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It surrounds me these days. Home, work, it doesn't matter, I can't get a break.
At the office, I have an irritable general and a still-jilted ex-boyfriend (although it's been close to six years since we separated) to deal with, along with the ordinary, everyday trials of not just working in an office, but on a military base full of MEN every day.
At home, I have to divide my time between my rambunctious toddler, so close to being two (if he makes it that long, that is) and my sweet but demanding infant daughter so close to walking (which is why the toddler may not live much longer). Add into that the laundry, the ritual cleaning, the cooking, the animals (now numbering three), and my husband… who may not make it much longer either.
Outside, it's raining and cold, which puts the kids on edge and Blake over the edge. He wants to be out in the forest, chasing defenseless little bunnies… the kids just want to get drenched and play in the mud. Can't say I blame the kids, I'd like to go outside and play in the mud too, I think.
Inside, it's much harder. Inside, I'm a mess. With Blake essentially 'losing' his job and then being reunited with my long-lost daughter, I don't know which way to turn. Having Blake home 24/7 is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because it means the kids don't have to go to daycare, but a curse because well, he's home all the time. I love the man dearly, but Lord does he know how to push my buttons. Add on top of all that the misery of how I'm feeling – tired, achy, cranky, nauseous, irritable – I think you get the idea. Yeah, that. Not good, is it? Yet another downside to having him home all the time. He's friskier than any man I've ever known and heavens to Mergatriod, I've known some frisky ones in my time.
So, there you have it. Drenched in indecision, swamped in turmoil, and as I look out at my boy chasing my daughter, my daughter chasing Houdini the Hamster, and my husband watching it all with that endearing grin of his, I come to a realization.
I really wouldn't have it any other way. Not today, not tomorrow, and certainly not yesterday.


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Gun Street Girl by Adrian McKinty
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ McKinty does it again. This series is never disappointing! Again and again, I'm drawn right back to the streets of Belfast and sucked into the world in which my husband grew up. I enjoy that we listen to these books via Audible together so I can stop them occasionally and ask questions like, "No way! Did that kind of stuff really happen?" I love the Sean Duffy character who is really a good heart, who went into the police force for all the right reasons, but is so (redeemingly) human. Smart, tough, desperate for the truth… lonely. Real. Flawed. It's also interesting that this is recent historical fiction and events that happen in the book, are often fictionalized versions of people and places and events that took place during The Troubles. This series is definitely worth a read. Start with The Cold, Cold Ground. Let me know what you think. The Audible versions of these books are great. They're narrated by Gerard Doyle. Excellent narration with the perfect accents!
All The Light We Cannot See
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ I expected to LOVE this book. I obviously loved it with a four star rating, but it wasn't the best book of all time to me. I wonder if I'd read the print version, if I'd have loved it even more? Seems like I've read a lot of WWII books lately and the difference was that this one was told from a German point of view, and a French one. I loved that. There wasn't much about the Holocaust, but the story was still a very human one. It definitely didn't end the way I had longed for it to, but it was so much more realistic. This was not a fairy tale. Not really. A good story though, heartbreaking at times, buoyant at times too. I love books that are like real life. Brutal, honest and, well, you do the best with what you're dealt. Misery, love, defeat, hate, ugliness and beauty, just like life. Yes. A definite read.
Book 30: Rules of Prey
♦ ♦ ♦ .5 Depravity. Raw and unhinged, so much so that I felt a little sick. Holy moley. I like murder mysteries and thrillers, but there's a line at which I start to wish maybe it hadn't been crossed. This is one I wouldn't recommend to my kids who are both teenagers. The crimes committed in the book are brutal and sick. Yes, I know that most serial murders are brutal and sick, but … sigh. I'll admit, I did enjoy this book (I liked the cops), but found myself listening with expressions of horror clearly written on my face. My hubs and I were listening to this one together and I actually remember gasping out loud and using some colorful language at the images clearly painted in my head. So, be forewarned that this one is brutal, but the characters (the good guys anyway) had me cheering them on.
Book 26: Monster Hunter Nemesis
♦ ♦ ♦ ◊ My husband and I finally finished this bad boy in the car in Colorado. We've listened to all of the previous in this series and will continue until Larry Correira is finished. There's tons of action and all our favorite monster hunters make at least an appearance. This one focuses on just a couple of characters, but we know that the series is building up to something big. I love reading/listening to these books with the hubs. I often wonder what the characters look like to him. You know the saying, "two people can pick up the same book and read two different stories", well, I bet that's particularly true for us. My imagination is way wilder than his, but that's what makes these books so good. There's something for both of us. He loves the action, the blood, the guts and the gore. I like the characters, and the action and all that stuff, but I focus on the characters and the imagination behind the writing.
This was another good story in the Monster Hunters series, which I do recommend!
Book 25: Dead Until Dark
♦ ♦ ♦ I'm blaming this Vampire book thing (I've read a few now) on Audible. They have these sales, see. It's not my fault, they used the two words "book" and "sale" in the same sentence. I am not alone in this. Admit it. So, this last sale happened to be a "First Two Books in a Series" sale for $5.95 each. These books are normally $29 + if you just buy them flat out, so it's a real deal. So, I tend to peruse the books on offer by looking at how many people have rated them, and then look for books with no fewer than 4 stars. I love it when book has over 1,000 reviews and has 4 stars. That's saying something. So, I thought that even though I'm not a huge vampire book fan, if it's got really high ratings, why not? So, this is the Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Mystery #1. There are vampires in rural Louisiana y'all. Although this is not the best book I've read, I'll admit I enjoyed the "southern charm" of it all and totally love hearing the author's interpretation of vampires, what they're like, their habits, their looks, where they sleep and who and what they kill. Did you know that there's a famous singer who is now a vamp? Humor always pleases me, in the right context, of course. This one works. I will probably read/listen to the second one too! Anyone got some synthetic A Positive laying around?
Book 23: The Ghosts of Belfast
♦ ♦ ♦ During this book, the phrase, "I see dead people" kept bouncing around in my head. Not a new premise (and from another book entirely) but one put into a modern Northern Ireland novel. I just wasn't too keen on the plot. It seemed too simple at times and the story line didn't stray far from the path it seemed to be on. That being said, I didn't quit listening and I, as I usually do, enjoyed Gerard Doyle as the narrator. The details of the story about West Belfast jumped out at me because while I was reading the last few hours, we were visiting family there. I did ask a lot of questions about The Troubles and plan to take a Black Cab tour next time we're there. So, for the story I would give it 2.5 but because of my Belfast connection, it gets a 3.
Book 10: The Wise Man's Fear
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ This book was 43 hours of audio delight. Needless to say that it took my hubby and I a few weeks to complete this one. When we're co-listening it takes much longer because our listening happens mostly when we're in the car together or sitting on the porch swing. I loved it and we were more than halfway through when I realized that this is actually a series, and this is the second book! I hate it when I do that.
To me, Patrick Rothfuss' book is beautifully written, imaginative, thoughtful and was well narrated. My husband thought there wasn't quite enough action and I don't think he'd give it a 4 rating. Definitely nothing under 3, but he's not all in it for the language and the philosophy. I found it fascinating. I am constantly reminded, while reading fantasy, that the human imagination is a beautiful thing. So many of the things I read delight, amuse and interest me, yet, as creative as I think I am, I'm pretty sure that I couldn't come up with such interesting concepts, worlds, societies, and gods. So happy for books! If you want a big long story, try this one!
Book 8: The Likeness
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ They say that everybody has a double, but how often do people ever see their spittin' image? How often do people investigate the murder of their unrelated twin? Better yet, how bout go under cover as that person? Well, of course, this whole scenario is completely ridiculous when it comes to real possibility, but this is fiction! So, with that out of the way, what if?
I've so enjoyed the Dublin Murder Series of books, and this was no exception. I enjoy Tana French's writing wholeheartedly, and Heather O'Neill's narration on this audio book was great. Her Irish accent makes me happy, and makes it feel authentic. I've read the first 4 in this series, and I've loved all of them. I keep trying to convince my friends to read them, but so far as I know, nobody has.
Anyone out there in the blog-sphere read Tana French? Am I all alone?
Book 5: Gregor The Overlander
♦ ♦ ♦ Happily surprised by this one. What does that say about me? Not sure because according to Amazon, the age level for this series is 8-12. That actually makes me pretty happy because that means there's some decent fiction out there for young readers. No better way to get them hooked on reading than by giving them decent books! My son liked it, and since it was in my Audible library from him, I thought I'd give it a listen.
Of course, some parts of my adult brain noted when the writing was a bit simple, but quite honestly, it was an imaginative journey down the vent shaft in the laundry room to the underworld. Gregor gets the surprise of his life, and protects his baby sister quite gallantly. Good boy… and well, sometimes you just have to save the world, underworld or not! This would be a good one for the whole family to listen to together! Road trip!

