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Vlachos, Tiffin Earn Player of the Week Honors
Alabama named its players of the week on Monday and got to work for South Carolina. You can read about all that below. Here are some links for your Tuesday reading pleasure:
Here is a transcript courtesy of UA:
Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban Press Conference Transcript
Opening Comments:
"Well, just a quick comment about the Ole Miss game. I was really pleased with the effort. We played hard and competed well in the game. When it came down to execution, when we did things and did the fundamental things right and focused, we had good execution. We had success and when we didn't do that, we didn't do as well and that's usually pretty typical. We continue to have to focus on doing the little things right – discipline and execution – to get things right so that we are going to give ourselves the best opportunity to be successful. There is not rest for the weary around here and we are playing a very good team in South Carolina. The key thing is the players have to realize there are a lot of good teams. We have to re-focus, re-center our energy and go to the next game. The last game was great win, but the next game is the only thing that really matters.
"We had some outstanding performances in the game. On offense, Mark Ingram did a fantastic job. (William) Vlachos, who was recognized in the SEC as lineman (of the week) and Barrett Jones, did a good job. Rolando McClain and Kareem Jackson both had really good games on defense. On special teams, Cory Reamer, Leigh Tiffin and Nico Johnson all did a really good job on special teams for us.
"This is one of those things, I've used this analogy before, we are kind of climbing a mountain and the higher you get the more treacherous it is, the more focus you need and more discipline and execution. Things are a lot more critical if you make a mistake. I think our players understand that, the need to understand it and we need to be re-centered and re-focused on a really good team.
"The only injury we had was Rod Woodson. We've got some guys nicked up a little bit. Rod Woodson will probably be out for at least a week with a patella tendon injury. It's not something that requires surgery at this point. Hopefully after a week, we'll have to sort of play him day-by-day.
"We are really looking forward to getting back home and playing at home. It seems like it's been a long time. I am sure a nationally televised game on ESPN in Bryant-Denny Stadium is something that will be a positive for our players.
"South Carolina is really playing well on both sides of the ball and on special teams. I think some marked differences this year is they have a little bit more balance on offense. It's always a very challenging pro-style offense with Steve Spurrier, who is a very good offensive coach. He does a very good job coaching the quarterback and getting the ball in the right place and also getting in the right plays, relative to what you're doing on defense. I think their quarterback has played well, but they've had balance in their offense. They've got two or three running backs that they use. They've got a good group of receivers. They've got good skills players and I think the balance is the real key. Defensively, they are very athletic. Eric Norwood obviously is an outstanding player. So is (Cliff) Matthews, the other end. They are good edge-rushers. They have a good pressure package and do a really, really good job. Ellis Johnson is a really good defensive coach and has done a really good job with this group and they are one of the top defensive teams in the country. They've got good specialists on special teams. They do a really good job with their special teams. This is a good all-around football team. They are ranked. They are 5-1 and other than a four-point loss at Georgia, this team would be undefeated and probably ranked a lot higher. This is certainly going to be a challenging game for us.â€
On Nico Johnson:
"I think that Nico is a fine young player and he did a good job in the game for us. There is lots of competition out there. We are going to get Jerrell Harris back and that's the position he plays, so those two guys will compete and get reps this week and later in the week, we'll have to make a decision as to who is most ready to play in certain roles, relative to how both guys can contribute. I think both guys can contribute. He did a good job, especially the first time out. He just played in regular and did a really good job on special teams as well. We are really pleased with his progress. As everyone on our team, we all can improve and that's what our focus is going to be.â€
On his relationship with Steve Spurrier:
"I've known Steve for a long time. I was his assistant in the East-West (college all-star) game years ago. The year I went to LSU. Butch Davis and I were his two assistants. I've known Steve for a long time. I know his wife as well and so does Terry and we have a good relationship with them. He actually rode back on the LSU plane with me when we came back from the East-West game and they about blew the Gator plane up in Baton Rouge when it waiting there to pick him up and take him home. I have a lot of respect for him. He has done a great job every place he has been. We played against him at LSU when he was still at Florida. I think he is an outstanding coach and has done a really job at South Carolina.â€
On the job William Vlachos has done this season replacing Antoine Caldwell:
"He has done an outstanding job. He is a bright guy. He is strong. He is very athletic. His only problem that anybody could point to is he is not quite as tall as everybody else that plays the position maybe, or most people that play that position. From toughness, from strength, from a competitive character standpoint, he is just as good as anybody we have ever had and is doing an outstanding job for us.â€
On the offense's red zone struggles at Mississippi:
"First of all, we had first and three at the three twice. We got a penalty once on a play that probably would have scored a touchdown. We fumbled a snap that hit the quarterback right in the hands on another occasion on another series that put us back on the seven- or eight-yard line and wasted a play. It was not all, and giving Ole Miss as much credit as we possibly can, there were still some missed executions on our part. Some in the passing game and some in the errors that we made that put us behind in down and distance. These are all correctible things that we can improve on and certainly need to improve on and come away with touchdowns instead of field goals, especially when we get it that deep.â€
On what makes Mark Ingram so good and effective:
"Mark's a very good competitor. He's got good speed and he's got power. He's built just like you'd like a running back to be, sort of low center of gravity. He is explosive. I think the thing he has really done this year is he feels very comfortable and instinctive and making the cuts that he is making and the plays that he is running and certainly gets the most of out of it. For the most part he has the ability to finish if he gets through the line. I do think that our team has blocked well and our receivers have blocked well, and that has enhanced his ability to make some longer runs. He's really done a really good and has been a real work-horse for us so far. Hopefully we can get some other guys going with him and that will make him even better.â€
On your team's identity after six games:
"I think that at times, we've played physical, tough with great competitive character, but I also think at times we've lost our focus a little bit in games and not played and sustained that intensity like you would like. I think that is something we need to continue to work on. I felt that way in the Ole Miss game. We didn't play as well in the second half on defense. We needed to put the game away and never really did it. We intercept pass with 12 or 13 minutes left in the game on the 10-yard line that would make the game go 19-10. The game is certainly not over. You've got to play for 60 minutes in the game. There is just a small difference in having the focus and the intensity and playing extremely well and losing that small edge and not playing quite as well, and making a few mental errors that allows the other team to gain momentum. That's something that we need to work on, so it would be more from a consistency standpoint that an inability to do it.â€
