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We can't say for sure, but many analysts are predicting sunnier skies for Detroit's auto industry. Chrysler and GM got new leases on life, Ford's doing fine on its own, and car buyers have gone cuckoo for Cash-for-Clunkers. As for the city itself, the forecast is a little cloudier, but there's at...Read More»
Well, that was quick. Just four days after the launch of the Car Allowance Rebate Systems (CARS) program, better known as "Cash for Clunkers," it appears that it may be suspended due to its own success. Apparently eager buyers have blown through the $1 billion allocation, and dealers are worrying...Read More»
Detroit's been going through tough times for, oh, the last 40 years or so. That's both Detroit as in the carmakers formerly known as The Big Three, now more commonly called The Detroit Two and a Half, and Detroit the city. About which one can only say, oh dear. But the rot is spreading. We read...Read More»
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If you dont live in a city like New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles, you may feel that your car is much less likely to be stolen. Unfortunately, this just isnt true. The truth is, Americas busiest metropolitan areas did not make the top ten list of U.S. cities with the highest auto theft rates. Whats...Read More»
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What once was old is new again -- and we're not just talking about GM's beloved Bob Lutz, who was lured out of retirement on Friday to serve as the company's "vice chairman responsible for all creative elements of products and customer relationships". No, we're also referring to the Pontiac G8...Read More»
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Here in America, General Motors is facing tough times: bankruptcy hearings, tricky brand sell-offs, and a thoroughly unpleasant sales slump. Across the Pacific, however, the General is faring much better. In fact, GM's go-to guy in China, Kevin Wale, predicts the company will see a 20% growth in...Read More»
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One of the important aspects of corporate event planning involves inclusion of different types of activities in it. Inclusion of some day time activity is a regular feature. As a part of this activity, some quality time is spent in discussing and learning crucial aspects of the organization. The guests present in these events will be delighted to relax and socialize with their families and co-workers. Therefore, experts of this industry recommend integrating the serious activities with numerous opportunities as far as fun is concerned.
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A word to the wise . . .
"When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean . . ." – Humpty Dumpty.
Foreword or preface? Inquiry or enquiry? This is purely a matter of preference or, if you prefer, choice. Shortness is usually sweet, but it's not something to lose sleep over.
But Henry Fowler, Ernest Gowers and Robert Burchfield, in their separate editions of Modern English Usage, did not labour so stupendously just to say: "Please yourselves, the language is ever-changing, so feel free to decide what is right for you."
Fowler, in the original 1926 edition, was clear-eyed and impartial, though prescriptive when he felt it mattered. Gowers, in 1965, followed Fowler's lead. But Burchfield, in 1996, took a different approach – he is mostly descriptive, though not without a mild rebuke here and there.
This is how the language is now, Burchfield seems to say, how it is being written at the end of the 20th century, and these are the trends. We can choose an informed path now that we have seen the lie of the land.
Above all else, newspaper copy must be clear and unambiguous. This requires a consistent style. Choices have to be made. Those made in this guide are based on decisions on good style that British newspapers have made down the years. Some will disagree on whether they are the best decisions.
It would be foolish to claim that this guide is definitive but, with continuing corrections and additions, it should at least be helpful.


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Isaiah 60: 1-2 "Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth. And deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you."
Monday of this week I was interceding with a fellow Scribe for the region that we live in. Our region comprises Northeastern and Southeastern USA. Together we entered the presence of the Lord and brought before Him the deep intercessions that were in our spirits. As my fellow Scribe was interceding Holy Spirit gave me a specific intercession to release. In my spirit He was giving me a word concerning the Five Fold Scribal ministries and His intent for them. I released that intercession declaring that the Lord was setting His Apostle, His Prophet, His Evangelist, His Pastor, His Teacher in a quiet place so that they could hear the Voice of the Lord and write the governmental word that He is giving for this season.
As I interceding for these offices the anointing became weighty on me and I was exhausted when I completed interceding, My fellow intercessor was alarmed at the change in my voice. I assured her that I was fine, and that I was just exhausted from that last intercession. Under the anointing she began to prophesy to me that the glory was over me and God was calling me to be the glory that I was experiencing. That prophetic word set me in a place for the rest of the week.
Holy Spirit did a new thing in me that Monday morning. See my body is often weighed down under the anointing when I preach or teach but that was the first time I experienced the weight of the anointing in intercession. The glory of the Lord has risen on me.
But walking in the glory didn't protect me from experiencing the darkness, it gave me a greater vision of the darkness. So as I rejoice in the experience that I had in the Lord this week my heart breaks for the manifestation of darkness in Newtown Connecticut. With horror I watched the reports of childrens and teachers killed yesterday. My heart broke and my tears fell as I watched President Obama struggle with his emotion as he spoke yesterday. I prayed for the families that lost children. I reflected on the spirit of terrorism that is unleashing its demonic tyranny over America with increasing regularity.
And in the darkness of yesterday the glory of the Lord rose over me again and I felt the pain of Abba Father's heart. America has been breaking God's heart for many years now. We mourn the death of twenty children killed by violence. But God has been mourning the deaths of millions of children murdered in the wombs of their mothers. These murders have been sanctioned by the government of America. In the darkness of yesterday the glory of the Lord was rising over me. In the midst of my grief I felt the grief of my heavenly Father. I felt the invasion of legalized terrorism over the unborn generations who will never know what it is to go to school and grow up pursuing their God given purpose. And the glory brought me back to the place of intercession. Intercesison for the Newtown community. Intercession for the families. And intercession for America.
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New England Patriots running back Jonas Gray is marching in this year's Cape Cod St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 7, 2015.
A 2011 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he was a political science major, Gray had a stellar game against the Indianapolis Colts this season, rushing for 201 yards and scoring four touchdowns. The performance put him on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Gray is joining Grand Marshall Cindy Fitzgibbon, Channel Five meteorologist.
Led by co-chairs John Fallon and Mairead McCann, the Cape Cod St. Patrick's Parade is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year as one of the region's most popular Irish parades. The two-mile parade starts at 11:00 a.m., and proceeds from Long Pond Drive and Rt 28 in South Yarmouth to its finish at the Town N Country Motel on Rt 28 in West Yarmouth. Here is the parade map.
Check out the 2015 schedule of St. Patrick's Day parades in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
For year round details on Irish cultural events in New England region, and travel to Ireland, visit IrishMassachusetts.com.


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It's time for beauty favorites! I tried some great products this month. Check them out!
Is January really over already?! This month has gone by fast! Still, I always make time to try out some new products, and I'm really loving the ones I tried this month.
