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Believing that with innovation we can change the world
ADabisc Agency uses design thinking to transform challenges into big opportunities. When a client brings us a challenge, they bring us an opportunity; to think, to imagine, to craft, to create, to resolve.
To make life better, by designing innovative solutions - that work.
No matter what we create, whether it is an unforgettable event, an outstanding advertising campaign, a deeply engaging documentary film, a popular mobile app, website or space design, a memorable PR campaign or stunning photography - our goal remains the same.
We want to solve problems – beautifully, creatively and profitably for our clients.
The Qatar University Library project demonstrates how our space designers bring the strategic vision to life through interior creativity and intelligent use of space, selection of materials, fabric and industrial design nuances that ultimately deliver a unique, relevant and consistent tone of voice.
ADabisc Agency was hired to redesign the interior of Qatar University's main library. Our goal was to modernize the interiors and enhance the practical use of the space. Our team created a concept and produced a space design solution where a unique new interior pays homage to the history and heritage of the institution.
ADabisc Agency's designers were presented with the challenge of branding the College of Medicine at Qatar University and designing its interiors. The requirement was to create an exclusive space for students to interact and engage in discussions with a specific goal of triggering a conversation. Our space designers approached the project by celebrating the study of medicine at Qatar University. They opted to go to the very heart of the human body and focus on its neurons.
Imagine a network of neurons as the foundation of the interior décor – systematically beautiful, yet randomly simplistic. A network with a life of its own – creating engaging points for connections between students and faculty staff. The spaces created displayed dendrites which branch out into neurons of different sizes – some offering interesting tidbits about ancient Arab medics – while others offered important reminder notes on events, public holidays and other relevant messages to students.
Kahramaa, Qatar's Water and Electricity board selected ADabisc Agency to direct a major national initiative for the conservation of the country's water and electricity resources beginning with the forging of a bold, new, independent brand identity. We set out by creating a name and a new brand that united all the diverse initiatives managed by Kahramaa beneath one brand umbrella.
Our brand objective was to be patriotic, friendly and likeable but also trusted and assured. We developed the name 'Tarsheed' - meaning 'consume wisely' in Arabic and created an identity representing a water droplet, lightbulb and leaf, showing the connection between our utilities and the environment. The slogan, translated from the Arabic called on audiences to "Keep Qatar pulsing with life. Consume wisely." The campaign embraced an integrated mix of media including print, outdoor, social media, online advertising and radio moving seamlessly from a successful launch to tactical messaging. Tarsheed resulted in the consumption of electricity per capita decreasing nationally by 10% and water usage decreasing by 6%. The campaign recorded a massive awareness saturation of 89%.
Ooredoo, formerly known as Qtel, counted on ADabisc Agency to introduce their new product, initially named Triple Play, offering telecoms/entertainment package concept that would incorporate landline, cable TV and Internet offerings to the market.
We named it Mozaic and promoted it as a product that united diverse offerings under one platform. The aesthetic was vibrant with a distinct visual language that communicated the brand story instantly across user interfaces, packaging, outdoor, press print and more.
The World Robot Olympiad is one of the most prestigious international events in the field of science and technology. In 2015, Qatar was selected as the official host for this world-class event.
ADabisc Agency was delighted to use our expertise to develop a unique visual identity for the World Robot Olympiad; one that captured the aspirations of Qatar to become a leading hub for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Our solution included the strategic placement of a series of visuals across the country, attracting residents to experience the dynamic field of robotics.
By the turn out at the World Robot Olympiad we can certainly say that we exceeded our client's goals.
ADabisc Agency is passionate in pursuing public interest campaigns because we care about the community.
When an opportunity was offered to work with Maersk Oil, to develop a national Road Safety campaign, our team grabbed it.
We created a high impact integrated solution spreading road safety awareness across local newspapers, magazines, web portals, TV channels and radio stations.
The campaign was emotional, informative and hugely successful. So much so that it received unprecedented media coverage and sparked off a series of conversations in the media.
Qatar's first home-grown frozen yogurt and Italian dessert brand Gelato was conceived and designed by ADabisc Agency.
True to our passion for the extraordinary, we didn't simply offer Casa del gelato a straight-forward solution but took it a number of notches higher by grabbing headlines.
ADabisc Agency created one of Qatar's most successful viral campaigns. To launch the Casa Del Gelato brand with as big a splash as possible we created a rumour to get the market talking.
A series of viral videos were developed and released via social media suggesting that a real penguin had been spotted in and around Doha. Eventually, we revealed Casa Del Gelato as the brand behind the rumour.
Once the rumour broke it not only established a mascot for the brand, it also became a constant reminder of the campaign, ultimately leaving our client with real equity that was used in future communications.
Our aim was to achieve at least 5,000 views for each of our videos within a week of release.
We achieved this goal within 24 hours on the first video, and more than doubled it within 48 hours. The videos were viewed across the world, receiving mentions on Al Jazeera and the Huffington Post!
ADabisc Agency approaches website development projects from a perspective of making brands real to the people that matter the most to our clients.
From reflecting brand values and delivering dynamic content to dialing into conversations across social media, we take a holistic approach to place our client's brands on the digital map.
To achieve this we employ a wide variety of technologies, from Dot Net Nuke(DNN) to Wordpress (WP), from Drupal to Asp.Net using the latest, state-of-the art solutions combining their strengths with our market insight to tailor effective solutions that meet the needs of our customers.
ADabisc Agency excels at mobile application development, offering different types of implementation, from cross-platform tools for rapid expansion and fast outputs, to native iOS / Android development for targeting the best performance.
Our experts engage with our clients, advise, guide and ensure our customers understand the approach we take. Our solutions use client priorities and goals to guide our development process, ensuring that the solutions we build benefit from the power of the best technologies, the unmatched talent of our developers and the market insights we possess.
When The British Council Qatar needed a public relations solution they turned to ADabisc Agency.
We had the challenge of ensuring that the arrival of the very first Arts & Disability Festival in the Middle East left a giant impression on the community.
Our immediate goal was to ensure that the festival inspired people across Qatar to celebrate the talents of disabled artists through a unique program.
Our team handled the PR of the event expertly and was able to publicize the event achieving visitor numbers that exceeded expectations and high participation at festival related workshops.
We also secured massive media coverage at a local and regional level, which led to the forging of new partnerships for our client.
Audi and Volkswagen were ready to launch two upscale showrooms at Salwa road in Qatar, which jointly occupied over 6,200 square meters in floor space.
The extent of space distinguished the showrooms as two of the largest car brand showrooms not only in Qatar but also in the region. The trusted automobile dealer Q-Auto needed a professional team to manage the PR linked to the impressive opening.
They picked ADabisc Agency. The event gathered VVIPs, Qatari Ministers and high-ranking officials. Amongst the attendees were also distinguished guests from Audi and VW Middle East. Our agency provided strategic PR planning to help secure a massive media presence at the event.
We secured a special feature on MBC Action-Driven Show, and handled all digital and social media activations. The launch took place presence of more than 250 guests, as well as over 50 social media fans.
Under the patronage of the Supreme Education Council and supported by Qatar Petroleum, Maersk Oil Qatar and the College of the North Atlantic, this prestigious world event required a PR effort to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among students.
The event was open to those between the ages of 7 and 19, who competed in regular, open and GEN II Football categories using the LEGO MINDSTORM robotics platform.
ADabisc Agency created the branding for this event and was chosen to handle the full PR project and social media work. We created all the content from writing features and speeches, to the design of media kits and arranging networking opportunities and interviews with the press delivering an effort that our client was highly appreciative of.
Alfardan Sports Motor, the official Ferrari importer in Qatar, held the seventh edition of its highly anticipated annual track event 'Passione Ferrari' in Doha.
The event provided Ferrari owners and prospective clients a unique opportunity to discover the ultimate performance of Ferrari at the Losail International Circuit.
ADabisc Agency's team of Public Relations professionals strategically ensured an impressive media presence.
The route we chose led to the organizing of a dedicated day for media professionals to participate in the event. This led to a broad coverage of the track event across local publications.
ADabisc Agency has a reputation for staying ahead of the curve in the filed of new media. Our team of professionals is adept at managing social media campaigns and profiles for our clients.
As an agency we recognize the growing importance of social media in shaping a brand's online presence.
Hence, we focus extensively on developing and implementing social media campaigns that optimize awareness and build engagement with followers.
Our scope of work encompasses devising original and engaging social media content including innovative timeline images, templates and profile designs.
This is followed by periodic posting, monitoring, and maintaining content flow to ensure a two-way communication between the client and its customers.
From independent publishing, to corporate content creation and management and from content syndication to custom contract publishing, ADabisc Agency's publishing division resolves client's publishing challenges, by utilizing the extensive talent pool and technical expertise we have on board.
Be it a Sustainability Report for an energy giant like Oryx GTL, or a corporate profile for Ras Gas, an Annual report for CILE, a tenant guide for the Gate Mall or a quarterly newsletter for Salam International our publishing team handle the full range of tasks from concept creation to print.
Our teams work equally well in Arabic and English and the quality, aesthetics and finish of our publications continue to be valued by our clients.
ADabisc Agency has created a memorable range of audio/visual material for some of Qatar´s biggest brands, and has a team of specialists equipped with the latest technology to bring the ideas to life.
Every project is developed with a clear strategy, while the concept is produced to the highest possible quality, and crafted in post-production to ensure the original vision is realised.
ADabisc Agency works closely with trusted print partners to ensure that every print solution we deliver upholds the high standards we seek.
Our print partners have been selected for sharing our commitment to quality, cost efficiency and meeting client deadlines.
Blink: Quality-focused digital print house with key specialization in high-end finishes and effects.
Control P: Large format, exhibition and experiential branding printer with a strength in brand stewardship.
When Harrods Doha made a splash in the market it was ADabisc Agency that conceptualized, produced and supervised all the entertainment activities throughout the VIP Event Days – every hour on the hour.
The Royal and By Appointment suites were decorated and serviced by our team. From curtaining, carpeting and floral arrangements every little touch was delivered to perfection.
Our team managed the hospitality experience including the hostesses during event days.
We also designed and produced the directional signage throughout Katara, in addition to social media activations and outdoor campaigns.
ADabisc Agency's event's team envisioned and created the Vodafone booth at QITCOM – Qatar's premier IT event.
The production teams, led by a project manager, created the stand in a modular format to ensure quick and hassle-free construction within the QITCOM venue.
Finishing and furnishing was maintained to an exceptionally high, international standard, finely balancing aesthetics with functionality.
Vodafone was awarded the esteemed 'Best Business Product' award at QITCOM, an accolade reflecting Vodafone's outstanding innovation and superb presentation at the exhibition.
When a Spring Festival is launched at one of Qatar's most popular destinations the goal is naturally to ensure that everyone gets to enjoy it.
ADabisc Agency's team put together a stellar event ensuring that our clients received something beyond the solution they were looking for.
We undertook and delivered the designing and manufacturing of a dynamic backdrop for the stage, including the construction of the tented zone. We also handled the lighting, sound and production of the live performances.
When Tarsheed the national campaign for the conservation and efficient use of water and electricity needed to create a massive and memorable event they turned to ADabisc Agency's events team.
The Tarsheed campaign was created by us for our esteemed client Qatar's utilities authority, Kahramaa.
We conceptualized and created a grand event for Tarsheed that attained all goals set by our client.
Our team handled event specifics starting from the choice of location to the branding, and ensuring its successful implementation.
Working for our client Grand Hyatt hotel ADabisc Agency conceptualized, produced and managed one of Qatar's most popular Ramadan events in 2013.
We ensured that the Grand Hyatt's upscale luxury brand was upheld in every detail that went into our planning.
With a vibrant palette of orange and purple expressed through flowing fabrics, textured pillows and charming traditional accessories, the Moroccan-themed Ramadan tent transported guests to the enchanting majlis of Casablanca and Marrakech.
Armed with strong credentials of managing and delivering automobile industry related events ADabisc Agency's team took on the challenge of launching one of Qatar's most popular vehicles. For the Nissan Maxima launch we took a creative route that played with the idea of 'maximum' performance.
The direction was inspired by the brand's latest offering – the Nissan Maxima.
We engaged the services of four talented performers to reveal the car, one step at a time, through a series of neatly laid out live performances.
We selected four performers who possessed extraordinary talents that were in sync with the car's core characteristics. The launch was a huge success.
Qatar's Telecommunications giant Ooredoo needed a breakthrough campaign that cut across media saturation and attract the attention of business users.
When ADabisc was approached to take on the project, we assembled a team that excelled at combining storytelling with humour.
The goal was to personalize communication solutions in order to have the target audience simultaneously identify and engage with the product.
Following a thorough research of potential users, ADabisc's team of animators and graphic artists created a series of business user personalities.
The team took the campaign to its next level of evolution by linking the user personalities with a variety of recognizable mobile phone models and product related messaging.
We wanted to have the target audience identify themselves with the campaign in a lighthearted manner while instantly recognizing a solution that was tailor made for them.
The campaign was a great success and as planned, it delivered the engagement, entertainment and the business results our client Ooredoo was seeking.
As part of the month-long summer festivities in Qatar, organised by the Qatar Tourism Authority, ADabisc hosted a vibrant family entertainment area at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.
The precinct, spanning 5,000 square metres, featured an exciting assortment of inflatables, interactive and family games that were designed to entertain all age groups.
The range of attractions included a thrilling Angry Birds gaming zone, 3D Candy Crush and a 40 sqm maze, alongside children›s workshops, activities and live shows.
The event witnessed a significant turnout throughout the month, which was further indicated by the positive feedback Adabisc received on its social media channels.


