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FEMALE FURIES #1 / Writer: Cecil Castellucci / Artist: Adriana Melo / Colorist: Hi-Fi / Letterer: Carlos M. Mangual / Publisher: DC Comics / Feb 6, 2019
Spoiler alert: significant plot details below!
Cecil Castellucci did not come to play. Fresh off her excellent run on Shade, The Changing Girl (followed by Shade, the Changing Woman) for DC's now-ended Young Animal imprint, Castellucci presents one of the fiercest and most righteously angry superhero books I've read in Female Furies #1. "It Starts Here! The Fourth World Revolution!" the cover proclaims in truly grandiose Kirby-esque fashion, a fitting tribute to the King's unique voice.
Mitch Gerads's (Mister Miracle) cover has the Furies bursting out towards the reader, led by one of DC's most beloved characters, Big Barda. However, perhaps surprisingly, Barda isn't the star of this issue – that nebulous honour belongs to none other than sadistic mistress of the Apokolips orphanage, Granny Goodness.
As subtitles for a story arc go, "Anything You Can Do I Can Do Bleeding" is up there as an all-time great. From the very first page, it's clear that Castellucci wants to address real-world issues through a superhero prism. Granny's opening monologue, in which she declares to the assembled Furies that, "There are no warriors alive on this world or the next who are our equal. No matter what anyone ever tells you" reads as a mission statement and a thrown gauntlet. The issue spends some time trying to change your perception of an established DC character through flashback scenes of Granny in her youth. Prior to this, to my knowledge, Granny Goodness has been little more than a sadistic monster responsible for training Darkseid's parademons.
In this issue, we see how she became that person; when younger, she was a fierce combatant, constantly belittled by her contemporaries and scorned for being a woman. In the first flashback sequence (which is illustrated in a style much more akin to Kirby's work with flat colours and less shading, a great visual flourish by artist Adriana Melo and colourist Hi-Fi), DeSaad takes credit for the death of Heggra at Granny's hands. Despite having fought a titanic battle against Heggra, Granny's actions are erased and her contribution to Darkseid's triumph is forgotten.
In the present, this treatment continues and worsens – Granny is mocked and sidelined by Darkseid's all-male council. The dialogue here could easily be ripped from present-day Twitter (honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if it were) as the rest of the council display their misogyny openly, daring Granny to react. DeSaad's comment about "special treatment" for Granny's Furies sticks out as particularly relevant to today's poisonous discourse. We cycle back to another flashback sequence, and this is when Castellucci really hammers home the point she's driving at – powerful men will do whatever they want if there are no consequences to their actions. Darkseid, the big bad of the DC Universe, makes his way to Granny's chambers and forces her to sleep with him, threatening banishment if she refuses and rewards if she complies.
This doesn't seem out of character for Darkseid, even if it's not something we've seen from him before – it's established that he enslaved and impregnated a woman (Tigra) to create a child (Orion) that he could use for his own ends and had his mother murdered, so he certainly has a history of cruelty towards women. Of course, Darkseid has no interest in rewarding Goodness – he's saying whatever he thinks will convince her to lower her guard. This is revealed the following morning as Granny is brushed aside at another council meeting and given command of the orphanage, which Steppenwolf scornfully derides as "women's work."
As we shift focus back to the present for the remainder of the issue, Castellucci continues to turn the screws tighter. If this comic were written by a male writer, I'd have serious concerns about their mental state considering the torrent of misogyny that's piled upon the Furies here, the absolute nadir being the "special inspection" to which they're subjected by Darkseid and his leering lieutenants. Instead, it's clear that Castellucci is just trying to turn up the pressure cooker until the moment when one of the Furies snaps comes as a blessed relief. Following an extremely handsy "training session" from Willik, it's Aurelie who's had enough, and cuts the throat of Steppenwolf's illegitimate son during a mission with Barda. The body is buried on a passing comet and leaves us wondering just how quickly repercussions will result from Aurelie's actions.
As previously mentioned, the Kirby-styled flashback sequences stand out; Adriana Melo doesn't try to mimic the intensely blocky look of Kirby's style, but she definitely simplifies her style for these sections to capture the same feel. In the present-day sequences, the frustration and anger of the Furies at the scorn and derision they receive comes through in the tightness of their facial expressions. There are some great action sequences throughout. Hi-Fi's colours imbue the pages with a warm glow that is somewhat at odds with the unpleasantness of the story but pleasing to look at, nevertheless.
To sum up, Female Furies #1 is a spiky, fierce, determined comic – the team have set out their vision for the future of the Fourth World, and it's most definitely female. It's a statement of intent that mimics the misogyny we see in our real-world society, and I hope we see more of the team bringing their righteous fury down on the misogynists of Apokolips in upcoming issues!
Verdict: 4 out of 5
Chris has been writing comics for a large chunk of his life, but only started making them properly in 2011. He's worked with chap-hop superstar Professor Elemental on a series of anthology comics as well as writing stories for a number of prestigious small press publications including Futurequake, Aces Weekly and the Psychedelic Journal and creating his own comic book series 'Brigantia' with artist Melissa Trender.


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Named for the question Mattiesko Wuopio gets every time he says his name, Mr. What has spent 22 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Upon apprehension of the true culprit, he's released, only to face harassment and the jailbird stigma as he attempts to re-enter society in tiny Tecumseh, Michigan.
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It was my birthday a couple of weeks ago and Paul got me a gopro! I've wanted one for a while so my birthday plus our trip to Malaysia made for the perfect time to get one I guess.
So, despite the fact I've not been base jumping, skiing, white water rafting or even just cycling, please enjoy my video of one of our days in Malaysia!
(I'm still getting used to the software, so the sped up parts are too sped up but there's not a great deal to see anyway!)
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[29] These were, however, saved by Antenor;1 but the Greeks, exasperated at the insolence of the barbarians, stood to arms and made sail against them. Now Thetis charged Achilles not to be the first to land from the ships, because the first to land would be the first to die. Being apprized of the hostile approach of the fleet, the barbarians marched in arms to the sea, and endeavored by throwing stones to prevent the landing.