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William Hayward WAKEFIELD 1803-1848 & his brother Edward Gibbon WAKEFIELD 1796-1862
William Wakefield was born in Burnham-on-Crouch, Wickford, Essex (59km east of London) the fourth son of Land Agent Edward Wakefield (1774-1854) and Susanna ne Crush
- the 8 children of Edward and Susan Wakefield were:
Catherine Gurney Wakefield (1793-1873)
- she married Rev Charles Martin Torlesse
- they had 10 children
- son Charles Torlesse was a pioneer of New Zealand and had a sheep station in Rangiora
- son Henry Torlesse died in New Zealand in 1870
Edward Gibbon Wakefield (1796-1862)
- he was a barrister, coloniser and land developer with the NZ Company - he married his abducted heiress Ellen Turner, - she was 15 at the time, he was 31
- this marriage at Gretna Green was later annulled
- he married Eliza Susan Pattle, daughter of an opium trader, Canton Merchant, Thomas Charles Pattle
- a son of Edward and Eliza was Edward Jerningham Wakefield, an author of New Zealand, he helped in the founding of Wellington, New Plymouth and Nelson, he married Ellen Rowe, he is buried in the old Ashburton Cemetery, Canterbury,
- Edward Wakefield died on 14th May 1862 and is buried in Plot 3317, C of E section at Bolton St Cemetery, Wellington
Daniel Bell Wakefield (1798-1858)
As a child in England, Daniel was thought to be rather 'slow' and showed little initiative at school. During his later school years he lived with Francis Place, one of the leading radical reformers of the era and a friend of his father. On leaving school he was apprenticed to learn bookkeeping, conveyancing and practical farming, but soon disgraced himself and was sent to Amsterdam to work in a merchant's office.
Place described him as lazy, sulky and disagreeable and probably dishonest but was determined to persevere with Daniel out of respect for his father. It seems that his brothers Edward Gibbon and Arthur were not particularly impressed with him either, they described him as a dull, ill-mannered fellow most notable for his sloth and indolence.
- in 1824 he eloped with Selina Elizabeth de Burgh (perhaps encouraged by his brother Edward), much to the dismay of her parents who were not impressed by him. Selina however died four years later without issue
- in 1835 he married Angela Attwood, daughter of Thomas Attwood MP and Elizabeth (Carless) in London
- in 1843 he was again embroiled in scandal. He had left his wife in disgrace after infecting her with an unpleasant social disease, and had substantial gambling debts. Brother Edward once again assisted, this time Daniel escaped to New Plymouth, New Zealand, under a false name, "Bowler"
- he later joined his brother William to do legal work in Wellington for the New Zealand Company
- in 1847 he was appointed Crown Solicitor, a year later Standing Counsel for the Maori and then Attorney-General for the New Munster Province. His wife rejoined him after a five-year separation, bringing their two children, Selina and Marcus. - Selina died a few months later aged 11, but in October 1849 their third child, Alice was born.
DANIEL BELL WAKEFIELD died 8 Jan 1858 in Wellington and is buried with daughter Selina in Plot 3317, C of E section at the Bolton St Cemetery, Wellington
Arthur Wakefield 1799-1843
- he entered the navy in 1810 and went to New Zealand as an agent for Nelson in the NZ Company
- he arrived on the Whitby into Nelson on 5th November 1841
- he was killed in battle in the Wairau Massacre on 17th June 1843
William Wakefield (1803-1848)
- he is buried in Plot 3317, Section C of E at Bolton St Cemetery, Wellington
John Howard Wakefield (1804-1862)
- he married Maria Suffolk of India (1814-1852)
- they had 4 children
- she died in India in 1852
- she has descendants in Victoria Australia
Felix Wakefield (1807-1875)
- he married Marie Felice Eliza Bailey
- he arrived into Lyttelton on the Sir George Pollock with his family in November 1851
- he owned land in Sumner, Christchurh
- he and Marie had 9 children, several of them lived in New Zealand
- a daughter, Salvador Rosa Wakefield's will was lodged for probate in Adelaide, Australia on 19th October 1898. She and Murat Wakefield were living in Currency Creek, South Australia - 84km south of Adelaide in at least 1867
- he died suddenly, aged 68, on Christmas Eve 1875 between Cave Rock and the Sumner Hotel
Priscilla Susannah Wakefield (1809-1887)
- she went to India to teach religion
- she married Henry Chapman an assistant Surgeon in India, a son of convict Contractor Abel Chapman and Rebecca Bell
- they had 12 children
Percy Wakefield (1810-1831)
- he is not verified
- he never married
William was raised by his paternal grandmother Priscilla Wakefield (nee Bell, a noted author, Quaker and philanthropist) and his elder sister Catherine, who found him a difficult child.
As William grew older he came very much under the influence of his older brother, Edward Gibbon Wakefield, who was not always a good influence on his life. In 1825 he became formally betrothed to Emily Sidney but, before they could be married, Wakefield became involved with his brother in the abduction of a wealthy heiress Ellen Turner - both brothers were arrested.
- Emily Sidney was a daughter of Sir John Shelley Sidney (1771-1849) Baronet of Penshurst Place, Kent
Then while out on bail Wakefield absconded to Paris apparently to meet up with Emily who by now was three months pregnant.
He returned to England when the baby was born and was promptly arrested and held in Lancaster Castle until his trial.
He was subsequently sentenced to three years in jail.
During this time his 'wife' died leaving him with a six-month-old daughter Emily Charlotte
Upon his release from jail William Wakefield spent some time with his daughter at his sister Catherine's.
- His daughter Emily married Edward William Stafford Esq, eldest son of Berkeley Buckingham Stafford of Mayne, county Louth on 24th September 1846 in Wellington
- there were no children
- Edward Stafford was a Runholder, provincial superintendent, premier, sportsman
- Edward was also Prime Minister of New Zealand on three occasions in the mid 19th century. His total time in office is the fifth longest of any New Zealand Premier or Prime Minister, and the longest of any leader without a political party
- Emily Wakefield died aged 29 in 1857
- Edward married again in 1859 to Mary Bartley and had 6 children - 3 sons, 3 daughters
- Mary died in 1899
- Edward died on 14th February 1901 aged 81 in London
In 1832 William travelled to Portugal and enlisted as a mercenary soldier in the service of Dom Pedro, the Emperor of Brazil.
Although he had no military experience whatsoever he was apparently able to enlist as a Captain.
He survived the siege of Porto (also known as Oporto in English} and the subsequent campaigning but he gained little from it except experience and a handful of medals.
After the Portuguese Campaign he returned briefly to England and enlisted in the British Auxiliary Legion fighting for the infant Queen Isabella II of Spain in the First Carlist War.
He emerged from the campaign as a major, re-enlisted and was promoted to Colonel.
He was one of the few officers to survive the campaigns of the following years; he stayed until the Legion was disbanded in 1837 and returned to England the following year.
In 1839 the New Zealand Company originated in London with the aim of promoting the "systematic" colonisation of New Zealand.
The Company intended to follow the colonising principles of Edward Gibbon Wakefield, who envisaged the creation of a new-model English society in the southern hemisphere.
Wakefield's emigration system professed higher and more noble aims than mere financial profit.
Edward set sail for New Zealand as the chief representative of the New Zealand Company on the Tory that left Plymouth on 12th May 1839, arriving in Port Nicholson (now Wellington) on 20th September 1839
The Tory had a total of 35 people on board, manned with a picked crew, and in the forecastle there was a Maori interpreter, Ngatai who
had lived in England with Edward Gibbon Wakefield and family for two years
The trials of a colonist
This is the only known sketch of William made in 1826 when he and his brother were convicted of the kidnapping of the 16 year-old heiress Ellen Turner.
Colonel Wakefield held two difficult, and to a certain extent, conflicting roles in the new settlement.
There are many articles to read on the life in New Zealand of Lieutenant Colonel William Hayward Wakefield at NZETC
His brother Edward Gibbon Wakefield had instruted him to buy as much land as possible from the Māori before New Zealand became annexed
- the First European arrivals
Almost immediately after his death on 19th September 1848 his friends began raising money to fund a memorial.
It was finally restored and officially celebrated on the 7th of October 2006 William Wakefield Memorial at the Basin Reserve, Wellington
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ngairedith has been a Family Tree Circles member since Feb 2008.
Re: - he married Selina Elizabeth Lille de Burgh
- he died on 8th January 1858
- Selina died 18th August 1848
- he and Selina are buried in Plot 3317, C of E section at the Bolton St Cemetery, Wellington .
I think this info is incorrect. Daniel Bell's daughter, Selina Elizabeth died on 18 Aug 1848, age 11 years, not his wife. Daniel is buried with his daughter Selina not his wife Selina.
Did he even marry a Selina?
Sorry above comment is in relation to Daniel Bell WAKEFIELD
Yes I see he did marry a Selina Elizabeth de Burgh in 1824 in Paris France. If one looks up the NZ BDM INdex the death for Selina Elizabeth Wakefield in 1848 is for an 11 year old ....and he did have a daughter that age.
Apparantly Selina Snr died in 1828, age 26. Info Courtesy of http://www.thekingscandlesticks.com/webs/pedigrees/12183.html


