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Batman has been protecting Gotham City for decades now. He has since employed the same methods and morals in that time, but the crime only expands. As the Dark Knight increases his tactics, so too do the bad guys increase theirs. It seems that this dance will be going on until the end of time, but maybe that's an indicator that someone else should fight for the lives of Gotham's citizens. With all of the Bat-Family heroes put into consideration, we have decided that Red Hood is the most deserving of the bunch. Jason Todd was the second Robin who was killed by the Joker and later resurrected by the League of Assassins.
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In that time, he's gained the proper experience to become a ruthless anti-hero- one who isn't afraid to what's necessary to get the job done. Because of Gotham City's ever-increasing crime problem, perhaps it's time to get someone a little more unhinged to take the stand against supervillains. Red Hood has all of the necessary experience, more than enough willpower, and a different moral compass that we feel would make him the hero that Gotham needs. Here are 15 reasons why Red Hood should be Gotham City's new protector.
One big trait that has defined the Dark Knight for years is that he won't kill. He feels that the line of killing is what separates him from the bad guys. Once you cross that line, you become no better than them. While there's certainly merit to that, there is an argument to be made the other way around. By not killing the supervillains, they continuously break out and end more lives as a result.
Here is where Red Hood comes into play. He has demonstrated a willingness to kill ever since he came out of the Lazarus Pit. If a sinister villain threatens Gotham, Red Hood will deal with him once and for all. The Joker would be no more. Penguin and his goons would be taken care of. Two Face wouldn't be struggling with his multiple sides. Gotham's folks would be safer.
Because Batman isn't willing to kill, he also refuses to use any sort of firearm. His parents were killed by a gun so long ago, and he decided that he would never be like that. However, this puts him at an extreme disadvantage against most criminals, because they're usually armed with all sorts of weapons to take down the Caped Crusader at a distance.
The Red Hood wouldn't have this problem. Not only does he carry guns at all times, but he is extremely skilled with them. Anyone else with a rifle wouldn't be able to get a shot off before Jason Todd but a bullet through their heads. Not only that, he has several other weapons at the ready that Batman would never use.
One problem that Bruce Wayne has faced for many years is that he will get old. There are actually several DC stories that deal with this (The Dark Knight Returns, Batman Beyond). He knows that he can't protect Gotham City forever, and because he won't kill his rivals, the people would be in more danger than ever.
Jason Todd would eventually have that problem, but much farther down the road. He's still fairly young and in his prime. If he were dedicated to saving Gotham City, he would be able to do it a few decades longer than Batman could. Coupling that with his license to kill, and Red Hood could very well clean up the streets completely by the time he is done.
To be fair here, Batman does have an entire League of heroes he can call on when things get extremely hairy, but in terms of protecting Gotham City, he almost never does. He either chooses to fly solo or use other members of the Bat-Family (people who don't have any powers). While that's not necessarily a bad thing, when the villains of Gotham start using superpowers to their advantage, it might be time to call in the big guns.
Take Red Hood for example. This killer has made powerful friends in the DC Universe, the most notable of which being his team of Outlaws first depicted in Red Hood and the Outlaws. As of the DC Rebirth launch, Bizarro and Artemis have become his pals on top of Starfire and Arsenal. In short, he's got a few big guns he can call in.
While we do applaud Batman for taking the moral high road, one obstacle that spawns as a result of not killing your foes is the fact that he has to hold back. Batman is a strong guy, and if he were to throw a punch too hard, he would instantly kill just about anyone he fought. He has to restrain himself in order to maintain his image.
Because Red Hood simply doesn't care what he does to criminals, he doesn't hold back at all. This would make him a more effective fighter, as none of Gotham's villains ever hold back. Red Hood wouldn't be afraid to get his hands dirty and would thus fight as brutally as he needed to. When dealing with the impressive roster of Gotham, that's a good thing.
When Bruce Wayne wanted to become Batman, he trained around the world with multiple different people. When Jason Todd was resurrected by the League, he knew that in order to take Batman on, he would have to do the same. However, he went above and beyond his old mentor in that department.
Not only was he trained by the League and around the world, he was also trained by the All-Caste: a group that predates even the League of Assassins. Those people actually taught Ra's al Ghul how to fight, and those are the people who gave Red Hood a lot of his combat know-how. One could argue that he'd be more capable than even Batman, but it's clear that there'd be almost no opponent that could outmatch him.
If there's one thing the Red Hood is known for, that would be dying at the hands of the Joker. After the fans of the comics hated the character, they essentially voted for him to be killed. Because of this, the writers had Joker kidnap and beat him with a crowbar until he was a bloody mess. Then an explosion finished the job.
When he returned to Gotham, Red Hood's first mission was to kill the Clown Prince of Crime in an act of revenge. The only reason he didn't was because of Batman. Given the opportunity as Gotham's protector, Red Hood would go after the Joker first and kill him. This would mean that Gotham City would be immediately rid of their most notorious criminal and mass murderer. Thank you, Jason Todd.
Batman has been around for quite a long time, and because his story has been told for decades, he's not that much of a compelling character anymore. He knows where he stands in terms of his morality, and the majority of his stories nowadays come from the external problems he has to face rather than the internal ones.
Red Hood, on the other hand, is a much more compelling character. After being a killing criminal, he moved over to a more heroic side but still struggles with his morality at times. He's not sure what he wants to do with himself and thus has more room to fully grow into his own. His stories as the hero of Gotham could be just as much about him as they would be about the villains he fights.
The only thing that scares Jason Todd is the one person who killed him: the Joker. Because of this, he decided to create his persona on an old costume that the Jester of Genocide wore before he became a psychopath. That's how he became the Red Hood.
Keeping that in mind, how much more thematic would it be that a hero created by the Joker would be the one to protect Gotham? It would present a much more metaphoric concept. There would literally be two sides of the Joker warring over Gotham's soul. And in causing so much chaos, the dastardly villain would have created his own death at the hands of Red Hood: his old persona. That would be a comic worth looking into.
One thing that the Justice League isn't well equipped to do is fighting magical foes. That's why they organized people like Swamp Thing, Etrigan, and John Constantine to form the Justice League Dark. When a magical threat comes to the world, it's this team who is called to action.
However, with Red Hood, he has a means of dealing with more mystic enemies. In Red Hood and the Outlaws, he came across a weapon called the All-Blades. These magical swords can actually cut down foes who dabble in the dark arts. While the Essence did break them later on, who's to say that Jason wouldn't figure out another method of dealing with magical foes or find some other weapon that could do the same?
Batman employs a lot of scare tactics in order to make his enemies tremble in their boots. However, the fear he brings can be overcome, as there are several lines that he's not willing to cross. And once you break that initial barrier of seeing the Batman for the first time, he's not all that scary.
Bring Red Hood into the mix, and you've got something worth being scared of. He's much more unhinged and will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. If he's got you in his sights, there's nowhere you can hide where he couldn't find you. In that sense, he's scarier than the Dark Knight because he follows through with his threats. It's not all theatrics with Red Hood -- it's the real deal.
While this probably could've been factored into "more compelling," we wanted to highlight this point on its own. Batman knows who he is. Nightwing knows who he is. Even Tim Drake knows who he is and what he wants to do with himself. The only member of the Bat-Family who has yet to realize what they want out of life is the Red Hood.
This is something that would be greater explored if given the chance to protect Gotham City. The way he dealt with criminals would change as he discovered something new about himself. He doesn't know what he wants to do with his life, and seeing that move forward as he protected the innocent citizens would be interesting to watch. As the people adjusted to this new way of crimefighting, so too would Red Hood be adjusting himself as he learns to grow as a character.
One thing that is true of most of the Bat-Family is that they never back down. This was a philosophy that originated from Bruce Wayne himself. Even when he was broken by Bane in Knightfall, he didn't give up and eventually returned to the cape and cowl. Red Hood, like his old mentor, employs this method as well. When fighting for what he believes in, he never backs down.
While this is a similarity between him and Batman, the reason it would serve Red Hood's crimefighting career better is how willing he is to get the job done, no matter the cost. It's this trait working with the rest of his ideas that makes it worthy of its own spot on the list. Remember how much work he put into giving Batman the slip in Batman: Under the Hood.
Profit is something rarely explored when it comes to heroics, but there have been a few times where it became a theme. Marvel did it with their Heroes for Hire being Luke Cage and Iron Fist. DC also played their hand with the Rent-A-Bat service starring Red Hood and Arsenal.
The reason this would make Red Hood a better fighter for Gotham is because, primarily, he would have to have some sort of income to get more toys and equipment. Secondly, it would make him more in tune to the smaller scale things going on in Gotham City. He would thus have a much better grasp over how crime functioned within Gotham, and be better equipped for how to handle any situation that may come his way.
While this definitely comes down to personal preference, it's hard to argue that Red Hood's costume isn't cool. Being a much more militaristic approach to Joker's Red Hood costume, Jason Todd created an outfit that was not only imposing, but extremely memorable, while still paying tribute to his mentor and his roots.
Sure, Batman's costume is cool and classic, but the more unique design seen on Jason Todd's uniform deserves some recognition as well. It's so drastically different from any hero Gotham has ever had that it stands out as a result. While it may not allow him to be more "stealthy", he has more than enough fighting skills and weapons to make up for it. The look is what we feel a hero in 2017 that has sworn to protect a crime-infested city like Gotham would, and should, wear.
Do you agree that Red Hood should become Gotham's protector? Let us know in the comments!


