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Reality in Advertising is a brief but effective guide and indispensable handbook for everyone in the advertising business. The author of the book who coined the famous M&M's slogan "Melts in your mouth, not in your hand" believes that advertising has one and only one purpose: to drive sales. Neither customer loyalty, nor brand recognition, nor popularity of the product play any role, and at the end of the day the most important thing is to get as many people involved in consumption as possible.
Explaining his hard-headed approach, Rosser Reeves demonstrates that advertising campaigns of many products are just money poured down the drain, critiques his colleagues who put art and execution of advertising above sales, the ultimate aim of the client, and explains many principles of advertising that sells. The book was first published in 1961 and became an advertising classic.
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Founded in 1985, Tommy Hilfiger is the pioneer of the typical American cool style. Classic, elegant and sporty: these are the key elements of Tommy Hilfiger's style, today one of the main lifestyle brands in the world, characterised by its captivating design.
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The Irony of Time Mag
The lesson to be learned: When you've only been around a few decades, don't predict the demise of two thousand year old institutions. It doesn't end well.
The Catholic Church at the Beginning of an Age. Religion, Politics, Current Events, and Humor.
I published an earlier comment on what I thought about this but over at the Spectator one person said in their opinion Francis should not have been the Person of the Year but the Pope Emeritus for having the humility and courage to step down which has not happened for a long time. Also he mad the Church more aware of its unique Catholic Identity and Sacred Heritage more to the attention with SP and AC as well as a Vocation Boom since his visit here in 2008. The point is while people are thrilled with Francis Benedict made them instead think and he was certainly more Popular than John Paul.ReplyDelete
Katalina, I don't think we can assume humility and courage were behind Benedict's decision to quit. Remember, he's never given the millions of world's catholics an explanation for his decision. All we know is it's not health related. It's fishy. In that respect, I agree, he'd be better on the cover of Time than Francis, but only if he'd explain himself in the interview.ReplyDelete
It's because they hate the Church and what she stands for that they've chosen Pope Francis as "Person of the Year".ReplyDelete


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Natarajan, S. ; Subba Rao, G. V. ; Baskaran, R. ; Radhakrishnan, T. S. (1988) Synthesis and electrical properties of shandite-parkerite phases, A2M3Ch2 Journal of the Less Common Metals, 138 (2). pp. 215-224. ISSN 0022-5088
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The synthesis, characterization and electrical properties are reported of representative members of the metal-rich ternary system of shandite-parkerite phases, A2M3Ch2 and solid solutions at the A site. Typical metallic behaviour is exhibited by all the phases. Analysis of the Seebeck coefficients and resistivity data indicate that the rhodium and palladium containing compounds are broad band metals. Sn2Co3S2 exhibits a phase transition below 150 K, possibly magnetic.
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At a modest home full of 5 small children in a quiet Gentilly neighborhood, an innocent 20 year old college-bound high school graduate emerges from his bedroom and is shot through the chest and bleeds to death, gasping for air, shirtless on the floor of his mother's home over a search warrant for weed that yielded only his brother's tiny personal stash; the Police Department and now the District Attorney do everything they can to suppress the release of the details of the case in the name of a "pending investigation." His killer, Officer Joshua Colclough, continues to work for the NOPD despite admitting to murdering an innocent, unarmed, shirtless young man and the DA has so far refused to filed any charges. Wendell Allen's family members have been tirelessly protesting, often alone, on street corners demanding justice and Colclough's arrest. More rallies are planned.
It was only slightly more than a year ago that local anarchists, as well as many artists, young musicians, and other paraders were beaten, tasered, had their bones broken, were bloodied, pepper-sprayed and terrorized by an NOPD riot against the Krewe of Eris annual Mardi Gras parade that was partially caught on video. An innocent man spent 45 days in OPP because of this police riot. Many of the other Eris defendants had to endure ridiculous court proceedings and blatantly lying NOPD officers until the circus finally wore them down enough to throw in the towel or be lucky enough to have their charges dropped, while one person still awaits a trial in open court on his trumped-up felony charges.
Anger against NOPD also continues to grow due to the fact that they don't seem to care that their plan for tackling the nation's highest murder rate, which overwhelmingly effects the poor, isn't working (at anything other than fattening their paychecks, and adding to NOPD's local power), as people plead desperately for ways out of the cycle of violence that NOPD will never even consider. Considering other options would likely mean reducing their funding in favor of groups like CeaseFire that actually work, so they continue to let the poor die to maintain their payroll. Adding to that frustrating, exasperating issue are many other less dire, but equally stupid annoyances that make people hate the cops, such as the classist, and often racially biased, harassment of local bicyclists for merely trying to ride from point A to point B, as well as tons of arrests for minor drug possession and unpaid traffic ticket warrants, which overwhelmingly target poor and black people, and get them stuck in the ringer of the court system that squeezes every drop of money from their pockets or throws them in jail, exasperating the poverty of the city's poorest citizens.
The DOJ has at least seven more open investigations into New Orleans police killings and has indicated its plans for more formal oversight of the New Orleans Police Department, as well as the city jail. The almost weekly arrests of sheriffs, cops, or other LEOs for crimes ranging from bribery to domestic violence, drug dealing to rape, continue to erode public confidence and trust in the cops. The regular business of NOPD, who logged 33,100 arrests in a city of 300,000 while enforcing their class war against the poor, and especially against the black poor in New Orleans, also continues to create anger, resentment, distrust, and utter hatred and contempt for the police.
Recent escapes from OPP by inmates over the last weeks are even serving to erode the faith in the cops and prisons by those who usually benefit from the way this city and this system is run. Even columnists from the corporate run media acknowledge that people cheer when cops from the police force responsible for so much terrorism and chaos are jailed.
Within the last year, local sentiment has turned more sharply against the police than the usual level of simmering discontent and mistrust that has always existed here. In November and December noise demonstrations were organized at OPP by anti-prison activists. A protest organized by local anarchists in solidarity with Occupy Oakland's revolutionaries and against police brutality in February left participants "feeling pumped up, empowered and enthusiastic." Radical propaganda has been seen around Downtown, Mid-City, Gentilly, Uptown, and other neighborhoods of the city, some if it already deteriorating from people attempting to tear it down, some of it left alone by a largely sympathetic public to call for justice for police murder victims and criticize the police. Lots of anti-police graffiti has also appeared around town, as well as slogans remembering Justin Sipp and Wendell Allen. A video about Wendell Allen's murder was made by his family and has been posted to YouTube. A powerful video about Wendell Allen, Ramarley Graham, and Rekia Boyd was recently created for spreading awareness on YouTube. Local racist monuments were vandalized by people angry with police murders. The monthly "Slingshots, Anyone?" column in AntiGravity Magazine focuses on the ongoing struggle (on pg. 5).
The police did not learn from the Hurricane Katrina cases. No lawsuit pay-outs, jailing of a few officers, or amount of bad publicity is going to stop this rampage against the public. This an abusive relationship the citizens of New Orleans have with the New Orleans Police, and the only thing that stops the abusive behavior pattern is palpable and firm consequence. Firing the murderers of Justin Sipp or Wendell Allen isn't enough, more academy rejects from the NOPD will step in to take their place. Imagine if a citizen was suspected of being responsible for the death of a police officer, would they be eligible to return to work the next day? Or would they be held without bail indefinitely until the conclusion of the trial? This double-standard, this act of the State protecting the frothing, bloodthirsty dogs it sics on the public without a second thought, contributes to the growing trend of turning the public into just another complex form of livestock. Keep the line moving or get the prod.
