytimes.com.pk/e-paper/2016-11-12/lahore/7756/49063
Students petition SC against civic agency
Around 30 students have gone to the Supreme Court against the Capital Development Authority's (CDA) actions against the hostels they live in. The students – males and females –study in different colleges and universities in Islamabad and have filed an application to become a party to a case relating to the nonconforming use of residential houses.
Complete story: http://epaper.tribune.com.pk/DisplayDetails.aspx?ENI_ID=11201611120090&EN_ID=11201611120033&EMID=11201611120015
Parents Decry CTP over traffic mess in Pindi
The roads in Dheri Hassanabad, Tulsa, Harley Street, Lalazar and Katcheri areas have been experiencing huge traffic jams during school/college timings because of absence of traffic wardens.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Islamabad/2016-11-12/page-14/detail-1
Envoy calls on Chairman HEC
Ambassador of Czech Republic to Pakistan yesterday called on the Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) and discussed the need for collaboration between two countries in higher education.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Islamabad/2016-11-12/page-14/detail-7
HEC team attends Professional Development Programme in Turkey
With an aim to learn from the best practices, a 21-member team of Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan attended a week-long professional development programme in Turkey.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/11-12-2016/page14.asp
GB Chief Minister visits Bahria University
Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman visited Bahria University, says a press release. He discussed with students and faculty of Bahria University about the opportunities created by 'China-Pak Economic Corridor' and their social and economic benefits in Pakistan.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/11-12-2016/page14.asp
AIOU to launch LLB Programme from next year
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will start LLB classes from next year, after meeting the certain legal requirements of Pakistan Bar Council. The board conceded the LLB's program, besides M.Phil (Professional Track) program for the working journalists, to be launched from next year as well.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/11-12-2016/page19.asp
10,000 PhDs to be produced under Pak-US knowledge corridor
The Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Prof Ahsan Iqbal has said that to promote higher education in the country the Pak-US Knowledge Corridor is being initiated.
Complete story: http://epaper.pakobserver.net/201611/12/national2.php
317 degrees conferred at FAST-NU's 46th Convocation
As many as 317 degrees were conferred at the 46th convocation of the FAST-National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, which was held on Saturday at the main campus of the university, located near the National Highway.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/11-13-2016/page19.asp#;
Education issues need to be solved
Deputy Mayor Islamabad, Zeeshan Naqvi, said that finding solutions to the issues and problems of school and colleges in Islamabad is our priority. He said this in a meeting with All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association.
Complete story: http://e.dunya.com.pk/detail.php?date=2016-11-12&edition=ISL&id=2728959_75370002
CIIT evaluates potential of 700 emerging IT professionals
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) Wah Cantt Saturday held day-long competitions in seven disciplines to assess potential of emerging IT professionals and acquaint them with modern techniques, gadgets and ever-changing trends of the fast developing sector.
Complete story: http://dailytimes.com.pk/e-paper/2016-11-13/lahore/7776/49263
Fed up with poor handwriting, headmaster revives the lost art of 'takhti' at school
Writing on a Takhti, a traditional wooden slate, with a reed pen, was a routine in all government primary schools till some 15 years ago, but it was almost abandoned after the introduction of ink pens and ballpoints.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/lahore/11-14-2016/page2.asp
Starting from divisions: schoolteachers to occupy Mall Road in protest
Hardly two days have passed since junior doctors cleared Mall Road, but now teachers of public schools are also gearing up to hold the thoroughfare in protest. They want the government to not make teachers bear the brunt of unrealistic enrollment targets.
Complete story: http://epaper.tribune.com.pk/DisplayDetails.aspx?ENI_ID=11201611140080&EN_ID=11201611140026&EMID=11201611140014
GCU Kala Shah Kaku campus work begins
Government College University's (GCU) new campus, spanning over 350 acres at Kala Shah Kaku, is likely to be functional in three years. Work has started with a grant from the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Complete story: http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=14_11_2016_177_007
Chinese School to assist with construction training
Qingdao Construction Engineering Vocational School, China, will provide master trainers to Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) to train the youth in the construction sector. This initiative will promote technical education and vocational training especially in construction sector across the province.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/lahore/11-12-2016/page14.asp
Scholars explore people and cities at THAAP Conference
The 7th International THAAP Conference on `People and the City` began on Friday in collaboration with the Government College University and the Information Technology University (with the support of Higher Education Commission and Society for Cultural Education).
Complete story: http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=12_11_2016_177_013
Teacher awaits appointment despite court, CM Orders
Punjab Schools Education Department Secretary Abdul Jabbar Shaheen summoned the Jhang executive education officer (EDO) on a complaint by a schoolteacher for not allowing her to join the job at a school near her home.
Complete story: http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=12_11_2016_178_011
BZU plans de-affiliating 'Ghost' Law Colleges
Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) has decided to strip law colleges of their affiliation, which lack necessary facilities or possess poor academic infrastructure. The decision was made by the affiliation committee of the varsity in a meeting held with the Vice Chancellor Prof Tahir Ameen here on Friday.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Lahore/2016-11-12/page-22/detail-0
MoU Signed
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Chemical Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore and a leading construction company, providing technical and development services in Pakistan.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/lahore/11-12-2016/page19.asp
PU awards PhDs
Punjab University (PU) has awarded PhDs to two scholars. Shafeeq-ur-Rahman, son of Muhammad Haneef and Aftab Ahmad, s/o Sikandar Hayat, has been awarded a Ph.D. in Islamic studies after approval of his thesis.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/lahore/11-12-2016/page14.asp
France signs MOU to offer 200 scholarships to unprivileged Pakistani students
France and Pakistan have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) providing 200 needs-based scholarships to the unprivileged Pakistani students in various subjects for promoting educational cooperation between the two countries.
Complete story: http://epaper.pakobserver.net/201611/13/islamabad-1.php
Matric students awaiting certificates since the last three years
As many as 31 students of Government High School Chak 394 and their parents staged a demonstration against the school administration for not giving their matriculation certificates.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/lahore/11-13-2016/page2.asp
BZU Lahore students to get one-time dispensation
The Bahauddin Zakariya University syndicate has decided to grant the one-time exemption to Lahore sub-campus students and evolved a road map to this effect.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/lahore/11-13-2016/page3.asp
Admissions to Private Medical Colleges Approved
The Lahore High Court on Saturday approved new admissions in private medical colleges, hence forth ordering the cancellation of an earlier notification issued by PMDC.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/11-13-2016/page5.asp
MCAT for MBBS Admission Challenged
The Lahore High Court yesterday suspended the federal government's policy about the regulation of admissions at private medical colleges and sought a report from Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC).
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Lahore/2016-11-13/page-14/detail-6
Policy on admission to private medical colleges suspended
Lahore High Court has suspended the federal government's policy on regulation of admissions to private medical colleges and sought a report from Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/lahore/11-13-2016/page14.asp
Laptops distributed
Higher Education Commission is committed to providing quality higher education, and the commission is taking many initiatives to strengthen the system for the purpose.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/lahore/11-13-2016/page14.asp
RBISE announces SSC Supplementary Exam Results
Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education on Saturday announced results 2016. The pass percentage of the examination remained 35.87%.