On improvement of Leigh Tiffin:
"Well, I think a few weeks ago, you all were asking me why he missed two extra points. He's done a good job. He did a good job on kickoffs for us in this last game and anytime you make five field goals like he did, he's been pretty consistent. I think the big thing with Leigh is when he stays technically in his zone, he is pretty consistent. I think every time he misses one, it's because of something he did wrong. It's kind of like my golf swing. When I rotate my elbow out and get that club laid off, I hit some really good slices. I mean some that go in the record book. If I can get that right, I can hit it straight. We all have those issues. He has a done a pretty good job all year long, and when he's missed, it's been for a reason. When he loses his focus a little bit he loses his technique, but other than that he has done an outstanding job for us.â€
Alabama Player Quotes:
Greg McElroy:
On Alabama's offensive struggles inside the red zone against Mississippi:
"I think a lot of the problems was they (Mississippi) were kind of changing their look at the snap. We just stopped ourselves so many times. I fumbled a snap, which is our first fumbled snap of the year. That's inexcusable – you can't have that. We also had a false start penalty. I think it was (Colin) Peek that fell out of his stance just a little early. We just stopped ourselves. We had first and three at the three twice. It was disappointing and unfortunate to have two wasted plays. It is difficult to overcome once you have a couple of negative plays when you are that close to the end zone. Credit to them, they had a good defense, they really did. It just seems like we just kept having one guy bust, whether it was me or somebody else – one guy would bust every time we made a trip down there. It led to a negative turnout and a lot field goals.â€
On whether or not South Carolina can key on the mistakes made by Alabama against Mississippi:
"It is just something where I have to see the field a little bit better. I was making my decisions before I really saw the coverage role. I was changing plays before I really saw, and I was changing to pass and didn't do a good enough job disguising what I was doing. It was unfortunate, but we were fortunate to win by 19 points. It's one of those things where that's the great thing about this team – when the offense is having a little bit of an off day, the defense will pick us right back up. When the defense has a little bit of an off day, like against Kentucky, the offense goes and scores almost 40 points. The defense still did great against Kentucky, they forced four turnovers, but as far as yards given up, I think they got a little bit tired after a 17-play drive, so the offense had to pick them up.â€
Javier Arenas:
On maintaining the mindset that the previous six games do not matter:
"Of course. It's always like that with anything you do. You've always got to look towards the future. If you're doing well then you try to sustain and maintain. If you're not doing good then how can you get better? You have to look at what's aheadâ€
On facing a South Carolina receiving corps that possesses great height, and whether or not that changes his approach:
"No, it doesn't change the approach. You always have to come with your A-game. It's the SEC. I don't think it's all the receivers that are that size. When they're smaller, they're way faster. The different sizes come with different attributes. Taller guys can jump and go get the ball, and the smaller guys will just run past you. You have to bring you A-game and go with the flow. If the ball is in the air and they catch, just rip it out.â€
On facing South Carolina's quarterback, Steven Garcia, in high school:
"He was the best quarterback in the state, and he had great players around him. He was kind of like what Tim Tebow is to the (Florida) Gators as far as keeping the team together and running the ball a lot. It will be a great game for me to come and go against him again.â€
Kareem Jackson:
On facing South Carolina's tall receivers:
"That's the thing with playing any SEC team; you know they're going to have athletes and guys that can make a play on the ball in any situation. We'll just go in this week, put in another good week of practice, go by the game plan, work on technique and try to do all the things right.â€
On Coach Saban's analogy of the season being like climbing a mountain:
"At the beginning of the season, we try to take it upon ourselves to the team concept of climbing the mountain. That's everybody's mentality right now, just trying to take it one game at a time, doing all the things right and trying to get better as a team, week in and week out.â€
Rolando McClain:
On South Carolina:
"They're obviously a good team. I haven't really watched a lot of film on them. I saw them on TV when they played Ole Miss, but other than that I haven't really watched film on them.â€
On being a "coach†on the field:
"Surprisingly, to me it's come pretty naturally. It just came with the experience, knowing what to do and just being comfortable out there on the field. I just know that there are so many guys around me that depend on me and my leadership this year, and now it's something that I like doing. I think the whole defense has taken how I feel with the game. I feel like you put all of your work in during the week and then on Saturdays just go out there and have fun and relax. Like Kareem (Jackson said), he said I'm a joker on the field. I can make jokes because I know during the week that I did all the work. I prepared all the way for the game. I am confident in my ability to really execute the game plan, and I'm confident in my players out there with me. I'm just relaxed and trying to have fun and make plays.â€
On whether the referees are taking the fun out of football with excessive celebration penalties (in reference to being cautioned by a referee after making a tackle):
"Not really. I wasn't really celebrating. It wasn't something that I got frustrated with. What's fun for me was making the tackle, a tackle for a loss. That was fun for me. I don't care about the celebration. I'm not real big on celebrating. They're out there to do their job, and I'm out there to do mine. He just told me to get back to the huddle. I said, "Yes sir,†and I got back to the huddle.â€
Mark Ingram:
On critically reviewing film of a missed block against Mississippi:
"It is always easier to look at the plays you do well on. When you get the quarterback hit pretty hard or a play doesn't work because you missed your blocking assignment, it kind of sticks with you more than those good plays. The first thing I looked at was that play. I kept rewinding it and rewinding it again. You're supposed look past plays like that, but when you miss a blocking assignment it kind of sticks with you and you want to get better at it. That stuck with me, and I want to get better and take advantage of the mistake that I made.â€
On having only been a part of two losses:
"We just keep trying to get better each and every week. Older guys learned the hard way, so we don't want to get punished in order to try and get refocused or motivated. We just want to keep getting better each week and keep improving each week as a team, without having a loss.â€
And the official release about players of the week:
TUSCALOOSA – Alabama junior center William Vlachos was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week and senior kicker Leigh Tiffin was named the Lou Groza Award "Star of Stars†for their efforts in the Crimson Tide's 22-3 win at Mississippi this past Saturday in Oxford.
