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Tonight's local music radio show on WBKM.ORG will run from 9-11pm US Eastern time Thursday August 9. You can stream it from the website or here: WBKM It will go as follows.
Song before: Alone In The Night – Andriana Chobot
From our small city to the great big world, these are the Sounds Of Burlington. I wasn't sure if I wanted to open with a serious heavy song or a fun happy one, so let's do both.
1.) Elevator – SWALE
2.) You Gotta Move – Hayley Jane and the Primates
3.) Don't Tell Me To Smile – The Red Newts
4.) Love Me Forever – Steady Betty
That is such a lovely song from Betty. I agree with the Newts that you should never tell a woman she has to smile. She can figure out whatever expression she chooses. Nice rocker from the Primates and great song from Swale. I want to thank Ben Slotnick – Mandolinist for turning me on to this next artist.
5.) Feeling Small – Abby Sherman
6.) Liar – Maryse Smith
7.) [name] – Adrienne Cooper Smith
8.) Modern Love – Ouzkxqlzn
That's such a cool take on the Bowie song. Lauren Costello is just amazing. I love the electric banjo on Adrenne's song. That's a classic from Maryse and a great new song from Abby. OK, this next artist is back in town and is playing a show Saturday the 11th at Light Club Lamp Shop, and a lot of us are excited. Here is a set of her music.
9.) Lithuania – Hana Zara
10.) The Cats – Hana Zara
11.) Megan's Song – Hana Zara
12.) Hartford – Hana Zara
13.) Womb Of Amanda – Hana Zara
I love getting wrapped into her songs. I hope you did too. Definitely go to the Lamp Shop this weekend. That last song makes me think of fathers and mothers and brothers and sisters and makes me think of this song.
14.) Brothers And Sisters – Joe Adler
15.) Paint It Black – Silver Bridget
16.) L Ron Hubbard – Humble Hero
17.) Black, Blue, And White – The New Siberians
Great rocker from the Siberians. Hubbard is such a fun song, I had to play it again. Cool cover from the masters of cool covers. Great song from Joe. OK, here is the next song on The Uncanny Doom Service.
18.) Collider – Doom Service
19.) Not True – Peg Tassey MUSIC
20.) Vampire Queen – Nechromancer
21.) Space Odyssey – Aliendog
22.) Doomed Convoy – Wolfhand
I got to see Wolfhand and Nechromancer at Nectar's on Monday and both were really cool. I caught Aliendog a couple of weeks ago and loved their show. I'm psyched I have a song to play now. Great songs from Peg and Doom. This next band are doing a release party for their new album MSP3 Counter Attack on Saturday at Higher Ground. OK, enough of me, let's just listen to music for a while.
23.) Big Box Law Enforcement – ROUGH FRANCIS
24.) Queen City – Cave Bees
25.) Lean In – When Particles Collide
26.) Walk On By – Rough Francis
27.) Book Of Zoo – David Rosane & The Zookeepers
28.) Super Powers – The Dead Shakers
29.) Oh You! – You're You! – Ruckzuck
Such a great song from Ruckzuck. Hopefully, they will come back and visit again soon. I love that Shakers song. It was great seeing David and the Zookeepers in a library in Fairfax. The tour continues to Vergennes tonight. I love how Francis are staring racism in the face and fighting for justice for all, the way it should be. Particles will stop by town in a few weeks, so I wanted to get you ready. Bees are opening for Francis on Saturday. Well, I hope you enjoyed checking out the music of our town. Let's do it again next week, shall we?
Songs after:
Big Wedge – Fish
Fifty-Mission Cap – The Tragically Hip
Kings – The Church
Everybody Knows – Leonard Cohen
Janie Jones – The Clash
Pinhead – The Ramones
This Machine – Invisible Homes
Homesick – Jakals
We Are The Beautiful Sunsets – The Cush
Give It Up To The Night – Bad Smell
The ConstruKction Of Light – King Crimson
Heavy – Clever Girls
Empire Of The Clouds – Iron Maiden
Astral Traveler – Yes
Rusalka, Rusalka-The Wild Rushes – The Decemberists
I'm So Bored With The USA – The Clash
This Dog Is The King Of The Losers – Bee Bee Sea
The Last Straw – Marillion
Addictions – Lucy Dacus
Mountain – Faun Fables
Morrigan – Children in Paradise
King Of The Mountain – Kate Bush
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I was pulling into my driveway the other day when the DJ came on the radio and announced that her air conditioning in her home had gone out right in the middle of a heat wave.
But to make matters worse, the repair company couldn't make it out to her home for almost 3 weeks because of the number of broken air conditioners they had on their schedule.
Which led me to think, how did people once live without air conditioning? But also, how would my family keep our home cool?
See, in our new home, we don't have the typical HVAC unit which can create a challenge of keeping our home cool enough during really hot temperatures, but we also don't have a very high electric bill either.
So this is a tradeoff I'm willing to handle, but by a number of people calling into the radio station, keeping our homes cool when the air-conditioning is on the fritz (or there is none at all) is a challenge we all seem to face at one time or another.
How to Cool Down a Room
Here are a few tips to help you beat the heat and keep your home cooler when the air conditioning is not working well enough or has gone out completely:
1. Close the Windows
When the air-conditioning is on the fritz you should keep the sun from coming through your windows. If you use blinds, they can help you with this tremendously.
But you'll need to keep the blinds closed. Some people roll them up to keep the sunlight pointing up and out of your home. While other people close them downward because it creates a darker atmosphere. This is really a personal choice of which you think works better.
2. Close the Doors
You would be amazed at how much heat travels through your doors. Even if you have a screen or storm door in place.
Basically, light can equate to heat. So you need to keep your home dark and the doors closed up tight to keep that excess heat out of your home.
3. Ice and a Fan
This is an old school trick that people once used years ago when most people did not have air conditioning. They would put ice in a large bowl.
Then they'd place that bowl in a location where the fan would blow across it. This creates a cool, misty breeze that feels great on hot days.
4. Cotton Sheets on the Bed
When we moved into our new home, not having a traditional HVAC unit took some getting used to. I was accustomed to having a house that was too cold, not too warm.
But the first thing I did to make my bedroom a little more comfortable was rolling back my comforter at night and made sure we used only cotton sheets. Cotton breathes where other materials don't and this can cause your nights to be a lot hotter.
5. Use Those Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans are a tremendous help in keeping your home cool enough. They keep the air moving constantly which obviously cools your home down.
But be sure that the fans are rotating counter-clockwise during warm weather. This helps your house cool better.
6. Focus on You
Sometimes when you can't get the room temperature down, you can still get your body temperature down. You can do this by consuming cold beverages, applying a cool cloth to your neck or wrist area, and by putting on cooler (and breathable) clothing.
But also try freezing 2-liter bottles with water in them. Then place them under your feet. I do this to keep us and our rabbits cool. If it will help keep a warm-blooded rabbit cool, it should help you as well.
7. Use Your Exhaust Fans
Most people have exhaust fans in both their bathrooms and their kitchen. If you have them, then use them.
Basically, the way they can pull steam out of your home when cooking, they can pull heat out of your home too.
8. Whole House Fans are Amazing
Until we were home shopping, I had never seen a whole house fan. They are mainly in older homes, but after seeing one in use, I really want one in our home.
