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As promised, this plugin is now a utility to convert custom fields into terms in a taxonomy.
If you go to WP-Admin -> Tools, you'll see this at the bottom:
When this plugin was first released, custom taxonomies were practically unheard of (WordPress 2.7). Custom fields were already there and convenient to use, so it was easier at the time to use custom fields as if they were tags.
Since WP 2.9, that is no longer the case: with a single line of code, you can get a separate set of tags that you can manage, assign to posts and group posts by, right away.
So, if you're starting a new project, instead of using Custom Field Taxonomies, I recommend you use the following plugins to achieve the same functionality:
Instead of trying to emulate native taxonomies, this plugin will be transformed into a simple utility that converts custom fields to taxonomy terms.
This release is sponsored by Dustin Dempsey, from Playforward Designs.
A common need for sites using Custom Field Taxonomies is a query like this:
This would show posts having a custom field 'price' with a value between 300 and 500.
Since version 1.4, this is possible with all meta taxonomies, numeric or not. You can also use
price-min withouth
price-max and vice-versa.
While working on this release, I have found several potential security holes. These are all corrected now.
If you are using a previous version of the plugin, please update as soon as possible!
This version adds two query options:
will match all posts that have the fruit field set to apple OR orange OR pair.
will match posts that have 3 color fields: one with red, one with orange and one wih yellow.
These capabilities are disabled by default. Before you enable them from Posts -> CF Taxnomies, a word of caution:
If some of your field values have commas ',' character in them, don't enable the OR query.
Also, if some of the field values have spaces ' ' in them, don't enable the AND query.
Currently, you can't enable both the AND query and the "Show posts that don't match all key=value pairs" option. This will probably be fixed in the future.
Another substantial update for y'all:
The new admin page is built up entirely of shiny 2.7 style boxes. They work just like the ones on your dashboard.
The admin page has been moved to Posts -> CF Taxonomies for easier access. There is also a new feature to add default values.
Version 1.1 introduced an option to display posts with a relevance less than 100%. Now you have an extra option to also adjust the relevance based on the order of the query vars in the URL.
For example, if your URL is http://example.com?foo=xxx&bar=yyy, posts that don't have
bar=yyy, but have
foo=xxx will rank higher than those that have
bar=yyy but don't have
In earlier version, if you used
query_posts() anywhere in the template file that was used by the plugin, you would get all kinds of errors. Not anymore:
Now you can use
query_posts() and even have multiple loops on the same page and CFT will only modify the main loop.
This version brings several important new features:
http://example.com/?field=abc* will fetch all posts that have a meta key field with any value beginning with abc: 'abc', 'abcd' etc.
The '' character can appear multiple times, anywhere: *http://example.com/?field=*ab*c*&another=foo*bar
There's a new checkbox in the settings page that allow the following behaviour:
http://example.com/?key1=value1&key2=value2 will fetch posts that have at least one of those key=value pairs.
There is also a new template tag that displays the relevance for each post:
Now you can select in which meta taxonomy you want values replaced. This allows for better control over your custom fields.
Important: The parameters for
meta_cloud() have changed. Check template-tags.php to learn more.
Several improvements in this release. Be sure to upgrade.
meta_filter_box() now comes with autosuggest.
In version 0.9 I finally included an advanced meta search box. It can be easily styled and you can even have several boxes on the same page.
The code to display it is simple:
<?php meta_filter_box() ?>.
If you don't want to use a certain key as a filter, you can write
<?php meta_filter_box($exclude = array('key1', 'key2')) ?>
Make sure your theme has wp_footer() written somewhere in footer.php.
Another update for this plugin: Added a custom field management section in which you can replace custom field keys or custom field values. Maybe an option to delete certain custom fields based on key or value? We'll see.
This version adds multiple key=value check, which means that now you can have URLs like this:
http://yoursite.com/?s=anything&key1=valueA&key2=valueB...
http://yoursite.com/category/news/?key1=valueA&key2=valueB...
I've also added autosuggest to the input fields in the Settings Page which will give suggestions based on the existing meta keys on your site.
Any ideas for an interface to construct such URLs are welcome (an advanced search box? etc).
By popular demand, this plugin now supports URLs like this:
The template tags were updated to reflect this posibility. Also, an extra template tag was added:
all_meta_info() displays all available data for the current post.
PHP5 is required.
Custom Field Taxonomies is a plugin that lets you use post metadata as ad-hoc taxonomies.
For each taxonomy, you have
It also has a nice settings page where you can define which fields to be used as taxonomies.
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Looking for the perfect indoor tan? Learn what to look for and how to get your hands on the ideal tanning bed lotion that will deliver the desired results.
The market has a plethora of choices for individuals looking to buy the ideal tanning bed lotion. Make a quick search on any search engine and the crawler will throw back a multitude of options for you to choose from.
There are many different kinds of tanning lotions ranging from bronzers to indoor tanning bed lotions and the tingle factor based suntan lotions to name a few.
UV Protection
The main aim of making use of a tanning lotion is to give the skin a deeper and natural looking tan that is reminiscent to the natural tan that one develops after prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
Making use of tanning bed lotions to develop the tan is a safer alternative than exposing your self to the harmful rays of the sun.
In today's health and style conscious world tanning bed lotions are the prime alternative for people who want that tan as well as the protection from the sun.
Remember: Safety First!
The tanning bed lotion can be rightfully termed as the sunless tanning lotion because it rids you of the necessity to expose your skin to the sun's harmful rays.
Since you will be making use of the tanning bed lotion within the confinements of your home the risk is eliminated from scratch.
The Rise of the Popularity of Tanning Bed Formulas
Basically a tanning bed lotion is to be used with a tanning bed. These are specially produced beds that emit intense rays that help to give the skin the desired color.
The use of these beds is common in beauty salons and those who can afford it have them in their homes as well.
The invention of tanning beds has relieved those individuals looking for a nice tan of depending on the sun's light.
It has also relieved them from the great dangers that tanning in the sun has.
The convenience of tanning beds in an indoor setting has attracted more people to beauty salons in order to try out different tans.
This increase in demand has given birth to a wide variety of tanning bed lotions which are an essential component of the indoor tanning process.
Moisturizing Lotions
Although these tanning bed lotions are loaded with irritants and chemicals which may some times have a bad reaction on your skin they are generally formulated to benefit the skin in different ways.
The best of tanning bed lotions will not just give you the desired tan but will also act as a moisturizer that keeps your skin nicely hydrated and cleansed.
The popularity of tanning bed lotions can be directly linked to the mass awareness campaign that was initiated a few years ago regarding the harmful effects of tanning in the sun.
Shortly after that you had the inventors amongst us coming up with the concept of indoor tanning with a tanning bed and the tanning bed lotions.
Today you will be able to find tanning salons in abundance offering safer than normal tanning solutions to their customers. There is a considerable amount of variety when it comes to buying tanning bed lotions as well because each product has its own specialty and worth.

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Soup Kitchen Provides Warm, Delicious Ministry
"Oh, no," sighs John Weston as he pulls the crusty garlic bread from the oven. He slices the bread, quickly dumps it into the basket and sets it on the serving table. He rushes to get the salad dressings and other items on the table. Then he sprints to the literature box and hastily sets out tracts and pamphlets.
"Gather 'round, everyone," he says to his volunteers. "It's time for prayer. People are lining up outside."
This three-year-old ministry started as an outgrowth of the weekly fellowship dinners on Sabbath. Weston and his wife, Dianne, loved cooking and saw the fellowship dinner as a means of getting to know people and treat each one with love, respect and dignity, no matter what they look like. Dianne, being gregarious, would throw her arms around the most gruff, tattered and sometimes smelly people who came to the fellowship dinner (aka potluck) and just love on them. John Weston was right behind her with the same feelings. They believed in this ministry where people could socialize and get to know one another better, and they desired the same experience for people on the street or anyone who would come to enjoy a meal.
Unknown to them another man in our church had the same dream, Larry Sample, the Dorcas leader. They teamed up in 2012, and the Soup Kitchen was born. They decided on soup, salad, bread, drink and dessert. They tried serving on Thursday nights for two years, but the ministry struggled.
John sought the Lord's counsel and was shown that he needed to change the day to Tuesdays, as Dorcas is open for people to get food and clothing. Since Dorcas closes from 11:30–12:30 for volunteers to eat lunch (at the Soup Kitchen, of course), the waiting people started coming and socializing with the Dorcas volunteers. John's prayer was answered, and the change was a hit.
In December 2014, Dianne lost her battle with cancer. Although John's heart was crushed, he loved the ministry and determined to continue on his own. He wanted anyone and everyone, rich or poor, to come for a free meal and also find spiritual food. He wanted everyone who came to feel that they were equal with everyone else. He hoped that one day people would come to the Soup Kitchen who weren't there for Dorcas, but only for the meal and fellowship. And that is exactly what happened. The "clientele" has increased, as more and more people are learning about the Soup Kitchen. The number served has varied lately from about 50 to more than 70.
One lady, who has come regularly to the Soup Kitchen, is now studying to be baptized. Who would have thought that a soup kitchen could reach people with the love of Jesus? John, Dianne and Larry, that's who.
John now has regular assistants who help him: Ginny Frost, Sydney Purser, Gloria Wilson and Warren Williams. Much of the food is provided by the local food bank (which Sample picks up) with items like lettuce, greens and tomatoes, plus other salads, fruit, garlic bread and desserts of various kinds. Lately, the food bank has also provided some drinks. John provides the soup, preparing it at home and bringing it in slow cookers. The church picks up the tab for hot drinks in winter and cold ones in the summer. It also provide the supplies and crackers.
"Hey, John, this soup is the best ever" is heard consecutive weeks by regulars. They love his cooking, and some love giving and receiving hugs from him as he socializes with them. All are appreciative, and many come to the serving windows and say thank you for the delicious food.
What a blessing it is to be involved in the Soup Kitchen, a simple yet powerful ministry.