Vlachos played all 76 offensive snaps in the Crimson Tide's 22-3 win at No. 20 Mississippi this past Saturday in Oxford. The Mountain Brook native helped clear the way for sophomore running back Mark Ingram's career-high 172 rushing yards in the win over the Rebels. Ingram added a 36-yard burst in the second quarter for the Tide's only touchdown. Vlachos anchored an offensive front that paved the way for 4.9 yards per carry on Saturday. He also did not allow sack or get called for any penalties.
Vlachos earned Alabama's fifth SEC Player of the Week honor this season, joining Ingram (vs. Virginia Tech), Trent Richardson (vs. Florida International and Arkansas) and Rolando McClain (vs. Kentucky).
Tiffin earned his second "Star of Stars†award of the 2009 season after making all five field goals attempts against the Rebels on Saturday. Tiffin made field goals of 21, 21, 22, 25 and 31 yards to move into second place on the Alabama charts with 67 field goals, trailing Philip Doyle's school-record mark by 11 field goals. Tiffin's 14 made field goals this season tie him for the nation's lead. He leads the SEC and ranks third nationally with 2.33 field goals per game. Tiffin also earned "Star of Stars†recognition following the Tide's season-opening win over Virginia Tech.
The Alabama coaching staff recognized eight players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 22-3 win over No. 20 Mississippi on Saturday. Mark Ingram, Vlachos and Barrett Jones were honored as offensive players of the week while Rolando McClain and Kareem Jackson took home defensive honors. Cory Reamer, Leigh Tiffin and Nico Johnson garnered special teams honors.
Vlachos and Jones blocked for Ingram to rush for a career-high 172 yards and his seventh rushing touchdown and 10 total touchdown of the season. Ingram busted loose for a 36-yard touchdown run late the second quarter on fourth and one for the Tide's only touchdown.
McClain registered seven tackles, one tackle for loss, his second interception of the season and a quarterback hurry. Jackson notched his first pick of the season in the second half and returned it 79 yards. He also made four solo tackles as the Tide defense limited the Rebels to just 197 total yards and 57 rushing yards. Tiffin paced the special teams, going 5 for 5 on field goals, which was a career high and one shy of the Alabama single-game record. He scored 16 total points to move into third place on the UA career scoring list.
Reamer and Johnson were everywhere on the Tide's cover teams. Reamer recorded a tackle, blocked a punt which led to a field goal and forced a fumble and then recovered it to setup another Tiffin field goal.


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AFFECT held a breakfast at the 2016 SFS Cavalcade in Toronto. Francesca Cornelli, Amy Dittmar, Laura Starks, Karin Thorburn and Ayako Yasuda participated in a panel, which discussed dynamics in the university setting that influence men differently than women. A survey was taken, and results will be posted in the near future.
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Pastor Rick Hawkins and Renowned Singer Wess Morgan Visits New Dimensions Christian Center
Sunday morning 10 am service at New Dimensions Christian Center was high in spirit as Bishop Rick Hawkins delivered the Word to the parishioners and friends. Along with Bishop Hawkins, Wes s Morgan was there to give the congregation a taste of his melodious gift from God.
High praise was at the top of the list and God's glory began to shine in the building. Pastor Hawkins delivered a dynamic message to all who listened intensely.
"Everyone that comes into your life is not necessarily your connection. Some people always remain an associate and never become an assignment. "But when you meet a divine assignment you know it," said Pastor Hawkins. Believe in the Lord your God so shall you be established and so shall you prosper."
"It's easy to get caught up in the ritualistic exercise of religion. We must as the people of God posture and positioning ourselves in a place where we are filled with such anticipation of awaiting the Annunciation of God over our personal destinies and our personal purpose. I'm here to tell you that God is about to do a thing in your life. It's gonna bring surprise to your soul. I was thinking about how good God is this morning. I wrote these words down that in precedence; God is supreme in production," he preached.
"God is the spring and the source in purpose. He is the sole end and the final objective. God is in priority; He is sovereign and in status and power; He is the sustainer of your soul. Finally, in preparation, He is the surprise for your spirit. Surprises always are accompanied by an event called suddenly. Yeah, when God does something suddenly it surprises you. And you know many of us have prayed about things for very long periods of time and we keep on praying and we keep on believing and some of us, to the point that our faith becomes fatigued. And, right at that point of letting go, God says boom and there it is and we're shocked like we never prayed, to begin with. I came by to tell New Destiny [Dimensions] that some of the things you forgot about, God's about to remind you of some of the promises you thought would never be fulfilled in your lifetime. You are about to see for yourself. God will do what He said He will do." As he continued on, many came to the altar to receive prayer and a prophetic word.
That evening, Wess Morgan brought not only great singing but great Word. "On fire for God, he gave his personal testimony. " I've been delivered and clean from crack cocaine now for eleven years" To God be the Glory." " When Jesus gives you a cup, you must drink from the cup. Some people are given a bitter cup; some given a sweep cup. If you drink from the cup given to you and not complain, He will pour the cup out on your enemies", he said. Morgan sang a variety of songs including "You Paid it All, Can't Thank You enough, Lord you've been so good to me, Did you really think, and his most popular song "I choose to Worship."
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In October last year, Polish women stood in the pouring rain and freezing temperatures to protest a proposed bill that would ban abortion in the staunchly Catholic country. Ostensibly in response to international pressure, days later, the Polish government rejected the legislation, USA Today reports.
A newly proposed anti-abortion bill drew a similar reaction from many Polish women this year. On Jan. 17, women demonstrated in 50 cities around the country, donned in black — a nod to the 2016 march where participants also wore black, in solidarity.
If passed, the bill would ban abortions relating to irreversible damage to the fetus.
As it stands, Poland currently has some of the strictest abortion laws in the EU. Women can only have abortions in cases of rape or incest, a threat to the mother's life or health, or severe damage to the fetus. This new bill would eliminate the "damage to the fetus" exception. Abortions due to a damaged fetus are the main legal avenue to termination in Poland. Out of the 1,100 legal abortions recorded in the last year, 1,042 were carried out as a result of a damaged fetus.
The bill — in 2016, as well as this year — was submitted by Poland's Stop Abortion group. Poland's constitution allows citizens to submit proposals that have garnered over 100,000 signatures.
