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World leaders must now respond to an "unequivocal" message from climate scientists and act with policies to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the United Nations secretary-general urged on Friday.
"The heat is on. We must act," said Ban Ki-moon, as he invited world leaders to a special summit next year to forge a global agreement on emissions.
The world's leading climate scientists, who have been meeting in all-night sessions this week in the Swedish capital, said there was no longer room for doubt that climate change was occurring, and the dominant cause has been human actions in pouring greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
In their starkest warning yet, following nearly seven years of new research on the climate, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said it was "unequivocal" and that even if the world begins to moderate greenhouse gas emissions, warming is likely to cross the critical threshold of 2C by the end of this century. That would have serious consequences, including sea level rises, heatwaves and changes to rainfall meaning dry regions get less and already wet areas receive more.
In response to the report, the US secretary of state, John Kerry, said in a statement: "This is yet another wakeup call: those who deny the science or choose excuses over action are playing with fire."
"Once again, the science grows clearer, the case grows more compelling, and the costs of inaction grow beyond anything that anyone with conscience or commonsense should be willing to even contemplate," he said.
He said that livelihoods around the world would be impacted. "With those stakes, the response must be all hands on deck. It's not about one country making a demand of another. It's the science itself, demanding action from all of us. The United States is deeply committed to leading on climate change."
In a crucial reinforcement of their message – included starkly in this report for the first time – the IPCC warned that the world cannot afford to keep emitting carbon dioxide as it has been doing in recent years. To avoid dangerous levels of climate change, beyond 2C, the world can only emit a total of between 800 and 880 gigatonnes of carbon. Of this, about 530 gigatonnes had already been emitted by 2011.
That has a clear implication for our fossil fuel consumption, meaning that humans cannot burn all of the coal, oil and gas reserves that countries and companies possess. As the former UN commissioner Mary Robinson told the Guardian last week, that will have "huge implications for social and economic development." It will also be difficult for business interests to accept.
The central estimate is that warming is likely to exceed 2C, the threshold beyond which scientists think global warming will start to wreak serious changes to the planet. That threshold is likely to be reached even if we begin to cut global greenhouse gas emissions, which so far has not happened, according to the report.
Other key points from the report are:
• Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide are now at levels "unprecedented in at least the last 800,000 years."
• Since the 1950's it's "extremely likely" that human activities have been the dominant cause of the temperature rise.
• Concentrations of CO2 and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have increased to levels that are unprecedented in at least 800,000 years. The burning of fossil fuels is the main reason behind a 40% increase in C02 concentrations since the industrial revolution.
• Global temperatures are likely to rise by 0.3C to 4.8C, by the end of the century depending on how much governments control carbon emissions.
• Sea levels are expected to rise a further 26-82cm by the end of the century.
• The oceans have acidified as they have absorbed about a third of the carbon dioxide emitted.
Thomas Stocker, co-chair of the working group on physical science, said the message that greenhouse gases must be reduced was clear. "We give very relevant guidance on the total amount of carbon that can't be emitted to stay to 1.5 or 2C. We are not on the path that would lead us to respect that warming target [which has been agreed by world governments]."
He said: "Continued emissions of greenhouse gases will cause further warming and changes in all components of the climate system. Limiting climate change will require substantial and sustained reductions of greenhouse gas emissions."
Though governments around the world have agreed to curb emissions, and at numerous international meetings have reaffirmed their commitment to holding warming to below 2C by the end of the century, greenhouse gas concentrations are still rising at record rates.
Rajendra Pachauri, chair of the IPCC, said it was for governments to take action based on the science produced by the panel, consisting of thousands of pages of detail, drawing on the work of more than 800 scientists and hundreds of scientific papers.
The scientists also put paid to claims that global warming has "stopped" because global temperatures in the past 15 years have not continued the strong upward march of the preceding years, which is a key argument put forward by sceptics to cast doubt on climate science. But the IPCC said the longer term trends were clear: "Each of the last three decades has been successively warmer at the Earth's surface than any preceding decade since 1850 in the northern hemisphere [the earliest date for reliable temperature records for the whole hemisphere]."
The past 15 years were not such an unusual case, said Stocker. "People always pick 1998 but [that was] a very special year, because a strong El Niño made it unusually hot, and since then there have been some medium-sized volcanic eruptions that have cooled the climate."
But he said that further research was needed on the role of the oceans, which are thought to have absorbed more than 90% of the warming so far.
The scientists have faced sustained attacks from so-called sceptics,often funded by "vested interests" according to the UN, who try to pick holes in each item of evidence for climate change. The experts have always known they must make their work watertight against such an onslaught, and every conclusion made by the IPCC must pass scrutiny by all of the world's governments before it can be published.
Their warning on Friday was sent out to governments around the globe, who convene and fund the IPCC.
It was 1988 when scientists were first convened for this task, and in the five landmark reports since then the research has become ever clearer. Now, scientists say they are certain that "warming in the climate system is unequivocal and since 1950 many changes have been observed throughout the climate system that are unprecedented over decades to millennia." That warning, from such a sober body, hemmed in by the need to submit every statement to extraordinary levels of scrutiny, is the starkest yet.
"Heatwaves are very likely to occur more frequently and last longer. As the earth warms, we expect to see currently wet regions receiving more rainfall, and dry regions receiving less, although there will be exceptions," Stocker said.
Qin Dahe, also co-chair of the working group, said: "As the ocean warm, and glaciers and ice sheets reduce, global mean sea level will continue to rise, but at a faster rate than we have experienced over the past 40 years."
Prof David Mackay, chief scientific adviser to the Department of Energy and Climate Change, said: "The far-reaching consequences of this warming are becoming understood, although some uncertainties remain. The most significant uncertainty, however, is how much carbon humanity will choose to put into the atmosphere in the future. It is the total sum of all our carbon emissions that will determine the impacts. We need to take action now, to maximise our chances of being faced with impacts that we, and our children, can deal with. Waiting a decade or two before taking climate change action will certainly lead to greater harm than acting now."
Source:The Guardian
IPCC report: Scientists are 95% certain humans are responsible for climate change
Most comprehensive report on climate change ever leaves little doubt that greenhouse gases are causing the world to heat up
Scientists are more certain than they have ever been that humans are causing global warming, according to the most comprehensive report ever conducted into climate change, which predicts "with 95 per cent certainty" that people's greenhouse gas emissions are heating the world.
This is the main finding of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) fifth assessment report, known as AR5, which was published in Stockholm this morning.
The degree of certainty leaves little doubt that greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane are responsible for climate change and compares to a finding of 90 per cent certainty in the previous – fourth – assessment six years ago. This, in turn, was a significant increase on the 66 per cent certainty reached in 2001's third assessment and just over 50 per cent in 1995.
AR5 has 840 main authors recruited from 38 of the IPCC's 195 member countries, with British and American scientists making the biggest contribution.
At more than 3,000 pages, the report is so big that it will be released in three parts over the next 14 months. The first part, released today, covers the physical science of climate change. The second instalment will concentrate on the impacts of climate change and how to adapt to them, while the third will examine ways to curb the warming.
As with the other IPCC reports, AR5 is a synthesis of the findings of thousands of peer-reviewed research papers from the past few years. It comes at a crucial time in global climate change politics since it will be the last IPPC report published before the Paris summit in 2015, when the world's governments have pledged to reach hugely ambitious and legally binding targets to reduce their emissions in a bid to limit global warming to 2C compared to pre-industrial levels.
Today US Secretary of State John Kerry backed the report's findings, and pledged action on cutting emissions.
He said: "Boil down the IPCC report and here's what you find: Climate change is real, it's happening now, human beings are the cause of this transformation, and only action by human beings can save the world from its worst impacts.
Scientists are more certain than they have ever been that humans are causing climate change
"This isn't a run of the mill report to be dumped in a filing cabinet. This isn't a political document produced by politicians.
