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Politics of Poverty
Politics of Public Policy
Prison, Policy, Politics
Racial & Ethnic Politics in the U.S.
Poverty is an issue of enduring importance with significant implications for democratic governance. This course explores contemporary poverty in America, with a particular emphasis on its political causes and consequences. What is the extent of poverty in America both presently and historically? What are its causes? What explains persistent racial disparities in rates of poverty? What is the proper role of government in addressing poverty? What policies best alleviate poverty? How might poor people gain political power despite their relative disadvantage? We will tackle these and other questions by drawing on insights from seminal texts in political science, sociology, history and economics.
One Cornell Student's Take on this Class
One Cornell Student's Take on this Class
Public policy shapes all of our lives in profound ways. Policies are the primary mechanism for addressing the most vexing and important problems of our time: inequality, poverty, mass incarceration, global warming and much more. But policies do not appear out of thin air. They are the product of complex and multifaceted political processes. Moreover, even after policy is made, political decisions determine how it is implemented and to what end. In order to evaluate or change policy, we must understand the politics underlying it. That is the focus of this course. We will begin with a review of theoretical approaches to studying public policy and then move on to explore various aspects of policy development including agenda setting, policy design, policy implementation and policy evaluation. Along the way, we will consider the role of political institutions (congress, the courts, the president, interests groups) and everyday people (public opinion, engaged citizens). Finally, we will closely study several specific policy arenas (healthcare, social welfare and criminal "justice"). As we engage all of these ideas, students will be challenged to grapple with the paradoxes of policy making and to envision pathways to substantive political change.
Prisons are social and political institutions governed by local, state and national policies. They have a profound influence on American society, especially on our political community. Prisons amplify inequality and compound disadvantage. The massive number of people imprisoned in the United States speaks volumes about our policy priorities and about our democracy. What policy processes directly and indirectly account for United States' dubious distinction as the nation that incarcerates more of its population than any other? Relatedly, how do such policies affect the lives of the millions of people who come into contact with the carceral state each year? To gain clarity on these questions, we will examine how public policies affect people's lives before, during and after incarceration. Students will gain an empirically grounded, theoretically far-reaching and experientially oriented understanding of one of the most consequential and transformative institutions in America.
This course examines racial and ethnic politics (REP) in the United States, highlighting its fundamental role in shaping American politics. We will explore the political origins of the American racial order and the ways it has both persisted and changed over time. Focusing on participation, representation and resistance, we will emphasize the political agency of racialized groups while recognizing the power of institutions and policies in shaping their trajectory. This course should provide students with the knowledge and analytical tools necessary to better understand and more effectively study the complexities of race that loom large in a "post" America (post 9/11, post-Obama, post-Ferguson).


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12 lemons, unwaxed and washed
1 litre alcohol or vodka
330g sugar
1litre water
Peel only the pith from all of the lemons taking care not to cut away any of the white part.
Wide necked flask and alcohol (96% proof!)Place the peel into a wide necked bottle and add the alcohol, Seal it and leave in a cupboard for three weeks.
Set an alarm to remind you that it is there!
After three weeks;
Decant the juice to a jug.
Discard the peel.
Gently heat the water in a large pan and add the sugar. (Feel free to add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter taste.)
As soon as the sugar has dissolved remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool thoroughly.
Add the sugar and alcohol mixtures together.
Pour carefully into your clean, empty bottles and label.
Store in the fridge.
Drink as either a refreshing shot, or mix with lemonade or sparkling water. The limoncello is also delicious with sorbets of ice cream or drizzled over a lemon cake, tart of lemon meringue.


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How to Access Hotmail and Outlook on Your Android Device
The Android experience is built around Google's services. But what if you use a different provider for your email? Outlook (which Hotmail is now a part of) is one of the most popular free email services The Best Free Email Accounts You Need to Consider Everyone knows about Gmail. If you think that's the best free email account out there, you're underestimating all the other services. You have options and we have the details. Read More on the web.
If you use an Outlook or Hotmail email address then you'll need to get them set up on your Android device. Fortunately, it's quite easy.
Two Ways to Get Connected
There are a huge number of email apps for Android, especially for power users who have to deal with a large amount of email every day. Most people are better served sticking with the two big name apps.
If you only use Outlook or Hotmail, or if you're trying to steer clear of Google apps How to Use Android Without Google: Everything You Need to Know Want to use Android without Google? No Google, no problem. Here's a guide to going Google-free on your Android device to regain privacy. Read More , then Microsoft's official Outlook client is the one to choose.
If you use Gmail along with your Microsoft account, then you should stick with the official Gmail app. We'll take a look at benefits of both, and how to set them up.
The Official Outlook for Android App
Although it shares a name, Outlook for Android doesn't have much in common with its desktop counterpart. It's clean, easy to use, and isn't overladen with features — though the features it does have help to make it one of the very best mobile email apps:
- Multiple account support. Outlook isn't just limited to your Outlook or Hotmail accounts. It also works with Google, Yahoo, and iCloud accounts, as well as Exchange and IMAP.
- A focused inbox. Outlook filters your most important messages into a Focused inbox for easy access. It continues to learn what's important based on what you read and reply to, etc. Everything else goes into the Other inbox.
- Comprehensive cloud integration. Outlook automatically integrates with your OneDrive cloud storage account, and you can add Dropbox and Box accounts too. It's perfect for adding and saving attachments.
- Scheduled messages. Got an important email that can wait until later? You can reschedule it with a single swipe. It'll be temporarily hidden from your inbox until a set time and date, at which point you'll also get a new notification to remind you to reply.
How to Setup the Outlook App on Android
When you launch the Outlook app, you'll see the Add Account screen. Choose Outlook for your Microsoft account, even if your email address is @hotmail.com or even @live.com.
Now follow the simple onscreen instructions, adding your email address and password. If you have two-factor authentication turned on — as you should What Is Two-Factor Authentication, And Why You Should Use It Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security method that requires two different ways of proving your identity. It is commonly used in everyday life. For example paying with a credit card not only requires the card,... Read More if you want to keep your account secure — you'll need to enter the code here as well.
That's all there is to it. Hit the cog icon in the top right corner to access the Settings. From there turn on Focused Inbox if it isn't already. The Filter button on the inbox screen enables you to filter your messages further, showing only unread or flagged messages, or those with attachments.
At the bottom of the screen, you get quick access to your Microsoft Calendar and Contacts, as well as Files, which shows you attachments and files from your linked cloud accounts.
Download: Outlook for Android (Free)
Use Outlook with the Gmail App
Gmail works with virtually every type of email account and will set up an Outlook, Hotmail, or Live account Hotmail Is Dead! Microsoft Outlook Email Services Explained Stop searching for Hotmail! Microsoft Outlook email services are confusing. Here are Outlook web app, Outlook Online, and others explained. Read More without any manual configuration.
By default, a non-Gmail account in Gmail doesn't offer push email. Instead, the app will poll your account every 15 minutes — or on a schedule of your choosing — to check if there any new messages. However, you can add push support using the "Gmailify" option. This is one of several great features in Gmail, including:
- A unified inbox. Select the All inboxes option from the sidebar and you will be able to see all your messages from all your accounts in a single, unified inbox. It's much easier than constantly switching accounts.
- Integration with Android. Using your Outlook or Hotmail account with Gmail gives you more integration with the rest of Android, including the default Contacts app.
- Gmailify. Once setup, you get the option to "Gmailify" your account. This effectively turns your third-party email account into a Gmail account, without changing your email address.
- Spam control and filtering. A Gmailified account gives you access to Gmail's advanced filtering to help you keep control of a busy inbox. You also get the powerful spam controls that keep your inbox completely junk free.
How to Access Outlook in the Gmail App
Open Gmail and slide out the sidebar from the left edge of the screen. Tap the small arrow next to your account name and select Add account.
Tap Outlook, Hotmail and Live from the list of available setup options. Enter your email address, password, and two-factor authentication code if you use it.
Finally, you'll need to give the Gmail app permission to access your account, so tap Yes when prompted. The Account options page completes the setup. You can keep the defaults, which include checking for new emails every 15 minutes.
It'll take a few seconds for your emails to load from your Outlook account. Once done, you'll be able to see your inbox. At the top of the screen is the option to use Gmailify. Tap Give it a try to get started, then click through the subsequent screens.
When you Gmailify an account How to Get Gmail Features for Other Email Accounts on Android Want the best of Gmail but stuck with a Yahoo, Hotmail, or Outlook account? No problem! Now you can have the best of both worlds on Android. Read More , all your emails are automatically imported into your Gmail account. They will be sorted and filtered just as normal Gmail emails are. When you reply to any of those emails, you will continue to use your Outlook (or other) email address.
Gmailify also has other benefits. It gives you more powerful search options. It integrates the account with Google Now cards. And it gives you more advanced notifications, especially on Nougat. The downside to Gmailify is that Google is able to scan the data from your non-Google emails, which you may or may not be happy with.
Either way, it's easy to opt out again. Click through to the connected Google account in the Gmail sidebar, and choose the Unlink account option for your Microsoft account.
Download: Gmail for Android (Free)
What Works for You?
Setting up Outlook or Hotmail to work on your Android device is pretty easy. Even if you don't like to use the Outlook or Gmail apps, you've still got plenty of options. Check out our guide to the best alternative Android email apps The 10 Best Email Apps for Android, Compared Email on a smartphone? Use one of these excellent email apps for Android to make the experience more productive and enjoyable. Read More for more.
In the meantime, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Do you use Outlook instead of Gmail? Have you used the Gmailify feature? Share your experiences in the comments below.
Originally written by Chris Hoffman on August 27th, 2012.
Related topics: Android, Desktop Email Client, Email Tips, Hotmail, Microsoft Outlook.
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Friday, October 15, 2010
closet peek
15 comments:
Haha, Donut is so cute! What a charmer. Love love looove your necklace collection, esp that second photo. Man, you are so well organized! Might have to get you over to my closet to organize my stuff ;)
- October 15, 2010 at 9:06 AM
- Jess ♡ said...
Okay seriously? YOUR CLOSET IS AMAZING. Want to help organize mine?!?! You should help with some tips & tricks for me. I'm constantly trying to find the "best" way to organize stuff, yet I fail so... epicly.
I lovelovelove the looks of all your pieces though. I'm drooling. <3
- October 15, 2010 at 9:30 AM
- Jenny Morris said...
Okay, how cute is your blog? I'm loving it!
- October 15, 2010 at 11:43 AM
- Vicky DISCOMETOOBLIVION.COM said...
Jealous! And your cat's cute haha :D
- October 15, 2010 at 1:28 PM
awww you guys are sooo cute!
- October 15, 2010 at 1:36 PM
- Caroline Ergy Erg said...
Aw aw aw aw awwhh! Your cat!!!
Lovely necklace collection!
- October 15, 2010 at 1:44 PM
great taste!
- October 15, 2010 at 1:45 PM
- Amber said...
yes please come organize my closest, its a mess
- October 15, 2010 at 3:33 PM
- Suzie said...
I love organizing my closet too!
- October 15, 2010 at 3:47 PM
I need to figure out a way to organize my "jewels."
How many bags do you own?
- October 15, 2010 at 10:39 PM
- Percy Owl said...
Hahaha Donut's pose is awesome. I love it when cats sit there like a big flabby lump!
I think you're on to something with the necklaces hanging :)
- October 16, 2010 at 12:52 AM
- Laura @ The World Looks Red said...
This is great. I love organising my closet too; but then gradually it gets messy again AND THEN I take a couple hours to make everything supernice again.
The cat! Adorable.
- October 16, 2010 at 5:06 AM
- Spencer. said...
Great photos - I love all the necklaces! Ooh & your cat is an awesome little poser ;)
- October 16, 2010 at 8:41 AM
- Unknown said...
Um please help me organize! I need help, Im a mess! hahah
- October 16, 2010 at 2:57 PM
- Kelly Lauren said...
I love Donut. small closets make me sad because it's uber difficult to organize a million things into a small space. Hmmpf. I do color coordinate and size organize. my purses don't have a good spot to live though. le sigh.
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Fujifilm continues to please and surprise, and they do what no other camera manufacturers do: release new functionality for existing cameras through firmware updates. Where others hardly bothers to fix bugs, Fujifilm releases new and useful functions. For free! The last time was in December, and now at the end of June they will improve the X-T1 with a brand new and improved autofocus system. You can read more about the upgrade here.
And check out this video from Fujifilm that shows a little bit of what can be expected. In other words, prepare yourself for getting a brand new camera – free of charge! Wohoo!