Basically, it is this vent (usually in a hallway) that you turn a knob, the vent opens, and the fan comes on. It then sucks all of the hot air out of your home. Here are some of the benefits of a whole house fan if you are interested.
9. Open Your Windows Strategically
In our old house, it stayed pretty cool, but I paid a high price for it when the electric bills came. Every summer I'd declare war on my electrical bill and would try different things to lower it and keep our home cool naturally.
So one of the things I did was to strategically open our windows. I'm an early riser, and I'm up when it is still cool outside in the mornings. So I'd open up the windows in the morning to cool the house down, then shut them when it got warm outside. That way at least our home would be at a decent temperature in the mornings.
10. Energy Efficient Bulbs
Regular light bulbs are not energy efficient, but they produce another problem as well. They radiate a lot of excess heat when they are producing energy.
Which obviously causes a problem if you have no air conditioning because it is just compounding the problem of heat. So switch to energy efficient bulbs. They don't produce as much heat.
11. Cook Strategically
My mother-in-law taught me this tip on keeping your home cool when the temperatures outside heat up. You'll want to either cook with your stove in the morning when it is still cooler outside or stop cooking with your stove.
But you can still cook by using other methods. You can use your crock pot, Instant Pot, your grill, a rocket stove, or cook outside to still have delicious meals without heating up your home,
12. Add Some Permanent Shade
If your home has no protection from the sun, then it will continue to beat directly down on top of it. This is a problem because it means your house will be super hot.
But you can fix this by adding awnings to your windows, covered porches which will help provide some shade, and even adding shade trees. The less the sun can directly hit your windows, the better off you will be, and the cooler you'll stay.
13. Freeze Your Sheets and PJ's
I read an article once that told all about how people once stayed cool before air conditioning. They did a lot of interesting things, like actually building their homes in a way that helped them stay cool.
But they also did basic things that we can do today regardless of how our homes are built. They would freeze their sheets and pajamas. It may sound crazy, but they knew the cooler their body temperatures stayed, the more comfortable they would be.
14. Freeze a Hot Water Bottle
This may sound backward, but the same way you can fill up a hot water bottle to help with aches and pains, you can also fill it with ice or cold water and freeze it.
Then you simply place it in the bed with you at your feet to keep you cool. This is a good option because of the material the bottle is made from. It won't sweat and create a mess in your bed. But it will also take it longer to lose its coldness too.
15. Strategically Place Your Box Fans
A lot of people will pull out the box fans when the air conditioning goes out. This is a good idea, but there is a strategic way to use them.
You'll want to place them in a window, but point them facing out of the windows. This will pull the hot air out of your home and blow it out of the windows. In turn, making your home cooler.
16. Sleep with a Wet Sheet
This may sound odd, but you can make a sheet or towel damp with cold water. You'll then place it over you to keep you cool at night when you sleep.
But be sure to put a towel under you so it doesn't cause your mattress to be damaged in the process. Remember, the cooler you stay, most likely the better sleep you'll get.
17. Loose and Less
When it comes to summertime, hot weather, and no air conditioning it is important to remember two words: loose and less.
Basically, this means that you want to sleep in loose cotton pajamas that will actually breathe while you sleep. But also, you want to sleep in less. Go for shorts instead of pants, and a tank top instead of a full blown sleep shirt.
18. Create a Cross Breeze
Did you know that you can actually create your own cross breeze right inside your home? Well, you can with the use of box fans.
So all you'll need to do is to place a box fan across from an open window. This will create a really nice cross breeze to cool your home down.
19. Use Your Pulse Points
If you can apply something cool to your pulse points your body temperature will drop much faster. Your pulse points are areas located on your wrists, neck, elbows, ankles, behind the knees, feet, and groin area.
So place an ice pack or damp cloth on any of those areas to help lower your body temperature and keep yourself cooler.
20. Sleep Solo
This may not work for everyone, but if you can stand to be apart from your loved one, then this will definitely help you to keep cooler.
Basically, body heat creates more warmth, which creates for a higher temperature. If you can sleep sprawled out and by yourself, then you'll stay cooler.
21. Suspend Your Bed
If you are able to sleep in a bed that is above the ground, then you can have air flow all the way around you.
So if you have a cot or a hammock that you can sleep comfortably in or on, then this might be a good option while your air conditioning is out.
22. Stay Hydrated
If you notice, a lot of these tips are to help you while you are sleeping because that is a really difficult time to stay cool and our bodies sweat so much trying to keep our body temperatures lower.
So it is important to drink plenty of water before bed so you don't become dehydrated by all of the sweating.
23. Take a Cold Shower
I was never a fan of a cold shower until it became really miserable in our bathroom to take a super hot shower (like what I once did.)
Now, colder showers feel wonderful. Just remember not to come in from being in really high temperatures and take a cold shower. This can cause you to potentially have a heart attack. So use good judgment.
24. Sleep in the Basement
If you don't have a basement, then you'll want to sleep in the lowest level of your house when the temps are hot and your air-conditioner is on the fritz.
So if you didn't know, heat rises which mean if you sleep on the lowest level of your home, then the heat will rise above you, and you'll stay cooler.
25. Put a Wet Sheet to Use
We talked about sleeping with a wet sheet over you, but you can use a wet sheet in a different form as well.
So you'll want to wet a sheet with cold water, and then hang it over an open window. A breeze will blow through the wet sheet and create coolness in your home.
26. Cold Feet
Your feet have all kinds of pulse points on them, and so do your ankles. You'll want to be sure to wash your feet first so you don't create muddy water.
But once they are clean, place your feet in a bucket or bowl of ice water. This will help cool your core temperature down.
27. Try Out a Bamboo Mat
If you don't have a way to sleep suspended to create air flow, then try subbing out your mattress for a bamboo mat.
Now, I know a bamboo mat is less comfortable than your mattress. But you also have to remember that it won't hold heat like a thick cotton mattress will. Or you can purchase this mat to go over your mattress.
28. Ditch the Electronics
If you've ever touched an electronic after it has been on for a while, then you know how hot they can become.
So when your electronics are not in use, unplug them. This will help put a halt to excess heat being formed inside your home.
29. Rice
If you need a way to cool down but don't have an ice pack or a hot water bottle, don't fret. You can actually create your own.
So you'll need to place rice inside a sock. Then you freeze it for at least an hour. After it is frozen, you'll have a great little homemade ice pack.
30. Buckwheat
Did you know that buckwheat could be used for more than making really awesome pancakes?
Well, it can! In fact, you can use it to stuff your pillow when you are trying to stay cooler. The buckwheat will not absorb heat like other items used to stuff pillows.
31. Cover Your Doors and Windows
I know we discussed closing the doors and your blinds, but there are extra steps you can take. When my sister-in-law found out I was declaring war on my electric bill she passed this tip along to me.
She told me to use towels and blankets to cover my windows. Then roll up towels and place them at the bottom part of the door on the floor to keep heat from coming in and cold air from escaping. Your home feels like a dark cave, but it definitely helped in our situation.
32. Window Units
My mother-in-law never had HVAC in her home. She always used window units. They worked wonderfully if you used some of these other tips to keep the heat out.