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- 2/3 cup miniαture semi-sweet chocolαte chips
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Cayenne pepper is an extremely hot, yet tasty and versatile spice. The bite comes from the active ingredient capsaicin. With a beautiful crimson color and high heat, it is sure to add flare to any dish you are planning to cook. But cayenne pepper is more than just a heat maker. This spice has a plethora of uses that not even your orthodox medical practitioner can argue with.
History of Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper has been used in Mexico, South America, and the West Indies for thousands of years. Capsicum annuum is its botanical name. When the pepper was discovered by the Spanish, it was eventually introduced into Africa, Asian, Indian, and European cuisines. It has now become one of the most popular spices in the world. It can grow in most any climate, but most loves the nutrient-rich soils of moist climates. It has been used for its flavor, its medicinal purposes, and as decoration.
Considerations for Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper is actually quite spicy. It has a 7 out of 10 rating for spiciness, which means it is 30,000 – 50,000 Scoville Units. To give you an idea of what that means, jalapeno, chipotle, and poblano peppers are only about 2,500 – 5,000 Scoville Units, serrano peppers are about 5,000 – 15,000 Scoville Units, and habanera peppers are roughly 100,000 – 350,000 Scoville Units. That means cayenne peppers can really pack a punch. The nice thing about cayenne pepper is that it usually comes in powdered form, providing the flexibility to make any dish as mild or as spicy as you want!
Home Remedies and Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper has been used for thousands of years as not just a spice but a medicine.
~Stomach ailments~
The ancient peoples of Peru and Guatemala used cayenne pepper as a cure for many types of stomach ailments. You would think because cayenne pepper is so spicy that it would cause heartburn. For most people, however, cayenne pepper has the opposite effect. Modern research suggests that cayenne pepper not only reduces heartburn, but can help people who have ulcers. I suppose the Mayans were on to something!
~Cardiovascular Health~
Capsaicin is a vasodilator, which means that it enlarges the space (the lumen) in the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Vasodilation promotes several physiological effects, including relief from headaches and pain, as well as improvement in overall vascular health.
~Cayenne Pepper for Pain and Inflammation~
Capsaicin, when applied topically, has shown very promising results in patients with neurological pain, such as phantom limb and HIV neuropathy. The Capsaicin found in cayenne peppers also has strong anti-inflammatory effects.
~Cayenne Pepper for Weight Loss~
While eating cayenne pepper won't magically turn you into a model, the heat it produces in your body does mean you are burning a few extra calories.
~Cayenne Pepper for Cough Suppressant~
Cough keeping you up all night? Mix a dash of cayenne pepper with a tablespoon of honey and melt that in with your favorite tea or a glass of warm water. Sip on that for a while and your cough should subside enough to help you get to sleep. I tried this last January when I had a really bad cold accompanied by a horrible cough. Sure enough, it worked!
~Cayenne Pepper as an All-Natural Pet Repellent~
Cat chewing on your house plants? Dog getting in your garden? Well, a little bit of cayenne pepper sprinkled in these areas is a great way to ensure your pet will not try again (unless, of course, you have a very stubborn animal). Cayenne Pepper is non-toxic to both your pet and your plants. Our cat used to chew on a piece of fraying carpet in our old apartment. My husband put a little cayenne pepper in the area and, after a few sneezes, he never chew again! Just be careful not to put tons of the spice in a very concentrated area because it could burn your pet's paws of nose. The trick is to just make it uncomfortable for them when they enter the restricted area.
Precautions when using Cayenne Pepper
While cayenne pepper has many fine qualities, you have to be careful with a few things. First off, you want to be careful when handling this pepper, even in its powder form. If you're sprinkling it out of a bottle, you have less to worry about, just don't handle large amounts of it for an extended period of time without wearing some hand protection. Like most hot peppers, cayenne pepper can burn your skin. You also have to be very careful not to rub cayenne pepper in your eyes after handling it. While you won't go blind you will be in a lot of pain, and there is little you can do about it (cayenne pepper is what they use to make pepper spray with). Make sure you wash your hands (and under your fingernails) after handling it. Also, you want to keep cayenne pepper away from intense, direct heat. Heating peppers brings out more flavor, but heating them too much can create fumes that will make you cough uncontrollably. Truth me, it's really bad. My husband and I learned the hard way. Being aware of the fumes is especially important if you have asthma or other lung problems. Lastly, what goes in spicy will come out spicy. You have been warned!
Cayenne Pepper Nutrition Highlights (%DV = percent of daily value)
In 1 tbsp:
- Calories 17
- Vitamin A 44% DV
- Vitamin C 6% DV
- Iron 2% DV
- Vitamin B-6 5% DV
- Magnesium 2% DV
Cayenne Pepper In the Kitchen
- Use these spicy peppers on sweet potato cubes sautéed in grass-fed butter. The sweet and spicy combination gives way to a very savory dish.
- A pinch of cayenne pepper on deviled eggs will certainly spice up any party.
- Use cayenne pepper instead of black pepper to add variety to you usual cusine.
- Add cayenne pepper to chili of soup to make it even hotter.
- Mix in cayenne pepper with your chicken, tuna, or egg salad.
- And, don't forget to experiment!
REFERENCES: Home cooking with Hot Chilis; Red Pepper Encyclopedia; David M. Simpson, MD, Stephen Brown, MD, Jeffrey Tobias, MD; Controlled trial of high-concentration capsaicin patch for treatment of painful HIV neuropath; Neurology June 10, 2008 vol. 70 no. 24 2305-2313; USDA
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"Pretty much every level is not only in the build, and for want of a better word, populated, but that the levels actually flow together pretty well. It's playable enough now, from end to end, that we've started testing properly for difficulty and length. Performance is all over the place of course, from build to build," explained Bungie's Frank O' Connor.
Speaking as part of the weekly Halo 3 update on Bungie's website, O' Connor also noted the game is steadily being upped in terms of graphical finesse. "Layers. Layers and layers of detail. That's what's going into Campaign now, and the speed at which it's happening is astonishing," he revealed. "Artists are checking in such amazing stuff, at such an amazing rate, that something you get at 6pm might be markedly different than something you picked up at 8am."
For the next two weeks O'Connor will be getting to grips with the dialogue in the game. "We have a lot more characters this time around, with more Marines, Grunts, Brutes, Elites and more to write dialogue for. The acting roster is being filled out now, and the people involved are going to be amazing folks to work with. True talents, old and new, famous and obscure. It's going to be a riot.
