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The Eighth Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT 2017), sponsored by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES), was held on April 23-26, 2017 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA (Washington D.C. Metro Area). The Conference featured plenary sessions, panel sessions, technical papers, and tutorials by experts on grid modernization and smart grid applications and system integration. The theme for this year was, Innovative Trends in Grid Modernization, and included an emphasis on how to economically and reliably integrate Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in system operation, the needs for and trends in advancements of grid management technologies and systems, the seams between distribution and bulk power system operations, and approaches for planning, operations, and cross cutting disciplines to address end-to-end operational coordination and control issues, including practical application. This is one of the panels from the conference.
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This paper answers questions related to the American Revolution including how the conservatives resisted democratization; impacts of the American Revolution on the native Americans; and how popular views of property rights and the marriage contract prevented women and slaves from enjoying all the freedoms of the social contract.
Foner (301) noted a number of ways through which the conservatives resisted democratization. He identified them as; high order republicanism support, great vigor for respect of tradition, support for Christianity, and prayer in schools. The conservatives also supported jealously the rule of law while greatly opposing secularism.
According to Foner (314), the Native Americans suffered great impact as a result of the American Revolution including loss of land and property of great worth and of innocent lives as people died in thousands in many states. Foner also noted that the tribes that joined the famous Iroquois Confederation also lost not only some of the British rights they had been promised but also suffered from the extinction of the Confederation by the American troops.
Foner (323) observes that in a marriage contract, property belongs to the man and not the woman. Equally, slaves were not entitled to ownership and freedom of use of property. These views were very popular in America after the American Revolution leading to limited opportunities for both the women and slaves to enjoy their freedom of the social contract.
After independence Americans who had different opinions to that based on free markets and free trade by the merchants and other leaders were exploited and looked down upon. Foner (342) further noted that there were instances in which those with different opinions undergone different forms of mistreatments because of their strong agitation for freedom. This group had a belief that free trade and markets with great self-interest was barbaric and malicious.
In conclusion, the American Revolution came with great impacts not only on economical and political issues but also on social systems.

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Fellowship Groups
A primary purpose of the church is godly fellowship. True fellowship allows members to develop relationships with one another at a depth necessary to truly care for each other's needs and hold one another accountable to the spiritual commitments we have made. For this reason we have reserved Sunday afternoon/evening for a time to break down into smaller groups to sing, share, pray with one another, and study the Word for greater understanding and application.
Additionally, our fellowship groups provide support and encouragement for members of the group, such as meals and hospital visits, thus embodying the one-anothers of Scripture and personalizing the care each person receives. To this end, we encourage all members of Grace to be involved in a fellowship group as a means of using their giftedness to build up the body.
We do not believe that small groups are the key to the church (sound teaching is), but they have a valuable function in allowing the body to be spiritually healthy.
Fellowship Groups for Fall/Winter 2019-2020
What Happens in the Groups?
Each group is a bit different but the general format is prayer, music, Bible study, and fellowship. Many of the groups eat a meal together (either before or after the meeting time) as a means of extending and enhancing the opportunities for interaction and encouragement.
The objective of the prayer time is to intercede for one another more intimately than is possible through the relatively casual interaction that goes on Sunday morning.
Teaching in the Groups
This year, there will be several different topics of study. Check with your prospective group leader if you have questions about the topic. Most groups will do"sermon review." That is, we will work through a series of questions based on the sermon from that morning – seeking to explore some of the points more thoroughly, make practical application and answer questions that may have been raised. Regardless of the particular topic or approach our goal is to continually deepen in our understanding of the principles of God's Word and our practice of those principles in daily living.
Which Group Should I Attend?
We have attempted to choose host homes that are spread out geographically in order to make it easier for each family to be a part. Additionally we have a large number of families with children and so need to try to balance the amount of children in each home.
Please stop by the Fellowship Group information table, located in the back of the sanctuary, for more information about how you can get plugged in to a group or contact the church office via email.
2019/2020 Fellowship Groups
Andy Smith & Sam Overstreet
Host Home: Smith (865) 742-6945
713 Trillium Cir, Maryville, 37804
Meeting Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Chris Riser & Jay Brown
Host Home: West (865) 313-5210
2560 Robinson Drive, Louisville, 37777
Meeting Time: 5:00-8:00 pm
Ron O'Dell
Host Home: O'Dell (865) 803-2985
G.C.C. Uth Room – 161 E Harper Avenue, Maryville, 37804
Meeting Time: 12:15-2:15 pm
Paul Edmiston
Host: Edmiston (865) 379-9030
G.C.C. Annex – 100 N. Court Street, Maryville, TN 37804
Meeting Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Andy Boyer & Rob Rathbun
Host Home: Boyer (865) 567-4236
10014 Highgate Circle, Knoxville, 37931
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Blue Wave NE6171B Pool Pump
The Blue Wave NE6171B pool pump is a powerful pump for above ground pools and a great replacement for old or inefficient pumps. This pump has one of the highest satisfaction ratings among PoolPumpExpert.com's satisfied customers in the Reviews category.
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• Self-priming Pump
This 1.5-hp, rated at the 110-volt motor pump is self-priming, meaning it does need to be primed before the operation. The pump has the ability to prime itself without human intervention. The water is stored via sump pit (such as skimmer) then piped to the suction side of the pump. However, it is recommended to double check its strainer basket if with enough water as a matter of inspection prior to starting the pump.
• Durable Materials
This product is made from a durable polymer that does not corrode and rust, giving you the edge against conventional metal pump (an example is cast iron) which easily corrodes especially when treated with chlorine. This truly prolongs the life of your pump.
• Capacity
This Blue Wave NE6171B pump could suck and deliver water at 62GPM at normal feet of head (20ft.). Remember that the suction power of a pump depends upon its distance from the pool (specifically the skimmer), but putting the pump assembly too near the pool is also not recommended as water splashing will put the electrical parts in jeopardy.
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• Ideal as replacement pump: This pump is best as a replacement for old and trouble-prone pumps for above ground pools.
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• Reliable, quiet, efficient and high-performance pump.
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GOD'S KIND OF LOVE – Friday November 25th 2016
Memorise: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Bible in one year: Genesis 46-47, Psalms 107:33-43
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"
John 15:13
Now, as beneficiaries of this great love, we are obliged to show this kind of love to our Maker and more importantly to our neighbours.
It is wisdom for us to love the One who loves us at least for two reasons. One; when we love someone that loves us, he keeps on loving us the more. Secondly, the love that is not reciprocated will grow sour. Even God stops loving those who do not return His love. Proverbs 8:17 says:
"I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me."
How can we love a God that we do not see? We can, by loving our neighbours, Matthew 25:35, 37, 40 says:
"For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink. I was a stranger, and ye took me in… Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered and fed thee? Or thirsty, and gave thee drink? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
John the beloved apostle went further to teach us how to love our God in practical terms 1st John 4:19-21:
"If a man say, I love God and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen how can he love God whom he hath not seen?"
May the good Lord give us the grace to show our love to Him through our neighbours. 25 November 2016 Open Heavens.
Prayer Point
Father, give me your own kind of love. I want to live for you and Your Church.
Open Heavens Daily Devotional, written by Pastor E.A Adeboye


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The Stanislaus Fly Fishers and Rivers of Recovery are proud to invite you to the 10th presentation of The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) at the State Theatre in Modesto, California, on May 30, 2018! All proceeds will directly benefit Rivers of Recovery, helping us serve combat disabled veterans through rehabilitative fly fishing adventures! Attendance is free for veterans, first responders and students!
Our committee is headed by ROR board members and local veterans Randall "Gunny" Reyes and Derek "Doc" Mc Ginnis, and Stanislaus Fly Fishers webmaster stalwart supporter Mike Hewitt. My thanks to these gentlemen for all their efforts! Special thanks to Jim Mayol's office staff Margie Reedy and Rita Espinosa who have pulled together the loose ends for each of our 10 years organizing this event!
We hope that you can all attend the F3T on May 30, 2018. Download our pledge card, or visit our website or our Facebook page to support our veterans through Rivers of Recovery. Donations are easily made online. Please reference the "Modesto Fly Fishing Film Tour" for any online donations.
Our "M.O." for our local veterans' trips remains much the same. We have agreed that if it ain't broke don't fix it but are always striving to enhance the river experience. We are enjoying the continued support of The Fly Shop in so many ways, most of all, their expert guides hosting our veterans on the Lower Sac. Lost Coast Outfitters rallies Bay Area support with a variety of gear and publicity. Gunny and Derek are working tirelessly with the additional support of Costa, Sage, Simms and many others! We continue to be the beneficiary of a river front home for base camp!
At the film tour we will also view the excellent video produced by Platinum Peek Productions, which captured the essence of an ROR Lower Sac trip! The film made by these Oakdale raised Cal Poly videographers was recently named a finalist in the "25 Under 25 Film Fest" and they will also be present at the event to introduce their nominated film. Congratulations to Soren and Eriksen Dickens!
For those of you who choose to sponsor a veteran's scholarship at the $2500 level, we will provide you or your company, "On Screen" and Facebook recognition, a Rivers of Recovery Hat and Shirt, 6 movie tickets and 6 raffle tickets for a variety of fly fishing equipment, hand tied flies, hats, buffs and much more (we are still seeking donation of raffle items but have an incredible supply already on hand). Donors of $100 or more will receive "On Screen" recognition and 6 raffle tickets.
Special thanks to the continuing support of the Stanislaus Fly Fishers! They invite you to submit new or old fish pics which can be emailed to email@example.com, so we can display them as part of the video presentations. Finally, thanks to all our past and future contributors for their steady support of our local veterans!
We look forward to seeing old friends and hopefully make new ones as well. See you there!
On behalf of Rivers of Recovery and the Stanislaus Fly Fishers,
Gunny Reyes, Doc McGinniss, Mike Hewitt and Jim Mayol


