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Does the Noosa Hinterland need a MEGA quarry?
I have lived in the beautiful green and serene Kin Kin 10 years ago and we chose this beautiful part of the world because of it's peace and serenity. If a MEGA quarry starts this will be lost forever, the environment will be destroyed, the noise and air pollution will be ruined. When we bought here no rural quarry came up in the searches and people who purchased properties 2 years ago a MEGA quarry never came up in the searches. The Noosa Hinterland does not need a MEGA quarry as the Noosa Hinterland is a great tourist destination. Another reason it doesn't need a quarry is because the cost of the maintenance of the roads will cost more than the quarry operator's profits but the tax payer has to pay for it not the quarry operator.
We too brought in the Noosa hinterland several years ago, we did the appropriate searchs and found nothing to be found on the expansion possibilties of the Kin Kin Mega Quarry. This has us and many more locals worried on several fronts, first the safety of our families is at great risk sharing the roads with very large trucks on a very unsuitible road for truck use. Secondly this will destroy and peace and quite of this little town & crush the appeal to tourists, dropping local house prices considerably aswell.
We were not consulte of this expansion of the quarry even though its just up the road! This has been approved with nothing said. No community consultation.
We love our quite rural town.
The Hinterland needs a mega quarry like...
Like a hole in the head.
Like a bullet in the foot.
Like America needed Osama bin Laden.
Like Australia needs cane toads.
Like asylum seekers need a hung parliament in Australia.
Like a rose needs roundup.
Like we need climate change.
Like harp seals need clubbing.
Like I need another cigarette...
You get the drift
The council has let us down, badly and continues to do so by not limiting the tonnage.
The one benefit I can see from this Mega-Quarry proposal is that it has drawn so many good people together. How I would love to see them able to work for life-enhancing development and spend their hard-earned fund-raising profits on positive, enriching projects, rather than paying off debts incurred in trying to hold Council responsible for the irregularities in the approval processes that have allowed the old quarry approval to escalate to the MEGA scale without any community consultation or consideration.
What benefit can there be for the Hinterland? Will we have cheaper gravel? If so, how will it make our lives better? Will it create more jobs than it destroys?---Hard to imagine. Will it promote tourism?---not likely. Will it support the environmental consciousness of the Biosphere? If the quarry went on for 30 years, what might be the prospects beyond that date?
What are the benefits for the hinterland? Better roads.
Muraroa Atol was an island paradise. What was the benefit of nuclear testing. Did it make the world a better place?
I haven't heard a single benefit from this proposed quarry for the hinterland and its residents. Will it make housing cheaper for locals?
It really seems it has nothing to do with the hinterland other than being an untapped resource seen by outsiders as being useful to them.
It is hard for me to understand how the eco-resort was denied approval on the basis of lack of infrastructure when this quarry is approved on the basis that the need for gravel is more important than the country and communities that stand to be trampled under the wheels of that kind of progress.
Does the Noosa Hinterland need a MEGA quarry--NO!
What can a MEGA quarry offer the Hinterland? Someone, anyone?
The mega quarry goes against everything the Noosa hinterland is all about:
clean and natural environment
strong community
One could be forgiven for thinking that this image is just to lure the tourist $, because our elected representatives seem hell bent on making sure we who live here can't enjoy it.
I have lived in Pomona for 12 years and in that time we have had to fight various levels of government and private companies (usually supported by govt) to do the following to negatively impact our health, happiness and general quality of life, in and around our local area:
* build a mobile phone tower next door to Federal school
* move the highway (3 separate options were offered that had everyone at each other's throats - NIMBY principle)
* try to build an illegal environmental disaster of a dam (Traveston)
* build an electricity sub station in a residential area (they slipped that into the outskirts of Pomona after Cooran kicked up a stink)
None of these showed up in land searches either, but were simply announced and we had to fight them.
These have all caused high levels of stress and I have watched our community be diminished by bankruptcy, divorce, suicide and people simply getting jack of it all and moving away from the area. The quarry is just the latest assault.
Community consultation is non-existant, or if it does occur it is only so they can say they've done it (at our expense) and then ignore it.
e.g. Kin Kin golf course - supported by locals, blocked by council.
Certain members of Council who live in the local area know how inadequate the roads are already, without huge numbers of v-double trucks on them, and allowed this quarry to go ahead. They aren't just looking at the road on a map, they've driven it.
What ever happened to being there for the people of the electorate?
Why (and how) has this quarry been approved?
Who is paying for the roads to be fixed that are already being made more dangerous?
Time for 4 Corners to come in and do some (mega) digging of their own.
PS If anyone from council is reading this can you please send a road crew out to fix Pound Rd, Pomona, (again). It's breaking up (again) and there has been loose gravel all over the road for more than a week now. At least, can you pretend you care about our safety and put up some warning signs? Its in a 100K zone, and unexpectedly hitting loose gravel at that speed is not the sort of excitement anyone needs, least of all with kids in the car.


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Liberation of the Mind
The great moment of national liberation, the event upon which the whole of Israelite history depends is the Exodus from Egypt. Yet preparations for this nation-changing event are introduced in the Torah by the seemingly inconsequential announcement to Moses that "this month will be to you the first of the months."
Of course the rabbinic interpretative tradition does not consider this sentence in any way as inconsequential. That the Exodus was to take place in a specific month is seen as profoundly significant. It implied that the timing of the Exodus was pre-determined.
The ancient exegetes used the Song of Songs, the erotic biblical love poem, to highlight the pre-determination of the Exodus. In Chapter 2 of the Song, the lover prevails upon his beloved to elope with him. He tells her that the winter is over, the rain has gone, the buds of spring have appeared on the earth. These phrases, according to the midrash, are all metaphors for the Exodus: the winter of slavery is over, the oppression has passed, the buds of a new future are emerging. Then he tells her that the time for birdsong has arrived. The birdsong, metaphor for the Exodus, begins each year at a specific moment. Like birdsong, the Exodus would take place at a pre-determined season.
That the timing of the Exodus was pre-determined has already been established in the prophesy to Abraham, that his enslaved descendants would be set free after 400 years. But the rabbis were not content merely with the determined inevitability of this prophecy. Instead, they drilled down into the phrasing of "this month will be to you the first of the months" and decided that its significance hinged on the words "to you". The year of liberation might have been prophesied, but the month in which the Exodus was to be commemorated annually, the month of the Passover, was to be declared by "you". In other words, the fixing of the months was in human hands not in heaven.
They illustrated this by quoting the verse "These are God's seasons, which you will proclaim." The months and seasons were to be computed by Moses. Even if he was wrong, his computation would stand. "You and I concur," the Midrash has God saying to the angels "with Israel's calculation of the year."
This was a radical idea. Years and months in the ancient world, were determined by the rotation of the earth and moon. They were observed, not calculated. But even constructing a calendar based on observation was not simple. Rules were needed: to determine the precise moment when the moon was new, to align the shorter lunar cycle with the longer solar year so that the various festivals fell in their right seasons. For the Israelites, taking the control of the calendar required a sophisticated understanding of mathematics and astronomy. It was, for them, the beginning of science.
The Exodus from Egypt was framed by a commandment to construct the calendar; to understand and utilise the tools of science. The Exodus was not just the moment of national liberation. It was also the moment when Judaism became a religion of the mind, of science. A religion unafraid to ask questions, and to face up to challenging answers.

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The power of industry experience is perspective - perspective we bring to help you best leverage your own capabilities and resources.
27 June 2019
Gone are the days where local pub or restaurant owners can just serve a great chicken parmy. Consumers now need to be enticed to leave the house for entertainment, seeking the full experience – good quality food, at a reasonable price, in an alluring environment.
Those that have positioned themselves with a leading edge and a high quality product are thriving in this new environment, while others who haven't adjusted are struggling.
