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'The Searchers'
Film 101 is In Reel Deep's commitment to an in-depth re-examination of cinematic classics — old and new. Learn more about the ongoing series and see others in it on our Film 101 page.
Contentious as the debate remains, even today, about the strident racism expressed by Ethan Edwards and others throughout The Searchers, there can be no such argument about what the film has to say about American masculinity.
Director John Ford's masterpiece - well, one of them at least - positively oozes testosterone. That's to be expected, I suppose, in a cowboys-and-Indians Western, but it's still jarring even upon repeated viewings, perhaps because Ford is so adept at getting the blood pumping in this particular instance.
Ford's star John Wayne first appears in the film framed by the doorway to a home. His arrival has been trumpeted with not only the excitement of his brother's family, but also with a song that's lyrics explicitly ponder the nature of manhood.
"What makes a man to wander," croon Sons of the Pioneers on the title track. "What makes a man to roam," they continue.
"What makes a man leave bed and board. And turn his back on home? Ride away, ride away, ride away"
Wayne ends the film in almost the same exact position, gazing inside a homestead, the darkness of the shelter a stark contrast to the light pouring in from out. At the beginning of the film, he enters the home with his job not yet begun. By its end, he won't step foot inside. His niece rescued from kidnapping, he seems unsure where to go, only that it can't be inside there.
This is, of course, all an absurdly idealized treatise on American masculinity, if, indeed, it is to be taken at face value at all.
Wayne's Ethan Edwards is at once a savior and a force of nature. He is susceptible to human emotion - flying in to a rage at even a passing mention of Indians, staring longingly at his sister-in-law - but also seems to have mastery over it, just as he is, at different moments, master or at the mercy of the wilds of West Texas.
He spits three- and four-word responses in a monotone that feel like they must have instantly become part of the pop culture lexicon.
"That'll be the day."
"Never occurred to me."
"It's your funeral."
They certainly are part of the lexicon now.
The interesting thing about trying to analyze The Searchers now is that it becomes a sort of Rorschach test for what you think of Ford and Wayne, and more broadly of American history and society then and now and the messaging of films put out by Hollywood during its Golden Age.
Put another way, there's this inescapable "are they serious with this shit" feeling throughout the film that I'm sure wasn't present for someone viewing it in 1956.
Reckoning with it is a big part of what makes it so compelling now, that is, of course, beyond the glorious panoramic shots of Monument Valley in Cinemascope and the indellible sequences that influenced everyone from Martin Scorsese to George Lucas.
There is danger in either answer to the are they serious with this shit question.
If you say yes, you ignore the very likely possibility that Ford and Wayne knew exactly what they were doing in crafting such a cartoonish rage-filled expression of American masculinity. I have trouble buying an argument that they weren't at least partially sending up the stories this pair collaborated on prior. In the beginning, there are vague allusions to Ethan's criminal past. In the end, he can't walk through that door. His inability to do so hardly seems like a triumph or something to aspire to - as it might for, say, the Man With No Name. Indeed, it just seems deeply sad.
On the other hand, if you answer the question in the negative, you ignore both the history of the American West and Hollywood. Read Empire of the Summer Moon or any other accounts of the savagery perpetrated by white settlers and Comanches against each other during much of the 19th century - many of which form the basis for this film - and you will begin to understand how genuine and realistic the hatred expressed by Ethan is.
"Livin with Comanches ain't being alive," says Ethan.
Over the top as it sounds to modern ears, it's a sentiment that likely would have been shared by most whites in West Texas in the 1850s.
Beyond the period being depicted, there is the question of the audience first viewing this story. And there it's hard to argue that the average viewer of the 1950s would have taken this at anything other than face value. I spent a long time talking to my mother about this - she is a child of the era and also someone who spent her adult life urging her anthropology students (and me) to reconsider the supremacist attitudes so prevalent when she was growing up.
All the kids in her Southern California neighborhood played cowboys and Indians growing up. There's no doubt how they would have seen Wayne's character, she said.
Yes, mother, but that doesn't mean Ford and Wayne weren't going for something else. It just means their audience wasn't ready for it to connect.
Me? I think The Searchers is mostly subversive by being realistic.
In one of the film's least picturesque but perhaps most telling scenes, Reverend Clayton sets out the ground rules for a fistfight between Martin Pawley, Wayne's half-Indian sidekick in the film played by Jeffrey Hunter, and Charlie McCorry, a simpleton competing for the affections of Pawley's love interest.
"Fight fair. No biting or gouging," the good Reverend declares.
Martin and Charlie scuffle in the dust. The women, especially Laurie, the one at the center of this love triangle, are bizarrely engrossed by the fisticuffs. Both men adhere to the rules laid out, and by the end come to some sort of agreement.
This is about where I see Ford coming down. The fight he's showing is a nasty one - the kind that leaves everyone dirty in the end. There might be some sort of code to live up to, but, out there on the frontier, no matter what side you were on, it wasn't much of a guide.


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Jazz Around the Island (April 1 -11)
Vocalist Miranda Sage returns to Victoria from an Alberta tour with two shows at Hermann's on Friday, Apr. 2 and Saturday, April 3. Sage will appear with Don Thompson on piano, Ken Lister on bass, Roy Styffe on sax and Dan Brubeck on drums. Sage and this stellar quartet will perform material from Daydream, her most recent album, a classy mix of standards, Latin tunes, and original material. The album has been getting international airplay and was critically well received. Promises to be a very high quality show. (8pm)
Also on Friday night, guitarist Steve Grebanier performs with his trio at the Heron Rock Bistro with Kelby MacNayr guesting on drums. Grebanier favours a more contemporary repertoire, including tunes by Stevie Wonder, The Police, Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, and The Kinks. Should be a good one. (7:30 pm/no cover)
Guitarist Bill Coon pays a visit to Vancouver Island, performing with vocalist Dale Graham and bassist Ken Lister at Joe's Garage in Courtenay on Friday, April 9. Coon is an outstanding guitarist, one of the best in the country, and has extensive experience backing elite vocalists from Karin Plato to Denzal Sinclare. With support like that and Ken Lister's Juno-award winning work on bass, Graham, who has been developing a following in the Comox Valley, is sure to offer an outstanding evening of music. (8pm/$15)
The Jazz Vespers folks at St. John's United in Deep Cove are getting ready to welcome Trombone Mayhem on Sunday, April 11. This spirited group fronted by Nick LaRiviere and Jeff Agopsowicz on trombones and backed by pianist Karel Roessingh, bassist Sean Drabitt and drummer Josh Dixon should raise the roof of the comfortable and intimate space at St. John's. Well worth taking in! (7pm/freewill offering).
More to come….

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Here are some steps to take if your dog is eating dirt:
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- When your dog's appetite for dirt is accompanied by lethargy, decreased appetite, or unexplained weight loss, take your pet to your vet clinic West Carollton, OH for blood work and other tests that may be recommended by your veterinarian.


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Master of Education - Foreign Language
The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Education with a Concentration in Foreign Language Education is a minimum of 33 semester hours. This program is designed for professional educators specializing in Foreign Language/ESOL who wish to pursue advanced study. The M.Ed. allows students to select courses in their specialization inside the College of Education or from other colleges at USF.
The Foreign Language Education program administers a comprehensive exam to evaluate each student's ability to apply the knowledge gained through coursework taken in the College of Education and in the student's area of specialization. The examination will be coordinated through the FLE faculty advisor. Students will select three questions to answer from a collection of questions reflecting the content of courses taken, excluding electives.
Degree Details
Department: CNI
Major/College: CUR ED
Concentration: CFE
Degree: M.Ed
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Effect of Composition and Morphology on Sensor Properties of Aerosol Deposited Nanostructured ZnO In2 O3 Films
Effect of Composition and Morphology on Sensor Properties of Aerosol Deposited Nanostructured ZnO In2 O3 Films - Download this document for free, or read online. Document in PDF available to download.