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Suwannee Middle School (SMS) FFA Vice President Bryan Bailey and Secretary Layne Wood attended the Chapter President's Leadership Conference in Kissimmee, Florida on August 26 and 27.
According to the State of Florida FFA website, "Chapter Presidents Conference (CPC) first in a series of training conferences for chapter FFA officers. The conference helps newly elected chapter officers identify their strengths, develop personal growth plans, master speech writing and delivery and develop personal management skills."
Students participated in multiple leadership workshops, learning labs, and networked with other officers.

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The Liberal Democratic Party, famous for their liberal attitude towards recreational drugs, are promising "at least" a couple of grams of Bolivian Marching Powder to every student who agrees to vote LibDem on 6th May.
Sniff O'Tooter, the party's Drugs Zsar, told us, "Yes, we know Coke isn't a solution unless you dissolve it in water, but it's a lot safer that sniffing petrol."
Students are advised to make sure they snort it up their noses, however, as cocaine in the eye could be considered arrestable under the "Misuse of Drugs" act.
Mr. O'Tooter said, "We've enlisted the help of Amy Winehouse and Pete Docherty to make a video, enabling Drugs Virgins to safely self-medicate."
"Voting Conservative," Mr. O'Tooter opined, "will cause MASSIVE problems, but with cocaine I promise you that you just won't give a shit."
To register, text "Gimme a line" on 00000, or log onto "Highasakite.LibDems.Org."


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15 Enchanting DIY Fairy Garden Ideas for Your Backyard
Fairy gardens are miniature gardens that you easily set up in your backyard. They're very enthralling to children and works great as whimsical additions to your outdoor garden. Most people assume that creating a fairy garden is a tedious task that needs a lot of space and fairy garden accessories in Australia and plenty of imagination to make one that neighbors and children will like.
But, that's not true at all. The truth is you can make fairy gardens in containers, flower beds, or even at the base of a tree. And you only need to have a little imagination and creativity on how to transform those abandoned garden containers into miniature magical worlds full of fairies. Making a fairy garden is easy and fun and you can get the whole family to get involved.
Here are 15 easy DIY fairy garden ideas that can make your boring backyard a little more exciting:
1. Miniature Flower Pot Fairy Garden
You can make this cute, multi-level fairy garden by filling up three different sizes of a flower pot with soil, decorative or ornamental rocks, and small plants.
2. Birdhouse Fairy Garden
You don't a lot of stuff to create this dreamy fairy garden. All you need is a simple flower pot, two birdhouses, and a miniature fence.
3. Miniature Fairy Garden
If marbles, gravel, or pebbles are your thing, then you can easily make this fairy garden. Just put your existing design skills and creative thoughts to good use.
4. Fairy House Planter
If you don't have a lot of time or patience or lack enough space in your backyard, you might like this DIY fairy garden idea. Simply stick a playful fairy door on a terra cotta flower pot on your back porch.
5. Budget Fairy Garden
If you don't want to spend too much on your fairy garden, but still fancy a stunning garden like the one in the picture, then go for it. You can make this garden in a galvanized tub and it costs us $38!
6. Planter Box Fairy Garden
If you find that one of your planter boxes are empty or full of scrubs, then transform it into this stunning, and beautiful garden.
7. Pinecone House Fairy Garden
This one will fare well for creative folks. Make the fairy house using dried pine cones and dried gourds for the birdhouse(s).
8. Wash Tub House Fairy Garden
If you've less space room in your backyard, you can transform your old wash tub into this adorable fairy garden. Use miniature trees, shrubs, mini succulent plants, porcelain mushrooms and more.
9. Broken Pot Fairy Garden
Smashed your flower pot? Have a cracked flower pot lying around? Instead of throwing it away, why don't take a second and think how you can it to make a perfect fairy garden?
10. Tree House Fairy Garden
If you're lucky enough to have a large tree in your backyard, turn the roots of the tree into a mystic getaway for fairies.
11.Tree Side Fairy Garden
This petite fairy home built into the side of a tree demands some serious curb appeal, no doubt.
12.Enchanted Fairy Garden
We all know Popsicle sticks are found in popsicles. They're disposable, but did it ever occur to you that you can make a really whimsical fairy garden from Popsicle sticks?
13. Twinkling Fairy Garden
If you want to sprinkle a dose of excitement into your fairy garden, then we think this DIY fairy garden idea will make you glad. The tiny LED solar lights that are installed in this fairy garden look very enchanting, indeed. You can make your fairy garden even more appealing by putting a tiny vegetable garden and some succulent plants.
14. Seasonal Fairy Garden
Hate to see the same fairy garden over and over again every season? Then why don't you consider giving your adorable miniature garden a makeover for each season? Change the theme of your fairy garden to summer theme during summers, winter themes in winters — you get the idea.
15. Summer Escape Fairy Garden
To recreate this fairy garden in your backyard, you need a few plants and some fairy garden accessories, a container, some potting soil, and a big dosage of creativeness and imagination.
Fairy gardens are cute, easy, and the kids really enjoy making them as they get a chance to do something outdoors. Fairy gardens become really popular as a way to decorate and accessorize your mini garden or backyard. So, what are you waiting for? Try these DIY fairy garden ideas now!
Author Biography
Leroy Perez is a well-rounded blogger who has a wide variety of interests and specializes in doing in depth research for every garden. He notorious Write, Editor, Blogger. Love to gardening. He currently is a blogger for https://www.earthfairy.com.au in a genuine effort to provide the best quality content to his readers.