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Sometimes it's hard to figure out Glenn Beck. One day he is (ridiculously) calling Cass Sunstein "the most dangerous man in America." Another day he is teaching his audience about Hayek's "Road to Serfdom." Go figure.Go figure what?
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The first Brunei Usergroup Individual Lego Display (BUILD 2012) was held recently at the Holiday Lodge Hotel on the 15th November 2012. Nine BULAT members were invited by the Admin Team to display their Lego. The event served as a dry run for the public display planned for Times Square (Display at Times Square D@TS 2012) on the 23rd November 2012.
There were eleven displays total:
Cars - NN, ZH, ZB
Pirates - NN, ZH
Classic Space - NN
Monster Fighters - ZH, PC, ZB
Speed Racer / Loki vs Avengers / Star Wars Original Trilogy - AH
Imperial Shuttle Landing - PC
Beach Square - CJ
Countryside - ZB
Countryside - ZB
Winter Village - YH/NR
Propeller planes - NR
City scene & Trains - NN/ZH/ZB/PC
Members of the Brunei press was also invited to the event. The Admin Team also took the opportunity to present the prize for the recently held logo competition to the winner - Mohamad Effendy.
On behalf of BULAT I would like to congratulate everyone who participated and came to the exhibition on a successful event. By the way props and thanks goes out to Abu Bakar Rajali for the photos.. We've even made it on the newspapers of Brunei Darussalam!
Press Links
Borneo Bulletin:
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Some Whidbey residents will see their flood insurance premiums rise by up to 400 percent under new flood insurance rate maps released by the federal government, while others' rates will remain flat.
Those and other details about how the changes will impact homeowners of Whidbey's 148 miles of coastline became clear Wednesday at a packed meeting at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Federal, state, county and local officials were on hand to answer general questions about flooding and the federal flood insurance rate maps newly issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
The new maps are accurate to within 1-2 feet, while the older ones were accurate only to within 5-10 feet, said FEMA engineer Ted Perkins, who addressed the crowd for nearly an hour. The new maps, issued free to any waterfront homeowner who requested one, show the elevation one would have to build at to avoid flooding during the most violent storm likely to occur within a 100-year period — a so-called 100-year flood.
Island County, in late July, sent postcards to 4,260 island residents who might be affected by the changed maps, which in general reflect higher water levels and so greater danger of flooding to more properties.
Drew Smith, who owns a summer cottage on Sunlight Beach Road in Clinton, learned his annual flood-insurance premiums will increase by 400 percent or more, to $2,000 or $2,500, from $500 — but only in increments of 15 percent per year.
"I'll have to think about whether I continue to carry flood insurance at all," Smith said after the meeting. "I learned that tsunami danger is minimal on the South End, so I'm not even sure I need the insurance."
Another FEMA engineer told the group that a tsunami would most strongly affect the west side of Whidbey, starting at about Greenbank and moving northward. But flooding could also be caused by a combination of high tide, high wind and rain.
Homeowners carrying federally-backed loans are required to carry flood insurance, Perkins said. For others it is optional. The insurance can cover both a house and its contents.
Dan Weber, of Seashell Drive in Clinton, learned his property is outside the flood boundaries, though it is adjacent to the water.
"It's a bit of a relief to know that I don't have to deal with this in any form or fashion," he said after the meeting.
Mark Kjellstrom, who owns property on Holmes Harbor in Greenbank, said only the toe of his bluff touches the water, while his house, 65 feet above the water, is far outside the flood zone.
"I'm grateful," he said. "I don't need to pay more insurance."
No one at the meeting was able to say how many Island County homeowners will see an increase in their premiums or what the average increase will be. County Planning Director Dave Wechner said earlier this month that rates will increase for "a fair amount" of those 4,260 property owners who were notified of the changes by postcard.
Flood premiums, set by the National Flood Insurance Program, are increasing for several reasons, FEMA said. Congress phased out some flood-insurance subsidies, the number and size of flood claims are increasing, more people are living in floodplains and storms are becoming increasingly frequent and severe.
To view properties included in flood zones, see http://bit.ly/1tJh5tr. Properties coded "VE" will see a three-foot or higher breaking wave in a 100-year flood. That means structures must be built on piers and pilings, Perkins said. Properties coded "AE" may be built on standard slabs, though the elevation must be high enough above flood level to minimize damage, he said.
Waterfront homeowners without elevation certificates, which accurately state how high above the water a property lies, may need to contact a surveyor to obtain such a certificate, he said.
The new maps' findings may be appealed if a homeowner has data showing they are inaccurate.
For details on the appeal process, see www.fema.gov/change-flood-zone-designation-online-letter-map-change.


