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Can Computers be Feminist? — Comments on a Brown Bag talk by Gillian Smith
Gillian Smith who an Assistant Professor in Art+Design and Computer Science at Northeastern University, gave this talk entitled Can Computers be Feminist? Procedural Politics and Computational Creativity, as part of the Program on Information Science Brown Bag Series.
In the talk, illustrated through the slides below, Gillian presented a perspective on computing viewed as a co-creation of developer, algorithm, data, and user. And the talk argued that developers embed, through the selection of algorithm and data, specific ethical and epistemic commitments within the software they produce.
In her abstract, Gillian summarizes as follows:
Computers are increasingly taking on the role of a creator—making content for games, participating on twitter, generating paintings and sculptures. These computationally creative systems embody formal models of both the product they are creating and the process they follow. Like that of their human counterparts, the work of algorithmic artists is open to criticism and interpretation, but such analysis requires a framework for discussing the politics embedded in procedural systems. In this talk, I will examine the politics that are (typically implicitly) represented in computational models for creativity, and discuss the possibility for incorporating feminist perspectives into their underlying algorithmic design.
There were a wide range of provocative games, tools, and concepts referenced in the talk that were particularly intriguing, including:
- A strategy game called ThreadSteading, developed by Smith and collaborators at Disney Research Pittsburgh, that is played with cloth tiles, and which, at the end of the game is mechanically sewn into a quilt — tranforming strategy (gameplay) to information (the trace of the play, as reflected by the final state of the board) to art.
- A work of computational art, developed by Smith .. mapping from one space to another — from color -> emotion -> shape.
- Alice & Kev — a model of a homeless, abusive family created within the Sims, which highlights both what behaviors can emerge from the model of "life" embedded in the sims, and what that model clearly elides.
- Instances of creative software such as TinyGallery and DeepForger, and software frameworks such as Tracery which facilitate generating creative content that blends algorithmic and human choices.
The full range of topics covered are impossible to summarize in a concise summary — I recommend readers follow the links and references in the slides.
The talk raised a number of themes: How software must be understood as a complex the interaction among information (data), structure (software), and behavior (use); how games and software embed epistemic and ethical models of the player/user, context, and society; how authorship and labor entwines complex relationships among authors and pay, blaim, credit, and work.
Dr Smith's talk also raised a number of provocative questions (which I paraphrase): How can software support richer identity models incorporating a broad spectrum of gender and sexuality? How can diversity in software authorship be achieved? How do we surface and evaluate the biases implicit in software? And what mechanisms beyond content filtering can we use to mitigate these biases? How do we assign responsibility for software, algorithms, and the resulting outputs? How can we integrate empathy into software, algorithms, and data systems?
Smith's talk claims that one of the societal goals that art serves is to transmit core values through creating emotion. And I have heard said, and believe, that part of the power of art is its ability to engage us in and communicate to us the true emotional complexity of life.
Although art and information science have different goals both act as both a mirror and lens to the ethical values and epistemic commitments of the cultures and institutions within they are embedded. Broadly conceived, Smith's provocations apply also to the development of library software, collections and services. The research the Program on Information Science has connected with these questions at a number of points, and we aspire to engage more generally in the future by furthering our field's understanding of how library systems can reflect and support diverse perspectives; can shed light on the biases embedded in information systems, services, and collections; and can incorporate within them understandings of emotion, embodiment, and identity.


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Thousands of passengers will be disrupted this week as around 4,000 pilots from British Airways (IAG.L) start two-day strike action on Monday (9 September) — the biggest walkout in the airline's history.
While BA and the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) said that they are willing to restart negotiations over the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions, BA has had to cancel a majority of the 1,600 flights over the next two days and have advised passengers to not turn up to the airport.
It added that the rest of the week will see a large number of knock-on disruptions and passengers should keep checking the BA website for updates.
The Civil Aviation Authority says that passengers have the legal right to get BA to pay for a replacement flight to get to your destination — even if that means going on another airline.
BA says that passengers can request a full refund, rebook the flight for another time in the next 355 days, or use the value of the fare to fly to a different destination.
What's the reason for the strikes?
Pilots want better pay and have rejected a proposed increase worth 11.5% over three years — meaning the average captain would take home £200,000 ($245,744), including allowances, annually.
Currently, long-haul captains are paid on average £167,000 while a co-pilot is paid £70,000. Some junior pilots are paid a base salary of about £26,000. However, to put this into perspective, pilot training usually costs about £100,000.
"It is completely unacceptable that BALPA is destroying the travel plans of tens of thousands of our customers with this unjustifiable strike action," said BA in a statement when the strikes were first announced.
"BALPA has given us notice that they will strike on September 9th, 10th and 27th. We are extremely sorry that after many months of negotiations, based on a very fair offer, BALPA has decided on this reckless course of action.
"We continue to pursue every avenue to find a solution to avoid industrial action and protect our customers' travel plans."
BALPA's general secretary, Brian Strutton, said in a statement last week: "Our members' resolve is very strong and they remain very angry with BA, but they also want to leave no stone unturned in trying to find a resolution to their dispute. Avoiding strike action and agreeing a deal with their pilots surely must be the desired outcome for British Airways.
"We urge BA to join us to discuss the new proposal – which shows pilots are willing to be flexible but still stand united in getting a better deal."

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In desire of having a mind blowing upper physique, we work hard on our biceps, triceps, shoulders and abs.
No one really looks forward to the importance of Leg Exercises, as we think 'Who observes the legs..!! The abs, biceps, triceps and the back shoulder cuts are something from which someone can show off'.
But believe me friend, one looks funny with huge upper body and chicken legs as its base. For a perfect aesthetic look, one should have a matching base as their legs with their upper portion.
It is a bitter truth that your leg muscles need heavier workout in order to grow, which often defeats the person's strength and is the main reason why most people have the fear of leg days at the gym.
But being a gymmer one knows it very clearly that "NO PAIN NO GAIN".
Now if courage runs in your vessels in each blood drops and are madly wants the muscles, then here we are with the hardcore leg workouts which will give your leg muscles a massiveness which someone has dreamt of getting it.
This exercise is so clear from its name. You have to push the weight away from you using your legs. This exercise helps you in increase the strength of region from hip to the knee joint i.e. Quadriceps, glutes and hamstrings.
Also, remember this exercise can cause lower back injury, if performed incorrectly. Don't take the weight beyond your capacity. And never make your glutes leaves the pad on which you are sitting in any reps.
But yeah if leg presses are performed in which it should be, then it could be the most resultive.
There are variety of types of lunges. But out of all, walking lunges are the best for your legs and with dumbbells it can be more effective. This exercise also helps in strengthening up the muscles of your hams, quads and glutes.
This is one of the simplest exercise and is easy to perform and can be performed at any place.
It is a type of squats which is basically designed for getting hardcore legs. You can say it is the next level of squats. It provides bulkiness to the thigh muscles.
The leg extension is an isolated exercise mainly for the quadriceps muscles. It is performed with the help of a machine called the Leg Extension machine. It is one of the great exercise to do for the legs to make the quadriceps muscles hard and tough.
The lying leg curl exercise also called hamstring curl is a great exercise for the giving hardness to the hamstring muscles. It is little bit same as the leg extension exercise and is so resultive.
Calf raises exercises are the best for exercising the gastrocnemius, tibialis posterior and soleus muscles of the lower leg. It can be performed through different ways i.e., while sitting as well as standing. Standing barbell calf raises helps in stretching the gastrocnemius more.
We all had walk up to the stairs in our day to day life. This exercise is just the modified version of walking up to the stairs, in which the height has just been increased and with a weight one has to walk up to.
You can perform with the dumbbells or barbells according to your strength. It creates pressure on the quadriceps muscles as what we feels while we walk on the stairs upward.
You just need an elevated platform for performing this exercise which has a height of about 70 to 80 cm. (which can give your legs a lift approx. to the level of your hips).
So these all were the exercises which you must go through for getting a hardcore massive leg muscles.
Do warm-ups before and stretching of your leg muscles after performing these all exercises, it will increase the effects and will provide you a better result.
We knows, Leg workouts are the most intense and hard routine to follow. That's why many skips it.
But here this is the chance that can make you different from the others, if you don't lose the will and continue to bear the pain of intense workout. So let your sweats flow for this achievement, the more you will sweat the harder you will get.