Kaja Godek, a member of Stop Abortion, told parliament that prenatal tests to check the health of a fetus are being misused. According to parliamentary transcripts, Godek said, "Instead of treating and preparing parents and doctors to receive a child and help the child, it is being made easier to make selection for an extermination."


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Today I've got my Corporate Trainer hat- if you do too, I want to know:
Do you use toys in your classroom session?
I've been bringing what I call Fiddle Toys to my classroom learning sessions for nearly 20 years and they're always a hit. I find that giving learners something active to do with their hands not only helps them stay mentally focused, but it also is a help to those who are kinesthetic learners (meaning they learn by moving their bodies.) Even grumpy, non-engaged participants will eventually loosen up a bit and find a reason to touch one of the items placed in the center of their table.
Because toys do wear out, I've been looking at refreshing my stash. That's prompted a reflection on my criteria for appropriate Fiddle Toys.
My fiddle toys must be:
Safe-can't pinch people or somehow "rub off" on them with ink
Something that doesn't invite too much "play"/interaction with another person
Also, a common toy that I've seen used is something "filled"-squishy items filled with gel, liquid or sand. I've tried them all and have given up. Believe it or not, I've seen all three types destroyed by someone with just a tad too tight a grip. You can imagine the mess. At that point, the toy creates more distraction than focus.
The biggest hits over the years of "typical" toys have been:
Silly Putty
Rubick's Cube
Pipe cleaners
I've had also great success going to my local novelty shop. The prices are so much cheaper than any other retail outlet. As a bonus, a trip to the novelty store is an instant stress-reducer. A few other tips:
Aim for 2-3 extra toys per grouping of six people. Nobody likes to feel like they got the "last toy of the bunch".
Pay attention to the most popular toy and be sure there's one at every table. I've even heard people negotiating for different toys during breaks.
Make the toys part of an ice-breaker. Put the same toys with varying colors (say, "stretchy guys") on the table. Ask everyone to take a toy and create new discussion groups according to the color of the toy they selected.
So, if you're looking to increase your classroom participants' focus and participation, try tossing a few toys in to the mix and see what happens. Encouraging people to be childlike (curious, experimental) with the toys make indeed decrease their tendency to be childish (immature, uncooperative).


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Sheriff Harrison Harper was enjoying a cold bottle of sarsaparilla at his local Chuy's. After taking his first sip he suddenly realized who the bartender was. Had the statewide man, I mean monkey hunt finally come to an end? Sure enough, it was Remington. See, Remington was one of the worst primates in the state of Texas. Stealing street signs, putting those annoying flyers on your car, not returning his shopping cart to the designated space, Remington did it all. He even attacked TV's Dr. Phil. It's where he got his famous scar. Dr. Phil bites back. He thought he'd take a bartending job at Chuy's until the heat was off. But little did he know that Sheriff Harper can't resist a cold bottle of sarsaparilla and delicious Tex-Mex.


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Sule's solo career may be shiny and brand new by industry standards, but calling him an emerging artist falls far short of telling the whole story. Having completed many tours of duty as a musical mercenary for acts such as Lionel Richie, Sky and Corneille, opened for legends like Celine Dion, Kool and the Gang, Sean Paul and Akon, and reached the quarter finals on "La Voix" (Quebec Canada's instalment of "The Voice") Sule is now ready to lock and load under his own banner.
We are just about to embark on yet another adventure. After releaseing the single "Love Me" over the summer of 2017, Sule is gearing up for another release. "Hold On" is a touchingly poignent track while it's accompanying video adeptly matches the song's sentiment. Just the right tune for the times we live, and a perfect fit for a fall release, "Hold On" is the title track and heralds the launching of the full length album in early 2018.
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Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts are encouraged to explore their own program focus. To allow for greatest flexibility in your degree, the BFA program does not offer specific majors and minors.
FCCS Your First Year
Almost all first year students at the Okanagan Campus of UBC take courses in English, and many take language courses. Since these subjects are taught by FCCS, you will become involved in FCCS as soon as you register—even if you think of yourself as a student in a different faculty, like Arts and Sciences! In fact, if you are entering the Bachelor of Arts (BA) program, you will discover that first year is a time to try out different courses that interest you and a time to get to know just what you would like to study.
FCCS offers all sorts of courses designed to interest first year students. If you are interested in languages or literature, take courses in English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. If you are interested in popular culture's impact on the way we think and act, check out Cultural Studies or creative and critical studies (CCS) courses. Got a passion for painting or music or film? Then consider our courses in Art History, Music History and Film Studies. Maybe you're a natural writer, performer or visual artist. If so, our creative writing, performance and visual arts courses might be just the thing!
Here are some examples of the amazingly wide range of courses a typical first year BA student might take:
|Example 1
Term 1 (September to December)
Anthropology 100
Biology 117
Creative and Critical Studies 100
English 151
Japanese 100
Term 2 (January to April)
Biology 122
Creative and Critical Studies 101
English 150
Japanese 101
Psychology 111
|Example 2
Term 1
Cultural Studies 100
English 112
Film 100
Geography 108
Theatre 120
Term 2
Creative Writing 116
Cultural Studies 101
English 153
Geography 109
Theatre 130
Remember that these are just examples. You should always check with a program advisor to make sure you have the right courses for your degree program.
For more information about course offerings, please consult the online Academic Calendar.
First-Year BA & BFA
Bachelor of Arts
Welcome to the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) and the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Science's Bachelor of Arts Program. As a first-year student, we encourage you to explore your options as you establish yourself as a student at UBC's Okanagan campus. Our Bachelor of Arts program offers a unique learning environment and we encourage you to take advantage of social and academic opportunities offered both in the classroom and beyond.
This first-year advising sheet will assist you in course planning for the Bachelor of Arts programs for programs in the FCCS and the Irving K Barber School.
For first-year planning information, we encourage you to explore the first-year planning section of Academic Planning.
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Arts
Choosing Your Classes
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts provides a solid foundation in visual art in the first year. The course requirements are designed to give students a diversity of courses and a common understanding of the variety offered by the program and a balance of academic and studio courses.
Please see the sample timetables for your first year course requirements.
Sample Timetables
First Year Requirements:
Term 1
Term 2
Additional Program Costs
Students should anticipate additional expenses ($1,000 to $1,500) for materials not normally supplied in studio courses. Students should budget approximately $300 for textbooks. A laboratory fee for second-year students may be assessed.
