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Do you want to earn an accredited degree and land a promising job to build your career? With rising tuition fees in traditional universities, it has become challenging for many aspiring learners to pursue a college degree. Hence, more learners are now opting for online education for the various benefits it offers along with the opportunity to earn a recognised degree. But the question that most aspiring students are asking is can you land a lucrative job with an online diploma or degree?
Are online diplomas valuable?
Most students are expecting that the answer will be a definite yes! Let's face it…online learning has seen an exponential growth in the last decade and the market is expanding further. According to a 2011 Babson Survey Research Group report, 6.1 million learners participated in at least 1 online class in the fall of 2010. This was a 10 per cent rise over the last year and almost 4 times the volume of students pursuing online education a decade ago.
Although some of these learners study in traditional schools which offer specific courses online, most other pursue online courses via leading online education platforms and online institutes that offer most of their degree courses over the internet. However, many are still concerned about the quality of education and the value of an online degree . It is believed that the main issue is that several online universities are primarily run as for-profit establishments.
Do employers prefer online degrees?
But the scenario for online diplomas and degrees are changing drastically. According to the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), over the last 5 years the perceptions of employers regarding online learning & training has changed and improved considerably. In a 2010 survey conducted by the SHRM, over 50 per cent of HR managers reported that when 2 applicants with similar experience level apply for the same job, then their degree, whether rewarded by brick-and-mortar universities or online degree programs , would not make much of a difference. Around 79 per cent of the HR managers claimed they hired a candidate who owned an online degree in the last 12 months. However, 66 per cent employers reported that applicants with online diplomas/degrees were not considered as positively as candidates with traditional degrees.
Margaret Fiester, operations manager for the HR Knowledge Center at SHRM, said "HR managers are normally pretty conservative and a little bit cautious. It boils down to how familiar they are [with online education]. If it's something they haven't encountered before, if they're not comfortable, they won't even give it a second glance. A lot of decisions are made based on name recognition and reputation."
What about MOOCs?
Although a recognised online diploma can help you get adequate job opportunities in your preferred field, the scenario is much different for MOOCs. The main issue is MOOC institutes do not provide a degree or diploma; they simply offer a certificate of completion, which is simply not enough for most employers.
Richard Garrett, vice president at Eduventures, said "Employers use degrees as a sifting device. For many jobs, if you don't have a degree, you're not going to be considered. If we start introducing, 'Well, I don't have a degree, but I took this MOOC thing, or a few courses here or there,' that complicates the lives of HR managers. The MOOC currency isn't yet clear enough that it will compete with the degree currency."
The bottom line
I believe the that going for an accredited online programme will not only provide you the right training and a recognised degree, but it will also boost your employability by helping you develop crucial skills. So if you are planning to earn an online degree for bettering your career opportunities, then it's about time that you get started.
What do you think? Feel free to share your thoughts and views with me by commenting here. I would love to hear from you.
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We are thrilled repost a podcast from Anthropod, a series that makes current anthropology more accessible to wide audiences.
Particularly after this tumultuous week of immigration policies that both separated and held migrant families in makeshift captivity, it's helpful to see the distinct yet connected logics and practices that enclose Black and Brown peoples.
In this episode AnthroPod travels to the Southern Califora Library to speak with Damien Sojoyner, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Irvine. Recorded in November 2017, the conversation begins by addressing the library itself, which has served as an archival institution as well as community organizing space in Los Angeles since the 1970s. We also discuss Sojoyner's recent book project, First Strike: Educational Enclosures in Black Los Angeles, which critiques the trope of the school-to-prison pipeline by examining public schools in California as sites of enclosure for various forms of Black life. Scaling out, Sojoyner reflects on the current political moment, including educational policies under the Donald Drumpf administration and the relevance of racial capitalism to contemporary race relations in the United States.