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Christmas Countdown
How many decorating and shopping days have you got?
Welcome to the Christmas countdown! You can check with us to see exactly how much time you have left until the big day from anywhere in the world. There's lots of work to be done before then! You only have until December 24 to put up your tree, the Christmas decorations, stuff the Christmas stockings and get your shopping done. How do you plan on using your pre-holiday time? Read our tips to surviving the Christmas countdown.
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Avoid Shopping Mall Madness
Whether you start preparing for Christmas early or are a last minute shopper the mall is always a dodgy place to be around the holidays. The rush typically starts the very first day after Thanksgiving and gets more hectic as Christmas Eve approaches. Here are some ways to avoid spending the time you have left until Christmas struggling through the mall:
- Shop online or by catalogue
- Hire a personal shopper
- Give cash or gift certificates
- Make your gifts
- Offer a non traditional gift such as a dinner party
Stay Stress Free
If you're forced out into the world of Christmas shoppers there are a number of ways you can make the experience less stressful. The key to a successful shopping trip is to go prepared and stay calm. Don't be one of those frantic shoppers plowing through the mall pushing people aside and grabbing anything they can get – take the time to enjoy Christmas shopping as part of the season. Take a deep breath and dive in!
- Shop early
- Go prepared – make a list so that you know exactly what you are going for and can avoid browsing
- Make your list smaller – you don't have to buy for everyone and you don't need to buy several gifts for each person
- Shop in the middle of the day and during the week
- Shop at a mall so that you can get all your gifts in one place
- Stop for lunch or a quick snack
- Buy the heaviest gifts last so that you don't have to carry them around
- Park as far away from the shopping center as you can – it's worth the walk to avoid the fight for space and damage to your car
- Shop for Christmas cards and decorations after the holidays so that you are prepared for next year


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The main objective of this study was to investigate the impact of an outdoor environmental program, Math and Science in the Outdoor Classroom, on elementary grade students' creative and critical thinking, and attitudes toward math and science. Math and Science in the Outdoor Classroom is an on-campus nature program in Santa Fe, N.M. Students participated in half-day programs focusing on topics such as water, insects, soil, and weather. Twenty-one teachers from five schools volunteered 175 second through sixth graders to participate in the program and research study. Surveys were administered to students, teachers, and volunteers after completion of the program. Interview data was analyzed using QSR NUD*IST (Nonnumerical Unstructured Data Indexing Searching and Theory-building) computer-assisted qualitative data analysis system to examine respondents' perceptions of the program using Bloom's taxonomy as a theoretical framework. Results indicated that students not only learned math and science at the lower levels of Bloom's taxonomy, but were also thinking at the higher levels of synthesis and evaluation within the framework.
T.M. Waliczek, P. Logan and J.M. Zajicek
Alexander Q. Susko and Zachary T. Brym
-source general programming software, such as R, improves both repeatability and flexibility of analyses through in-depth documentation and customization of programs for data analysis. Improving proficiency in techniques for computer programming and data
Karen E. Burr and Rudy M. King
Cold hardiness testing is an important tool used at US Forest Service nurseries for evaluating the physiological quality of conifer stock. Three tests were compared. A whole-plant freeze test without root system insulation permitted evaluation of cold injury without complication by drought symptoms if plants were misted. A cutting freeze test underestimated expected field foliar injury due to high humidity used to maintain the cuttings. An electrolyte leakage test failed to detect economically important bud mortality when buds were less hardy than other tissues.
Data from all three testing methods were analyzed with an original software package consisting of standardized input files and a step-by-step series of fortran programs and command files for use with commercially available non-linear modelling programs. Injury (y) versus temperature (x) data were modelled with the versatile, 4-parameter Weibull sigmoid model. Injury estimates at specific temperatures (Ix) or temperature estimates causing specific injury levels (LTy) were calculated with confidence and calibration intervals, respectively. The statistical significance of differences between Ix or LTy estimates was then determined.
Shahrokh Khanizadeh and Mamdouh A. Fanous
Larry Joh and David V. Barkley
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service's New Hanover County Center provides the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic staffed by the Horticulture Extension Agent and Master Gardener volunteers. Residents bring in samples of weeds, diseases, and insects for identification and control recommendations. After the problem is diagnosed, a record of the information is used to construct a database that includes the date, phone number, crop, diagnosis, and control for each sample submitted. Between January 1993 and December 1999, Master Gardener volunteers entered more than 4,000 entries into a searchable/sortable electronic database to identify patterns of plant disorders. The database should be a useful tool for predicting local disease and insect cycles and aiding Master Gardeners in answering questions at the clinic and over the telephone. In addition, examination of historical records and entry of data into the database are excellent learning opportunities for new Master Gardeners.
L.E. Parent and M. Dafir
Abbreviations: CDA, compositional data analysis; CND, compositional nutrient diagnosis; CVA, critical value approach; DRIS, diagnosis and recommendation integrated system. 1 Professor. 2 Graduate student. The research was supported by the Natural
Lamia Krichen, Joao M.S. Martins, Patrick Lambert, Abderrazzak Daaloul, Neila Trifi-Farah, Mohamed Marrakchi and Jean-Marc Audergon
read separately by two persons and ambiguous markers were not recorded. Data analysis. AFLP polymorphic bands were scored as present or absent and were treated as symmetric (both presence and absence of bands were considered in the data analysis
Robert L. Wample, Guy Reisenauer, Andy Bary and Fred Schuetze
A computerized system capable of controlling the freezing rate and collecting, storing, and analyzing data from multiple samples to determine their freezing point using low-temperature exotherm analysis is described. Details include electrical diagrams of modifications to the multiplexer/amplifier interface to provide additional signal amplification and permit control of the freezer's compressor. Computer software is described that permits variable temperature decline rates. Data analysis consists of a program in "C" that sequentially compares each data point in a low-temperature exotherm profile. Low-temperature exotherms are identified by a user-specified minimum differential between sequential data points. Examples of exotherm output and data analysis are given.
Ralph Scorza, Daniele Bassi and Alessandro Liverani
The authors extend appreciation to M. Demuth and L. Gilreath for excellent technical assistance in tree production and evaluation of growth habit and M. Pooler for assistance in data analysis.
Kate M. Evans, Lisa J. Brutcher and Bonnie S. Konishi
Inventory control of trees and fruit samples in the Washington State University apple breeding program has been simplified by the use of bar codes. Tree labels incorporate individual bar-coded identities that can be scanned in the field when taking measurements or collecting samples. Bar codes on fruit sample labels also simplify data recording as well as improve the efficiency of the program by greatly reducing the risk of errors. The interface of bar-code identities with data organization and statistical software makes data analysis more straightforward.


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The team at JasminTV – made up of a collection of sex experts, cam models, and psychologists – has put together a list of proven benefits that prove sex is indeed…healthy.
SEXISHEALTHY…Here's Proof:
1) Regular sex can decrease male risk of heart conditions by 45%.
2) When women masturbate to orgasm, the pain tolerance threshold is believed to increase by 74.6% – making the O-face is actually quite analgesic…
3) An active and fulfilling sex life can increase your lifespan by 50%.
4) Making passionate, heated love at least three times a week can help you burn upwards of 7,500 calories per year.
5) A healthy sex life (several times a week) can cut your risk of stroke by up to 50%…giving you more time for a different kind of stroke.
6) 1-2 times a week is all it takes for sex to increase your production of the immune strengthening antibody immunoglobulin by a third.
7) Having sex burns can generally burn between 50 and 150 calories (based on a 10-min span) per session.
8) People who have sex at least 3 times per week look 10 years younger than those who have sex twice per week.
9) Sex is a great way for insomniacs to get their sleep fix, as the act is said to release endorphins post-coitus and provide a better night's sleep.
10) Sex can improve skin health – especially for women due to the production of estrogen during the act, which is said to give hair a brighter shine, and skin a smoother look.


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What do you look for in a crossover? One obvious thing is versatility. But what if a crossover can combine versatility and comfort into an amazing vehicle? Take a look at the 2018 Honda HR-V in Clear Lake. This vehicle not only has all the features you want in a crossover, but more! If you were to compare the 2018 Honda HR-V to its competitors such as the 2018 Ford Escape, you'll find that the HR-V has…
Transmission Options
Everyone loves options! Unlike the Ford Escape, the Honda HR-V offers manual transmission, which can lead to better acceleration, control and fuel economy. The Honda HR-V also offers an optional continuously variable transmission (CVT). By having a system with no "steps" between gears, the engine can be kept at the most efficient speed for fuel economy. The Ford Escape does not have this feature.
Better Fuel Economy
The 2018 Honda HR-V has an excellent fuel economy compared to the Ford Escape. On comparable Ford Escape models, the Honda HR-V gets 28 city/ 34
Unique Safety Features
Safety is always first on any Honda vehicle. The 2018 Honda HR-V is designed using an extremely high-strength steel body construction to help protect occupants in a variety of crash scenarios. Available is a multi-angle rearview camera with three different views including normal, top-down and wide. Vehicle Stability Assist™ is also available with traction control to help control your vehicle in the event of oversteer or understeer.
The Honda HR-V has it all with better transmission options, better fuel economy, and unique safety features. If you are looking for more information on the 2018 Honda HR-V in Clear Lake, come visit us at Honda of Clear Lake!
*Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.