Complete story: http://e.thenews.com.pk/pindi/11-13-2016/page14.asp
Bright students assure prosperous Pakistan
Intelligent and able students are surety of a prosperous and developed Pakistan. They are real Eagles of Allama Iqbal, the poet of the East. Such students who have successfully qualified for admission in the new session of Ameer Ud Din Medical College should now work hard to develop their reputation as good researchers and capable doctors so as to earn a good name for their institution.
Complete story: http://epaper.pakobserver.net/201611/13/lahore.php
SSC Supple Exam Result declared
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) DG Khan declared the results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Supplementary Examination 2016 on Saturday. A total of 4,965 candidates appeared in the supplementary exams out of which 2,505 candidates were declared successful with 50.45 percent percentage.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Lahore/2016-11-13/page-21/detail-6 s
UVAS Awards Ph.D. Degrees
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences has awarded Ahsan Numan s/o, Abdul Ghafoor, a Ph.D. degree in Physiology. His research work was on Response of Ginkgo Biloba on electrophysiology, serum biochemical and clinical assessment of diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy in humans.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Lahore/2016-11-13/page-14/detail-2
10,000 new classrooms in Punjab
Provincial Education Minister, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, said that under "CM Punjab Schools Program', 10,000 new classrooms will be constructed in schools to enroll out-of-school children.
Complete story: http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/Lahore/2016-11-13/page-2/detail-5
Limited seats for admission in Chakwal
Government Post Graduate College Chakwal does not offer enough number of seats for admission in Bachelor Programs that's why many students failed to get admission and continue their education.
Complete story: http://e.dunya.com.pk/detail.php?date=2016-11-14&edition=ISL&id=2733145_36509646
Teachers hired for Workers' Welfare Board
Punjab Public Service Commission hired principals, headmasters, and vice principals. Their information is public now. This hiring was based on merit.
Complete story: http://e.dunya.com.pk/detail.php?date=2016-11-13&edition=LHR&id=2731057_52015541
Education Department fails to provide adequate security to schools
Education Department Lahore failed to provide security to 4,100 primary schools of category "B." It has been reported that government promoted 19,000 naib qasid to the security guards.
Complete story: http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1103854584&Issue=NP_LHE&Date=20161112
Government is blaming teachers' for students' low performance
Punjab Teachers' Association said that government is blaming teachers and school heads for the poor performance of students. The government started to transfer them in far flung areas. They condemned this decision.
Complete story: http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1103856453&Issue=NP_LHE&Date=20161113
Enrolment target in schools to be achieved
The promotion of education is the only mean to change the fate of the nation and target of children enrolment in schools will be accomplished at all cost. The pledge was made at a meeting held here to brainstorm ways for promotion of education and meet the target of maximum enrolment in Govt Primary Schools in the sub-division.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Lahore/2016-11-13/page-22/detail-4
Ustad Ashraf Sharif Khan Astounds Foreign Delegates at GCU
Sitar player Ustad Ashraf Sharif Khan, the inheritor of Ustad Sharif Khan Ponchwala's grand tradition, performed at a cultural evening organized by the Government College University (GCU) in the honor of foreign delegates, who participated in the university's three-day international conference on 'Inter-regional Connectivity: South Asia and East Asia.'
Complete story: http://dailytimes.com.pk/e-paper/2016-11-13/lahore/7786/49307
BC and KU train facilitators to empower society
British Council Pakistan and the University of Karachi organized a training workshop for facilitators under the Citizenship Education and Community Engagement Program. The workshop was held at LEJ Auditorium, Karachi University
Complete story: http://dailytimes.com.pk/e-paper/2016-11-14/lahore/7797/49410
Education Department ready to provide infrastructure to private institutions
Sindh Minister for Education and Literacy Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar has said that the Education Department is willing to provide support to renowned private schools in rural Sindh if they were willing to establish their campuses there so that the children of fewer privilege areas may get better opportunities of education at their door steps.
Complete story: http://epaper.pakobserver.net/201611/12/karachi.php
SSUET to ensure transparent admission policy
An official of the university said here on Sunday that ever since the present management led by Chancellor Jawaid Anwar took over, the SSUET had taken many issues as a challenge. He stated that Anwar was also president of the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association (AMUOBA).
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Karachi/2016-11-14/page-14/detail-10
Study Abroad: US Consulate holds International Education Week
To guide Pakistani students regarding universities in the United States, the US Consulate in Karachi is holding an International Education Week (IEW) at Avari Hotel until November 18.
Complete story: http://epaper.tribune.com.pk/DisplayDetails.aspx?ENI_ID=11201611140240&EN_ID=11201611140081&EMID=11201611140038
938 SALU students get laptops
Dr. Darshan Lal Punchi, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Member of the National Assembly, distributed laptops to 938 research scholars of MS, MPhil and Ph.D. programs of Shah Abdul Latif University.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Karachi/2016-11-12/page-14/detail-11
Employees' promotion at Abdul Latif University
Total 175 employees of Shah Abdul Latif University got promotion due to the development policy of Sindh government. These employees were given promotion letters in a ceremony.
Complete story: http://e.jang.com.pk/11-12-2016/karachi/pic.asp?picname=212989
Training workshop for teachers
Teachers' Association Pakistan of District Hyderabad organized training for school, college, and university teachers. Teachers were trained on how to solve the students' issues.
Complete story: http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1103856643&Issue=NP_KHI&Date=20161114
IBA's board of governors meet
The Board of Governors of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi in its 91st meeting discussed the institution's merit recognition and financial assistance policies.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Karachi/2016-11-12/page-14/detail-10
Financial constraints bring Syed Jamaluddin Afghani school on the verge of closure
Financial difficulties have brought Syed Jamaluddin Afghani School; the only school for Afghan refugees' with their country curriculum, on the brink of closure. The school, registered with Afghanistan's ministry of education, was established 24 years ago on the premises of Al-Asif Square, Sohrab Ghoth.
Complete story: http://dailytimes.com.pk/e-paper/2016-11-12/lahore/7767/49089
Unauthorised Medical Colleges to face action
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) has decided to take action against illegal admissions in the Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College (GMMMC) of Sukkur and the Bibi Aseefa Dental College (BADC) in Larkana as these two institutions are not registered with the regulatory authority.
Complete story: http://dailytimes.com.pk/e-paper/2016-11-12/lahore/7757/49034
$20,000 scholarships for KU students
The Confucius Institute at the University of Karachi is playing a pivotal role in the promotion of Chinese language and culture. It will open new gateways for academic ties between Pakistan and China, says Wang Yu, Consul General of China in Karachi. He was speaking at the certificate distribution ceremony at the Confucius Institute on Saturday.
Complete story: http://nation.com.pk/E-Paper/Karachi/2016-11-13/page-13/detail-3
A plea for irrelevant education by Sam Ben-Meir
Due to the pressures of popular demand for relevance in education, we have lost sight of the purpose for which true education exists. I would like to make a plea for irrelevant education, one that does not begin with a presumption of what is relevant – the thing most needful, as Strauss would put it – and what is not.