Plus, they were cheaper to repair or replace. So if you'd like to have some type of air conditioning, but don't want to spend a fortune, then consider adding a few of these to your home.
33. Ductless HVAC
This is what we have in our new home. It is a much less expensive alternative to the typical HVAC units. It is much more energy efficient as well (according to my electric bills.)
Basically, the ductless HVAC sucks in air from outside and transforms it into cool air or heat. It has a thermostat in the home to let it know how much to blow. However, you have to use fans to transfer the air through the home because there are no vents in the house at all.
Well, you now have over 30 different options to keep yourself and your home cool during the summer when you have no air conditioning.
As mentioned, some of these ideas can even be used to help you lower your cooling bill this summer. If you can keep your home naturally cool, then your air conditioner won't have to work as much.
But I'd like to know how you keep your home and family cool during the summer. Please share your tips with us because I'm sure there are a lot of people that will utilize them in the future.
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When The Rise of Skywalker director J.J. Abrams figured out how to include the late Carrie Fisher in the final installment of the Skywalker saga, he felt he "suddenly had found the impossible answer to the impossible question." Painstakingly stitching cut scenes from The Force Awakens into this new Star Wars installment, Abrams could bring out an entire performance from Fisher as General Leia—allowing her to live again on-screen in a way that, Abrams hoped, would be a comfort for her fans.
And, much to Abrams's surprise, it was a valuable process for her daughter, Billie Lourd, who plays one of Leia's lieutenants, and opposite her mother, in new scenes in The Rise of Skywalker. "I purposely had written her character in scenes without Carrie, because I just didn't want it to be uncomfortable for her," Abrams says. Instead, he recalls, Lourd told him, "I want to be in scenes with her. I want it for my children when I have kids. I want them to see."
Abrams calls the process of digging out Fisher's performance a "bizarre kind of left side/right side of the brain sort of Venn diagram thing, of figuring out how to create the puzzle based on the pieces we had." The Rise of Skywalker team wrote scenes around the existing Fisher footage, and shot other angles, matched lighting, and put together a finished product "as if we were doing a re-shoot and doing someone's side, which happens all the time."
Due to this careful digital patchwork that nonetheless leaves Fisher's full human performance untouched, Leia's integration into the film is so complete, she physically interacts with some of the other characters in The Rise of Skywalker. The film's teaser reveals Leia tenderly embracing Daisy Ridley's Rey. "You see it in that scene with her hugging," Abrams says. "And it's like she gets to be in this movie where we would have wanted this moment."
Abrams says there are also moments in the film in which we'll see Fisher's Leia and Lourd's Lt. Connix talking and touching as well. In some instances, Abrams says, Lourd became overwhelmed during filming. "She would get emotional and sort of have to excuse herself for a minute," he recalls. "I know it was hard for her for a while."
A digitally de-aged Leia made a poorly received cameo at the end of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which was released weeks before Fisher's death in 2016. As a result, Abrams and Lucasfilm are particularly sensitive that the digital artistry involved in incorporating Leia into The Rise of Skywalker not distract from what will likely be Fisher's final on-screen performance. "I hope when people see it, they are not thinking about that," Abrams says. "Of course, some will, but I think it's one of those things. It sort of goes away after a moment, because it's not quite a magic trick; it's sort of more of a trick of editing."


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On this Episode, we are joined by Kevin Cameron, founder and director of KC Films & Media. Kevin shares his story of leaving to pursue his dream.
This episode will challenge anyone looking to step out of ordinary into the fullness of their potential. Kevin shares with us the value of mental preparation.
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The Indian start-up journey paved its avenue few years back and now it is escalating new heights every day. Variety of Indian start-ups has come into the scenes which are making our lives and work a lot more easy. From fashion portals to small loan portals, these start-ups have all the elements to excel in their particular field. Here are few of the start-ups which are leaving a prominent mark and carving their success stories.
- ShoeKonnect: It is an Agra based start-up which deals in leather products. Founded by a business family working in the field of footwear manufacturing, ShoeKonnect is a B2B market place and has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Indian Angel Network. The aim of this start-up is to help retailers get products from manufactures by decreasing the hassle of logistics and costs incurred on it. ShoeKonnect has the mission of connecting around 5,000 footwear companies including suppliers, traders, retailers and manufacturers. The lead investor of ShoeKonnect, Sahil kejriwal believes that the domestic demand in the footwear industry is going to rise in near future which in turn would help ShoeKonnect expand its business at a larger scale.
- FabAlley: It is a Delhi based fashion store which has successfully raised a funding of US$2 million in a series A funding round initiated by Indian Quotient. The existing investors of this ecommerce company like Indian Angel network and Ranjan Sharma, a social entrepreneur were also a part of this funding round. FabAlley shall use this funding to expand its existing online and offline stores
- ZipLoan: It is a Delhi based start-up which provides loans to businesses ranging from small to medium level. The company deals in giving loans ranging from US$3,000 to US$15,000 for a time period of one to three years. ZipLoan has acquired an undisclosed amount of seed funding by GrowX Ventures. The investors include Murugappa Group's Arun Venkatchalam, angel investor Sunil Kalra and former snapdeal executive Badal Malick.


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Speaking at a fringe event hosted by the Telegraph's chief political commentator Peter Oborne at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, Mr Hague said it was vital more was made out of the UK links to the Commonwealth.
"The Commonwealth is an amazing network in a world that now consists of networks," Mr Hague said.
"We are in a world where networks defeat hierarchies. And the opportunities that arise from being a member of a great diverse network are enormous."
Mr Hague added it was "extraordinary" that natural allies in the Commonwealth had been take for granted before and said the UK could work with them on not just foreign policy objectives but also cyber security and campaigns against sexual violence.
The collective GDP of the Commonwealth is about $10 trillion, it covers about a quarter of the land mass of the of the world and is home to nearly a third of the global population.


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Soooo…it's been quite a week. Anybody else make the mistake of taking their daughter voting last week? "Nevermind! Turns out the country is a lot more sexist that we thought." Whew! Glad I'm not the only one who screwed that up.
My 9 year-old cried bewildered tears Wednesday. This was a very black and white issue for her, and she is a sensitive soul. Naturally, I felt like crap for having exposed her to needless sadness. I just really, really thought she would value being able to tell her kids that she was there, for this important day. She pushed the button. Yes, I'm that idealistic. Wednesday morning we explained that, though it seems like people liked the bully more than the smart girl, there are many other things going on, and she was safe. I wish every mom could have been able to say that, Wednesday morning.
Policy, anti-establishment sentiment, those damn emails – these were all cited as justifications to vote for Donald Trump. Unfortunately, the multitudes cared more about those justifications than about saying "NO" to racism, sexism and a whole host of other crap we shouldn't allow out of basic human decency. The prevalence of that mindset was not something I could previously conceive of in my NPR-listening, blue state-living, white, middle-class, privileged bubble. I didn't realize that so many people actually thought policy was more important than people. Holy crap, America.
Thinking as a parent, since this is a parenting blog (most of the time), I'm offering the following: No, Clinton was not an ideal candidate with an ideal track record. There are NONE OF THOSE. They don't exist. Ok, maybe Justin Trudeau. #dreamy The problem is that in this election we have journeyed past politics. We are now disassembling basic morality for our children. Think about what we teach kids: You treat people the way you want to be treated. You take care of people. You welcome new friends. Your body is yours alone, it is a good thing, and it should be respected. How about the one preschool teachers keep on repeat, all day: "Keep your hands to yourself!" Dear Donald, "grabbing" means you are doing it wrong.
