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Geoff began our series 'The secrets we keep' by talking about Anger. In this message he also interviewed counsellor and presenter Jo Koskela.
We all have hidden things in our lives that we'd love to change or that are affecting our relationship with God and our relationships with each other. We're going to unlock those secret places and allow God to speak into our lives in those areas.
We have created a sheet with support options for you throughout this series. You'll find it here.
If you are struggling with anger, there are four things we recommend, to invite the light of Jesus into that dark part of your life:
The most important thing you can do, no matter what your struggle, is tell someone you trust about what is happening. Your struggle can grow in secret, but it can be dealt with if you bring it into the light.
If you're not sure who else to tell, you can tell one of our pastors or anyone on our team. You can contact us through office to arrange a confidential chat.
For some great tips and insight into managing anger, try this website (it's written for men, but applies to everyone).
You can read Anger: Taming a Powerful Emotion by Gary Chapman.
You can call the police if someone is in immediate danger (000), or if violence is ongoing (131 444).
Counselling can help you find your way out of the struggle you're in. We can recommend a few different counsellors.
We don't want the cost of professional counselling to be a barrier to you. If you're worried about the cost, we have subsidies available. Just contact us and ask about a counselling subsidy.
Liz Jenkins – Life Speak Counselling
Liz counsels from our rooms at the church. Liz uses the Living Wisdom counselling model as well as other models where appropriate. Contact us and we'll put you in touch with Liz.
Jo Koskela – Living Wisdom
Jo is a highly experienced counsellor based in Brisbane who has worked with our church many times. Jo is available for counselling by phone or Skype. www.livingwisdom.com.au
Peter Funke – Living Wisdom
Peter is based in South East QLD, and is available for counselling by phone or Skype. libertycounsellingandtraining.com
It always helps to have someone pray specifically with you about what is happening.
The Lakes Church team
Members of our staff team at The Lakes Church are experienced in prayer, dealing with difficult things that might be going on. There is no cost for this. Contact us to make an appointment.
Pastoral Leaders
The Pastoral Leaders are our elders and are available to pray for anyone in the church. There is no cost for this. Contact us to make an appointment.
Cairns Healing Rooms
The Healing Rooms are a great, neutral place to go when you are seeking healing or a spiritual breakthrough in your life. You will be prayed for in a non-denominational setting by Christians with healing, prophetic or discernment gifts, who have been trained in safe and responsible prayer and healing. Hours & Cairns location at healingrooms.com. No cost, but donations are accepted.


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text: Win your share of R600,000 in the MTN Asphalt Cup By MarcoCocomello at Thursday, August 23, 2018 3:59:00 PM With everyone getting into gaming these days it comes as no surprise that MTN is hosting an awesome local tournament that any MTN subscriber can join. Dubbed as the "MTN Asphalt Cup, the tournament will span over the next four weeks leading up to Comic Con Africa and will host a range of cash prizes every week for the top players. Each week you can enter each tournament and walk away with your share of R87,500 in weekly prizes. To make it even better, the top 8 players from each week in SA will then participate in the final showdown at Comic Con Africa to win a whopping R250,000 in cash. Getting into the action is easy. You first need to be an MTN subscriber with an Android device (sadly no iOS support) and head to mtnasphaltcup.mobi on your cell phone or dial *464*80#. From there you will sign up for the MTN game service and be able to download and play the MTN version of Gameloft's acclaimed mobile racer. When we say MTN's version, we mean it. The game has been reskinned with awesome branding and even a locally recorded EDM soundtrack that suits the overall experience. The tournament has already begun but you can enter this week to participate in the awesome R87,500 prize pool. All you need to do is download the game and get racing. The weekly tournaments take place each Monday until Sunday with the winners of the previous week announced on Monday too. Think you won? We will have the winner's here on Gamezone so make sure you check back each week to see if you are richer. The last tournament will end in the first week of September with the top eight chosen for the grand final at Comic Con Africa on 14-16 September 2018. It is there where the best players will race it out for that massive R250,000 prize pool and much more. Anyone can enter as long as they are on MTN and have an Android device. Don't forget to share your experiences with us using the #mtnasphaltcup and we will share some of them on our social media accounts too. This post has been sponsored by MTN Coco: Twitter / GameZone: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube


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Nothing cheers me up more than seeing pictures of baby Marcus.
Oh gawd, I am such a mom!
...but look that those twinkles in his eyes!
His cheeky expressions...
Pink little rosebuds lips...
Dagger sharp stares...
Silky smooth chubby cheeks...
What could mama do?
Papa's checked into hospitals to have further tests done today.
All the best, papa! Hope everything's OK!
Unbranded batik top from Chubby Chic auntie, polka dot cotton onesie from Uniqlo, faux denim overall and shoes from Mothercare
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Baby Marcus in Batik
6 comments:
- Nuttymeg said...
Hope Papa Bear is okay ;)
- February 22, 2011 at 3:05 PM
- Duni said...
Marcus is SO adorable and
I do hope Daddy is okay!
- February 22, 2011 at 5:27 PM
aduh rit... semoga papa ok ya..
thoughts and prays are with you :)
ps: marcus SOOOOOOOO cute!
- February 22, 2011 at 5:38 PM
- mycookinghut said...
So cute in the Batik! :)
- February 22, 2011 at 5:47 PM
- moJanG said...
no wonder.. marcus is soooo cute.. i never feel bored to see his pictures.. I'm a huge fan of Marcus ^^
- February 23, 2011 at 9:10 AM
- LyddieGal said...
Marcus is just too adorable.
i hope SC feels better soon!
- February 23, 2011 at 12:46 PM
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As the winds of Hurricane Harvey began to batter the Texas coastline on August 25, few residents of the region could have imagined the destruction those gusts would leave behind. Evacuees and displaced survivors of the storm sought refuge with family, friends, and in shelters. But for residents of group homes, finding a place that could house children and caregivers together was a particular struggle.
This was the struggle facing residents and staff of a treatment center for young people in Taft, Texas. Located just across the bay from Corpus Christi, the facility treats adolescents with substance abuse disorders. Left without power for ten days, the center's director of residential services, Gary, struggled to find a place for the 27 children and 10 staff who could not be separated or take advantage of traditional shelter environments. That's when grace led Gary to contact David Thompson, chief operating officer of Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS). David quickly made arrangements for the group to stay in homes on the PCHAS campus in Waxahachie, south of Dallas.
On Friday of Labor Day weekend, volunteers and PCHAS staff, under the direction of Kandi Shaw, rushed to prepare the homes for the evacuees. Annette Goss led a group from Central Presbyterian Church in Waxahachie who stocked the kitchens with food and provided much-needed supplies like clean socks and underwear. When the children and adults finally arrived, they were greeted with all the comforts of home.
The PCHAS team in Waxahachie also received supports from the manager of a local Cici's Pizza, who donated 50 pizzas to the displaced children and staff. Girl Scout Troop 878, led by Jessica Hallett, stepped up with donated meals and boxes of cookies, while Phyllis and Dave Carlson brought paper supplies from the members of Living Hope Church of the Nazarene.
Ginny Lynch, PCHAS senior development officer, reported that one of the most heart-warming moments of the relief effort was a Sunday lunch meal provided by a home group of one of the local churches. Fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, and rolls made for a comforting time of fellowship for all involved. "It was such a special experience for all involved," described Lynch. "We were blessed to provide a loving refuge for children and caregivers displaced by the hurricane."
For all involved, while it was necessitated by a natural disaster, PCHAS staff were pleased to provide hospitality and care for children. We give thanks for the chance to serve those who look to us in their time of need.