This isn't about what color you are, where you come from, your sexuality or politics. This is about being a human being. They abuse us all and they aren't going to read the picket signs and start changing their minds.
New Orleans, isn't now starting to look like "that time"?
Isn't this city starting to look
Where you at?
How to get down with the struggle no matter who you are (and you will inspire others to fight back as well!):
--Come to the marches. That's easy. Make a sign you feel proud to hold that expresses what you want to say. Advanced: bring drums, instruments, and other noisemakers to liven up the march. Bring wheatpaste to put up posters along the route during the march, or fliers to pass out to people the march goes by. Recent anti-police brutality marches have been met with enthusiastic responses from many people on the street. Seize the opportunity to engage with them.
--Organize a Break Away March that leaves from the end of an anti-police brutality march like they did in Atlanta. Make a flier for it, hand it out to other radicals and spread the word, and make sure people know what level of militancy you are expecting people to be ready for at it. Of course you won't be able to control everyone's actions, but you can at least give those who may be confused, surprised, or frightened by the increased militancy it will take to pressure authorities into make substantial changes in policy some warning, and hopefully they'll still show up, but just be more prepared for it.
--Hang a banner calling for justice for victims of police murder, the arrest of Officer Colclough, the arrests of Officers Asevedo, Giroir, and Mayfield, or any other anti-police, anti-system slogan you choose. Take a photo and send it to us. Easy to do, and inspires others to keep fighting. Advanced: do it like Seattle did.
--Athens, Greece style "counter-informational" demos: If you think the mainstream press isn't doing a good job covering the anti-police rage in this city, get out there and let people know! In Athens 4 or 5 people "counter-informational" demos occur regularly. All you need is a few hours of time, a stack of fliers about the injustices going on for one person to pass to everyone walking by, a big banner that two people can hold up, and one person with a megaphone discussing the details of the issues and inviting anyone walking by who has their own complaints about the police to come speak out about it. These work wonders at engaging the local citizens and breaking through the mainstream media disinformation to get people to understand what is going on. When you go out, invite other radicals, too, and who knows, it could turn into a march, street blockade, or other action that goes beyond the bounds of education into disruption of business as usual like this action did.
--In Belgium people do these events called "ballades" where a big group of anarchists (20-40 or more) get together to walk around town on the sidewalks wheatpasting up posters and spray-painting slogans. Some people have fliers to hand out to passers-by that explain the action and slogans--they also serve as look-outs by being at the corners of the block on either side of the main group. There are anarchist posters and graffiti all over Bruxelles, thanks in part to these ballades. If the atmosphere seems right, sometimes these ballades turn into "wild demos" and things get smashed, openly and defiantly.
--In the small, economically depressed California city of Modesto some anarchists have been known to engage in the "prole stroll" which is more or less the American version of the Belgian "ballade." The tactic has spread around the world, and was recently seen in Montreal.
--A Chilean style "salida" could work pretty well in the right, dimly-lit, narrow street location in New Orleans, of which we have plenty. From the link:
|Sticker from Oakland with the face of the cop who killed Oscar Grant on it behind bars.
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Saturday, July 21, 2012
Adam Scott: The Open is In The Bag
For the current holder of the dubious title "Best golfer never to win a Major," the path is wide open. A four-shot lead at the final round of the British is usually far from a certainty, with stars on the leaderboard and the possibility of weather concerns. But it doesn't take a meteorologist to predict which way the wind is blowing.
The 8-time PGA Tour winner is peaking: 8th at The Masters, 15th at The U.S. Open, and 3rd in his last start at Congressional. And he's closed the deal in the past. At 24, he famously seized control, fell apart, and then gutted out the 2004 Players Championship.
The owner of $26M in career earnings and the textbook swing made a change last year -- to the most successful caddie in golf history. And while there is a lot of debate about how much Steve Williams actually helped Ray Floyd, Greg Norman and Tiger Woods win tournaments, his bosses' successes have to be seen as much more than coincidence.
Williams is like a politician's "Body Man," making sure every minute detail is taken care of, and the golfer has no distractions or worries. And watching Scott's body language for 3 days, his game seems completely unencumbered.
There is one problem in the leader's rearview, and it's not Tiger.
More like the sideview, since Graeme McDowell (#12 in world) is in the final pairing with Scott. McDowell has proven over the last 3 years that he can stand the heat with a 1st and 2nd at the U.S. Open and was the anchor of Europe's 2010 Ryder Cup win.
The home oddsmakers see it that way too. PaddyPower.com has Scott as the better than odds-on 1-2 favorite going into Sunday with McDowell at 4-1 and Woods at 5-1.
It's Scott's date with destiny right now. And at just 32 years young, it should be the first of many.
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Friday, 9 September 2011
How to delete words from the Samsung Galaxy S2 dictionary
The early stages are the same as adding a new word. We have to go into the settings screen and select "Language and keyboard" and then select "XT9 advanced settings". After selecting "XT9 advanced settings" you need to select "XT9 my words" which is quite far down the list.
In the "XT9 my words" screen you need to press the phone's menu button and then select "Delete" from the bottom of the screen. This will see the list reloading with each of the words given a tick box. You can select all the words you want to delete at once and then press "Delete" on the bottom left of the screen.
After pressing delete this time you will be asked to confirm if you want to delete the words (allowing you back out) if you press "OK" the words will then be deleted.
Of course if you delete the wrong words you can easily re-add them to the dictionary with out any problems.
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I can follow all of the steps, but it doesn't seem to work properly for my AT&T Samsung Skyrocket. Are there any nuances or additional steps for the Skyrocket?ReplyDelete
I've got to admit we don't have a skyrocket here sadly though we do know that they have their own issues. The best place to ask would be either the XDA forums or one of the SamsungGalaxyS2 forums.ReplyDelete
Sadly the Skyrockets aren't sold over here in the UK where we are based.
Great article. Thanks fir putting this up.ReplyDelete
Notice the "fir" in the previous sentence? My phone does that to me all the time. I would love to be able to remove that word from the dictionary. Because really, I can't remember the last time I needed to use "fir" in a sentence, but I use "for" rather often.
But it's in the default dictionary, not my words. Is there anything I can do about that?
I have the same problem. It always comes out as Iggy. To as Tho, You as Thou. I would love to just remove all of these words completely, but they are not my words. Any tips?ReplyDelete
Sadly I don't think there is a way to edit the inbuilt dictionary folks. Sorry.ReplyDelete
The fact that you can't remove extremely annoying and rarely (if ever) used words like "lsat", "fir", "tutee", "getty", etc makes Swype breathtakingly retarded. There is absolutely no good reason fir locking down Swype's dictionary. None. And I wish all the gleeful Swypers that answer questions like this with instructions on how to maintain the user dictionary would stop clogging the search engines with their clueless "assistance".ReplyDelete
You should take the Swype issue up with the folks behind Swype, not the folk, like myself who are attempting to help solve a different issue to.the one you seem to have. You could of course use a different keyboard...