Not to mention the tired old slogan, "Girls can do anything boys can do." *sigh* Hang on, girls. Change comes slow, but it does come. Look at where we started.
Speaking of girls, as Clinton was on Wednesday: "And — and to all the little girls who are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams." Forget the sadness that we have to state that at all. "Valuable" is my favorite word, here. I'm still more of a believer in the social commentary and symbolism of this election than in specifically electing Hillary Clinton – remember, I just wanted a girl to win, for once. I just thought this was immensely cool to hear. They knew, she knew, that little girls had serious stock in this election. And she asked them to hang on, too.
You know what else was cool? A friend of a friend of mine made a beautiful design of the above quote, and posted it on Facebook. I shared it, and the designer was kind enough to send me the high resolution version. I grabbed a frame, and this actually cheered my kid up. She moved a My Little Pony art project off the wall to make room for this! This was important stuff!!
Moving forward, I'm choosing to be hopeful and expect the best from people, including President-Elect Trump and his future cabinet appointees. I'm going to repeat the closing of my previous post. I'm praying it's still true, though now it refers to a different "someone". We've done enough of tearing people down. It's my fervent hope as a mom and teacher that tomorrow our nation will raise up someone who will makes it their job to raise up others.
Also, I'm posting a link to a wonderful article containing the names of non-profits. If you liked this post, chances are you will find one whose ideals you agree with. If you're feeling powerless in the wake of last week, and looking for something to do to feel more empowered, donating to any of these amazing charities is a great way to feel like you, too, are valuable.
Click here for the list of charities. Thank you.


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Built in 1695 by Bulkeley Mackworth on the site of a much older house inherited from his grandmother's family, and set in a prominent location within 18 acres of parkland, the apartment [right in photograph] of this Queen Anne mansion has been restored with character and style. Still lived in by the family who built the house, Buntingsdale is mentioned in Doomsday, and other famous names connected with the manor include Lady Godiva of Coventry, the Cabot brothers and Peter Bulkely, who founded Concord, Mass. USA, because he was disappointed in not inheriting Buntingsdale! An ancient castle is still there in the earthworks below the Hall. An army camped in the hill above the house before the Battle of Shrewsbury. The land was fought over in the Civil Wars, when two Mackworths, father and son, were in turn Governors of Shrewsbury Castle; their portraits hang in the Hall. In the more recent Second World War, the Hall was used as a training ground and wireless listening station, and was only released from service in the 1960s, when it was excused from being the command centre for nuclear strikes in the West Midlands. With views to the Welsh hills over open countryside, the accommodation offered is of a very high standard, with comfort and all modern conveniences. An enormous games room with a full-sized snooker table, table tennis, darts and beer fridge allows for friendly competition in front of a roaring fire. Within the grounds lies a large lake and river frontage with rowing boat and inflatable kayak whilst guests have use of their own secluded courtyard area. There is private coarse fishing available (licence required), with basic equipment provided, and carp and trout with a jetty on the lake. There is also rough shooting (duck, licence required) and private snowdrop, daffodil and bluebell woods in season, with badgers and buzzards. For pets, an outdoor kennel is also available. The private drive is ¾-mile and children's bikes are welcome. Bike hire is also available by arrangement with the owner. Walks start from the property and the owner also offers wellingtons and warm coats to borrow. Tours of the hall are available by arrangement with the owner, including Victorian icehouse and part tunnels, weather permitting. There is also a large formal Georgian dining room and drawing room with painted ceiling and fireplace for extra hire, and two large open fires in the drawing room and games room. The neighbouring community farm, 3 miles, has plenty of amenities including a restaurant, tea room, shop, organic butchery, walking trails, events and children's activities. Home of the gingerbread, the attractive town of Market Drayton was once famed for its Damson Fairs, and many Draytonarians continue the tradition with damson feasts each autumn. Keen walkers can follow trails, whilst a wild animal trail offers a rather more sedate option for the children! Market Drayton is the ideal base for touring Stoke and the Potteries, Ironbridge, Shrewsbury and North Wales. The Shropshire union canal winds it way close to the town, its tow paths, flights of locks and breathtaking aqueduct well worth a visit. Nearby you can find award-winning gardens, such as Hodnet, Wollerton Old Hall and Hawkstone Park, with its golf course and unique landscape of caves, woodland and follies. Horse riding and golf nearby. Shops and pubs 2 miles.
Spiral staircase to first floor: Large living room with open fire. Spacious modern fitted kitchen with dining area. Three double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet, one with en-suite shower room with high pressure shower and toilet, and one with wash basin and toilet. Two twin bedrooms with an interconnecting door (and each with a separate entrance from corridor), each with en-suite bathroom with shower attachments and toilet.
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Correction: This column quoted personal finance author Farnoosh Torabi as advising consumers to seek help from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling to settle debts. She said incorrectly that consumers can use the NFCC's deb-management programs to settle debts without paying them off completely. The NFCC says its debt-management programs allow for the repayment of debt in full and should not be confused with debt settlement.
Usually when we seek professional help, it's because our health is suffering, our home needs work or our vehicles aren't running quite right. But calling in the big guns can work wonders for your finances, too. We turned to Farnoosh Torabi, a New York-based personal finance expert, author and TV personality, to learn some of her top tips for successful money management. Although Torabi specializes in making personal finance accessible for young adults, her advice will come in handy regardless of your financial situation.
1. Keep track of your spending. "We're more and more detached from our finances — we're not using cash anymore, so we're not watching the dollars leave our wallets," Torabi says. "The Internet makes it so easy to buy things; we don't take the time to reflect on whether we're making the right decisions for our finances."
2. Automation is a perk, but it's not always positive. "It's great because you don't get behind on your bills, but you take a back seat to managing and monitoring your finances," she notes. "Do you really remember what you paid last month for your cellphone?" Torabi suggests using online tools to monitor your finances daily. "Do it like you do Facebook or e-mail."
3. Pay attention to the small stuff. "We're so busy with our lives that we don't keep track of. little things that add up, like ATM fees, unused gift cards, unused Groupons. We spend a lot of money, but we forget and don't make the most of it. . . . You can spend as much as $300 or $400 a year if you use a different [ATM] two or three times a week."
4. It never hurts to ask. "If you put in a new smoke alarm or a new security system, call your insurance agency and ask for a discount," Torabi says. "Maybe you took the car keys away from your teenager — that means you can save money on . . . insurance."
5. Become a cash-only operation. "Cash keeps you honest about using money," Torabi says. "When you have to pull that last $20 out of your wallet, and it's the $20 that has to get you through the end of the week, you'll be a lot more discriminating with what you buy." Using cash instead of credit cards can save you about 20 percent.
6. Take charge of your debt. "Pay off the credit card with the highest interest rate first. Get rid of that sooner rather than later, and work your way down," she says. But if you need motivation, Torabi has another tip: "If you have a card with a low balance and it will make you feel better to get one out of the way, then take your next paycheck and put it toward that TJ Maxx credit card that's been haunting you for six months."