The structural characteristics are investigated of nanoheterogeneous films comprising ZnO, In2 O3 and ZnO + In2 O3 composite produced by aerosol spray pyrolysis technique SPT. The process utilizeswater solutions of zinc chloride and indium nitrate precursors. The X-ray diffraction datashow that the SPT process results in polycrystalline films of hexagonal wurtzite type ZnO, and In2 O3 crystals of cubic structure. SPT-synthesized ZnO + In2 O3composites contain mixtures of thesecrystals. The morphology of the synthesized films is studied by scanning electron microscopy aswell as the dependence of morphology on the synthesis conditions, specifically the temperature ofthe aerosol precipitation and the concentration of the precursors in solutions. The characteristicsof nucleation and growth of oxide crystals during the synthesis of ZnO + In2 O3 composite films arealso considered. The film with the composition 25 wt% ZnO + 75 wt% In2 O3 contains a large numberof small crystal aggregates of arbitrary shape with a high density of contacts between the aggregatesand are characterized by a homogeneous structure with high dispersion. Such morphologyhas high specific surface, which favors high sensory response. In addition, in this range ofaggregate composition the relationship between the particles of the catalytically active component-ZnO, cleavage of hydrogen molecule, and In2 O3particles with a high concentration of conductionelectrons is close to optimal for the maximum sensory effect in the detection of hydrogen.
Nanoheterogenous Films, Nanocomposite Films, Mixed Metal Oxide Films, Aerosol Deposition,
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Trakhtenberg, L. , Khatami, S. , Gerasimov, G. and Ilegbusi, O. 2015 Effect of Composition and Morphology on Sensor Properties of Aerosol Deposited Nanostructured ZnO+In2 O3 Films. Materials Sciences and Applications, 6, 220-227. doi: 10.4236-msa.2015.63026.
Author: Leonid I. Trakhtenberg1,2, Seyed M. Navid Khatami3, Genrikh N. Gerasimov1, Olusegun J. Ilegbusi3*
Source: http://www.scirp.org/


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This past weekend, I really wanted to get donuts to celebrate Valentine's Day (though, let's be honest, you really don't need a holiday as an excuse to buy donuts...right? ;)). We opted to pick up a half dozen—three for me, three for Chris! Can you guess who picked which donut? (Hint: I don't like chocolate donuts or frosting!) The pink frosting was strawberry flavored and SO DELICIOUS! I also picked a sprinkles donut even though I'm not a huge fan of them because they are so cute and festive (and, you know, for #blogging purposes, ha!). Of course, I had to include them in my outfit photo shoot! Did you guys do anything fun this past weekend? I was so happy that we got yesterday off. It was so nice to relax an extra day, especially because being in the nasty air for a week made me feel a bit ill.
I was really excited that it was warm enough to finally pull out my silk top from Everlane and wear a lighter coat. I felt really put-together in this outfit; the base of my outfit was all black, which already makes me feel chic, but my boots definitely helped to "fancy" up this outfit a little bit. And, of course, there's the coat! I love having such a statement-maker in my closet for the cooler days. :)
ModCloth coat (similar from The Limited; last seen here) / Everlane top (my referral link) / J.Crew pants / & Other Stories boots (similar from Lulu's; last seen here) / Kate Spade earrings via Nordstrom Rack (similar from JCPenney) / Kipling wristlet (similar from Aeropostale) / Moorea Seal sunglasses


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A day off? Not here in the Kollel! Not when a community thirsty for Torah has some extra time on their hands. Despite other community events this morning (Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Shea Trenk on the bris of their son, Mordechai!), the Bais Medrash was full from wall to wall. Today's topic was Ma'aser Kesafim, tithes on one's earnings. Through the prepared study material and a comprehensive shiur, Rabbi Dovid Biron addressed three primary facets.
- The source of the obligation: Biblical, Rabbinic, or ancient custom
- What earnings are obligated to have ma'aser separated from them: How to calculate your revenues and expenses
- What to do with ma'aser money once it is separated: It should be given to charity, but for which causes? Can you use ma'aser money for a raffle or Chinese auction?
To get the full scoop, listen to the audio below.
Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Eli Vinitsky for dedicating the Yarchei Kallah to the merit of their father, Mr. Harvey Vinitsky.


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Where Should I Meet You?
Where Should I Meet You? :: Now Booking for a House Concert + Watercolor Workshop TourHello friends and family!
This week has been filled with inspiration- from playing Bourbon & Branch with the wonderful Letitia VanSant and Jackson Emmer to the opening of my first collection and single release WAVZ at Urban Art Gallery. Including performing at cozy house show in Mt. Airy, sharing watercolor projections and music at the Barnes and being interviewed on iHeart Radio, these past few weeks have been spectacular. Performing and showing up to lots of events has helped me to reflect on what it is about these spaces that makes them so beautiful:
1. building personal (and in person) connections with new people and seeing old friends
2. performing in intimate spaces (with friends, family, food and cozy seating)
3. getting to have conversations about watercolors, music and the need for self care and healthy self expression
4. meeting fellow creators, community builders and art lovers in various parts of the world
I have been thinking about ways to cultivate/ step into these beautiful spaces more, similar to the reflection I talked about before- what spaces do I want my art to exist in and what do I want it to do in those spaces. After this busy week of performing, connecting with many new friends, vending, teaching workshops and releasing new works, I've learned that a beautiful way to combine all these elements is through intimate performances filled with art, music and community. Not just in Philly, but on a tour!
I started hosting house concerts at my house last year and they are always such a beautiful time. I love getting to connect the amazing music of my musical friends with art lovers, building support for artists to keep doing what they do. I love that house concerts fill my house with great energy and are place where people can talk, connect, sit back and get cozy to enjoy music. The good energy lasts much longer than the concert. That being said...
I've decided to book a TOUR bringing music, watercolors, stories of adventure and wonderful energy to your part of the world.
I just need to know where to go.. :)
I would love your help in getting connected with locations for House Concerts/ Watercolor Workshops. If you would like to invite friends over for a beautiful night of music and color, let's talk! If you know a friend who might be interested in hosting, feel free to connect me.
If you are interested in learning about/ hosting a House Concert, click here:
Hosting a House Concert
If you are interested in learning about/ hosting a Watercolor Workshop, click here:
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Not sure what a House Concert or Watercolor Workshop entails? Click here for more info!
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I have toured in Switzerland playing many house shows through a network of friends but have not yet toured the intimate spaces of the US. I am excited to experience new parts of the world, meet new people, see friends and observe how these experiences and inspirations make their way into my music and watercolors. I look forward to coming to visit YOU on this adventure!
*If you aren't sure about hosting but know a friend who is a hoster with the moster (non-female gendered version of that phrase), please feel free to connect me! You can send them my email at email@example.com or respond to this email with their contact info to start the conversation.


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I can't believe that only a month ago I had no idea that a place called Thursday Island, let alone the entire Torres Strait between the northeast point of mainland Australia and Papua New Guinea even existed. It is now one of my favorite destinations on earth.
During a short talk to some of the locals on Thursday Island I joked that the only reason I was there was because I piggybacked my journey on the back of Kurt. I happened to stumble in on him and the founder of the Indigenous Marathon Project at the end of a meeting, awkwardly introduce myself and then get the lowdown and an equally awkward invitation by the founder (who's name is "Deeks") to join Kurt on a trip to the island. Kurt and I had absolutely no idea what to expect of the trip. He loved the idea of me going, and soon decided that the whole family would come up with us. None of us had any clue what to expect aside from the fact that we would be going somewhere that most of the world, let alone Australians, had any clue existed. I was going in completely blind. I knew the trip was costing me a fortune and that we were going to speak with the indigenous islanders about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. From i had been told about mainland aboriginal populations was that there was an abundance of genetic disease such as diabetes and heart disease, and a complete apathy to healthy lifestyle. That was it.
What we came to experience was more amazing then anything we could have dreamed of. After a morning of ridiculous travel (the cheapest flight for me consisted of flying from Newcastle to Brisbane, then Brisbane to Cairns, then cairns to horn island... this with a hurricane hitting the coast of Brisbane, a hurricane that my first to flights had to fly around or over), the Fearnleys and I finally reached Horn Island and were greeted by three of our amazing hosts for the weekend, Elsie, Cath, and Harold. Both Elsie and Harold were graduates of the Indigenous Marathon Project. They completed the months long training program that the project prescribes to indigenous people looking to improve their health, and they both had run this past NYC marathon on behalf of IMP. On top of that, both of them had lost 20kg during the course of their training, and we later found out, had started a massive trend on their island.
The three of them quickly whisked us onto a bus and then a ferry that would take us across the immaculate blue waters of the strait to Thursday Island. At that point my heart was swelling with the feeling that you get when you know you are about to embark on something you will remember fondly for the rest of your life. I could taste it in the salty, humid air.