A reminder, just in case this is the first time you read one of my Beauty Favorites, they're not all brand new products. Some have been out on the market for a long time, but I'm trying them out for the first time, and others have been part of my favorites for a while now. I try to include, not only makeup, but also hair and nail products. But to be honest, makeup is what I use most, so it may take over my posts from time to time.
Along with a small review, I'll let you know where you can get the product in case you're interested in trying them for yourself. However, remember, my skin, hair, and nails are not the same as yours, so take into consideration your own beauty needs and preferences before buying anything!
*Please note, Paper and Landscapes is not sponsored by any brand and is not paid in any way for our product reviews! However, we have added our Amazon Affiliate links along with each product's official page.
Beauty Favorites: Januray
1. Real Techniques Base Miracle Complexion Sponges
I have tried other similar sponges before, but I've never been too impressed by them. Maybe I just didn't know how to use them. But these "complexion sponges" by Real Techniques are so great. They are smooth, they don't break or crack easily, and they are perfect to use damp for a more natural coverage. They're also easy to clean. I love how each side works for a different part of the face.
And better yet, you get two sponges for about $10, which is the price for just one regular sized original Beauty Blender (which I wanna try someday too). I bought mine at Walmart.
You can also get them on Amazon for $8.24.
2. Nivea Men Post Shave Balm
Yes, this is a men's product. If you don't follow many makeup "gurus", this might seem totally weird to you. However, I've seen girls recommend this product for quite a while now to use as a makeup primer, and I've always felt curious about it. Since I was in the need of a new primer recently, I thought 'why not?'.
Even though I actually ended up liking this product, there are some cons to it that I believe I should mention. First of all, it smells like men's cologne. I mean, it's a post-shave balm, of course it will have a manly scent! Still, it's not as strong as I expected it to be. After applying the rest of my makeup, I couldn't smell it at all. But I understand if some people decide it's not for them. The second negative thing is that I found it to be a little bit drying, even when it's suppose to be a formula for sensitive skin. However, my skin has had all kinds of issues lately, and I can't be completely sure if that's what caused the dryness. I'm giving it another chance after my skin feels better.
On the other hand, I think this primer made my pores a little less visible, and it made my makeup look great. So I definitely think it's a product worth giving it a try, specially because it's so much affordable than other primers.
I got mine at Walmart for about $6.
You can also get it on Amazon.
3. Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation
Another product that had been recommended for so long and I had never gotten the chance to try it: Maybelline's Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation. I've only used it a few times because I got it this week, but I am falling in love with this foundation. It's definitely one of my beauty favorites now! My pores are actually less visible, and my skin looks so soft! I hardly needed to retouch my makeup because it was matte enough even after a few hours.
I must mention, however, I did use it along with the Fit Me Concealer, and the Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder. They make quite an awesome combo. From now on, I think these are going to be my go-to products.
I got my Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation at a local drugstore for $7, but you can get it from Maybelline's official website.
Or you can get it on Amazon.
4. Briogeo Rosarco Blow Dry Perfection & Heat Protectant Creme
I got this 0.75 oz sample on my latest ipsy Glambag, and I loved it. The formula feels lightweight, and my blow dried hair felt to silky smooth. The package says that it is "infused with rosehip, argan, and coconu oils to smooth hair, enhance shine, and tame frizz", while also protecting your hair from heat damage up to 45° F.
I wish this wasn't just a sample, because the original size 4 oz product costs $24!
You can get it on Sephora's official website.
Or get it on Amazon.
5. Pacifica Natural Minerals Blushious Coconut & Rose Infused Cheek Color
Another awesome product from my latest ipsy Glambag! This blush is a buildable formula that applies smoothly and looks great. It kind of brings a little bit of a highlight too! The shade on the pictures is called "Wildrose", and at first I thought it would be too dark for my skintone. But I was wrong, I love it! They claim that this blush is "universally flattering"… Maybe they're right!
(This package has a cute unicorn on the lid, but I guess it's exclusively for ipsy, because I couldn't find the same package online.)
You can get this blush on Pacifica's official website, or on Ulta's official website.
What did you think about my beauty favorites this month? I am loving all of them!
Comment below with your own favorites or other products you would like me to try
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We are working to encourage our older daughter Isabel to love our farm, love good food, love health and love life generally! Here is her first attempt at putting together a video showing the animals that she loves on our … Continued
We are working to encourage our older daughter Isabel to love our farm, love good food, love health and love life generally! Here is her first attempt at putting together a video showing the animals that she loves on our … Continued
This year was a breakout year for our custom grazing operation using cows in a mob. I will admit that the conditions were almost optimally perfect. Rainfall came in a timely fashion, there were no real "gulley-washers," the temperatures were … Continued
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We spotted an owl in our windbreak the other day. We have seen this bird of prey for several days, along with an increasing amount of bald eagles. There are a couple of thoughts to this. One, our certified organic … Continued
If you lived in the Midwest of the United States this year, I'm sure you were very aware of the heat and lack of rain. In a typical year July would be very hot and humid with regular thunderstorms. August … Continued
One of the most difficult aspects of commodity farming is dealing with the fact that the price for the crops or livestock produced by farmers are by in large dictated by someone else. The markets for corn, soybeans, wheat, barley … Continued
I'm sure those south of us will laugh at my title. That would include those folks in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and every state to the south east. That said, it was a very hot, humid and surprisingly dry … Continued
The National Organic Program (NOP) has released new rules for livestock that mandate access to pasture for ruminant animals. These rules require that a percentage of the necessary dry matter intake per day come from pasture. The minimum is 30% … Continued


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We are all set for St. Patrick's Day! No pinching at our house! Thanks to Oriental Trading for sending me some amazing supplies to use for this fun party – we had a great time and I hardly lifted a finger! We invited a few of my nieces over for an afternoon of St. Patrick's Day activities to get them all set for the holiday next week.
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I've gathered together lots of ideas from some of the finest bloggers out there to share this St. Patrick's Day round up of ideas! Whether you need St. Patrick's Day treats for your kids class, a fun St. Patrick's Day craft, or just want to do something fun with your kids – you'll find it here. Plus, you'll see there are lots of home decor ideas and free printables too!
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AAO High Speed Solutions Develops Hermetic & Feed-Through ARINC 801 Fiber Optic Assemblies
In addition to offering standard ARINC 801, Amphenol Aerospace now offers hermetically sealed assemblies and feed-throughs.
October 8, 2013
Amphenol Aerospace now offers hermetically sealed assemblies and bulkhead feed-throughs in the ARINC 801 circular connector format for fiber optic interconnects. These assemblies are designed for aerospace applications demanding a high level of environmental and pressure sealing. Using processes and materials originally developed for Amphenol's industry-leading hermetically sealed electrical connectors, these fiber optic assemblies can achieve sealing rates in excess of 1X10^-5 He/sec. They are available in all standard shell size/insert arrangements for multi-mode (50/125um and 62.5/125um) and single-mode optical fiber.
