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Part 2: Current arrangements and new proposals
Part 2: Current arrangements and new proposals
2.1 Scottish Ministers propose to make certain changes to the regime currently in place as set out in Scottish Statutory Instrument SSI 1992 No 1675, The Road Works (Qualifications of Supervisors and Operatives) (Scotland) Regulations 1992 (the 1992 Regulations).
2.2 The proposed changes we wish to consult on appear below and collectively form the basis of the consultation questions in Annex B.
Proposed changes in detail
|Proposed change 1 – change the order in which the sections on supervisors and operatives appear in the regulations [1] [2]
|a) Place operatives before supervisors in the title of the Road Works (Qualifications of Operatives and Supervisors)(Scotland) Regulations 2016; and
b) within the body of the regulations and associated schedules.
2.3 The first of the proposed changes is a matter of logical sequencing. Within the current regulations the section on "Supervisors" comes before the section on "Operatives". In terms of a hierarchy of qualifications where the expected order of attainment might be to begin as an operative and later on become a supervisor, the current order seems counterintuitive. We propose to change this order for the new regulations to reflect what we believe to be a more logical approach.
|Proposed change 2 – changing the way Approved Bodies are defined [3]
|We propose to make it clearer how other organisations can be recognised by the Scottish Ministers and be added to the list of approved bodies within Scotland.
2.4 We propose to prescribe the circumstances under which other organisations can be recognised as a body approved by the Scottish Ministers for issuing relevant road works qualifications.
2.5 We will consult, on receipt of an application, with relevant bodies within the sector to help the Scottish Ministers to reach a decision. These bodies may include the Roads Authorities and Utilities Committee (Scotland) (RAUC(S)), the Scottish Qualifications Authority (Accreditation) (SQA (Accreditation)), the Scottish Road Works Commissioner (SRWC) and the Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (UK) (HAUC(UK)).
|Proposed change 3 – simplify the process of registering qualifications [4]
|The proposed regulations will seek to simplify the process by providing for electronic communication of examination results and qualifications held.
2.6 The 1992 regulations envisage a process where the candidate is assessed as competent by an Approved Assessment Centre, which then verifies this with the Approved Register (presently the Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR), which is managed by the SQA). The candidate is then sent their certificate by the Awarding Body. Through a separate administrative process the SWQR registers their qualifications to facilitate the production of Street Works cards
2.7 The proposed regulations will allow for the electronic communication of candidate results, and remove the need for awarding bodies to be the one applying to register the qualification in the approved register.
Figure 1: Current registration process
2.8 Currently, awarding bodies are required under the 1992 regulations to issue certificates to trained operatives and supervisors. In practice the certificates are often issued to assessment centres or employers, who then pass them on to the candidates. What is most important is that the information is passed onto the approved register which in most cases takes place electronically, usually directly from the approved assessment centre. Removing the statutory requirement for awarding bodies to produce certificates and issue these to the candidates will bring the regulations into line with current digital communications and may help streamline the process and perhaps reduce associated costs.
Figure 2: Registration process
|Proposed change 4 – changing the key date from the date a qualification is registered to the date when the relevant qualification is achieved. [5]
|The current 5 year period when qualifications are valid is calculated from the date the qualification is registered. This approach is inconsistent with the introduction of reassessment which needs to be more closely linked to when the candidate was assessed as competent. The proposed regulations will therefore seek to use the date on which an awarding body certifies the candidate as being competent as the key date for the calculation of subsequent time periods.
2.9 The proposed regulations, with the introduction of reassessment at their core, are designed to improve confidence in the competence of those conducting and supervising road works in Scotland. Introducing a system where competence is reassessed every 5 years means that it is important to link relevant periods more closely to the date when a candidate was assessed as competent. In order to achieve this the proposed regulations will seek to use the date on which an awarding body certifies the candidate as competent as being the key date. The benefit of using the date a candidate is assessed as competent rather than say, the date of the examination, is that we understand that awarding bodies may not need to change their various business systems to accommodate the proposed change.
|Proposed change 5 – so called "grace periods" [6] [7]
|The 1992 regulations have been interpreted as providing for two separate so called 'grace periods': However only one of these interpretations has any basis in fact.
(a) The 1992 regulations did allow a candidate who has passed their exams to work as someone trained while they wait for their qualification to be registered (for up to 2 months). In the proposed regulations, we will continue to provide a 2 month derogation to avoid delays arising from the administrative process in registering qualifications.
(b) There was also the belief that because the regulations allowed an application to re-register a qualification to be made within 3 months after the expiry of the original period of registration, that this allowed someone to continue to work in a trained position within that 3 month period. This is not in accordance with the 1992 Regulations. Therefore, under the proposed regulations, the registration of any qualification will have an expiry date linked to the date of certification. Once this date of expiration has been reached and if no fresh application to register a qualification has been received, then candidates will not be able to fulfil the statutory role of being a trained operative or supervisor.
2.10 While we have no reason to believe that the registration of qualifications will not be an efficient process, it seems prudent to continue to provide a short period of exemption where someone has passed the relevant exams but has not yet received confirmation that their qualification has been registered. This period will run for no more than 2 months from the date the relevant qualification is confirmed.
2.11 The 1992 regulations allowed applications for re-registration of qualifications to be received up to 3 months after the expiry of the previous 5 year registration period. In practice, this had been incorrectly interpreted as providing cover for a candidate to continue to fulfil the role of either a trained operative or trained supervisor during that period. That view was not correct. The proposed regulations will provide for registration periods that run for 5 years from the date a relevant qualification is confirmed. To ensure that there is no gap in the period of time that a qualification is registered, relevant applications to re-register qualifications must be received before the expiry date of the previous 5 year period. Applications may be made after the expiry period, but that will result in a gap during which the candidate will not have a registered qualification and will therefore be unable to fulfil the statutory role of being a trained operative or supervisor on road works.
|Proposed change 6 – amend the qualification requirements for trained operatives and supervisors within the new regulations to include provision for reassessment
|Regulations 3 and 4 of the 1992 regulations set out the prescribed qualifications for trained operatives and supervisors as individuals. This is thought not to be sufficiently robust. When introducing reassessment we need to distinguish between initial training with assessment, and reassessment.