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Learning Through Art
On Tuesday, May 5, 125 excited third-grade students and their families filled the ARTWORKS corridor, proudly snapping pictures of the artwork installed up and down the hall. This happy occasion was the opening reception of the exhibition, Learning Through Art, featuring works of art created by each third-grade student at the Wares Ferry Road Elementary School during this past year as part of the MMFA Artist in Residence Program. One mother, when viewing her son's artwork, was overheard exclaiming, "I never knew he could do artwork as good as that!" That comment was repeated many times as families viewed paintings of bright red flowers inspired by Georgia O'Keefe, trees painted in an Impressionist style, animals in clay relief, George Rodrigue inspired "blue" dogs, and other works of art in the exhibition.
The evening also included a special recognition ceremony for the students and teachers. When Mrs. Baker and Mr. Diggs, the homeroom teachers, gave each student an award certificate, the children paraded across the stage and lined up to have their pictures taken, even without prompting! Derek Murphy Jr. was recognized for his artwork included in a state competition sponsored by the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Timiya Harris, Willie Grant, and Kimberly Gudino were honored for having their artwork included in an exhibition of student art at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. that just opened and will be on view through June 30, 2015. The exhibition, Museums: pARTners in Learning 2015, is sponsored by the American Association of Museum Directors and the U.S. Department of Education, and celebrates innovative visual arts programming of museums with schools. The MMFA is one of 16 museums in the U.S. to have student work included in this exhibition.
The award ceremony ended with special thanks to Principal Ed Drozdowski and the outstanding MMFA art teachers, Jean Kocher and Laura Bocquin. Several members of the Montgomery Kiwanis Club were present in the audience and were recognized for their funding support of the program this year. With assistance from a National Endowment for the Arts grant, this unique program will continue and hopefully expand to additional classes next year.
Donna Pickens
Assistant Curator of Education for Children and Family Programs
Note: for those unfamiliar with the MMFA Artist in Residence Program, the Museum sponsors weekly art classes at the school, with lessons based on works of art in the Museum's collection and related to the core curriculum. Professional artists from the River Region also visit the classes, teaching special techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. The curriculum includes Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) an inquiry-based teaching method, to encourage students' critical thinking and literacy skills. During a recent visit to the Museum, the students demonstrated the skills they have learned from this approach, offering many astute observations about the original works of art in the galleries.


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UCSF to name building after biotech pioneer Bill Rutter
UCSF building to be named for biotech pioneer
The next big breakthrough in biology may be born on a volleyball court in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood, where UCSF has built a posh community center replete with sports courts and swimming pools.
That wouldn't surprise Bill Rutter, who helped found the biotechnology industry by encouraging social interaction between scientists whose work might seem unrelated at first glance.
That was just one of the visionary ideas that made Rutter one of the key figures in the history of biotech, the history of molecular biology and the rise of UCSF to become one of the most prestigious science institutions in the world.
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The powerhouse medical school is naming the community center today for Rutter, the former university leader who helped bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Rutter's pivotal influence on the biotech world began when he became head of the university's biochemistry department in 1969, assembling a collaborative group of scientists who helped establish the techniques of genetic engineering that kicked off the biotechnology industry.
Those discoveries spurred the creation of biotech giant Genentech Inc. of South San Francisco and Chiron Corp., the Emeryville company Rutter co-founded. Patents from the school's fundamental work in molecular biology enriched both the university and the inventors who shared the royalties.
Former UCSF scientists from that era have also donated millions to the university, with Rutter at the forefront. Through a foundation he funded, Rutter has donated $25 million to the school. He also played a key role in securing the Mission Bay site where the medical school has been expanding in its satellite campus.
Regis Kelly, who was one of Rutter's first faculty recruits, said it's fitting that UCSF is naming its most architecturally striking new building for Rutter. The center's bold design matches the striking impact Rutter had on the school, Kelly said.
"More than any other person I know, he has contributed to the growth of UCSF over the past 30 years," said Kelly, director of the interdisciplinary California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences based at Mission Bay. The institute couples the resources of UCSF, UC Berkeley, and UC Santa Cruz with industry expertise to tackle questions in biology from the perspectives of math, physics and engineering.
Such cross-disciplinary, public-private partnerships were rare in 1969, when UCSF succeeded in luring Rutter away from his academic lab in Seattle.
Rutter was part of the first wave of scientists to explore the rich territory opened up in 1953 when James Watson and Francis Crick unveiled the structure of DNA. That structure reinforced theories that DNA provided the blueprint for the manufacture of other biological molecules. What remained was to discover exactly how the cell reads that code.
Rutter, who had refused the UCSF job several times, finally consented when he was promised the opportunity to hire at least 20 faculty members. He saw the potential to create an interactive biochemistry department culture that would pool a range of skills.
Rutter also saw the possibility that any progress in the lab might be quickly applied to human disease, because UCSF's basic science programs were housed within a medical school.
"It was clear to me before coming down here that there were approaches to human biology, both at the molecular genetics level and the developmental biology level, that were going to open up vistas that were not there before," Rutter said in an interview this week. "One person was not going to do it - you needed cooperating individuals, multiple technologies."
Rutter is widely credited with transforming a mediocre medical school into an internationally prominent center of far-reaching science.
Kelly said Stanford University was working under a similar collaborative model. In 1972, a Stanford team led by Paul Berg created the first recombinant DNA molecule by connecting two pieces of DNA. In 1973, UCSF's Herbert Boyer and Stanford's Stanley Cohen used gene-splicing methods to incorporate toad genes into living bacteria.
These techniques harnessed the cell's natural mechanisms for interpreting the genetic code. They were quickly recognized as powerful tools that could be put to medical use. If the genes coding for human proteins such as insulin could be spliced into bacteria, the microorganisms could quickly manufacture these proteins for use as drugs. At the time, the insulin needed to treat diabetes was derived from animals. Rutter's lab team isolated the mammalian gene for insulin and introduced it into bacteria.
The commercial potential of such work was the impetus for the founding in 1976 of Genentech by Boyer and venture capitalist Robert Swanson. Rutter, open to collaboration with the new commercial entity, offered lab space to Genentech.
The fallout was a long-running patent battle between the company and the university. UCSF scientists had isolated a gene involved in the production of human growth hormone. The school later accused Genentech of improperly obtaining a DNA sample that helped the company develop its drug Protropin to treat growth abnormalities.
Since then, universities and scientists have learned a lot about protecting intellectual property rights, Rutter said. In 1981, Rutter co-founded Chiron Corp. with collaborators Ed Penhoet and Pablo Valenzuela. A prime impetus for this venture, he said, was to demonstrate the potential of the new technology to a public that feared gene-splicing would unleash unforeseen damage to human health and the environment.
By 1986, Chiron had developed a vaccine for hepatitis B, a severe and sometimes fatal liver infection. It was the first vaccine created with genetic engineering techniques. Kelly said UCSF's part-interest in the Rutter team's hepatitis B work at the school has probably brought in more money for the university than any other patent.
In 1999, Genentech ended its patent dispute with UCSF through a $200 million settlement, including $50 million for construction at Mission Bay. In recognition of this contribution, UCSF named a major research building Genentech Hall. It stands across Koret Quad from the William J. Rutter Center.
The community center itself was designed to foster industry interactions with the campus, Kelly said. The four-story building was intentionally made larger than needed by the university so that any biotechnology companies setting up shop nearby could share its use. The rusty orange and pink structure, designed by Mexican architectural firm Legorreta + Legorreta, contains swimming pools, volleyball and basketball courts, a restaurant, a library and other amenities.
The dedication of the Rutter center today is paired with an afternoon symposium on one of Rutter's current interests - the use of information technology to augment medical practice.
Rutter, 79, is the chief executive of Synergenics, a consortium of biotech startups based in Burlingame.