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Palestinian Choral Festival
24th - 31st August
Ishirini joins choirs from Nazareth and Bethlehem as part of a choral festival organised by Choir of London. After joint concerts with our partner choirs, a mass in Nazareth and an evensong in St. George's Catherdral, Jerusalem, the festival culminates on the 31st August in a gala concert with all the member choirs in Ramallah Cultural Palace.
In our selection of Renaissance and contemporary repertoire we explore how the city of Jerusalem has been represented, lamented and extolled in music. We also sing pieces from the Arabic world learnt during our 2012 trip to Jordan. In Shefr'Am and Beit Jala we will be joined by our Palestinian partner choirs to sing these as well as Allegri's Miserere.
Schedule of performances:
Sunday 25th August 10am: Mass in Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth
Tues 27th August 8pm: Joint choral concert with Al-Baath Choir, Anglican Church, Shefr'am
Wednesday 28th August 6pm: Evensong for the Feast of Saint Augustine of Hippo, Saint George's Cathedral, Jerusalem
Friday 30th August 7pm: Joint choral concert with Choir of the Custody of the Holy Land, Latin Church, Beit Jala
Saturday 31st August 7.30pm: Final Massed Choirs Concert, Ramallah Cultural Palace


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Monday, August 6, 2012
guest post: hannah metz
13 comments:
- Sarah Dee said...
Lovely post Hannah! I wish I could dabble in film more but it seems so spendy, maybe oneday! But now I know what my first camera will be :)
xoxo Sarah
- August 6, 2012 at 5:29 AM
Such beautiful photos! Xx
- August 6, 2012 at 5:51 AM
- Franzi said...
oh i'm in love with your pictures!
- August 6, 2012 at 7:25 AM
- Camille said...
Incidentally, the Pentax K1000 IS my camera of choice. And it was given to me by my father as a replacement for an earlier Pentax model that he indeed photographed his 1970s vacations with. I find it a bit heavy, so I can't always have it on me, but I always make sure to have a disposable camera in my bag. Also, after seeing photos taken with a Kodak Pony on Blooming Leopold, I'm really tempted to get one for myself of ebay... I'm a big fan of your photography, and I find really interesting to learn about the technical side of those fantastic images!
- August 6, 2012 at 7:37 AM
- Unknown said...
Inspired me to start using my camera again :-)
- August 6, 2012 at 11:21 AM
- Becky said...
What beautiful photos! I keep meaning to delve into film cameras. Maybe I'll pick up a disposable camera to start me off. I lived by those babies in 2005!
- August 6, 2012 at 11:50 AM
- Mirash said...
I love your photos because they're full of inspiration and style. Sometimes when you see a magazine's photoshoot you don't feel anything, because it's too light, too weak, too... nothing. I think it's really difficult to get that ethereal spirit without loosing all colour. You definitely have a great taste. Congratulations.
- August 6, 2012 at 2:26 PM
- hannah kristina metz said...
@Sarah Dee: Thank you! It's not too bad actually! We purchase our film for fairly cheap (sometimes as low as three dollars a roll) and have them scanned at walgreens for under 10 dollars. Before our scanner broke we were able to scan them ourselves which brought the cost down even more! It can certainly be an expensive hobby but a worthwhile one for the memories recorded! Which camera will you be picking?
@Camille: Haha, I always tell people that it's a mom and pops camera & Thank you!
@Jasmine: I'm so glad to hear it!
@Becky: Thank you! Definitely do it! It's such a fun and rewarding thing to do!
@Mirash: Thank you so much! I think what some fashion photography loses is its sincerity which is something that is abundant with personal photography!
And finally thank you miss Ashley for hosting this entry and for the super sweet words! I hope you're enjoying your east coast august! Come visit soon! xox
- August 6, 2012 at 11:36 PM
- Clio said...
I have a canon AE-1 which goes everywhere with me, I have shot some awesome stuff on it and it's light enough to be handy. I also have a rollei tlr which is a bit more awkward but deadly as it gives beautiful square photos. I only shoot film (except for my phone!) and I absolutely love it, worth all the money it costs (though I never notice the money cause I love it so much and it's do worth it!).
- August 7, 2012 at 3:47 PM
I have a yashica T1, it's my favorite! Great photos ;)
- August 7, 2012 at 8:43 PM
- dianne tanner dot co dot uk said...
My Yashica just died as well, woe!
- August 8, 2012 at 2:09 AM
- Unknown said...
Aha! This post is lovely, I was always curious of what camera's you use. Obviously the camera's do help, but your and Landon's eye for beauty are what make the pictures so wonderful. xx
- August 11, 2012 at 2:31 AM
- reckless daughter said...
loved this - such beautiful photos. I have K1000 as well! My bf has an old Nikon F series. I love film but it is definitely a bit more challenging that digital. trial and error, indeed!
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Sea cleaning action
Greetings to all the lovers of the clean, transparent sea. Deep and shallow. Quiet and wavy. Milna Tourist Board, Milna Municipality, Milna Nautical Center and Draulik Milna Diving Center are organizing Milna's underwater preparation for the upcoming season.
Our harbor hosts a great number of sailors. On the beaches there are families, children, couples, individuals. They all have a common virtue, they like throwing waste into the sea. Let us do all of them, and for us, great service.
On May 19th, from the sea valley of Milna, divers will draw a lot of waste so that the sea can receive a new one, all in order not to endanger the navigation. The start of the action is at 10 AM. After the cleansing and preparation of the "polygon" for the new garbage, we'll check if the restaurants in the Nautic centre are ready for the season.
At the end of the day, diving enthusiasts take the dive.
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Now flood-hit homes are targeted by THIEVES who steal fuel and quad bikes as South West is battered by huge storm and swathes of Britain remain underwater
- Properties devastated by floods are now under threat from thieves, some of them using boats, police said today
- EA chair Lord Smith says: 'Flood defences cost money - and we need to make difficult but sensible choices'
- More wind and rain threaten more chaos for waterlogged communities after 180 homes were flooded this weekend
Thieves - some of them travelling by boat - are now targeting the homes of flood victims on the Somerset Levels, police said today.
One farmer said he had had around 600 gallons of domestic heating oil stolen from his farm in Moorland, near Bridgwater, on Friday night, and others told police of suspicious people and vehicles in the area, some of them on the water.
Two fire service quad bikes were taken from Burrowbridge on the same night, prompting the national police air service (NPAS) to fly a helicopter over flood-hit properties as a 'proactive crime prevention exercise'.
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Unrelenting waves lashed Kingswear Castle at the entrance to Dartmouth harbour in Devon today as the foul weather continued unabated - in Somerset police said thieves were targetting flood-hit properties
Residents of Newlyn, near Penzance, awoke to see this huge hole caused by waves undermining the sea wall
The river Thames has broken its banks at Walton on Thames in Surrey, where swans were photographed swimming down the town's residential streets
Forecast: Rain is expected to continue to fall on the west country for the next three days at least, while much of the rest of the country will have a break from it tomorrow, before the UK is soaked again on Wednesday
Police horses have also been deployed and officers will make regular patrols for a 'high-visibility presence' and to reassure residents.
Chief Superintendent Caroline Peters, of Avon and Somerset Police, who is heading the response to the floods major incident, said: 'We are aware of reports in the community of suspicious people and vehicles being seen in the area, particularly after dark.
'We have also heard rumours of people being out in boats at night'.
News of the thefts came as the chairman of the Environment Agency warned that Britain would have to choose whether it wants to save 'town or country' from future flooding because 'there is no bottomless purse' to defend both.
Lord Smith of Finsbury warned that 'difficult choices' would have to be made over what parts of the UK should have protection as hundreds of homes and vast swathes of land remain under water.
It came as Britons have been warned to brace themselves as further wind and rain threatened to bring more chaos to waterlogged communities across the country, with Atlantic storms set to last for at least another month.
Around 180 new homes have been flooded over the weekend and some 1.5million tonnes of water has been pumped off the Somerset Levels daily in an around-the-clock bid to halt residents' five-week flooding hell.
Disarray: A father holds his child as heavy flooding hit the Cornish fishing village of Flushing as high tide hit today
Lord Smith told the Daily Telegraph: 'Yes, agricultural land matters and we do whatever we can with what we have to make sure it is protected. Rules from successive governments give the highest priority to lives and homes; and I think most people would agree that this is the right approach.
Police have said thieves are stealing dwindling supplies from distraught flood victims forced to leave their properties.
Evacuated homes in the Somerset Levels have been plundered by gangs in boats leaving police powerless to give chase across fields which have become huge lakes.
Even emergency teams working round the clock to help drenched residents facing their fifth week underwater have had rescue quad bikes stolen.
Farmer James Winslade (above) - whose entire 790-acre farm is under water - has been left without heating or hot water after thieves siphoned 600 gallons of oil from his tank.
It also broke his heating system.
He said: 'I've got a wife and four-year-old twins and a nine-year-old. We've still got firewood so we've lit fires, but the water is rising fast now and even the barn that was dry now has water in it.'
Avon Chief Supt Caroline Peters said: 'We are aware of reports in the community of suspicious people and vehicles being seen in the area, particularly after dark.
'We have also heard rumours of people being out in boats at night.
'I would ask everyone to be alert, to look out for your neighbours, and to call us at any time if we are needed.'
'But this involves tricky issues of policy and priority; town or country, front rooms or farmland?
'Flood defences cost money; and how much should the taxpayer be prepared to spend on different places, communities and livelihoods - in Somerset, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, or East Anglia? There's no bottomless purse, and we need to make difficult but sensible choices about where and what we try to protect.'
His warning came as it emerged victims of the flooding are having to pay up to 41p a minute to call a government helpline for advice.
All money from the 0845 premium-rate number, which was set up by the Environment Agency (EA), went to a private firm.
Bryony Sadler, a member of Somerset's Flooding on the Levels Action Group, told The Sun: 'It is shocking that hard-pressed flood victims are being charged for this.
'We are extremely grateful to the Environment Agency's people on the ground, who are doing their best to help us.
'But this is just another example of staggering mismanagement from their pen-pushing bosses'.
Another victim said: 'These people are victims of some of the worst flooding this country has ever seen and are struggling to pay their bills.
'Yet when they need help, they have to pay again. It is disgusting and should be changed to a free number immediately.'
Meanwhile a woman died last night after being swept out to sea by strong currents at the mouth of the River Arun at Littlehampton Pier in West Sussex.
Police, coastguards and lifeboat volunteers pulled out the woman, 67, from Goring-by-Sea, and took her to Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital.
In Wales, more than 50 mountain rescuers had to battle atrocious weather conditions during an eight-hour rescue in the Cambrian Mountains.
And in Scotland, coastguards have braved the rough seas on the Aberdeenshire coast in the hunt for a missing angler who vanished early this morning.
But as flood-hit communities enjoyed a break in the bad weather on Sunday, forecasters warned there may be worse to come.
The EA warned the whole of the south of England will be at an 'increased risk' of flooding within the next 24 hours.
The agency forecasted that as high tides and large waves threaten the south coast, further rain on already saturated ground could lead to river flooding.
Flood risk manager Kate Marks said the EA is 'likely to issue further warnings' with more severe weather conditions expected in the coming days.
Damaging: A van piles through flood waters in Penryn, Cornwall, as many communities continue to struggle because of months of terrible storms
This bus has become stuck in between a flooded field and the road it was travelling on in Newgale, Pembrokeshire, west Wales
Flooding on the Thames Path: The Thames Barrier at Woolwich in South-East London is closed as part of flood defence strategies
Three people are n rescued from their vehicles this morning after getting stuck in 3ft of floodwater near Ingatestone, in Essex
The owners of this car did not realise how deep the floodwater was and got stuck in Ingatestone, Essex
During this rescue a brand new Ford Kuga got stuck when the driver was going from Thurrock to Harold Wood
She added: 'People should check their flood risk and get early warnings so they can take action to protect their property.'
Since early December, the UK has been hit by 'extraordinary' weather and flooding. Those bearing the brunt of the storms have been in the South.
And residents in Somerset are now bracing themselves for a sixth consecutive week of flooding, with the village of Muchelney only accessible by boat.
Those living near Moorlands and Burrowbridge have anxiously been keeping an eye on water levels. Among them is 35-year-old Gavin Sadler.
The smallholder, who is in campaign group Flooding on the Levels Action Group (FLAG), said: 'I've been looking out at where my garden used to be.
'I can now see a lake instead. There's only been a slight drop in water levels, but with more rain there's growing concern about the situation.'
The bus which is partially lodged in a flooded field with its back wheels resting on the road in Newgale, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Ten people have been rescued after the bus they were on was hit by a wave in Newgale, Pembrokeshire, yesterday evening
Wider view: A bus is submerged in water after heavy rain and severe flooding in Newgale, West Wales
Crash: Stormy seas at Porthleven in Cornwall, as the waves pound into the cliffs under Tye Rock Manor
The father of two added: 'We were in the same boat last year and were told it was a one in a 100-year flood - now it's happened again.'
Locals have also been on edge following the discovery by microbiologist that flood waters contained more than 60 times the safe level of bacteria.
Two specialist all-terrain vehicles have been sent to the county along with extra pumping equipment.
While the number of severe flood warnings decreased from nine to three over the weekend, 95 flood warnings and 242 flood alerts remained in place.
But with further rain expected after the wettest January on record in some places, saturated ground and high river levels could lead to further flooding.
Officials say fresh flooding could affect the south coasts of Devon and Cornwall tomorrow as well as Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Up in the air: The weather is set to cause more misery for Britons - but it's not stopping surfer Adam Lewis making the most of the tidal surge in Cornwall
Surf's up: People attempt to ride the Severn Bore - one of Britain's few truly spectacular natural phenomena
Surfers attempt to ride on a rare maximum five star Severn Bore viewed from Newnham overlooking the River Severn
The Severn Bore is a large surge wave that can be seen in the estuary of the River Severn, where the tidal range is the second highest in the world
Cut off: The Muchelney humanitarian support boat operated by a crew from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service arrives in the Somerset village
Splash: Waves break over the iconic clock tower in Porthleven on the south coast of Cornwall
Defence strategy: The Thames Barrier at Woolwich in South-East London is closed
Devastated area: The sun sets over flooded fields surrounding the River Tone that has burst its banks on the Somerset Levels, viewed from Stoke-St-Gregory
Not moving: Residents of The Little Venice Caravan Park are once again hit by severe flooding after the River Medway burst its banks on Saturday in Yalding, Kent