In reflection, what strikes me most about our trip to the islands was how openly we were engulfed into the community. The Islanders were nothing like the mainland aboriginal groups that i had heard about, or interacted with before. I was immediately struck by the fact that they had no need for us to be there. By that I mean they were already highly motivated, and had begun a culture of healthy living (both occupationally and recreationally) that was spreading like wildfire. Harold and Elsie were local heroes. They had fulfilled lifelong dreams to travel to new york and completed the marathon in one of the hardest years ever to do that race. Elsie and Harold had helped begin a running club called the "TI (Thursday Island) deadly runners" that had swelled to 30 members and growing. TI was represented in marathons and half marathons across Australia and beyond. This was not a group of people that needed motivation from a couple of schlubs like me and Kurt, yet never in my life have I felt such unadulterated love and generosity come from a group of people who had never met me before. The island had been prepped for our arrival, and were beyond excited. Local island papers and radio had been advertising our arrival since the day Kurt told them we were coming. Our celebrity had spread without us lifting a finger. The first thing we did upon reaching Thursday Island was rush out of the sweltering heat into an air conditioned radio studio where we did an interview about our plans for the weekend and the 5k fun run that we were leading the following morning. They had two gold medalists and world champions on their island, they were immensely honored and we were immensely humbled.
Our first evening consisted of a welcome dinner with about 30 people from the community including the mayor of TI, Elsie's dad, and the representative of the traditional owners of the land, Elsie's uncle. We were officially welcomed and Kurt and I gave a brief thank you for being invited to the island and expressed our excitement of what was to come. Then Elsie's dad, the mayor, gave each of us welcoming gifts, with a message that I found quite nice. The gift was a set of bookends with pearl diving helmets on them. The islands have a rich history in pearl farming/diving, but the meaning the mayor associated with the bookends was interesting. He said that bookends are a tool to prop up and bolster things, in the same way that our lives can be seen as bolstering the propping up the dreams and goals of those that we speak to and interact with. In turn our bolstering their dreams helps them bolster others. It was an interesting analogy.
The rest of the dinner was filled with laughs, great stories about all things from crocodiles (the islands host a nice population of salt water crocs that can grow up to 5 meters long) to NBA championships (Patty Mills, backup point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, who won the championship last season, is from TI), and bad food (the food was truly bad).
The fun run the next morning was truly incredible. By the 8 am start time a little over a hundred people from TI and neighboring Prince of Wales was gathered in the park to run the 5k ring road around the island with us (Thursday island is the most populated island at nearly 4000 people, but one of the smallest islands in the strait). Kurt and I had already posed for numerous photos and were ready to get moving. I was invigorated. The crowd of runners covered a broad range of shapes sizes and ages, new runners, experienced runners and people getting out for the very first time.
When the run got underway I was taken aback by the group of young runners that quickly bolted to the front. Leading the pack was this gorgeous nine-year-old girl from Prince of Wales running barefoot. Her name was Keisha she told me, without breaking stride. She was tiny, probably the smallest girl in her class, but her natural efficiency of movement was amazing and i was immediately taken aback by the way she carried herself. As she glided effortlessly across the ground she was chased by a pack of 14-16 year old local boys. Each time the boys pulled up next to keisha she would speed up to maintain her sole position of the lead. Confidence spilled out of her in a way that was tangible and so very rare in kids that age. She kept the lead the first 2/3 of the run before having to finally pull up to get a drink, at which point the boys put some distance on her.
After the run we were bombarded by more picture seekers and people just wishing to shake our hands and have a chat, faces stuffed with smiles and watermelon. When everyone had finished the run, Kurt and I were invited on the little stage at the park. After our very detailed backstories were painstakingly read to the crowd we were passed the mic and got to riff back and forth to each other about running, being health and hiking the Kakoda Trail (Kurt crawled it a few years ago and Elsie was training for it). The morning was a complete success. the community had risen to the occasion and the TI Deadly Runners gained three new members in a few teenage girls from the outer islands who are boarding at the island's high school. We succeeded in getting our ugly mugs on everyone's camera.
The ultimate highlight of the trip came the following day, however, when a rainy morning accompanied us across to Prince of Wales, a ten minute journey by dingy. Prince of Wales is the largest island in the strait, and the least inhabited with a population topping out at 100. It is a large, green, untouched piece of paradise, that roughly 99.99% of the planet has no clue exists. The families of Prince of Wales were our hosts for the day, hosts that would spend the day showing me what "community" really means.
When we were welcomed on the island (a second time, after having already been welcomed on the beach by a group of kids, faces painted blue and green, holding signs that said "welcome Kurt, Josh and families") with warm greetings and a prayer (thank you western missionaries), we were told that we were the first major athletes to ever set foot on the island. We were also probably the only gimps to ever be crazy enough to venture inland on the island as well. After being picked up on the shore by a couple of four wheelers, mine driven by a 15 year old kid (more on this later), we were brought to the beginning of our trek. The day was to consist of a 4k trek on a dirt (see: mud/sludge due to morning rain) road to a place called Homestead, which at one time was a European style homestead before all westerners (thankfully) left the island and the homestead burnt down. The point of interest at homestead was now a delightfully refreshing fresh water swimming hole that Kurt and i virtually fell into after a reasonably taxing 4k trek. The road wasn't too terrible, a bit muddy at points, but there was only one creek we had to crawl through, and the island boys helped setup makeshift bridges over the other small streams cutting across the road. A few local girls, including Keisha, setup a water stop at the halfway point as well.
The day was an ultimate gem. I don't know who was more affected by the experience, us or the islanders. While they kept expressing their extreme pleasure in us "taking the time and making the effort" to come to their remote part of the world, I was shown repeatedly how beautiful humanity can be. While I got to impress upon the communities children the capacity to deal with obstacles and find a way, as i monkeyed my way up vines and branches, climbing up into trees and then launching myself off them into the water, the kids impressed upon me the strength of self reliance. Islander kids had self-confidence and self assuredness spilling out of them. From the second they could walk they had been set free upon an island of immense dangers and immense potential. Fearless in the face of man eating crocodiles and king brown snakes, one of the most poisonous snakes in the world, they learned to respect the freedom they were allowed in exploring the island on foot and four-wheeler, and quickly became contributing members of an incredible community. With only 100 people on the island and a group of friends from neighboring TI, they have learned to be completely self sufficient. Power comes from generators or solar panels, water comes from the sky. When a group goes out hunting (there are wild pigs, deer and cows on the island) the meat is shared amongst everyone. I spent the whole day trying to connect the dots between whose kid belonged to who because if you are a parent to one you seem to be a parent to all. Babies were passed around like footballs, Harry included.
During our lunch feast i got to try a traditional local dish, stewed dugong. Dugong is a species of manatee, a protected species, but one that indigenous islanders are allowed to hunt as long as they use traditional methods (canoes and spears). The natives only eat dugong (and sea turtle, which they are also the only ones allowed to hunt), on special occasions, and i was glad our visit qualified. It was delicious!
After a morning of off road trekking, swimming and tree climbing, I was a bit bushed and thankfully we had the option to ride in a truck on our way to our next stop. Roy, father of Keisha, and husband of amanda, who planned our whole excursion drove us to the top of lookout point, before we had to off road another 25 meters or so to a rock ledge. All very much worth it once we saw the view (as seen in the photo below).
Our day on Prince of Wales ended with a lesson from Roy on coconuts. Roy, like most of the islanders, is a man of many talents, and watching him easily crack open a coconut was a thing of beauty. We learned about what parts of the coconut you can use as a coconut ages and sampled the water and meats in different stages of coconut life. It was great. I love coconut!
Because of my screwup booking flights, I left the following morning, missing the school visit that I was supposed to join Kurt on. Planning on making a solo exit I was shocked to find a group of islanders waiting at the dock to send me off. My new friend Mo brought me a couple trinkets to remember the island by, and I posed for pictures with everyone that came down. It was truly sad saying goodbye to everyone after such a brief stay on the islands, but i will see them all again. There are between 8 and 10 members of the TI deadly runners planning to run the Honolulu Marathon this year, and I told them that if they do it, I will come out and join them.