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Wrestling Cheers- Episode 78: "Drunk Ed Is Zero Cool (Review)"
On this episode, We are reviewing last Saturday's AIW show, "Zero Cool". that was live from Lakewood, Ohio at The Winchester! Join Justin (@HeavyseT330), Ric (@RicNelson21), and Stacy (@Stacysilvers) as they talk about all of the matches on the card, "Drunk Ed", the upcoming Rubber City Con and so much more!
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MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — There are new details Friday regarding a Bahamian national in charge of a boat when it capsized off the coast of South Florida.
Federal authorities say that boat captain was drinking rum and smoking crack-cocaine the night the boat capsized, killing four Haitian women.
Naaman Davis pleaded guilty Thursday in Miami federal court to charges of smuggling resulting in death and helping aggravated felons re-enter the U.S. He was among 11 people found clinging to the boat that capsized Oct. 16 off Miami. The victims died beneath the boat.
Prosecutors plan to seek the dismissal of other charges against Davis, including involuntary manslaughter, after his sentencing July 21. He faces a maximum of life in prison.
According to court documents, Davis drank rum before the boat left the Bahamas and smoked crack-cocaine during one of the several times it stalled during its voyage.
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A Padded Case for your Glasses / Spectacles / Readers / Specs - This pouch fits a standard size pair of glasses. I can custom make one if you have larger glasses or sunglasses. The glasses are (of course!) not included!
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As a dog walker you will get to know a lot of different dogs, a lot of different neighborhoods, and with that, a lot of different people. Like most things, some will be great and some will be not so great. Here is a road map to guide you through what you may experience…
Your best clients
Your best clients will be understanding, flexible, kind, trusting, have good communication and pay you on time. They will keep you up to date with their schedule and needs, keep the dog's food and bags stocked, trust that you come when they ask and walk the dog for the correct amount of time, and pay you by the time you requested.
They will also be understanding that you are human and things sometimes come up. This is a bonus, but some may even leave water out for you or give you a holiday bonus. You will meet some very nice people while dog-walking who are appreciative that they have someone they can trust their pet with.
When clients do their part in the dog-walking process, it is a breeze and creates a very good foundation for all involved.
Your worst clients
Your worst clients can be untrusting, unreasonable, and late on paying and scheduling. The only way around this is to set hard boundaries and to decide what is worth ignoring and working with and what is not.
You will run across people who are late or flaky on scheduling when they need walks. To some people this isn't a big deal but once you start having a tight schedule it can really throw you off. If your schedule is full and they cancel last minute and you could have filled that time slot with someone else, it can be very annoying.
Obviously sometimes things happen last minute and you should be understanding just like you would want your client to be to you, but it is a good idea to set a rule in place so that your client doesn't make a habit of it or take advantage. One way to do this is to have a 24 hour cancellation policy, where they cannot cancel on you last minute without paying you.
Other ways clients can be unreasonable is by constantly checking in on when you came and how long you walked for. This can be fine in the beginning, but eventually you want someone who trusts you are doing your job.
Lastly, some people will just be flaky on payment times. It is usually harmless but can be very annoying especially if you have several clients doing it at the same time. Keep on your clients about payment and do not be shy about asking for what you need. Most people are understanding and don't mean to be forgetful.


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Ok so Patroness told me she needed to stem the tide of jewelry coming her way so that she could financially focus elsewhere. And that was good since all these huge pieces had me developing tics. But little by little the itch builds in her and she starts buying necklaces intended for general consumption out of the shop. So I decided it was time to make her something again.
And a cuff with matchbox labels. Puppies!
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Here are some things from my sale section that I'm really wanting to get rid of. Rock bottom prices.
In a Little World. $45 When the Child was a Child. $64
I always feel sad for the poor little pieces that no one buys...
The Stars that Shudder. $35 Dirty Pink. $35
Things as they are. $35 Secret Sky. $25
Evil Eye. $69 A Lion, a Star. $35
Sophia. $69
Oh, I have a question for you guys. You may have noticed my changed avatar. Some people change their avatars and shop banners like they change their undies, but mine have been with me from the first, coming from these awesome ancient books I found in the depths of grandma's cupboards. However one day I had the brilliant idea to write SALE on my avatar since no one ever reads shop announcements and I wasn't about to add it to every listing. Did that once, never again. So. I THOUGHT I saved a clean copy, short story long, I lost my avatar.
Since I'd been recently told by one of you guys that they thought it was a picture of some hippie dude I was cool with the switch. I chose this lady who I created from that original.
However... I dunno, I don't know if she really represents me. She's so ... bejeweled. I know, I'm baneyneys. Why do I wanna be the tomboy seller of joolz? ANYWAYS... shipwreckdandy went to this magical place called the Wayback Machine and found my avatar! So now I have to decide if I should go back to the original fancifuldevices. And you all have to chime in, guys. No lurkage for this. Nope. Not allowed.


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Lost River Cave: A Stop on the Kentucky H.O.G. Rally
On Thursday, June 10 the Kentucky State H.O.G. Rally began with an opening ceremony and kick-start party "HOGS Underground" in the ballroom of the cave.
Lost River was one of the first stops for the HOG tour of Bowling Green that included a variety of interactive and entertaining activities and events geared toward motorcycle enthusiasts.
"It's wonderful to be able to interact with the different people that come through Bowling Green for special events like this one," said Rho Lansden, executive director of Lost River Cave. "We are so proud of the excitement that our community elicits for different community groups."
After their stop at Lost River, the rally continued on for three days full of sight-seeing and riding along some of the most beautiful byways in the nation!
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As per tradition, Sarah and I are immersed in a total Goth listening fest for the month of October. Below you will find 20 albums that we've listened to over the last 20 days, photographed from our Vinyl & CD collection. You'll also notice a Spotify player at the bottom, which features a song pick from each album for the both of us. This is an ongoing playlist that you can follow directly on Spotify. Some songs are inevitably not available in their database, so we encourage you to seek those out elsewhere. Please put your own lists in the comments below, or interact at the Life on this Planet Facebook.
1. Lycia - Ionia
Bret's song pick: Desert
Sarah's song pick: Ionia
2. Killing Joke - Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
Bret's song pick: Adorations
Sarah's song pick: Sanity
3. The Chameleons - Script of the Bridge
Bret's song pick: Second Skin
Sarah's song pick: Up the Down Escalator
4. The Southern Death Cult - s/t
Bret's song pick: Moya
Sarah's song pick: Fatman
5. My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult - I See Good Spirits and I See Bad Spirits
Bret's song pick: And This Is What the Devil Does
Sarah's song pick: These Remains
6. Dead Can Dance - Within the Realm of a Dying Sun
Bret's song pick: Dawn of the Iconoclast
Sarah's song pick: Cantara
7. Skinny Puppy - Rabies
Bret's song pick: Worlock
Sarah's song pick: Rodent
8. Siouxsie and the Banshees - Peepshow
Bret's song pick: The Last Beat of My Heart
Sarah's song pick: The Killing Jar
9. Virgin Prunes - If I Die... I Die
Bret's song pick: Walls of Jericho (n/a on Spotify)
Sarah's song pick: Baby Turns Blue
10. Red Temple Spirits - Dancing to Restore an Eclipsed Moon
Bret's song pick: Electric Flowers (n/a on Spotify)
Sarah's song pick: Dark Spirits
11. The Lost Boys Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Bret's song pick: I Still Believe (Tim Cappello)
Sarah's song pick: Cry Little Sister
12. Gene Loves Jezebel - Immigrant
Bret's song pick: Shame
Sarah's song pick: Always a Flame
13. This Mortal Coil - It'll End in Tears
Bret's song pick: Holocaust
Sarah's song pick: Song to the Siren
14. The Glove - Blue Sunshine
Bret's song pick: Like an Animal
Sarah's song pick: Punish Me with Kisses
15. Ministry - Twitch
Bret's song pick: All Day Remix
Sarah's song pick: Over the Shoulder
16. Human Drama - Feel
Bret's song pick: The Waiting Hour
Sarah's song pick: I Could Be a Killer
17. Daucus Karota (Rozz Williams) - Shrine EP
Bret's song pick: The Stranger (n/a on Spotify)
Sarah's song pick: Angel (n/a on Spotify)
18. The Sisterhood - Gift
Bret's song pick: Giving Ground (n/a on Spotify)
Sarah's song pick: Colours (n/a on Spotify)
19. Bauhaus - Swing the Heartache: The BBC Sessions
Bret's song pick: Party of the First Part (n/a on Spotify)
Sarah's song pick: Ziggy Stardust
20. Audra - Going to the Theatre
Bret's song pick: There Are No Snakes in Heaven
Sarah's song pick: Don't End This Time
Listen to our ongoing Planet Rotations Playlist!