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Having now placed both feet firmly in the ring with two mainline releases, GOODS by Goodhood has been turning things up a notch with a slew of collaborative releases. Collaborating first with YMC, the store produced a striped woolen jumper inspired by the one famously worn by Jonny Rotten, whilst a second collaboration saw Goodhood's beloved polka-dots applied to a cotton windbreaker jacket by Universal Works. With the GOODS name now firmly placed on the landscape, the team has enlisted the help of an old friend in Silas Adler and Soulland to present a full collaborative range.
Keeping things quiet, neither side has said much about the collaboration thus far, although we have been promised t-shirts, shirts and jackets. Eschewing the traditional lookbook, we are instead offered three illustrations by Clara Lacy that ties the collaboration back to the origins of Silas Adler and Goodhood co-founder Kyle Stewart – Skateboarding.
Frankly, anything I say right now is speculation, so I'm not going to wax lyrical on a collection that I haven't seen yet. In a recent conversation with Adler, however, the Soulland founder was brimming with praise for the Goodhood team. Far from the finance-focal collaborations that we sometimes see in the fashion world (Been Trill didn't invent it), he described this collaboration as a 'pure "homeboy", family thing' and how discussions with the Goodhood team always made this collaboration a matter of 'what' and 'when' rather than 'why' or 'how'. Built off of a long-standing relationship of shared sentiments and complimentary visions, all I can say for certain is that things will almost certainly be a fitting representation of the ethos of both houses – instinctive, precise and deeply personal.
The Goodhood x Soulland collection will be revealed at a special launch party at The Goodhood Store tomorrow, starting at 6pm with drinks provided by Peroni. Pieces will be available for purchase both online and in-store from that point onwards. Until then, you can find the odd sneak photo buried in the Goodhood instagram and elsewhere on their website, in a dark dark house down some dark dark stairs in a dark dark cellar; if you don't get the reference then you were deprived as a child. Peace.


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In Memory of Sgt Lucas Pyeatt, USMC
This Friday, the MCRD Museum Foundation is holding its annual golf tournament fundraiser, named in memory of Sgt Lucas Pyeatt.
Sergeant Lucas T. Pyeatt was the epitome of a United States Marine. Raised in Newport News, Virginia, Lucas was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was an active member of his community. He was also a rather talented bass player and Eagle Scout. Lucas showed a unique passion and enthusiasm for life in all he pursued.
In addition to using his many talents to accomplish many things, he lived his life in a way that would lead even a casual acquaintance to conclude that he was a person whose every action was characterized by kindness and consideration for others. For him, standing up for the little guy was a way of life. Among his many acts of benevolence toward his friends and family was taking the time to learn sign language to better communicate with a close friend who was deaf.
After high school, he attended Old Dominion University for a short while, but ultimately decided to follow in the footsteps of his father, a 30-year Air Force veteran, and offer his service to his nation by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps.
Lucas put the same drive and devotion into being a Marine that he had exhibited in his formative years. He excelled in his studies at the Defense Language Institute, becoming fluent in Russian. After training, he was assigned to the II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group at Camp Lejeune. In 2011 his unit deployed to southern Afghanistan.
While deployed, Sgt Pyeatt's job was to translate, monitor and transcribe critical information in real time, with the aim of gaining intelligence on enemy insurgent operations and activities. During his brief but significant time in Afghanistan, Sgt Pyeatt's leadership and technical skills "were instrumental in the conduct of direction finding and enemy communications in a contested region."
Sergeant Pyeatt had only been "in country" for two weeks when he volunteered to participate in an important mission. While on his first foot patrol in February 2011, he lost his life to an improvised explosive device.
During his life Lucas T. Pyeatt was many things to many people. To his family, he was a devoted son. To his friends, he was someone they could always look to for help and support. To his nation, Sergeant Pyeatt was a loyal and dedicated member of the United States Marine Corps.
His father said it best, noting his son had "accomplished more in his 24 years of life than most people accomplish in a lifetime." In his service and sacrifice, Sergeant Pyeatt more than lived up to the motto of the Corps by being always faithful to his loved ones, his fellow Marines, and most of all to those principles and virtues that for over two centuries, have allowed our nation to remain free.
Sgt Pyeatt's legacy lives on not only in the hearts of his loved ones, but also through the museum's VOICE Program. Through donations made in his memory, hundreds of active duty Marines and veterans benefit from community building events, discussion groups, education programs, and more. Thank you, Sgt Pyeatt, and Semper Fidelis.
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Every day, 10,000 baby boomers retire, transitioning from living off their paychecks to living off their retirement savings.
Meanwhile, the first of 61 million Generation Z-ers are beginning to enter the workforce and put away money for their own retirement. As they age, most Americans put money in their individual retirement accounts (IRA) or 401(k)s, trusting that it will be managed wisely and produce returns they can count on later in life.
Unfortunately, that's not always the case.
Today, institutional investors — including the brokerages and money managers that maintain Americans' retirement accounts — control nearly 80 percent of the stocks and equities traded on U.S. exchanges.
With such large stakes in American businesses, they have a big say in corporate decision-making and governance when a vote is put before shareholders. They often turn to outside advisers, called proxy advisory firms, to guide those decisions.
Seeking outside advice makes sense, but many of the practices of these proxy advisory firms do not. That can lead them to give advice that isn't in the best interest of a company, which in turn harms a Main Street investor saving for retirement.
Here are a few of the ways their advice can be harmful. First, some proxy firm reports have been found to be riddled with errors. They can get basic facts about a company wrong — and some won't even let companies correct those errors without paying a fee, if at all.
This can lead money managers to cast shareholder votes based on misinformation, which could have devastating consequences for a company and the workers invested in it.
Proxy firms tend to insist on providing advice based on a one-size-fits-all approach to corporate governance, which doesn't give companies the freedom to respond to their individual needs. This makes no sense.
The issues facing a large social media company, for example, are far different from those facing a major industrial firm. Treating them the same leads to bad business decisions.
In addition, proxy advisory firms often have conflicts of interest and can let views of political activists on issues unrelated to a company's business color their recommendations.
Such conflicts lead to advice — sometimes ultimatums — that could harm a company's growth, which, again, is why Americans invest in the stock market in the first place. They want those companies, and therefore their savings, to grow.
With all this power, proxy advisory firms should be subject to reasonable government oversight. For many years, they were not, but thankfully, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action in recent months.
More can be done, and in mid-November, the SEC convened a roundtable at which the impact of proxy firms on Americans' retirement savings was a key discussion topic.
We are hopeful that this will begin a process that leads to increased oversight of proxy advisory firms, and we have provided the SEC with many recommendations to ensure that proxy firms are providing high-quality advice in the best interests of Main Street investors.
And why do manufacturers care? First, we employ more than 12.5 million people, two-thirds of whom participate in a workplace retirement plan. We want manufacturing workers to have confidence that their retirement savings are going to help them achieve the retirement they hope to have.
Second, the capital raised through the stock market helps manufacturers grow right here in America. It means jobs. It means investments in communities. It means new factories and new equipment.
To develop life-changing products and technologies, manufacturers must invest in expensive research and development. A well-functioning stock market allows manufacturers to finance this growth.
Proxy advisory firms can influence money managers' decisions about a manufacturing company's governance. If they are giving bad advice, bad decisions will be made.
It doesn't matter if that bad advice is the result of a calculation error or a conflict of interest; it still means the company suffers, driving away investment and hurting the growth of manufacturing in America.
Manufacturing plays a vital role in America's economic strength, contributing more than $2.3 trillion to our economy. Over the past year, we've seen headline after headline about manufacturing growth and resurgence.
We want to keep that momentum going, and we don't want to be derailed by something so preventable as bad information from proxy advisory firms.
It is time for the SEC to act. It is the right thing to do for retirees and Americans saving for retirement, for manufacturing workers and for the health of our broader economy.
Jay Timmons is president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers (


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This meme is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.
Based on my posts, one might be impressed with all the reading I'm doing. But sadly, that would make one too trusting. The truth is that I've started several books recently and barely gotten into them before having my attention sucked away to various house projects. And when I've returned, my previous interest in the title is gone. Disappeared. Nada. On the positive side, much work is (finally) getting done on my house! On the negative, I've begun looking forward to next year's challenges and goals for reading and blogging, since this year's are clearly a Total.Complete.Loss!! But then, maybe that's a positive after all...
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On Tuesday, 30th of May 2017 in Brussels at the European Union Ministerial Competitiveness Council, Minister of Entrepreneurship and Information Technology Urve Palo, said that during the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU, we will emphasize creating smarter jobs and investments by using space data and the possibilities of digital technologies.
The EU Competitiveness Council works to strengthen competitiveness and economic growth in the EU. The Competitiveness Council deals with four major policy areas: internal market, industry, research and innovation and space.
Read more: https://www.mkm.ee/en/news/palo-digitalisation-supports-smarter-and-more...
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Officials from Krasnoyarsk 2019 gave a presentation to several foreign Embassy representatives to highlight the preparations for the 2019 Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk, while also looking to highlight the tourism options the region has to offer.
Officials from the Embassies, including Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Mongolia, Austria, Serbia, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and India, were present for the meeting, which outlined the work going on in the Krasnoyarsk region in preparation for the Games.
At the start of the meeting, the guests were told that the main purpose of the presentation was to demonstrate the current investment into the economic development of Krasnoyarsk and also to discuss large-scale projects being implemented in the region with a view to attracting foreign investment.
During the meeting, the head of the Moscow office for the 2019 Games, Sergei Minochkin, underlined the Organising Committee's intention to ensure all attendees of the Games will be comfortable and safe at all times.
"The Organising Committee is making every effort to ensure that Krasnoyarsk 2019 will be the best Winter Universiade in the history of the competition," he told delegates.
"Participants and athletes will be provided with maximum comfort and safety at every stage of the Games."
Minochkin also claimed that he hoped the latest meeting with the Embassy representatives would strengthen cooperation between Russia and foreign countries before the event.
"It will be great to welcome national delegations from different countries to Krasnoyarsk," he said.
"On March 2, official invites will be sent out to National University Sports Federations, which will help athletes register for the 2019 Winter Universiade.
"We hope that this meeting will help us ensure that these Games are held in an atmosphere of friendship and hospitality."
The Government of Krasnoyarsk also hope that the Universiade will help attract tourists to the region.
With this being the case, Krasnoyarsk's Minister of Culture Elena Mironenko showed the Embassy officials the tourist routes and sights the region has to offer.
The guests were also told about the Krasnoyarsk Ministry of Culture's large-scale cultural programme being developed especially for the Games.
The programme will include excursions around the territory and events to illustrate Siberian culture.
At the meeting, Mironenko emphasised that Krasnoyarsk was ready for an influx of tourists.
"We have over 400 travel agencies and 30 tour operators in the region, all of whom are licensed and have qualified guides who speak several languages," he said.
It was recently announced that all guests to the 2019 Winter Universiade will have access to free public transport throughout the Games.
The 2019 Winter Universiade will take place from March 2 to 12.


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Please note - VCE Early English orders for delivery to Berwick College in November 2019 are now closed. If you require your novels early please place a home delivery order and they will be sent out to you.
Please note Early English ordering is now closed.
Year 10, 11 + 12 only
6 November - Early English orders for Year 10 + 11 must be placed by 6 November
22 November - All Year 10, 11 + 12 Early English orders will be delivered to school for distribution to students on 22 November.
All Early English orders must be pre-paid.
Early English orders are delivered to school for distribution to students.
Important Dates:
11 December 2019
Orders placed by 11 December receive FREE processing and handling.
Orders placed on or after 12 December will be charged:
- $9.50 for orders under $100; or
- $15 for orders over $100.
9 January 2020
Orders must be placed by 9 January for collection from school on 16 January.
Thursday 16 January 2020, 2pm - 6pm
From the Stadium Foyer
Click on the booklist that you require to download it.
These lists are PDF files and you can save or print them for your reference.
Early English Booklist 2020 (Years 10, 11 and 12 only)
For 2020 booklist orders there is also the option to order online for collection from the Lamont office at 6 Technology Circuit, Hallam during our opening hours.
You will receive a text message with collection instructions once your order is ready to be picked up. Please bring this text message with you on collection.
Payment is required at the time your order is placed.
During January - to collect from our office you must place a Click and Collect order online and wait for your text message that it is ready. There are no over the counter sales during January and all items must be pre-ordered for Click and Collect.
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I love it! I love it! I love it! These gnomes are so cute!! I thought this would be a wonderful masculine card option.
Tag: Christmas
Ellen Hutson – Holiday Characters
Today, I did a really fun no-line coloring card using stamps and dies from Ellen Hutson.
Mama Elephant – Oh Puppy Tree
I love dogs!!! Last year, I did the Oh Kitty Tree and I was drooling this year when Mama Elephant released Oh Puppy Tree stamp set, so I had to make a couple.
Clearly Besotted – Christmas Corners
Hello, crafters! Today I'm sharing a card I made using the Clearly Besotted Christmas Corners stamp set. I adore their illustrations and these little mice dangling from holiday garland is no exception!
Pretty Pink Posh – Winter Scene Gift Tag
Today I'm sharing a fun gift tag made with the PPP Winter Scene die. I love making gift tags and I need to make a bunch more as I like sending a blank one in with my holiday cards, so that the recipient can use it.
SugarPea Designs – Mix It Up Challenge No. 62
It's time for a new challenge! Join in the SugarPea Designs monthly Mix It Up challenge for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the store. You may enter as many cards as you wish to improve your chances of winning and you have throughout the month of December.
Whimsy Stamps – Santa Train
Hello, friends. Adelle here again with my second project with Whimsy Stamps. Today, I am sharing a Christmas card made with the adorable Santa's Train stamp set. There are so many adorable train cars to choose from that you could have quite the long card if you choose to use them all.
Pretty Pink Posh – Stitched Poinsettias
Yup. There's no way this one is getting mailed. Hi crafters! I did a little die cutting and paper piecing that I'd like to share. This 9x4 (ish) Christmas card uses many dies from Pretty Pink Posh.
25 Days of Christmas Tags – Pretty Pink Posh
How fun to be participating in the 25 Days of Christmas Tags celebration! Today, I'm sharing my tags made using products from Pretty Pink Posh.
SugarPea Designs – Oh So Jolly Sentiments
Hi crafters! I'm here today featuring several products from the current SugarPea Designs release. I hope everyone is enjoying it and I am loving seeing all of your creations. For today's card I wanted to do some good ol' stamping. To begin, I chose a couple of green cardstocks and inks. On the light green … Continue reading SugarPea Designs – Oh So Jolly Sentiments