7. Learn to control your impulses. "Before you buy anything you don't really need, walk away for a minute," Torabi says. "Put some distance between yourself and the thing you didn't really plan on buying."
8. If you're having a crisis, call for backup. Contact the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (nfcc.org) to find a reputable credit counseling agency in your area and discuss your debt. The agency will help you plan to pay off your debt, or you can sign up for a debt management program, where the agency mediates between you and your creditors. "Your credit report will not say 'Paid in full,' it will say 'Settled,' and it will lower your credit score," Torabi says, noting that a settlement can lower your score by at least 50 points in the short term. But the goal is to regain your financial footing. For less serious debt situations, visit Credit.com.
9. Get help online. Torabi (who consults for a host of personal finance sites) has a long list of bookmarked sites that she visits regularly. Among them:
●FinAid.org is a wealth of information on college tuition, types of student loans, scholarships and more for parents and students.
●Bundle.com, like its predecessor Mint.com, aggregates accounts and tracks your spending, but it also compares your spending habits with those of people in your area or demographic.
●Manilla.com aggregates all your assets and liabilities on one page, from your mortgage to your airline miles, letting you access your financial data with a single sign-on.
●Billshrink.com lets you compare rates for cellphone plans, cable TV service, savings accounts and more.
The Bottom Line Make the most of your money by giving your personal finances a daily checkup. Remember, cash is king — put away the plastic and deal in greenbacks to keep your spending under control. Be proactive in dealing with debt, and if you need serious help, consult a credit counseling agency. Use the wealth of online resources to save more, spend less and make smarter financial decisions.
For more personal finance advice, read Michelle Singletary's "The Color of Money" columns.


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Infiniti Launches Diesel-Powered FX, EX SUVs in Europe, Diesel M Coming
A diesel offering is a must in Europe. To help appease the high demand for oil-burners in that market, Infiniti has created diesel-powered variants of its FX and EX crossovers.
Billed as the FX30d and EX30d, respectively, both crossovers make use of an all-new 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6. Called the "V9X," the new engine was developed in partnership with corporate parent Renault, and is built in France.
"Although we investigated adapting an existing large capacity diesel," said Jim Wright, vice president of Infiniti Europe, "we quickly established that nothing on the market met our exacting requirements. We decided to develop our own engine, a performance diesel worthy of the Infiniti badge."
Infiniti says the V-6 is capable of producing 235 horsepower, and lays down a solid 405 pound-feet of torque from 1750-2500 rpm. In both models, the engine is mated to a seven-speed automatic as standard equipment. Perhaps more important to European buyers, the CO2 levels are rather low (224 grams of CO2 per kilometer in the EX, 240 grams in the FX), and fuel economy is equally thrifty.
Few details differentiate the diesel-powered FX and EX models from their VQ-powered siblings, but engineers did have to thoroughly revamp the engine compartment -- subframe included -- to accommodate the new diesel.
Infiniti will unveil both models at the Geneva motor show in March, but the engine will work its way into another offering -- the all-new M sedan -- later this year.
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Dr. Jorge Darcourt earned his medical degree at the Universidad de Buenos Aires in Argentina in 1999. He completed his residency at The University of Texas Health Science at Houston and his fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Hematology and Oncology. He currently serves as the medical director of the Methodist Sugar Land Infusion Center as well as chairman for the Department of Medicine. His personal goal is to bring cutting edge clinical trials and cancer treatments to the communities of the greater Houston area closer to the patients homes.
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We must save water to save the planet
Conservation the key to ensuring the future of resources
Conservation the key to ensuring the future of resources
Hong Kong had water rationing from the 1960s until the 1980s, when we negotiated a deal with the mainland to import water from the Dongjiang, or East River.
Although "no-water" days seem quite distant in Hong Kong, in some parts of the world such as North Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, they are just another regular day.
One-fifth of the human race suffers from water scarcity, while a further one-fifth does not have clean water. This shows the extent of the problem, particularly in the developing world.
The problem is caused by extended droughts, rising agricultural demand, dams in the upper reaches of rivers, pollution and, most importantly, the growing world population.
If you think the only victims of the water crisis are humans, you are wrong. An international research partnership recently reported in the journal Nature that no fewer than 10,000 freshwater species are estimated to have become extinct or are at risk of becoming extinct.
Sadly, costly engineering "solutions" pursued by wealthy countries could improve water usage efficiency. But they fail to address the roots of the problem - mismanagement of freshwater resources and inadequate biodiversity conservation.
Protecting catchment areas and re-engineering large dams appear to offer even developing countries less expensive ways to overcome a water shortage. The need for such management measures may become more urgent in light of more chronic droughts in areas already lacking water because of climate change and escalating demand from the ballooning population.
And that brings the issue back to Guangdong and Hong Kong. Water supply here is secure as it is prioritised within the Pearl River Delta.
But there is no reason why high-volume users should not be charged more. It would be an incentive not to waste water.
Conservation is what matters most. To teach a man to fish, all species, and water itself, must be conserved in the first place.


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Dahn Tyler made this Freedom of Information request to Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism
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From: Dahn Tyler
Dear Ministry of Information, Culture & Tourism,
I am a medical student of the A.M. Dolgliotti College of Medicine in Liberia. I am doing a research on the West Point community. I would love to have a document/documents relating to this community.
Yours faithfully,
Dahn Henry Tyler
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thanks for your request on the west point community. we regret not
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information requested will be fetch and submitted within 48 hours, that is
if it is in this Ministry possession.
thanks for your understanding.
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compliments, i regret to inform you that this Ministry does not hold a
record containing the information which you seek. i think it is likely
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It's been an absolutely busy month! I've been accepted to 2 Holiday Craft Shows and our very first Pop-Up shop for the Holidays. I haven't really been sleeping much as I've been trying to get the new collection ready for the shows, plus a booth display ready! I'll be posting a DIY later about my display for Smart Design Mart.
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No matter what the season, festivals and other exciting events are always taking place somewhere in the Laurentians. Lovers of music, dance and theatre can vibrate to the rhythm of numerous different festivals and discover the creative universe of artists from here and abroad. On the sporting side, a number of major events take place each year against the beautiful background of the Laurentians, and feature an impressive variety of sporting disciplines. Lovers of fine food are also well provided for, there being many an invitation to come and participate in the pleasures of the table. Families can have fun together all year round at one of the many events designed for the amusement of young and old. Up North, fun times are always on the menu!
Summer 2020: opening July 4. Please note that some services may not be offered; always check before a visit.
David Gauthier is recognized for the quality of his music, his personnality, his charm and performance. Accompagned by Sylvain Bélisle at the bass and Jean-François Barbeau at the drum.
Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and enjoy the atmosphere of an authentic public market in Old-Saint-Eustache. June 27 to September 12 2020.
Le Centre d'art La petite église is an intimate and inviting 200-seat theater that offers a multidisciplanary annual program.
Les belles soirées à l'église de Saint-Placide presents Andrea Lindsay and Luc De Larochellière on November 14!
Come hear stories from historical figures who will tell you interesting facts about the unique Oka Calvary, with its stations of the cross, now 270 years old.
More details to come.
De l'érable à la canne : regards passés et présents sur l'acériculture, exhibit is presented by the Corporation du Moulin Légaré, and will inform you about the history of acericulture.