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The competition leaders the St George Dragons will host an inconsistent Canberra Raiders side this Sunday in Mudgee. Both sides are coming off disappointing losses and will be eager to try and hit back this week.
St George-Illawarra Dragons
The Dragons are playing the best footy in the competition with their expansive style of play leading to plenty of points, however they were soundly defeated by a resurgent South Sydney Rabbitohs side. The Red V will need to regain their mojo this week.
Canberra Raiders
For the Raiders, they sit at four wins and six losses and need to be more consistent if they are any chance of playing finals footy. In the story of their season, the Green Machine let another eight point lead slip to be beaten in the final five minutes of play.
St George-Illawarra Dragons
Dragons: 1 Matt Dufty, 2 Nene Macdonald, 3 Euan Aitken, 4 Tim Lafai, 5 Jason Nightingale, 6 Gareth Widdop (c), 7 Ben Hunt, 8 James Graham, 9 Cameron McInnes, 10 Paul Vaughan, 11 Tyson Frizell, 12 Tariq Sims, 13 Jack De Belin. Interchange: 14 Jeremy Latimore, 15 Kurt Mann, 16 Leeson Ah Mau, 17 Blake Lawrie. Reserves: 18 Reece Robson, 19 Zachary Lomax, 20 Mitchell Allgood, 21 Hame Sele
Both Jack De Belin and Ben Hunt are both named to play despite both picking up niggling injuries, while Blake Lawrie replaces Zac Lomax in the number 17 jumper.
Canberra Raiders
Raiders: 1 Jack Wighton, 2 Nick Cotric, 3 Jarrod Croker (c), 4 Joseph Leilua, 5 Jordan Rapana, 6 Blake Austin, 7 Aidan Sezer, 8 Iosia Soliola, 9 Siliva Havili, 10 Shannon Boyd, 11 Joseph Tapine, 12 Elliott Whitehead, 13 Josh Papalii. Interchange: 14 Ata Hingano, 15 Luke Bateman, 16 Charlie Gubb, 17 Dunamis Lui. Reserves: 18 Liam Knight, 19 Michael Oldfield, 20 Sam Williams, 21 Craig Garvey
Canberra have named Blake Austin who was assisted off the field with what looked to be a serious ankle injury but scans have confirmed there was no major damage with Austin to be assessed until Sunday, Sam Williams have been named in the reserves in case Austin is not deemed to be fit.
This match will be won in the middle of the park with both sides boasting huge packs. With James Graham and former Raider Paul Vaughan leading the Dragons pack, they are very strong up front and lay a great foundation for the outsides backs to do their things. Canberra also have massive forwards, however will be without Junior Paulo for a lengthy period, they are still very big and have a lot of go forward. Whichever sides pack shows up on the day, it will go a long way in determining the result.
Date: Sunday 20 May
Venue: Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee
Kick Off: 2pm
Both sides were pretty ordinary last week and will be keen to strike back with a win this week. The Dragons are still one game ahead of the pack and will be looking to maintain their lead on the summit of the competition, while for Canberra it's all about finding some consistency and keeping up with the chasing bunch for a finals spot. This game has the potential to be a cracker with both sides attack the key point of their game, however the Dragons should be too strong in this one and will keep the number one spot for at least another week.
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Safety probe into hospital construction after NHS bosses warning
PUBLISHED: 17:13 12 November 2019 | UPDATED: 17:42 12 November 2019
A major structural survey of West Suffolk Hospital is underway after it emerged the reinforced concrete blocks used to build it could potentially be at risk of decay.
Bosses at the Bury St Edmunds hospital ordered a full structural survey of the 10,000 concrete 'planks' after a warning received in May.
West Suffolk Hospital chief executive Dr Steve Dunn said that since the survey was launched around 80% of the hospital had been inspected and no faults had been found.
He said the hospital had gone "above and beyond" in inspection measures that included penetrative radar and visual inspection.
He said: "We know where they are, we are photographing them, we are doing both visual and structural assessments of them and have a database of those inspections we have completed.
"Safety is paramount and we are keen to ensure that the building is safe.
"If, through the programme of inspections, we need to take any action then we will take it, and if that includes closing any part of the hospital we will do so.
"But so far we have not found any evidence that we have needed to."
The panels were made using a technique called Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RACC), where steel reinforcement is enclosed.
However the concrete is porous, which can allow in moisture which can attack the steel.
The technique was common in British construction when the hospital was built in the early 1970s. It opened in 1974.
Dr Dunn said it was understood 400,000 panels had been used across the country and only one had been known to fail - at a school in Essex - but this prompted a warning from watchdog body the Standards Committee on Structural Safety.
He said West Suffolk was one of seven in England that had been built using RACC.
The others are James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, near Great Yarmouth, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kings Lynn, plus hospitals in Hinchingbrooke in Huntingdon, Frimley Park in Surrey. Airdale in Yorkshire and Leyton in Cheshire.
West Suffolk is due to be rebuilt in the next 10 years following an announcement by the Department for Health in September.
Dr Dunn said it was widely recognised a new hospital was needed and the age of the facility meant a programme of regular building inspections was in place.
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Why Escorts can Make Great Companions for an Evening out in London
If you are looking for a night out enjoying London's incredible nightlife, then you might want to have somebody accompany you for the evening. Normally this would mean asking friends and family but this might not always be possible, potentially leaving you on your own for the evening. You could go out alone if you wanted to but many people would rather not, causing them to just stay in instead. There is another option though, and it is one that could make for a great night out.
If you are looking for a companion for the evening then you can contact London escorts 24/7, and they will be more than happy to show you a good time. Escorts are generally very attractive ladies so you get to spend the evening in the company of somebody that will draw admiring glances, but that is not the only benefit because an escort is also likely to be great company for the evening.
The Right Personality.
An escort's job is one that is more suited to an out-going person, meaning you could well be meeting with somebody that is likely to be a lot of fun to be with. Let the agency know that you are looking for a good night out on the town and they may be able to suggest just the person for you. Different escorts might be better suited to different venues so let the agency know what kind of night out you are looking for. Whether you are looking to watch a gig, enjoy some fine-dining or hit the dance-floor in a night-club, the agency may be able to find the ideal companion for the evening.
Because people tend to call London escorts 24/7, they are also likely to know the night scene very well and all around the clock. While some venues are beginning to close down, others might be just starting up and your Escort will know where to go to keep the party going. Your escort will also likely know a lot of people on the night scene, potentially making for an even better night out as you can get to meet a lot of news people. If your escort knows the right people, she might even be able to get you into certain venues that you might otherwise not be allowed entry to.
Finding the Best Deals in Town.
As somebody that knows the London night scene well, your escort will also know where to go to get the best deals, and where to find the best services. Some of the best venues in town might only be known to people that know the area well, meaning that your escort can take you to places that you might otherwise never have known even existed. In essence, your escort can be your tour guide for the evening, showing you the best spots that other people might miss.
There are many reasons why you will have a great night out with London escorts and they come down to a lot more than just having a beautiful woman on your arm. You could also find that you end up making a companion for whenever you would like a night out in London in the future.


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Last week we put it out there that we wanted fan-submitted questions for The Used's frontman Bert McCracken as well as Every Time I Die's frontman Keith Buckley.
Thankfully, you guys came through and provided us with a handful of very interesting submissions varying from social media and smart phones to cheese wiz and becoming a "real" man.
To see if your questions were answered by Bert and Keith, be sure to check out the video above. Afterwards, make sure to pick up tickets to see The Used and Every Time I Die on tour alongside Marmozets and The Eeries here.


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By Rotimi Agbana
One Nollywood actress, who apart from thrilling fans with her brilliant role interpretation in movies is passionate about helping other people fulfill their sexual fantasies, is no other person than Seyi Hunter.
In a chat with Potpourri, the self-styled sex goddess explained where her passion for helping people achieve the higher levels of sexual bliss emanated from.
Boring sex life impacts society negatively — Seyi Hunter
"I know what it means to have sexual fantasies. When it comes to sex I'm a very crazy and wild person, I love to try new things. Anytime I fulfill a fantasy and have sexual satisfaction, it gives me great pleasure and fulfillment. Lots of people have sexual fantasies, but don't know how to go about fulfilling them; some believe it will never come to pass. Some people can't even talk about it with their partners. I've built trust with my Vlog viewers; they are relaxed and talk to me about everything. This is why I've decided to start bringing people's sexual fantasies to reality. One of my greatest sexual fantasies is to help people achieve their fantasy. It's crazy right? I love it crazy."
Fully prepared to throw a luxury orgy for her clients this Easter, Seyi further explained the inspiration behind the idea.
According to her, "The major reason I'm planning an orgy is because people have been requesting for it since the first day I started my Sex Vlog. And I've been saying 'no' for close to 2 years. Since I like to help and please people I decided to give it a shot. Since I've decided to do it, I might as well do it well. I take anything I do seriously and I do it passionately. It's a highly secured and private party, everybody will wear masks. You don't want to be told, you have to experience it. I want to bring people's fantasies to reality. Life is short and we all fantasize about different kinds of kinky stuff.
I want people to know I'm here for them; they can relax, come to me with their fantasies and I'll make it a reality. It's just like food, tell me what you want to eat and how you want it and I'll do it. I'm all about bringing people's fantasies to reality. There'll be all types of sex toys, sex hangers, BDSM materials you name it."
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The sensual actress who has been heavily criticized for allegedly encouraging immorality with her fortnightly sex vlog, 'Seyi Hunter Uncensored; Sinful Fridays', took her critics to the cleaners.
"People are hypocrites. I don't care about what they think; their thinking isn't going to pay my bills. People that complain about what others do are the ones that do the worst and most terrible things you can think of. Run your race while I run mine; salvation is personal", she blurted.


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Welcome to Stoke Bishop Dog Training Club!
We are a friendly obedience dog training club based in Bristol. Formed in 1956 we welcome everyone from beginners to experts to join in with our club evenings. Whether your dog is a puppy or about to enter Crufts, you'll both have great fun at Stoke Bishop Dog Training Club!
For more information about joining in, please read about our various dog training classes.