Tips for Success
Field Trips: Students will be given an opportunity to participate in field trips and seminars at a variety of locations. Participation in these activities is not mandatory but is an extremely valuable experience. Expenses for field trips and seminars are not part of the normal tuition fees and are the students' responsibility.
Visiting Artists: The Visiting Artist program offers students exposure to professional artists through lectures and studio sessions.
English Requirements (Critical Studies)
First-Year English Requirements (registration)
Writing 009 (prepares for first-year English requirements)
To enrol in any first-year English course, you must have satisfied one of the following prerequisites:
- 70% in Grade 12 English (conditions 1 & 2 apply; see below)
- a score of 5 on the LPI
- a passing grade in the Okanagan campus' Writing 009
You can also satisfy the prerequisite through one of the following options:
- 70% in Grade 12 English literature (condition 1 applies; see below)
- a score of 3 or higher in IB English (A1 or A2; Standard or Higher Level)
- a score of 2 or higher in AP English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition
- a grade of C or better in A- or O-Level English (British-patterned education)
- 70% in Grade 12 or senior English (non-ESL) in an English curriculum school in a country where English is the primary language (as recognized by UBC)
- a minimum score of 550 on the writing section of the SAT
- a minimum score of 24 on the English section of the ACT
- Language of instruction must be English.
- Either your final course grade or your final blended grade (a combination of your course grade and your final exam result) must meet or exceed 70%.
Applying for Admission (Creative Studies)
BFA in Visual Arts
A program where students acquire skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, computer applications and video.
BA in Creative Writing
A program where students write poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction and scripts and also study literature.
MFA Program
Students in the FCCS/IGS MFA can focus on the Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Performance (Theatre), or combine those disciplines in an individualized program of study.
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States are well positioned to implement the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recently proposed Clean Power Plan, according to a new report from Analysis Group.
The report, funded by the Energy Foundation and the Merck Family Fund, was released at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' conference in Dallas. Analysis Group says the study is based on a careful analysis of states that already have experience regulating carbon pollution. It finds that those states' economies have seen net increases in economic output and jobs.
"Several states have already put a price on carbon dioxide pollution, and their economies are doing fine. The bottom line: the economy can handle – and actually benefit from – these rules," says Analysis Group Senior Advisor Susan Tierney. "Those states have shown they already have the tools available to cut CO2 emissions while generating macroeconomic benefits and protecting consumers from dramatic hikes in their energy bills."
The EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan would regulate carbon emissions from existing fossil-fueled power plants using the EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act. Due to be finalized next year, the draft rules allow states to choose a variety of market-based and other approaches, such as renewables, to cut the greenhouse gas emissions.
The Analysis Group team analyzed the carbon-control rules already in place in several states to see what insights they might hold for the success of the national rule.
"We found that well-designed programs implementing the Clean Power Plan will not lead to major price impacts or economic disruption," comments Paul Hibbard, vice president of Analysis Group. "Costs from well-designed CO2-pollution-control programs will be modest in the near term and likely offset by longer-term benefits for all and common protections for low-income customers."
So far, the report says net economic effects on states that already regulate carbon pollution have been positive in terms of both economic output and jobs, and the same can be expected if states comply thoughtfully with the Clean Power Plan. States that work together to form carbon markets or other collaborative initiatives have the potential to experience greater benefits than they would by trying to meet the new standards by themselves, the report says.
"Experience shows that states that work together on market-based compliance initiatives – like [the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)] in the Northeast – can provide net economic benefits in terms of jobs and economic output," says Hibbard. "And RGGI shows that each state can have control over its own program design, so that combined efforts don't step on states' rights."
Multi-state market-based programs to control CO2 emissions can also respect the practicalities of electric system operations and can work for both traditionally regulated and competitive electric markets, the report finds.
Analysis Group notes that the report was based on states' existing track records, rather than projecting costs and benefits that might be expected under the Clean Power Plan. Although the report suggests energy efficiency has so far proven to be the most economically beneficial way to achieve carbon cuts, many predict the Clean Power Plan will also greatly help spur renewable energy development. In fact, the American Wind Energy Association's recently said the EPA plan could be the third largest driver of wind-powered generation behind state renewable portfolio standards and the federal production tax credit.


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This game room entertainment center seems overwhelming at first, but it only took a few hours to accomplish. While we sorted through all the contents, we found missing game pieces, spare cards, and cords that we were able to return to their original home. If a game has too many missing pieces, you may want to consider tossing it or use it's materials to complete a game you play more often. When storing board games, I get irritated because not all of the boxes are the same dimensions and don't stack neatly. To avoid those untidy stacks, I suggest keeping the majority of your games in a cabinet or closet and displaying only your favorites on a shelf. You may feel like you need to weed out some of your games because you rarely play, but if they are in good condition, hold onto them and be prepared for that game night that rolls around every so often.
One of the major obstacles we faced was detangling all the tv/vcr/dvd/wii/playstation/xbox/stereo cords. Luckily, there was an outlet located in one of the cabinets and we were able to feed all the cords through a drilled hole and plug them into a hidden power strip. When dealing with messy cords, there are a few ways to tackle them. 1. You can purchase color coded ties that label each cord and help you distinguish which wire belongs to which appliance. 2. You can purchase a cord keeper which is a long tube designed to keep all cords together but hides them at the same time. The cord keeper is available in white and black to blend into any home. 3. If you want to keep it simple, just attach a hair clip around your cord group and you are set. For game accessories, such as controllers, pick out a decorative basket and keep it next to the TV so everything is easy to get to when extra players are added.
The hardest thing about organizing a space is purging belongings that have sentimental value. In this project we collected sports memorabilia like old sports balls, pieces of uniforms, and signs that carried so much meaning to the client and her kids. Instead of tossing everything that isn't currently used, we selected the most meaningful items and displayed them as decoration on the shelves in the game room. They add so much character to the space and allow the family to relive those memories every time they walk into the room.
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Sports Day!
20th Jun 2018
On Tuesday 19th June, pupils took part in a fun filled morning of sporting activities set up by our P.E teacher Mr.McQuaid. The children completed a circuit using a variety of sports equipment. The pupils put on a great display of their skills. Pictured are some of the children enjoying their end of year Sports Day.