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|03 Jul 2012
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
I personally use the Steelseries 6Gv2 (link to Newegg for reference).
The keyboard is completely mechanical using Cherry MX Black switches, has media control functionality, and does not require any special drivers that could potentially fudge up.
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|03 Jul 2012
I'd be very surprised if you are completely disappointed :)
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No drivers for a keyboard is cool, I belive the drivers for Corsairs keyboard and mouse suck pretty hard, they are still only beta drivers and they have been out for almost 1 year now, so im glad corsair tech support is so good because I will get my money back. and I will definitely write what I think of it, it should be here on thursday/friday as latest I believe.
I dont play FPS games, RPG and RTS is my type of games, and I listen to webradio so all I need would be stop and play but rainmeter can handle that quick and I belive foobar have hotkeys for that too havent looked into it, will be fun when I get the keyboard
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Cool. I'm looking forward to your impressions :)
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|11 Jul 2012
My ducky shine keyboard finally arrived tought I would give a slight update and show how it looks. Oh and having the light on the brightest makes you go blind, it's a really strong light this keyboard gives of
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|11 Jul 2012
Windows 7 Ultimate 64
Nice keyboard glad you like it.
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|11 Jul 2012
So do you agree/disagree it looks better in real life than in pics?
And how does the build quality compare to the K90 - feels more solid overall?
Basically, initial impressions - are you happy, disappointed or not sure yet?
Oh and having the light on the brightest makes you go blind, it's a really strong light this keyboard gives of
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|12 Jul 2012
It looks much better in person, the pictures I saw made the keyboard look like those cheap keyboards, but to my surprise its very stable and durable it even got some weight to it and even thou it seem to be a better or harder type of plastic the aluminium frame on the K90 feels a bit better and a bit nicer IMO but so far I cant complain about this other then that when I put the computer to power saving mode the keyboard still lights up not sure if that is because I use the PS2 adapter, I had the serial thing in bios turned of so it took me quite some while to figure out what was wrong, and I have 4 different numbers to choose from not sure if it matters which one I use.
And im still getting used to it the K90 is larger then a normal keyboard and this Ducky keyboard is a bit smaller but im happy with it and no drivers for it ^^ so far im happy about it
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|14 Jul 2012
Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised when I got my first one. I too was a bit dubious about the looks, but hands on and sturdy feel does make up for it. I can understand the preference of the Aluminium though.
The lights remaining on when using the PS/2 adapter is normal. It's not something that occurs with USB. That and the fact every time you restart/turn on the PC you have to re-enable the back lighting is a minor annoyance, but I'm so used to it - I didn't even think to mention it
I also tend to use both the plastic dust protector and the cloth bag to cover it it up when not in use.
As for the 4 numbers to choose from, I presume you are referring to the top right? Those alter the repeat key function. I personally tend to use x2 when playing FPS with my Black Switch because it makes responses feel more 'snappy'. I can't use any higher than x2 though. The repeat key function is only available via ps/2 mode. 99% of the time, x1 is perfectly fine. That's simply a personal preference.
As for size, you'll adapt pretty quickly. I used to have a Saitek Cyborg Commando "gaming key board" and that thing was massive with all the macro keys. (bloody awful POS that thing was ) Who knows, you might even get the itch for a TKL deck down the track
I'm really glad you're happy with it so far :) (It's rare to find those are disappointed with their first 'proper' mechanical board).
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|14 Jul 2012
Ya I ment those increase repeat buttons, I tried it out but since I mainly play MMO and RTS games it felt like they was not really needed so went back to using USB mode so the keyboard lights would turn off, not sure how good it is for it to light up all the time when using the PS2 adapter
Never heard of TKL so if you can please tell me what it is
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In this week's Bob Long Sports Radio Show, we analyzed every facet of the BCS National Championship Game, including why Alabama was picked for this game over Oklahoma State, the possibility of a split national championship, and a preview of the X's and O's of the game itself (Start-24:10). Next, we discussed Tim Tebow's magic against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the NFL playoffs (24:10-36:15), and then I provided an all-time great rant about the Villanova Wildcats and why the team has struggled so badly this season (36:15-54:35). Then, we interviewed PSU football reporter and radio host Cory Giger, who discussed the Bill O'Brien hiring at Penn State (56:50-1:17:55), and we recapped the interview afterwards (1:17:55-1:20:23). Next, we discussed the Philadelphia 76ers resurgence early in the season (1:20:23-1:28:33), revisited the Bill O'Brien hire for more reaction (1:28:33-1:44:38), gave the top 3 overrated and underrated teams in college basketball (1:44:38-1:54:20), and closed the show with a BCS National Championship preview and discussion (1:54:20-Finish).
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Liquid Handlers and Robotic Samplers
Eurodyne customise, design and build liquid handling systems to specific OEM requirements ranging from simple mini workstations to fully automated ELISA analysers.
A multitude of accessories can be integrated into the working platform or controlled with special software operating under Windows NT.
Additional modules include barcode scanning, stirrer systems, incubators, shakers and injectors.
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These instruments are designed for small-scale specialist applications. This is reflected in the price compared to a large robotic system.
The X-Y-Z axis includes a motor that is able to build up the package dispenser system. Each package includes all the accessories that are needed to start your application. i.e. racks, dispense head, mini pump, tubing and protocol. A Windows based Protocol Editor software is also available as an additional option.
The outer size of the platform is so compact that the user is able to use the system on a desk. This also means that the instrument can be moved around the laboratory with ease.
Positional accuracy (±0.02mm), X-Y resolution (0.015mm), Z resolution (0.005mm).
A ridged, accurate and fast XYZ machine for your laboratory automation applications.
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Needle distance can be adjusted to the well distance of different microtiterplates ~ Optional liquid detection
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The giant beaver statue perched over
6025 Westheimer in the Galleria neighborhood is a happy sentinel promising good things to come. Fans of Beaver's will have to wait about a week though before the dam bursts and the much-anticipated second outpost of the popular restaurant off the Washington corridor opens.
Beaver's Westheimer has set Jan. 2 as the opening date of its new store in the old Texadelphia space. The sprawling Beaver's compound has been cleverly outfitted to look like a hunting lodge with great expanses of rough-hewn wood and tree trunk designs running through the main dining room, the Beaver Den (an adult's-only whiskey bar; think of it as a huntsman's version of El Patio's Club No Minors), a special events space called the Barn, and a generous courtyard patio with a fire pit and a vintage Spartan trailer retrofitted as a service bar. With a capacity for about 260 guests, the new Beaver's is more than three time the size of the first Beaver's at 2310 Decatur.