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2018 Ford Edge vs 2018 Nissan Murano
The crossover SUV segment of the auto industry is loaded with many available vehicles to choose from which can make your decision-making process even more difficult. If you are searching for a new crossover that can offer you many of the technology features and comfort options you want and the versatility and capability you require, the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano are two of the top choices. Which new model is the best choice for your specific driving needs? Keep reading this side-by-side comparison of the 2018 Ford Edge vs 2018 Nissan Murano to find out which of these new crossover SUVs has more to offer you at a price that fits your budget.
The new Ford Edge is a sporty and highly versatile crossover SUV that can be loaded with high-tech features and luxurious comfort options. Its lower price tag and multiple engine options help give it an advantage over the new Nissan Murano.
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***RELEASE DAY*** I am super excited to let you know that 'Wolf Princess' (Part of the Bathory Academy Universe) is now live on Amazon.
It's available for FREE DOWNLOAD on KINDLE UNLIMITED and just $2.99 on Kindle.
The Wolf Princess novella series can be read as either a series in its own right or alternate them with the Bathory Academy series for a universe reading experience.
When there are so many elements to your identity, it's hard to know who you really are; especially when everybody has a very clear idea of who they think you SHOULD be.
After being left for dead on the boundary of our settlement, having been attacked by Jeorge, the only boy I have ever loved, my father sent me, and my protective pack of wolfboys, to Scotland, to the safety of Bathory Academy, school for vampires.
I'm meant to learn what it is to be a warrior, a leader, a chief of my clan. I'm meant to learn never to repeat the same foolish mistake of falling in love with an unsuitable boy again…
But the gods have another path for me and so I'm ever connected to the land of ice and granite, to the forests and the sea.
In this companion novella series to Bathory Academy, Astrid Nordskov is forced to face the brutal reality behind her attack and comes to understand that the old gods have a very new vision for the princess of the last Viking clan.
With northern magic, Norse folklore, Vikings, shifters and vampires, The Wolf Princess series can be read as a series in its own right or alternated with the books of Bathory Academy for a fully immersive experience.
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Taylor Swift has a LOT of best friends.
Although her friendships with Selena Gomez, Lorde Jamie King, Emma Stone, and the girls of Haim—just to name a few—are adorable, her special bond with Victoria's Secret Angel Karlie Kloss takes the cake. Tay shares Vogue's March 2015 cover with her twinnie/sis/fellow blonde bombshell, and boy do they look amazing!
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Katherine Maher, the chief executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation, speaks Thursday at Darien Library about how a community of volunteers from around the globe built — and operates — one of the world's most popular websites.
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Roughly a billion people visit Wikipedia every month, seeking knowledge in nearly 300 languages.
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and Wikimedia's other free knowledge projects and offers support to a global community of 80,000 volunteers and 100 affiliate organizations around the world.
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We are to live a life worth of OUR calling that God has given us, specific gifting. we have received from the Living God and in this gifting we need to be
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And let God's love bond us together to keep unity in the Spirit as one and together we are to be
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We've known for a while that Bryce Harper is extremely good at hitting baseballs, but last night, we got a look at just how much power is behind his swing.
In the second inning of Thursday night's game against the Orioles, the Nationals star hit a foul ball so hard he ripped a hole in it. A cameraman was lucky enough to capture the ball as it came off Harper's bat and ricocheted directly toward the camera.
Soon after, the Nationals had recovered the ball, posting it to their twitter feed along with an A+ "The Sandlot" reference.
—Washington Nationals (@Nationals) June 9, 2017
Beyond hitting the skin off a ball, Harper had a pretty good night, going 3-4 with a double, a run, and an RBI for the game. The Nationals went on to win the game 6-1.


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Hong Kong gamers escaping reality
Hong Kong's youth are flocking to a new type of entertainment - away from the traditional bars and karaoke spots.
Escape games see the players locked in a number of rooms based on a theme, such as the old American West or a gory haunted house, where they must join forces with other players to solve puzzles and escape - all against the clock.
The company which runs the games, Freeing Hong Kong, was started less than a year ago but now hopes to expand across China and into South Korea.
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Would you freely give your private information, from Facebook & other social media sites, to a foreign country? What if the information included your entire network of friends and was given to several foreign countries and foreign companies during War Time?
In April 2009, Russian Telecommunications Giant – Digital Sky Technology (DST) – bought $200 Million worth of shares from Facebook and another $100 Million worth of shares from its employees for a grand total of $300 Million, or 3.7% ownership. It was the largest private purchase of Facebook since 2007 when Microsoft invested $240 Million in order to satisfy its appetite for advertising & captured 1.6% ownership worth $15 Billion.
Digital Sky Technology's Co-Founder, Yuri Milner, hinted that Facebook was only their first step towards "investment" in American social media networks. They are alleged to make a move for shares of Twitter as well.
Milner co-founded DST in 2005 -- based in London & Russia – after it was said that he was the first Soviet citizen educated at Wharton (UPenn). Fast forward five years and it's now the largest "internet service provider" (ISP) in Eastern Europe. And its investment group isn't doing too bad either. Per its web site, DST has raised & invested more than $1 billion in over 30 companies, including Russian web-portal service, Mail.ru and in Russian social-networks, Vkontakte.ru & Forticom Group.
In December 2009, Milner invested $180 million into Zynga, a social-gaming company, allowing it to grow privately without the need to go public. Afterward, DST invested in Groupon, a tool for "collective action" which was started by The Point.com. It offers "deals of the day" to local markets, but the deal is only honored if enough people sign up for the "group-on" and participate (cough!). "It's a way for all people to enjoy really great things at the cheapest possible rate, so make sure to get all of your friends involved."
Americans used to know when reliable stocks were at their lowest, it was a great time to invest. The old adage goes, "buy low -- sell high." Of course, now America is operating in uncharted waters after the market-collapse & the same Government that caused the collapse (ours) now props the market up with Government (taxpayer) bailouts. The crisis was the result of Government programs & mandates like those of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. It all went down a mere two years after the Democrats took Congress as Barney Frank did away with the need for capital to enjoy home-ownership.
|We might as well add Iran, Venezuela & Cuba to this trade group
Foreign countries own $5 Trillion of US Debt while Americans only own $2 Trillion of our own debt & the Federal Reserve (with other government assets) own another $5 Trillion of US debt. The total is $12 Trillion but the debt is said to be $13.8 Trillion & the Administration DID NOT present – nor did Congress pass – a budget in 2010. The Total Debt has to be higher than $14 Trillion especially considering Obama's record-breaking 2009 budget. The "official debt" is already at an all time high – nearing $14 Trillion – or 89% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), so just imagine what piling on another $3 Trillion would do. Straw meet camels back & America meet bankruptcy.
One might call it Global Redistribution of American (taxpayer) Wealth.
Moodys is the responsible agency for credit ratings worldwide. They advise that Obama's "team of wizards" to do something to reign in spending & raise revenues quickly (like spark job creation) or the future will be bleak. The term double-dip recession is being muttered about corporate offices across America. Moody's Chief Economist, John Lonski, says it could be worse, "(Foreign countries) could stop buying U.S. debt and start buying U.S. companies outright."
And then Russia's Digital Sky Technology (DST) announced in April 2010 its purchase of American owned, ICQ.com. The purchase price was $187.5 Million and check made payable to AOL.
Also in April 2010 China's largest Internet Service Provider -- Tencent -- acquired 10.3% ownership of Russia's DST for $300 Million. According to a Shenzhen (a city in China) official, "this move is part of a 'long term strategic partnership."
Shortly after, this headline appeared describing the feeding frenzy on American Tech stocks, "China & Russia to Silicon Valley: We Own You."
Also in April 2010 China's largest Internet Service Provider -- Tencent -- acquired 10.3% ownership of Russia's DST for $300 Million. According to a Shenzhen (a city in China) official, "this move is part of a 'long term strategic partnership."
Shortly after, this headline appeared describing the feeding frenzy on American Tech stocks, "China & Russia to Silicon Valley: We Own You."
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What impact will there be on Americans as Yuri Milnen, co-owner of Facebook, is now the Censorship Czar in Russia? Make note & get your popcorn ready for Zuckerberg vs Medvedev. The stakes will be your American Right to Free Speech while using Facebook vs the Kremlin's censorship and its new regulation task force. One thing is clear, Russia has learned how to capitalize.
Last July, Naspers, a South African media group, absorbed 30% of Digital Sky. They purchased $388 Million in shares and transferred 39% of its holdings into DST – making their total investment close to $1 Billion. The vast majority of their holdings were in Mail.ru and just last month Digital Sky Technology changed its name to Mail.ru Group.
It means that China will have ownership rights to each of the above American based social media networks, as will South Africa and Russia. For the last decade, China has been perfecting facial-recognition technology. The technology was used at the 2008 Olympics. It is used to implement even more control over their citizenship. It also means that when you tag someone in Facebook, Russia and their new partners, including The Chinese "Face Recognition" Government will have access to it.
Consider that the Chinese military recently attacked the Pentagon, and has been attacking US agencies & companies for a long time. Are you concerned about your information now? The US Government just announced last month that the Pentagon is taking aim at Communist China's militant attacks.
"The China report is one way to send a signal to Beijing. The Pentagon report says that last year "numerous computer systems around the world, including those owned by the U.S. government, continued to be the target of intrusions that appear to have originated within" the People's Republic of China. Those attacks, the report said, "focused on ex-filtrating information, some of which could be of strategic or military utility."
Still think the Cold War is over?
The Russian-mafia was recruited in the Kremlin's cyber-attack on the former Russian state of Georgia. It was left disabled by a massive cyber-campaign which knocked out much of its utility just before it was invaded with tanks. In the end, the attack cost Georgia her capital city. Barack forgot to ask Medvedev to leave the democratic nation's capital city – which isn't very "world police" of him. Is this the sign of a friendly nation, acting in good faith?
If you have active military in your social network, consider the type information that could be collected & sold. It is a good idea to NOT TAG US soldiers on Facebook. The military already knows who they are & no one else needs to know their personal networks. We are talking about two countries that are aligned & still doing business with Iran. Russia is said only to be interested in the game-applications (like Farm Land), the "buy-a-gift" program & e-credits, which is how users pay for offers. Facebook's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, said that Russia was brought on to, "to take these applications to the next level."
Forget about whether or not you trust corporate America, do you trust giving your personal information to foreign countries & handing over your entire social-network to them by granting access of your entire account via certain applications?
How important are those Facebook "farming" games to you? Imagine what all of this type of information, including face-recognition, would be worth to a country looking for intelligence or to an eager businesses (black market or otherwise). Knowing experts in the Industry (civilian & otherwise) be advised, you may want to delete your Facebook account and just start all over. With your new account, don't include pertinent background information, much less tag any photographs.
How important are those Facebook "farming" games to you? Imagine what all of this type of information, including face-recognition, would be worth to a country looking for intelligence or to an eager businesses (black market or otherwise). Knowing experts in the Industry (civilian & otherwise) be advised, you may want to delete your Facebook account and just start all over. With your new account, don't include pertinent background information, much less tag any photographs.
Cisco announced it is helping Russia develop it's own Silicon Valley and investing $100 Million in venture capital into Russia. When Medvedev was on the Left Coast, he even visited Twitter.com, where he signed up as the @KremlinRussia and sent out his first tweet. "The Kremlin" is a term used to describe the Soviet Union's government from 1922 - 1991. But Twitter Co-Founder, Biz Stone, was pumped "This is one of the most special days in Twitter history."
It is unknown if Mr. Stone felt the same way of Communist dictator, Hugo Chavez. Venezuela is very friendly with Iran too, just like Brazil, Russia and China -- maybe they could buy some stock in Facebook!!


