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AS soon as Justice David Souter announced his intention to retire from the Supreme Court, he was greeted with praise from the left and derision from the right.
When he was nominated for the court by George H. W. Bush in 1990, Judge Souter was sold as a confirmable stealth candidate who would prove to be a reliable conservative; instead, he soon emerged as an unapologetic liberal. The conservative legal movement took from his appointment a simple lesson: "No more Souters." And George W. Bush applied this lesson with a vengeance in his Supreme Court appointments, rejecting stealth candidates in favor of movement conservatives — John Roberts and Samuel Alito — who proved from the beginning to be far more ideologically reliable.
Liberals are understandably grateful to Justice Souter for being an unexpected ally, but they should acknowledge that the conservatives were right about the dangers of stealth candidates. An impressive human being and a dedicated judge, Justice Souter was, in fact, less influential on the court than a candidate with a more extensive (and visible) record might have been.
In choosing a successor to Justice Souter, President Obama, who seems to have done his best to do the opposite of what President George W. Bush would have done in the same circumstances, should now emulate his predecessor. He should appoint not the most experienced or demographically appealing candidate, but the one whose views and intellectual ability are clearest, and whose judicial philosophy and temperament suggest the greatest potential for liberal leadership on and off the court.
David Souter had so many judicial virtues that it may seem peevish to question his legacy. He was an unapologetically 18th-century character who was unswayed by the usual blandishments of fame or status in Washington. ("Have you read Proust?" he asked me during an unsuccessful clerkship interview years ago, and then wistfully said he wished he could take a year off to teach a college seminar on Proust and Henry Adams.)Continue reading the main story
His complaints about the capital eventually became tiresome, but they were a sign of his balanced and mature personality. Rather than craving the job as a source of status, he was able to walk away from it in favor of mountain climbing in New Hampshire. He was also willing to walk away from his liberal allies when he thought the law required it, as illustrated by his 2001 opinion in the Atwater case upholding the arrest of a soccer mom who was driving without a seatbelt.
But although Justice Souter's dedication and integrity were beyond reproach, his hermetically sealed approach to the job limited his influence on the court and outside of it. He had trouble communicating his ideas, constrained as he was by an ornate, archaic and sometimes convoluted writing style. (He preferred "enquiry" to "inquiry," for example, and when a clerk gave him a fluidly written draft, he would joke, "time for me to put some lead in it.")
And while he was the justice who first proposed the abortion compromise in Planned Parenthood v. Casey in 1992 (which upheld Roe v. Wade), he otherwise showed little instinct for building coalitions or persuading his colleagues on the court. When his attempt at a negotiated compromise in Bush v. Gore was rejected at the last minute by Justice Anthony Kennedy, Justice Souter took the rejection personally, unlike more political and strategically minded colleagues.
What's more, Justice Souter's case-by-case approach — his hero was the moderate conservative traditionalist John Marshall Harlan — prevented him from developing a judicial vision that could serve as a rallying cry for legal liberalism. This is in marked contrast to his contemporaries on the court: Justice Stephen Breyer, who has articulated a vision of liberal pragmatism that combines empirical analysis with deference to politics, and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has used incrementalist means to defend inspiring liberal ends from gender equality to civil liberties.
With a nearly filibuster-proof Senate, Mr. Obama may not feel as much pressure to appoint a stealth candidate as George H. W. Bush did. But he will feel the same pressure to satisfy his base without inflaming the opposition. (He will also feel pressures of demographics and identity politics that the elder Mr. Bush could not have imagined.) Given the president's instincts for moderation and conciliation, it's easy to imagine him being tempted to follow the Souter model, selecting a candidate whose judicial philosophy is opaque or uncertain.
This would be a mistake. Mr. Obama shouldn't focus on the most ideologically liberal candidate: all the contenders mentioned in early news reports are good, reliable liberals. Nor should he necessarily look to judicial experience as a guide: after all, Justice Souter had been a state court judge for 12 years.
Instead, Mr. Obama's focus should be on the candidate with the clearest and most galvanizing judicial philosophy, the greatest intellectual ability and the temperament that makes it most likely she (and the first nominee should be a she) can both challenge and persuade her conservative colleagues and ultimately transform the court.Continue reading the main story


text: Over the last four months there have been four nights I was able to sleep until morning (5:00 AM) without interruption. These interruptions, for the most part, have been caused by one member of our household and tonight, I hope, is the first step towards the beginning of a new pattern — one that involves sleep (for me) in more than four hour increments. Wish us luck as we embark on the battle of a lifetime. I expect it will be worse before it is better but better is what we're hoping for.

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- The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
- Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
- The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
- Swamplandia! by Karen Russell
- Heart of the Artist by Rory Noland
- Brida by Paulo Coelho
- We Are All Made of Glue by Marina Lewycka
- The Enormous Room by e.e. cummings
- Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis
- When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
- The Santa Land Diaries by David Sedaris
- The Story of Ireland by Emily Lawless
- How We Are Hungry by Dave Eggers
- The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
First 15 Books I'm Going to Read Now That I'm Not In College
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Are you open to recommendations? If you haven't read Water for Elephants, it was fantastic... I actually just did a blog post about the vintage fashions from the film yesterday! Also, you will not be disappointed with Girl with the dragon Tattoo, although I do warn you there are some pretty dark parts to get through. If you are are open to Christian fiction I'm in the middle of Francine Rivers book "Her Mother's Hope" right now and it is so good I stayed up till 2:30 last night reading. Enjoy your reads!ReplyDelete
I'm hosting a vintage dress giveaway on my blog, hope you will stop by!
Thanks so much for the recommendations! I'll add those to my list!ReplyDelete
Sorry, that I'm awkwardly commenting on an older post when I've only just found your blog. I love that you made this list though! I'm an English major as well, and I'm already putting things on my list for when I finally graduate in May. Happy Reading!ReplyDelete


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Shepherd's Cross Summer Barn Sale & Plant Exchange
Come to Shepherd's Cross Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 1-3, for their huge Summer Barn Sale! This event will take place inside the tour barn at Shepherd's Cross, located at 16792 E. 4510 Rd. in Claremore. Choose from a wide variety…Find out more »
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The global fishing fleet is so big it can be seen from space. Really.
(From Phys.org ) — Fishing activity now covers at least 55 percent of the world's oceans—four times the land area covered by agriculture—and can now be monitored, in near real time, to the level of individual vessels. In fact, 70,000 vessels of the global fishing fleet traveled 460 million kilometers in 2016, equivalent to traveling to the moon and back 600 times.
Using satellite tracking, machine learning and common ship-tracking technology, scientists from UC Santa Barbara teamed up with colleagues at Global Fishing Watch, National Geographic Society's Pristine Sea project, Dalhousie University, SkyTruth, Google and Stanford University to illuminate the extent of global fishing—down to single vessel movements and hourly activity. Their findings appear in the journal Science.
"I think most people will be surprised that until now we didn't really know where people were fishing in vast swaths of the ocean," said co-author Christopher Costello, a professor at UCSB's Bren School of Environmental Science & Management. "This new real-time dataset will be instrumental in designing improved management of the world's oceans that is good for the fish, ecosystems and fishermen."
While the dataset is hundreds of times higher in resolution than previous global surveys, the total area of the ocean fished is likely higher than the 55 percent estimated. That's because some fishing efforts in regions of poor satellite coverage or in exclusive economic zones with a low percentage of vessels using the automatic identification system (AIS) were not included.
The team used machine learning technology to analyze 22 billion messages publicly broadcasted from vessels' AIS positions from 2012 to 2016, to answer the question…
Read the full article here: https://phys.org/news/2018-02-track-commercial-fishing-worldwide-real-time.html