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Would you let your fellow employees decide the amount of your bonus??
Per today's Wall Street Journal, Marketplace, some bosses are taking the decision making power of bonuses
out of the executive suits and asking employees to help identify talent.
How does that sound to you??
Well this made me head over to read the full article: My Colleague, My Paymaster by Rachel Emma Silverman in the Wall Street Journal. Thanks to Luckiest for nudging me towards the article. So often a company's workforce is more informed about who is REALLY doing the job and Ms. Silverman suggests that, since this is true, the workforce should have some input on who gets the bonuses.
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I have been teaching guitar to people of all ages for around 15 years now, both privately and in schools. I guarantee fun and productive lessons!
I have played in lots of bands and have been broadcast playing music on television and radio.
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I have taught guitar for many years, both in France and England, and the two main things I have learned from this are a) patience! And b) to fit the lessons around what the student wants to learn.
If you find the lessons boring or unengaging progress will be slow and no-one will enjoy themselves!
There are some basic things I always teach for the sake of good technique, but we will learn songs you want to learn and in the style that you ultimately want to master!
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George Clooney responds to 'fictitious' report about fiancee's mum
The Daily Mail isn't about to get away with a "completely fabricated" story about George Clooney's mother-in-law.
USA Today published an angry response from US actor George Clooney on Wednesday (July 9) in which the 53-year-old star reacted to an article which was printed in the UK publication claiming that his "fiancee's mother is opposing (their forthcoming) marriage for religious reasons."
Clooney, in his reply, addresses the allegations in the story which claim that "Amal's mother has been telling 'half of Beirut' that she's against the wedding (and that) they joke about traditions in the Druze religion (which) end up with the death of the bride."
The Gravity actor later shoots down the different fabrications compiled in the story, stating that "Amal's mother is not Druze", that "she has not been to Beirut since Amal and (him) have been dating" and finally reassuring that his future mother-in-law "is in no way against the marriage."
Clooney also took the time to address the "larger issue at hand" when he pointed out "the irresponsibility, in this day and age, to exploit religious differences where none exist, is at the very least negligent and more appropriately dangerous."
And of all people, it is this superstar who knows the name of the game when it comes to journalism.
"I'm the son of a newsman; I accept the idea that freedom of speech can be an inconvenience to my private life from time to time," wrote Clooney, son of US journalist Nick Clooney who is best remembered for his hard-hitting coverage of the 1977 Beverly Hills Supper Club fire.
According to The Guardian, The Daily Mail has apologised to Clooney for publishing the inaccurate story about him, his fiancee and her mother.
The article has since been taken down from its website and it is planning to give the actor an "opportunity to set the record straight."
Sources: USA Today and The Guardian
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Etherwood flips Bop & Synkro's Blurred Memories into a smooth liquid roller… out now as part of the Ten Years of Med School album.
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'Ten Years of Med School' celebrates the plethora of talent to have emerged over the past decade showcasing snapshots of the imprint's most memorable releases alongside hints of an even brighter future. Originally the understated sister label of Hospital Records, Med School is now a standalone soldier playing a significant role in electronic music, scouring every hidden corner of drum & bass and beyond.
The release showcases 18 brand new and exclusive tracks, including some stunning remixes of the label's finest moments. Ivy Lab lead Etherwood's uplifting 'We're Nothing Without Love' down a more ominous path while Kimyan Law strips down Royalston's drum crazy 'Jungle Gone Down'. Frederic Robinson injects a cloud-like bounce into Keeno's 'Nocturne' and Bop gives 'Pray' by The Erised a stunning 170bpm rework.
The album also features a host of new creations and collaborations. Etherwood and Royalston prove that opposites attract on 'Eyes On Me' which brilliantly combines subtle, soulful overtones with a dark, metallic allure. Newest Med School recruit Whiney presents the deep, melancholic magic of 'Nightfall' while label veteran Lung returns with the energetic 'To Infinity & Be Gone'. There are also fresh contributions from the roster's past, present and future, including works from Anile, Rawtekk, G.H.O.S.T, Blu Mar Ten, Joe Syntax, Electrosoul System, Sunchase and more.
The ten year celebrations don't end there as Etherwood rediscovers some back catalogue highlights and blends with the album's new material in a continuous DJ mix of 100% Med School music.
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Brownfield Tax Credit Incentivizes Cleanup in Milford
Cooperstown was contracted to perform environmental remediation and LSP Services on a contaminated property in Milford, Massachusetts. Pre-purchase environmental due diligence activities had revealed a release of petroleum in groundwater and soil. The contamination was associated with the former use of the site by a straw hat factory, a leather dealer, a coal and oil company, and for the storage of equipment, machinery, materials, and chemicals, including drummed alcohols; the historical presence of petroleum-containing underground storage tanks; the former use of the property as an automotive garage; and the presence of petroleum containing aboveground storage tanks on a neighboring property. Milford SBS LLC remediated the site for use as a commercial rental property.
The environmental cleanup project was supported by the Massachusetts Brownfields Tax Credit program. As an Eligible Person, the new property owner, Milford SBS LLC, was eligible for tax credits issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR). The Brownfields Tax Credits helped to offset the cleanup costs, which were significant due to the contamination that was found on the site and needed to be remediated to reach a condition of No Significant Risk under the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) guidelines.
The Massachusetts Brownfields Tax Credit program is intended to incentivize developers to take on the responsibility of properties contaminated by prior uses when they are used for commercial purposes. Cooperstown Environmental is the leading authority in the tax credit program and assisted Milford SBS LLC in remediating the site as well as applying for and obtaining this credit.
Have you conducted remediation for contamination that you did not cause? You might be eligible to get money back through Brownfields Tax Credit program and our mission is to help you take advantage of this opportunity. As the acknowledged authority in the Massachusetts Brownfield Tax Credit, we're your best choice to guide you through the complexities of the program. Please contact us to find out if you are a candidate to get back some of your hard-earned money.