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Nanotechnology Researchers Turn Pieces of Copper into Batteries
Imagine being able to charge all your hand-held devices by storing them in your jacket.
Nanotechnology has long been of interest in both science and science fiction, appearing in classics such as "Star Trek," in which the Borg used nanotechnology in order to assimilate individuals into their collective, the "Stargate" television series, in which replicators were composed of thousands of nanobots, and more recently, the television show "Revolution," in which (spoiler!) a worldwide blackout was caused by manipulation of nanotechnology.
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Now, nanotechnology may be used in real life in order to transmit energy in lieu of batteries. Researcher Jayan Thomas and his team at the University of Central Florida are paving the way in nanotechnological research. They have devised a way to both store and transmit energy in a single lightweight copper by creating a thin layer of nano-whiskers outside surrounding it, and treating it with an electrode alloy that is further sealed with a thin layer of plastic.
"It's a very interesting idea," Thomas said. "When we did it and started talking about it, everyone we talked to said, 'Hmm, never thought of that.' It's unique."
This technology might just make battery-use a thing of the past, which would have huge implications for technology as we know it. By economizing that battery space, all technology— from small hand-held devices, to automobiles, to space travel vehicles— would become more portable and efficient.
Once he tackles this technology using copper wire, Thomas hopes to work on applying it to a myriad of different fibers- expanding the possibilities of energy storage in clothing and devices. According to Thomas, "if flexible solar cells and these fibers were used in tandem to make a jacket, it could be used independently to power electronic gadgets and other devices."
For more recent advances in nanotechnology, click here!


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Picture of a hexagram on a coin used by Mount Sinai Royal Arch Chapter no. 212 in Toronto was sent to me by a friend who wrote to me that:
The symbol on the bottom right is the "Ark of the Covenant". The bottom left is a "Keystone" which is a central stone at the summit of an arch, locking the whole together. Top left symbol stands for "Templum Hierosolyma". The top right "Scripture". In the middle on the right side are the Tiler's "sword" and Master Mason's "trowel". In the middle on the left side are the working tools of a Royal Arch Mason; the "crow", "pickax", and "spade". In the middle is Moshe Rabbeinu with the Ten Commandments.