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EBRD and Green Climate Fund commit up to US$ 6.4 million to finance new solar plant in Kazakhstan NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM The EBRD, in partnership with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is stepping up its efforts to support renewables in Kazakhstan with a loan of up to US$ 6.4 million to finance a new 10 MW solar plant in the Zhanakorgan District in southern Kazakhstan.
Multilateral agencies launch a joint plan to boost global health goals GENEVA. KAZINFORM This week at the United Nations General Assembly, 12 multilateral agencies launched a joint plan to better support countries over the next 10 years to accelerate progress towards the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Kazakhstan builds platform for multilateral cooperation, Manish Kumar UFA. KAZINFORM «Kazakhstan's initiative on the establishment of the UN Sustainable Development Centre for Central Asia and Afghanistan provides unique opportunities for fulfilling top priority socioeconomic tasks across the region,» president of the Indian Industry Confederation for Eurasia Manish Kumar told Kazinform Agency on the margins of the V Forum of Small and Medium Business of SCO and BRICS member states in Ufa.
KazMunayGas, Equinor sign joint exploration agrt NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM On September 24, 2019, Alik Aidarbayev, Chairman of the Management Board at JSC NC «KazMunayGas» («KMG») met with Tore Loseth, Senior Vice President for Exploration at Equinor ASA («Equinor»), the press service of Kazakhstan Embassy in Norway informs.
About 15 pct of S. Korea's population aged 65 or older: report SEJONG. KAZINFORM People aged 65 or older made up about 15 percent of South Korea's population this year, a report showed Friday, highlighting concerns that the fast-aging demographic transition could pose a drag on the country's economy.
SCO members to introduce digital tech to boost trade, transport TASHKENT. KAZINFORM The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) intend to increase the competitiveness of their economies by introducing digital technologies that will help free movement of goods, services and capital, SCO officials said Thursday, Xinhua reports.
Bakhyt Sultanov comments on EDB Chairman's statement on introduction of common currency in EAEU NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM Minister of Trade and Integration Bakhyt Sultanov has commented on the statement of Chairman of Eurasian Development Bank Management Board Andrey Belyaninov on introduction of a common currency in the Eurasian Economic Union member states, Kazinform correspondent.
PM Mamin holds personal reception of citizens at Nur Otan office NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - Under the instruction to fulfill the task of forming «Listening State» set by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his State of the Nation Address, Prime Minister Askar Mamin held a personal reception of citizens at the Nur Otan Party's Republican Public Reception, Kazinform refers to the press service of the Prime Minister.
Kazatomprom responds to secondary offering JSC National Atomic Company «Kazatomprom» acknowledges secondary placement of additional global depository receipts («GDR») by the Company's majority shareholder, Joint-Stock Company «Sovereign Wealth Fund «Samruk-Kazyna», the press service of Kazatomprom informs.
Nurlan Nigmatulin thanks 4th MSEAP participants and organizing team NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM Chairman of the Majilis of the Kazakh Parliament Nurlan Nigmatulin thanked all those who contributed to the organization of the 4th Meeting of the Speakers of the Eurasian Countries' Parliaments on «Dialogue. Trust. Partnership» held September 23-24 in Nur-Sultan, Kazinform correspondent reports.
About 15 pct of S. Korea's population aged 65 or older: report SEJONG. KAZINFORM People aged 65 or older made up about 15 percent of South Korea's population this year, a report showed Friday, highlighting concerns that the fast-aging demographic transition could pose a drag on the country's economy, Yonhap reports.
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As many as 11,000 ethnic Kazakhs immigrated to Kazakhstan in 2019 NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM As many as 11,000 ethnic Kazakhs have returned or moved to Kazakhstan since the year beginning. This was announced by Chief of the MIA Migration Police Gani Shymyrbayev at a meeting of the Public Commission of Otandastar (Fellow Countrymen) Foundation on Thursday, Kazinform reports.
Disturbed weather forecast in Kazakhstan Sep 27 NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM The northern cyclone coming from the Kara Sea on Friday will impact the weather in most regions of Kazakhstan. Some areas will see precipitation (rains). Southeastern and southern regions only will enjoy sunny weather today. Fog and a 15-20mps wind are forecast in some parts, Kazinform learnt from Kazhydromet.
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After Davids death and long reign the Kingdom of Israel is, after years and years where border disputes and skirmishes with neighbouring nations kept appearing, settling down to a time of peace, economic stability and political strength has begun under his successor Solomon. Right at the start of Solomons reign there is some trouble around the succession, but after that a prosperous and stable time of peace begins.
That had probably as much to do with the political context of the times as with Solomons extraordinary Kingship skills: there was relative stability in the region. The super powers around Israel are busy with internal matters and looking in other directions for expansion than towards that small strip of land in the middle. So the heat is off and Solomon finds himself with room to move in a comfortable position of being a trading cross roads and a linking pin between the main players of the region.
So, with the circumstances favourable, it should be relatively easy for Solomon to make his country prosper.
Solomon however is very young when he comes to the throne (the fact that he says that he is only a child and doesnt know how to come out or go in later on in the text is thought to refer to the fact that he wasnt sexually mature yet), and it is only through his mother that he survives all the political intrigue that ensues after Davids death.
So there is a need for him to establish and assert himself, and prove that he is worthy of the high office that has been bestowed on him. Prove that he is more than his mothers darling and his fathers pet, helped along by the good fortune of relative peace in the region, but a king in his own right.
Now how would one be able to prove himself as King in that environment? Would it be through Military leadership? A couple of daring raids into neighbouring countries like his father used to do? Might it be by showing male prowess through the gathering of many wives and the siring of many children? Would it be through showing political acumen? Economic success? An ambitious building project perhaps? Or some shrewd alliances with other nations?
Well yes, and it is exactly how the taking off of the reign of Solomon is pictured in the story the book of Kings tells. Although there are no raids into neighbouring countries there is the routing of his enemies. There is an alliance with mighty neighbour Egypt and the marriage to an Egyptian princess. And there is economic growth and the peace of a stabilizing political environment. And there is the ambitious building project.
But that is not, in the end, what is deemed most important in the book of Kings and seen as the source of the prosperity and peace that will ensue under Solomons reign. Not what in the eyes of the world would make a King King says the story, but what in the eyes of God makes a King a good King is important when it comes to ensuring Gods blessing and the coming of justice and peace to the people.
The material Solomon is made of, the assessment of his Kingship potential by God is not by his military skill, his male prowess, his economic or political acumen but something entirely different. It is his faith and the extent to which he walks with God that determines if he is worthy and worthwhile as a king. Not the success and esteem of Kingship as it is desired in the nations around Israel is of importance, only the love and willingness to walk in Gods ways is what counts. And thank God, very soon after the beginning of the story we hear that Solomon loved the Lord and walked in the statutes of his father David.
So here we are: a young King, new to the office, walking with God and ready to reign in his Name, ringing in a new era full of promise.
It is then that Solomon is put to the test. Not, like in other Kingship literature, by being challenged by a mighty enemy or a nasty monster that needs to be slain, but by God, who wants to know what his faith is made of.
Solomon is still worshipping in the high places, presumably because at the time there wasnt a central worshipping place in Israel yet. It is there, at Gibeon, that he lays down his head to sleep.
Solomon would have known that that was regarded as an open invitation to the divine to communicate and make their presence known in dream or vision at the time.
Had Solomon come to seek guidance? Was he after a vision or a dream? Was he looking for some specific insights or was it just a desire to be close to God and spend time in his presence? We dont know, the story doesnt tell, but it is clear that Solomon is open and ready to receive such communications as God would impart on him.
When the moment comes it is a challenge rather than a vision of the future or guidance in the presence he receives: "Ask of me what I should give you".
Immediately a hundred thousand things must have sprung to mind. And Solomons answer is not the most obvious one. Riches, power, military strength, a long life and many, many other things would have been reasonable and defendable choices.
But no, what Solomon asks for is wisdom, more literally translated as "a listening heart". It is a request to be given insight, for the ability to discern between a right and wrong and the ability to choose rightly for his people and in the eyes of God. It is an answer that pleases the Lord and moves him to give Solomon all the other things as well: riches, a long life, power over his enemies and the respect and reverence of those around him.
This answer shows Solomon to be a King seeks the wellbeing of his people before he seeks any gain for himself. He presents here as a servant King, like his father David before him, a King who seeks to serve and is well aware of how precarious an undertaking that is.
The answer also shows Solomon is well aware of his limits and fallibility where it comes to conducting his life and reigning his people. That knowing the difference between right and wrong is often not as clear cut and straight forward as one would wish but that additional wisdom and enlightenment from God is needed in many cases to come to proper decernment and make the right choices.
Solomon, young as he may be, seems to understand already that wisdom is necessary to come to the right decisions in his personal life as well as for his Kingship. That wisdom, insight, and constant attention to the Gods guidance is needed to temper the influence of instinct, gut feeling, emotion, personal history, peer pressure, or habit to enable us to make choices that are positive and constructive and that will help prevent clarity of purpose and direction from being clouded by secondary motivations. That we need more than our own, limited insight to be able to live, and his case rule, in a faithful and God pleasing way.
Solomons prayer for true insight and true mindfulness guided by God and inspired by his presence, is a prayer we all need to pray constantly. We all need that listening heart, we all need God to fill us with his perspective on things. We all need God to infuse our gut feeling with a profound desire for justice, for peace and love. We all need those to be made the prevailing forces in our lives. To be aware of his guidance and made strong enough to resist urges that come from other, baser instincts than the desire to serve the Lord and his people.
Solomon receives that listening heart, and all other things that are desirable for a King in the bargain. The story makes clear that before anything else comes openness towards the Lord and a preparedness to follow his guidance. That everything else is secondary and only derives from that. To put first the Kingdom of God and trust that everything else will follow on from there.
Politics led by a desire to listen, economics built on the desire to serve and care for people, leadership profoundly aware of its own fallibility and limitations in insight and discernment.
I think it would make a refreshing change in at least some cases if not all.
Let us at least, in our small personal kingdoms try to be aware and live with that prayer of Solomons on our lips: "for a listening heart". Amen.