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Advanced Course on Economic Regulation - 2 ECTS
The study of regulation, which means "any attempts to control, order or influence the economic behaviour of market players" (Black, 2002) is gaining increasing momentum in recent years. From an economic perspective, it looks at the benefits and costs of different regulatory approaches and to what extend objectives have been achieved. From a legal perspective, it looks at the effect of existing norms and studies evidence-based recommendations how laws, in combination with other policy tools, should to be designed.
From the outset, it has been an interdisciplinary field of economics and law, while it increasingly takes recourse to other disciplines such as marketing, psychology, and sociology.
In the bioeconomy the field of regulation has gained momentum since phenomena such as climate change, food scarcity, technical (e.g. new plant breeding technology, synthetic biology), and global trade initiates new challenges for regulative measures.
Students will study in-depth economic and legal origins of regulations, the applications of liability law under different jurisdictions, major regulatory approaches used at national (civil and common law countries) and international level (EU, WTO, Bio-Safety). They will also be familiarized with the tools used in the field.
Pertinent questions addressed include:
- the effect of regulation on investment and international trade from a spatial and temporal perspective;
- the effectiveness of liability rules to govern externalities;
The course targets at the heart of WASS, as it tries to understand social processes with regard to today's global challenges with respect to the bio-economy from a regulatory perspective.
Target group
Master students:
- MME – Management, Economics, and Consumer Studies
- MID – International Development Studies
- MES – Environmental Sciences, students with a specialization in economics
- New MSc Biobased Sciences for students with a specialization in economics
PhD candidates: from AEP, BEC, DEC, ECH, ENR, LAW, MCB, MST.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion participants are expected to be able to:
- familiar with the similarities and differences between common and civil law countries with respect to the use of regulations;
- familiar with the concepts of liability law and how this is applied in view of ex-post and ex-ante regulation;
- familiar with the regulations used to govern key bioeconomy technologies (animal and plant breeding technologies, pest control agents, biorefineries, food processing)
- able to apply liability law for assessing new bioeconomy products entering markets;
- familiar with the economic tools to assess welfare implications of regulations from an ex post as well as ex ante perspective;
- able to apply those tools for economic assessments of regulations;
- able to assess specific regulations from an economic as well as legal perspective and be able to combine both.
Assumed prior knowledge
Participants need to have a solid back-ground in economics and econometrics by e.g. having completed AEP-21306 Econometrics and ECH-21806 Microeconomics or equivalent courses. Please contact the organizers in case of doubt about the required entry level.
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Outline of the Course in Hours
Reading assignments: Black, Ulen (discussing Ogus) (8 hours) plus review questions.
Lecture Discussing: 2 hours.
Reading assignments: Senden, Ogus (6 hours) plus review questions.
Lecture Discussing: 2 hours.
Reading assignments: Purnhagen, Binding/Purnhagen (6 hours) plus review questions.
Lecture Discussing: 2 hours.
Reading assignments: Coase, Rothbard, Shleifer (10 hours) plus review questions.
Lecture Discussing: 2 hours.
Reading assignment: example Kolstad et al. and Beckmann et al. (4 hours) plus review questions.
Ex-ante regulation vs. ex-post liability (2 lecture hours)
Reading Assignments: Wesseler and Zilberman; Wesseler et al., (4 hours) plus review questions.
Foregone benefits: (2 hours)
Teaching methods
The course will be a combination of lectures, discussion groups, reading assignments, and a practical. The remaining time will be used by the students to deepen their understanding by completing assignments including simple exercises and group discussion.
During the lectures the students will be familiarized with the relevant literature and the recent scientific debates on the topic. The economic and legal history of regulations will be discussed, the economic models used to assess regulations, and the regulations for key technologies of the bioeconomy. During the practical students will be familiarized with the relevant legal material and apply the economic models (ex-ante assessment) and econometric tools (time series analysis) discussed during class (albeit at an introductory level to familiarize the students with the conceptual model that should allow them to further develop those for their own research) to the regulatory options chosen in assorted legal regimes.
Course fee
|WASS, PE&RC and WIMEK/SENSE PhDs with TSP
|€ 200
|a) All other PhD candidates b) Postdocs and staff of the above mentioned Graduate Schools
|€ 400
|All others
|€ 600
NB: for some courses, PhD candidates from other WUR graduate schools with a TSP are also entitled to a reduced fee. Please consult your Education/PhD Programme Coordinator for more information