The River Severn in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, and the Frome and Avon in Dorset are of concern this week.
There are also fears for the river Thames and its tributaries in Oxfordshire, West Berkshire, Reading, Slough and Hampshire and the Medway in Kent.
The EA said just 6in of fast-flowing floodwater was enough to knock someone off their feet and a mere cup-full can damage a vehicle's engine.
In Newgale, west Wales, 10 people had to be plucked from a bus in the dark after it got stuck on the seafront.
Coastguards said the vehicle had been hit by a large wave before being surrounded by flood water.
Another dramatic rescue in Wales took place yesterday when a group of students got lost while attempting to tackle the 752-metre Pumlumon mountain.
The wreck of a trawler which sank near Newquay in Cornwall overnight after storms hit the coastline
Vehicles make their way to help with the recovery efforts at flood hit Muchelney in Langport in Somerset
Vehicles are delivered to help with the recovery efforts in Muchelney, Langport, which has been hit with flooding
With high tides, combined with gale force winds and further heavy rain, some parts of the UK are bracing themselves for more flooding this week
Running away: A woman flees large waves crashing against Swanage promenade in Dorset
Brecon Mountain Rescue Team incident manager Dave Coombs said: 'The weather conditions were atrocious, with gales, sleet and driving rain.
'(They were) too severe for search and rescue helicopters to assist. The students were lucky that the combined rescue teams found them when they did.
'The conditions were atrocious and it could have been much less of a happy ending had they had been on the mountain much longer.'
Six French fishermen off the coast of Cornwall also managed a lucky escape after their boat was hit by a giant wave.
Helicopter crews had to winch five of the men from crew from the sea, while the sixth was rescued by lifeboat.
North of the border, fears are growing for the safety of a missing fisherman who went missing on the Aberdeenshire coast early this morning.
Flood water and debris is seen in front of a house near Muchelney, near Langport in Somerset
People walk with a dog on the banks of the flooded River Arun near Amberley
A flock of birds fly near a barn surrounded by flood water from the River Arun
Flood warnings have been issued to some areas in southern England as heavy rain is forecast
Troubled: The village of Yalding in Kent, which has been flooded for the second time in 2014
The man was night fishing at Tangle-Ha, north of St Cyrus, when he disappeared from rocks in what were described as 'exceedingly rough' conditions.
A spokesman for the coastguard said: 'We have completed our search and nothing has been found.'
Millions of gallons are being pumped away every day from the Somerset Levels - but for those living nearby, the anguish is far from over.
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has promised that 'everything possible is being done' but residents want overflowing rivers to be dredged.
Forecasters are predicting a break in the bad weather today but experts at the Met Office have issued severe weather warnings of winds of up to 80mph.
It also warned of heavy rain of up to 30mm (1.2in) for the South West, South, South Wales and Northern Ireland from tomorrow until Wednesday.
A Hampshire Police car had to be rescued from floodwaters in Derritt Lane near Bransgore today after stalling on the flooded road
Boys in blue left red faced: The Skoda had to be pushed out by staff from Wessex Fire Rescue
Extreme sport: Surfer Chris Murray hits the waves in Daymar Bay as windsurfers enjoy the giant waves caused by strong winds in Cornwall
Warning: The Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings around the UK
Significant disruption is predicted for much of the coast of Wales.
The South-West and parts of south-east England, the North-West and the Yorkshire and Hull coastline will also be affected by wind, rain and high tides.
Terrified passengers were rescued after the bus they were on was engulfed by a huge wave as it tried to get through a road closed in the storms.
The single-decker was swept off the road by the 20ft wave and came to a standstill with the driver and 13 passengers trapped inside.
Coastguards said the road had been closed because of the storms but the driver ignored diversion signs and tried to get through.
Eye-witnesses said waves were crashing over the roof of the stricken 52-seater in the village in Newgale, Pembrokeshire, West Wales.
Destructive: Overnight storms carve out a huge hole on a section of seafront at Towan Beach in Newquay, Cornwall
Storms battered the Newquay coastline in Cornwall carving a huge hole in this section of seafront at Towan Beach
Powerful: A huge section of this cliff near Newquay in Cornwall collapsed last night into the sea following severe weekend storms
Hitting hard: Waves crash up against the sea defences at Aberystwyth during high tide and high winds
Deserted seafront: Another view of waves crashing up against the sea defences at Aberystwyth during high tide in Wales
One villager said: 'It was like a scene from a disaster movie - it was high tide and the wind was howling at 50mph.
'The people on the bus must have been scared stiff when the wave hit the side of the vehicle.
'The road has been closed to traffic because of the storms so no one is really sure what the bus was doing there in the first place.'
A major rescue operation was launched with coastguards, an RAF rescue helicopter, police and ambulance sent to the scene at 7.15pm yesterday night.
The 14 people on board were led to safety by coastguards and fireman as waves continued to batter the bus.
The front of the bus was partly submerged today and damage it took from the waves could be seen. The casualties were 'badly shaken' but uninjured.
Waves crash into Ilfracombe Harbour at high tide in Devon as the UK prepares itself for more bad weather
Waves crash into Ilfracombe Harbour at high tide in Devon as more bad weather heads towards the UK
Looking: Residents of Burrowbridge watch as the hide tide starts to breach the banks of the River Parrett. Flood water continues to rise on the Somerset Levels
The bus was on its way from Haverfordwest to St Davids at 7.15pm on Saturday night when it arrived in Newgale during the height of the storm.
The road through the surfing village of Newgale runs between the beach and a large campsite popular with surfers in the summer.
But the 15ft sea wall made of pebbles was breached by violent waves on Friday night and traffic was being diverted away from the coast road.
It is believed the council were still on the scene after setting up the diversion before high tide and had had told the driver not to go through.
Derek Reynolds, 27, a regular at a local pub in the village said: 'The bus was hit by a massive wave and swept off the road and into the camp site.
'It must have been quite scary for those on board.'
Dyfed-Powys Police yesterday confirmed they were speaking to the driver who worked for Richards Brothers coaches in Cardigan.
No one was available for comment from the bus company today.
Enthusiastic photographers are on the cobb wall at Lyme Regis in Dorset for the biggest high-tide for many years this morning
A photographer stands on the cobb wall at Lyme Regis (left) while a huge section of this cliff wall collapsed into the sea (right)
Having fun: Children play in flood water blocking the main A361 at Burrow Bridge on February 2, 2014 near Langport in Somerset
More bad weather on the way: The sun sets over flooded fields surrounding Burrow Mump on the Somerset Levels at Burrow Bridge
As it goes down: The sun sets over flooded fields surrounding the River Tone that has burst its banks in Somerset, viewed from Windmill Hill, in Stoke-St-Gregory
Another dramatic rescue saw eight horses pulled from flooded fields close to the River Chelmer, Chelmsford, Essex.
The RSPCA said its inspectors rounded up five of the animals, before a specialist water rescue team were deployed to save the remaining three which had been cut off by the waters.
Inspector Nicky Thorne said the six-strong RSPCA team donned dry suits and waded into the flood water to carefully round up the horses using rope lines.
He said: 'The team worked very carefully and slowly to move the horses. In one place the horses had to go through a ditch where the water was deeper.
'They had to swim a few steps but despite being a bit wet they were none the worse for their experience.'
Firefighters in Essex warned motorists not to try and get through flood water after seven people including three pensioners had to be rescued from vehicles stranded in their cars - one in Watery Lane, Ulting.
A spokesman said: 'Six inches of water is enough to get inside car or cause the engine to stall. And two feet is deep enough to float a vehicle.'
Two people were rescued from deep floodwater after their boat capsized and in Chaceley, near Tewkesbury, in Gloucestershire, yesterday.
The pair had been with a third person who swam to the flooded Yew Tree Inn at Chaceley to raise the alarm after their boat turned over.
Stormy: Waves hit the coast of Porthcawl, Wales, this morning after a night of heavy storms
A photographer captures the waves crashing against Porthcawl in Wales this morning
No let up: Flooding in the village of Yalding, Kent, which has been submerged with flood water
Unusual: Surfers wait to attempt to ride a rare maximum five star Severn Bore at the Severn Bore Inn besides the River Severn in Gloucestershire
Walking along: Waves crash up against the sea defences at Aberystwyth during high tide and high winds
Gloucestershire fire and rescue service, the Coastguard, the Severn Area Rescue Service and the Great Western Ambulance service mounted a joint operation using boats, hovercraft and a helicopter to locate ad save the stranded pair.
A group of fishermen had to be rescued after their boat was damaged in rough seas off the north Cornwall coast.
Falmouth Coastguard said it was first contacted about the French fishing boat Le Sillon just before 4pm yesterday.
They reported the boat, carrying six men, had been hit by a number of large waves and it was drifting approximately five miles off Trevose Head after losing power and steering.
The wind at the time was gusting up to 60mph.
The RNLI all-weather lifeboat from Padstow, along with the search and rescue helicopter from RNAS Culdrose, was sent to the scene.
Five of the crew were picked up by the Royal Navy helicopter and the other crew member was recovered by the lifeboat. There are no reported injuries.
Brave: A cyclist on a flooded cycle path by the River Avon and Cumberland Road didn't let flooding put him off getting on his bike
Large waves caused by high winds and spring tides batter the coastal town of Lahinch in Co Clare, Ireland
Motoring on: A car drives through a flooded road next to the River Thames in Chertsey, Surrey
Tricky conditions: A cyclist rides drives through a flooded road next to the River Thames in Chertsey, Surrey
Martin Bidmead, watch manager at Falmouth Coastguard, said conditions had been 'treacherous with gale force winds, high tides and heavy rain'.
He added: 'Our advice is simple, please don't take risks. But if you do get into difficulty, or spot someone who might be in trouble, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.'
Flood-hit residents in Somerset now have the support of two specialist vehicles to transport people and vital supplies.
The two BV206s arrived in the area today and have been authorised by bosses at the county council.
Officials say the Swedish-made all-terrain vehicles will be able to access flooded areas where the water is too deep for a traditional 4x4 but too shallow for a boat.
Both BV206s will be able to transport passengers whilst one will assist in carrying supplies, such as fuel, wood and animal feed.
Somerset County Council leader John Osman said the vehicles will undergo checks before they come into service tomorrow.
'We have a range of equipment that should let us get help and support to the most difficult of locations,' he added.
'All agencies, including voluntary agencies such as Wessex 4x4, are working hand-in-hand, monitoring the situation closely and responding together. We are all hoping that life for these communities returns to normal as soon as possible.'
Surfers took a more lighthearted approach to the weather and decided to swap their cars for boards to get around Bude in north Cornwall
The water levels have risen so high in Bude, Cornwall, that some residents decided to seize the opportunity to kayak and surf
About 25 square miles of the Somerset Levels have been swamped by the worst flooding in the area for 20 years
Spectacular: The river's course takes it past Avonmouth where it is approximately five miles wide
Mr Osman added the army-style vehicles - owned by Staffordshire firm Leavesley International - will become 'more involved' when other forms of transport, such as the current boat service, become unfeasible.
Leavesley International's group director James Leavesley said the specialist vehicles were capable of operating in extreme conditions.
Yesterday, scientists found that dirty floodwaters contained high levels of bacteria, which officials warned could be a danger to public health.
The tests, by microbiologists from the University of Reading on waters in Moorlands, Somerset, found 60,000 to 70,000 bacteria per 100 millilitres.
According to the World Health Organisation agricultural water should have no more than 1,000 bacteria per 100 millilitres.
Microbiologist Nathaniel Storey, who carried out the research, said the results were unsurprising given the extent of the flooding and predicted it would take two or three months for bacteria levels to drop significantly.
Debbie Stark, a consultant with Public Health England's Devon, Cornwall and Somerset Centre, said: 'It is unsurprising that samples of flood water have demonstrated the presence of bacteria normally found outside.
'This should not be compared to bathing or drinking water. Tap water is unaffected.'
'The Hagglund BV206 is a rubber-tracked vehicle designed for various Armed Forces with an emphasis on 'go anywhere' engineering,' he added.
Ian Liddell-Grainger, Conservative MP for Bridgwater in Somerset, hit out at the Environment Agency for what he described as its failure to carry out dredging and called on the Government to hand over money that would bring a reprieve to beleaguered communities.
He said: 'They (the Environment Agency) need to dredge these rivers, stop spending money - £31million - on bird sanctuaries and spend £5million, that's all we want, to sort this out.'
Elsewhere, 10 people had to be rescued after a bus was hit by a large wave in west Wales yesterday.
Milford Haven Coastguard was contacted just after 7pm with reports the bus was stuck on the seafront, having been hit by a large wave and was surrounded by water near Newgale.
In Limerick in the Republic of Ireland, dozens of people had to be rescued from their homes after the River Shannon burst its banks.
The Severn Bore took place this weekend and waves were rated four and five star - the highest category - attracting surfers and canoiests wanting to ride the tide upriver from Newnham to Gloucester.
The Severn Bore is one of Britain's few truly spectacular natural phenomena.
It is a large surge wave that can be seen in the estuary of the River Severn, where the tidal range is the second highest in the world.
The shape of the Severn estuary is such that the water is funnelled into an increasingly narrow channel as the tide rises, thus forming the large wave.
The river's course takes it past Avonmouth where it is approximately five miles wide, then past Beachley and Aust, then Lydney and Sharpness where it is approximately one mile wide.
By the time the river reaches Minsterworth it is less than a hundred yards across, maintaining this width all the way to Gloucester.
Many acres of low lying land near the Severn which were just beginning to dry out after the extensive flooding last month were again underwater as a result of the high tides and rain.
Several roads around the Sandhurst and Quedgeley areas of Gloucester were closed by flooding, as were roads around Gloucestershire's flood hot spot Tewkesbury.
Shadow environment secretary Maria Eagle questioned the silence of the main water companies following the catastrophic floods, which have affected large parts of the south-west of England and Wales.
A couple stand looking at the waves crashing against a wall at Towan Beach in Cornwall at high tide
Residents have been out in force this morning clearing up the mess and devastation after the sea engulfed Mawgan Porth in Cornwall
Lusty Glaze Beach and Mawgan Porth both in Cornwall which have been devastated by the storms overnight
With many villages of Somerset still flooded, Ms Eagle was asked whether former Labour Cabinet minister Lord Smith of Finsbury, who oversees the Environment Agency, had done enough to help residents.