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For more information on AAO's ARINC 801 product offerings please contact Joseph Ingold at 607-267-0699 or email@example.com.


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Discover Nikkei is a community website about Nikkei identity, history and experiences. Their goal is to provide an inviting space for the community to share, explore, and connect with each other through diverse Nikkei experiences, culture, and history. Resources include articles, interviews, military database, photographs and oral histories.
The Center's collection focuses on wartime Japanese American experiences, with an emphasis on the Nisei soldiers of the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate), 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service. Resources include books, periodicals, videos/DVDs, photographs, newspaper articles, personal papers and other reference material, including over 700 interviews.
Additional resources include:
- Interviews with George Hara, Takejiro Higa, Daniel K. Inouye, Susumu Ito, Kan Tagami and Sakae Takahashi
- Citations of 21 Japanese American World War II Medal of Honor recipients
The National Veterans Network is a national coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to educating and enlightening the public about the experience and legacy of Japanese American World War II soldiers inspired by the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal. The website offers the following:
- A listing of Japanese American veterans, civic and cultural organizations
- A historical overview of the Japanese American World War II soldier experience
- Background on the Nisei Soldier Congressional Gold Medal bill and ceremony
The U.S. Army Center of Military History operates a Historical Resources Branch that offers a library and archive. In addition, their website offers a detailed view of the Army's role in U.S. military history.


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If these eight days are representative of all trading days over the four years 2010-2013 and $1.67 million is a true representation of Goldman's front running skim then the firm reaped a total skim of about $200 million over the four years. This case constitutes restitution of a tiny fraction (0.8%) of the ill-gotten gain and the fine only 0.4%. Almost 99% of the estimated booty remains with Goldman. The FINRA action is less than a "slap on the wrist"; it is more like a tickle with a feather.
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Asset prices have indeed in many cases reached stunning levels, quite obviously out of line with 'fundamentals,' for example in credit or government bond markets. The most dangerous of bubbles are deemed to be those in housing markets as their bursting could wreck whole economies.
Richter concludes that banks are again taking the same risks that triggered the financial crisis. He emphasizes that they are understating these risks. Read about the report from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: Federal Regulator Details Crazy Risk-Taking By Banks, Blames Fed
An ironic attitude towards collective ethics is adaptive. It helps basically decent individuals participate in coalitions that ruthlessly contend for rents. But perhaps we'd have a better society if, rather than turning our ethical discomfort into an object of aesthetic consideration, lots of us worked straightforwardly to remedy it. And perhaps more of us would do so if the risk of losing our place were not so terrible. Ethical behavior is endogenous. "Inequality" renders it costly.
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Hello again, it's been awhile. Seven months seems like a long time to have been away, but it sure did go by fast. The last time I posted I was getting ready to move back to New York, and now here I am! It's been such a whirlwind with so many lovely happenings that I don't even know where to begin. I can only start by saying I'm really enjoying being back in the city, meeting new people, reuniting with old friends, and learning more about food everyday. It could not be better. And I'm cooking more!
I've started to bake my own bread at home, which really is an excuse to 1. eat more bread and 2. buy several different types of flours at one time. To be honest, I'm a little intimidated by the bread making process, especially the kneading part, so I'm taking the easy route with no knead dough. Eventually I'll muster up the courage, but for now I'm perfectly happy with this fast alternative.
I came across this beet bun recipe recently and knew immediately that I needed to make it. Spelt flour with red beets, not to mention Valentine's Day this weekend, what could be more appropriate? The ruby red buns bake beautifully and make the whole house smell like a fully operating restaurant kitchen. Nutty aromas of caramelizing bread are blanketed with the scent of sweetening onions. The best of both the oven and the stove.
The shredded beets keep the inside crumb moist, while subtle hints of sweet and savory are embedded throughout. They are really delicious eaten plain or with a little slather of cream cheese, however, if you really want to use your buns for some good, make sandwiches with them, one that specifically uses smoked salmon. Quickly pickle some leftover shredded beets (there are bound to be some that didn't make it into the dough), schmear on some goat cheese, and layer on a few pieces of salmon. Cured fish may not be the best thing to eat before kissing your Valentine, but if you're both consuming it who cares?
The recipe can easily be doubled and baked buns freeze well.
Beet Buns
Adapted from here
Makes 16
130 grams whole wheat flour
140 grams all purpose flour
195 grams spelt flour
1 pack granulated yeast
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
18 grams vital wheat gluten
365 milliliters water, lukewarm
100 grams shredded red beets
1/4 white onion, finely chopped
Mix the flours, yeast, salt, and vital wheat gluten together. Add the water, beets, and onion. Mix until all the ingredients are incorporated, but do not knead. Cover with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for about 2 hours or until the dough has risen and flattened out. Place in the fridge and use within a few days.
On baking day, preheat oven to 450 degrees F or 230 degrees C. Place a baking stone or baking sheet in the middle rack. Then place an empty pan or tray on another shelf.
Dust the dough with flour and shape into a ball, creating a smooth surface on top. Divide the dough into 16, then shape each into a ball. Place on parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 40 minutes. When ready, brush with water and slide the parchment paper with bread dough directly onto the baking stone or sheet in the oven. Place about a cup of hot water into the empty pan and close the oven door shut. Bake for 20 minutes or until brown and firm. Cool on a rack.
Quickly Pickled Beets
Leftover shredded beets*
250 milliliters water
125 milliliters vinegar of choice
100 grams sugar
2-3 whole peppercorns
1-2 coriander seeds
A little knob of ginger
Put all the ingredients in a small pot and bring to a boil. Pour over the beets and let sit for 20 minutes to an hour. Drain and keep refrigerated in a jar.
*I had about a cup and a half or 100 grams beets.


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1. The purpose of this Bill is to enable the
Secretary of Statein practice, the Secretary of State for
Social Securityand in Northern Ireland the Department for
Social Development ("the Northern Ireland department")
to supply to the BBC, or to persons supplying the BBC with services
in connection with television licensing, limited descriptions
of personal information. The information will be used by the BBC
to help verify the eligibility of persons applying for free television
2. The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced
in November 1999 that persons aged 75 or over will become entitled
to receive a free television licence. That proposal is due to
be implemented on 1 November 2000. With upwards of three million
people potentially eligible for free licences, it has become clear
that the most effective way for the BBC to verify an applicant's
eligibility is for it to set up a data base for the purpose, by
receiving an electronic copy of certain kinds of personal information
held by the Department of Social Security ("DSS") and
the Northern Ireland department. The BBC can check that the information
(e.g. age, address and national insurance number) supplied by
an applicant matches the social security information, and in general
need make further enquiries only where there is a discrepancy
between the two sets of data. Such checks are needed in the interests
of detecting mistaken or fraudulent applications. The chosen system
would relieve most applicants of the need to submit documentary
proof of entitlement, making the application process less burdensome
for them and removing what would otherwise be a significant administrative
burden for the BBC.