"It's science."
And UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon said: "This new report will be essential for governments as they work to finalise an ambitious legal agreement on climate change in 2015.
"To add momentum to this process, I will convene a climate summit in September 2014 at the highest level. The heat is on. Now we must act."
The report's launch follows intense last-minute discussions in Stockholm last night to finalise the wording of the summary for policymakers.
Governments around the world are exercising extreme caution to ensure that the report doesn't contain a significant error that could be seized upon by climate sceptics to discredit the research. The previous report in 2007 mistakenly claimed that the glaciers of the Himalayas were very likely to disappear by 2035, a point which the IPCC was forced to admit was wrong.
Thirty-seven per cent of voters believe global warming is a hoax, 51 per cent do not. Republicans say global warming is a hoax by a 58-25 margin, Democrats disagree 11-77, and Independents are more split at 41-51. While 61 per cent of Romney voters believe global warming is a hoax
Last night's discussions were largely concerned with how to present and explain the slowdown – or hiatus – in global warming over the past 15 years. This is a development which climate sceptics have used to further their case, but which the vast majority of scientists believe is only a blip in a clear long-term trend.
Scientists involved in the talks said governments have been particularly careful about the wording of this report to make it as difficult as possible for climate sceptics to capitalise on any errors.
The report has hardened the calls from climate campaigners for action on emissions reduction. In the UK, executive director of Friends of the Earth, Andy Atkins, said: "Scientists are now as convinced that humans are causing climate disruption as they are that smoking causes cancer – politicians can't continue to stand idly by while the world goes spinning towards climate catastrophe.
"Tough action is urgently needed to end the planet's dangerous fossil fuel fixation and to develop the huge job-creating potential of renewable power – with developed nations like Britain taking the lead."
Source: The Independent
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You're driving down the road and all of a sudden you start to see smoke coming out of the engine compartment, what do you do? PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY AND SHUT THE CAR OFF!
While it's true we repair shops make plenty of money off of people who don't follow this easy piece of advice, I just can't allow it to go on. A lot of newer vehicles have cylinder heads that are made of aluminum and when they heat up (which they do when the car overheats) they will crack. This event can happen almost immediately (even though a warranty company recently refused to pay for a cracked head because they said the customer didn't stop his car quickly enough, uh huh). I've heard countless customers discount the importance of this step saying "I couldn't pull over right away" or "I just drove to the nearest mechanic" or "I let it cool off and then started it up and drove and it happened again." Not good.
So here's what you do if you overheat. Pull over immediately and shut the car off. Get on the phone with your mechanic and call a tow truck. If you can't do that for some reason (your cell phone was shut off because you haven't paid the bill?), then, wait for it to cool down and open the hood. You could open the hood first but it might inspire you to touch something and you should definitely not touch it until it cools off. After it's completely cool, open the radiator cap and fill it up with water. Start the vehicle and check to see if it's pouring out, if so, shut it down and get a mechanic. If it's not pouring out then slowly make your way to a mechanic while watching the gauge. If it heats up again right away, shut it down and get a mechanic. If there's a slow leak or the thermostat is faulty you might be able to travel a small distance while watching the gauge and filling it back up with water again (after it cools). Whatever you do, DON'T LET IT OVERHEAT A SECOND TIME, so ignore everything I just said and call mechanic you trust, period.
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Former DMCA abuser Michael Crook today apologizes to the entire internet for his takedown campaign and his attacks on free speech. BoingBoing was one of his targets.
We accept his apology, we applaud his change of heart, and we welcome him back from the dark side. [Update: Ah, bummer. Spoke too soon. See the comments below for news of Crook's latest evil deeds.
Judging from material recently posted on Mr. Crook's various websites, it would appear he remains a racist, a holocaust denier, and an enemy of the same constitutional protections for free speech that allow him to promote homophobia, white supremacy, or any other beliefs others may find objectionable.]
Congratulations and huge respect to Jason Schultz and others at the Electronic Frontier Foundation for their hard work on this case, and for defending the rights of all of us online. Snip from the EFF's announcement:
Michael Crook, the man behind a string of
meritless online copyright complaints, has agreed to
withdraw those complaints, take a copyright law course, and
apologize for interfering with the free speech rights of
his targets.
The agreement settles a lawsuit against Crook filed by the
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) on behalf of Jeff
Diehl, the editor of the Internet magazine 10 Zen Monkeys.
Diehl was forced to modify an article posted about Crook's
behavior in a fake sex-ad scheme after Crook sent baseless
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notices,
claiming to be the copyright holder of an image used in the
story. In fact, the image was from a Fox News program and
legally used as part of commentary on Crook. But Crook
repeated his claims and then attempted to use the same
process to get the image removed from other websites
reporting on his takedown campaign.
"Crook's legal threats interfered with legitimate debate
about his controversial online behavior," said EFF Staff
Attorney Jason Schultz. "Public figures must not be
allowed to use bogus copyright claims to squelch speech."
In addition to withdrawing current complaints against Diehl
and every other target of his takedown campaign and taking
a copyright law course, Crook has also agreed to limit any
future DMCA notices to works authored or photographed by
himself or his wife, or where the copyright was
specifically assigned to him. All future notices must also
include a link to EFF information on his case, as well as
the settlement agreement. Crook has also recorded a video
statement to apologize and publicize the dangers of abusing
copyright law.
Video Link for the video statement from Michael Crook. Link for more on Diehl v. Crook. EFF announcement link. 10ZenMonkeys has a post here.
Update, 757PM PT: Scott Beale has a post here.
(thanks, James Tyre, Jason Schultz, and Scott Beale!)
Reader comment: Maury Duchamp says,
unfortunately i don't think he's back from the dark side yet. among
some of his other hateful views, he's still a holocaust denier.
and considering this video apology is something that was forced on him
to settle a lawsuit, and not truly of his free will, i think there is
very little to applaud yet.
Konrad in Amsterdam says,
Michael Crook is definitely not back from the dark side yet, as can
be seen by his latest project, http://www.stopfairuse.info/.
Hi basic idea - copyright holders should be able to sue people if they quote a line
of text .. seems like he did not digest the 10zenmonkeys counterattack.
anyways see yourself.
Anonymous says,
He is supposedly an ordained minister, willing to do marriages, etc., but check out his terms.
Here's a snip from http://www.michaelcrook.biz/weddings.html:
Michael Crook can perform your wedding ceremony, as he is an ordained minister.
At this time, service is limited to Central NY state, and the below fees apply. Also,
service will not be offered when the following applies: interracial or gay marriages (...)
bbum says,
You forgot homophobe. Crook calls Diehl Queer or Uber-Queer looking at least twice in his personal account of the conclusion of the DMCA case (http://www.michaelcrook.org/thedmcacase.html). Unrelated, Crook is also a Harry Potter film fan. Or, at least, a fan of the actress Emma Watson. He enthusiastically noted that she will be 17 and, thus, legal in the state of New York as of April 15th. Creep Factor 10. Must. Wash. Hands/Eyes. Now.
Anonymous says,
I kept following this Micheal Crook story with a certain fascination,
and I found this little gem here, which shows how there is definitely
NO returning from the dark side: Link.
I don't know, I just thought you might be interested to see his actual
opinion, especially when he insults the EFF.
Related BB posts:
• Michael Crook backs down on DMCA harassment
• Michael Crook sends bogus DMCA takedown notice to BB
• EFF Sues Michael Crook for Bogus DMCA Claims
• RU Sirius show about EFF suit against Michael Crook
• Ethan Ackerman schools us on DMCA and ISPs' obligations
• Troublemakers enjoy harassing sites with bogus DMCA
• EFF fights another DMCA abuser
• HOWTO protect yourself from "The Craigslist Experiment"
•The Seattle Craigslist sex scandal
Monty says,
This is yet another update to your MIchael Crook Section. You guys have pointed out that he's an ordained minister, but of what? Only the The First United Church of the Sofa! Who are they united under? Head Reverend Michael Crook! The man is a bottomless spring of weirdness.
