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Medicinal cannabis regulation in Australia: October 2016
Caveat: the key Federal regulations covering medicinal cannabis were published earlier this month, and the industry is still struggling to absorb the complexity involved. Anything in this document is based on Cannabis Consulting Australia's best efforts, but we provide no warranty express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of this material. We are not lawyers, and we recommend that you engage professional legal advice before taking any further action.
In February 2016 the Narcotic Drugs Amendment Act 2016 became law in Australia. It contains a number of significant changes to the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 and one minor change to the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. In October 2016 the Narcotic Drugs Regulation 2016 was published, which adds a lot more detail.
The new Act defines a number of Commonwealth licences and permits that can be granted to allow the production of medicinal cannabis in Australia:
- A cannabis research licence/permit allows the holder to cultivate, produce, package, store and transport cannabis plants and/or resin for research purposes.
- A medicinal cannabis licence/permit allows the holder to do the same as a research licence, but for medicinal purposes.
- A manufacture licence/permit allows the holder to turn cannabis and/or resin into drugs for research and/or medical use.
Authorisation is a multi-step process. A licence is granted to an organisation on the basis of their background and capability. Both cultivation and manufacture activities must be individually licensed.
Manufacturers and cultivators must subsequently obtain one or more permits which will specify the amounts and types of cannabis/cannabis products to be cultivated and manufactured. Only once valid permits are obtained for both the manufacturer and cultivator – at the Federal and, if relevant, State/Territory levels – can a cultivator begin growing to supply that manufacturer.
The decision on the grant of licences and permits lies with the Secretary of the Department of Health.
The Act sets out a number of things that Health has to consider before it grants research and medicinal licences, including:
- whether the State or Territory involved has a problem with it
- whether the applicant is a 'fit and proper person' (ie whether they have a criminal record or criminal connections)
- the level of security that the application is proposing for the site of the activity (the site must also be specified)
- for a medicinal license, whether they have an existing contract with a customer (eg a manufacture licence holder) for the product
Good Manufacturing Practice
For a manufacture license not for research purposes, Health must also ensure that manufacturer complies with the Therapeutic Goods Act. This includes the manufacturer being certified for something called 'Good Manufacturing Practice', which in Australia is a subset of a suite of international standards called PIC/S.
PIC/S is a 193-page suite of documents which apply to the manufacture of everything from medicinal gases to radioisotopes for medical use, and everything in between (including over the counter drugs). Complying with PIC/s is extremely onerous, and most large pharma companies have an entire department dedicated just to ensuring compliance with it.
Setting up a new organisation that complies with the TGA/GMP/PIC/S will be very onerous. In practice, we think that most growers and grower/producers will contract with existing Australian drug manufacturers (ie either pharma companies, or one of the specialist pharma contract manufacturing companies). Health have stipulated that they will not allow export at this time.
Even if you have a complete supply chain in place from cultivation to manufacture, you will still have to apply to the TGA to approve the particular drug that you intend to supply. According to the TGA, the likely time for them to evaluate a 'new chemical entity' will be around 10.5 months. Even for generics (new versions of already approved chemical entities) the time is 8.5 months. The TGA application fees alone can run to tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars: but of course that's only a problem for manufacture, not for cultivation, production or research.
Health have not yet published application forms for licences, but they've promised them by the end of October 2016. In the meantime, the regulations set out all of the information that they're going to require for a medicinal licence, which includes things like:
- details of the applicant, including criminal history of directors and officers and their relatives
- prior business experience of directors and officers
- organisation's financial circumstances (presumably financial reports)
- premises where the activities will happen
- physical security arrangements (fences, CCTV, etc) for the site, and for transport
- site plan and floor plan
- arrangements for secure destruction of product
- contract with the entity that will buy the product
- record-keeping arrangements (ie for tracking of product)
- employment procedures (to ensure staff have criminal checks, etc)
- a complete copy of the Standard Operating Procedures that will be used for the cultivation/production
- a risk management plan
If a licence is granted as a result of this application, there's a further application for each permit, which requires even more information on the specific product, quantity, etc. Every application you make to Health will cost $5,290 for a licence, and then $1,830 for each permit. However, we estimate the overall cost of preparing an application will run to many times this amount.
Health have made it clear that they expect manufacturers to justify their production volumes by reference to the market, but they have provided little guidance on exactly what they expect. Applications for permits will presumably have to be backed up by evidence of demand.
There's a complex interaction between this Federal legislation and operations at a State/Territory level.
New South Wales
The NSW Government has chosen to hold its own licence, and will itself produce cannabis product for research purposes. Medicinal cannabis organisations that wish to operate and distribute in NSW must also be licensed by NSW Health under the NSW Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act.
Queensland have enacted The Public Health (Medicinal Cannabis) Act 2016, which was passed by the Parliament in October 2016. The Act sets out a structure for the distribution of medicinal cannabis via a chain of licenced specialist doctors and pharmacists to patients.
Queensland Health have said that a State permit will be required to manufacture cannabis products in Queensland. According to Queensland Health, conditions that may benefit from medicinal cannabis include MS; chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting; some types of epilepsy; and some HIV/AIDS related symptoms.
Victoria enacted the Access to Medicinal Cannabis Act 2016 in April 2016, which amended the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981.
Under the new Act, an entity with a Commonwealth manufacture licence can apply to Health and Human Services for a Victorian manufacturing licence. A holder of a manufacturing licence can only sell to HHS, who will then distribute via licenced pharmacists and doctors.
Although the Act seems at first glance to be focussed on childhood epilepsy, it does leave open the ability of HHS to license manufacture for other conditions.
Tasmania is in the process of finalising the details of their previously-announced Special Access Scheme: a regulatory framework that will facilitate access to medicinal cannabis and manage State-level cultivation and manufacture licenses.
Next steps
There is a huge amount of work to be done by anyone hoping to cultivate, produce or manufacture cannabis in Australia. We recommend that you start as soon as possible working on the material that you'll need to submit to the Federal Health Department as part of your application. Given that the market for medicinal cannabis in Australia is limited by demand, and that the Federal Government has yet to allow export, first-mover advantage in this market will be key.
CCA can provide support for your licence application.


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Passionate about fostering community through stitching together, Krista has hosted over 60 retreats since 2005. Her compilation book of retreat-related sewing and quilting projects, Make It, Take It, was published by Martingale Inc. in 2015.She is a popular teacher and presenter at both traditional and modern guilds across Canada and abroad. Krista makes traditionally-informed modern quilts and a new bag for every trip.
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Well known for being a hiking spot in Batangas, Mt Maculot is one of the best places to view Taal Lake. Just 2 hours away from Manila, the mountain can be the perfect weekend getaway when you just want to explore, go on an adventure, connect with Mother Nature or unwind.
Having a peak of 930 meters above sea level, the mountain has a 5/10 difficulty in hiking, but any fit individual can finish the trek. Maximum time to complete the traverse trail is 5 to 6 hours.
Mt Maculot
Starting Line
From the INC church, our tricycle driver brought us to register at Brgy Syete. From here we hired a tour guide, Ms Ellai (18) and paid the registration fee. We chose the traverse trail to get a full experience of the mountain.
After registering, together with the guide, the tricycle brought us to the jump off point. Before starting, our guide advised us to buy whatever we may need from a nearby store since the store at the mountain sells food and water for an expensive price. There's also a CR near the store for those who wanted to take a break before starting the trek.
We bought some additional food, and off we went on our way. The first thing we saw at the start of the trail is a signage "To Mt Maculot".
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At the start of the trail, it is mostly plain. We saw the usual trees, weeds, vines and ferns. Our guide told us that we would first go up to the camping site, the Rockies, the Summit, the Grotto then down to the finish line.
The hike up to the campsite consisted of 13 stations. Each station features wood or bamboo benches for resting purposes and some buko juice for sale. As we ascended from the first station to the thirteenth, the buko juice cup gets bigger, and the price goes higher. Pretty funny.
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My friends even joked "habang tumataas, tumataas din ang presyo" (As we go up, the prices goes up too). From 10 pesos to 15 pesos to 20 pesos to 30 pesos. Haha. Anyways, the juice is pretty cold so if you're craving for some cold stuff, try the buko some.
We passed by mango, avocado, santol, and many other kinds of trees on the way. It was very tempting to climb a tree and pick some fruits. The trail was getting steeper as we neared the campsite.
On the way, we met Kuya Amado who hikes the mountain almost every day to sell ice candy. He had avocado and buko flavored ice candies which cost 15 pesos each. We bought some, and it was delicious. You can really taste the natural flavor of the fruits. If you meet him on the way, buy some. It's worth it.
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Here you will find what our guide called "the Seven Eleven store" with its expensive prices. A one-liter bottle of water costs 80 pesos. We rested here for a bit before going to the Rockies. It takes 15 minutes from here to reach the Rockies.