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Joseline Hernandez is reportedly wanted by NY cops for assault, after the reunion show beat down she offered the cast of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta a few months ago.
One of her (now former) cast mates is suing the Puerto Rican Princess, claiming she was high on cocaine during the fight. Authorities showed up to Joseline's Stone Mountain home last week to serve her. Because of the now unemployed Love & Hip Hop cast member, if Joseline is spotted by NYPD (even pulled over) she will be arrested and may face charges.


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Alice and Danny Scott
Mesa, AZ
Imagine a diesel pickup truck pulling up to your little mansion high on top of a country hill in Indiana. You call to your husband to check it out. He finds a man kneeling with a blank piece of paper in front of him, hands petting the heads of your dogs on each side. He turns around and says, "Hi, I'm Pete Dye."
That Pete Dye with wife Alice discussed their new course ten years ago with the International Network of Golf members after a lovely dinner in the West Baden Springs Hotel. Pete advised that they would be departing after their breakfast before we all returned from the round because he "didn't want to hear about it." It is probably his most diabolical course architected and one of his most spectacular settings. On a bright sunny day the geographical dimensions are extraordinary.
Narrow fairways follow strips of ridgelines often leading to zero edge greens, like infinity pools.
That "little mansion" is now the magnificent clubhouse for events and serves as the 19th hole of the Pete Dye course. Most golfers need a libation after the grueling round and the patio serves a striking view for just that. Foursomes receive a tin decorated with course photos and filled with Woodford Reserve, glasses and cigars. Or if preferred, it can be filled with the French Lick wine package.
The West Baden Springs Hotel is considered the eighth wonder of the world for its enormous atrium dome. Bedroom balconies instill a sense of royalty overlooking the circular expanse below and the intricacies above. A piano player sets the mood by the atrium bar for a promenade around the perimeter to the spa, shops and eateries.
The Cook Group combined this hotel with the French Lick Springs Hotel making French Lick a two for one type resort. In the good old days people flocked there to soak in the sun or mineral spas, chasing purported health benefits. Today there is something for everyone including the mineral baths in the spas.
The French Lick Springs Hotel is stately with rocking chairs on the outer deck, a spa with stained glass windows, pools, a casino, bowling alley and restaurants. 1875 The Steakhouse commemorates the first Kentucky Derby with a fine dining experience. Thomas the Train chugs with passengers between the hotels and shuttles transport between all locales including three golf courses, the stables, a winery and 33 Brick Street where hometown hero Larry Bird's memorabilia is displayed. Varied venues and high capacity make French Lick ideal for conferences, concerts and events.
Originally built in 1917, The Donald Ross Course at French Lick is more fair than the Pete Dye course but with his usual false front greens. It has been restored to its original glory where the 1924 PGA Championships were held. Golf purists will enjoy the quality of layout that is synonymous with Donald Ross. No gimmicks, no frills, just pure golf at its finest. The first tee is on the highest point in the area providing a great aerial view of the course and surrounding forests and streams. The 9 hole Valley Links Course rounds out the golf options at French Lick, redesigned and upgraded with the addition of church pew bunkering. It is a nice warm up for the more challenging 18s.
Wondering about the previous owners of that "little mansion"? Well, Jerry Fuhs, former musician promoter and his wife Caroline are now living their dream of creating a safari on their 1100-acre Wilstem Ranch, which was previously owned by a circus entrepreneur. Beginning with horses and goats, they added zebras, llamas and now it is a retirement Taj Mahal in the summer for three pachyderm maidens as people of all ages come to take part in the enlightening Elephant Encounter showering, scrubbing and polishing the giants' toes while learning all about them. It complements the golf circus act on Pete Dye's course. Jerry is very kind, gentle, and passionate. He patiently ensures everyone in the audience has a chance to spray, scrub or apply toenail oil. He shares, "It's a respite from the hectic pace of everyday life, a real treasure to be enjoyed now and for generations."
So too is the French Lick Resort. It is simply a great getaway in the middle of nowhere with something for everyone. Meriting the Best Historic Resort award by USA Today readers, it is an hour and a half from the airport in Louisville, a great city to explore. www.frenchlick.com.
Alice and Danny Scott are known as America's Golfing Couple and travel the world writing for many publications. Visit their website at www.americasgolfingcouple.com.


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|Creative Photography is more than making a simple visual recording, it involves the innovative artistry and vision of a photographer, who manipulates the given visual elements in order to both preserve and represent the subject while creating New Perspectives.
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Working as a theatrical lighting designer and musical theater stage director for over forty years, Larry's photography has been largely avocational; mostly used in his own design and directing portfolio, or for promotional/publicity, production pictures, including actor headshots. His work with stage lighting gives him a special understanding and a unique vision for his artistic photography. He has been active as a fine art photographer for over thirty years.
His artistic photography work is mostly in landscapes, scenic, nature, still life, buildings, nautical themes, plus includes abstract figure studies and aerial work. Larry's work is exhibited in galleries throughout Northwest Indiana and Suburban Chicago plus appears in several private collections, and appeared in several regional calendars and coffee table books.
Larry earned his Doctor of Fine Arts in Theatre Studies, and received his Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees from Purdue University Calumet in Radio/TV/Theater Production and Management. He works as the Auditorium Director for the School Town of Munster's (Indiana) 1000 seat theater plus Producer/Director of the Munster Theatre Company. Prior to that was the Theatre Administrator/Production Manager for The Center for Visual & Performing Arts professional theater operation Theatre at The Center, also serving as resident lighting designer. He also worked as an adjunct professor at Calumet College.
Larry previously worked as Auditorium/Theater Director for Highland's Monbeck Auditorium for 13 years. He has been active as an on-air pledge host for WYIN-TV/Lakeshore public television/radio, plus on the board of directors for Lakeshore Public TV/Radio, Leadership Northwest Indiana, and formally on the LakeNET board now on their advisory board, plus is a web site designer. He is a 1997 recipient of the Purdue University Calumet Distinguished Corporate/Community Service Award, the 2010 Purdue University Calumet Alumni Leadership Award, and the 1999 Distinguished Leadership Award from the National Association for Community Leadership. Larry is a voting member for the recording industry's Grammy Awards.
Outside of photography, Larry is a instrument-rated commerical pilot (ASEL) and active in amateur radio WB9FQS.
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.A one-acre plot of city of Austin land will be under construction by late October to create a new community garden.The garden, called the Adelphi Acre Community Garden, is located on the southeast corner of Adelphi Lane and Amherst Drive. Gardeners will only plant organic plants, and a demonstration plot will serve to educate the public about sustainable gardening. The garden will have 46 4-foot-by-12-foot plots and 14 10-foot-by-10-foot plots, and all plots are already reserved, said Sabrina Joplin, who spearheaded planning the garden.
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This year again, Bilingual People are running several exciting online events to focus on specific skill sets and to highlight the increasing number of opportunities available in certain regions.
Each event will be Virtual and you will be able to interact live with interested companies recruiting for candidates from wherever you are located. This will enable you to directly apply for jobs and have relevant conversations with recruiters who are interested in recruiting candidates LIKE YOU!
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Attracting top language speaking talents is becoming a difficult skill set for many of Europe's top recruiters. With local sources of language speaking professionals becoming harder and more difficult to find, it has become imperative to promote the exciting opportunities that are available across Europe for the right candidates.
The Europe Wide Multilingual Relocation event will give you access to language speaking professionals across a wide range of industries that are committed to relocating internationally for the next role.