2.12 In introducing reassessment for the first time in Scotland we feel that it is important to differentiate between the process of initial training with assessment, and the process of reassessment, which are generally treated differently in relation to road works and some other vocational training subjects. We propose to treat assessment to mean the process by which an operative or supervisor undergoes a practical and theoretical assessment which demonstrates that they have attained the required level of knowledge and understanding, whereas reassessment need only, we believe, test the relevant theory.
|Proposed change 7 – introduction of reassessment of competencies every 5 years [8]
|The 1992 regulations provide that a qualification could be re-registered for a further period of 5 years provided that an application is received no later than 3 months after the expiry of the previous registration. The proposed regulations will require that an application to re-register a qualification is supported with confirmation that the applicant has passed an appropriate reassessment examination in the relevant qualification.
2.13 The introduction of reassessment is aimed at providing greater assurance that trained operatives and supervisors are fully competent on the latest statutory requirements, codes of practice etc.
2.14 How will reassessment and re-registration work in practice? - Flexibility will be provided to help candidates and their employers better plan when to take reassessment examinations. When applying to re-register a qualification within 12 months of the expiry of the current registration of their qualification, the expiry of the resultant 5 year registration period will be a full 5 years from the expiry date of their previous registration. This is similar in concept to vehicle MOT certificates where owners can submit their vehicle for a test anytime in the month before their current MOT certificate expires and get a new MOT which runs for a full 12 months from the expiry of the original MOT certificate.
2.15 It is possible that employers, or individual candidates will want to try to arrange for all of their qualifications to expire around the same time. This would have the benefit that the time spent off job taking reassessment examinations can be concentrated into a shorter period. To facilitate this, using the same principles described above, we will provide for applications to re-register qualifications to be submitted within the first 4 years of a registration period. In such circumstances the subsequent registration period will run for a period of 5 years from the next anniversary of the original registration period coming after the date of qualification certification supporting the application.
2.16 When you register a qualification the period of registration will run for 5 years from the date your qualification was certified. The anniversary of that original certification creates virtual milestones throughout the registration period. We will use the next anniversary after any early reassessment to calculate the next 5 year expiry period. In other words:
Time period = (Anniversary date – certified reassessment date) + 5 years.
See the examples below:-
Examples background – Utility operatives Brian Candidate, and William Operative pass exams for their Signing, Lighting and Guarding qualification for the first time. The associated qualification certificate (or other evidence of the qualification) is dated 16 July 2016 by the awarding body. The registration of these qualifications will therefore expire on 15 July 2021 (see Figure 3 below). However Brian and William plan to take different approaches to reassessment.
Figure 3: Early reassessment based on example
Brian's approach – Brian plans to take his reassessment exams in the final year of his qualifications' current registration. He makes arrangements to attend an assessment centre on 1 December 2020 (in the 5th year). Assuming he passes and the awarding body certifies his renewed qualification on 15 December 2020, then when re-registered for a further five years, the renewed registration will expire 5 years from the expiry date of the original registration e.g. on 15 July 2026 as he applied within 12 months of his original expiry date.
William's approach – In 2017 William adds a further road works qualification to his achievements. William's employer decides it will be helpful to try and bring all of the qualifications into some form of alignment by making the registrations expire in the same year. So on 1 May 2017 William attends an assessment centre to be reassessed in his SLG qualification. He passes and the awarding body certifies this result on 16 May 2017.
When registered, the 5 year period for William's SLG qualification will now end on 15 July 2022 (the same year as his other qualification). William and his employer can now plan on concentrating his necessary reassessments within a short period, or on the same day if possible, minimising the work down time.
What William actually did – It started off much as before. In 2017 William adds a further road works qualification to his achievements. William's employer decides it will be helpful to try and bring all of the qualifications into some form of alignment by making the registrations expire in the same year. So on 1 May 2017 William attends an assessment centre to be reassessed in his SLG qualification. He passes and the awarding body certifies this result on 16 May 2017. However, William is a bit absent minded, and he forgets to apply to the approved registration body to re-register his qualification. He eventually gets round to it on 1 September 2018 after a final warning from his employer. When registered, the 5 year period for Williams SLG qualification still ends on 15 July 2022 (i.e. the date it should have expired had he applied to re-register the qualification shortly after his reassessment. William gains no advantage through his absent minded delay.
2.17 We believe that once the registration of a qualification has passed, only a finite period should be allowed as a gap if the candidate wants to apply subsequently to re-register that qualification on the basis that he has passed only a reassessment examination rather than taken the qualification again in the same way a new candidate would have to do. We believe that setting an upper limit of a gap of no more than 5 years is appropriate. This proposal strikes a balance between providing candidates and their employers with flexibility, and at the same time providing a safeguard to ensure that high standards of competence are maintained within road workers and their supervisors.
|Proposed change 8 – revised qualification structure [9]
|The 1992 regulations prescribe qualifications for operatives and supervisors that are made up of separately defined units of competence. The proposed regulations seek to revise this structure, making Location and avoidance of underground apparatus, and Signing, Lighting and Guarding mandatory qualifications in their own right and not to have expired for any other qualification to be deemed valid.
2.18 Under the 1992 regulations, with the exception of the stand-alone arrangements for Signing, Lighting and Guarding (for operatives whose actions only involve opening the road e.g. meter reading, lifting inspection covers, etc.), each qualification comprises at least three units, two of which - Location and avoidance of underground apparatus (LA), and Signing, Lighting and Guarding (SLG) - are common to all.
2.19 This ensures that for all works that involve breaking up the road, the operative is trained in LA and SLG. However, the prescribed combinations mean that there is some duplication of units among the qualifications, which can cause confusion over which units to re-register when renewing qualifications. The composition of units can also be confusing to roads authority inspectors.
2.20 The proposed regulations aim to make it easier for practitioners to comply with the guiding principles of the regulations whilst ensuring that appropriate standards of training are maintained. The intention is to make the qualifications structure clearer and more logical. The expected outcomes are that practitioners will better understand what is expected of them, and road works operatives and supervisors will be more likely to be appropriately trained for the activities they are engaged in.
2.21 Under the proposed regulations, LA and SLG would become qualifications in their own right and a mandatory requirement for any other qualification to be valid. Should either LA or SLG expire, the other qualifications would all become temporarily invalid until the expired key qualification was renewed. We consider that this approach puts two key principles at the heart of road work qualifications, the safety of road workers, users and pedestrians, and the protection of plant.
2.22 Currently, an operative whose actions only involve opening the road such as meter reading, lifting inspection covers, etc. needs no qualification other than SLG. This would remain the case under the proposed amendments.
2.23 The proposed amendments would also make it easier for local authority inspectors to verify that people with the correct skills are on site, as the mandatory units will be recorded separately on the Street Works Card produced by the approved register.