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How did we ever get along without Cookie (now Ziggy)? Although still a little shy (but adorably so!), she is a truly wonderful girl. As sweet and playful as she seemed when we first met her that day in her cage, with a hilariously high-pitched mew she's only recently started showing off, Ziggy is a treasure. She's best friends with Chloe and their friendship has been a terrific joy to behold. The two play together all day, and yesterday we caught them grooming each other and snuggling. Watching them wrestle, cuddle, and groom has given us endless entertainment–not to mention peace of mind that Chloe has a friend when we're away from home. She's made all of us so happy — especially Chloe, by the looks of it — and Dan and I can't thank you enough for saving her life so that she could become such an important part of ours.
We're so happy to have her, and so grateful to everyone who brought her to us.
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bebop salon owners, Pont Smith and Chloe Herve have taken on a mature apprentice for the first time. Forty-three-year-old Ricardo Gavaia has been working at the award-winning salon in London since September.
Below we speak to both Pont and Ricardo on how this role is working out for both of them…
Q. What were you doing before becoming a hairdressing apprentice?
A. I worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 18 years.
Q. Have you always had an interest in hairdressing?
A. My mother and some of my siblings are in the beauty business, so I have a bit of knowledge about the beauty industry.
Q. It was a big decision to become an apprentice at your age? What prompted you to make such a career change?
A. Once I was over 40, my heart told me that after 20 years doing other work, it was time to start doing something different. Now hairdressing is my passion, my heart.
Q. Why hairdressing?
A. I believe it can actually play a real part in changing people's lives. You can transform how they feel about themselves, help them be more positive about life, just by making their hair look beautiful. There's a very emotional aspect to hairdressing because of that. And especially on the colouring side, there's a bit of chemistry involved and that fits with my experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Q. Is your apprenticeship and the training you're getting living up to your expectations?
A. It's the best thing I could have done and I'm really enjoying improving my skills all the time. At the moment I go to college two days a week, learning more about colour correction, and I'm in the salon three days.
Q. Why did you choose bebop?
A. Someone told me how good they are, and I am so glad to be here, they provide all the best conditions. Pont and Chloe are super, super encouraging. I'm a perfectionist and it's great to be in a company that does everything so well.
Q. Why did you decide to give someone who is 40-plus the chance to become an apprentice with you?
A. We're in a time where people can change their careers quite easily and I think it is important for businesses to help them be able to do so.
Q. Is that kind of life-changing decision right for everyone and for the business they join?
A. It all depends on their personality. You have to make sure they are the right fit. Age doesn't matter, the important things are motivation and commitment.
Q. As an employer, do you fully appreciate that it is a big change for the person concerned who may be giving up a well-paid job in order to pursue their dream of becoming a hair stylist?
A. We believe we have a responsibility to help them make the most of their apprenticeship, to pay them a good wage and to push them to develop to their full potential.
Q. Do you find that an older apprentice is fully committed to learning new skills and wants to make real progress in their new career?
A. We think Ricardo is a great example - he is the one who really wants to push ahead.
Q. Does a mature apprentice receive the same training as someone straight from school?
A. We provide full training and have our own training programme, which makes sure they reach our very high standards and become good enough to be on our salon floor. Obviously, college is a part of their education and that works side by side with our regime.
Q. Would you take on another mature apprentice in the future?
A. Definitely! Ricardo is proving a great success, willing to put the work in, and I think businesses should be prepared to encourage that kind of commitment from someone of any age.


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Here's some more awesome commentary from Mike Rowe. This time, he uses his experiences shooting a rather infamous episode of Dirty Jobs (involving lamb castration) to segue into a discussion of how our popular culture is systematically denigrating vocational work:
Rowe's message really resonates with me because I know my family heritage. Dad does "brain work," but his dad before him rose from poverty into the middle class through hard, dirty, physical labor. Indeed, it was Pop-pop (with a little help from his children) who built Dad's family homestead in Blue Bell, PA. Did Pop-pop ever try to "follow his passion"? Somehow, I doubt it. I think he just had the character necessary to recognize what needed doing in his local community. And while his son is now a "white collar" professional and relatively affluent, Dad has still absorbed the lesson that is his father's life. That's why he's always emphasized to us the importance of having a job – any job – no matter how much it supposedly sucks.
(And you know what? Sometimes those "sucky" jobs aren't so sucky after all. Years back, I worked a near-minimum-wage job at Kohl's, and I'd probably go back there again if my arthritis weren't so advanced. I found the task of cleaning up the racks and hanging up the returns oddly relaxing.)
Rowe's right to assert that our larger culture has lost the ethic that once built a house from scratch in Blue Bell. As I noted in the comment I appended to the Jay Leno video, we're all about pushing our kids into college so they can avoid "back-breaking labor." And ultimately, I think that attitude is profoundly wrong-headed. We still need people who can make things — who can work with their hands.
(Hat tip to Glenn Reynolds, by the way.)