3. The Bill gives the Secretary of State[2]
powers to make delegated legislation in two areas, namely
(2) to prescribe, if in future it becomes appropriate
to do so, other schemes for concessionary licences as schemes
in connection with which social security information provided
under clause 1 may be used: clause 2(2)(b).
Any order under these powers must be made by statutory
instrument and is subject to negative resolution procedure: clause
4. In clause 1, subsection (3) provides that
the kind of information that can be supplied under clause 1 ("social
security information") is, in relation to the Secretary of
State, "information of a prescribed description held by him
(or on his behalf) and obtained as a result, or for the purposes,
of the exercise of functions of his in relation to social security
or war pensions". Subsection (4) makes corresponding provision
in relation to the Northern Ireland department, except that the
department has no functions in relation to war pensions.
5. Attached as Annex A to this Memorandum is
an illustrative draft of the order it is intended to make. The
Committee will note that the order specifies only a very limited
range of information, namely, information consisting of the name,
date of birth, address and national insurance number of a person
aged 74 years or over, and in a case where such a person has died,
that fact and the date on which they died.
6. Careful consideration was given to the question
whether the Bill ought itself to specify the information concerned,
but it was decided that this would have been too rigid an approach.
Although the Government is confident that the information set
out in the draft order is all that is presently needed for the
smooth administration of the free television licence scheme, the
successful operation of the scheme depends on the interface between
the BBC's current system for administering television licences,
and the information available on the DSS and Northern Ireland
department data bases. The possibility that either the BBC's system
or the DSS or Northern Ireland department data base may be restructured
in the future so the interface no longer works in the way intended
cannot be ruled out. That might necessitate a change in the description
of information that needs to be supplied. Likewise, while the
Government at present has no proposals for other concessionary
licence schemes that might be administered using information supplied
under clause 1 (see paragraph 3(b) above and paragraphs 8 and
9 below), such schemes might one day come to be prescribed, in
which case different descriptions of information, or information
about different age groups, might become relevant.
7. Thus, it was considered appropriate to provide
for the information concerned to be specified in delegated legislation,
rather than being set out in the Bill. Any order would be subject
to Parliamentary scrutiny, as it could be annulled by a negative
resolution passed in either House. That procedure is considered
to provide an appropriate level of Parliamentary control in a
case such as this where the principle underlying the order has
been fully debated in the passing of the Bill, and the order is
confined to supplying the necessary detail.
8. Clause 2, which specifies the purposes for
which the information can be used provides that such information
can be used in connection with "reduced-fee licences".
These are television licences for which a reduced fee is payable
and which fall into a prescribed category: clause 2(2)(b).
9. The inclusion of reduced-fee licences builds
in to the Bill a degree of flexibility, so as to avoid the need
for additional primary legislation of a largely technical nature
in the event that, at some point in the future, the government
of the day introduces a new concessionary television licence scheme
which requires a system of validation similar to that being put
in place for the over-75s' scheme. However, it was considered
inappropriate that the creation of a new concessionary scheme
should automatically give the BBC and its contractors a
right to use social security information for the purposes of administering
that scheme. Thus, if a new scheme is created, social security
information could only be used for that purpose if the scheme
was designated by order as a "reduced-fee licence" for
the purposes of the Bill. Again, the principle of using social
security information for the administration of concessionary television
licence schemes having been debated in the passing of the Bill,
it is considered that the negative resolution procedure provides
the appropriate level of Parliamentary control.
23 May 2000
2000 No. XXXX
The Television Licences (Disclosure of Information)
Act 2000 (Prescription of Information) Order 2000
Coming into force 2000
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers
conferred upon him by section 1(3) and (4) of the Television Licences
(Disclosure of Information) Act 2000([3]),
hereby makes the following Order-
Citation and commencement
1. This Order may be cited as the Television
Licences (Disclosure of Information) Act 2000 (Prescription of
Information) Order 2000 and shall come into force on [date].
Prescription of "social security information"
2. (1)
Information of the description mentioned in
paragraph (2) is hereby prescribed, in relation to the Secretary
of State and the Department for Social Development ("the
Northern Ireland department"), as "social security information"
for the purposes of section 1 of the Television Licences (Disclosure
of Information) Act 2000 (supply of information to the BBC etc.
by the Secretary of State and the Northern Ireland department).
(2) The description of information referred
to in paragraph (1) is information consisting of
(b) in a case where such an individual has died,
that fact and the date on which they died.
[ th] [ ]2000 Secretary of State for Culture,
Media and Sport
This Order prescribes the descriptions of information
that the Secretary of State (in practice, the Secretary of State
for Social Security) and, in Northern Ireland, the Department
for Social Development, can supply to the British Broadcasting
Corporation ("BBC").
The Order is made under the Television Licences (Disclosure
of Information) Act 2000, section 1 of which permits the Secretary
of State and the Department for Social Development to supply the
BBC with "social security information". Section 1(3)
and (4) of the Act (read with section 4) provide that "social
security information", in relation to the Secretary of State
and that Department respectively, means information of a description
prescribed by order, being information held and obtained as a
result, or for the purpose, of the exercise of his or (as the
case may be) the Department's functions in relation to social
security or (in the case of the Secretary of State only) war pensions.
By virtue of section 2 of the Act, information so supplied may
be used only in connection with television licences for which
no fee is payable, or reduced-fee licences. Since no licences
have been prescribed as reduced-fee licences, the information
will in practice be used in connection with free licences.
Article 2 provides that the information in question
is the name, date of birth, address and National Insurance number
of a person aged 74 years or over, and in a case where such a
person has died, that fact and the date when they died.