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professional credits
2013 FELONY as Doolan with Felony Film Productions Pty Ltd and directed by Matthew Saville
2009 AMANCER (DAY BREAK) (Short) as Boss and directed by Alvaro D Ruiz
2007 THE SQUARE as Detective Sergeant Gary Miles and directed by Nash Edgerton
2006 THE FIND (Short) as Walter the Security Guard and directed by Claire McCarthy
2005 SPOTS (Short) as 2 and directed by Morgan Healy
2005 CROSSLIFE as Joe with Freeagent.com and directed by Claire McCarthy
1997 THE WELL as Jock with West Street Productions/Southern Star and directed by Samantha Lang
1994 GINO as The Heckler with Filmside Productions and directed by Jackie McKimmie
2013 PUBERTY BLUES as Jamie Dixon with Southern Star and directed by Glendyn Ivin
2012 TRICKY BUSINESS as Trevor Ogilvy with Screentime and directed by Garth Maxwell
2009 :30 SECONDS as Todd Carmichael with Zapruder's Other Films and directed by Shawn Seet
2009 MY PLACE as Russell Gartner with Little Leaf Productions and directed by Jessica Hobbs
2007 ALL SAINTS as Joe Summers with the Seven Network and directed by Lynn Maree Danzey
2005 HOME AND AWAY as Jimmy with the Seven Network and directed by Mark Piper and Nicholas Bufalo
2005 ALL SAINTS as Michael Carmody with the Seven Network and directed by Pino Amenta
2002 YOUNG LIONS as Percy Kennedy with Southern Star and directed by Robert Klenner
1999 BIG SKY as Spud with Southern Star Xanadu
1997 MURDER CALL as Constable Bryce Phillips with Southern Star and directed by Ian Watson
1997 WATER RATS as Matthew Wood with Quicksilver Productions and directed by Peter Andrikidis
1995 SOLDIER SOLDIER as Private jack Saunders with Carlton TV/Bray Films and directed by Ken Hannam
1994 HEARTLAND as Constable Macka Hargreaves with Northway Productions and directed by Paul Faint, Scott Hartford-Davies, Julian Pringle and Kate Woods
1994 G.P. as Raddo with RCC/ABC and directed by Michael Offer
1993 THE FEDS, TERROR as Eric King with Crawford Productions and directed by Donald Cromby
1993 HOME AND AWAY as Chopper with the Seven Network and directed by Michael Ailwood
1993 A COUNTRY PRACTICE as Stevo White with JNP Films and directed by Catherine Millar
1996 ROMEO AND JULIET as Benvolio and Balthasar with the New England Theatre Company and directed by Richard Buckham
1995 KING LEAR as Edgar with the Sydney Theatre Company and directed by George Ogilvy
Various television commercials including IKEA, GIO and Tooheys.
Paul Caesar is a member of the Australian Writers' Guild.
2011 GROUNDED - a group of teenagers hold a secret party in the bush with devastating consequences. NIDA production.
2010 INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE - 20 Original Scripts for HSC Drama
2010 THE INVALID REHEARSAL - Moliere tries to tame his actors as they prepare for a private performance for the king. NIDA production.
2009 BETH - a girls' school becomes the battleground for rapidly escalating bullying attacks. NIDA production.
2005 REDEMPTION: THROUGH THE EYES OF SHAKESPEARE - an exploration of redemption using scenes from the plays of William Shakespeare.
2005 THE CHEAPSKATE CIRCUS II - those who survived The Cheapskate Circus return for another attempt at success.
2004 THE CHEAPSKATE CIRCUS - a hilarious and imaginative look inside the world of a live circus with a miniscule budget. Their attempts to be resourceful produce the reverse of what they intended.
2003 THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE - charges of copyright infringements set back this struggling cast as they try perform the Gilbert and Sullivan classic.
2003 SHERLOCK HOPELESS - a silly role reversal where Dr Watson is the real genius and Sherlock Hopeless is... well, the name says it all.
1996 DIT AND DOT THE ROBOTS - a hilarious children's production featuring a male and female robot who travel together through space on comic adventures.
2013 MISS JULIE - A Creative State/Acompany Theatre production.
2011 GROUNDED - see above
2010 THE INVALID REHEARSAL - see above
2009 BETH - see above
2005 & 2008 REDEMPTION: THROUGH THE EYES OF SHAKESPEARE - see above
2004 THE CRUCIBLE - a BCCT production
1996 DIT AND DOT THE ROBOTS - see above
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2006 - present: Tutor at the National Institute of Dramatic Art
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River benefits after polluter pays
A MAJOR river pollution incident in Mid Wales has cost a company £40,000.
Pencefn Feeds Ltd, near Tregaron has paid the sum after a detailed investigation by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) into the incident in December 2016.
Around 18,000 fish are thought to have been killed on a five-mile stretch of the Teifi when approximately 44,000 gallons of pollutant leaked from an anaerobic digestion plant.
The West Wales Rivers Trust will receive £15,000 to restore fish habitat in the area.
And a further £5,000 will go to the Countryside Alliance Foundation to fund education activities about fish and the local environment for children in the Tregaron area.
The payments are consistent with a potential fine and have been made as an "enforcement undertaking". This means that the money directly benefits the local environment.
The final £20,000 is being paid to recover all investigation and legal costs relating to the case.
Ann Weedy, Mid Wales operations manager for Natural Resources Wales, said: "This has been a very complex and time-consuming investigation and we are pleased to see the financial penalty being
used directly to repair some of the damage caused by this incident.
"This will make the Teifi a better place for fish and other wildlife by fencing river banks and developing riverside vegetation.
"We hope these payments serve as a reminder to businesses that we will take enforcement action if they pollute Wales' environment and don't operate responsibly."
As well as investigating the incident and overseeing the clean-up operation, NRW also investigated the roles of all companies involved in the incident.
However, the sub-contractor mainly responsible for the incident, Hallmark Power Ltd, went into liquidation so no prosecution could be taken against them. And the main contractor, ComBigaS UK, also no longer exists, so no action could be taken against them either.
ComBigaS Denmark had links to the project but has no legal basis in the UK and is therefore not covered by UK law.
Site owner, Pencefn Feeds Ltd, had raised concerns with the companies about the quality of work, but this had not been acted upon. This would have provided significant mitigation if the matter had gone to court, so NRW concluded that accepting an enforcement undertaking was the best option in this case.
Dr Stephen Marsh-Smith OBE, Director of Afonydd Cymru, the umbrella body that represents Wales' six Rivers Trusts commented: "This was a tragic case that was bad for the river Teifi and its
"Nonetheless, we commend the use of an Enforcement Undertaking to resolve the regulatory aspect of the case as some funding will now be put towards restoration within the catchment itself.
"The resolution of longer term damage remains a separate issue."
Rachel Evans, Countryside Alliance Director for Wales, said: "Fishing for Schools is always grateful to receive funding to help us reach out to more young people who benefit from our unique approach to education through angling.
"Funding coming from a pollution incident and resultant settlement whilst sad, will highlight the ever-present need to align conservation and the environment with our school work.
"Tregaron has always been a bedrock of angling within the Welsh community and heritage. We fully intend to enhance and extend that rich legacy by putting this award to good use."
NRW has been monitoring the Teifi since the incident and confirms there has been minimal effect on invertebrates.
Salmon fry have been found in the affected area, so it is likely that at least some eggs did survive.
However, juvenile and adult salmon were killed. Large numbers of brown trout were also killed, and this species will take some time to recover.
Ann Weedy continued: "The Teifi is one of the most iconic and important recreational and net fisheries in Wales and an internationally important Special Area of Conservation for endangered fish such as lampreys, salmon and bullhead.
"We all need to work together to do all we can to restore the river and reduce the number of pollution incidents damaging our precious environment in Wales."
NRW has carried out more than 100 pollution prevention visits to farms in Ceredigion and the Teifi catchment in the past year and these have helped reduce the risk of pollution from farm slurry.
It has also inspected the other three anaerobic digestion plants in Ceredigion to ensure that their pollution prevention measures are suitable.
Pencefn Feeds Ltd has now applied for an environmental permit so they can continue to operate (see additional information for more details).
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New Quay RNLI lifeboat crew trains with lifeguards
NEW QUAY lifeboat station hosted a special training evening with the lifeboat crew and Ceredigion's RNLI lifeguards last week.
Pete Yates, one of New Quay RNLI's inshore lifeboat helms, worked closely with Ceredigion lifeguard supervisor, Tirion Dowsett, to plan scenarios for the teams to practice working together in casualty care situations.
A large scale scenario included four casualties to be dealt with by the inshore lifeboat crew and two lifeguard teams on a nearby beach, whilst a third lifeguard team and lifeboat crew members dealt with a separate scenario at the lifeboat station.
Pete said: "It was a great evening of training. We had 9 lifeguards and 13 lifeboat crew in attendance.
"The main scenario included casualties suffering from hypothermia and propeller injuries. A second scenario involved a mechanic suffering head injuries in the forepeak of the all-weather lifeboat and requiring extraction on a stretcher.
"On completion of these scenarios we all gathered back at the station where one of our senior crew members sprung a great act at being a diabetic having a hypo, and being suitably angry and aggressive."