Evan says,
Maybe I'm just focusing on the irreverent, but how come no one has mentioned the fact that the guy actually has a Hitler mustache in the video??


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Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.
Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. (1870-1957) was an American landscape architect best known for his wildlife conservation efforts.
He had a lifetime commitment to national parks, and worked on projects in Acadia, the Everglades and Yosemite National Park. Olmsted Point in Yosemite and Olmsted Island at Great Falls of the Potomac River in Maryland are named after him. He and his brother John C. Olmsted created Olmsted Brothers as a successor firm to their father's.
By 1920, his better-known projects included plans for metropolitan park systems and greenways across the country. In 1928, while working for the California State Park Commission, Olmsted completed a statewide survey of potential park lands that defined basic long-range goals and provided guidance for the acquisition and development of state parks, and was a founding member and later president of the American Society of Landscape Architects.


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First Flagship modular homes for sale
Flagship is unveiling its first ever modular homes for sale on Wednesday 16 May in Newmarket, Suffolk.
The four Shared Ownership homes are part of Flagship's commitment and drive to diversify its housing portfolio and meet the housing supply shortage.
Modular housing is one of a number of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) aiming to reduce construction time and waste within the building process. Each house in George Lambton Avenue is made up of ground floor, first floor and roof modules, which have been joined together on site.
The majority of external and internal works were completed in the factory, reducing the impact of bad weather holding up progress on site. The modules were then craned into position with the utility connections and landscaping completed afterwards.
There is a high demand for affordable housing locally. Latest figures show in 1 May 2018, there were a total of 2,313 households on the housing register for West Suffolk with 361 specifically expressing an interest in Newmarket. And 219 of those households have indicated that they have a local connection to Newmarket.
Tony Tann, Managing Director (Development) said: "We are really proud to have completed our first modular homes for sale. They are quality properties with no obvious signs they are any different from standard construction.
"Housing continues to be in short supply and we are always looking for new ways of providing homes for people in need across the East of England. Shared ownership helps people who can't afford to buy a home outright get onto the property ladder and we hope the families who move into them soon will really enjoy living here."
Peter Hawes, Chairman of Flagship, said: "I'm excited to see the new homes come to fruition. Modular significantly speeds up the building process allowing people to move into their homes quickly. I'm looking forward to seeing what other modular projects we will consider being a part of in the future."
Cllr Colin Noble, leader of Suffolk County Council, said: "In Suffolk we need homes and are continuously looking for developers to be innovative in how they build new properties.
"Modular housing is a way of providing much-needed housing while reducing waste and construction costs.
"It's innovative and that is something we, as a council, always aspire to be in order to provide the best services for our residents."
The properties also include Switchee smart thermostats to help reduce household energy bills and combat fuel poverty. It does this by collecting environmental information to understand occupancy and automatically regulate customers' heating settings.
The development was made possible due to support from Homes England which provided £90,000 in funding.


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Wonder Workshops and Genius Fridays…Where students are igniting the sparkto change the world!Students at Longbranch Elementary embark on new adventures in learning everyday! They have opportunities to discover their passion or genius as well as learn about some fun learning experiences through campus clubs and enrichment called Wonder Workshops.
Albert Einstein says," Creativity is intelligence having fun!"
Wonder Workshops take place Monday-Thursday. During this time, students participate in exciting enrichment activities and clubs for grades 3-5. Some of the clubs include maker space, computer coding, Legos, running/fitness, dance, theater, choir, and more. This time is also utilized to support students in academic areas of weakness.
Genius Fridays takes off the first hour of the day on Fridays, 7:35-8:15. Students first learn what their genius is; they research, collaborate and discover how they want to give back to the world. They are provided time to embrace their passions. During Genius Hour students in kindergarten and first grade rotate to different teachers and choose classes of their interest. Students in grades 3-5 work on their passion projects and have choices to attend genius activities in art, music, P.E. and library.
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|Nov 08, 2010
NanoInk Hosts Future Nanotechnologists at Nano Open House
|(Nanowerk News) NanoInk, Inc.® announced today that students and faculty from College of Lake County and Harper College visited NanoInk's headquarters to learn more about the company's exciting nanotechnology-based businesses and meet with NanoInk employees.
|During their visit, students listened to NanoInk CEO, James Hussey, speak about the growing need for nano-savvy employees and learned about the benefits that NanoInk's different commercial divisions -- NanoFabrication Systems, Nano BioDiscovery, NanoProfessor™, and NanoGuardian™ -- hold for society. Following presentations from NanoInk's business leaders, the students toured the Nano BioDiscovery and NanoProfessor Nanoscience Education Labs.
|"My students were fascinated to see first-hand the various ways NanoInk is impacting our world today and into the future. The exposure to several commercially viable nano-based businesses provided them with additional motivation to continue on their nanotech educational path," said Ahmad Audi, Ph.D., chair of the nanoscience technology program at College of Lake County. "NanoInk understands the impact nanotechnology can have on our future, and perhaps more importantly, they also recognize that now is the time to provide hands-on training that prepares students to meet the growing demand for a nano-savvy workforce."
|Dean Hart, executive vice president of NanoInk said, "We are excited to have had the opportunity to host students from College of Lake County and Harper College and showcase nanotechnology's use in real-world commercial applications. We are also pleased that we were able to provide students with a chance to engage with NanoInk employees and discuss the ample career possibilities within the evolving field of nanotechnology. Along with our NanoProfessor Nanoscience Education Program, we see this outreach as another way we can support President Obama's 'Educate to Innovate' campaign to improve the performance of America's students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education."
|NanoInk's NanoFabrication Systems Division brings sophisticated nanofabrication to the laboratory desktop in an easy-to-use and affordable setting. NanoInk's NLP 2000 System is a desktop nanofabrication system that allows researchers to rapidly design and create custom-engineered and functionalized surfaces, using Dip Pen Nanolithography® (DPN®) to transfer minute amounts of materials over a large, environmentally controlled work area.
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|NanoInk, Inc. is an emerging growth technology company specializing in nanometer-scale manufacturing and applications development for the life sciences, engineering, pharmaceutical, and education industries. Using Dip Pen Nanolithography® (DPN®), a patented and proprietary nanofabrication technology, scientists are enabled to rapidly and easily create micro- and nanoscale structures from a variety of materials on a range of substrates. This low cost, easy-to-use, and scalable technique brings sophisticated nanofabrication to the laboratory desktop.
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Funny Ideas for a 21st Birthday
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The 21st birthday is a milestone age in America where it is the legal drinking age. But 21st birthday celebration don't have be all about the booze. While drinking games can be fun, funny costumes and physical challenges are all great ways to help the birthday boy or girl celebrate their initiation into adulthood.
Toga Party
This is a classic college party theme. Everyone at the party forgoes average clothing and wears sheets like togas. Compliment these costumes with leafy crowns of woody branches. This gets everyone involved in the party and helps people mingle. It also aids in recognising who belongs to your party if the venue is somewhere other than a private residents. Have a fashion show half way through the night and let everyone show off their Greek revival spirit.
Rubik's Cube
Rubik's Cube is a party theme and activity that also involves a clothing change. This is a fun, sexy event that brings life to any 21st birthday party and embodies the spirit of the moment. Everyone is given mismatched clothing of different colours matching the colours that appear on an average Rubik's cube. Throughout the night, guests are challenged to switch clothing until everyone is dressed in only one colour. It's like solving a Rubik's cube. This activity not only gets everyone involved but allows different guests to interact with each other because of the challenge.