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Padres Building Solar Power System At Petco Park Minnesota Looks For "Wow Factor" In Village Marlins Could Remove Home-Run Sculpture Bucks Raise Massive Scoreboard In New Arena Isles' Arena Build To Take Three Years Fresno State Shelves Renovation For Stadium Facility Notes Cards Removing Busch Stadium Seats In RF Esports Venue Coming To Vegas Strip In March Wizards' Practice Center On Schedule For September
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SBD/February 11, 2014/Facilities
Designs For Rupp Arena Renovation Unveiled, But Financing Still A Question
Published February 11, 2014
WORK TO DO: In Kentucky, Mark Story writes, "If we've learned anything from our friends in Louisville and the messy KFC Yum Center finances, it is that the devil is in the financing when it comes to arena projects." Story: "I'll tell you when I will get excited. When city officials release a detailed financing plan to indicate how the $310 million price tag will be paid for on a project that will also build a new convention center and do other downtown enhancements." Three "powerful Kentucky figures" in Gov. Steve Beshear, Gray and Lexington Center Corp. BOD Chair Brent Rice have "too much credibility invested in this project now not to make it happen." Still, until there is a "financing plan in place, there's no real way to gauge whether the current proposals are sound." Meanwhile, Rice said that "even if naming rights are sold to help pay for the reinvented arena, Adolph Rupp's surname would remain part of the venue's name" (LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER, 2/11). In Louisville, Kyle Tucker writes the "next news conference -- the one where school and athletic department leaders would celebrate signing a new lease with the city of Lexington, thereby securing a sizeable portion of the required revenue -- is most important." Yesterday's unveiling was "just the next step in a major project that is far from finalized." Gray said his vision is "roughly halfway" to coming alive (Louisville COURIER-JOURNAL, 2/11).


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Frasor's Edge
Frasor's shaky start to the season did little to generate any enthusiasm. A particularly ugly outing against the Angels on April 6, in which he coughed up two gopher balls in just two-thirds of an inning contributed to his ERA swelling past 10 at one point. His May wasn't much better, as he posted a bloated ERA of 4.70 for the month.
But since then, Frasor has really settled into a nice groove, giving up just one earned run in 10 June appearances and posting a very impressive 20-to-3 strikeout-to-walk ratio during June and July. He's only allowed two long balls in his 39 appearances since that disastrous early April outing.
Frasor has been particularly impressive of late, and it couldn't have come at a better time. Normally reliable guys like Ross, Scheppers, and even Joakim Soria have had their struggles during the past couple of weeks. But Frasor has really stepped up and delivered at some key moments.
After a stretch during which the Rangers lost 12 of 15 games and plummeted to six games behind the A's, Frasor made clutch contributions in three of the next five games – all Ranger wins. The first two of those were against the team that almost torpedoed his season before it began: the Los Angeles Angels.
In the Rangers' 4-3 victory over the Angels on July 29, Frasor earned his first W of the season by pitching a perfect 9th with a pair of strikeouts – keeping the deficit at one run so his teammates could claim a dramatic walk-off win, thanks to a home run by the second coming of Babe Ruth himself, Geovany Soto.
The very next night, in a drastically different 14-11 Ranger beating of the Angels, Frasor came in to pitch the 9th after Scheppers had doused the mound in napalm by allowing four runs on five hits and a walk in the 8th. Between Scheppers' exit and Frasor's entry, the Ranger offense managed to cut the deficit from 11-7 to 11-10. In order to keep from losing the momentum his teammates had just reclaimed with their bats, Frasor would have to immediately stifle the Angels' red-hot hitters.
Frasor managed to successfully work around a one-out double by Angels catcher Hank "Darva" Conger, to once again put his teammates in position for a walk-off win for the second consecutive night. The Angels would not score again, while the Rangers sent it to extra innings on an Adrian Beltre RBI single in the bottom of the 9th, before winning the game on a three-run walk-off HR by Leonys Martin in the bottom of the 10th.
Then, on Friday night in the opener of a huge three-game series against the team they are chasing – the Oakland A's – the Rangers turned once more to Frasor in an extremely high-stakes situation. And yet again, Frasor absolutely delivered.
In the bottom of the 5th, with the Rangers up 6-3, Robbie Ross had loaded the bases with A's on two singles and a walk. Frasor, veins flowing with ice water, stepped onto the mound and immediately snuffed Oakland's attempted rally by drawing a line out from the freshly-acquired Alberto Callaspo on just two pitches.
That alone should have been enough to earn Frasor his second W of the year, but for good measure, he came back out in the 6th and dispatched of Derek Norris, Coco Crisp, and Eric "Pocket Sabo" Sogard on just 11 pitches. The Rangers put up two more runs in their next at-bat, the final margin in a crucial series-opening victory.
While no one player has been responsible for the Rangers' current five-game winning streak, pulling them within 2.5 games of the A's, Jason Frasor's contributions have been as important as anyone's during this stretch. The Rangers and their fans are truly benefitting right now from Frasor's edge – let's hope it continues.


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Discussion in 'Lighten UPS' started by quamba 638, Jul 12, 2013.
I couldn't click on the link, but this is presumably about the fake names used for the pilots in the Asiana tragedy. Not funny.
Crash wasn't funny, but those fake names were!
Those names are from a joke that is so so so so old........whoever is responsible should lose their jobs ........if it in fact happened. The person responsible is not knowledgeable enough to have a job........or so nerdy (Sheldon) that he's been buried in a book since birth.
The loss of three little girls due to incompetence was not.
The exposure of the incompetence of our media system is hilarious.
This was not a funny situation under any circumstances.
The TV station is now being sued by the airline. Their lawyer's name is Wi Su Yu.
Keep practicing on your motor skills and you will learn how to click on links.
Click On Links was the stewardess.
The original link wasn't operative. It has subsequently been made operational.
Uh huh.
We FedEx'ed in the repair parts.
Oh, so you're still waiting for them. Got it. If they went Ground, it'll be another week or two, assuming they just don't toss it in the dumpster.
I speak the truth. Watched it on YouTube on my own. Still not funny. What if we crashed a plane in Korea and then they twisted the English names around to make us look bad?
It was a little funny in that it made it past the editors. It's a dark, gallows humor that actually has a very long and rich history dating at least back to Chaucer.
That would be hysterical because, loosely translated into Korean, Fred Smith means I have a small penis.
After 9/11 Korea showed footage of the first tower collapsing with the narration " 8th floor men's shoes. 7th floor lingerie,....." so I guess this makes us even.
Separate names with a comma.


