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Introduction: DIY Bikepacking Handlebar Bag
Bikepackers load their bikes with gear: clothes, camping equipment, food, etc; and cycle off somewhere nice for a while (days, months? :-). It's like backpacking but on a bike!
While when walking you can just carry all you need in a rucksack on you back, when cycling this is not comfortable nor convenient as it puts lots of stress on your back and won't allow you to navigate on tricky terrain. The solution is to strap your gear wherever possible on your bike.
There's a great variety of bags out there, designed to be attached to the handlebars, saddle, frame, etc. Each has a different function and allows more or less weight/bulky things.
In this instructable we present a DIY custom made handlebar bag, designed to wrap a bulky item and with a pocket of its own to keep things at hand (phone, map, lights, etc). It's waterproof and resistant, and can fix a large item to the handlebars. Have a look at the pictures for some ideas! It can also be used standalone to carry easy-to-grab things in your handlebar.
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Step 1: Materials
The bag needs to be waterproof and rugged, so an outdoor materials shop is the best place to buy materials from. A couple of examples in the UK are: Pennine Outdoor and ProFabrics.
A full list of materials is presented below, together with some approximate prices:
- Fabric: we used a 70x33 cm piece of waterproof nylon ($6.9 for 160x100cm)
- Closed-end zip: heavy weight (8 mm), 25 cm long ($2.1 per zip)
- Polyester webbing (25 mm): total 310 cm ($0.90 per 1m)
- 2 x 30 cm for the back of the bag
- 2 x 25 cm for the front of the back
- 2 or 3 x 100 cm for the tightening straps (to attach the bag to the handle bar)
Apart from the materials themselves, you'll need a sewing machine and resistant thread.
The total price for each one bag is somewhere around $12! It's likely that you need to get larger quantites, so you'll end up with surplus materials, we just built two bags :)
Step 2: About Sewing
A sewing machine is essential as it will make everything much faster and give a better finish. If you are very patient, you could hand sew the bag though.
For every seam we followed the following steps:
- Secure the elements to be sewn together with pins
- Baste with thin thread
- Sew full backstitches with the sewing machine
- Remove the baste.
This is a standard practise and will ensure a nice finish!
Step 3: 1/4: Sew the Zip and Back Webbings
The first thing is to find out which side of the waterproof fabric is intended to be facing out. This is extremely important as waterproof fabrics have a waterproof side, and a breathable side. If you build your bag "inside-out", it will absorb water from the outside and keep it inside! To find which side is which, just put it under the tap and see whether water gets repelled or wicked in.
With the waterproof side of the fabric facing up, sew the zip to one of the small ends of the rectangle of fabric (1). Make sure the zip is facing down when you do this. Once sewed, reverse the zip (now is facing up) and folding the fabric, sew it again (2): this will be the visible backstitch of the zip, make it look nice! This double-stitch adds strength.
Approximately 5 cm below the zip, place the 30cm long webbing from side to side. 15cm from it, place the second one. Sew a total of five transversal backstitches along the webbings (3). Check beforehand that the tightening straps can pass through. You can reinforce the backstitch by adding a piece of fabric behind it.
Sew the remaining end of the fabric to the other side of the zip. To do this, fold the fabric, put it on top of the zip (4) and sew (5). Now you have a closed cylinder with the waterproof face of the fabric in the inside. Reverse it (6) and finish sewing the zip (7), this backstitch will be visible, make it look nice too.
Step 4: 2/4: Sew the Creases
In order to give the bag some volume, we will sew creases in the front side.
Firstly, delimitate the back of the bag: fold the fabric 3cm above the zip; from the fold, measure 25cm of the fabric behind and fold again. The back-webbing should be contained in this portion. This part will be left flat.
The rest of the fabric will constitute the front part of the bag, were the creases will be. We made four creases, 2cm deep each, but you can do as many as you think you need. For our four-crease design: measure 8cm below the zip, mark a section of 2 cm and then 6 cm. Repeat this four times, one per crease (8). Fold them (9) and sew them. Now you have the final shape of the bag with all the sides closed.
Step 5: 3/4: Reinforce the Sides and Close Gaps
Fold 1cm on the sides towards the front of the bag (10). Place the webbings on top and sew its four sides (11). Make sure that the gaps in both sides of the zip are well closed with the webbings.
Now you should have a fully working sealed bag! All that's left is getting the straps ready and decoration.
Step 6: 4/4: Sew the Tightening Straps
Sew one end of the 1m webbing to the "male" piece of the fast-release buckle. For best results, sew the shape of a rectangle and then a cross on it. This will add extra strength to the strap. Finally insert the other end of the webbing in the "female" piece of the buckle.
That easy!
Step 7: (Optional) Decoration
The bag is totally good to go, but maybe it looks too plain!
Using fabric paint you can add a cool design on the font side of the bag. Other options involve sticking an iron-on patch or sewing something on the front. Depending on the fabric, ironing may not be an option as synthetic materials can burn. Sewing will risk the waterproofing on that area.
In our opinion paint is probably the best option. You can use a stencil to get better finish. If you feel creative you can add layers on the creases so that it looks nice when the bag is full and it's stretched out.
Step 8: Attach It to the Bike and Enjoy!
The bag will be attached to the handlebars, with our without wrapping an extra item. Depending on your bike type and size, you will need to find the best way to attach it.
The bag is quite versatile and can be mounted in a variety of ways using 2 or 3 straps. Have a look at the pictures which show how we attach it to both a road bike and a MTB with several loads.
Velcro straps can be used when the load is light, these are lightweight yet strong.
Thanks for reading and enjoy the outdoors!
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Based on what you have learned regarding the effects of ocean temperatures on different climates on Earth, describe the climate you would expect to find in the region around the bay that Caspar, Lina, and Maddy traveled to. Classify the type of airmass and explain why you believe this is appropriate to the area based on the book description.
There are several descriptions of both geography and weather conditions throughout the "People of Sparks". Using descriptive passages from the book, infer where you think Sparks is located and "the city" Caspar, Lina, and Maddy travelled to for rare and much needed items. (Keep in mind the relationship between time and distance.) Please use an atlas or other sources to cite specific geographical locations. You must include climate information for the locations you identify as the locations described in the book.
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They are quiet, lumbering and often awkward. Out in the wide open world, they are easy to manage. Fresh air, weather or even a simple distraction make them seem manageable.
But in a room of people.
With a mountain of food.