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Here we are, mid October, 75 days left in 2017 and I find myself thinking about my 2018 goals and resolutions. Problem is, I haven't achieved all my 2017 ones yet. Yes, planning ahead will get you far in life, but we tend to do more planning than taking action. I want to focus on … Continue reading Now. Later? No, now.
Pessimism – or what I call 'good planning'.
I've been told again and again that I'm too pessimistic or too negative. That I need to embrace the endless possibilities of the world, that I need to see all the chances and opportunities I'm presented with by this majestic universe. I'm doing all that, just not in the way you'd expect. [...] I am … Continue reading Pessimism – or what I call 'good planning'.
Phones at the ready. Now shut off.
Ever since the smart phone era started, phones are everywhere. Some people even have multiple devices. And I get it. They are handy, reliable, helpful. But we're also using them in excess and most of the time we don't even realize it. We are the generation capable of doing many things at once, without enjoying any of … Continue reading Phones at the ready. Now shut off.
I first came across meditation when I visited Singapore in 2013. I was not particularly up to date on all the well-being techniques and suggestions, so it was a new and exciting thing I'd never heard of. I'd also never been exposed to Buddhism as a religion, as this was my first trip to Asia, … Continue reading Breathe.
I'm saying bye-bye-bye, NSYNC style.
I feel there is a big stigma associated with quitting. They say quitting is for losers, that if you quit once it will become a habit, but sometimes, it's not only healthy, it's the only option. Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy. ― Robert … Continue reading I'm saying bye-bye-bye, NSYNC style.
Be afraid of "comfortable".
Everyone knows about "the comfort zone" and how you should push over your fears and conquer that tiny line that apparently holds the answer to the greatness of life. But they never really tell you about the other side of the coin. Don't let mental blocks control you. Set yourself free. Confront your fear and … Continue reading Be afraid of "comfortable".
No more trash.
It's spring, everybody! And that means... *drum roll* ... SPRING CLEANING! Not very excited, are you? Well, I am. I have a lot of things I want to get rid of, but somehow I keep convincing myself not to throw them away. I make excuses and shove them in a drawer and then simply forget about … Continue reading No more trash.
What about that instruction manual?
I've been doing a lot of furniture building recently, so much in fact that I think I might be an IKEA addict. All those tiny screws, the hammering away disturbing neighbors, pieces connecting together and obviously the empowering feeling of having built something with my own two hands make me giddy at the prospect of buying something … Continue reading What about that instruction manual?
I'm training for a half-marathon. This is why you should, too.
I'm training for a half-marathon. I've said it. It's out there. Can't take it back. Seven months ago I couldn't run more than 500m without feeling like I was coughing out a lung and my feet were falling off. Running is no joke. For a beginner, it's a great form of self induced torture. It still … Continue reading I'm training for a half-marathon. This is why you should, too.
I, Valentine.
Next week is Valentine's Day, oh, the joy! I can't wait till it's over and all sweets go on sale! I like it more than the celebration itself. And because V'Day is approaching, I thought it would be a great moment to talk about love. But not love of others, love of self. I've personally struggled with … Continue reading I, Valentine.


text: There's a lot of cabling goes into getting our cars running, be it mechanical or electrical, and everything from engine performance to audio quality is reliant on keeping your cables in good working order. At Auto Power we supply a huge range of cable in a wide variety of amperages, colours, and core and strand counts – you can order specific pre-cut lengths, or choose your own lengths and pay by the metre. You'll find everything here from interior electronics wiring to lighting cable for trailers and caravans, as well as auxiliary sound system cabling complete with fittings for 3.5mm audio jacks.


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A delicious addition to your holiday breakfast or brunch, this fabulous mocha will surely please all! Accompanied by Coconut Banana Pancakes, makes everyday a festive occasion!
For a wonderfully fabulous breakfast, brunch or even lunch try these outstanding vegan, sugar-free pancakes! Holiday season favorite in my book!
One of my favorite holiday season appetizers, a fabulous artichoke recipe, rich in antioxidants and helpful for liver toxicity. So delicious, it's hard to believe they're good...
A perfect addition to your holiday table!
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This fantastic appetizer steals the show, every time! The next time you plan a gathering, party or an event this recipe is a must on the menu!
A hearty soup that's great with Santa Fe Salad with Cilantro Ranch Dressing, Caesar Salad or any Goodness Gracious featured salads. You can always make your own...
Kinpira soup is a classic macrobiotic dish typically prescribed for strengthening the quality of blood. Feel the cells of your body rejuvenate with each bite. Here is...
Holiday Season is in full swing and so is the baking of pies, cookies, casseroles, etc. Here are the baking pan equivalents to help you with your...
Welcome your guests with these favorite healthy holiday cookies!
This delightful recipe can be prepared with any type of berries. Served as is, or warm with Vanilla Non-Dairy Ice Cream, it pleases even the most demanding...
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With Thanksgiving approaching fast (it's next week folks!) the new holiday classic has arrived - dairy-free and still as creamy, with all organic ingredients! Also enjoy it...
Vegan Thanksgiving favorite, this simple mushroom gravy is the perfect addition to your Lemon Herb Tofu Turkey & Stuffing and Mashed Potatoes!
These mashed potatoes are so flavorful it's hard to believe they are dairy free! A perfect compliment to any meal and worthy of a Holiday feast.
Wholesome and delicious, just the way grandma used to make it, this classic desert is now even healthier with all vegan ingredients.
This dish can be prepared with Cannellini or Lima beans. My favorite way to serve them is over long grain brown rice & quinoa. Bon appetit!
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This hearty dish will warm your soul! Try it with a Salad With Ranch Dressing for a delightful balanced meal.
For a fabulous breakfast or brunch this French Toast recipe is also perfect with a Cafe Mocha or Potatoes with Peppers!
Cozy comfort dish perfect for cool Autumn days. This quick, easy-to-make soup is perfection paired with Salad With Ranch Dressing and Corn Bread.
Who knew that something so delicious is also good for you? Almonds improve lung and intestine functions as well as increase brain activity.
To get you in the Halloween mood here is a wonderfully delicious pumpkin dessert! Oh and don't worry, there is nothing scary in it.
A quick and easy dish to prepare, served with Caesar Salad and Mini Sweet Stuffed Peppers for an appetizer makes a perfect dinner party pleaser or a...
All time classic salad recipe just got even classier...and healthier! Infuse your meals with a side of great tasting freshness.
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I absolutely LOVE these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups from Alicia Silverstone's Cookbook, "The Kind Diet"!
For a quick & cozy comfort food that the entire family will enjoy, this dish is excellent with a Caesar Salad!
This recipe is so simple, full of flavor, and takes only 30 minutes to prepare! Paired with The Best Fancy Salad and Brownies for dessert...Heavenly!
If you are a fan of Brussels sprouts, you will love this simple and quick to prepare recipe! It is fantastic paired with Seared Ahi and Fried...
Here is a delicious Autumn meal that can be served with Red Lentil Soup, a side of Tofu or Tempeh, or simply enjoyed by itself. Pure, healthy satisfaction...
These incredible vegan tacos are a recipe you will want to keep forever! Loaded with flavor, they are a sensation served with a Santa Fe Salad and...
Shiitake mushrooms have many medicinal purposes and are especially known for it's anti-cancerous properties. Shiitake will also strengthen the immune...
This Autumn favorite reminds me of my childhood; playing outside all day and finally as the night falls being lured back home by the sweet smell of...
I have mentioned in a several posts about the health benefits of sea vegetables, also known as "sea greens" although most people refer to them as "seaweed". The...
A simple recipe to enjoy on a fresh, warm bread.
Time for another delicious, kid friendly vegan desert. Summertime is almost over so why not make the best out of it!
A tasty veggie dish your entire family will love - made in 5 minutes! A bed of spinach is the perfect compliment to Garlic Mashed Potatoes and...
This delicious recipe is yet another fun and easy way to get your veggie fix. Just a few more weekends left for summertime grilling!
A wonderful creation by my daughter Gabrielle, this veggie-loaded soup is not only good for you but truly delicious! Serve with Chopped Salad With Basil and Corn...


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Today, October 12th 2016 was my baby sister's birthday 😘. She is now six years old and the time seems to have flown by!! It seems like yesterday that she was three and toddling around saying cute sentences and getting into everything. Now, here she is, six years old and starting her first year of school. Where has the time gone??
For her birthday, Tirzah wanted a "strawberry shortcake" themed party. So I whipped up some delicious strawberry cupcakes; and we decorated in all pink! For her birthday meal, she chose corn dogs with chips and strawberry lemonade. Yumm, Tirzah knows how to pick 'em!
(The happy birthday banner isn't exactly strawberry shortcake, but hey, at least it is pink!)
Tirzah had a blast opening all of her fun presents. It is very enjoyable to watch her different expressions as she opens each one. 😊
(Micah is goofing around in the background!!)
Happy Birthday Tirzah!! I love ❤ you so much, and can't wait to see what lies in store for you! 😘
Love from your sis,


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No one has a special bin under their sink, but every year we throw away millions of tons of wood waste, very polluting waste. In addition to saturating the ecological islands (local waste separation & recycling centre and landfill) – in the lucky case that it ends up there – in an environment without oxygen such as a landfill, wood releases methane: a greenhouse gas 20 times more harmful than carbon dioxide.
Unlike other waste – such as paper, which involves the use of solvents – wood is recovered through a mechanical recycling, recognised by independent studies as the best end-of-life scenario for waste made of wood. But we prefer to call it "new" life.
Mauro Saviola started in 1963 and recycled wood for his whole life, perfecting the process until he was the first to produce a panel composed entirely of recycled wood. Today our Group, which bears his name, is the leading transformer of wood waste in the world.
To collect it we go all over Italy, and even abroad. We have developed a collection logistics system able to join together with the municipal waste companies in the collection. Through the Ecolegno centres and the containers located at the ecological islands, we serve thousands of companies in the "domestic" collection of wood.
We use all of the waste collected. We are not only able to recycle all types of wood waste, but we separate the other materials (eg metals), permitting their recovery in considerable proportions. Only a small portion of wood that can not be recovered is used to produce energy to power our plants.
Furniture breaks and becomes waste. The waste is recovered and comes back to life as a piece of furniture. It is a repeatable process that extends towards infinity: one of the great advantages compared to combustion.
Biomass power plants that burn wood that could still be recycled as fuel to create energy represent a distortion in the hierarchy of virtuous recovery. The consequences? The waste of a valuable raw material and adverse effects on the environment.
The quality of the product that we obtain, the only one made entirely with 100% recycled wood, has the same qualities of particleboard panels made from the trunks of virgin wood, and can be used in the same way.
Actually there is a difference with virgin wood: to make Ecological Panels, not a single tree is felled. No small feat.
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"She had the lollipop proportions of a model -- big head, stick figure -- pale skin, wintergreen eyes, and a nose barely big enough to breathe out of." -Melissa Bank, The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing
Fantastic description, isn't it? On a separate note, The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing has to be the most misleading title ever. I'd never have picked it up if I'd seen it on a shelf; I'd have thought it was another one of those boring how-to nature books.