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I have recently realized that with all of the events going in France at the end of our last raiding season, I failed to catch up on Wessex, and with Judith's situation. I do apologize for that, but in my defense, things were and are still a bit messy to say the least in Paris right now! The events of Wessex were not of high importance to those of us remaining in France with Rollo. Now that things have calmed down somewhat and we are playing a waiting game whilst trying to establish ourselves here with the Franks, I can take some time to share what is taking place in Wessex and ponder what the future might hold for my friend Judith.
You can read much of Judith's story so far here:
Judith's admission of adultery with the Priest Athelstan, and the resulting birth of her son Alfred, has put her in a very precarious position. Ecbert was able to save her and the child by citing it as a miracle, and convincing his son Aethelwulf that it was just that, a sign from God that this was a blessed event and this is a holy child. Now, we all understand that Aethelwulf is a devoutly religious man but surely he would not be so completely gullible as to not have his own personal doubts and resentments remaining about this whole sordid affair. Ecbert has managed to save Judith and the precious little Alfred, save face with the church, and avoid some tearing apart of their family reputation but rumors will continue to abound about Aethelwulf being a cuckhold to Judith's adulterous affair. This will most likely always haunt Aethelwulf in some ways and no matter how hard he might try to forgive, I think it will always remain there in the back of his mind and his heart… causing him even more inner turmoil in his attempts to be closer to God. For Judith, the events have placed her even more in the middle of this underlying battle between Father and son. And, make no mistake, there is a underlying battle brewing between Aethelwulf and Ecbert.
Ecbert gives a clear clue that in his mind, realistically anyone is dispensable or disposable if they interfere with his plans… including family.
We have seen so many times in the past that Ecbert is indeed corrupt… ruthless and manipulative, willing to go to any lengths in order to maintain his control of Wessex and achieve his goal of becoming King or Bretwalda of all the Kingdoms. His plan is to conquer Mercia, then move on to Northumbria… with those two kingdoms taken, it would be an easy undertaking to then take East Anglia- which no one so far has made any mention of in this particular story. We've seen Ecbert use his son to accomplish some of these goals and as we see with the last event in Mercia, he is willing to sacrifice his son towards this end. Ecbert sees Aethelwulf as weak and easily manipulated into doing his dirty work for him in the name and reason of religious right. The best example of this was when Ecbert convinced Aethelwulf to go forth and take care of that situation in the Viking village. For Ecbert, it had little to do with religious right or beliefs but more to do with realizing he might have made a mistake with allowing that settlement in the first place. But, in refection, he did need those men to help him beat down Mercia. If it took promising and placating them with a settlement then he was more than willing to play that card at the time. The one thought or question remains in the disasterous outcome of the village. Would Ecbert have went to the same lengths had Lagertha and or Athelstan remained? Ecbert is one who needs to be in control of every situation at all times, much like Ragnar… Ecbert and Ragnar both made serious errors in judgement with this whole situation. I believe they both under estimated the outcomes and each other even though they both know how corrupt each other is. Would Ecbert resorted to such slaughter if he did not feel some rage and resentment at both Lagertha and Athelstan leaving him? And, ultimately, Ragnar must accept his own responsibility and guilt in leaving the settlement unguarded, unprotected in the first place. He under estimated just how far Ecbert might go in dealing with this mess, in fixing any possible mistake he felt he made or extracting a personal revenge on Ragnar.
Ecbert is somewhat of puzzle as far as his religion is concerned. He does not seem to be a particularly devout Christian but he does know full well that he needs the church on his side in order to achieve his goals. At times he seems more interested in what ever beliefs those ancients Romans that he is so fond of, held? Yet in contrast to his lesser faith and his affinity for more ancient practices, he seems to firmly believe that his grandson Alfred is a special holy child? He believes that there was truly something special about his friend Athelstan and that what ever that was, has been passed on to this child.
What ever Ecbert may personally believe in, he knows full well that his own goals can not be achieved with out the backing of the Christian Church. The church was unhappy with this pagan settlement so rather than deal with it himself, he sent Aethelwulf to do it. He knew that as a religious zealot, Aethelwulf would look at this as an act of God's punishment on sinners such as those Pagans. Aethelwulf looked at that assignment as a bond of trust from Ecbert. Being as religious as he is, Aethelwulf feels he must ever be loyal to his anointed King and Father. Aethelwulf is continuously torn between his religious beliefs and the harsh realities of his life and feelings of failure with his Father. He wants to honor God and his faith, but he also wants to prove to Ecbert that he is worthy and capable of ruling an empire such as Ecbert envisions. He has the same sort of inner conflicts with Judith. I think that he is torn in his wanting to believe that this is a sign from God, that his faith tells him to forgive… yet he can not help but see her betrayal every time he looks at her son, Alfred.
We see signs of Aethelwulf's struggle with accepting this forgiveness and this son as he makes habit of throwing Judith's adultery and betrayal in her face until Ecbert intervenes on her behalf. What we see unfolding is Judith's misery and her difficult plight in this household where she and her son have been saved but to what real purpose? Because of her admission and her mark of adultery, she is seen as somewhat of a pariah by Aethelwulf and most likely many others in the household. Ecbert has saved her and Alfred, but realistically, that does little to improve her circumstances in the beginning. Judith is alive but still living in fear, waiting for a next move against her or her son. She must tread even more cautiously and carefully now in order to assure the safety of her son should anything happen to her. In some ways, her predicament is even more perilous now than it was before. Now, every move she makes, she must consider the fate and future of both of her sons.
From the time of Alfred's birth, Ecbert is completely besotted and devoted to the child to the point of ignoring his older grandson who by all rights no matter what, should be the heir as the oldest son. By all rights, this older son and his future heirs should inherit the throne and even without question as to Alfred's parentage, he should be looked on as merely the spare. Ecbert, it seems though, has other plans which he secretly shares with Judith… he sees Alfred as blessed and it is his intent to see Alfred as ruler. This information would not bode well for Aethelwulf or his son by Judith. We know that Ecbert would easily go so far as to sacrifice his son, but would he just as easily go to that length in sacrificing this other grandson? At some point, this thought will have to play heavily on Judith's mind and heart. How can she manage some way to keep both of her sons safe? This would be a predominant thought for any Mother put in such a situation. Judith's ongoing thoughts must certainly be not so much of her own happiness but for the lives and the future of her children. On a historical side note here, Michael Hirst has made comments as to following more closely to history, Alfred's path to the throne. He is on his way to taking this closer path, I think, with Ecbert's obsessive belief that Alfred is special and should rule. In history, someone did think this and paved the child's way to the throne with a special dispensation and affirmation from the Pope. The reason behind this special affirmation remains somewhat of a mystery yet today!
Alfred was born in the village of Wanating, now Wantage, Oxfordshire. He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf of Wessex, by his first wife, Osburh. In 853, at the age of four, Alfred is said to have been sent to Rome where, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, he was confirmed by Pope Leo IV who "anointed him as king". Victorian writers later interpreted this as an anticipatory coronation in preparation for his ultimate succession to the throne of Wessex. However, his succession could not have been foreseen at the time, as Alfred had three living elder brothers. A letter of Leo IV shows that Alfred was made a "consul"; a misinterpretation of this investiture, deliberate or accidental, could explain later confusion. It may also be based on Alfred's later having accompanied his father on a pilgrimage to Rome where he spent some time at the court of Charles the Bald, King of the Franks, around 854–855.
On their return from Rome in 856, Æthelwulf was deposed by his son Æthelbald. With civil war looming, the magnates of the realm met in council to hammer out a compromise. Æthelbald would retain the western shires (i.e., traditional Wessex), and Æthelwulf would rule in the east. When King Æthelwulf died in 858, Wessex was ruled by three of Alfred's brothers in succession, Æthelbald, Æthelberht and Æthelred.
Bishop Asser tells the story of how as a child Alfred won a prize of a volume of poetry in Saxon, offered by his mother to the first of her children able to memorize it. Legend also has it that the young Alfred spent time in Ireland seeking healing. Alfred was troubled by health problems throughout his life. It is thought that he may have suffered from Crohn's disease. Statues of Alfred in Winchester and Wantage portray him as a great warrior. Evidence suggests he was not physically strong, and though not lacking in courage, he was noted more for his intellect than a warlike character.
Judith is beginning to walk a fearful and cautious path within the household, enduring Aethelwulf's taunts and wondering about an uncertain future for her sons. Ecbert ever the manipulative one, takes advantage of her fears and uses them in his tactic to control everyone. In his ploy to gain even more control of Judith than he already has, he uses Aethelwulf and even her Father- he questions her loyalty and wonders aloud just where those loyalties might be.
Ecbert calls Judith to a private meeting to discuss the future and what it might hold for little Alfred should she not have protection against Aethelwulf in the future. He makes much of warning Judith of the dangers facing her and Alfred if they are not protected in some way from Aethelwulf's vengeance. Ecbert vows his protection but of course there must be some return or recompense for such protection. Judith is not ignorant nor as naïve as she once might have been, she knows exactly what Ecbert is suggesting as her recompense for this protection. Ecbert also suggests that he will keep both her sons safe in recompense for any such unsaid agreement between them.
She understands just how powerful and controlling Ecbert is and knows how far he would be willing to go to get what he wants. Ecbert proposes that in return for her sharing his bed, he will assure her safety and that of her son, Alfred. She knows what Ecbert is capable of and she also had a good idea of what Aethelwulf is capable of as well. In his attempt to seal this bargain, Ecbert even goes far as to bring Athelstan into the conversation.
So, Judith becomes a pawn yet again, truly caught between Father and son in a situation that could bring danger to either or both of her sons. For Judith, this is not a matter of what is religiously moral, ethical or right in God's eyes. In her mind, I think she has already gone beyond that with her adultery and with the church's treatment of her for that sin. No, for Judith now, this becomes an act or an attempt to guarantee the safety of at least one of her children. If she makes this choice to become Ecbert's mistress, she is hoping to save Alfred's life and assure some future for him… but in doing so, there must still be some thought of what will become of her older son because of Ecbert's insistence of Alfred being the holy one, the one who shall rule. By ensuring Alfred's safety, is she then condemning her older son to just as much danger and uncertain fate from Ecbert in the future? As I have mentioned, and as Judith put it… she is not ignorant. This thought has to be playing in her heart and tearing her apart as she goes ahead with her decision to share Ecbert's bed. Some part of her also has to be thinking of Ecbert's penchant for duplicity in all matters. She has to be thinking of this trait and wondering how far she should trust him. Some part of her must be wondering when he will decide that she is of no use to him or his plans and then what would her fate be? Even if she has these doubts and does not trust him, in all reality, she has little choice in this matter and she knows it. She knows that Ecbert has spun his web around her and her children quite tightly and she must accept that once again, she is a pawn in his game.
As she enters into this arrangement and his bed, she reminds him of the terms of this agreement… that Alfred will be safe.
Ecbert has calculated this plan well, or so he assumes. He sends Aethelwulf on what should be a sacrificial fool's errand to ensure Kwenitrith's loyalty and remind her of her puppet status… probably fully expecting Aethelwulf to be killed in the mission thereby leaving Judith free for his continued dalliance and for baby Alfred to be named the heir because of his special holy status. This sacrificial death at Kweni's hands would also ensure a new war against Mercia in retaliation for Aethelwulf's death, one which Ecbert would no doubt expect to easily win and be backed by the church's power behind him.
Aethelwulf however, realizes just how far Ecbert is willing to go and how little he really matters to Ecbert's plans for the future. Aethelwulf survives the trip to Mercia and in his own way warns Kwentirith of how precarious her own situation is. When he returns home, he makes some insinuation and innuendo towards Ecbert that he understands how the trip was intended to play out. It is also during that dinner when Aethelwulf and Judith begin to understand more of this ultimate power game of Ecbert's. This last family dinner gives some insight as to what the future might hold for Aethelwulf and for Judith. For Aethelfulf, there is the realization of just how devious and treacherous his Father really is along with an inner questioning of his ongoing loyalty to this Father who would so easily see him dead.
At the beginning of the meal, there is some of the usual resentment and insults from Aethelwulf but Judith refuses to be cowed this time and responds in a way that causes Aethelwulf to quiet and possibly rethink his actions in light of his current situation with his Father.
After Judith speaks up for herself, there seems to be some unsaid truce between her and Aethelwulf through the rest of the dinner. They both appear more focused on Ecbert's responses and behavior in light of Aethelwulf's comments. Aethelwulf for his part seems intent on some inner thoughts of trying to be more God or at least Jesus like in acceptance and forgiving attitudes… At one point a look comes across Judith's face as if to think, "Well, Fuck! He's trying to forgive me… I slept with that Ass for nothing!"
There is also a fleeting attempt towards forgiveness on his part towards Judith. For Judith, there is a revelation that she could in some way hold a bit of her own power or control in this game… as she watches this interaction between Father and son, as she sees some small glimmer of forgiveness or at least acceptance from Aethelwulf, she begins to have thoughts of how she might weigh this all to her own advantage? The last we see of Judith is her with a look of her own calculation and pondering of how she may not be as powerless as she thought she was.
Judith watches and listens to this interaction between Father and son escalate into a final rather condescending toast by Ecbert towards Aethelwulf. In the end, Judith has a look of her own possibilities for the future… as though she suddenly realizes that she is not without her own power in this game.
There is one very important thing that Judith must keep in mind and make assurances that there will be no doubts of in her future…. Judith has proven herself to be quite a proficient and fertile breeder. She has already had one instance of adultery leading to an unplanned and untimely pregnancy given the fact that Aethelwulf had been away in battle and she had not had sex with him for quite some time before she entered into the risky affair with Athelstan. Should such another occurance take place, I am quite sure there would be no acceptance or forgiveness forthcoming from either Aethwulf or the church! This affair with Ecbert has taken another turn of risk and danger for her. How could she begin to explain to Aethelwulf that she was sleeping with his Father this time? Although Ecbert probably did not bargain on Aethelwulf returning, he had returned and now Ecbert has another possible sticky situation do deal with…. I believe it would be in both his and Judith's best interests for Aethelwulf to be placated and for him to be encouraged to see to his husbandly duties. Judith needs to do whatever possible to be in Aethelwulf's good graces and in his bed very soon!
This brings us to a glimpse of the future where Judith seems to have found some of that power?
Looking towards that future, she has obviously survived and also managed to keep both of her sons alive! Job well done Judith! These two adorable boys play Judith's sons Athelred and Alfred in the next season so we do know that she has succeeded in keeping them both alive so far.
Of course, what we do not know yet, is what she has had to do to ensure the safety of both boys? That all remains to be told in the next season. We do know from previews that Aethelwulf and Ecbert are both still alive so Ecbert has not yet succeeded in killing his son off. Perhaps Aethelwulf has succeeded in finding some of his own power in the future. What could any power grabbing for Aethelwulf mean for Ecbert in the future?
As we look toward the future of Wessex and Judith, there is one last thought I want to present. This is my own personal thought, a sort of What if Scenario…. In upcoming previews of next season, we see an arrest and rather brutal torture of Floki. Now, we should all understand how these images are spliced together in such a way to provoke us, to lead us to often wrong conclusions and keep us guessing or assuming as to what takes place. What we can be positive about is that Floki is arrested by Bjorn for the murder of Athelstan, that he is chained for a time in the village and rebuked by Ragnar for his disloyalty.
At some point later, we also see Floki's gruesome torture…
Of course, we see this all together and make the assumption that this is Ragnar's direct doing. Many have made the comment and consideration that while this could be a show of Ragnar's deep bitterness, his increasing thoughts of personal revenge and ultimately a show of his control and force over his subjects. Many have commented that such an act would serve to alienate the villagers and some of his warriors as well, who already have serious doubts and concerns about his religious beliefs. Many of the villagers would have sided with Floki and would see this act as more of Ragnar's disloyalty to their Gods. It certainly would not endear him to most of the villagers and all it would set up is an even stronger resentment against him along with more serious thoughts of revolt and replacing him as their King.
What Ragnar really needs to do upon his return home is salvage his reputation with the more mistrusting subject. This act is not going to accomplish anything but create more doubt, rule by fear alone and villagers or warriors becoming even more disloyal to him and possibly slipping away in the middle of the night to other sides. When one attempts to rule by fear alone, this is a common occurrence. You can not watch every single person 24 hours a day, he should be well aware of this since it was what many of them did under Harald's and then Horik's rule. Another thing he needs to do is get back to England. In order to do that he is going to need some help from these villagers. So, other than stringing Floki up himself what might his options be?
He has arrested Floki for his disloyalty in killing Athelstan but to kill him himself is going to make him look really bad. An alternate option would be to use the unknown fate of those massacred villagers to his favor in another devious plot or scheme. He does not have to tell the villagers anything of their fate but he could imply that they would be in grave danger if the fate of Athelstan is discovered. And he could of course imply that rumors travel, there are missionaries in their country and short of killing every single missionary- which would start an even bigger war, word will get back to England. So, what might he do to alleviate such a war and keep their settlers safe? If he were still as truly devious and manipulative as we saw him last, he would propose that they bring Floki to England to appease the English as a sort of peace offering… Now, the villagers would still be upset with the idea but if it were laid out as either Floki or their relative lives, they might grudgingly go along with proposal. To give Ragnar some credit, though I'm not really sure deserves it… he may not even be planning to actually sacrifice Floki but just put the fear of the Gods into him? He needs a way into England behind a ruse or scheme in order to find out for sure what actually happened and who ultimately was responsible. Of course he probably knows it was Ecbert, but you can't just go knock on his Castle door and accuse him outright. No, you need a scheme to get yourself in the door. So, he uses Floki as his scheme, his scapegoat, his peace offering. He pretends to know nothing of the massacre, Ecbert claims innocence of it and would offer up Aethelwulf as his own scapegoat. Ecbert wants to get rid of Aethelwulf anyway, and what better way than to say, trade him for Floki? Because, in reality, who else would want personal revenge or vengeance on Floki besides Ragnar?
So, in my personal pondering of a possible outcome or alternate storyline… What if Ragnar brings Floki to Ecbert and this is Ecbert's personal revenge rather than Ragnar's? What if Aethelwulf in his attempt to save his own life, spills all he knows of Ecbert's plans and of Kweni's secret? Could this be the cause of the looks of puzzlement and fear on Ragnar and Kweni?
What is the fate of this baby? Who ends up with him and why does he become so important?
And why would Aethelwulf ever think of going against his Father… besides possibly trying to save his own life of course. Could he be racked with some inner guilt about the slaughter of those innocent settlers in his ongoing battle between his own wicked ways and that which his God tells him is wrong? We do see a glimpse of Aethelwulf's thoughts on ruling…
Is this a glimpse of a changing and evolving Aethelwulf? Could this be a path of Hirst's back towards some actual history, such as that path with Alfred? In history, other than a few early skirmishes The Vikings did not pose a major threat during his reign. In 853 he married his daughter Æthelswith to King Burgred of Mercia, and in the same year he joined a Mercian expedition to Wales to restore the traditional Mercian hegemony. In 855 Æthelwulf went on pilgrimage to Rome. In preparation he gave a "decimation", donating a tenth of his personal property to his subjects; he appointed his eldest surviving son Æthelbald to act as King of Wessex in his absence, and next son Æthelberht to rule Kent and the south-east. He spent a year in Rome, and on his way back he married Judith, the twelve or thirteen year old daughter of the West Frankish King Charles the Bald. When Æthelwulf returned to England, Æthelbald refused to surrender the West Saxon throne, and Æthelwulf agreed to divide the kingdom, taking the east and leaving the west in his son's hands. On Æthelwulf's death in 858 he left Wessex to Æthelbald and Kent to Æthelberht, but Æthelbald's death only two years later led to the re-unification of the kingdom. In the twentieth century Æthelwulf's reputation among historians was low, and he was seen as pious and impractical, but historians in the twenty-first century regard him as one of the most successful West Saxon kings, who laid the foundations for the success of his son, Alfred the Great.
If you look at Aethelwulf's actual history, you might be reminded of an early conversation that might have been deemed unimportant at the time but could serve as some clue to possibilities in the future. Aethelwulf and Rollo once had a limited conversation about friendship. Floki was disgusted by the whole idea and Rollo gave a clue to his deeper thoughts that may also come up in the future as Rollo begins his relationship with the Frankish.
In history, Aethelwulf maintained good relations with other Kingdoms such as Mercia and with Wales. He was on good terms with the Frankish Carolingian dynasty and seems to have based his kingship on their system. "Æthelwulf ran a Carolingian-style family firm of plural realms, held together by his own authority as father-king, and by the consent of distinct élites."His ealdormen enjoyed a high status, and sometimes attested charters above the king's son. His reign is the first for which there is evidence of royal priests, and Malmesbury Abbey regarded him as an important benefactor, who is said to have been the donor of a shrine for the relics of Saint Aldhelm. In ninth-century Mercia and Kent, royal charters were produced by religious houses, each with its own style, but in Wessex there was a single royal diplomatic tradition, probably by a single agency acting for the king. This may have originated in Egbert's reign, and it becomes clear in the 840s, when Æthelwulf had a Frankish secretary called Felix.
In 853 a Viking army defeated and killed ealdermen Ealhhere of Kent and Huda of Surrey at Thanet, and in 855 Danish Vikings for the first time stayed over the winter on Sheppey, before carrying on their pillaging of eastern England . However, during Æthelwulf's reign Viking attacks were contained and did not present a major threat.
Æthelwulf's reputation among historians was low in the twentieth century. In 1935 R. H. Hodgkin attributed his pilgrimage to Rome to "the unpractical piety which had led him to desert his kingdom at a time of great danger", and described his marriage to Judith as "the folly of a man senile before his time". To Frank Stenton in the 1960s he was "a religious and unambitious man, for whom engagement in war and politics was an unwelcome consequence of rank". One dissenter was Finberg, who in 1964 described him as "a king whose valour in war and princely munificence recalled the figures of the heroic age", but in 1979 Michael Enright said: "More than anything else he appears to have been an impractical religious enthusiast." Early medieval writers, especially Asser, emphasise his religiosity, and his preference for consensus seen in the concessions made to avert a civil war on his return from Rome. In Joanna Story's view "his legacy has been clouded by accusations of excessive piety which (to modern sensibilities at least) has seemed at odds with the demands of early medieval kingship".
In the twenty-first century he is seen very differently by historians. Æthelwulf is not listed in the index of Peter Hunter Blair's An Introduction to Anglo-Saxon England, first published in 1956, but in a new introduction to the 2003 edition Keynes listed him among people "who have not always been accorded the attention they might be thought to deserve … for it was he, more than any other, who secured the political fortune of his people in the ninth century, and who opened up channels of communication which led through Frankish realms and across the Alps to Rome". According to Joanna Story: "Æthelwulf acquired and cultivated a reputation both in Francia and Rome which is unparalleled in the sources since the height of Offa's and Coenwulf's power at the turn of the ninth century".
Nelson describes him as "one of the great underrated among Anglo-Saxons", and complains that she was only allowed 2,500 words for him in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, compared with 15,000 for Edward II and 35,000 for Elizabeth I. She says:
- Æthelwulf's reign has been relatively under-appreciated in modern scholarship. Yet he laid the foundations for Alfred's success. To the perennial problems of husbanding the kingdom's resources, containing conflicts within the royal family, and managing relations with neighbouring kingdoms, Æthelwulf found new as well as traditional answers. He consolidated old Wessex, and extended his reach over what is now Devon and Cornwall. He ruled Kent, working with the grain of its political community. He borrowed ideological props from Mercians and Franks alike, and went to Rome, not to die there, like his predecessor Ine, … but to return, as Charlemagne had, with enhanced prestige. Æthelwulf coped more effectively with Scandinavian attacks than did most contemporary rulers.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86thelwulf
In light of these more recent and contemporary views on Aethelwulf's life and his guidance of Alfred toward the throne despite the claims of older brothers and even his nephews by brother Athelred, it will be interesting to see how Hirst approaches the future of Aethelwulf, Ecbert and Judith. He makes much mention of his versions of history going in round about ways to connect in some way to actual history. And, as I've mentioned already, if you watch closely, you can see glimpses of change and evolution in Aethelwulf and Judith's relationship. There is one fact that does come close to Hirst's storyline regarding Judith's future with Aethelwulf and any children she might potentially bear him.
Although in history, Judith was his second wife and bore him no children, there is some hint of something special regarding her and her relationship to him? Most wives at that time were not anointed Queens, they were just the King's wife. Judith was however recognized as an anointed Queen. Part of this was due to her status as Carolingian Princess, but what ever the reason, Hirst's manipulation of history or the actual accounting of it, it made Judith's status special. The anointing of Judith as "a charismatic sanctification which enhanced her status, blessed her womb and conferred additional throne-worthiness on her male offspring." Æthelwulf insisted that Judith should sit beside him on the throne until the end of his life, and according to Asser this was "without any disagreement or dissatisfaction on the part of his nobles".
The rest of Judith's real Carolingian status relates to Gisla as well. Gisla was a daughter, a princess of that Carolingian dynasty. Carolingian princesses rarely married and were usually sent to nunneries, and it was almost unknown for them to marry foreigners so Gisla should consider herself lucky for her marriage to Rollo considering her other options of Odo or a nunnery! So, Wipe that pout off from your face, dry your Damnable tears and Thank your God for your one chance at a possible happy marriage! Quit complaining, you could be Judith's shoes…. or even Torvi's with a wretched wife abusing little weasel named Erlandeur! There are other women out there in far worse circumstances than you!