2.24 The proposed regulations require no changes to the content of training units and therefore we do not anticipate that significant changes to training will be required. The new qualifications would be fully compatible with existing units of competence. During the transition, operatives and supervisors should be able to seamlessly transfer to the new qualifications as their old ones expire. This compatibility would also mean there is a clear correlation between the proposed qualifications in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK.
Cross-border Recognition
|Proposed change 9 – cross-border recognition of road works qualifications
|There is a need to recognise road work qualifications registered:
a) elsewhere in the UK ( in England, Wales and Northern Ireland); and
b) elsewhere in the European Union.
2.25 The proposed regulations, along with regimes in the other parts of the UK are underpinned by sector involvement in the development and maintenance of training course materials. This helps ensure that all road works operatives and supervisors hold equivalent qualifications regardless of where within the UK they undertake their road works training or qualifications.
2.26 This common regime will allow Roads Authority inspectors to recognise qualifications as being equivalent.
2.27 Operatives and supervisors from other parts of the UK who have held their qualifications for more than 5 years and not undergone reassessment shall only have those qualifications recognised provided they have undergone reassessment prior to undertaking road works within Scotland.
2.28 The proposed instrument will also provide for recognition of equivalent EU qualifications, as well as cross-border provisions within the UK, and continued recognition of current Scottish and other UK qualifications while these transition to new arrangements. Individuals from the EU wishing to operate as a trained road works operative or supervisor must show that they have evidence of equivalent qualifications attained in their own country, or that they have completed an adaptation period and a successful assessment (see regulation 29(1)a and 32(1), of the European Union (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2015.
|Proposed Change 10– Scottish Fire and Rescue Service exemption
|Introduce an explicit exemption from the regulations for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service when checking fire hydrants only.
2.29 There is some confusion over the applicability (and the appropriateness) of these regulations with regard to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service when they are carrying out fire hydrant checks in the road.
2.30 The 1992 regulations could be interpreted as to require that Scottish Fire and Rescue Service staff performing hydrant checks would need a relevant SLG qualification. To remove any doubt, it is proposed to explicitly exempt the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service from having to comply with the regulations when checking fire hydrants, however it should be noted that those carrying out repairs to faulty fire hydrants must comply with the regulations.
|Supplementary questions – Possible future extension of some qualification requirements to roads authorities and a new module on communication with members of the public
The proposed regulations seek to make those qualifications that relate to safety and plant protection mandatory. Although NOT part of these regulations, we would like to take this opportunity to take soundings on whether it would also make sense to extend these mandatory qualifications in the same way to Roads Authority operatives and supervisors, in a scenario where the Safety at Street Works and Road Works code of practice (the so called "red book") is made applicable to Roads Authority road workers.
In the same way, we would also be interested in hearing views on whether the curriculum for Signing Lighting and Guarding should be adapted to include an element or module on how best to engage and communicate with members of the public with whom they come into contact with during the undertaking of road works.


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It was a wrenching moment: Mothers watching a video of their daughters, kidnapped by Boko Haram militants, pleading to be rescued.
The video's release Thursday thrust the plight of 219 missing school girls back into the headlines, capping a week of news that reminded many of the peril children face in the conflict.
On Tuesday, UNICEF detailed a spike in the number of young girls Boko Haram is using as suicide bombers. That was followed by rallies that drew hundreds in major Nigerian cities to call for greater government efforts to find the girls. Then came the so-called proof-of-life video, demanded by government negotiators who are trying to secure the girls' release.
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When we point out that other companies participating in the event have fuel cell vehicles that can run at 85 mph, and have a higher energy density and longer range, Hodge responds: "Our competition is building mass production-intent fuel cells. That's like Henry Ford building a Model T that produced 100 horsepower per liter." Warming to the subject he insists, "The auto industry never would have developed had Ford taken a 'run before you walk' approach." Hodge's goal is to give the energy industry a reason to start establishing the hydrogen refueling infrastructure fuel cell vehicles will need.
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ICE vs. Hydrogen, Round 1
"Hydrogen fuel cells won't be able to compete on cost with internal combustion engines for decades." No, that's not Bob Lutz speaking, it's Dr. Daniel Sperling, director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California-Davis. Sperling even went so far as to suggest the switch from gasoline to hydrogen won't happen overnight in the late industrialized countries. Multiple fuels and propulsion systems–including diesels, hybrid-electrics, and alternative fuels–will be part of the transition. Though he questions whether a developing country like China might not leap frog the more developed nations by pushing the development of cheap, reliable fuel cells.
ICE vs. Hydrogen, Round 2
On-road emission measurement of ULEV, SULEV, and PZEV vehicles have shown them to be more robust than expected. "We have seen much less in-use deterioration than we expected," says Joseph Norbeck, director, Bourns College of Engineering, Center for Environmental Research and Technology, University of California-Riverside. "Emission results show these vehicles are essentially equivalent to electric vehicles in terms of pollution levels."
The Future Isn't Now
What will it take to keep oil imports at today's level in 2020? Oh, a reduction in use of five million barrels per day. Which means average fuel economy above 60 mpg, and a 50% mileage improvement for heavy-duty vehicles. "Even an immediate 60% increase in CAFE–to 38.4 mpg–and new production from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge won't close the gap between demand and domestic production by 2020," claims Tom Gross of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. There has to be a solution, right? "We need fuel cell vehicles in the showroom, and hydrogen at fueling stations by 2020," says Gross. Of course, that will require a tremendous reduction in fuel cell and hydrogen production costs, and improvements in hydrogen storage efficiency.
|It's called the Courreges La Bulle R, but it looks like something from Woody Allen's movie Sleeper. This electric vehicle drew crowds wherever it went, which-with its 50-mile range-wasn't far. So far there's been no word on potential sales outlets in Roswell, New Mexico.
But Here's the Rub
Will people buy these new vehicles? Not if they have to compromise–or pay more than they're willing–they won't. "People want room, power, performance and amenities," he says, "a trend that is driven by the growing gap in income between new vehicle buyers and the rest of the population," says Walter McManus, executive director, Forecasting and Analytics at J.D. Power and Associates. Recent studies conducted by the company have shown that fuel economy is eighth on a list of 15 buying influences. Speed, handling, and performance are the most important factors.
It's not that people are interested in fuel efficiency, they just aren't willing to pay for it. Of the 45% surveyed in 2001 and 2002 interested in greater fuel economy, those interested in a gasoline-powered vehicle said they'd spend no more than $600 extra for greater fuel efficiency. Hybrid intenders would pay up to $800 more. And clean diesel advocates would shell out just $400 extra. "This is not a case of 'build it and they will come,'" McManus says. "Automakers must provide a tangible benefit proportionate to the extra cost since new vehicle buyers are both rational and risk-averse."