Ice Shot Glass
Purchase a special shot glass ice cube tray that allows you to freeze ice cubes in the shape of shot glasses. This is a fun 21st birthday activity that saves dishware and gets everyone drinking. You won't have to worry about having enough shot glasses or doing dishes, these glasses are made of ice. Create a fun game that requires the birthday boy or girl to complete some physical challenge like stacking plastic beer cups into an elaborate display before the ice glass melts through and the liquor goes to waste. If they don't drink the one shot in the ice glass, they have to take three others out of regular glasses. Always practice safe drinking habits and never give alcohol to minors.
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For advanced texturing I found a texture online and put it into Photoshop and then edited it to be a Specular map, Diffuse map, and Normal map. To do this I went to the Image tab in Photoshop, then going to Adjustments and Desaturate. From here I changed the settings of the image to make it a specular image, then a normal bump image, and a diffuse image.
When I was creating the Specular I pressed Ctrl+I to invert the specular so that instead of the lighter parts of the texture reflecting the light the darker areas would reflect instead.
In 3DS Max I created a plane to apply the texture to. To apply the texture I went to Maps and selected Specular Level for the Specular texture. To fully show the difference added by the Specular texture to the original texture I went to Specular highlights and changed the Glossiness to 40.
To make the original texture a normal image I went to Filter in Photoshop and then selected xNormal and then Height2normals. This allowed me to change the filter to make it a normal bump image.
To add the normal bump texture to the plane in 3DS Max I went to Maps, then down to bump and clicked on none and then selected Normal bump. Then I increased the bump to 100 so that it would be noticeable. Once I had done this I went to the Create tab, selected Light and then Selected Free light. This created a light which I could move around in order to see the effect of the bump. Then I dragged the Specular map that I made earlier to the bump and cleared the bump material. Then I went to Export and Export selected. Then Geometry and I turned Smoothing groups on and also turned on Triangulate. Then I went to Embed media and ticked Embed media.
After this I went to the Start menu and searched for Epic Game Launcher. I selected offline mode and then went to Unreal engine and selected launch. I selected the first person view and no starter content. Then I went to import to import the texture from 3DS Max and deselected Auto generate collision.
When I had the texture imported I selected it and then dragged in the Specular and Normal maps and clicked on Build. This created the texture in the engine.
To change the lighting in the engine so that I could see the texture better I rotated the light source so that it was hidden which made the engine world darker. Then I created a light that I could move around and look at the texture.


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When I first started writing this post, I thought my whole life was changing and it is but not as badly as I first thought! Initially just over a week ago told me he is going to be working away almost 5hrs away up north and that he would probably be home once a month, but wanted me to come up there or us meet in the middle.
When i found out, I was devastated, I felt like our relationship was on its way to the end and that I was going to lose the most important person in my life!
However, as always things do change and his boss has managed to find them work close to London, so now instead of not seeing him at all, I will get my weekends back with him & he will become a "weekend warrior"! This will only be potentially until Christmas, then he will be working in the west country, but still able to come home at weekends. So things aren't as bad as they first imagined!
I am a massively independent person and enjoy my own company, so this time during the week I will have I am going to try and spend more time with my girlfriends. I am also going to use the times that I am seeing Matt as goals to hit a milestone in weight loss/dropping a dress size. I want to use the time constructively in the gym and focus 100% on dieting properly and focusing, Matt &I will tend to eat out quite a bit, but this will mean I get to save money as well.
I am fully aware that we aren't the first couple to work like this and I am pretty sure we wont be the last, so I am gonna suck it up and deal with our change in circumstances the best I can! However, those of you that get to spend every night with your significant other or get to see them more than 2 days a week – don't take it for granted, because you never know, once day it might all get taken out from under you!


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Guidelines For Choosing Reputable Car Transport Companies
A car transporters work is shipping cars from one point to a new destination. One of their common duties is ferrying cars from their manufacturers to different distributors. Car transportation is usually done with the help of transportation carriers. All the vehicles that have to be shipped will be placed on the carriers. Carriers are specific vehicles that have been designed specifically for carrying other cars. The car transporter will pick the cars from the manufacturer and then take them to the new destination. During the transportation the car is safe and cannot be damaged or get any scratches. A new car has to reach the dealer without being driven except when they are being tested. This tells you why the services of a car transporter are essential.
When all the cars are shipped through a carrier it means that they will not be exposed to wear and tear forces. It is also cheaper compared to other methods. When all the cars are transported through one big carrier, this means that there is no need to fuel each one of them. Money that should have been spending on fuel is put to other uses. Only one driver will drive the carrier hence cost for drivers for all the cars are eliminated. One thing that you should know is that the vehicles used for car transportation can also be used for other auto transport such as three wheelers and HUVs. An auto car transporter can perform several duties.
When you relocate from one town to another the cars you own should also be transported. One of the reasons as to why people relocate is when they have been transferred to new job locations. When such situations come, you should think of car transportation firms. When you are moving to a town that is so many miles away from your pervious resident, you should consider hiring car transport services. A car will need a lot of fuel and can also be scratched on the way if you decide to drive it instead of hiring a car transporter to do the work for you. When you hire a car transport company you will have killed two birds with one stone. When you are sure that the car will be transported safely to your new home, you can look for other means of transport. It also gives the car owner peace of mind knowing that his car is in the best hands.
Several technological trends have happened in the industry. Most of the car carriers are installed satellite tracking. The tracking device will enable the company to track the property that is being shipped. One benefit of car shipping is the ability to move many cars in a single shipment. When hiring such services you should compare different firms. Do not forget to ask about the shipping time.
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More than three-quarters of businesses expect to increase the number of higher-skilled roles over the coming years – but two-thirds fear the people they need just won't be out there.
That's according to the 2018 CBI Education and Skills Annual Report, in partnership with Pearson.
The report represents 28,000 businesses and reveals that 85% of firms are expecting to maintain or increase investment in training in their workforce. Currently UK employers spend £44.2 billion on training expenditure each year.
When asked about the impact of the apprenticeship levy, the report highlighted a drop in the number of firms offering apprenticeship programmes (from 83% in 2017 to 70% in 2018). Worryingly, 59% of those firms that offer such programmes have experienced difficulty in recruiting apprentices or expect to do so in the next three years. And over a quarter (26%) have taken the decision to absorb the levy as an added cost of doing business.
Business engagement with young people in education reduced from 81% in 2017 to 75% in 2018. Encouragingly, two-thirds of respondents (65%) want to play a greater role in supporting schools and colleges.
John Cope, CBI Head of Education and Skills Policy, said: "This year's survey shows the scale of the challenge to address skills gaps, with two-thirds of businesses deeply worried that there aren't enough sufficiently skilled people to fill vacancies.
"Yet there's room for optimism. The vast majority of firms do expect to maintain or even increase their investment in staff training, as well as increase the number of higher-skilled roles over the coming years. This is the first time since 2014 that these numbers have been so positive.
"Policymakers, business, the education sector and the CBI all have their role to play, in helping the two-thirds of companies wanting to support schools and colleges."
Rod Bristow, Pearson's President, UK and Core Markets, said: "It is impossible to ignore the primary trend in this report – the gap between what is learned in schools, colleges and universities and what is valued by employers. Qualifications are one part of the mix, as indicators of achievement and ability, but nurturing the right attitudes, behaviours and skills as young people progress through the education system is just as important."


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|Hello Ms. Mule Deer. You are fuzzy. And adorable!
Providence. Christians use that word as a synonym for fate, coincidence, or even karma: "Providence brought my husband and me together." "It was providence that I ran into you." "Providence gave him the election." Just as I sometimes use hope incorrectly, I tend use providence as if it applies to the outcome of a situation. That's not quite right.
The Latin root that gives us the word providence also gives us prudence. As God provides for us, He does so in a wise and deliberate way. His providence is in the careful planning He does to create His desired result, not in the result itself. Here's an example:
Shortly after I left my writing-rock last week, I took a wrong turn. An hour into my hike "back to my car," I realized I was going the wrong direction. I also realized I had about 30 minutes before a major storm was going to hit. I was lost, without mobile-phone service, without a trail map (stupid!), and in an area prone to flash flooding. And then I heard a rattlesnake. Seriously.