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Another Le Tote outfit coming at you today! I try to wear the pieces all in a row so that I can send the box back ASAP so apologies if you're tired of hearing about it.
I put this floral shirt in my Le Tote closet because it's not something I would normally pick. I figured that this was a good chance to try it out and see what I thought. And at first I was thinking I'd wear it with a plain black sweater and jeans or maybe my black vest. But then when I was looking for something else in my closet I found this old sweater vest and thought, hey, those colors are similar, let's go for some pattern mixing!
Shirt – Le Tote (same) | Vest – The Limited (similar but $$) | Jeans – Old Navy (same) | Shoes – Payless (same) | Necklace – Le Tote (same)
But then, of course, I struggled with what pants to wear with it. At my old job I would have worn my gray dress pants but that felt way too stuffy for my new office culture. So, I decided this was a good excuse to see if I could find a pair of gray jeans. I'd put this particular pair on my Pinterest Shopping Lust board awhile ago and it turned out they still had my size in the store.
I'm not 100% sold on the pairing of the preppy vest with the floral top and the moto jeans, though. Maybe if I had some killer booties to wear with it? The black flats just aren't doing it for me. I've also been wanting to add some gray booties to my closet as well but, sadly, I haven't found the perfect pair. Too bad Le Tote doesn't do shoes, too!
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Occasionally I like to think out loud and note down my hopes and ideas for the next version of a particular piece of software. It's not that I think a developer might actually read this and pick up on any of these points, but more as a fun little writing exercise. In this case, I want to talk about Lightroom, and what I would like to see in an updated version this year.
I've done this kind of post about Lightroom before, the last time being in 2013. I know it's just wishful thinking and won't actually make a difference, but even so, I always try and be realistic with my wishes. None of the things that I wanted to see before has come true, so I doubt any of these will either, but it's still a fun thing to think about (for me, anyway). While some of this may be construed as Lightroom bashing, it's not intended as such, but rather constructive criticism.
One of the problems with talking about a new version of Lightroom is, because of Adobe's insistence on two separate versions, identifying the typically simple question of "what is in a new version" becomes a difficult proposition, and sorting that mess out is the first thing on my wish-list:
Wish 1: Version Parity between the Standalone and CC Versions
While I get what Adobe is trying to do with subscriptions, and I understand that they need to add value to the subscription version of Lightroom, but this has gotten a little ridiculous with the current versions of Lightroom. As the software is still in the 6.x or 2015.x cycle, standalone users, as far as I'm aware, aren't getting any of the features that have been added to the various CC updates. That means that if you buy the standalone copy even now, you're essentially getting a two-year-old version, feature wise, as compared to the CC version.
If anyone asks me which version that they should get, I tell them that they should go for the CC version, even if they don't like the idea of buying a subscription. I appreciate the many reasons that people don't like this subscription model but compared to the standalone version; it's a much better deal. It wouldn't be such a big deal if Adobe released a new standalone version every year, but they haven't and now the differences between the CC version and Version 6 are becoming significant.
Having two versions is also a pain if you're trying to provide educational material or additional content for the software. It's becoming increasingly difficult to manage people's expectations depending on which version you have, and you have to be very careful so as not to let your readers feel cheated because they have a different version. It's hard on people writing full books too. I have a great Lightroom CC book from Martin Freeman, but it's partially out of date now because the software has seen so many updates, but is still technically a "2015" release.
While the constant updating is one of the advantages of the subscription model, it also has its disadvantages. The level of bugs in Lightroom has gone up in my opinion. Rather than testing things properly, I get the impression Adobe is rushing stuff out the door to meet the promises of its subscription plans. Anyway, this has become more of a rant and less of a wish, so let's move on to my related second point….
Wish 2: New Full Version
As I pointed out in the previous paragraphs, it's becoming difficult to differentiate between what is a "new" version and what is an update. I do think it's time for a new full version, though. Adobe does this regularly with the rest of its creative suite, so Lightroom is overdue. Photoshop recently had a "2017" version for example, but Lightroom is still in the 2015 cycle. I think it's time for a Version 7 / 2017 cc version run. A new version should feature some badly needed core changes, which I'll go into in more detail below. It would also address the first point, at least for now.
Wish 3: Improvements to the Core Raw Engine
Adobe's RAW process is still using the 2012 version, and there have been a lot of developments in raw processing technologies since then. With lots of new raw processing software being released at the moment, in my opinion, Adobe's could do with an update. While Adobe's camera raw engine is still pretty good (depending on which camera you're shooting with), and probably still one of the best, I still think some of the basics could do with improving. For example:
- New Sharpening Engine. Adobe's sharpening algorithm is ok, but it lacks options, and many users have asked for other methods over the years, such as high pass sharpening. With most of its competitors having a selection of sharpening options, I would like to see improvements in this area in Lightroom.
- 32 bit Floating Point Internally. This was one of the great features of Aperture, and I would love to see Adobe implement this in Lightroom. With this technology, some adjustments won't clip highlights and shadow detail for example, and the overall integrity of the processing pipeline is improved. To be honest, I don't hold out much hope for this, but it's something that I would like to see.
- Improvements in the default settings for raw files. While Adobe's use of camera profiles provides a good match most of the time, there are a few instances where the matching between a raw file and a corresponding Jpeg isn't great. I would like to see Adobe improve the quality overall, but also in a few specific areas. In my opinion, while the colour profiles do match the colours well, the defaults often don't match black levels and contrast correctly. When you import RAW images, the results often look flatter than the corresponding Jpegs, often putting off beginners, many of whom think that Jpegs are better because they don't understand what's going on.
- Unified Colour Engine. One of the things about the software that I'm not sure many people are aware of is that Lightroom uses a different colour space between the develop module and the Library module. The Develop Module uses ProPhoto RGB, but the Library module uses Adobe RGB. Most of the time there aren't any issues, but occasionally you can see subtle differences between photos in the two modules, especially if your calibration is off. In the past, Adobe claimed that this was for speed issues, but I find it hard to believe that this is still necessary.
- Improve Fuji X-Trans processing. I don't think I need to say any more on this than has already been stated.
Wish 4: Core Library Rewrite/Overall Speed Improvements
The database and organising side of Lightroom is one of its weakest features in my opinion. It's slow and inefficient and badly needs a rewrite. I'm not the only one who thinks so either. I've read dozens of threads on various forums from people who also want to see this happen.
The library side of Lightroom has been the most neglected too, at least in my opinion. While other modules have seen improvements and new features over the years, the Library module has been left relatively untouched. It needs improvement, both regarding the interface and the underlying programming.
One of the areas also related to this is the speed (or lack thereof) when importing images. Lightroom is particularly slow with this compared to other software which gets you up and running quickly. I think that import speed is one of the most requested features in Lightroom, and I really wish they would work on it.
Another part of the Library that I think could do with a significant improvement, is with metadata handling. I've blogged about this numerous times, but Lightroom could really do with better metadata tools and a better interface. I still think that it should have a whole separate metadata module. Here's what I've written in the past about the metadata improvements that I'd like to see in Lightroom:
Ability to Append Metadata. In other words, a function to add metadata to existing metadata rather than overwrite it. This functionality is especially useful in caption fields for example. You could do this in Aperture, and I believe in Photo Mechanic too, and it's a very useful feature to have. There is a plug-in that enables this functionality, but it would be great to have it in the core software.
Ability to find and replace metadata. What I mean is, the ability to search the Lightroom database for specific metadata, be it keywords, captions, titles or whatever, and replace the corresponding text across all, or a selection of images that have it. I know you can sort of do this by editing keywords at the moment, but being able to do it with other fields would be useful.
The ability to create your own view presets. While you can create your own metadata templates in Lightroom, there's no way out of the box to edit the metadata view templates. What I'm talking about is the list of metadata fields that are displayed on the bottom right of the Library module. There is a plug-in that will let you edit this view and create your own presets, but it really should be part of Lightroom.
A Dedicated Metadata Module. I would love to see a whole module dedicated to metadata editing. I'm sure many people are saying to themselves "that's stupid, that's what the library module is for" but if you need to do a lot of metadata editing you probably know what I mean. The fact that many professional Lightroom users who need fast and powerful metadata editing, use photo mechanic for such a workflow highlights the fact that there is a demand for something like this. It would be good if it were in a main central area where you can enter information, rather than it being tucked down the bottom right of the screen. Something like photo mechanic built-in to Lightroom would be very useful in my opinion.
Ability to import metadata from another catalogue. I would love to have something similar to the now discontinued Aperture's merge library function. With this, you can merge a sub-library into the main library, and it will find similar images and only import the metadata. It makes working with a subsection of your Library on a laptop easy. I would love something similar in Lightroom. All it's doing is importing and syncing the metadata from another library, so a command to import metadata from another catalogue could work.
Wish 5: Better GPU usage / Open CL support
Lightroom added GPU support in version 6, but it's not the best. Considering that other applications can manage to leverage the GPU to support image processing without any of the issues that Lightroom seems to have with it, I would like to see improved GPU processing in the next version.
Wish 6: New Interface
Lightroom's interface is starting to look a little dated. Compared to many modern apps, the Lightroom UI looks a little old and clunky by comparison. It's not awful by any means, but I think it could do with a new coat of paint. It's virtually unchanged since the original version of the software launched.
I have seen a few re-imaginings of Lightroom's interface over the past few years, and some are really nice. This one in particular, is my favourite. But even Adobe's own Lightroom mobile interface looks much better than the desktop version. There was a hint a while ago that Adobe might be heading in this direction with the ill-fated attempt to replace the import dialogue box, so you never know. Just so long as they do a better job than they did with Photoshop.
Wish 7: Mac Specific Features
While parity between the Mac and Windows version of Adobe software is commendable for the most part, I would still like it if the company would support certain Mac technologies properly.
A couple of things that I'd like to see in this vein are: support for share extensions and the OS X share sheet and some way to integrate with Apple photos. The latter would be to make it easier to send your images to Photos or import images from Photos. This may seem like a pointless feature to some people, but as Photos is the main way to get images onto your iOS devices, I think this would be a welcome addition.
I know you can use Lightroom mobile as a go-between, but there are many limitations to this approach, and you still end up copying the image to the photo library on your iPhone anyway, so a direct go between on the Mac would be a useful function. It will probably never happen, but then again, most of this list probably won't happen, so why not dream!
Wish 8: Fix long standing bugs
There are several bugs in Lightroom that have been around for quite some time and have never been fixed. Most of these are minor inconveniences rather than showstoppers, which is probably why they've gone unfixed all this time. Either way, I would love to see some of these addressed. Here are just a few examples that I've catalogued over the years:
- Import dialogue occasionally doesn't see memory cards as devices, but they show up in the drive list.
- Import dialogue only occasionally opens when you insert a card, even if you have the feature enabled.
- The "Preview" pane in the Develop module gets stuck, and the only way to restore it is to hover over the thumbnail of the current image in the film strip.
- after you drag and drop a folder onto Lightroom, the next time you go to import images, the import dialogue reverts to your pictures folder your boot drive, rather than your most recent location.
- Files are imported in random order for certain cameras, rather than the capture time. The import is set to custom order, and you have to change it.
Wish 9: Sync between Libraries via Lightroom Mobile
I would love to see Adobe expand upon the current system for syncing between Lightroom desktop and Mobile and let you sync between multiple desktop catalogues. Using the existing Lightroom Mobile infrastructure, this would be possible, but a bit limited, because it only syncs smart previews.
The obvious solution to this would be for Lightroom to sync full res images to the cloud also, and then only use those for your desktop libraries. Obviously, this would require a significant infrastructure investment on Adobe's part, and they'd probably have to charge more for it, but I'm guessing that they're going to go down this road eventually anyway.
An alternative approach would be to sync smart previews via the cloud, and then if Lightroom detects that your other library is on the same network, sync full res images when needed via your LAN. I think this could make for a useful desktop/mobile workflow. One wouldn't even need to go via the intermediate step of using the cloud, and some sort of local syncing to make a better workflow for working on multiple systems could be implemented either.
The one piece of software that seems to have really figured this out is Mylio. Its sync engine is a marvel to behold. It gives you granular control over which size images are on a particular device, and it syncs both locally and via the cloud depending on which is faster. It also makes sure that your images are in multiple locations so that you always have a backup, and it will recover the catalogue if one device loses images. If Adobe could copy this model, that would be great!
Wish 10: The Little Things
There are a lot of little things that I would love to see Adobe improve, or add. These aren't bugs, but more features that could do with enhancements. In no particular order here are some of my suggestions: ( I've published some of these before)
- Add the ability to create collection sets when creating a collection. Much like the way you can create a new folder when saving a document, the ability to create a "folder" for your collections when creating new ones would be a real timesaver and is one of those things that really should have been implemented by now.
- Have the ability to add folders or drives to the Folders panel without having to import images. I've come across the situation several times where I want to move a folder to a new drive, but to do that properly; you need to add the destination, so it shows up in the folders panel. The only way to do this correctly seems to be to add a folder of images from that location first. Making this easier would be nice. Alternatively, the software could allow you to select a destination that's not already in your library for moving folders. In other words, add a "move to…" option when right-clicking on a folder in the library module, and let you set any destination, adding it to your catalogue if it's not already in it.
- A Global Publish Button. If you use Lightroom's publish services to publish the same photos to multiple services, then you already know what a pain it is to have to go through each one and hit the publish button again and again. It would be great if there were a "publish to all" button or something along those lines. You actually can do this with a plug-in, but again, it would be great if this was part of Lightroom.
- The Ability to set Naming options on Export (as Part of an Export Preset): I would love to be able to have Lightroom ask the user to set the file naming and file sequence options at the export stage. This would work in much the same way as you currently can with the saved files location. It would make a very useful addition to the ability to make export presets.
- The ability to sync the publishing services set-up across libraries and machines. This is something they could do through Creative Cloud. It's really annoying when you set up all your published services, and then you move to a new library, and they're gone. It's also a pain if you work from a laptop sometimes too and have to set up everything again. As creative cloud lets you sync preferences on some other Apps, it would be nice if they could use that service for this too.
- Better caching of Adjusted images. This one of the things that I find frustrating in Lightroom. If you make edits to an image, it doesn't automatically regenerate a full res 1:1 preview. You have to do it manually. So, even if you've generated a 1:1 preview on import, once you make edits, that preview is deleted. This wouldn't even be a problem if the standard cached preview showed all edits, but it doesn't take things like lens fringing fixes into account. I often find myself toggling the 1:1 loupe view when browsing a folder just to get it to render the images properly. Surely it can't be that difficult to have Lightroom render an updated preview in the background as you're working on a picture.
That's about it. I know some people want more fancy features like layers and so on, but I can't really see any of that happening. Adobe most likely intends to keep the distinction between Lightroom and Photoshop, and that will probably always be the case. I'm not very optimistic about any of these features being implemented any time soon either, but with the increased competition, perhaps we will see some of these improvements going forward. And again, want to emphasise that I'm not trying to say Lightroom is bad (frustrating at times perhaps ;-) ), but I do think it now needs some core improvements and not just bolted on new features.
Originally published at blog.thomasfitzgeraldphotography.com.