Ms Eagle, who was asked twice whether she defended Lord Smith's performance, suggested that mandarins were being made scapegoats, saying it was a repeat of what happened over the West Coast rail saga.
'When things go wrong because of ministerial incompetence what do they (the Tories) do, they blame civil servants, they blame officials and that's what we're seeing again,' she said.
Without specifically referring to Lord Smith, she added: 'I think Environment Agency staff have been doing a great job.'
The Garston and Halewood MP said that 'bashing' civil servants was not the answer to flood alleviation, and was merely a Tory ploy to 'divert bad headlines'.
Deep: Huge waves crash against Towan Beach in Cornwall at high tide last night
A before and after shot of damage caused by last night's storm in Newquay
She suggested that the water firms had failed to get involved sufficiently.
She told the Sky News Murnaghan programme: 'We need to get water companies involved in looking whether or not their investment levels are adequate enough.
'The water companies are keeping very quiet at the moment, I must say, about this situation.'
But she also criticised Conservative Environment Secretary Owen Paterson for failing to ringfence the flood defence spend from the departmental budget, adding: 'And we are seeing the consequences.'
Ms Eagle said that Mr Paterson had 'lost a grip on the crisis'.
She said: 'He needs a better long-term plan, he needs to take this issue seriously, which he hasn't been doing; people are starting to ask in Westminster whether he's up to the job.'
It's not just Britain being battered by bad weather...
People watch huge waves approaching towards Nazare lighthouse, outside the fishing village of Nazare, in the central coast of Portugal
Huge waves breaking at the Praia do Norte, or North beach, outside the fishing village of Nazare, in the central coast of Portugal
Passers-by watch huge waves breaking at the Praia do Norte, or North beach, outside the fishing village of Nazare, in the central coast of Portugal
Epic: A crowd watches huge waves approaching at the Praia do Norte outside the fishing village of Nazare, in Portugal
It is not just Britain who has had to brace itself for stormy weather. The fishing village of Nazare in Portugal has also been hit by treacherous seas
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Policy on Quality Learning and Teaching
Understanding Quality Teaching
Effective Teaching
Understanding Quality Learning
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Australian Catholic University shares with universities worldwide a commitment to high-quality learning and teaching, research and community engagement. It is aware that a key factor in its reputation as a higher education institution is its ability to excel in learning and teaching and to produce quality graduates. As part of its Mission the University declares its commitment to the centrality of learning and teaching. This Policy document articulates the broad principles underlying learning and teaching in the Catholic tradition at Australian Catholic University. These are that:
- learning and teaching attends to spiritual, moral, values and ethical perspectives – a key dimension within the University's curriculum. This includes attention to equity, developing awareness of multicultural and Indigenous issues, and sensitivity to social justice;
- academic staff and students are empowered to engage in learning and teaching which:
- meets professional accreditation needs;
- is critical, well informed, up-to-date with knowledge and research in the substantive disciplines, and innovative; and
- makes appropriate use of information and communications technologies;
- course and unit documentation, learning experiences and resources are systematically developed and used to support quality learning and teaching practice; and
- learning and teaching processes and outcomes are monitored and evaluated to maintain the focus on excellence, relevance and quality.
These principles provide the foundation for the University's Learning and Teaching Plan. The Plan formally commits the University to the maintenance and ongoing development of quality learning and teaching.
Staff are expected to abide by the University's Code of Ethics in Teaching, which articulates the principles of scholarly competence and engagement. It also provides the framework for scholarly respect for students, colleagues and the University, to shape relationships and interactions in which academic staff and students engage in learning and teaching.
Responsibility for monitoring the quality of learning and teaching resides in the Faculties. Within the framework of the University's Learning and Teaching Plan, each Faculty has a derivative Learning and Teaching Plan, which is updated annually and in which the procedures for ensuring quality in learning and teaching are described in detail, with the enhancement of learning the primary outcome of quality teaching.
Understanding Quality Teaching
In one sense, effective teaching is very easy to identify: it is what leads to effective student-centred learning. It is not as easy, however, to specify what particular approaches and techniques will produce this desired result. The literature on effective teaching in higher education stresses that there is no straightforward formula, no single way of helping people to learn. Students testify that they have learned well in a variety of contexts, from a variety of teaching styles, ranging from the charismatic brilliant lecturer to the non-interventionist, supportive facilitator.
It is possible, however, to articulate broad, general principles as a guide to staff and students. In recent years, considerable work has formed the formulation of such principles at a national level and very useful sets of guidelines have been published. These include the Universities Australia's Universities and their Students: Principles for the Provision of Education by Australian Universities (2005), the DETYA document Benchmarking: A manual for Australian universities (McKinnon, Walker and Davis, 2000, Chapter 6) and Chalmers and Thomson's project on quality indicators1.
In order to maximise the potential of the learning experience for all students at Australian Catholic University, members of the Faculties responsible for course delivery are encouraged to achieve the following characteristics of effective teaching.
Effective Teaching
- is conducted in the context of, and with reference to, the goals and objectives of the University, and its Faculties and Schools;
- is focused on learning outcomes for students, in the form of knowledge, understanding and skills and aims to develop the attitudes and values of mature adult learners;
- proceeds from an understanding of students' knowledge, capabilities and backgrounds;
- is coherent in the integration of objectives with teaching procedures and assessment;
- ensures the clear communication to students of expectations, requirements and ways in which they can achieve their potential;
- engages students as active participants in the learning process, while acknowledging that all learning must involve a complex interplay of active and receptive processes, the constructing of meaning for oneself, and learning with and from others;
- encourages questioning and criticism of accepted views and theories;
- is based on an awareness of the limited and provisional nature of knowledge in all fields;
- is linked with the latest research and scholarship in ways that allow students to see how understanding evolves, and is subject to challenge and revision;
- attempts to excite students about innovative developments in their discipline areas;
- promotes the development of co-operative learning among students and lecturers;
- provides opportunity for improved information literacy;
- makes use of a wide range of teaching strategies, including the use of various information and communication technologies;
- encourages students to develop independent learning skills by providing appropriate tasks to develop analytical and critical thinking skills;
- respects students' views and responses;
- is grounded in a concern for the welfare and progress of individual students;
- assists students to form broad conceptual understandings of areas of knowledge;
- encompasses an inclusive curriculum, being open to a range of perspectives from groups of different cultural backgrounds, and is committed to facilitating learning climates which are supportive of all students;
- is sensitive to the particular needs of students with disabilities;
- encourages awareness of Mission focus including ethical dimensions of issues and problems;
- takes into account feedback from students about their learning and the perceived effectiveness of teaching strategies, obtained regularly through a range of formal and informal evaluations;
- draws on and contributes to engagement with the community.
The University's Learning and Teaching Centre focuses on supporting staff in many of the areas listed above. It also responds to expressions of need identified by academic staff either formally through the Academic Staff Performance and Review Planning Program or informally as a result of individual staff requests.
Understanding Quality Learning
While the learning promoted by all universities is focused primarily in the areas of knowledge and understanding, and cognitive skills, Australian Catholic University focuses particularly on learning leading to the holistic development of its students and staff. Effective teaching can enhance many aspects of learning, including physical, aesthetic, intellectual and personal dimensions. However, an individual's beliefs, dispositions, attitudes and values all influence personal learning and effective personal learning depends upon an open-minded response from the learner.
To stress the importance of promoting holistic learning, a "Learning Paradigm" is embedded in the University's Strategic Plan:
This reflects the 'student-centred learning' approach increasingly used across the sector. Hence, the University promotes and facilitates learning that:
- is autonomous and self-motivated;
- is characterised by the individual taking satisfaction in the mastering of content and skills;
- realises the development of a sense of the academic disciplines;
- proceeds from the learner striving to grasp the "meaning" of what is being learnt, both for the wellbeing of the individual and the community;
- can be fostered by cooperation and respectful interaction with others;
- has a lifelong orientation for the enhancement of the individual and society;
- is open to educational contributions through the use of the Internet and of various information and communication technologies;
- is critical, looking beneath the surface level of information for the meaning and significance of what is being studied;
- includes the development of an historical perspective of knowledge;
- leads to the application and integration of knowledge;
- seeks awareness of any pertinent spiritual, moral, ethical and justice issues related to the material being studied;
- values individuality and personal interests, moderated by a sense of responsibility and commitment to the ideals of community.
Support for Learning and Teaching
Effective learning and teaching at Australian Catholic University is encouraged by a range of strategies, which have been endorsed by Academic Board for the support of quality learning and teaching. These strategies include the establishment of dedicated units and organisational structures, policies and procedures, programs and professional learning opportunities, and grants and reward schemes. Examples of these are:
- Academic Skills Unit
- Academic staff mentoring
- Academic Staff Performance and Review Planning Program
- Australian Catholic University Awards for Excellence in Postgraduate Research Supervision
- Australian Catholic university Citations
- Australian Catholic University Excellence in Teaching Awards
- Australian Catholic University Teaching Development Grants
- Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Awards for Australian University Teaching
- ALTC projects
- Contribution to learning and teaching as an essential criterion for probation and promotion
- Course, unit and teaching evaluation policies and practices
- First Year Experience Program
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
- Involvement by staff in research and conferences
- Learning and Teaching Centre
- The Library's information literacy program
- Online induction unit on Learning and Teaching at Australian Catholic University
- Orientation workshops for new full-time, fractional and sessional academic staff
- Outside Studies Program
- Promotion of the nexus between learning and teaching, and research
- Regular professional learning for staff in learning and teaching, including online learning and teaching, across all campuses
- Review of all courses at least five-yearly
- Seminars by recipients of ALTC and Australian Catholic University teaching awards and grants
- Online Learning and Teaching Committee, which reports to the University Learning and Teaching Committee
- University Learning and Teaching Committee, which reports to Academic Board
- University's Learning and Teaching Plan.
1 Chalmers, D. and Thomson, K. (2008) Snapshot of Teaching and Learning Practice in Australian Higher Education Institutions. Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education project report. Sydney: Australian Learning and Teaching Council.
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Originally on the historic Constantia Uitsig wine estate, La Colombe has long featured in the top-10 restaurants in South Africa. For some reason I'd never been there…have no idea what caused this uncharacteristic behaviour! The estate was sold last year and the restaurant relocated under new ownership to the Silvermist wine estate at the top of Constantia Nek.
We visited only a few weeks after it opened with great anticipation. The building, which has the feel of a beach house on stilts, is new and looks out over the magnificent Constantia Valley. It's incredibly peaceful and you can't believe you're actually anywhere near a city. One of Cape Town's many charms, you're never far away from a completely get-away-from-it-all spot.
Executive chef Scott Kirton produces magical dishes with a fusion of Asian and French flavours and top-quality South African ingredients. To start with we were served a complimentary amuse bouche. This arrived shortly after we sat down and ordered our drinks and before we were offered the menus. Such a great idea…to tuck into something delectable immediately and get you into the mood for what's to come.
And this was a show-stopper. A board of beautiful bread arrives with a tin of tuna. Well, it looks like tinned tuna, but of course once you take the lid off the truth is revealed. Freshly caught, seared yellowfin tuna, ponzu, citrus, ginger and avocado. The most delicate of flavours and textures. A total delight.
The lunch menu offers a choice of four starters and four mains. I adore scallops which made my choice easy, for once! The miso-seared scallops came with Asian barbecue pork, cabbage and daikon kimchi, corn puree, lemongrass and ginger veloute, aubergine and crackling. Wow! Perfectly cooked, sweet, tender scallops, pork that melted in the mouth, delicate strips of the crispiest of crackling – even the corn tasted like someone had waved a magic wand at it and made it into super-delicious corn. Best starter I've had all year – my mouth is watering just thinking about it.
The hen's egg came with kombu-cured Norwegian salmon, truffled cauliflower veloute, asparagus, peas, lemon and black forest ham. A plate of many spring colours with the freshest of vegetables, flavoursome egg, seriously good salmon…and that veloute!!
Before embarking on mains, a palate cleanser was served…with instructions. These pretty little balls of deliciousness must be carefully placed in the mouth and gently sucked upon – causing a zingy burst of citrus to explode in your mouth. Wonderfully cleansing and surprising.
The grass-fed aged beef came with smoked pomme puree, carrot and turnip puree, turnip marmalade and black pepper cafe au lait. Another work of art and the most flavoursome steak that elicited gasps of delight.
I was having a good day for ease of choice as another of my favourites was available as a main. Easy decision to order the butter-poached kingklip which came with creamed Brussel sprouts, spring vegetables and an apricot veloute. The most perfectly cooked, flaky kingklip in a heavenly sauce, scattered with beautifully sweet vegetables.
Well…that was some lunch! Portions are pretty substantial so we just couldn't push ourselves to pudding, though the options sounded amazing.
New La Colombe is a dining experience to relish, something truly special. The people on the table next to us were celebrating a 90th birthday with style! Not that we need an excuse… the last thing we did before leaving was book a table for another lunch. Well I think La Colombe is a reason in itself to celebrate.
La Colombe is at Silvermist Mountain Lodge, Main Road, Constantia.