I had two options: turn back or move forward. These were both literal and figurative options. Was I going to retreat into my fear, or claim the very words I'd just written and trust God to get me out of this (and teach me a lesson about the importance of trail maps)? I moved forward.
About 10 minutes and 1 mile later (I was bookin' it!), I reached a trail head--the wrong trail head. As I was staring at the park map trying to decide if I had time to make it back to my car before the storm hit, a man walked up to me. Not a bartender-boy, but a 45-year-old muscular man. He asked, "May I give you a ride to your car?" Every word of my blog--and every big-city-girl instinct screaming "run!"--came rushing back. But He continued, "Weren't you behind us as we entered the park this morning?" Yes! I was! He and I had tried to figure out how to pay $7 to enter the park when there was no attendant there. I had even griped to him about how high Colorado taxes are! After 4 hours of hiking, I didn't recognized him.
"You're wearing a Hilton Head t-shirt. I'm going to trust you." That made sense in my head, but what a stupid thing to say! He laughed and told me he was there with his wife and 2 daughters. What followed was a sweet 4 minutes of conversation with his family as he took me to my car. It was storming before I pulled out of the parking lot.
So where was the providence in my journey? Was it providence that I was dry when I climbed in my SUV, or was providence present throughout my day? If you have the time, go back and read my last post in light of this one. God was preparing me to see Him when I was stuck in a VERY messy situation of my own making. Not only did He take care of me, but He let me see just a bit of His plan and a bit of His face. The beauty of the cavern is nothing compared to Him.


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Microport facility - Sennheiser Mikroport-System 2015
Sennheiser Mikroport-System 2015
During your entire studies, the counselling service for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses offers you the opportunity to borrow the Sennheiser Mikroport System 2015. To apply for the Microport, you must present your matriculation certificate to the Representative for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses (Room H60). The application is personal.
The microport contains:
- consisting of SK 2015 Bodypack transmitter, EK 2015Bodypack receiver und MKE 2015-2 Condenser lavalier microphone --> Microphone characteristics: Omnidirectional
- Frequency range: GB-Band (606 - 648 MHz)
- 42 MHz switching bandwidth
- 20 channel banks with up to 12 presets each
You can make optimal use of it in both lecture and seminar rooms.
Sennheiser Mobil Connect Network
The Audimax of the Technische Universität Berlin offers its students and staff with and without hearing impairment the opportunity to listen to the lecture from their mobile phones. With the help of the Sennheiser "MobileConnect" app, users with a TUB account can receive clear audio from the lecturer's microphone as long as they are connected to the Eduroam network.
Installation manual "eduroam" (for users with a TUB account)
App "MobileConnect" by Sennheiser:
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.sennheiser.sst.mobileconnect
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/sennheiser-mobileconnect/id848127271?mt=8
If you have any questions or need help installing or using the service, do not hesitate to contact us at our office or by e-mail.
Mobile Ramp for lecture platforms
In some lecture halls in the main building you will find a pedestal or stage without continuous access. To safely overcome the height difference to the podium for a speaker with walking aid or in a wheelchair, a mobile ramp was purchased. This is located in room H 106B (warehouse behind the porter's lodge). The janitor must be called by the doorman so that he can assist with the installation of the ramp. The ramp remains for the lecture time in the lecture hall at a defined place and a time for the end of the course is discussed with the janitor.
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We value our clients, our people and our environment. This policy covers our office-based operations Australia-wide.
AGS has a responsibility to government and the wider Australian community to limit the negative impact our operations may have on the environment and to implement practical improvements. To this end, we will:
- comply with relevant Commonwealth legislation and applicable environmental policies
- implement practical, cost-effective measures to reduce waste and save on our usage of energy and other resources
- identify and support the roles and responsibilities of key employees in relation to the implementation and maintenance of this policy
- integrate environmental management with our business process improvement framework
- provide appropriate resources to support these commitments
- make this policy statement publicly available on the AGS website.
Greening groups
AGS Greening Group is made up of volunteers from different teams within AGS who are interested in working on environment initiatives intended to assist AGS to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment.
We have groups in most AGS offices that work together to implement the environment policy nationally in areas such as environmental purchasing, energy usage, waste and recycling, water conservation and travel.
We are interested in environmental initiatives that are cost-effective, with a limited impact on individual staff, but a high impact on our environmental footprint.
Recent initiatives have included a mobile phone muster, a battery muster and annual support for National Ride to Work Day and Earth Hour.


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The inspiration for this Spinach Yellow Curry Lentils is quite simple. I love Indian food and I love to whip up a batch of YELLOW CURRY SAUCE. The beauty of making the paste is that it makes a whole bunch and I can use it for multiple recipe ideas. I have made YELLOW CURRY LENTILS before but not with spinach. I have added spinach to my MASALA LENTILS but thought the green would be a great contrasting color to the yellow lentils.
My learning on this dish, or should I say reinforced learning, is that the yellow curry sauce goes a long way. Be sure to cook off the yellow curry sauce with oil in a skillet and do not rush this step. This step really intensifies the flavor. There is so much flexibility in working with the yellow curry sauce – foreshadow to my next post. The other learning/reminder is that we eat with our eyes. My lentil dish has the yellow from the curry and the green of the spinach – hence the title for this post. But you can see the red from the diced tomatoes and the great light purple color from the purple cauliflower. There is so much flavor and color going on in this dish!
If you think you are only a carnivore, think again. More than the color in this dish, it has lots of different textures. This dish is super hearty and you will not leave the table hungry. The lentils are very filling but I love the crunch of the cauliflower. And you know it is good for you because it has spinach. Have I told you yet that this recipe is also vegan.
The cast of characters, the broiled cauliflower and the spinach and tomatoes.
The building of the yellow curry lentils.
The Spinach Yellow Curry Lentils plated.
Spinach Yellow Curry Lentils
- 2 Cups Yellow Lentils
- 15 Ounces Coconut Milk
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Bag Fresh Spinach
- 1/4 Cup Yellow Curry Sauce See Link in Post
- 1 Head Purple Cauliflower cut in florets
- 30 Ounces Diced Tomatoes Drained
Cook the lentils according to box instructions and set aside.
Take the purple cauliflower florets and bake in a 325 degree oven for 10 minutes. Finish on high broil for 2 minutes. Set aside.
In a skillet, add the oil on medium heat. Once hot, add in the yellow curry sauce and cook for 2 minutes. Add in the coconut milk, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Next, add in the lentils and cook for 2 more minutes.
Add in the tomatoes and spinach and cook for a couple of minutes until the spinach wilts. Plate with the cauliflower. You can eat like this or serve over rice.
Serve and enjoy!


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China Educational Consultancy – Lessons for Western Institutions
The post is brought to you by our guest author, Ivo Ganchev.
Over half a million students leave China to study abroad every year, with the US (1), Australia (2), the UK (4) and Canada (5) being four of their top five destinations – but the seemingly smooth application process is paved with obstacles for students and foreign institutions alike. This blog post explores the main problems faced by Chinese students, provides an overview of the educational consultancy market and of the issues faced by 'Western' universities to provide recommendations for all stakeholders.
The problems faced by Chinese students applying to study abroad can be grouped into three categories:
- technical;
- cultural;
- structural.
The first category, technical, covers language problems on online application forms, unfamiliar terminology, and inability to navigate efficiently through 'Western' websites.
It is not unusual for Chinese students to have an IELTS of around 5 or 5.5 when beginning to prepare an application – at that point they still have substantial time to improve their English through extra practice/classes or through taking a pre-sessional course at their target university during the summer break. This score indicates an ability between B1 and B2 (CEFR); for students at the lower end of the spectrum that means they can deal with new information "in a general way". Placed out of context, phrases such as "unseen disability" and "no known disability" often remain unclear to the student, even if they are accompanied with relevant pop-up definitions in English (which is most often not the case). Students can easily make technical errors when filling out forms.