And a holiday.
This beautiful, great big creature cannot function well. THEN we who bring the lumbering beastie with us, make it sit in a corner and be quiet.
The poor elephant.
|Photo by David Blackwell.
Not able to talk to anyone, the pachyderm is in a precarious position. It must pretend to not exist. With a trunk, four legs the size of tables and a broom tail. The unfortunate thing is thinks itself invisible.
However, toes are stepped on.
Words are misunderstood.
Feelings well up into knots of yuck.
The pitiable delicate beasty can do nothing right.
Truth is, as we gather together for holidays, these gentle creatures join us. We need to be gentle. If it isn't possible to talk to the elephant, just a nod will do. A small recognition of grace is what they deserve.
If we are gentle with them, possibly a few toes will be saved.
Words might be heard clearly if spoken with a sprinkle of love.
Feelings could unravel and begin to heal.
I say we should dress that elephant in a pink tutu. Adorn it's head with a crown. Pull out a chair and offer it a seat.
Pretending like they are not there is not working. So, remember this holiday season:
Please be kind to elephants.
|Thank you Non-Sequitur for saying it so well.


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Afri Hedge School 2017: The Right to Food and Shelter
The 2017 Afri Hedge School Conference takes place at ITB on Tuesday November 7th from 9.30 to 3.30 pm in Room A057.
Learning about and resisting the causes of poverty is at the heart of Afri's work, and the theme for this years Hedge School is "The Right to Food and Shelter" and will feature a blend of Speakers, Workshops, Discussions and Creative Activity.
This is a free event and lunch will be provided.
To book your ticket Click Here
The preliminary agenda for the day is as follows:
9.30 Registration & Tea/Coffee on Arrival
10am Failte by Pat O'Connor ITB, Joe Murray Afri
10.15 Opening Piece (Creative Arts Group)
10.30 Speaker from Concern and Christian Aid
10.50 Q&A (chaired by Students from Community & Youth Development Course)
11.15 Short Break
11.30 Workshop
12.00 – 12.20 Creative Arts Group (15 minutes piece)
12.45 – 1.30 Lunch
1.30 Action Group Activity (Rapporteurs Action Group)
2.00 Excerpt from Play by Donal O'Kelly
2.30 Questions and Answers (chaired by Students from Rapporteurs Gp)
3.00 Closing Piece (Creative Arts Group)
3.15 Evaluation Forms circulated & collected (Rapporteurs Group)
3.30 Close by Liam McGlynn, Department of Humanities, ITB


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Neco Restaurants in Valencia
At present our chain of restaurants is made up of four Buffets in Valencia. They are located in the shopping malls, in the heart of the city, and also in one of the main industrial zones outside. To them we must add our nice cafe Neco Plaza. By the way, do you know Neco Madrid?
Well located in the commercial and financial heart of the city, very close to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, offices, banks, shops, cinemas, theaters and El Corte Inglés.
Located in an excellent area of the shopping mall. From its terrace you can enjoy the best views of the City of Arts and Sciences whilst enjoying your lunch or dinner.
Located in the commercial centre of Alfafar and Sedaví, next to Carrefour, the Best Western Hotel, the MN4 Shopping Mall, Media Markt, IKEA, Decathlon, Leroy Merlin…
Located in the business park Destro, within the Parque Tecnológico of Paterna, this Neco offers buffet and coffee shop services. We also organize events and celebrations.
Located in the main square of the mall, you can have breakfast or lunch, or just a coffee or a snack, taste our cakes, crêpes and fresh juices… in this pleasant indoor terrace.
Neco restaurants in Madrid
After more than 20 years of exclusive dedication to hospitality just in Valencia, our chain opened its first restaurant in Madrid. A modern buffet located in the heart of the capital, on the Avenue Felipe II, at a short walk from the Retiro Park and the Puerta del Sol.
Located in the center of Madrid, opposite El Corte Inglés of Goya, next to the Palacio de los Deportes Barclaycard Center and at minutes from the Retiro Park and the main museums.


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I would have liked to read this book over a day or two without interruption so that I could immerse myself in it. Reading it in fits and starts while I was on hold at work (I have the Kindle app downloaded to my desktop) and before bed it at night really didn't allow me to feel the growing feeling of unease and dissociation that Margaret Atwood's book conveys. Though I wouldn't call it my favorite work by Ms. Atwood (Cat's Eye wins that hands down), it's a thought provoking short novel.
Surfacing follows a nameless protagonist as she returns to her childhood home on an isolated island in Quebec after the mysterious disappearance of her father. Though very little as far as action happens in the novel, the woman's experience of suddenly being immersed in a a past that she fled from slowly drives her into delusion and madness. Many of the themes, such as not fitting in with your childhood world or your current one and the societal expectations put on women, I found very relatable. I must confess that running theme of Canadian independence was beyond me.
Surfacing is one woman's story of leaving home because she did not fit in, only to find the new life that she's constructed is equally foreign to her. She confesses that she does not love Joe, the man she lives with, and that her career is something she fell into. Though most of us aren't driven mad by alienation, most of us can relate to it.


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Recently I've done a bit of writing of flash fiction -- pieces of under 800 words (sometimes a lot shorter) that still tell, or at least imply, a complete story. It's an interesting exercise to see if you can convey a whole setting and plot in such a constrained length, but the challenge is a lot of fun. I'll leave you to decide if I succeeded -- below are five pieces of flash fiction I wrote, along with the prompt (or instructions) that initiated them.
#1. Prompt: We are not alone; length limit = 200 words
Skee (short for Pesky, a nickname she'd been given by her brother when she was three) sat on the front lawn, looking up at the stars. She'd only recently been allowed to do this by her parents, but now, with her mom and dad splitting up, her dad moving to Tucson, she doubted they'd have noticed her absence in any case.
I'm all alone, she thought, without any particular feeling of anger or sadness over it. It simply was. Alone. Everyone else has their stuff to do, and I could fall off the world and no one would notice.
The cool, humid night air brushed her face, and she lay back, and stuck her feet in the air. The stars glittered between her toes. She thought: If I fell upward, I'd fall forever. And it would just be me and the stars, falling together, nothing to stop us.
Together with the stars; so not alone. A mosquito whined by her ear, and she slapped it away, and thought: I may be alone here, but I'll always have the stars. Nothing can change that.
And she got up, and walked back toward her house, smiling for the first time in weeks.