"The sheer number of characters on screen, talking simultaneously, affects the flavour of combat. Hearing three grunts panic while two charge you, yelling, makes combat feel way more intense. Grunts are still funny, but it's not so funny when they're winging plasma 'nades at you like The Big Unit after a bad haircut. The number of times I have been taken by surprise by a gang of angry Grunts - I can't even tell you. And don't even get me started on Brutes and Jackals."
We've all been surprised by a series of angry Grunts from behind, Frank. Don't worry.
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Her sudden arrival prevented him from going out.
Have they announced the arrival of flight 561 from Honolulu yet?
My parents were delighted to hear of the arrival of our baby.
The severely injured man was dead on arrival at the hospital.
The president was greeted by the queen on arrival at the palace.
The whole family is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new baby.
The plane's arrival was delayed by over two hours, due to a snowstorm.
This morning, I heard the great news of the new arrival in your family.
The mother will not be at ease until she hears of her son's safe arrival.
Oh no! I'm late again!! I'm going to get the nickname 'King of Late arrival'.
The victim of the car accident was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
Tourism is currently Cambodia's fastest growing industry, with arrivals up 34% in 2000.
The arrival of the new president at the university has brought many expectations of change.
Patients arriving at the hospital emergency ward are not necessarily treated in order of arrival.
Someone once joked that if your arrival doesn't improve a party, your departure probably does.
A Portuguese proverb notes that visits always give pleasure – if not at the arrival, then at the departure.
The arrival of the American contingent in the war-torn region was greeted with celebrations in the streets.
The cultural heritage of the native people of this country has survived despite the arrival of the white man.
In 1994, the country of Jordan, overwhelmed by a flood of refugees, closed its border to arrivals from Kuwait and Iraq.
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Security Whack-A-Mole
Business security is like that game Whack-a-Mole. As soon as you get one pesky rodent taken care of, another one appears.
Fifty years ago, business security meant having good locks on the doors, filing cabinets and employee briefcases. Once email came along, business security grew to include software that monitors email for viruses and making sure that everyone only uses their corporate accounts.
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Chapter 138: Changing Tides
When Wei Pei had started chasing after Su Chen, the battle at Jade Heart Island had also begun.
Facing Shen Yuanhong, Jiang Xishui didn't say anything unnecessary. He directly activated his Bloodline Ability, causing the water around Jade Heart Island to began to roil, until a massive wave rose high into the air, continuing to increase in size. Finally, the wave morphed into a thick arm that smacked at Shen Yuanhong.
When they were in the Su Palace, Jiang Xishui could only conjure Luo You's eye, but now he could conjure an entire arm. This wasn't only due to the tempering he had gone through these past few years but also because they were near a body of water that he could use to best display the Jiang Clan's Luo You Bloodline Ability.
Even Shen Yuanhong didn't dare face the massive arm surging at him head on. He said, his expression serious, "Desolate Beast Bloodline!"
An illusory image of a Steel Tyrannosaurus appeared behind him. At the same time, Shen Yuanhong unleashed a palm strike, and an enlarged image of a palm shot through the air off of his strike and slammed into Luo You's arm.
Even though the Steel Tyrannosaurus had the character for "dragon" in its name, it was actually a massive land-based creature with immense power[1. Dragons can fly, while Tyrannosaurs cannot.].
Jiang Xishui possessed a Primordial Beast Bloodline and had a terrain advantage, but he was only in the Blood Boiling Realm, two realms lower than the Light Shaking Realm. The Steel Tyrannosaurus was also extremely suited for head-on combat, so when the two collided, the Steel Tyrannosaurus actually possessed a slight advantage.
As the Tyrannosaurus howled, Shen Yuanhong's iron-like palm slammed into Luo You's arm.
However, the water there was unlimited and free-flowing. Luo You's advantage was not that his attacks were extremely strong, invincible, or even peerless.
It was that as long as he was near a body of water, Jiang Xishui could keep reforming Luo You's arm again and again.
A massive dragon made of water surged into the sky, morphing into Luo You's arm as it flew through the air. Even though the Steel Tyrannosaurus was extremely powerful, it couldn't wipe Jiang Xishui out when faced with this deluge of self-regenerating arms unless Jiang Xishui completely ran out of Origin Energy or the surrounding body of water was drained dry.
At the same time, countless pirates emerged from the water and began to shoot arrows and crossbow bolts into the sky. They also activated an Origin Formation that strengthened the force behind these projectiles, forcing even Light Shaking Realm cultivators to take them seriously.
Even more of the Origin Scholars grouped up together, gathering an immense of power and shooting into the sky under the direction of a peak Yang Opening Realm cultivator. This was a joint-attack Origin Skill from the Water Sheen Jiang Clan that could combine everyone's strength and make good use of a numbers advantage.
As such, a third attack consisting of a razor-sharp blade edge arced towards Shen Yuanhong through the sky.
Shen Yuanhong had been prepared for this. He waved his left hand, and a simple, unadorned long saber appeared in his hand. He swung the long saber, parrying the blade edge and simultaneously stirring up a gust of wind that blew in front of him and dispersed the hail of arrows and crossbow bolts.
His right hand continued to pressure Luo You's arm while the saber in his left hand once again arced through the air as he unleashed a strike against the pirates below them.
At the same time that he attacked, Jiang Xishui's Luo You arm extended in a timely way, blocking that saber strike. Meanwhile, the pirates in command leapt into the air as brilliant light from the Hemolytic Totem began to radiate from them. A shockingly powerful blade edge flew at Shen Yuanhong once again, forcing him to back off and defend himself.
Shen Yuanhong had already come to attack the Jade Heart Island twice, so both parties were already familiar with the other. Even the way they fought displayed this tactic understanding of "I know what you are about to do, and you know what I am about to do."
As such, Jiang Xishui's mission was to restrict Shen Yuanhong as best as he could and protect everyone like a shield. The pirates were responsible for attacking so that Shen Yuanhong couldn't go on an all-out attack.
It was by relying on this kind of teamwork that they had been able to force Shen Yuanhong back twice.