Complete story: http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/11/14/comment/a-plea-for-irrelevant-education/
Education and development by Yousra Shabbir
Education is one of the essential components of human capital. Education is a powerful instrument in reducing poverty, enhancing earnings as well as economic growth, empowering people, promoting a healthy environment and creating competitive economy.
Complete story: http://epaper.pakobserver.net/201611/14/comments-2.php
Lack of educational facilities by Khalid Kashmiri
Educational backwardness, lack of health centres and unemployment is not associated with specific areas of the country; it prevails across Pakistan. According to statistics, 70 percent of the population lives below poverty line. The government is not paying attention to solving these issues.
Complete story: http://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/Lahore/2016-11-12/page-15/detail-8
Non-serious behavior with education sector by Abid Tihami
The education sector in Pakistan is not making any progress despite many reforms and efforts. Recently, Punjab Higher Education Commission announced that they would start community colleges. These colleges will be like Colleges in America and Canada. Let's see how this experiment in education sector brings any positive change in it.
Complete story: http://e.jang.com.pk/11-14-2016/karachi/pic.asp?picname=214229
Letters to the Editor
Uniform Education by Huma Ansari
Schools across the country are following different curricula. The curricula of schools where exorbitant fees are paid for the education of students are at par with international standards. Such schools also provide sports and recreational activities to its students.
Complete story: https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/164673-Uniform-education
Education for development
Nobody can deny the importance of education for the development of a country. With the increasing population, it is becoming difficult for the government to educate all children of the country.
Complete story: http://e.jang.com.pk/11-13-2016/Lahore/pic.asp?picname=08_06.gif
Discrimination in education system
Education brings positive changes in society but the current education system is creating a class system and discrimination in our community.
Complete story: http://e.jang.com.pk/11-12-2016/Lahore/pic.asp?picname=09_10.gif

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According to the July 2014 STR Global Construction Pipeline Report, the Middle East-Africa hotel region reported 630 hotels under contract totaling 147,754 rooms.
According to the April 2014 STR Global Construction Pipeline Report, the Middle East/Africa hotel development pipeline comprises 581 hotels totaling 137,799 rooms.
Medinet Nasr for Housing and Development SAE announced its net profit skyrocketed 102.6 percent in 2013.
Arabtec Holding has signed a $40 billion deal with Egypt to construct one million middle-income homes.
The Middle East/Africa region had the highest average revenue per available room at $120.88 in October.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris is planning to build three five-star hotels in the island country of Grenada.
The Europe-based luxury hotel group, is planning to expand its portfolio of luxury hotels in Africa.
Ritz-Carlton is planning to add 20 hotels around the world by 2016.
As the Egyptian government struggles with political and economic instability, the Cairo real estate market reports improvement in all sectors. Vacancies in Grade A office buildings slid to 20 percent for the first quarter, a decrease from 29 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012.
The average daily rate for a hotel in Dubai jumped 7.9 percent in 2012, thanks to a steady roster of conventions and events in the city, a new report says. Visitors to Dubai can now expect to pay an average of $234.99 for a hotel room.
According to STR Global, the Middle East/Africa region reported mostly mixed performance results in 2012 when reported in U.S. dollars. In 2012, the region reported a 6.1-percent increase in occupancy to 60.3 percent, a 0.5-percent decrease in average daily rate to US$161.64 and a 5.6-percent increase in revenue per available room to US$97.54.
According to hotel data compiled by STR Global, despite economic slowdowns in many regions of the world, hotel markets globally still posted mostly positive performance results for the month of August 2012. Here is a breakdown of hotel markets by region from STR Global.
Hilton Worldwide, Egypt's largest hospitality provider, has signed an agreement with long-standing business partner, Egyptian Touristic Resorts LLC, to introduce two new premium Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties to Cairo and Alexandria.
According to the May 2012 STR Global Construction Pipeline Report, the Middle East/Africa hotel development pipeline comprises 492 hotels totalling 125,235 rooms. Among the countries in the region, the United Arab Emirates, reported the largest number of rooms in the total active pipeline with 35,683 rooms.
London-based STR Global has just released this week their Annual Profitability Survey 2012 for selected global hotel markets. Now in its 14th year, the survey contains detailed data on hotel revenues and costs, showing the dynamic evolution of the sector by city, country and region.
According to Jones Lang LaSalle's (JLL) latest Cairo Real Estate Overview, following the Egypt's difficulties in 2011, the future looks more positive. JLL believes that there is evidence of more clarity and increased activity, with confidence returning twelve months after Egypt's revolution.
According to the 2011 year-end data from STR Global, a year since the beginning of the Arab Spring, demand has yet to return to Egypt, Bahrain and the Levant region.
(TABA HEIGHTS, EGYPT) -- Orascom Hotels and Development, Egypt's largest hotel owner, and Troon Golf, the world's largest golf course management company, announced a deal this week that would hand over control of Orascom's world-class golf course resorts at Taba Heights and El Gouna.


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Knowledge Bridge
Global Intelligence for the Digital Transition
On one level, the synergy between publishers and platforms looks natural, a win-win: publishers need their content to reach an audience so they can attract advertisers; platforms have audience in abundance but need diverse, engaging…//November 30 / 2015 //read more
Alex Marin discusses the best practices of social media in the news business. He is a social media editor at PolicyMic.com – a growing news & discussion platform that aims to spark thoughtful conversation among young people and give…//September 27 / 2013 //read more
Designed to provide a baseline understanding of the techniques and tools available to online media, the seminar was designed to lay a foundation for audience and revenue development for a new Indonesian online portal and to provide a…//May 2 / 2013 //read more
More than a half dozen major news organisations including Reuters, Al Jazeera, the BBC and The Guardian have had their Twitter accounts taken over by hackers in the last year, and outlets in emerging democracies could be next. Twitter is…//May 2 / 2013 //read more
Twitter has a number of advanced search options that will help journalists find updates and photos to help them illustrate their stories. It can help them zero in on updates with photos, as well as finding updates by location so they can…//April 18 / 2013 //read more
Every social media agency and self-anointed expert has advice on how to increase the number of people who follow you on Facebook and Twitter, but at least when it comes to Twitter, we now have some scientific research on what wins…//March 1 / 2013 //read more
Montenegrin newspaper and online portal Vijesti saw a sharp spike in their Twitter followers and Facebook fans when their journalists used social media and a Twitter hashtag to cover protests last year, and now the news group uses social…//February 7 / 2013 //read more
The Associated Press has struck a novel deal with electronics giant Samsung to post sponsored tweets to the news cooperative's 1.5m Twitter users. We look at the deal, which the AP says is "profitable", and how to properly balance…//January 9 / 2013 //read more
With limited opportunities to openly discuss issues that concern them, every Tuesday at 6pm Zimbabweans exchange views on Twitter on a subject ranging from bullying to gender. Though organised by a member of the public, it's an idea that…//November 14 / 2012 //read more
The recent elections in Ukraine gave an excellent example of how news organisations can and should monitor social media and crowdsourced reporting projects to cover major news events.//October 29 / 2012 //read more


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That's how Mr B used to describe my world-transforming efforts here. To live up to his robust, if compact, description...
Angry Muslims (I'm sure they misunderstand The Religion Of Peace...)