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The Sarasota Film Festival just announced the three movies that will serve as the tent-pole films for this year's event. Jake Schreier's Robot and Frank will open the festival on April 13. Todd Solondz's Dark Horse will be the centerpiece film and Joe Berlinger's Under African Skies will close the event out on April 22.
In that picture above, you may recognize Frank Langella (left) from his Oscar-nominated turn as Richard Nixon in the 2008 biopic Frost/Nixon. You may think you recognize the other star (right) from Radio Shack, but your wrong. The film, which SFF officials saw at Sundance, is a sci-fi-buddy-heist film about a budding friendship between a retired thief and his robotic caretaker, voiced by Peter Sarsgaard. After its initial festival screenings earlier this year, the film earned rave reviews. The Hollywood Reporter suggested the film's odd premise still produced a touching storyline. "Any distributor that can't sell a crowd-pleaser like this is in the wrong business," write critic John DeFore. And we are sure all those Unscripted fans out there will be excited to learn Langella will attend SFF this year, as will director Schreier.
The 2011 film Dark Horse will bring director Solondz to SFF for the first time. The movie follows Abe (Jordan Gelber) as he tries to rise above a life in real estate to find love with Miranda (Selma Blair). Considered a more mainstream outing for the emotion-inducing director, the film has drawn attention during its own run around the festival circuit.
And then there is Under African Skies. This film, an A&E Indie Films Release, takes an unusual look at singing legend Paul Simon's 1985 sojourn into South Africa to record the classic album Graceland. His trip at the time was seen by many as a violation of an international boycott of South Africa over apartheid, even though the album helped introduce world music to the masses.
A complete line-up of films for this year's festival will be announced later this month. Keep following SRQ Mag Backlot for all the complete news on the festival.


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Women in Engineering Awards
The UNSW Women in Engineering Awards, presented by the Faculty of Engineering, support UNSW's wider Women in Engineering campaign to attract more female high school leavers to consider engineering as their preferred career. There are three major awards, two of which recognise the achievements of female UNSW Engineering graduates, while the other is open to any Australian female engineer.
The awards
The Ada Lovelace Medal for an Outstanding Woman Engineer
The Ada Lovelace Medal is awarded by UNSW Engineering to recognise an Outstanding Woman Engineer. It is named for Augusta Ada Byron (1815-1852), Countess of Lovelace, an English mathematician widely considered to be the first computer programmer. The recipient will have a minimum of 15 years of increasingly important engineering experience, contributing significantly to a field of engineering in Australia and/or internationally through technical achievements and leadership. Nominations are open to female engineers from industry or academia who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, and graduates of any recognised university in Australia or overseas. Nominate here
The Judy Raper Award for Leadership
The Judy Raper Award for Leadership in Engineering is offered annually and is open to all female alumnae from the UNSW Faculty of Engineering, in recognition of their sustained and significant contribution through demonstrated leadership within the discipline/profession in Australia. Effective leadership is characterised by passion and commitment, setting bold objectives and achieving results, and most importantly, motivating and mobilising the talent of others for the benefit of the discipline/profession and the community at large. The awardee will receive a $5,000 prize. Nominate here
The Maria Skyllas-Kazacos Young Professional Award for Outstanding Achievement
The Maria Skyllas-Kazacos Young Professional Award for Outstanding Achievement is offered annually and is open to all alumnae from the UNSW Faculty of Engineering working in any branch of industry or academia, in recognition of a significant achievement in their field. To be eligible a candidate must be 35 years of age or younger at the time of nomination. The awardee will receive a $5,000 prize. Nominate here
2017 winners
The Ada Lovelace Medal for an Outstanding Woman Engineer
Kathryn Fagg
President, Chief Executive Women
Kathryn Fagg is a chemical engineer by training who has held technical and leadership roles in the petroleum, banking, steel-making and logistics sectors. She now serves on the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia, is Chairman at Melbourne Recital Centre, and holds Non-executive Director roles at Boral, Djerriwarrh Investments, Incitec Pivot and Breast Cancer Network of Australia. She also serves as President of Chief Executive Women and speaks publicly on issues relating to gender equity in business.
The Judy Raper Award for Leadership
Prof Cordelia Selomulya
Professor, Monash University
Professor Cordelia Selomulya leads the Monash Biotechnology and Food Engineering group and is director of both the Australia-China Joint Research Centre for Future Dairy Manufacturing, and the Graduate Industry Research Partnership for the Food and Dairy industry. Professor Selomulya leads the Monash Advanced Particle Engineering Laboratory in interdisciplinary research on the design of nanoparticle vaccines and mesoporous materials. She has designed a more efficient DNA vaccine delivery system for malaria using magnetic nanoparticles, revealed the role of nanoparticle adjuvants for ovarian cancer vaccines, and developed multi-stage vaccines for malaria.
Education: UNSW, Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) and Phd
The Maria Skyllas-Kazacos Young Professional Award for Outstanding Achievement
Narelle Underwood
NSW Surveyor General
Narelle Underwood is the Surveyor-General of NSW and Director of Survey Operations at Spatial Services, a division of the NSW Department of Finance, Services and Innovation. She is the first woman to ever be appointed to the role in any Australian state. As Surveyor General she is the President of the Board of Surveying and Spatial Information (BOSSI), Chair of the Geographical Names Board, NSW Surveying Taskforce and the Surveying and Mapping Industry Council.
Education: UNSW, Bachelor of Engineering (Surveying & Spatial Information Systems)
2016 winners
The Ada Lovelace Medal for an Outstanding Woman Engineer
Professor Mary O'Kane
NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer
Professor Mary O'Kane is the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, a company director and Executive Chairman of O'Kane Associates, and Chair or Director of multiple Australian CRCs and Institutes as well as boards in New Zealand and Washington, USA. In the past she has been Vice-Chancellor of the University of Adelaide, Chair of the board of the Australian Centre for Renewable Energy and a member of a wide array of national committees and boards related to science and technology. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and an Honorary Fellow of Engineers Australia.