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Game objects in Cave Story are miscellaneous objects providing unique game mechanics. Each game object may help or hinder the player.
Pickups Edit
Pickups are objects that, when interacted with, either add an item or items to Quote's inventory, or increase one of his attributes. Most pickups from enemies "blink" when they are active. This blinking quickens as time passes. If the player does not obtain the pickup within a certain amount of time, it disappears and can no longer be picked up.
Heart Edit
Hearts are objects that restore a certain amount of HP Quote has lost, up to its maximum.
- Types
- Single heart - These can be left behind by smaller and weaker enemies. When picked up, a maximum of 2 HP is restored to Quote's health.
- Heart bundle - Appears as a cluster of three hearts, each being a different size. These can be dropped by larger and tougher enemies when killed, and restore up to 6 HP of Quote's health.
- Solid heart - These heart pickups remain solid red, and unlike pickups from enemies, they do not disappear until Quote has touched them. These hearts can be found by shooting invisible blocks, which cause the heart to appear after a few shots. Others may be found in the open and do not require any shooting to make them appear.
Missile Edit
Missiles are the ammunition used with both the Missile Launcher and Super Missile Launcher. They are gathered as pickups of 1 or 3 from fallen enemies.
Experience Edit
Experience pickups are objects that raise the experience level of Quote's equipped weapon. They can be found either as drops when enemies are killed or as capsules with a large amount of experience.
Depending on the size of the energy crystal, Quote's weapon can receive between 1 and 20 exp. points. The smallest crystals give 1, medium ones 5, and the largest 20 exp. points to a weapon. However, if a weapon is leveled up, the current level will always have 0 exp. points (exp. will not carry over to the next bar).
Experience capsules are broken after taking 4 damage, releasing a cluster of energy crystals. These capsules can be found in areas that reduce a weapon's level down to 1, particularly the Last Cave and Blood Stained Sanctuary. They can also be found in the Wind Fortress.
Chest Edit
Chests are stationary interactive objects that make recurring appearances throughout Cave Story. They have an orange appearance and gleam occasionally.
When a chest is interacted with for the first time, the player will obtain the item, weapon or upgrade contained. A previously opened chest will remain opened for the rest of a playthrough, and interacting with an opened chest subsequent times brings up a text box indicating that the chest is empty.
Chest locations Edit
The following table assumes that the player obtains the Missile Launcher in the Egg Observation Room.
|First Cave
|Found in Hermit Gunsmith's abode.
|Polar Star
|Mimiga Village
|Found on a ledge above the Shack.
|Map System
|Egg Corridor
|Found inside Egg No. 6.
|ID Card
|Found at the top floor of the Egg Observation Room.
|Missile Launcher
|Dropped by Kurara after defeating her.
|Jellyfish Juice
|Found inside the Gum room.
|Gum Base
|Found in the latter half of the Bushlands, on a ledge across from the Bushlands Hut.
|Missile expansion (+5)
|Found inside the Bushlands Hut.
|Sand Zone
|Found at the end of a hidden passage that can only be accessed by shooting through the top row of star blocks just below the Sun Stones.
|Found in the Clinic Ruins.
|Found in the Boulder Chamber after defeating Balrog. If the player does not possess the Missile Launcher, the chest cannot be opened.
|Super Missile Launcher
|Found in the Clinic chest, which can be accessed by gaining a boost of some kind to go through a secret passage in the section of Labyrinth outside.
|Arms Barrier
|Egg Corridor?
|Found near the teleporter at the start of the area.
|Missile expansion (+5)
|Found inside the Egg Observation Room?
|Outer Wall
|Found in the Clock Room.
|290 Counter
|Blood Stained Sanctuary
|Found at the top of Blood Stained Sanctuary B3, just before fighting the Heavy Press.
|Missile expansion (+24)
Chests with missile expansions depend on whether the player is carrying the Missile Launcher or not at the time of opening a chest with the upgrade. If the player opens a chest with a missile upgrade and they do not carry the Missile Launcher, they will receive the Missile Launcher in place of a missile expansion. The final chest that can be encountered, in the Blood Stained Sanctuary, will give the player a basic Missile Launcher with a 100 missile ammunition if the player is not carrying a Missile Launcher beforehand.
If the player tries to open the chest in the Boulder Chamber and they do not carry the Missile Launcher, the player will be informed that a mysterious spell is keeping the chest shut. This is the only instance in the game where interacting with a chest will not open it.
Liquids Edit
Water Edit
Water is a translucent liquid that fills some valleys or covers entire areas within particular locations. Water in pits has a slight blue tint, dotted with blue pixels. The surface is drawn by a jagged line.
When Quote enters water, he is given an "Air Meter" that counts down rapidly from 100. If the counter reaches 0 before he leaves the water, his sprite turns blue and the game alerts the player that he has died by drowning. The meter is displayed on the screen regardless of how submerged Quote is in the water. Quote's jumping, falling and walking are slowed when he moves in water, even with use of the Booster.
Upon receiving the Air Tank from Curly, the air meter no longer displays, allowing Quote to remain underwater for an unlimited amount of time. While he is submerged with this item, a bubble encases him while he walks.
Lava Edit
Lava is a hazard only found in Last Cave where it can be found in pools on the ground and dripping from the ceiling. Pooled lava deals 10 damage to Quote while lava droplets deal 6.
Current Edit
Currents are found when the fans in Bushlands are on, or in the watery parts in Waterway. They push Quote in the direction that they are moving.
Spikes Edit
Spikes are immobile, indestructible hazards seen throughout various locations of Cave Story. When Quote steps on a spike, he loses a portion of his health. If the amount of health he loses exceeds the amount he currently has, he dies. Weapon energy also decreases upon hitting spikes.
Landing on spikes may give Quote a boost if he falls down onto them. Taking damage will cause him to become temporarily invincible and able to walk on spikes without inflicting any damage for a brief period of time.
Most spikes are a transparent red, while others are a simple grey. They have pointed tips that point outward and can be seen clumped together, depending on the type.
- Types
- Death spikes - In the PC version, death spikes always result in Quote's death. The spikes are completely red, and each individual piece is longer and thinner compared to that of the other spikes. Spikes cause 127 damage in the PC Cave Story, and damage equal to 64 HP in Easy mode.
- -5 spikes - Seen in the First Cave, these spikes have a grey base with red tips. They appear more as a clump, with a shorter height than that of the death spikes. Contact with these spikes subtracts 5 HP from Quote. At the start of the game, Quote is given 3 HP, so touching the spikes results in instant death.
- -10 spikes - Mostly found in the Last Cave (Hidden). Their appearance is similar to that of the -5 spikes. Contact with these subtracts 10 HP of Quote's health.
- Grey spikes - These have thin tips, but they appear side by side rather than overlapping like the death spikes. Grey spikes only appear in the Waterway and inflict 10 damage to Quote on contact.
- Arrow-like spikes - These look like thin arrows or spears, and have white and red tips. They inflict 2 damage to Quote on contact and are only found in the Seal Chamber while fighting Ballos' final form.
Blocks Edit
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Falling blocks Edit
Star blocks Edit
Star blocks are the only destroyable tiles in Cave Story. They can be destroyed with any weapon excluding Fireball, Snake and Bubbline in its level 1 or 2 form.
Moving blocks Edit
Moving blocks are encountered in Labyrinth I, H and the later part of W. In some areas, they can also be found embedded among other blocks used for platforms and walls. Any moving blocks are contained within a parallel screen, which indicates the direction that the block travels.
Moving blocks are square shaped and are about two times Quote's height. In the freeware version of Cave Story, they are tan coloured and have what appears to be an eye surrounded by a circle engraved onto the front surface.
If any part of Quote's body enters between a screen, the block within that line moves until it reaches another surface. The block will not move if Quote no longer crosses its path. A block will also move if Quote is on top of it. Contact with a block does not hurt Quote directly, though he can be crushed if he is standing in between a moving block once it reaches the adjacent surface.
Blocks may be necessary for transportation, such as in Labyrinth I to open the door, or their motion may be initiated to move it out of the way, such as the vertically moving blocks just before the Monster X fight.
Stationary objects Edit
Computer Edit
When interacted with, computers give important information, depending on the context. Some computers can be used to interact with other objects, such as activating teleporters or opening doors.
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Bed Edit
Quote can rest in these to restore health. With a few exceptions, they are functionally identical to refill terminals, with the exception that they do not restore ammunition.
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Signpost Edit
These objects are usually found near entrances of houses and other areas.
Inspecting this object pulls up a small text box, usually telling what the area is or, a hint of some sort.
Teleporter Edit
Teleporters are devices that allow for direct transportation between certain locations in Cave Story.
Teleporters must appear where the user travels to and from on it. The teleporter in Arthur's House can be considered the main teleporter of the game because it is the only one that allows transportation to more than one location.
Other locations with teleporters mostly allow transportation back to Arthur's House, with a few exceptions.
- Arthur's House
- Egg Corridor
- Bushlands
- Sand Zone
- Labyrinth[1]
- Plantation
Save disk Edit
Save disks are used for saving the game. When interacted with, Quote is given a Yes or No option to save the game.
The save disk bears a close resemblance to a floppy disk. It spins around and around on two points: the top and the bottom.
Refill terminal Edit
Refill terminals are seen in most major locations of Cave Story and are often found beside save disks. When Quote interacts with one, all health currently lost will be restored to its full amount. Interacting with a refill terminal after the player has obtained the Missile Launcher will fully restore the missile supply.
The refill terminal appears as a grey block with a red face. This face flashes a black heart periodically.
Fireplace Edit
Fireplaces are present in certain buildings around the Bushlands and Mimiga Village.
Pressing the down arrow key when Quote is in front of a fireplace will allow him to examine it, where an item is present. If the player has Jellyfish Juice with them, they will be prompted to use it to put out the fireplace. By using the Jellyfish Juice, the player receives the item that is hidden beneath the ashes. When they exit and re-enter the building again, the fireplace will be re-lit.
Fireplace locations Edit
An active fireplace makes three appearances in Cave Story.
|Assembly Hall
|Receive Bubbline
|Santa's House
|Receive Charcoal
|Chako's House
|Access to inner Bushlands
Fan Edit
Fans are interactive objects that are mainly located in the Bushlands. They are activated in the Power Supply Room, just before battling Balrog for the second time. After being activated, Quote can use one to be lifted into the air. He can float higher if the player holds the jump button.
During the boss battle with Balfrog, fans are on both sides of the room, and are needed to lift Quote over him. This strategy can also be used all over the Bushlands with enemies. Fans allow access to some hard-to-reach items like missiles, hearts, and a missile expansion.
- ↑ The Labyrinth is only accessible by teleporter if Professor Booster makes it back to Mimiga Village after falling in the Labyrinth.
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First you have to figure out what you want. That's the part that NOBODY can help you with. It's best if you do this on paper and not on the computer. Just collect ideas for names, attacks, and the appearance of your character. The name is very important for the character, so you shouldn't use names like "tpr753a9" (I know several guys with nicknames like this) and you also shouldn't give your character a degrading name (for example, "Shitman"). If you really can't think of a good name, you can use the Names Generator, which can generate names between two and eleven letters, some of which are really good.
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If you don't have any graphics programs (except Paint) you can download a template from the LFE-Download Planet or you can download a program to edit sprites or create some of your own (which is much more original, of course). I recommend PhotoFiltre (please read tutorial 5 in graphics about this, too) - a small and free graphics program with lots of filters and other features.
Now you can start Data Changing. You can only get a limited amount of help with Data Changing. Once somebody asked me if I could make the Data for his character so he could then publish it - what the hack? I think it would be my character then... If you encounter problems or get stuck somewhere, try to solve the problem by yourself first. You'll learn more if you do so and usually it's just an easy problem which has already been answered hundreds of times by DC-Masters. Of course, you can probably find the answer in the Allround-Section anyway. But if you have a more complex problem and don't have any clue about how to fix it then there are plenty of forums where you can request help. And who knows? In some cases your problem might be an interesting discussion theme, even for DC-Masters.
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With the information I explain here, it's not possible to create your own characters, but you can modify characters which already exist and make them stronger. However, with this, you can't create high-quality characters. If you want to do this, you'll need a lot of time, patience, and a desire to learn new techniques.
- #1 How do I make my character faster?
- #2 How do I make my character jump higher?
- #3 How do I change the mp cost of my character's moves?
- #4 How can my character shoot multiple balls at once?
- #5 How do I change the damage of an attack?
- #6 How do I add an effect?
- #7 How do I add new attacks?
#1 How do I make my character faster?
At the beginning of the dat.-file there's a long list of basic characteristics concerning the movements of the character. The speed for walking and running is defined in "walking_speed" and "running_speed". The following lines with a "z" at the end set the movement speed toward and away from the front of the screen.
#2 How do I make my character jump higher?
Also noted at the top of the data file are the jump-heights and distances of the character. "Jump_[...]" is for the normal jump, "Dash_[...]" for the jump while running, and "Rowing_[...]" for the jump out of falling. You have to keep in mind that all of the heights have to be negative.
#3 How do I change the mp cost of my character's moves?
Normally, energy is only used in the special attacks of the characters - usually they begin around frame 235. The energy is always noted in the first frame of a move by the "mp" tag. Keep in mind: a character has a maximum of 500 mp points.
#4 How can my character shoot multiple balls at once?
To create multiple objects during a move you have to modify the "facing" part of the opoint. The "facing" value should be 10 times the number of objects that you want to appear. So "facing: 50" creates five objects.
#5 How do I change the damage of an attack?
All damage is defined by various instances of "itr" tags. In itrs, the "injury" allows you to set how much hp a character loses if they are hit by the attack. At the beginning of the game the character has 500 hp, so an "injury"larger than 500 is usually overkill.
#6 How do I add an effect?
The effect of an attack is also noted in "itr". The "effect"-tag is optional and so you won't always see it in itr. "effect: 1" creates blood, "effect: 2" burns, and "effect: 3" freezes the enemy.
#7 How do I add new attacks?
If you want to copy a move from one character to another, you have to copy the frames to the character's dat.-file. Keep in mind that you can't have frames with the same number. If the frames you copied are already in use, you have to change the frame-numbers (do not use frames bigger than 399!) and the next frame noted by "next".
Then, in order to use the move, you have to allocate a key-combination to it. The possible combinations are:
|D + > + A = hit_Fa:
|D + > + J = hit_Fj:
|D + ^ + A = hit_Ua:
|D + ^ + J = hit_Uj:
|D + J + A = hit_ja:
|D + v + A = hit_Da:
|D + v + J = hit_Dj:
Finally, add this tag with the first frame-number of the move behind the other input tags in the "standing", "walking", and "defend" frames.
#8 How do I make my ball fly forward?
Forward movements of the ball are noted by "dvx". Using this, you can set the speed of the ball.
#9 How do I make a ball chase an enemy?
To make the ball chase an enemy, just note "hit_Fa: 1" behind "hit_j". Also make sure "dvx" and "dvy" are both zero in order to make the chasing work properly.