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Whether it's bike riding, swimming, rollerblading, having a barbecue by the beach or simply grabbing brunch with the kids, East Coast Park is the place to go!
The sun is shining, you're in the mood for some fresh air in the great outdoors, and the kids have energy to burn so where do you head with the family? East Coast Park, of course! This gorgeous sandy stretch of Singapore has tons of fantastic outdoor activities for kids (and a few for grown ups fancying a spot of kidulting), a huge stretch of cycling, skating or scooting routes, and some of the coolest playgrounds in Singapore. Add to the mix a wide expanse of beach for serious bucket and spade action and barbecue pits perfect for cooking up a family feast (or a ton of kid-friendly cafes and restaurants if you can't be bothered to cook), and, well, it's no wonder families love this pocket of the island…
Explore the East Coast on wheels
With 42km of coast stretching from Changi right round to Tanjong Rhu, this is one part of town where the family can get busy with some cycling fun (don't forget to check out our handy guide to cycling with kids before you push off). Don't worry if you don't have your own set of wheels: opt for bike-sharing or head to one of the bike rental outlets found in abundance along the park. Prices generally start at around $8 for two hours and you can choose from every type of bike imaginable including a family four-wheeled pedicab, tandems and cycles with training wheels for smaller tots. Rental booths also have rollerblades, scooters, swaveboards and skateboards for hire for some wheely fun adventures through the park.
Have a sandcastle competition on the beach
Pack up a picnic, your bucket and spades, your sunscreen and your mozzie spray and head to the sand for a good old fashioned day at the beach. With 15km of coastline you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch camp for the day.
Skate over to Xtreme SkatePark
If you have a budding skateboard ninja then they'll absolutely want to check out the skater's paradise aka Xtreme SkatePark. This is THE place to hang with the kids who are not only cool, but friendly and helpful too. Perfect for making new friends and picking up some awesome skills.
Set sail on the high seas
If waterskiing doesn't float your boat, then there are still plenty of high seas jinx to be had. Book kayaking, stand up paddle boarding or windsurfing adventures with Water Venture East Coast, where you'll find lessons for all ages and skill levels.
Hit the playground at Marine Cove
Between the climbing frames, bridges, awesome slides, and swings – yes, SWINGS – it's pretty hard to tear the kids away. The promise of a treat at one of the cafes nearby might be your best weapon, but we're not lying, we enjoy an ice-cream date as much as the kiddos. Make sure you bring hats, sunscreen and stay hydrated: time your visit for the morning or afternoon when it's a bit cooler! The playground doesn't have a great deal of shade and it gets hot. Get the full deets in our review of Marine Cove Park!
Pitch a tent
Bring out your inner Scout or Girl Guide and set up a tent along the East Coast Park. While we're not talking glamping, this is a surefire hit with the kiddos for discovering life away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Designated camping areas can be found at areas A and G along the park, along with basic amenities including toilets and showers. You'll need to apply for a permit, which can then be used for a maximum of four days. That's your easy peasy short break sorted.
Barbecue by the beach
Whether you're camping and fancy getting into the spirit by cooking outdoors, are looking for somewhere fun and easy for a birthday party, or just fancy throwing some meat on the BBQ and creating the best burger in town, the family will love booking at pit at East Coast Park for a fun alfresco dining opportunity. Book a pit online through National Parks (there are over 80 pits but they do get snagged quick, so make your booking early) and don't forget the ketchup.
Make a splash at Singapore Wake Park
Water sport fans wanting to make a splash will love Singapore's only cable-ski park: Singapore Wake Park. This fun adventure water sport spot offers all ages and abilities the chance to try wakeboarding, wakeskating, waterskiing and kneeboarding. Book an intro session for children and beginners before testing out your moves!
Climb trees!
Good old fashioned fun alert: climbing trees is as cool today as it was back when we were kids, and the East Coast Park is full of ones perfect for testing out spidey-skills.
Try a family battle with a difference
And by that we mean Laser Tag! Plan a shoot-out with your kids and their friends with a fun-packed fast paced game at TagTeam Inc. Suitable for kiddos age four and above, we think the whole gang will want in on the ultimate family battle. TagTeam Inc provides all the equipment you'll need to go into the two different arenas: the mystery room and battle zone. You can even code and fly your own drone in the only version of TagDrone available in Singapore!
Refuel at a family-friendly food pitstop
There's something on the menu for even the fussiest of eaters at the huge choice of kid-friendly dining options on East Coast Park. Parkland Green has a wide selection of cool eats and Marine Cove is another great place to hit up for easy eats with the kids. Or why not eat local and work your way through a huge list of Asian foods being fried, grilled and boiled over at Laguna East Coast Lagoon Food Village?
How to get there
There are soooo many carparks that if you are driving over you would think you would be okay for a spot: not always the case at the weekends, folks! If you can take public transport or a taxi then that's the best way to get there stress-free! Bedok MRT station is nearest if you are coming in by train: take a bus 401 from there on weekends which will take you directly to East Coast Park, and during the week hop on the 197 to Marine Parade Road outside Parkway Parade and walk through the underpass.
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Yeaaaaaa babyyy stage 2 is completed!:)
Stage 2 was grueling and the scenery was the least motivating compared to the first 100 miles of stage 1, which made it a lot harder to push through mentally. Majority of the walking was through endless cornfields, and dried farm land and on top of that the heat was scorching my delicate Greek skin to near melting. To kill the time and help maintain some sanity I ended up buying a few audiobooks on my phone which would last for anywhere from 6 to 8 hours, as well as started to stray away from the whole solitude approach and decided walking with people might help mix things up a bit and add some spice to the never ending days that would lie ahead.
I met Bastien, a 26 year old German dude who ended up being a really cool guy. I walked with him for about 3 days. One of the days, we ended up sending our backpacks on taxi and walked a record breaking 54 kilometers in a little over 12 hours! After that I was ready to fake my death and have my travel insurance prepare a free flight home for me, it was one hell of an experience… literally.
However, that trek made me realize the power of the mind and how much your perception and reaction can effect your motivation and will to finish. If you keep a strong spirit and visualize your destination with a sense of humor and compassion rather than with resistance and frustration you will notice a big weight of stress and negative energy lifted off your already fatigued structure. As I took up a more childish and humorous approach to the situation, joking, running to release energy and catching myself laughing out loud at how stupid we were to think we would make this trek with ease, and somehow felt the whole situation funny while Bastien on the other hand was acting like the kid who left the candy store empty handed. Sometimes you really just have to laugh it off, I promise you'll feel much better in the end!
Today was the Half way point, and day 7 of becoming a vegetarian (that's a whole other story)! I decided to continue past Santiago another 3 days to achieve walking the whole land mass of Spain to the first sight of Sea in the city of Finisterre, Spain. Wish me luck!
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Katie Holmes And Suri Have Ice Cream In NYC While Tom Cruise Celebrates 50th Birthday In LA
Posted on Tue Jul 3rd, 2012 7:00pm PDT By X17 Staff
It was supposed to be a big family celebration for Tom Cruise, who turned 50 today, but instead the actor was dealing with the shock of Katie Holmes' recent divorce filing, as he flew home from Iceland to LA alone this afternoon.
As Tom headed back to his empty $35million Beverly Hills mansion, which is conveniently located near Scientology's West Coast base, his soon-to-be ex-wife was enjoying a sweet ice cream treat with daughter Suri in NYC.
Holmes filed for full custody of their 6-year-old daughter, and it's been reported that she was pushed over the edge after the devote Scientologist was planning to send his only biological child on Sea Org; a religious order.
The intense program is partly paid for by Will Smith, and takes place abroad a ship that condones harsh conditions and is currently being investigated by the FBI for human trafficking violations.
Since filing for divorce from the Mission Impossible star, Katie has beefed up her security team, who is said to be protecting her from heavily armed gunmen thought to be Scientologists monitoring the actress' every move.
Despite all the drama surrounding one of Hollywood's most famous couples, Holmes appears to be happy with her newly single status, and free to enjoy a sweet treat with her darling little girl just like everybody else!
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Click above to listen to Jim T's interview with Walt Wilkins!
|The whole crew at the Alamo during SXSW
During this interview we go over his early days in Austin, his influences, his Nashville Music Row days and now his role as hardcore troubador in Texas. We also talk about the first song Walt ever wrote, "Songs About Texas." This was a nice hit for Pat Green and one of my favorites. For his birthday I did a version of it with Alabama bad ass and my neighbor Davis Raines. I can barely stand to hear myself sing but I put our version of the song at the end of the podcast.
Walt is just on of those guys that can take the stage and take the audience out of their every day lives and wrap them up in his songs.
Be sure to check out Walt's new CD Plenty, as well as his other CDs.
Sit back and get to know Walt and his music a little better!
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Part Five/Conclusion--In this almost hopeless situation, there is hope!
Irish guest blogger Leon wraps up his five-part series with this post.
I honestly think the only solution is for people like you and I to try to enlighten others about this dangerous situation, and for us to be brave and speak out. As a Christian, I think the best solution is for people to trust in the Judeo-Christian God, and to get to know Him and the Truth in the Holy Bible. At least that's my thought on the subject, and you are free to disagree with me.
However, in many European countries, there are small right wing parties that are also starting to recognize the darkness of Islam, and are all too aware of the aims of Muslims. These secular European political parties believe that the only solution is to send all the Muslims in Europe back to wherever they came from, such as Pakistan, Algeria, Turkey, etc.
I never thought I'd say it, but these right wing Europeans may be on to something. Mass deportations may be the only solution. If they have any property then the local government can compensate them, but not many of the would-be deportees have much in the way of property. Most of them live in government housing or housing projects. European governments are generous to a fault, so perhaps, after the mass deportations are complete, the EU could afford to be magnanimous. Europe could develop an aid scheme to help these deportees settle back in their own countries. As a Muslim-free Europe, we could try to help Muslim nations economically and in other humanitarian ways, and try to develop friendly diplomatic relations with them, and try to make the world a better place working together as friendly nations.
But what's happening now is never going to work, because the Islamic mind doesn't want to coexist or integrate with native Europeans. The Muslim mind is just immersed in the teachings of 'allah' their god and mohammed from the Koran which says:
- "fight those who believe not in allah nor the last day". surah 9:29
- "believers (Muslims) fight the unbelievers (Christians, Jews, pagans) near you, and let them find severity in you". surah 9:123
- "So, fight them till all opposition ends and the only religion is Islam." surah 8:39
Having neighbours and people living amongst us with that kind of indoctrination just cannot work, because once their numbers increase they will try to subjugate non Muslims to Islam and the results will be bloodshed in the cities of Europe.
The only solution is to offer Muslims the choice to renounce Islam and become European Christians, Jews, secular humanists, or pagans--or for the Muslims to keep their religion and be prompted shipped back to their countries of origin. And this is highly unlikely to happen because we are living in such a politically correct Europe.
Well, I am not worried about myself! I'm saved by God/Jesus, my personal Saviour, and promised by Him that I will enter the Kingdom of heaven when I die. This is because I trust in Him for the forgiveness of my sins. I just pray for you dear reader that you will do the same, so that your hope is in the God of hope.
- "And you will know that I Am Yahweh; those who hope in Me will not be disappointed." Isaiah 49:23
- "Do you suppose that I Am here to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division." Luke 12:51
- "And it will come to pass that whoever calls on the Name of the Lord will be saved." Acts 2:21


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Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my fellow member, the Progressive Conservative Party's House leader, for his excellent speech.
I would like to ask him whether he shares my opinion that it is essential that all members in this House support the Nisga'a treaty, essential, therefore, that the example set by Quebec in the early 1980s be followed. Quebec's National Assembly—and I know all members will remember this fact—recognized native rights at the start of the 1980s.
When we listen to the debate and consider the speeches by the Reform Party, with its usual narrow-mindedness, and then the open-mindedness of the Progressive Conservative Party, is this not proof—and the member could confirm this—that no agreement is possible and that no united alternative could be contemplated on this basis?


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Mate against mate and a score to settle in Queensland State Championships
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Kelly Schweida two-year-old The Odyssey shapes as a major player in Saturday week's $500,000 QTIS Aquis Jewel at the Gold Coast after winning the Emerald Jewel Prelude for colts and geldings at Doomben.
It was The Odyssey's first run back at the races after leading up the field in January's Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast, following a prep which also included a Listed win in the Spirit of Boom Phelan Ready Stakes.
Schweida said he couldn't have asked for anything more from his colt but was wary that the set-weight conditions and an unproven field made for a soft win.
"He came in really well with the set-weight's, he's a Listed winner and was racing against quite a few making their first starts, so I don't want to get too carried away," Schweida said.
"I hope he has a little bit up his sleeve for the big one, sometimes they can just ease off after they get a soft win, but hopefully he'll come on."
Schweida said everything went according to plan, with the horse answering the question whether he'd run the 1200 metres.
"Jimmy (Orman) walked them early, I think they ran over thirty-six the first 600 and set it up for him nicely," he said.
"His barrier manners were exceptional, and we can now definitively say he can run the 1200 metres out as well.
"We took the blinkers off today he'd just been over racing with them on and he seemed to settle into a nice rhythm, he's as ready as he could be for two weeks' time."
Jimmy Orman said the colt was on his best behaviour out of the gates finding the top easily, but he was most pleased the way he finished the race.
"I was happy in front he's got good gate speed and we found the rail after about the first hundred, I didn't have to dig him he just landed there," Orman said.
"The only thing that worried me today was 1200 metres, his trial was only ok compared to his last prep so I was a bit concerned.
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Located on Rt. 647, Lovers Lane in Mathews, Va., the Church of Francis de Sales is a growing Roman Catholic community within the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. Once again welcome to our church and to our parish Web site. May God bless and inspire you!
Our Parish Mission Statement
We, the members of the Church of Francis de Sales, dedicate ourselves to maintaining a living parish, reaching all people to reflect the work and presence of the Holy Spirit among us.
As disciples of Christ, we seek to nurture the talents and gifts of each member of our Catholic Community and to invite others to share with us the fundamentals of our Catholic Faith.
We are the recipients of God's reconciling and empowering love and, as His people, we are committed to proclaim the Good News of God's Love, to witness, to heal, to teach, and to demonstrate by our faith and actions the glory of God through Jesus Christ, His Son.
A Brief History
The parish began in 1983 with the approval of Bishop Sullivan, the undaunting prayers of the small community of Catholics and the pastoral leadership of its founding pastor, the Reverend Jack Dougher. Since 1983, the parish has grown in numbers as well as in its ministry and mission to the rural community that is Mathews County. Bishop Francis Xavier DiLorenzo is the diocese's bishop and the Most Reverend Bishop Walter F. Sullivan D. D is the bishop emeritus. As did our patron, Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622), the parish constantly is seeking new ways to proclaim God's glory.
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Mac OS X Hall of Shame (part 1)
Pierre Igot has posted has posted a Mac OS X Hall of Shame at AppleLust.com. I note this not to revel in the joy of a competitor's product getting some criticism (no, really, I'm not), but because for many things that he listed, you could replace "Mac OS X" with "Windows" and be reading the Windows XP Hall of Shame.
I have to say – looking through Pierre Igot's posts on AppleLust.com and those on his blog, I impressed by both his dedication to his platform of choice, and his clear, honest, and in-depth posts about his experiences. Nice work.
And, I've thought that Windows should include a solid system-wide dictionary (for spell-checkers) for since I was a beta tester on Chicago.
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Houston rapper Paul Wall "The People's Champ" didn't have a microphone or a business manager in tow when he showed up at Methodist Training Center to take in a Texans practice on Friday.
Nope. The rapper was there as a Texans fan and as a guest of Brian Cushing.
Paul is a die-hard Houston sports fan and even has a tattoo of the Astros logo right on his hand.
Members of Houston's sports media scene seem to be immune to the fan-like gushing over athletes since interviewing and observing them is a part of their daily routines. Being around rappers and entertainers is not.
Without hesitation, he made the rounds with the different media members, many of them asking for photos. And I admit I'm no better than any of them. Heck, even some players migrated in his direction.