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This is two weeks worth of posts and books.
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*Stacking the Shelves, or STS, is hosted by Tynga's Reviews
Ooohhh nice! I just binge read Susan Dennard's series a few weeks ago! Totally loved it! Yet there were some definite feels during the ending! Hope you enjoy all your new reads!
My STS will be up tomorrow, so be sure to stop by then!
Have a GREAT day!
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I never finished the Susan Dennard trilogy. I should've! I adore the covers and the steampunk angle. x) Really got to get onto that. Happy reading!
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So many beautiful and interesting books. You're making me both jealous and eager to empty my wallet:)) Happy reading!
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I still haven't read Something Strange and Deadly yet (though it's to do with zombies, right?) which I'm not a hue fan of, but still, want to read them, even if it is because of the covers...;) Happy reading!
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Awesome haul of books. I still need to read Strange and Deadly. (I love zombie books btw). Hope you love all your new goodies.
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Nice haul! Susan Dennard's first book is on my TBR list so I hope you really enjoy this one. Happy Reading!
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When you first meet someone and you connect with them, you can't help but feel enraptured by the person's personality.
You find yourself so utterly and disgustingly infatuated or obsessed that everything about them makes your world a better place. You often find yourself wondering how you had existed before you met them. It's almost like having an addiction. They are on your mind 24/7 and you can't imagine life without them.
Unfortunately, this state of euphoria that constitutes the honeymoon phase does not last forever. Inevitably, the high-energy, high-octane honeymoon emotions cool off, and you brain starts to function again. The novelty fades.
The feeling you had for your partner, which were mostly high on expectations and low on reality, is replaced by more realistic thought… and the real work of building a relationship becomes apparent.
Depending on the circumstances, the honeymoon stage could last for weeks or even stretch up to years before it fades. And usually, when it fades, it becomes a struggle to make the transition into the more matured phase of love, which includes trust, attunement, and true intimacy.
Your system goes through some sort of shock and some of the thoughts that go through your mind include:
He/she does not love me anymore
You find that your partner no longer wakes you up with the "Good Morning Sunshine" messages. The calls and chat messages are no longer frequent. You're both communicating with each other at a far slower rate, and you do not get as much attention anymore.
Basically, that desperate need to remind the other of your presence is no longer as insistent. This worries you, and the only explanation that makes sense is that your partner does not love you anymore and whatever feeling you shared is dying. Because you are like an addict in search of the next high, you fail to see that the new punctuations in your relationship routine, isn't something that particularly needs to be mourned.
Sure, the all night-conversations and all-day texting is now in the past, but then you are probably more productive at work; you no longer feel like you have to pretend to like that thing in bed which you don't really like; and you no longer have to hold in your farts.
To survive this stage, you have to keep your eyes on the positives, no matter how difficult it may be. See it as your partner being "normal" with you, rather than they not loving you anymore.
We are fighting over everything now. God! It is so draining. I feel emotionally abused.
Of course at the beginning, everything your partner does is gold. You agree with everything and there are few arguments. But as your relationship grows and transitions, the blinded obsession you had for your other half stops being so blinding.
You start to notice the thing you normally ignored, and you find that the disagreements and arguments become more frequent and more intense.
You realize she is too emotional or needy; or you see that he is too egoistical, stubborn and domineering.
Other times, it is the criticism from your partner that gets you so frustrated and emotionally drained that you start to question the need to continue with the relationship. This is because it is easier to blame your partner for any negative feelings that may arise.
Usually the arguments have underlying reasons. It helps to do some introspective reflection, to understand what you feel is at the root of the fight or argument. You can even bounce your thoughts off of a friend to gain further perspective.
Most times, you find that the feelings stem from the high expectations that you haboured in your head during the honeymoon phase. They are unrealistic, and can only be resolved as you work on creating new standards for your partner.
You need a lot of patience to work through this. Every time you feel frustrated, take a step back and take ownership of your feelings; that way you stop the resentment from festering.
Also, communicate. Talk to your partner about your feelings, rather than accusing he/she of making you feel 'somehow' without explaining how. That is the best way to achieve a productive resolution.
Wow! he/she is not as interesting and as intelligent as I thought
During the honeymoon stage, almost everything your partner says is totally brilliant. You find their little quirks adorable and they are so awesome you wonder if they are ever wrong. As time goes by, however, they do not seem as witty as they used to be and you're unquestionably less charmed by their tendency to tell the same annoying joke to death.
The sex is not even as great anymore. You practically memorized the layout of his penis or her curves and nothing is new and exciting anymore. You may even get bored and start wondering what it was that attracted you to them in the first place.
You also start to see all the red flags that emotions did not allow you to see when you first started and you even find yourself thinking that they are not the person that you thought they were.
To survive this, you may want to constantly remind yourself why you were attracted to them in the first place.
Again, paying mindful attention to each other will help maintain and even rekindle that connection and feeling of togetherness you had at the initial stage.
Should I break it off before he breaks it off
The veil has been yanked off from your eyes and you see your partner for who they really are. Their flaws become very glaring. They no longer fit that image you have in your head and you don't know what to do about it. Maybe you feel exhausted from all the emotional arguments or you have really analyzed the friendship and realized that you actually have nothing in common. Your relationship lacks mutual respect, trust, mutual fulfillment and safety.
In all truth, it is imperative that you consider the pros and cons of your situation and realize the benefits (if any) of putting an end to the relationship. What you want is someone that will make you happy in the long term; if your partner is not that, it is safer to just call it what it is: an awesome fling and keep stepping.
Moving on from the honeymoon stage is one of the most painful transitions you have to make in any kind of relationship really. It can be scary, if you are the type who only craves the first stage excitement. However, it is an essential transition, as it is the only way you can develop the love you have into something deeper and more meaningful.
What are other thoughts you've had after your honeymoon stage expired?
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Christmas Story
Christmas is at risk! Someone stole all the Christmas candies and millions of kids all around the world might not get their Christmas presents! All of Santa's helpers are working together to find out what's happened so the disaster can be averted. Help them find the thief and get all candies back in this candy-coated Match-3 adventure!
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Decision Support Systems - Palisade
Decision Support Tools Suite - Palisade
This article presents an overview of Palisade's Decision Support Tools Suite. Palisade is a company that offers a set of tools for decision makers. It is geared towards every industry we can think of, from education to energy resources such as oil and drilling. Palisade offers a suite which is a combination of tools or individual components of the suite that apply to different industries. Our focus is on two of these tools; @Risk using Monte Carlo simulation and PrecisionTree. The company offers a free 15-day trial of the complete suite, a student license for $50.00 and an tutorials for the complete suite. Due to time constraints we opted for demonstrating two clips from each simulation. This will give our audience an idea of how the benefits that decision makers can obtain from a decision support system, in this case the Decision Support Tools Suite. We will begin our demonstration with @Risk using Monte Carlo simulation and finish with PrecisionTree. @Risk and Monte Carlo
@Risk is a risk analysis software that uses the Monte Carlo simulation for Microsoft Excel. The Monte Carlo simulation ("Monte carlo simulation," 2011) generates multiple possible outcomes in any situation for decision makers. As part of decision making, Monte Carlo simulation provides decision makers the probability of each possible outcome and allows them to assess the potential impact of risk for making the best decision under uncertainty. Monte Carlo simulation is a computerized mathematical technique that enables decision makers to perform quantitative risk analysis and make decisions based on a range of possible outcomes and their probabilities. It develops models of possible results by substituting a range of values or a probability distribution for any uncertainty factor and calculates them repeatedly using a different set of random values from the probability functions to...
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Well I guess I'd best get back into the swing of things after a week of feeling quite under the weather. I still feel quite unwell, most likely a cold - ill bundle myself off to the doctors today and get the groceries afterwards! No rest for the wicked.. :)
Here is the meal plan for the week, my apologies for not getting the recipe's from last week on here, as I was sick, some of my meals were changed or hubby cooked for the evening. For example tonight we went with Tomato's on toast.. exciting huh?! LOL.
So here goes; The meals highlighted in red will get their recipe posted later in the week :-)
Chicken Soup! (I think its in order for this sick girl!) Plus I love it, and ill make a large batch and freeze the extras!
Ceasar chicken wraps.
Spaghetti Bolognaise Pasta Bake - a slight twist on the original because Mr 6 has decided he no longer likes Spaghetti Bolognaise & I think ill be able to con him into eating this way!
Beef, Tomato and Mushroom casserole.
No cook night!
Beef Nacho's with sour cream & guacamole.
Roast of the Week - Lamb! :)
Recipe's to come during the week.