The Judy Raper Award for Leadership
Athena Venios
Technical and Group Director, AECOM
Athena Venios works on major projects in Water and Transport. She has held a variety of leadership roles focused around management of transport and infrastructure programs for major sporting events, including Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and the Grand Prix. Athena founded and chaired the KBR Women's Professional Engagement group and has been vice chair of WIE Sydney Division of EA. She is now a committee member of AECOM's Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
Education: UNSW, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
The Maria Skyllas-Kazacos Young Professional Award for Outstanding Achievement
Monique Alfris
Co-founder and Director, Pollinate Energy
Pollinate Energy is an award-winning not-for-profit social business providing access to affordable clean energy technology that improves the livelihood of poor people living in India's urban slums. Previously she has worked with Good Return on developing microfinance products in several Asian countries, and in a number of green building consultancy roles in Africa and Australia.
Education: UNSW, Bachelor of Engineering (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy)
2015 winners
The Judy Raper Award for Leadership
Vicky Binns
Vice President, Copper Marketing for BHP Billiton
As a member of the senior leadership team at BHP Billiton, Vicky Binns has been influential in the mining sector since her graduation from UNSW in 1986. She has led large teams of mining analysts at Merrill Lynch and now leads a geographically diverse team of engineering and marketing professionals at BHP Billiton. Ms Binss is also very active in the promotion of women in mining and is a co-founder and current president of Women in Mining and Resources, Singapore.
Education: UNSW, Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Mining)
The Maria Skyllas-Kazacos Young Professional Award for Outstanding Achievement
Erin Cini
Director of Water Licensing and Compliance at the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW
Erin Cini was recently appointed as the Director of Water Licensing and Compliance at the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW and manages the team responsible for the regulation of public and private water utilities in NSW. Erin has had a varied and exemplary career across the fields of policy, planning, design, constructions, and operations within the water industry and is one of only five per cent of senior government executives that are under 35.
Education: UNSW, Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Environmental)
2014 Winners
The Judy Raper Award for Leadership:
Ms Pia Seeto
Portfolio Director for Managed Services at Ericsson
Ms Pia Seeto is Portfolio Director for Managed Services at Ericsson. Pia has led teams of up to 60 Project Managers to deliver major projects for corporate clients like NBN, AMP and Telstra. She has also mentored many young women who have chosen to pursue engineering and telecommunications after her and driven gender diversity initiatives at Ericsson.
Education: Computer Engineering, Hons, Data Networks and Communications (UNSW), Graduate diploma Management (University of Ballarat)
The Maria Skyllas-Kazacos Young Professional Award for Outstanding Achievement
Ms Lee-Anne Sylva
Senior process engineer, GHD
Ms Lee-Anne Sylva is a senior process engineer for GHD. She has been involved in a variety of water and wastewater projects. Her experience includes feasibility studies, preparation of strategies, option studies, client's technical adviser roles and involvement in various phases of design.
Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Hons 1) (Industrial Chemistry) – UNSW
2013 Winners
The Judy Raper Award for Leadership:
Dr Mehreen Faruqi
Greens Upper House MP, NSW Parliament
Dr Mehreen Faruqi is a NSW Greens MP and engineer whose focus is on environmental issues such as climate change, sustainability in manufacturing and waste management.
Her current portfolios include the Environment, Marine Environment and Fisheries, Transport, Healthy Lifestyles, Roads and Ports, Status of Women, Sexuality and Gender Identity, Multiculturalism, Animal Welfare, Healthy Lifestyles, and Young People.
Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering, Wastewater Treatment and Energy Recovery UNSW; Master of Engineering Science UNSW; Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Hons) University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Pakistan
The Maria Skyllas-Kazacos Young Professional Award for Outstanding Achievement
Dr Megan Lord
Senior Lecturer, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering UNSW
Dr Megan Lord was a strategic hire for an early career academic position at UNSW. She was a finalist in the Scopus Young Scientist of the Year Award in the Engineering and Technology category and received a Trans-continental grant for young scientists from the Federation of European Biochemical Societies.
She has been awarded a large variety of awards and grants, has authored 48 peer-reviewed publications and attracted $2M in research funding since 2007.
Education: Doctor of Philosophy, UNSW; Master of Biomedical Engineering, UNSW; Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) Awarded Honours 1, UNSW
2012 Winners
The Judy Raper Award for Leadership:
Professor Rose Amal
Professor, School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW
Professor Rose Amal is the leader of the Particles and Catalysis Research Group at UNSW. She is also the Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials.
Professor Amal has worked in the area of particle technology for over 20 years on fine particle aggregation, photocatalysis, nanoparticle synthesis and their applications. More recently, her research focus is on the design of photocatalysts and engineering systems for solar induced processes, using the sun's energy as a clean fuel source.
Over the last 10 years, Professor Amal has secured over $15 million in grant. She published extensively in major science and engineering journals, and has strong links with various industry members and public sectors.
The Maria Skyllas-Kazacos Young Professional Award for Outstanding Achievement:
Dr Vivien Chapman
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW
Dr Vivien Chapman holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Chemistry) and PhD in Industrial Chemistry from UNSW.
Her research focuses on electrodes for alternative aluminium production processes as part of the CSIRO's breakthrough technology for aluminium smelting cluster. She has presented her research findings to the CSIRO light metals flagship as well as at a number of other Australian conferences.


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Recently I just got the news through a call that I could check my IELTS result online as one of my family members had just found out what my candidate number was after several days of forgetting it. Fear surrounded me immedietely!
After I hanged up the call, I did as I was told, which was to slowly type in for the Google webpage on my laptop in search for IELTS result. Whilst the page was loading I thought of ALLAH, asked from HIM to make my target a reality & kept on wishing in my mind 'bismillah'. 3 minutes afterwards, the page was fully-loaded, it contained of all the information that I had filled in back then. Slowly, with the mouse I moved the page downwards. By what I could see in front of my eyes, I felt proud of what I had achieved in my Listening & Reading test but I felt the exact opposite for my Writing & Speaking test. Was the reason I didn't manage to gain what I wanted because I was too nervous during the time that I took those two test or something??? Anyways this is my result =>
IELTS Result
Test Result
Listening 7.5
Reading 6.5
Writing 5.5
Speaking 5.5
Overall Band 6.5
Never mind, the past is the past. What I should focus now is on my future. Never look back as you've still got a long way to go Amy! If you get lost, you know ALLAH is always by your side guiding your every step. Just remember HIM & HE will remember you...