text: Disciplines Show : 50 panels 100 panels All panels Anthropology Archaeology & Prehistory Demography Economics Geography History Law Linguistics Literature Philosophy Political Science Sociology Visual & Expressive Cultures P001 – Brokering Africa's Extraversion: Ethnography and Governance in Global Flows of People and Things10 July, 14:00-15:30Beuving Joost , Alpes JillP003 – Micropolitics of State and Infrastructures in Southern Africa10 July, 16:00-17:30Wafer Alex , Dubbeld BernardP004 – Publish or Perish in African Studies: New Ways to Valorize Research8 July, 14:00-15:30Bergenthum Hartmut , Kitchen StephanieP006 – Beyond stigma: Mobilising around the Issue of Slavery in Africa8 July, 14:00-15:30Pelckmans Lotte , Hardung ChristineP007 – The 'Inside Out' of the Congolese Power and its Critical Fiction: the Ambiguous Adventure of the Phratry of the Congolese Writers9 July, 16:00-17:30Peghini Julie , Yengo PatriceP008 – Ethnographies of "Land Grabbing" from a Gender Perspective in Africa8 July, 16:00-17:30Haller Tobias P010 – Articulations of Urban Citizenship and Rights to the City in Africa8 July, 14:00-15:30Werthmann Katja , Sieveking NadineP011 – Contesting African Boundaries: Collective Mobilizations Across "Borders"8 July, 14:00-15:30Whittaker Hannah , Gooding PhilipP016 – Social and Political Transformations in Post-War Liberia: Exploring Narratives, Memory and Perspectives of Institutional Change10 July, 16:00-17:30Zanker Franzisca , Kaufmann AndreaP026 – The Sexual Making of African Middle-classes; Bodily Techniques and Social Sensibilities as New Markers of Social Differentiation?10 July, 16:00-17:30Van Dijk Rijk , Spronk RachelP030 – Reconfiguring African Cities: the Roles of State and Non-state Actors and of the Social Sciences9 July, 16:00-17:30Udelsmann Rodrigues Cristina P032 – Building Promise – Past and Emerging Architectures of Anticipation in Africa10 July, 14:00-15:30Tousignant Noémi , Lagae JohanP034 – Between Social Mobilisations and Power Struggles: Which Levers Lead to Peace in Casamance?8 July, 17:30-19:00Tomàs Jordi , Marut Jean-ClaudeP036 – (Post)colonial Power, Environment and Resistance(s) in Africa, 20th-21th Centuries10 July, 09:00-10:30Tiquet Romain , Henriet BenoîtP037 – Aesthetic Rights: A Study in Urban Africa8 July, 16:00-17:30Thompson Drew , Gastrow ClaudiaP038 – Transnational Circulations of People, Goods and Ideas: Reception, Adaptation and Contestation10 July, 16:00-17:30Thiel Alena , Marfaing LaurenceP040 – Large Scale Land and Water Acquisitions in East Africa: Opportunity, Opposition and Oppression?8 July, 14:00-15:30Terje Oestigaard P041 – African Arts in the Former Socialist Bloc Countries: Opening on a New Space or Political Affiliation?8 July, 16:00-17:30Tchibozo Romuald P043 – A Resilient Future Generation: Street Children in Africa8 July, 17:30-19:00Taylor Ty-Juana P046 – Taming Contingency, Anticipating Progress: African Youth's as Leaders and Targets of Collective Mobilisation8 July, 17:30-19:00Tadesse Julian , Gaibazzi PaoloP049 – Islamic Movements in Africa: New Modes of Adaptation, Resistance and Mobilization9 July, 09:00-10:30Sounaye Abdoulaye , Apard ElodieP050 – Engaging with Elites. 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Ethnographies of Social Mobilization and Marginalized Groups in Africa and Beyond8 July, 16:00 – 17:30Menin Laura , Gardini MarcoP097 – Secret Societies and Resistance in West Africa10 July, 14:00 – 15:30Ménard Anaïs , Bedert MaartenP098 – Athletic Mobilisations in Africa: Control and Resistance10 July, 14:00 – 15:30Melo Victor P101 – The Contested Politics of Surveillance and Securitization in Africa9 July, 14:00 – 15:30Martin Aaron P103 – Ethics/aesthetics of Mobilisation for Health in Africa8 July, 14:00 – 15:30Manton John P105 – Not No Place? Images of the African City10 July, 09:00 – 10:30Malcomess Bettina , Kreutzfeldt Dorothee 123


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History books tell us that horses were first introduced to the Americas when they arrived with the Spanish Conquistadors and explorers. The beginning of mustang horse information comes from the log books kept by the leaders of these groups. The logs tell of the high number of horses that escaped or were released into the wild when the explorers returned home.
Native Americans were eager to bring the horses into their lives and quickly turned them into the main source of transportation for the tribes. Tribal members used them for hunting, for waging wars and for general transport for the tribe to new hunting areas. Another use soon arose as the horses became valuable for trading with other tribes.
The Native Americans soon began breeding their horses to accent the strong points of their stock. This selective breeding was common among the Comanche, Shoshoni and the Nez Perce. The Appaloosa was first bred by Nez Pence tribes and is the first distinctly American breed of horses.
At the turn of the century these horses and burros numbered over two million strong. As a result they were hunted and killed by the thousands. The military saw them as resources to be taken for their use by the troops at war and at home. This was probably the most humane use they were put to during that period. At some point they became fair game to be hunted by air planes and run to ground by motor vehicles. Thousands were poisoned for use as pet food.
Some protection was allotted them in 1959 when the Wild Horse Annie Act was passed. This law prohibited the hunting of wild horses and burros from any motorized vehicle. In 1971 they received further protection with the passage of the Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. This law expressly protected certain herds from hunting and harassment from humans.
This new law gave complete control of the animals to the Bureau of Land Management. They were to protect them and control the size of the herds on public lands. The largest herds can be found in Nevada high desert areas where they forage on plants that are not digestible to cattle. You will also find some herds in several North Western states that border Canada.
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Over the last several months, readers have spoken to me about the topic of free speech. The last election cycle was as much or more polarizing than any other of this generation. Protests after the election, before the inauguration, and during the still young tenure of our new President seem to have turned at least parts of our country into a state of perpetual turmoil.
In other words, if conversations at Thanksgiving dinner were difficult, imagine the 4th of July family reunion!
This whole scenario came into focus for me as I followed the upheaval at the University of California at Berkeley. Milo Yiannopoulos who, until recently, was senior editor of Breitbart News, self-described "cultural libertarian," "free speech fundamentalist" and all around critic of what he deems the "regressive left" was scheduled to give a speech at UC, Berkeley.
For my younger readers, Berkeley was one of the two or three epicenters of the 1960s social unrest. It is the center of cultural liberalism and one of the best research Universities in our country—a place where, in theory, ideas are to be exchanged—freely. However, that didn't happen at Berkeley.
According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, though Berkeley administrators "made a concerted effort to allow the speech to take place," the violence and mayhem generated because of Yiannopoulous' presence forced cancelling the event.
Similar cancellations in response to a variety of speakers at places like Brandeis University, New York University, Middlebury College, and Williams College have prompted academics like Rafael Walker at the University of Pennsylvania to ask:
"When [the] academe gets in the business of suppressing voices that it doesn't like and limiting students to only those views that it broadly sanctions—no matter how popular those views are in the culture at large—is free speech safe anywhere? Moreover, do we do our undergraduates any favors by shielding them for the 'deplorable' views of the big bad conservatives beyond the ivory tower?"
In his book, U & Me: Communicating in Moments that Matter, John Stewart's chapter on personal politics provides some helpful direction about how to freely speak in challenging moments—maybe even during family gatherings.