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Where is your faith? Often I have to search my heart, and ask would God consider me a faithful servant? I would have to answer, Yes. Though, some days it feels like the size of a mustard seed. I guess that's sufficient according to the Bible. Especially,on days of the unexpected. It's like fear knocking at my door, and faith answering. Otherwise, I will be a total wreck. Thank you Jesus, for mercy & grace.
I decided to design something that was young at heart (refreshing), vibrant, and fun. So if you haven't figured out by now. I love butterflies! Yes, butterflies are beautiful to look at, but hard to catch. Well, how ironic. This is how I feel about faith. It is beautiful to act in faith or see someone else exemplify faith during the most difficult times of their life.
But often faith is hard to hold onto. When storms arise that we cannot fathom, we start to doubt, lose hope, or wander if we had faith to begin with. Does this happen to you? Well, the butterflies also means transformation. Yes, from cocoon (mother's womb for us) to adulthood. We are physically, and spiritually maturing. So don't be hard on yourself.
Jesus, never said it would be easy. He said, "It's Possible!" So that's how this shirt came to be. So no, I don't thank God it's Friday. I thank God I'm faithful because I can depend on Him through life obstacles. How comforting to lean, or better yet just dump it all in Jesus hands. Yes! Friday's are not promised, but if you have faith in Christ; it truly doesn't matter what day of the week it is.
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MQGem is pleased to announce the availability of new online training modules for IBM MQ.
These online, self-paced modules are designed to allow you to get training on IBM MQ without the need to wait for a date where a classroom based course runs.
You do the provided worked exercises on your own machine allowing you to learn IBM MQ in the same environment where you will later need to use the skills you acquire.
In fact, online courses provide many advantages over classroom based education, such as:-
- Going at your own pace
- Being able to do it piece meal, an hour here and an hour there, as your current job schedule allows
- No need to have the whole department away from their jobs at the same time
- Considerably cheaper than classroom based education
You need a system with IBM MQ installed on it – preferably IBM MQ V8 or V9. If you do not have such a system available to you to use, you can download IBM MQ Advanced for Developers, from IBM MQ Advanced Download Page for free and follow these instructions MQv8 or MQv9 for installing it (or for Windows watch these videos MQv8 or MQv9).
Training modules are continually being added and you can see the currently available set on our website.
The modules are provided on a Web based learning platform to which you will be enrolled on the modules you choose. The dashboard shows your progress as you work through the modules and remembers where you are in the instructions if you leave and later come back.
Instructions are provided for a variety of MQ administration tools including MQSC, MQ Explorer, MO71 and the z/OS ISPF Panels. You press the button in the instructions for the tool you wish to use.
Similarly, instructions are provided for various IBM MQ platforms. Initially UNIX (tested on Intel Linux), Windows and z/OS. Other platforms can be added upon request.
You can try out the first module, MQG-101-00: First steps with IBM MQ, for FREE. This module is freely available for two reasons:-
- To allow you to try out an MQGem training module and see what the format is like
- To teach you pre-requisite skills for managing IBM MQ, so that other modules can rely upon you having those skills
If you like the format, why not try some of the other training modules. They are great value for money, providing training in IBM MQ from an expert in the product, for a fraction of the cost of classroom based training.
Sign up for some MQ training today by contacting us at email@example.com.


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Judy and I ate at Arby's tonight and then stopped at the shop to see Jackal for a minute. He and Bottke were working and we took pot shots at the breeze for awhile and then I asked to test ride the Raleigh XXIX single speed. First time I've ridden a 29er. Kinda cool. Can't tell much from riding over a few curbs at slow speed in the parking lot. The saddle was too low and the tires were HARD but it was still kinda cool. The only word that Judy spoke was a very definitive "NO". If looks could kill, I'd be attending my own funeral real soon. I guess that settles that. For now.
Ride safe.
Peace out, yo!


text: Sixty Second Science! On Friday 3rd July, Penrice Academy held its 3rd Annual 60 Second Science Day, which saw 40 pupils from local primaries descend on the Science Department for a day of exciting experiments.Pupils from Bishop Bronescombe, Luxulyan, Carclaze, Mount Charles, Sandy Hill, Mevagissey, Charlestown and Pondhu Primary Schools took part in three challenges: Making bubble mixture last 60 seconds, making a pop rocket launch after 60 seconds and making a marble run a course for 60 seconds. The challenges were designed to test their teamwork and scientific skills, as well as giving a taster of what Science is like at Secondary School level.Penrice Academy Science Teacher Mrs McGee said: "These Primary Science Days are proving more and more popular each year and visiting pupils did a fantastic job embracing all the challenges with such enthusiasm. They show real promise as future scientists!Congratulations to Luxulyan School who win the trophy with 1149 points! And thank you to the Penrice students who did a great job of helping on the day.


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There's a reason why Philadelphia's team is called the Union.
Besides all the history with Philadelphia and the Revolutionary War and the American Union Army, there was another aspect the organization wanted to convey in its name.
A team is a whole unit. They win and lose as a team. They work in unison, as one. They are truly a Union. And they are stronger than just one player.
In 2017, there have been great individual efforts. CJ Sapong has tied the team's single season goal record and is setting career highs. Andre Blake is having arguably a better season than his 2016 Goalkeeper of the Year campaign. Jack Elliott is putting together a Rookie of the Year season as well.
But even with these individual accomplishments, there have been other players who have helped contribute to that individual success.
Sapong can't score 14 goals without players such as Fafa Picault, Haris Medunjanin or Chris Pontius feeding him the ball so he can find the back of the net. Andre Blake can't register a clean sheet without his entire backline chipping in and helping shutdown the opponent's attack. And Jack Elliott can't put in a fantastic rookie season without the mentoring of veterans such as Oguchi Onyewu and Ray Gaddis.
The "Stronger Than One" mentality extends off the field as well. The team can't be successful without the support of the Sons of Ben and the rest of its fans. Those in attendance at every match at Talen Energy Stadium helps fuel and energize the team, as well as creating an intimidating atmosphere for opponents to come in to.
And the fans are just an extension of Philadelphia as a whole. The team puts forth an effort match in and match out to show hard work and dedication to a craft can bring about the best in everyone around you. When you do your job, it allows others to perform their job at their best abilities. Together, the team, and the city as a whole, becomes greater than the sum of its parts.
The Union are truly that, a Union. They are Stronger Than One. And you can be a part of that by being in the stands during the 2018 season.