Roger Couch, New Quay RNLI's Lifeboat Operations Manager, added: "It was great for our lifeboat crew members to work with the lifeguards as it builds a deeper understanding of each other's roles and encourages teamwork between us. This is of great benefit when dealing with real life casualty care situations."
Coastguard rescues dog stuck on cliffs
LAST TUESDAY (Aug 27), New Quay RNLI's inshore D-class lifeboat, Audrey LJ, was tasked by Milford Haven Coastguard to assist the Coastguard with a dog stuck on the cliffs near New Quay.
The volunteer crew launched the inshore lifeboat at 1.50pm with four crew members on board and made their way south down the coast.
Brett Stones, New Quay RNLI's helm said: "We located the dog on the cliffs by Castell Bach, near Cwmtydu. We stood by while the Coastguard team caught the animal. The dog was unharmed and safe with the Coastguard so we were stood down.
"However, while returning to station we were then tasked to a small vessel with engine failure. We towed the stricken boat with three people on board back to New Quay. We rehoused the inshore lifeboat and it was ready for service by 2.40pm."
New maintenance Lorries cut carbon emissions
The Ground Maintenance Team has purchased three new lorries to support ground maintenance services in Ceredigion.
The new lorries will move Ceredigion County Council's Ground Maintenance Service's equipment to and from the grounds that they look after. The lorries will also take cut grass away for composting. This provides the most efficient way of maintaining the areas that the team is responsible for.
Councillor Dafydd Edwards is the Cabinet member responsible for Highways and Environmental Services together with Housing. He said: "The new vehicles replace ones which had provided excellent service for almost 20 years. They are fitted with Euro 6 engines which are considerably more efficient and better for the environment."
The Grounds Maintenance Team is also incrementally introducing electric-powered mowers, blowers, hedge cutters and strimmers into its fleet. This equipment is better for the environment, is easier to use and causes less noise and vibration.
The new lorries support Ceredigion County Council's commitment to be a net-zero carbon council by 2030.
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Best Action/Adventure Game of 2011/
The action game; it is way to generic of a genre so we combine it with adventure to bring you the Action/Adventure award. This allows us to narrow it down a bit better, and add more awards later. Lets looks at what this years possible winners are:
Batman: Arkham City
Assassins Creed: Revelations
Infamous 2
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Saints Row the Third
Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception
This was a close one, and the only one we actually had to count votes on. With a majority vote the award goes to Batman: Arkham City. The smooth combat, upgrade system, and story made you fell as if you were actually the Batman.
Due to the voting process there are is an honorable mention for this award. Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception was a good game, just not as good as Batman.


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Celebrating Life On Valentine's Day/
I woke up this morning to a an email with the subject "Perfect Food & Wine Pairings for Valentine's Day" and I thought, "Great! Maybe I will find inspiration for my own celebration". I clicked on the link and settled in for a good read about food, wine, love and life. After references to happy, young lovers and bitter, angry singles, I read "...for those of us who have been with the same partner for decades and have grown kids Valentine's Day really does not mean much at all". Talk about depressing! I didn't finish reading the article. Instead, I thought about how I have celebrated the occasion over the years.
I met my husband 32 years ago and Cupid's arrow had already struck us by our first Valentine's Day together. I forget what we did to celebrate that year, but I'm sure it involved delicious food, wine, chocolate and at least a few kisses! A couple of years later, on Valentine's Day my husband proposed to me over a bowl of my home-made Alligator gumbo - I had just returned from a trip to New Orleans that included an afternoon at Joe's Cooking School. Three kids and many years later we haven't missed a romantic Valentine's Day celebration filled with lots of tasty meals and delicious wine. Sure, we have our ups and downs like any couple but we rarely pass up an opportunity to celebrate life and each other.
So what if it's perceived by many as a commercially-driven "Hallmark holiday"! Like us, you can use it as an excuse to spend time with someone you love. If you are single, invite a friend over for a special meal or spend the evening with your widowed aunt who would love some company (and a glass of red wine). If you do have a partner, whether you've been together four months or forty years, surprise him or her with a special bottle. Life is way too short! Find any excuse to enjoy and celebrate love!
Last Valentine's Day I popped open a bottle of 2004 Pol Roger Vintage Champagne. That rich and elegant champagne was perfect for a meal which began with caviar and blinis from Russ and Daughters Gourmet Grocery Store and ended with a decadent yet easy-to-make flourless chocolate cake (recipe here).
This year the meal will again start with caviar but I plan to serve a rosé Champagne alongside it.
Champagne, with its fine bubbles and refreshing acidity, is a wine that can pair well with every kind of food and the pink color of a rosé makes it a perfect choice for Valentine's Day.
Splurge bottle:
Krug NV Brut Rosé ($250). This exquisite champagne, with its pale pink color and intoxicating aroma, is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a touch of Pinot Meunier. The intense flavors of berries, spices and flowers will envelope your senses. This is a complex, full-bodied rosé which would be fantastic with the whole meal.
Other suggestions:
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé ($80). This Champagne house has a long history of making some of the most exceptional wines. With its beautiful salmon-colored hue, this rosé is full-bodied with subtle aromas of ripe red fruit and toasted bread. On the palate, it is luscious and fresh with a long finish.
Henriot Brut Rosé ($45). Henriot, with their full-bodied yet elegant house style, is one of my favorite Champagne producers. This rosé is medium-light copper colored with bright, fresh acidity and just a touch of the signature brioche. The taste of ripe berries lingers on the palate until you are ready for the next sip.
If bubbles are not what you're in the mood for, another excellent option is red wine. The color red symbolizes love and the wine will warm your heart and soul on a cold February night.
Calon Segur 2000 red wine from Bordeaux ($140 in NYC at Millesima Wine shop, 2nd Avenue between 71st and 72nd Streets). The heart-shaped design on the label makes it a perfect Valentine's Day gift to present to your honey. Open this wine at least an hour before dinner to allow the intense blackberry, leather and dark chocolate aromas and flavors to open up with the exposure to air.
This complex, well-structured wine would be an excellent accompaniment to my rich Braised Short Ribs dish. You will find some other delicious red wine suggestions ($15-$50 Malbecs) along with the recipe here.
And don't forget dessert. The flourless chocolate cake mentioned earlier has been my go to Valentine's Day dessert for years. My inner Martha Stewart makes a brief appearance and I bake it in a heart-shaped pan.
This year my inspiration for what to pair with the cake comes from a recent trip to Mexico where I enjoyed chocolate with a Reposado tequila.
Class Azul Reposado ($100) - Reposado means "rested" and this tequila has been aged for eight months in used American oak barrels after distillation. During the resting period, the tequila picks up many complex flavors of caramel, spice, vanilla and honey. It reminds me of drinking a fine aged Scotch and it has that same amber color but the taste of agave is always present. WOW!!! One sip of this reposado, along with the chocolate melting in your mouth will make for an evening you won't forget!
And while you're at it, don't forget to send silly Valentines like the ones I sent to my daughters last year.
Happy Valentine's Day!


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It�s late September, and with the Indians entering Saturday riding an eight-game winning streak and having moved into a first-place tie with Tampa Bay for an American League Wild Card berth with just two regular-season games to go, life is good for Tribe fans.
Even manager Terry Francona seems to be enjoying the moment � the little bit he�ll let himself, at least - as he mused on a variety of odd subjects before Saturday�s game against the Minnesota Twins.
And why shouldn�t the Tribe�s first-year skipper enjoy the moment? For the seventh time in his 13-year managerial career Francona has once again guided his team to 90 wins, tying him for 15th all-timen major league history and tying him for second among active managers.