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It's about time to wrap it up – the last of the holiday gifts, your yearly To-Do list, the final expenditures of the year, all of your accomplishments, wishes and dreams for 2017 – wrap it up! The year will be over in less than two weeks. If there's anything you MUST finish before next year, now is the time. I think I'll just nap!
My father-in-law used to swear by the power nap. He came home for lunch, took a power nap, then went back to the office. He could see more patients in a day than any other doctor I've known, so maybe there was something to it.
Sleep organizations tout the health benefits of zapping stress and boosting your mood while making you more alert. My motivation is more that it seems a little bit naughty to nap during the workday and I've been way too nice this year. Plus, I read in a Men's Health magazine article that napping after learning something can make my memory of what I learned five times better so a nap just makes sense.
If you're not napping, and you don't sleep enough at night, you're in good company. According to the CDC, more than a third of us don't get enough sleep. Sleeping less than 7 hours per day is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and obesity.
Perhaps a contributing factor is that few of us have learned to rest. We fill every moment with work, sports, shopping, kids activities, partying, hobbies, travel, or bombarding thoughts of work, sports, shopping, kids activities, partying, hobbies, and travel. When our minds don't know how to rest, our bodies have difficulty sleeping.
Taking time to reflect on the state of our lives throughout the past year can lead to the insight that it's time to regroup. A little courage and determination can lead to a happier, less hurried, and more productive 2018. Just think of it as organizing the closet of your mind.
Once I have things reordered in a way that supports the things I value, I'm able to create the life I want. It doesn't always happen in a moment, but at least I know that I will be supported during the process. That can make all the difference in whether I get from point A to point B.
Napping, resting, and regrouping contribute to feeling revived, energized, and de-stressed. They may even make you look younger. I like to think so.
Move forward
Next year, my focus is on finding a path to joy. I know the feelings of fun, laughter, inspiration, awe, and reverence. I'm lacking in what it means to feel carefree, blissful, unhinged exuberance. Once I find the way to joy, I know I'll want to wrap it up!


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The evening the 2018 Grammy Award nominations were announced, rapper Q-Tip was in his kitchen, listening to jazz, filming himself. In a series of Instagram videos posted on his personal account, Tip is seen clearly irate, speaking to the camera with frustration over the fact that his group, A Tribe Called Quest, and their 2016 album, We Got It from Here...Thank You 4 Your Service, was shut out of consideration entirely. When the noms were announced earlier that day, I also considered the album to be an interesting omission. It was critically acclaimed, but beyond that, it came with a narrative: A Tribe Called Quest's Phife Dawg died during the making of the album, it was released during the week of the 2016 election, and many of its songs spoke to the current political moment—elements ripe for Grammy attention.
The Grammys, and most award shows, provide a few days of critical discourse, usually around race, or gender, or social inequalities–all things that are valid without an awards show peg. The Grammys simply offer a wider platform with more angles of entry, particularly in 2018, when the entertainment industry has been flipped on its side: Hollywood's reeling from a seemingly endless wave of sexual assault allegations, some that have had actual consequence, ending in firings and resignations, with more to come. (An actor like James Franco—who has a history of harassing and abusive behavior—was awarded at the Golden Globes just a few weeks ago, now, has been removed from the cover of Vanity Fair.) But who is served by the function of awards, and a culture of tying awards to art? When the concrete awards themselves lose credibility, then the shows lose credibility, and any kind of movement or political lens attached to the shows become easier to dismiss.
I don't know why I thought Q-Tip wouldn't care about being shut out at the Grammy awards. I imagined he'd know the jig by now. We've seen for years how the Grammys have treated rap as a genre lucky to be there at all, from the first rap categories in 1989 not being broadcast, leading to a boycott by a portion of the rap artists nominated. But Q-Tip cared, of course. The videos of his anti-Grammy rant are heartbreaking. "Y'all had us come out there and perform last year!" he shouted into the camera. "You think I wanted to come out there and perform for y'all after my man died?"
In 2017, Tribe closed out the Grammys, delivering a powerful, memorable, and–most of all–political performance for an institution that usually doesn't offer space for such performances. Busta Rhymes stormed on stage and called newly inaugurated president Donald Trump "agent orange." And at the end of the set, all band members stood with their fists raised. It wasn't the most revolutionary act of the year, but in the space of the Grammy awards, it echoed.
Beyoncé's stunning performance during that same awards show, a nearly 10-minute, fully immersive experience of songs from the album Lemonade, also pushed back against the traditional Grammy structure (in length, in visual aspects, in how it centered concepts over performer.) Afterwards, Beyoncé, up for album of the year, had to watch, tearfully, as Adele gracefully but awkwardly accepted the album of the year award for 25. Adele's album is good, but Lemonade is widely seen as the more superior project. Tribe's album is good, and probably deserved at least one nomination, if not more. But almost none of that is the point.
I don't want to fully strip away the joy that comes for an artist who triumphs during an awards nomination cycle. Someone like SZA, for example, who has had a run with her 2017 LP Ctrl, taking her from underdog to superstar. But SZA's greatness and the greatness of her album were cemented well before her five 2018 Grammy nominations. SZA is the clearest example, but rarely has there been an artist in music that was made more compelling or interesting due to their proximity to the award.
This is the trick of the Grammy awards, and something the Recording Academy been cashing in on for years: They appear to get things "right," but when the awards roll out, they end up being similar to how they've often been–overwhelmingly white and male, despite what the nominations teased. An artist you love being nominated for a bushel of Grammy awards doesn't mean the establishment is doing something just; it means they're trying to keep a core audience hooked.
The urgency for recognition doubles for artists of marginalized identities. The idea of creating your own table and your own seats at it is layered, but it exists in part to take power away from the Grammys, or at least to find other means through which acceptance is granted on your own terms. Ideally, these artists find newer and more unique ways to celebrate themselves without the need to be validated by the Grammys, a system that doesn't seem to hold their best interests in mind. The joy of nomination can work in concert with this, if the nominations and potential wins aren't considered as (or even more!) important than the celebration of the communities you made the work for.
The awards establishment isn't going to go anywhere soon. And while I appreciate that it deserved a coronation, given how much that Beyonce gave of herself to put into it, when I woke up the morning after last year's Grammy awards, Lemonade still looked and sounded as transcendent as it did when I first heard it. Even though it didn't win. Beyond that, the mass of work Lemonade inspired written by black women still existed and held true. It's work I revisited then, and still revisit today. I am most interested in how art lives in the world, and how it echoes even after the release of it passes. I have yet to see an award show push that echo further.
In the middle of his Grammy rant, Q-Tip frustratingly listed other artists snubbed by the Grammys throughout their careers. Jimi Hendrix and Led Zepplin never won one, he exclaimed. Bob Marley never got one. Marvin Gaye has a single one to his name. Many people were shocked at these revelations, not knowing about these awards omissions. It's almost like, in the face of a legendary resume, a Grammy award is a whisper.