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With its flat-face and bat ears, the French bulldog definitely has a distinctive appearance.[1] X Research source Its flat face gives it a child-like appearance that, unfortunately, also causes it breathing problems, specifically a malformation called Brachycephalic airway syndrome.[2] X Research source There are some strategies you can put in place to treat the problem at home, but in many cases corrective surgery may be necessary.[3] X Research source
Part 1 of 3:
Identifying the Signs of Breathing Problems
1Pay attention to breathing noises. Many of the snorts and snores that French bulldog owners take for granted are actually symptoms of their breathing distress. These signs include heavy panting, even at rest, and snoring when the dog is asleep. A dog that can breathe easily should not make much noise at all.
- If it sounds like your dog is struggling to breath, especially when it has not been doing a lot of exercise, that is not normal and the dog should be looked at by a vet.
- A dog with breathing problems may also make choking sounds when over excited, and struggle to exercise in hot weather.
2Be alert. When exercising, the dog's breathing noises may become more exaggerated and more desperate. The dog may even drool heavily, rather than take time out from breathing to swallow.[4] X Research source
- This is a clear sign that your dog needs a break. It may not want to take one but it is your job to make it take a break until its breathing recovers.
3Look for signs of oxygen deficiency. In extreme cases, the dog may not be able to get enough oxygen to oxygenate its blood. This will result in its gums and tongue turning blue. [5] X Research source
- Complete collapse and loss of consciousness is not unheard of when French bulldogs are over exerted and lacking oxygen, especially in hot weather. To avoid this, try not to over exert your French bulldog on hot days or at all if you know they are already having problems breathing.
- If you see these symptoms, you should take your dog to a veterinarian immediately. A veterinarian will be able to give the dog emergency oxygen.
4Understand breathing problems. To understand treatment, it's helpful to understand the problem the French bulldog faces. Selective breeding for the flat face has created anatomical problems that make it difficult for these dogs to breath.
- Many of these problems are due to the reduced size of the bony cavity of the nose while soft tissue structures, such as the tongue and soft palate, remain the same size. In the French bulldog's case this means his tongue and soft palate take up too much room and literally choke. Added to this, there are other anatomical problems.
- The French bulldog has unnaturally narrow nostrils. This makes it difficult for it to draw air in through its nose. This is one reason why the breed pant a lot, because they need to breath through their mouth.[6] X Research source
- The tongue did not shrink back at the same time the nose shortened, so a large tongue has to fit into a smaller space. This takes up room in the mouth and tends to block the back of the throat.[7] X Research source
Part 2 of 3:
Caring For Breathing Problems at Home
1Keep your French bulldog out of the heat. Be aware that the French bulldog will struggle to breath more than other breeds in hot weather, as it is already panting hard just to breath.[8] X Research source It is essential to keep the dog cool in hot weather and not exercise it in the heat of the day.
- Make sure your French bulldog always has access to shade. It should never be left out in full sun. Keeping a French bulldog tied up in the sun can overheat it really quickly, even if it is not exercising.[9] X Research source
- If you know the day is going to be hot, consider keeping your dog in an air conditioned space.
2Give your dog exercise breaks. When going for walks, let your dog stop and rest frequently. If its breathing becomes exaggerated, labored, or increasingly distressed, then stop immediately and cool the dog down.
- You can cool an overheated dog down by giving it water to drink and by pouring water on its body. Just make sure that the water is not too cold. It shouldn't be ice cold, but instead only slightly cold so that it doesn't shock the dog's system.
3Keep the dog hydrated. Always take plenty of water with you on walks, especially if it is warm outside. Be sure to let your dog stop and drink frequently.
- Allowing the dog to drink water will help to keep the dog cool.
4Use a harness rather than a collar when walking your French bulldog. A collar will restrict your dog's breathing even further, especially if it likes to pull on its leash. Instead, use a harness the does not have any contact with the dog's throat.
- Make sure to get the right size harness and fit it to your dog. Follow the directions on the packaging so that the harness is neither too loose nor too tight.
Part 3 of 3:
Treating Breathing Problems With Surgery
1Learn about your dog's breathing. With Brachycephalic airway syndrome, the bony chamber of the nose is physically smaller but the soft palate that separates the back of the nose from the throat remains the same size. This is like having a curtain that's too long for a window in place. As the dog breathes in, the pressure change tends to suck the soft palate against the entrance to the trachea (windpipe), blocking it off.[10] X Research source
- This causes the French bulldog to choke and gasp for breath.
- Laryngeal saccules also affect breathing. These are tonsil like tissue located just inside the larynx (voice box). Changes in air pressure created by the anatomical changes have the effect of sucking the laryngeal saccules in the way of the trachea, and block it.
- Also, a hypoplastic trachea impacts breathing. The windpipe of French bulldogs can be much narrower than a normal windpipe. This produces increased resistance to airflow and yet more breathing problems.[11] X Research source
2Talk to your vet. They will be able to diagnose breathing problems and help you to decide if you're open to the idea of surgery. Assess how bad your dog's breathing is and whether you are willing to change it surgically. Some dogs struggle so hard to breath that corrective surgery is required to improve their quality of life.
- It's important to discuss whether or not your dog should get surgery with your dog's veterinarian.
- Unfortunately, some problems, such as the hypoplastic trachea and a large tongue, cannot be changed with surgery.
3Consider nostril surgery. Under general anesthesia, the vet cuts out a triangle of flesh from the outside border of the nostrils. This will create a larger gap for air to pass through.[12] X Research source
- The effect of widening the nostrils makes it easier for the dog to breath through its nose.
4Discuss the option of soft palate resection. Under anesthesia, the surgeon assesses how much extra tissue there is at the back of the throat. He or she then trims the soft palate back.[13] X Research source
- The aim is to resect (remove) enough so that there is no tissue flapping in the turbulence of the opening to the windpipe.
5Consider resection of the laryngeal saccules. The vet may opt to resect the laryngeal saccules. This surgery removes two obstructions from the crowded space at the back of the throat, allowing more space for air to pass.[14] X Research sourceAdvertisement
Community Q&A
QuestionWhy is my Frenchie snorting?Ms.roxyCommunity AnswerMost likely it is due to his very short snout. It is called brachycephalic, which is what dogs like pugs, bulldogs, french bulldogs, and other dogs with similar facial structures are known as.
QuestionWhy does my Frenchie snort/snore all the time, even when sleeping?Community AnswerFrench Bulldogs are a brachycephalic breed. Like the American Bulldog, they snore in their sleep. It doesn't really mean anything. Dogs with short muzzles almost always snort in their sleep.
QuestionMy French bulldog was just sick but struggled throwing up. She is now lifting her nose to the air and breathing with her mouth open. What I can do?Community AnswerAsk your dog's vet. Frenchies have a hard time breathing because their face is so squished up)and she might have experienced a heat stroke. But if she has a hard time breathing, go to a vet right away. it might be serious.
QuestionMy frenchie rocks from side to side on his bum and gasps for air. What should I do?SincerelysunflwrCommunity AnswerYou should see your vet about that immediately, because it could possibly be a life-threatening issue.
- Ultimately, the health and welfare of this delightful breed depends upon changing the breed standard so that a longer nose is accepted, and the trend for selecting for dogs with extremely flat faces is reversed.Thanks!
- ↑ http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/french-bulldog
- ↑ http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/brachycephalic-airway-syndrome-in-dogs/2143
- ↑ http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/brachycephalic-airway-syndrome-in-dogs/2143
- ↑ http://www.frenchbulldogclubofengland.org.uk/general-health-info.html
- ↑ http://www.frenchbulldogclubofengland.org.uk/general-health-info.html
- ↑ https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/brachycephalic-syndrome
- ↑ https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/brachycephalic-syndrome
- ↑ http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/brachycephalic-airway-syndrome-in-dogs/2143
- ↑ http://www.frenchbulldogclubofengland.org.uk/general-health-info.html
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To treat breathing problems in your French bulldog, keep it in the shade or an air conditioned room, since it will struggle to breathe if it gets too hot. When you walk your dog, let it rest frequently to keep it from overexerting itself. Additionally, consider using a harness instead of a collar, which can restrict its breathing even more. You should also offer your dog cool water to drink, or pour the cool water on its body to cool it down. For tips on how to treat breathing problems in your dog with surgery, keep reading!