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The MODULAR SYSTEM from BURDA WTG describes a unique, patented system solution for outdoor climate control in all seasons. The plug-in system optionally combines infrared heaters with LED lighting modules and/or cooling nozzles, which can be attached to walls or ceilings of any size in any colour, in any desired length and equipment under awnings, on walls or ceilings of any size without great effort.
The core element of the plug-in system is a weatherproof, stainless steel 2,000 watt radiant heater that provides instant, cosy warmth without preheating by means of an infrared short wave. The heaters are equipped with powerful, eye-friendly ULTRA LOW GLARE tubes with 80% less red light. If you want light, you can combine the spotlights with LED spots and if it gets too hot in summer, you can get refreshment with the patented PERFECTCLIME® cooling nozzles, which distribute refreshing cooling mist. An extension with loudspeakers and UV light against mosquitoes is planned.
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| 19.7°C Dublin
FASHIONISTAS are being advised to wrap up warmly, wear sensible shoes and make the most of their accessories for racing season over Christmas this year.
Irish designer Heidi Higgins is one of the judges for the Best Dressed Ladies competition as part of the famous Lexus Chase Ladies Day at Leopardstown Christmas Festival 2012.
Higgins, who is a past Best Dressed winner herself, has given this year's punters some sartorial advice ahead of the big day.
"I had dressed some ladies going on the day, but never thought about it for myself, so when I won I was completely overwhelmed," she told the Irish Independent.
"A racing meet is always a fantastic day out. There are very few days like that anymore where you can go all out, so it's always extra special for women.
"I'll definitely be looking for someone who is appropriately dressed for winter and looks cosy and comfortable," she said.
The 27-year-old, who will take on judging duties with up-and-coming milliner Mark T Burke on the day, added: "Coats are obviously essential, you have to be suitable for the weather on the day.
"The winner will need to stand out in a nice eye-catching colour, with some interesting details in their outfit.
"But colour is a really big thing, as my style is quite classic in shape, but colourful.
"In terms of detail, we'll be looking for something to bring out different elements, like a bow on a glove, or cute accessories, that's all important."
The Portlaoise-based couturier sells in several boutiques around the country and is also stocked in Brown Thomas in Dublin.
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"I'm concerned with the reliability of our partner in the region," Udall said at the outset of a teleconference. "It's a tremendous human, military and financial cost of an open-ended commitment. Therefore I remain skeptical of a continued build-up. I'm unconvinced that sending 30,000 more troops into harm's way improves the situation or advances our national security interests."
Udall did a teleconference last week while he was still in Afghanistan. He said at the time that he remained skeptical about the escalation, but said he didn't want to go into detail with his criticisms until he got back on U.S. soil.
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Erich Von Daniken:
An in-depth look is taken into controversial bestseller Erich Von Daniken's theories on ancient astronauts, including speculations about mankind's otherworldly origins, the purpose of ancient astronauts and their potential return to Earth.
This is one of my favorite show.
Erich Von Daniken
Erich Anton Paul von Däniken is a Swiss author best known for his controversial claims about extraterrestrial influences on early human culture, in books such as Chariots of the Gods?, published in 1968. Von Däniken is one of the main figures responsible for popularizing the "paleo-contact" and ancient astronauts hypotheses. (Source Wikipedia)
Erich Von Daniken's first book, Chariots of the Gods?, was an immediate best seller in the United States and Europe, and subsequent books, "according to von Däniken, have been translated into 32 languages and together have sold more than 63 million copies.
" The ideas put forth in these books are largely rejected by scientists and academics, who categorize his work as pseudo-history and pseudo-archaeology. (Source Wikipedia)
Erich von Daniken's Chariots of the Gods is a work of monumental importance — the first book to introduce the shocking theory that ancient Earth had been visited by aliens.
This world-famous bestseller has withstood the test of time, inspiring countless books and films, including the author's own popular sequel, The Eyes of the Sphinx.
But here is where it all began–von Daniken's startling theories of our earliest encounters with alien worlds, based upon his lifelong studies of ancient ruins, lost cities, potential spaceports, and a myriad of hard scientific facts that point to extraterrestrial intervention in human history. Most incredible of all, however, is von Daniken's theory that we ourselves are the descendants of these galactic pioneers–and the archeological discoveries that prove it…
Buy the Book on Amazon: Chariots of the Gods: Unsolved Mysteries of the Past
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|Using Dual-Monitors to Optimize Productivity
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Dual-Monitor Optimized Productivity
Historically most people couldn't justify the expense of a dual-monitor setup in spite of the productivity gains multiple screens afford. So most people were relegated to drooling over the possibility while watching movies like "Swordfish" (possibly the most eye popping multi-monitor setup ever) or the 2008 remake of "The Day The Earth Stood Still" which reflects not only the broad adoption of multi-display configurations, but also demonstrates currently available "next generation" display technologies like Microsoft's "Surface".
Today, even entry level PC's as well as nearly all laptops have graphics cards capable of multi-monitor support - so at Benchmark Reviews we decided to address the most important questions: "Will you really be more Productive?", "What do you need to know?", and "What will it cost?". Benchmark Reviews will answer all of these questions in-depth in this article on Using Dual-Monitors to Optimize Productivity.
That said, I think I'll have to be content with two monitors. Two's a company, three's a crowd as they say and I think a third monitor would be a distraction. Personally, I prefer to use both monitors to concentrate on the same task.
When I went to remove it, she told me to leave it in place... because she now did her banking on one monitor, and e-mail on the other, etc., etc.
Now she's interested in a third monitor when we move to Win7!


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Once you have decided to replace the windows and doors in your home you have a number of decisions to make. You will have to decide what type of windows will best suite your needs and how you want your home to look. You may choose vinyl windows, metal clad windows or some other type of window. There are even more choices when it comes to the type of doors you want. Once you know what kind of windows and doors you want, you need to decide where to buy them from. You will probably determine this with factors such as best price or where will you get the best quality product. However, one important factor may be overlooked, and that is the installation of your new windows and doors.
There are many companies out there that do window and door installation, and there are some things you should consider before you hand over your trust and hard earned cash.
The first thing you should do is check out the reputation of the company you are thinking about having install your new windows and doors. Talk with friends, neighbors, co-workers and anyone willing to to discuss their experiences with you. The companies themselves should be able to give you the qualifications if their window and door installers, as well as references of past customers that have had installations done.
Most companies will give a free consultation done in your own home. If they are not willing to come see your home, they may be looking to make a quick dollar, and may not be a good choice to trust with your windows and door installation.
Another thing you may want to consider is where your windows and doors are made. Supporting local business may be preferable to you rather than sending you purchase dollars to another city, province or even country. Even though you windows and doors are installed by a local installer, you should be aware of where your product comes from. Also if any service is required at a later date, a local manufacturer is always easier to deal with.
The company that offers you the lowest price may sound like the choice to make, and it may be. But be sure to pay attention to their reputation as well as your own intuition. If you have a bad feeling about trusting your windows and doors to a specific company, listen to your intuition. Remember, you are trusting your home and money to the company that you choose. Sometimes the cheapest price is not the most important factor. Quality products and a good reputation should be considered when deciding on where you will buy and who will install your windows and doors.


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The IB Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the IBO works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
What is so special about IB programmes?