This month's QBM lunch provided the platform to hear from industry leaders on these thought-provoking challenges affecting the sector. The key issues that resonated most on a personal level have been highlighted below.
The opening of Howard Smith Wharves and the much anticipated Queen's Wharf precinct, which will see another 27 restaurants open in the heart of the CBD, are driving growth in Brisbane's tourism and hospitality industry. However, this growth has brought with it the challenge of employment, raising questions around how the industry is going to staff these new precincts. The industry needs to adopt a strong employee base, with an emphasis on culture and internal promotions, if they are to retain staff long term. Employment is an area that industry bodies, such as the QHA, will be looking at closely over the coming months.
Lock out laws and the inconsistencies surrounding these are still causing headaches for the industry. There are ongoing discussions being had about whether or not these laws are actually achieving the desired results and how to ensure there is a level playing field across venues that hold a liquor licence.
A surprising takeaway from the lunch was that industry leaders now have to compete with Netflix. Consumers are opting to 'binge watch' their favourite Netflix shows while ordering Uber Eats rather than going out for entertainment. This poses challenges for the industry in that the actual amount of money available to spend on entertainment is shrinking, and if half of the weekly budget is being spent on Uber Eats, it becomes very hard to capture dollars and even get people out the door.
This is why creating an enticing environment for consumers is so important.
We are seeing a rise in smaller bars opening up for shorter periods of time (6-12 months), particularly in regional areas but also in Brisbane. A fit out isn't needed as the facilities are already there, so it's easy for operators to lease and start serving at reduced prices. This affects larger venues who have invested millions and millions of dollars in their properties as they are now having to compete with smaller operations who are paying a monthly rent.
For more detailed insights on these industry challenges please watch the short video above.
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August 03, 2019 : Trust our best friends to be the keepers of our most embarrassing secrets, and revealing them at the worst possible moments. Deepika Padukone must be getting a taste of what it feels like when a best friend pulls your leg in public. Only that the public here for the actress is anyone who reads the latest post on her official website, Yahoo reported.
Ahead of Friendship Day, a note has been published on Deepika's website, written by her best friend Sneha Ramchander. Sneha has lavished praises on the Padmaavat actress in the letter, saying that her "presence feels like a warm hug and a hot cup of cocoa."
"Do you know someone whose presence feels like a warm hug and a hot cup of cocoa? Someone you can chat with for hours on end AND co-exist with happily in moments of silence and nothingness. Someone who has undeniably kind eyes... whose gaze makes you feel cared for in that moment," the note begins.
Sneha then goes on to reveal some quirks of her friend for 30 years. "Someone who's so hyper-organized that her most prized possession is most likely a label-maker, and she will gladly reorganize your home for you with it. Do you know someone who will steal, I mean collect, miniature bottles of your favorite shampoo from hotels, when she travels, because she knows you love them? I do! I do!"
"That's my darling friend, DP. It's a happy day for friends like us. It's a happy day for friends like us. Tried and tested for 30 years. I heart you girl," Sneha signed off.
Deepika, who keeps sharing snapshots from her glamorous life on social media, launched her own website on January 5 this year, on her 33rd birthday.
Deepika was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat, co-starring Shahid Kapoor and her husband Ranveer Singh. Her next project is Chhapaak, co-starring Vikkrant Massey. The film will be directed by Meghna Gulzar and Deepika will be seen portraying the role of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in the film.


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Progress is a fine thing, but it has gone on long enough. ~ Ogden Nash
Progress is not an illusion; it happens, but it is slow and invariably disappointing. ~ George Orwell
I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way. ~ Carl Sandburg
Those who do not move, do not notice their chains. ~ Rosa Luxemburg
The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of
those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have
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Dear participants! We are pleased to announce the beggining of the acception of the works at the 15th International Art and Graphics Contest and the 5th International Cartoon and Film-Strip Contest.
Dear friends of the project "In My Homeland"! We are very glad to inform you that the results of our contests are summerized and appeared on the site. Thank you for your art and patience.
Dear participants! This year we look forward to your work on three contests - the 13th International Art and Graphics Contest, the 3d International Cartoon and Film-Strip Contest and the 1st Contest of Literary Basis for Screen Work. We are very pleased that all this time you remain with us and support contest with your wonderful artworks, fresh ideas and kind words! We we are waiting for your works and remind you about some of the organizational aspects.


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Isaac Asimov was a beloved US author and a Jewish professor of biochemistry. This prolific writer garnered a devoted following, and is considered a master of the science fiction genre. We've compiled here five of our favorite quotes from this brilliant mind.
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What is the hCG Diet? It's a dietary protocol developed in Britain decades ago and still used today in its original form. It is so effective that weight loss of a pound a day is the rule, not the exception.
Why is it called the "hCG" Diet? HCG stands for human Chorionic Gonadotropin. This hormone causes the hypothalamus gland in your brain to signal the body to burn your hardest-to-lose (adipose) fat and to reset your metabolism so you can continue to maintain the lower weight when the diet is finished.
One of the most difficult aspects of the diet is actually finding a source for the pure hormone. Because the FDA won't approve it, there are a plethora of fraudulent products out there that purport to be as effective, but they are not. Don't let yourself be deceived.
And don't be put off because the FDA doesn't approve it. The FDA doesn't approve anything that can't be patented. And natural substances not created by a pharmaceutical giant can't be patented.
While the diet is complicated, and not easy to implement, everyone who has managed to apply it correctly, and lose weight, has agreed that all the effort is well worth it.
It took days of research, reading product labels, and making phone calls, but I finally located one website that markets pure hCG hormone. Because they don't offer affiliate or wholesale marketing, their prices are reasonable and better even than that of all the frauds out there. While their website doesn't have a lot of pages or a lot of information, it doesn't need it. The most important facts are covered. All the focus is on the product, as it should be.
So if you are ready to commence the diet, you've read the particulars, you've got your meals planned and all you need now is the hormone, pop on over to www.hcgdropsreal.com and place your first order. Then come back and see me to share your story. I and my readers are eager to hear from you.
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Note: Research has found that this diet is very effective in diminishing the impact of diabetes and lessening the need for insulin and other diabetic medications. However, care must be taken in planning your meals to accommodate both the requirements of the protocol and your diabetic needs. I've ordered a book from Amazon that contains at least three references that address these concerns, as I am myself a diabetic and want to undertake this diet. Once I've reviewed the book, I will write some additional pages to help other diabetics make the necessary adjustments to apply this diet to their own lifestyles.
This diet has also been found to be effective against high blood pressure and some other disorders. Careful research is the key to ensuring minimal debilitating effects by the transition. If you are willing to send me a comment on your special needs, I will be happy to do that research for you. You may remain anonymous, if you desire, or shout your name out for all your friends and family to admire.
Of special note are the additives. All hCG products contain additives. This product by www.hcgdropsreal.com contains vitamin B12 and a selection of amino acids. The amino acid L-Arginine is also included. L-Arginine helps build muscle, yes, but it also encourages the growth of the Herpes virus.
So if you are a sufferer, it is imperative you supplement with L-Lysine while on this protocol, as L-Lysine suppresses the virus, and keep your prescription meds close at hand. I've already outlined the foods that enhance or suppress the virus, in the Lysine-versus-Arginine Herpes Suppression Diet over on my mobile website, bestdiets.mobi. Once I've finished my review and preparations for this hCG Diet, I will also flesh it out with regards to the LVA diet and create a page here, tied also to my Herpes page.
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There's something about a porcelain sink that says "farmhouse." I've always wanted a porcelain sink. And, in the my new-ish (to me, anyway) home, I finally have one!