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War Music
Formed in Umeå, Sweden in 1991, hardcore-punk legends Refused are broadly considered one of the most influential rock bands of the early '00s. 1995's full-length Songs To Fan The Flames of Discontent brought them to international prominence and the lead track Rather be Dead was a defining statement about the philosophy of the band and their boundary-breaking rebellion against political and economic oppression, the patriarchy and the traditional social values that proliferate those paradigms.
The 1998 album The Shape Of Punk To Come and its global hit New Noise become a cultural touchstone for the entire post-hardcore generation as the origination of stylistic genre-bending - including electronics, jazz and slick production for the first time – tent-poled by politically progressive lyrical intent and further strengthened through use of album artwork and energetic live shows to spread their message. After a 14-year pause, the band reunited in 2012 playing much anticipated shows like mainstream festival Cochella and were subsequently awarded the "Special Prize for Music Exports" by the Swedish Ministry of Trade in 2013.
In 2015, they released their fourth studio album Freedom which was recorded with Nick Launay (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Killing Joke). Their fifth full-length studio album War Music is a complete return to form with its catchy, heavy, melodic blend of punk rock and hardcore – all wrapped in the catchiest of hooks. Lyrically the album pulls no punches and is quite possibly their most direct lyrical statement to date. Quite fitting in 2019.