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MARQUETTE OPENS THE SEASON WITH A WIN — The Marquette Catholic Explorers opened their 2014 season in style on Tuesday.
The Explorers blanked East-Alton Wood River 9-0 on the road Tuesday. The Oilers dropped to 0-2 with the loss.
In singles action Marquette got wins from: Shelby Jones, Laura Moore, Elana Gable, Adri Ventimiglia, Claire Snider and Abbi Simonds. In doubles wins came from: Moore and Ventimiglia, Snider and Simonds and the tandem of Mallory Maag and Megan Bell.
Next on the docket for the Explorers is a 4 p.m. match at Mascoutah on Thursday. EA-WR welcomes Hillsboro at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
ALTON DOWNS JERSEY — The Alton Redbirds traveled to Jerseyville on Tuesday and came away happy.
The Redbirds improved to 3-0 on the young season after defeating the Panthers 6-3.
In singles action, AHS got wins from: Janelle Wilson at No. 1 by the score of 6-0. 6-0, at No. 2 from Shannon Willis 6-2, 7-6, Abby Fischer prevailed at No. 3 7-6, 6-7, 11-9 and at No. 6 Sofia Macias came out on top 2-6, 6-2, 10-4.
In doubles play, the Redbirds picked up victories from: Wilson and Mary McDaniel at No. 2 with a score of 6-1, 6-1 and at No. 3 from Sydnee Maberry and Katie Cronin by the score of 6-4, 7-5.
Next up for Alton is a trip to Belleville Althoff at 4 p.m. today.
ALTON SWEEPS EA-WR — The Alton Redbirds continued their solid season on Tuesday at East Alton-Wood River.
The Redbirds picked up a 25-16, 25-20 win over the Oilers to improve to 5-1 on the young season. EA-WR slipped to 1-5 with the loss.
Alton was led by Jordan Nolan with 19 assists, Rachel Cauley with eight kills, Savannah Fischer with six kills and 15 digs and Megan Paulda with 12 service points.
Next on the docket for AHS is playing host to the Redbird Classic on Friday and Saturday. The Redbirds open with Gillespie at 4:30 p.m. and Triad at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Play continues for Alton with a 9 a.m. match vs. Granite City on Saturday, an 11 a.m. bout with Southwestern and finishes up with a 1 p.m. match against Orchard Farm.
The Oilers are idle until Sept. 13 when they play host to the EA-WR Tournament.
ROXANA TAKES DOWN HILLSBORO — The Roxana Shells played host to Hillsboro Tuesday and came away with their first South Central Conference triumph.
The Shells swept the Hiltoppers 25-22, 25-22 to improve to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the SCC.
Bailey McGurie highlighted the offense with 10 kills, while Deb Bethel paced it with 13 assists.
Roxana gets back on its home court vs. Vandalia at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
MARQUETTE STUMBLES VS. LITCHFIELD — The Marquette Explorers came up short at home Tuesday playing host to Litchfield.
The Purple Panthers outlasted the Explorers 25-16, 26-24 in the match, dropping them to 2-3 thus far on the season.
In the loss, Marquette got seven total blocks from Taylor Rook, including four solos and three assisted, seven assists from Alyssa Herzing, seven digs and two aces from Katie Gierer and four kills from Anna Daughtery.
Next up for the Explorers is a 7 p.m. match tonight vs. Civic Memorial at home.
CM COMES UP SHORT AGAINST JERSEY — Civic Memorial traveled to Jerseyville on Tuesday and came up a little short in a 2-1 loss.
The Panthers scored a pair of first-half goals to outlast the Eagles. Brett Dietrich picked up a second-half goal for CM on an assist by Kameron Denny.
CM is back in action at 4:15 p.m. Thursday at Highland.
MARQUETTE BLANKS LEBANON — The Marquette Explorers made quick work of the Lebanon Greyhounds on the road Tuesday.
Marquette scored once in the opening half and then exploded for six goals in the second half and blanked Lebanon 7-0.
Zach Weinman led the way with two goals and an assist. Jacob File scored a goal and had an assist, Riley Velloff logged a goal and an assist, Collin Dunn, Adam Hammond and Nate Siener all scored goals and Daniel Hartzell and Tommy Morrissey each picked up an assist.
Brandon Sanfilippo picked up six saves in goal to help secure the shutout win.
The Explorers are now 1-2 on the young season.
Marquette is back in action at 6:30 p.m. today at Gibault.