They'll make great immigrants, just great, you Islamophobic bigothaterNaziracist.
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Naked Men...well, one.
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Entrance requirements
We will invite you to the college for an interview. We may ask for information from your school, parents or carers if thats appropriate so that we can decide if this is the right course for you.
Course Description
Options include IT, Forensic Science, Media, Motor Vehicle, Animal Care, Horticulture. You will improve your English, Maths and IT skills and you will work with others on a business enterprise. You will be able to choose from a range of options you can study one or two subjects in depth or you can take tasters throughout the year.
Who is the course suitable for?
This course is suitable for young people who have not gained standard qualifications at school or college and who would like to find out which areas of study would suit them in future.
We have high standards and expectations of our learners. We expect you to be enthusiastic about your studies, to work hard and take part in all of the activities.
Course content
This course prepares you with skills and knowledge in a variety of topics that will prepare you for the next level of education. You will cover English, Maths, IT and study skills, team working and will be able to choose options from courses that are run across the college.
Development of Maths and English
You will work towards Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English.
Employability Skills Development
Your study programme includes 1 hour per week of employability skills development which includes Careers Education, support and guidance on progression opportunities.
How will the course be taught?
You will be taught by highly qualified and teachers who will use a wide variety of teaching methods to help you to learn and progress to the next level. You will have as much individual support as you need and there will be regular reviews to make sure that you are coping well with the level and workload of the course.
How will I know how well I am doing?
Every student has a personal tutor who will meet with their tutees on a regular basis to ensure they are making good progress. Tutors make sure that you receive regular feedback, manage your workload and meet college expectations.
Are there any additional costs?
Coming to college is a full time commitment and you will need to ensure that you have factored in the cost of travelling to college in Dunstable, the Centre and potentially to a local work placement. We do recommend a few good resources that you can choose to purchase if you wish. We may request contributions are made to trips and outings.
What course can I do next?
You can progress to the next level of Way Into or onto other courses in the college
Where can I get further support / advice?
Contact the college on 01582 477 776 or go to our website: www.centralbeds.ac.uk
How do I join the course?
Fill in an application form and you will be invited for a presentation and interview with one of the tutors.
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03rd Apr 2008, by Andrew Barr
ClearMyMail (www.clearmymail.com) have been featured again thanks to their latest press release!
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
In a comment on a mashable.com piece by Vadim Lavrusik, "Newspapers Are Still Dying, But the News Is Not Going Anywhere"...
Great piece. I particularly like this: "Newspaper companies that continue to treat their websites as a dumping ground for news from their print product will meet their eventual demise." To readers here, this almost seems like an obvious statement. But I'd generalize this observation to all storytellers, all informers, all people or organizations who know something or find something out and need to tell others about it. News organizations aren't the only storytellers out there, and while we might criticize them sometimes for not being more innovative, I'd argue that they are indeed THE BEST when it comes to creating new modes of digitally-native storytelling.
At the newly formed Center for Digital Information we're concerned with another set of storytellers -- research organizations -- including policy think tanks, foundations, government agencies, nonprofits and educational institutions. Collectively, they invest billions on doing highly consequential research to inform policymaking and public understanding on critical issues. But they haven't begun to change the modes they use to tell their stories. I maintain that they need to start using the same interactive techniques and platforms that journalistic organizations are in reporting news. To date, research organizations have only used new technology to *distribute* static text and PDFs. "Click here to download the complete report" dominates. What if news organizations did that in this age? "Click here to download today's print newspaper in PDF form." Their demise would be immediate, not eventual. But that's precisely what most research organizations do.
So to fit my needs, I'd commandeer your sentence and rewrite it slightly:
"Any storyteller, in any arena (news, research, policy, etc.) that continues to treat its website as a dumping ground for a print product will meet its eventual demise."
Although news online could perhaps be more innovative, other storytellers could learn a lot from what digital journalism has accomplished.
I've written several posts about these issues, and why it matters, here: http://digitalinfo.org/notebook/


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It began as a somewhat offhand comment when considering my qualifications to work at a tech company but upon reflection, the idea of an in-house media theorist seems like a pretty sound idea.
Maybe it is something that already exists.
Here's the idea: as a media theorist (cultural analyst, thoryvologist, critic, philosopher) I have studied and developed through that study an understanding of technology, of technologies role in the world and in society. While my current research/writing is more focused on ecological concerns, a thoryvological study of the iPhone or any other device, medium, software, platform, etc. would be simple to embark upon.
This would not perform standard business plan analysis (what is the product, who is the user, how can this be monetized) but would seek to instead understand other relationships and complications (how does this affect society, what needs does this create rather than fill, what are the unintended consequences, where are the environmental impacts, how can this be abused). Was the impact on spelling and grammar considered with the initial character restriction of text messaging? Was the concept of monetizing friendship considered with the launch of Facebook? What is cost/benefit analysis of metadata as a feature? What are a companies responsibilities towards ideas like Privacy and Ownership?
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How to Make your Very Own Leia Bikini – Part 1: The Bikini Top
My disclaimer: This is a very comfortable, supportive and fun way to make Leia's bikini. At the end of this tutorial there is an "Outtakes…Things that didn't work" so that you can avoid the mistakes I made. This was a first attempt and I learned a lot of ways NOT to make Leia's bikini. The pictures I have included in this Leia Bikini Tutorial will help you interpret my explanations but keep in mind that they do display some of the "Outtakes" (ex. The white bra you see is the 'saggy boob' bra that I mention in the outtakes as not working.)
You will need:
White Rubber Weatherseal (3/16-5/16" round)
- An old bra
- Wire that fits through the hollow of the stripping and holds good shape
- 4 Screw Eyes(1/4-1/2")
- White Wood filler
- Super glue gel
- Gold Leaf Paint( I used Precious Metals Leafing Finish#45503)
- Bronze acrylic paint
- Pledge with Future Floor Finish
- Suede or leather cord
- 4 beads (holes should be large enough for the leather cord)
1. Put on the old bra. Use a pen or pencil to trace as much of the bikini outline onto the old bra as possible. You may have to attach paper to your bra in some places to see where you'll have to splice in more fabric.
2. Cut the rubber to match your outline. You should have 5 pieces. You'll have a long piece for the part that wraps under the bust and extends up the back a few inches, a u-shaped piece for the center, 2 pieces for the bra squiggles, and 1 piece that wrap under and around each breast.
3. Thread your wire through each piece of rubber leaving a little extra on each end of the middle u-shaped piece and the long piece that extends up the back.
4. Put the bra on and bend your pieces around your body (you will probably need a second person to help or you can use a dress form).
5. Use tape to temporarily hold the pieces together.
6. Once the bikini has the shape you want, remove the tape and use the super glue to hold the weather stripping together.
7. To finish off the back ends, wrap the excess wire that you left yourself around the screw eye end and tuck it into the rubber end. Make sure that it is tightly secured and put a few drops of super glue gel inside just to make sure.
8. On the front U-piece, you will use the same process as step 7 to finish the ends except you need to cut the rubber ends at an angle so the screw eyes fit very snug.
9. Use the wood filler to fill in and smooth out the places where you have glued pieces together and where the rubber has bent (weatherseal makes a funny crease when it bends). You can also use the wood filler to smooth out the screw eyes and make them look more natural.