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Climbing the Rockies is a bit hard because you're climbing rocks. One wrong step and you might fall.
We found the Rockies to be one of the most beautiful places we've been to. With a breathtaking view of the Taal Lake and some parts of Batangas, we felt so lucky that the sky was clear that day.
We spent an hour and a half taking pictures. Since there were other hikers, we had to fall in line to take a photo. What made the day more interesting was that we met other hikers who are from Northern Luzon. We talked in Ilocano and exchanged stories.
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After the Rockies, we went back to the campsite to have lunch then went on to conquer the summit. Going up, the way was muddy and steep. I was grateful there were ropes, vines and branches to hold onto. It took us about 30 minutes to reach the summit from the campsite.
Too bad the summit was covered with fog, we couldn't see the view. Despite the letdown, we enjoyed the foggy surroundings. It reminded us of our homes in Benguet and Mt. Province.
Going down Mt Maculot's Summit to the Grotto was an unforgettable experience. Muddy trails and rocky paths, the way was very slippery. We had to hold on to vines, branches and thankfully, ropes.
For an hour, we went down the trail ungracefully. After some slips and almost's, we laughed at each other's muddy shoes.
After what felt like a lifetime, we finally reached the Grotto. Each of us had mud all over our clothes and shoes. It was pretty funny. A bit of rest and with shaking legs, we descended the 14 stations of the cross to the end of the trail.
End of The Trail
At the end of the trail, tricycles are waiting for passengers while a few feet away is the bathroom where you can wash your shoes. Our guide suggested we wash at the G2B Lomi House, where we were headed for a victory feast. I highly recommend the place for a fulfilling Lomi experience. One regular serving worth 35 pesos is very satisfying.
Here's a photo of our shoes before and after the trek to Mt Maculot's summit. See the difference.
Tips and Reminders
- Register at Brgy. 7 "Siete" since the trail to the peak of Mt Maculot will start at the Rockies. This is easier. Sometimes, when you register at the other barangays, the trail will start at Grotto. This trail is pretty hard.
- Wear proper footwear. You will be hiking on muddy trails and climbing rocks.
- Bring enough water and food. Prices at the store by the campsite is expensive.
- Use gloves when climbing the Rockies to avoid any hand injuries. Safety first.
- Start early. There are only a few trees by Mt Maculot's Rockies and the Summit. It is very hot during the daytime.
- There is a bathroom near the Grotto where you can pee for 5 pesos, take a dump for 10 pesos or shower for 20 pesos. There are also available bathrooms at the start and end of the trail.
How To Get There
From Manila
To get to Mt Maculot, ride a bus going to Lemery from Buendia or Cubao. The fare is 147 pesos. Travel time is 2 to 3 hours. Ask the driver to drop you off at Cuenca by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) Church.
From Lipa
Ride a jeep going to Lemery. The fare is 25 pesos. Drop by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in Cuenca.
*Once you reach Cuenca, ride a tricycle for 20 pesos to go to the registration where you will hire your guide. You can also opt to walk to the registration.
Budget Breakdown
Here are some of the financial damages the Mt Maculot trip may incur:
- Bus fare to Cuenca (One-way): P147
- Tricycle to the Registration Area: P25
- Registration: P20
- Tour Guide Fee: depends on your destination (see below for options)
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Sample Itinerary
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In 2010, the National Outdoor Masters Championships in Sacramento held several briefings by USADA anti-doping officials clarifying that masters are subject to testing and what the banned drugs are. Another masters briefing was scheduled at the 2010 USATF Annual Meeting in Virginia Beach.
This is a work in progress with MTF Chair Gary Snyder overseeing the process and arranging actual testing to begin at the 2011 Outdoor National Masters Championships. Snyder has appointed a doping subcommittee headed by Steve Cohen, with members including Bob Weiner and others to be appointed by Cohen, to help MTF and meets develop appropriate criteria and means of testing.
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After we packed Nyathi into her container in New York for Malaysia, we flew to the UK, then South Africa and then onto Malaysia to meet the vehicle on 14th December. This part of our journey is somewhat of a holiday from our travels, but we have recorded it briefly for ourselves.
United Kingdom - It was wonderful to arrive in Oxford and we slept the afternoon away which was bliss. It was great to be with family and friends again. Andrew came down to collect us and took us back to Nottingham. We caught up on all the home news and how things are going with the wedding plans. It was great for me to spend so much time with Ange before the wedding in SA. I got be very involved and helped with all sorts of things including ribbon cutting, floor plans, and of course all the kitchen tea planning with Debbie in Cape Town.
We went back down to Oxford for Friday night and had a fun evening with everyone there. Ashley, Michael and I sat up until 02h00 fooling about and playing Cranium. Annoyingly after much to-ing and fro-ing and faxing of passports (and RAC kindly faxing old copies of our Carnet de Passages to RTW in New York), we discovered that our container would not be on the scheduled ship, but only departing a week later. I believe the only reason we made the next sailing was because I got the sales manager, Charles involved, who was actually very helpful, but it shouldn't have to come to that! On Saturday and Sunday we got to see Lex, Isabel and Melissa who came up and stayed with Ivor & Al. We had a braai in Sutton Bonnington and had pellet gun shooting competitions and played the CSI board game. Michael went back down with Lex to Chelmsford to get his new Irish passport issued in London and I stayed in Nottingham. I went to visit Tania, Darren and Enzo and went to Richard to have my dress taken in for the wedding. Another fantastic thing about being home is having unlimited access to hot showers and being able to run as often as I like! On Monday night I went down to Chelmsford and we spent two more nights there which were great! It was so nice to be with Isabel and catch up with what's been happening. On Wednesday night we all went down to Dartford to see the rest of Michael's family and to meet Hilary's fiance, Andy. We had a lovely Indian dinner and caught up with everybody. Mom had little gifts for us and one of them was a bug catcher! We got to see Kathy, Martin, Conor and Niamh at the weekend. It was, as usual a wonderfully relaxing evening (with a good measure of drinking and chocolate eating thrown in).
We got to see Richard and Jodie too and some of us played badminton too. We visited the squash club a couple of times and got to see some of the British Open. It was a real pleasure to see some of the pros play, and to have a few drinks with friends at the bar! Angela and I did some shopping during the week and bought some goodies for the wedding and we also did trial make up and dress runs - all very girlie! The last two nights we stayed at Ivor's to give Ange & Andrew some space to pack and get ready for the flight to SA. We went down to Oxford to have a last night with family and friends before we caught the bus to Heathrow.
The Cape, South Africa
Monday - Claudia came to fetch us from the Cape Town airport. We had a relaxing couple of nights at their house catching up over the dinner table. We sat out at the pool during the day and I went with Ange & Andrew to Kirstensbosch Gardens to finalise the last few things for the wedding reception.
Tuesday - We went with them to Boulders Beach to see the penguins and then on to Cape Point (where we had an alarming baboon hijacking incident).
We know exactly how vicious they can be but could not believe our eyes when we'd gone down to the beach for a picnic and as soon as we opened the Microbus' boot this massive male baboon came racing across the car park, ran straight past us and jumped into the back of the boo, grabbing two big bags of food. Michael shut the door for an instant to give it a sense of panic (which worked. He (the baboon) bared his enormous teeth, shrieked and jumped out the boot with almost all our food in tow! Michael kept his distance, but ran after him screaming and pretending to swing his camera at him. The baboon hesitated and made the mistake of stopping and tearing the packets open then Andrew and Michael ran toward him and he couldn't carry everything anymore. In the end he made off with a bunch of bananas and our sesame seed rolls. Our hearts racing, we swiftly made our way down to the beach, where we kept a weary eye on the car, where the bold baboons had came back to sit on the roof of a neighbouring car and leave its smelly calling card. After a lovely lunch, filled with the excited chatter of our experience, we walked back to the top armed with big rocks. The baboons kept their distance and we drove off safely!
Wednesday - A group of us went to Table Mountain today. Jackie and Les didn't climb up, but the rest of us did. It was incredibly hot for Cape Town and according to our GPS it took us three hours to get to the top. 1.5 hours walking and 1.5 hours stopping for rests.
At the end Greg raced on ahead and a while afterwards I also went slowly ahead because the slow walking was making me more tired than necessary, so I waited for the others at the the top. Poor Ange wasn't feeling too well this morning, so the climb was pretty tough for her, but everyone was delighted when they got to the top. The views were spectacular and walking up certainly makes you appreciate the surroundings and flora more.
On a calmer note, I had to go with Ange and Andrew to the church in the evening to a witness meeting, which was interesting. It clarified the role of a witness in a Christian Community marriage, comparing it to a godmother to a child. We went back to Monkey Valley in the evening and joined all the family for dinner at the resort restaurant. The food was quite good, but the service was pretty appalling. Nevertheless we had a great evening.