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Summer's Here and the Time is Right…..
Well, for Prepping, what else?
So you spent all winter with road maps spread across the living room floor, but $3.80 gas prices have put the kibosh on those plans to drive the gas-guzzler across this beautiful country this summer. Disappointing, to be sure, but with disappointment can come opportunity. Instead of taking a long, expensive road trip, take your family to some local places instead. After all, its the time you spend together that counts, not necessarily where it is spent. And when you get back from your vacation, you can put some of the money you saved on gas and hotels towards starting your emergency preps – the ones you've been meaning to get around to for, well…..a long time.
This site has a wealth of information on prioritizing your emergency preps and going beyond just food, water and first-aid materials to communications equipment, firearms for protection, perimeter security, and a host of other useful topics. So, browse as much as you like, but resolve to start those long-put-off preps this summer. The peace of mind they bring, in this turbulent world alone are worth the cost.
I'd start with food, water and medicines – a little each week so as not to upset the budget too badly. Then expand your preps as mentioned above. Start with reading The Prepper's Mindset, to get your head straight on why the effort is worthwhile.
Don't put it off. Start today.
Be safe. Be Prepared
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A massive search is continuing for a second day for an EgyptAir plane that disappeared over the Mediterranean.
Greek, Egyptian, French and UK military units are taking part in the operation near Greece's Karpathos island.
Flight MS804 was en route from Paris to Cairo with 66 passengers and crew when it vanished yesterday.
Greece said radar showed the Airbus A320 had made two sharp turns and dropped more than 25,000 feet before plunging into the sea.
Egypt says the plane was more likely to have been brought down by a terrorist act than a technical fault.


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New Pacific Research Institute Study Finds That "Plan Bay Area" Will Drive Housing Prices Higher, Intensify Traffic, And Increase Air Pollution
Check out the article HERE.
"The Pacific Research Institute released a new study on the proposed "Plan Bay Area." The study describes the proposal's regulatory overreach and its detrimental consequences for Bay Area residents and the metropolitan economy. In addition, the study shows that improved fuel efficiency by 2035 will more than meet the requirements for greenhouse gas emissions reductions for the Bay Area, eliminating the need for the extreme measures proposed in the plan. "Evaluation of Plan Bay Area" was authored by Wendell Cox, a PRI fellow and consultant on public policy, planning, and transportation issues."
"Plan Bay Area takes behavior modification to a new intensity"
"Plan Bay Area advances the delusion that Americans are tired of the detached house, suggesting that fewer will be needed by 2040, even with a larger population."
"Development constraints will lead to unaffordable housing
Mr. Cox notes that the proposed Plan Bay Area "would allow little or no new development beyond the urban fringe, where cities have grown naturally since the beginning of time….Similar, though less draconian constraints on urban fringe development have been employed for 40 years in the Bay Area. The result has been to more than double house prices relative to incomes, making home ownership affordable only to the affluent."
"Even after playing musical chairs with the lives of seven million current residents and a million additional residents who could move here by 2040, Plan Bay Area says that people will drive cars just about as much as they do now. But its critical to note that much of this traffic would be concentrated around the priority development areas, which would intensify traffic congestion and air pollution and its relative health impacts."
"The U.S. Department of Energy forecasts that automobile fuel efficiency will improve materially by 2040. The improved fuel economy would reduce per capita greenhouse gas emissions 49 percent by 2040, more than 2.5 times the 15 percent required by 2035, after adjustment to include the 2035-2040 period. "This puts an end to the shibboleth 'more diving will negate any fuel economy improvements' since overall emissions in the bay Area would fall 40 percent,"


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L'Aigle à deux têtes
L'Aigle à deux têtes is a French play in three acts by Jean Cocteau, written in 1943 and first performed in 1946. It is known variously in English as The Eagle with Two Heads,[1] The Eagle Has Two Heads,[2] The Two-Headed Eagle,[3] The Double-Headed Eagle,[4] and Eagle Rampant.[5] The title refers to the double-headed eagle of heraldry. Cocteau also directed a film of his play which appeared in 1948.
|L'Aigle à deux têtes
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Cocteau said that he took his inspiration for the play from the separate stories of Ludwig II of Bavaria and of the Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Ludwig was found drowned in Lake Starnberg in Bavaria in circumstances which have never been satisfactorily explained. Elisabeth was stabbed in the heart by an assassin while out walking in Geneva. For his portrait of the Queen, Cocteau drew upon the portrait of Elisabeth given by Remy de Gourmont in his Promenades littéraires. He was also concerned to create characters which called for a grand style of acting in a tradition which he saw as being in decline in French theatre. The performances of Edwige Feuillère and Jean Marais in the first French production were an essential part of Cocteau's conception of the play.[6]
On the 10th anniversary of the assassination of the king, his reclusive widow, the Queen, arrives to spend the night at the castle of Krantz. Stanislas, a young anarchist poet who seeks to assassinate her, enters her room, wounded; he looks exactly like the dead king, and the Queen shelters him instead of handing him over to the police. She sees him as the welcome embodiment of her own death, calling him Azraël (the angel of death). An ambiguous love develops between them, uniting them in a bid to outwit the machinations of the court politicians, represented by the Comte de Foëhn, the chief of police, and Édith de Berg, the Queen's companion. In order to remain true to their ideals and to each other, the Queen and Stanislas have to play their parts in a bizarre private tragedy, which the world will never understand.
Act 1 takes place in the Queen's bedroom at Krantz: evening.
Act 2 is set in the castle library: the next morning.
Act 3 is again in the library: the following morning.
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Cocteau was interested in juxtaposing two characters who represent opposite ideas, a queen with an anarchist temperament and an anarchist with royalist sympathies, and who depart from those identities as they interact with each other as human beings.[6] Other themes which recur elsewhere in Cocteau's work are the poet's obsession with death, and the fulfilment of love in death (Orphée, Le Sang d'un poète, L'Éternel Retour).
The play was first performed at the Théâtre Royal des Galeries in Brussels in October 1946, followed by some performances in Lyon. The first Paris performances took place in November 1946 at the Théâtre Hébertot, directed by Jacques Hébertot. The cast included Edwige Feuillère as the Queen, Jean Marais as Stanislas, Silvia Monfort as Édith de Berg, and Jacques Varennes as the Comte de Foëhn. Costumes were by Christian Bérard, sets by André Beaurepaire, and Georges Auric wrote the "Hymne royal" which is heard at the end of the play. The production continued at other theatres in Paris in 1947.