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Seasonal Sessions
Fall Session runs August — October
- outdoor PE
- playground
- soccer
- volleyball
- hiking, etc.
Winter Session runs November — March
- Wednesday gym
- music classes
- art
- drama
When temperatures are warmer than 0 degrees, pre-K and K students will have outdoor recess with appropriate winter gear.
When temperatures are warmer than -20 degrees, older students can have outdoor recess if they have appropriate winter gear.
Indoor recess is available during colder temperatures.
Spring Session runs April — May
- outdoor activities
- track
- softball
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Coming off the White after recovering my lost phone, I began the Blue (Number 50) at Flanders Valley with a quick change of shirt and hat, which I luckily had in my car. Thankfully, in addition to soaking my clothes and drowning my phone, the rain had also washed away any would-be golfers for the rest of the afternoon. My Good Samaritan playing partner and I were able to play on unimpeded. Some lighter rain would continue, but fortunately I was also able to grab my umbrella from my car.
We played out to the end of the peacock's tail and back. I was able to hit five fairways and five GIR on the Blue, but my putting left much to be desired. I missed two 3-footers, and hit a poor lag on another to wind up with three 3-putts in nine holes. The highlight on the blue was the 6th hole, where – hitting both the fairway and green in regulation – I was able to card my second birdie of the day from five feet.
My new golf buddy was just along for the ride at this point, and after the 7th hole he took the cart back in as daylight was just about gone. I played out the 8th in twilight and finished the 9th in darkness. It cost me a ball on my approach, because while I struck it well, I had no idea how far it went. I dropped a ball, hit just short of the green, chipped on, and was able to two-putt for double-bogey to end my epic 36-hole adventure. Bogey golf on the White and +6 on the Blue meant I would finish +15 through 18 holes.
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Colorado Rockies catcher Eliezer Alfonzo became the first player suspended twice for performance-enhancing drugs under the Major League Baseball testing program when the commissioner's office announced a 100-game penalty Wednesday.
Alfonzo, a 32-year-old backup in his sixth big league season, was suspended for 50 games in April 2008 while a member of the San Francisco Giants.
"I am surprised by this positive test," he said in a statement released by the Major League Baseball Players Association. "I learned my lesson in 2008 and have not taken any prohibited substances since then. With the union's help, I intend to fight this suspension and look forward to appearing before the arbitrator in the near future."
Under the major league drug agreement, first offenses are arbitrated before any public announcement - but additional offenses are litigated after a suspension is announced.
Manny Ramirez retired in April rather than face a 100-game suspension following a second positive test.
Baseball began testing with penalties in 2004. Under the current rules, a third violation would carry a lifetime ban.
After the suspension three years ago, Alfonzo said he never knowingly took steroids but did take medicine for bronchitis while home in Venezuela.
The Rockies declined to talk about Alfonzo's most recent suspension.
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"This is something that New York is very, very involved in," Rockies manager Jim Tracy said in Milwaukee before Colorado played the Brewers. "It's something that is out of my jurisdiction."
The Rockies plan to stick with Wilin Rosario and Chris Iannetta at catcher, and they also have Jordan Pacheco in case of an emergency. Pacheco is a converted catcher, but has been playing third base recently.
Alfonzo became the first player suspended for performance-enhancing drugs under the major league plan since Cincinnati pitcher Edinson Volquez in April 2010, though Milwaukee pitcher Mark Rogers was suspended for 25 games last month after testing positive for a banned stimulant.
There have been 60 suspensions this year under the tighter minor league testing program. Three 50-game penalties were announced Wednesday, to Colorado right-hander Randol Rogers (Boldenone), Cincinnati right-hander Cole Green (Methylhexaneamine) and Baltimore first baseman Rhyne Hughes (an amphetamine). The trio will serve the penalties at the start of next season.
The substances that cause a positive test under the major league program are not immediately announced, but are included with no name attached during the offseason report from the independent administrator.


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Quote of the Day
"It's Beyoncé. He's a sucker for love. Thugs don't do flip-flops" [DMX on JayZ wearing Flip Flops]
...speaking of JayZ..Allow him to re-introduce himself.. HOV is back.
"Word is Jay-Z is stepping back into the game. Prepping the release of a new single in October and will follow-up with his comeback album on November 14. It's reported that Jigga's new single, "Show Me What You Got," will be released some time in October. Other rumors are that Hype Williams will be directing the video. Rolling Stone Magazine recently reported that the LP would be dropping on November 14."
We all knew he wasn't retiring.. nice try.
.....and since I'm too lazy to make a new post for this.. Wendy Williams weighs in on some of the gossip going around
Eddie Murphy's rumored engagement to Melanie Brown (Scary Spice of the Spice Girls): "You mean that beard? Um, next."
"Sean "Diddy" Combs and Kim Porter expecting a baby: "Well, Puffy's a sloppy dude, and I don't care how rich he is. He's sloppy and a real special dude. This is his third child by his third baby's mother, 'cause you know that woman Sara [Chatman] just had his child, a daughter. I think this is all out of quick publicity deflection. [Kim] might not be pregnant yet. That's probably what they are working on now to quickly give her another child so they could lock down more money. I don't know. Let them keep that bulls@#% right over there! No, he'll never marry Kim. And if he does, it's not real. It's one of those It's-cheaper-to-keep-her deals or whatever. Some real slimy s@#%."
She also is planning to put together a new magazine, tentatively titled The Truth, which has been described as an urban In Touch magazine which is reportedly scheduled to launch later this fall. a source says "I can tell you that it's not a hundred percent, it's a zillion percent true. It's confirmed."
A Zillion % true you say?? Does that mean we should believe all the gay rumors from now on...
.. LASTLY.. speaking of GAY. Tevin Campbell is set to join the broadway production of "Hair Spray".
Is it me, or does Wendy Williams look just like that skull on her t shirt? Ol' evil Skeletor-looking ass...
I'm also laughing at the DMX quote. He needs to cut Jay some slack. The man was at the beach! lol
Where I come from, thugs were their flip flops to the beach b/c they ain't tryna mess up their new Jordans.
You are too funny.
Here, I do not actually consider this will have success.
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A female suicide bomber struck a busy bus station in the northeast Nigeria city of Damaturu on Sunday afternoon. The girl killed at least 10 people, although some estimate that she took the lives of 16 people in the attack. 30 others were injured in the blast.
The teenage girl slipped through the security checkpoint at the bus station and detonated herself at around 1 p.m. local time. A witness who saw the bodies said that the girl looked to be about 16. Most of the victims were children, who sell water and peanuts at the station. Some were begging. The witness said that he saw 16 bodies and over 30 injured. An anonymous worker at the Damaturu Specialists Hospital told reporters that eight bodies had been taken to the mortuary there.
Witnesses said that the bomber looked nervous as she made her way into the station. She passed through the security checkpoint at the station without being detained and detonated an explosive before anyone had a chance to alert security officials. People in the area quickly became panicked.
Damaturu has often been the target of aggression by Boko Haram. In December, the organization attempted to take over the city, but in a drawn out battle, the insurgents were repelled. Although the northeast region of Nigeria has often been targeted, the teenager's strike on the bus station is the first suicide bombing that has taken place in Damaturu. No organization has taken credit for prompting her attack. However, it does fit the pattern of the Islamist group Boko Haram, whose campaign to establish an Islamic state in Nigeria killed an estimated 10,000 people last year.
Over the last year, Boko Haram has been active in the northeast region of Nigeria. The insurgency has been increasing its use of young, female suicide bombers. Last April, they captured more than 200 school-aged girls, who are still missing. It is believed that Boko Haram employs women as suicide bombers because they can more easily hide explosives under their clothing.
The increasing unrest in Nigeria led to the postponement of its elections until March. The elections were supposed to take place on February 14. The election was postponed to give President Goodluck Jonathan and his government more time to ensure the safety of voters. Many people believe that Jonathan has not done enough to put down the insurgency and the most recent attack places more doubt on his ability to keep the citizens of his country safe. His opponent in the election, Muhammadu Buhari, is seen as having the better ability to deal with the uprising.
The conflict in Nigeria has also spilled over in to neighboring countries such as Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. An African Union coalition is beginning to plan an effort to stop Boko Haram from continuing its campaign in Nigeria. The suicide bombing strike at the bus stop in Nigeria has been yet another blow to a country already threatened by violence. Boko Haram warned voters not to show up to the polls on election day, and has now killed more innocent people in its campaign against democracy, which leaders in the Islamist organization say is un-Islamic.
By Kirstin Pinto
The Globe and Mail
Fox News
Photo Courtesy of EC/ECHO/Anouk Delafortrie – Flickr License