However, during the previous two battles, Jiang Xishui had also lost quite a significant number of troops. As such, the offensive capabilities of Jade Heart Island were already somewhat insufficient.
Amidst the unending barrage of attacks, this disadvantage slowly became more and more obvious, and it became harder and harder to endure.
Shen Yuanhong defended himself against a wave of the attacks and coldly laughed, "You're all just a bunch of dogs and kittens. What can you do even with more numbers?"
He jabbed the saber forward. A shocking blade of light pierced downwards. Just as Jiang Xishui was about to stop it, it suddenly split into three blades. One of them was blocked by Jiang Xishui, and one of them was blocked by the power of the combined alliance. The smallest one, however, shot at the dense group of pirates.
Like before, Shen Yuanhong wanted to slowly carve away at the Jade Heart Island's power. Once that power fell to a certain level, the whole place would collapse. Under normal circumstances, Shen Yuanhong would need to come at least seven or eight times to accomplish that, but this time he had the help of another Light Shaking Realm cultivator. That Light Shaking Realm cultivator wasn't here yet, but he would still put a lot of pressure on the pirates, causing their mental endurance to be much weaker.
Under these kinds of circumstances, a few attacks might be more than enough to force them to completely give up any thoughts of continuing to fight.
Shen Yuanhong continued to think along these lines as the saber strike glittered coldly, filled with killing intent.
At that moment, a figure suddenly shot out from nowhere and intercepted the saber strike in midair.
The crisp, metallic sound echoed.
The blow that Shen Yuanhong was determined to land had been blocked just like that.
He gazed forward in shock. "Sir Cloud?"
The one who had blocked this saber strike was Cloud Leopard.
As Clear River City's resident Secret Task Force member, Shen Yuanhong had obviously seen him before.
An instant later, however, Shen Yuanhong's expression hardened. "You brat, do you think that being a Secret Task Force member allows you to do as you please?"
The wind began to blow again as the Steel Tyrannosaurus tilted its head back and howled. The saber of light appeared again, but this time Cloud Leopard was also one of its targets.
Cloud Leopard replied indifferently, "I have never used my identity as a Secret Task Force member to do as I please. If I want to do as I please, then I will simply rely on the blade in my hand and the blood flowing in my body."
Shen Yuanhong replied with a palm strike filled with boundless energy, demonstrating the overbearing power of the Steel Tyrannosaurus.
Cloud Leopard leapt into the air, unsheathing the Limpid Light-Splitting Blade. Layers of light exploded forth from the blade, forcing this overbearing palm strike aside while continuing to charge at Shen Yuanhong. Shen Yuanhong was startled and unleashed another palm strike. The palm burst forth with energy, forcing Cloud Leopard's blade strike back.
Even though he had successfully forced Cloud Leopard back and even caused him to spit out a mouthful of blood, Cloud Leopard's single blade strike had been enough to draw out two palm strikes from Shen Yuanhong, giving him quite a shock. It was only now that he realized that Cloud Leopard's blade was not normal, as was the case with his armor as well. Having realized what was going on, he said, "So you've equipped yourself with a bunch of top-quality Origin Tools. No wonder you dare to compete with me."
Cloud Leopard ignored him. He growled and leapt into the air, attacking Shen Yuanhong along with Jiang Xishui and the pirates.
Iron Cliff similarly charged forward, swinging the Armor-Piercing Mountain-Cleaving Hammer. The face of the hammer boomed with a shockwave, its momentum surging forward unstoppably. Their weapons had all been specifically purchased to deal with a Light Shaking Realm cultivator, regardless of whether it was the Limpid Light-Splitting Blade or the Armor-Piercing Mountain-Cleaving Hammer.
Iron Cliff, who was also in the Blood Boiling Realm, was quite a bit more powerful than Cloud Leopard because of his innately powerful physique and his close-quarters combat ability. As the hammer swung through the air, it seemed to have a will of wiping out everything in existence, forcing Shen Yuanhong to retreat.
This was the first time Shen Yuanhong had been forced to retreat throughout the whole battle.
Both sides began to go all-out.
Jiang Xishui was mostly responsible for defense, while the combined alliance was responsible for attacking. Cloud Leopard and Iron Cliff naturally filled in any deficiencies. This combination put a lot of pressure on Shen Yuanhong.
The battle reached a stalemate. Neither side was willing to lower their head or admit defeat, so it was a contest of who was going to hold out until the end.
Shen Yuanhong snarled madly as palms continued to fly through the air, "But do you think that just a few Origin Tools are going to be enough?"
"It's at least enough to delay you," Cloud Leopard replied coolly.
Shen Yuanhong's eyes glittered strangely. "Delay me? So you're trying to delay until I run out of Origin Energy?"
During their last duel, Shen Yuanhong's Origin Energy had run out and he had been forced to retreat. Shen Yuanhong believed that the opponents should be planning on making the same move.
But with Wei Pei present, he didn't think that his opponents could delay for that long.
"Delay until you run out of Origin Energy?" Cloud Leopard chuckled coldly. "You think too highly of yourself. I'm not planning on waiting until then."
"Then what are you waiting for?" Shen Yuanhong asked angrily.
"He's waiting for me!"
A voice seemed to cry out from the edge of the horizon. The Cloud Thunder Flood Dragon Emperor Shuttle suddenly pierced through the clouds like an arrow, slamming heavily into Shen Yuanhong's midsection.
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2020 Flicker Tale Nominees:
Young Readers Category
Big Mooncake for Little Star
by Grace Lin
King Alice
by Matthew Cordell
Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise
by David Ezra Stein
We Don't Eat Our Classmates
by Ryan T. Higgins
Middle Readers Category
Front Desk
by Kelly Yang
The Book of Boy
by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
Greetings From Witness Protection
by Jake Burt
Dactyl Hill Squad
by Daniel José Older
Older Readers Category
Dear Evan Hansen
by Val Emmich
The Beauty That Remains
by Ashley Woodfolk
The 57 Bus
by Dashka Slater
Apple in the Middle
by Dawn Quigley
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The Flicker Tale Committee has chosen books for three categories. Readers will not be restricted to any category based on age or grade level. Rather, we hope the categories will encourage children to read books of their choice at a particular interest or ability level. We encourage all of the young people (and the not-so-young people) to read the books and vote in any category they choose. Librarians do not have to vote on every category. Just the books they read to the students or the books they know the students have read. Each participating school and library is responsible for following the procedures, tallying votes and submitting totals to the Flicker Tale Chair by the deadline. All ballots are due by April 1st.