#2. Prompt: a death scene; length limit = 800 words
"So, there's nothing that can be done?"
"No, Paul. An hour. Maybe less. Whenever they decide."
"And you're sure that Catherine got over the border?"
"Yes. Safely away."
"Thank god."
The guard nodded. "I can't talk longer. They'll suspect. I'm sorry. I'm just so sorry."
"You did all you could."
The door closed, and Paul heard the snick of a lock turning.
He closed his eyes. Catherine was away, along with the two rebel fighters that had been assigned to her. It only remained to him to face what was left. Only an hour more; maybe less.
It was less. A dirty-faced guard was the one who came for him; he grabbed Paul's arm, as if he couldn't have walked unassisted, and dragged him from the cell and into the courtyard.
He knew what he'd see, but it still was a shock. He thought: this is it. Mortality. I knew I'd die someday, but today is it. You never think of it that way, that some day will be your day to die, as certain as the Earth spinning around the sun. And now, here it is, like an old enemy you thought you'd never see again.
In this case, in the form of a wooden block, and a hooded man with an axe.
I will not faint, he thought, willing his knees not to buckle. I will be steadfast. Catherine would want me… Catherine would want… He swallowed, forcing the tears back, listening to a disembodied voice say, "For the crime of high treason, for aiding and abetting the rebels against the realm, Paul de Lyons is hereby sentenced to death. Does the condemned have any last words?"
He shook his head, trying to look defiant. Two guards came to him, pulled his shirt roughly over his head, forced him to the block. He felt hands on his bare shoulders pressing him downward until his cheek touched the rough, splintered surface.
And he thought: I am just one man, facing death, as countless others have before me. This death is neither more, nor less, than what any other has endured. I will not fear.
And to his astonishment, he found that his fear had evaporated. He thought: not an old enemy; an old friend! And he smiled, as the moment stretched out, and like the breaking of a string, fell forward into eternity.
#3. Prompt: True love's first kiss; length limit = 500 words
Cam reached up, and felt his cheek. All he could think was: that didn't hurt as much as I thought it was going to. He'd watched the boy's fist moving toward his face with a kind of disbelief, a thought of: I'm about to get punched. This is really gonna hurt. And then it was over, and he was sitting on his ass on the ground, and the boy was stalking off, chuckling under his breath and massaging his knuckles.
Cam got up, brushed the dirt and grass clippings off his shorts, and stood there, thinking with dazed astonishment: Jesus. I just got punched in the face. And that was when he noticed that Annie was still standing there, watching him. That she hadn't run away as soon as the bully's back was turned was weird enough; but then, she dashed the tears from her cheek with the back of one hand, and came up to Cam. He felt her lips against his, the warmth of the kiss sending a rush down to the tips of his toes. Then she stepped back, and said, "Thanks. You were awesome." Her white teeth flashed out at him, and she started to walk away, but then turned, and held out a hand. "Aren't you coming with me?"
#4. Prompt: must include the words capitulate, flame, tool, torrent, web, kiss, passive, river, receptive, frigid, action, surge; length limit = 800 words
Eric lay with his bare belly pressed against the warm rock, letting his hand dangle downward into the frigid rush of water tumbling by. In the two weeks he'd been up here in the High Cascades, the sun had colored his back and arms a golden brown, and there were white sun-streaks bleached into his hair; an unusual run of luck in a place where the weather could turn to chill drizzle even in August.
He thought: Water is the earth's blood, and the rivers its arteries and veins. They connect in a web across the whole planet. Action and reaction; if the floods surge in Vietnam, it affects the creeks in Oregon.
Carrie was gone, off into the Peace Corps. She was probably in Hanoi or Ho Chih Minh City right now, being trained before heading off to the village where she'd spend the next two years. A flame of resentment rose in Eric, and he forced it down. There'd been nothing he could have done; he'd had to capitulate, let her go. Their relationship had begun in passion, in camping trips where they made love under the stars and swam naked in little lakes, the waters receptive and clear. It ended with a passive acceptance, without even a kiss goodbye, and now Eric lay, looking into the foaming torrent, trying to create an understanding of what had happened and without the tool to craft it.
His hand caressed the surface of the water, as it had once caressed her skin, and he found himself crying, the tears dropping into the river and being carried away, down to the ocean. He thought: to Vietnam. When she steps into a stream there, my tears will be part of it. Our connection hasn't broken, only become invisible, inaudible. He could grieve the fact that it wasn't the same, but nothing on earth could break the bond, as long as rivers coursed and blood flowed, and tears fell.
#5. Prompt: playing with time; length limit = 500 words
"So, how did you know to pull me back to the present just before the spear hit me?" Darren asked.
"We didn't," Fischer said. "We let the computer handle that."
"And the computer always gets you out just in time?"
"Absolutely. Lightning-fast processor. Cutting-edge technology."
"Well, there was Petrillo," Maggie said.
"Oh, yeah," Fischer said. "I'd forgotten about Petrillo."
"Petrillo?" Darren said. "Who is Petrillo? What happened to Petrillo?"
"Well…" Fischer said, seeming a little reluctant to discuss the topic. "Petrillo was a guy who worked on our staff. He was a bit of a thrill-seeker."
"Morbid type, if you ask me," Maggie interjected, her round face radiating disapproval.
"He wanted to take a vacation back to the 18th century, and experience the French Revolution first-hand." Fischer paused. "He got his wish, I guess."
"He died?" Darren said. "I thought you said your computer always kept track of where you were, and could pull you back to the present if there was any danger!"
"Oh, he came back to the present," Maggie said. "Just in two separate chunks, as it were."
"Took forever to get the stain out of the carpet," Fischer said.


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Many issues are there which are needed to be resolved when a relationship breakdown. These issues can be related to the custody of children, division of property and other financial matters. Through mediation the couple reach the most suitable decision after negotiation and discussions. There are various reasons for the separation of a couple and domestic violence is one of them. Now, the question is if mediation is a suitable option for couples who have experienced domestic violence or are still experiencing them . Some say that mediation should be ruled out in the cases which comprises domestic violence and abuse, and other agree to the fact that through good mediation skills one can bring a balance in the discussion between the couple who experience domestic violence. MK Mediation
Nowadays, mediators are trained to handle the cases of domestic violence, but they also prefer screening of cases, i.e. the unsuitable cases are rejected if they involve excessive violence and abuse. They first check the dynamics of violence and by the means of pre-mediation screening, extreme cases are struck out of the list. It might happen that level of violence increases after it is finalized for mediation, then in such cases the mediation can terminate the process and refer the couple to go for other better alternatives. The cases which involve domestic violence can be handled by performing mediation in a public waiting area, giving different arrival times or by shuttle mediation.