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Council enforces ban so referendum groups can't use community venues for public meetings
The council said this is a long-standing policy, but it recently contacted councillors to remind them of its existence after a public meeting in Baldoyle.
Ryanair and pilot's union to meet on Tuesday, just one day ahead of proposed strike
Ryanair management confirmed on Friday that it would break with its longstanding policy and give pilot unions recognition as official organisations.
Eight dead in violence after Israeli security at Jerusalem holy site sparks anger
The site is in east Jerusalem, annexed by Israel after the 1967 Six-Day War.
Trump says he wouldn't have picked Sessions as Attorney General if he knew he'd recuse on Russia
Three of the pivotal players in the Trump campaign will be questioned by senators next week.
Fifa Council unanimously approve 48-team World Cup proposal
The new format will be introduced in 2026.
Brexit Timeline: What happens next
There's going to be a lot of meetings.
One minister has been to 870 meetings in the last year
That's nearly three a day.
The ECB is going to let you in on why they're slashing interest rates
Those on tracker loans will hear the decision-making process of the ECB's record-low interest rates.
8 things you say to your co-workers... and what they actually mean
Says: "Does anyone want tea?" Thinks: "Nobody will want tea, nobody will want tea. DAMN YOU FOR WANTING TEA!"
11 elements of workplace meetings which make them inarguably hellish
The pointlessness… dear god, the pointlessness.
Kenny: Families of the Disappeared have suffered enough
The Taoiseach met with families of some of the Disappeared, and has called for information from the public about the victims' whereabouts.
Creditors to vote on rescue package for Sunday Business Post
An interim examiner was appointed to the newspaper in March.
Taoiseach, ministers criticised for "inappropriate" tobacco industry meeting
It has been reported that the Taoiseach and two senior ministers met with members of the tobacco industry a fortnight ago.
Judges happy that their concerns are 'fully understood'
A row between the judiciary and the government seems to have fizzled out today with two separate developments.
Column: What could Ireland gain from the EU Presidency?
The EU presidency holds challenges for Ireland – but also offers major opportunities, writes Linda Barry.
Column: Is a technology overload making us less efficient at work?
Email, smartphones and tablets help us multi-task, writes Professor Gloria Mark, but can they also make us less productive?
Found him! China's missing leader-in-waiting resurfaces
Xi Jinping had not been seen in public for nearly two weeks – but he apparently popped up yesterday afternoon.
Tánaiste to meet British Foreign Secretary William Hague in London
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After visiting the gleaming white Japanese Peace Pagoda which provided a wonderful view of Galle Fort, we climbed down toward the true destination of our day trip — Jungle Beach. Not another person in sight, just twin stretches of deserted sand trapped between the ocean and Rumassala Rock. Having just experienced the soul-crushing lameness of Unawatuna, this beach was exactly what we needed. Peace, solitude and gorgeous nature.
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A laid-back village on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka, Arugam Bay is one of the best places in the world for surfing, and has been a favorite of the long-term community for decades. Thanks to the steady presence of chilled-out expats, the town has a cool, low-key vibe which we've not seen anywhere else on the island. Great restaurants serving a variety of cuisine, comfy beach-side lodging, hip lounges, a happy mix of foreigners and locals… and of course, incredible waves.