Bathtubs are porcelain and I love baths. When I wash my dishes in a porcelain sink, it's like I'm giving nice little baths to all my plates and cutlery. I don't have any children to bathe, so I let my dinnerware serve as my babies. It's not weird at all...
Porcelain is made out of ceramic, heated to an extremely high temp in a kiln. My sink's finish is made from clay that has gone to hell and back.
I love how, every time I approach it and touch its surface, it feels cold.
Filled halfway with water and soap, bubbles and porcelain are the same color.
It's soft in the way that it makes you feel comfortable and at home, but don't be deceived! Porcelain can chip when something hard bangs up against it, but (as of I've proven to myself more times than I care to admit) when it fights glass, it always wins.
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A five-storey, 600,000 cubic feet industrial space is transformed for this walkthrough exhibit.
Alberta's capital exudes a laid-back confidence thanks in part to its business and cultural communities that have transformed the city into a must-visit destination. Whether you find yourself in the Arts District or historic Oliver, the city's neighbourhoods are full of charm.
Where to Stay
If you're a foodie: Union Bank Inn
Be close to the action at the Union Bank Inn. This boutique hotel inside a former bank features newly renovated guest rooms and the on-site Madison Grill. Hotel guests are a quick stroll from the restaurants and specialty food shops of the 4th Street Promenade, including Jacek Chocolate Couture and Credo Coffee.
If you're a culture-lover: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Few buildings in the city are as iconic as the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, which has overlooked the North Saskatchewan River since 1915. Built in a Chateau style and faced with Indiana limestone, "The Mac" is a 10-minute walk to the Arts District, and features two on-site restaurants and a lush public garden.
If you're on a budget: Crash Hotel
Located downtown besides Rogers Place arena, Crash Hotel is a unique experience in the city. The themed rooms offer a variety of accommodations and various price points, including standard rooms, hostel-style options and the Party Bunk Room, where you can share a classic bunk bed with a buddy.
If you're with your family: Matrix Hotel
The Matrix Hotel's comfortable rooms mean there is plenty of space for the family— plus, there's loads of shopping, restaurants and attractions within walking distance. Free breakfast and nightly wine tastings will keep parents happy, while the complimentary Wi-Fi and bike rentals are sure to keep the kids entertained.
What to Do
If you're a foodie: Visit a distillery
Edmonton's distilling scene is on fire right now. Local favourites such as Strathcona Spirits and the Hansen Distillery offer tours and tastings. Rig Hand Distillery—located in Nisku, a hamlet between Edmonton and Leduc—is worth the trip to sample a cocktail made with its many flavoured vodkas, like sour cherry.
If you're a culture-lover: Check out the Royal Alberta Museum
Visit the newly opened Royal Alberta Museum. Located in the city's Arts District, Western Canada's largest museum—there are 5,300 objects on display and 2.4 million in the collection—tells the story of Alberta. There is a gallery dedicated to human history, another to nature, plus the Bug Gallery and play area.
If you're on a budget: Explore the city's multi-use trails
Spend your visit enjoying the warmer weather and soaking up the sun. Rent a bike or stroll along the city's 160 kilometres of multi-use trails, or pack a picnic and enjoy the river valley's Hawrelak Park. If the weather isn't co-operating, a guided tour of the beautiful Alberta Legislature Building is totally free.
If you're with your family: Go to the West Edmonton Mall or Elk Island National Park
Hang out at the West Edmonton Mall's World Waterpark, visit the Edmonton Valley Zoo and explore the Telus World of Science. Or, head to Elk Island National Park. In roughly 30 minutes, you're at this natural wonder: a dark-sky preserve where the bison roam, and hiking, canoeing and camping abound.
What to Eat
If you're a foodie: Clementine and Bündok
Sip cocktails at Clementine—this bar's Art-Nouveau interior emits a trendy vibe, with knowledgeable servers who will walk you through an impressive cocktail list. For dinner, award-winning Bündok is a can't-miss. The small-plates change seasonally, but if the roasted cauliflower is on the menu, you must try it.
If you're a culture-lover: Partake
For French food, head to Partake, a cozy bistro tucked between two of Edmonton's most historic neighbourhoods, Glenora and Oliver. Opt for classics such as escargot and French onion soup, and do not miss the pissaladière—a savoury onion tart topped with olives, anchovies, caramelized onions and pesto.
If you're on a budget: Commodore Diner or Kanto
There's no shortage of budget bites around Edmonton. Commodore Diner is an institution—it's been around for more than 75 years—and a full breakfast costs less than $10. Or, opt for Filipino street food at Kanto. This spot serves barbecue, Bao and bowls; portions are generous and run about $15 a dish.
If you're with your family: LovePizza or The Nook Cafe
Picky eaters can create their own pie at LovePizza, and everyone will be into the tasty tater tots with dipping sauce. Need a coffee break? The Nook Cafe caters to families with a selection of kid-friendly food and drinks—there's even a little corner with books and toys where they can hangout.
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'Tis the season to be jolly – but let's face it, not everyone finds buying wine gifts a jolly good lark.
Indeed, combining the task of buying good bottles with spending up big on gifts and seasonal fare can make the Christmas-New Year period one of the most stressful times of the year. No-one likes to be let down by making a bad choice.
This year's festive season needn't be that way at all. Much of your purchasing anxiety can be reduced or alleviated entirely if you go about your business emboldened by a handful of sound wine-buying strategies.
The ideal starting point in Tasmania is to buy wine direct from the vineyard, wherever possible. Our producers are small scale, and devote much more care and attention to their grapegrowing and winemaking than ever meets the eye. In fact, while Tasmanian vineyards account for less than one percent of Australia's total wine grape harvest, official industry data shows that our tiny island produces around 10% of the country's premium wine.
Remember that vineyard staff know their products intimately, like good parents know their children. It's critically important to their business that they are able to enhance your understanding of a wine's style and quality, and explain how and when it can be served for best enjoyment.
Treat the task of purchasing wine like the rest of your holiday activities, as an opportunity to relax and enjoy yourself. Make it a shopping adventure. Allow plenty of time so you don't end up rushing to the local wine shop or vineyard and grabbing the first thing that comes to mind. Most stores and vineyards have free wine tastings – at least at this time of the year – so be a little more daring than usual and sample new labels or unfamiliar wine styles and grape varieties.
Shop at a wine store where you feel welcome and you are encouraged to talk with the sales staff. Just imagine you're visiting the butcher or your local delicatessen. Ask advice. Be honest in explaining your expectations, including your budget. Find out about the best deals or what's new and interesting in the store. Specialist wine shops aim to get repeat business, so the likelihood of being given sound advice should be well in your favour.
Learn to trust your own taste. No one knows it better than you. Use your own judgement to work out which wines appeal to you most. Don't buy something you don't like simply out of guilt or because you have a desire to keep up with the latest fashion trends. Do a little research online or via respected consumer magazines, but avoid buying bottles simply because they are decorated with shiny gold stickers or have the backing of so-called wine experts.
Before you commit to buying several bottles or a case of wine, be sure to taste the product yourself, or have someone you trust do it on your behalf. There's no sense in spending a sizeable amount of your disposable income on something you've never tried and may not like.
If you expect to do a lot of entertaining during the festive season, plan ahead and do your wine shopping at the one time so you can benefit from any discounts that might apply to buying wine by the case or the half-dozen. If you don't intend purchasing enough to fill a whole case (12 bottles usually), consider buying with a friend or a family member so you can share a discount.
Assess your needs carefully. How much wine do you expect to drink and on what occasions? Remember, it's much easier to buy a case of wine than it is to drink it.
Remind yourself that a wine that's good value doesn't necessarily mean it's the cheapest wine on the shelf. There are good value wines to be found in all price segments.
Vary your purchases if buying a significant amount of wine. Variety is the spice of life, and you may find drinking the same product frequently on a regular basis becomes very dull and unenjoyable after a while.