One important bit of advice is to determine, in advance, whether our purpose is "understanding" or "persuasion." According to Stewart, the reality is that most people with strong political agendas don't really want to have a conversation with somebody who has a different point of view.
He notes, "[a]lmost all of Rush Limbaugh's listeners share his views, and the same is true of those who watch Bill Maher."
On the other hand, genuine understanding requires a completely different orientation. Leaders whose focus is on general understanding, who really want to work at helping bridge a variety of cultural and socio-economic divides, may want to consider following the ground rules that Stewart provides:
- "Stay engaged means committing to remain morally, emotionally, intellectually and socially involved in the dialogue. It means not to let your heart and mind "check out" of the conversation while leaving your body in place.
- Speak your truth means being honest about your thoughts, feelings, and opinions and not just saying what you believe others want to hear. People don't often speak their truth about a political topic because they're afraid of offending, appearing angry, or sounding ignorant.
- Experience discomfort follows naturally. This ground rule acknowledges that, because politics is generally so polarized in our society, serious political conversations necessarily create discomfort for many participants.
- Expect and accept non-closure means that your goal for the conversation should not be, as I mentioned, to persuade the other person your beliefs, or to solve the political problem you're discussing. The point of the talk is the understanding, acceptance, and respect that, under the best conditions, the talk itself can produce."
Leaders who lead within their sphere of influence will never regret practicing the Stewart ground rules. As Stewart notes, "personal political communication is difficult. Moments that matter don't occur very often in the political communication that you see and hear the most about. But they can happen between family members and friends who approach their conversations mindfully and reflectively."
And to that I will add…Amen.


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Part 1
Someone has died.
Not just anyone, but someone I truly cared for.
Someone I loved with my whole heart, my secret crush, my adoring glance from across the crowded room falling upon his empty chair and my smile and dreams fading into despair.He wasn't just anyone. He was magnificently handsome, with gorgeous straight blonde hair that fell to his shoulders and curled slightly at the edges. His hair was so beautiful and natural, which today is very hard to find with all the would-be hair-perfect bleached-blonded people. The sunlight would fall upon his mane of golden hair like rays of light playing with an irresistable beauty.
Working in a busy office you really notice the times when it's so quiet. So quiet you can hear the proverbial pin drop. It has been like that for the past three days. No one laugh's or talks, they just sit still, working. The unhappy glances are mirrored by my own, the sad sighs escaping my work colleague's lips frequently. I am the most affected, and I'll tell you why. Someone has died. Not just anyone, but someone I truly cared for. Someone I loved with my whole heart, my secret crush, my adoring glance from across the crowded room falling upon his empty chair and my smile and dreams fading into despair.
He wasn't just anyone. He was magnificently handsome, with gorgeous straight blonde hair that fell to his shoulders and curled slightly at the edges. His hair was so beautiful and natural, which today is very hard to find with all the would-be hair-perfect bleached-blonded people. The sunlight would fall upon his mane of golden hair like rays of light playing with an irresistible beauty. He had intelligent, sparkling blue eyes which danced excitedly when he talked, animating his features so wonderfully. His smile was genuine and his lips not hugely big, but seductively big enough to attract attention. His teeth were perfectly white and straight. His face was golden tanned and his movements easy and natural. He wore the most attractive male perfume, and was always dressed immaculately. His name was Mike.
I can't deny I was attracted to him, probably most of the other women in our office felt the same way. He was popular, clever and humble, qualities that made him shine above the other men who would be considered competition, not that they even came close to someone that stunning.
Such a tragedy that somebody so talented and beautiful could die in such a terrible way.
Our company is an agency called Millennium Compliant. We hire people for businesses, specialists who solve problems computer oriented, particularly for the Millennium bug. The specialists we hire are contracted to companies to sort out pending problems. This is quite a lucrative market to be in at the moment, and with the increase in computer sales the demand for our particular service is particularly high.
As a consultative representative, I am required to sort out suitable interviewees for businesses and canvass potential agents or candidates to find the elite to consult our clients. So was Mike, but he was at a far more senior level. He was the type of person who simply clicked into the recruitment industry. He had charisma and personality. Clients became friends not just business associates when Mike was involved. Interviewees became enamoured of him, male and female. He was worshipped by everyone who met him. A cold gust of wind from the nearby open window drew me back to harsh reality and I shivered with horror.
It was so cold in the office, and I sat there leafing through a copy of Year 2000 Problem Solver: A Five Step Prevention Plan by Bryce Ragland. I couldn't concentrate on what I was reading, too much had happened to fully understand, my head was swimming.
I reached into my drawer for a tiny photo frame with a picture of Mike. It was pocket sized and I took it everywhere with me. It was my most precious belonging. Now, because of the tragedy, it was all I had left to remember him by.
I began to drift back to before the unthinkable occurred. I was so heartbroken. I had never made him aware of the deep feelings I had for him. Now, it was too late.
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Three days ago, Mike had almost caught me gazing wistfully into the confident smiling man, himself, in the photo, but I had managed to quickly hide it in my lower drawer before he could make out his own features on the picture. I knew I was blushing like a schoolgirl on her prom night, and turned away from him. I felt humiliated by the depths of my feelings for him.
Mike had just smiled before asking me to do some small tasks for him. He had sat close to me, and his aura of warmth and gentle confidence had surrounded me. I remembered closing my eyes and fantasizing a non-existent relationship before Mike became concerned with my behaviour and asked me what was wrong.
"Nothing, Mike. Sorry, you wanted me to chase this guy?" I quickly resumed my professional approach, shaking my head to dissolve any lingering romantic thoughts and focused my eyes on the document he had placed in front of me, instead of looking directly at him.
"You weren't listening, were you?" Mike said softly, his voice patient and calm. "I would like you to send out some details of our company to him. Are you OK?"
"Yes, sure!" I smiled reassuringly at Mike, his eyes connecting to mine for the first time that day. I purposely never connected eyes with him, as I became completely lost within them. I was absorbed by the vibrant colours in them, the soft pools of black in the centre, like the island in the middle of an ocean. I began to lose myself in them, such deep blue eyes, such expression and intelligence betraying an otherwise naive appearance.
"There's nothing wrong at home is there?" Mike leaned forward and his arm touched my shoulder. I moved back, immediately annoyed with myself for doing so.
"Nothing's wrong. I'll send this out straight away" I said, leafing around through the client's addresses in my over-full and overflowing card system. Mike rose and left to go to his own desk and I followed him with my eyes.
Such a graceful movement. Of course, when he walked he moved in a way that captured one's attention. All men born with beauty had such a grace that came so naturally to them alone. Mike's walk was just as alluring as the man himself. His thighs moved suggestively when he walked as if to an exquisite dance.