An English version of the play was made by Ronald Duncan under the title The Eagle Has Two Heads. It was first performed at the Lyric Hammersmith in London on 4 September 1946, with Eileen Herlie as the Queen and James Donald as Stanislas. It was directed for the Company of Four by Murray Macdonald. (Ronald Duncan described his version as an "adaptation" rather than a translation.'[7] Cocteau was unhappy with this English version, calling it "preposterous".[8])
The first New York production was staged at the Plymouth Theatre on 19 March 1947,[7] with Tallulah Bankhead as the Queen and Helmut Dantine as Stanislas. According to Cocteau, Bankhead made her own alterations to the play, and the production was a flop.[8]
- L'Aigle à deux têtes (1948) was Cocteau's own film of his play, using the same principal actors from the Paris stage production.
- L'Aigle à deux têtes (1975) was a French TV version of the play, directed by Pierre Cavassilas.
- Il mistero di Oberwald (1981) was a film of the play directed by Michelangelo Antonioni.
- ^ Jean Cocteau. Five Plays: [including "The Eagle with Two Heads"]. (New York: Hill and Wang, 1961).
- ^ Jean Cocteau. The Eagle Has Two Heads; adapted by Ronald Duncan. (London: Vision Press, 1947).
- ^ E.g. Margaret Crosland. Jean Cocteau: a biography. (New York: Knopf, 1956) ch.9-10.
- ^ E.g. Christopher Innes. Holy Theatre: Ritual and the Avant Garde. (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1984) p.8.
- ^ Eagle Rampant was the title used in the American preview run of the production starring Tallulah Bankhead in December 1946: theatre programme held at Library of Congress.
- ^ a b Jean Cocteau. Preface to L'Aigle à deux têtes. (Paris: Gallimard, 1947)
- ^ a b Jean Cocteau. The Eagle Has Two Heads; adapted by Ronald Duncan. (London: Vision Press, 1947) p.5.
- ^ a b Jean Cocteau. Past Tense: Diaries: vol.1; translated by Richard Howard. (London: Hamish Hamilton, 1987) p.36.


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I love telemarketers! Said, No One Ever!
My first mistake was answering my cell phone without looking at the caller. Something I rarely do, but he caught me at a busy moment and I answered in a bright cheery voice," Hi, this is Carey." That was instantly followed by a groan and eye rolling as he began his prepared introduction.
Each one of us has encountered these individuals, reacted similarly or have taken it farther by hanging up, being terse with them or taking out your day on the person who is at the other end of the call.
This man had no idea what kind of business he was calling, mine was just on a list with my name attached. I let him get in two sentences when I imported the word, NO into our conversation. Of course that does not deter these thick skinned creatures of the marketing world.
Finally I had to explain Why I could not run a full time photography business anymore and would not be needing a credit card machine on a continuous basis.
When he responded his voice had changed. It was soft, emotional and empathetic. He says to me, " I completely understand. When my daughter was four years old, I rolled our Tahoe. She had taken off her seat belt and I did not know it. She was thrown out of the window and we could not find her after the accident. She died twice before reaching the hospital. She has some handicaps but has recovered well for the severity of the accident."
Well cripes, he is human. He just made himself a person to me. I was caught up in him interrupting my day with something that I was not going to purchase and I never really thought about him as a human being. He was just a nuisance until that point in the conversation.
Not another word was spoken about why he was really calling. We exchanged condolences and encouragement for each other and he ended the call with, "God bless."
Even if he had asked, he would not have made a sale that day, but this call had a purpose other than selling a product.
Each time I get caught up in life and don't take the time to pay attention, I get a wake up call. Although this one was small, it was needed. It is up to me to listen and take action.
There are those we never really see as people with feelings because we never look past their exterior. There was no reason for me to get intimate with a telemarketer, that is just how it worked out. I never would have viewed him as anything other than that. I would not have thought about his family or that he needs this job to pay for his daughter's medical bills.
This call did teach me to slow down and look at those around me as I would my own family and friends. They may be rude and crude, but underneath that rough surface is someone trying to survive, just like me.
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Lindisfarne is a large rectangular shawl, with an interesting construction. It's worked in the round, with a steek, then cut open at the end to produce fringed edges.
The shawl is worked from one side to the other, starting with a provisional cast-on and the edges are finished with an i-cord cast-off.
Like the first pattern in Illuminated Knits (the Iona blanket), this pattern makes extensive use of slipped-stitch cable colourwork. I've really fallen in love with this technique, because it makes it so easy to get the effects of colourwork without having to resort to stranded knitting or intarsia (having devoted so much time to working with cables and lace, I'm a woefully underdeveloped colourwork knitter, all fingers and thumbs!). I took the technique a bit further with this design, by incorporating cable patterns in both of the shades used to stripe the background. The heavier weight cables are in Malabrigo Sock Marte and the delicate twisted stitch cables are in Malabrigo Sock Persia.
In the central braid that runs down the length of the shawl, the twisted stitch cables wind in and out of the heavier cables. This is one of those marvellous knitting tricks that looks like it would involve fiddling around in a hopeless tangle with lots of balls of yarn at once - but magically, there is still only one strand of yarn being used on each round. I also managed to write the pattern in such a way that there are quite a few rest rounds - most of the cabling takes place on rounds where Marte is the main yarn, and the cables are worked for the twisted stitch cables by simply slipping them into position. On the next round, all that's required is to k tbl.
Above is a close-up of the fringe, after the steek has been cut and unravelled, blocked and then neatly knotted at regular intervals. I really love the effect of the two shades of yarn mingled together; it really gives the effect of a piece that has been woven, rather than knitted.
Another benefit of using slipped-stitch colourwork is that the back of the shawl looks really neat - just like striped garter stitch. There's something very satisfying about looking on the reverse side of a complex multi-coloured piece, and being surprised by the complete lack of floats!
As with the Iona blanket, this design was an absolute monster to design, plan, knit and write up - it was several months in the making and went through a lot of permutations before settling into its final form. Originally I had envisaged the shawl being covered in a repeating pattern of triangular knots, inspired by a knot from the Lindisfarne manuscript. It was quite late in the design process when I suddenly had the vision of the central braid, with the twisted stitch cables lacing in and out. I had to rewrite the design to fit it in, but I think it was worth it in the end!