Check how wines are stored in any retail outlet or vineyard you visit. Strong sunlight, bright artifical light and fluctuating storage temperatures all compromise wine quality to a very significant degree. Avoid wines that appear to have been kept for any length of time in the refrigerator. Extended refrigeration has an adverse effect on wines.
Time now to put all that good advice into effect. Happy shopping!
2007 House of Arras Rosé $92
Remember where you were 11 years ago? Me neither – that's a long time in human history, let alone for sparkling wine. Disgorged in December 2017, this Pinot Noir Chardonnay blend from 5 regions of Tasmania has aged very gracefully indeed. Attractive aromas and flavours unfurl from a rich core of Turkish Delight and baked quince characters. An Ed Carr gem – dry, savoury, ready to rock. houseofarras.com.au
2017 Bay of Fires Chardonnay $50
This is a lovely barrel-fermented wine that will thrill fans of elegant, cool climate Chardonnay. Its subtle, limey, preserved lemon flavours are well sustained by gentle French oak, making it a perfect Tasmanian seafood partner over the festive season. East Coast Tasmania and Derwent Valley fruit treated with skill and respect by the talented Penny Jones. bayoffireswines.com.au
2017 Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir $83
Got someone in your life that doesn't understand Pinot Noir? This extraordinary offering from the Coal River Valley will warm the heart of any dyed-in-the-wool lover of big reds – big reds with finesse, that is. Truly a desert island wine that can be enjoyed at anytime over the next 15-20 years. Rich, immensely deep and concentrated with savoury spice and dark cherry notes. Awe-inspiring. tolpuddlevineyard.com
2015 Morningside Vineyard Six Long Rows Pinot Noir $27
Peter and Brenda Bosworth planted Tea Tree's first vineyard in 1980. Today, they produce some of the Coal River Valley's most enjoyable small scale Pinot Noirs. Just two barrels of this vintage were made on site, from six rows of Mariafeld clone. It's a delicious wine, with generous black cherry fruit, spicy/black pepper and anise notes, and a fine tannin structure for cellaring. Excellent value.
Mark Smith
All about Mark Smith Hobart's Mark Smith wrote his first weekly wine column back in 1994. Now more than 1600 features and 24 years later, he continues to chart the successes of Tasmania's small scale, cool climate wine producers with regular contributions to some of Australia's leading industry publications.
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Is this an advertisement or a serious informative article? I was hoping for another incisive fascinating article of importance by Jack Jolly, but that was not to be!
Does the author have anything to compete price wise with 5 litre Berry wine casks on special for $13 this week? (for 43 alcoholic units x 10 g alcohol each?)
PS: Hey Lindsay, as important as all the gay and transgender articles are, could you possibly request that authors of such articles provide a summary of what they are saying? I am just marginally interested in this stuff, and tend to switch off half way through reading the detailed articles.
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About a year ago, I moved back to Long Island after living in the Southwest for 10 years. During this first year back, I have tried to reacquaint myself with the Long Island lifestyle by keeping up with the news.
I have become rather disenchanted by the number of articles that document "concerned citizens" who pack various board meetings to voice their opposition to one residential or commercial development after another.
These well-organized groups opposed a fast-food restaurant near the Smith Haven Mall. They gave a thumbs-down to a 55-and-older condo development in Elwood. They told Suffolk County officials that a large unused tract on the Long Island Expressway service road in Medford would be inappropriate for a casino. They even muscled church leaders to abandon a plan to house immigrant children in Commack.
Doesn't anyone want to see new residential development and new sources of recreation on Long Island? From my perspective, the Island seems to be stuck in the same rut it was in when I left. I think most residents want to see healthy economic development, but not in their neighborhoods. And there lies the problem in the Land of No.
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Labelling of trends. If you have several graphs, they are difficult to assign because the nomenclature of internal naming is misleading.


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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Frankly, it figures
And if Redlight goes, a lot of my former colleagues might go with Him. It's obvious enough that anybody with enough of themselves left to want out would have the best chance then, and losing Redlight might weaken Him enough - temporarily, that is - that they'd be able to break free.
I don't like it. Redlight's playing a game that's most probably going to end with everybody you've every talked about Him to dead. You can't game Him. He doesn't understand the rules of the world like we do. And He's been in enough heads to understand betrayal and it's appropriate response.
On a much, much brighter note, I think we've been here too long. It's a middle of nowhere town halfway between another two middle of nowhere towns, but it has free internet in the hotel and I can't bring myself to leave. So we're going tomorrow, whether I want to or not. I can feel whatever's coming getting closer and nothing good is going to happen once it gets here.
Or maybe Robert's just crazy.
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I am beginning to lean towards the latter. Did you see his latest post? Evidently, there is no single "redlight." It's a title, not a name.ReplyDelete
I don't know. Part of me is really wishing that i wasn't the only one willing to sacrifice him to martyrdom. Because he's pretty clearly batshit right now. I preferred when we had him as a tragic fallen hero to someone who's proven only that we can't trust anything he says.
God, I hope he doesn't find this. He's already upset about that whole "martyr" thing....
Frankly, he's not allowed to be upset. He built the core theory, and the core theory practically requires a (Martyr).ReplyDelete
What's more, he's perfect for it.
And yes, it is an unfortunate developments that he no longer exists as a symbol of hope and inspiration, but rather one of despair. All he is now is proof we can't handle facing this thing without collapsing.
I did see his post. This post is 99% in response to it, really, since it actually explains why there's so much conflicting information about Redlight in the rank and file of the Touched.
I kind of want to call around in the hope news of my defection hasn't spread and see if there's one in Australia.
There's room to work with him there, I'm sure. He and I would certainly have information and skills each of us would find useful.
Huh. I just realized I'm still referring to Redlight in the singular.ReplyDelete
Be careful. Part of me wants to be relieved that the past few days seem to have been calm and harmless for you, but part of me can't shake the feeling that it's the calm before the storm (does this exist in English?). So when you leave, leave carefully.ReplyDelete
I wouldn't want such a brilliant poetrist and his marvellous twin brother get into serious trouble just after they escaped it. :3
Also: Hoso and Andrew, sitting on a tree... *sings*
I'm going to make Ben pay for this, you know.ReplyDelete
Not to mention how much it'd probably creep her out if she discovered you all teasing me about her.
I like her music and I guess I can identify with how she's apparently been feeling lately. But I haven't even met the girl.
And yes, you're probably right about the calm before the storm. It's how these things happen, generally. Once we slip up and whoever may or may not be chasing us finds us, I don't exactly like our chances.
Well, I don't exactly like mine. I'm not so sure about Ben.
"I'm going to make Ben pay for this, you know."ReplyDelete
I call wifin'. Charge him twenny dollaz! XD
And it's very, very cute how every word you speak about her just confirms that you might have a little crush on her. :3 You said that you're a good poetrist, why don't you write a song for her?
You know... totally platonical and stuff. Just to inspire her and cheer her up. Yes? Yes?
And Ben, regarding the sappy poetry you were speaking of: Pics or it didn't happen! ;P
About your chances: I don't know. As long as you both don't get obsessed with the thought that you have to protect your respective brother under any circumstances and hold him out of as many situations as possible, you probably have increased chances of holding yourself against your former Boss. Because if you work together and stay honest towards each other, even if that might from time to time see as if it increases the danger for one of you - then you can be more effective together. He knows you a bit now and He knows that you love each other. So that's the lever He or whoever is working for Him will pull when He wants one of you. Or even you both. So... don't try to protect each other too hard. It won't work since both of you are too stubborn to leave the other one hanging anyway.
x.x I'm sorry if I sound like a wise guy... Uhm... Look! A handy distracion! *sneaks out*
I'm not quite what you'd call a good poet. Most of what I write is just angst filled cookie-cutter clichés about girls I'll never have. And I refuse to post any of it here, because ugh.ReplyDelete
And you're probably right. I've been doing my best to impress the importance of not sacrificing himself onto Ben, but you never know about these things. There's always somewhere He grows, and if it's not there it'll be somewhere else eventually.