Terminology related to the education system of their target country and/or to specific subjects presents another set of difficulties. For instance, applicants to the UK are almost always confused by degree classification terms such as First/Second Class Honours, Distinction and Merit. This problem is further exacerbated by the fact that the perception of these terms (in a UK context) does not always directly translate to their percentage scores, as UK classifications can have different equivalents for different 'tiers' of Chinese universities (e.g. Project 985 and 211 as opposed to others). Finally, subject-specific terminology (e.g. 'external environment' in a business context) also causes issues in reading course descriptions.
Cultural difficulties become apparent in the first drafts of resumes and personal statements. Chinese-language resumes are sometimes standardized and always include information which would be irrelevant (or even inappropriate) in English-speaking countries. For instance:
- a passport-style photo and date of birth are mandatory in the personal information section;
- education is merely a list of degrees and dates;
- work/other experience and awards include lengthy titles of companies and events but little details on the responsibilities and actual achievements of students.
The majority of students assume that translating this information into English constitutes a workable CV. If a student already has work experience, they were perhaps asked to fill out plenty of forms which require the above-described information (and succeeded in getting a job). They may struggle to understand why they are required to elaborate on past experiences, provide details selectively, tweak CVs for different applications, and omit elements such as passport photo and date of birth.
A simple guideline for personal statements and other application essays is: specific, relevant, concise. Some of my students struggle to comply to these criteria even after graduating from a foreign institution, let alone at the time of their application. In my initial conversations with students, most fail to provide a substantial explanation of the reason behind word counts – despite having written plenty of university essays with capped word limits. Moreover, millions of Chinese students seem to be 'promoting (all kinds of) cooperation' every year in their personal statements but few are able to explain what actions they can actually take when asked directly. Formulaic phrases are abundant in Chinese academic writing; they are also culturally acceptable in Chinese academia and in student essays at Chinese universities. Unsurprisingly, English translations of such language pervade personal statements as well. The causes of this phenomenon can be explained top-down (e.g. professors to students) or bottom-top (cultural history shapes norms of rhetoric) – but the problem remains persistent either way.
Another set of difficulties stems from differences in admissions and recruitment processes between Chinese and UK/US universities and companies. In most cases, student recruitment is an exam/results-oriented process in China. High school graduates take the 'gaokao' (A-levels equivalent), and they are ranked based on their scores. This means that differences between top students are quantifiable (and often marginal). In contrast, for UCAS (UK bachelor's application system) A-level scores are only a part of the application – and they need to be supplemented by a CV and a personal statement, the latter being key. Moreover, applying directly through UCAS after the gaokao is (still) often not possible as UK universities might require students with 12 years of formal education to do a foundation year.
Either way, the issue here is not merely technical – it is underpinned by systemic differences which cause various misunderstandings. A student who has already adapted to an exam-based rankings system often struggles and lacks the skills to succeed in another mode of operation. Sometimes these issues gradually fade away (after spending a significant amount of time abroad), but this is not necessarily the case, especially for Chinese graduates from short (one- or two-year, often masters) programmes. Different aspects of the above issues re-emerge during job applications – and even when they do not, the interview process, as well as a lack of commercial awareness and soft skills cause another set of difficulties. Being aware of this situation, some 400,000 graduates of foreign institutions returned to China in 2016. Meanwhile, the financial incentive for that is already there – contrary to popular expectations Beijing recently announced 6.9% growth for 2017.
This leads to another issue – the skewed role and perception of foreign education in China. There is a genuine lack of critical mass amongst recruiters and companies; they seem – in my view – to divide candidates into four categories in order of priority:
- graduates of 'top' foreign universities;
- graduates of top Chinese universities who have completed an exchange programme;
- graduates of non-brand-name foreign universities;
- graduates of other Chinese universities.
While this is not always the case, it is a mode of thought that creates a caste-like trend in the job market – and fuels demand for study programmes overseas. Meanwhile, as differences between similarly-ranked foreign institutions seem subtle to recruiters, they seem to be creating and reproducing a gaokao-style system based on their (second-hand, or often rankings-based) perceptions of university reputation. In other words, vastly different institutions become grouped into categories such as 'top,' 'top 200,' and others.
Hence, if a Chinese student starts with the goal of finding a job back home, the specific details of their study abroad experience might not be important to them, or to their future employer. The former results into a lack of motivation to research courses abroad in detail – and even when this is not the case, students face technical difficulties and remain 'trapped' in a vicious cycle (see fig. 1 below).
Enter: the invisible hand. Only a few students manage to break the cycle themselves. Those who are not able to enter Peking, Tsinghua or other top institutions in China head to non-branded institutions abroad, provided they can afford it.
Meanwhile, talented students realize that seeking additional support can allow them to punch above their weight, increasing their chances of entering the world's elite universities. In a fast-growing economy with a competitive population, obsessed with education and (still – in my view) midway through a social opening-up, the emerging middle class naturally creates demand for educational consultancies across the entire spectrum: from (dodgy) personal statement service to (highly-reliable) elite coaching.
Plenty of agencies aim to serve as many students as possible. On one hand, they are comparatively cheap (in very rare cases – free) and often provide 'guaranteed entry,' albeit into low-ranked or mid-ranked institutions (which they conveniently have commission-based agreements with). These agencies turn bullet points in Chinese into personal statements in English and act as promoters of cash- and student-strapped Western institutions. The problem here is three-fold; firstly, they are faced with a conflict of interest. In order to maximize profit by charging both students and universities, these 'consultants' are inclined to sometimes mismatch able students with unsuitable institutions. Secondly, seeking to minimize costs, agencies might hire incompetent advisors in the first place – even mid-range consultancies appoint local Chinese lead tutors whose greatest achievement is holding a one- or two-year masters degree from abroad. Resulting misinformation fed to students can cover any area – from accommodation and transport to academic courses and departments. Thirdly, such agencies employ industrial-age pipeline models which leave students with no further support – and hence leave them with no job prospects abroad.
As Managing Director for Pacyon Education, I ensure that we provide high-quality support – and that means employing elite UK/US-based tutors with decades of professional experience in various sectors to conduct Skype consultations, as well as training a local support team. We provide comprehensive support for university entry (including university selection) and go beyond through coaching students how to succeed in an interview and to understand the logic which underpins systemic differences between China and the US/UK. Our tutors provide guidance in an interactive process which unlocks the potential of students and matches our services to their needs and goals. We see university admission as an initial step in a long-term career plan, not as an end in itself.
Foreign institutions rarely alleviate the issues discussed above – even at universities with high numbers of Chinese students, there is insufficient awareness and incorporation of local language and culture into their market strategy.
In my experience (prior to launching Pacyon), it is often difficult and sometimes impossible to convince UK universities to take even basic steps in the right direction. Explaining that a WeChat QR code is more efficient than using an iPad for e-mail subscriptions at education fairs is often met with skepticism. The ideas of uploading regular updates in mandarin or approaching students directly after their initial inquiry seem to be too much work, while hiring local staff is considered an unbearable expense. Meanwhile, these same universities spend considerable amounts annually on business class plane tickets and trips for their monolingual staff to attend education fairs in China. Student recruitment is a zero-sum market, full of options for 'consumers' and universities who do not adapt their strategies fall behind.
This is why Western institutions reach out to local agents and consultancies offering them a percentage-based commission per recruited student and creating a conflict of interest – ultimately locking in another self-reproducing cycle. In the end, foreign universities still navigate their way into China, albeit inefficiently, through the help of third parties, and at the expense of mismatching student aims/expectations to their experiences. Local consultancies benefit by bridging the gap – but sometimes by offering sub-par advice, and in the context of balancing commitments to two parties. It is students and their families who are exposed to the risk of misinformation, and sometimes making wrong decisions.