Mediation seems to be a better option, as it saves a lot of time, money and effort of both the parties, and even judges nowadays are referring people to go for mediation first and they are sensitized to mediation. Mediation can make you reach to a friendly solution, even in the cases of domestic violence. A mediator can be asked to resolve a case in which one partner is afraid of the other and might refuse to resolve the case through mediation. But still, it's a confusion whether or not you can go for mediation if you are a victim of domestic violence, even the mediators are not comfortable sometimes while handling such cases, if the case is extreme then it is generally screened out.
You can go for Family Mediation in Chorleywood, if you are experiencing problems and issues in your married life. You will definitely find a suitable solution and if you are a victim of domestic violence and you are sure that your partner will not do such things in public, then you can perform mediation in a public area and save yourself from spending a lot in court proceedings and to expensive lawyers. Family Mediation services in Chorleywood are very reliable, you will definitely find a good mediator for your case.


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The Indian Council of Secondary Education – ICSE is an independent board of education system which is known for its typical educational pattern that allows students to get the quality education. The main progressive aspects of ICSE board is it retains the world-class educational standard and also provides extensive subjects and does not offer textbook oriented education to the students and hence they get the freedom to cultivate their creativity and qualities.
ICSE class 10 Chemistry is all about chemical formulas, reactions, equations, numerical problems, etc. Therefore, regular practice is required to score well in chemistry. Here are few reference books for class 10 chemistry. Apart from the regular textbooks, students can also refer these books to gain more practical knowledge about the subject.
- Together with Chemistry Class X (ICSE Based) (English) 13th Edition (Paperback) by Anshu (Suri) Gulati.
- Concise Chemistry I. C. S. E. 2015 (Class 10) (Paperback) by Selina Publishers (2013).
- Science for 10th Class: Chemistry by Lakhmir Singh and Manjit Kaur.
- ICSE Ten Years Solved Papers Chapter wise Paperback – 2017 by A Panel of Authors.
For more information regarding the ICSE class 10 Chemistry books, kindly visit our website BYJU'S.
Also access Selina Class 10 Solutions
ICSE Selina Solution for Class 10 Maths
ICSE Selina Solution for Class 10 Physics
ICSE Selina Solution for Class 10 Chemistry


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July 25, 2019
PIC Proximity Instrumentation Controls Kontaktbauelemente GmbH or shorter: PIC is a globally operating medium-sized company based in the Nuremberg area. It is also the heart of the PIC Group of companies.
With our own production facility in China and Turkey and our sales offices in Asia and Europe we are able to ensure the highest production quality, close relationships with our customers and the possibility to develop specific solutions very quickly and efficiently.
We have been one of the leading suppliers for Reed Sensor Technology for more than 40 years. High technical competencies, our long time experience and the ability to innovatively implement our customers needs make us the ideal partner for the white goods, home appliances, automotive, medical and measure-and-control industry.
The PLS-series, comprising the world's smallest magnetic Level Sensor, Form A and Form B types, rates up to 250 VAC / 50 W. Housing materials: Polypropylene, Polyamide and Stainless Steel available. Float Switches or Level Sensors for top, bottom and side mounting.
Some applications require higher switching frequencies and life cycles than a Reed Switch or Reed Sensor can provide.
Due to this reason we teamed up with one of the leading Hall Chip manufacturers and created a range of Hall Sensors with PIC quality and reliability.


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As per the Government's social distancing requirements, Cloud 9 Spa is now closed for appointments until further notice
People do ask us why we have two saunas at Cloud 9 Spa. It seems greedy to have two, but they are very different pods and have completely different functions ...
We have two saunas at Cloud 9 Spa. Why not enjoy a dip in our Jacuzzi while you're here?
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First of all, we have a normal dry heat Sauna. It's designed to get really hot and make you sweat all over. With the skin being the biggest organ in the body, getting a sweat on is a great way to remove toxins from your body and when you scrape off the moisture you're left with lovely smooth skin and a who lot less unhealthy gunk in your body. Who wouldn't like that?
"However, our second sauna has amazing benefits!"
It's a far-infrared sauna, and it's like being in intense sunshine, but without all the glare from standing outside at noon on a sunny day. There are so many health benefits to getting a lot of Vitamin D which include regulation of calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood (great for healthy bones) and helps you to combat fatigue and tiredness, depression and muscle pain. There's even anecdotal evidence that a far-infrared sauna is good for hair loss!
So, we highly recommend an hour in our far-infrared sauna to anyone who needs to spend more time outside, but seems to be chained to their desks a lot of the time. You'll be surprised at how beneficial it can be.
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If you'd like to find out more about Cloud 9 Spa or would like to book a session in either of our saunas then do give us a call on 01908 804804 or click here to visit our website and learn more about us.
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What is Cyberpunk?
By Steampunk Origins | Updated Oct 09, 2019
What is Cyberpunk? Synonymous with counter-culture, Virtual Reality, and the significance of the self. It's the answer to New Wave's fury.
Science Fiction in the fifties began to turn its attention towards societies, losing its traditional technological or "Hard" Sci-Fi (source) root with stories such as: Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451(source); Isaac Asimov's I, Robot (source); and Robert Neville's I Am Legend (source). Suddenly technology wasn't seen as the salvation it was set out to be and the genre was starting to address the implications to a society that could very easily forgo responsibility in favour of nuclear war, a new age of slavery using robots and the suppression of thought, and the ability to leave all the mess and go off in search of warmer climes.
It would be through this new tool that we would begin to develop the personal side of the genre, known commonly as "Soft Science Fiction" (source) in the sixties and seventies, which would in their turn nurture a certain aggressive resentment of the individual towards the corrupt elements of the system which would become known as Cyberpunk.
Utopia's Broken Windows
The fifties were an exciting time for technology, with the possibility of lunar travel on the horizon it seemed like a perfect time for Utopian stories of new life far away from our current problems, but with the threat of the Cold War (source) and the propagandistic tactics on both sides seemed to echo into the works of Science Fiction's most prolific writers.