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At least when it comes to our exercise and food philosophies:
She takes a more moderate approach to her workout schedule — running for 30 minutes five days a week and doing Pilates on the weekends. (Hey, me too. Wow – look at me…all Hollywood. Whatever.)
"I mean, at the end of the day, if you can't have a Girl Scout cookie and a piece of cheese, what is life all about?" (Right on, Sister Seyfried. Life's all about eating shit that will eventually kill you. Though in my case, it's Whole Foods Two Bite Brownies and Trader Joe's olive oil gouda.)
Other than that, I don't give a rat's dinger about Amanda Seyfried. But kudos to her for loving cheese.


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James: "I would certainly recommend a Storybook Home to anyone who is considering a new home purchase…"
Good afternoon. In mid-July of 2016 I became engaged in the purchase of my second home, and first new home in Nevada. The experience is one I will never forget! I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Storybook Homes' staff for their overall professionalism throughout all phases associated with getting settled in my new home within the Enchanted community. As a first-time new home buyer, there was a level of anxiety which was quickly put to rest through the highly personable experience carried out during the escrow period. Daniela Bell's knowledgeable, comprehensive and responsive support allowed the entire evolution to be extremely comfortable for me all the way through closing. Furthermore, early on she extended the communication to include Super- Intendant Ray Butler, and assistant Stephan Maupin to answer any specific questions on my home, which provided additional comfort. The two were equally impressive regarding their daily early morning presence in my neighborhood, and uber-responsive nature toward "closing the loop" on all concerns surrounding my home's readiness from final walk-through, to well after moving in. I would certainly recommend a Storybook Home to anyone who is considering a new home purchase over the larger, perhaps more well-known builders in Nevada.
The Fulps Family: "You guys made a dream come true for me and my family."
I wanted to thank you and the builder's for everything especially, our beautiful family home. You guys made a dream come true for me and my family. Now we can make memories in our new home. Thank you again.


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Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we have learned. We must break this cycle of fear if we are to ever reach the next stage of human evolution.
It's Never Too Late
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Washington (CNN) – Majority Whip James Clyburn said Thursday that he is waiting for the final pieces of health care reform to fall into place before he is able to definitively say there are enough votes in the House to pass it.
"We don't know exactly what to whip," Clyburn told CNN's Don Lemon in an interview. "That's why we are waiting on these fixers to take place, and the moment we get the fixers done and post them for the American people, I will look in on it the same way the American people will, and then I will know what to go to my caucus with."
House Democrats need 217 votes to pass the health care bill approved by the Senate as well as an additional bill to change some revenue measures. The Senate would then only need to pass the one bill with the revenue changes, which is likely to occur through a process known as reconciliation. Reconciliation only requires 51 votes.
Clyburn said the final product will include ideas from both sides of the aisle.
"Now we are looking to reconcile the Republican's ideas, the president's wishes, with the House and Senate bills, and that's what we are trying to get a simple majority vote on those fixers," Clyburn said.
Turning to 2010 politics, the South Carolina Democrat sharply criticized the Republican National Committee for a fundraising presentation that paints President Obama in an unfavorable light.
"That was shameful," Clyburn said. "I really believe that the RNC needs to apologize to the American people for subjecting them to that kind of a tactic. That is not what this great country ought to be about and I think that the American people are now beginning to see that this is not about policy, this is about some pretty bad practices."
When asked if Democrats engage in the same kind of behavior, Clyburn said, "Absolutely not. If I were ever in a room and Democrats did that to anybody, not only would I walk out of the room, but I would go to that, whatever that taping may be and physically remove it from the building."
Despite the president trying to sugar coat the senate bill it isstill a bad bill. Obama is more concerned with passing ANYTHING for self aggrandizement. He probably has his tomb started a la Roland Burris.
The decision to pass this bill is in your hands, so is the decision to that will end your career in Washington politics if you vote yes.
Is this lame bill, which is ill planned and not wanted by America, how you want to end your career?
The choice is yours.
Hope they don't find them. This congress and president will not stop until they spend this country into a has been country.
I hope they can get it done. No one has polled me but their are a lot of people that want health care now.
I hope they can get it done. No one has polled me but there are a lot of people that want health care now.
These people arn't stupid - they're crooks.
Do you know how they will get that 1/2 trillion out of Medicare?
As Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Obama's special advisor on health care, put it:
"services provided to individuals who are irreversibly prevented from being or becoming participating citizens are not basic and should not be guaranteed. An obvious example is not guaranteeing health services to patients with dementia."
And you think after they pull the plug on your grandmother, they will share the "savings" with you.
Since the above article new information has come forth about Stupak, It appears he is one of the C STREET c;loset set that get subsidies from an undisclosed corporation, HMM Gov ,Sanford , The senator from Nevada, and many other questionable Males that call this habitat their home.[sounds like some type of cult or group that has to hide their indescrections]. What are you hiding from Stupak, your acting like a GOP insider. You know it will come out sooner or later and you will be seen for what you really are or stand for.
OH REALLY! What about the eight years of Bush Bashing and all the negative campaigns during that time. How soon the Dumbocrats forget about their inappropriate behavior.
For those who vote for this travesty: Most of you should enjoy your last few months in Washington. After November you will be unemployed like many of us who vote you out….
When asked if Democrats engage in the same kind of behavior, Clyburn said, "Absolutely not. If I were ever in a room and Democrats did that to anybody, not only would I walk out of the room, but I would go to that, whatever that taping may be and physically remove it from the building."
What fantasyland is this guy from? Dems are equally as guilty of this type of behavior. Politicians, whether Dems or Repubs, are equally slimey and untrustworthy.
I want to see healthcare passed. The message is plain Republicans do not want Obama to be successful. Its as pain as that. We need to clean out the congress and the senate. Thanks for listening.
Ideas from both sides of the aisle? Republicans want tort reform to stop frivolous lawsuits and save hundreds of billions in cost. So Obama's idea of a compromise is to spend $50 million dollars more in the healthcare bill for experiments in the states? What a pathetic corrupt joke, and to think he can fool the American people with garbage like that!! And why? The trial lawyers have bought the Democratic party, and those much of those hundreds of billions fill their pockets. Obama may cut off sick 100 year old Great Grandmothers who need a pacemaker to live another 5 years, but he's never going to cut off the corrupt lawyers who helped fill his campaign coffers!!!!!
Let's do this and add the public option.
If the Democrats in the House cannot get the votes for health care they better start looking for a real job because we are going to vote them outin droves. The Repugliban have already sealed their fate now it is up to the Democrats to show they can run the country and if not we can get them out and get someone in who has the guts to do what is needed and not worry about campaign coffers filled by the rich fat cat insurance companies, it is time for Congress men to represent the average American citizen, not who fills their campaign coffers.
oh I don't think those votes will be a problem! it might cost us some money but what's money really, just numbers on a piece of paper. a judge here a position in the administration there bing bang boom your done... this is nothing for this guy! no problem!