How to Vote:
Participating librarians should:
1) Read each of the books in the appropriate category.
2) Have the children vote for their book of choice.
3) Tally the votes for each book.
4) Send the totals by April 1, 2020 to:Amber Emery
Fargo Public Library
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5) At any time, send your suggestions for nominations for next year's Flicker Tale Awards to the above address.
Thank you for your participation!
2019 Flicker Tale Award Winners
Picture Book The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt
Early Reader (formerly Intermediate category) Noodleheads See the Future by Tedd Arnold
Fiction Refugee by Alan Gratz
Nonfiction Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years by Stacy McAnulty
Young Adult Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Thank you to everyone who encouraged their students to read the nominees and vote for their favorites! You may view past Flicker Tale Award Nominees at this link.
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Balance Training Will Improve Your Karate
Balance training may be a new term for you, but it has been around for many years in various dance and sports training programs. When I was younger, I didn't really need to do a lot of balance training because I was very active in sports in school. But balance training is important to master martial arts "karate" or most any sport. Balance training includes strength, flexibility, agility and mental discipline. That is one of the reasons you hear about football players taking ballet classes. These skills help many athletes in sports. Here are the main skills you should focus on to be a better athlete.
Strengthen Your Core
Strength is a key component that every martial artist needs. Everyone starts at different levels when they first enter the dojo. Don't worry about being stronger than the other guy! Improving your strength is what is important. Martial arts is very much like ballet in the sense that it helps to improve strength throughout your whole body. What parts of the body specifically does it help? Here is how I have found it helped me.
- Feet
- Ankles
- Back
- Stomach
- Arms
- Legs
Okay, pretty much the whole body, but my core strength has improved dramatically in the past 4 months of getting back into martial arts training. This is key as you get older, core strength weakens and you become susceptible to injury easier. When I did martial arts in my 20's this was not really an issue, because I was super active and involved in many sports from martial arts to dog sledding, etc.
Improve Your Flexibility
Being more flexible really does help in many ways. Increased flexibility benefits the whole body. When you sit for great lengths of time, it affects your back, legs, and neck. These areas become stiff and often leads to muscle aches, strains, and skeletal alignment issues. Believe me, I know as a computer programmer sitting is really bad for your body. Flexibility is one of the best benefits that comes from martial arts training. In class you get a great workout that warms up the body and regular stretching helps to improve your flexibility. Increased flexibility also helps to reduce the risk of injuries.
Sharpen Your Mind
One of the other benefits that I find martial arts training improves is mental focus. Martial arts like other sports like ballet lowers your stress, stimulates you intellectually. It helps you to recognize and deal with patterns, spacial issues and sequences and hand-eye coordination. All of these elements are essential for martial arts training, but more importantly, they improve your overall health and wellbeing. Martial arts stimulates a connection between your brain and your body and it helps your body to do your best in all activities, not just martial arts.
When I helping teach the children's martial arts classes in my 20's I found this to be very true for children. Martial arts really helped kids to focus in martial arts, but also in academic school classes. We saw an improvement in behavior, attitude, concentration, grades and athletic ability for many students.
My Conclusion
Over the course of my life, I have participated in many sporting activities from hockey, soccer, baseball, track, cross-country running, dog sledding, hiking, mountain biking, downhill skiing, but out of all the sports the only one that truly has helped me as a lifelong skill mentally and physically is martial arts. Here's how martial arts affected me throughout my life so far:
- Courage to help others in need
- Confidence in who I am
- Improved physical health
- Respect for others and life
- Drive to improve myself
These are just some of the many ways that martial arts helps anyone. On a side note, martial arts is for anyone and everyone! It doesn't matter if you are young or old. Martial arts is for anyone of any shape and size that desires to improve their health and overall well-being in life!


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- Rachel said...
Ooo, I've never done a card with a tag before! AND I still haven't purchased any Greeting Farm stamps. I had a bunch in a cart last Friday when they had the sale, but then I was good and didn't place the order (I had already ordered Copics!).
Thanks for your comment on my blog! Were you just suggesting "We Go Together" or do you know if it's actually in a stamp set? If it's the latter, I so would have used that instead! I'd definitely want that for any reproductions of this card. THANKS!
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A very cute card! Love the motiv and the paper.
Thanks for joining us at Stamptacular Sunday this week.
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What a cute pocket card! I love how the tag slides in from the side! Super cute and fun! Thanks for joining us at Stamps R Us!
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There are some essentials for your baby that you must get before your baby is actually born. One of which is the baby clothes they are going to wear.
Although there are some cute designs that parents usually gravitate towards, it is important that you first have to take practicality in mind, as well as the safety and comfort that those clothes provide as well.
The premise of getting baby clothes is to help protect your baby, as well as it is easily washable and can last for a relatively long time.
This article focuses on helping you choose the right clothes for your baby, so stick around if you want to know some really good information about it.
No Buttons
If your baby is still relatively young, you should stay away from clothes that have small buttons, bows, or even ties. Buttons and decorative rhinestones can be a choking hazard, while bows and ties can also be used to wrap around your baby's arms and legs as well, thus posing danger to their bodies.
There are some baby clothes that are flame-retardant and there are also some flame-resistant fabrics as well. When you are going to buy these, make sure that you follow their washing instructions to the tee as incorrect washing of these fabrics might wash away the flame-retardant.
Because of the fact that the retardant may be washed away, it is best that you always buy them brand new as opposed to getting them secondhand.
Shop by Weight
Usually, parents mistakenly believe that the age-appropriateness of the clothes matter more than the actual weight of their baby, but buying clothes using this notion is a mistake.
You always have to mind the weight of your baby before buying baby clothes, simply because the size of your infant varies greatly.
Ease of Use
Because babies' bodies are usually more fragile than adults, it is important that you buy clothes that are easy to put on and easy to take off.
Typically, you want to go for clothes that have wide necks or snaps so that you can easily pull over the head, making it quicker for you to put on and take off.