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This is a compact program for those who want to experience the best of what Wild East Africa has to offer: the Masai Mara Reserve – the stage for the Greatest show on the earth – the Great Migration.
The Great Migration i.e. the Wildebeest migration from the Serengeti (Tanzania) to Masai Mara (Kenya) in July to October. During this period, over one and a half million wildebeest accompanied by half again as many zebras and gazelles, migrate from the short-grass plains of the Serengeti to fresh pasture in the grasslands of the Mara; thus creating one of nature's grandest spectacles. Moving in groups of up to 20,000 at a time they thunder across the plateau hesitating only briefly to cross the Mara River, where many fall prey to the waiting crocodiles. Towards the end of October they begin crossing back into the Serengeti.
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Nairobi and Lake Nakuru
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Day 2:
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Early morning – continue upt the rift towards the Mara in time for lunch and an Afternoon Game drive – get introduced to the fauna of the rolling savannah plains of the Mara.
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Witness Great Migration in Masai Mara
Enjoy a full day of safari in the world's most famous wild life Reserves. With the abundance of herbivores i.e. the Wildebeest, Zebras, Gazelles etc.., this is the ideal stage to watch the top predators of the Mara hunt and experience the Great Migration. Complete your spotting of the Big 5 of Africa today!
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Nairobi Return
Drive back to Nairobi for your return flight back home after this short (but sure to be rewarding) glimpse of the spectacular wildlife of Africa.
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The New Mexico State University Department of Theatre Arts and the American Southwest Theatre Company (ASTC) will close the 2003-04 season with Tom Stoppard's "Arcadia" April 30 through May 9 at the Hershel Zohn Theatre on the NMSU campus.
d, who also wrote "Shakespeare in Love," is known for his wit and his ability to communicate intelligently and eloquently. The play is set in an English mansion between two time periods, the early 19th century and the present.
"'Arcadia' is a play about academic research and the pursuit of knowledge," said Michael Wise, director and artistic director for the NMSU theater department. "One of 'Arcadia's' big ideas is the desire to know."
Wise said the characters seek different kinds of knowledge, from scientific and mathematical to historical and sexual and romantic.
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Cast members include NMSU students and community actors Geoff Bleeker, Maria-Luisa Winslow, Rachel Thomas-Chappell, Brandon Brown, Jeremy Gwin, Jenna Guitar, Gabe Morrison, Jesus Villanueva, Trey McCurley and Jeremy Tillery. Melissa Pincomb, as Thomasina, is a student at Mayfield High School.
Scenic and lighting design is by resident designer Jim Billings and costume design is by Glenn Breed. The sound is designed by M. David Sage and the stage manager is NMSU theater student Efrain Schunior.
Tickets for "Arcadia" are $8-$13, depending on performance time and date. For times and reservations call the ASTC box office at (505) 646-4515.
EDITORS/PHOTOGRAPHERS: Photo call for "Arcadia" will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, in the Hershel Zohn Theatre.
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The yen weakened against the U.S. dollar against the two-day meeting starting today, the Federal Reserve, which may give markets further information about when the U.S. central bank will reduce the bond-buying program. It is expected that the central bank may announce the collapse of quantitative easing. May 22, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said he was willing to reduce the current incentive program, if employment rates in the country will begin to show sustained improvement. Additional pressure on the yen has had a release of weak data on industrial output in Japan. April data showed an increase of 0.9%, while analysts had expected a rise to 1.7%.
It is worth noting that Japan's currency has lost some of its gains this month after the central bank released data on the current account of balance of payments, which rose to a new high against the backdrop of unprecedented monetary stimulus.
The euro exchange rate reached a four-month high against the dollar, after data from the Center for European Economic Research (ZEW), showed that the indicator of investor confidence in Germany rose in June, more than expected, after it remained at the same level in the previous month.
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- Face-to-face Contact – There are 16 one stop centres across the city, which handle 0.5 million face-to-face customer contacts each year. The enquiries include a range of subjects including housing, council tax, benefits, social services, and environmental issues such as refuse and pest control. The welfare rights unit offers free, confidential and impartial advice and support on a wide range of welfare benefits. The interpreting and translation team provides a translation and interpreting service to services across the council and external organisations.
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Hawaiian Chili Slow Cooker Recipe
- 2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp. butter, divided
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large roasted red pepper, chopped
- 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 3 tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. ancho chile powder
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. white sugar
- 20 oz. can pineapple chunks
- 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained
- 15 oz. can black beans, drained
- 28 oz. can chopped tomatoes, drained
Place the chicken breasts and barbecue sauce in a gallon-sized zip top bag and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Melt one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet placed over high heat, and add the chicken. Cook the chicken until it is browned and almost cooked through, about five minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet, chop into one inch pieces, and place in the crock of the slow cooker.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of butter in the skillet over medium-high heat, add the diced onion, garlic, and roasted red pepper, and cook and stir until the onion is softened, about five minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, ancho chile powder, ground cumin, ground ginger, vanilla, and sugar. Cook, stirring, until blended, about two minutes. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
Drain the canned pineapple and reserve the fruit. Stir the pineapple juice, kidney beans, black beans, tomatoes, and chipotle salsa into the ingredients in the slow cooker and set the heat to high. Allow the chili to cook on high until it begins to bubble, about 20 minutes. Turn to low and cook for an additional hour.
Stir the reserved pineapple into the chili and continue to cook until the pineapple is warm, about 15 minutes. Salt and pepper the chili to taste and serve piping hot. Serve and enjoy your hawaiian chili.


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I just arrived in Chicago for the weekend to visit my sisters. I settled in to my older sister's condo, putting my suitcase in the guest room and then getting out the laptop to get some work done. For most of the morning, the kitties (Mr. Freeze is gray, Corey is orange) wandered around me, letting me pet them. A few minutes ago, though, I realized they were missing. I stood up to look around, and here is what I found. Sorry as usual for the craptastic iPhone pictures. Someday soon I really will get the 4G. Really.
If I can just get my arm in there a little more……
Wait! I think I see something…….
Corey: Uh no, I was NOT just in your suitcase. I didn't even realize there was a suitcase right here.
Mr. Freeze: Mmmmmm, suitcase.
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