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Dongguan, China
Accreditation by MSA/CESS
2014 - Present
Jocelyn Aebischer
Phone Number
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Our School
QSI International School of Dongguan is a private, non-profit institution that opened in August of 2004. It offers a high-quality education in the English language for elementary and secondary students. The warm and welcoming school community makes it an ideal place to receive a quality education from QSI.
The main campus is located in Dongguan City. This facility includes 70+ classrooms, a library, two computer labs, science labs, an outdoor courtyard, music and art rooms, as well as outdoor and indoor play areas, a gymnasium, outdoor courts, a soccer field, and a 200 meter track.
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Saturday, September 24, 2005
Lost in wonder, love and grace
For some reason, I keep forgetting to put a link on my page to the tomgee's blog. There are some wonderful posts there and you ought to take a look. Sorry for the delay in getting you on my blogroll, tomgee! Hope to fix that tonight!
PyroManiac: Some recycled thoughts for the weekend: Brian McLaren and the assurance of faith
Here is an excellent and brief summary of some of the key problems within the Emerging Church movement. There are some great links at the end of the article, too. The Pyromaniac has a gift for summarizing that I truly envy! It is almost like he was an editor or something...
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Discerning Reader is Done
Then things started to change.
There was an edginess in editorials and some sweeping generalizations that made me a little nervous. Nevertheless, I kept up with the DR and the associated websites.
Then came the ejection of all things "reformed" and the embrace and defence of the New Perspective on Justification.
Then came this sad statement on the antithesis.com website I read today:
We're done.
I like your Christ, but I do not like your Christians.
Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.
Mahatma Gandhi
Obviously, Rob was hurt by some Christians. I am praying he turns to Christ alone in that pain. And I would urge you to pray the same.
Bible Centre Days May be Numbered...
Bible Centre - One Well-Loaded Website!
I just found this site for the first time - have you seen it?
A great stash of some excellent research materials. Owning the book is always better (in my mind), but if you can't afford or find it, here is a great place to get your information!
Some highlights of available materials:
* F C Keil & F Delitzsch - Commentary on the Old Testament (10 volumes)
* Gerhard Kittel, Gerhard Friedrich - The Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (10 volumes)
* Colin Brown - New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology
* Brown, Driver, & Briggs - Complete Hebrew-English Lexicon
* J H Thayer - Greek-English Lexicon (unabridged)
* International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
* Walter Elwell - Evangelical Commentary on the Bible
* Walter Elwell - Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology
* Walter Martin - Kingdom of the Cults
* Philip Schaff - History of the Christian Church (8 volumes)
* Flavius Josephus - Complete Works
* Andrew R Fausset - Bible Dictionary
* Robert Dabney - Systematic Theology
* Charles G Finney - Lectures on Theology
* Jacob Arminus - Complete Works
* John Calvin - The Institutes
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Tom Ascol Preaching at TBS on Saturday, October 1
The Jonathan Edwards Centre for Reformed Spirituality will be holding special lectures on Oct. 1, 2005.
Dr. Tom Ascol of Founders Ministries will be giving a lecture at 10am in the Greenway Chapel of Jarvis Street Baptist Church. His topic will be "C.H. Spurgeon and Family Piety."
Dr. Ascol is also the editor of The Founders Journal; pastor of Grace Baptist Church in
There will be no cost for this lecture, but there will be a freewill offering to help cover costs.
Following the lecture there will be a luncheon provided by Toronto Baptist Seminary. The lunch will be $10 for what I'm sure will be a very good chicken meal! This will be followed by the annual TBS Convocation in the auditorium of
Your attendance would be both encouraging and appreciated. We will be graduating a small number of students and I am sure that they would love to have you there to celebrate with them. We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Lust , Dress and The Christian Woman
Nancy Leigh DeMoss: "...Josh, get us started. How can girls help guys in their battle against lust? And here we're about talking about single, married, younger, older, this is a lifetime issue. It's a human issue, not just a male issue. Talk about the impact that we as women have on the men around us.
Joshua Harris: I think it's just so helpful to realize that we are in this together, that it's not the battle of the sexes; it's Christians as brothers and sisters in Christ. Paul urged Timothy [1 Timothy 5:2] to view younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.
And that is really the perspective that we want to have, to recognize that "I can actually play a part in helping others find their joy in God" and assuring that I'm not a stumbling block to them.
But that plays out in the way you act around men, the way that you dress. Clothing is a big issue, obviously. But I think of a quote by Dr. Al Mohler, who is the President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
We were having a conversation, and he made a statement that really floored me but I believe is so true.
He said, "Men are tempted to give themselves to pornography; women are tempted to commit pornography." He's not saying that women are tempted to pose in pornographic magazines or something like that, but the desire can be to dress in a way or act in a way that is primarily designed to stir up lust or desire on the part of a man.
And so, a woman just asking that question of her own heart and saying, "Am I wearing this because I want to glorify God or am I wearing this because I want men to treat me in a certain way? I want them to act a certain way around me; I want the attention that might come with this particular skirt or this particular blouse," or whatever it might be.
Nancy Leigh DeMoss: Let me just interrupt you here and read, Josh, an e-mail I received not too long ago, which just illustrates what you're talking about. This woman said, "I am so guilty of being a shamelessly dressed woman." She said, "I thought I wasn't; and when I realized I was, it was too late. My clothing and my behavior had caught the eye of one of the elders of our church."
She said, "This man befriended me. And I was glad to have the attention he showed me and was at the doorstep of divorcing my husband for him."
And then she talks about how the Lord got conviction to her heart, showed her that she was committing sin and needed to stop. And as hard as it was, that the Lord did help her to get free from the situation. And then she says, "My husband forgave me, but this sin is forever before my face."
And I love this evidence of a repentant heart. She says, "I've since changed the way that I dress, the way that I behave." She said, "I'm sure to never be in the company of a man alone." She says, "I don't even take phone calls from our men friends. I cut the conversation short and tell them that I'll have my husband call when he gets in."
So here's a woman who fell into serious moral sin and starting with dressing for the attention of men, not to speak of the sin she led this other man into, which doesn't mean he's not responsible for his own choices and his own sin. But we see here how the impact that men and women have on each other.
Joshua Harris: That's so true, and I think that some people can hear the whole discussion of clothing and think, You're making too big of deal out of this, making it sound like if you wear a particular outfit you're going to fall into immorality or something like that. I think what you have to realize is that our clothing (this is true of men, too) is an expression of what's in our hearts.
And so the starting point of this lady's problems was a heart that desired the attention of other men besides her husband. That was really the starting point and her clothing was an expression of that and that led to a lifestyle that ended up in serious sin.
But just understanding the idea that when you go to the mall, when you try on a particular outfit, you can't separate that activity from the posture of your heart before God. There's a connection there.
Nancy Leigh DeMoss: Now, Shannon, someone will hear this discussion of modesty, and they will say, "Are you telling me that it's wrong to dress attractively and I'm just supposed to wear bags so that I don't in any way cause men to sin?" How do you respond to that?
Shannon Harris: There's a difference between dressing attractively and dressing to attract. But most importantly, we need to look at our hearts and we want to be serving our brothers.
When we go the mall, we don't want to just be going to please ourselves and, "How can I look better than anyone and what would make me look the most attractive."
Joshua Harris: And I have just been so grateful for Shannon's heart to live this out. I can imagine it would be a real challenge if my wife didn't have a desire to please the Lord, where I'm having to police her clothing or something like that. But she really goes the extra mile in asking me about particular articles of clothing.
Nancy Leigh DeMoss: And in that way, Shannon is not only helping you as a husband, as a man, but helping other men, other husbands, single men, by her desire to clothe herself in a way that reflects a pure heart.
Joshua Harris: That's exactly right. And that gives me such a sense of safety and trust in knowing that her heart is only for me, knowing that she's not buying clothing with an eye to get attention from other men. And I'm grateful for the fact that she does dress, I think, very attractively, very stylishly and I love the way that she dresses.
If you were here, you wouldn't see her in clothing from centuries past or something like that. But the fact is it is possible in this day and age to dress in a way that is attractive, and yet in a way that is also modest.
You can read the whole interview here.
Monday, September 19, 2005
Speaking of Penguins... (click here for context!)
Gay Penguins Break Up
FOXNews (Friday, September 16, 2005)
Even worse, one of them has taken up with a female penguin new to the Central Park Zoo (search), the New York Post reports.
Silo and Roy, two male chinstrap penguins (search) native to the South Atlantic, made local headlines six years ago when they came out with their same-sex relationship.
Since then, the pair have successfully hatched and raised an adopted chick — after trying to incubate a rock — and become role models for six other same-sex couples among penguins at the zoo.
That all ended when Scrappy, a single female newly arrived from SeaWorld in
"Silo and
Silo promptly moved in with Scrappy, building a new nest with her. Zookeepers were at a loss to explain Silo's sudden conversion.
"Why does anyone bond? Why do people want to get married and divorced?" said Dr. Dee Boersma (search), penguin expert at the
Silo and his hot-feathered home-wrecker have yet to produce an egg, but they've been busy trying.
On Thursday,
"If you got divorced, would you want to see your old mate around?" reasoned Boersma.
Besides, she added, "he's probably courting other penguins, getting ready for next season."
Sunday, September 18, 2005
And Can it Be We Don't Sing Enough?
I am convinced that most hymnals have done the church a disservice by not including this verse to Charles Wesley's grand hymn, And Can It Be?
Still the small inward voice I hear,
That whispers all my sins forgiven;
Still the atoning blood is near,
That quenched the wrath of hostile heaven.
I feel the life His wounds impart;
I feel the Savior in my heart.
Praise the Lord! Would that we could sing this with all our hearts!