10. Let it all dry very well.
11. Now you're ready to paint. It took 3 coats of gold leaf paint to get the rich color I was going for. After that, I used a bronze acrylic paint to give it a nice rusty metal feel. Work in sections. Paint the bronze on and then wipe some of it off. Don't forget to paint and bronze your 4 beads. Coat everything with 1-2 coats of floor finish for a shiny touch.
12. Cut away the parts of your old bra that stick out of your bikini mold. Use the excess to fill in parts that need it.
13. Either cover the bra in the color you want or paint it. I used a dark blue bra and then painted it with the bronze acrylic paint.
14. Use the super glue gel to glue the bikini mold to the bra, working from the center out.
15. Thread the suede cord through the screw eyes and use the beads to secure the ends. Cross the cord and thread it through the front screw eyes. Use the beads to secure the ends.
16. Put the Bikini on and make any adjustments that you may need for support.
17. Voila! You now have an awesome Leia Bikini!
Outtakes…Things that Don't Work:
• Used a wire that was very thin and not very strong. The bikini had absolutely no support! I had to take it apart and thread 3-4 more strands of the wire through each rubber piece.
• Tried spackle and toothpaste to smooth out rough spots. Both cracked and flaked right off.
• Tried to use the weatherseal at the back and front ends as my 'loops' but they looked really funny. The screw eyes looked so much better!
• At first, I left the tape holding the pieces together and tried to cover it up with spackle and wood filler (you can see this in a couple of the pictures). Let's just say it looked like tape and spackle when all was said and done.
• I didn't use a good bra as my base and ended up with saggy boobs. No good. My second bra was so much better.
I hope this tutorial inspires you to make your very own Leia Bikini. There are so many ways to create this awesome costume. In the quest to learn and help one another, please email me or write a comment on what you have done differently, problems you have run into, questions, sources of inspiration and successes.
I encourage other Leia fans to check out my other posts for more ideas as well as links to other research online.


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Laser cutting sheet metal is very popular these days. However, it requires tremendously expensive and specialized machinery in order to use this technology.
Fortunately, the average man in the street can still make use of this wonderful and precise cutting method by using a laser-cutting-job-shop offering this service.
Talking of lasers cutting sheet metal, they are particularly highly effective when used for this application.
A CAD (computer assisted program) is used to guide the laser to cut precisely and finely along the thin black lines of the design, created with the controlling CAD software.
It goes without saying that the design to be cut needs to be checked and tested for correctness before commencing with laser cutting.A big plus factor of CAD is that you get to preview what the sheet metal will look like after it has been cut by the laser.
Once you are satisfied with the design, laser cutting sheet metal then cancels out the possibility of any human error. Where absolute precision is of prime importance - this feature alone should dictate the use of the laser above any other method.
Laser Cutting Holes In Sheet Metal
If you require holes to be cut in your sheet metal it is good to know up front that the finished holes will have a slight taper to them. This means that the hole in the front will be slightly larger than the hole in the back. So if you're working with very exact tolerances this could prove very important to take into account.
Post Cut Re-working Reduced
Another time saving feature of the laser cutting sheet metal, is that your post cutting work is virtually non existent. There is almost zero burring when using a laser. This help's speed up delivery time considerably
Will The Heat From The Laser Damage The Sheet Metal?
Fortunately, sheet metal is not really "heat treatable" so the heat generated by the laser won't appreciably harden it at the edges. Keep in mind that when laser cutting heat treatable metals the structural integrity of the metal will be adversely affected around the area of the cut.
Super Precision At Your Fingertips.
Apart from being a more precise method of cutting than other methods used, laser cutting sheet metal also allows for much smaller holes to be cut. In fact as a rule of thumb you can cut a hole as small as 20% of the thickness of the stock.
By comparison with other cutting methods, this means that you can achieve a hole which is approximately 1.2 times smaller with laser cutting sheet metal than You could achieve with other cutting methods.
If you require "slot corners" to be cut, with laser cutting your radius could be as low as 0.4 inches.
With our powerful 4KW (4000 watt) laser cutting machine we are able to cut through 16 mm of mild steel and 12 mm of stainless steel.
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Today the girls and I were reading "An Island Story", which we use as source material for History, Geography and English. We're reading about Edward III and his son, the Black Prince. I always encourage the girls to ask questions as we're reading, to encourage conversation and attentiveness. About halfway through, Goldilocks asks, "Mom, what would happen is nobody did what the king asked?"
Flippantly, I replied that the person would probably be put to death (This was 1346, after all!).
True to form, one question begets another. She responds, "But who would do it for him? No one listens to him." (Clearly I'm not listening to her either). "Would he do it HIMSELF?!"
"I suppose so," I concede distractedly.
"Okay, but what would he use? No one will make any killing machines because no one will do what he says."
From her quiet (and suddenly ominously dark) corner, Red Riding Hood responded, deadpan, "There's always strangling. And kitchen knives."
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It's back to school and we have a host of great activities
to support teachers in this first term of 2015!
All teachers and principals attending events and workshops at the Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) will receive a Certificate of Attendance. There is NO FEE to attend and admission will be on a first come first served basis. Please make your booking early to avoid disappointment. We thank the Western Cape Education Department for supporting these initiatives.
Read on to learn more about:
1. WCED Education District Open Days – 26 January to 4 February
2. WCED Teacher Enrichment Workshops – 24 January, 6 & 7 February, 7 March
3. WCED Principals Evening – 12 February
4. WCED Science Teachers Conference – 28 March
5. CTSC 2015 Education Programme & School Group Bookings
6. Free Bus Transport to the Science Centre
Join the CTSC Education Team for an informative hour and a half to see how the Science Centre is able to support you in 2015. Be part of demonstrations, experience the WCED inflatable planetarium and interact with the WCED Mobile Science Centre's hands-on exhibits. Refreshments, resources and tickets to a lucky draw* are also on offer.
Open days will take place from 15:30 to 17:00 at the following venues:
– 26 January : Sid G Rule Primary School (South Metropole)
– 27 January : Ravensmead Secondary School (North Metropole)
– 28 January : Belgravia High School (Central Metropole)
– 29 January : COSAT (East Metropole)
– 4 February : Steynville Secondary School (West Coast Metropole)
Please note: The following schools are the venues for these Open Days; all teachers from the relevant districts are invited to attend these Open Days.
*LUCKY DRAW PRIZE: A curriculum based school group visit for 58 learners and two teachers to the CTSC including transport (we regret we are unable to offer transport for the West Coast District winner)
– 24 January, Saturday – 9:30 to 12:00: Just do IT, Using ICT in the classroom
(Note: Fully booked)
– 6 February, Friday – 14:30 to 17:00: CAPS Chemistry Practical Experiments
– Laboratory safety & management
– Preparation of a standard solution of oxalic acid
– Titration of the acid against a solution of sodium hydroxide
to determine its concentration.