At Pacyon, our policy is to receive fees and work in the best interest of only one party in any single case. We are primarily looking to assist students to apply for institutions which suit their aims, offer high-quality programmes and are in good academic standing. We also promote transparency and believe that this is the right step forward to bridging the misinformation gap and helping young graduates achieve their goals, rather than seeking to constantly expand our scope.
While I believe that the adoption of this policy would yield better results, it is not realistic to believe that the current system can easily change in the short term. There needs to be a driving force - and it is students who can create different a different type of demand and form a critical mass. Chinese applicants need to demand more in order to start a process of gradual and sustainable changes in the service that many consultants provide. Otherwise, they will expose themselves to the risks of a flawed system.
Ivo Ganchev (伊夫) is Managing Director for Mainland China at Pacyon Education (www.pacyon.cn) providing training for entry to top UK/US universities and for competitive jobs/internships. He is also a multilingual academic affiliated with Peking University where he focuses on China-Latin America relations and on theory building in Politics. Ivo is a graduate of the London School of Economics and teaches short courses at Queen Mary University of London.
In his spare time, he plays the guitar and sings on the Beijing rock scene.
He can be reached at email@example.com and via LinkedIn.


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"Heavenly Homes—Forever Families," Tambuli, Feb. 1988, 2
First Presidency Message
Heavenly Homes—Forever Families
We are often reminded by song and the spoken word that the family is the basis of a righteous life, and no other institution can take its place or fulfill its essential functions.
A house is built of wood, stone, or brick. A family is made of love, sacrifice, and respect. And a house can be a heaven when it shelters a family. The family may be large or small, young or old. It may be in excellent condition, or it may show signs of wear, neglect, or deterioration. It may consist of mother, father, sons, and daughters all at home, or of only a single individual. But always the family continues, for families are forever.
Learn from the Master Architect
Whether we are preparing to establish our own family or simply considering how to bring heaven closer to our present home, we can all learn from the Lord. He is the master architect. He has taught how we must build.
When Jesus walked the dusty pathways of towns and villages that we now reverently call the Holy Land and taught His disciples by beautiful Galilee, He often spoke in parables, in language the people understood best. Frequently He referred to home building. He declared, "Every … house divided against itself shall not stand." (Matt. 12:25.) Later He cautioned, "Behold, mine house is a house of order … and not a house of confusion." (D&C 132:8.)
In a revelation given through the Prophet Joseph Smith at Kirtland, Ohio, 27 December 1832, the Master counseled, "Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God." (D&C 88:119.)
Where could any of us locate a more suitable blueprint whereby he could wisely and properly build? Such a house would be the kind of house Matthew described, even a house built "upon a rock," a house capable of withstanding the rains of adversity, the floods of opposition, and the winds of doubt everywhere present in our challenging world. (See Matt. 7:24–25.)
Some might question, "But that revelation was to provide guidance for the construction of a temple. Is it relevant to family life?"
I would respond, "Did not the Apostle Paul declare, 'Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?'" (1 Cor. 3:16.)
Let the Lord be the Master Architect for the family—even the home—we build. Then each of us are the builders. I would like to mention some guidelines from God, lessons from life, and points to ponder as we begin to build.
Kneel Down to Pray
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." (Prov. 3:5–6.) So spoke the wise Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel.
On the American continent, Jacob, the brother of Nephi, declared: "Look unto God with firmness of mind, and pray unto him with exceeding faith." (Jacob 3:1.)
This divinely inspired counsel comes to us today as crystal clear water to a parched earth. We live in troubled times.
Doctors' offices throughout the world are filled with individuals who are beset with emotional problems as well as physical distress. Our divorce courts have a thriving business because people have unsolved problems. Personnel workers and grievance committees in modern industry work long hours in an effort to assist people with their problems.
One personnel officer, assigned to handle petty grievances, placed a small sign on his desk for those with unsolved problems. It read, "Have you tried prayer?" That director did not realize that he was providing counsel that would solve more problems, alleviate more suffering, prevent more transgression, and bring about greater peace and contentment in the human soul than could come in any other way.
A prominent judge in the United States was asked what we, as citizens of the countries of the world, could do to reduce crime and disobedience to law and to bring peace and contentment into our lives and into our nations. He thoughtfully replied, "I would suggest a return to the old-fashioned practice of family prayer."
Aren't we grateful that family prayer is not an out-of-date practice with us as a people? There is not a more beautiful sight in all this world than to see a family praying together. There is real meaning behind the adage that "The family that prays together stays together."
The Lord directed that we have family prayer when He said, "Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed." (3 Ne. 18:21.)
Will you join me as we look in on a typical Latter-day Saint family offering prayers unto the Lord? Father, mother, and each of the children kneel, bow their heads, and close their eyes. A sweet spirit of love, unity, and peace fills the home. As father hears his tiny son pray unto God that his dad will do the right things and be obedient to the Lord's bidding, do you think that such a father would find it difficult to honor the prayer of his precious son? As a teenage daughter hears her sweet mother plead unto God that her daughter will be inspired in the selection of her companions, that she will prepare herself for a temple marriage, don't you believe that this daughter will seek to honor this humble, pleading petition of her mother whom she so dearly loves? When father, mother, and each of the children earnestly pray that the fine sons in the family will live worthy, that they may in due time receive a call to serve as ambassadors of the Lord in the mission fields of the Church, don't we begin to see how such sons grow to young manhood with an overwhelming desire to serve as missionaries?
As we offer unto God our family prayers and our personal prayers, let us do so with faith and trust in Him. If any of us has been slow to hearken to the counsel to pray always, there is no finer hour to begin than now. Those who feel that prayer might denote weakness should remember that a man never stands taller than when he is on his knees.
Step Up to Serve
For our example of service, we turn to the life of the Lord. Like a glowing searchlight of goodness is the life of Jesus as He ministered among men. He brought strength to the limbs of the crippled, sight to the eyes of the blind, hearing to the ears of the deaf, and life to the body of the dead.
His parables preach power. With the good Samaritan, he taught, "Love thy neighbor." Through His kindness to the woman taken in adultery, He taught compassionate understanding. In His parable of the talents, He taught each of us to improve himself and to strive for perfection. Well could He have been preparing us for our role in building an eternal family. Lifters are not leaners. Doers are not doubters. Servers are not sulkers.
An example of stepping up to serve is found in the life of our own prophet, President Ezra Taft Benson, and the family of which he is a member. President Benson has described to the General Authorities how his father was called to fill a mission. He left behind his wife, who was expecting another child, his seven children, the farm, and all that he had. Did he lose anything? President Benson tells how his mother would gather the family around the kitchen table and there, by the flickering light of an oil-fueled lamp, read the letters from her husband. Several times during the reading there would be a pause to wipe away the tears which flowed freely. The result? Each of the children later served a mission. Each stepped up to serve.
Reach Out to Rescue
On the journey along the pathway of life, there are casualties. Some depart from the road markers which lead to life eternal, only to discover that the detour chosen ultimately leads to a dead end. Indifference, carelessness, selfishness, and sin all take their costly toll in human lives. There are those in many families who, for unexplained reasons, rebel, later to learn that they have found only sorrow and suffering.
As the year 1985 drew to its end, the First Presidency took note of those who had strayed from the fold of Christ and issued a special statement entitled "An Invitation to Come Back." The message contained this appeal: "We encourage Church members to forgive those who may have wronged them. To those who have ceased activity and to those who have become critical, we say, 'Come back. Come back and feast at the table of the Lord and taste again the sweet and satisfying fruits of fellowship with the Saints.' We are confident that many have longed to return but have felt awkward about doing so. We assure you that you will find open arms to receive you and willing hands to assist you."
We must offer this same loving invitation to those in our own families who have strayed from the paths of truth. Love is the binding band, the healing balm. We must never stop loving even those in our families who may have caused us pain. The Lord has commanded us that we should "live together in love." (D&C 42:45.)