- IB programs are recognized around the world and ensure an increased adaptability and mobility for IB students.
- IB programs focus on international perspectives of learning and teaching while insisting that students fully explore their home culture and language.
- IB World Schools undergo an exhaustive authorization process in order to offer IB programs, including a study of the school's resources and commitment to the IBO mission and philosophy.
- IB teachers participate in extensive professional development opportunities to constantly update their knowledge and share their expertise with colleagues around the world.
- Many students graduating from the Diploma Program find that it enhances their college opportunities.
- The core components of IB programs encourage students to participate in creative and service-oriented activities, while at the same time emphasizing the importance of reflection on a personal and academic level.
IB Course Requirements
The IB diploma program is completed by all students in their junior and senior years. Of course, all Reagan seniors graduate with an MPS high school diploma if they meet the district and state credit requirements. However, our students can also qualify for an IB Full Diploma, IB Career-related Programme Certificate, or IB Course Certificates. These credentials are highly valued by colleges. Universities show preference to applicants with an IB Diploma/Certificates and some offer college credits for IB Diploma Programme (DP) courses.
During grades 11 & 12 students choose standard level (SL) and higher level (HL) classes, depending upon their own strengths and interests. The chosen courses come from six IB subject areas: English (Literature or Literature & Performance), World Languages (French or Spanish), Humanities (History, Psychology, Geography, Global Politics), Experimental Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Systems, Sports Exercise and Health Science), Math (Math Studies, Math SL, Math HL), and the Fine Arts (Music, Visual Arts, Theatre, Film).*
All students must participate in the IB program at Reagan High School. To obtain an IB Full Diploma, students take IB exams in all six IB subject areas, and complete three additional tasks: TOK (Theory of Knowledge course), CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service volunteer hours), and the Extended Essay (4000 word independent research). Ronald Reagan also offers the IB Career-related Programme (CP), in which students take a career-related course (health science or technology), test in two Diploma Programme courses, participate in service learning, complete a Reflective Project, and create a Language Portfolio. If a student chooses not to pursue an IB Full Diploma or IB Career-related Programme Certificate, an IB Course Certificate can be gained by completing any IB DP course and then passing the IB exam.
* An additional class can be chosen from another subject area (sciences or humanities) if a student has no interest in a Fine Arts line of study.


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Obama's Syrian Folly
by Jon Harrison | Posted September 08, 2013
President Obama is about to ask Congress to endorse military action against Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Over the past week momentum has been building against the Obama policy of airstrikes to punish Assad for his use of chemical weapons against civilians. It's not that the case against the Assad regime is weak. On the contrary, it is clear that sarin was used by regime forces at Ghouta near Damascus on August 21, killing hundreds of civilians including children. (It is not known whether Assad personally ordered the use of gas, but it is virtually certain that his forces, and not the Syrian rebels, are responsible for the August 21 attack.) But a war-weary American citizenry simply sees no compelling reason to start yet another war in the Middle East. The atrocity in Ghouta does not rise above the many ghastly events that occur around the world on an almost daily basis. I have mentioned before in this space that some 7 million people have been killed in the Congo since civil war broke out there in 1996, and yet America has done nothing to stop the killing. Why then is Obama so keen to avenge what in comparison is a small-scale atrocity in Syria?
We should be clear that the president is motivated primarily by the need to shore up what's left of his international stature and credibility. In 2012 he foolishly called the use of chemical weapons a "red line" that al-Assad must not cross. At Ghouta his bluff was called. Undoubtedly he now feels that he must strike in order to restore respect for himself and the nation he leads. He has in recent months been dissed by China (over hacking and other matters), Russia (over Edward Snowden), and Britain (where Parliament voted down a government proposal to join the US in attacking Syria). As Obama sees it, to do nothing would only further erode what remains of the respect he commands on the world stage.
A second reason for the strike is the misguided humanitarianism of the president and his closest advisors, particularly National Security Advisor Susan Rice and Secretary of State John Kerry. This past weekend Kerry bloviated ad nauseam about Bill Clinton's regret over not intervening to stop the slaughter in Rwanda. Rice is known to believe in military action to fulfill humanitarian goals. Leaving aside the fact that there are more humanitarian crises in the world than we have forces to deploy on such missions, there is in fact no reason whatsoever to believe that lobbing a few cruise missiles into Syria will alleviate the suffering there. It may, in fact, increase suffering by intensifying and spreading the conflict. Al-Assad's Shiite allies in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon have indicated that US and other targets in the Middle East and perhaps beyond will be hit if we act against Syria. Are they bluffing? Perhaps. But do we want to find out, given that we have already exhausted ourselves fighting terrorists and others over the past dozen years?
The president is motivated primarily by the need to shore up what's left of his international stature and credibility.
Russia has said that it will provide advanced weaponry to Syria in the event the US goes to war. Such a move could lead to additional US strikes to knock out Syria's augmented defenses. A spiraling escalation of the conflict, while unlikely, should not be discounted. Every war, a soldier recently said to me, is a door into the unknown. Risking a major war to restore Obama's amour propre is simply a bad idea.
The US and the new government in Iran have been talking behind the scenes about negotiating an end to the nuclear issue that has divided them for years. The prospect of ending the danger of war in the Persian Gulf, of avoiding yet more American blood and treasure spent, will be thrown away if we attack Syria.
In recent days world opinion as well as opinion here at home has turned decisively against the idea of US intervention in Syria. It remains to be seen whether the US Congress will find the courage to stand up to the president. Obama shrewdly asked Congress for authorization to strike, which places the burden of responsibility equally on its shoulders. The leadership of both parties appears to be "on board." A certain amount of obfuscation has been used by the administration to persuade the leadership to support war. House Speaker John Boehner and others have been told that the strikes will be limited, that we will basically be sending Assad a message. At the same time, Senate hawks were told that the strikes will be more extensive and punishing. Its prestidigitation may come back to haunt the administration in the near future, assuming that Congress does vote for war.
We will soon know whether members will follow the leadership down the primrose path. At present, members see their constituents opposing war by 10-to-1 and even 100-to-1 margins. Most of them will await the president's speech to the nation on Tuesday to see whether the political winds shift. Opponents of war on the far Left and far Right will vote their consciences; most of the rest will vote according to what's best for them politically. Much therefore rides on Obama's performance Tuesday. If his speech is well received, congressional authorization will be assured, and the missiles will fly soon thereafter. For what it's worth, this analyst is convinced that Congress will vote to authorize war.
One hopes that the strikes will be limited, and that we will then declare that Assad has been taught a lesson, followed by a return to the status quo ante. Syria's allies will choose not to act, and the war will not spread. But in the past few days the Defense Department has expanded its list of targets, some of which will require attacks by strike aircraft. An air campaign stretching out for days or possibly even weeks could be in the offing. Such an expanded campaign is more likely to provoke a response from Syria and Syria's friends. A longer, messier intervention by US forces could conceivably devolve into a regional war. If events spin out of control, the possibility of boots on the ground cannot be excluded.
Every war, a soldier recently said to me, is a door into the unknown. Risking a major war to restore Obama's amour propre is simply a bad idea.