Ray Bradbury's 1950 Debut Novel the Martian Chronicles
(source) echoed the hopes of escape from the threat of nuclear war with the hopes of starting again on Mars. Bradbury took this quick fix scheme and attempted to treat the subject with the honesty it deserved. Over the course of the book we witness humanity's drive to improve things, first by getting rid of all the Martian's, and then by creating a new frontier in the Martian wastes. The novel focuses on the repetition of unaddressed behaviour and the need to develop a more responsible social structure.
Robert Sheckley's Short Story Watchbird
(source) focused on the detrimental issues of introducing what is basically sentient drones to control crime, which grinds society to halt very quickly. The story is at its heart an ecological piece about how, despite us thinking otherwise, we are animals and are subjected to the implication of introducing a new animal into our ecosystem. His novel Immortality, Inc (source) focussed on humanity's ability to cheat, and in doing so creating all manner of new problems in the process.
New Wave Science Fiction, and the Rise of the Soft Science
With the fifties focusing on asking questions it was the role of the sixties (source) and seventies to try and answer them. Known as the cultural decade, the sixties were a time of expression and rebellion. The birth control pill (source) had become available, and women were able to decide on their terms what role they should have in the World.
Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange
(source) took George Orwell's 1984 and dragged it into the swinging sixties. The novel follows the psychotic protagonist Alex as he takes you on a trip through his thought processes as he acts upon the shaken World in an ultra-violent manner. The novel's themes of responsibility, the rise of behavioural psychology, and teenage angst paint a picture in crimson of the power of the individual and the threat to the system at all levels should it be left alone for too long.
Frank Herbert's Dune
If A Clockwork Orange mirrored the sixties youth, then Frank Herbert's Dune opened the doors to its elite (source) .A future of feudal squabbles between elite's intent on dominating the ability for space travel, taking the fear of technology making things more complex and adding the restrictions of class. The series deals with the evils of those above society and paints an ideal of communion of the developed self with savage nature, a theme that would become predominant in Soft Science Fiction.
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream
Harlan Ellison's, I have No Mouth, And I Must Scream deals with an artificial intelligence (AM) who proceed to kill most of the World's population but decides to spare a few out of fear of boredom (source). The short story is a window into AI at its worst, a despotic psychopath that has all the abilities wanted in a Utopia but uses them for wrong. The story is a mixture of the fifties reminder that technology will not solve our problems and adds such a unique and grotesque personal touch that resonates with our current fears of technology. It is a heavily spiced taste of things to come.
Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep
It's hard to talk about Cyberpunk without mentioning Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep (source), the novelisation of the 1982 film Bladerunner (source), which would not only give the culture a backdrop, but lead the way to a clear definition. Dick's insight into consciousness draws from Asimov's Robot series and adds a little introspection, elite corruption all wrapped up in a hardboiled detective story which would become synonymous with Cyberpunk.
The Search for Answers
The Sixties was a fight for change and the Seventies saw it happen (source). The end of the Vietnam War. The resignation of Richard Nixon (source) and the exposure of political corruption due to the Watergate Scandal. The reduction in threat of Cold War annihilation meant that the public could turn their attention towards domestic issues, largely the corruption in the elite. The death of Mao Zedong (source) and his dictatorship and the establishment of cognitive science balanced a mixture of old dictatorships and the rise of what would be the study of AI (source).
The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K Le Guin
(source) follows on from the work of Herbert's Dune, providing the narrative basis for the film Avatar (source), and echoes the anger towards the Vietnam War. The story is both anti-militaristic and anti-colonial, pointing the finger at the military industrial complex and the horrors of war in the name of greed. It may not carry the weight of the rising counter culture that would be present in later Cyberpunk, but it pointed at an enemy they could all stand up to.
Roger Zelazny
It's hard to put a single Roger Zelazny story in the context of Cyberpunk history. A literary force known for his postmodern interpretations of old myths and fairytales, Zelazny dealt primarily with the human spirit and its ability to thrive in the harshest of conditions. Giving gods the bodies, and minds of flawed humans he was able to introduce a new generation to rich and illustrious stories, while using them to provide a buffer to express his own thoughts on the breakdown of the family unit. Roger Zelazny gave the tools to show that nothing was irreverent, nothing was off the table (source).
A Scanner Darkly by Philip K Dick
A Scanner Darkly (source) by Philip K Dick fits that Venn-diagram between hardboiled, technology, and counter culture. It follows a detective trying to find the source of a drug known as Substance D, using cloaking technology to ensure that no-one in the agency can give his identity away in case of criminal collusion. The detective hides the fact that he's addicted to the substance and finds himself alienated from both his colleagues and the criminals he's living with. It's a story that focuses on the principle that the ends justify the means, something which is expressed both in the main character's narrative arc and the systems which allow him to do so in the name of finding the suppliers behind it all.
The Rise of Cyberpunk, and the Pointing of Fingers
With the rise of Margret Thatcher (source) and the divide between the English classes, England gave birth to the loud and spitting baby known as Punk (source). It was the anti-authoritarian response to a rise in capitalism and by the eighties the rise in New Wave meant that you could rebel in very elaborate ways (source).
Neuromancer by William Gibson
Neuromancer (source) by William Gibson is considered the line in the sand of Cyberpunk with its clear dimensions of Virtual Reality, Counter Culture, Hardboiled, and sinister overtones. Gibson sighted Ridley Scott's Blade Runner as the influence for finishing his novel, finding the streets of Neo Hong Kong a perfect balance of new and traditional for his own work. Gibson's naivety regarding computer software allowed him to think outside of the box and intrigue modern hackers. Gibson coined the term "Cyberspace".
Cyberpunk became the literary representation of rebellion, with the undervalued burn outs of the World taking a stand against great injustices. The sub-genre became archetypical with Gibson's novel, providing a new battle ground between capital industry and the rise of the Virtual World.
The Fall of Cyberpunk
In writing the Neuromancer, Gibson inadvertently reset the New Wave's mission to pull away from archetypical stories. Writers had the ability to wage a war on whatever topic they liked, using the newly emerged Cyberpunk genre as a new look for traditional themes of Good vs. Evil (source). In defining the genre, it had become formulaic, and found itself having to deal with ridicule, which isn't ideal for a genre synonymous with cool counter culture.
Bruce Bethke created the term "Neuromantics" a portmanteau of Gibson's Neuromancer, that in itself a portmanteau of Neurons and romantic/necromancer, and the new Wave music scene commonly referred to as "New Romantic" (source) (source) (source). This was a light-hearted jab at the influx of Gibson inspired Science Fiction, and the laziness of the genre as a whole.