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Sticky! Yum!
Sticky date muffins anyone?
Sticky date muffins anyone?
Damn you and your sticky yum. I have printed the recipe so it's only a matter of time before I make it and eat the lot by myself. You did say they had to be eaten quickly didn't you?
Well Deb, you could always make them when the girls are all there - then you'd only get 3 each.
Ohhh yum. What are you doing to us. You're evil, pure evil.
Nuthin' evil about these babies....unless you want to load them up with golden syrup, double the nuts and leave out the whey and cottage cheese....


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Posts tagged 'teahouse'
All the Tea in China!
Tea is very much like wine. There are many different varieties of it, grown in specific types of regions with certain types of climates and soils. There are many different growing and harvest techniques, processing methods and brewing techniques. Tea has a very long history that is steeped in tradition and culture. A huge array of quality, price levels, aromas and tastes exists it is overwhelming. This site will give you a brief idea of what I am talking about: http://chineseteas101.com/
To really know tea and appreciate it is to drink it on a regular basis and take an active interest in its complexities.
One person who has done that is my father. Since his arrival in China, he has been spending his days drinking tea, buying tea, buying teapots, reading up on tea, going to teahouses and talking with women in teahouses…
The other night I took my father out to a nice tea house nearby which had very nice traditional decor and impeccable service. We ordered a good quality Fujian Oolong tea and enjoyed the whole tea ceremony that came along with the serving of this tea. We were with my friends David and Steven who proudly explained what they knew about this interesting part of Chinese culture.