The Manoir Globensky is a stately home which, by virtue of its exhibitions and guided tours, highlights both the heritage and history of the City of Saint-Eustache and the nearby region. The perman
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Les belles soirées à l'église de Saint-Placide presents the Milot-Tétreault Duo on October 17!


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Smart commute lots–at your service
Live outside of Traverse city but work in the City? Choose one day next week. Park you car on one of these lots. Walk 15-30 minutes to your destination. Or, bring a bicycle and pedal for 7 minutes to your destination. Or, time it right, and you can conveniently board a BATA bus and chill out for the final 5 minutes to your destination. Your heart and the neighborhoods you pass through will appreciate it.
Smart Commute Lots via TART Trails
For a list of other Smart Commute Week events, visit TART Trails' sparkling new Website. Technically, things start tomorrow with the 2nd annual bike swap in the ground floor of the Old Town Parking Garage. Then, next week every morning there are commuter challenge breakfasts around town.
If you're on Twitter, the # for next week is #SCW12
List of Smart Commute Lots:
- Cherrybend Road trailhead on the Leelanau Trail
- Tom's West Bay
- Bayview Building ("Show your SCW button at Aroma's to receive $1 off any beverage during SCW!")
- Olesons Plaza West
- Copper Ridge: Follow signs to Building F and park in the lot. Access the dirt Copper Ridge Trail and coast down to The Barns.
- Tom's 14th Street
- Grand Traverse Mall: Take the Mall Trail along US 31 to town.
- Medalie Park (next to Logan's Landing)
- Boardman River Nature Center: ride the Boardman Valley and Fox Den trails to the YMCA then hop on the TART trail.
- Hull Park (behind the library)
- Civic Center: please park at the south end of the lot.
- Northwestern Michigan College (Elm Lot)
- TBA Career Tech Center (Parsons Rd.)
- Tom's Acme
P.S. I was going to write a rant today, but it will have to wait for another day. However, let it be known that MyWHaT is now one post away from our one-thousandth post.
As I asked early last week, any topic requests for the arbitrary marker of 1000?
June 1, 2012 at 9:59 am
Wonder if the club called "Grand Traverse Land Conservancy" got permission from the private business's like Tom's, Olesons and the Grant Traverse Mall to have non-patrons use their lots for parking all day while they walk or ride their bikes to work. Oh yeah, it doesn't matter cause we are saving the Earth.
June 1, 2012 at 10:37 am
Did the political action committee (PAC) called TART approve of this method of moving their political and fundraising smoke sceens forward??


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Updates tagged: "supersymmetry"
Broken symmetry: searches for supersymmetry at the LHC
A commentary by ATLAS physicists Paul de Jong and George Redlinger on the history, progress and future of the search for supersymmetry.
ATLAS releases new results in search for weakly-interacting supersymmetric particles
Supersymmetry is an extension to the Standard Model that may explain the origin of dark matter and pave the way to a grand unified theory of nature. For each particle of the Standard Model, supersymmetry introduces an exotic new "super-partner," which may be produced in proton-proton collisions. Searching for these particles is currently one of the top priorities of the LHC physics program. A discovery would transform our understanding of the building blocks of matter and the fundamental forces, leading to a paradigm shift in physics similar to when Einstein's relativity superseded classical Newtonian physics in the early 20th century.
Hunting for the superpartner of the top quark
Supersymmetry (SUSY) is one of the most attractive theories extending the Standard Model of particle physics. SUSY would provide a solution to several of the Standard Model's unanswered questions, by more than doubling the number of elementary particles, giving each fermion a bosonic partner and vice versa. In many SUSY models the lightest supersymmetric particle (LSP) constitutes dark matter.
Quest for the lost arc
Nature has surprised physicists many times in history and certainly will do so again. Therefore, physicists have to keep an open mind when searching for phenomena beyond the Standard Model.
Particle-hunting at the energy frontier
There are many mysteries the Standard Model of particle physics cannot answer. Why is there an imbalance between matter and anti-matter in our Universe? What is the nature of dark matter or dark energy? And many more. The existence of physics beyond the Standard Model can solve some of these fundamental questions. By studying the head-on collisions of protons at a centre-of-mass energy of 13 TeV provided by the LHC, the ATLAS Collaboration is on the hunt for signs of new physics.
Searching for signs of the "stop"
In new results presented at the Moriond Electroweak conference, the ATLAS Collaboration has sifted through the full available data sample of the LHC's 13 TeV proton collisions in search of a specific SUSY particle: the heavy partner to the top quark, called the "top squark" or "stop"
The search for super-particles continues!
Many of the most important unanswered questions in fundamental physics are related to mass. Why do elementary particles, which we have observed and measured at CERN and other laboratories, have the masses they do? And why are they so different, with the mass of the top quark more than three hundred thousand times that of the electron? The presence of dark matter in our universe is inferred because of its mass but, if it is a particle, what is it? While the Standard Model has been a tremendously successful theory in describing the interactions of sub-atomic particles, we must look to even larger masses in search of answers and, potentially, new supersymmetric particles
Further progress in the quest for SUSY particles
ATLAS physicists have been eagerly searching the collected data for evidence of the production of the supersymmetric top quark (squark). Recent ATLAS results feature five separate searches for this elusive particle.
Searching for new phenomena in final states with missing momentum and jets
The nature of dark matter remains one of the greatest mysteries in physics. While extraordinary, the Standard Model can not explain dark matter, whose existence is well established by cosmological measurements.
Wanted: SUSY particle still at large
According to classical electrodynamics, the electromagnetic energy (and mass) of a point-like electron should be infinite. This is of course not the case! The solution of the riddle is antimatter - the 'vacuum' around every electron is filled with a cloud of electrons and anti-electrons and the combined energy turns out to be finite.


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Regularly I travel to destinations, to inspect hotels and to experience new tours, so I know what we offer to clients. This time Yangon had the honour.
From Bangkok we take an early flight, so we arrive at the end of the morning. This gives us time enough to do a walk along Yangon's heritages from colonial times, many of them in decay, as the huge buildings were abandoned after the capital of Myanmar moved to Naypyitaw in 2006. We have the privilidge to enter the former Parliament as there was an exposition. Fortunately there are some first restaurations, we realized the necessicity, reading a note 'not more than 10 people on the stairs'. Fingers crossed that it will hold our weights! A short stop at Bogyoke (Scott) Market, where we see locals trading gems and many tailors doing their jobs (you should go upstairs, away from the touristic part). Highlight in Yangon for everyone is the Shwedagon Pagoda. I had been there before, but it's amazing to see locals praying, having their rituals and their daily life around the pagoda. At time of sunset the glittering gold shines bright and it looks magical.
Day 2 we go to the other side of the Yangon River, to the village of Twante. We cross the river by local ferry, only 10 min, but a feast for the eyes. No tourists, only locals, selling their goods, cleaning fruits and getting their way through the crowds. We continue by taxi, on a bumpy road, for another very interesting hour. Arrived in Twante, we take a horse cart to the pottery area, a large part of the population here is engaged in pottery production. Fantastic to see a workshop and observe this very traditional craft by hard working people. Time to return to Yangon by local taxi and ferry and I can inspect some hotels in town.