It's pretty clear that the military dreads such a possibility. On Sept. 5 Major General Robert Scales (ret.) published a scathing op-ed in the Washington Post opposing Obama's march to war. Within the last two days I have spoken to a retired Army colonel and a captain in the Army Reserves. Both feel Syria would be the wrong war, in the wrong place, at the wrong time. The colonel in particular, a former brigade commander, spoke passionately about the need for the Army to recuperate from a dozen years of war. He told me that in his opinion, the Army is "broken," pointing to the rise in suicides and the epidemic of sexual assault as sure proof of this. He would not exclude the possibility that another war now might end in defeat and a complete breakdown of the force.
A certain feeling of dread overhangs the movement toward war. US public and world opinion are strongly against any US action, allies are falling away, and enemies seem prepared to retaliate. The Congress is likely to endorse the war nonetheless. And the administration seems determined, come what may, to strike. Perhaps the event will prove less dramatic than one fears — a few days of bombing accompanied by shrieks of protest and threats from Assad and his friends. In that case, Obama and his friends will feel vindicated; presidential credibility will be, at least in part, restored. But nothing will have changed on the ground in Syria. The killing will continue. And there remains the possibility that we will become involved in a new war, a war that may extend beyond Syria. All this because the president chose to cavalierly lay down a "red line" he thought that a tinpot dictator wouldn't dare to cross. Helluva way for a great power to conduct foreign policy.
Jon Harrison, a former Liberty contributing editor (2008–2014), is a freelance writer and editor.
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John Baker
I don't know to whom you've been speaking, but my antennae are telling me that Congress will not support a resolution supporting a strike against Syria. Why would the President be seeking a pause in his call for a vote if he were confident of prevailing. My Congressman just announced he will not support the President. I suppose only time will tell.
This President is so indecisive, power-grabbing and evasive that I cannot imagine any Republicans voting to grant more authority of any kind to him. There are hawks feeling a strike is morally important, and leftists willing to support Obama at any price, but I think their numbers are in the minority.
Tue, 2013-09-10 18:04
Jon Harrison
You could of course be right. But my own feeling is that he can/will get majorities in both houses. We'll see.
Wed, 2013-09-11 09:05
"(It is not known whether Assad personally ordered the use of gas, but it is virtually certain that his forces, and not the Syrian rebels, are responsible for the August 21 attack.)"
Um, really, Mr. Harrison?
Mon, 2013-09-09 23:39
Jon Harrison
Yeah, really. The Ghouta attak was not a CIA/Syrian rebel job. Believe it or not, Lew Rockwell is not the best informed guy out there. Nor is he unbiased.
I really wonder sometimes about the judgement (and even the mental capacity) of some of our readers.
Wed, 2013-09-11 09:03
Fred Mora
Now, now, Jon, be nice. The sad truth is that given its recent track record, the current administration has done little to earn our trust, and you can't blame people for being a tad suspicious.
Tue, 2013-09-17 11:20
The link actually clicks through to Russia Today, but since you've already made up your mind that Lew Rockwell is a kook (and it was not a rebel attack since you say so, evidence? This is hardly a settled issue) I guess you couldn't be bothered to click through.
Tue, 2013-09-17 00:46
Jon Harrison
Oh, I read the article, so I know it came from Russia Today (hardly an unbiased source). By posting it, L.R. endorsed it as far as I'm concerned.
What really struck me was your "Um, really?", which is shorthand for "you don't know what you're talking about." The article in R.T. concerned a small-scale use of gas back in March. I specifically referred in my piece to the Aug. 21 attack at Ghouta. The Ghouta attack was on a scale that only the Syrian regime's forces could have achieved. As for the CIA, while it has committed many crimes and probably should be abolished, there is no solid evidence that it or any other American entity is involved in launching gas attacks in Syria. The R.T. article, even if it's accurate concerning the March incident (which is by no means clear), has no relevance to the Ghouta attack in August. Only a person hugely ignorant of the whole matter would connect the two. So I got a little pissy with you, which sometimes happens when I encounter mindless commentary.
As for Lew Rockwell, I suppose I'm expected to say benign things about him, since the von Mises Institute was kind enough to buy the Liberty archive. However, anyone who learned at the feet of Murray Rothbard has got two strikes to begin with. Anarcho-capitalists are possessed of one of the most inane philosophies ever conjured by the human mind. I have been enormously unimpressed by L.R.'s thought, and his objectivity is striking by its absence. He is viewed as a crank by those who move outside of anarcho-capitalist circles (assuming, that is, they know him at all). And quite rightly, in my opinion.
Tue, 2013-09-17 21:13
You are correct, sir, I was confusing the two attacks (the latter of which I somehow missed completely), I apologize. As Mr. Mora pointed out, however, I'm absolutely skeptical of this administration (as I was the last one), especially when YouTube videos are presented (and somehow accepted) as rock-solid proof.
I didn't know that the Mises Institute had purchased the Liberty archive (which is cool) and wasn't expecting absolute fealty to all things Mises and Rockwell, but unbiased sources? They don't exist.
Feel free to stop reading here if you can't stand constructive criticism, but honestly, if you're hoping that libertarian thought is the wave of the future (and I'm hopeful with it seeming to catch on with parts of the younger demographic), you're probably going to run into a lot more dummies than just me in the future, even on this site that you almost have to stumble on to find.
Jumping down someone's throat for every slightest misstep is only going to drive people away from the site and libertarianism in general. If you could care less, it's fine with me if you'd rather sit in your ivory tower smoking your pipe and stroking your beard, but it would be a waste.
All this being said, I do apologize, and thanks for the response.
Wed, 2013-09-18 23:59
Jon Harrison
I read your entire comment. It's nice that you finally figured out that your "Um, really?" was based on your misunderstanding of what I wrote, plus a failure to grasp what's actually happening in Syria. Next time try getting your facts straight before you get chippy with me. If you think my reply constitutes jumping down your throat, all I can say is you need to be a little less sensitive. Compared to most blogs, we're pretty civilized here. But if a dressing-down is called for, you should be able to endure it.
What ivory tower? I try to stick to reality. If anyone lives in an ivory tower, it's anarcho-capitalists and others who advocate theories that not only will never be implemented, but would cause chaos if they were.
There are aspects of libertarian thought that I want to see adopted by our society. Libertarianism as a throughgoing doctrine of life will never, ever become the code our society lives by. Nor should it. I adhere to my own version of libertarianism, which deviates from established dogma in several areas. The fact is that almost all of the "great" libertarian theorists of the 20th century have been discredited to a greater or lesser degree. I'm for my interpretation of libertarianism; I don't swallow anybody's dogma whole.
Sat, 2013-09-21 05:57
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Wow, 2016 was a TOUGH year. Not just for me, but for everyone. But, I'd like to take a minute to share a little bit of what my year has been like, what I've learned, and what I'm really looking forward to in 2017! (Book related and non book related!)
A look back…
Anyone that knows me probably knows that I'm sick. I was officially diagnosed this year with Lyme Disease – but truthfully, I've been sick for years and years. It just wasn't until 2015-2016 that I deteriorated and got so sick to the point that I literally wasn't myself anymore. I couldn't keep up with my job/my house/my friends because most days I could barely even survive the day itself. I never let myself accept how serious my condition was until early this year. I tried to be normal for so long and I fought it with all my strength… I just didn't want to give up everything I'd worked so hard for my entire life. But you know what? That kind of thinking was what drove me into the ground. I learned some difficult lessons this year and I wanted to share them with you all. Maybe it will help someone else who is struggling… I don't know. Worth a shot.