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Daniel McCurdy, is a Research and Outreach Intern with CEPR. During his time in college, Daniel served as the office coordinator for a Bolivian environmental conservation organization in the Amazon. He also worked as teacher and interpreter at the Instituto Central Do Povo, a Brazilian NGO providing day-care and remedial schooling services for underprivileged children in an impoverished community based in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Daniel studied Economics and Finance and graduated from Guilford College in 2010.
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Friday, December 23, 2011
The US Double Standard on Elections in Latin America and the Caribbean
The U.S. government has a puzzling approach to elections in the hemisphere. Back in November 2009, the State Department considered that elections held under Honduras's brutal coup regime were "free and fair," despite widespread press censorship and the imposition of martial law during much of the electoral campaign. Then, in November 2010, the U.S.
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There are a number of casting changes coming to ABC's hit medical drama The Good Doctor for season 2.
A number of recurring roles have been changed to series regulars for season two, these include Dr. Morgan Reznick (Fiona Gubelmann), Dr. Alex Park (Will Yun Lee), Dr. Audrey Lim (Christina Chang) and Lea (Paige Spara).
Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore), a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.
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Funeral For Desmond's Wife and Daughter, Today
The funeral for the wife and daughter of an Afghan vet who killed them and his mother before taking his own life will be held in Antigonish County, today.
The service for Shanna Desmond and 10 year-old Aaliyah is due to get underway at 2:00 this afternoon at Donnelly Hall in Tracadie.
The bodies of the four family members were found inside an Upper Tracadie home on Tuesday of last week.
More than 300 people filled the pews in St. Peter's Church in Tracadie yesterday for the funeral of Lionel Desmond and his mother Brenda.
His casket was draped with the Canadian flag and members of the military and the Royal Canadian Legion were among the mourners.
Father John Barry presided over the funeral and says it's impossible to offer an explanation for what he describes as such a horrific tragedy.
Desmond's family says he tried unsuccessfully to get help for his post traumatic stress disorder before the shootings took place.
The federal government has agreed to cover the cost of all four funerals.


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Small Town Security's Joan Koplan Answers Fan Questions
Joan Koplan, star of AMC's Small Town Security, answers fan questions about her sexual aura and Irwin's hoarding issues.
Q: Hey, Joan! What would you say a typical day in your life is like? We've seen you in the office at JJK and out on patrol with Lt. Croft, but there must be more to your days than this. Spill!
—Catherine Cantieri
A: That's about it. I go home, and then I eat, and then I get ready to go out and patrol and I think about how soon I can go to Beverly Hills. [Laughs] I love Beverly Hills. My daughter lives there and I love being there. I think it's the most exciting place in the world… So, I usually have Beverly Hills on my mind 24 hours a day, really.
Q: Hi Joan! Has Irwin returned to his hoarding ways as you predicted? —genius
A: Yes, yes, yes. I knew that would happen. The way Irwin cleans is he'll take out all the sh*t from one room and he'll go put it in another room, and then when it's time to clean out that room, he'll take the stuff from that room and either put it back in that room that he took it out of or find a new spot. My house is a pig's pen again and his personal office here is a pig's pen and he's not going to change. That's the way he is and that's what I've got to live with is a pig's pen. As a matter of fact, I'm seeing newspapers now in new places. It's crazy. He found a new spot in the garage and now I found some in the back of the china cabinet.
Q: How does dancing make you feel sensual? —Ritza Nicole
A: I think dancing is as fantastic as Beverly Hills is. I put that in the same category. Depending on what song it is, my soul jumps into the song and it's like I become the song, so all the sexual parts and I become the soul of the song, which is part of the sexuality.
VIDEO: Joan and Irwin Discuss Lt. Croft
Q: Do you and Captain have any kids? —Mary Stephanie
A: Yes, we have two daughters. One is 27 almost 28 and the other is 29. One lives in Atlanta, the other lives in Beverly Hills.
Q: How does your husband handle the mind-frame of Dennis? Is there any jealousy there? —Jpollieann
A: Well, yes, there is jealousy… I don't understand the Captain's jealousy because there is nothing sexual between [Dennis and me]. We're good friends, and I know that he's in love with me, but I love him more like a relative or a child. Dennis comes over a lot and cooks for us, and does a lot of good things for us.
Q: First of all, you are the funniest broad on TV! Second of all, why do you enjoy getting Lt. Croft all hot and bothered so much? Do you like knowing that you could have him at any given time? —teacupcabaret
A: I like doing that because that's always been a turn-on to me. I have a sexual aura around me… and I'm capable of turning people on. I've managed to find out a lot of people's sex lives that I would never tell anybody. I found out the sex life of my grandmother, and my mother-in-law told me her sex life years ago, so that's kind of a talent of mine. I could probably get sexuality out of a nun if a tried.
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This is going to be a quick version of higher learning so here we go:
- Everyone said that Wisconsin didn't play anyone, that they were untested, that you couldn't gauge them until they played a worthy opponent… then they spanked Nebraska 48-17… so now what? Wisconsin's beat down of Nebraska caught plenty of national attention and rightfully so. They took it to the Huskers and gave them a welcome to the Big Ten that they won't soon forget. In the process Russell Wilson may have become the front runner for the Heisman after a stellar performance that began to make his legacy grow in Madison. Now at 5-0 and ranked 4th in the nation the Badgers look like a dark horse national title candidate. If they can pass upcoming road tests at East Lansing and Columbus then the title talk will grow louder.
- I don't care what conference you play in or are going to, to have back to back collapses against evenly matched opponents in back to back weeks is embarrassing. Texas A&M has blown two huge leads in consecutive in marquee matchups that have all but killed their BCS hopes. What's even more embarrassing is the that they both came in the second half. Their inability to close versus Arkansas and Oklahoma State in consecutive games shows why if they leave the Big 12 it won't be too big of a deal. They may have a rabid fan base but they aren't a big time program. If they were then they would be 5-0 with a top ten ranking getting ready for Oklahoma and Texas in future games.
- No matter what happens in the world it looks like things will never change. Grass will stay green, winters will stay cold and Steve Spurrier will continue to be frustrated with Stephen Garcia. After South Carolina's ugly 16-13 loss to Auburn Spurrier decided to bench Garcia for his ineffective play… again. Garcia looked awful going 9-23 with 2 interceptions. The fifth year senior who has been benched, suspended or otherwise before, just can't seem to do anything right in Columbia and may have played his final game for the Gamecocks. Funny thing is that even with their loss they still look like the team to beat in the SEC East with Florida losing John Brantley and Georgia is still trying to find themselves. It's a small consolation for yet another disappointment.
- Raise your hands if you had Kansas State at 4-0, ranked in the top 25 and as a candidate for the Big 12 title at the beginning of the year then raise your hands… exactly. However, that is the case at the moment as the Wildcats pulled off a shocking upset of no. 15 Baylor 36-35 thanks to a late interception of Robert Griffin III. Bill Snyder is bringing the Wildcats back to the mid-90's when the Cats were relevant last. This is their best start since the days of Michael Bishop, Elle Roberson and company and they look to continue them this week against Missouri. The Wildcats won't go undefeated but it is a nice story.
- Ladies and gentlemen… it looks like the Clemson Tigers may finally be living up to the hype. After years of futility in disappointing finishes the Tigers look like a legitimate BCS team after their 23-3 beat down of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Head Coach Dabo Swinney calls it the 'Shock The World" tour as the win against the Hokies comes after huge wins against Florida State and defending champion Auburn. QB Tahj Boyd looked poised in a hostile environment leading their offense while Andre Branch was dominant against the Hokie offensive line with 3 sacks. Clemson's toughest remaining opponent is at Georgia Tech on the 29th of this month… is this the year Clemson finally gets it done?
SMU ended a string of bad luck versus TCU and won its annual battle for the Iron Skillet 40-33 in overtime. It also ended TCU's home winning streak, and knocked them out of the top 25 for the first time in 46 weeks.
USF was supposed to be a Big East fave… then they got stomped by 27 in Pittsburgh. Yuck!
Maybe Jerry Kill should stay at home instead of watch his Minnesota Gopher team get worked like they did in Ann Arbor 58-0.
Russell Wilson: 14-20 255 yards and 2TD's along with a rushing TD to help Wisconsin roll Nebraska 48-17
The Ohio State offense. Less than 150 yards and sacked 9 times in a 10-7 loss to Michigan State.
- Alabama
- Oklahoma
- Wisconsin
- Boise State
- Russell Wilson, Wisconsin
- Kellen Moore, Boise State
- Andrew Luck, Stanford
- Landry Jones, Oklahoma
- Trent Richardson, Alabama
The marquee matchups this week are Boise State headed out to California against Fresno State, Florida taking on LSU, Auburn against Arkansas and the big one in Dallas, The Red River Shootout between Oklahoma and Texas.