When you buy clothes with zippers, it is much better that they be found at the front rather than the back as the former is much easier to take off.
Always opt for looser clothes because tight ones may make your baby uncomfortable (while also making it hard to remove).
To make it more convenient for you, always buy clothes that are labeled "machine washable", as they can be put inside a washing machine for easier use.
Also, you may want to opt for clothes that are made out of cotton as they are much more durable and comfortable for your baby to wear.
Babies can grow immensely fast, so whenever you buy clothes, take into consideration how big they will be after a few months.
Again, you want to buy clothes based on the weight and the height of your baby as opposed to relying on the age printed on the clothes.


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"That is a national trend, that the share of total enrolment attending public schools is in decline," said Deani Neven Van Pelt, one of the study's authors.
"When you take a look at what sector is increasing, it's the independent school sector that does start to tell a story."
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For 9th graders trying to work in the library, the social nature of Tutorial for everyone else makes the task impossible.
Yu-Gi-Oh! games invigorate Tutorials
Breandan Gibbons, Executive Producer
December 6, 2017
Seniors Arib Rahman and Ned Laird-Raylor play Yu-Gi-Oh! cards during tutorial to rejuvenate their focus for the remaining academic day.
Tutorial fails to facilitate collaboration
Zeeshawn Abid, Staff Writer
March 24, 2014
It's only 35 minutes of the day, but students at St. Paul Academy and Summit School witnessed a major change in their schedules. Students have been gifted 35 minutes of time every day, four days a week, to work with other students and meet with teachers. This time is called tutorial. Originally...
Tutoring program needs amendment
Lucy Li, Online Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor
December 23, 2013
The language hallway is empty and quiet during Monday tutorial as I sit at a long table scattered with German and Spanish magazines, waiting for students to come for help. So far, nobody has. The move from the Upper Library hasn't made any difference, aside from more loneliness now that the other...
Staff Editorial: No shame in asking for help
Staff Editorial
October 23, 2013
With one class left in the day, some students get a start on homework in advisories or in the hall. Some do puzzles, listen to music, or talk to their friends. Others meet to work on a group project, and still others meet with teachers. Tutorial offers a time for students to do what they need to, whether...


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Bitcoin and Google Voice helped to make the suspected arrested Thursday for his wave of bomb threats against Jewish Community Centers virtually untraceable over a period of month, as first reported The Daily Beast.
Related: Dark Web Gun Runner Overdoses in Front of Court to Try and Avoid Sentencing
As unfolded other Bitcoin criminals, like the Silk Road's Ross Ulbricht, one small slip-up led authorities to the possible bomber.
Michael Kaydar, 19, is suspected of phoning in over 100 bomb threats to JCCs and Jewish day schools in 33 states since January. Most of the calls came two weeks ago. Police believe he might have made similar threats in Israel, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
FBI traced Mr. Kaydar's phone calls back to a service called SpoofCard. The service allows users to mask their caller ID so phone calls come from a anonymous number not tied to nay identity.
Unless the FBi sends the company a subpoena, as happened in this case. The New Jersey-based TelTech handed over the number, which was tied to a disposable Google Voice line used with an alias.
Server logs from TelTech and Google didn't help, but did demonstrate the suspect routed internet connection through proxy servers overseas. The caller's voice was anonymous as Spoofcard's voice changing option made him sound like a woman.
The perpetrator paid for the Spoofcard in Bitcoin.
The bomb threats, amde in six waves, led to evacuations at Jewish centers and day schools.
Ultimately, the bomb "hoaxer" neglected to route his internet through a proxy server, leaving a real IP address from Israel where Kayday allegedly used a giant antenna pointed out a window in his home.
It turns out, he is Jewish, and there's yet to be a motive. His lawyer said a brain tumor since age 14, which affects his behavior, aqccording to the lawyer.
The U.S. Justice Department has yet to say if Kaydar will face U.S. charges andpossible extradition. Attorney General Jeff Sessions commended the FBI and the Israeli National Police for the arrest.
"The Department of Justice is committed to protecting the civil rights of all Americans," he said, "and we will not tolerate the targeting of any community in this country on the basis of their religious beliefs."
Undercover cops and domestic abuse victims to conceal number from an ex use SpoofCard and services like it
In 2007 a gang of hone hackers out of Texas used the service in a "swatting" campaign against their enemies. They would spoof a victim's phone number, call the police and claim to be holding hostages. Police would storm the victim's house, guns drawn.
"SpoofCard is aware of the investigation regarding phone-based bomb threats to schools and organizations," the company wrote in a statement. "We take great pride in the fact that for over 10 years we have helped people protect their privacy and that we have always held a consistent position against any misuse of our services. When requested, we comply quickly and responsibly with lawful requests from all levels of law enforcement, and we have built specific tools to prevent abuse.


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Indus Motor Company Pakistan has said that it is working to increase efficiency of its production to position itself to work overtime and increase production capacity by 10,000 units to 75,000 vehicle units an year.
IMC, however, debunked a news report which had claimed that Indus Motors will invest Rs. 4 Billion to take production capacity to over 200,000 units an year.
A letter written by CEO of Indus Motors said that news report incorrectly attributed the investment value and plans to increase productions.
CEO said that company has been investing in the paint shop de-bottlenecking activity to increase efficiency and improve production. "The effect of this investment shall not be felt for at least 10-12 months", the letter sent to Pakistan Stock Exchange said.
Indus Motor said that with production over-time, company currently produced 65,000 units per year, however, with this new investment the company will be in position to produce 65,000 without any overt-time involved.
And if over-times are deployed, the production capacity could be taken to around 75,000 units only and not 200,000 units as reported in the media.


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A soggy day is expected to develop over the next few hours. The rain will be here to stay into tonight and Saturday. The HRRR model below suggests widespread rain will begin around noon. Heavier rain arrive this afternoon around 4 PM.
Overnight temperatures will remain fairly mild until the early morning hours on Saturday. The NAM Model suggests that temperatures drop to 41° by 6 AM.
The cold air may lead to brief rain snow mix Saturday morning and afternoon before the rain moves completely out of the region. However, the snow won't amount to much.