– 7 February, Saturday – 9:30 to 12:00: CAPS Physics Practical Experiments
– Laboratory safety & management
– Verification of Newton's Second Law
– Determination of internal resistance of a battery
– 7 March, Saturday – 9:30 to 12:00: Just do IT, Using ICT in the classroom
Please Note: Practical work to be conducted by teachers. Teachers will receive a DVD with all the videos of practical experiments. Refreshment will be served. Teachers will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
The Art and Science of Resilience – Resilience in Education
12 February, Thursday – 18:00 for 18:30
Presented by Wendy Ward – A Resilience and Natural Success Coach, Wendy empowers, challenges and inspires groups, teams and individuals to thrive and evolve in their personal lives and within their leadership roles.
18:00 to 18:30 Arrival and Refreshments
18:30 Welcome Address – WCED
18:45 The Art & Science of Resilience – Wendy Ward
19:45 Thanks and Lucky Draw
The purpose of the talk is to provide value for Principals at the beginning of the year – for Principals to perceive or see the world, act in the world, be in the world and lead in the world in new, more powerful and more resilient ways.
At the heart of resilience is how and what we think. Research shows that how we respond to situations and how we explain what happens to us has a profound effect on our resilience. Moreover, science is showing that that the way we respond to adversity is among the top predictors of satisfaction and success.
• What end results are you wanting to create in 2015 in your life, in your school, among your staff and with your students?
• What would change if you were mastering a more resilient mind-set?
• What would be different if your staff were able to bounce back from challenge, change and uncertainty AND move beyond, with grit, grace and groove?
• What would be different for your students if they could respond more mindfully, problem-solve more accurately and make conscious choices more consistently?
In this talk you will:
• Learn some key premises of resilience
• Bust some myths around resilience
• Discuss why resilience is so vital in today's turbulent times?
• Explore the relationship between resilience, happiness and success?
• Receive an introduction to the concept of Resilience Intelligence and an outline of the
10 Keys to Boost your Resilience, Brilliance and Presence.
Here's what others have said about this Introductory Talk:
Wendy's presentations are * thought-provoking * relevant * eye-opening * inspiring * enlightening * well researched * well-presented * informative * fun * a must for everyone in leadership * Wendy is * inspiring * engaging * authentic * amusing * refreshing * professional * brilliant * on trend…
BOOKINGS: Carmen van der Venter: firstname.lastname@example.com or 021 300 3200
Please note: If the Principal of a school is unable to attend they are
welcome to transfer this invitation to a senior member of staff.
We thank Wendy Ward sincerely for her dedicated time to empower
school leadership in the Western Cape.
28 March, Saturday – 9:00 to 16:30
Theme: Teachers Inspiring Teachers
The theme reinforces the need for teachers to work together and share ideas and resources as a way of motivating and encouraging each other. Every teacher has a unique way of delivering their lessons and dealing with the variety of abilities and learning styles in the classroom. This teacher's conference will provide a platform for teachers to collaborate and share their unique teaching style, ideas and resources with their peers.
Target audience: Senior and FET science teachers are encouraged to attend.
Information and participation, please contact: Gabi on 021 300 3200 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Please note: There is no charge to attend the conference and Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to teachers attending. Lunch and refreshments will be served. This event is made possible by the WCED.
Curriculum based excursions to the CTSC continue to be a firm favourite. The CTSC has revised the EDUCATION PROGRAMME to suit the needs of schools and the CTSC will also endeavour to accommodate special requests where possible. Visit www.ctsc.org.za/schools/school-programme/ to download the full programme.
A SCHOOL GROUP VISIT to the CTSC lasts for approximately 3 hours and consists of a curriculum related workshop (aligned with the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). chosen by the relevant teacher, a science show, a visit to the Camera Obscura and 'free time' on the main exhibition floor to interact with the many exhibits.
COST: All groups larger than 10 qualify for a discounted group rate of R35 per person. This includes pre-school, school and adult groups. One teacher will receive FREE entry with every 10 learners and each additional teacher will be required to pay R10. Standard entry fees are R40 per person.
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES please contact:
Primary & High Schools Programme: Muneerah Jacobs – firstname.lastname@example.com
All Bookings: Carmen van der Venter – firstname.lastname@example.com
The CTSC is in a position to offer some free transport to the Science Centre for qualifying schools.
Should you require transport please contact Please contact Carmen on 021 300 3200 or firstname.lastname@example.com to see if your school qualifies.
With thanks to the HCI Foundation for making this possible.
We look forward to supporting you in 2015 and
building a community of science teachers
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I will never forget the first time I zip lined … it was such a rush!
It was a family holiday in France. My son saw an advert in a tourist brochure for a treetop aerial trail. We'd never done anything like it before but it looked like fun so we decided to give it a go. I will never forget the feeling I felt – the trepidation, the exhilaration, the sheer fun and adventure. It was like being transported back to my childhood - climbing and swinging from trees. Only this time I was doing it with my own children, who were just as ecstatic!
So, with the help of an experienced French construction crew, we brought the adventure to Ireland and called it Zipit Forest Adventures.
Zipit Forest Adventures opened its (and Ireland's) first forest high ropes course at Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, Co. Roscommon in 2011. In 2013, we opened our second course in Tibradden Wood, Dublin 16 in the wonderful Dublin Mountains. Our third course in Farran Forest Park, Co. Cork opened for business in 2015.
Zipit Forest Adventures has secured a licence with Coillte (Irish Forestry Management Company) to exclusively develop this type of activity on Coillte owned land which covers about 445,000 hectares (approximately 7% of the land cover of Ireland). So, watch this space for our next Zipit location…
What Makes Us Unique?
We build all our courses in Coillte forestry, with every activity starting and finishing at a tree. There are no concrete structures or wooden poles in sight. We ensure minimum impact to the forest park. Our whole activity could be dismantled, leaving the forest undamaged. We look after our trees, and the platforms are built to allow the tree to continue growing. Activities can be changed and trees rested, whenever inspections request it.
Zipit Forest Adventures Mission
Zipit Forest Adventures is a forest adventure company specialising in operating high ropes adventure courses in the treetops, challenging participants to push the boundaries and experience the fun and adventure of an outdoor activity. We will sustain a reputation of quality through excellent service, customer care, and a friendly, professional staff. Our customers are the focus of our company. We will generate a profit in an ethical manner while meeting and exceeding our customer's expectations.
Zipit Forest Adventures Vision
Our vision is to re-introduce adventure to participants whilst challenging and motivating them to reach beyond their perceived limitations. This will act as a bridge to introduce people to our natural countryside and make them more aware of the huge range of recreational opportunities that are available across the country.
Zipit Forest Adventures Values
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- Practicing the highest safety standards without compromise
- Satisfying and delighting our customers
- Providing fulfilling careers to all our employees
- An environmentally, socially and economically sustainable business
- Integrity in all our business dealings
- Caring about our communities and our environment
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250ml SPICY LEMONGRASS CHILLI SAUCE with CORIANDER
turkish bread, baguettes or crackers
cooking instructions
Line a small deep bowl with plastic wrap. Spoon in cheese, pressing firmly into bowl. Smooth the top and cover with plastic. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Remove plastic from top and turn upside down on a small platter with a raised edge. Remove remaining plastic from sides and smooth cheese with a spatula if needed. Pour chilli sauce over the moulded cheese. Set out small butter knives to spread the cheese and sauce on hot Turkish bread, plain or toasted baguettes or crackers.
for 6 persons
advance preparation
Cheese can be moulded and refrigerated for several days. Cover with chilli sauce just before serving.