But thank you for the words of warning and advice. Trust that I have already taken them to heart.
You'll have to forgive my dear brother for being a bit snappy. He was apparently in a mood last night.ReplyDelete
S'okay. I'm happy that you value my advice that much, Andrew.ReplyDelete


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Abby Lee Miller continues to battle cancer as she recovers from her latest emergency surgery. Life in the hospital is … not fun.
So who better to stop by to cheer her up than some Dance Moms alums?
There were, of course, pictures. Take a look!
Maesi Caes took to Instagram to share a photo from her visit with Abby Lee Miller.
She doesn't specify why she needed to wear a face mask, but we suspect that it may have been a precaution to keep her from infecting Miller, who is probably immunocompromised.
"HERO," Maesi writes, defining the word as: "'An ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles'"
From a certain point of view, Maesi suggests, this definition could apply to her former dance teacher.
"…Miss Abby," Maesi continues. "Thank you for being my hero."
Maesi wasn't the only one who showed up to lend some moral support.
"A very glum afternoon quickly turned BRIGHT," Elliana Walmsley wrote on Instagram.
"Seeing the BEAUTIFUL @therealabbylee!" her caption continued.
Elliana gushed: "Loved chatting with her about old times, new times, and future times!!!!"
"A visit wouldn't be complete without getting a private lesson! Feet!" she jokes. "Let's show Miss Abby SOME LOVE by commenting her fav emojis."
Abby Lee Miller herself shared an image of her with both girls, who were each wearing face masks.
"I guess it doesn't matter where I am or what I'm doing," Miller writes in the caption.
"The kids," she says. "Always migrate right toward me!"
She then makes a joke.
Miller suggests: "I guess I'm more fun than their moms!"
Back in May, Abby Lee Miller sported a wig while receiving a visit from another Dance Moms alum, JoJo Siwa.
These days, JoJo is busy feuding with Danielle Bregoli. But in May, she made time for a visit.
Keeping to her usual, uber-positive brand, JoJo wrote: "Got to see my favorite today!"
"Abby you have changed my life for forever," JoJo gushed. "I am so thankful for everything you have done for me.
JoJo wrote that Miller taught her "Table manners, how to survive in a plastic bubble, and more!"
"Thank you for letting us come by and visit you today!" JoJo wrote. "I love you. FOREVER."
Millerhas also been visited by her godchild, Maddie Pietrusinski.
All of these visits are wonderful.
Is there a risk that Miller could be exposed to some sort of outside germs or infection? Unfortunately, yes.
But it seems that her doctors feel that the brightening of her mood brought on by these visits is worth it.
Abby Lee Miller underwent emergency spinal surgery when she was suddenly experiencing paralysis.
Sadly, it was worse than an infection. Miller was diagnosed with cancer. Specifically, Burkitt lymphoma.
Though reports claimt hat Miller is preparting for the worst, the good news is that the recovery rate for this cancer is high, and that it responds quickly to treatment.
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Bloggers has argued that President Clinton's Charlie Rose interview was just another campaign event for his wife. The topic of micro lending came up and President Clinton used the opportunity to talk about Senator Clinton micro lending start-up in Arkansas. He also used the opportunity to throw out the white flag for his wife.
This was also an opportunity for Hillary to recast her appeal not for Iowan voters, but for the voters in the Granite state. She started her race appearing warm and friendly and not responding quick enough to attacks from the like of John Edwards and Barack Obama "contrasting" his record with hers.
Bill Clinton gets on television with Charlie Rose and comes out essentially admitting defeat saying, "She might win in Iowa." And, "I didn't think she had a chance in Iowa," as part of a strategy to soften the blow. Unfortunately the problem with this strategy is that the voters in Iowa might be saying something that voters all over the country will say in a fundamental way. It's time to turn the page on the Bush/Clinton era in politics.
In hindsight Bill Clinton might be saying Hillary Clinton should've never went to Iowa. The truth of the matter is there's a chance that she might come in third in Iowa and she could've pulled third without even going. A lot of campaign resources were spent there and the image of the perennial frontrunner have been tarnished there as well.
It seems like she has no other choice but to come out on the attack and risk appearing negative and worse risk losing the Afro American voting bloc at a more rapid pace. Clinton's strategist can't keep saying Obama is not experienced enough when he's winning in the polls. They must respect what voters see in him and attack him displaying how Senator Clinton would govern. Unfortunately she didn't feel the need to give any specifics until her double digit lead started to dwindle.
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Asteroid Day - June 30, 2015
What is it? Asteroid Day is a international awareness movement where people learn about asteroids and what we can do to protect our planet and future generations. Asteroid Day will be held on the anniversary of the 1908 Siberian Tunguska event, the largest asteroid impact on Earth in recent history.
On June 30, why not plan to go out and try to see asteroid Pallas or Ceres as they will be visible from now through to event day and share your experience with friends, family or your local club. If you see an asteroid or are planning on an Asteroid Day event, tell us about it on our Members' Report. Also go ahead and share your photos and stories on our Facebook and Twitter feeds. We do love to hear from you.
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I've been sick for a little while, and while it's not too bad, it has sapped me of almost all my energy. As a result, I was hoping to lie in bed resting and casually browsing the internet without any stress or need for coherent thought. That didn't work out. Instead, I wound up involved in an incredibly dumb argument.
It all started because of an unremarkable news article which discussed plans to install more battery storage capacity in the United Kingdoms electrical grid. Battery storage is primarily used for load balancing, where batteries are charged during periods of low demand so they can provide additional energy during periods of high demand. The use of stored energy for load balancing in electrical grids is commonplace and entirely unremarkable. When the article said:
Planning applications in the UK to install just 2MW of battery storage capacity in 2012 have soared since then to a cumulative total of 6,874MW in 2018. (92% of applications for storage projects are approved first time).
It should have been viewed as an innocuous statement the same as one might see in any of a hundred news articles. Instead, a number of "Skeptics" decided it was wrong. In fact, one decided it was not just wrong, but nefarious:
Capacity of batteries is measured in MWh. What are they hiding? https://t.co/mPUJtvMwX0
— Bishop Hill (@aDissentient) November 5, 2018
Why? Because they felt they get to dictate how the word "capacity" can be used. Yes, that's it. That's all this comes down to. According to them, when examining a battery, the "capacity" of that battery is the total amount of energy stored within the battery. And that's all "capacity" can mean. If you talk about "capacity" and "battery" at the same time, you better use "capacity" in that way or else.
This is nonsense. Words can, and often are, used in different ways depending on the context. When discussing a power plant or the individual generators within it, the most common thing to look at is its "nameplate capacity," or the amount of power it can potentially make. Power is the amount of energy that can be made/transferred in a particular amount of time. If energy were distance, then power would be speed.
Nobody disputes "capacity" is used in this way. The "capacity" of a generator will typically be the power it can produce. The "capacity" of a battery will typically be the energy it can store. As a result, "capacity" can be used to refer to power or energy. So what about a system which uses batteries to store energy like that described by the article?