The latest NAM and Hi-Res NAM suggest around 3″ of rain may be possible through Saturday at 6 PM. Highs on Saturday will be limited to around 43°.
Temperatures Saturday night will drop to around 30° under partly cloudy skies. This will lead to frigid temperatures on Christmas Eve. Highs will be limited to around 37°!
Most of the Christmas Eve snow will be limited to the north of the region. A swing and a miss this time, but the pattern remains favorable for snow for the next few weeks. Christmas Eve low temperatures will drop into the low 20s.
That should wrap up this forecast. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!
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Sometimes when you visit a certain place, its history confronts you on every street. Though it might be thriving today, the past is layered behind its present, inviting you to explore.
That's what happened when I visited Key West. The bustling little island is a popular tourist spot, but several of the attractions captivated my imagination. All centered around the wreckers - men who salvaged the tall ships after they wrecked on the reefs surrounding the island. During a visit to a wrecker museum, a story flashed through my head. I had to know more.
So I visited yet another museum, the historic home of a local wrecker captain. So fascinating, I bought a few books but still wanted more, so I spent the next two days in the library. It felt like finding hidden treasure when I found the old letters and documents stored there.
Before I even left the island, I knew I had to write that story that flashed through my head. It took years, but the result was Angels, Sinners and Madmen, first published by Freya's Bower. By the time the rights reverted to me this summer, I'd already spent many more months revising the original story - strengthening the plot line and the heroine.
Of the original version, reviewers called it "enchanting," adding "I loved it and applaud Cate for creating a time in the past that seems so real in this book." Another said: "You will fall in love these two characters along with the rest of Sam's wrecker friends. Laughter, tragedy and heroism abound, so make sure you have plenty of time when you start reading Angels, Sinners and Madmen, because you will not want to put this gripping story down until you have read every single word of it."
Today begins its free run on Amazon, lasting from Sept. 7 through 9. I hope you'll pick up a copy of this novel, and learn more about the wreckers and their fascinating history through the eyes of wrecker Sam Langhorne and aspiring writer Livvie Collins.


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The Lord of the Rings exhibition provides solace for British fans awaiting the December release of The Return of the King. Jessica Aldred braves the orc models and elf dresses to find out what makes the Tolkienistas tick. [More]Posted in Old Main News on October 22, 2003 by xoanon


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WHEREAS, Rett syndrome is a genetic neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in females; and,
WHEREAS, Every 2 hours a girl is born with Rett syndrome, but its symptoms usually do not appear until 6 to 18 months; and,
WHEREAS, A regression period leads to lifelong impairments with multiple dysfunctions: speech is lost, seizures can develop and scoliosis occurs, many develop irregular breathing patterns, and more than half of the girls and women lose their ability to walk. The hallmark sign of Rett syndrome is near constant repetitive hand movements while awake; and,
WHEREAS, Those diagnosed with Rett syndrome require maximum assistance with daily living activities; and,
WHEREAS, The disorder is not degenerative and biomedical research is proving that neurological symptoms could be reversed even after decades of severe symptoms, and,
WHEREAS, IRSF is the world's largest private source of funds for Rett syndrome research addressing the full spectrum of this developmental disorder while advocating to improve the quality of life for the patients and their families; and,
WHEREAS, We must continue our efforts in bringing awareness to the medical community, therapists, teachers, caregivers, and the general public as well. We must have funding available for researchers who are dedicated in finding a cure for Rett syndrome. We support this shared mission now more than ever, and together, progress will continue until there is a world without Rett.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Snyder, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October 2014 as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month in Michigan.


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This week I had a debate with a friend; Is No' Limit better than Limit Hold'Em?
I believe No'Limit is much better and if Jack Strauss did also, then I'm the winner of this debate
"Limit poker is a science, but no-limit is an art. In limit, you are shooting at a target. In no-limit, the target comes alive and shoots back at you." Jack Strauss
Which do you prefer?
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AltNewsMedia brings to your attention what looks to be a classic wolf in sheep's clothing power grab going on this autumn under the guise of a Stalking Protection Order bill working its way through the UK Parliament.
It is being sold as a female victimhood initiative. No doubt some cases would be used for what most people would deem to be stalking. However, there is already adequate UK legislation that covers that area. The remit of this Bill is much wider and deeper.
Look closely and you will see the bill has a dual use that belies its real intent. As encryption takes over the internet (end to end encryption is now becoming standard for many people), this bill is a backdoor way of monitoring political dissent.
The architect of the bill, arch Remainer Conservative Sarah Wollaston MP writes:
"My Stalking Protection Bill would take the onus off the victim to put in place protection themselves and make it possible to intervene at an earlier stage by introducing Stalking Protection Orders (SPOs)."
Possible translation: If you were to follow the Twitter account of a politician and post facetious replies, you could be monitored. The politician would not have to get their hands dirty by making a complaint themselves. That could make them look unpopular. Instead, some stooge in the shadows can do that for them and the politician will be unanswerable to public opinion for the way you are about to be stitched up.
Wollaston continues:
"The police could apply for an SPO through the magistrates' courts on behalf of victims. Orders would require the civil standard of proof, but, breach of an order would be a criminal offence, punishable in the most serious cases by a term of up to five years in prison."
And a second sleight of hand just there. We don't need criminal standard of proof, just civil 'balance of probabilities', which is going to be in the hands of an establishment magistrate. Whose favour do you think a magistrate is going to rule in favour of?
Wollaston continues:
"SPOs could set out requirements prohibiting certain behaviours such as contacting the victim either directly or indirectly, or from going within a certain distance of them."
And here comes the biggest power grab in the bill:
"The proposed model would also give the courts flexibility to apply appropriate restrictions on internet use, for example, conditions that not only ban the individual from contacting their victims or those around them but could restrict them from accessing the internet from any device unless it has the capacity to retain and display the history of internet use."
So anyone displaying public political dissent of any sort can have a civil order thrown on them, not at the behest of a politician, oh, no, it's all 'independently' assessed.
The penalty for breaching the civil order is criminal prosecution. In other words, without ever having had a criminal conviction to your name, all your internet activity must be tracked forever. If you fail to provide a log of your internet history, you face criminal prosecution. No VPN for you.