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We have been told that a healthy diet should consist of low fat foods, plenty of whole grains, limit meat, and use fats and oils sparingly. Also of course limit sweets and junk food. (See food pyramid above) If you are trying to lose weight you are not only to follow this way of eating but also limit calories. The sad thing is that this rarely works and if it does it is usually short term followed by gaining more weight back than was lost.
So you may be wondering how someone should eat for weight loss and overall health.
Well, instead of eating a higher carb, low fat diet full of grains, many are saying that just the opposite is the answer. Many doctors such as Dr.Atkins (The Atkins diet), Dr. Mercola, Dr. Al Sears and more are saying that we need to seriously limit our carbohydrate intake and not worry so much about fat (unless your talking about bad fats such as in fast and fried foods) . Fat (good fats) do not make you fat. In fact, good fat eats bad fat!
If you eat a diet of mostly carbs (especially processed carbs and sugar) you may have more problems than just extra weight. Excess carbohydrates have been linked to higher cholesterol levels, high blood sugar and insulin resistance, and for many this can also lend to heart disease. This is especially concerning because not only is this a problem for adults but children as well!
Here is an excerpt from an article in Mother Earth News that explains why when insulin levels are high, the body won't let go of fat and weight loss cannot happen.
"When insulin levels remain elevated, fat can't escape from the fat tissue. It goes in, but it doesn't come out, and we can't use it for energy. "
To read this interesting article click here
So just to recap.... excess carbs, processed foods, sugar, junk food- bad.
Healthy fats, veggies (hopefully organic), some fruit, lean (preferably grassfed) meat and other proteins such as fish, chicken (eggs), and legumes, nuts-good!
That's not to say that you shouldn't have a certain amount of acceptable carbs such as a small potato, sweet potato, or the occasional bowl of oatmeal, maybe a piece of sprouted bread. The problem comes when people eat too many carbs and that is the bulk of their diet, not enough veggies or protein. What is considered excess carbs you ask? Well, that can be different for every person. One way to find out that I really liked was to take a metabolic typing quiz. Dr. Mercola has what he called Nutritional Typing and although I have never personally tried it, I have heard that it is very helpful. The most important thing when making any changes to your diet, exercise, or health program is to read and research as much as possible and find what works for you. It may take some trial and error but you will find what works for you!
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by Bob Hickman
Today our Moon is situated in the Air Sign of Aquarius. Aquarius is said to bring the "waters of life" to the Zodiac. A day where many are inspired to share ideas, and express humanitarian ideals. Saturn, the traditional ruler of this Sign brings stability and a sense of well-being. Saturn is sextile the Moon today, bringing out the positive stabilizing influence of this planet. Watch for people to feel ready to make firm commitments.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Aries, today you are feeling inspired and ready to "meet the world." Let the Air powers of the Aquarian Moon open your mind to new possibilities. In business ventures, Saturn's influence allows feelings of trust on all sides. An excellent day to focus on "closing the deal." Wear lilac for assisting with trust.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Taurus, the influence of Saturn in today's Zodiac is helping you to feel grounded and focused. Let the Air powers of the Aquarius Moon help you to be open to new ideas. You may be invited to help out with a local charity soon. Consider it, and lend support where you can. Finances will be stable in the coming weeks. Wear tan for harmony.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Gemini, the influence Aquarius Moon is allowing you to look at options previously not available now. Be open to change and improvement in all areas. The Lunar/Saturn aspect is encouraging a sense of security. You can trust your feelings and move forward. Wear purple for power.
Cancer (June 21-July22)
Cancer, the Air energies of the Aquarius Moon are giving you a sense of "fresh air" and "new life." Be open today to suggestions from others that were previously not considered. The Lunar influence of Aquarius is raising your Psychic awareness to new levels. Trust you insights and commit to a new course. Wear white for heightened awareness.
Leo (July 23-August 22)
Leo, with Saturn's stabilizing influence today, you are feeling confident and ready to take on new projects. Be open to working with a new partner. An excellent day for taking calculated-risks as you will see that you clearly are being wise in your decision-making now. Look for financial gain in the coming days. Wear black for grounded focus.
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Virgo, the influence of the Aquarian Moon has you feeling social today. Make it a day of "seeing" and "being seen." You personal magnetism is high now, so try to conduct important meetings "in person." Watch for new people to invite you to high-powered business gatherings soon. Wear red for prestige.
Libra (September 23-October 22)
Libra, the Aquarius Moon is your friend today. You may feel a sense of optimism and sociability that has recently evaded you. Trust your instincts and know that partnerships are secure and moving forward towards success. Saturn's influence gives you a sense of stability in your home life, so enjoy being with loved ones. Wear blue for harmony.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Scorpio, today's Lunar transits have you feeling uplifted and clear-minded. The Air energies of Aquarius are helping you now to have a breath of new life. Be open to social invitations from strangers now, as they may well lead to a new career path. Watch for family members to give you their sign of support for career changes. Wear sky blue for clarity.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
Sagittarius, the Aquarius Moon is energizing you now. You may experience a sudden burst of energy that inspired you to entertain, travel, and be active with a charitable cause. Saturn's influence now is bringing you the stability you need to feel confident in moving forward with success assured. Be open to new friendships that bring joy. Wear yellow for "being seen."
Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
Capricorn, today you will find that others are able to "meet in the middle," thus assuring good business partnerships, as well as good personal relationships. The Lunar influences of Aquarius and Saturn are giving you a sense of a new and stable beginning. Trust your sense of trust, and let open-mindedness be the rule of the day. Wear blue for open communications.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
Aquarius, with the Moon in your Sign, you are in your place of Power today! Saturn's influence assures that decisions made now bring positive influences into your life, both financially and emotionally. Be open to invitations to large-scale social events now. You are in tune with your psychic senses . Wear royal blue for power.
Pisces (February 19 -March 20)
Pisces, today's Aquarius Moon has you wanting to write, call people, and express your ideas. Watch for opportunities that have a charitable element to appear soon. Let yourself reflect on the many blessings of your life, and work now to help others less fortunate. Spiritual forces are in motion to guide you to success in business now. Wear ice blue for communications energies.
Psychic Bob Hickman is long-time practicing professional psychic and a well-known media personality. Over the past 20 years he has been featured in print media, as well as done appearances on various radio and television shows around the country.
He is a published author of several books on the paranormal, as well as a YouTube celebrity with over 10,000 views each month. You can see Psychic Bob's weekly psychic-themed videos at his YouTubeChannel at SpiritChannel.
If you would like to schedule Psychic Bob as a guest for your radio or TV show, please contact him at his office at 571-483-2112.
Your can also visit him at his official website:
He is a published author of several books on the paranormal, as well as a YouTube celebrity with over 10,000 views each month. You can see Psychic Bob's weekly psychic-themed videos at his YouTubeChannel at SpiritChannel.
If you would like to schedule Psychic Bob as a guest for your radio or TV show, please contact him at his office at 571-483-2112.
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CHICAGO (WLS) --A man accused of shooting a woman on the Far South Side prompting an hours-long standoff earlier this week has been charged.
Police said 88-year-old Gene Sanderlin shot a woman inside of a home near 104th and King Drive Tuesday after a verbal altercation. Police said Sanderlin left the home and ran to a neighbor's residence and refused to leave, leading to an hours-long standoff.
Police said he eventually walked out and was arrested. The victim, a 22-year-old woman, was shot in the legs and transported to a hospital.
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THE British public are sick to death of being constantly bombarded through the media about the inefficiency of uncontrolled immigration.
Then they have to witness broken promises given by the main political parties of solutions to that problem, to curb or prevent future numbers.
Nothing ever happens to the contrary.
What has now come to light is that no background checks have been carried out on those immigrants already given the right to enter into Britain.
British citizenship has been doled out willy-nilly to many of the thousands already established in Britain as residents, regardless of their previous lifestyles in the country of their origin.
Britain has enough dodgy characters to begin with without encompassing the dregs of Europe into our society, enabling them to carry out their evil malpractices on the innocent of our country, furtively and with stealth.
New Labour opened the gate on free movement between European countries.
But this incident happened on the Tory watch and is unacceptable, even in today's miss-mash of immigration issues.
Too many immigrants too soon is a problem, flooding our existing criminal fraternity by a lack of control at entry points.
It's a step beyond the fringe to say the least, and a shame on the department concerned.
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I never jumped on the açaí bandwagon. Sure it's healthy, exotic and has a lot of antioxidants, but so do a lot of other things. But, about 6 months ago, I had my first açaí bowl and wow, I was hooked. I couldn't believe how tasty it was. And, like other recipes I've mentioned before…I thought, they call this breakfast?? Sign me up because to me, this tastes like dessert. I've had a few bowls since, but decided that this was simple enough that I could make it at home.
The only thing I needed to tackle was this açaí berry thing. After some (okay, alot) of looking and digging, I honed in on what to buy and how to make these bowls. I found that regular grocery stores had no açaí berry selection (aside from juice), trader joe's was no help (for once!), and my best bet was whole foods. The frozen foods section had a few different options – what you want the açaí fruit frozen packs that are supposed to be used in smoothies. I've used the unsweetened packs before, and given the honey and sweet fruits, I personally prefer those.
Açaí Bowl with blueberries, strawberries, bananas, honey, chocolate chips, and granola
(makes 2 bowls)
2 single serving frozen açaí berry pouches, ~7 ounces
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 banana, thinly sliced
5 strawberries, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup granola
2 tbs honey
2 tbs coconut flakes
In a blender, mix together the açaí berry and the coconut milk until a smooth consistency is reached. Place in freezer for approximately 10 minutes. Scoop the açaí berry mixture into a bowl. Place strawberries, blueberries, bananas, chocolate chips and granola into the bowl and drizzle with honey and coconut flakes.
Açaí on,
– Shirley


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Men's conference tournament basketball action gets underway later this week in the Big 10, Big 12 and Big East.
Men's conference tournament basketball action gets underway later this week in the Big 10, Big 12 and Big East.
The Nebraska men's team is one of the top four seeds in the Big 10 Conference and will receive a first round tourney bye thanks to Sunday's upset win over Wisconsin in Lincoln. Other teams in the Big 10 top four are No. 1 Michigan, No. 2 Wisconsin, and No. 3 Michigan State.
Big 10 action opens with first round action on Thursday. No. 6 Iowa will play No. 11 Northwestern in the first round.
Nebraska will play its first game of the tourney on Friday sometime between 2 and 3 p.m. on ESPN against the Thursday winner of No. 5 Ohio State and No. 12 Purdue.
See the complete bracket here.
In other conferences of interest, the top seeds for the Big East tourney are No. 1 Villanova and No. 2 Creighton, which will open tourney play at 7 p.m. Thursday against the Wednesday winner of No. 10 DePaul and No. 7 Georgetown. See the complete Big East bracket here.
Top seeds for the Big 12 tourney are No. 1 Kansas and No. 2 Oklahoma. See the complete bracket here.