What I've Learned in 2016…
YOU are more important than your achievements. Taking care of yourself… your health (mental and physical) is so much more important than your job status, friends, etc. If you don't accept that, you'll never truly let yourself rest and heal – or even get help for that matter. I've had to learn how to simply "let go" and prioritize the things that really matter.
Accept help. I'm the type of person that likes to be independent. I hate having to ask others to help me when I need it. I hate relying on others or putting pressure on anyone else. This was one of the hardest things I've had to do this year. But I realized that the people around me that cared about me WANTED to help me, and no matter how much I fight it, I NEED them to. It is OKAY to accept help from others. Don't feel bad about it. Accept help, and help others when you can.
There is real power in community. One of the biggest blessings for me was discovering the book community. When I got sick, I lost contact with most all of my real life friends. That sucked.. majorly. I can't go out and hang out with people – and that was a real struggle for me. But I joined Goodreads last January and Instagram/bookstagram in June and I realized that there are so many people (some sick like me… some not) that are not only inspiring, but truly devoted friends (both to people they've met in real life and to people they haven't.) Books happen to be the thing that got us all talking… but wow am I blown away at the kindness and acceptance this community brings. These people have brought so much joy into my life… and that has kept me going and filled the void of friendship that I so desperately needed. I have NO doubt that some of these special friendships will be life long friendships.
Despite what some people say… books aren't just about "escaping", and you can get just as much out of fictional books as you can out of those self help non fiction books. Let me tell you- books have been a lifesaver for me. I'm not going to get too deep into this, but there really is power in a story. Why do you think the parables of the Bible hold so much influence? I'm very right brained personally, and I have such a hard time focusing on non fiction books. Props to anyone who can read them… but my brain just can't do it most of the time. I have a big imagination that needs satisfying – and I've FOUND myself in books. They bring out so much passion in me. I can barely explain it… but I feel empowered and creative when I'm able to read. And you know what? There's nothing wrong with needing a break from stress and letting your mind take an adventure. There's so much more I could add to this, but I'm going to stop there… for now.
You can love a book and see its flaws. I'm going to keep this one short. No book is perfect. Most all of the books I read have issues in them. I tend to be a very positive reviewer, and sometimes that can be a flaw. I've recently learned so much about diversity/etc in literature. I'm still learning. **This statement is definitely not directed at books with clear cut harmful issues such as glorified abuse/racism/other harmful content.** Please don't take it that way. But what I love most about reading and reviewing books is that everyone has a voice. You can write a review and it will be seen. We can talk about the good and the bad (which I'm learning to do still). Eat the fish, leave the bones.
God can use anything meant to harm you for unspeakable good. I know several of you reading this probably aren't religious- and I'm certainly not trying to force anything on you. But this is in my heart, and I just had to write it out. My situation right now is rough- and I'm not the only one going through stuff. Most of you are too. But what I can say with 100% certainty is that I wouldn't give up the trials I've gone through. Not only have I learned so much- but I've literally been made into a new person because of it. I wouldn't give up the friendships I've made for ANYTHING. I would never have gotten involved in this community had I been healthy. I would never have found some of my biggest passions (writing, reading, hand lettering) had I not gone through this. I would never have realized how much people with chronic illnesses struggle – and the first thing I want to do when I'm healthy is help others in similar situations. I would have never realized some of the diversity issues either. So yeah this year was painful – even still. But the good from it is truly worth something and I know my God is a redeemer.
So all that being said, 2016 hurt…but I'm going to remain hopeful and thankful… and I'm tucking away everything I've learned this year into my heart. On that note… obviously books have been a huge part of my life and I wanted to share my favorite ones!
My Favorite Books of 2016
The above is a fun list of some of my favorite 2016 releases. Check them out if you haven't already? Some are more well known than others. My top three are Crooked Kingdom, A Court of Mist and Fury, and A Gathering of Shadows.
2017… For Better or For Worse.
Aside from being a year older, I'm SO thankful that 2016 is behind us. Here's what I'm looking forward to the most in 2017 (including a book list below!)
Hope & awareness. I'm standing strong in my faith for some real breakthroughs in the medical world, the political world (despite the horribleness of the election/etc) and general awareness for issues that need to be talked about more such as chronic illness, mental illness, disability, and diversity.
New goals. This year… whether I remain sick or not… I have some pretty exciting goals. I'm hoping to finish my book this year! Yep, I'm writing a novel. It might only be the first draft that I can manage depending on my circumstances… but I'm aiming for one nice big messy draft. Wahoo! Also, I'm excited to keep practicing lettering, cultivate relationships with others who share a love for writing and reading, and to continuously be inspired by new amazing books!
Reducing stress. This is a major goal. I tend to get stressed easily and my golly stress only makes you sicker. So, I'm going to reduce my stress by letting go of any unhealthy pressure and expectations. I hope you guys aim to do the same!
2017 Releases I'm Stoked For!
Here's a fun little list of the books I'm most excited for! Some I've already read… check out my reviews below! Of course this list doesn't include everything but it has a lot of great ones!
So far, out of this list… I've read (and LOVED) the following…
Caraval (Review coming soon)
Wintersong (click to see my review)
A Crown of Wishes (click to see my review)
Anyway, that's all folks! Thank you to EVERYONE who has taken the time to read this! I'd love to know your thoughts/anticipated books/favorites of the year!


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At the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Indoor Pro Rodeo, families from near and far come to enjoy "tough-as-nails cowboys mastering an angry bull, wild cow milking, or just relaxing listening and dancing to live music." Take a break from the action at on-site vendors, food booths, bouncy houses, and more. Come kick the dust up at the annual rodeo happening March 22-24.
Posse treasurer Marv Cole explains that they've been involved with the Rodeo for 23 of its 25 years. Hosting "close to 3,000 visitors every year," the event raises money that "all goes back to the kids—every dime—and charitable organizations like helping the homeless, food banks, and high school scholarships through Grays Harbor County."
A Short History of Rodeo
The word 'rodeo' comes from the Spanish for 'roundup' and has long been part of America's history. Whether your family lives and breathes the cowboy life or you prefer to cheer from the sidelines, everyone is welcome at the annual Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Indoor Pro Rodeo, March 22-24.
According to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, "Rodeo as we know it did not exist until the late 1800s, but its roots in North America are traced back to the Spanish settling California and becoming cattle ranchers…The skills of the early Spanish vaqueros were eventually passed along to the American Cowboy after the civil war when the frontier territories were heavily expanding."
Perhaps the most famous rodeos were Wild West Shows featuring Buffalo Bill Cody, Annie Oakley, Calamity Jane, Will Rogers and other famous performers. Today rodeos follow the pattern of the 1888 Prescott, Arizona rodeo that "included bronco riding, steer roping and cow pony races. In 1889, the first steer riding competition was held, later this event evolved into modern bull riding. By 1917, calf roping was added to the list of events."
The Mounted Posse Indoor Pro Rodeo
Rodeo lifestyles may seem like something from the history books. But thanks to the Posse's dedicated fundraising efforts, it's still alive and well today. The Posse is a non-profit organization that raises funds for high school student scholarships, food banks, 4H clubs, and many other deserving recipients throughout Grays Harbor and the surrounding area.