Thursday - Another full day. We started off by collecting Jodie, Richard, Ivor and Alison from the airport and then going for a day of wine farm touring. Needless to say a fantastic day was had by all and by the time the evening arrived we were a merry bunch. In the evening we had Angela's kitchen tea which was entertaining and she did a sterling job of guessing presents and the answers to her 80's pop quiz questions.
Friday - Ange and I went to drop off stuff at Kirstenbosch, collect my dress from the dry cleaners and take her for a manicure. That afternoon I made the enthusiastic mistake of going horse riding with Isabel, Jodie, Richard and Gillian on the beach. My stirrups were cutting into my legs and I just didn't feel in control of my horse, so after half an hour and fairly nasty bruises on my calf muscles, I decided to call it a day and took a slow trot back to the stables. We had a lovely braai in the evening at Claudia and Marek's place. Paula and Joy were there and Uli and Claudia joined us a bit later. I'd forgotten how much fun we had when we all get together.
Saturday - The big day has finally arrived. I can still remember the day I got the message from Angela when we were in Antiga, Peru asking me to be a witness. Angela went off to the hairdressers while I finalised taxis for people to get home and collected money from people. I started getting ready, but it was so hot, I wanted to leave my make up until as late as possible. Gillian and I sat out on the patio doing our nails and watching the sea crashing down on the beach and then we laid all Ange's things out for her in the honeymoon suite. Once Ange arrived back and we locked ourselves up in the suite to get ready we both calmed down significantly. Her make up looked lovely and her dress fitted her like a glove. We had a lovely drive in the bridal car to the church. Loads of cars were hooting as they drove past. As we got closer to the church we sang The Corrs songs to calms our nerves. Angela looked absolutely radiant, and Andrew so handsome.
A terrific day was had by everyone and it was super to have friends there from the UK too. The toasts were wonderful, the reception and venue spectacular, the band was excellent and kept everyone up on the floor all night. Angela and Andrew looked so in love. It was glorious.
Crane's Crest, Mossel Bay - Thankfully I had packed up all of Angela's stuff for her after the wedding as I felt absolutely knackered when I woke up at 07h30 on the Sunday morning and they were leaving at 08h00 for Vic Falls. We said our goodbyes and then we packed our tings and sat around the pool for a while before heading off with Jackie and Des for Mossel Bay. We arrived in the late afternoon and had a braai with Paul and Joy. We spent the next couple of days relaxing, taking the dogs for walks, reading books etc. Sadly Joy had to go away on a conference and we met each other briefly at the airport when we left for Jo'burg.
Johannesburg - It felt like coming home when we arrived in Johannesburg. Martina came to collect us and we spent the afternoon sitting on the patio enjoying the hot, dry weather and the spectacular sunset over the valley. We settled into our 'suite' upstairs and had a braai with Malcolm, Nick, Jeff and Amanda in the evening.
On the Saturday I went shopping with Mart and Ivor and Al arrived in the afternoon. We went out for dinner at Monte Casino, which was lovely. On the Sunday we had a braai and Bruce, Sara, Wayne, Lynne, Uli and Claudia and all the kids had a great time. We braaied marshmallows and chatted until late.
On the Monday we went with Ivor and Al to Sun City and had a fantastic day in the sun at the water park. We went on loads of rides and Al and I went for a little 'jungle walk'. On Tuesday, Ivor and Al left for the UK and we spent some time with them in Sandton and had a tasty lunch.
We also got to go to Annmarie and Roger's house in the Mabula Game Reserve for four nights. It was so, so relaxing. The house is set in the bush, away from any other accommodation and all the wildlife wanders around freely (except lions which are kept in a separate enclosure within the park). Visitors to our front patio included monkeys, a bush baby, a massive porcupine, lots of warthogs including a mother and the cutest little baby, INSIDE the house - a cheeky little squirrel, also, about 15 metres away, impala and nyala antelope.
We saw loads of animals when we went on game drives (elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo, croc, waterbuck, impala, bushbabies, wildebeest, kudu, giraffe, zebra, baboons etc. etc.) and thoroughly enjoyed being out in the bush. Their syndicate owns a Mabula-authorised Land Rover game viewing vehicle and Michael had to don a khaki shirt and Mabula Reserve lapels and he 'chauffeured' us about.
People staying at the main lodge in the reserve are not allowed to drive their private vehicles on game drives, they have to go on authorised lodge drives at $30 each. It was great for us to be able to do our own thing. Sadly Annmarie had to go back to work on the Monday, but we still got to stay a while longer which was superb.
The rest of our time in Johannesburg was fabulous. We were completely relaxed and did lots of normal 'homey' things. Mart and I went to Rosebank and Bruma markets. I helped her with her toy boxes for the school teachers.
We had lots of delicious dinners together and probably drank too much. Michael and I each read at least four novels. I did some research on SE Asia and investigated hotels, transport and all sorts for Malaysia and especially Kuala Lumpur. I caught up on my emails too. Michael played an inordinate amount of Civilization on the computer. He also fixed Mal and Mart's DVD, loaded all our music on their computer and sorted out technical stuff for the kids too. I went to visit some of our family friends, the Groenewalds, in Pretoria. It was so wonderful to see them all again and catch up.
We got new cards printed, (though not without a few headaches) and some vinyl stickers of our website address for Nyathi. Plus we got to see so many beautiful sunrises from their patio across the valley. Even though we'd spent so much time with the Skeens, we didn't really want to say goodbye. It was fantastic to feel so at home and completely unwind. We were spoilt rotten and enjoyed every minute of it. Mart dropped us off at the airport to catch our flight to Kuala Lumpur and we started the next leg of our journey...


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- Caretaker player-manager Ryan Lowe certainly wasn't lying when he stated that he would at least try to set out beleaguered Bury in an attacking shape. The teamsheet immediately indicated as I predicted a reversion to a flat four in defence but otherwise, only Andrew Tutte's inclusion could be said to be paying any heed whatsoever to a need to strike a balance between the two. Target man Michael Smith was deployed up top on his own with a ridiculous array of talent behind him… but from the second minute onwards, it really didn't go to plan.
- Yet again, Phil Edwards was asked to play as a centre-back. In the post-match interview, he intimated he has good experience of doing so but he predictably struggled aerially against the bustle and power of Inih Effiong and didn't even track Jamie Philpot's threat from Regan Charles-Cook's expertly angled cross-field pass. That aside, I don't think he actually performed too badly, throwing himself in the way of several openings for the Surrey outfit. His lack of pace and height however are not good bedfellows for a two-man partnership with Tom Aldred in the long run and it will be interesting to see if he is shifted out to the right with Nathan Cameron's return from injury looming and Eoghan O'Connell's suspension now served.
- Jordan Williams had a torrid opening period up against Joe Ward, who in contrast to recent outings, started out on the left wing. The Huddersfield Town loanee looked precisely all of his 17 years, rusty from a lack of playing time but also without sufficient support from Chris Humphrey when he was clearing struggling against the ex-Brighton & Hove Albion U23 man's box of tricks. He did stand up to his opponent a little more in the second half but any link down the Shakers' right flank was practically non-existent from the get-go.
- On yesterday's evidence, Smith does not suit being asked to carry the striking burden all by himself. Granted, he was in the right place to tap home into an empty net from Joey Jones' misfortune of heading it against his own crossbar. After that, it was all downhill from there. He was the recipient of a combination of 30 to 50 -yard hopeful punts and good balls in behind that looked bad because he doesn't (yet) have the nous to read them nor the speed to chase down defenders in the channels (which he never will). A certain Jermaine Beckford, had he been risked, might've been a much better fit for that strategy. Even Nicky Ajose, back on the subs' bench at last, could've profited more than the ex-Portsmouth man.
- Compare and contrast his performance to that of Effiong in the red, white and black. Lowe previously stated that Woking had been carefully watched but there was utterly scant evidence of that in the flesh. Short on goals he might be this season but he still had by far the better of Edwards and Aldred, using his physicality both fairly and effectively to shield the ball and bring teammates into the fray to no small effect. It was at times difficult to see which side were playing in the third tier of English football.
- Danny Mayor was the one small positive from the travelling supporters' perspective. His calmness on the ball was at odds with the frenetic work of Chris Maguire and Jay O'Shea, both of whom got lost in the shuffle by either looking for the ball in deep areas or being bypassed altogether due to rushed clearances under pressure or the hit and hope to Smith. It was pleasing that he lasted as long into the game as he did and offered a reminder of what he could do if he stays injury-free for a sustained period of time.