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week 13 october 8-11
Boy and Tina confront Patria about what they heard from Mike, and Patria tells them the truth: Andrew is their real sibling, and not Gillian! She adds that Bernardo switched the two babies at birth, and shares that she really didn't want it at all. Tina walks out, and tells Patria that she wants to be alone. On the other hand, Rose asks Andrew if he's really sure about his kidney donation, and he says that maybe his move will make Bernardo give Gillian back, as he loves her very much!
Bernardo lashes out at God, as Gillian says there can be many complications in regards to Patria's kidney transplant. He then tells Gillian that he's going to release her soon, and leaves Gillian behind. He calls up Andrew, and tells him to meet up with him at the hospital at twelve midnight. On the other hand, Tina tries to lead Patria out of the hospital, and mysteriously tells her mother that somebody's waiting for her! It turns out that Bernardo is outside, hiding in the dark! Soon, Mark and Trish drop by Patria's room, only to find it empty!
Outside, Bernardo explains himself, and tells them that he's afraid to go to jail. He adds that he only did those things so that he can give his family a better future, and hopes that his children will see it in a positive light. Patria then tells him that they understand where he's coming from, but his methods are wrong, as he involved a lot of innocent people. She adds that she's undergoing a kidney transplant, as they already found a kidney donor, and pleads that Bernardo return Gillian to her rightful parents. Bernardo then apologizes to his kids, and asks them to tell Andrew that he's sorry. He then leaves, as he thinks that Andrew isn't prepared to meet him yet.
Soon, Andrew leaves for his meeting with Bernardo, while Mark calls up Mike, to tell him that Patria, Boy and Tina are not in Patria's room! Mark and Trish then start to leave the hospital, and catch a glimpse of Bernardo on the run!