Bring the kids and let them glimpse into the past; it'll inspire them to do the same with their children someday and keep history alive.
Rain or shine, the rodeo is one of the highlights of the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds annual calendar. A very family oriented event, says Cole, they've recently reorganized the weekend. Saturday, doors open at 5:00 p.m. with the rodeo starting at 7:00 p.m. That night caters to the 21+ crowd with food, a beer garden, and live music.
Friday and Sunday are geared towards families across the region. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, with the rodeo at 7:00 p.m., and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, with the rodeo starting at 2:00 p.m. Family packs of tickets (for these two days only) are $25, with kids aged 5 and under free. Otherwise adult tickets are $10, $7 for kids 6-12.
Overall fan-favorites are always the speedy barrel-racers and brave bull riders. Look for team roping, steer wrestling, calf roping, bareback riding and wild cow milking.
But Sunday is Kids Day with free fun galore including the ever-popular stick horse races. Registered competitors aged 9 and under race with vintage-looking stick horses, which they can keep after the event. Cole recalls that "this is a huge success for us. We started with 50 stick horses but now give out over 200."
There are also sack races for ages 7 and up with brand new bicycles awarded to winners in each age group.
Events are held at the Grays Harbor County Fair and Event Center, located at 32 Elma McCleary Road. They host rodeos and equestrian events year-round and the bustling County Fair each summer. Follow their online Calendar for activities for the whole family. Follow the Grays Harbor Mounted Posse on Facebook for upcoming activities, Rodeo royalty, and photos galore.


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Somewhere we commented on the Black Diamonds and the financing of BEE deals. Well I wait in anticipation, to see who or how these will be refinanced. Now, if only all these Black Diamonds had been entrepreneurial, we may have been looking at a different scenario. Instead we have simply divided up the cake with the many, but the risk is carried by the few.
South Africa's economy faces a "sharp cyclical downturn" as mining and manufacturing output slumps, making it difficult for the government to meet its employment goals, National Treasury Director-General Lesetja Kganyago said.
The government probably won't meet its target to cut the unemployment rate to 14 percent by 2014 from 23.5 percent in the first quarter, Kganyago told economists in Johannesburg today.
South Africa's economy, the biggest on the continent, probably fell into its first recession in 17 years in the first quarter, according to the central bank, as the global financial crisis slashed demand for platinum and vehicle exports. The budget deficit will widen to 3.8 percent of gross domestic product in the year through March 2010, the highest in a decade, as tax revenue falls and the government maintains spending on power plants, roads and houses.
"We have reprioritized expenditure towards capital expenditure," Kganyago said. "We've had a supportive environment and we are now adjusting to the deterioration in the economy."
The National Treasury, which forecast in February economic growth would reach 1.2 percent this year, won't revise its estimate until October, Kganyago said. The statistics office will publish first-quarter gross domestic product data on May 26.
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The Bureau for Economic Research, based at the University of Stellenbosch near Cape Town, today forecast the economy will contract 0.8 percent in 2009, compared with 1.9 percent growth estimated in November last year. The economy will probably expand 2.5 percent next year as lower interest rates spur consumer spending, the bureau said.
The government aims to "claw back" spending to trim the budget deficit as the economy recovers, Kganyago said. Any stimulus package must be "temporary," helping to boost the "potential" economic growth rate and not overburden future tax payers, he added.
South Africa posted its first budget surplus since the 1960s in 2007. While the government plans to spend 787 billion rand ($93.4 billion) over the next three years to expand power, rail and road infrastructure, debt levels are "very manageable" at about 30 percent of gross domestic product, Kganyago said.
"The risk of us getting trapped in unsustainable debt levels is mitigated by the fiscal space" built up over the past few years, Kganyago said. "Creating that fiscal space is a long, painful process." The danger is that "you can blow it like that by making crazy decisions."
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According to Hays Recruitment, the economic downturn of the past four years has seen around six per cent of studios in the region shed 80 per cent of staff.
The company surveyed 134 Northern Ireland practices, of which well over half confirmed they had been forced to reduce overheads in the period.
Close to a fifth of surveyed studios had made redundancies of 60 per cent, according to the report, while a third of companies had made redundancies of 40 per cent.
Hays warned that 'ad hoc spending cuts' could damage studios' reputations and 'demoralise' employees but said more government investment in the housing, education and healthcare sectors would boost activity.
John Moore, director at Hays in Northern Ireland told said: 'Many employers we spoke to referred to the traumatic and emotional experience of having to downsize so rapidly.
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'Enforced redundancies in this "community" can be very difficult to deal with. It is vitally important that measures are quickly taken to address the situation and create a sustainable future one of our most prestigious, learned professions.'
He added: 'It's certainly the worst we've seen since the mid nineties. Things are tight because Northern Ireland has a stronger reliance on public works than other parts of the UK. Whereas Northern Ireland contractors have picked up work in Great Britain, it's not the same for designers.'
Norman Hutchinson, president of the Royal Society of Ulster Architects said: 'Northern Ireland appears to be one of the hardest hit areas of the UK in the current recession in the construction industry and this is reflected in the architectural profession with many job redundancies. It is no secret that Government spending on construction here is drastically cut back and house- building is very static.
'However architects have been very resourceful in seeking out new work, in moving to find work and in re-training to enter other work–related areas. Some good projects are going ahead but there is a great shortage of new schemes in architects offices. We hope that Government will act to re-vitalise this sector otherwise job losses will continue.'
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When we had a week to go before opening day and, having just returned from a weeks' skiing, final preparations got under way. Assisted by Maggie and Pip (Carmel's sister and husband) we managed to get all the boats back onto the water and fully kitted out ready for the Saturday. A heavy work schedule over the winter months meant that all the boats had been cleaned and repaired and serviced and even if I say so myself they looked mighty fine.
Stocking began in late February with the last of the new arrivals being introduced a couple of days before the off to stir things up a little amongst the numerous over wintered resident fish that we knew we had. Robbie Bell was also on hand to help as he and his good lady, Margaret were taking a few days break in Lochside Cottage. Robbie, who is normally more accustomed to taking fish out than to putting them in was clearly getting more and more excited by his potential quarry and as for most of us Saturday morning couldn't come soon enough. But come it did, and at 8am with the sound of the pipes leading the way, the opening day cavalcade slowly made its way down to the loch to be greeted with a wee nip and the eventual sound of the gun fired by our old mate Dave Brabbin who has become somewhat of a fixture for our opening day celebrations. Whether he actually shot the pigeon that fell from the sky or whether it was launched over the cabin remains a secret but the fact that it was frozen solid either meant that it had come from a long way up or it was fresh from the freezer …. We will let you decide.
With both the bank and the boats full the race was on to see who would land the first fish of the season and to be honest we are not entirely sure but we think that it was Mick Kelley. Sorry Steve but the judges decision is final!
In much less of a hurry to get out, our canny piper, Hugh Gordon took his time preparing to go out and enjoyed a relaxed chat and some of the remaining whisky from the lodge. We are not sure if it was the chat or the whisky that kept him there but always we are most grateful to Hugh for his splendid playing and it continues to be a most special occasion for Carmel and I which even in our 4th year still brings a lump to our throats. Thanks again Hugh.