Kneel down to pray. Step up to serve. Reach out to rescue. Each is a vital page of God's blueprint to make a house a home, and a home a heaven.
Let us build with skill, take no shortcuts, and follow His blueprint. Then the Lord, even our building inspector, may say to us, as He said when He appeared to Solomon, a builder of another day: "I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually. (1 Kgs. 9:3.) We will then have heavenly homes and forever families. I pray most humbly and sincerely that this blessing may come to each of us.


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Did you know that three quarters of households still rely on the trusty loaf for prepping packed lunches? What's more, over a quarter (26%) of parents prepare their child's favourite food at least four times a week*.
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There was a time when American athletes went to the Olympics to represent their country proudly. Many still do, but the virus of narcissism has clearly infected some of our athletes. Perhaps it is to be expected, considering the fawning Olympic media coverage, the emergence of an enabling social media, and the glorification of self that has become de rigueur in sports. Some sportswriters, under the pretext of injecting more personality into sports, appear to encourage such selfish behavior, whether it is styling after a home run, calling attention to oneself after dunking the basketball or doing a sack dance after tackling a quarterback (even when your team is losing by 30 points).Much for students of social psychology or the so-called culture studies to investigate, particularly the pernicious cult of authenticity. At tony Hamilton College, however, it's business as usual.
So it should come as no surprise to anyone when "injecting more personality" morphs into boorish conduct, egregious sportsmanship and the Ryan Lochte early morning show. And make no mistake — during the Olympics, the rest of the world takes note. Unfortunately, the churls overshadow American athletes demonstrating sports' best qualities: Abbey D'Agostino helping a fallen opponent or Allyson Felix's heads-up reminder to her team to finish their relay race after a baton drop, thereby helping them win a challenge and qualify for a gold medal.
Hamilton College is offering courses this year exploring concepts such as "white privilege" and the role of masculinity, power structures, and global capitalism in competitive athletics.I wonder if the actings-out of the three athletes honored by Mr Franklin become exemplars of privilege, or if Ms Felix's proper use of the rules as a shield becomes "internalized oppression." Check out the wordnoise, in a description of another course that satisfies a Diversity prerequisite.
According to the college's current course catalog, at least one of the courses fulfills a requirement for an Africana Studies concentration, though none are required for students pursuing other disciplines due to Hamilton's "open curriculum" approach.
Dr. Nigel Westmaas offers another course, "Global Race and Sport," that students can take in order to meet that goal.I'm not sure what expression the "interrogate" stands for. The term as used by the culture-studies weenies has nothing to do with keeping prisoners awake for days on end, and answering questions at midnight. On the other hand, "act like you've won before" might be a tool of the power structure.
The 200-level course "is designed to examine race and diversity issues in the world of sports from the early 20th century to the present" through "critical inquiry on the impact of race and racism in major world sports and the Olympic movement."
The description further states that students will "[interrogate] issues of masculinity, gender, the structures of power, as well as new forms of global capitalism in sports."
Come December, I doubt that any Hamilton students, upon completing the course, will be better equipped to explain why Athletes Behaving Badly leads to bad behavior among people less privileged.


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Book Review: 'Robin Hood' by Carola Oman
Book Review:
Robin Hood
by Carola Oman
Rating: 4/5
Published By JM Dent & Sons Ltd in 1975 (originally 1949)
Robin Hood is one of the most famous fictional characters in the world, with his tales dating back into the middle ages. The truth and fiction is mixed up, with theories that he was based on various real people, and tales being collected and changed across the centuries. He is an English hero, among the greats of Sherlock Holmes and King Arthur.
Carola Oman's book is not one continuous tale, but a collection of stories about Robin Hood collected together with a loose connection. Her tale begins with Sir Richard of the Lee in debt and in danger of losing his lands, where he meets Robin Hood who helps him. Sir Richard makes several more appearances throughout the novel, playing a major part. All of the other characters expected in Robin Hood tales also appear; Little John, Maid Marion, Will Scarlet and of course the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham.
The book begins with Robin already being an outlaw with his band of merry men in the forest of Sherwood. It was written for children, and takes a gentle atmosphere, full of merriment and heroism. It is a nice book, innocent and inoffensive to anyone, as to be expected for children's books. So it is a child's book, why did I read it? Because I enjoyed it. The character of Robin is loveable and infallible, and he is more Errol Flynn than Kevin Costner, swashbuckling his way through the baddies.
Yet it is not perfect. Sometimes the writing is dated, and the speech is almost a stereotype of medieval talk. There are parts that could have had more detail. At one point they go to the Sheriff, but it is only touched upon in a couple of lines of speech. It is a major plot point dismissed in an instant. The tension does feel lacking, probably because of this point. I would also have liked more background on Robin Hood, as I feel it started too late in his story. There are some parts of his background that leave questions open.
Verdict: Despite a few shortcomings, it is a fun take on a well used theme.


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Caesars Palace & Nobu Hospitality to Open Nobu-branded Hotel
Caesars Palace Las Vegas and Nobu Hospitality announced that they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to develop the world's first Nobu Hotel, an innovative concept that will integrate an exclusive hotel tower with the first Nobu restaurant and lounge on the Las Vegas Strip.
The planned development would further the tradition of world-class accommodations and service that is synonymous with the resort's luxury brand. In announcing this tactical relationship, Nobu Hospitality has reinforced its focused growth strategy, expanding through the complete hospitality spectrum.
"We will bring the DNA of the Nobu brand to life in this venture through the vision of Nobu Matsuhisa with his fellow long time partners and friends Robert De Niro and Meir Teper," said Trevor Horwell, Chief Executive of Nobu Hospitality. "With a renowned location in Caesars Palace, the luxury Nobu Hotel Las Vegas will be a destination for style-makers and trendsetters, offering an immersive, fun and social experience"
Under the plan, the interior of the Centurion Tower at Caesars Palace will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation to create the Nobu Hotel within the resort. The 180-room Nobu Hotel will feature 16 suites and a penthouse with a stylish interior design that showcases natural materials, fused with Nobu's signature Japanese elegance. Nobu Hotel guests will enjoy private check-in and the unique benefit of room service from Nobu's acclaimed culinary team.
The centerpiece of the renovation is the Nobu Restaurant and Lounge. Classically trained in Tokyo, world renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa has leveraged his life abroad in South America and around the world to create a culinary and hospitality brand with universal appeal. The restaurant and lounge will span 9,500 square-feet at the base of the Nobu tower, near the existing Appian Way at Caesars Palace.
"Caesars Palace has a long history of reinvention, continuously elevating our guest's expectation of luxury and service," said Gary Selesner, president of Caesars Palace. "Nobu's distinctive brand will bring a new dimension to Caesars Palace and will be designed to attract first-time visitors. The re-branded hotel tower, restaurant and lounge will offer an experience unlike anything in Las Vegas, pairing exclusive accommodations with a resort famed for world-class entertainment, shopping and leisure experiences."
The completion of this transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including, without limitation, the negotiation of definitive documentation and the approval of this transaction by the board of directors of Caesars Entertainment Corporation and the shareholders of Nobu Hospitality.
Caesars Palace is the world's best known resort-casino, celebrating the grandeur that was Rome, in an 85-acre destination location that sets the standard for entertainment, dining and luxury. Reigning at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace ranks among the world's top luxury resorts known for its originality and beauty. The resort features 3,300 hotel guest rooms and suites, 23 diverse restaurants and cafes, five-acre Garden of the Gods pools and gardens, 50,000 square foot Qua Baths & Spa and 300,000 square feet of premium meeting and convention space. The 4,300-seat Colosseum sits just steps from celebrity chef restaurants and the acclaimed Forum Shops at Caesars. The resort spotlights world class entertainers such as Celine Dion who will return to the resort on March 15, 2011.