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Active struggle against the spread of coronavirus continues throughout the world. One of the measures was the closure of flights between almost all countries. Turkey did not stand aside.Read more >
Purchasing an apartment or villa on the beach is a dream of so many. Falling asleep and waking up to the sounds of sea waves, inhaling the sea air, enjoying exceptionally beautiful sea views is such a magnificent opportunity.Read more >
Turkey is a country with a population of more than 80 million people. The state is located in Europe and Asia. Turkey has a large enough territory, which is located at the intersection of the most important trade routes linking Asia and Europe.Read more >
Turkey is a bridge between Europe and Asia. The key country of the region. A country with great opportunities, prospects, and a bright future.Read more >
According to the statistics, more than half of the property in Turkey is purchased with the purpose of moving for permanent residence in the country.Read more >
The Turkish Republic literally surpassed itself in 2017.Read more >
One of the news Turkish portals, Haber7, has recently published analytical material related to long-term investments to Turkish economy. According to experts, Saudi Arabia and Qatar may invest in investment projects about $ 250 billion.
News websites and periodicals report about real estate prices rise in Turkey on an incredibly regular basis. Currently, the South Republic takes the first place in the world apartments and villas price rating made by a well-known consulting agency, Knight Frank.Read more >
Antalya authorities will devote 641 million of Liras for investment in 2016. It is referred to investment of funds to construction and development of new projects in the capital of the Mediterranean world.Read more >
Many people qualify as erroneous that surfing is a pleasure available exclusively on Bali or near the shores of Morocco or Portugal. In fact, one can go surfing in Turkey, what is more both in summer and in winter.Read more >
Many people know that tickets from Turkey to Europe, especially to such countries as Germany and Austria, cost mush lower that from Russia or former Soviet states. And one can get to the neighboring Greece just at a cheap rate.Read more >
Antalya. For the most of the of foreigners this city associates with the world famous resort. But Antalya is not only a resort for vacation, with the luxurious 5-star hotels and beautiful beaches, it is also a modern city with a developed urban infrastructure. This city is perfectly adapted for the long stay.Read more >
Visa free rules will continue, according to press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey on the 09.01.2016.Read more >
Turkey is a shoppers paradise – from antique shops, small street shops and bazaars to fashionable boutiques with international brands and reasonable prices. Everybody knows that it is impossible to come from Turkey without buying some leather, textile, jewelry and many more!Read more >
Amid the latest world events our fellow citizens began to pose more and more questions, but how do the things stand now in Turkey? Is it safe to live here and just relax?Read more >
For most holidaymakers Turkey first of all is the sea, the sun and the beach, and only a few people know that Turkey is also a country of wonderful ski resorts. Europeans took fancy to Turkish expanses for skiing and snowboarding long ago.Read more >
Turkey enters top ten countries - the world leaders of medical tourism. Hundreds of foreigners are treated in clinics of Antalya each year.Read more >
As our experience prompts us, many foreign buyers of the Turkish real estate wish to get apartments and not to spend time and effort for selection of furniture and household appliances, and at once to arrive to own apartment which is completely ready to accommodation, and to rest with pleasure.Read more >
Tendencies of the Turkish market of real estate in 2013 and prospects for 2014.Read more >
If to have a rest in Turkey – that only two steps away from the sea. This rather stereotypic approach very much prevents many foreign buyers of the Turkish real estate find really house of their dream.Read more >
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During the 1st World War, a guy named Tom Thomson invented GPS and named it after his own nomenclature – "TOM TOM"! FALSE, Untrue, Bogus…he was a painter that was associated with, but not part of Canada's "Group of Seven" (actually 11!). The circumstances of his death in Algonquin is still a mystery and Jim Betts' musical offers up two resolutions for the audience's selection. Neither is prioritized but rather strictly submitted. The Oakville Players and its talented director Mary Rose make the event seem contemporary.
This Mr. 'T' drew commercial pictures for the Eaton's Catalogue and other commercial mundane-ary in order to have enough funds to head up North to capture its intrinsic beauty and colour. His relationships with the local inhabitants; the culture; and even the folklore become clues and rationale for his demise. The local lodge-keeper and his wife figure inherently as do the game warden; a couple and their single daughter; a poacher; the daughter's suitor and especially a maybe-dead wood nymph. However, it's the painter and his famous works that are the pivots of the plot. The projected artwork and its subject matter are thrilling; the portrayal of the artist…less so.
Thomson is played by Jack Verrips and he's an incomplete canvas. Poor projection, exaggerated poseur-ing almost like seeking a teleprompter overhead, and dialogue that's recited rather than emoted, unfortunately makes this, and him, the weak link. Fortuitously, clever directing and marvellous attention to details plus strong support cast more than balance the overall impression one will glean from this musical effort. The sprite of the story is sung and acted by Alyssa Blasak who is every bit a 'Puck' or 'Ariel' yet still imbues her character with a serious albeit subtle demeanor. The warden also is the narrator and David Turnbull brings credibility to both challenges. Rose has him talk to the audience without utilizing the theatrical vehicle of asides; as if we're all part of the local community. Both Robin Sadavoy as the love interest, and Carla Zabek who is the innkeeper's wife with an agenda of her own, contribute strong, albeit stereotypical, characterizations. Sadavoy's rendering of her 'Over the Dam' number; and her duet with Zabek entitled 'Wildflowers' showcase not only their voices but terpsichorean talents as well.
An essential role is that of the lodge proprietor 'Shannon Fraser' whose influence within the community also affects attitude and acceptance. The part also requires a brief representation of Lawren Harris and Michael Brown is outstanding in both exemplifications. His brogue may be a little weak but his acting; intensity, posturing and personal torment are visceral. As Sadavoy's parents; Catherine Ross & Murray Atkinson both offer credibility in their respective portrayals.
The costumes by Sharon Vandenberg look natural and certainly define both locale and period. The lighting; sound effects and especially the backdrop projections make this entire production worthwhile and entertaining. Brian Turnbull's sextet never overpowers, and definitely enhances the musical numbers.
A personal 'thank-you' to the director/producer for understating Betts mocking of fifth estate critiquing by making a comparison with a lynx defacing a piece of art. Last time we saw the play, that director's emphasis made us want to slide under our seats!
Thomson and company will be at the Oakville Centre until Nov. 15th.