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Rhys Phillips - Head of Media and Photography
Jerome Cronin - Teacher of Media
Key Stage 4
KS4 Exam Board
GCSE Media Studies
AQA specification – 60% coursework element (3 pieces) Assignments: Lifestyle Magazines, Horror Film Promotion, Advertising and Marketing
40% Exam – (The topic changes each year)
The course combines practical and theoretical knowledge – particularly pre-production work and production skills allowing students to gain a valuable insight into the way the media works.
It provides the opportunity to be creative in areas that interest them such as: Film, television and music. For example: Producing their own videos, web designs or recordings. It also allows students to analyse and understand things that they might otherwise have taken for granted, such as the packaging on DVDs or how the opening minutes of a film, radio show or game are designed to grab the audience's attention.
Media Studies allows students to focus on issues that relate to their everyday lives.
Knowledge/skills gained:
- Students develop appreciation and critical understanding of the media and its role in their daily lives
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Pre-production and planning skills like storyboarding, scripting, flat plans, news selection, mock-ups and sketching
- Production skills like photography, filming, recording, editing, and desktop publishing – learn how to use software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After effects
- An understanding of new technologies
- Evaluation skills
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Level 3 Creative Digital Media Production
What will you study?
Students studying Media advance their knowledge of the media market and gain the skills required for a career in the industry. The specialist units support students who want to pursue specific areas of interest in writing, publishing, broadcast media and gaming. Overall, candidates develop an excellent all-round understanding of the challenges and rewards of a career in media.
Foundation Diploma
Total of 6 Units, 4 of which are mandatory
This course covers an extensive range of media skills including pre-production skills, single camera filming, video editing. You will also cover optional units in research skills, animation, the TV and film industries and communication skills. This qualification is the equivalent to 1.5 A Levels.
Supports further progression in creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment in the creative industries sector.
You will learn?
A range of media production skills: print, audio & audio visual.
How to effectively present your work, gather audience feedback and evaluate your own progress.
You will also learn about media industries, how they are structured and regulated.
The emphasis of both qualifications is placed on the practical production of media products as well as understanding key concepts within Media texts.
Where could this take you?
This course structure provides you with the skills required to continue your studies at University or immediately pursue a career in the media industry. Journalism, broadcasting, advertising, marketing, illustration, animation, public relations, television and video production are just a few examples of the kinds of courses or careers that studying Media could lead to. This is a dynamic and exciting industry that has much to offer potential new employees. We have had students' progress from this course going on to study at University and work on films such as James Bond 'Skyfall' and most recently the new Star Wars film 'The Force Awakens'.


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Our Mobile Phone Ban – 9 Months On…
In April last year we took the decision to ban mobile phones, mainly driven by a concern over students mental health. At the time I wrote about this on my Principal's blog which got a reasonable amount on the attention. Nick Gibb has been in the news today stating his views about banning mobile phones in schools so I thought I would give an update on our experiences.
In short, I wish I had done this years ago.
I think the way we went about this was really important, we gathered the views of parents and 70% wanted us to ban mobiles phones in the academy. Our messaging and communication to students was clear and supportive. We didn't focus on the fact we were "banning" mobile phones; we focused on the fact we believed that students time could be more productive and they would develop better social skills by putting down their mobile phone during the school day. In short, the transition was really smooth and we encountered very little opposition from anyone.
This dovetailed with us relaunching a new vision and strategic plan, one in which we put a much greater emphasis on developing a students' character and personal development. As an Academy I think we didn't run into issues as we ensured that we had more things to do at breaks and lunchtimes. There were more clubs running, as many of our facilities were open as possible. Some of these were run by our new partnership with City Year volunteers. We were fortunate enough to be able to do some building work over the summer to increase the size of our social areas to accommodate the increasing number of students within our academy.
Lunchtimes are much more purposeful and productive now, they are a little noisier too due to the larger amount of peer to peer interactions! But it so great to hear even more laughter and see even more smiles than normal.


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When magic has gone from the world, and a vicious king rules from his throne of glass, an assassin comes to the castle. She does not come to kill, but to win her freedom. If she can defeat twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition to find the greatest assassin in the land, she will become the king's champion and be released from prison.
Her name is Celaena Sardothien.
The Crown Prince will provoke her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her. And a princess from a foreign land will become the one thing she never thought she'd have again: a friend. But something evil dwells in the castle-and it's there to kill. When her competitors start dying, horribly, one by one, Celaena's fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival, and a desperate quest to root out the source of the evil before it destroys her world.
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Blind Athlete Shawn Cheshire Aims to set Guinness World Record for Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim Crossing.
Multi-sport Paralympic Athlete will attack the feat on October 7, 2018.FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, USA, August 1, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ------ Paralympic cyclist and blind multi-sport athlete Shawn Cheshire is a fearless woman. The roundtrip trail crossing of the Grand Canyon (Rim to Rim to Rim) is not a challenge for the faint of heart and yet Shawn doesn't use words like "attempt." She states, "I'm not going to attempt this. I'm going to crush it." Her conviction leads one to believe that no other option is possible.
She'll be doing the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim on Sunday, October 7, 2018. The Guinness Book of World Records has been contacted so that the record for a blind woman making this journey can be chronicled and established.
Because she is blind, Shawn will have two guides for this journey. One guide will lead Shawn wearing a bell for her to follow and the second guide will trail her giving verbal feedback. She will also use a rigid hiking cane.
The Grand Canyon is considered one of seven natural wonders of the world. It is 18 miles wide and attains a depth of approximately 6,000 feet. Hiking rim-to-rim (21 miles) is considered one of America's most dangerous hikes, causing 350 heat-related rescues in the park every year. Shawn is doing Rim to Rim to Rim (roundtrip) making the journey 42 miles in total.
This journey contains other perils. Approximately 5 hikers on average die every year. The challenge is accentuated by hellish-heat combined with 20,000 feet of vertical change.Backpacker.com states that, "The dark grey schist at lower elevations absorbs and radiates heat like a cast-iron frying pan, so when thermometers read 110°F in the shade, hikers endure 130°F ground temps on the trail." Flash floods can also occur anytime of the year, the National Parks Service reports that hikers have died from floods generated by thunderstorms as far as 25 miles away.
No stranger to the Grand Canyon, Shawn Cheshire hiked a much shorter version of the trails earlier this year. She regretfully never saw the Grand Canyon when she had her sight. Her other heightened senses plus the accomplishment will no doubt bring about a tremendous appreciation of this beautiful natural resource.
Shawn endures a rigorous training routine and is a successful cyclist with multiple national titles. Overcoming obstacles has become somewhat routine for Shawn. She is suing the United States Olympic Committee in a California federal court after sustaining a concussion at a mandatory training camp because the USOC prohibited her from using her seeing eye dog.
Shawn participated in the Paralympic Games in 2016 and is working hard to qualify for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.
About Shawn Cheshire
Shawn Cheshire served in the US Army as a helicopter armament systems mechanic. Following her years in the service, Shawn became an EMT-Paramedic fueling her passion to care for others. In 2009, while working on an ambulance, she sustained a traumatic brain injury which resulted in total loss of vision. Shawn confronted her blindness and ignited her competitive spirit through experiencing and competing in parasports. For the last three years, Shawn has raced with the US National Paralympic Cycling Team in 20 domestic and 20 international races, including representing the USA at the Paralympic Games in Rio 2016. Shawn is an 11 time US National Champion.
Shawn doesn't limit herself to just cycling. She snowboards, cross country and downhill skis, paddle boards, hikes and runs.
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Anne Of Windy Poplars
Anne is through college and now working and waiting for her fiancé, Gilbert Blythe, to be done his medical course at Redmond College. Anne is ready to take on the job as principal of Summerside Highschool. But although she is ready for challenges and prepared for them but… She might not be ready to take on The Pringle Family. Also known as the "Royals Of Summerside". As she teaches they quickly let her see that she was not the person that they wanted. But as she takes refuge in a small room at Windy Poplars, Anne finds friendship with the "Widows" Aunt Chatty and Aunt Kate as well as their irrepressible housekeeper Rebecca Dew, and not to forget their neighbour little Elizabeth. With their help, Anne realizes that she will accomplish many things; winning over the Pringles will only be one of her many accomplishments.
This book was awesome because it really shows how Anne matures. And it also shows that Anne can really stand up for herself and accomplish many things.