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For better life: Medvedev opens a portal to Tatarstan for ''returnees'' from abroad
The republic will determine how it will attract compatriots who left the country earlier back to the homeland
Tatarstan joins the state program on rendering assistance to voluntary resettlement to Russia for the compatriots from abroad after 10 years of its implementation. It is expected that about 300 experts and scientists will return to the region by 2021, they will help with resettlement and settling-in. Read more about the benefits for compatriots and whether it really can interest the priority categories of immigrants in the material of Realnoe Vremya.
The best minds will be returned to Tatarstan
The government is going to return to Tatarstan the best minds from abroad. On 18 September, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev approved the draft state program of the Republic of Tatarstan ''The provision of assistance to voluntary resettlement to the Republic of Tatarstan of compatriots living abroad, for 2017-2018''. Interestingly, Tatarstan was going to join the program in 2016 — the corresponding draft bill was presented to the RT State Council Committee on social policy in 2015.
In the explanatory memorandum to the approved document it is stated that ''the program provides priority resettlement of the specialists working in the fields of education, health, agriculture, sports, information and communication technologies, as well as students in these areas. Special priority should be given to professionals and scientists involved in relevant scientific and technological problems.''
It is expected that this program will attract in Tatarstan 300 compatriots in 2017-2021. The document has been prepared by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia to implement the state program on assisting the voluntary resettlement to Russia of compatriots from abroad, approved in 2006. Together with Tatarstan the similar program on 18 September was approved for the Republic of Khakassia. For comparison, it is expected a return of 900 compatriots in 2017-2021 after the implementation of the program.
Compatriots will be attracted with allowances and duty-free resettlement
In order to return to the homeland with the help of the state program, one shall apply and obtain a participant certificate. Citizens of Russia constantly residing abroad, those who were citizens of the USSR, and their descendants related to peoples historically living on the territory of Russia can exercise this right.
The participants of the program with their families have the right for a number of benefits, including compensation at the expense of the federal budget of costs for resettling, exemption from customs duties, taxes and charges upon entry to Russia for all goods, including car, a monthly allowance at the expense of the budget in the absence of income and receiving travelling expenses for arrangement. They are also supported in obtaining all required documents.
Almost all regions of the country participate in the program today, so the participation of Tatarstan was expected.
According to the official website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, from January to August 2017 in Russia there were registered more than 82,000 of compatriots and their relatives. Over the same period last year there were more than 100,000 people. However, most of them chose to remain in the Central Federal District. People of neighbouring countries return to the country most often.
Mykzyum Salakhov President of Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, full member of Tatarstan Academy of Sciences and member of the Presidium of the AS RT, Doctor of Physico-Mathematical Sciences, Professor
We have been thinking a lot over how to return the specialists back. Actually, it's not a simple question. Money doesn't solve everything — we need infrastructure so that the scientists had the conditions. Of course, we have them, but the general state of the economy is also important, so they felt comfortable in the city. Some people come back and some come for a few months, six months. But for now few people returned. It is difficult to tell whether the outflow of specialists abroad is being felt. The young people leave, and the problem, of course, exists. In the plants there are few good specialists, as well as scientists. Although in Kazan universities there is a wide choice, and we're fine. But in general, they leave. What is more, the best ones — that's the problem. For 140 million, 100,000 technically means nothing, because 200,000 come, but the quality…
Razil Valeyev Deputy of Tatarstan State Council
Once we discussed this issue in the State Council. I am very pleased that the program has been adopted. But the only thing, 300 people is too small for ten million Tatar people. But the start has been given, and I think that if the most prepared specialists and scientists come here, it will be very good to strengthen the potential of our republic and our people. Although I would like to see more large-scale events, like in Kazakhstan, for example. There hundreds of thousands of Kazakhs were returned home. Needless to say that Tatarstan and Kazakhstan cannot be compared, but the sample should be taken from a positive experience. Whether the scientists and specialists will return from abroad in Tatarstan depends on many components. What jobs will be offered to them, a housing issue and infrastructure are important issues. If all these requirements are met, I think there will be many who wish.
Dmitry Potapenko Entrepreneur, economist, managing partner at Management Development Group Inc.
The best minds — no, but 300 people to resettle — no problem. Scientists need infrastructure, not an apartment and everything else. A good example is the creators of graphene. We had such people, about whom we very quickly forgotten, because our people told that the problem was not in salaries but in creating the conditions to establish a base where one can explore, make mistakes. And our officials still believe they can grow plants in a closed three-litre jar. To resettle 300 people — I'm afraid they will be not Nobel laureates but junior research associates.
Margarita Ivanova (the name is changed at the request of the interviewee) Experimental Physicist in the field of nuclear resonance at tthe Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW Dresden, Germany)
It is certainly an interesting offer but I think these conditions are not enough. On the one hand, it is great that resettlement will be compensated and all these taxes will be abandoned. But at the end of the day, after moving you will have to buy a housing anyway and other things, but taking into account the salary that the average fellow of the Academy of Sciences gets, it won't be enough, of course. We have additional income due to grants, but it is still not enough. It would be great to decrease the amount of bureaucracy because 70-80% of the work account for paper work, which, by and large, should not bother us. We are people of science, we are thinking about how to write a project, but it drives us crazy when we have to fill millions of forms, besides, the rules are changed every year. I am not saying that there is no such thing in Europe, we also have to fill papers here. But they mostly concern business trips – one paper with dates when you leave and one when you are back. It is a project supervisor who writes a project, but the students are engaged particularly in science. But in our country even an independent scientist, I think, faces a huge volume of paper work.
Thus, two biggest problems for me it is low salary, but if you get a grant, it is at least 20,000 rubles a month, you have to do a huge amount of paper work. The third point, it is mentality because in Russia the degree is not appreciated. In Europe, if you tell that you have PhD, it is comparable to our Candidate, you are respected by others. For example, if you have to rent a housing, you will be in priority because you have PhD. Today in Russia they are also trying to create a base to develop science but for now it doesn't work. There is also one more point relating conditions of work. Here you have more or less not fixed working hours. For example, if you get pregnant and take maternity leave, you don't lose a job, you are paid, you can leave the work earlier if you should take care of your child. Besides, here we have free language courses, you can attend different lectures, you can visit other countries for work if needed, in Russia it is problematic because you have to collect many different documents. If someone asked me what they have to do to make me stay in Russia I would say: give me much money I could establish a good laboratory and to attract smart people, give me the time to get to know them better and to hire a person who would do all paper work, this person should be engaged in scientific word but not so profoundly as others.
Oleg Morozov Senator from Tatarstan
It is definitely a positive fact. To begin with, it is money. The region itself is unable to provide financially all compatriots.
The second positive factor is that Tatarstan is certainly an attractive place for the resettlement of compatriots. So, through the state program it can be carried out a certain ''selection'', in other words, to help to move to those our compatriots, in whom the republic is interested in as specialists.
Finally, for Tatarstan, the ethnic factor is important. It is clear that the compatriots-Tatars will prefer Tatarstan to any other region.
But we should understand that the republic is creating all conditions to make all those who would like to return and realize here in demand without the state program already. The program is just an extra tool for this task.


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... and getting sidetracked by a beautiful sunset, dreaming of looking at the sky in Spurn Point.
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Potato bread experiments
Alex has been delving into the world of WWI Bread, trying to get as many details and information about how they were made and what went into them, as she cans. On top of the extraction rates increase throughout the period: 1916 at 76% 1917 at 81% 1918 at 92% It would seem that the incorporation … Continue reading Potato bread experiments
Reading time
Our book collection seems to be growing of late... busy times ahead with, hopefully, no nightmares, as we immerse ourselves in the cruel reality of the WWI.
Imperial War Museum
Day out today to go and see the WWI exhibition at the IWM in London. Beautifully curated and educational exhibition, highlights the trenches, the interactive displays and the wealth of information. Highly recommended to stop by for a few hours. Heads bubbling with ideas now.
Baking bread with pastry flour
As part of the Residency programme, Alex will be running 4 bread baking workshops. She wants to have a fluffy, easy and cheap recipe, with everyday ingredients, to get people inspired with making bread. For this she wanted to develop a white loaf made with plain flour that is light and fluffy. However, past experimentation … Continue reading Baking bread with pastry flour
Oatmeal bread
Today Alex got her hands floured and ready to experiment with another recipe from the WWI period, this time from The Great War Cook Book by May Byron. Trying to replicate in some way the Government Regulated flour from the time, for this recipe was used a mix of strong wholemeal wheat with strong white wheat flours, potato flour and … Continue reading Oatmeal bread
The Great War Cook Book
Picked up from the post today! Time to crack on with the research on WWI bread and other recipes.
Storyboard underway
After spending a few nights last week working on fictional texts, Nick is now we'll underway into translating those to a storyboard. The proposal has gone out to the Artists Residency team in Spurn and, whilst we wait to hear back (and hopefully receive a formal go ahead for the project), there's no time to … Continue reading Storyboard underway
A recce of Spurn Point
In August we had a chance to stay at a friend's up in Hull and use his home as a base for our explorations of Spurn. Nick had arranged with Andrew Mason for us to go on one of Spurn's safaris to recce the place and we were both looking forward to it.


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Michael Bedzyk
Atomic-Scale View of Interfacial Processes with X-rays
Picture: X-ray studies of solar cells.
Ed Colgate
Picture: The working principle of electrostatic tactile displays.
Chad Mirkin
On-wire lithography and dip-pen nanolithography.
Picture: Elastomeric-tip array for dip-pen nanolithography.
Hooman Mohseni
Super lens lithography: a novel nanolithography technique for fabrication of large areas of uniform nanohole and nanopillar arrays.
Picture: Five equally spaced plasmonic disks fabricated using tilted exposure microsphere nanolithography.
John Rogers Group
Soft lithographic and electrohydrodynamic nanofluidic methods, and their use in building structures for basic and applied studies in areas ranging from printed electronics to biomolecular sensors.
Picture: A "skin-like" microfluidic platform that bonds to the skin, collects, and stores sweat in a time sequenced set of chambers.
Cheng Sun
Optical metamaterials, super-resolution nanoimaging, 3D micro-/nano-fabrication, nano-bio interface, solar energy conversation.
Picture: Optical microscopy images of Coscinodiscus sp.
Acknowledgement Statement for Publications
This work utilized Northwestern University Micro/Nano Fabrication Facility (NUFAB), which is partially supported by Soft and Hybrid Nanotechnology Experimental (SHyNE) Resource (NSF ECCS-1542205), the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (NSF DMR-1720139), the State of Illinois, and Northwestern University.


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Halo's 2018 Grammy Guide
Music's biggest night takes the stage on Sunday! And this year, the 60th Annual Grammy Awards are being held in the Big Apple for the first time in 15 years.
Halo's Guide to The Walking Dead Midseason Finale
SPOILER ALERT! In this blog, we go over events that have happened so far in Season 8 of The Walking Dead. If you aren't caught up on all the episodes
How to Prepare for the Start of the NFL Season
Ladies and gentlemen, the day we've all been waiting for is here! The 2017 – 2018 NFL season couldn't have arrived at a better time. With all the conflict in
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How To Replace Galvanized Pipe With PVC Pipe
Your older home is likely outfitted with galvanized steel pipes which used to be the standard in homes because of their durability and ease of installation. However, galvanized pipes tend to rust from the inside and leak. Before 1986, galvanized pipe was made with natural zinc, which was used to make a rust-proof coating.
You can either hire someone who offers plumbing services to replace your steel pipes, or you can tackle the project yourself by following these tips.
Prepare to Work
To replace galvanized pipes, you need to gather:
- work gloves
- safety goggles
- tape measure
- bucket
- wire brush
- two pipe wrenches
- rags fine-grit sandpaper
- PVC cleaner
- PTFE(polytetrafluoroethyleneseal) tape
- PVC glue
- PVC female adapter fittings
- mechanical couplings
- pipe cutter or hacksaw
- PVC pipe with smooth and rigid female threads
Shut off the house's main water supply from the valve commonly located near the water meter. Rotate the valve right to shut off the water, and open a nearby faucet to relieve water pressure. If you have a basement, you may find another shut-off valve there.
Remove the Galvanized Pipe
Set a bucket under the connectors, which are commonly found where pipes enter the home. If the pipes aren't rusted, disconnect one connector using a pipe wrench, holding the pipe with a second wrench. If the connectors won't budge, cut them off with the saw or pipe cutter.
To cut rusted pipe, secure the pipe cutter on the pipe by turning the gear to the right. Cut the pipe near one connector at one end of the pipe, guiding the cutter around the diameter, making a complete rotation. You may need to make several rotations. If there's not enough clearance to rotate the pipe cutter, use a hacksaw.
Install the PVC Pipe
Scrub one threaded end with a wire brush, and wrap PTFE tape around the pipes to seal from leaks. Attach a PVC female adapter to one pipe end, and use the wrench to tighten the connection.
Connect the mechanical coupling to the other pipe end, adjusting the rubber to make room for the pipe. Connect a mechanical coupling on each pipe end if you had to cut both pipe connectors.
Measure the distance between the mechanical coupling and the interior of the female adapter. Mark the length on the PVC pipe, double check the measurements, and trim it to the right size.
Clean the inside of the PVC pipe ends with PVC cleaner. Spread PVC glue on one end, insert the pipe into the female adapter, and give it a twist to spread glue.
Press the pipe with your fingers for several seconds to let the glue set. Attach the other pipe end inside the rubber sleeve on the mechanical coupling, and use a screwdriver to tighten the clasp.