By the nineties the Cyberpunk's formulaic style had become something of spoof and lampoon with works such as Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash; and Bethke's Headcrash, who likened the cyber punk to what is the modern internet troll.
"…losers who indulge in Messianic fantasies about someday getting even with the world through almost-magical computer skills, but whose actual use of the Net amounts to dialling up the scatophilia forum and downloading a few disgusting pictures…"- David Brin (source).
A mixture of the lack of further exploration in the genre, and the rise in spoof had damaged the credibility of a sub-genre which had arisen from the need to be aware and ask questions. Unfortunately, like any popular artform, Cyberpunk's popularity had increased its demand and lowered the overall quality as writers attempted to cash in on something they didn't understand.
The Rise of Innovation
Like any genre Cyberpunk isn't impervious to the pitfalls of popularity, and with the decline in interest in bringing down big business and the decline in wanting to create viruses (likely a reaction to the rise in demand for computers) the focus shifted towards engineering, ecology, and eccentric intellect (source) (source).
Steampunk has been around in one form or another, playing vital roles in the works of HG Wells, Mary Shelly, and Jules Verne. Where Cyberpunk focused on the societal pressures of now, Steampunk looked towards the individual, alternate histories, and strict societies.
Steampunk may have been the answer to social media's direct influence on the rise of the information age. Rights have never been more accessible, the access to art and music instantly, and the erosion of barriers. We're only coming to grips with the significance of the Internet, and it seems that Steampunk's interest in an industrial revolution and etiquette could reflect our previous advancement and our desire to take responsibility and act sensible.
Final Thoughts
Cyberpunk is dead, long live Steampunk, but is it? With stories such as James Patrick Kelly's nineties: Mr. Boy (source) returning to the fears of alternate realities, epigenetic modification, Freud, and the downsides to not growing up. Far from the messianic overtones of a society in need of salvation, Mr. Boy slides back into the individual's hang-ups and flaws, something which the genre in its self-indulgence has neglected to realise: a society is comprised of many individuals.
Now, William Gibson's predictions in the genre defining Neuromancer weren't exactly true. We can't download ourselves into the internet and wage interdimensional battles with our Jungian shadows, but what we are doing is taking part in a war to censor and streamline information and putting into the hands of a handful of companies.
If there was ever a time to see Cyberpunk rise then it would be now, in an age where most people don't know what's going on, with a view on the internet like early tribe systems, unaware and unwilling to see what's beyond our boundaries. Perhaps they were wrong to think that the Cyberpunk was there to save society, maybe it's job is to expose the lies of elites who think they're safe, so society at least has a chance to understand what's really going on (source) (source).


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Kaufman – Investigators arrested former Justice of the Peace Eric Williams for terroristic threat, a Class A misdemeanor, and set his bond at $1 million.
When his wife, Kim, confessed to being there when he pulled the trigger on Chief Prosecutor Mark Hasse in a courthouse parking lot, then two months later murdering the DA, Mike McLelland, and his wife, Cynthia, on Easter Sunday morning.
It all began when video surveillance caught the judge carrying a computer and monitor out of an office in the courthouse, later found on his office desk. His house was the subject of an all-day search in which officers seized guns and computers from his house and his in-laws' house. When Mr. Hasse prosecuted him for that crime, he wound up jobless.
When his wife confessed, according to an affidavit, she implicated herself and her husband in the shooting deaths of the DA and the prosecutor.


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As you know, I had been working with a large and reputable mortgage company here in Utah. I was assured time and again, during the pre-qualification process, that I would not have a problem getting a home loan, even with these past credit issues. And, consider this, the 2004 home foreclosure was purchased using my VA loan benefits. I knew my loan process would be arduous, and not run-of-the-mill as one might expect of a person without past credit issues, but I was willing to do whatever it took to get this second chance to buy a home. I knew I would have to be diligent in providing any and all documents and be prepared to provide any information that was asked of me.
I began this process in mid June (2009) and in early August, I was approved for a FHA loan, provided I have $25,000 down and a 6.25 per cent interest rate. And, if I didn't have the $25,000, the broker told me that Utah had a program through the 'Utah Housing Authority' that would loan me the down payment, as a second mortgage, at 6.75 percent. Plus, I would have to have Private Mortgage Insurance with this program. All said and done, my home purchase of $236,000 would cost me nearly $1800 per month, including the 'second mortgage' payment! Needless to say, that approval was not the approval I was looking for. That payment was ridiculous.
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If you're a savvy investor, you most certainly have a fair bit of cash tucked away for general spending and emergencies. The stock market is a long term investment and not for cash to you need to have around. So where do you put the money you don't want in the stock market? There's 3 main options to place your cash and get it FDIC insured for up to $250,000.
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- You can put your money in a checking account where you have fast and easy access to funds.
- You can put your money in a savings account where you can take money out and put money in while still earning interest on your funds, or
- You can put your money in a certificate of deposit, which typically has higher yields than savings but your money is locked into the account for the agreed upon term.
So Where Should You Put Your Money?
Well all 3 of course.
For money that you plan on spending you should keep in a checking account. It's the easiest account to get money into and out of so it makes sense to keep spending money in it. You shouldn't keep more than you need to however because you don't get a return on your investment in a checking account.
This is where savings accounts and certificates of deposit jump into the picture. Your strategy becomes more complicated now because of the fact that you must lock in a rate when opening a CD.
Savings versus CD
If you pay attention to CD rates you know that they're at the lowest levels since the 80s right now. So it doesn't make much sense to lock in to a long term CD right now because they're bound to increase when the unemployment rate drops and the Fed decides to raise interest rates. So there's 2 main strategies you should consider. The first is to convert any maturing CDs you have into savings accounts.
The yields on savings accounts are not that much lower than what banks are offering on CDs so there isn't that much incentive to lock in your money. You could keep your extra cash in savings accounts which will leave you ready to jump on a CD when rates start climbing back up. Just make sure you stay under the $250,000 FDIC limit as a safety precaution against bank failure. The next option would be to invest in short term CDs.