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Stylish new Wesley Western Craftsman plan by Fischer Homes in beautiful Meadow Glen featuring a private 1st floor study with double doors and 9ft 1st floor ceilings. Island kitchen with stainless steel appliances, upgraded maple cabinetry, granite counters, pantry and walk-out morning room to the 14x16 deck and all with a view to the large family room. Upstairs you will find the owners suite with a walk-in closet and en suite with a double bowl vanity and walk-in shower. 2 additional bedrooms share a centrally located hall bath and loft. Full basement and 3 car front load garage.
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As I sat down to write this article in my local hipster-ladened coffee shop in Roncesvalles Village, a twenty-something entered in a pinstriped suit carrying a folder. As he approached the counter, he politely asked to speak with the manager. He then proceeded to pull-out a resume and asked if they were hiring.
In the last three and half years, I've been asked numerous times by other passionate, educated, mountain bikers, "how did you ever land that job?!"
Well, as Operations Director at Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventures, I can tell you I did not land the job by wearing a pinstriped suit.
5 strategies to help you land rubber side down in a male-dominated industry:
1. Sit at the table
Prior to Sacred Rides, I worked for a marketing and communications company where I started out as an assistant to the CEO. Soon thereafter, I befriended the Operations Director and I will never forget the life lesson she taught me.
At the time, one of my tasks was to take minutes during our company meetings that were held in a big board room. I would often sit at the back and work off my lap, while those I viewed as the "important people", sat at the table.
I remember my new friend/colleague telling me after the first meeting, to "sit at the table" and I had to ask what she meant. She literally meant to pull up a chair to the table, and that I was just as important to the company as anyone else who has ever pulled up a chair.
From that day forward, I pulled up a chair.
I soon progressed in the company, and left as one of the most successful sales executives they'd ever had.
For a little more inspiration, check out the Ted Talk by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg: "Why we have too few women leaders".
2. Talk #'s, not bikes
Whether you're interested in working for your favourite bike brand manufacturer, bike magazine, or mountain bike adventure company, you'll make your way a lot further through the vetting process by talking numbers, not bikes.
Riding is just a given. And of course you like bikes. Who doesn't, right?
What's really going to impress your (fingers crossed) future employer is how you can benefit the company's bottom line.
Be specific. Give examples with cold hard data. Depending on what role you are applying for, you may want to come prepared with answers to these questions:
What's your lead to close rate?
How much engagement do your social media posts generate?
How fast can you change a flat?
How many riders at the weekly race series you participate in are your to-be-companies target audience?
Get the facts, and provide the data.
3. Culture fit
Back to the guy in the pinstriped suit. He looked dapper, he really did. And yes, I am totally making an assumption based on what he was wearing, but at first glance, he was not a great culture-fit based on the hipster-punk-rock feel I was getting from the folks behind the counter.
Fitting—and genuinely being—the part is important. Now I'm not saying walk into an interview with a bike-related company wearing a full DH kit, but certainly dress accordingly and of course, respectfully.
The same goes with attitude. Bikes are fun. If you are not fun, then maybe rethink the bike industry.
4. Become an ambassador
Brands, new and old, are always looking for ambassadors to represent their product in real life and on social media. Jot down a list of your favourite products, and do a little bit of research. There is typically a written application process as well as an interview or video recording to submit.
By representing a recognizable brand as an ambassador, you'll not only get some free swag and meet some other like-minded people, you'll add credibility to your name and your resume (helping you land that new gig you've been vying!).
5. Get involved
Although I mentioned to talk numbers not bikes, it never hurts to list on your resume some relevant experiences and events you've been involved with that that are not necessarily school or career related.
Being "involved" does not have to mean standing on the top step.
Here are a few ways you can get involved in the mountain biking industry to start adding to your resume:
- Volunteer – A few organizations that are often looking for an extra set of hands include: trail building and maintenance with your local mountain bike club, bike races, festivals, and clinics. (Sacred Rides' full-time and female Rider Happiness Manager/Marketing Guru started as a volunteer).
- Become an instructor, guide or coach – Check out the courses offered by PMBIA and IMBA to get started.
- Start a group – Host a Women's Ride Night at your local trails. Assign ride leaders for beginner, intermediate and advanced level riders.
- Write an article – Pick a related topic you are genuinely passionate about, and pitch an article idea to a few blogs and magazines. You'll be surprised how many are looking for more content and guest writers. All of a sudden, you'll be a published writer.
- Host an event – Get in touch with your local bike park or bike shop, and pitch them the idea of running a bike event for them. You'll soon be adding event coordinator to your resume!
In the past 10 years, the mountain bike industry has seen a huge shift. Women on are on the scene, and we aren't going anywhere. We're bike mechanics, trail builders, bike shop owners, ambassadors, racers, Olympians, mountain bike marketers, mountain bike clothing specialists, and guides. We're here to close the gap (not mind it).
Author Bio
Meagan Broughton is the Operations Director at Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventures. If she's not out riding, you can find her striving to create, build and foster a community dedicated to learning, progressing and conquering new skills on the bike, in the gym, or in the kitchen!
For healthy recipe inspiration, check out Meagan's instagram: @eattrainadventure.


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Renowned English journalist Andy Brassell writes and produces content for a multitude of media outlets including the BBC and The Guardian as their European football expert.
In the latest of his excellent At The Match series of podcasts, Andy rolled into Lisbon for last week's crucial derby, with Sporting facing Benfica for a place in the Taça de Portugal final. Listen to the fascinating podcast which lifts the lid on the passion involved in what is known in Portugal as "The Eternal Derby".
Amid a backdrop of sound that transports the atmosphere from in and around the José Alvalade stadium in the Portuguese capital last Wednesday, we hear an insightful interview with Tusta from the Juventude Leonina ultras group as they prepare for the visit of their bitter rivals, before PortuGOAL's Tom Kundert waxes lyrical on the coveted Bruno Fernandes and attempts to unravel one of the craziest years in Sporting's history.
To listen to the podcast click on the play button below.
Our thanks to the "On the Continent" team for granting permission to carry the podcast on PortuGOAL.
If you do not already do so, we strongly recommend tuning into the excellent twice-weekly On the Continent show and the At The Match podcasts by clicking here.
Related: Bruno Fernandes secures Sporting's passage to Taça de Portugal final


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The walk is from the far end of the Paseo at San Pedro, over the river to the boardwalk to Puerto Banus, through Banus to the clay path to Coral Beach, where, after a coffee break, the return is along a similar route.
The walk starts from the far end of the San Pedro Paseo to the river and crosses by the road bridge. There is a short section of road to connect to the Boardwalk, which leads to Puerto Banus. The walk continues around the water front of Banus to the statue and then along the Banus Paseo to the large bridge and then the clay path and new boardwalk to Coral Beach. The café at Coral Beach will be open for refreshments if required. The return is by the same route, but cutting across Banus.
Lunch or refreshments can be taken at a café on the San Pedro side of the river, 15 minutes from the cars
Directions to La Pesquera
From Marbella
Take the A7 direction San Pedro. Continue past Puerto Banus. At Kilometre 172 take the exit to Ronda. After 100m go around the roundabout to 3rd junction and then under the bridge across the A7. Go straight across the roundabout and follow the road down to the beach. At the beach turn right and go to the far roundabout. Go around the roundabout to turn around. Park on the right side. La Pesquera is on the Paseo to the right.
From Estepona
Take the A7 direction Marbella. At Km 170 (before the tunnel) take the San Pedro turn off. At the roundabout take 2nd right onto dual carriageway. Go to 5th traffic light and turn sharp left down to the Paseo. Go to the roundabout at the sea front. La Pesquera is straight ahead. Park down the front on the right. La Pesquera is on the Paseo to the right.


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Edwards Clinches Spot in 2011 Chase for the Cup
BRISTOL, TN - Roush Fenway Racing's Carl Edwards clinched a berth in the 2011 NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup'. It marks the sixth time in seven attempts that Edwards has earned a spot to compete for the title.
Edwards started outside of the front row and finished ninth in Saturday night's Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedwa.
"We had good pit stops and good strategy and we locked into the Chase, which is huge," said Edwards, who has led the Sprint Cup point standing for much of the season. "That's the first mission of the season and we accomplished that and we are looking forward to Atlanta (next week)."
Edwards is currently fourth in the points, with one win.
With just two races remaining before the "Chase" cutoff, the Sprint Cup Series returns to action next weekend for a Labor Day Weekend Showdown at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Roush Fenway has won six times in the Sprint Cup Series at AMS.