Once again, Francona has his team �playing meaningful games in September�, as he�s said many times lately. Now, Indians fans hope their team�s big run down the regular-season stretch parlays into meaningful games in October as well.�
In a tribute to Francona, here�s a few of his best one and two liners of the day:
* Francona on the possibility of a Wild Card game in Cleveland: �For all we've been through, I'd love to play a game in Cleveland. I think that would be really rewarding for the fans.�
* Francona on his scooter rides to and from Progressive Field in Cleveland: �I don't need a helmet. There's already damage done, man.�
* Francona on the difference between Cleveland and Boston fans: �Hate mail is way down this year. It's not gone, but it's way down.�


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Trekking to Moonrise | Dharamshala
Spontaneous is what I think made it so wonderful. N and I reached Majnu ka Tila just in time after a quick meal. Everything was exciting, to travel without a plan, to travel in a bus, to travel with a partner who was as excited and scared. There was excitement to even get a taxi late in the evening which speedily took us from the bylanes of Paharganj to our final boarding point. There was a sense that this was a point of destiny, the feeling you get when unexpectedly happens. Sharing a few snacks, some jokes, music and naps we reached Dharamshala. We began our trek to triund post breakfast. I was happy with my eggs and coffee. The air of the hills had filled us with the spirit we needed to begin this adventure. N had done this before, it was my first time. quarter trek up, I wanted to give up. A lot of patience and a couple of breaks later, we were there. A little bit like heaven, we were on a flat land in the valley surrounded by mountains I had only seen from far. I needed an embrace, overwhelmed that I had come all this way, we settled this with a half hug. Finally planting our home for the night, we were now in the mellow joy of this moment, which had just us. A warm dinner with chai and paranthas, guitar in the background, and bonfire, this was more charming than any of my imaginary romances. Opposite us was a moonrise, adding a sense of magic to this night. Cold on the outside, I shivered through the night in the sleeping bag. A warm touch or two was comforting. I could hear my heart pounding, half asleep half awake, I gave him a peck. We spent the morning enjoying the view, more chai and paranthas and a funny feeling in our stomach. I was more optimistic about the way down. Holding him all through, we reached the bottom. Sunburnt and sore we were now in our hotel for the second night. A stroll in mcleodganj, we enjoyed the sunset with chai, pakoras and sweet conversations. With our newly gained adventurer's spirit, we scored some pot. It was a first timer for N and I was going to be his teacher. We rolled a joint in the balcony of our room. The musical echo of the hills and stars were our companions. This night was going to be a memorable one. 3 am and none of us wanted to sleep. Smiling to myself, I woke up even more sore but a blossoming heart. We decided to visit the Dalai lama art school. A luncheon of thupka and dumplings, we engaged in a hearty conversation. Somethings are perfect because they are imperfect. Raw, rough and vulnerable, this journey was a start to something.


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Research Pulse. Volume 8, No. 4, December 2012
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Giving children a greater chance at life. From the Executive Dean. Announcing our Distinguished Professors. Swimming pool use doesn't prevent middle ear infections in Indigenous children. Farewell Emeritus Professor Jan Paterson. Celebrating success in the Faculty. Upcoming Grant Writing Workshop. Support for families living with Acquired Brain Injury. Neuroscience Networking. Meeting the needs of caregivers from cultural and linguistically diverse groups. Our under-utilised ocean resources. Risky perception: exposing ketamine. CareSearch informs Residential Aged Care.


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MANILA, March 31 — Increase in the daily subsistence allowance of uniformed personnel from P90 to P150 per day takes effect retroactively on the 1st day of January 2015. This after President Benigno S. Aquino III signed the joint resolution with Congress for the purpose.
In a press briefing at the Palace on Monday, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said that the current allowance is "no longer adequate to meet the basic needs of Filipino military soldiers and uniformed personnel… in view of the increasing prices of commodities".
The higher allowance is for all officers, enlisted personnel, candidate soldiers, probationary second lieutenants, cadets and civilian active auxiliaries of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, commissioned and non-commissioned personnel of the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, cadets of the Philippine National Police Academy, Philippine Coast Guard, including candidate coast guard men, and National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA).
The increase in daily allowance will be sourced from the savings of the Department of National Defense, Department of Transportation and Communications, Department of Interior and Local Government and Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the current year and/or the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund. In succeeding years, the amount shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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Julianna and Pravesh met and started dating 6 years ago. Having met at work, they were together for 4 years before they decided to tie the knot. Once the relationship took an official turn, they immediately decided to try having children. Both of them were past 30 and both were very enthusiastic to have children. […]Read More
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January 2018 Monthly Golf Tip.
Welcome to my January 2018 Monthly Golf Tip. If you really want to improve your golf in 2018 or just get started with this great game, do so slowly! I call this incremental practice. Particularly for a beginner who is just trying to make solid contact with the ball, this is a great drill, but even established golfers who are trying to make specific changes to their swing, do so incrementally and slowly and you will see results happening much faster than just going to the range and start banging away with a pile of balls in front of you. Make 2018 your year for the improvement you have always been looking for!
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The Open University Head Office
The Open University Head Office, Milton Keynes is a town in southern England. Milton Keynes Museum traces the history of the area and the planned development of the "new town" in the 1960s. Its grounds feature iconic concrete cow sculptures created by Canadian artist Liz Leyh. MK Gallery stages contemporary art exhibitions. Nearby, the Xscape entertainment centre includes an indoor ski slope, a skydiving simulator and a climbing wall.
Getting to Walton Hall
The Open University has its headquarters at Walton Hall in Milton Keynes, which is 80km north of Central London, midway between Oxford and Cambridge, and just off the M1 motorway, linking it to Birmingham and the north of England.
If you're coming by car, our address is:
The Open University
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
The campus is 4 miles from Milton Keynes Central railway station, served by the West Coast Main Line between Birmingham and London (Euston).
When you arrive, a campus map is available for you to get around the campus.
OU Go mobile app
OU Go is a 3D map guide for the Milton Keynes campus that you can download onto your mobile phone.
It uses GPS data to help you navigate to specified buildings, events, car parking, cycle parking, and outdoor art exhibits.
Download the app via the App Store on iTunes for iPhone users, or the Google Play store for Android users.
Office contacts
Our postal address is:
The Vice-Chancellor's Office
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
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Executive Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor:
Sue Brewster, +44 (0)1908 653214
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While I'm not wishing this on you, it frequently happens during the holidays, so this post seems appropriate.
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Being stuck in the airport is always boring: having to wait long hours to get another flight or to wait for the bad weather to go away, sitting on lousy chairs and not being able to sleep because the lights are always on… But must these hours be so annoying? Of course not! There are dozens of fun things you could do at your regular airport that you don't even imagine. Whether you're a sports lover or an art geek, there are a lot of possibilities. Take as an example the Heathrow Airport, also known as London Heathrow Airport, located west of the city of London, in the United Kingdom. This is the third busiest airport in the world after the Atlanta International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport, as well as the world's largest airport in terms of international passenger traffic. So as you can imagine all the odds just in this case. Like many other airports across the planet, Heathrow has a lot to offer to its visitors. There's even an art gallery in Terminal 5 that you can check! But this is far from being the only airport with a little something to offer and you will be able to find out more about that in our latest infographic. Curious to know what are the 50 things you can do at the airport? – See more at: http://graphs.net/201310/things-to-do-at-an-airport.html#sthash.uutxGIMw.dpuf
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A day for love poems…
If you have ever wanted to write a love poem or song, this is the perfect day to do it with the exact Mercury/Neptune conjunction in Pisces. Even if you never send it, the act of writing it can nourish your heart. Listening to music or strolling around a beautiful art gallery is also ideal, or going for a walk with someone special, sharing your hopes and dreams together.
It's also a perfect day for journaling, including images or photos if you can. This powerful Piscean energy fuels our intuition, so trying to figure out relationship issues with the logical mind is likely to feel frustrating right now. Meditation by water or with the sound of water in the background can soothe any sadness that may come to the surface to be released. Tears can also be helpful and laughter is a wonderful way to connect with cleansing tears. Creativity will also nurture the emotional needs of the Moon in Cancer today and we are unlikely to want to be in large or noisy crowds with strangers as these very sensitive energies thrive on gentleness.
You may also find your intuition heightened and it is a great day to connect with loved ones who may no longer be on this planet or who may be physically distant. Candles are always a lovely way to center the energy and help focus on who you would like to communicate with. It's also helpful to ground yourself first and to ask for support and protection from your guides/higher power (depending on what your beliefs are), before opening channels. Closing down when you are finished is also important.
Mostly, today is about day dreaming and visualizing what love and relationship look and feel like for each of us. What might a perfect day with our perfect partner/spouse, friends and family look and feel like? What about a perfect month and a perfect year and a perfect 10 years and a perfect rest of our life? What does 'perfect' mean to you? What does it feel like? Right now is the time to focus purely on the fantasy. The Mars/Mercury square next week can help us all to find some ways to bridge the gap between fantasy and reality. MG
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Review Stuff
I was recently sent a little parcel of clothing from 45Revs Clothing, a Northern Soul and MOD style clothing company. They do male and female clothing from t-shirts to boxers and jackets to bags. When I heard the words 'northern soul' my ears pricked up. I have friend's who are all about their northern soul music
Our Kyd is getting harder and harder to buy for. At 16, he is, and isn't, your average teen. Although he is your typical 16 year old fashion obsessed gamer, he has Down Syndrome and therefore there is a limit to the games in which he can play (and there are only so many t-shirts one boy can own).