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Ultimate Cleaners is located at 1450 Clements Bridge Rd Ste 23, Deptford, NJ. This business specializes in Laundry Services.
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Electric Tea Set
Partner (Alejandro Villarreal) and Co-Worker (Jesus Ramirez)
Rapid prototyping (3T RPD Ltd) and carpentry (Maderaje Arquitectónico)
Nicola Tree
High quality electric kettle, which assists in the heating of water and the filtering of tea leaves, making the contemporary drinking of tea a more efficient and enjoyable experience.
The project consists of the following components:
-Base: when connected to electricity, it heats the water content, either of the whole kettle or of a single cup. It has a controller that heats the water at different temperatures, depending on the type of tea that will be prepared: black, oolong, green or white.
-Teapot: used to heat 4 conventional cups of tea and includes a thermal envelope made of solid wood, which is removable and keeps the heat of the liquid, while protecting the user. It has a lid to which the tea strainer is inserted.
-Cup: used to heat a single cup of tea and has its own thermal wooden envelope. It has its own lid to which the same tea strainer is inserted.
-Strainer: used for the filtering of tea, it can be used both on the Teapot and the Cup.


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Syfy has released the first 12 Monkeys TV show trailer for its adaptation of director Terry Gilliam's revered 1995 film of the same name. The story follows a time traveler (Aaron Stanford of X2 fame) from a post-apocalyptic future who appears in present day with a mission to destroy the source of a deadly plague that will one day annihilate the human race. The series doesn't appear to retain the offbeat nature of the film—only Gilliam can pull off that kind of crazy—and instead looks to be more of a straightforward time-travel thriller, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. There's a solid amount of mythology build-up in this trailer and Zeljko Ivanek can chew scenery like few others. So far, this doesn't look terrible.
Hit the jump to watch the trailer. The series also stars Kirk Acevedo, Amanda Schull, and Noah Bean. 12 Monkeys debuts on Syfy in January 2015.
Here's the official synopsis for 12 Monkeys:
12 Monkeys, starring Aaron Stanford (Nikita, X-Men: The Last Stand, X2), Amanda Schull (Suits, Pretty Little Liars), Noah Bean (Nikita, Damages) and Kirk Acevedo (Fringe), follows the journey of a time traveler (Stanford) from the post-apocalyptic future who appears in present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will eventually decimate the human race.


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Five HVM Sisters took first vows to God in ceremonies at St. Paul Parish Church in Gwagwalada, Nigeria, in August 2014. John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Archbishop of Abuja, celebrated the Eucharist. Sr. Barbara Dakoske, HVM, received their vow commitments as Home Visitor administrator. Sr. Winifred acted as commentator during the ceremony.
Above, Sr. Margaret Opara professes her vows to God. Left to right : Sr. Margaret Opara (kneeling), Sr. Winefred (standing at the pulpit), commentated on the vow rite, Sr. Barbara Dakoske (seated), Administrator of SHVM Nigeria, John Cardinal Oneiyekan (seated), Archbishop of Abuja.
Above. Five Sisters who took their first vows. Left to right: Sr. Jane Nwachukwu, Sr. Margaret Opara, Sr. Patience Usoboth, Sr. Anne Aboiye, Sr. Juliana Umoren
Above: Sister Monica entered the HVM Novitiate. As a Novice, she wears a veil with blue trim. She received a cross and here religious name: Sr. Monica Etokudoh.
Home Visitors living at the Pastoral Formation Center in Gwagwalada
Above. Home Visitors living at Pastoral Formation Center in Gwagwalada. Left to right: Sr. Winifred Umoh, Sr Jane Nwachukwu, Sr. Clare Emeroum, Sr. Margaret Opara, Sr. Barbara Dakoske, Sr. Patience Usoboh, Sr. Ndifreke Asuquo, Sr. Anne Abioye, Sr. Monica Etokukoh, Sr. Juliana Umoren.
Above. Children dancers from Mater Dei at the vow celebration. The young dancers were prepared by Sr. Ndifreke. The chairman of the occasion and the parents of the newly professed were at the head table. The five sisters who made their first vows are at the table to the right.
Above: Adult men committee members called to dance during the reception. Most of the women were busy in the kitchen preparing to serve food at the time this picture was taken.


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NBA Playoff Picture
As the regular season draws to an end and the playoffs get set to begin, everything is coming into focus. The Western Conference is looking dominant as it has all season with each of top three seeds vying for home-court advantage; (1) Mavs, (2) Kings, and (3) Spurs. The Eastern Conference similar to last year appears mediocre with no real dominant teams. The team with the most wins is the New Jersey Nets with (48) wins, but that record would only assure them fourth or fifth in Western Conference. Once again playoff magic is in the air and same questions arise: Can any one team truly dethrone The Lakers? Is there any team from East that can beat a team from West in the Finals? And lastly will the Kings exact their revenge and win it all this year?
Let's start with Western Conference:
The Contenders
1. Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is widely considered one of the elite teams in the league because of their high-octane offense. But as the playoffs approach, their glaring weaknesses are their defense and lack of post-presence. Opting to play a zone defense all year has proven successful, but the Mavs cannot expect to win with this formula as the playoffs become a half-court slugfest and man-to-man defense is crucial in shutting down the other teams star player or players. If the Mavs gain home-court advantage with their deep team it could be interesting.
2. Sacramento Kings
Next in waiting are the Sacramento Kings- last year's team to win it all are back at it. This time with solid additions to there bench with (Keon Clark & Jimmy Jackson). The Kings are playoff tested and healthy enough to withstand another battle with The Lakers. Chris Webber, Bibby, & Stojakovic will be amped to exact revenge on the team that sent them one win away from the Finals last year. Only weakness here maybe free throws. But Chris Webber has been hitting them consistently of late, not to mention clutch plays all season. They hope he can carry it through to the playoffs.
3. San Antonio Spurs
Our next NBA contender is the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have been winning consistently all season and nine in a row currently. After adding Ginobili & Jackson in the off-season and re-signing Rose, Tim Duncan finally has a supporting cast. The only question now is can they beat the LA. Lakers when it counts? They've beaten the World Champs 4-0 in regular season, and own the tiebreaker over Dallas & Sacramento so their chances are just as good as anybody's if not better.
4. Los Angeles Lakers
The world champs struggled early in the season with Shaq's toe surgery. But after New years have rounded into playoff form. Kobe & Shaq will need all the help they can get if the hope to repeat as champs for the fourth consecutive year. The bench has gotten older and slower, but Kobe & Shaq are still the best one-two punch in the league. They should be favoured throughout. "The Pretenders"
5. Minnesota Timber-wolves
The T-Wolves are having another fine season lead by the all-world MVP Kevin Garnett. The only question here is when will he get the out of the first round. After six consecutive playoff exits, the time is ticking for Garnett to get Minnesota a win in the first round. The off-season additions of Hudson & Gill, bench players: Smith, Trent and also Szczerbiak will all be needed to carry the load with Garnett. Without home-court advantage in the first round look for another playoff exit from Minnesota.
6. Portland Trailblazers
Portland is also a pretty decent year. Wallace's technical fouls are down. The team is fighting for the fourth or fifth spot in the playoffs. But on the other hand, in fighting has begun to set in with Randolph and Patterson going at it of late. Hate to say it, but where there's smoke there's fire…in Portland this is nothing new. Every year around this time the Blazers begin to self-destruct due to bad chemistry, I expect no change this year. Look for major moves in the summer.
7. Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are another team on the outside looking in. They have a good record, but not exactly enough pieces to knock any of the top four teams. Expect Malone & Stockton to make their first round series interesting like last year when they took Sacramento to a four game Series. The addition of Harpring should help with the scoring and Kirilenko will provide some fire for their bench. We should enjoy this as we are probably bidding farewell to two Hall of Famers in Stockton and Malone.
8. Phoenix Suns
The Suns are having a decent season. The drafting of Amare Stoudamire has finally provided some interior depth for Shawn Marion and the lowly Suns. The backcourt has been solid all year with Marbury having one his finest seasons in recent years. The Suns are a very good home team. But their biggest hurdle has been producing on the road where their (14-25) currently. If they can steal a road game or two in the playoffs it may be interesting.