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Our History
– Bury Music Centre was founded in September 1973 as a direct result of an instrumental course for young people, organised by Jeffrey Wynn Davies who had just been appointed the first Music Adviser to the former County Borough of Bury. Its first 'home' was the Mosses Community Centre in the heart of Bury. From the outset, young people from schools in Tottington, Ramsbottom, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Prestwich were encouraged to join their counterparts in Bury on Saturday mornings each week, and so a truly Metropolitan Centre came into being some seven months before the actual date of Local Government re-organisation.
– As Bury MBC Instrumental Teaching Service, we taught in all high schools and virtually every primary school until August 1993 when the Service was discontinued as part of Bury Council's financial policy.
– Rather than leave Bury schools bereft of instrumental teaching, in September 1993 Bury Music Service Limited, a non-profit making organisation, was established by Jeffrey Wynn Davies ex LA Advisor for Music, Paul Jarvis ex LA Head of Strings became Director of Studies and Lawrence Yates, ex LA Head of Brass, became Director/Senior Teacher. Both Paul Jarvis and Lawrence Yates have since retired.
– Since 1993, Bury Music Service Limited has been far and away the biggest provider of musical instrument lessons and other music support within the Borough. The Company is delighted to be carrying on the tradition of bringing music to Bury's schools.
– We offer tuition on a whole range of instruments, and most pupils have free use of their chosen instrument.
– We also provide vocal coaching in some of the high schools.
– We have become highly involved with the Wider Opportunities Project and provide this service to an increasing number of primary schools. This project continues to thrive with pupils taking part in concerts, with some pupils taking the opportunity to graduate to small group lessons.
– Curriculum cover is also provided in some schools.
– During each spring term, we are involved in 'Children of Bury Sing' to which Bury's primary schools are invited to take part in at Bury Castle Leisure Centre.
– We have an excellent teaching staff and almost all are music graduates who are selected for their teaching ability and caring attitude towards children. A number of our current teaching staff were themselves our pupils who have graduated to become excellent teachers.
– Over the years we have had, and indeed, are still obtaining, outstanding results in national music examinations, largely with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and also Trinity College London. Over the years a number of our pupils have graduated to the Royal Northern College of Music and Chetham's School of Music in Manchester. Indeed, some of our past students now play in national orchestras, e.g. The Hallé, Liverpool Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra and the National Orchestra of Wales. We currently have students who perform with the Hallé Youth Choir and Youth Orchestra.
– Bury Music Service is also responsible for running Bury Music Centre. The imposition of fees for lessons and attendance at the Music Centre has obviously had some impact on numbers, but despite this the Centre is still able to boast several orchestras, bands and ensembles as well as groups formed especially for specific occasions and run by staff in their own time. Almost all of the groups which existed before the discontinuation of the LA service are still performing.
– On Monday, Tuesday and Friday evenings plus Saturday mornings, at its Mersey Drive campus, the Music Centre welcomes over two hundred and fifty young people aged eight to eighteen. These youngsters play in a tremendous variety of performing units, including bands, orchestras and groups graded to cater for the different levels of age and experience. A number of the groups have taken part in the National Festival of Music for Youth with outstanding results.
– Our senior orchestras and concert bands have performed at the former Free Trade Hall, the Royal Northern College of Music, the prestigious Bridgewater Hall in Manchester and Birmingham Conservatoire.
– We hold concerts throughout the year in Bury venues, with our showcase concerts being held during the summer term. These take place over three or four evenings and feature all Music Centre pupils from the most junior groups through to our Youth Orchestra and Youth Concert Band. We have many requests from schools and charity organisations to supply groups to support school fairs and concerts. At the invitation of the Town Hall and LA, the Music Centre has also provided groups to play for various civic events.
– Since January 2012, Bury Music Service has become a member of the Greater Manchester Music Hub. Membership of the Hub has brought even more exciting opportunities for our pupils, our Brass and String Bands/Orchestras have played at Media City, with our woodwind pupils looking forward to playing there in the near future.
– At the present time we have thirty five teaching staff and three administrative staff.
– In the Summer term of 2014, Mrs Gemma Price became the new Head of Service.
– Whilst Director of Studies, Paul Jarvis, commented that "the Music Centre is a very special place that has influenced the lives of countless youngsters, long may it continue".
Q. What is Bury Music Service's commitment to my child?
A. We guarantee 30 lessons per year for your child. It is possible that your child may receive more than this number of lessons – at no extra cost to you. The extra lessons are built into the academic year in order to take into account such things as teacher absence etc.
Free use of an instrument*, if you are a resident of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, or your child attends a Bury LEA school. * Please note this does not apply to guitar, piano, keyboard or percussion .
An assessment system with certificates awarded at different stages of progress for the early grades. We thus monitor your child's progress continually. The system is flexible and informal, and tests take place during their music lesson.
Your child may be entered for external music exams with either the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) or Trinity College, London. Parents are required to pay the fee for these exams.
Annual parents' evenings. You can come and discuss your child's progress with his/her tutor.
Easy access to Bury Music Centre's weekend performing activities. Your child's music tutor will advise as to when vacancies in junior groups are available.
Q. Can I choose tuition on any instrument?
A. Yes, provided that we have a viable number of pupils wishing to learn a particular instrument at a school, we can provide the expert staff.
Q. When should my child start to play?
A. You should refer to the chart on your brochure for suitable starting ages – they do vary. If your child wishes to learn a woodwind or brass instrument they will need to have their second teeth nicely settled. We teach Year 2 and upwards.
If your child "missed out" at primary school, don't despair, many high school beginners go on to be excellent players.
Q. Why offer tuition in groups?
A. In our experience and that of many similar services, group tuition really works. The benefits of being able to learn and perform together from the earliest stage are very considerable. Lessons are masterclass in style and there will be a significant amount of individual tuition given within the group. We recommend beginning lessons in a group.
Q. What size are tuition groups?
A. This will vary. Normally pupils will be in a group of four players, but group sizes can sometimes change to ensure the best educational benefits.
Q. As a beginner, will my child be able to learn for a trial period?
A. In practice, yes. Although we ask you for a two term commitment (in order that we can plan efficiently,) we will in fact be assessing your child during the first term. If we have any concerns, we will advise and talk to you about this. There could be a number of reasons for initial difficulties so we will try to resolve the issue with you.
Q. Will my child have a lesson during the school day?
A. Tutors visit primary schools at set times. Secondary schools are usually offered a rota system so that pupils are taught at different times each week. In addition, where possible, there are opportunities for older students to have a lesson during their lunch break or after school.
Q. Can my child have an individual lesson?
A. We don't recommend individual lessons to new starters, but pupils can eventually progress onto an individual lesson if they feel it will benefit them. There is no new starter discount for individual lessons.
Q. Is there a reduction for members of the same family?
A. Yes, you will get a discount off lessons for siblings. Please see our Scale of Fees. (Applies to Standard Group or Individual Fees only).
Q. What does the Service ask of us as parents?
A. We ask that termly fees are paid in advance. A monthly Direct Debit scheme is available, please ask for details.
We would ask you to give half a term's notice in writing if you wish your child to discontinue lessons. We regret that lessons may only be discontinued at the end of a school term and that if your child is unable to attend a scheduled lesson, there can be no refund of fees.
We ask you to encourage your child, particularly during the early stages of tuition, to practice. Competence on a musical instrument is not acquired overnight! However, the rewards for patience and perseverance are very tangible and lasting.
We hope that this information has been of help to you. If you would like any more information, please contact us between the hours of 9.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday or use our contact form.


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There is a new deadly illness on Earth.
Starbright Connor is beginning to wonder why everyone in Claircomb has gone so wuzzling mad over some mysterious sickness that is probably just a media scare.
Early symptoms suggest disturbed sleep patterns.
Starbright thinks spindle sickness is something that happens only to other people, until the day her best friend, Mark, falls asleep and won't wake up.
In five years there will be no place to run to.
Now... More Description
Now Starbright must strike out on her own. But how is atwelve-year-old supposed to save the world?
But why, suddenly, the big wahoo on spindle sickness? Everyone had talked for years about it, a virus disease in remote South America, the in Africa, Australia. People got tired and went to sleep and didn't wake up. How could it be here, less than thirty miles away? Nah. Wasn't possible. An outbreak would be too unreal for words...


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Some of you may ask, "How do Dr. Lauren Cielo and Crystal Heinemann of Metaphysical Q & A make big decisions?" It's simple, when we're in a crunch and we need a simple, quick answer-we turn to John Holland's Psychic Tarot!
Metaphysical Q & A is growing so fast and Dr. Lauren and Crystal had to make a BIG decision today! While they were in a Zoom Video Meeting together, they decided to lay the fate of their big decision in John Holland's Psychic Tarot! They 'grounded' the energy of the deck; releasing any energy from the deck. Then they asked for a Supreme Being blessing on the deck and their BIG DECISION, the next step was to shuffle the deck while focusing on the big decision at hand.
They pulled the card and the answer they received was 'Prosperity Begins'! Now, this isn't just any card…every time they have pulled a card from John Holland's Psychic Tarot deck and asked about Metaphysical Q & A-this card always comes up! They were going to pull 3 different cards for the 3 big decisions but decided that the cards had spoken and pulling another card was not necessary!
How do you make your big decisions? Lauren and I find that this is a very helpful way to gain immediate clarity! Please stay tuned for the unveiling of MQA'S BIG DECISION!