- Tutte's task was never going to be an easy one given that he had only O'Shea for 'support' in central midfield and thought the latter's position was a costly mistake by Lowe, only rectified by Rohan Ince's introduction Humphrey's injury around the hour mark. The Cards were able to work the ball well in the middle of the pitch up until that juncture because there wasn't any sustained pressure on them. Callum Reilly might have been a better choice to be alongside Tutte as it would've offered the side a better balance with his left foot and not played as much into Anthony Limbrick's hands as was unfortunately the case.
- That the Shakers are still in the hat is very fortunate indeed. Their hosts were on top for vast swathes of the encounter, Nathan Baxter was assured in goal and the the men in front of him looked defensively solid; the sitting midfielders won most of the 50-50 challenges (Chez Isaac was particularly impressive in that regard) and the attacking midfield trio found space down the sides of the centre-backs and in behind the full-backs thanks in part to Effiong's work rate. A favourable second round draw tonight will provide a big boost to both clubs but it is Woking I would currently have more confidence in progressing; they looked completely at ease with the 'occasion' and in players like Charles-Cook and Ward, they have effective outlets if Limbrick does decide to instruct his charges to sit on the counter.
- There is still plenty of work for Lowe to do to marry his philosophy of attack with a coherent gameplan to score goals and create chances. How he uses the game against Stoke City U23s in the EFL Trophy on Wednesday could be indicative of his thoughts for Saturday's crucial league match at Gillingham. His reputation has not been damaged by the limp 1-1 draw and no-one expected a miraculous turnaround in one game despite the wealth of talented players available to him. Management is nevertheless an unforgiving, ephemeral career in most cases and we need to start seeing why the likes of O'Shea and Maguire were so sought-after if there aren't to be more pointed questions and outbursts targeted at the individuals themselves rather than who is giving out the tasks in the training ground and on the pitch.


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Amit Mitra
Mamata Banerjee leaves for 12-day trip to Germany, Italy
The dignitaries had visited the state during the Bengal Global Business Summit this year.
Exports to be focus of state govt, says Amit Mitra
According to Mitra, the state has witnessed a growth of 11 per cent in export in the last fiscal.
Govt should have set up fuel price stabilisation fund: WB Finance Minister
There is deep concern in many quarters on what the Indian economy is doing at "certain dangerous levels".
More financial scams in the offing, says West Bengal FM
Mitra said the figures were collated from the latest Financial Stability Report of RBI and in absolute terms.
'Taken serious note of Bengal debt overhang'
West Bengal's total debt stood at Rs 3.40 lakh crore, which is one of the highest among states.
Comment didi: BJP mocks Mamata over Bengal min's pics with Mehul Choksi
The pictures were tweeted by WB BJP chief with a post that those were of Bengal Global Business Summit organised in Mumbai in July, 2017.
Amit Mitra, Mehul Choksi photos lead to Trinamul, Opposition slugfest
In three of the photographs, Dr Mitra and the Gitanjanli Jewels owner, another accused in the scam, are seen along with others at a meeting.
GST regime more primitive than VAT: Amit Mitra
Mitra optimistic about the overall growth of exports from West Bengal.
GST rollback: A step in the right direction
There is a view being expressed that the government will loose about Rs 2 lakh crore because of the reversal of its earlier decision.
Move to 'rejig' GST rates most welcome
The government has tweaked GST several times since July 1, but the basic flaws haven't been resolved.


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A quiet night, alone I am; no one else around. I am emotional, I cannot deny. I want to cry, yet I want to stay strong. I have said time and time again, when you cry you are strong, but why do I try to avoid it? When I cry, I feel. When I cry, it hurts. When I cry I am reminded of what is happening around me; in me. I am comforted, yes. When the tears roll down my face, I feel relief and the pressures go. It seems like I am no stranger to tears and tears to me; oh how well acquainted we've been this past month. No one knows, only He. No one knows the reason for these tears, but He does. That is enough.
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It's been a little over a month since everything happened. Days of brokenness, days of joy, days of chaos and days of peace; I have experienced them all. ✨This week has been the most rough of them all. I haven't been able to eat right because my stomach had been in "knots" and anxiety was trying to make its home in my life and the thought of loneliness was becoming invasive.
Because God is a mighty God I have been experiencing peace in the midst of all this. I have been experiencing God in such a way, that makes me feel WHOLE. Every void in my heart and my life, He has been filling it with more of Him. 🌸 I have learned to be real with Him. I have learned to express myself and just be simply honest with God about what I am feeling and what I "hate." Yes, I finally broke down and told him the thing I hate. ✨ It wasn't until I confessed that thing hidden that I began to feel free. All the chaos in my this past week led me to this confession: "I HATE BEING ALONE."
Then I heard this question; "Then why do you always insist on always having your alone time and isolating yourself?" ✨ I didn't realize how pushed away from everybody I had been. I didn't realize how isolated I have become, that being around people without my husband, hurt and all I wanted to do was hide. ✨THAT IS NOT FREEDOM, at all. (I would always tell my husband I wanted alone time. Now that I have it, I don't want it. I just want him home already.)
"Though I still struggle with a bit of anxiety, I am experiencing PEACE. I am learning that I can have peace in this storm. I am learning that I can enjoy being out and about while in this storm. I am learning to enjoy everyone around me while in this storm. ✨THAT IS FREEDOM."-Stephanie
Though my husband is still in the hospital, I don't have to keep myself isolated and locked away until "things are better." On the contrary, I need to surround myself with people who are there for me; praying for me and helping me get through this. ✨God is showing me who I really am and definitely making me courageous. All I can do is thank Him. 🌸
Just Write
I know it's been weeks since my last post, and honestly it doesn't seem that long. It doesn't seem like it's been over a month since this all began. That tells me God's hand is on everything. Everything is going to be ok.
I felt the need to write, writing has always been the very thing that has helped me through it all. I feel God wants me to do it more, now. Though my flesh feels it's the last thing I want to be doing. I have hidden away for some time. I have been pushing away the very things that can help me through all this and waiting for that, "right time." I have realized that there will never be the right time or the perfect time. Only the, "now."
What I mean about that is, when God says. Most days it will be when you least feel like it or the hardest days. But I have learned over time that what I am going through and what I share, has always blessed someone else reading it. It's a constant reminder to me that I am not alone in what I go through and that others are going to the same things, or something similar.
We are never alone.
Tears, Just Cry
I remember telling my sister in-law when this first happened, that I will continue to cry through all this until God doesn't allow me to cry anymore. It was after her telling me to not worry about what others think. To this day, I still shed my tears. It's hard. I can't deny that. I can't pretend that I am not a mess at times, in all of this. I can be a mess. I don't have to have it all together. Why? Because I am still human and I know when I am weak, God is strong. When I feel like I can't stand, God is standing for me and that's where I draw my strength from. He is my strength through all of this.
The Hidden Place
God sees all things, especially those moments when we are alone and tears just flow from our eyes. He hears what is so hidden in our heart. He hears what words cannot say.
I once heard, "tears are silent prayers." It is true. Our tears manifest what we feel inside, good or bad. I have had a lot of sad tears flow from me expressing the very thing I was holding in; frustration, impatience, fear, pain, even gratitude.
Only He knows exactly what I feel, think and desire. There have been times where I hold back those tears when I am around others and as soon as my bedroom door shuts, they pour out. I drop myself on the floor next to my bed and just cry. I know I am not alone in that.
"It's been in my hidden (alone) place with God that I have found strength. The very place where I have expressed to Him what I feel, the things I hate and what I desire. It's been that very place where I've been drawing my strength from. Each day I need it. Each day I recognize that I cannot make it without him. I need Him."
Speak Life
Speaking life is speaking words of blessing, comfort, hope, love and truth.
When all that I hear is negative, I speak words of life. I speak the word of God over the circumstance and ignore the bad. This entire journey has been just that. Words have knocked me down, but God has lifted me up, but stronger. I have been learning to block out words of death and combat them with words of Life. I have been changing the way I speak and think, and it's helped me see things the way He sees them.
I have had doctors tell me one thing, yet see God do the opposite. I have been hit with the worst news anybody can get, but I have seen God's hand over my husband. I know it's only going to get better. My husband is still alive.
I am choosing to speak words of life, because I have seen God manifest miracles before. I was a witness to one, though I didn't know Him and my heart was so far from Him.
I know He is the same God. I know He will do it again.
I will not give up. I will not surrender to the pressures of the storm. I know who I am and who's I am. My Father is the Lord of all of Heaven's army and I am not alone. He is my defender. He watches over me and my husband and is the one giving him new life. We have nothing or no one to fear. That is what brings my heart peace. ❤
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We've been writing about albums more than individual tracks and without realising suddenly there's loads to catch up. So without further ado, here's the new one from Fujiya & Miyagi. It's the first track to be shared from EP2, the follow up to EP1 which came out earlier this year. The track's called Outstripping (The Speed of Light) and is out on 28th October. Fujiya & Miyagi have also announced a mini tour taking in Paris, Istanbul, Barcelona and Bristol, ending up in Brighton at The Haunt on 11th November:
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Lutine 'Died of Love'
An album of remixes from folk duo Lutine seems surprising. And it is.