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As modern Trail rims are being designed wider, standard tyre casing widths available today are not providing the traction advantage that the rim designers are aiming to achieve. The Minion DHR II Wide Trail bridges this gap by providing the exceptionally grippy and fast rolling tread pattern found on the Downhill version of this tyre, with the weight and added width advantages perfectly suited to Trail riding.
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Mazda has unveiled the MX-5 Retractable Fastback (RF) on the dawn of the 2016 New York International Auto Show.
Mazda has unveiled the MX-5 Retractable Fastback (RF) on the dawn of the 2016 New York International Auto Show.
Unlike the previous-generation MX-5 PRHT, its successor adopts a targa configuration in the same vein as the much more expensive Porsche 911 Targa. Along with the different roof folding mechanism, the car has received a different name as Mazdawill sell this MX-5 version with the "RF" suffix to point out we are dealing with a "retractable fastback."
While on the regular MX-5 Roadster you have to manually pull up or down the fabric roof, on this new RF version you just have to press a button and let the top automatically open or close. This can be done at speeds of up to 6.2 mph (10 kph) and when the hard top is stowed, the MX-5 RT still manages to offer the same cargo capacity as the Roadster.
Aside from receiving a new roof, the MX-5 RF also welcomes a new three-coat paint called "Machine Grey" developed specifically for this version and billed as being a "premium color."
Power will be provided by the same SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.0 gasoline engines, but in United States it will be available only with the larger unit. These two engines will work with a standard six-speed manual gearbox and an optional six-speed automatic.
Debuting today at the New York Auto Show, the Mazda MX-5 RF is scheduled to go on sale as a 2017 model year and pricing will be announced closer to the car's launch.
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Club Officers – An Overview of the Roles
This page provides a brief overview of the Club Executive Roles. It is not intended to be a complete guide: the best guide is the Club Leadership Handbook. This is normally sent to executive officers at the start of the Toastmasters year.
Here is a copy:
There is sometimes overlap in the roles, and the best system is that which works at the individual club. All executive roles can have a sub-committee, and this is a good way to identify, and prepare, a successor for the role.
What does the President do?
The President provides leadership for all members by setting an example of 'best practice' in terms of appearance, personal conduct, and following the guidelines as established by Toastmasters International.
The President sets the goal to make the club a Distinguished Club, and completes a Club Success Plan at the start of her/his term. The Club Success Plan template can be found in this manual:
Distinguished Club Program and Club Success Plan
The Club Success Plan is completed in conjunction with the other executive members. It is not sent anywhere beyond the Club Executive.
The President attends Club Officer Training, and encourages the other executive members to also attend.
The President attends Area Council Meetings. These are organised by the Area Director. The club president is a voting member of the council, as well as being eligible to vote for the next year's incoming Area Director.
The President also attends District Council Meetings. The club president, along with the VPE, holds a vote at the District Council Meeting. If either of these officers are unable to attend, their proxy votes should be given to another active club member who will be in attendance.
The President usually becomes a signatory to the club bank account along with the Club Treasurer. Check with the previous president and treasurer as to what is required to change signatories for the bank account.
The President organises Club Executive meetings. It is recommended that these are held at least once every two months.
Ultimately, the 'buck stops here' with the President. If other executive members are not completing their roles, or there is a disruptive member at the club, it is up to the President to deal with the problem. Often Area Directors can provide good guidance for these issues.
What does the Vice President of Education (VPE) do?
The VPE organises the agenda for each meeting. This is often done through some kind of online software. The most common sites used are Easyspeak or FreeToastHost.
The VPE records member achievements and works with the President to make the club a Distinguished club.
The VPE organises the Club contests. There is a section on this website dedicated to club contests. It contains detailed information about how to conduct contests.
The VPE organises a mentor for new members.
The VPE attends Club Officer Training.
The VPE attends Area Council Meetings. These are organised by the Area Director. The VPE is a voting member of the council.
The VPE also attends District Council Meetings. The VPE, along with the club president, holds a vote at the District Council Meeting. If either of these officers are unable to attend, their proxy votes should be given to another active club member who will be in attendance.
What does the Vice President Membership (VPM) do?
The VPM is often the first contact for the club. They communicate with guests through the club website, and make them welcome at club meetings. Often, the VPM will allocate someone as a 'buddy' for the person when they come to the meeting. This means the guest will sit with an experienced member who will explain the club proceedings to them.
The VPM will give membership packs to guests. These packs are often comprised of a membership form, a copy of the Toastmasters magazine, and possibly a brochure that explains what a club meeting entails.
The VPM makes certain that the membership application form is up to date. Are the fees displayed correctly? Does it contain the Toastmasters Promise?
The VPM conducts an induction ceremony for new members.
The VPM attends Club Officer Training.
The VPM attends Area Council Meetings. These are organised by the Area Director. The VPM is a voting member of the council.
What does the Vice President Public Relations (VPPR) do?
The VPPR maintains the club website. The website can be either static (the information is accurate, but doesn't regularly change) or can be constantly updated. At the very least, the website should have the date of the next meeting.
The VPPR greets guests and answers questions before and after the meeting.
The VPPR writes a meeting report/newsletter and distributes this to members. A good practice is to post the meeting report to the website, send it to members, and post it to the club's Facebook page (if it has one).
There are many ways to promote a club. Many of them can be found at Toastmasters International, including the following manual:
What does the Secretary do?
The Secretary keeps minutes at Club Executive meetings. The secretary can also take minutes at club meetings. In this respect, the Secretary acts as the club historian, keeping track of changes such as rises in club fees etc.
Here is a blank template for minutes:
The Secretary is responsible for updating the Club Officer List at Toastmasters International. This means that when the club executive changes from one year to the next, or a new person takes over during the year, the Secretary is responsible for recording this change. This is done through the following link:
The Club may also have a club library. This might contain books about public speaking, DVDs etc. It is usually the Secretary who maintains this.
What does the Treasurer do?
The Treasurer is responsible for all financial matters at the club. They are a signatory to the club bank account, usually in conjunction with the President.
The Treasurer sends out reminder notices to the club members that their fees are due. These are normally sent up to six weeks before the due date.
The Treasurer attends club executive meetings, and presents a financial reports to the executive. They may also present a financial report to the club.
The Treasurer pays bills for the club such as rent, and also reimburses other members for out-of-pocket expenses.
What does the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) do?
The SAA arranges the room at the start of the meeting. This includes the seating, lectern, timing lights, and club banner.
The SAA often opens the meeting and does the housekeeping i.e. location of emergency exits, toilets etc. The SAA is able to set bright and lively tone to the meeting.
The SAA maintains club supplies e.g. coffee and tea, cups, etc.
The SAA packs up the equipment at the end of the meeting.
In Conclusion…
As previously stated, this is a brief summary of the roles. There are often other 'nitty-gritty' jobs that must be done along the way. In practice, some of the duties may be carried out by other members, or there may be sub-committees that assist the Executive officers.
Successful clubs are built by members working together to make the club environment a positive and supportive learning environment for all.


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The Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 (MERA) launched an ambitious plan to provide an adequate education for our children. The law ushered in an era of standards-based assessments (MCAS), an increase in charter public schools, and a new school-funding formula (Chapter 70). While progress has been made, we are still struggling to fulfill the promise of MERA:
- MCAS held that if school districts and educators were accountable for improving student outcomes, as measured against common criteria, then student academic outcomes would improve. The result has had the unintended consequence of a narrowed curriculum, too much time focused on standardized test preparation and testing, increased bureaucracy, large gaps in proficiency and rising dropout rates, and failure to measure achievement of individual learners. Going forward requires a rich and varied curriculum and nimble, flexible assessments for children.
- Charter schools are independent public schools operating under five year charters. The contract frees charter schools from many of the regulations with which district public schools must comply. Charter public schools were touted as "labs of innovation"; they were going to experiment with innovative practice then share what they learned with district public schools. This has not happened.
- MassBudget's in-depth report on Chapter 70 adequacy (Cutting Class: Underfunding the Foundation Budget's Core Education Program) shows that the education-funding formula (developed in 1991) understates rising costs of special education and health care by more than $2 billion a year. Too much funding today is being siphoned away from the people and things our students need: teachers and classroom materials. The genius of the original foundation budget was the commitment by so many to address education challenges facing Massachusetts. Maintaining the genius of the financing plan requires that it be updated to reflect curriculum standards and new practices in teaching, learning, and leading schools.
MERA made bold promises to and for the students of Massachusetts. Yet other promises remain unfulfilled. For too many students, lack of academic achievement continues and drop-out rates remain high. Improving our schools continues to be a vitally important strategy for promoting economic opportunity and achieving educational excellence and equity, but schools cannot do this work alone.
Partnering with families and communities is integral to children's success in school – and in life. We need to support children's learning everywhere they learn: at home, in preschool programs, in school, in before- and after-school opportunities, in recreation programs, and in faith-based and community sponsored opportunities.
Advocacy on this issue can take many forms and decision-makers at every level need to hear from an engaged constituency. Massachusetts PTA seeks to be not only a voice, but also a resource for increased family and community understanding of the education reform landscape.
Mary Ann Stewart (@MAStewartMA) is a Lexington School Committee member, Chair of MassPartners for Public Schools, and the immediate past president and current Chair of State & Federal Advocacy for Massachusetts PTA.