Most people don't expect interest rates to rise for at least 6 months if not longer, so another option would be to invest your money into 6 month CDs. The interest rates aren't great but your money will be free to transfer out in 6 months and you can re-evalute what the economic climate in the US is going to be. There's also little risk that rates will rise dramatically in that time, so you won't miss out on a great rate. Nobody knows what's going to happen for sure, but what we do know now is that deposit rates are low and you don't need to be locked into long term CDs even if the rates being offered are a little higher than short term CDs and savings accounts.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: In order to participate in the SSA instructional programs hosted by Seneca Yacht Club, your child must:
- Have all registration and medical forms on file with SSA instructors
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- Meet the age or skill requirements of the class
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- US Coast Guard approved life jacket
- Closed-toe shoes that can get wet
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Hang A Hammock In Your Backyard
Most probably, you have some tattered chairs in your backyard which you are using when you want some time to relax. On the other hand, if you really want to have a relaxing time in your backyard, you can try adding hammocks instead of a chairs. A hammock is a type of bed or sleeping contraption hung from trees, poles or other areas, used for a person's rest and relaxation. Most often associated with pina coladas, tropical islands, and a good book, hammocks are now a popular backyard staple. When purchasing a hammock, the first rule of thumb is to buy the largest hammock in your price range. Since the chief goal of hammocks is to provide comfort, a person needs to be able to move around with ease. It's for this reason hammocks can't be purchased blindly. Always check the maximum weight allowance.
If you'll be hanging your hammock in your backyard, you'll need to do more than tie it to a tree. Many hammocks require the use of some hardware in order to securely hang them from trees, decks or posts. Most hammocks also require the use of "spreader bars" at each end. These wooden bars help provide stability, more so than a hammock that comes without. Spreaders will make a hammock wider. If you prefer a cozier hammock, however, you might want to choose a model without the spreader bars.
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A hammock is a piece of portable furniture that you can use outdoors. It is like a bed where you can lie down and relax, the only difference is that it is suspended by tying to two inflexible ends.
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Backyard hammocks should blend ease of use, comfort, and a reasonable amount of all-weather resistance.
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You can opt to place hammocks in your yard and see how soothing it could be to be sitting there.
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They can enhance the look of your yard. With their unique design and bright colors, your backyard will look more alive and tastefully designed.
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Backyard hammocks are found in a wide range of designs and materials.
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Modern hammocks can be found in many shapes and designs that suit various tastes and locations.
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If your location does not offer convenient suspension points, a freestanding garden hammock might be your best choice.
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Hammocks are ideal for laid back warm weather relaxation. Imagine swinging gently as you nap or read a book.
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Greene King swept up Spirit Pub Company in a £774m takeover back in July, bringing its total estate to 3,116 pubs - making it the largest managed pub group in the UK. The company's bosses will be toasting the move today, having just posted a 46.9% rise in first half pre-tax profits to £121.3m.
Excluding the growth of Spirit, the company's pre-tax profits increased by 5.9% from £82.6m to £87.5m – compared with 3% growth in the same period last year. Its CEO Rooney Anand said it had been 'a strong first half' with the its core business strengthening and 'significant progress' made in the Spirit integration. 'Like-for-like sales growth in Greene King Retail improved during the half and both Pub Partners and Brewing & Brands delivered profit growth and margin expansion,' he added.
The outlook remains tough for a number of the UK's pubs though, as the introduction of the new 'National Living Wage', announced in July and the cutting of the beer tie coming into effect next year (cause for many tenants to be clinking their glasses together, less welcome news for some pub companies), look set to take their toll on an already precarious industry.
In August Punch Taverns announced it was selling 158 sites to shopping centre owner NewRiver Retail and JD Wetherspoon followed suit by selling off 34 pubs nationwide. Founder Tim Martin warned that the national living wage would not bode well for the plight of UK pubs.
'It is especially in the less-affluent areas where the price differential between pubs and supermarkets have widened,' he said. 'My real point is that this has been taken out of the economic arena and put into the political arena where politicians do things for populist reasons and perhaps short-term ones.'
Moving into food sales to compete for market share has worked for some pubs and Anand is bullish about Greene King's future prospects. 'We believe we have the best portfolio of retail pub brands, the best pub assets and the most talented team which, when combined with the strong contribution from synergies and the benefits of our enlarged scale, will ensure will continue delivering value to our customers and our shareholders.' His view might take a bitter turn come April 2016.


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Dear Mrs. Baker:
I am writing you at the suggestion of Sarah Ford who feels that it might be to our advantage to
discuss the position of assistant to the director which will soon be available. This position seems
to fit very well with my education, experience, and career interests.
My recent internship at your agency has provided me with a fascinating look at the Jeff-Lewis
Mediation Center, and the many ways it serves the community. The professionalism of the
agency's staff and its success at meeting the community's needs are two qualities your agency
possesses that interest me.
The opportunity of working at your agency has given me experience in performing the many
duties for which the assistant to the director is responsible. I have taken an active role in learning
about the agency and I have ambitiously gotten involved in various projects. My involvement in
the CASA program is just one example of my determined desire to be involved in the agency.
My background as a supervisor in the restaurant industry, has given me experience in negotiating
with a variety of people, and has provided me with extensive experience and problem-solving.
Twelve years of supervisory experience with the same company has enabled me to empower
employees to deal with a variety of issues both at work and on a personal level.
My proficiency as a successful communicator has also been demonstrated in other settings. While
attending college I was asked to tutor students for an interpersonal communications course due to
my understanding of the course material. I responded to this challenge by helping a student from
Germany improve two letter grades in the course.
I would very much welcome being able to talk to you personally about the position of assistant to
the director. I feel that a personal meeting would prove mutually beneficial. I shall call you next
week to see if a meeting can be arranged. Should you need to reach me, please feel free to call me
at 111-1111.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to talking with you.
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On arrival at Damen Shiprepair Brest last November, Queen Elizabeth was placed in the yard's drydock number 3. This is one of the largest in Europe at 420m in length and 80m wide, and so was able to easily accommodate the large 294m long, 32m cruise liner, which is the newest vessel in the Cunard fleet.
Work carried out by contractors and original equipment manufacturers included maintenance to the stabilisers, podded propulsion system, bow thrusters and water intakes. Meanwhile, above the waterline work was carried out to install twin exhaust gas cleaning systems to improve the environmental performance of its six MaK Diesel engines. The scrubber installations, along with all the pipe and ducting work, involved the removal of two cabins to accommodate the additional equipment.
Inside the vessel, the refurbishment included upgrades to a series of cabins and corridors, along with the ship's spa and part of the retail space. Ashore, the Damen yard performed routine maintenance to Queen Elizabeth's 18 lifeboats, 47 liferafts and its various tenders, and also cleaned and repainted the hull and topsides of the ship.