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What Is a Changeling
Part flesh and part dream, changelings' appearances mirror their dual natures. Changelings see one another in their true forms: as embodiments of the Dreaming given form by the Glamour of faerie magic. This is their fae mien. Banality shrouds this form, however, hiding it from the world behind a human like appearance, called the mortal seeming. Changelings do not shift between the two forms like shapechangers. How a changeling appears depends on who perceives her.
The mortal and the magical worlds exist in tenuous juxtapo-sition. The two realms have no effect on one another for the most part, but they do collide now and then. Boundaries slip and magical elements find their way into mortal consciousness, or denizens of the real world suddenly witness or become a part of the strange and puzzling events of the Dreaming.
The fae strive constantly to bring back the Summerlands, the halcyon country that once embodied the perfect union between dreams and reality it was the very realization of dreams. Some believe that restoring the Summerlands will rejoin the faerie realm of Arcadia to the human world, sparking a renaissance of magical possibilities that will preserve the mundane realm from stagnation and decay.
Although humans deny the existence of the fae, relegating them to legends and fairy tales, the fact that these stories persist indicates a desperate desire to believe in the unbelievable. Many humans hope that wondrous creatures such as the fae exist, but cannot sustain faith in what they cannot perceive directly or embrace through reason. In fact, most mortals hardly remember what it is they long for. They are broken by a banal world that tells them that searching for intangible or spiritual fulfillment is a waste of time and energy.
Accordance War, The: The war fought between the returning Sidhe and the commoner kiths in the early 1970s. It was ended by the ascension of High King David Ardry ap Gwydion to the throne of Concordia and the establishment of the Parliament of Dreams.
Arcadia: The magical homeland of the Fae; the home of all faeries within the Dreaming.
Arts: The ways of shaping Glamour; Changelings' magical powers.
Autumn: The modern age.
Balefire: the magical fire that is the focus of Glamour in a Freehold.
Banality: Mortal disbelief as it affects Changelings and their Glamour.
Bedlam: a kind of madness that falls upon Changelings who stray too far from the mortal world.
Bunk: The price Glamour exacts for its power.
Cantrip: a spell created with Glamour through a combination of Arts and Realms.
Changeling: a Fae who has taken on mortal form to survive on Earth.
Chimera: a bit of dream made real; unseen by mortals, chimera are part of the faerie world. They may be objects (suits of armor, weapons, toolkits) or entities (clockwork servants, dragons, giant talking rabbits).
Chrysalis: The dawn of fae consciousness; the great awakening into one's changeling nature.
Commoner: Any of the kiths who are not sidhe.
Concordia: the Changeling kingdom encompassing all of North America, from Canada to Mexico.
Dauntain: Faerie-hunters; once Changelings, now deeply twisted by Banality.
Dreaming, the: the collective dreams of humanity. Changelings often travel in these realms both to seek adventure and to gather the raw stuff of dreams that can be used in crafting chimera. The Dreaming includes the Near Dreaming, the Far Dreaming, and the Deep Dreaming.
Dross: Glamour in material form. Often used as currency by Changelings.
Enchant: to imbue a non-fae with the power to see the faerie realm.
Escheat: the highest faerie laws.
Fae Mien: a Changeling's faerie visage, visible only to other Changelings and enchanted beings.
Fledge: A newly awakened changeling of any age.
Freehold: a place that is infused with Glamour. Freeholds are proof against Banality, at least for a time.
Gallain: 1) Those who may be Kithain but whose origins, customs and magical ways are not understood. 2) Any inscrutable creature of the Dreaming.
Glamour: the lifeblood of the Dreaming; changeling magic.
Household: A family or group of noble fae.
Interregnum (known to the sidhe the Twilight Times): the 600 years between the Shattering and the Resurgence.
Kinain: Human kinfolk of a changeling who possess faerie blood and who often display magical gifts because of it.
Kith: The particular race of fae to which a Changeling belongs. Each Kith has distinctive characteristics, Birthrights, and Frailties. The nine most common Kith are: Boggans (hardworking helpers of the needy); Eshu (traveling storytellers originally from the Middle East); Nockers (irascible tinkerers with a gift for mechanical work); Pooka (shapeshifting pranksters); Redcaps (eating machines with bad attitudes); Satyrs (lusty, hedonistic "goats"); Sidhe (ruling nobles with unearthly beauty); Sluagh (secretive skulkers in the darkness); and Trolls (large, strong and honorable warriors).
Kithain: Changelings' self-referential term.
Liege: One's sworn noble sovereign (whether baron, count, duke, or king).
Long Winter, The: The prophesied eradication of all Glamour.
Lost Ones: Powerful Fae who retreated to their Freeholds during the Interregnum. Most went into Bedlam as a result of dwelling too long within their Freeholds.
Mists, the: a metaphysical curtain of mortal disbelief, responsible for the tendency of mortals to forget the effects of changeling activity after a very short time.
Motley: A family or gang of commoner fae.
Noble: Any changeling with a noble title; though nobles are traditionally sidhe, some commoners have also received noble positions.
Prodigals: Collective term for the other supernatural races of the world — vampires, werewolves, etc.
Realms: the five aspects of the world which Changelings can affect with their Arts. These are: Actor (the realm of mortals), Fae (the realm of the fae and all things of the supernatural world), Nature (the realm of the natural world), Prop (the realm of anything crafted by the hand of man), and Scene (the realm of places).
Resurgence, The: the time when the Sidhe returned in 1969.
Saining: "The Naming"; a ritual performed on a newly-awakened changeling to determine his kith, True Name, and place in the Dreaming.
Seeming: (1) a changeling's mortal appearance (also called the "Mortal Seeming"). (2) The particular "age group" to which a changeling belongs. These three are: Childling (under 13), Wilder (13-25); the most common Changelings), and Grump (alternatively, "Greybeard" [males] or "Grandame" [females]) (25+).
Shattering, The: the time during the Middle Ages when the last Sidhe left for Arcadia and the last of the Trods to Arcadia closed.
Sundering, The: The time when humanity first began to turn away from dreams; the Iron Age.
Trods: magical gateways; faerie roads. Some lead to other freeholds, and some may lead to Arcadia itself.
Tuatha de Danaan: the mysterious progenitors of the Fae.
Vassal: Any sworn servant of a liege.
The traditions that make up the Escheat form the basic laws of Kithain society. Believed to have originated among those wise faeries who lived closest to the Dreaming, the laws were recorded after the Sundering as a way to ensure fae survival in the face of inexorable change. Passed down and enforced by the nobility, the Escheat's tenets are respected by both Seelie and Unseelie nobles (although the ways in which the Courts interpret each principle vary).
The six basic rights of the Escheat are detailed below:
The Right of Demesne - A lord is the king of his domain. He is judge and jury over all crimes, large and small. His word is law. A noble expects obedience from his vassals and respect from all others. In return, a noble respects those lords who are superior to him.
The Right to Dream - Mortals have a right to dream unhindered by our needs. The Dreaming will die if we steal directly from the font. No one is allowed to use Glamour to manipulate the creative process. Although you may inspire creativity in the mortal mind, it is forbidden to give direct instruction or to infuse a human with raw Glamour.
The Right of Ignorance - Do not betray the Dreaming to Banality. Never reveal yourself to humanity. Not only will humankind hunt us down for our wisdom and power, it will overwhelm us with Banality and destroy our places of power. The more humanity knows, the more ardently it will seek us, draining the world of Glamour and petrifying our essence with its basilisk's gaze.
The Right of Rescue - All Kithain have the right to expect rescue from the foul grip of Banality. We are in danger together and must strive together to survive. Never leave anyone behind. Kithain are required to rescue other faeries or any creature of the Dreaming trapped by those who serve Banality.
The Right of Safe Haven - All places of the Dreaming are sacred. Kithain cannot allow faerie places to be endangered. All those who seek refuge in such places must be admitted. Freeholds must be kept free of both Banality and worldly violence.
The Right of Life - No Kithain shall spill the lifeblood of another Kithain. No Kithain shall bring salt tears unto the earth. No Kithain shall take from the Dreaming one of its own. Death is anathema.
Courts and Codes
Even before the Shattering rendered changelings dual creatures of Glamour and Banality, the children of the Dreaming possessed a two-fold nature. Permeating all of faerie life on an individual as well as societal level, the twinned strands of Seelie and Unseelie enlivened the Dreaming with its pas-de-deux of contrasts between light and shadow, order and chaos, law and freedom. Eternal rivals for ascendancy in the fae world, the Seelie and Unseelie once engaged in a perpetual struggle for dominance. Now they exist in an uneasy state of truce, forged during the Interregnum, but liable to shatter as the pressures of the mortal world bring the sides closer and closer to outright conflict.
The Seelie Court
The Seelie have a reputation as the guardians of fae traditions. They see themselves as peacekeepers, proponents of courtly love, protectors of the weak and the embodiments of the ideals of chivalry. They tend to be traditional and often conservative in their outlook, preferring the tried and true over the risky and innovative.
The Seelie Code:
Death before dishonor
Chivalry still lives. Honor is the most important virtue, the source of all glory. Personal honor must always be kept stainless. Sometimes death is the only path that can erase a mark of dishonor.
Love conquers all
Love lies at the heart of the Dreaming. True love transcends all and epitomizes what it means to be Seelie. Courtly love expresses love in its highest form, although familial love and love of companions are also valued embodiments of that exalted virtue. Anything is permitted in the name of true love.
Beauty is life
Beauty is a timeless, objective quality that, while it cannot be defined, is always recognized for itself. Beauty is the muse of creation, the ultimate flowering of the Dreaming. Once found, it must be protected, for it is both eternal and fragile. To die in the service of beauty is an honor and a privilege.
Never forget a debt
One gift deserves another. The recipient of a gift is obligated to return the favor. Likewise, a curse should be returned in kind. An oath of friendship should be answered with a corresponding oath. Never refuse to aid anyone to whom you are indebted. Never forget a kindness…or a cruelty.
The Unseelie Court
Whereas the Seelie dedicate themselves to preserving the traditions of the fae, the Unseelie style themselves as mockers of those traditions. They stand for the principles of constant change and impulsive action. They have a reputation for fostering war and madness, despising those weaker than themselves, and valuing freedom and wildness over any chivalric code. The Unseelie consider themselves to be radical visionaries, bringing about vital change and transformation through whatever means necessary, including violence.
The Unseelie Code:
Change is good
Security does not exist. The slightest of circumstances can transform a king into a peasant. Nothing is certain in a world where change is the only constant. Embrace change or be destroyed by it. Chaos and discord rule the universe. Adapt or die.
Glamour is free
Glamour is worthless unless used. Hoarding Glamour makes no sense, since it is an eternally replenishable resource. So long as humans exist, there will always be dreamers - hence, there will always be more Glamour. Acquire it by any means possible, and you will never be without.
Honor is a lie
Honor has no place in the modern world. It is a fairy tale constructed to hide the essential emptiness behind most traditions. Truth can be attained only through enlightened self-interest.
Passion before duty
Passion is the truest state of the fae spirit. Follow your instincts and act on your impulses. Live life to the fullest without regard for the consequences - they will come about no matter what you do. Youth passes quickly, so have fun while you can. Death can come at any time, so live without regret.
Dual Nature and Interacting With the Real World
Changelings are creatures of dream, trapped in mortal flesh. Born of two worlds, they live in the mundane, but truly exist in a world of fantasy and chimera.
Changelings experience the world as a magical, mystical place filled with amazing and exciting things. They see things from a fae perspective that colors everything. Trees are not merely wood and leaves, but glowing green-topped pillars shot through with golden, life-sustaining sap. Moreover, should a changeling use her faerie sight to look deeply into the essence of a tree in search of its faerie nature, she might find it to be a resting dream-being, arms thrust skyward, feet planted in the earth. Butter knives might be silver daggers. An old stuffed animal might be a prancing faerie steed. An old raincoat might be ornate armor. As most people cannot perceive such things, they dismiss changelings' reactions to the chi-merical world as playacting, miming or just plain insanity.