In 2014 Lutine released an excellent album of traditional folk-styled songs called 'White Flowers', featuring some beautiful harmonies and subtle instrumentation recorded in the church at Stanmer village. Now they've taken the bones of those tracks and invited a range of different artists to try their hand at remixing them for a collection titled 'Died of Love'. The results are quite extraordinary and haunting.
The opening track below remixed by Laura Cannell is in some ways the most traditional, although the Sarah Angliss and Stephen Hiscock mix of the sublime 'Sallow Tree' also falls within their earie early-70s British horror movie soundtrack vein. After that it gets even weirder, with a ghostly mix of 'Death and the Lady' by Michael Tanner, an hypnotic choral approach by Kemper Norton and a brilliant brutal noise-fest by Bela Emerson, before the music descends into some dance-based mixes until ending on Pete Wiggs brilliant reinvention of the gorgeous 'So It Goes'.
This is a highly original and fascinating reinvention of the folk idiom and a memorable release from the Brighton duo of Heather Minor and Emma Morton which is well worth searching out.
'Died of Love' is available to download from March 4th from Front & Follow
Fragile Creatures, Fierce Friend and Prince Vaseline at the Dome
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Brighton Dome's Spectrum nights put on a monthly collection of new music and are always good value and pretty interesting. Last night we had five bands for five pounds at the Dome Studio Theatre. Kicking off proceedings were the excellent indie … Continue reading
New music from Sea Bed and IYES
We're still on catchup (I think we will be for a while yet) but until we do a proper roundup of everything, here's a couple of our favourite bands with their new releases.
Sea Bed's new 12″ Akira doesn't come out until 2nd October, but they've shared the track on Soundcloud to give us a taster now. The flipside is apparently Caves, which we heard on their Rosso EP – hopefully it's a new version for this release. You can pre-order the record here.
IYES released their new EP Part One on friday. We already posted up a couple of the tracks a few weeks ago, but they've also shared the rest of the EP on Soundcloud. Tracks three and four are the acoustic, heartfelt No Love and the poppier Lions. You can buy the EP from iTunes here:
Spectrum's October showcase at the Dome Studio Theatre
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Spectrum in association with Resident records are putting on monthly gig's of new Brighton music, following on from the long series of similar events they curated with Source magazine. October's gig at the Dome Studio Theatre featured four bands on … Continue reading
New music – Dog in the Snow, Nick Cave, Troves, The Mojo Fins, Normanton Street, GAPS
Here's this week's new music roundup, as much of a mixed bag as ever, showing the fantastic diversity of this city.
Our first track is the new single from Dog in the Snow, which comes out on 22nd September on Tidal Wave Sounds. We posted up the live video of Africa which did the rounds at the end of last year, which was almost studio quality, but Helen Brown has gone into the studio and made it sound even better. There's going to be a launch party for the single at the Green Door Store on 24th September, which support from Momotaro and Winston & Goldstein.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have a new single coming out on 1th November, taken from Nick Cave's 20,000 Days on Earth film. A 10″ of Give us a Kiss is coming out on 10″, backed with a live version of Jubilee Street from last year's Push The Sky Away album.
Afterthought is the b-side to Troves debut single Youth in Decay which we featured a few weeks ago. More details have emerged about the single – it's coming out on 29th September as the first release in over seven years from Suede's former label Nude Records.
We spotted a remix of The Mojo Fins' Longwave Reach from Bristol's Atki2 on Soundcloud last week, which gives the track a solid house beat:
Normanton Street have got a new EP out soon, entitled "Much Respect", which their facebook cover photo tells is us being launched with a gig at The Haunt on 31st October. A video has emerged for a track called Waiting which presume is going to be on the EP, but there's nothing on the video or anywhere else online that we can see to confirm that just yet:
Last, and by no means least is a teaser video for a new collaboration between Brighton Music Blog favourites GAPS and Maya Jane Coles. A four track EP called In Dark, In Day has been released today and is available exclusively through Beatport.
Fiona Sally Miller – 3 EPs
Wow, out of the blue not just one but three free-to-download EPs from the excellent Fiona Sally Miller sounding awesome, still in the lo-fi alt-folk mode and not a single sign of the long-promised techno album (well, perhaps I should have sat still is just a little bit techno…)
FSM slips her music out quietly without the slightest attention, but it is very much worthy of your ears. This may well be a clearing of the decks but we hope it is perhaps a sign that more is on the way and we might see her out and about performing again soon.


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You would have to be blind not to see it, deaf not to hear it. You don't even have to go to a tea party rally to know that there are many racist people in its ranks. All you have to do is turn on your radio or television, and if you are not offended by the signs they carry and the things they say, you are in denial about racism in America. It's on display!
Yet when the NAACP rightfully called on the tea party to denounce and root out the bigots in its ranks, some people had the gall to flip the accusation. In their warped minds, it was the NAACP that was promoting racism. Their audacity is remarkable.
Of course, not all tea party activists are racists. Most of them are legitimately concerned about big government and our skyrocketing national debt. But when they attend these rallies and stand next to right-wing extremists and white supremacists who use racial slurs, spew the N-word, spit at black lawmakers, bash immigrants and carry stuffed monkeys and images of witch doctors in tasteless efforts to depict President Barack Obama, they are all guilty by association. This is not something about which to be complacent. It's un-American simply to look the other way.
I support immigrant rights activists and their efforts to gain some kind of amnesty for undocumented immigrants. But I don't go to their rallies because I refuse to stand next to left-wing extremists who carry pictures of the murderer Che Guevara, threaten to retake the Southwest or wave foreign flags, giving the stupid impression that they are invading this great nation.
Yet under the banner of the tea party, wackos are allowed to get away with blatant racism. And if you complain, they will say you are the racist!
The NAACP resolution didn't accuse the tea party of racism; it simply asked its leaders to weed out those who are giving their movement a terrible image. "What we take issue with is the tea party's continued tolerance for bigotry and bigoted statements," NAACP President Benjamin Jealous said. "The time has come for them to accept the responsibility that comes with influence and make clear there is no place for racism and anti-Semitism, homophobia and other forms of bigotry in their movement."
Yet instead of heeding the request, some tea party leaders spewed even more of the hatred we see on display at their rallies. Others tried to cover the sun with one finger.
Some said there is simply no proof to support the NAACP's claims. Sarah Palin called the NAACP resolution "false, appalling and ... a regressive and diversionary tactic." She said it is an example of "typical divisive politics that is so absolutely unnecessary." Instead of admitting there are at least some racist "tea baggers" and condemning their behavior, the former Alaska governor and GOP vice presidential candidate actually called on President Obama to repudiate the NAACP resolution and "set the record straight."
Some tea party leaders with obvious political aspirations say this resolution was not passed because minorities have legitimate concerns, but because they are driven by political motivations. The word hypocrisy is somehow not enough to describe some of these people. And the word racist is the perfect word to describe some others.
If tea partyers were only about cutting taxes and limiting government, perhaps they would have much more support. But when they scoff at charges of racism and resist repudiating the white supremacists among them, when they dismiss the problem as a minor issue created by "fringe elements," they do a terrible disservice to their movement.
Unfortunately, it's becoming evident the glue holding tea party members together isn't their quest for lower taxes and smaller government, but their resentment for what the majority did in 2008, when we elected our first black president.
Remember when some naive people thought that the election of Barack Obama marked the end of racism in America? Au contraire! It marked the beginning of a new wave of bigotry that now is showcased at tea party rallies. When they talk about "taking our country back," they are really talking about preserving their white privileges.
When they are asked to expel the bigots from their ranks, they conveniently claim that the tea party is not a party, but a patchwork of small, local groups that are hard to control.
But we all know the old duck test: "If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck." However, if they quack like racists, they're probably not ducks.
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I know this isn't the prettiest of breakfasts… but, it tastes amazing! Mexican scrambled eggs are definitely a good thing.
They're quick to make, packed with vegetables and get a big hit of flavour from chorizo slices and some freshly chopped chillies.
Mexican scrambled eggs
A delicious way to serve eggs with spice!
- splash of olive oil
- 1 red chilli - finely chopped
- 1 pepper - finely sliced
- 200g cherry tomatoes - chopped
- 300g cooked new potatoes - chopped into bitesize pieces
- 50g chorizo slices - snipped into strips
- 4 eggs
- Add a splash of olive oil to a non-stick pan. Tip in the chillies, pepper, tomatoes and onions and gently fry until the veggies are softened and the potatoes warmed through.