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Pipeline Pigging Demonstrator
Description: The pipeline pigging demonstration apparatus is a small scale model of a pipeline that includes a pig launching station, a short pipeline (with several representative bends) and a pig receiving station. This demonstrator shows the student operator the concept of a pipeline pig moving through a pipeline including the steps required to prepare the pipeline for the pig, insert the pig and remove the pig from the pipeline. Most of the components of this demonstrator are fabricated from clear plastic materials in order to allow the student operator to visualize how the pig moves through this representative pipeline system. The demonstrator has no process instrumentation as it is intended to demonstrate oilfield operating principles with basic visual / manual operation only.
Function: Pipeline Inspection Gauges (or Pigs) are used for pipeline cleaning, inspection and maintenance, and fluid batching in pipelines. These tools are pushed along the inside of a pipeline by the flow of liquid or gas. A pig launching station is used to insert the pig into a pipeline using a series of valves and hatches. The pig is pushed through the pipeline by the liquid or gas stream to the pig receiving station. The pig catching station works in opposite to the pig launching station.
This demonstrator uses low pressure water to move a pig through sections of clear plastic pipeline. The sending and receiving stations are equipped with manual valves for de-pressuring, loading, launching and receiving of pipeline pigs. An electric pump supplies the low-pressure water to the flow loop. The water used in the flow loop is returned to a reservoir and continually recycled through the system, allowing for continuous operation.
Equipment Specification Highlights:
- Water is the available working fluid
- Circulation equipment provided
- See-through plastic horizontal pipeline
- Transparent plastic launching and receiving stations
- Manual valves for fluid flow control, de-pressuring, loading, launching and receiving stages
- Complete unit mounted on a utility size cart for ease of movement and storage
- Approximate overall dimensions – 1050 x 600 x 1000 mm high (42" x 24" x 40" high)
- Available in all world voltages / frequencies (customer to specify electrical power available on-site)
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Spanning the greater part of the last two decades, Jaymz has built an impressive back
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How and when should my baby become acquainted with Television?
Few questions are likely to provoke such debate amongst a group of parents as this one.
In my admittedly limited experience, there are always some aspects of child-rearing that a person can't get too excited about. Although it differs from individual to individual, you can usually assume that not everyone will get really worried about the precise temperature of baby's bedroom, or how long they should stay, uninterrupted, in their car-seat.
But everyone, everyone, has a position on Television.
Unscientific as it is, my own process of holding numerous conversations about the topic has led me to believe that there is an approximately 80-20 split amongst prospective and new parents about their offspring's desired viewing habits.
- 80% feel that television is the devil. It will rot the tiny, perfect brain they've spent 9 months gestating so carefully. They visualise a life in which junior watches at most 30 minutes of TV, with exclusively educational or cultural content, per day.
- 20% feel that television can be fun for kids and useful for parents. They don't feel that modern TVs will damage their children's eyes, like the clunky models of the '80s, or their brains. They visualise a life in which junior watches TV as a leisure pursuit, with no hard and fast limits on the time spent viewing.
It pains me to admit that, for all I like to consider myself a laid back liberal, I fall instinctively into the first category. I imagine David slumped in his chair, pumping a vast, sludgy river of 'Dancing on Ice' and 'The Only Way is Essex' down his optic nerve and into his vulnerable young consciousness; then, white with terror, I use this nightmare endgame to justify asking pointed questions of my partner about whether he should really be watching an episode of Waybuloo every couple of days.
While this kind of thinking is popular, I'm beginning to accept that it's also pretty daft. There are a couple of big problems with the puritanical anti-TV approach:
- For my own generation, TV formed a huge part of our shared experience. Starting at primary school, where an in-depth knowledge of He-Man and the A-Team was a prerequisite for social interaction, and reaching into adulthood, which in my case has been utterly immersed in pop-culture references, a good chunk of our ability to relate to each other has been defined by the TV we've mutually watched. In my experience, this connection has largely been a force for good, building bridges between those who might otherwise have little in common.
- It's not terribly pragmatic. Do we, the new-parent TV puritans, really believe that all those mums and dads who allow their kids to watch the box are irresponsible and weak? Do we really think that, as our kids become more demanding, we won't crave a few minutes of peace to get things done or collect our thoughts? Do we look forward, eagerly, to the clashes that will ensue when our offspring start to compare their privileges with those of their friends? I can't speak for anyone else, but I'd find it difficult to say 'yes' to any of these questions, never mind the full triumverate.
These considerations have started to turn my opinion, like some vast and stubborn supertanker, onto a new course.
Of course, the small matter of my own hypocrisy has lent a rather large helping hand. Allow me to explain…
This weekend, my partner finally agreed to go on a well-deserved night out and leave David in my sole care until the next day. Presented with an opportunity for us to spend 24 hours uninterrupted together, I realised there was only one appropriate way to spend our time: absorbing the ultimate exploration of Father and Son relationships, Star Wars.
Armed with this tenuous premise, I proceeded to share the original trilogy with my first-born in its entirety – albeit liberally broken up by spells of eating, sleeping, singing, dancing, funny faces and any other device I could think of to make him laugh.
It was everything I thought it could be.
David was wide-eyed as the iconic opening scenes of Episode IV brought an imperial Star Destroyer rumbling over his head; his face spilt into a joyous, gaping smile as I sang along to the theme tune and incidental music; he laughed out loud, unprompted, when he saw his first Ewok in Episode VI. I knew that he was far too young to follow the narrative – he struggles with Goodnight Moon at present – but I wanted him to start absorbing the sheer mythological grandeur of a narrative which, I hope, will become a shared passion of ours in the years ahead.
As I bounced the boy on my knee to the closing score of Return of the Jedi, a little voice asked me why the hell it was OK to watch 6 hours of classic space fantasy in a day, but suspect to catch the occasional 30 minutes of children's programming?
Hands up, dear reader: I couldn't give any justification stronger than a sheet of wet tissue paper.
Having accepted that I was operating a chronic double standard, I decided to take a fresh look at one of the iconic points of TV concern in our house: Waybuloo.
I should state upfront that, when I was tutting, shaking my head and worrying about the effect Waybuloo might be having on my child, I hadn't seen a single episode. In this respect, I'm much like a procession of Tory MPs and Daily Mail headline writers, who have understood for many years that it's unnecessary to be familiar with material before condemning it as morally abhorrent. I am not reassured by this comparison.
Eager to redeem myself, I decided to watch an episode of Waybuloo, so that I could make an informed judgement. I anticipated an entirely acceptable but tepid children's programme, which I could grudgingly concede didn't quite constitute the brain-rotting bollocks I had previously expected.
What I got was something altogether different: a genuinely magical 25 minutes, which dripped with colour, character and mystic wholesomeness.
If you are the parent of a young child, but haven't already watched this show, do so as soon as possible. Populated by sunny, child-like, benevolent spirits which partake in a Jedi-esque Yoga session (amongst other pursuits) every episode, this programme is the poster child for the sort of TV I want my son to enjoy. There is enough in the way of socialisation and education to make it helpful in his development, but enough fun and wonder that he will also find his right-brain suitably enriched.
I have never felt such a comprehensive twat as I did when the end credits rolled. If this was what I had given my partner a grilling over… suffice to say, I had mastered the art of overreaction.
What I've learned, that I already knew, is not to make sweeping judgements.
What I've learned, for the first time, is that TV can actually bring something wonderful to my child – but that I'll need to do the spadework and assess each programme or film on its own merits, rather than lazily giving everything the thumbs up or thumbs down.
If a little bit of donkey work is all that stands between me and a Father/Son trip to the lightsaber ballet, I guess I can live with that.


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For the second year running, GENCI (the French national High-Performance Computing organization) has scooped the HPCwire Readers' Choice Award at SC'13, the annual conference dedicated to High-Performance Computing, networks, storage and analysis, in Denver (CL), USA. The winners were announced on HPCwire's stand during the course of the event and more details can be found on the HPCwire web site at www.HPCwire.com.
The citation for the award presented to GENCI was as follows:
"Readers' Choice Award: Best Application of Big Data, for the use of the bullx supercomputer owned by GENCI, for the simulation of the evolving structure of the entire observable Universe from the Big Bang to the present day, carried out at the Observatoire de Paris"
This unprecedented simulation - part of the DEUS (Dark Energy Universe Simulation) project aimed at gaining a better understanding of the nature of 'dark energy' and its influence on the structure of the Universe, as well as the origins of the distribution of dark matter and galaxies - was carried out on the Curie supercomputer, designed by Bull and made available to the French scientific community by GENCI (Grand Equipement National de Calcul Intensif). A world first, it involved modeling the changing structure of the WHOLE observable Universe, from the 'Big Bang' to the present day, using three cosmological models.
The simulations involved tracking the gravitational collapse of some 550 billion particles in the observable Universe, covered by over 2.5 trillion calculation points. Carrying out these simulations - which remain the most powerful cosmological simulations ever completed - required the development of an innovative and effective approach to data, to ensure that dynamic calculations were able to be executed virtually simultaneously. Ultimately, the process enabled the 150 Petabytes of raw data generated to be reduced down to just 1.5 Petabytes of refined data, which will be made available to the worldwide cosmological research community.
For more information about the DEUS project, visit www.deus-consortium.org
In particular, the results obtained will provide input data for the European Space Agency's EUCLID telescope, dedicated to observing dark matter, which is due to come into service in 2019.
The research team from the Laboratoire Univers et Théorie (LUTH, Observatoire de Paris/CNRS/Université Paris Diderot) is led by Jean-Michel Alimi1. The simulations were carried out in 2012.
The implementation of the DEUS project was made possible, in particular, by the powerful resources available at GENCI, including the Curie supercomputer which features over 92,000 processors and is capable of executing two million billion operations a second (2 Petaflop/s). The system is hosted and operated by the CEA - the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission - at its TGCC mega Data Center in Bruyères-le-Châtel.
Catherine Rivière, CEO of GENCI, commented: "We are especially honoured and delighted to receive the Readers' Choice Award for the second successive year from HPCwire. The prize clearly illustrates the versatility of the Bull supercomputer, with its ability to execute massive simulations and to manage huge amounts of data simultaneously. It also recognizes a considerable scientific achievement, which was made possible by the close collaboration between the teams at the Observatoire de Paris, along with the assistance and expertise of the engineers at the TGCC and the support of GENCI."
1 The other members of the team are Pier-Stefano Corasaniti, Yann Rasera, Irène Balmes, Vincent Bouillot and Vincent Reverdy.
About Genci:
GENCI, Grand Equipement National de Calcul Intensif, is a legal entity taking the form of a société civile (civil company) under French law, owned 49% by the French State represented by the Ministry for Higher Education and Research, 20% by the CEA, 20% by the CNRS, 10% by the universities and 1% by INRIA. GENCI was created in 2007 to ensure that France achieves the highest levels in intensive computing, both at an European and international level, with the following aims:
- To deliver France's policy in the area of HPC for academic research
- To promote the organization of European High-Performance Computing (HPC) and participate in its actions. As such, GENCI represents France in the European PRACE project
- To promote the use of computer simulation and HPC in fundamental and industrial research.
For more information, visit www.genci.fr
Press contact: Laëtitia Baudin: +33 (0)6 16 27 68 73 - email@example.com
About Bull:
Bull is a leader in secure mission-critical digital systems. The Group is dedicated to developing and implementing solutions where computing power and security serve to optimize its customers' information systems, to support their business.
Bull operates in high added-value markets including computer simulation, Cloud computing and 'computing power plants', outsourcing and security.
Currently Bull employs around 9,300 people across more than 50 countries, with over 700 staff totally focused on R&D. In 2012, Bull recorded revenues of €1.3 billion.
For more information visit: http://www.bull.com
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More than half of U.S. pizza restaurant sales are generated by pizza chains, with the rest accounted for by independent restaurants. The leading pizza chains in the U.S. include Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, Papa John's and Little Caesars. Pizza Hut is operated by parent company Yum! Brands, the third largest quick service restaurant company worldwide in 2015. The company also operates well-known fast food chains KFC and Taco Bell. In the same year, Domino's Pizza ranked as the fifth largest quick service restaurant in the world.
Despite their status as industry leaders, Domino's and Pizza Hut placed just fifth and seventh respectively among the U.S. consumer's favorite pizza chains, beaten by such names as Papa Murphy's and Pizza Ranch. But there is surely tough competition in nation that famously loves pizza. A nationwide survey by Nielsen Scarborough in spring 2016 found that over 79 million Americans had visited a pizza restaurant within the past month.