There are those who argue that chimerical reality is actually a greater or more expanded reality than the one we know. Neither compartmentalized nor tightly tucked into a common consensus of what is real, this altered state of sensibility contains stories, tall tales, legends, myths, childhood playthings, imaginary compan-ions, hopes and dreams. It also consists of fears, monstrous horrors and the darkest imaginings of humankind. All exist within chimerical reality, and all are as real as any objects found in the mundane world. This reality is all that remains of the age of legends the fragment of Arcadia still on Earth. As a faerie king once said, Anything is possible within the Dreaming.
Interacting with the Real World
Changelings may live in a chimerical world, but they are aware of the banal world. Changelings respond to stimuli that mundane people cannot perceive, but this does not mean they are ignorant of real-world objects, people or dangers. Changelings don't ride their faerie steeds along airport runways, oblivious to the aircraft taking off and landing all around them. Nor can they ignore a mugger with a gun.
Changelings don't have some sort of double vision that lets them see the mundane and magical at the same time. Rather, magical aspects are paramount, superseding the mundane reality of the objects and people with whom changelings interact. Yet magic does not eradicate the presence of the mundane. It is almost as if changelings' bodies remember worldly details, while their minds reach beyond. A car is still a vehicle, even if it appears to changelings that the car glows orange and that its hood is fitted with antlers.
Solid objects exist in the mundane world and must be accounted for. This often causes problems for changelings whose faerie bodies are larger than their mortal selves. This is especially true for massive kith such as trolls. A changeling who is imbued with Glamour always defers to his faerie mien and makes every effort to compensate for its mass. Respecting mortal seeming instead causes a break from the Dreaming. It is therefore possible for a seven-foot-tall troll to climb into the back of a Volkswagen Bug, but in doing so he denies his faerie existence, giving in to mundane reality. Such acts can be dangerous for any changeling, for falling back on the mundane invites Banality.
Banality and Glamour
Disbelief threatens the very existence of changelings. The curtain of doubt and rationality that humans raised centuries ago to explain away their fears not only separates the mortal world from the Dreaming, but also snuffs out the spark of creativity that ignites into hope and imagination. Changelings call this universal negation of the creative spirit Banality, for it seeks to reduce the marvelous to the mundane, the miraculous to the ordinary, and the inexplicable to the impossible. Many old Kithain refer to this destructive force of disbelief and cynicism as the Endless Night or the Long Winter, for it epitomizes darkness, dreariness and relentless cold. Banality is the death of the spirit.
Banality clouds the minds of mortals to the wonders of the world, and blinds them to the possibilities of making their dismal lives better. Banality imposes the belief that everything is the result of cause and effect. Evolutionary processes and entropic decay follow fixed patterns, and all things will eventually come to a grinding halt with the death of the sun. Banality is the wet blanket of the cosmos. In more immediate terms, Banality prompts a jaded parent to destroy a child's belief in Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. It forces a talented student to lay aside his dreams of becoming a great writer or musician in favor of joining the work force because his advisors counsel him to make realistic decisions about his future.
The stuff of dreams, the magical clay, the energy of awe, the workings of wonder, the breeze that blows the cobwebs of disbelief from our eyes æ Glamour is all of these things and more. The ability to live your dreams, to perceive the true and fantastic essence of the world, abides in Glamour. Everyone can create it, even normal humans. However, only the fae have the ability to give it form, to use it, and to wield its creations as a weapon.
Raw Glamour can take physical form, and changelings can perceive its presence. Raw Glamour appears to changelings as multicolored flickers and tentacles of ever-changing energy. Unlike an aura, raw Glamour does not radiate, but seems to caress and wind through things and beings, never still, ever evolving. When imbued in a cantrip, Glamour sparks and flickers around both the caster and the target of the effect. It is therefore very difficult for a changeling to cast a cantrip without all other changelings present realizing exactly who is doing it. A changeling has to be extremely subtle to hide his use of Glamour from other creatures of the Dreaming.
Glamour has both a permanent and a temporary rating. As Glamour is used, a character's temporary rating lowers. A changeling's temporary Glamour rises by one point (up to a maximum of the character's permanent score) for each night that he dreams.
Glamour has a number of uses.
* Each use of a Basic Art costs one Glamour point.
* Each use of an Advanced Art costs two Glamour points.
* Affecting a mortal with an Art or using an Art in the presence of mortals costs an additional Glamour point.
* A changeling can use Glamour to create a token that enchants a mortal. To do so, the changeling invests a number of temporary points of Glamour into a small item, such as a ribbon or coin, equal to the number of days that he wants the enchantment to last. A mortal is considered to be enchanted upon receiving the token, and can see changelings in their true faerie forms.
A changeling with no more Glamour becomes a normal mortal, and forgets his faerie existence until he is given Glamour by another changeling.
Changelings regain Glamour by inspiring mortals and gathering the Glamour produced by mortal creativity. This is called having an Epiphany and is described below.
Glamour can also be gained at artistic gatherings and events such as gallery openings and concerts. The amount of Glamour gained in this fashion is always at the discretion of the Storyteller. As a guideline, whenever a changeling attends such an event, the player can roll the character's Social Trait (difficulty 4). Each success indicates that the character gains one point of Glamour.
When a changeling spends time with a mortal artist, he can attempt to inspire her creativity, thus generating Glamour. This is not a simple task and can take several hours or even days of effort on the changeling's part. Whenever the Storyteller believes that the time is right, the player may roll his character's Social rating (difficulty 5). Each success generates a point of Glamour.
Chimera and Dross
What Is a Chimera?
Sometimes creative thoughts and dreams assume solid form or are deliberately shaped into objects, places or creatures. The unreal given reality, these fanciful creations are called chimera. Birthed by changelings or other beings touched by the Dreaming, chimera may be animate or inanimate.
Some are formed intentionally. Some spring into being spontaneously. Others seem to come to life almost against their dreamers wills. Chimera are seldom what their creators expect; they may be beautiful and friendly, or dark, twisted and inimical. Chimera may even be dangerous to changelings, especially chimera given form through unresolved fears or vivid nightmares.
Regardless of how they come into being, chimera created within the confines of reality must relate to the material world in some fashion. Inanimate chimera, such as rocks, forests or houses, have little choice as to their interactions. Animate dreams-come-true, such as animals, often take on lives of their own. They can even become real to humans on rare occasions.
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Changeling Society
Commoners and Nobles
Nobles consider commoners to be lowly and tainted by the trappings of mortality. Commoners believe nobles to be arrogant and unfeeling, concerned only with power and status. Although some commoners and nobles may like and respect one another as individuals, the two classes of Kithain generally share a mutual distrust and dislike. The Treaty of Concord enforced the feudal system on commoners, but most of them still do not fully adhere to all of its strictures, privately rebelling against the more onerous duties relegated to them as "lower" Kithain. Most commoners pay lip service to local lords while reserving their own private opinions, considering themselves the equals of all nobles.
Liege and Vassal
Noble society hinges on a hierarchy in which rank and title determine one's position in the greater community. Respect is given to those of high rank and expected from those of low status. Almost every noble owes fealty to a higher noble within the feudal structure. Even the kings and queens of Concordia are vassals of High King David, the supreme authority of faerie society in America. Similarly, every noble is someone else's liege. Only squires, who occupy the bottom rung of the noble hierarchy, have no vassals, although they may exercise some limited dominion over the pages beneath them.
Commoners fall outside the strict hierarchy of noble society. Traditionalists regard them as little better than peasants, and therefore consider all commoners to be their subjects. In the aftermath of the Accordance War, a few commoners have attained noble rank and have thus integrated themselves into the noble hierarchy. Despite this, nobles consider "titled" commoners to be upstarts, and rarely take them seriously.
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Archive for March, 2009
Progress Report, in which I make Ken Rand proud
Two more chapters complete on Phase II of the Petra Released rewrite–one difficult, one easy. Magic Meter say:
Two and half more chapters to go. The first should be relatively easy; the second involves a massive overhaul. Not looking forward to it. The half chapter probably won't be that bad.
On the positive side, am pleased to report that I've managed to cut a fair amount out of this novel so far, and I believe more cuts are forthcoming. When it's all said and done, it should come out to 10K+ words excised, or 10%. Ken Rand would be proud.
After this, Petra Released goes in a drawer for a long time.
No updates for Write Club.
Progress Report, in which I am unfaithful
Revised one chapter (of five and a half) for Phase II of the Petra Released rewrite. For what it's worth, here's Magic Meter:
I had hoped to accomplish more than this, but then, don't I always?
You know, it occurs to me that stories–particularly in the longer forms–are a lot like romantic relationships. They go through similar phases: 1) the Flirty Phase, where an idea teases you with possibility; 2) after idea blossoms into full-blown inspiration, the Giddy Phase, wherein you get to know the story, and you're so excited that you can't stop thinking about it (notes, research, and outlining usually happen during this phase); 3) once you begin drafting, the Adjustment Phase, wherein you discover the idiosyncrasies, neuroses, and incompatibilities that present heretofore unforeseen challenges, and you remember that relationships can be hard work; 4) the "Thrill Is Gone" Phase, wherein the writing becomes drudgery, and you're convinced that it's just not working out, but you keep slogging forward, anyway, because you're already so invested; and 5) the Amicable (one hopes) Breakup, wherein your story goes its own way in the world, but you and it decide to remain friends . . . or at least keep in touch.
OK, so it's not a perfect analogy. Work with me a little, willya? The whole point of this little digression is that Petra Released has pretty much reached "Thrill Is Gone" status. This particular relationship has already been rockier than most, but we're at a real ebb at the moment. Meanwhile, another story has gone from overt flirtatiousness to outright dating. Last week, during a walk, I found the plot to my next novel. I'm a bit giddy about it. Ideas are flowing, pieces are falling together, and it all looks very promising.
But still, I must deal with the ol' ball and chain.
So I have to keep telling the new story to be patient, to give me just a few more weeks to work it out, and then we can be together. Honest, honey. Just a few more weeks, so that Petra Released and I can end this cleanly. I owe her that much. You understand, don't you, baby? Don't you?
(Everyone reading this realizes, of course, that I'm sharing this in the strictest confidence. Please don't tell Petra Released that I've been unfaithful, OK? Let me break the news gently. Thanks.)
Yeah, men are pigs.
No updates for Write Club.
I'm out.
Progress Report, in which I descend 4100 feet
Back from Denver, and beat from the descent of over 4100 feet (and 500+ miles), so I'll keep this short.
Managed some meager progress while on the road. For one thing, I completed Phase I of the Petra Released rewrite, which puts Magic Meter here:
And, as mentioned previously, I attended the Opus Fantasy Festival in Denver, which was a good time. I got to meet some nice new folks, including nancyhightower , norafleischer , and Jason Heller. And I hung out with my homegirl Carrie Vaughn. It's weird that I can truthfully say Carrie and I go way back. Weird, but still cool.
Now I'm back from Denver, and ready to collapse on the couch for a bit. Phase II of the rewrite will wait until tomorrow.
Busy week for Write Club: Two form rejections from agents on novel queries, and a tier one reject from Escape Pod.
The couch beckons.