I looked at him as he seated himself with an easy and relaxed manner, and suddenly his eyes locked into mine and he smiled as I blushed and turned away for the second time that day.
At lunchtime that same day, Mike took all his more junior staff to lunch, and invited myself even though I was not a part of his particular team. I agreed as Mike smiled and we walked and talked to the double-doored entrance of the building. He had a very natural way of inducing conversation from people and making them feel they had known him for years, and we talked as if we were best friends. Or more than that.
The moment was ruined, not by the fact that his girlfriend was waiting for him at the doors and his embracing and covering her with a shower of kisses turned my stomach in a silent turmoil of envy, but that he had called off the lunch till the next day to spend time with his girlfriend.
She flaunted around him mercilessly as the girls around me looked enviously at her show of affection and I felt my stomach churn at the sight.
I was hurt and green with envy, but I little realised this was due to another reason I would find out later.
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That afternoon, after lunch, Mike came over to me to apologize.
"Sorry about that, I'll make it up tomorrow" Mike promised, his flashy smile penetrating my defences instantly, and his aura of warmth making me feel so much better.
"Sure" I whispered, painfully trying to disguise the anguish I felt upon seeing another woman holding him, kissing him.
"No I mean it." Mike continued, his eyes dropping, and for the first time I sensed something was wrong with him. His smile had vanished for an instant, but then it returned with full force eliminating my doubts and suspicions.
"Are you OK?" I asked, watching the worry come back to him, the small frown, the eyebrows knotting together - golden eyebrows like two rays from his sun-like golden hair.
"Not really." Mike confessed.
My heart knotted as he said this, a secret fear came over me.
"What's wrong?" I asked, my fear sounding like despair in my voice. Mike detected the worry and he looked at me, his worried expression melted and he smiled again.
"Oh, nothing for you to fret about, darling" He said, his smile broadening, his eyes brightening like a gem turning in the light.
"If it's upsetting you then tell me. Sometimes its good to talk to at least one person about your troubles" I said hopefully, desperately wanting him to confide in me.
"Well.... its my girlfriend. We were on the verge of breaking up" He said softly, and turned away as if to protect me from the more serious and emotional side of his nature.
"Really" My face formed the most astonished expression as I asked in a whisper of disbelief. "What happened?" I was shocked that any woman could resist this handsome, luxurious and masculine male. He seemed the side of myself I wished to express, his confidence always sheltered those around him.
"We really aren't compatible," He whispered more to himself than to me, his voice trailing off so much that I could hardly make out the last word he spoke.
"You seemed compatible at lunchtime today" I winked at him with a smile, desperately trying to bring back the side of him I loved so much. He laughed and put his hand on my shoulder. I didn't flinch and let the hand remain, so warm on my arm.
"What was it in your desk, that photo you hid from me?" He asked suddenly looking at me directly with that puzzled look I had seen so many times before. It was the look he gave when he was trying to figure out something.
"A photo of...." I stopped, unsure of which way to progress "... My brother!" I finally said, angry with myself for making it so obvious that I had thought quickly to make up an answer.
Mike smiled, a knowing smile. Then he got up and I turned to my work, ashamed I was blushing so deeply. He moved close to me without me realising and whispered into my ear:
"I thought you were an only child..."
I stopped working, stunned and tried to think of a suitable response. Then I turned around and I saw him back at his desk working and occasionally looking up at me. I tried not to look at him, but he had stirred my passion for him, and at 6:30 pm when I left the office I quickly glanced at him on the other side of the room. He didn't see me, as he was absorbed in his work, but that moment was so significant.
It was the last time I saw him alive.


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By all accounts, the 2nd annual Holiday Art Walk was a great success Saturday evening. Art, live music and refreshments were served up in Rock Run Gallery, 3 other spaces in South Main (including the South Main office which was converted for the event), and at the Jailhouse Gallery, located next to Mothers Bistro on East Main Street. Locals and lots of visitors appreciated having a nice night out to be social, and it's so great to see a growing art community in BV come together to offer such a cool community event!
Many thanks to Nora at Rock Run Gallery, all the good folks at the Jailhouse Gallery, all the amazing artists, Angela Kuepper for doing the poster design, Greg Kettering and Fernando Palomo for playing classical guitar. And thanks to the owners of the spaces in South Main that were converted to galleries for the event. Enjoy the photos!
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Antofagasta Airport is a small and somewhat dated airport. It feels third world in its design and layout. Facilities are limited and since it is only a domestic airport it may rarely be experienced by an international traveller.
Inside Antofagasta Airport
Located on the outskirts of town I had to pass through Antofagasta Airport (ANF is the Antofagasta airport code) to get to Santiago and a flight home from Chile. The place feels and looks small, almost a throwback from the 1950s and 1960s.
If truth be told the Chilean town of Antofagasta is booming. It has benefited from the commodity boom; there is even a mining company listed on the UK Stock Exchange which is named after the town!
I've been told that the population of Antofagasta has grown from around 180,000 just over 8 years ago to 500,000 people today. That is phenomenal growth and sadly the airport is struggling to cope. A lot of workers fly in for a few weeks at a time then home again. I arrived in the airport late one Saturday night and the place was heaving with people.
When I did depart it was a weekend morning and thankfully not so busy.
The checking-in area of Antofagasta Airport is far from a hive of activity. There are only 2 check-in desks which serve the two local airlines offering domestic flights. I suppose the airport in Antofagasta has moved with the times somewhat since there were some of those computerised self check-in units. As great as the concept is they could not find my booking by either passport number, e-ticket number or my frequent flyer card. Not a great start.
Thankfully the check-in desk attendant was able to help and my luggage was checked in for my flight with LAN (Chilean domestic carrier).
Within the checking-in area of Antofagasta Airport I could see a small, basic café, 2 tourist shops plus a sunglasses booth.
Airport security was surprisingly quick and efficient. I could imagine it being havoc when the airport is busy.
After being security checked I ascended some stairs to the waiting area. There were only 3 boarding gates so that gives you an idea of how small this airport is. To be honest by the time we were called for boarding the place was pretty full, you'd struggle to find a seat.
To pass the time there was a basic café and a souvenir shop. The souvenir shop was minimal and acted also as a provider of magazines etc. There was a good chance to pick up a toy lama so it maybe worth a visit.
I also noticed a glassed off area in this boarding gate waiting area. It was labelled as Salones VIP Lounge and also Pacific Lounge. I guess this was the Business Class Lounge at Antofagasta Airport. I didn't have access to it but looking through the glass windows it looked far from luxurious.
Well I suppose there is not much more to say about Antofagasta Airport. It is small, dated and really needs investment to cope with the amount of traffic passing through it. As the city grows you'd hope the local government will seek to reinforce their transport infrastructure.


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