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… I already got.
A couple of weeks ago, I was just sitting there on the couch when my brown clad friend showed up with a couple of boxes. Inside one was a bottle of NV Duval-Leroy Champagne Brut Premier Cru, which would have made it a good day itself. But in the other box, well, it was without a doubt the coolest thing that I have received since I started this blog nearly four years ago.
Yes, that is indeed a full-blown saber. Somehow the fine people at Duval-Leroy got wind of the fact that I like to slice the tops off bottles of champagne and they figured that I should have a legitimate, full-blown, authentic saber.
Boo ya!
The fact of the matter is, I have sabered countless bottles of sparkling wine using a variety of "weapons": a champagne flute, an iron (both golf and clothes), a kitchen pot, a wine cooling sleeve, a bike wheel, and a four-inch tall Ganesh statue, just to cite a few.
You can see most of those videos on my Sabering Videos page.
In all, I guess I have sabered close to a hundred bottles or so, but never once with an actual saber.
Until now.
I could not wait to try the bad boy, so I grabbed a bottle of nondescript sparkling wine, threw it in the freezer, and impatiently waited for the bottle to get cold–you really want the bottle cold as it helps avoid disaster.
Although not always.
Here's what happened when a buddy of mine tried out the saber:
I did not tell him at the time, but that is what you call "user error" (unless it ever happens to me, in which case it will have been a faulty bottle).
After a few more sacrificial bottles, it was time to saber that bottle of Duval-Leroy from our third floor deck:
I have to say out of all the implements I have used to saber a bottle, the actual saber is by far the most efficient (although the clothes iron is a close second).
And let's not forget the champagne, which was truly magnificent.
NV Duval-Leroy Champagne Brut Premier Cru: Retail $65. Let me just get this out of the way: Champagne invariably tastes better when the bottle has been sabered. By you (if you are into that kind of thing). Which is precisely what happened to this bottle. Initially a particularly vibrant sparkle that seems to wear itself out rather quickly, but the flavors? Whoa. I have had far more than my fair share of good champagne in my life, but this has to rate near the top in the non-vintage category. Pear, raspberry, and tons of baked bread, this is not a wine to share with your Aunt Betsy. This is a wine to be tasted among a couple good friends who know a thing or two about champagne—but you do the sabering (if you are into that kind of thing). Outstanding. 92-94 Points.


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One of the blogs I follow has recently been posting these 30 Days of Truth writing prompts. (See list here: http://hope.gr/30-days-of-truth/ ) I thought, what a great idea!
Your views on drugs and alcohol
My views on alcohol and drugs might get some raised eyebrows from some, but whatever…..
I know several people who abuse/abused alcohol. And for those people, they will forever have this monkey on their back. I also know several people who have an occasional glass of wine or bottle of beer etc, and things go on fine for them, without a problem. I think that if you can drink (without driving) and still be productive at your job and manage to pay your bills, what do I care if you drink or not?
When it comes to drugs, there are many varieties. Even prescription medications can be abused.
I am for legalization of marijuana to assist those who need it for medical purposes. I run in a very gray area when it comes to generally legalizing this drug.
There are many people who can use weed and be productive. BUT, for every one of those, there are lots more who rob and cheat their way into getting it and just being useless.
I believe that being caught with marijuana should not land you jail time. Those caught using or possessing this drug without having a medical excuse SHOULD be fined however. And if you dont pay those fines, there should be some sort of program where you have to volunteer in your neighborhood to clean up the streets, local gardens etc (community service). And if you are on public assistance and get caught with weed (or any other drug for that matter), you should lose your benefits. Yes, ALL of them.
There are many many jobs which require one to be alert (air traffic controller, police, fire personnel and the like). For those people, I still support drug testing, as well as offering one chance to clean up your act (unless of which, death is a result of your drug use).
Harder drugs however, should remain illegal until it is proven effective in treating medical issues.


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Close To Jesus
The closer we get to Jesus, the closer we get to others who are close to Him. In a social sense, the closer we get to Jesus farther we get from those that are far from Him. In a spiritual sense, the closer we get to Him the more we will share His love and concern for those who are far from Him. The more we will see their need. It should be no surprise that the Apostle John would be personally aware of the love of Christ for himself and for others. He was the disciple who leaned on Jesus bosom and the one who wrote that God is love.
John 13:23: Now there was leaning on Jesus* bosom one of his disciples, (John) whom Jesus loved.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon on John 21:12a: Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. . . .
Care to discuss Close To Jesus with Ron?


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1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
My role involves moving placements every 8 weeks/ 3 months dependant upon the placement.I work in the IT dept and have been involved with many different areas of my department including development, finance, commercial, enterprise architecture and governance (people) work to name few.
2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes I feel the scheme has allowed me to develop many skills ranging from basic skills such as how to manage time effectively and how to run meetings. I have also learnt project management skills, development skills.
3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
I have enjoyed my programme overall. However, I have had a few experiences on placements which could have been improved. I feel overall I have learnt a lot and it has been a good experience.
4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
I feel fairly valued by BAE Systems as a whole and I think that as trainees we are valued. However, I believe that many people do not fully understand the trainee scheme and that those people sometimes view trainees as a resource rather than for us to learn to further develop our skills.
5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
My particular programme is not structured, we have a choice of placements we can choose to undertake. There is a loose structure in terms of doing IT placements and external (to IT) placements.
6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
Through the training scheme, I have been working towards a foundation degree in Computing. We have recieved good support from our training provider, but I feel that it could have been better as we had issues with tutors moving departments and the assignments set.
6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
I recieve good support from my employer and I am happy with the level of support. I know that if i have an issue I have many different channels of who I can speak to to resolve any issues.
7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
Starting salary of £15k was lower than the national higher apprenticeship average for the UK however upon starting this salary was adequate. In my second year following a review of national apprenticeship wages this increased to £17.5k (not including performance related salary increases) Overall salary meets costs well however if I were having to support myself solely, I am not sure how well my wage would cover rent, bills etc.
8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
Yes many opportunities outside of work in the local community including living near the Lake District and opportunities for hobbies locally. However, there could be more.
9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
9b. Why?
BAE Systems is a good employer and I have generally enjoyed my training scheme. I think that BAE is a supportive company and looks after its employees.
10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
The advice I would give to others applying to BAE would be to ensure that you find a role that suits you as there are many different opportunities. I would also advise them to be open minded as I have ended up in a final job where I would never have envisaged myself and I think this is a good thing.
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Bermuda Honeymoons
Thinking about taking your Honeymoon in Bermuda? Whether you want to find a perfect destination to serve as the backdrop to your holiday of love, perhaps a honeymoon? or if you are just looking for some deep relaxation, you should consider all that the beautiful Caribbean destination Bermuda has to offer. Beautiful white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, high quality resorts and with a variety of different delicious eating venues to choose from, there are plenty of places to see if you choose to visit this beautiful and almost perfect Caribbean destination. Out of the various islands that are available for you to visit, Bermuda is at the top for the Caribbean, as a popular spot for tourists and many people travel there every year from all over the world.
You can plan a day of snorkeling, boating, parasailing, scuba-diving, and plenty more. Bermuda offers idyllic weather all year long and it is the perfect Caribbean destination if you have been looking for one of the most beautiful islands in the world that you could visit. Once you travel to Bermuda, you are going to fall in love with this beautiful place, like many others have and continue to do every year. There is something for everyone in beautiful Bermuda.
Enjoy a sunset dinner on the beach, a relaxing night at the pool, or a vibrant spa retreat, there are many ways that you can tailor your experience in Bermuda to meet your own individual needs. There are many ways to travel around the island, from private travel in personal cars, to booking a taxi or taking public transit, so there are no shortage of options when it comes to how you will get from place to place. You also have the option to go on group tours, which can most often be booked through almost any resort hotel, as well as through other tourism venues on the island.
The island's main currency is the Bermudian dollar, but many venues will also accept U.S. dollars as well as major credit cards like Visa and American Express. If you make it to the country without their Bermudian dollar, you can visit a number of currency exchange locations and rectify this problem by quickly exchanging your money for that currency. You can find a variety of currency exchange places and banks throughout Bermuda, quite often there will be a location in the resort itself which will offer you the chance to change your money.
There is plenty of nightlife action on the island, if you are interested in going out for a night on the town and possibly having some dinner or drinks. The beautiful hotels that this Caribbean destination has to offer, will host a variety of activities for you to sign-up for or take part in. Whether you want to go shopping, play some golf, relax on the beach, enjoy some fine-dining, or go on an adventure to explore the island, Bermuda has something for everyone and it is the perfect destination to visit any time of the year. The people are friendly and courteous, and you won't have any trouble in finding your way around this beautiful destination.