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Tuesday, January 31
Varsity Wrestling Clinches Championship
Men's Varsity Wrestling captures second consecutive MIAA B conference championship.
Monday, January 30
7th Grade Student Gives Back to Community
Ben Harlow featured on Patch.com.
Friday, January 20
5th Grade Follows the Voyage!
5th Grade selected to participate in a joint learning program with the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Friday, January 20
Alumni Spotlight: Stephon Dingle '08
OLMC alum broadcasts live from the Inauguration.
Monday, August 29
Update to Weather-Related Closing Policy
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School modifies it's heat closure policy.
Monday, August 8
Mount Carmel Welcomes New President
On June 16, 2016, the Most Reverend Archbishop William E. Lori appointed Mr. Lawrence Callahan as the next President of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
Thursday, May 5
National Honor Society and Student Government Inductions
May 5th saw the passing of the torch to the newest officers of the NHS and SGA at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Wednesday, March 23
Three Alumni Inducted Into Athletic Hall of Fame
Brandon Baylor '07, Jessica Celmer '07, and Rummel King '08 were honored on March 18, 2016.
Friday, March 4
Sarah Conway '16 named GBMC's Unsung Hero
Sarah Conway '16 honored for sportsmanship, school spirit, hard work, and dedication.


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The perfect dress, for the perfect shoes. I love myself a full black outfit, but not disregarding the fact I like it cool, modern, and a bitsy itsy cute. Sometimes, finding the perfect match for those killer shoes, is difficult. !Ohmai's 'shift dress', made for 50 lindens (black) friday, is the one. Match made in heaven, love at first sight. I am in LOVE with the simplicity and clean cut of this dress. It feels a bit of an oriental inspiration with an obvious futuristic feel to it, and a touch of soft discrete cuteness to it, only Anya could bring us. ❤ joo anypoo! The sleeves, OhmaiGOD, the sleeves…hands down my favorite little (unique) black dress ever. ❤ Uma
I rarely wear elf ears but I couldn't resist showing you these, how cute are the little 'birds' detail on the tip of these ears? Gotta see it for yourself. Thank you Aikea, you're an elf genius.
Hair – 'Oh Sugar – powder' by !Lamb
Skin – 'Bird skin – heavy brow' by (fd)
Elf ears – Animalistic Elven ears 'burdsies' by [Plastik]
Dress – 'Shift – Noir' by !Ohmai (50 lindens black friday)
Leggings – 'grayscale leggings' by LeLutka
Shoes – 'Athena (black)' by Kookie
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9 feature films have been selected from a list of 80 to advance to the next round of voting for the foreign Language Film category for the 88th Academy Awards. While Hungarian entry Son of Saul. and France's Mustang both advanced as expected, several critically-acclaimed titles have missed out. Surprisingly, the entire Asian region has been entirely shut out of the competition. It was expected that at least Taiwan's The Assassin (directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien) would make the cut. While I am not a huge fan of the film, it has been highly praised. The Assassin was announced as BFI Sight & Sound magazine's number 1 film of 2015.
South America and the Middle East are represented by one film each, Columbia's Embrace of the Serpent, and Jordan's Theeb respectively, with the remaining 7 films from the short-list coming from Europe. Although Europe is the most represented, there are some big films missing. The wonderfully dark Rams from Iceland was widely tipped to make the cut, as was Sweden's A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence from director Roy Andersson.
As I am yet to see a single film from the list below, I am unable to have an opinion on any of them. The 5 films which will compete for the Oscar will be announced along with the other nominees on January 14.
The short-list is:
Belgium, "The Brand New Testament," Jaco Van Dormael, director;
Colombia, "Embrace of the Serpent," Ciro Guerra, director;
Denmark, "A War," Tobias Lindholm, director;
Finland, "The Fencer," Klaus Härö, director;
France, "Mustang," Deniz Gamze Ergüven, director;
Germany, "Labyrinth of Lies," Giulio Ricciarelli, director;
Hungary, "Son of Saul," László Nemes, director;
Ireland, "Viva," Paddy Breathnach, director;
Jordan, "Theeb," Naji Abu Nowar, director.


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Doctor Who wins Best Family Drama at TVChoice Awards
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Steven Moffat was one of the big winners at the TVChoice Awards, with his two shows 'Sherlock' and 'Doctor Who' winning a prize each
Doctor Who was named Best Family Drama at the TVChoice Awards in London tonight (10.09.12).
The BBC sci-fi series - starring Matt Smith as the leading character - beat musical TV show Glee, fantasy series Merlin and school-based drama Waterloo Road to take home the prize.
The show's creator Steven Moffat was one of the night's big winners, with his creation Sherlock being named Best Drama Series and its leading star Benedict Cumberbatch - who has made the jump into Hollywood, filming War Horse and Star Trek Into Darkness recently - being named Best Actor.
Miranda Hart won the Best Actress trophy, and the series in which she debuted her dramatic talents, Call The Midwife, was named Best New Drama.
In the soap category EastEnders' Shane Richie won Best Actor for his portrayal of Queen Vic landlord Alfie Moon, while Coronation Street's Michelle Keegan was named Best Actress. EastEnders was named Best Soap.
Other winners at the event at the Dorchester Hotel included Celebrity Juice, which beat The Graham Norton Show to win Best Entertainment Show and The Hairy Bikers' Bakeation which picked up the prize for Best Food Show.
Full list of winners at the TVChoice Awards 2012
- Best Food Show: 'The Hairy Bikers' Bakeation'
- Best New Drama: 'Call The Midwife'
- Best Entertainment Show: 'Celebrity Juice'
- Best Daytime Show: 'The Jeremy Kyle Show'
- Best Family Drama: 'Doctor Who'
- Best Reality Show: 'I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!'
- Best Comedy Show: 'Mrs Brown's Boys'
- Best Lifestyle Show: 'Supersize vs Superskinny'
- Best Talent Show: 'Britain's Got Talent'
- Best Drama Series: 'Sherlock'
- Best Factual Entertainment Show: 'Top Gear'
- Best Actor: Benedict Cumberbatch for 'Sherlock'
- Best Actress: Miranda Hart for 'Call The Midwife'
Soap Awards
- Best Soap Newcomer: Tony Discipline in 'EastEnders'
- Best Soap Actress: Michelle Keegan in 'Coronation Street'
- Best Soap Actor: Shane Richie in 'EastEnders'
- Best Soap: 'EastEnders'


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Three days ago the NYT reported on Pennsylvania's moody, 8th congressional swing district. Trump won it by only two-tenths of a point, and his voters there are now "second-guessing [their] November" decision, wrote the Times. The story's upshot was that Trump voters are beginning to crack.
Shortly after the Times piece appeared, the Washington Post's "The Fix" was critical of it, observing: "this district is not an accurate microcosm of Trump supporters more broadly. And it's not close." The Fix explained its reasoning thus:
The same day [the NYT's] story came out, the Pew Research Center released a poll showing very little buyer's remorse among Trump voters. The poll showed just 7 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents say Trump has performed worse than they expected him to. Fully 38 percent — five times as many — say he has performed better [emphasis original].
The Fix's criticism of the Times story and its (selective) reliance on Pew are analytically flawed. For starters, that five times as many as the now disillusioned say Trump has performed better is statistically meaningless. It's merely a glutted expression of support — a superfluity, an excess of favorable opinion that is no more electorally potent than saying that Trump's performance is acceptable.
More significant, though, is a number within Pew's findings that The Fix doesn't cite. Take a look:
See it? There in the lower left? A sizable 31 percent of conservative/moderate Democrats and Democratic leaners nationwide say Trump has done worse than expected. Doubtless, many of these moderate-to-conservative Democrats are precisely those former Obama voters who jumped to Trump and provided his winning margins. Already — not even 100 days into this president's one, only, and probably abbreviated term — they're seeing Trump for what he is: a loser.
That's huge. The Times would have been wrong to suggest otherwise, and The Fix was wrong in doing so.