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Summer is just around the corner and many of us will be taking some sideways glances at the mirror and then heading down to the gym to work on our "beach bodies". Sadly for our four-legged friends, we're not the only ones facing "a little more of us to love" as a growing number of our pets are also becoming overweight.
In fact, the Australian Veterinary Association suggest based on a 2013 study that 41 percent of Australian dogs and 32 percent of cats were overweight or obese.
For most pets, there is absolutely no need for them to be overweight.
Fat is the body's natural storage mechanism to help it prepare for any periods of food scarcity but with regular meals being provided once or twice a day, this just isn't a problem for our pets.
Granted though, it can be confusing with feeding recommendations often being vague and this is made more confusing with the feeding of a variety of foods (biscuits, bones, dog-roll)
But they look so adorable!
They may look cute and cuddly but the negatives are actually quite serious; obesity decreases your pet's lifespan, it increases the risk of heart disease, respiratory problems, osteoarthritis and unfortunately, just like in humans, diabetes.
How do I know if my pet is overweight?
The easiest way is to view your pet from above and gauge their size by the following charts (source: WSAVA).
Also, you can feel along their ribs and you should be able to feel their ribs with a small amount of fat covering. Of course, if you have any doubt at all you can always bring them in and have a chat with our vets.
Cruel to be kind.
All animals have different requirements for energy due to their different metabolic rates. No matter what diet or food is being fed, it is a matter of balancing the energy provided to the animal (energy in) with the energy used by the animal (energy out). If an animal is gaining weight, generally they are receiving more energy than they require and their food must be reduced or changed.
Portion control is the most effective method of reducing this abundance of "energy in" but it does require discipline from you the owner. In most cases, you are their only source of food so it's up to you to control their portions and stick to a healthy and appropriate diet.
I don't think it's working…
Don't despair if you are having difficulties in controlling your pet's weight; there are various diets and management strategies that can be used and we'd be more than happy to work with you!
When they're looking at you with those big adorable eyes just remember to be strong because effective weight management will allow them to live as long and healthy a life as possible!
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Hill Street Blues
"ER" is "Hill Street Blues" set in a hospital. "The West Wing" is "Hill Street Blues" set in the White House. "The Sopranos" is "Hill Street Blues" from the flip perspective. And "Twin Peaks" is a waterlogged "Hill Street Blues," set in the forests of Washington state.
In short, "Hill Street Blues" is the parent of plots that don't expire in 60 minutes. You want to know how it ends? Tune in next week. But then in the next episode, new plotlines spin off, to be resolved later. In addition to the multi-episode story and character arcs, "Hill Street Blues" pioneered complex, sometimes ugly, sometimes conflicted characters. You could count on the veritable Boy Scouts Poncharello and Baker to tie a bow on the bad guy at the end of every episode of "CHiPS." And on "24," you can't tell if Jack Bauer is a hero or villain, and every episode is like a chapter in an ever-tangling book.
The break between the two was "Hill Street Blues."


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Another in the series of drone aircraft comes up in today's completion. This is the Lockheed D-21, a pure recon drone that most of us will have seen as part of the Italeri kit of the SR-71. It had a rather troubled history. First off, each D-21 was considered expendable; once the film was shot, the cartridge ejected from the drone and the aircraft blown up while the film was recovered. If that wasn't bad enough, the fourth test launch separation struck the SR-71's tail fins, crashing both aircraft and killing the Launch Control Officer. The rest of the testing was rather sensibly done from a B-52, where the drone could be dropped from under the wing rather than from over the fuselage.
The kit is very simple, with only a few parts to put together. And the paint job is pretty simple too. In fact, this one have been a truly short job if I hadn't spilled part of a bottle of Tenax on my workbench that caught one part of the lower wing surface. I had just been reading about a fellow modeller on 72nd Scale Aircraft who had experienced this particular disaster, so I am well and truly empathetic. Nothing to do except wait for it to cure, sand off the damaged section as thoroughly as possible, apply a coat of thick black paint, and move on.
This is completed aircraft #444 (#8 for the year), finished in February of 2016.


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Undistorted point of view on a 27" monitor
Unlike conventional 24-inch monitors, which feature a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, the two new 27-inch ColorEdge monitors feature a WQHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels – this represents over 60% more pixels and provides noticeably more space on your desktop.
The ColorEdge CS2730 with adjustable hardware provides everything you need to professionally process your visual content. The fully equipped ColorEdge CG2730 meets the needs of the most sophisticated users with its built in calibration sensor, True Black panel, and light protection shield (included in the delivery).
Both the CS2730 and the CG2730 use wide gamut LCD panels (IPS technology) with an aspect ratio of 16:9, which covers 99% of the Adobe RGB colour space.
Both ColorEdge monitors use a 16bit look-up-table (LUT) to achieve maximum colour accuracy and depth, as well as to avoid display errors such as banding and tonal breaks.
Every single EIZO ColorEdge is precisely calibrated in the factory. The gamma curve is precalibrated on each device. The homogeneity and colour purity of each individual panel is measured and adjusted in the factory in order to ensure an absolutely undistorted image display.
New casing
Both new monitors possess a slimmer new casing. The edge of the casing is approximately 46% thinner in comparison to that of its predecessors, the depth around 30% less. The illuminated, electrostatic sensor buttons are another new feature. These allow you to always operate the monitor's functions reliably, even in dark environments.
Both ColorEdge monitors feature DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort inputs. The monitors also have a USB 3 hub with three downstream and two upstream ports. The EIZO ColorNavigator calibration software is included in the delivery. The CG2730 comes with a light protection shield, which is available as an optional extra for the CS2730.
CG2730 with the ultimate features
The CG2730 features an integrated calibration sensor for especially precise colour control. This is precisely calibrated on each individual screen and enables exact calibration and profiling. It facilitates automatic calibration. This saves users lots of time by allowing them to simply leave the calibration to the monitor. The CG2730 is compatible with ColorNavigator NX and Network software, and can thus be easily integrated into larger colour management workflows.
This way, differentiating between even the finest colour nuances meets the high requirements of professional users in softproofing and image processing. By covering 98 percent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, the CG2730 also meets high standards in colour grading. The True Black LCD panel of the CG2730 guarantees an excellent contrast ratio and deep colour tones, even in dim lighting and at a slanted viewing angle.
Other features:
- Wide gamut LCD with IPS LED technology, Contrast: 1500:1 (CG2730); 1000:1 (CS2730) Brightness of 350 cd/m2
- Temperature-controlled adjustment of colour drift and brightness (CG2730)
- DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D inputs
- Two upstream and three downstream USB ports (including one charging port)
- Handle for simple transport
- Light protection shields with simple magnetic attachment (included with CG2730, optional for CS2730)
- Five-year warranty with an on-site exchange service
Price and Availability:
Recommended retail price: CG2730 – € 1931 / CS2730 – € 1.118
CS2730 will be available at specialty retailers from September 2016 onwards, CG2730 from November 2016 onwards.
EIZO: Simply uncompromising quality
'EIZO' is Japanese for 'image' and the name of one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-end monitor solutions. EIZO aims to produce the best possible monitors for each area of application. That's why EIZO monitors can be found wherever exceptional image quality is desired or absolutely necessary. This includes: back offices, hospitals, flight safety centres, design and photo studios, ship bridges, architecture firms, stock exchanges, and gaming tournaments.
In short: When you talk about EIZO, you are talking about uncompromising quality. And about products that achieve the highest levels of reliability, image quality, and ergonomics.


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Burglary alarm-audible, 11:23 a.m. 0 block of Epona Way.
Vandalism report. 10:06 a.m. 100 block of Sellas Road.
Burglary alarm-audible, 5:06 p.m. 0 block of Hallcrest Drive.
Traffic stop, 11:22 a.m. Crown Valley Parkway and Sienna Parkway.
Burglary report, 2:56 p.m. 0 block of Elliston Drive.
Burglary alarm-audible, 8:53 a.m. 0 block of Sellas Road.
Vandalism in progress, 4:34 p.m. Antonio Parkway and Benjamin Drive. A person in a silver-colored Volkswagen Jetta said a person on a black Harley hit her mirror and broke it over road rage.
Suspicious person/circumstance, 2:25 p.m. Antonio Parkway and Crown Valley Parkway. A woman, who was making a deposit at Bank of America, said two men in a black truck were watching her and loitering in the area. She thought it was suspicious.
Burglary alarm-audible, 9:08 a.m. 0 block of Blakemore Drive.
Missing adult, 6:26 a.m. 0 block of Salvatore. An 87-year-old husband was reported missing. He was later located with his daughter.
Disturbance-music or party, 6:53 p.m. 0 block of Mercantile Way. Deputies responded for the second time to a resident who said a TV was too loud.
Disturbance, 6:05 p.m. Crown Valley Parkway and Cecil Pasture Road. Two boys on skates with fake water guns opened the door to the business and said "This is a hold up." Then they started laughing and skated off. The boys were later detained and released to their parents at the scene.
Suspicious person/circumstance, 8:23 p.m. 0 block of Sklar Street. A caller wanted a patrol check of the complex for anything suspicious. The caller said someone might be "cooking drugs."
Disturbance-auto involved, 2:45 a.m. 0 block of Sklar Street. A caller reported the driver of a gray Ford truck with a loud muffler who had been trying to parallel park across the street for the past 20 minutes.
This blotter was compiled for the Register by Marie Ekberg Padilla from the Orange County's Sheriff's Department website. The outcome of calls often differs from what was initially reported. For more crime news, go to ocregister.com/crime.