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What is "Responsive Web Design" and do I need it for my website?
John takes a closer look at responsive web design and why it may or may not be important for your website
SAN diego, CA (Jan 9, 2012) – Usability is something that has long been the catalyst to many new ideas and requirements in regards to web design. New to the principle of Usability (as Wikipedia.org puts it, "an object's perceived efficiency or elegance" – source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usability or simply put, even a third grader can figure it out) is responsive web design.
If you're new to the term, responsive web design, in its simplest terms, is a web design approach that allows the designer to design for multiple platforms such as standard personal computers and laptops to hand-held devices such as iphones, droids, tablets, ipads etc. and all elements of importance that are on the web page are visible and functional. In other words, if I'm able to view a website on my PC, I should also be able to view and navigate through this same website on my Iphone, droid or tablet.
For example, take a look at the image above. If you notice what is visible on the large PC in the back and what is visible on the tablet on the left as opposed to what is visible on the phone in the front and the larger tablet on the far right. This is called "degradation" which means the design will flex and degrade to, or display, not every part of the page, but the most important parts of the page: the better the design, the nicer the degradation. This is what responsive design is all about.
Two aspects to consider in responsive web design
Now there are two aspects to responsive web design you must consider. And of course, the design of the page is what's going to determine what elements and content are going to display as the web page degrades. It's become a bit of marketing science and research because, as the page loads on the PC, naturally the entire design and all of the content will be visible. The first aspect is, when it comes to displaying your webpage on Droid or Iphones, you need to have the most important elements of your site in a simple format. In other words, perhaps not every element of your website which is visible on your PC will be visible on your cell phone or tablet. A good plan of action, even before you discuss things with your development company is to let them know what exactly you would like displayed on the website, before and after degradation. This will create a smoother development process and a good plan that you and your web development company can stick to. The second aspect is the cost of developing your website as a responsive website. How much does a responsive website cost? Well, this you would have to discuss with your web development company. Because there is a smarter website development process to consider, and other things to ask yourself such as which particular design elements will be featured, what is to be degraded when it is displayed on a phone, and what functionality is necessary for the site, in other words, is it a store, a news site, a photography site etc, the price is going to reflect all of these features. In other words, it's not your standard website anymore.
Should I specifically ask my website company for a responsive website?
A smart professional Web Design company will not automatically create a responsive website for you without discussing the details first. Because there are design elements to consider, which elements will degrade, which will disappear when viewed on a smaller device, your website has to be well thought out. Remember, because your website is cross-browser friendly (Fire Fox, Internet Explorer, Chrome etc.) doesn't automatically make it cross-platform friendly (Droid, iPhone, Tablet, iPad, PC, Mac etc.). If your business requires a responsive design and its important to have this design for efficiency and functionality, make sure to specifically ask your web company about designing and coding your website with responsiveness in mind. There are many businesses in many different industries that don't require a responsive website, so a responsive website will not always be automatically created. But if you think your business requires access from many different devices, then specifically ask for a responsive website design from your web design company.
If you are ready to get serious with your website, you need to consider every platform your website will be viewed. You take artists like Madonna and Prince and one thing that keeps them popular is there chamelion ability to, not only re-invent themselves, but to also stay up with what's new and fresh, this way they always appear hip and young to newer audiences. This same approach is important for your brand, your website, your companys' overall look and feel and the feeling you give off to your visitors.
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A tender braised cheek, tender and juicy. Spices play an important role and the rum gives semisweet flavor that I really liked.
I gave her a "push" in the pressure cooker but ideally it has simmered a couple of hours … or the time you need. A delight.
Some time ago I use turmeric as a coloring and spice that adds flavor. It is a potent antioxidant and anticarcinogenic.Probadla
As I leave the support to you. French fries or mashed … rice or small pasta. A full plate I'm sure you will like us as we liked.
- 1 kg of pork cheeks
- 3 large carrots
- 200 g mushrooms
- 1 large onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 stalks celery
- Oregano
- Rosemary
- Turmeric
- Roasted cumin
- pepper
- Half a glass of wine
- Half cup rum
- Sal
- Soup
- Olive oil
Telillas cleaned of the cheek, cut into large chunks and salpimentamos.
Chop the onion, garlic and celery. The carrot and mushrooms cut them coarsely.
In the pressure cooker with oil generous fund started sautéing the onion, garlic and celery over medium heat. When they start to brown add the meat and up the temperature to be sealed quickly.
We add the carrot and mushrooms. We continue with spices, wine and rum. We let the alcohol evaporate a couple of minutes and add broth to cover. Close the pot and cook 15 minutes.
Over time, uncover and continue simmering until the meat is completely tender and the sauce linked.