- Scatter in the sliced chorizo and fry for a minute or two.
- Tip in the eggs and stir so everything mixes together and the eggs cook, this will only take a couple of minutes.
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- add in chopped jalapeño for even more spice
- use chopped ham or bacon instead of chorizo.
- serve in tacos or soft flour tortillas
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- Delicious as a weekend brunch.
- Quick and easy lunch.


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Elisabeth Vik's album Beginnings was mixed by Jonas Kroon.
Artist: Elisabeth Vik
Type: Album
Title: Beginnings
Release date: Jan 8, 2014
©&℗ 2014 Elisabeth Vik
Music by Edward Grieg (except track 6; Norwegian trad.)
Performed by Elisabeth Vik, Israel Varela, Adam Rapa, Luca Dell'Anna & Alfredo Paixão, Ivo Barbieri and Alexander Glenfield
Arranged and produced by Elisabeth Vik and Adam Rapa
Mixed and mastered by Jonas Kroon at PhatCat Studios


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Bugbog sarado. I'm not going to make any excuses, I arrived at the event with the intention of driving the crap out of this new model called the Ford Ranger Raptor. On paper it has all the ingredients of a proper off-road vehicle, with an emphasis on its "Baja"-suited capabilities. Now in my book that word means many things. Images of a high-speed, full-size, high-horsepower American truck flying across the deserts between California and Mexico come to mind.
So here we are in Liwliwa, Zamabales, at the renowned lahar beds where Ford Philippines has lent us the 2019 Ranger Raptor to drive. Now "drive" is really a subjective word as the event was more a thrash fest than anything else. The three-fold test course laid out for us
started with a tight forest section, followed by a banked dune directly leading into a sharp jump (that looked more like an angled wall), and then finally into the long, flat river beds for a high-speed run.
But let's talk about the 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor a bit here. It is not your dolled-up, accessorized, run-of-the-mill pickup truck. This little beast is far more than that. It's built more like a rally car than a typical rock crawler. Underneath its skin is a trick suspension system. This baby is fitted with Fox Racing coilovers. But what really impresses me most is the rear suspension that does away with the leaf spring setup found on the standard Ranger. Instead it features the aforementioned coilovers, long trailing arms, and a Watt's linkage regularly found on rally cars with solid rear axles. With its wide stance, meaty tires, and badass looks, this truck sure has presence.
Once at the entry of the forest, the driving instructor told us to go for it! Music to my ears! The forest section is a tight, washboard-smooth, tree-lined road that can fit one vehicle. It has foot-high berms to bounce off. The Ranger Raptor soaked up the road like ballerina gliding effortlessly across the dance floor. No fuss, no frills. Tight turns were a bit tricky due to its long wheelbase, but traction was very good.
Once out of the forest and into the banked dunes to test its stability, there's not much to write home about, but past this was a short straight that led into the angled wall jump. By this time the instructor is yelling "floor it, floor it!"What!? Really? OK! I mash the throttle and hit the jump with so much force the truck lunges into the air and hangs there for what seemed like eternity but in reality was no more than 3 seconds. I'm expecting to hit the landing hard, but the suspension soaks it all up and amazingly the truck is still in full control. In fact, the truck was airborne so long I completely missed the turn upon landing.
By then I was thinking that the Ranger Raptor is probably damaged already, but we're on the flat river bed where I'm supposed to go as fast as possible over the unforgiving terrain. Crashing and jumping flat-out for 2 kilometers, the truck stayed poised and controlled.
Not once did I feel I was in over my head or out of control. A quick U-turn under the bridge and we're flat-out again over the dunes and heading back into the forest section. I am thoroughly impressed with its suspension. While admittedly we were bottoming out in certain sections, the whole truck felt solid all throughout. The 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor definitely lives up to its name. Good luck finding anything that comes remotely close to it straight out of the showroom floor, at least for now.
Here's a list of 5 things I learned about driving over a lahar bed with the 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor:


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Off late we found that the students are getting actively involved in various events at the centre and have even started various Fora on Facebook called:
We find that they are posting various experiences of theirs on these fora
including lifestyle and technology.
To give greater impetus to these activities we decided to start this blog to enable them to express themselves more freely!
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What is a Visual Studio 2010 Data-tier Application project?
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In Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 we have introduced a new database project type to support SQL Server Data-tier Applications (DAC). For detailed information on what DACs are please search for information available on SQL's Books On Line (BOL). I suggest using the search string "SQL Server 2008 R2 SQL Data-tier Application." As new releases of SQL Server 2008 R2 are made available additional information will be published by the SQL Server team.
IMPORTANT: This is brand new technology from the Visual Studio and SQL teams. In order to deploy a DAC project you will need to target the forthcoming SQL Server 2008 R2 November Customer Technology Preview.


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Toxic People: Living and Working with High-Conflict Individuals
Toxic people are defined asproblematic relationships that can engender mental or physical illness in others. This program will help you recognize and deal more effectly with toxic individuals. Upon completion, participants will be able to: describe trauma and stress can alter the brain and impair social reasoning; identify and develop skills for engaging (and working with) high-conflict individuals; and, provided strategies and interventions that health professionals can apply to help protect and enhance their health when working with toxic people.


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Think for just a second, about all the great things when it comes to Google Glass and what people are doing with it. Think about Google Glass without the negative press. Is the public ready for Google Glass? Even with the negative press is the public ready for such a device? Google doesn't quite seem to think so which is why they're continuing to perfect it. The head-worn tech may still have a long ways to go, but plenty of the public seem to be open to the idea of this hitting the market already. Sure there are people with negative stances on the device, but I think even those people can look past that and the things they don't care for with Google Glass as long as people wearing it don't attempt to misuse it in a way. Google's little code of ethics with Glass plays into this in a big way, seeking to teach explorers simple things to follow that can make everyone more comfortable with Glass being out in public. Simple things like politely removing them if asked to do so while in an establishment, or answering any questions people might have about it if they ask.
What ever it is you feel or think about Google Glass, and there's no doubt that some people have concerns about it, Google Glass isn't a negative thing. It's a bold statement to think that Glass is just opening up the floodgates for Google to have more access to our most private parts of our lives, but look at all the good that's being done with it. All the exciting things, all the fun things. Most of the concerns people have can all be tracked back to those people having some sort of issue that revolves around piracy, but putting all the sci-fi big brother conspiracy theories aside, mostly those people just seem to take issue with someone having the ability to take their picture without them knowing. On a majority level though I think people accept Google Glass and are genuinely curious about it and eager to learn more about it. It doesn't happen often, but when I'm around a close personal friend who is a Glass Explorer the occasional odd glance or stare is far outweighed by legitimate enthusiasm and people asking questions. People are interested in it. They want to try it on. They want to know what all it can do, and they get filled with excitement when we explain to them the type of capabilities that it has. For many, especially now that the Explorer Program has been opened to anyone now, it'll most likely come down to cost for what is holding some people back in becoming an Explorer themselves, and not for the scornful disdain they feel towards the product.
Thinking about Google Glass on a commercial level, it seems to be thriving. We hear about more and more businesses that are looking for ways to incorporate Google Glass into their daily routines and how they operate. Doctors in hospitals, Airlines, Sports teams, and even schools now are already starting their processes to include Glass into medical procedures, curricula, flights and sporting events. The general public aren't the only ones that are interested in how Google Glass works and they're certainly not the only ones looking at how they can enhance their lives with it. Google has been discovering new ways to bring Glass to the hands of more and more people and now that they have done so by making it open to anyone, we'll only be seeing more and more people using them and be hearing more about other businesses that are finding ways to work them into daily operations and tasks. Google Glass can be many things. It can be a tool for business, or it can be a communication outlet. It can be your camera and camcorder, but it can be much more than just a pair of glasses that takes pictures. It can be a window for the world to see and experience the things that you see from a first person perspective. It can be a unique, fun, and cool way to share awesome moments that others might not have been able to experience beforehand.
Google Glass can enhance our lives in many ways, and as time goes on it will be interesting to see how people end up using it to do so. Whether it's a doctor who can be more hands free while instantly getting access to medical files, or a chef who's teaching others how to prepare a certain dish. Think about if you were taking your first trip to somewhere with plenty of history. How cool would it be if you were wearing a pair of Google Glass while visiting some of the oldest landmarks in China for example, and had a YouTube video playing of someone that had already been there, acting as sort of a guide to everything that you're seeing as you see it. Google Glass can have lots of uses, and I think it's come quite a long way from the first days of the Explorer program, and we're only going to see more of it. Perhaps not right this second, but soon, the public will be ready for Google Glass and then we'll really start to see some amazing things that can be done with it.