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For individual appetisers, toast slices of baguette on both sides in the oven. Toasts can be prepared in advance, cooled and kept in a sealed container. To serve, place a spoonful of cheese on the toast, drizzle with chilli sauce and garnish with either sprigs of coriander or thin slices of fresh chilli. Serve arranged on a platter.
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Good Morning Family. What's your Latte Factor? Meaning your smallish expenses that add up over a month or year. The term latte factor came from the book by David Back Start Small Finish Rich in the book he talks about the Latte Factor which is small expenses that sneak up on you and in the end they add up to a lot of money over the course of a month or even a year. Here are some people's Latte factors.
my car!...It's old and ugly, but there's NO WAY I'm taking the bus!
I would have to say travel!
Personal products ~ I love going to Bath & Body WorksLattes itself!! 16 oz, double shot, non-fat, white chocolate and coconut, no whip, 140 degrees please.
Smoking at $14 a pack that adds up to a small fortune
Shopping for clothing I have a dozen pair of the same shoes in different colors and still I want more.
Spoiling my children with toys. Between my husband and myself my children have a small toy store in their rooms.
You get the point of what a latte factor is now the question is what is yours and how are you going to stop it. The money that you are using to spend on stuff you do not need could be put to better usage someplace else. Don't you agree? Think about it and see what you can do without or substitute it for in order for you to save the money for something that you might really need down the road.
Oh yea my Latte factor is gambling and good desserts. I am a sucker for both.
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Just put in a huge effort to enter the Xinchejian SwarmRobot into the AFRON competition.
Also used the assembly instructions created as part of the entry to help run a workshop with other Xinchejian members making SwarmRobots. The workshop was pretty successful, although our preparation was lacking a bit with an untested PCB that just arrived and was assembled for the first time during the workshop and a different power switch that did match the board!
Definitely time for a more relaxed pace – exploring the Lophilo and a few other projects!


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The Showboat Design Awards held in Monaco this weekend granted Designer and Naval Architect Vripack from Holland with a Neptune Award. It is the ultimate showcase of Vripack her strong philosophy that the inside is equally important as the outside; they won specifically on their design of the layout of Expedition yacht E&E.
"We applaud the jury with their insight that a happy owner starts with a happy crew and that on board E&E the crew is very happy since they have a complete crew deck. A unique sight on a 500GT yacht", explains Bart Bouwhuis of Vripack while smiling ear to ear.
"E&E is designed by us fully on the bases that form follows function and our team is so proud to be rewarded with a Neptune for this. We already ordered cake for all of them!"


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To: Members of the Judiciary Committee for Thursday, March 23rd at 1 pm
From: Jerome A Collins, Maine Guardian ad litem Alert
Re: LD 457, the "Sunset" Bill, sponsor: Rep Matthew Moonen
We strongly oppose this bill. The sun should set on the law, a the law itself specifies, in October, 2017..
The original version of this law was conceived by Sen David Dutremble and me over a long afternoon, in 2012, at my kitchen table in Kennebunkport. We based our action on the facts that (a) nothing was happening at the Judicial Branch to reform the GAL program, (b) we were both hearing heartbreaking complaints from numerous victims of the GAL program that was the result of no program oversight or management, (c) there already existed a "blueprint" for GAL reform waiting to be activated in the form of the nationally respected 2006 OPEGA Audit of Maine GALs. We expanded the focus of the 2006 OPEGA report to cover all GALs, wherever they worked: Probate, Children's Protective or Divorce and Custody.
The Dutremble bill, LD 872 was born in the grass-roots, nourished by the legislative process with extensive emotional public hearings and signed into law by the Governor in late Spring 2013. It was a "people's bill" all the way. It solved "people problems" in family courts. It was a solution that grew out of long neglect by the Judicial Branch of their GAL program; it corrected a problem for vulnerable groups, who were forced to use GALs.
As not uncommonly happens, with laws created by the Legislature with strong citizen input, the Judicial Branch worked over the "Dutremble Law" using their preferred process, committees composed of "stakeholders": family court lawyers, GALs and family court judges – all with significant conflicts of interest. The law was radically transformed from "people friendly" to "family bar and GAL-friendly". It is NO LONGER THE PEOPLE'S LAW; IT IS A LAWYERS' and GAL's LAW.. THIS RE-WORKED LAW IS NOT THE ONE WE WORKED TO CREATE. It may have the same name and number but it is a very different "creature".
The centerpiece of this "new" Judicial Branch law is the GAL complaint procedure, safely tucked into the Overseers of the Bar.
- The complaint procedure is said to be a substitute for actual oversight and nonexistent management. It is not either.
- The legislature had called for a "user-friendly" GAL complaint procedure. It is now about as de-humanized a process as one could imagine.
- The current procedure provides pages of legalistic instructions, but no human help.
- The steps in the procedure are carried out by mail (US postal service). No names of those making decisions appear.
- The consumer making a complaint fires of a complaint into a nameless, faceless, bureaucratic "black hole".
- 100 % of consumer complaints have been dismissed without any corrective action of the mildest kind being taken. This is in the tradition of all previous complaint procedures that go back for years.
It is unclear whether these consumer complaints are viewed as legal complaints (breaking the law) or vocational complaints (competence). Once a complaint is dismissed, however, the GAL's name is cleared and removed from the record. The complaint never happened. We'd suggest that the Judiciary Committee members do a "walk through" of this process to get a feel for it. We'd also suggest that they obtain information about professional complaints from the Bureau of licensure, a very different process, a different more humane approach.
There are many other details I could mention, if I was allowed the time, but they are covered in our extensive rebuttal to Chief Judge Mary Kelly's report to the legislature. Here are the troubled topic headings:
- Consumer satisfaction survey: We dare you to ask for data.
- Financial ceilings for GAL services: Just motion the judge you need more time (and money) and the ceiling lifts.
- Reporting information systematically and computer friendly – Rep Picchiotti's bill attempts to fill this missing piece.
- Management and oversight of GALs – Sorry, it's covered by the GAL complaint procedure. It is? How?
- Enforcement of GAL Rules and Standards – Sorry it's embedded in the GAL complaint procedure. With 100% dismissal are GALs "perfect"?
- Data for any aspect of the law? What's data? Or. The numbers are "confidential", proprietary, secret.
- Double talk: not intentionally. We have to protect all parties, but numbers how can they hurt anyone except the Judicial Branch?
The Maine legislature needs to ask itself: Is this the law, you sent to the Judicial Branch in 2013? We say it has had radical surgery at the JB since 2013? We say it is now very consumer-unfriendly. Do you want to inflict it on the people of Maine? If you can't decide, if you are confused by the opposing views on this law, you need an outside, objective OPEGA study to examine the problems and give you recommendations for action. We are told that Rep Moonen has already communicated to the Government Oversight Committee (and OPEGA) that an OPEGA study would be "premature", that the Judiciary Committee needs time to review Chief Judge Mary Kelly's report (and our rebuttal report?). It is unclear to us whether Moonen was expressing his personal views aimed at stalling OPEGA, or whether he expressed the sentiments of the Judiciary Committee as a whole. If the latter, this would close further public discussion of the "sunset" bill, until you review the opposing reports and decide where to go in resolving the questions raised. We are not afraid of any OPEGA analysis, are you?