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30 Jul Recycled Condoms from China FTW!
JUAN SAYS: We clicked on this link thinking the unthinkable. WTF China, WTF! Everything you produce is fake. Fake gadgets, fake rice and now this. Imagine what was going through our heads when we read the blaring title that said: RECYLED CONDOMS. We shrugged and cringed at the thought of a once used condom, washed, rolled and reused again. That is beyond unsanitary. BABOY LANG TALAGA! Then we read the story. Nope, it isn't that bad naman pala. By recycling they meant buying expired condoms, putting their own lubricants on it, packing it, and selling it to unsuspecting consumers. Still, BABOY PA RIN! With everything that we have read recently and the last number of years about China, we can't help but notice that everything is just for their own gain, in a larger scale. Sanitation standards being ignored when it comes to food and health; heck even international laws are being ignored as they started to invade the Philippine shores (na sa totoo lang, napakalayo naman sa kanila for them to claim it as THEIRS). Are they really as fucked up as this? Are they even people to begin with? Because people don't act this way collectively. Sure there will be a good number of assholes per nation, a good number of rotten apples to a basketful so to speak. But to have 80% of the apples rotten? Something is definitely wrong with the people, their culture and how they are influenced to think. Ang BABOY LANG TALAGA!
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Written by: David Cowling
Edited by: Michelle Zhang
Novo Ensemble presents: lūx @ Pyatt Hall – November 15th, 2014
a concert of new Canadian chamber works
Saturday night was a busy one for the fine establishments of Granville Street. The 1975, a U.K. based pop group, had a line of at least one hundred people stretching from the front door of The Vogue; The Commodore was hosting Canadian indie darlings Tokyo Police Club (along with local openers Said The Whale, and The Pack A.D.); and The Orpheum was attracting its regular procession in anticipation for a night of "Great American Classics".
Tucked behind all of this commotion, on Seymour Street, stood a short A-frame billboard; on it a single poster flaunting contemporary flat aesthetics and a minimalist sans-serif typeface. This billboard told me I was in the right place. The poster read: "Novo Ensemble presents: lūx – a concert of new Canadian chamber works".
Inside, I walked up the stairs to the lobby located on the second floor (past the upscale magazine and coffee shop that occupied the first). It quickly became apparent that I was one of a lonely few who was not directly connected to the show. The lobby was littered with a half dozen groups encircling someone, who by dress or style, was clearly either a composer or performer.
Luckily it wasn't long before the doors to the hall opened and the volunteer usher ripped my discounted student ticket: I walked into a room I did not expect. An intimate and modern space, Pyatt Hall is flush with meticulously uneven stone walls and wood paneling for acoustic precision. The chairs, constructed of blackened steel and curved wood are covered in red upholstery that looks as if it were installed yesterday.
Shortly after finding a seat the lights dimmed, and a woman took the stage. She confirmed that she was Marina Hasselberg, the artistic director of the Novo Ensemble and a cellist in the night's proceedings. She described that the Novo Ensemble is a group dedicated to performing new works by contemporary composers – Canadians as often as possible.
After the brief introduction, she walked off stage only to return short seconds later with her cello, as well as a flautist, pianist, and bassist. She then called for the composer of the first piece, "Lux", to join her onstage to describe the piece (whose inconsistent spelling on the program still puzzles me). This format of having the composer introduce the piece was consistent throughout the night, and was a welcome means of giving listeners information specific to each piece (as it was absent in the program).
"Lux", as Jordan Nobles described it, was a piece inspired by light. When white light moves through a prism, you can see it broken into all its separate parts. He compared this refraction to overtones in music, the complex series of pitches that help define the texture of a single note. "Lux" was an exploration of this concept.
The lights dimmed darker than is typical for a proscenium show. I imagined this was to focus the audience on the sounds, not the visuals of the piece. The pianist stood overtop an open baby-grand piano with a soft percussive stick and began tapping a single low note on the piano. One by one the different instruments of the quartet joined in. The piece began and ended softly with a very loud and aggressive section in the final third of the piece. It lasted eight minutes (the average length of pieces to be played that night).
A long pause hung before the performers looked up and signaled that the piece was finished. The room, only half filled with people, swelled with applause and the performers left the stage. After only a moment, Hasselberg returned with her cello still in hand to introduce the next piece.
The rest of the night continued like this with little deviation. Pieces ranged in complexity from "Rambler Rose I & II", a cello solo built by repetition, growing in length one bar per repetition (A, AB, ABC, ABCD, etc.); to "Ten Miniatures" which was a collection of ten, sub-two minute, pieces for flute, cello, and piano that was based on a collection of miniature Moghul paintings that the composer, Owen Underhill, had been inspired by during travels on the opposite side of the globe.
But despite the abnormal context of the small modern hall, the modern promotional materials, and the "new chamber works" being skillfully presented, I did not leave the show feeling changed: only entertained. I'd witnessed something of aesthetic beauty (and it was undoubtedly worth applauding on that merit), but not something of musical or societal reflection. As time moves on, and the revelations of John Cage's "Prepared Piano" and "4'33"" become inherent to our understanding of music and performance, I'm losing hope in the idea that chamber music, devoid of any instrumental, formal, or multimedia cross-pollination is possible of truly pushing any artistic bar forward. The concepts on aural display, while engaging, would sit more comfortably between the 1950's works of ultra-rationalist composers than it would in any modern musical context.
Three days later, next-door at the Commodore Ballroom, FKA Twigs played a near sold out show. Twigs is a trip-hop, experimental R&B artist based in London and is part of an electronic scene in the United Kingdom that every year highlights itself as the musical capital of innovation. Her pairing of hip-hop instrumentation with rhythms and vocals utterly alien to the style – or, in some cases, music generally – challenge listeners modern preconceptions of what's possible with the pop form. Twigs expands what music can be and how we define it in the modern day.
"lūx" felt more like a performance that would play at the other venue next-door, The Orpheum. A musical museum, it offers somewhere to experience works of the past to better understand how they impacted the world in which they were prematurely born-into. But you won't see FKA Twigs play there anytime soon – and you probably wouldn't have seen Cage there either.


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Views sought on the Draft Wellbeing Plan
Neath Port Talbot Public Services Board has published a draft Local Well-being Plan and is asking for feedback to help ensure that the final plan will help to improve well-being across the county borough.
The Board brings together public, private and third sector organisations to improve the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of Neath Port Talbot.
Cllr. Rob Jones, Council Leader and Chair of the Neath Port Talbot Public Services Board said:
"In May 2017, the Board published a well-being assessment that captures the strengths and assets of people and communities across the county borough.
"The assessment told us that Neath Port Talbot has a lot to be proud of, such as our beautiful natural environment, our rich cultural and industrial heritage and our track record of attracting investment. It also highlighted the challenges and opportunities we face now and in the future in terms of improving social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being.
"The assessment has informed the priorities in the Draft Local Well-being Plan. We would very much appreciate feedback from residents, third sector organisations, charities, local businesses and community groups on whether these are the right things to focus on."
The five local draft objectives in the plan are:
- support children in their early years, especially children at risk of adverse childhood experiences
- create safe, confident and resilient communities, focussing on vulnerable people
- encourage Ageing Well
- promote well-being through and in the workplace
- recognising how the green infrastructure can promote well-being
The consultation is open until Thursday 1st February 2018 and will be used to inform the final Well-being Plan which will be published before May 2018.
More information and an online feedback form can be found at www.npt.gov.uk/psb, alternatively there are feedback boxes in Neath and Port Talbot Civic Centres, or the Libraries in Neath and Port Talbot Town Centres and Pontardawe Library, where paper versions of the feedback form can be posted.


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Site Records
Site Name: Lowestoft Sub ControlTM541937
St. Peters Street
Lowestoft, Suffolk
[Source: Keith Ward]
The Lowestoft Sub Control was built during WW2 as an ARP Control Centre. It was refitted in 1953 and acted as Sub Control to the Main Control at Lowestoft Town Hall. It remained in use as a sub control until 1968 and was used as a polling station in the 1970's.
After laying disused for some time, the building was finally demolished in March 2012 to make way for new housing.
Home Page
Last updated 1st April 2012
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Case developments, articles, resources related to employee discrimination
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Case developments, articles, resources related to sexual harrassment
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Metal 3-D floral wall art in an oil rubbed bronze finish will liven up any room. Features bronze stems and hand painted green and burgundy pressed metal flowers. Hooks on back for easy hanging. Imported.
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Real-time 3D
3D Pro utilises a Microsoft Kinect camera and simple markers to deliver live rider data at 30 frames per second. The metrics are grouped into the following categories:
- Joint angles: current, range, min, max and average for each joint.
- Joint motion: range, min, max and average figures for joint oscillation
- Alignment: average values for key relationships
- Anthropometry: body segment lengths
- Performance: Cadence (automatic) and Power (from Ant+ if you have a dongle and PM)
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Market Snippet
Benchmark indices consolidated and ended at record high on the very first trading session of FEB F&O expiry trade session after the economic survey projected economic growth would be 7.0-7.5% in the year starting in April, up from a projected 6.75% for the current fiscal year. Nifty ended at 11137.65.
Auto shares were the major gainers of the day while PSU bank shares were the major losers of the day.
Global Markets Update
Facebook said it was publishing its privacy principles for the first time and rolling out educational videos to help users control who has access to their information, as it prepares for the start of a tough new EU data protection law.
Nikkei ended flat in choppy trade with gains in cyclicals such as memory chip makers offset by weakness in in shares sensitive to domestic demand, notably railroad and construction companies.
Stock Snippets
HDFC said it has reported net profit Rs 5,670.2 crore for the December quarter, a whopping growth of 233.3 percent year-on-year due to one-time gain after stake sale in life insurance business. Revenue from operations grew by 6.55 percent to Rs 8,667.15 crore in Q3, compared to Rs 8,133.78 crore in corresponding period.
Maruti Suzuki gained over 3 percent intraday as investors cheered the December quarter results. They largely reacted to the development of lesser royalty payouts by the firm, which it announced during the results declaration. Profitability was hit by lower other income due to mark-to-market impact on the invested surplus and higher tax expenses. Profit for year-ago quarter stood at Rs 1,747.2 crore.
Cipla, Aurobindo and Strides Shasun has received final approval for their Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets, 300mg, from the USFDA. This is a generic version of Gilead Sciences' Viread Tablets, 300mg which is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral (ARV) agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults. The final approval means that product is available for immediate commercialization in the US.
Global Markets
Asian shares extended their bull run amid upbeat corporate earnings and strong global economic growth, while the dollar struggled to bounce as the White House continued to complain of "unfair" trade practices by competitors.
Taiwan stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Optoelectronic, Oil, Gas & Electricity and Plastic sectors led shares higher.
Indonesia equities were higher at the close on Monday, as gains in the Mining, Agriculture and Property sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Jakarta, the Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite gained 0.30% to hit a new all time high
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Michael Bushnell
Northeast News
This week's postcard is an early Chrome-type postcard published by James Tetrick of Kansas City showing historic Fort Osage near Sibley.
On June 23, William Clark wrote in his Corps of Discovery journal that: "The wind was against us this morning … were obliged to lie-to during the day at a small island. Directly opposite, on the south, is a high commanding position, more than 70 feet above the high water mark, and overlooking the river. This spot has many advantages for a fort and trading house with the Indians."
The high hill, which was later known as the "place of the big eddy," overlooked the Missouri River and was seen as a highly advantageous location for a new fort and trading outpost to establish contact with the local Indian tribes.
Four years later, with a commission from then-President Thomas Jefferson, Clark returned to the site and founded Fort Osage — named for the indigenous tribes of Little Osage and Great Osage Indians.
The outpost was strategically established to secure the friendship of the powerful Osage nation and to establish a presence in the new Louisiana Territory.
George Sibley was commissioned as the new Factor to lead the fort, overseeing the daily trade operations with the Indians at the time. Sibley was the son of a Revolutionary War physician John Sibley.
In 1816, after eight years at the fort, he married Mary Easton, the daughter of a wealthy St. Louis banking magnate. The new Mrs. Sibley led the posh life even on the edge of the wilderness. Following the wedding, she had a literal flotilla of keelboats filled with household goods shipped to the fort, along with her younger sister and an entourage of servants and housekeepers.
Despite its success, Fort Osage was decommissioned in the early 1820s following Missouri's admission to the Union.
During its time, the fort was the hub of activity for the entire region, housing as many as 100 people plus a military detachment around the fort. Large Indian encampments were established around the fort to trade with the tribes of the region. Roughly 120 years later in the 1940s, preservationists petitioned the government of Jackson County and the state of Missouri for funds to rebuild the fort and establish a historic presence on the high hill overlooking the river. The area was excavated and the original foundations of a few of the buildings were located and plotted.
Today's restored and rebuilt Fort Osage is roughly 30 percent of the size of the original fort. Currently, the landmmark is closed to the public after a grass fore on February 18 damaged three buildings and a fence on the site.