Here's a few pics of the design in progress (note my utter inability to settle on a colour scheme!):


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DH82A Tiger Moth, G-ANFV, 12 August 2012
DH82A Tiger Moth, G-ANFV
The pilot initiated a go-around after a bounced landing. As the aircraft turned cross-wind, it encountered an increasing tailwind and its performance deteriorated rapidly. The pilot steered the aircraft to an area of low crops with the intention of regaining lost airspeed but was unable to prevent it from striking the ground.
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Interview with a Social Recruiter - Nicole Lindberg/
Today we are debuting the first in a new series of blog posts with social recruiters who are making a mark on the recruitment industry. This post will feature Nicole Lindberg, Sourcing Strategist with Exact Target in Indianapolis. Nicole has been a big supporter of InstaJob, so we thought we'd return the favor and turn the spotlight on this super sourcer!
1. Introduce yourself...how long have you been recruiting/sourcing?
My name is Nicole Lindberg, a Sourcing Strategist with the Global Recruiting team for the salesforce ExactTarget Marketing Cloud. I've been in the world of recruiting for just about three years now, but only learned the true meaning of 'sourcing' when I came onboard with the ExactTarget team a year ago.
2. How did you land at Exact Target?
In my previous role as an HR Generalist, I spent quite a bit of time focused on recruiting efforts for the company. However, I became very intrigued by roles that were 100% focused on connecting talent with great opportunities so I began to keep my ears open for local openings. It was a colleague of mine who connected me to this specific role with ExactTarget, ironically enough, by showing me an Instajob that appeared in her Twitter feed. The Instajob had been created by my now manager, Andre, and paired a humorous picture from the office with the job posting for my current role. For me this only solidified the rumors I'd heard of ExactTarget's amazing culture, so I pursued the role- and what do you know, things worked out!
3. What role does social media play in your recruiting strategy?
At the rate we're growing, it's challenging just to find candidates to fill your roles, not to mention trying to find the best candidates. Especially with so many other recruiters targeting the same great talent, you have to find ways to differentiate yourself, and social media has been our game changer. It's not enough to send a LinkedIn message and move on to the next person you want to contact, you have to personalize every piece of correspondence. Why do you think this person is a good fit for a role or with your company culture? You have to tell them. By using social media to do a little "homework" on individuals we reach out to, it makes for a more personal experience as well as a better conversation. If you've already referenced an article they tweeted or a blog they write for, it enables you to build a rapport a little quicker as well.
4. Do you have a favorite social recruiting success story?
While this particular story did not end in a hire for our company, I certainly consider it a personal success. I was working on a technical sales role in the Northeast near the beginning of the year and was struggling to receive the response I was hoping for solely using LinkedIn, so I started to do some digging. There was one candidate in particular who seemed to have great potential, so with some research, I came across his Google+ page. Since he worked for a social company and seemed to appreciate technology, I went for it and attempted to chat him in a 'hangout'. Sure enough, he responded and we scheduled a phone conversation. He proceeded fairly far into our process but unfortunately withdrew due to an internal opportunity he'd been hoping for; however, we still keep in touch and I have a great feeling he'll join our team someday.
5. What advice do you have for other recruiters to get more out of social media recruiting?
Our team recently looked back at our first official Tweets, and got quite a laugh. It's amazing how far we've come with our social recruiting efforts, but also how much further we have to go. My first piece of advice would definitely be to think outside of the box, but do so strategically. If you focus on one area of social media at a time, you can then share your tips and tricks with others on your team enabling them to become stronger recruiters. There are so many features to some of these social media channels, like Twitter, that are perfect for recruiting purposes, but it just takes some time to see what works for you and what doesn't. I also feel to really get the most you can out of social media recruiting, it helps if you have a personal presence on various channels whether that be Twitter, Instagram, About.Me; something that links you to your company and its brand.
6. You've been a prolific user of our InstaJob app, why are visuals so important to your social strategy?
It's one thing to tell someone why your company is different from the rest, but it's another to show it and generally speaking, people are much more interested in a visual versus text. Instajob enables me to showcase our company culture in a very efficient and effective way. Thinking back to my own personal experience seeing the ExactTarget Instajob advertising my current position; it was creative and fun which intrigued me, causing me to dig deeper into researching the role. I want someone to have the same type of experience when they see an Instajob I've published.


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Chorus has appointed the former chief operations officer of Telstra, Kate McKenzie as its new CEO, from February 2017. She replaces Mark Ratcliffe who in August announced his decision to step down around mid 2017. However Chorus said he would now leave after a handover period in February.
As COO of Telstra McKenzie was responsible for Telstra's field services, IT and network architecture and operations. She moved into the COO role at Telstra in 2013 and resigned in July 2016. Before that she was Telstra's group managing director, Innovation, Products and Marketing. She joined Telstra in 2004 and held a number of other roles at Telstra including group managing director, Wholesale, and group managing director, Regulatory, Public Policy and Communications.
Chorus Chairman Patrick Strange described her as one of the most highly rated telecommunications executives in the region, saying: "We believe the combination of Kate's clear leadership qualities and her broad range of relevant experience made her the standout choice in a field of high quality candidates."
Prior to joining Telstra, she was a CEO in the NSW Government of the Departments of Commerce, Industrial Relations and the WorkCover Authority.
She is a qualified lawyer and a member of Chief Executive Women, has served on the Telstra Foundation, Telstra's philanthropic arm and has had a long history of involvement in promoting the interests of indigenous communities.
InternetNZ's 'to do' list for new CEO
InternetNZ responded promptly to the announcement of McKenzie's appointment with a shopping list of challenges it believes she will face in her new role.
It listed these as: truly transitioning Chorus from legacy copper technology to fibre; driving utilisation, productivity and benefit from better connectivity; helping Internet service providers and New Zealanders getting and using fibre.
InternetNZ CEO Jordan Carter said: "Chorus has a responsibility to get New Zealanders connected as quickly and as seamlessly as possible. … That means providing products that meet customer demand as it changes over time. For example, moving the base product from 30Mbps to 50Mbps."
He added: "Providing excellent service to Internet users and the Internet service providers that support them is core business for Chorus."


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I did a little research and learned that there are 41 dog runs in the five boroughs of New York, 17 of them in Manhattan. Which just goes to show what a dog-friendly place the city is. And which also serves as a segue into my latest taxi dog...