Geomag magnetic construction sets are fun and educational STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) toys for all ages and in many price ranges. Hours of magnetic fun without the need for screens!
This super easy slimey deluxe kit will help keep your slime loving kids entertained in these cold dark months. The box is full of everything you need to make super shiny, sparkly or glowing slime this winter and all you need to do is add water, mix and shake it like crazy! Go on, give it a go!
Smart tech is the new train technology from BRIO! simply press go on the engine and set up the smart tech arches around the track. The engine will automatically detect each arch and do exactly what is shown. It could stop, start, go slow, turn on the lights or make a sound. Isn't that fun. Where will the train go next? and what will it do? it's all up to you. Arrange the tunnels and station and watch a new train adventure unfold.
An ultimate rescue needs an ultimate vehicle! Save the day with Marshall's Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck! This vehicle is equipped with an extendable 2ft ladder, flashing lights and sounds — it's ready for anything!
By Day, the globe shows political boundaries, oceans, country names, capital cities. Then at night with just the press of a button, budding astronomers can view an illuminated map of the stars and planets. Displaying 88 stunning constellation the globe turns into an impressive room decoration, ideal for children who find a night light soothing.
FINALLY we have the new PJ Masks range in the shops here in the UK and this little beauty couldn't have had a bigger cheer when it arrived... from both of us!
We've been lucky enough to receive another one of Spinmaster's Paw Patrol Track Sets to review this month. Given the Look Out Tower track set has been used daily, we were pretty certain he wouldn't say no to this mid-month treat; we weren't wrong.
Rocky started school this September and although I thought he was starting on a good foot with his learning, it turns out, he doesn't necessarily know all he should; or he does but he's not openly sharing the information at school. I have been looking at everything to help him with his sounds too as he was a late speaker and some of his words are still a bit slurred, we have bought flash cards etc but he isn't overly bothered at sitting and doing them with me as I am obviously his boring old mum. So when Vtech brought out this awesome little pup I was quite excited, he loves Paw Patrol, as you will probably know from past posts, and therefore Marshall will be the best bet for teaching him his sounds, letters and colours, he isn't old, boring or his mum.
Bellz is a portable and addictive magnetic game for anyone aged 6+. This simple yet addictive game can be taken anywhere in the pouch which doubles up as an arena for your game. Ready to play and ready to go anywhere at any time.
Kinetic Sand is the squeezable sand you can't put down! It sticks to itself and not to you! It flows through your fingers like magic, leaving them completely dry. Kinetic Sand stimulates children's creative skills, allowing them to create anything they can imagine over and over again. The creative possibilities are endless! Kinetic Sand never dries out, and this soft sand is easy to clean up.
Jees, this is more than jus a toy. I have never been more impressed by a bit of plastic. Zoomer Interactive pets are generally something pretty special but we have only ever played with them elsewhere, we've never had one ourselves. What better way to start than with one of Rocky's favourite Nickelodeon characters, Marshall from Paw Patrol.
Well, Paw Patrol is a household favourite here, so anything with these little pups on will go down well. This beauty is strong and robust and perfect for my little tornado of terror. The sounds aren't as annoying as many of the other noises toys and the lights aren't as in your face and bright. It is easy to play with and perfect for little fingers. It comes 'ready to play' with batteries already inserted so any Christmas/Birthday morning will be less frantic.
Build your very own Adventure Bay rescue with the PAW Patrol Launch n' Roll Lookout Tower Track Set. Experience the fun of a true PAW Patrol rescue mission with the launching Lookout Tower that features Rubble dump truck and Ryder Racers along with Chase and Zuma Mini Figures.
This is the second Air Hogs toy we have reviewed (see the Batwing review here) but this is our favourite. This one was much easier to set up and easier to use for all of us. It comes with an official Batman V Superman remote which is simple and easy to navigate.
How bloody cute is this little 'edgehog! We have named ours Debbie, after Debbie Harry, as it's such a little punk rocker. They do other styles and colours in this range so don't worry if Debbie's colouring isn't for your little one. Rocky, the boy wonder, loves pink and so he see's no gender divide within colours of toys. The packaging of the Zoomer range is always pretty gender neutral, even when the toy is bright pink, it doesn't look like it's aimed at a singe gender, making many very happy.
I know, I know, I have boys, why am I reviewing a bright pink Minnie Mouse Kitchen? Well, boys like Minnie Mouse and cooking too you know! It's easy to gender stereotype kids but for my Marvel superhero loving boy, this pink kitchen was hugely welcomed into our house.
I'm no stranger to Hotter shoes. after thinking they're just for older people, 2016 has become the year of stylish Hotter comfort for me. As Autumn is rolling in thick and fast now, I have dusted off my boot collection and thick jackets. However, I realised most have holes in or need new soles. Comfy, waterproof and stylish boots are needed for long walks with Leonard the dog and the school run, Hotter have all of this covered this season and I was luckily gifted a pair of hot new boots.
PizzaExpress fans have long been lamenting the departure of the flaming hot Etna recipe. Well, due to highly popular demand, the fabulously fiery favourite is back – exclusively via Deliveroo this Autumn.
Last week I was at an event in my home town of Reading with the Bullitt Group. We were there to hear all about the new Cat S60 Phone. This is no ordinary phone though, it is one with superhero powers. Designed with many occupations and people in mind, this is one hell of a breakthrough in usable tech.
OK, I'm going to be honest, |I found this really hard to use. I thought the kids were just being awkward when neither of them could get this thing off the ground. However, once |I gave it a go I struggled too, before giving it over in a huff to Hoff who then confirmed it wasn't working.... did we get it working or not?
As seen on Dragon's Den, these cute little time and money savers are the best shopping accessory any household can buy. We were sent them recently to review and once my husband finally found where he'd hidden them, we went to test them out.
Is your child starting school or nursery this year? If so mark this all-important milestone with a beautifully illustrated personalised Alphabet book from Itsyourstory. Not only a fantastic teaching aid which brings the alphabet to life by making them the star – but also a perfect keepsake which includes a personal message from you to the child at the front.
We were guests of Munch Bunch, the tasty healthier yoghurts we all know so well. Munch Bunch have been a staple part of both of my kid's diets since day one and their range has grown and grown over the years making it much more interesting in the yoghurt aisles.
The Lion Guard is an amazing kids TV series based on Disney's Lion King. The series follows Kion, Simba's youngest child, following in his Dad's footsteps and protecting the beautiful Pride Land. I am excited to bring you a sneak peek into the new range of toys by Flair that accompany the show. Eeeeeeeek! I love my job some times!
Press and dry beautiful flowers in seconds using a microwave with the My Living World Instant Flower Press. Preserve flowers, leaves and other interesting plants you may find in your garden! Press them and add them to greetings cards, stationery and pictures, you are limited only to your imagination.
In a land of toy reviews, Kyd, now 13, often feels a bit left out. Toys are always for Rocky and he just joins in because he feels left out if he doesn't. But not this time. Total Action Football is a 2-4 player game for ages 6+. It has taken this house by storm with regular battles between Kyd and
Hurrah! Reading finally has a JoJo Maman Bebe store which I can spend all my time and money in. I am lucky really that Rocky only has a few more years of fitting into their beautiful garments as I think I'd be skint quite quickly.
To celebrate the long awaited follow on film to Disney's Finding Nemo, Finding Dory, which is hitting our screens in a matter of weeks here in the UK, Ravensburger has released some brand new puzzles just for you.
The SML Diet plan is a meal replacement plan, I have been doing it with Hoff as part of a campaign with the company. I lost 5lbs in a week on their Simple Plan. The simple plan is a VLCD (very low calorie diet) and it sees 3 meal replacements a day with one of their snack bars thrown in too. It was hard, I was hungry and some of the meals were less than palatable but over all, the shakes, bars and meals were really nice. Below is a list of what we tried and the honest review of what we thought.
This is one intelligent life form, soaker! Blast those extraterrestrials right back to outer space with this cool water gun. Perfect for any little astronaut this summer...
sk:n Reading treat everything from acne to deep wrinkles and excess hair to unwanted tattoos. Clients are offered the most effective treatments, administered by expert practitioners, using the most sophisticated technology. Treatments are tailored precisely to the individual's skin type and tone, a contributing factor to sk:n's first class customer satisfaction rates.
Last month Deliveroo, the takeaway food service, had their first birthday here in Reading. I knew they existed but wasn't 100% sure what they were but it turns out, with a little nudge from their PR company, trying them has changed our life.