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It was quickly apparent that about a billion people were bent on the same course. Thousands of people squished together into seething beer halls to drink, sing, and sway to drunken german Oompah music and strange incarnations of "YMCA" (email me for the video- it's terrifying). Those who couldn't make it into the tents (barred by large teutonic feis kontrollers) were left to mill around the fairgrounds or throw up wherever they please.
Back inside, the serious business began. After lining our stomachs with Spatzle, Knudel, Wurst, and other heavy Germanic dishes, we began downing litre steins of beer. Our talented fraulein kept them coming as fast as we could drink them, and her abilities to carry up to 12 steins was a source of fascination for the Aussies, who could only wish that our beer wenches back home were as competant!
Lots of eating, singing, and about 5-6 steins each later (not to mention Bernd befriending a rather curious-looking English guy in drag), we staggered back out to what was left of the sunshine, braving surging mobs to make it inside another popular venue. Dave (who happened to be in Oktoberfest coincidentally the same weekend) attempted to show us how to scull a litre stein with much theatrics, while Cam & Bernd managed to talk our way inside to the hallowed upper halls.
Having found a warm haven from which to befriend locals and continue drinking, we stayed there for some time until we failed to convince security that were in fact permitted to be there, and rapidly found ourselves jettisoned into the back alley. Picking ourselves up, we decided that some fairground games to determine the ultimate lederhosen champ were in order (Cam lost, so next time Bernd visits Moscow- get ready to see me hit the nightlife in lederhosen), followed by the crazy idea to do the "Olympic Rings" rollercoaster.
What may seem obvious to the reader occasionally needs to be spelled out. After drinking ~9 litres of beer, doing 5 upside-down loops on a rollercoaster in quick succession is not the best idea on the planet.
After this feat of gastro-intestinal fortitude, we dizzily stumbled our way to the nightclub P1, a fantastic nightclub complex with some of the best pizza we'd tasted all day, and hordes of pretty German girls in their dirndl's (think peasant dress). These, combined with the menfolk in their lederhosen and everyone's dazed expressions from 14 hours of drinking made the place look like the 1606 population of Freising had been abducted and transported to modern-day Munich (only with better deodorant, dentistry, and hair dye).
The night became a little blurry (like some of my photos) shortly thereafter, but somehow I made it back to Bernd's, out of my adopted lederhosen and onto my plane the next day, eventually making it home to Moscow.
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Help Hogur to make his way through caves. Make sure he collects all the gems on his way and makes a save exit in this easy to play but hard to master puzzle game. But beware of the dangers that lurk in the dark!


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Sunday 20 May 2018
The Armed Man: A mass for peace
Royal Albert Hall, 7.00pm
More about this concert
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About the music
The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace was written for the millennium and given its first performance in the Royal Albert Hall in April 2000. In commissioning Karl Jenkins to write a setting of the Christian Mass based on the medieval melody 'L'homme armé', the Royal Armouries Museum gave the composer the opportunity to imitate 15th-century composers whose unaccompanied settings of the Mass set this popular tune in the tenor part and wove the rest of the composition around it. Twentieth-century conflicts claimed more lives than in any previous century. In The Armed Man, rather than weaving other musical lines around an ancient tune, texts from other religions and cultures are woven around the four shorter sections from the traditional Latin Mass, emphasising how war brings misery and destruction into the lives of ordinary people of all faiths and nationalities. The piece ends on a note of hope.
Since this concert commemorates the centenary of the end of the First World War in 1918, the two works in the first half have connections to that conflict. We will hear The Lark Ascending and the suite English Folk Songs, both by Ralph Vaughan Williams who served as a medical orderly throughout the war although his age would have exempted him from service. He began to compose The Lark Ascending before the outbreak of hostilities and orchestrated it in 1920; for many it embodies the spirit of the English countryside, so rudely shattered by the war. The suite English Folk Songs was written for brass band and orchestrated by Gordon Jacob who also fought in WWI (see picture caption for more details).
About the performers
Click on the links for detailed biographies. We are delighted to announce that the solo violinist in The Lark Ascending will be Tasmin Little, one of the UK's best loved and most highly acclaimed artists. The mezzo-soprano soloist in The Armed Man will be Emily Gray and Manvinder Rattan, who led The Really Big Chorus in a highly enjoyable trip to India in 2015, will sing the Adhan. We will be accompanied as usual at the Royal Albert Hall by the English Festival Orchestra. and the whole concert will be conducted by TRBC's Principal Conductor, Brian Kay.
About the charity
The charity Combat Stress, which does such excellent work with UK veterans who have suffered mental health problems as a result of active service, will benefit from all programme sales, advertising and sponsorship at this concert. Please support the charity's valuable work with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder by buying a programme, and by contributing to the bucket collections at the end of the concert.
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The search is on for a man accused of shooting two police officers in Oklahoma, then stealing a police vehicle and live-streaming his getaway on Facebook.
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The suspect, Michael Vance, had recently been released from the Lincoln County Jail, where he was held on child sexual assault allegations. Vance is also wanted in connection with the deaths of his aunt and uncle.
Milwaukee County, Wis. Sheriff David Clarke joined the FOX Business Network and weighed in.
"This speaks to a couple of things—first the leniency of our court system here in the United States when it comes to criminal perpetrators. Look, there is no more chilling call that comes over a police radio than a call that shots have been fired coming over from an officer. These officers fortunately were not mortally wounded, but now the manhunt is on," Sheriff Clarke said.
Clarke said that the White House and the United States Attorney General have "emboldened" individuals who have targeted law enforcement officials.
"There was a time in the United States, and it was up until recently, where perpetrators were content with just trying to outrun the police, just flee, thinking that they could get away. But now what they're doing is shooting first and fleeing second. So this is a very dangerous situation—these manhunts. Until they get this guy in custody, it's pretty obvious to me, he's not going to go down without a gun fight."