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A conservative lawyer named Mario Echandi, 42, won the presidency of Costa Rica last week from the quarreling heirs of left-of-center President José ("Don Pepe") Figueres. A tall, balding, eloquent man, who has promised to bring private capital back into such state-dominated fields as banking, power production and housing, Echandi triumphed in an election notably free of bloodshed or ballot juggling. His National Union Party, backed by two former Presidents, polled 103,326 votes. Figueres' chosen successor, Francisco Orlich, a former Public Works Minister, drew 97,102 votes, and Jorge Rossi, a maverick from the Figuerista ranks, got 23,307.
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Onaping Falls
Onaping Falls
High Falls on the Onaping River as seen from the A.Y. Jackson Lookout
Location of Onaping Falls within Greater Sudbury.
|Greater Sudbury
|January 1, 1973
|December 31, 2000
|• City Councillor
|Gerry Montpellier
|• Governing Body
|Greater Sudbury City Council
|• MPs
|Marc Serré (Liberal)
|• MPPs
|France Gélinas (NDP)
(2011)Statistics Canada
|• Total
|Population is for Census Tract 5800140.00
|Time zone
|• Summer (DST)
|Postal Code FSA
|Area code(s)
|Onaping Falls Community Action Network
Onaping Falls (1996 census population 5,277) was a town in the Canadian province of Ontario, which existed from 1973 to 2000. It was created as part of the Regional Municipality of Sudbury, and took its name from the waterfalls (High Falls) on the Onaping River.
On January 1, 2001, the town and the Regional Municipality were dissolved and amalgamated into the city of Greater Sudbury. The town is now part of Ward 3 on Greater Sudbury City Council, and is represented by councillor Gerry Montpellier.
In the Canada 2011 Census, the main communities in Onaping Falls were listed for the first time as two of six distinct population centres (or urban areas) in Greater Sudbury: Dowling (population 1,690, density 475.0 km2)[1] and Onaping-Levack (population 2,042, density 251.3 km2).[2] In the Canada 2016 Census, Onaping-Levack was dropped from the city's list of population centres, due to its population density falling below the 400/km2 standard, but Dowling was recorded as having a population of 1,466.
Onaping Falls is an amalgamation of three local communities: Dowling, Onaping, and Levack. Dowling is located 11 km from Onaping along Highway 144, while Levack is located north of the highway along Municipal Road 8. The smaller subdivisions of Levack Station and Phelans are also located along Highway 144 between Dowling and Onaping.
The area is known for its recreational abundance; fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, cross-country and downhill skiing and most other recreational sports are common activities of the residents.
It has become famous for High Falls, where the Onaping River drops 46 metres in a single plunge. The town is at the point where the Canadian Shield meets the Sudbury Nickel Irruptive, caused by a meteorite strike two billion years ago. There is a lookout off Highway 144 called the A. Y. Jackson Lookout, for the famous Group of Seven artist who memorialized the view on his canvas.
The town is also home to Windy Lake Provincial Park.
Prior to the early 1970s, the communities of Onaping Falls were company towns with no direct municipal government.
With the advent of regional government in 1973, the town of Onaping Falls became a part of the Regional Municipality of Sudbury, which also included the towns of Rayside-Balfour, Nickel Centre, Walden, Valley East and Capreol. The name "Onaping Falls" was chosen electorally between three contentious names: "Mountainvale" submitted by Levack resident Mary Carol McLellan, "Onaping Falls", submitted by Onaping resident Ted Cunningham and "Dowling", submitted by Dowling council. Mr. Cunningham received $25 for submitting the chosen name.
The first mayor of Onaping Falls was Jim Coady, for whom the ice arena in Levack is named. Other mayors of Onaping Falls between 1973 and absorption into the City of Greater Sudbury were Bob Parker, Shirley Mirka and Jean Guy "Chummy" Quesnel.
Onaping Falls is currently part of Ward 3 on Greater Sudbury City Council, along with much of the former town of Rayside-Balfour. A Community Solutions team was established in April 2006 to deal with challenges to the amalgamation of the former towns into one City of Greater Sudbury. The Community Solutions Team was made up with representatives from across the new city (Jack Oatway, Marc Tasse, Martha Cunningham Closs, Keir Kitchen, Barry Brett, France Belanger-Houle, Gisele Chretien) and chaired by Floyd Laughren. The final report called the Constellation City listed many improvements to Greater Sudbury's municipal governance The committee visited and spoke to citizens in several corners of the city and all former towns. The report completed in 2007, recommended the former Onaping Falls be reconstituted as its own ward on city council, although this has not occurred to date.
Notable people[edit]
Notable people from the Onaping Falls area include Olympian Joe Derochie (Canoe, 1960 Rome), National Hockey League players Dave Taylor (Los Angeles Kings), Dave Hannan (Pittsburgh Penguins) and Troy Mallette (Ottawa Senators), Olympic cyclist Eric Wohlberg, Paralympian (rowing) Steven Daniel and author Mark Leslie (Lefebvre). Recording artist and singer/songwriter Kevin Closs has made his home in Onaping Falls since 1990.
External links[edit]
- http://www.onleoracle.ca/ofcan/
- Onaping Falls Community Action Network
- History of Onaping Falls at Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums


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The argument 'against' becoming perfect
June 19, 2017 by Shaun
Filed under The Fitness Bug
And why we focus on the 65% non-workout/nutrition stuff. As that's what will keep you on 'wagon'.
But even then… It's the goal to get to 90-100% S-curvish that is mostly talked about. So today… I'm here
And of course… That is what we call the lifestyle phase.
Many S-curve members are on the lifestyle phase right now. And have been for a long time. It's a lot more
Not just results, results, results. Which is what the results phase is for.
It was all about what we covered in > this newsletter.
I already said that the nutrition stuff will go on… Long after you become S-curvish. So here's some more
– Hazelnut = High in protein/carbs/fiber – Is very high in good fats and is commonly high in fat… So this
– Pumpkin seeds = Exactly the same scenario as hazelnut.
– Wild rice = For the proteins, vitamins and minerals – Commonly high in carbs… But it's a step up from


text: Best Bar None, an international program started in the UK, recognizes bars and clubs that go above and beyond the government requirements for licensed businesses. In launching the program in Alberta, the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission wanted a campaign that would endear the program to both venues and patrons. We created a public campaign, "We've Got You Covered," using video ads, in-venue posters, coasters, and swag to establish a voice of camaraderie with patrons, and helped create and promote the annual "BBN Awards," a series of private events recognizing the best bars and clubs in the province, encouraging venue buy-in.


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Annnnd we're back! Time for 9 Secrets. This is gonna get juicy. 🙂
9. Every few months or so, I think of names I'd like to name my kid(s)… you know, the ONES I DON'T HAVE YET.
Who does that? Is that a girl thing? Is that weird? I'm a little embarrassed to admit this.
2 names that that have been on my mind lately: Everette and Brannon. Weird names, right? But just a titch better than LaTiffany and TaMichael (yes, I know people that have those names – TRUTH).
8. Sometimes when I hear songs that I love, I imagine what the video should be like… then I'm disappointed when they're finally made and they're not at all what I thought they'd be like.
I also feel the same way about books I enjoy, too.
7. I still sleep with my stuffed Winnie the Pooh.
He's my boyfriend! Apart from the BBE, of course. And he doesn't judge me for drooling or snoring. He doesn't get mad when I push him out of the bed and hog his covers. You gotta appreciate that.
6. When I'm on my own, I enjoy watching Britcoms, especially "The Vicar Of Dibley".
PBS used to show old Britcoms on Saturday nights. I have never minded not having something to do on a Saturday night: snuggling up in my PJs in the bed with Winnie the Pooh and the most awesome comedies to come out of the UK in the 80's is TOTALLY fun to me.
5. I can pinch things with my toes. I don't know how I learned to do it, I just always have. I use my toes to pick up things when I'm lazy, and also to terrorize people. Toe pinching hurts!
4. When no one's home, I put Rockband or Band Hero into the wii, turn it up loud and sing to my heart's content. The whole time I'm doing it I'm paranoid that someone's going to come in and catch me.
3. I'm more of a hopeless romantic than I let on. I love grand gestures, flowers, love notes, surprises. Perhaps a side effect of reading too much Jane Austen? What's weird is that I'm NOT comfortable with excessive amounts of PDA. Hand holding is pretty much as far as it will go.
2. I'm obsessed with body functions. I'm also particularly obsessed with cleaning my ears. I also have a tendency to stick my finger in my belly button and sniff it.
1. I still watch Degrassi on Teen Nick sometimes (I have nothing further to say on the subject).