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Opened in July 2003, the Falkirk Stadium was built as a joint venture project between Falkirk Football Club and Falkirk Council. The Stadium's high quality design and build, make it an icon for the regeneration of the area and a clear sign of the commitment and intention of those involved in the areas regeneration project.
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(1) A home inspector services contractor license authorizes the holder to operate a business providing the services of home inspectors as defined in ORS 701.005 (Definitions), but does not authorize the holder to engage in other contractor activities.
(2) Notwithstanding ORS 701.126, the Construction Contractors Board may not impose a continuing education requirement for a home inspector services contractor. This subsection does not exempt a responsible managing individual for the business from compliance with any continuing education requirements established by the board under ORS 701.445 (Home inspectors) for a certified home inspector.
(3) Notwithstanding ORS 701.122 (Training requirements for individuals and businesses), the board may not require a home inspector services contractor or the responsible managing individual for the business to take a test measuring the knowledge of the contractor or responsible managing individual regarding business practices and laws affecting construction contractors. [Formerly 701.360]
Note: 701.126 was repealed by section 6, chapter 718, Oregon Laws 2013. The text of 701.455 (Home inspector services contractor license) was not amended by enactment of the Legislative Assembly to reflect the repeal. Editorial adjustment of 701.455 (Home inspector services contractor license) for the repeal of 701.126 has not been made.
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What Is My Life Purpose?
I have an excellent and well-paying career. Why do I continue to feel this strange emptiness inside if I'm following my intended life purpose?
The very first thing that I am actually being instructed to tell you is that you need to realize that your life purpose is NOT just about your career path! A lot of people seem to have this belief that their career path is their purpose … but yet at the same time – at some point they begin to feel like there's more out there for them! Well, they're right! But let me just back the truck up here slightly … please bear with me as I do get to a point … eventually (LOL!).
A lot of people actually have this huge misunderstanding that there is only one specific path to follow and that this path is ONLY related to for example their career path. This is NOT the case! In fact, a person's purpose … it has many different paths that ultimately make up their FULL life purpose. Do you understand what I'm trying to say here? You don't just have one specific "purpose"! You have many! So this is one extremely strong reason as to why many people begin to feel "stuck" or "confused" … they have this rather limited perspective or viewpoint. They've restricted themselves so much to the point that they're not seeing themselves for who they truly are and what they're truly "meant" to do.
Another quick note here in relation to the above message is that when it comes to "our intended purpose" … it truly defines who we are … ultimately and all-encompassing. Yet, understand that a career or the work that we do, it does not define us! At least not completely! It is only a part of the whole. So … we are not our careers! What defines us are our passions, our personalities, our interests, and what we hold closest to our hearts. And that my dear ones takes us into our TRUE life purpose – COMPLETELY.
None of us have just that one very specific life purpose. We have many aspects of ourselves that need fulfilling … therefore we do have many different hats to wear throughout any given life time.
The best way to illustrate this concept to you is like this: envision a pizza or pie that has been cut up into equal slices. The entire pizza/pie represents a person's "full life purpose." Now, each little slice of that pizza/pie represents just one out of many "mini purposes"; one slice could be your career path, another slice could be your role as a parent, a third slice could represent your passion for volunteer work, a fourth slice could be your artistic or musical talent, and so on and so on.
Some of our purposes include for example: being a mother, father, daughter, son, aunt, uncle, brother, sister, and so on. That's a purpose. Some other purposes relate to our beliefs – so for example: healing work by sharing our experiences to help others, animal activism, environmental and medical causes, guiding others with psychic readings, or some other form of being in service/help to others. Now how about hobbies and other general interests? Painting, writing, singing, playing a musical instrument, acting, horseback riding, woodworking, and so on. Personality-wise – how about for example you have a natural tendency to take care of others without question, you have a dynamic sense of humor, you are a natural-born teacher or leader, or you feel the strong need to protect others in some way. ALL OF THOSE THINGS – and more – lead us to having purpose. So don't limit yourself and your spirit! For so long as you limit your viewpoint, then quite ultimately the longer you will just continue to feel some level of unfulfillment.
Do not limit yourself and your life purpose because in all actuality you … and your purpose … are limitless! In following a person's life purpose, truly following it, ALL paths are pursued and followed. Not just one. Many paths converge into one … which ultimately makes a person's true life purpose. A life purpose is all-encompassing and it DEFINES WHO WE ARE. So in defining who we are we need to take into account all of our characteristics, interests, passions, talents, skills, and traits. It isn't just narrowed down so simplistically. I do really hope that you understand what I and Spirit is trying to illustrate to you. There are just so many things that you could be doing or pursuing … and all of that is indeed purpose. Take a look at yourself, who you are, what you stand for, what you love, etc. ALL of that is actually your purpose. And once you come to this realization then that will be when you will truly get to experience TRUE happiness, inner peace and ultimate fulfillment … and on all levels of being (physical, emotional and spiritual).
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I love science and nature and I want you to love it, too! I volunteer a lot of my time to outreach projects, both in person (where I bring Real Live Bugs for people to meet!), and through the internet via social media. I focus primarily on insects because that's what I'm the most interested in, and I think they are a vastly under-appreciated part of our world.
Bugs and birds aren't going to photograph themselves! I obsessively collect pictures of things I see in nature, so I can show the world how wonderful and diverse our world is. I also developed a habit of raising caterpillars, and frequently bring live insects to outreach events. These hobbies are time and labor-intensive, and any contribution will help me do bigger, better, and more frequent things!
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A traffic stop may have been a missed opportunity to catch a dangerous sex predator. Apparently the key to his freedom was the key to a stolen van.
Some would call Elijah Lewis a "lucky man." The 55-year-old convicted sex offender has been in and out of prison for the past 30 years, with convictions for aggravated rape, kidnapping, theft, and drug charges.
But instead of being locked up, Lewis is missing. Even though a Harris County deputy had him in custody just a few weeks ago.
When Lewis got out of state jail in January, he was required to register as a sex offender. He didn't, authorities say, and now, they're trying to find him.
But just four weeks ago, they had him– pulled over on a traffic stop in a known drug area. And the records show Lewis was driving a stolen van.
But when the deputy tried to charge him, an assistant district attorney refused to accept charges, and let him go.
"Well, in his history, he's also got prior theft convictions, so you shouldn't be surprised he was driving a stolen vehicle," said the Mayor's Crime Victim's Advocate Andy Kahan, scanning Lewis' record online.
The surprise is that Elijah Lewis didn't get hauled off to jail, especially since we're told he was also driving with a suspended license, with two convicted felons also in the van. And Lewis is hardly a saint.
"He's got a rap sheet a mile long", said Kahan, "and he's classified as a very frightening sex offender."
An Assistant District Attorney involved in freeing Lewis couldn't recall the specifics of the case. But he told us a person can't usually be charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, unless you have some kind of evidence — like a busted steering column — to prove he knew the car was stolen.
Cops knew it. The van's owner knew it. But since there was no way to prove Lewis knew it, the D.A. let him drive away. Now, sex offender investigators are looking for him.
And so is his family. We found Lewis' brother-in-law outside a Crosby area house which Lewis claimed as his home address on arrest records.
"None of the family members have any idea where he is," James Banks told us.
Regardless of Lewis' felony rap sheet, the DA's Office says they can't normally consider prior criminal history when considering whether to charge a guy.
While Lewis got off without charges, the other two in the van with him were not so fortunate. One was charged with possessing a crack pipe. The other was arrested on an open domestic assault warrant.
For Lewis, it was his lucky day.
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Type of Document Dissertation Author Anthony, Karen Suzanne URN etd-03152013-140459 Title Self-Regulation Development in Early Childhood: The Role of Language Skills and Pre-kindergarten Learning Behaviors Degree PhD Department Teaching and Learning Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title Dale C. Farran Committee Chair Amanda P. Goodwin Committee Member David K. Dickinson Committee Member Mark W. Lipsey Committee Member Keywords
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- children
- mediation
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- teacher rating
Date of Defense 2012-12-12 Availability unrestricted AbstractSelf-regulation is increasingly recognized as a key component of early school readiness. Self-regulatory skills, like paying attention, ignoring distractions, following directions, and persisting on difficult tasks, are particularly relevant for school success. However, little is known about the related developmental processes that may facilitate young children's self-regulation growth. Socio-cultural theory posits a link between children's early language skills and their self-regulation, whereby language serves as a metacognitive tool that children use to regulate their behavior, but thus far, only limited empirical evidence supports this connection.