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All good things must come to an end.
It is so incredible looking back at the growth I've made and amount of work I've done for this class. The relief I am feeling to be writing this final reflection blog post is indescribable. I can not begin to explain how happy I am that the semester is finally coming to a close. I have most certainly learned a lot from this class, and my progression is apparent, as shown below. Continue reading


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Saving the Layout at Design Time
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Saving the Layout at Design Time
Grid Control enables you to save and then restore the layouts of Views to XML files at design time. For instance, at design time you can create and customize a View, add columns/bands, arrange them in a specific order, change sorting and grouping settings, etc., and then save the layout to an XML file via the Grid Designer. You will then be able to restore this layout at design time or runtime within the current or other view, and even in another application.
To store and restore layouts at design time, use the Layout Page of the Grid Designer. This allows you to load and save a layout to an XML file. It is also possible to load the layout that has been previously saved to an XML file at runtime using the BaseView.RestoreLayoutFromXml method.
When a View's layout is saved at design time, all the settings of the View object and its columns are saved. The information that is stored is enough to replicate the current View in another empty View, so that the Views look identical. When a layout is restored at design time, all the settings that are stored in the XML file are restored. Note that settings of in-place editors of columns are not saved when the layout is saved.
At runtime, the set of options that are saved/restored using the BaseView.SaveLayoutToXml and BaseView.RestoreLayoutFromXml methods is different, by default, than the set of options that are saved/restored at design time. By default, the appearance, data-aware, behavior, customization, detail, selection and some other options are not saved/restored at runtime. To save or restore the complete set of options at runtime call the BaseView.SaveLayoutToXml or BaseView.RestoreLayoutFromXml method with the static OptionsLayoutBase.FullLayout property as the options parameter.


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"I gave birth to a nine-pounder!" is often met with, "Wow, a big one!" Back before our obsession with scheduling inductions and c-sections, babies used to be born larger than they are now ... without unique complication.
People did the math on the 8-08-08, 9-09-09, 10-10-10 mom and discovered something -- not only had she been pregnant or recovering for three years straight, but her pregnancies were longer than average: 42 to 43 weeks ... 10-month pregnancies.
Why would someone stay pregnant that long?
Easy. They're SUPPOSED to.
Most pregnancies last 38 to 42 weeks, right? However, most women and their doctors won't go over 41 weeks, and with ultrasounds often being wrong in age-dating (especially if they readjust the due date outside the first trimester), our current gestation average is more like 36 to 40 weeks. Is it really surprising then that our average birth weight and health of newborns dropped as well?
So anytime something starts going too extreme in any direction, there's usually movements to get it back where it's supposed to be -- in this case, medical organizations are moving to prevent early c-sections and inductions, and natural birth advocates are trying to push to remind women that pregnancy can last 10 months -- and that's OKAY.
As reported by The Globe and Mail:
Ina May Gaskin, often called the "mother of modern midwifery," also gives the lobby extra weight. Ms. Gaskin, who runs a birthing centre in Tennessee called The Farm and has an obstetrical manoeuvre named after her (it dislodges an infant's shoulder during birth without drugs or surgery), is lobbying for 43 weeks to be the new normal.
I've seen with my own eyes people tell a mother going over her "due date" that that she is killing her own baby. "The placenta DIES and your baby will DIE!" the woman screeched at my friend who had just hit her due date and was refusing an immediate induction. Obviously her friend had forgotten that 40 weeks was the middle of a four-week average, but that kind of reaction is far from uncommon.
There are risks to going very overdue, but with monitoring from a competent professional, the risks of induction or a scheduled c-section almost always outweigh the risks of letting the body gestate until it decides it's ready.
Would you go past 41 or 42 weeks, with or without monitoring?
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In addition to our agencies, CDP is also the proprietor of a five-acre vineyard, Château Vieux Taillefer, in St. Emilion, which produces a limited supply of Bordeaux Rouge and Blanc every year. See below for more information regarding our property and house wines.
As both a producer and distributor of fine wines we have a deep understanding of the wine supply chain – from grape to glass – a unique experience and knowledge that is reflected in our impressive stock list. Join our mailing list for regular updates and exclusive offers.
Château Vieux Taillefer, St. Emilion Grand Cru
Ideally located on limestone soil in the commune of St. Christophe des Bardes near St Emilion, cuvee Vieux Taillefer, is produced from a one Hectare parcel. All work in the vineyard is performed manually and the production is 100% organic. The average age of the all-Merlot vines is an impressive 75 years. The age of the vines combined with a strict selection process during harvest time result in very low yields with an annual production of no more than 2,500 bottles. Aged in new French oak barriques for 18 months the style is full bodied and rich with an impressive freshness.
Available in several Michelin star restaurants across Europe, it can be enjoyed now, but will benefit from extended cellaring over the next decade or two.
Pavillon de Taillefer, St. Emilion Grand Cru
This is our main cuvee and not a declassified wine of cuvee Vieux Taillefer as is often presumed. Pavillon de Taillefer is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Again, selective care is taken in the vineyard resulting in very low yields. Annual production of Pavillon de Taillefer is 25,000 bottles. Aged in oak for 12 months, this lip-smacking St. Emilion can be enjoyed young, but has the potential to age and improve for another 10-15 years.
Blanc du Chateau Vieux Taillefer
Country: France
Region: St. Emilion, Bordeaux
Producer: Château Vieux Taillefer
Winemaker: Catherine Cohen
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sauvignon Gris, Merlot Blanc, Chasselas
Total Production: 2,000 bottles
Food Pairing: Steamed or panfried fish, chicken, shellfish, sushi, soft cheeses.
Blanc du Chateau Vieux Taillefer is a unique parcel located in St. Christophe des Bardes near St. Emilion. This is the smallest plot of land planted with white grape varietals in St. Emilion. A highly original blend of Merlot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon and Chasselas, production is a minuscule 2,000 bottles per annum.
Aged in new oak cigare shaped barrels for 12-18 months depending on the vintage, this unique cuvee is a distinct expression of what can be achieved with white grape varietals and the terroir of St. Emilion. Blanc du Chateau Vieux Taillefer is pre-allocated every year to our top private clients and high end restaurants.