OK that's a bit dramatic but with a child who has medical conditions we are often housebound for days, weeks or months on end. Kyd is a very big fan of food, he has the makings of a grade A foodie. He loves to cook, try new flavours and eat out at restaurants. The times in which he is housebound this love can often be the one thing he longs for and misses.
Trying to pack for a holiday in which you will be doing crazy activities and lots of walking can be daunting if, like me, you don't own any comfortable and 'sensible' shoes.
This week I was given the amazing opportunity to travel to two countries in Asia with a select group of press for 9 days. During these 9 days we would be embarking on some once in a lifetime activities (well once in a lifetime for people like me) and the activities needed closed toed, comfortable, walking shoes... I only own Ballerina Pumps, flip-flops and Converse, this wasn't helpful.
My Little Pony is NOT just for girls! Rocky, aged 3, is obsessed with this beautiful and colourful cartoon. I used to love MLP as a kid and myself and my sister had MLP wallpaper in our room. I think we even have some of the toys still in my mums loft somewhere.
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Britney to Jason Trawick: "I Love You"
Not to be outdone by Beyonce Knowles' pregnancy confirmation, here's another Hollywood music celebrity who wants the whole world to know that… she is in love — Britney Spears!
Britney won a Moon Man trophy for Best Pop Music Video for 'Till the World Ends' and as she accepts her award she could not help but gush about her boyfriend, Jason Trawick.
Britney is in love, y'all – let her have her moment.
So, when the radiant and love-struck-looking Spears appeared at the MTV VMA last Sunday night, and she had this to say for her acceptance speech, "Thank you so much. First I'd like to thank God, for blessing me so much. And my beautiful family — my two boys, Jayden and Preston, Mommy loves you so much… My management team. And to all my fans!"
"And Jason, I love you!" She beamed.
Keeping my fingers crossed for Britney that Jason is indeed the man for her. Don't want to see her on a downward spiral again – at least for the sake of her two boys.Get free updates directly to your e-mail from Showbiz Renegade. Just enter your e-mail below and confirm your subscription by clicking the link that will be sent to your e-mail.
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My daughters are getting to the ages where it's probably time to get them a little more involved in youth sports. As a sports guy at heart, I'm somewhat excited about this prospect, but also a little frightened, after hearing tales of friends and co-workers who have older children actively involved.
One of my wife's co-workers has two daughters and a son of varying ages at the middle school level, all involved in lacrosse. They're pretty good, from what I understand, and each is on multiple travel teams. It seems every weekend, my wife's friend and her husband are on the road with their kids for a game or tournament — sometimes, Mom with one or two in one town and Dad with another in a different town. It's pretty intense, and their lives outside of work seem to revolve around their kids' sports schedules. And many of their expenses do too.
It's not a life I want my kids or family to have.
Playing sports, you see, should be fun. That's what it was for me growing up, anyway. In fact, prior to high school, I didn't have much involvement in organized sports until I joined the football team and track-and-field squad. (Before you ask, I threw shot put and discuss. Anyone who has ever met me could probably guess that you can clock my 100-yard dash time with a sundial.) That doesn't mean I wasn't playing something nearly every weekend.
Most of the time you could find me playing 5-on-5 backyard tackle football (not the brightest idea, in hindsight) in any kind of weather, shooting hoops at a nearby schools, smashing whiffle balls and running to imaginary bases in the street or in the back of my friend Todd's basement playing something resembling street or floor hockey with a beanbag (without goalie gear, outside of a Jason Voorhees-style Halloween mask, shooting an actual puck at each other would've been a recipe for disaster, although I'm sure we tried it once or twice before settling on the beanbag option). I was never a world-beater athlete; heck, I flat-out stunk at some of these things, but nevertheless some of my favorite memories of my childhood are playing these games.
Some of my friends played organized sports with travel teams at a young age. By high school, it was about 50-50 with those kids — some stuck with it and were actually quite good; others quit playing because they were burned out.
There is plenty of reason to get your kids involved in organized, competitive team sports. Athletes learn discipline, how to work together with other people, leadership skills and how to deal with failure (theoretically, anyway; some youth coaches set some pretty bad examples). The exercise doesn't hurt either.
Youth sports, though, might be in the midst of a crisis, according to an article published earlier this month by the Washington Post, citing new data from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association and the Aspen Institute. Participation is down about 8 percent for children ages 6 to 12 over the past decade. Higher costs, sports specialization and inexperienced coaches are named as some of the top reasons.
Aforementioned travel teams cost a lot of money to be a part of, and the age at which travel teams form seems to be getting lower. Some parents, even ones doing relatively well, may struggle to afford those costs. There's also a mentality spreading to kids that if you aren't picked for the travel team, there's no future for you in the sport, so they drop out. And kids who do get picked for a travel team tend to get pushed by parents to focus on a single sport rather than trying different things, much of which is focused on their child getting some scholarship money to play college sports.
It's too bad this is the message we are sending to kids. For every one of them who goes on to play college sports on a scholarship — only 2 percent of high school athletes are awarded some form of athletics scholarship, according to the NCAA — dozens will burn out and lose their love of sport.
More youth leagues need to be available that focus on fundamentals and fun, without the pressure of hypercompetitiveness with teams in other towns and states, or among teammates, or exorbitant travel costs that drain parents' time and money.
Let's make youth sports fun again.
Wayne Carter is the editor of the Carroll County Times. Reach him at email@example.com.


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rockwell collins' expanded cabin portfolio selected for first acj320neo
May 28, 2018
Switzerland-based AMAC Aerospace has selected a full suite of Rockwell Collins' cabin products for the world's first Airbus ACJ320neo VIP aircraft, which is due for delivery to Acropolis Aviation, the UK VIP charter operator, in the fourth quarter of 2019. AMAC is scheduled to begin outfitting the aircraft at its Basel, Switzerland, facilities before the end of 2018.
AMAC and Acropolis selected Rockwell Collins' market-leading Venue™ HD cabin management and entertainment system to provide their passengers with an engaging in-flight experience. Venue is now installed on more than 1,100 aircraft ranging from turboprops to long-range business jets and VIP aircraft. Also included in the product suite is the StageTM on demand wireless streaming solution, Airshow® Moving Map and the company's innovative ViuTM LED interior lighting system.
"In choosing Rockwell Collins to provide the cabin management system for our new aircraft, we are continuing a successful relationship which began in 2015 and continues through to the introduction of Stage earlier this year," said Acropolis Aviation CEO Jonathan Bousfield.
"We are honored to have been selected by ACJ's launch customer, Acropolis Aviation, for completing the first ACJ320neo in V/VIP configuration at our facility in Basel. With Rockwell Collins, we have a strong team and we look forward to continuing a fruitful relationship," said Bernd Schramm, Group Chief Operating Officer at AMAC Aerospace.
Acropolis Aviation will benefit from Venue's fault-tolerant, rugged fibre optic backbone, which ensures maximum system availability while providing necessary bandwidth to integrate the latest consumer technologies. It also features intuitive cabin controls for its passengers to easily manage their ride environment, both from on-board interfaces and personal devices.
Stage on demand, recently introduced on Acropolis Aviation's ACJ319, G-NOAH, features a total content delivery solution from Rockwell Collins that will allow all its 19 VIP passengers to stream media, including Hollywood digital rights management (DRM)-protected movies and TV shows, to their personal devices from an easy-to-refresh, robust onboard server through wireless access points. Content is selected by flight departments from a frequently updated cloud-based media catalogue. The selected content can then be loaded on the aircraft server in a variety of ways, including both physical and wireless.
Rounding off the cabin offering is Viu LED lighting, which includes a series of innovative products customisable to fit different brands via a full range of easy to integrate high intensity colour options for any type of aircraft, new or retrofit. Viu is integrated with the Venue CMS to allow for control functions.
"Acropolis will be among the first customers to experience our expanded cabin offering featuring industry-leading comfort and entertainment solutions all from one source," said Craig Olson, vice president and general manager of Business and Regional Systems for Rockwell Collins. "We are committed to delivering a new level of productivity and enjoyment to VIP passengers in all aircraft types, and we look forward to working with AMAC Aerospace as they outfit the first ACJ320neo."
Additional technologies to augment passengers' overall cabin experience include 4K displays to provide more dynamic viewing pleasure, wireless remote applications for a more convenient user experience, major Hollywood AVOD, and energy/weight-saving lighting technologies that integrate with on-wing and personal electronic devices (PED).