Day 3 leads us to the Seikkyi Khanaungto river island, across the Yangon river and Twante canal. Although we cross Yangon river again, passing old abondanned boats. We arrive at a very different and poor area, again interesting spots on the beautiful, rural and (almost) car-free island. We are taken around the island by trishaw (bike taxi), we have short walks in some of the most beautiful villages and stop at a teashops to taste some local specialities and drinks. On the local market, there are piles of exotic fruit, vegetables and groceries and people stare at us as if they never saw any stranger before. Here, again, we don't see any tourist and we see daily life how it really is. A funeral procession is passing by, you might have a chance to see any festivals or ritual here, as many Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, and Christians are living here. We were overwhelmed by all the friendly smiles and greetings along the way. You can do this island tour also by bike, where you can even see more. Unfortunately our plane is waiting for us and we have to go back to Bangkok again.
Conclusion is that even if you have 3 days, it's worth to visit Yangon and see daily life in the city and just outside in rural area and experience a life that existed for us a long time ago.
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Libya: What next?
Last Thursday in the Telegraph, Sir Malcolm Rifkind MP – formerly Defence Secretary (April 1992 to July 1995) and Foreign Secretary (1995 to 1997) in the Major administration and currently chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee – wrote an opinion piece, at the end of which he concluded that we should be arming the Libyan opposition.
His opening statement
So far so good in Libya, but what about the endgame? Gaddafi can no longer use his air force because of the no-fly zone. His navy can no longer bombard towns because of the naval blockade imposed under UN authority. His army is losing tanks, artillery and other heavy weapons because of bombing and precision missiles. This is not just a no-fly zone. It is almost a no-combat zone, and all the better for it.
sums up the situation perfectly as it stood up until the opposition forces started advancing once again. A stalemate situation, reached only because Gaddafi's forces are no match for Western air-power and cruise missiles. Where though is the end game? Plenty of people, including myself, were asking this a week ago when we first got involved.
What possible endgames exist?
1. A long term stand-off a la Iraq and the no-fly zones there;
2. Gaddafi wins; or
3. The opposition wins.
The truth of the matter at the moment is options 2) and 3) are not viable. Gaddafi can't attack because his forces would be destroyed from the air and his opponents, as demonstrated by their Italian like progress before UN 1973 was enforced, haven't got the fire-power. That then leaves option 1) – and with the Americans doing their best to at the very least lessen their involvement, if not get out altogether do the European countries have the wherewithal to keep up an indefinite air and naval embargo? I would say no. And when it falters the conflict will reignite and Gaddafi will probably win.
Rifkind is generally in agreement:
A divided Libya would be inherently unstable, as conflict could break out at any time. It is therefore difficult to see how the no-fly zone could be lifted while Gaddafi remains in charge. Otherwise, he would be in a position to resume unrestrained attacks on Benghazi and the east of the country as soon as the allies had withdrawn.
So what is to be done? Withdraw and let Gaddafi get back to doing what he was doing, force him out ourselves as has been suggested or move from conflict prevention to openly aiding the opposition?
Rifkind suggests the latter. He believes that we should be openly negotiating and advising those opposed to Gaddafi on how to form a westernised method of government. He doesn't use those exact words but
… advice and help on how to create the institutions of government, the rule of law and a free media. That is not only urgently needed, but would help ensure that the ultimate replacement for Gaddafi would be a new government supportive of democratic reform, rather than one willing to install a new secular or religious tyranny.
can mean little else.
Haven't we tried this before recently, in both Afghanistan and Iraq? Neither of those can be said to be a success story even if Iraq is just about on an even keel albeit with underlying tribal and religious tensions. Afghanistan though is a failure where central government has little or no meaning outside of Kabul and tribal loyalty – to one's warlord – rules.
The talking however means nothing given the current stalemate so he suggests that we break it by arming the opposition. Again, haven't we tried that before somewhere? Ah yes, Afghanistan when we were using the natives there as proxies in Cold War against the USSR. I don't think anyone needs to be reminded of precisely how well that turned out.
What do we know of the opposition forces? Wikipedia lists over half a dozen disparate groups which suggests that they themselves are fragmented. Their goal might be clear but if they manage to fulfil it then what happens? A stable government or ethnic and tribal warfare such as has been seen in various hotspots around the world for the last twenty plus years? The former would be nice, the latter more likely as various sides, with 'victory' achieved use the vacuum created to settle old scores and create new ones. If somehow a government is formed, then what manner will it take? The competing outside interests of Western, Arabic, Islamic (not always the same thing) and African states will all no doubt try to influence the outcome.
Arming these groups may lead to a short term 'win' in the shape of removing Gaddafi but are we just storing up pain for the longer term? If we do arm them sufficiently that they are able to go toe-to-toe with the loyal forces then should we interfere with the ground campaign? If we do we will be actively assisting the opposition in their stated goal of over throwing Gaddafi, creating an unequal playing field and probably causing even more resentment in certain parts of the Middle East and Islamic world. If we don't and their inexperience leads to them being crushed then we will no doubt have to intervene again to stop the opposition from being utterly destroyed – and the whole cycle starts all over again.
Obviously we should never have interfered in the first place but, since political grandstanding means that we have, the question of where do we go from here needs answering – and quickly. Unfortunately I don't think it can be and certainly not in any way that can be deemed to be satisfactory.


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|Dunlop, C. A., et al. 2012. "The Many Uses of Regulatory Impact Assessment: A Meta-Analaysis of EU and UK cases." Regulation & Governance 6 (1):23-45.
|Studies concerned with regulation and governance have recently crossed paths with the literature on policy instruments. One insight from the combination of these two strands is that policy instruments contain cognitive and normative beliefs about policy. Thus their usage stacks the deck in favor of one type of actor or one type of regulatory solution. In this article, we challenge the assumption that there is a pre-determined relationship between ideas, regulatory policy instruments and outcomes. We argue that different combinations of conditions lead to different outcomes,depending on how actors use the instrument. Empirically, we analyze 31 EU and UK case studies of regulatory impact assessment (RIA) – a regulatory policy instrument that has been pivotal in the so-called better regulation movement. We distinguish four main usages of RIA, that is, political,instrumental, communicative and perfunctory. We find that instrumental usage is not so rare and that the contrast between communicative and political usages is less stark than it is commonly thought. This variability of RIA usages could be reduced if governments were clearer on expectations. In terms of policy recommendations, the QCA analysis shows that there are different paths to desirable outcomes. Governments, international organizations and audit bodies should therefore explore different combinations of conditions leading to the usages they deem desirable rather than arguing for a fixed menu of variables.
|Dunlop, C. and C.M. Radaelli. 2013. "Systematizing Policy Learning: From Monolith to Dimensions." Political Studies 61 (3):599-619.
|The field of policy learning is characterised by concept stretching and a lack of systematic findings. To systematise them, we combine the classic Sartorian approach to classification with the more recent insights on explanatory typologies, distinguishing between the genus and the different species within it. By drawing on the technique of explanatory typologies to introduce a basic model of policy learning, we identify four major genera in the literature. We then generate variation within each cell by using rigorous concepts drawn from adult education research. By looking at learning through the lenses of knowledge utilisation, we show that the basic model can be expanded to reveal sixteen different species. These types are all conceptually possible, but are not all empirically established in the literature. Our reconstruction of the field sheds light on mechanisms and relations associated with alternative operationalisations of learning and the role of actors in the process of knowledge construction and utilisation. By providing a comprehensive typology, we mitigate concept-stretching problems and lay the foundations for the systematic comparison across and within cases of policy learning.