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Our Approach
Our vision has always been to create the freshest snack foods using the finest ingredients. The goal is to deliver a product that every customer is proud to consume or share with family and friends. At Knot of this World, we care about the quality of every pretzel and item available. We GUARANTEE your complete satisfaction.
Our Story
The BEST Pretzel on Long Island!
The Knot of this World Pretzel Company started in 1920 at a tiny local store in Brooklyn, New York. The very first pretzel was hand twisted by the Italian Grandfather of the current proprietor and Executive Chef, Mr. Ray Ruffino.
Ray's Grandfather twisted pretzels the old fashioned way. He did it by hand with LOVE and PRIDE to complete perfection. Remember that old-time smell of a fresh pretzel coming from a New York City food cart? Chances are the delicious aroma came from a Pretzel made by Grandpa Ruffino.
Decades later Ruffino's father and his Uncle took the Pretzel Bakery and their Snack Foods such as Candy Apples, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Lemonade and Italian Ices to a new home on Long Island. They built their business with the same LOVE and PRIDE as their father. At a very young age, Ray's Dad shared with him the importance of quality fresh products made with the best ingredients and creativity to capture any snack food lovers imagination and appetite.
In 1986, it was Ray's turn to take the family pretzel empire to even higher level. Out of respect for his Dad and Uncle along with the help of his first cousin, the young Ruffino created Knot of this World. He began to build the franchise bigger than ever with even more delicious products and services. He found pretzel making a home in the Tri-County Flea Market in Levittown.
Today with the company's main location still in Levittown at the newly named Unique Bazaar, Ruffino features a dedicated staff of food service professionals. The success of their well-known snack foods has led the business to a free-standing store at it's new "Main Street" location in downtown Huntington, NY on New York Avenue.
Come in and visit Knot of this World; Have a seat and enjoy a hot, fresh, hand-twisted pretzel with your favorite flavored mustard and more. If you cannot make it to the store then our friendly staff will see you at the many Farmers Markets and Street Fairs in the tristate area, just look for the famous yellow Pretzel tent. Knot of this World Pretzels even delivers special orders right to your location for all of your party and event needs.
We look forward to sharing with you, the very BEST Soft Pretzels and Snack Food Products on Long Island and most likely the entire East Coast!
Meet the Team
The Professionals at KNOT OF THIS WORLD!
Ray Ruffino
Founder & CEO
Executive Chef
Ray has been creating and making pretzels of all kinds for over 40 years.
Executive Vice President / Business Development Manager
Yvonne's goal is to build many successful retail and wholesale locations throughout the tristate area.
Operations Manager
Theresa delivers quality control, staff management and the highest level of products and services in the most efficient manner.
Need a special order or wholesale Pretzels?
Contact Knot of this World today and we will help you with all special orders including fundraising, wholesale items and Pretzel placement at your party, event or sales location.


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Installing VLC 2.1.0 for Ubuntu Natty
Many people running versions of Ubuntu Natty Narwhal or lower, or even people with distros based on Natty Narwhal (e.g. Peppermint 2) will find that they can't get the latest VLC 2.1.0 update from the site. Good news is, there's a PPA for those who happen to be on "old" versions of Ubuntu or distros based on them.
A simple tutorial, nothing fancy. Quick, easy & painless.
Terminal commands:
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:videolan/master-daily
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install vlc
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Today let's take a small stroll down memory lane. While it's easy for us to recall formative events in our lives such as riding our first bike, laughing with siblings, or family meals, our earliest events are beyond our ability to remember. However just because we cannot remember doesn't make them any less formative. Let's take a look at the diary of the unborn you.
Did you know that twenty-two days into your life your heart began to pump your blood through your tiny body? Often before your parents discovered you were on your way you had a cardiovascular system that was working with your unique blood type. Around this same time, your nervous system and organs began to form starting the beginnings of your spinal column, liver, and kidneys.
You continued to grow quickly, developing eyes, legs, hands, mouth, and toes all from weeks five to seven. Your brain waves were first detectable at week six letting us know you could, in fact, thinking, despite what your siblings have led us to believe. By the seventh week of your life you were already kicking and swimming, anxious to exercise and test your mettle.
By the eighth week of your life, you already possessed every organ that you have today. Your bones began to replace cartilage, your unique fingerprints began to form, and you were able to hear the music your parents listened to from classical to Lynyrd Skynyrd.
In the tenth and eleventh weeks after your conception, you were able to grasp with your tiny hands. Your body had finished forming its skeletal structure, nerves, and circulatory system. You had formed your teeth, learned to turn your head, frown, and hiccup. By your twelfth week in this world, your nervous system had developed all the parts you needed to experience pain, nerves, spinal cord, and thalamus. Even your vocal cords were finished allowing you to wow all your friends by singing karaoke many years down the road.
At this point in your life, you had all the tools necessary to become the adult we all know and love. A little more time, a little more love and a whole lot of growing were all that was necessary to help you become you. In fact, given that all the information necessary for this miracle was in your DNA all along you could say that you have always been you. We're glad you're here with us.
For more information go to our web page http://kfl.org/resources_pregnancy_wrtk.html
Attend the Rally for Life in Topeka http://kfl.org/events_2018rallyforlife.html
We will host the National Right to Life Convention in 2018. Learn more http://nrlconvention.com/
Sources for the essay:
Hopson, Janet L. Fetal Psychology. Oct. 1998. 07 Jan 2003. http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/tul/psychtoday9809.html.
Flanagan, Geraldine Lux. Beginning Life. The Marvelous Journey from Conception to Birth. New York: DK Publishing Inc., 1996.
Bergel, Gary (Produced by NRLC) "When You Were Formed in Secret." 1998.
Essay by Joe Patton III


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"Batman and Black Canary: "Requiem for 4 Canaries!"": During a massive breakout at the Gotham State Penitentiary, the Gotham City Police Department and Batman work to capture all the fugitives, but they are unable to find the most important among them: [[Oswal
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The Brave and the Bold #166 is an issue of the series The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1) with a cover date of September, 1980. It was published on June 26, 1980.
Appearing in Batman and Black Canary: "Requiem for 4 Canaries!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Penguin
- Angie (Single appearance)
- Andrew (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Warden Phelps (Single appearance)
- Alice (Single appearance)
- Betty Butler (Single appearance)
- Frank Alzetti (Only appearance; dies)
- Max (Single appearance)
- Blinky Norell (Only appearance; dies)
Synopsis for Batman and Black Canary: "Requiem for 4 Canaries!"
During a massive breakout at the Gotham State Penitentiary, the Gotham City Police Department and Batman work to capture all the fugitives, but they are unable to find the most important among them: The Penguin. Knowing that Penguin is most likely to follow his former henchmen to Star City, Batman gets on his way to the city.
True to Batman's prediction, Penguin shows up in Star City, where he starts his revenge against four former henchmen who defected from his leadership while he was in prison. Penguin is using a canary theme vendetta, as he suspects his former associates have ratted him out to the authorities. When Penguin kills his first victim, he is spotted by Dinah Lance, who quickly changes into Black Canary and gives chase to the crooked criminal from Gotham. Unfortunately, Canary is outnumbered by Penguin's thugs and she is saved by Batman.
Working together, Batman and Canary start looking for information about the possible whereabouts of the Penguin's former henchmen, but they fail to save the second victim, as they arrive too late at the scene. The heroes decide to split in order to save at least one of the Penguin's victims, but knowing that the heroes are already on his tail, Penguin changes his plans and decides to eliminate Batman instead.
While Batman is keeping a close eye on one of the victims, he is suddenly approached by Canary, who behaves in an odd manner, arising Batman's suspicion. When the lady tries to kiss Batman, he realizes the truth and ties the woman to a post before going to Penguin's hideout, where the criminal has captured the real Black Canary and stripped her of her clothes in order to disguise the imposter that tried to dose Batman with poison. Batman makes short work of Penguin's henchmen, leaving only their leader standing. Penguin attempts to use one of his trademark gun umbrellas, but Canary distracts Penguin long enough for Batman to beat him to a pulp. Once Penguin and his gang are completely defeated, Batman unties Canary and covers her body with his own cape, after which Canary gives Batman a well deserved kiss for his heroic and chivalrous manner.
Appearing in "Nemesis"
Featured Characters:
- Tom Tresser (Nemesis) (First appearance)
Supporting Characters:
- J.R. Ogden (Single appearance)
- George Peal (Only appearance; dies)
Other Characters:
- Marjorie Marshall (First appearance)
- Assistant District Attorney Samuels (Single appearance)
- New York City Police Department
- Hank (Single appearance)
- Joe (Single appearance)
- None
- None
Synopsis for "Nemesis"
Thomas Tresser, as Nemesis, brings a gang-lord to justice through his skills of impersonation by posing as the kingpin's chief hit-man.
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See Also
- Discuss The Brave and the Bold Vol 1 166 on the forums
- Cover gallery for the The Brave and the Bold series
- Images from The Brave and the Bold Vol 1 166
Recommended Reading
- Batman Recommended Reading
- Batman (Volume 1)
- Batman (Volume 2)
- Batman (Volume 3)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 1)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 2)
- Batman Confidential (Volume 1)
- Batman: Gotham Knights (Volume 1)
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: Shadow of the Bat (Volume 1)
- Batman: Streets of Gotham (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 2)
- The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 2)
- Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)