Because the system involves batteries, we might want to know how much energy it can store, its "energy capacity." But because the system is used in the electrical grid for load balancing, we might want to know how quickly it can push that energy out onto the grid, its "power capacity." The result is the phrase "battery storage capacity" can refer to energy capacity or power capacity. To demonstrate this, here is a screenshot from a report by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), a government agency that collects, analyzes and disseminates information on energy issues:
This figure in the report is for the "U.S. Large-Scale Battery Storage Capacity by Chemistry (2003–2016)." The battery storage capacity is shown in two charts, one for "power capacity" and one for "energy capacity." The units for these are megawatts (MW) and megawatthours (MW/h). This same word usage can be found in numerous government reports, scientific papers, blog posts, etc. So when the article said:
Planning applications in the UK to install just 2MW of battery storage capacity in 2012 have soared since then to a cumulative total of 6,874MW in 2018. (92% of applications for storage projects are approved first time).
It should have been unremarkable. It was referring to power capacity (hence the units MW). The amount of power capacity given by battery storage systems is important because it determines how much of the electrical grid's load can be provided by them. It's not just battery storage systems though. There are a number of other energy storage systems used in the grid, such as pumped storage systems where excess energy from dams is used to pump water into an elevated reservoir to store it as potential energy (as it can be ran through the dam later). This is from the Wikipedia article on pumped storage:
In 2010 the United States had 21.5 GW of pumped storage generating capacity (20.6% of world capacity).[21] PSH generated (net) -5.501 GWh of energy in 2010 in the US[22] because more energy is consumed in pumping than is generated. Nameplate pumped storage capacity had grown to 21.6 GW by 2014, with pumped storage comprising 97% of grid-scale energy storage in the US. As of late 2014, there were 51 active project proposals with a total of 39 GW of new nameplate capacity across all stages of the FERC licensing process for new pumped storage hydroelectric plants in the US, but no new plants were currently under construction in the US at the time.[23][24]
The point is power capacity is a commonly used metric in the context of electrical grids. It shows up in pumped storage capacity, battery storage capacity, as well as other technologies. But some people simply won't accept that. No matter how many times I pointed people to sources like the EIA report, made by a government agency tasked with studying energy, some people simply insisted "battery storage capacity" could not refer to power capacity. They went so far as to say the government report was simply wrong in its terminology: Here are a couple examples:
Because they are. Simple. A govt agency has been caught red-handed using unscientific terminology. This is not unheard of.
— Jaime Jessop (@Balinteractive) November 5, 2018
Word search: The paper you cite contains many instances of "power capacity" and zero of "power storage".
The caption on figure 6 is unfortunate. A good copy editor would have stricken the word "storage". Power can't be stored.https://t.co/gmLdumoThW
— lucia liljegren (@lucialiljegren) November 5, 2018
With the exchanges happening on Twitter, especially with me being sick and exhausted, I am sure there were times I was less than precise/not completely clear in my remarks. However, I offered sources showing the terminology used by the article was normal, and nobody responding to me even attempted to offer anything showing it was wrong. It was just their say-so.
And no matter how poorly I might have phrased anything, it is clear people feel their opinion of how the word "capacity" can be used is so well based they could say official government reports are wrong in using it a way they disagree with. That is incredible. the EIA is arguably the most influential body when it comes to keeping up with energy issues. The idea the agency wouldn't know basic terminology of the topic it was covering strains credulity. If it were true, surely there would be tons of people who'd be willing to speak up and say so.
But no, it's just some random people on the internet. People who can't even seem to make a coherent argument. The person who responded to the figure of the EIA report saying "storage" should have been stricken followed it up with tweets like:
And to be clear: It can't be stored by a single battery and it can't be stored by a system. Other things that can't be stored: velocity, temperature, impulse and so on. It's just not possible.
— lucia liljegren (@lucialiljegren) November 5, 2018
Available power (i.e. power capacity) can be measured in MW. That's not "storage capacity".
— lucia liljegren (@lucialiljegren) November 5, 2018
She said "storage" should have been stricken from the phrase "battery storage capacity" because, "Power cannot be stored." She then acknowledged "power capacity" is a real thing. Now, nobody had been claiming power capacity was the capacity to store power. The word "storage" was only used in the context of "battery storage." That is, systems which use batteries to store energy have a power capacity of X.
If she accepts battery storage systems can have a "power capacity," why would she insist the word "storage" should have been stricken from the header of a figure in the EIA report which referred to "battery storage capacity"? Even after acknowledging power capacity is real, she continued to insist the report was wrong in its terminology:
(1/2) To be fair, a government agency is guilty of printing a publication that contains a figure heading with a poorly copy edited caption. Or perhaps one might say they've greated the sort of word jumble they often do.
— lucia liljegren (@lucialiljegren) November 5, 2018
The article which started all this discussed plans to install new "battery storage capacity." I cited an EIA report's figure which showed "battery storage capacity" is a phrase used to describe both the "power capacity" and "energy capacity" of such systems. She responded by saying the report was wrong to include "storage" in the phrase "battery storage capacity." But consider what she argued a short while later, after I showed her Wikipedia's article on pump storage (as quoted above):
(2/1) But "pumped storage" is not "storage". So your example does not show that "storage capacity" (without the addition of pumped) includes "power availability".
When you find an example that supports your contention you might get someone to agree with you.
— lucia liljegren (@lucialiljegren) November 5, 2018
She acknowledges "pumped storage capacity" is a perfectly fine phrase. She acknowledges pumped storage capacity can refer to multiple things, such as power capacity and energy capacity. That situation is exactly the same as it would be with "battery storage capacity." But according to her, the fact I sometimes said "storage capacity" instead of "battery storage capacity" means I was entirely wrong.
Yet, how could that be? Her initial responses didn't say anything about dropping the word "battery" from "battery storage capacity." She started off by saying the word "storage" in "battery storage capacity" was wrong. That's the entire reason she said the EIA report was wrong. If the EIA was wrong for using the word "storage," then how was I wrong for saying "storage capacity" instead of "battery storage capacity"?
So exactly what was wrong with that article people condemned? Who knows. You won't find anyone criticizing it who will attempt to make a case showing it is wrong. They can't. The article's terminology is perfectly normal. But still, some people are determined to insist it is wrong. No amount of evidence or examples will make them change their minds. If you push the matter, this is all that'll happen:
Yup. That's Skeptics for you. Rant and rave about how wrong/stupid you are, and if you push back, block you so they don't have to hear what you have to say. Even if all you have to say is, "Hey, words can have multiple meanings."


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By Mohamed Sankoh (One Drop)
I am surprised that most sit-on-the-fencers are now surprised at the sudden disappearances, from the public sphere, of some of the most vociferous Civil Society activists in the pre-Julius Maada Bio's Administration Sierra Leone. I'm equally surprised at the surprising rate at which those Civil Society activists, who had vowed to always hold a sitting government to account during the Ernest Bai Koroma-presidency, are now keeping mum at the rapacious manner in which the country's 1991 Constitution is being bastardized.
Even when the country's Labour Laws are now being flouted with a sort of Donald Trumpian Escapades (well, this is a One Dropian dropped phraseology), our once-upon-a-time hyper-active Civil Society activists have suddenly forgotten their pledge to fight injustice. The Junta-rized sackings of workers of the former Office of the President, coupled with the un-dialectical sackings of over one hundred workers of the former Office of the Chief of Staff at State House, did not even raise an eyebrow in CSOdom. Not even a finger raised in restrained protest. It was, and still is, as if the country's Civil Society activists, most of whom are practising lawyers, have never set eyes on the country's Labour Laws. For starters, all those who were summarily sacked at both the former Office of the President and the former Office of the Chief of Staff had One Year Contract each. And those Contracts state that they could be "… terminated at any time on either side by one month's notice in writing or payment of a month's salary in lieu of notice…"
But as of the time of writing this One Dropian dropping the Director General of the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) was yet to officially notify the sacked of their sackings. No "one month's notice in writing or payment of a month's salary in lieu of notice…" was ever given to any of them. They only knew of their sackings via WhatsApp in a scanned letter to the Accountant General's Office.