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How often do you take your puppy for a walk? We're hoping that the answer that immediately came to mind was "every day". Puppies benefit from daily exercise much like humans do, as it provides a host of benefits to their mental and physical state of being. Walking your puppy at least once or twice a day should be part of your daily routine for the reasons listed below.
Physical Exercise is Important for Puppies
Regular walks every day will help keep you and your puppy physically fit and active. Walks help keep your puppies' joints and body in working order, help keep their weight at a healthy level, and get their blood flowing. Regular physical exercise can also help prevent your puppy from developing many weight-related health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, liver disease, and heart disease. Walking multiple times a day works out your puppy's joints, muscles, and cardiovascular system, and helps keep the weight off. Exercise has also been shown to ward off depression in both humans and puppies.
Walking Helps Socialize Puppies
Bringing your puppy around the block or to the dog park will help socialize them towards other humans and dogs, especially at a young age. It's important to reinforce healthy socialization and regular walks can be a great tool in helping you achieve this goal. If you ever get bored of your same old route, try switching it up! A different neighborhood, trail, or dog park can be a great idea if you are getting bored with the same routine. It'll also get your dog excited!
Bond with Your Puppy
Spending time with your puppy will only reinforce the bond you have with your animal. Walking is an incredibly simple activity that you can perform every day that will bring your animal a large amount of joy. Walking your puppy every day will also reinforce the fact that you are someone they can rely on; daily walks will help build trust and establish a routine, which can add to the mental well-being of your puppy. A daily schedule will help build structure around your puppy's life, which can also help with their self-confidence.
Interactive play and daily walks will give your dog a predictable timeline every day, which can boost the confidence of shy puppies.
Boost Your Puppy's Brain Power
For your puppy's creative side, allow them to sniff and explore their environment. Remember, even though you may have been out of the house all day, daily walks are some of the only times that your puppy can truly explore the outdoors. Give them some time to sniff around and truly explore what life has to offer! This will provide a lot of mental and physical stimulation.
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When Gene Marshall was asked to model
the feature wedding ensemble in Alana
Bennet's exclusive fashion extravaganza,
she jumped at the chance.Ā
Not normally a model since her expertise
was in films and on stage, she
nonetheless accepted because she knew
that part of the proceeds from the
auction following the show would be
donated to the fight against breast
cancer.ĀĀ And it was no secret that
her presence there would boost
attendance substantially.
Gene looked quite radiant as she walked
briskly down the runway, making
smiling eye contact with the buyers
as she twirled in front of them, and
Alana took many orders after Gene's
appearance. The plan was to auction the
gowns modeled during the show to the
highest bidder.Ā The gown Gene wore was
the last one being auctioned, and to
this point, it had gone very well.
When she stepped out into the lights
once again, someone from the back of
the room yelled out,
"Ten thousand dollars!"Ā
Trying to see through the glare of
the lights who had made such a high
opening bid, she was startled to hear
someone shout from her right,
"Fifteen thousand dollars!"Ā
Before she knew it, the bidding had
gone to over forty thousand dollars!
When the high bidder was asked why
he had gone so high, he said that
aside from the dress (and the model)
being very beautiful, he truly
believed in the cause he so generously
supported.Ā He hoped that this would
get the message out ...that it was
time to find a cure for breast cancer
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Thanks to Jeff N. who posted a link to this piece at his Facebook page and Kirby A. who emailed us the same link.
Lifehacker posts a not too complicated discussion of what the Egyptian government has done to internet connections within Egypt, and a guide for getting around it.
As usual, click on the photo to link up to the entire post.
How to Foil a Nationwide Internet Shutdown
The Egyptian government cut internet connections across their country to silence protests, leaving nearly all of its citizens without online access. But they weren't entirely successful. When governments shut down broadband and mobile connections, here's what to do.
What's Going on Now?
If you haven't been keeping up with the story, here's the gist. Citizens across Egypt are protesting their government in unprecedented numbers, and its believed that the internet played a major role in the protests. So what did the Egyptian government do? First, they started blocking domain name servers (DNS)—the phone book of the internet—but citizens circumvented this limitation by using proxy servers. In reaction, the government cut broadband connections to the web and forced mobile providers to do the same. For more details, read Gizmodo's take on how Egypt turned off the internet. The result: a nationwide internet blackout that's preventing Egyptian citizens from communicating online. To put it bluntly, this sucks. But it's still not good enough. We're going to look at how Egyptian citizens can (and are) circumventing the problem.


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As you tackle your applications, you'll encounter lots of opinions and advice. Guidance is good; it's a sign people care about you. But remember, in the end, the decision about what you write and, of course, the writing itself, is your responsibility.
I'm not an advocate of a no feedback, no support approach. What I am championing is that you ultimately decide on the experiences you want to share the stories you want to tell. You do the writing and when you need it, you reach out for feedback from a select, trusted group of individuals. Do this and you'll gain confidence in yourself—and both you and your essays will be stronger for it.


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Exuberant, jubilant
She jumped in with both feet
How could she know
that life would give her
one blow
after another
till she,
by her own will,
bowed to defeat.
her great awakening.
"True confessions: As long as I can remember there have been two opposing voices in my head. You know, the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other like you see in cartoons. One voice whispered truth, and the other screamed lies—One tried to build me up, the other worked like a devil to tear me down. And wouldn't you know it, that's the one I gravitated towards; a hopeless perversion of truth that twisted my thinking and became my reality. I'm not sure why I always listened to that voice. I guess after a while it was just easier to believe the bad than it was to believe anything good."
The Once Upon a Backpack EXPERIENCE is a multimedia, interactive theatrical experience that encounters the audience through a candid, often shocking, but all too relatable real-life story that intersects with their own story on a deep level. For people of all backgrounds and beliefs, it is a hard hitting, gut wrenching inspirational adventure—a feast for the senses—that compels the audience to action through storytelling, spoken word poetry, visual and performing arts, wrapped up in an original music score that takes us from tears to cheers.
Adapted from the book, ONCE UPON A BACKPACK by Jill Elizabeth Wyckoff, The OUAB EXPERIENCE takes the audience on a journey, addressing sensitive subjects and the consequences of our actions, continuing on to the discovery of truth that brings healing, restoration, and freedom. It prompts the audience to ask the question, "Am I the sum of the lies that I've carried around in my proverbial backpack, or am I designed and destined for something more?" This must experience production will compel young and old alike to open up their backpacks and look inside at the lies they've been believing about themselves, uncover the truth, re-write their story, and step into freedom.
The Once Upon a Backpack
In this gripping true-life tale, Jill Wyckoff reveals a very personal account of a girl who journeys from innocence to destruction as she lives out the lies she believes about herself. Unexpectedly, in the midst of desperation, grief, and incredible loss, The Girl has a stunning encounter that changes her life. Awakened to the truth, she begins a process of discovery that leads to transformation.
Wyckoff captivates the reader through an artistic weave of emotionally charged poetry, verse, narration, and first-person story-telling. Once Upon a Backpack compels us to look at the lies we've been believing about ourselves and dares us to step into our own awakening.
"This book will take the shattered soul and bathe it in comforting hope. Sometimes life appears to be so frail until frailty meets its match. Gently peeling back the layers of numbness this story whispers hope back to the hearts who have longed for a different version of their destiny." - Craig Muster, Senior Director, Awakening International
"Jill's voice and journey still resonate with me even weeks after reading the book. This beautifully written book has allowed me to begin looking into my own backpack." - Amazon Review
Please contact me for more information on release dates and booking The OUAB EXPERIENCE at your venue.
Please note: due to mature subject matter, this production is not recommended for children.