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Moral Person Perception
A major focus of my research at present is moral person perception. Imagine that you have been set up on a blind date. You talk for hours and the conversation flows reasonably well. The next day you call your friend and she asks you what he's like. Did he seem like a kind, trustworthy person? Was he warm, talkative? Was he intelligent, capable? These three questions tap the social dimensions of morality, warmth, and competence, and are fundamental to person perception because they address the three kinds of question we must answer when we meet a new partner: Do they wish us well (morality)? Do they have the social support to enact their intentions (warmth)? And do they have the capability to enact their intentions (competence)? Morality dominates person perception. However, little is known about how the different kinds of moral judgments people make, the values they hold, and the behaviours they perform impact person perception.
The complexity of person perception when it comes to moral decisions can be seen in Les Miserables. On the one hand you have Jean Valjean, a man sentenced to years in penal servitude for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister's children. On the other hand you have Inspector Javert, a rigid devotee of the law and God's code, insisting that Valjean be punished for his crime. Neither is strictly speaking immoral, but they act morally in different ways, drawing on different ethical principles to justify their actions. It seems, too, that while both moral, they will be perceived in different ways. These different ways of thinking about moral issues – and moral people – are reflected in the philosophical literature between two key approaches to ethics: consequentialism and deontology. In our Les Miserable example, the law-loving Javert would be classed as deontological, while the bread-stealing Valjean would be classed as consequentialist. I have explored how deontological and consequentialist decision makers are perceived, and the implications this might have for why we hold the moral intuitions we do, showing that person perception is not just sensitive to whether someone has moral qualities, but the kinds of moral judgments they make.
Selected Publications
Utilitarian Moral Judgments
What are the psychological roots of utilitarianism? Why does utilitarianism attract some people but strongly repel so many others? Psychologists have tried to answer these questions by using the now famous (or infamous, depending on your perspective) 'trolley problems'. Many psychologists assume that by studying how people respond to these problems, we can shed light on the psychology of utilitarian decision-making as well as on the sources of resistance to utilitarianism. Because of this research, many people now associate utilitarianism with a cold and calculating response to trolley dilemmas: to be a utilitarian is to be willing to sacrifice an innocent person to save a greater number of lives. My collaborators and I have proposed a new two-dimensional model of utilitarian psychology which treats utilitarian moral decision-making not as an all-or-nothing category but as a matter of degree, and as involving two largely independent 'positive' and 'negative' dimensions. Decisions in sacrificial dilemmas tap the endorsement of "instrumental harm", which can be theoretically and empirically distinguished from impartiality dilemmas that tap the more positive, impartial welfare-maximising dimension ("impartial beneficence") of consequentialist theories and consequentialist tendencies in ordinary people. Since trolley dilemmas are concerned only with the issue of instrumental harm, they can at best only tell half of the story about the psychology of utilitarianism—and arguably the less important half.
Selected Publications
I have recently begun exploring the psychology of speciesism, or the differential assignment of moral worth based solely on species membership. To say that human relationships with (non-human) animals are complex would be somewhat of an understatement. We treasure some animals as pets, showering them with our love and devotion and providing them with a diet and quality of health care better even than some humans in the developing world. All this, of course, while other animals are factory farmed and slaughtered so that their bodies can provide the meat we share with our pets, and yet others regarded as experimental subjects, sources of entertainment, or industrial equipment. Philosophers have described our relationships with animals as "speciesist ", which refers to the assignment of different inherent moral status based solely on an individual's species membership. Descriptively, speciesism is a concept that explains how people behave; namely that they do, as a matter of fact, assign moral worth to individuals on the basis of species membership, such that people can therefore be accurately described as having speciesist attitudes. Normatively, much work on speciesism is rooted in the claim that people should not assign different moral values to individuals based solely on their species membership, with analogies made with treating people different solely based upon their race (racism) or gender (sexism). As a moral psychologist, I have become increasingly interested in speciesism. How can our understanding of human intergroup processes and moral judgments help us understand our paradoxical treatment of animals?
Selected Publications
Parochial Altruism
While not a current research focus of mine, an early interest of mine was parochial altruism, or ingroup favouring prosocial behaviour. Using behavioural economic methods and concepts, I explored when people help ingroup members just because they want to (social preferences) versus when they help because they expect it to be strategically advantageous (beliefs / expectations) Together, my work on this topic highlights the importance of social preferences and paints a picture in which acting more prosocially towards ingroup than outgroup members represents a 'default' position based on intuitive process that are activated across different contexts and even with novel groups.
Selected Publications
Funding Institutions
I have been privileged in receiving support from a number of academic funding bodies, including from the University of Oxford and the Economic and Social Research Council for my D.Phil; the University of Oxford and the Oxford Martin School for my PostDoctoral work looking at moral responsibility; the US-UK Fulbright Commission for my visiting research position at Harvard University looking at in-group favouritism; the Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Foundation and Leiden University for my Post-Doctoral research on parochial morality; and the Templeton Foundation, via the Summer Schools in Neuroscience and Philosophy, for a research grant looking at morality and psychological identity.


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Celebrities and Delhi
If Mumbai is the place where the best of films and theater is, then Delhi is the place from where the stars belong from. The capital city of India, Delhi has been the birth ground of several actors, dancers, socialites who have become celebrities now. In today's world when entertainment is the buzz, Delhi too isn't lagging behind. It is busy making way for some of the best film institutes and schools for film studies. This effort is done in order to encourage new talent from various fields. These new talents can well be celebrities for tomorrow. Let us have a look at few famous Delhi celebrities who made it big in the silver screen and otherwise.
Famous Delhi Celebrities
Shah Rukh Khan
The name that Bollywood swears by today is King Khan, i, e. Shah Rukh Khan. This famous and talented actor belongs from Delhi. He used to perform in the National Institute of Drama in Delhi before entering the silver screen. His initial years have been spend in Delhi trying to make a career in acting.
It was his theater days in Delhi that gave him the chance to act in teleserials like "Circus" and "Doosra Keval". One of the famous teleserials in which he acted was "Fauji". His short stint in television and dedication towards drama paved the way for him to Bollywood. Today he is not only a famous actor but also a successful brand ambassador for many brands in India.
Saif Ali Khan
He is known as the "Chote Nawab" of the silver screen. Said Ali khan heralds from the royal family of the ace cricketer Pataudi. He was born in Delhi and has his early childhood there.
His career went through a lull the beginning. Gradually over the years he gave some remarkable performances in films like " Parinita", "Being Cyrus" and the like. Today his name is considered in the list of top Delhi celebrities. He is also an eminent actor with some great projects for the future.
Ajay Mehta
Yet another name amidst the famous Delhi celebrities would be actor and dramatist Ajay Meheta. In Delhi he studied in Mayo College before he took to the world of television and films. In his early days Ajay moved to Hong Kong in order to try script writing for a channel. Occasionally he tried doing a cameo role in movies, teleserials and cross border movies. Two of his famous movies are "Lonely in America" that released in 1991 and "People I know" in the year 2002.
Shabana Azmi
One of the famous women Delhi celebrities is Shabana Azmi. She has been a successful actress of the yester years. She was born in Delhi. Shabana Azmi is counted as one of the eminent social activists. Over the years she has acted in several movies and even appeared in teleserials. In the recent times she has appeared as judge in realty shows.
Other Delhi Celebrities
Apart from the names mentioned above there are other list of well known Delhi celebrities that deserves mention too. Some of the names are written below:-
- Soha Ali Khan
- Bipasha Basu
- Bhoomika Chawla
- Chandrachur Singh
- Jyoti Randhwa


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The one thing that I hate about winter is how damaging the cold weather can be for your skin - not fun! When the colder months arrived my skin was just getting drier and putting makeup on was a nightmare. I knew I needed to change a few things - or add a few things - in my skincare routine. With the right products, your skin will be super soft in no time!
Cleansing your face is so important, not only to take off makeup but to soften the skin as well. I use the Clarins Cleansing Milk for normal or dry skin. This is really creamy while being gentle on your skin. I gently massage the cleanser into my face, then with a slightly dampened cotton pad remove the excess. To prevent your skin from breakouts or clogged up pores, removing your makeup with a good cleanser is essential!
In the past, toners were something I pretty much ignored as I didn't really see the point (just another step in my skincare routine). However, after research I discovered that they're a vital step. Toners help to close and tighten pores to protect skin from environmental impurities, it refreshes and washes the skin and it minimises "signs of redness and inflammation", along with other benefits. I've been enjoying the Pixi Glow Tonic, exfoliating toner, which clears and brightens my skin.
Moisturiser! Definitely one of the most important aspects of skincare. By changing my moisturiser I have seen the biggest difference, particularly when applying makeup. I recently started using the Garnier Skin Active Moisture Bomb and I would seriously recommend it! My 'T-Zone' would get the most dry but this has definitely fixed that. With a light pomegranate scent and creamy texture this is such a refreshing moisturiser...and also really affordable!
Enough with the facial skincare! To be honest, when it comes to body lotion I get a bit lazy but then my legs get dry and I want them to be really soft. So, to get rid of that dryness super quickly and hassle free, I use the Clarins Moisture-Rich Body Lotion. Wack this all over legs, arms or wherever you wish and job done! This also works very well as a hand cream...you know, when you're feeling too lazy to put hand cream on as well?!
Throughout the winter months, hands will nearly always be dry. To avoid this, I have two great products for you to try. Lush's Handy Gurugu which was specifically designed and created for very dry hands or as they like to put it "hard worked hands"...most definitely me! You can put this on whenever you need to and it soaks in very quickly, which is great because sticky hand-cream hands (great English) are never fun! Another one to try if you need to tackle specific areas, such as dry knuckles, is the Burt's Bees Hand Salve. This stuff is quite literally magic in a tin!
Sorted - super soft skin in no time! What are your favourite skincare products?