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Lately I've been writing in a notebook that I tote around with me. I love the intimacy that I feel when writing just for myself and God, where no other eyes can take a peek. Don't get me wrong, I love blogging here, when the mood strikes [lol], but writing in my notebook is rather freeing. Sometimes we have things to say that we'd rather keep to ourselves, and I guess that's how I've been feeling as of late. I want freedom in my writing, I want the gift that God gave me to flourish and the only way that this can happen is if I write without constrictions. I'm praying that God will lead my hands to write music, songs that will inspire, evoke emotions, and spring forth a hunger to seek God with all passion and fervor.
This is my desire. I am so ready to take flight, you have no idea.
This mission. My heart is in a whirlwind of excitement, totally losing itself in all the possibilities that can take place. I can't wait to land and step foot in Mendenhall, Mississippi. I am expecting God to move mightily. I can't wait to pour out all this love that I have been feeling so strongly in my heart. I want to embrace these people and show them God's amazing love. I want to serve them and be a shining light where there is darkness. I want to bring God's word to a place that is desolate, lost and undone. I want to see transformation and healing where there is brokenness. I just want to experience every single thing that God has planned for me, the others and the people there. I am SO anxious, my toes are just about curling into little balls. My stomach is in knots. My soul is yearning to be awash in the works of the Lord. Nothing else has occupied my thoughts as this has.
Also, FYI, I have raised ALL OF THE MONEY. Ain't that something? In just a little over a month or so, I raised 650.00. Now tell me that isn't God's hand working!! I thank the people that donated online, offline and the people that bought from the fundraisers that we held. I pray God's blessing over them, Lord BLESS them in all areas of their life. Physically, spiritually, emotionally, financially…EVERY AREA!! I thank those that have kept me in prayer as well, for prayer is what makes things happen. Amen to that!! I am so happy. God has shown me to trust in Him and have faith [if even as small as a mustard seed] and He will make things happen!!! He never fails me. NEVER. Help me Lord, to never forget that. In the midst of my fears and worries, help me to realize that YOU are God and nothing is impossible when it comes to you.
Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Yes Lord, all things work for the good when Your hand is in it. I pray that your hand ALWAYS be in the mix of my life, be the CENTER of my life. Cause when I lose focus and I stray and don't keep my steps with you, that's when I stumble and fall. Thank you Lord for loving me. I love you too, more than you can imagine, or well maybe you can imagine, but you know what I mean!! hehe.
Be with my church as well Lord, we need your hand to work in that place. In Jesus name. Amen.


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Obligatory Johnny Manziel item of the day.
Chris Low describes Johnny Manziel as "the Michael Jordan of college football." Come off the ledge, Chris. (The Dallas Morning News)
I get no respect.
Matt Murschel looks at how Georgia starting quarterback Aaron Murray still faces the criticism that he can't win big games, even after beating South Carolina and LSU this season. Meanwhile, Murray's record-breaking season is almost ignored. (The Orlando Sentinel)
There's a possibility, but no chance.
Dude Your Crazy looks at how Georgia could still make it to the BCS title game with two losses. Don't hold your breath, Bulldog Nation.
Reason one why Georgia won't make it to the BCS.
Georgia ranks 117th in the nation for forced turnovers. (The Athens Banner-Herald)
Anthony's Song.
Andrew Gribble profiles Alabama offensive lineman Anthony Steen. (AL.com)
Your story has become tiresome!
FOX Sports analyst Charles Davis declares that "People are sick of the SEC," and that " People are sick of Alabama." Tough. (AL.com)
Injury bug hits Florida.
Florida head football coach Will Muschamp describes the Gators' 2013 season as "the most injury-ravaged season he has endured as a coach." (The Orlando Sentinel)
Todd Gurley update.
Georgia tailback Todd Gurley is stlll listed as "day-to-day" as he recovers from a sprained ankle, according to Bulldog HC Mark Richt. (The Athens Banner-Herald)


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The Aperitivo Terrace - 10/09 7.30pm Masterclass
- 10/09/2018
- £65
Learn about the summery delights of Regal Rogue vermouth on their floral terrace followed by an evening of delicious cocktails and dinner.
- Address
- Charlotte Street Hotel, 15-17 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 1RJ
- Date
- 10/09/2018
- Times
- 19.30
- Price
Book via firmdalehotels.com
From 3 July Charlotte Street Hotel will be celebrating European café society by transforming the terrace at Oscar Bar into 'The Aperitivo Terrace'. Showcasing the art of low-alcohol aperitifs with a menu of vermouth-led cocktails using Regal Rogue, 'The Aperitivo Terrace' will be a day drinker's delight by offering a chance to have a tipple and a talk with friends, without the tipsy.
Masterfully created by Firmdale's Group Mixologist, Eoin Kenny, the menu includes lower proof adaptations of the classics and vermouth led twists on the standard gin and tonic. Favourites include the citrus fresh Low-Groni and the salty and vegetal Reverse Martini.
A floral and herbaceous installation on the terrace reflecting the botanicals used in Regal Rogue will complete the full sensory experience.
To showcase the summery delights of vermouth and the serves further, Oscar Bar will also host a monthly masterclass series to share the story behind low alcohol aperitifs and to discover the intriguing characteristics of Regal Rogue's unique vermouth. Enjoy a cocktail on arrival with a sharing platter on the private terrace, followed by a one-hour masterclass to sample The Low-groni, a twist on the classic Negroni. After a full aperitif tasting guests are invited to enjoy a specially created three-course dinner in Oscar Restaurant.
Tickets cost £65 including aperitif masterclass, welcome cocktail and sharing board followed by a three course dinner.


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We… I say 'we', perhaps I should introduce us first. My husband J and I, got the news that we're leaving about a week and a half ago.
He's being transferred out with his work, I'm accompanying him as the little woman (I rather like the sound of 'expat wife', more glamorous than 'her indoors'). While being kept does sound vaguely appealing (perhaps I could join a golf club?), I'm looking for work too.
We're noticeably both scared and excited by the thought of leaving our nice safe London nest, but we're dealing with it in very different ways. J tends towards the insular when he has a lot to think about, whereas I seem to have flipped myself into a very manic phase.
I'm not sure this mania is a bad thing – I've certainly got a lot done in the past week – but I don't know how sustainable it is. The longest guess in the sweepstake is two weeks, which falls a bit short of the seven weeks I have left in the UK.
Two weeks feeling this insane does seem like a long time when you consider I've been bouncing off the walls, surviving on four hour's sleep a night and driving J mental, but so far it's been really good fun!
I'm sooooo smiley and happy along with the insanity that I think I could see it carrying me through until I leave. Trouble is, I know myself all too well, and wouldn't be surprised if I get to Asia and then suffer the longest comedown of my life.


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The textures seem really low quality, or is that just your settings?
There is now. I used mission editor cut the dock off of the map Creek and put it on here :P. But I not release it, not that hard to learn how to use ME.
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May 15, 2016 1:30pm
Arcaro Boxing 1208 E Jefferson St, Seattle, WA 98122
Cost: $10 per person
- Learn to Eat For Maximum Athletic Performance
- Gain Ideas for What to Eat Pre/ Post Workout
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Working with Stephanie has been great! With her tips and tricks, she has helped me position myself for my first amateur fight. I've lost close to twenty pounds in the course of 6 months by working with her to establish a great foundation for healthy eating. She not only gave me tips on better eating habits but also helped develop meal plans for me, establish better sleeping habits, and taught me tricks on how to handle cheat meals. -Arcaro Boxer
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