Here is Pebbles, a 5 year-old mixed breed who was traveling with owner Bob from Hell's Kitchen to the Upper East Side. Bob told me that Pebbles was abandoned in the Bronx, rescued by one of the city's animal agencies, and then discovered by him at an adoption fair for dogs that was held in Central Park. It was boy meets dog and they have been together ever since.
Pebbles' special skill is playing a game called "ready, set, go". He will remain in place as Bob moves further and further away from him and will stay there until a signal is given. And then he comes running to Bob at full speed.
Pebbles does have a weakness, however. Perhaps even a shameful weakness, considering that he is a dog. Pebbles is afraid of cats. I would suggest to Bob that maybe, as therapy, he should take Pebbles over to a dog run. A few hours of running around with the guys, no cats allowed, might bolster his self-esteem and cure him of the phobia.
Hey, just a thought.
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McCormack, Mark H.
Concerning John Barrett, a potential broadcasting client of IMG.
1974 Mar. 28
McCormack, Mark H.
Concerning the contracts between Mickey Walker and International Management Inc.(IMI). McCormack suggests removing the word "balls" from the contract due to an agreement to make a separate contract if possible. Enclosures not with letter.
1969 Nov. 8
McCormack, Mark H.
McCormack provides detailed suggestions for the execution of the contract with Jack Urlwin in Australia. Urlwin will be representing Palmer Apparel Export(PAE) as well as International Management and its affiliated companies in New Zealand. McCormack notes specific language and clauses to be included in the contract such as termination terms, commissions, conditions when a commission will not be paid,... more
1982 Jan. 13
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Concerning Peter Alliss, the Hall of Fame, and a new contract between Alliss, BBC and Thames.
1976 Apr. 19
McCormack, Mark H.
Asking Burton to prepare a letter extending Arnold Palmer's arrangement with Ironwood. McCormack notes the terms and specifies that Palmer will participate in the Bob Hope Desert Classic in addition to two other appearances.
1974 Mar. 23
McCormack, Mark H.
Concerning John O'Leary's making contracts in South Africa. McCormack describes a meeting where he discovered that O'Leary has made an arrangement with a "personal friend" in South Africa to make contracts and notes his disappointment that no one was aware of the situation.
1979 Dec. 5
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Concerning an arrangement between Gary Player and Daniel Hechter, McCormack advises Carpenter to send a letter to Larry Hampton of Daniel Hechter/LeCoq Sportif explaining the three contracts and how the royalties and guarantees have been tied together. Due to diplomatic relations between Japan and South Africa, it came as a surprise that a Japanese clothing company has exercised their ... more
1972 June 14
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Requesting Carpenter write a contract between Arnold Palmer Enterprises(APE) and Rainbird. McCormack specifies general terms of the contract to be included and suggests working with Trip O'Donnell.
1982 Apr. 22
McCormack, Mark H.
Concerning the Japan Wimbledon contract negotiations.
1978 May 6
McCormack, Mark H.
Concerning Wimbledon contracts. McCormack would like to personally take the contracts to the All England Club in Great Britain after they have been executed by Sports Recreations Inc. The memorandum also suggests setting up a trust in the United States to receive payment. Enclosure not with memorandum.


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Last year I was so fortunate to work on a super lovely project with French publisher Auzou. I got to illustrate a card game with cats and dogs, called "Mistigri, de chats et chiens."
I has been such a cute project to work on, and it was a great pleasure and experience to be working with this client too. In English the game is also known as "Old Maid" and in the Netherlands it used to be called "Zwarte Piet." The game contains playing cards with pairs of dogs and cats.
This is how it works: The cards are equally distributed to each player. The moment a player makes a pair in their hands, they discard them immediately onto the table. Each player is trying to get rid of his or her cards as fast as possible. In the end there is only one player left, holding the unmatched card (the Old Maid). That player has lost the game and is the "old maid."
Of course you can also turn the rules around, making the one who ends up with the odd card the winner. The whole experience of the game will change that way.
I am a cat lover, rather than a dog lover. But if I would ever have a dog I think it would be a long curly haired dachshund. I've always loved these little pretty doggies. They are my favorite. A childhood friend of mine used to have two (one of them long haired), and I was crazy about them. I really couldn't leave this doggy out of the game, so the dachshund became part of the card deck, and I gave her a pencil and sketchbook to draw butterflies with.
Later when the art director was naming the animals, she asked me if she had permission to name the dachshund after me, because she thought it would suit the character. I felt very flattered and agreed. So now the dachshund is called Miriam.
Here are some photos that I made of the game. The quality is so nice. And the box itself is really special too. I was thrilled when I opened the package. You can pull out the inside box from the lid if you pull the ribbon. And the colors of the cards are vibrant and pretty.
If you'd like to see more illustrations you can also visit my portfolio page.
The game is available on French Amazon . Please note that the instructions will be French. Enjoy! Miriam


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Article III of the Constitution established the judicial branch of government with the creation of the Supreme Court. This court is the highest court in the country and vested with the judicial powers of the government. There are lower Federal courts but they were not created by the Constitution. Rather, Congress deemed them necessary and established them using power granted from the Constitution. (from Ben's Guide)
Members of the Judicial Branch are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Federal courts enjoy the sole power to interpret the law, determine the constitutionality of the law, and apply it to individual cases. The courts, like Congress, can compel the production of evidence and testimony through the use of a subpoena. The inferior courts are constrained by the decisions of the Supreme Court — once the Supreme Court interprets a law, inferior courts must apply the Supreme Court's interpretation to the facts of a particular case.
The founding fathers deemed the courts so necessary, the court's existence and powers are lobbyed for in Federalist Papers 78-83.
Civil Cases
A federal civil case involves a legal dispute between two or more parties. To begin a civil lawsuit in federal court, the plaintiff files a complaint with the court and "serves" a copy of the complaint on the defendant.
Criminal Cases
The judicial process in a criminal case differs from a civil case in several important ways. At the beginning of a federal criminal case, the principal actors are the U.S. attorney (the prosecutor) and the grand jury. The U.S. attorney represents the United States in most court proceedings, including all criminal prosecutions. The grand jury reviews evidence presented by the U.S. attorney and decides whether there is sufficient evidence to require a defendant to stand trial.
Bankruptcy Cases
Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases. This means that a bankruptcy case cannot be filed in a state court.
The Appeals Process
The losing party in a decision by a trial court in the federal system normally is entitled to appeal the decision to a federal court of appeals. Similarly, a litigant who is not satisfied with a decision made by a federal administrative agency usually may file a petition for review of the agency decision by a court of appeals.