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SBG Portarlington Head Coach Philip "The Honeybadger" Mulpeter is fighting March 24th on the Cage Warriors 92 Super Saturday card in the O2 Arena London. This is building up to be one of the biggest cards in Europe for 2018 with four title fights and two main cards.
Mulpeter who in December won the Budo Welterweight championship belt in Manchester is wasting no time getting back in to the cage.
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This is why I suggested that "emplacing" the Pak 43 would take away the block-shooting.
And what is the point of suggesting it?
Mods said multiple times its not 17 pounder and it will never be, so stop trying to make it into one.
This is why I suggested that "emplacing" the Pak 43 would take away the block-shooting.
Removing the ability to shoot through terrain and making it a building rather than sudo fixed team weapon still doesn't warrant the potential of ever getting a 100% refund. The partial refund is a pretty huge buff as it is. 17 pounder is a structure as it lacks range, collisions with objects and also now can't pick up and move elsewhere. It is really impossible to put the comments of the PAK 43 shock value in a vacuum and call it a unique issue to the unit when the 17 pounder suffers the same issue.
And what is the point of suggesting it?
Mods said multiple times its not 17 pounder and it will never be, so stop trying to make it into one.
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sooo! I made a new model. Now like you wished! ^^
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Pak 43 is supposed to be shock value and then scuttle? At the very most you'll get a single medium kill from it and at the very least you'll get 1 shot off. Not worth the resources even remotely to inflict 1 320 damage shot.
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All brits defense their emplacement to have a brace ability with the fact: it cant move. So it must survive a attack.
what is with other emplacements from other faction? like pak43 ? can it move? have it 900 hp like a 17pdr? no..it has the half of it!
and cant brace...and cant shoot flares, and dont aim they 360 alone, and need a doc and 8cp!
I understand the concept of this changes. Idea is good, won't be used often, but can do their job. Even if it kills 1 t34 and then packed up it will still be worth it BUT Thing is that pak43 in that specific form can't be used effectively becouse build time and packing up takes too much time, way too much time. Where is the shock value if building time takes 2 years to finish?
Personally i;m a bigger fan of making this specific pak43 in defensive doctrine as a emplacement.
Personally I don't like it nor understand it. I mean I don't want 88mm creep like bunker spam is currently, and ideally I wouldn't want a 17pdr clone but I'd take the clone over 88 creep any day. What it is now is just a half baked idea imo.
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Armor company in general seems much less appealing than mechanized. Cav rifles bleed less than assault engies and Thompsons are great (so are flamers though) as well as vehicle satchels. Dodges offer a lot too (early game boost, mark vehicle, arty) and the 76mm sherman is millions times better than the m10 in almost literally every way. The mortar HT is also very useful. Armor just seems pretty overshadowed as it stands, only really being good for the bulldozer and shock value of 0cp assault engies.
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So, I made a new variant, less dominant.
So, I made a new variant, less dominant.
So, I made a new variant, less dominant.
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Regarding the PAK43, it seems like a brace option isn't gonna make it through, but how about making it at least not de-crewable prior to the gun itself dying? Similar to Brit emplacements.
That way a single satchel can't nullify it and all you'd have to worry about is repairing it versus healing the crew.


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Such great tips. We kept our older son involved in hinreteyvg through out the pregnancy. He came to my ultrasounds and midwife appointments. The midwife let him help to measure mommys belly and find the baby heartbeat.He was at home while I laboured before going to the hospital and amazed me at how good he was. He just sat on the couch playing games on the touch and would look up and ask if baby was here yet LOL.He slept at a neighbours the night we had the baby but came home the next day excited to meet his brother. His brother is now almost 3 months old. He loves to help by grabbing us diapers and receiving blankets. He will feed his brother with us sitting right there of course and he likes to sing the baby songs.An awesome big brother. Kids adapt, it is how we are adults handle the situation.


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web2py, an amazing web Framework
After some experiences with many python frameworks, I found a framework which is very nice and clear in my opinion. Its name is web2py (known as gluon too) . Its motto is pretty and expressive : "Easy as pie", "Serious performance", "Very intuitive", "Great documentation", "The best web framework ever" .... I found it interesting and for sure you can try it too :) hummm, another point; If you wanna know about the differences between it and other web frameworks, read this document. The document is comprehensive enough and is well documented. For those hackers who have long time experiences with different languages and frameworks, this comparison will be interesting and makes them clear view point.
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21 May 2015
UCLan policing students awarded prizes at the annual event
Pic: The UCLan Community Team of the Year 2015 with British Transport Police Superintendent Peter Mason.
The volunteering efforts of students and young people in Lancashire have been celebrated at a special awards ceremony.
More than 100 students* were honoured by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) for giving up their own free time to make a difference to communities across county.
The annual event, which saw 12 awards distributed, was organised by UCLan's Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership (CVCL). During the 2014/15 academic year, the CVCL recruited and inducted 1,804 students into volunteering. Throughout the year these students have contributed 20,408 hours of volunteering action, equating to just over £255 million to the local economy. Since 1999 the Centre has inducted over 10,000 volunteers.
The big winners on the night were UCLan's policing students as they won two awards.
"This event highlights the dedication and commitment shown by all special constables who volunteer, without pay, and give up their time, day in day out, week in week out, to serve the public and help keep the streets safe."
Forty four students from the foundation policing programme collected the Joe Medforth Challenge Award. The students, who volunteer as Special Constables with Lancashire and Merseyside police forces, won the annual memorial prize for their work to improve the quality of life of individuals who feel isolated as well as solving local problems and deterring anti-social behaviour. The Joe Medforth Award honours the UCLan student who was killed in 2006 on his way home from a night out.
A further 18 policing students won the UCLan Community Team of the Year for their volunteering efforts with the British Transport Police (BTP) C-Division Special Constabulary. During a 10 week placement with the BTP, the undergraduates were allocated investigations, supported rail staff and the passengers and provided a visible presence to deter crime on the network. They also assisted with policing large events such as the Grand National, at Aintree Racecourse, and various football fixtures.
Bob Helm, Senior Lecturer in the School of Forensic and Investigative Sciences and Course Leader of the Foundation Degree in Policing at UCLan, said: "This event highlights the dedication and commitment shown by all special constables who volunteer, without pay, and give up their time, day in day out, week in week out, to serve the public and help keep the streets safe.
"During 2014/15 the CVCL has gone from strength to strength in engaging UCLan students in social action, whilst at the same time enhancing their learning experience."
"These prestigious awards specifically recognise those special constables who are students from the Foundation Degree in Policing and rightly so. They chose to step out of their comfort zones and make a difference and I know how hard they have all worked. I would like to congratulate them all; they richly deserve this recognition and we are very proud of them indeed."
These policing students are 'sworn in' as special constables during the first year and perform on duty from then on to complement their studies. This year the students have performed around 25,000 hours of duty which is the equivalent of one officer for over 12 years for free. Many of these students will join the policing profession at the conclusion of their two year course.
British Transport Police Superintendent Peter Mason said: "The achievement of the BTP UCLan Specials is testament to the hard work, dedication and professionalism demonstrated by them over the past 12 months. The hours they have given up as volunteers to BTP is exceptional.
"BTP has worked with UCLan for the past four years, welcoming students as part of the foundation degree and we look forward to continuing this working relationship. I would like to congratulate each of the specials on achieving this award, it is well deserved and great recognition for their hard work and tremendous efforts."
Dr Alethea Melling MBE, Director of the CVCL, said: "During 2014/15 the CVCL has gone from strength to strength in engaging UCLan students in social action, whilst at the same time enhancing their learning experience.
"The big focus this year has been on mentoring and community enterprise, with students supporting young people in making positive changes to their communities through student led projects in schools such as Burnley UTC, Marsden Heights Community College and St Bede's Blackburn.
"Also, we have seen a significant growth in student led social enterprise through the UCLan funded Higher Education Volunteering Fund. These include brilliant ventures such as PANDA, set up by UCLan students as a social enterprise that support children with neurological disorders. Students have left a positive footprint internationally as well as here in Lancashire through their work setting up a mentoring project for an orphanage in Morocco and peer leadership in Oman, as well as numerous other contributions."