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What is the Onondaga Nation?
The Onondaga Nation is one of the six Native American tribes that make up the Iroquois Confederacy. Onondagas are also known as Iroquois, or Haudenosaunee, which means 'people of the longhouse'. The nation's ancestral lands are in central New York. Traditionally, the Onondaga tribe was a hunting, gathering, and agricultural society. Today, the Onondaga retain their national identity by owning 7,300 acres near Syracuse, NY, and operating as an indigenous, democratic, sovereign nation within the United States, but not governed by it.
It is estimated that the Onondaga Nation has been a member of the Iroquois Confederacy since approximately 1000 A.D. Onondaga historical accounts of the confederacy's formation tell the story of a person, known as the Peacemaker, who was sent by the Creator to bring unity to the Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, Mohawk and Seneca nations. Prior to this point in history, the individual Indian nations were often at war. The Peacemaker enlisted the help of Hiawatha, an Onondaga warrior, in forming the alliance between the five different Native American tribes. Much later — in the 1700s — the Tuscarora people joined the five-nation Iroquois Confederacy as the sixth, non-voting member tribe.
Traditional dress for male members of the Onondaga Nation typically included deerskin breechcloths, leggings, moccasins, and — as the weather grew cold — heavy robes. Females generally wore shorter leggings than the men, a wrap skirt made of deerskin, and a long deerskin tunic. Women also wore heavy robes and moccasins in winter.
A distinguishing characteristic of traditional male Iroquois dress was the gustoweh, a headpiece that identified which Iroquois Nation the man belonged to, by the arrangement of feathers on it. The Onondaga male's gustoweh typically consisted of strips of wood adorned with eagle, turkey, hawk, or pheasant feathers. The arrangement of feathers for an Onondaga on the gustoweh would be one feather pointing up and one pointing to the back.
An important traditional agricultural practice of the Onondaga Nation was the planting of the 'Three Sisters', an interplanting of corn, beans, and squash. Corn was first planted in rows, and as it sprouted, dirt was mounded around the immature cornstalks. Then, Onondaga women would plant beans in the hill they had made, and the beans would grow up the cornstalks, adding nitrogen to the soil. Squash was then planted between rows, keeping weeds away and shading the soil so that it retained moisture.
The Onondaga Nation has many ceremonies that are still practiced today, and generally revolve around the lunar calendar. The first celebration of the Onondaga lunar year is known as 'Midwinters' and is a time for giving thanks to the Creator. Some of the other ceremonies include a maple sap ceremony, a strawberry ceremony, and a planting ceremony.


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From the 5th of October if you're out shopping in England and need a carrier bag, you'll be charged 5p. This is to bring England into line with the rest of the UK where it's been in force for some time now. Lisa wrote about this here asking, "The 5p Carrier Bag Charge: All About The Environment Or Another Shopping Tax?" I like to think it's the former but either way living in Scotland and having had the 5p charge for almost a year it has changed the way I shop.
I have to be honest and admit that before the charge was introduced in Scotland I tended to go shopping, picking up as many bags as I needed and then binning the majority of them ( I know, I know) BUT after the charge was introduced I was still picking up bags but I couldn't just put them in the bin now, I'd paid 5p for them! It was time to make a change, the little storage space I have was being taken over with "Bags for Life".
After a bit of research I fell in love (not sure that's an exaggeration either!) with "Trolley Bags" You'll no doubt have seen our Facebook video on these and they are every bit as impressive as they look. Not only have I got my storage space back, I finally feel like I'm doing my bit for the environment too.
Lakeland have two sets, a deep set (the ones I have) and a shallow set for smaller trolleys.
You can click and collect for free, home delivery will cost you £2.99 unless you spend £30 or more – then it's free.
If you can't collect and are opting for home delivery, check out the blog Lisa wrote at Packing Sorted, they work out at £21.98 delivered to your door.


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A native Houstonian with graduate and undergraduate degrees from Texas A&M University, Rachel joined Levine & Co. as a real estate agent in 2015. After an eight-year career teaching at both the secondary and college levels, Rachel is now practicing real estate as her second career.
As a teacher, Rachel developed exceptional organization and interpersonal communication skills during her years spent working with children and parents. As a Realtor, she's now able to utilize these skills in service of her clients, ensuring they have an efficient, professional experience while buying or selling property. Rachel is a member of both the Houston Association of Realtors and the Texas Association of Realtors.
Rachel says she especially enjoys working in real estate because it affords her a flexible schedule, and partnering with other young mothers at Levine & Co. means the firm as a whole understands the delicate balance between serving clients and caring for family. Rachel lives in Friendswood, where she and her family enjoy being active outdoors. Rachel is also a member of her local Mothers of Preschoolers organization.


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1. Re: v490 Temperature sensor problemrukbat Sep 12, 2011 9:10 AM (in response to 842356)
user8891763 wrote:Stop whatever is causing the overheat issue!
How to resolve thie problem?
prgdiag -V shows the CPU0 & CPU2 temperature as 127 degree centigrade
You need someone to power the system down, take it apart and physically examine it.
Go look at whatever is near board A.
There may be accumulated crud inside.
There may be failed fans inside.
There may be something covering the outside of the chassis that is preventing air from flowing properly.
Ther isn't anything complicated about this.


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Has anyone owned or looked at the Hyundai i800 2.5CRDi SE Nav ?
It looks great value for the money but I was wondering if all the seats on the latest 2019 model went down as some say the middle seats don't and some say they do.
Also would the the VW transporter be a better option and does this come with electronic handbrake, cruise control and parking sensors or is all that extra on the VW.
Appreciate any info you can give on these vehicles.
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He said that?June 2, 2010
"I'd like my life back." ?
Another WTF?! moment.
What does a fishing community look like?June 2, 2010
Fishing Communities Facts
Many communities in the Gulf of Mexico were
originally founded to exploit the rich marine resources.
Some communities in the Gulf of Mexico, for example,
Empire and Venice in Louisiana, are below sea level
and protected by levies.
In many coastal communities, fishermen can no
longer afford to live near the water because
increasing development and redevelopment of these
areas has raised the cost of living beyond their means.
Seafood processing and sales
In 2006, there were 174 fish processing plants and
255 wholesale businesses located in the Gulf region
that together employed 10,841 workers.
Louisiana had the most wholesaler plants in 2006
(126) that together employed 661 workers, while
Texas had the second highest number (77) that
together employed 825 workers.
Shrimp fishery
The combination of long term increases in expenses
including marine diesel fuel, combined with the
dramatic increase in the amount of relatively cheap
imported farm raised shrimp, is making it very
difficult for many Gulf fishermen to make a living in
commercial fishing. Over 90% of the Nation's shrimp
supply is now imported.
Vietnamese fishermen are now an important part of
the shrimp fishery in Mississippi and Louisiana.
Recreational fishing
Florida had the most saltwater recreational fishermen
in the United States in 2006: 3.7 million, and another
2.9 million saltwater anglers from other states
reported saltwater fishing trips to Florida in that year.
These recreational fishermen released just over 44%
of their catch in 2006.
Historical context
Coastal dwelling American Indians relied on the Gulf
of Mexico's inshore marine resources for part of their
subsistence for thousands of years before Europeans
began arriving in the 16th century.
Some of the first scientific studies of the Gulf's fishery
resources were begun in 1884 by the U.S.
Commission of Fish and Fisheries. They eventually
included surveys of the oyster beds in areas near
Apalachicola, Florida, and inshore waters of Alabama
as well as other areas.
[Source: Gulf Summary Communities]
"Overall, 30 fishing communities in Alabama, 99 in Louisiana, 14 in Mississippi, 68 in Texas, and 119 in West Florida have been profiled by NMFS social scientists because of the nature of their links with commercial and/or recreation fishing. In 2006, 14 United States' top fifty ports by landings revenue were located in the Gulf region. They were: Bayou La Batre, Alabama; Dulac-Chauvin, Empire-Venice, Golden Meadow-Leeville, Intracoastal City. Lafitte-Barataria. Louisiana: Brownwsville-Port Isabel. Port Arthur, Galveston and Palacios, Texas; and Apalachicola, Fort Myers, Key West, Tampa Bay- st. Petersburg, Florida. On average, the Gulf of Mexico accounted for 21% of U.S. annual landing revenue from 1997-2006.
The Gulf's top fishing communities were typically smaller towns and villages with populations below 20,000 persons. However, on major metropolitan center approaching 2 million (Houston, Texas), and a few larger coastal cities also have significant fisheries involvement (Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida; Mobile, Alabama; and Brownsville, Texas) Louisiana's and Alabama's top fishing communities are most likely to have populations below 5,000.Nine of Louisiana's top ten fishing communities and seven of Alabama's top ten fishing communities fall in this group."
[Source: NOAA Fisheries Service – Southeast Region – Publications,
http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sf/socialsci/socialsci.htm, Accessed: June 2, 2010. No date cited. See also: Identifying Communities Associated with the Fishing Industry in Louisiana]
Does this look desperate? – YES.June 2, 2010
Suggestions and such are being taken by BP online. "More than 7,800 ideas have been proposed to date." You should probably call first and submit snail mail or get out of the way entirely. Especially at the rate of 7,800 ideas in 44 days and nothing is working.


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Walmart has just announced their Vudu movie streaming service is now available to iPad users via a web app (opposed to an iOS app), which effectively allows the company to go behind Apple's back rather than partake in their App Store revenue sharing model. The app also works on other iOS devices, but hasn't yet been optimized for the smaller screen. They've also announced their iTunes competitor, mp3.walmart.com, will be closing indefinitely starting August 28, 2011. However, the announcement notes the Walmart Soundcheck music streaming service will remain available, making us wonder if they have plans on implementing an iPad-specific version much like they've done with Vudu…
This isn't the first time we've seen content providers trying to avoid sharing profits with Apple. In fact, just yesterday we told you about the new Kindle Cloud Reader app that is accessible via the web, much the same as Vudu. While not sharing revenue is an obvious benefit of bypassing the App Store, TechCrunch points out there are many other advantages as well.
For instance, by avoiding the App Store's restrictions, Vudu will be able to push out new updates whenever they see fit, rather than having to wait for Apple's approval. It seems like more and more developers have been pushed away from the traditional iOS app model due to stringent approval policies and the unpredictability of Apple's ever-changing process.
The real question is.. do these web apps compare to the experience offered by native apps?
*thanks 9to5mac*
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