Jerome A Collins
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Area 11 began in Nottingham in 2010, and relocated to Bristol in 2012. Their sound is that of modern rock, and yet they do not hesitate to incorporate elements from other genres, cultures and time periods into their work.
They have released an album, a couple of EPs, a number of singles, and a whole host of music videos. They have toured the UK twice to capacity audiences. Their music has already permeated alternative and popular culture, which is reflected their chart success and loyal fanbase of over 100,000 worldwide (and counting).


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Brig.-Gen. Hossein Salami, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) second-in-command, said during celebrations marking the start of the 1979 U.S. embassy siege in Tehran: "America is no longer number one and the first power of the world. America's political will can no longer manage political and military developments in…the world of Islam. America's political power has strongly declined."
Every year on Nov. 3-4, Iran celebrates the 444-day siege of the U.S. Embassy when more than 50 diplomats and staff were taken hostage.
Protesters chanted "Death to America."
"Our fight with the Americans will continue," Salami said. "Pursuing our ideals in the world of Islam and in Iran, we will recognize no stopping point or red line."


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Advancements and Recognition
Welcome to the Goose Creek District ARC Webpage!
Goose Creek District Advancement & Recognition Committee (ARC)
District ARC Chairman: Alan Steiner
Eagle Scout Advisers: Ed Thiede (Ashburn), Mark Keefe (South Riding), Tonia Chagnon (Sterling), Brad Scales (Sterling), Roberta (Bobbie) Scales (Sterling), Alan Steiner (Sterling), Kurt Struder (Hamilton), Deanna Solomon (Western Loudoun), Dave Tarbet (Latter-Day Saints).
Merit Badge Dean: Tom Hill
Special Needs Scouting: Claudia Wolfson
Function of the ARC
Operating under the auspices of the Programs Committee in Goose Creek District, the function of the Advancement and Recognition Committee is to motivate and train unit leaders and unit committee members in the advancement program. It attempts to accomplish this by …
- Helping units establish an active advancement program, through training, communications and 1-on-1 mentoring.
- Providing assistance in Eagle Scout advancement, including the review of records and participation on Eagle Boards of Review.
- Providing recognition to district Scouters. (derived from BSA Pub#33088)
GC Merit Badge Counselor (MBC) Lists
The A&R Committee is also responsible for the major elements of the Merit Badge Program – recruiting, training and certifying merit badge counselors and for publishing lists of counselors.
The February 2019 Merit Badge Counselor (MBC) lists are the first ones to take into account the new YPT completion, so many people have dropped off the list by not taking the training (or it not getting reported to the Merit Badge Dean). If anyone has completed the new YPT but was dropped off, email firstname.lastname@example.com with the updated information and we'll get them on the next list. As long as they have YPT they can continue to counsel scouts on merit badges.
The 2017 BSA Guide to Advancement specifies that MBC Lists are not to be easily available to scouts. Troop leadership serve an important role in working with the scout to find a Merit Badge Counselor for the badge the scout is interested in. Goose Creek does not have a password-protected section of our website, however, so the following files are password-protected. Troop leaders who need the password can request it from the Merit Badge Dean or other staff members by emailing email@example.com.
- These lists are constantly evolving based on updated lists from Council, YPT expiry and inputs from troop merit badge coordinators. Email the Merit Badge Dean with any required fixes.
- The lists only include MBCs willing to work with scouts in the district or all scouts. MBCs who asked to only work with their troop are not included, and are expected to work with that troop to make sure their names are known to the scouts they will serve.
- There is an effort to make merit badges part of a scouter's electronic record found in my.scouting.org, but a timeline for that effort, or the details of how it would work have not been given. At the time this happens, the lists below will likely become obsolete; but until then …
Merit Badge Counselors sorted by badge (Updated February 2019)
Merit Badge Counselors sorted by counselor (Updated February 2019)
Also, to access the proper/current Merit Badge Counselor Information Form (to sign up for new merit badges), and to gain a complete understanding of the Council's process for managing the Merit Badge Counselor efforts, see the NCAC MB page here.
Critical Links
To ensure consistency between the information and forms accessed by users of our website, many of the links offered within are best done by directing the reader to the real source material.
National Advancements Team – General Resources:
- Guide to Advancement (2017 – Pub No.33088) … in PDF
- Advancement Report (Pub No. 34403 – formerly Rank Advancement Form)
- Advancement News (Archive … of current/past issues)
- Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook (Pub No. 512-927… expandable)
- Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project; Info for Project Beneficiaries
- National Eagle Scout Project Impact Grant program (subsidies for Eagle Projects) … coming soon
- Eagle Scout Rank Requirements (scroll to bottom of page for link to listed requirements).
- 2017 Eagle Scout Rank Application (Pub No. 512-728) … (The April 2017 Printing (noted on the bottom-right of the second page) is current. You must use this 2017 version of the ESRA. Do not attempt to complete it online, but save it to your computer and then open it with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- You may have noticed that since 2013, the Eagle Scout Rank Applications (ESRA) contain a third page. This is an optional page, and should NOT be submitted to Council. The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) wanted a way to maintain contact with new Eagle Scouts and this appeared to be the best way to start the process.
- The third page does not affect the processing of the ESRA.
- In fact, this third page is OPTIONAL – completed at the discretion of the Eagle Scout Candidates, and/or his parents). As such, the third page must not be sent with the ESRA for certification.
- It must also not be included in the Eagle Scout Package. It is a voluntary form provided by NESA and should be sent directly to NESA, by the Scout's family.
- National Advancement Team – Resources
NCAC Advancements & Recognition Committee Resources:
- NCAC ARC Homepage
- NCAC ARC – Information for Eagle Candidates for info on things such as …
- NCAC ARC – Information for Venturing Scouts with additional links for …
- NCAC Venturing Summit Award Guide
- Venturing Summit Award Service Project Workbook … (save to PC, then open with Adobe)
- Venturing Summit Award Application … (save to PC, then open with Adobe)
- Venturing Board of Review Guide
- NCAC Internet Advancement Info – (Access requires iExplorer)
- NCAC ARC Contact Info … soon
Contact Advancement Chairman Alan Steiner with questions or for more information.


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Todd McCarthy has a disturbing article in Variety (hat tip: Drudge) about a trend in recent independent films at the Sundance Film Festival (2005). He lists 9 separate films, all with young teens making horribly wrong adult sexual decisions. As a moral compass, Sundance seems to be pointing in the wrong direction.
I am not one for censorship, as the header for this site explains. But just because anything can be said, done or shown doesn't mean it should be. There are many well-made films that, from my personal perspective, are not worth seeing. Depicting bizarre sexual escapades of minors is wrong. The fact that aspiring Sundance directors are focusing on the topic is just one more indicator of the culture war that is out there.
I am pleased Variety is writing an article about this trend, though it stops, of course, short of rendering any judgment on the films.