If such a decision was taken by uncivilized and uneducated people at the Seat of State I would have understood. But when such a rash decision was taken by so-called highly educated and civilized persons, it just tells you the kind of government Sierra Leone now has. Even the most sheep-headed student of Public Administration knows that one cannot just wake up from nightmarish forty winks and sack workers whose Unit or Institution was created by an Act of Parliament.
But for our SLPP-leaning Civil Society activists, what is good for the cow shouldn't be suited for the heifer! It is as if they have suddenly lost their vocal cords! But I can understand the tight spot in which most of our Civil Society activists have now found themselves in. They cannot be seen to be playing Fifth Columnists in a system they helped to bring to political power. Or are they now ashamed of themselves, as they might have now realised that the current government of the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) is their own Frankenstein monster?
I am, at present, also surprised at the frostiness of our SLPP-leaning Civil Society activists. Why are they now keeping mum on the issue of "Asset Declaration"? Or have they had a change of mind and now want President Julius Maada Bio and his ministers to declare their assets in camera? Are their centres or institutes or campaigns or coalitions "for accountability and rule of law", "good governance reform", "human rights and transparency", and the billion-and-one rights-rights they were advocating for, during the Koroma-presidency, no longer in vogue? Or are they waiting for Ngor Maada and co to improve on their once-upon-a-time mendicancy before asking them to declare their assets?
Even those CSOs which have all along been championing women's rights issues kept their deafening silences when the Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyer, was on Wednesday 23 May 2018 assaulted by alleged supporters of the ruling Sierra Leone People's Party right at the periphery of the SLPP national headquarters in Freetown. For those SLPP-leaning CSOs, the rights and lives of Sierra Leoneans who are APCers no longer matter. I can understand how muted and frightened most of our SLPP-leaning CSOs now are because of the expectancy of political appointments, especially when one of their own is now the Deputy Minister of Information and Communications! Indeed, it is now bad manners for them to speak out against a system they are hoping to be given jobs in? Methinks it makes sense for a hungry boy not to fight with their cook, especially when his parents have just gone on a very long trip abroad!
And what about the 50-50ers who had been breathing heavily down the then APC-led government's neck, parroting about gender parity? They too seem to have suddenly gone dumb; albeit the Bio-administration has been, and still is, treating the issue of gender equality like a used menstrual pad! Yet, the country's once-upon-a-time feminists seem to have accepted the Bio-ian cloudy inference, that Sierra Leonean women have no place in his administration, without a fight—not even a squeak from the 50-50 Group in the form of an outright protest in their kitchens!
And again, our former vociferous Civil Society activists, who were Microphone Happy, are now Microphone Shy on the issues of tribalism and regionalism. Every facet of public institutions has now been tribalized and regionalized! At present, if you do not belong to the "right tribe", you should have at least attended that Bush Grammar School from "Upline" before you might be considered for a job. Or at worst, one has to either speak the "right" language or marry a woman from the "right tribe" before you might be considered as an afterthought for an afterthought job! And in the midst of all these, our former vociferous Civil Society activists have gone hoarse because they have suddenly realised that they too are either from the "right tribe" or "right region" or attended that Bush Grammar School from "Upline"!
But I have wrote it a million-and-one times, and I will write it today for the million-and-two times, that there is nothing wrong with Sierra Leoneans breast-beating themselves politically. What is morally criminal and dishonest is when people are engaged in wholesale partisan activities but present themselves as non-partisan patriots under the cloak of Civil Society advocating for the countless rights-rights claptraps.
And can the real non-partisan Civil Society activists stand up please? One hour…two hours…three hours…and still counting; yet, none has stood up! Ah, I forgot that they might be in the Courts of Law parroting archaic Latin phrases. Or that some are now Aides-de-Camp to some SLPP government ministers, forgetting that they had vowed to hold every Government accountable during the Ernest Bai Koroma presidency!


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As I mentioned before, his contemporaries (by which I guess I mean me and a small circle of friends) figured Charlie Horman would be one of the great novelists of our generation. He had shown lots of early promise. Tragically, as it turned out, his life was cut short at age 31. With Joyce Horman's permission, I may in the future post links here to a sample of his writings (letters, poems, stories, articles, film scripts) which have survived. [Quite a few of Charlie's poems are scattered throughout the earlier posts on this blog from a couple of years ago.]
For now, here's a piece entitled Night (which our mutual friend Bob Gates brought my attention to recently) by the not-quite-15-year-old Charlie. It was published in the Exeter literary magazine, The Pendulum, in April 1957:
CLICK . . . click . . . click—clear, almost metallic--the footsteps ring out through the orange glow of a city night. Already the haze of eight hours' waste material, pumped from factories and homes, smoke-stacks and incinerators, is beginning to dissipate, revealing through the spider-web framework of the el the cold glare of stars. A slight breeze whips my open coat around and starts small whirlpools of dust, cinders, and scraps of paper on the sidewalk, while a street-light sets off shadows, which grey and merge with the surrounding darkness. I pause before a gigantic four-leaf-clover sign, swaying from an iron rod—"The Irish Shamrock Bar." The smell of scotch and beer mingles with that of old sawdust and other subtler odors. The inside is a more-or-less accurate reproduction of an old Irish pub with its oak tables and booths and green decorations. An old man is bent over the bar — a massive, coarse overcoat wrapped around him — a battered hat pulled well down on his grizzled head. He mumbles something gently, and the bar-tender walks over to the corner and cranks an old machine, which begins some vaguely familiar ballad. The el crashes by outside.
On the next block I begin the cross-over to Lexington. Night makes the glass invisible; and so, the brownstones look as though they have been gutted by fire. Occasionally what light there is picks out the jagged edge of a shattered pane. Alleys yawn wide between the buildings—their rusty iron gates giving way to the ramshackle wooden fences of the back yards. A cat screeches somewhere behind one of the brownstones. Down the street a boy moves out of the shadow -- his leather jacket zipped up to his chin, his boots scuffing slowly against the pavement. The distant glow of a street-lamp flashes on something above his right hand —slowly, evenly he is swinging a chain. He's in darkness again, and only the steady scuffing tells me he's still there — still coming. He ambles into the light again, heading directly towards me — then passes. Sudden gusts pick up the litter paper from the street, stir it, and whisk it up past the second story in great whirling columns.
Night becomes day in a dazzling play of neon lights on 86th Street. Six movies flash their current shows — the waiting lines shifting, melting, turning different colors under the brilliant displays. People fill the night. Coming from such emptiness, I feel detached, as though it were a dream. I come up to Woolworth's and go in; for me there is nothing as wonderful as a "5 & 10." I can walk up and down the counters for hours without buying anything. Now it is almost empty — they are about to close. Shining toys stand stacked in trays; cookies are piled in bushel baskets; rugs, pictures, records, books stand out from the jumbled maze of wares. A cute girl in a yellow sweater is walking up the aisle. She goes to Brearley — I've seen her before at some dances, although I don't know her
name. She brushes against me, flushes, and walks faster. Shortly after, the janitor tells me to "get the hell out."
I'm fast becoming depressed by the purposeless walking. On the corner a girl in her late teens sidles up to me in the darkness, then turns away when she sees how young I am. I feel sort of blurry, almost sick; so I turn into a pizza place and find some of my friends from school already there. They re-order, and I join them. We leave together; and, as we walk down the street, honky-tonk bursts from the open door of a cafe; and a murmur of conversation, broken by peals of laughter, drifts up from a basement night club. One boy suggests we go to his house and run some records. A few cokes, a few 33's, a lot of talk — and the party's over. We decide to walk downtown, dropping boys as we go.