This study explored the relationship between children's initial language skills, self-regulation gains, and learning behaviors in pre-kindergarten classrooms. Using an array of assessment tools (including standardized language assessments, direct child measures of self-regulation, teacher ratings of language and self-regulation, and child observational data), this study employed a unique cross-validation approach to answer three main questions. The first question examined the relationship between children's language skills at pre-kindergarten entry and their self-regulation growth during the year. The second question explored whether children's entering language skills were associated with the learning behaviors in which they engaged in their classrooms. The final question tested whether children's learning behaviors in the classroom mediated the relationship between their entering language skills and their self-regulation gains.
The study's results demonstrated that children's entering language skills were positively related to their self-regulation growth over the course of the pre-kindergarten year. Further, children's entering language skills were related to classroom behaviors believed to be particularly relevant for self-regulation growth, including social and sequential learning activities. In addition, children's language skills were positively related to involvement during learning activities, and negatively related to off-task behavior. Finally, although the overall results of the analyses did not support mediation, the models for involvement and off-task behavior approached the statistical criteria for mediation. The results suggest that early language skills may play an important role in the development of self-regulation, in part because they are an important aspect of children's ability to become highly engaged in classroom activities.
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Home and Living welcomes designer and color expert extraordinaire, Cathy Hobbs. Cathy is a 5-time Emmy award winning television personality and the founder of Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes™, a New York City based firm specializing in interior design, home staging, and home staging training.
This is Part 2 of how to design your home with color, and here, includes Cathy's best tips for selecting color and painting.
My color trends this season
Think Green!
Instead of the typical yellow, use green instead! As an ASID Interior Designer specializing in residential interior design, I simply love using the color green. Why? To sum it up in a single word, "versatility". Not only can green be paired with so many colors, there are so many shades and tones of greens to choose from. One of my favorite shades of green to use is the color of Jalapeno pepper. What I love about this rich shade is that its deep yellow undertones not only creates a bright, warm interior, but also looks so amazing with a myriad of colors, from pure white to eggplant and other citrus colors such as orange and yellow. The color green, also adds a level of sophistication to an interior especially when paired with other strong neutrals like white, black, and chocolate brown.
Additionally, I also love using bold rich green tones as a wall color and one of my favorite shades is Fresh Cut Grass (color 064-6) by eco-friendly paint company Mythic Paint. Not ready to take the plunge? Well why not use bursts of rich green in your accent pieces such as artwork and accessories (such as toss pillows or bedding). While colors like yellow and amethyst work well with green, so do colors like blue, charcoal gray, as well as pure white, black and chocolate cocoa brown. In many ways, I actually think green is the new "neutral". I believe green is one of the few colors that is on trend, without being trendy. It is really a standard color that stands the test of time. Shades such as Hunter Green are often associated with traditional interiors, while shades such as dill pickle (which I've used in children's rooms) and even chartreuse add a modern edge.
I believe green is one of the few colors that is on trend, without being trendy.
Hurray for Orange!
Orange is my all time favorite color. In fact it is my "signature" color that I sneak into nearly all of my designs. Orange to me is lively, sophisticated, trendy, yet timeless at the same time. I also feel Orange is a happy color that instantly brightens a room. I especially love pairing orange with pure white. Here's a fun fact, a shade of orange is actually this year's Pantone color of the year!
Consider Yellow
As an interior designer, I especially love using different shades of yellow and pairing it with other citrus colors such as green or mixing it with chocolate, black or charcoal gray to create a high contrast color scheme.
When it comes to yellow as well as other bold, vivid colors use different tints, tones and shades of the same color. One example with yellow would be to introduce a natural sisal rug into the space in order tobring in some rich mustard, caramel yellow tones.
Layer your décor using different shades of the same color and carry it through the accessories and furniture. Try selecting woods like walnut that have a lot of yellow tones and then incorporating toss pillows or accent pieces such as pottery or pillows. One of my favorite decorative tips for the table using yellow, is to fill a tall vessel with apples or lemons, it brings in a wonderful burst of color.
The wonderful thing about yellow is that, like a great black dress, you can pair it with so many things! Match it with warm colors to create a space that is cozy and cheery or cool it down using shades like chartreuse and pairing it with grays or black. From accessories to decorative elements such as pottery to artwork and natural elements like woods and ropes, there are so many different ways to incorporate yellow into your decor!
Turquoise in the last few years has really been a popular color that is on trend with a lot of designers. I love using turquoise especially in bathrooms as it reminds me of the color of water. Turquoise also works well in living rooms when paired with black, charcoal or brown.
Black and White
Yes! Black and white are colors! From Dorothy Draper to today's modern décor, black and white is actually one of those timeless color combinations, that I believe will always be in style and is even making a comeback! When it comes to creating the perfect color palette, there is nothing quite as pure, timeless and versatile as decorating using black and white. Black and white simply serves as the perfect "blank slate" for creating virtually any color scheme you desire.
First and foremost don't be afraid to use a simple all white color palette, as it can be crisp and fresh, the simplicity of let's say a pure white dining room color scheme in which the plates and tabletop items provide the hint of color (as opposed to using the traditional pure white). Also open yourself to the possibility of creating a pure black and white palette; the stark aspect of the pure white with the rich black can really be stunning. What I tend to do most however, is use black and white as the foundation of my color palette and then bring in a single accent color such as yellow or red. Warm colors work really well as accent colors against the cool tones of the black and white and really add an appealing sense of luxury and coziness. Also, don't be afraid to bring in an accent color, by using an accent wall, some of my most successful designs ever; have involved the use of pure white furniture or a white and black color scheme, highlighted by a bright, bold accent wall!
Colorful color combinations
Think plaid!
Plaid can be bold and graphic and a pattern style that is also classic and timeless. Further, the multi-colored nature of plaid makes it easily adaptable to various color schemes.
Aubergine and Amethyst over traditional Lavender.
Instead of muted tones, I suggest using richer shades this Easter like Aubergine or Amethyst both colors look fabulous with chocolate brown, charcoal, and burnt orange.
Over all Do's and Don'ts
- Do consider using neutrals such as black, charcoal, gray or beige and accent them with a "bold color"
- Do select a signature bold accent piece and build a color palette around it
- Do consider black and white as potential bold color statements
- Do consider an accent wall if you're afraid to commit to a strong accent color in the entire room
- Do bring color into your décor through accent pieces such as artwork and accessories
- Do consider using cool colors in a space that you want to visually enlarge
- Don't just tie yourself into one shade of a bold color, consider tints and tones of the same color
- Don't be afraid to mix vintage pieces with modern
- Don't use colors that are too grayed down or muted
- Don't use colors that are too warm in small rooms, it can make a room look smaller
- Don't be afraid to "go bold"
- Don't paint the ceiling a color, it will automatically close in a space
Cathy is also the creator of design recipes™, easy to follow do-it-yourself design guides, available through the website www.design-recipes.com. Go to www.cathyhobbs.com for more design recipes tips or to ask Cathy a question send a tweet to @cathyhobbs.
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In Order To Use Weight You Need To Eat Healthy Foods
Getting your body fit is difficult and significant effort is required to make changes. So educate yourself and make the changes that you need to make. This article contains some great tips to get you started on your weight loss journey and hopefully, have some words of encouragement for you that will give you the inspiration to continue.
Add a little daily exercise to your routine. It does not take as much exercise as people are likely to believe in order to keep weight under control. It is tough for many of us to fit exercise time into our day. You can get extra steps in by parking further away in any parking lot or taking the stairs vs always hopping on the elevator like everyone else. One mile of walking each day can keep off extra weight.
An excellent way to shed some pounds is to go hiking in the great outdoors. This helps you to burn calories while relaxing and having fun. A rigorous hike will burn more calories.
If you eat out, be cautious of who you choose to eat with. Recent research shows that both men and women eat more when in the presence of a woman, and less when in the presence of a man. Researchers have not come up with the reason for this phenomenon; however, simply having this knowledge will help you avoid overeating next time you go out to eat with a woman.
You must be consuming enough calories daily in order to properly shed those extra pounds. You can't pursue starvation diets without harming your body. One reason this happens is that because without enough caloric intake, the human body goes into starvation mode and saves fat instead of burning it. This kind of diet also puts you at risk of binge eating, not to mention a fast return to your pre-diet weight once normal eating habits resume.
Add an exercise program when trying to lose weight. Joining a gym can be a great idea. Pilates and jogging are two great alternatives if you do not want to join a gym. You should always talk to a doctor before starting any type of exercise regimen. Certain exercises are able to be performed in your house all through the day, and they are going to keep you in good shape.
Feel Hungry
When you feel hungry, consider drinking a small portion of a protein shake. When you mix a small bit of protein powder together with ice then drinking it when you begin to feel hungry, then your diet won't be compromised and neither will your self-confidence.
While it is important to take weight loss seriously, if you push yourself too hard you might hurt your body and negate your positive results. Go slow and apply the advice you have just read.