Suffice to say Opening weekend was a great success both in terms of the fishing and the meeting and greeting of friends old and new. The Saturday weather had the upper hand for fishing in that the morning in particular offered near perfect conditions, the bank anglers in particular doing well and we can report that 328 fish were caught on opening Saturday, every one of the 34 anglers having caught giving a rod average of 9.6 fish. In addition some lovely brownies were caught (see photos) and safely returned.
Opening Sunday saw the wind swing round a little to the east so the anglers had more challenging conditions but nevertheless approximately 150 fish were caught. As is the tradition here at Coldingham the bank was well attended on the Sunday of Opening weekend by the Tweed ghillies and their guests and we would like to thank them for their contribution to the barbeque at lunchtime which as always proved a great success on opening weekend.
So at the time of going to press and with the first two weeks of the season under our belt we can report that over 1000 fish have been caught in this first fortnight with many of them being returned to the loch. This is a trend that will alter as the season goes on as many of the clubs tend to take fish which creates a good turnover of new fish to the loch and maintains the better than national rod average that we record. Also worth noting is that many anglers have commented on the hard fight that the fish have been giving them.
So the story of the first two weeks has been cracking fishing from both bank and boat with predominantly good weather and the occasional day lost to strong winds and with spring well and truly under way it won't be long now before the higher temperatures produce conditions conducive to insect hatches which will produce a feeding frenzy amongst the fish and some fantastic top of the water action. That said the story of the first two weeks has been that the fish are not lying particularly deep and floating and midge tip lines along with the occasional switch to a fast glass have proved to be most successful. Fly patterns that have topped the bill have included damsel, apps bloodworm (red crimson and green), cormorant and cats whisker. Buzzers, depending on the weather conditions have also been worth trying and the hotspots round the loch have included the ever reliable boat house bay, the east shore from the Uily strand to Lochside cottage and swing gate bay. However fish are generally very well distributed and people have caught in all areas of the loch with fish predominantly lying closer to the edges.
Due to the high numbers of fish caught it is almost impossible to mention everyone so here is a selection of notable catches:
- Rob Frame had 33 to his rod with fellow bank angler Pete Davison having 23. Robs catch included rainbows of approximately 5 and 7lbs in weight
- Neil Keillor along with his boat partner Darryl Young have had 3 very productive outings with each time around 30 fish to the boat. I'm sure Neil will appreciate you knowing that on the first two occasions he has been top rod but on their third trip Darryl beat him by one fish (see photos Darryl sent in of one or two of his bigger catches)
- It was great to see Bob Cockburn back to his usual best wit h29 on his first outing & very good numbers subsequently. No doubt Bob will be doing his best to beat his own 2014 season average of over 11 fish per visit. A tall order but we are sure it is possible!
- Ian Whyte has fished here 4 times already this season and seems to specialise in big fish as well as good numbers. It would seem that he has already had 2 fish of approximately 9lbs in weight and both returned safely to the water
- Gloria and Pete Teasdale (see photo) whilst staying here on holiday were fly fishing for the very first time & managed to land 3 cracking rainbows, two of which ended up in the oven not long after their session finished. We are quite sure this will signal the start of a fly fishing hobby for them and we look forward to seeing them back at the loch soon.
- Robert Learmonth fishing with his mate Jock Hunter recorded one of his best days ever and commented on the size and hard fighting quality of the fish.
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The Instant Age.
We don't really have to wait for anything these days.
24 hour News and Weather Forecasts.
Salads in the Winter and internet shopping around the clock.
Cash machines dispense money 24 hours a day.
Many rivers are open throughout the year as if it is not the Trout it is Grayling and of course the small water Rainbow Trout Fisheries are always open.
So when you do have an opening day somewhere such as the Loch it does let a sense of anticipation build up.
This year Margaret and me booked the Lochside Cottage for the weekend so this further drove the anticipation. We arrived early on the Friday and while Margaret got settled in I helped Gareth to put in a final stocking.
Our inspections about a month earlier confirmed a large head of overwintered fish and today's stocking was a further top up of the plentiful stock that were put in two weeks previously.
I drove the boat while Gareth put in a small net full every thirty yards or so. We did a full circuit of the Loch before the barge was empty and there were quite a few big fish in the mixture of sizes.
As well as the Loch stocking being regular it is very gratifying to know that Gareth always spreads out the fish. This makes a huge difference to any fishery as it gives everyone a fair chance and the new kids on the block stir up the residents so the fishery does not become "stale".
So after that it was back to the cottage for a cuppa and the torture of looking out the windows at rising fish……….. 🙂
Darkness soon came which was a relief!
After a nice dinner and with the wood burner complementing the central heating and a glass of wine in hand it became fairly obvious how the instant age has become ingrained.
There is no TV in the Lochside Cottage……………
There is a DVD player but no live TV.
So what do you do?
Well we did come prepared with books and after a while the lack of a goggle box became quite pleasant.
A CD playing some soft music in the background eased the transition…………
By the third glass of wine all was well!
The next morning I was up at six and with the kettle boiling I lit the fire which brought back pleasant memories of doing the same thing in a Cabin in Canada a few years ago.
We enjoyed our first brew while watching a Deer mooching along the east shore path before it disappeared into the gorse.
The fishing?
Well it was great. My partner Ian Whyte and I had a hatful each. Mind you it did take me almost an hour to connect with the first one but after that they came thick and fast.
It was also good to catch on Buzzers as well as the usual early season lures.
Back at Lochside Cottage in the evening the solitude and lack of TV were becoming more usual and the general pace of life seemed to be slowing down.
A splendid Roast Beef Dinner with Carmel and Gareth topped off a wonderful day and ensured a great night's sleep.
The next day the fire lighting ritual continued and I had another great day this time fishing with Trevor Wadds. I even caught one fish on a Dry. A size 16 Black Hopper.
A Steak and Salad Dinner with the obligatory wine provided the fitting finish to another perfect day with almost no TV withdrawal symptoms at all.
A quick fish on the Monday morning resulted in 10 fish caught including 2 at once and then a nice lunch before we left for home.
It was great experience with some wonderful memories and I would recommend it to everyone and it certainly should be on everyone's Bucket List.
Robbie Bell Resident Instructor and Guide
Other news:
- Colin McIssac, a regular to the bank reported seeing a large bird of prey at the north end of the loch which we are pretty sure was a sea eagle. This is the third reported sighting that we have had.
- The otters continue to occupy the loch and are best seen either early in the morning or late at night although remain quite elusive and hard to spot.
- Hawthorn Chalet was completely re-furbished to a high standard over the winter and is a perfect destination for 2/3 people – please contact Carmel if you are interested in making a booking for this or any of the cottages.
- A very early heads up for the Lad(y)s and Dads Charity day which again will be held on the last Sunday in September which is 27th Already a number of boats have been taken for this day and with only 12 available (we will put an extra one on to maximise takings for the RNLI) we advise early bookings to avoid disappointment
- We have already been asked when evening sessions will start and we can announce that the first evening session this year will be on Friday 1st May when it should be possible to fish a four hour session from 5.30pm. The loch closes at 10pm once evening sessions are underway
- A new addition to the Fisherman's Lodge include a water boiler and cooker
We look forward to seeing you all back at the loch and best wishes to everyone for an enjoyable and productive 2015 season.
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