In a civil case either side may appeal the verdict. In a criminal case, the defendant may appeal a guilty verdict, but the government may not appeal if a defendant is found not guilty. Either side in a criminal case may appeal with respect to the sentence that is imposed after a guilty verdict.
In most bankruptcy courts, an appeal of a ruling by a bankruptcy judge may be taken to the district court.
The Supreme Court of the United States
District (Trial) Courts
There are two special trial courts that have nationwide jurisdiction over certain types of cases; The Court of International Trade and The United States Court of Federal Claims.
Appellate Courts
Federal Courts and Other Entities Outside the Judicial Branch
Source: http://www.uscourts.gov/
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5:56 PM: Seattle Fire crews are in the 3100 block of SW Webster (map) at a house-fire call. Arriving crews are seeing smoke from the eaves, per an SFD tweet. More to come.
6:01 PM UPDATE: The fire is "knocked down," per radio communications (and then a moment later, "under control"). No injuries reported. (Yes, that's a TV helicopter overhead checking it out.)
(Photo by Tony Bradley)
6:17 PM UPDATE: Our crew at the scene says the fire was confined to one room of the house, but they're not sure what started it, and they're going to keep watch for a while in case of flare-ups or hot spots. The couple who live there got out OK, per SFD.
7:39 PM UPDATE: It's been a busy night for fires around the city (though this is the only major incident in West Seattle so far), so the on-duty fire investigator has just arrived.
9:31 PM UPDATE: SFD says the fire was caused by an "overheated extension cord," and estimates damage at $45,000.


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The women of the bible quilt is finally done!
As you may know it's my 3rd version of this pattern!
The pattern from from patterns of faith, don't know if that site is still up or not.
anyways, last weekend we have a visit from Gwen, who is from Singapore and studied at UNC for 4 yrs for her bachelors, then went back to Singapore and is finishing to be a medical doctor!
The 4 years she was here, she'd often come visit for the weekend and then come to church with us, she became part of our family!
(Of course I gave her a UNC quilt back then too, but now her medical is actually thru DUKE! – big rivals in sports here ha ha)
So when she came here (she's here for a month doing a class at Duke) I told her to pick another quilt and I had a feeling she would be drawn to this one, as she's commenting on anything I make in batik and this quilt was on the long arm and almost done being quilted AND it's women of the bible!
So of course she can have it!
So I've rushed to finish it up so I could give it to her this weekend
I quilted curves from corner to corner on each block and bubbles on the sashing.
Very happy it went to Gwen!
(and all these were made with Island batik scraps from the last 4 years! though I did ask for the black yardage to go with it)
-and no I'm not planning a 4th! at least not any time soon!! ha ha
I think 3 is enough, the first one I made with 8" blocks and gave to my pastor's wife.
The 2nd one I made with 3" blocks (call me CRAZY!)
and this one is with 6" blocks (what the pattern actually calls for)
I might take some of the blocks and make quilts with just that block repeated as there are several I really like, but there's also several I didn't NOT like!


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Please consult the NMU Bulletin Programs Sociology and Anthropology section for a detailed listing of course requirements for each of the department's minors.
The Sociology and Anthropology Department also participates in interdisciplinary majors in international studies and social science and interdisciplinary minors. Information about these majors and minors can be found in the NMU undergraduate bulletin.
Sociology Minor
The standard Sociology Minor can be tailored to meet the curriculum objectives of students in many fields. Students are encouraged to discuss their goals with a Sociology faculty advisor.
Anthropology Minor
Anthropology is an excellent compliment to any major where understanding human diversity would be an asset. When taken in combination with certain majors and electives, students may go on to enter graduate programs in anthropology.


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The art of sex does not only require a strong physique, fitness, smart and curvy bodies. It also needs depth in mutual understanding, emotional attachment, warm feelings of caring and sharing for the spouse, erotic synchronization and true intimate love between two persons of opposite gender. The art of sex is not a time-bound activity. It is, in actual fact, a process of taking yourself to the height of heart-felt delight along with your partner. If the sole purpose of engaging in sex is enjoying it mutually, then you have to change your thinking pattern to that of a team-player.
There are still millions of married people around the globe, male spouses in particular, who just take sex as a pleasure-oriented ritual. They do not care about whether their soul-mates also enjoy the same level of physical union as they do. It is merely because their primary focus is initiating intromission, as soon as two nude bodies touch each other, to achieve orgasm. They do not understand the essence of the art of sex in marriage.
Marriage is a journey that you are bound to continue, on every single track of life whether it is social, financial, personal or sexual, in maximum harmony. Sex is neither the only activity of a marital relationship nor an occasional expedition. The art of sex is a combination of techniques, physical gestures, creative movements and a mutual desire to experience gratifying contentment. You do not have to be a qualified sexologist to learn the art of sex. Simply adopting and practicing the following hot tips can bring a sensational change in your sex life.
1. Be patient and avoid early intromission
Two exercises are very useful in building stamina; sit-ups for men and kaegel exercise for women to delay orgasm and it makes your sex more thrilling and rocking.
2. Prolong foreplay and delay touching genitalia at an early stage
The art of sex begins with foreplay that is more sensational and enjoyable in the whole episode of sex. You can enjoy every moment of foreplay provided you stop focusing on orgasm. Every part of human body, both male and female, has certain hot spots which erotically react to kissing and soft touching.
3. Try brushing kisses on erogenous zones before indulging in full kissing
Depending on the structure of the tissues of your lips, you can experiment brushing kisses on the whole body of your spouse or just on erogenous zones. The sizzling effect of a prickling tongue smoothly massaging your spouse's body creates waves of incredible sensation through your own body too.
4. Use finger tips for soft caressing
Instead of using the whole hands, try soft caressing with finger tips that also radiate stirring currents of erotic energy.
5. Never skip a tongue massage during foreplay
Another colossal feature of the art of sex is tongue massage that runs from face to toes, using both the tip and the whole of your tongue, after taking a shower together. It would be like adding more spices to your pasta dish. I strongly suggest to avoid extreme oral sex during tongue massage. You can create many new body gestures to allure and appease your partner during foreplay making it a cherished experience for days and weeks. The only important factor in enjoying foreplay is synchronization of movements. It should be reciprocal to keep the fire continuously kindled.
The art of sex has no fixed limits and it is not worth much consideration as to where to start the foreplay. Just follow your emotions, your moods and the nature of ambiance which you have created or you are in by chance. It is advisable to have in-depth talks about foreplay that would also enhance an erotic rapport between both of you.