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Diversity & Inclusion
The Diversity and Inclusion at Work Group promotes the use of evidence to develop links between academic researchers and practitioners in diversity management.
We will do this by exploring the best academic research evidence available for understanding work and career experiences relating to diversity and inclusion and communicating this to diverse individuals, managers, HR and diversity professionals. We will review and develop resources to support this application of psychology to the workplace.
We aim to ensure that the consultancy, advice, development and training in the use of research and evidence that we offer is consistently informed by the psychology underpinning work and career experiences related to diversity and inclusion in the UK.
In the long term, our goal is to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence on the application of psychology for understanding work and career experiences relating to diversity and inclusion at work in the UK.
Our goals
Working group members
How to get involved
There are various opportunities for you to link into the Working Group's activities:
Join the Working Group
We welcome new members joining the Working Group. We are all OP volunteers and we share the work between us. If you feel you would like to make a contribution to the Working Group's activities, please contact Tinu Cornish
Be added to the Lyris list
The Lyris list is the way that we communicate with everyone interested in the activity of the Group. This is also the way that members circulate information about relevant events and copies of interesting papers and articles. To join the Lyris list please send an email to the List Administrator.
Join the Linkedin discussion group
We have a discussion group for anyone interested in ethnic diversity at work issues. Join this Group.
Visit our blog
Thomas Calvard has written a series of blogposts about diversity at work.
Write to the Chair
We are very keen to hear from you any suggestions for future events or topics of issues the Working Group could explore. Please write to Tinu Cornish.
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2010 Drakeapedia Class Syllabus
Fall 2010 - FYS 022 – Drakepedia* - Building a Living Archive - Revised 1/7/2011
|Susan Breakenridge
|Claudia Frazer
|Edits have begun on the site to convert it to the public version.
Which Drake building was bombed by terrorists in the 70's? What returning Drake student booked a ticket on an ill-fated ocean liner called the Titanic? This seminar engages students in conducting basic historical research of and for Drake University. The class will work as a group to create Drakepedia, which will live on as a permanent and public resource. Students will uncover long-forgotten stories as they navigate the fundamental issues of historical research and writing, conduct oral histories, and explore Drake's Special Collections and the University Archives. This course would appeal to students with interests in creating wikis, online communities and collaborations, and students considering any major in the humanities as well as journalism, technology, law and education.
Course Objectives
- Learning to read and evaluate historic documents
- Learning to write in different styles for appropriate audiences (academic, wikis, blogs, etc.)
- Learning to prepare, conduct, and process oral histories
- Learning how to use web-editing software, Wikispaces
- Understanding the process of historical research, preservation and archiving
- Working collaboratively on a group project which ultimately becomes part of the Drake Archives
- Understanding legal and copyright issues when researching, writing and publishing
Course Outcomes
Students will:
- Read/review library agency and alumni files and create archive wiki entries in the Drakepedia wiki with the appropriate writing style and legal/ethical considerations.
- Conduct an oral history of a Drake faculty, staff, or alum and along with a brief biography and photo of the person then archiving the project on the Drakepedia wiki with the appropriate writing style and legal/ethical considerations.
- Work together to create a group project related to themselves to archive on the Drakepedia wiki
- Attend 2 Drake events and write about their experiences
- Research an alum using their information literacy skills and write an accurate, well cited biography for the Drakepedia wiki.
- Participate in a tour of the State Historical Archives and the Salisbury House to better understand and appreciate archival processes.
Class Rules
- Students are welcome and encouraged to share their thoughts, opinions and experiences in a thoughtful and professional manner.
- No cell phones calls/texts allowed during class – SHUT THEM OFF!!!
Class Assignments
View the assignments.
* - due to another organization trademarking "Drakepedia" we have had to change our spelling at the present time.


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By Michael Gray
If we look at Citigroup, JPMorgan and Bank of America in the context of credit derivatives the pitcher is very bleak.
Cit had an unfathomable $37T with a T exposure to credit derivatives in June of '08. Most of these credit derivatives were not dollar denominated, but in less liquid denominations that were hit hard during the last two quarters of last year.
There is not a bad bank on the globe that can house this paper. Global GDP for 2007 was $65T as a basis of comparison.
This fact alone tells me that the feds will sequester all this toxic paper in the Yucca Mountains for a long half-life when they finish selling off the assets of Citi.
So we move on to the "more secure" banks, which seem to have been picked as the winners of the Uncle Sam TARP largess, JPMorgan and BofA.
Each has been handpicked to bailout other troubled banks. JPM picked up Bear Stearns on the cheap and JPM plucked Merrill from the weekend garbage heap.
Both banks had the government backstop these purchases with taxpayer funds.
So how do these two banks stock up to the toxic avenger known as Citi?
Horribly is the only word to use. JPM has credit derivatives exposure of $91T and BofA has $40T. All figures are notional
As these credit derivatives erode, the bank needs additional capital injections to prop up its balance sheet. And where do they go to for that? Not Wall St. but Washington.
So look for these two banks in the near future to be moving in the Citi direction of nationalization and the Government's bad bank to be the only entity growing.
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Interviews and Events
Dr. Larry Iteld shares his thoughts on Profound® RF Microneedling with Michigan Avenue Magazine.
Dr. Iteld Interviews
Everything you need to know about breast reconstruction surgery
Read the interview with Dr. Iteld published in Health eNews, a news service from Advocate Health Care
Listen to Dr. Iteld on WLIT iHeartRadio talk about Breast Reconstruction:
Dr. Iteld interview on WCIU "I Love My Job!"
Dr. Iteld's interview on Chicago's ABC7 WLSHD about nonsurgical options
Dr. Iteld's interview on WGN-TV Medical Watch with anchor Dina Bair
Dr. Iteld EventsDr. Iteld dances to fight breast cancer
Over 600 people turned out to cheer on seven Chicago celebrities, as well as Dr. Iteld and seven other business leaders from across Chicagoland, as they took to the floor to take some very fancy steps in the fight against breast cancer. Together, the event raised over $250,000 for the battle to prevent breast cancer.
Thank you to all who contributed in his name and cheered him on!
Visualize & Rize
Dr. Iteld had a wonderful time supporting Visualize & Rize, Chicago Bears Jermon and his wife Jessica Bushrod's foundation to support youth sports and education programs.
Room Seven Grand Opening
Dr. Iteld had a wonderful time as he participated in the grand opening for Room Seven


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That was fun! We started the day with a mulch party, cleaning up the flower beds and more, with rakes, and then celebrated our 90th United Church of Canada birthday cake with cake.
Stay tuned for June 10, 2025 – that's our 100th!
That's Joylyn and Robert putting in the edging, while Barb loads and hauls mulch.
Gathering to ring the bell 90 times, and then enjoy some cake and refreshments.


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The catalyst for my re-emergence from blogger purgatory (also known as social media - facebook and g+ yes yes I know... but at least I have resisted the pull of twitter) is the start of the TER course ... so I am seriously ditching acting and getting a hair cut and a real job. What can I tell you, I'm getting old.
Anyway - this means I will need someplace to use as an online portfolio. That will be here for the near future ... which means the posts will lose a lot of their more daring dodgy edginess for a few months. Post above this line will be "suitable for a more politically sensitive audience".
People visiting from the Education World should be pretty unshockable: they all work with children after all - however, they should be warned that below is a wide range of topics, some more on edge than others. Most in the name of good fun but some serious. Explore with caution, you may learnm more than would be strictly healthy.
And what have I been doing in the meantime?
Believe it or not, I've been slaying dragons and rescuing damsels in distress (well, helping them rescue themselves). I've also been studying ethics.