|Radaelli, C.M., Dunlop, C. and O. Fritsch. 2013. "Narrating Impact Assessment in the European Union." European Political Science 12 (4):500-521.
|Since 2003, the European Commission has produced analytical documents (called Impact Assessments, IAs) to appraise its policy proposals. This appraisal process is the cornerstone of the regulatory reform policy of the European Union. Previous research has been concerned with the quality of the IAs in terms of evidence-based policy, usages of economic analysis and other standards of smart regulation. Instead, we move to a different perspective. We draw on the narrative policy framework to explore IAs as a text and discursive instrument. Conceptually, insights from discursive institutionalism are used to explore narratives as tools of coordination within complex organizations such as the European Commission, and as communicative tools through which policy-makers seek to enhance the plausibility, acceptability and, ultimately, legitimacy for their policy proposals. Empirically, we consider a sample of IAs that differ by originating DGs, legal instrument, and level of saliency. The findings show that both in coordinating and communicating policy, the European bureaucracy projects a certain definition of its identity via the narratives it deploys. The Commission may use IAs to produce evidence-based policy, but it also an active narrator. It engages with IAs to provide a presentation of self, to establish EU norms and values, and to create consensus around policy proposals by using causal plots, doomsday scenarios, and narrative dramatization.
|Radaelli, C.M. 2010. Regulating Rulemaking via Impact Assessment." Governance 23 (1):89-108
|In their attempt to promote "better regulation," governments have ended up with increasing regulation of rule-making. Regulatory impact assessment (RIA) is a manifestation of this trend. This article draws on the positive political economy hypothesis that RIA is an administrative control device. Rational politicians—positive political economy argues—design administrative requirements to solve problems of political uncertainty. This is a rather abstract hypothesis but with clearly observable implications. Empirical analysis on Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the EU shows that the modes and level of control vary, with almost no evidence supporting the positive political economy hypothesis in Denmark and Sweden and more robust evidence in the other cases, especially the United States and the United Kingdom. The EU scores high, but control has both a political component and an infra-organizational dimension. In between the extremes I find modest levels of political control in Canada and the Netherlands.
|De Francesco, F, C.M. Radaelli and V. Troeger. 2012. "Implementing Regulatory Innovations in Europe." Journal of European Public Policy 19 (4):491-511.
|Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) has become a major tool on the agenda of regulatory reform across Europe. Although the literature on RIA is burgeoning, the comparative analysis of implementation has been neglected. This article draws on implementation theory to formulate expectations about the political costs and benefits of different degrees of implementation. Implementation ranges from political endorsement to the creation of central units in charge of regulatory quality and the production and publication of RIA results and methods. Our findings show that economic integration, the characteristics of the political system, economic resources, bureaucratic efficiency and pressure group activities play different roles in the various stages of implementation. We discuss the policy implications of these findings in terms of priorities given to different processes of regulatory reform and the demands that innovations like RIA pose on administrative capacity and stakeholders' participation.
|Maggetti, M. Radaelli C.M. and F. Gilardi, 2012. "Designing Research in the Social Sciences." London: Sage.
|This text helps you make informed choices when carrying out your research project. Covering both qualitative and quantitative approaches, and with examples drawn from a wide range of social science disciplines, the authors explain what is at stake when choosing a research design, and discuss the trade-offs that researchers have to make when considering issues such as: - causality - categories and classification - meaning - levels of analysis - time This book will appeal to students and researchers looking for an in-depth understanding of research design issues to help them design their projects in a thoughtful and responsible way.
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MANCHESTER United striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has won the PFA Fans' Premier League Player of the Month award for December, beating the likes of Adam Lallana and Cesar Azpilicueta.
Nearly 64,000 votes were cast in the poll, which was held on the Sky Sports website and apps, with Ibrahimovic claiming victory with 24,092 votes.
Liverpool's Lallana came second with 17,935 votes, while Chelsea defender Azpilicueta was third with 11,944 votes. Rounding off the top six were Tottenham's Dele Alli (5,863), Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (2,874) and West Ham's Dimitri Payet (1,264).
The six candidates were chosen by a panel of experts, which included Sky Sports pundits Peter Beagrie and Paul Merson, Mike Riley – general manager of the Professional Game Match Officials, and Malcolm Clarke – chairman of the Football Supporters' Federation.
And it was Ibrahimovic, who scored six goals from seven matches in December that came out on top.
Speaking before he added to his tally against West Ham, Ibrahimovic declared that he had already silenced those who doubted he could succeed in the Premier League.
"It gives me a lot of energy, trust me," he said.
"A lot of energy, because they get paid to talk and I get paid to play with my feet – that's how I enjoy it.
"I wanted to come when everyone thought I was over [the hill]. I'm super-happy and I feel good."


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The Overnight Review!
It's been sometime since we've seen a really original, or even a, sex comedy of any kind well now we have one in the form of "The Overnight." Basically a new to L.A. repressed couple from Seattle Emily and Alex (Adam Scott and Taylor Schiling) are out with their young son who meet another couple Kurt and Charlotte (Jason Schwartzman and Judith Godreche) with a young son who invite them over for a playmate for their kids. Well once the kids are asleep the adults start to play.
And when they play they do play, from the men being shown art work of rectums (just see it), to the women sneaking away to a massage parlor…OH RATS…anymore it's a spoiler! To the men stripping down by the pool when they…OH RATS AGAIN…anymore and it's another spoiler! Things go from bad to weird as the visiting couple starts to suspect that their hosts have something nefarious up their sleeves and it goes from dark to funny on a moment's notice.
Credit all of this to writer/director Patrick Brice, who on a shoestring budget and shot in less than two weeks at a friend's house he created a comedy that throws back to the days of films like Mike Nichols' "Carnal Knowledge" or Woody Allen's. Everything You Every Wanted To Know About Sex…But Were Afraid To Ask." Also giving able time so the talent to ad-lib and improvise as they go along. It's a story and film that isn't about gags or effects it's entirely character and dialogue driven. And, sadly, it's the kind of film that people snuff at on their way to see "Fantastic Four," which is sad.
But credit for helping it all move to it's talent and there is a good bunch on display here. One of course is Adam Scott ("Parks & Recreation," "The Aviator") for giving his usual mix of both smart-alecy charm and smarminess to a role that could have just been another wiseacre part of Ryan Reynolds. But the true scene-stealer has to be that of Taylor Schiling herself. Displaying the same kind of naivety and vulnerability disguising what could probably be a ball of rage underneath just as she does week after week on her series "Orange is the New Black," she goes from suspicious to deadpan without missing a beat.
It's a comedy that's totally dialogue and actor driven, no special effects, no over the top stunts, no gimmicky editing work, it's all here for you to just watch and see for yourself. Do yourself a favor just try to pass by for just one day the loud disposable and give this little gem of a film a chance, who knows you just might remember what films used to really be about. Stories on display told by artists.
3 out of 4 stars
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