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I went to a thrift shop recently and found the most beautiful shirt.... A kind of tunic, in the Indian style (not Native American). And it is extremely flattering for my body type! I got more than a few compliments in one day of wearing this! I loved it so much that I went online and looked at amazon and eBay and a bunch of other stores. Then I found that there is a little part of our Mira Mesa neighborhood that is very Indian!! I knew of one store, but never looked any further... I wish I had! I found Bombay fashions.... Oh my, the most beautiful clothing ever! Not that I would have any place to wear a sari or a full "I dream of Jeanie" outfit, but the shirts were incredible! Hard to find a fit, as the sizes were all European. But I found a gorgeous one, all slightly silky and shimmery and lovely wide sleeves. It set me back $28 (the thrift shop one was $4) but well worth it! I got so many compliments! Well, my youngest said he was worried that I was wearing too many Indian clothes...??? Maybe he is worried I will wear full Indian regalia and walk him to class? I dunno! However, I am tempted to buy one every few months just to have... I adore them! Also, I went into the Indian grocery next door and had sooooo much fun browsing through the sauces and incense and goodies! And you know what?? I found a cream that said it helps with a bazillions of skin problems, and also a soap that said the same... And the ingredients (I looked them all up) were extremely beneficial in curing skin problems and so I got a soap and a lotion. Even the base of the soap is great, being coconut oil. (Not lanolin or glycerin, which messes with the skin) and lo and behold, my red hives or whatever the hell they are were a bit paler in the morning after using them! I'm gonna go get some more this weekend.....I used up half the lotion on my legs and arms this morning! So I feel good about that.... However today I was all busy scratching at the hives behind my ear.... And I noticed a little lump right where my lymph glands are. Now, I am use to knowing what swollen glands feel like. Mine swell up when I get sick like with a bad cold sometimes.... My kids have had theirs swell a bit when they are sick..... but this feels a little like an M&M size.... Hard and little. I actually almost swooned, because I am usually so fucking healthy that I never have anything scary going on.... I am worried that because I had a scare, and got hives, and am anxious lately that maybe I I am attracting bad health to myself. I am not joking.... I know that good attracts good and bad attracts bad. If something bad happens and I wallow in it, will it bring more bad health??? Man. I need to try to pull myself out of this!
Well, hell! How about some photos? This is some stuff from my life in the last week!
This is why I do not give the dogs toys with fluffy guts anymore! (Note:the sad dog outside that started it all.. Bad Hercules!)
Chicken tiki masala!!! Mmmmmm. So yummy!
Stocks!!! They smell like cloves! Trader joes has em cheap! I adore them.... Smell them every time I walk through the dining room.
This is a little creation thanks to my hubby... Chocolate raspberry vodka with seltzer and fresh raspberries! I am not one for sweet drinks, but this is definitely an exception!
Yeah, you want me to get off a the couch?? I don't think so!
Yes, I am pretending to be a frog! Like my frog legs?
Adios! Have a good weekend everyone!


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Taboo: The Sixth Sense is a tarot game for the NES, released in 1989. It was developed by Rare Coin-it, a sister company of Rare Ltd., and it is terrible.
After this, the game becomes interactive again, to the extent that it was ever interactive, for a final time.
Yes, the final interactive segment is the game choosing 'fortune numbers' which is clearly a euphemism for lottery numbers.
The bottom line is that the game isn't even worth the three minutes it takes to complete. Rare Ltd. made some good stuff, like Donkey Kong Country, and apparently Rare Coin-it also made Battletoads, which was pretty good, but this game is an unmitigated disaster.


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The City of Coachella General Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report will be completed in Summer 2013. It will be uploaded and obtainable for review as soon as it is available.
What is an EIR?
The City prepares environmental impact reports (EIRs) when a project may have a significant effect on our surroundings, such as toxic materials or possible air pollution. This report, required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), evaluates a proposed project's impacts on the environment. The report also recommends steps to avoid or minimize those impacts, called mitigation measures. Possible alternatives to the project are considered as well, including the option of not doing the project. (Learn More)


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The evenings draw longer. The temperatures rise. Sales of strawberries go through the roof. It can only mean one thing…Wimbledon. For 137 years, the tournament, touted as the most prestigious lawn tennis event in the world, has been held in the upmarket, leafy London area of Wimbledon; its namesake.
Descending on the verdant suburb, they come in their thousands; those that are lucky enough enter the famous gates and find comfort court-side. The rest sit atop 'Murray Mound' drinking Pimms by the bucket load, their eyes fixated on the giant players gracing the big screens.
It may be over for 2014…but there is always next year! And if you're thinking about making a trip to the 2015 Wimbledon Tournament, you may want to plan ahead and really make the most out of it.
The Village
Whilst being only a short commute, with fantastic transport links, from the hustle and bustle of the city, Wimbledon has plenty to offer anyone looking to stay somewhere with character.
Wimbledon Village itself is full of quaint, beautiful buildings, which make a stroll around the suburb a pleasure. Complemented by designer boutiques and independent shops, the town is a miniature shopping haven, with something for everyone.
If you're a fan of the great outdoors, Wimbledon is the perfect balance of town and country. With the huge open spaces of Wimbledon Common close by, stunning in the sun, a picnic and a game of cricket is the perfect way to while away an afternoon with friends and family.
Or, you can just stare open mouthed at some of the insanely beautiful, and extremely large, houses that grace the streets of the town!
Where to Stay
Wimbledon has, like any town, its fair share of hotels and guesthouses; the most prestigious of which being the Canizarro Hotel. Located on the edge of Wimbledon Common and near the famous tennis courts, this luxurious boutique hotel boasts elegant accommodation and stunning gardens. A period building, built in the 18th Century, the house has a history of glamour and indulgence.
There are a range of mid-budget hotels located in and around Wimbledon; Ibis and Holiday Inn's, although most are a short drive away from the main attractions of Wimbledon Village.
Where to Eat
Combining the standard chain restaurants, Wimbledon offers independent restaurants serving up a range of great cuisines. Renowned for its friendly 'village' atmosphere, the pleasantries enhance the dining out experience.
There is a variety of welcoming pubs, which serve traditional food. You must visit The Dog & Fox, which boast the best Sunday Roast in the South West. The pub is a great place to visit during the Wimbledon tournament; providing a great atmosphere and serving a variety of cask ales from microbreweries.
But if you're looking for a more refined dining experience, you may want to book a table at The Lawn Bistro. With rave reviews, the bistro serves French inspired food, with nods to British, Spanish and French cuisine. Chefs serve the freshest seasonal ingredients, and its menu is constantly evolving in response to customer feedback and new suppliers.
Where to Visit
Wimbledon of course! But if you are visiting out of tournament season, or have a day unplanned, you may want to consider discovering what else Wimbledon has to offer!
Did you know that Wimbledon has its own Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tour? Nope…well, the museum provides a multi-dimensional tour of the history, traditions and triumphs of both the tournament and Lawn Tennis Association, with interactive guides throughout.
Extraordinarily, visitors to Wimbledon can also take a tour of the UK's first Buddhist temple. Not something that you would quite expect to find! The Buddhapadipa Temple covers four acres and incorporates an ornamental lake, a flower garden and an orchard. The walls of the interior of the temple include masterpieces of Thai mural painting, depicting the life of Buddha. With free entrance, this is one place you shouldn't miss.
Most people don't associate windmills with Wimbledon, but the suburb does in fact have its very own windmill…and its own windmill museum. Situated on Wimbledon Common, the museum tells the history of windmills, and includes working models. You can also buy Womble paraphernalia at the shop! If you have time for more discoveries, you must pop into the Wimbledon Museum of Local History, and find out more about the history of the area beyond its links with tennis.


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Injuries to teen drivers and their passengers are a leading cause of trauma admission at Mercy Hospital Springfield, Missouri's largest trauma center. Several schools in southwest Missouri no longer have driver's education as part of their curriculum, which means fewer students have access to the potentially lifesaving education. Mercy/Kohl's Injury Prevention Center, part of Mercy's Level I Trauma Center in Springfield has stepped in to help fill that void by offering teen driving lessons.
The lessons are different than traditional driver's education because the lessons are taught one-on-one with a certified driving instructor. The curriculum, unique to the program, is level-building, meaning the student driver must meet all of the objectives in each lesson before progressing through the program. This results in a more capable driver than traditional driver's education. The program employs seven certified driving instructors and has two training vehicles.
"This program was created to provide accessible driver's education to newly permitted teen drivers as a means to produce competent vehicle operators," said Pam Holt, Injury Prevention Program Coordinator.
The program also offers driving lessons for adults who need to obtain a driver's license. Driver improvement lessons for adults and teens that already have a driver's license, but need additional driver training are also available.
Scheduling is flexible. Lessons are provided during the day, after school and on Saturdays. For more information or to register for driving lessons please call Mercy's Injury Prevention Center at 417-820-7233 or visit our Teen Driving page.
The driving lesson program was created in 2010 and was made possible through a grant from Kohl's Department Stores and the Kohl's Cares program. Now in its second year of operation, the program has taught 275 students how to drive with 95 percent of the students successfully passing their driving test.
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CubiKill 6
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CubiKill 6
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Game file size of 3.75 MB.
Pick up the objects from your office and use them as weapons. You want to make everyone in your office suffer since they're the main reason why your life is so miserable. CubiKill 6 is presented to you by SolidGames.com and is sponsored by Games Free. This action game has been played 7,552 times by our visitors and currently has a rating of after 103 votes.
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