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Pasig lawmaker pins hope on BPO firms to create jobs in 2014-2016
MANILA (Mabuhay) – Business process outsourcing (BPO) firms are expected to generate roughly 124,000 full-time jobs on average over the next three years, Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo, an industry supporter, said in a statement Wednesday.
"Based on sectoral projections… BPO firms will be able to add an average of 124,000 well-paying jobs annually from 2014 to 2016, or a total of 372,000 new posts over the next three years," Romulo said.
"This will help address unemployment, especially among college-educated Filipinos," he added.
Joblessness and underemployment remain a major issue in the Philippines, and economists are wary of the "jobless growth" the government promoted in 2013. Unless the government backs up this economic expansion with more jobs, they said this growth will be short-term.
President Benigno Aquino III defended his administration, saying the budget approved for 2014 will encourage "inclusive growth" and job creation in the manufacturing, tourism, infrastructure, and agriculture sectors.
"We are counting on the bigger BPO players to continue to drive the formation of new jobs," Romulo said.
Thirty-six major BPO companies generated combined revenues of P192 billion in 2012. If they can draw in more business, he said, these firms can hire more staff and achieve their job generation targets.
The IT and Business Processing Association of the Philippines sees the industry making up to $27 billion in annual revenues and directly employing some 1.3 million Filipinos by 2016. (MNS)


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Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer
San Diego
Monday, June 1, 2015 - NEWS RELEASE
San Diego - In response to the state mandate to reduce water usage, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer and several of the San Diego region's other mayors united Monday to urge residents to step up their water conservation efforts by reducing outdoor irrigation and taking advantage of conservation programs.
"There is no greater challenge facing the state than the ongoing drought and we all must do our part to conserve water," Mayor Faulconer said. "As mayors, we know that we're all in this together and we will work together to reduce water usage throughout the San Diego region. The easiest way to save water is to scale back on watering of outdoor lawns."
As the fourth straight year of drought conditions continues, the state has set various water reduction mandates for individual cities and water districts, ranging from 12 percent to 36 percent, with the City of San Diego set at 16 percent. The mandates begin today and remain in effect until February 2016. Agencies that don't comply face daily fines of up to $10,000.
Most water experts agree that reducing outdoor irrigation - which accounts for roughly 50 percent of residential water use - provides the most effective path to meeting those mandates. The County Water Authority recently approved new rules that restrict outdoor irrigation to two times each week countywide and the City of San Diego is crafting an ordinance to enforce that new rule.
Standing at The Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon, Mayor Faulconer was joined by El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells, Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar, Escondido Mayor Sam Abed, Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina, Lemon Grove Mayor Mary Sessom and Poway Mayor Steve Vaus. They urged their residents to adhere to the new two-days-a-week outdoor watering restriction and to take advantage of available conservation programs, including turf replacement rebates and free water surveys.
"I have no doubt that the people of San Diego County will rise to the challenge of water conservation for as long as is needed," Mayor Wells said.
The five-acre Water Conservation Garden, which is funded in part by the City of San Diego, showcases water conservation through a series of themed water-wise gardens and exhibits on artificial turf, mulch and irrigation. Public admission is free.
"It is critical that everyone in San Diego County help to conserve water," Mayor Dedina said. "There is nothing more effective in doing this than reducing outdoor irrigation and turning lawns into water conservation gardens that are beautiful to look at. At the City of Imperial Beach, we are in the process of transforming grassy areas into drought tolerant and native plant gardens in order to play our part in water conservation."
Mayor Vaus added, "This is a critical challenge we face. With no end in sight to the drought, every gallon we save today will be desperately needed in the future."
Mayor Sessom said, "The City of Lemon Grove no longer has it acres of dairy farms and lemon orchards, but it is still green and moving. We can keep it that way by understanding how we use our water in our homes through free water surveys and taking advantage of rebates, such as those for turf replacement."
There are a host of resources throughout the region to help residents conserve water. For example, the City of San Diego offers:
Applications for City of San Diego rebates will be accepted when the City's new budget goes into effect July 1, 2015. Mayor Faulconer has included $1.15 million for grass lawn replacement rebates in his budget proposal. For more information on those and other City programs, go to wastenowater.org.
For more information on resources outside of the City of San Diego, go to socalwatersmart.com. Rebates are currently available from the Metropolitan Water District and San Diego County residents are encouraged to apply.
CONTACT: Craig Gustafson (619) 453-9880 or [email protected]


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From Clarion speech club there were 6 debaters, 4 timers, and 2 judges. We got up at 3:30 in the morning and met the Deems and Holsts at Wal-mart at 5:00.
Then we headed out.
2 red vehicles: Clifford and our Astro van. I slept for about the first hour and a half. At the end of my nap I was half awake and dreaming at the same time and I dreamed we were about to run some long haired guy over. That kind of woke me up. Haha!
The ride was very interesting after that. Dillon and Dylan got into some heated debate about Iraq and Isolationism in general. We all pitched in our 2 cents and argued with them.....more like 222 cents. Haha!
It was one of those informal debates where everyone's just trying to scrounge up random evident to support their case....and speaking loudly at the same time. Haha! 'Course with everyone doing that, the van was pretty noisy.......so Nathan flipped on the radio. And a talk show happened to be on, discussing Iraq and whether or not we should keep our troops there. Which has a lot to do with Isolationism; the LD debate resolution. Ironic.
So we made it to the church facility at about 10. Tait, Dylan, Alex, and I lead worship and then we began the debate rounds. There were 4 other debaters from Seattle.
I'm so glad I went because I was a little unsure if I wanted to compete in debate. In short, I was a little nervous about the whole ordeal. But now I know it's tons of fun and it's not nearly as scary or hard as I thought it'd be.
I'm also really excited because I got 2nd place! And Dylan Deems got 1st! Yippee!
I feel like I was just lucky or something. I couldn't believe I actually placed higher than all the better, more experienced debaters.
Here are some random pictures of the trip.


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Friday, August 29, 2008
Bleeding Cowboys Sighting: Racist T-Shirt Designer
Let's make it a trifecta for the day. Found this on flikr. It was designed for one of those online wacky t-shirt stores. Well, it stinks, but at least they came down on some sick bleeding cowbz.
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What do you want to be? Where do you want to be? Who do you want to be? These are some of the questions that get us thinking about what we want to make of our lives. These are the same questions we used to motivate the girls in the Career Leadership and Support Program to draw a road map to their future. The more we think about who we want to be, the harder we work to achieve our dreams. "Write your dreams in journal, note book, card or on a cork. When you pen down your dreams, an a inner strength and divine power is activated for your to work towards the fulfillment of your dreams." – Lailah Gifty.
During our life skills class, we talked about our dreams and how we can achieve them by use of a dream board. This was to help girls realize what they want for themselves and to also share ideas on how they can gradually achieve them and for those who are already living some of their dreams to help shape their dreams to achieve more of what they want to achieve. The dream Boards presented were full of love, determination and creativity like the ones below:
The ladies all presented their dreams boards to the class and by presenting to the class, it helped them practice their presentation skills and most of them were doing very good.
The girls couldn't be more excited to work on their goals that have been visualized. We look to forward to supporting and helping the girls every day, for a better future!
"You are worthy of your wildest dreams." ― Nicole Guillaume
"No dream is too big to come true. You are born to manifest the glory of God on earth." ― Lailah Gifty Akita


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Martin Davies LRPS
I offer professional underwater photography, photogrammetry and videography services for publication, broadcast media and technical/archaeological survey purposes both in the UK and overseas.
As a qualified UK HSE and French INPP 1B commercial diver, I am fully equipped with a range of high quality state of the art camera and lighting equipment to capture and record the underwater environment even in the low light/visibility environment of British and French waters.
Since 1984 Martin Davies has been taking images underwater in the UK and around the world, then life was much less complex and simple, no world wide web, Kodachrome 64 and Fuji Velvia and Provia was the media of choice. A sharp contrast to the ever changing world of technological innovation and inventions that are used to generate today's imagery.
Today the very latest equipment is used to capture imagery where required. The modern digital camera can see far better than the human eye underwater and so is a powerful tool in the gloomy waters of the UK. The use of powerful LED lights and dedicated flash guns all help to light and create an image of much higher quality that could previously be ascertained with previous generations of cameras.
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I am an experienced HSE qualified commercial scuba diver who has been diving in the UK and overseas since 1977 and taking underwater photographs for almost as long.
Skilled at capturing the underwater world, I studied photography at college and gained a City & Guilds qualification and later awarded a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society in 2005.
I am also trained in underwater survey techniques including archaeological surveys.
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