This is a Private Members' Bill. Check. In other words, political parties don't have to carry the can when Joe Public realises what these laws are really for. He just scratches his head and says: 'Who voted for that?'
It is being cheer-led with what some might see as a wolf in sheep's clothing 'victim' campaign by an establishment newspaper. The Sun. Check.
It has huge cross-party support. Check. AKA It's a LibLabCon stitch up.
The political establishment know they are facing more and more disillusioned voters and they intend to make dissent all but impossible. The political establishment stands more vulnerable than ever to public excoriation and exposure in this digital age. It doesn't matter if the dissent comes from left or the right, the establishment is looking for creative ways to crush it.
This bill is really a back door way of removing internet anonymity from anyone expressing political dissent and permanently monitoring them and their contacts. This is not healthy, nor is it a sign of a political class open to examination and challenge. It looks very much like authoritarianism dressed up in the pretty clothes of altruism.


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Telfer secures the win for the York 9 F.C.15 de Julio de 2019 a las 02:20
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By Giancarlo Aulino
TORONTO. - Ryan Telfer was the hero for York 9 FC as he scored the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute to secure a big win and three-points in the standings.
York 9 FC coach Jimmy Brennan went back to a 4-5-2 formation with Diyaeddine Abzi, Luca Gasparotto, Morey Doner, and Roger Thompson on the backline, Joseph Di Chiara, Wataru Murofushi, Kyle Porter, Ryan Telfer, and captain Manuel Aparicio in the midfield, and Simon Karlsson Adjei as the lone striker uptop. York 9 were coming into this game following an impressive mid-week draw with the Montreal Impact in their first-leg matchup in the Canadian Championship. The team were looking to carry that momentum into today's game with FC Edmonton.
Ryan Telfer had a great opportunity in the 7th minute, when he struck the ball off a volley, but was stopped by FC Edmonton goalkeeper Connor James. Telfer brought a lot of pace to the position and made it difficult for Edmonton's defenders to mark him.
York 9 FC were the much better team early on in the game and their active and aggressive attack payed off in the 13th minute, when Karlsson Adjei received the ball in a two-on-one scenario against Edmonton's defense following a giveaway and found Kyle Porter, who took advantage of the space and time and struck the ball in the back of the net to give York 9 the 1-0 lead.
The first half was a great showcase of the type of play York 9 FC hope to display on a consistent basis; the midfielders were creative in their playmaking, the attackers were aggressive going towards goal, and the defenders were solid and maintained their shape in the backline.
The early portion of the second half saw York 9 pick up right where they left off; their midfielders were doing an excellent job creating opportunities for their attackers and the defenders assisted Ingham by clearing out the ball when there would be scoring opportunities for Edmonton.
Fortunately for Edmonton, they were able to tie the game in the 67th when Ramon Soria headed the ball past Nathan Ingham to tie the goal 1-1. This was a goal York 9 would likely want back as they had done a great job defensively and were able to keep their composure with the lead until that point.
York 9 FC regained the lead in the 79th minute after Edmonton midfielder Bruno Zebie struck a powerful shot off the post, which lead to York 9 captain Manny Aparicio sending a perfectly placed lob pass to Ryan Telfer, who used his pace to beat the defender and struck the ball past Edmonton goalkeeper Connor James, giving York 9 the 2-1 lead.


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This tour takes us to enjoy the pleasures of the Hampshire and its quaint towns and a day in Winchester, Portsmouth and a relaxing visit to the gorgeous gardens at Exbury on the edge of the New Forest.
Sunday 3rd: Depart from your home area travelling to Hampshire, arriving late afternoonat the Norton Park Hotel.
Monday 4th: This morning we begin with a drive to Romsey, with its historic Abbey. Wetake a break here and later we drive to the historic town of Winchester. Here we can visitthe Cathedral and enjoy the remainder of the day in Winchester exploring its High Street orperhaps the many museums in the town. Later we return to the hotel.
Tuesday 5th: This morning we head to the town of Lyndhurst, known as the capital of TheNew Forest since the times of William the Conqueror. Lyndhurst offers a wide range ofshops, cosy tea rooms, old world pubs and cafes. Later, we travel to the market town ofLymington, in the south of the New Forest. Here we have a chance to enjoy lunch andspend some time exploring at our own pace. In the afternoon, we continue through thestunning New Forest, arriving at Exbury Gardens, a spectacular 200-acre woodlandgarden famous for the Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias.
Wednesday 6th: Our day begins with a ride through the South Downs, reaching themarket-town of Petersfield where we can enjoy a stop in the heart of the National Park.The town has a variety of local shops, as well as a museum, Psychic Garden and artgallery. Today is also market day! Afterwards, we head to the coast where the rest of theday is yours in the Maritime City of Portsmouth, perhaps visit the Historic Dockyard, homeof 'Victory' and 'Mary Rose', or visit the lovely Cathedral.
Thursday 7th: After breakfast we leave and head for home.
Located within 54 acres of parkland, the 4-star Norton Park hotel is 12 miles fromWinchester. It features a spa with 8 treatments rooms, and a leisure club with a gym, pooland sauna. The spacious, modern rooms at Norton Park are all en-suite and have Sealybeds.


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A new edition of the Prize of the Belgian Development Cooperation has been launched. This call is open until March 31st, 2011. You can read in the regulations whether you comply with the criteria for participation.
The author describes homeless children in Kampala, giving solid indications enabling us to outline and disentangle the intricate, labyrinthine ways leading to such a situation. They are part of a more general phenomenon : the exodus from rural areas in a poor country.
The analysis of official ambitions and institutions operating from an authoritarian, individualistic and stigmatizing view sheds light on the mechanisms with which these laws and institutions contribute to the true 'production' of this kind of 'delinquency' and its transformation to criminality, without offering a real solution to this problem.The author suggests that public power and institutions have to get another view on the problem and proposes amendments of law and a reinforcement of joint labour.


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Natural finish, oiled and sealed solid sheesham wood timber furniture. The natural lines and stripes sometimes draw the name "tiger wood". This pieces comes with solid black iron detailing constructed within the sides of the bookcase, allowing light to open up your collection.
Measurements: 178 x 38 x 90 cm