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GRANGEVILLE Grangeville High School will hold parent /teacher conferences Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 27-29. There will no school for students on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30.
Conference sessions will be Tuesday evening, Oct 27, 4:30 -8 p.m., Wednesday evening, Oct. 28, from 4:30 – 8 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.
Fall concert is Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. in the GHS Cafeteria featuring Varsity Blue and the GHS Concert Band. Admission is $5. Groups are under the direction of Kathy Stefani.
The conferences will be an open schedule and held in the individual teachers' rooms. First quarter grade reports, teacher room numbers and directions will be made available at the office when you arrive if you need them.
Those who wish to visit with a teacher and are unable to attend during the scheduled conference days/ times should call and request a time to visit by phone, e-mail or in person at a later date. 983-0580.
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Set within the Pays d'Auge region, Les Pommiers, Chambres d'Hôtes de Charme is located in Sainte-Marguerite-de-Viette, just a 5-minute drive from Livarot, an 18-minute drive from Lisieux and a 40-minute drive from Caen. Decorated in an elegant style, each studio offers a south-facing, private and furnished terrace with direct access to the floral garden. The studios at Les Pommiers have a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi access is available. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathroom also comes w...ith a hairdryer and free toiletries. The equipped kitchenette includes a microwave, a coffee machine and a refrigerator. Guests can also the barbecue facilities on site, request a homemade meal or a packed lunch. Additional facilities on site include meeting/banquet facilities. It is a 20-minute drive from Lisieux and 56 km from the city of Deauville. The property offers free parking.Read more
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A Life-Changing Experience October 12, 2016
By Kylie McDonald (Rider University) - abroad from 01/13/2016 to 04/23/2016 with
CAPA The Global Education Network: London Study or Intern Abroad
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad with CAPA was, truly, one of the best decisions I have ever made. When I began the process of finding a program to study in London with, there were a few things that I know I wanted: To live in a flat in the city, to be able to travel, and to have an internship. I found that CAPA would be able to give me all of these choices, and I made my decision. My time abroad was the first time out of the United States, and I knew it would take some time to adjust. CAPA made it easy for all of its students, by offering tours of the neighborhoods we lived in– including the best grocery stores and Tube stations to take– guided explorations around the city, and by offering small group meetings and orientations at CAPA, to make sure everyone felt comfortable, and knew they had people they could go to if they needed help. I was very busy during my weeks abroad– between classes in the morning, going to my TV station internship in the afternoon, and then having to cook my meals, do my laundry, homework, and find some time to relax– but it was incredibly worth it. The education I received from my classes, and internship, were one of a kind, and often used London as a classroom setting, which was incredible. Even though I was busy, I made sure to take time each day to explore. Some days I would just get on the Tube and get off a station I didn't know and, safely, see what I would find. Around CAPA's campus are tons of museums (which are free), parks, and other things to explore. I never spent an entire day in my flat– London had too much to offer. Another great thing about being in London is that it is cheap and easy to travel to other places in Europe. During the three and a half months I was there, I got to travel to Paris, Dublin and Galway, Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Florence, and Edinburgh. I experienced things I had dreamed of, as well as moments I had never even thought possible. I met family members who lived in Ireland, sang on the steps of Sacré Coeur in Paris, saw every famous landmark, tasted the most amazing food, and danced every night away. Sure, sometimes we got lost, sometimes it was hard not speaking the native language– but we figured it out, and it made every experience more memorable and educational. I know the friends I made while I was abroad will stay friends forever– we experienced so much together, and share an incredible bond over this amazing chapter in each of our lives. To anyone who is considering studying abroad: I could not recommend it enough. It changes the way you see the world and people around you, and the way you live your life. Not every day will be easy, but it is worth it, and you will fly home with memories and friends that will last a lifetime– and an outlook that will positively affect every day to come.
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|Everything was part of the learning experience– I feel like there were a lot of things I didn't know, but I learned, adjusted, and became a better person because of it all. Little things I learned: -London does not have dryers -There are different outlets in every country - Ryanair has cheap, good flights! Look at all your options for traveling.
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Pee Ess: Mom says to please excuse us for not visiting as much this week. The grandbipeds were here for the weekend and then the oldest one got very sick. Mom had her all day Monday and Tuesday because she couldn't go to school and her parents had to work. And now the rest of the week has been conference time at school, so all three of them have been here with no school. She is up to her eyeballs in kids (including us four).


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Featured Alumni John Orlowski
2015 - Ph.D. Crop Science, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment
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Preparation at UK:
"My time at the University of Kentucky in the Plant and Soil Science Department was instrumental in helping me get to where I am today. One of the most attractive aspects of PSS was all of the top-notch faculty in the department. Through my research projects, I was able to study with some of the best scientists in the world in agronomy, weed science, soil science, and plant physiology. All of the faculty in PSS were exceedingly helpful and always willing to share their knowledge. My education at UK also provided me with numerous opportunities to grow my professional network through extensive travel both in the United States and internationally. During my time at UK I was able to travel to and work with scientists at other major land-grant institutions across the county and also study internationally in Argentina and China which greatly supplemented my educational experience. One of the most useful experiences that I had in my time in PSS were the Graduate Student Symposia hosted by the department. These symposia allowed me to develop my speaking and presentation skills in a comfortable environment and significantly improved my confidence as a public speaker and has certainly helped me in my current Extension responsibilities. I can honestly say that the University of Kentucky and the Plant and Soil Sciences Department did a fantastic job developing me as both a student and a professional and I am very grateful for the opportunity."


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The protagonists are hurled from a world of possibility and awareness into one of comfort and ignorance. They arrive in a monochrome land where people live in an ongoing uniform loop. Where there is a system and everyone follows it.
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As soon as the characters of Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon arrive in Pleasantville, they throw the entire universe of Pleasantville into warp.
Pleasantville is a TV show that David (Maguire) watches religiously and Jennifer (Witherspoon), his sister, is not. David knows the events that are about to unfold and tries his best to make sure that they do. Jennifer, however, is more rebellious and does what makes her happy. She follows her heart and does what she does because she wants to and not because people expect her to do it.
In doing so, she opens the eyes of the people around her to new possibilities or as James Berardinelli states,"The stale utopia of family values begins evolving." Berardinell, James. (1998).
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The authorities of Pleasantville are obviously not impressed as they are afraid of the town falling into a state of anarchy. They ban the sale of colours and shun the people who are in technicolour. This reflects the apartheid and the ways of the Roman Catholic Church. As reviewer Almar Haflidason puts it, "Sadly, not all are positive to change, and their fear spills into racist segregationist behaviour." Haflidason, Almar.(2001).
This is a film where one learns that there are always second chances and that people can change. There is hope and that people are people no matter how they look. All humans have desires and yearn for pleasure and that a life full of colour and improvisation is better than living in a dull repetitive state of monochrome.
(Author Unknown).(1999). Total Film Review. Pleasantville Review. Available online at: http://www.totalfilm.com/reviews/cinema/pleasantville Accessed on 9th October 2012
Haflidason, Almar.(2001). BBC Film Review. Pleasantville(1998). Available online at:http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2001/12/14/pleasantville_1998_review.shtml Accessed on 9th October 2012
Berardinell, James. (1998). Reelviews.net. Review: Pleasantville. Available online at: http://www.reelviews.net/movies/p/pleasantville.html Accessed on 9th October 2012
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Fig 1. Ross, Gary. (1998). Pleasantville. Available online at: http://lang-8.com/34193/journals/874101/Pleasantville Accessed on 9th October 2012
Fig 2. Ross, Gary. (1998). Pleasantville. Available online at: http://www.jhu.edu/anthmedia/Projects/pleasantville/WManningAnthro/Conclusions.html Accessed on 9th October 2012
Fig 3. Ross, Gary. (1998). Pleasantville. Available online at:http://www.jonathanrosenbaum.com/?p=6523 Accessed on 9th October 2012