The project represented a major logistical operation, with a total of 250 third-party contractors working alongside Damen Shiprepair Brest personnel. Large quantities of materials were moved onboard the vessel during the operation, while substantial amounts of waste came ashore for disposal as the cabins were refurbished. A series of large temporary shelters were erected alongside to provide suitable working and storage space for the many contractors involved.
According to Damen: "Our experienced project management team ensured that everything went smoothly. In the event, the programme was completed a day early, with Queen Elizabeth back at her home port of Southampton in late November ready for her next cruise."
Damen Shiprepair Brest is conveniently located for cruise ship operators that use Southampton. The two locations are just 10-12 hours steaming time apart and have good ferry and air links.
Damen adds: "With drydocks capable of holding the very largest vessels and a spacious, unconstricted site, our Brest yard has plenty of room for contractors to store and access their materials and equipment, an important requirement for large-scale projects on a tight deadline. With these physical advantages, and an experienced workforce, it is no surprise that Damen Shiprepair Brest has cruise ship repair and maintenance bookings up to five years ahead."


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We've seen a lot of relapses lately, which I suppose are to be expected with so many New Year's quitters in No Man's Land now. All of them have sad stories of tragedy, or bad health, or anger or something negative associated with them. It makes me feel so sorry for that person, and frankly a bit guilty. My life has been going great for several months now. In fact, I can't remember a happier time. And yet, for some odd reason, I've been craving cigarettes pretty badly the last 2 days. I can't think of any triggers I've had. Maybe the change of season, although that has never bothered me before. This is my slowest time of year for my business. And my wife and I just became empty-nesters (YAY!). So I do have a lot more free time than usual. Maybe that's it.
Anyway, another reminder for me to never get too over-confident. And that craves don't always come for bad reasons, or when you expect them. I've come to realize they come for any reason our addicted brains can imagine. And if that reason doesn't work, our addiction will try just the opposite reason.
- Stressed out? - A cigarette will make me feel better.
- Know that a situation is coming up that will make you feel stressed? - Better have several cigarettes to prepare for those bad feelings.
- Completed a task? - Nothing says "celebrate" like a good smoke.
- Have so many tasks, you're not sure where to begin? - Have a smoke and plan it out.
- Meeting cancelled? Unexpected free time? – This would be a great opportunity to smoke. After all, you're not sure when your next chance will be.
- Have so many tasks, you don't have time to complete them all? - Better take a break anyway, or your overworked mind will make mistakes on the tasks you do work on. And, of course, smoke on that break.
- Season changing? – Ah, remember last year at this time? Yeah, you were smoking then. Why not have just one for old time's sake?
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- Personal/family/friendship tragedy? - Life sucks so bad now, a cigarette can't make it any worse. And it might make me feel better.
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A fetish; not necessarily a taboo. Sometimes simply something that an individual enjoys in excess. For example pictures of the body - or specific parts of the body - my red lips, me in red latex, wearing red gloves, or as a zombie! (I'm taking it you have noticed I like the colour red right?) There is no hard and fast rule. But for me this much is true - I love to shock, I love horror, and I love plays on power and subordination. So anything that I play with tends to have elements of this. Added to this the fact that I have a sexy playful streak.... You have some pretty disturbing results.
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Published: 25 Jun 2017
Recent reports have emerged claiming that the difficulty of the government's English proficiency test is making it more difficult than ever for the NHS to fill vacant nursing roles. Some even go so far as to say that native speakers who are educated to a high level have been struggling to pass the exam.
The key takeaway statistic from the report relates to the number of EU citizens applying for nursing roles in the UK. The report states that there has been a massive drop in monthly registrations with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, from over 1,300 in July 2016, down to less than 50 in May 2017. The report notes that the difficulty of the English language test may be playing a major role in that shortfall.
According to Stephen Burke, who heads a leading medical recruiter in the United Kingdom, this shortfall in registrations is not due to fewer people applying for nursing roles in the UK. In fact, as many people as before are applying. However, the difficulty of the language test is acting as a major barrier. Even those applying from English-speaking countries, such as Australia, are struggling to pass the test.
Other Reasons
Now, it must be noted that the language test isn't the only barrier standing in the way of EU nurses. Many are wary of lodging applications because of the uncertainty that has been caused by Brexit, even though all sides of the argument tend to agree that the NHS and nursing, in general, would suffer greatly without the influx of international applicants who enter the profession.
Couple that with the scrapping of the English nursing training bursary and it appears that the NHS may be slowly being forced towards a tipping point when it comes to the nursing situation. Some argue that the organization is already on the precipice thanks to what could be perceived as Draconian measures that prevent otherwise qualified professionals from entering the profession.
The Scale of the Problem
The nursing shortage is no small problem. In fact, it has been growing in recent years. Back in 2013, the NHS as a whole has a nursing vacancy rate of approximately 6%. This almost doubled between 2013 and 2016, hitting 11.1%. Beyond that, nearly 25% of NHS trusts are trying to fill nursing vacancies of over 15%, suggesting that the crisis is worsening as time goes on. At the time of writing, there are almost 7,000 nursing positions available in the United Kingdom, many of which have been available for a number of months.
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Raymond Vineyards, founded in 1970, is one of the Napa Valley's pioneering estates. The Raymond family arrived in Napa in 1933 and have become deeply connected to the valley's winemaking origins. In 1970, they established a 36 hectare estate in Rutherford, which now comprises 121 hectares in Rutherford, St. Helena and Jameson Canyon. Raymond's Rutherford and St. Helena estate vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic; and 100% of the winery's power comes from renewable solar energy. Five generations of the Raymond family have created a Napa icon, with an enduring reputation for elegant wines with a beautiful balance of finesse, opulence and complexity.
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DeFord Bailey Biography:
Produced on December 14, 1899, in Smith County, Tennessee, DeFord Bailey became an astounding harmonica musician who earned a position on radio's The Barn Dance. He was linked to the show being renamed the Grand Ole Opry and became among its top stars, though he left the show following a dispute in 1941. Bailey expired on July 2, 1982, and was inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame over 20 years after. Bedridden, Bailey suffered badly from polio as a kid, which left him with a curved back and changed his development. Yet while immobilized, he paid really careful attention to the natural sounds of his surroundings, which will profoundly shape his artistry.
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