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To make purple you need red and blue
Depending on how much red or blue you use, will depend on the purple outcome
as there are many types of purple.
To make purple you need red and blue
Depending on how much red or blue you use, will depend on the purple outcome
as there are many types of purple.
Move over Nessy, Big foot, The Yeti and Bunyip, I now have evidence of the existence of the commonly thought of extinct Pterodactyl.
As I was on my treacherous coastal walk I came upon a staircase build so long ago. It took me down to a hidden beach with a huge rock and to my great delight I saw this
When I saw this I was trembling with such excitement and couldn't wait to share this with a chap who is so old that he used to ride the Pterodactyl to school when he was just a young lad!!!
Needless to say, when I showed him the photograph of the big dropping on the rock he nearly peed his pants like an excited little puppy.
It brought so much nostalgia back to him as he remembered his childhood so long ago. It was then that my ears glazed over and my eyes could only see the memory of that big splat on the rock along with a ching sound of money flowing my way.
As I moved on with the sun beating down on me I came across the most extraordinary sight and surely you would not have believed me if I had not grabbed a quick shot.
A gecko-like crocodile
What is this place???? Is it safe???
This walk leaves many questions unanswered!!
Beware……………………………. pterodactyl!!!!!!!!!!
It feels like I haven't written a post for ages and it's true, I haven't!!
So where am I and what's been going on???? To be honest nothing too exciting except for my two-day getaway where I chose to revisit the same destination as last year.
It was so lovely when I arrived at the cottage to be greeted with this lovely note
There is no better feeling then being welcomed and walking in the place felt like I'd entered a big hug!!
This is the view from the cottage
It has this lovely garden in the back yard
To me I find this place inspiring and very helpful towards my good mental health. It's been a stressful couple of years full of grief and loss and gaining solitude in a small cottage by the sea is so restorative. I visited cafes. I went for long walks. I took many photo's on my iphone. I was just responsible for myself. I am grateful.
One thing that I have noticed since I have come home is how inspired I feel. Inspired again to write, inspired to draw and inspired to paint. I'm sure this is what it is meant when people say Be kind to your self!!!
Oh dear, more discussions about nostalgia!!
Today I was reminiscing with myself about the Blue light Disco and I'm shocked to find that there is a website and they still exist!!!!
I was a teenager when the Blue light disco was in full swing and they were awesome. I felt so grown up going to them and dancing to the latest music played on radio and Countdown.
One memory that strikes out at me is at the end of every BLD they would play Fifty Years by Uncanny X-Men and everyone would be pashing off. Except me of course, as I was a nerd and didn't have a boyfriend until I was 16 and when it came to my first pashing experience I just wanted to go back to the fantasy……pashing!! so overrated!!!
Well lets move on to the next memory that is a little less tragic and had nothing to do with my lack of love life. I won a dancing competition to this song by Black Lace Agadoo.
Hang on! Did I did mention something about being less tragic????
This is tragic!!!
Anyway, I won a huge basket of Easter eggs for being the best dancer…..and let it be known that's no fantasy!!!!
Other things that were experienced at the BLD was the odd celebrity from A Country Practice or Son's and Daughters
We also had dress ups where I was a punk and put cochineal in my hair (ugh…just found out it was made from bugs!!). We also got to see break dancers and lots of other stuff!!
Man!! How cool were my early teens 🙂
This is such a big topic that I think it needs a category of its own as I take myself down memory lane skipping delightfully with nostalgia gracefully beside me.
For me right now I'm having a bit of a 70's music flash back, as on telly two different TV networks are promoting two shows that come from that decade.
One show is about Kerry Packer and every time the promo comes on this song is played
The other show is a remake of Puberty Blues with this song played
When I hear these songs it takes me back to my childhood when I thought the world was kind and innocent. I had no responsibly and I could play for hours outside with not too many worries. I was free to my imagination and dreaded the thought of ever growing up, as adults were boring people who sat around talking and having cups of tea all day!!
The funny thing about nostalgia is that you tend to forget the bad stuff that happened. When you're a child many things are missed and perhaps the world is just as bad now as it was then.
Nostalgia will never go out of style while there are people like me who go…..arhh remember that!!
I love it…..bring it on!!!!
I had a lovely day yesterday at the community garden, as those who were present participated in making a no dig garden.
Here is the set up with lots of organic matter that came from the garden or the local race track (horse poo) Which by the way is for free at Kembla Grange.
You have to remember to water each layer
Good to see the kids getting involved!!When we were putting the top layer of dried kikuyu grass on top my son asked if it was a blanket!!
I'm Sorry that I don't have a picture of the final product as I forgot to get one!!!
The big decision to use a photo where the photographer is moving or the subject is moving?
When I spotted these pic's I thought, go the moving subject!!!
Who knew that a glass of ice with lemonade could be so entertaining??
We took a big risk today taking our son out for lunch in a crowded cafe/restaurant. It's always a tad stressful and we have avoided doing it for some time.
As we were waiting for a table he nearly started to have a melt down but was able to calm down when we were directed to a table…… phew crisis diverted!! We ordered lemonade for him and when it came it was the best calming thing I have ever seen 🙂
He was busy stirring the lemonade, putting the ice in his mouth and later blowing bubbles!! These are all sensory things that had an obvious calming effect on him…I can't wait to tell the OT, she'll be stoked!!!!!
So the risk paid off and we had a lovely family time at a crowded restaurant……..nice 🙂


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Courthouse Green - Safe Internet Use
Staying safe online is very important, so to help you know how to stay safe and out of danger on the internet, either on your computer, tablet or smartphone, here are some helpful films, tips and websites to look at
Parents and Carers
To learn more and get some very helpful tips please click on the link below
This is also a very good guide for both Parents and Children
Click on the picture to read the presentation from the E-Safety Workshop led by Mrs Malam
Here are the films that we looked at in the e-safety workshops
This one is about Facebook
This one is quite frightening and is about keeping safe online, this is the video the Year 6 children watched on Safer Internet Day 2015
Here's the guide from CEOP about keeping 6 to 10 year olds safe
Here are some websites for you to look at to explain how to keep safe online, click on the title or the picture to go to the websites.
Have a look at this activity from CBBC - it explains some of the things you need to think about when you are on the internet, just click on the picture below to go to the webpage.
If you are 5,6 or 7 you probably like to use your computer for fun. This website will help you stay safe online.
ThinkUKnow KS2
If you're between 8 and 10, you probably know a lot about using the internet.
This website will show you what we think is good, look at what's not and show you ways you can get yourself out of bad situations.
CBBC has a huge amount of pages to look at, have an explore and see what you can learn
This website has sections for children under 11 years old and a seperate section for those over 11.
These great games will test your online safety knowledge
McGruff is a crime dog, famous for his advice on how to stop crime before it happens and his great sense of humour. Some of his work involves teaching children to stay safe online. Check out the different areas on the site
Here are the policies we use at Courthouse Green to do with keeping safe on the Internet
Please Click on each one to look at it
Parent Child Agreement for Key Stage 1
Parent Child Agreement for Key Stage 2


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If you made shopping quite before Christmas Days, you probably stood in line for minutes or hours to buy presents, food, etc. While shopping on crowded days you have to choose the shortest possible line to stand in, if you want not to wait for a long time. But even so you have to wait and your patience is tried. So, shopping on crowded days is a good opportunity to try and measure your patience.
What happen in your inner world while standing in line for quite a while?! There seem to be three possibilities:
- you don't have patience and check all the time if other lines advance more rapidly than yours;
- you have patience and while standing in line talk to others, relax yourself thinking at something else or organize your agenda;
- you oscillate between first two possibilities;
If you fall in first category and check all the time other lines then you have problems with your patience. You must be aware of these problems and use such situations (as shopping on crowded days) to try and work out your patience.
If you are one of second category then your patience is just fine. But there is always the possibility to improve even more some of your traits.
If you fall in the last category then it is a sign that you try to train your patience. You are on the good track to a strong patience. It's very important to be conscious of what happen in your inner world and also in your proximate one.
But why patience is so important?! I think that without patience our subjective wellbeing will suffer a lot. We live in a real world and there are many situations when our needs and wishes can't be fulfilled at once. And this is a good thing because only so we may shape our patience and character.