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Monday, September 26, 2011
Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception [Book Review]
By: Maggie Stiefvater
Publication: October 1, 2008
Publisher: Flux
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Summary: Sixteen year old Deirdre Monaghan is a prodigiously gifted musician. She's about to find out she's also a cloverhand - one who can see faeries. Unexpectedly, Deirdre finds herself infatuated with a mysterious boy names Luke who enters her ordinary life, seemingly out of thin air. But his increase in her might be something darker than summer romance. When a sinister faerie name Aodhan shows up with a deadly orders from the Faerie Queen, it forces Dee right into the midst of Faerie. Caught in the crossfire with Deirdre is James her wisecracking but loyal best friend. Deirdre had been wishing her summer weren't so dull, but taking on a centuries-old Faerie Queen isn't exactly what she had in mind.
The plot was great also because it kept me interested and reading till the end just to know what will happen with Deirdre and Luke. Earlier I thought that this book was going to be similar to the Iron King's settings (which I have not read yet but I heard that Megan was brought to a fairy world) but everything took place in her own town.
The characters were awesome as well. But then it felt as if the villains were only doing an OK job. Usually I would be screaming at the book because of the evildoing's but I didn't have that much of a reaction on this book. Deirdre didn't get on my nerves at all and Luke was trying to be mysterious, if you know what I mean. James was probably the funny character because everything he mentioned had a joke to it.
This was an awesome read. I went at a reasonably fast pace. At first, I was skeptical to actually read this at all because it seemed very vague and I didn't expect to love this book either at all. Surely enough, it wasn't what I had expected it to be at all. It's got romance, with a mix of mystery in it as well which I loved. This is the second book that I have read from Maggie Stiefvater and I definitely enjoyed this a lot more than Shiver.
The reason I didn't give it a full 5 stars was because there were specific parts in the story that I felt they didn't explain enough. Like it was just "glossed over". Let me know if you felt that way as well if you've read it as well. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an easy and quick read and is also looking for a story with a mix of romance, mystery, and faeries. [:
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Like New Zealand technology exporting companies Xero and Navman, an innovative homegrown technology solution called ActionStep is now poised for strong growth in the United States.
Targeting the United States' nearly one million lawyers and 45,000 law firms, cloud-based ActionStep Legal Practice Management Solution now has a presence in Silicon Valley.
The company has appointed a growing number of leading certified consulting partners and received strong reviews in the technology media, including Technolawyer, a critically acclaimed technology and practice management advisory resource for law firms.
"The response by law firms to ActionStep since it entered the U.S. market at the beginning of 2012 has been tremendous," says Ted Jordan, ActionStep CEO.
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In his ActionStep review for Technolawyer, Seth Rowland, a lawyer turned legal technology consultant, agreed.
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This Christmas we were blessed with many things: special letters from each other, art, snowmen (!), carefully wrapped gifts, making Wise Men and daydreaming through the window.
Our family also participated in a Nativity play. Bekah was the very enthusiastic narrator (she moved so much I couldn't get a clear picture), Sarah and Matt were royal Wise Men and Daddy was the dominating King Herod (complete with baby rattle).


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Since the summer of 2010, I've been traipsing through the perpetually inconsistent landscape of vertigo. I forcibly became a denizen of dizzyland because of damage done to my vestibular nerve by a malicious upper respiratory infection gone bad, leaving me with a permanent case of something called vestibular neuritis. A ghastly two years from that fateful day, when up ceased to be so… up (I've since replaced it with down, or an approximation thereof) I'm finally getting help. Through a specialized intensive therapy clinic in Santa Rosa, CA, USA, vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) and dielectical behavioral therapy (DBT) are my new homeboys and we plan to set things straight. At least relatively so. This blog is the culmination of the inner machinations of my mental ramblings during the nine weeks of therapy and beyond. Welcome. We're all a little off here.
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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about AT&T and other Home Phone Service topics.
Because of the strength of the AT&T name throughout telecom history, AT&T has dramatically expanded to include the former BellSouth Telephone, SBC Telephone (Southwestern and Pacific Bell), and Cingular Wireless.
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Academia's 'Baby Penalty'
Men fare far better in academia than women – especially women who have children
This article originally appeared in U.S. News and World Report on February 11, 2016.
By Sandra Waxman and Simone Ispa-Landa
Last month, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter introduced a suite of new Pentagon policies aimed at retaining female troops, especially those with young families. This follows on the heels of a bold new report issued at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting where 10 major Fortune-500 companies, including Twitter, Barclays and PricewaterhouseCoopers, committed to achieving full gender parity by 2020.
Our nation's universities should join in. Women comprise only 37.5 percent of tenured faculty and 22 percent of university presidents.
Like the Fortune 500 companies and the Pentagon, American universities have adopted policies aimed at supporting the advancement of women, including those pertaining to childbearing and childrearing. There is broad agreement within academia that losing well-trained, committed and talented women to the "leaky pipeline" has devastating ripple effects. It means losing out on women's discoveries in science and their insights in the humanities, losing the diversity that spurs creativity and losing role models for today's students, whose diversity far outstrips that of the university faculty who advise and teach them.
Nevertheless, the gender imbalances persist: Academic men fare far better than women – especially women who have children. In fact, academia has the distinction of being a more punishing profession for mothers than either law or medicine.
Some have argued that because tenure clocks and biological clocks tick to the same unrelenting beat, achieving gender diversity in academia will be especially challenging. But the evidence suggests otherwise. Becoming a parent is not, on its own, to blame: Men with young children are 35 percent more likely than women with young children to secure tenure-track positions after completing their Ph.D.s. Fathers also outstrip mothers in securing tenure by about 20 percent.
Neither is gender bias alone to blame: Women without children are 33 percent more likely than women with children to secure tenure-track faculty positions. In other words, at a pivotal point in establishing their careers, mothers in academia pay a "baby penalty." Why should parenting continue to weigh so much more heavily on female academics than on their male counterparts?
Certainly, cultural attitudes play a role, including persisting assumptions that so-called career mothers shortchange their babies, their professional competence or both. For example, Princeton University students were asked recently to consider several fictitious consultants including two new parents who continued to work. The only difference between these new parents was their gender – yet the students described "Kate" as considerably less competent than "Dan."
Universities are not solely responsible for changing broad cultural stereotypes like this in one fell swoop. But they also cannot afford to maintain the status quo. The time has come for universities to take stock, identify the obstacles facing mothers and set clear priorities to remove them. Here are three steps.
1. Make existing parenting resources widely accessible.
In stark contrast to information about salary, health care, retirement benefits and even sabbatical policies, information that is crucial to academic mothers' success (including parental leave policies and tenure clock stops) is difficult to unearth. In addition, because parenting resources are rarely raised during recruitment visits, it is difficult for job candidates to evaluate which universities offer the policies that would best support parents' career goals.
For many mothers or aspiring mothers, discovering which parenting resources (if any) are available requires initiating a series of negotiations. The first step is usually to meet with department chairs, many of whom are not aware of the parenting resources available or how best to implement them in the academic calendar. Eventually, most women end up relying on other faculty mothers, a group that already does more than their share of service both at work and at home. In circuitous negotiations like this, even the most successful woman might begin to doubt her place in academia.
2. Collect – and share – more detailed and comprehensive data.
Within a university, mothers fare far better in some disciplines than others. Thus what matters is not only the policies on the books but also how well these are enforced and implemented. Longitudinal data, tracing the career paths of men and women from graduate school entrance though the tenure process, is essential to pinpointing where, when and why existing policies fall short and to taking swift steps to fix them.
3. Consider the alternatives.
Universities should look to other professions for insight. The Pentagon, Fortune-500 companies and several other corporate giants including Amazon, Bank of America, Facebook and Bloomberg have generous parental leave policies and family-friendly measures. More than half of American corporations now offer part-time alternatives to parents of young children, but less than 10 percent of our colleges and universities do so. Other professions have also made serious strides: In many law firms, it is now possible to remain on the partner track while working less than full-time for an extended period.
Solutions like these would make a world of difference to women in academia. As mothers and professors at a prestigious research university, we have seen firsthand the challenges of balancing motherhood with academic careers. Twenty years into the new millennium, our female colleagues continue to ask us, "When is the right time to have a baby?"
The time has come to pose new questions, ones that shift the focus from aspiring parents to the institution: When will universities repair the leaky pipeline and repeal the 'baby tax'? How much longer will it take to bring the promise of gender equity in academia to fruition?
- Sandra Waxman is the Louis W. Menk professor in psychology and a faculty fellow at the Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University. Simone Ispa-Landa is an assistant professor in the School of Education and Social Policy and (by courtesy) sociology at Northwestern.


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Latitude: 51.1935 / 51°11'36"N
Longitude: -0.5584 / 0°33'30"W
OS Eastings: 500834
OS Northings: 144796
OS Grid: TQ008447
Mapcode National: GBR FD4.3NB
Mapcode Global: VHFVV.88ND
Entry Name: Granary in Grounds of Stream Cottage
Listing Date: 28 October 1986
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1044586
English Heritage Legacy ID: 291228
Location: Bramley, Waverley, Surrey, GU5
County: Surrey
District: Waverley
Civil Parish: Bramley
Built-Up Area: Bramley
Traditional County: Surrey
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Surrey
Church of England Parish: Bramley
Church of England Diocese: Guildford
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5/30 Granary in Grounds
of Stream cottage
Granary. C18. Timber framed, brick infilled below, tile hung above. Hipped, plain
tiled roof with "gablets" to raised ridge of roof. Square, with diagonal bracing to
angle posts. Door of four panels to first floor right. Plank door to centre of
ground floor.
Listing NGR: TQ0083444796
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