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As promised last Friday, I am bringing you the interview number two with Mr Lyle McDonald.
I must say, this is the first episode where I completely ditched any sort of structure and pace of the interview and replaced it with quite a nonchalant conversation in which my only goal was to pick Lyle's brain and expose his opinions and knowledge on topics related to obesity.
I had a blast doing this, and if you enjoyed our previous discussion, I could practically guarantee you that you will have fun, and hopefully learn something.
I hope you'll get some value out of it, and I'll talk to you next week.
Thank you all. Cheers!
LYLE's contact and info:
- bodyrecomposition.com
- The Women's Book is OUT
- Lyle's BodyRecomposition.com Store, where you'll find 'The Women's Book'
- Join Lyle's FB group by typing "Bodyrecomposition.com" in the Search bar on Facebook, or follow the link below
- https://goo.gl/QNu4Pp
You can find me and contact me at:
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- IG: darko.botic
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Today I am 35 weeks....5 weeks until my due date!! Yay!! Needless to say, I am getting super excited and am feeling ready!! As you've seen, I have Oliver's room ready to go, and have been wrapping up all of the little projects and buying all of the last minute things that I will need when he makes his appearance. I have bottles ready, am drowning in swaddling blankets, and am all set with burp cloths, bibs, diapers, and wipes :)
The one thing that I never thought was a super useful thing to have is a crib quilt/comforter. Although they are adorable (my friend Catherine registered for one at Pottery Barn Kids that matches her daughters bedding and will be embroidered with her name -- sooo cute!), they are usually big and a little bit cumbersome, and seeing as how babies aren't even supposed to sleep under blankets for a long time, what really is the point?!
Well......after checking off my "want" list, and thinking about it a little bit, I did find something that they theoretically could be useful for.....you could use one as a floor blanket. When Ali's daughter Hayden was born, I had bought a "padded floor blanket" for her. It was this ADORABLE quilted/puffy blanket with pink & yellow birds on it. It wasn't a crib comforter, but an actual "floor blanket", but it looked similar to what I would think a crib comforter would. Anytime we had her on the floor playing with her, she would lay on this cozy blanket. I was thinking that all of the blankets I have for Oliver are thin, and that I might like to have a thicker "floor blanket" for him. For the house, or if we go to the park and sit on grass, or if he has to be changed in the back of the car.....a blanket like that could be pretty useful after all.
Soooo....my search began, and I found it . . . . . . MISSONI for Target! :) All of the Missoni for Target baby items are on sale, and I happened on these beauties.....
**Missoni for Target - "Patchwork" Quilt - $49.99
**Missoni for Target - "Black & White" Quilt
Aren't they AMAZING!!!?!! And they have bumpers ($49.99), crib sheets ($14.99), and crib skirts ($29.99) that coordinate....SO reasonably priced!!
These are SO SO SO stylish!! If I hadn't picked my own fabrics for Oliver's bedding (and had seen these sooner), I would have had a lot more to consider. I am still 100% in love with what I chose, but I do love that these are neutral, yet so modern and un-baby-ish!! Are you with me on this...? :)
Here are a couple of additional patterns that are available....
"Exploded Floral"
So...the point of the story is . . . . we now have 2 crib quilt/floor blankets for our little guy! The "Patchwork" and the "Black & White". YAY!!!!! Check and check! :) One for inside the house and one to keep in the car at all times!! Might be a tad excessive, but I couldn't resist!! I am SO excited. They already arrived and they are just as dreamy as I thought they would be!
If you are pregnant and are in search of cool crib bedding, check out Missoni for Target . You won't regret it!!


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Organ Concert Brings Joy to Audiences
October 11, 2017
Professor Emeritus of Music Emory Fanning celebrated his 50 years at Middlebury on Sunday, Oct. 1 with the sparkling musical tones of an organ recital. The program began with Concerto No. 1 in G Major by Johann Ernst, one of wsix concertos transcribed by J.S. Bach for the organ in his earlier years. The lively and celebratory sounds of the first piece were followed by the deeply moving and poetic "Organ Mass" by François Couperin, played from the sections "Gloria Dialogue" and "Offertoire" to offer the audience a glimpse of a variety of musical forms in the different mass elements.
Fanning's next piece, J.S. Bach's Trio Sonata No. 1 in E-Flat Major, is one of Bach's most beloved compositions and was intended as instructive material for the organ studies of his oldest son. Ronnie Romano '20, one of Professor Fanning's organ students, admired his crisp rhythm and thoughtful articulation, both of which contributed to the precision and independence of voices in the music.
Romano recalls the energetic professor's instructions regarding a particularly bubbly, manual-intensive piece: "Here, have fun with this!"
This rings true to the Professor's teaching philosophy, which places emphasis on "bringing the music alive, attending to technical details, and sharing a love for the music!"
As Fanning says, one of his goals in teaching is to convey to his students "the core of the music as it was conceived and finding meaning beyond the notation, with attention to the historical styles," as he seeks to do in his own playing.
Fanning's rendition of the next two pieces by César Franck were arguably the high-points of the concert. The first piece, "Prelude, Fugue and Variation", was a duo played by Fanning and his wife, pianist Diana Fanning, who has been an affiliate artist at Middlebury since 1975 and has toured extensively both in the US and abroad. Both have long been and continue to be integral members of the Middlebury community.
The Chorale No. 2 in B Minor that followed, Fanning's "all-time favorite" piece, is widely considered to be the greatest organ work of the 19th century and conjures the majestic tolling of a great bell.
The inclusion of three expressive and stylistically diverse pieces by twentieth-century composers Herbert Howells, Norman Dello Joio and Percy Whitlock expanded the range and scope of the concert repertoire, leading up to the conclusion of the concert with Bach's glorious three-part Fugue in E-flat Major in the tune of William Croft's "St. Anne," whose three contrasting sections are said to reflect the Christian doctrine of the Trinity.
Regarding the programming of the concert, Fanning comments that the repertoire was chosen, "from music that [I have] played for a long time; that reflect contrasting compositional styles and historical periods; and that show off the wonderful characteristics of the organ, which allow the player a rich palette of sound."
The effect of such an auditory palette was recognized by students present.
"I think what impressed me the most in Emory Fanning's performance was the versatility of the organ and the different moods he was able to express with ease," Miranda Seixas '20 said. "From the deep, vibrating, feel-more-than-hear notes to the lilting and whimsical notes, I was able to hear more personalities within the organ than I had before."
At the conclusion of the concert, members of the Middlebury community were so moved that some even took to stomping and slapping the pews to express their appreciation. As Professor Peter Hamlin aptly described in his opening remarks, Emory Fanning is not only a mentor and a friend, but also a musical hero for many in the Middlebury community and beyond.
The concert was followed by a reception at Crossroads Café, where many of Professor Fanning's previous students and alumni of the college and choir were reunited.


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