Leaving the warmth of the street-light, I turn alone into the shadows of the side street. With the usual good-natured slaps and the passing of weeds, my friends shuffle on. Only the swelling and dying of the little, red pinpricks of light and the larger glow of a pipe shows me where they are. As the footsteps recede, one voice drones on, interrupted only by intermittent bursts of laughter -- finally even that is lost in the night. The darkness still holds its own, but there's a crystal quality in the air -- an expectancy of dawn. This is the breaking point — the no-man's land between night and day. The city is like a deserted theatre. The stage is set for the next performance; and, although the people are gone, the debris remains with an old vino sprawled on the steps of a tenement. My mind no longer finds it easy to sink back into memories of the night. Reality breaks over me. Even the cold is somehow different — deader. The silence becomes oppressive. As I stand there, the shadows reach out — depress me. With a wrench I break the stillness and step forward to fill the vacuum. My footsteps click emptily on the stone pathway leading home.
What is adventure but the split-second of anticipation before something happens. That momentary clutch can be more harrowing or enjoyable than the event itself, and often that anticipation is so strong that when the adventure comes it already seems commonplace. Adventures are exercises of the imagination. The quickening of your pulse when an unknown boy comes out of darkness swinging a chain, or a girl you know vaguely brushes against you as she walks by; or you stand on a deserted corner at four o'clock in the morning, the only person awake in a sleeping city — this in itself is adventure.
[Copyright Joyce Horman}


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On 25th September 2015, the 194 countries of the UN General Assembly adopted the 2030 Development Agenda entitled Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and point number 5 of that Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) is to achieve … Continue reading
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Aldi's Experience Joining Pre-service English Teachers (Camp Epic) 2018
On 6th of November 2017, I applied a 2-week intensive training for pre-service English teachers all over Indonesia and Timor Leste. The program was conducted by Regional English Language Office (RELO) U.S. Embassy Jakarta cooperating with University of Indonesia. A … Continue reading


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A vast improvement over both films to be sure. Jurassic World was excellent but suffered from reboot syndrome and thinly written characters. The contrast between Claire and Owen across the two films adds some much needed depth to their characters and rewards intelligent viewers by giving them something to observe and think about as the otherwise shallow proceedings fly by.
This film also brings the ideas posed by the series directly to the fore, offering a much richer experience.
The pacing is very good as the events of both films go by up until the volcano erupts. Other reviews have said they think flashbacks should have ended here and I see why. The flashbacks are used fairly well thereafter but the 2nd film takes precedence leaving the remaining scenes of Jurassic World spread so thin as to loose all impact. I found the constant cutting away from the climax of Jurassic World, and the fact that that story had no further bearing on the present day events caused these scenes to flounder and the pacing in the final act suffered deeply for it.
Other than that, a worthy edit, showing excellent technical prowess and turning The Fallen Kingdom into a much better film.
This was an exciting edit due that these two films had typical "sequel" issues-over bloated, actors who seemed to be coasting etc. This edit really cuts out the bad and leaves the good. I saw and heard no flaws whatsoever and loved the ending. My only issue was that there were too many flashbacks that affected my enjoyment of the narrative. Your mileage might differ.
Aside from my negatives I feel that this is worth your time to watch this. There is so much talent in this edit and this editor has real vision. It was a great and entertaining way to spend an afternoon.
Having not seen any of Job Willin's edits before this one piqued my curiosity. Both of the two new JP incarnations have a multitude of issues and this edit does a great job of jettisoning a lot of the chaff. The flashback structure works very well and the switches between now and 3 years previous are handled very well both visually and narratively for the most part. My only gripe would be that I felt all the flashback should have ended after the Island is destroyed around halfway through the edit. It did feel after that point a bit like I was watching two films at the same time and became a little less coherent narratively for me personally. I'm pretty sure those more familiar with the films may not have that issue though An excellent idea for an edit executed brilliantly for the most part that I'm sure fans of the franchise will enjoy greatly. Great job!
We watched this edit three times and then watched the two movies that it is edited from twice.
It is quite amazing! Nothing that mattered was taken out. Only fluff.
The story arc moved much faster and the editing was seemless.
We even matched up scenes from the edit to the originals to see how much was removed and check the scenes.
The flashbacks worked great. Especially in the end when Blue's loyalty and protective instinct came into play.
An awesome edit of two movies made into one the way that it should be done.
This is my first review. I thoroughly enjoyed this edit. To me, the flashbacks work great.


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Aldi reopens Limerick store following major revamp
The new fruit and veg section at Aldi, Dublin Road
DISCOUNT retailer Aldi has reopened its store in Castletroy following a major refurbishment.
The 'Project Fresh' store has reopened its doors to customers following an extensive renovation project which began earlier in the summer.
The store, which was closed for a week to facilitate the completion of the works, has received a full makeover.
Featuring the company's 'Project Fresh' layout, the Dublin Road store, which first opened in 2007, now offers almost 20% more fridge space, a wide selection of fresh food at the front of the store, hi-spec fixtures and fittings and new signage that provides a more efficient and hassle-free shopping experience.
There are 138 free car parking spaces for customers.
Attention Limerick Aldi Customers.— Aldi Ireland (@Aldi_Ireland) August 15, 2018
Our refurbished Dublin Road Castletroy store will re-open at 9:00am tomorrow. Thanks to all our customers for bearing with us during the renovation works. pic.twitter.com/BPWSlTdyvJ
The Castletroy store participates in Aldi's national partnership with FoodCloud, donating surplus food to local charities and has donated over 24,000 meals to charity to date.
Speaking at the reopening, Store manager Katriona Cross said: "The whole Aldi team is looking forward to welcoming customers from the locality, both existing and new. We are confident our customers will find the new store provides a more enjoyable and spacious shopping experience."
The refurbishment of the Dublin Road store is part of a €160m nationwide investment by Aldi.


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Dear Reader
What follows is a long story with many parts, and as a result I have broken it down into smaller sections.
Due to the nature if the tale, its end may take a while to arrive, but I trust that you will bear with me.
In February 2019, I had reason to believe that I was in the throes of a heart attack, and accordingly took myself to my local Doctor.
That worthy and his staff responded very quickly and professionally, and I was soon being given an ECG test and being asked numerous questions. They were VERY good.
Frustratingly, the symptoms faded away, leaving no residual traces for further exploration.
On the basis of that, and with no reason to think otherwise, the Doctor concluded that what I had experienced was the result if an Intercostal Muscle spasm (a phenomenon with which I was well acquainted), and, as this was not unusual, sent me on my way.
However, he also arranged for me to visit the local hospital (located some 20 km away) for some extra tests 'Just in case'.
Fast forward a month and a letter arrives from the hosoital requesting that I present myself for a test on 5 April 2019.
So far, so good.
In the interval, family matters involving the repatriation of my late father-in-law's ashes, had resulted in our booking a flight to a small coral island in the middle of a very large ocean, the intention being to both return the remains to his home island and, when the necessary formalities had been completed, to gave a few days holiday.
In this we had little choice as the island only receives two flights a week. We could get on, but until the next flight, we couldn't get off!
We were scheduled to depart for the island on the 13 April – plenty of time to pass the test and prepare to fly out to the island.
The 5 April duly arrived and I presented mysekf to the test site. I had been told to bring a change of clothes and comfortable footwear 'for test purposes' and had duly done so. As a result I was carrying a bag containing a clean shirt, a clean pair of jeans, a pair of socks and a pair of sneakers. Because I had been told there could be a long wait before the test I was also carrying a second, over the shoulder-type, bag containing such diverse items as an ipad, mining-related research notes, a reference work on the same, sketchbooks and a railway magazine.
Unknowingly, all of these items were to be important in what was to follow.
We (My wife and I) duly drove into the hospital and, after parking our vehicle in the hospital car park building, presented ourselves to the Test Room.
The test started…
(Part Two to follow…)