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My posts to Berkeley, Naturally! have slowed down to the point where I realize I need to re-think the goals of this blog. Originally, I had hoped to make Berkeley, Naturally! a kind of science/nature blog, similar to my other blog Goodheart's Extreme Science.
But with three blogs to write for and look after, it's become apparent to me that I can't be as ambitious with Berkeley, Naturally! as I had hoped. It will need to be more of a nature/photo blog and less of a science oriented blog, although it will always have a science and nature lover's perspective.
When I have time, though, I'll probably still want to do in-depth posts with like these:
They Are the Ladybugs of the Canyon
Escape from New England—A Weather Nut's Confession
I get up in to the Berkeley Hills three or four times a week, and always take my camera, so I will have lots of images to share, and observations. Stop by and have a look!
The Berkeley Hills are calling!


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Just how amazing this simple focaccia is, I cannot even describe it! You'll need just a couple of ingredients and will end up with a finger licking result!
Ingredients for the dough:
500 g all purpose flour
10 g salt
15 g fresh yeast
350 ml lukewarm water
Ingredients for the topping:
a couple of washed baby potatoes
extra virgin olive oil (I used olive oil with rosemary, garlic and thyme used for tomato confit)
chopped fresh rosemary
freshly ground black pepper
Mix the flour with the salt. Dissolve yeast in water, add it to the flour mixture and knead till you get a smooth yet soft dough. Cover a metal square oven pan with a generous amount of olive oil, put the dough, add a bit more olive oil on top and spread the dough evenly using your hands.
Slice the potatoes as thin as possible, arrange them on top of the dough, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with finely chopped fresh rosemary, salt and black pepper. Leave the focaccia to double in size. When it's doubled, press it a couple of times with your finger tips, brush the potatoes one more time with olive oil and bake at approx. 220 degrees till the potatoes crunch up and the dough gets a nice color. Remove immediately from the pan on a cooling rack. Serve warm.


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Watch or read about the brave people who have battled this pandemic, their hardships, their victories, and why building awareness about HPV is so critical.
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tam replied to The Jolly Jumjoogler's topic in General West End ChatAm here because i want tae post somethin but tryin no tae confuse too many folk, mahsel included, The previous post had a mention of me have a double chocolate muffin and I did the same thing this morning, in Windsor whaur I spent the night, Was Wednesday and Thursday night in Ridgetown...two days of bridge playing and a Friday aa meeting. Decided, last night tae visit London (ontario)and picked up my income tax paper work which needs tae be completed and sent in; government has stopped a guid portion of my income until they get the paper work. I am missing my English lady and that is aw ahm sayin oan that....thon is probably a lie. At my bloody age. Twid be easy tae say, "he should know better" but how...ye meet someone and how dae ye ken whaur yur emotions are gonnae lead. A sensible thing tae dae wid have been tae tak a look, realize thit this woman lives too far awa frae mahsel, is far too young, is attractive enough tae tak her pick...och, ah still widnae change what has gone on afore. This mornin, efter the muffin, went tae the library and spent a bit of time on line. Phoned the DinL then drove tae Grande Point (40 miles) and noo am lookin for shorts soas tae go for a wee swim in the lake....no sure but it might be Lake Sainte Clair. The drive tae here is gorgeous, fields and fields of crops. The wheat (mibee winter or mibee hay) has been harvested and many fields of stuble. Then there is the soya beans and corn....corn growth has changed over the last few years, ye cannae walk through a field of corn anymair because the planting has the stalks too close the gither...ustae get 25 bushels an acre and noo the yield is supposed tae be 250 bushes an acre....probably wrong because a non farmer is the fella whit told me...fact is though that the corn stalks are only two or three inches apart....and right noo it is six tae seven feet high.....and, saw one small field of what looks like tobacco and i didnanae think it was grown here anymair. Here the noo there are eight of my grandchildren, though some wull say one isnae a dow born, but he is noo one of mine. Lily is loving the water guns because it is roasting and the kids are spraying cold water on Lily and the three ither dugs. Ah wish hingmie was still here, she wid have liked the day....AND FOR THAIS THIT havnae met Hingmie she is a young woman whas colouring is a delight...the caps lock was oan and i hadnae noticed. Issis me wandering again ?????? ah think so so i had better shut it. The wee lassie......am no oan any side because I havnae really got past the fact that this is a wee last thit has vanished....someone awready said that they cuidnae imagine anything worse for a parent and i agree. And...Pat....saw yur double in a Tim Horton (the one in ridgetown)...oanly thing different was the colouring but the blond lady waas your double, same face, smile, dark framed glasses and even had twinkly een. Must go and look for shorts or go tae Chatham and buy some. tam Harper: i dinnae have time for a PM so am jist gonnae tell ye the once....you are an extremely guid poster. and am probably gonnae win the lottery the night.
canny lass: right enough, it has been sweltering but yesterday we had rain, in Windsor, thunder lightning pourin buckets and a cooler breeze....wonderful. Today am in tje wee burg of Ridgetown and the weather isnae too bad, mind Ridgetown always seems tae have a breeze and a smile oan it's face. The ithur day it was the "lakers", my furst sighting of them since last year: some are laden and lay very low in the water, ithurs are here tae pick up and they ride quite high. Another thing was the fire flies, aboot five or six nights ago; nae idea why there are so many oan my front lawn. Bridge this afternoon and one of the really guid players (a braw jam maker annaw) is thinking of being my partner for duplicate.....the man frae Grangemouth is going hame for a wee bit so am needing a replacement. Am jist here a few minutes but should be back the morra tae send some e-mail. tam
One thing for sure is that I like this place...like the ithur glasgowwestend annaw but need the auld mac for that. Thur isnae much that i wid change aboot my last few months but I seemed tae have been marking time, in some areas....didnae write very much and started tae question mahsel before opening my mooth: I dae hauld my haun up tae writing and talking rubbish but every once in a while mibee i need tae and people have been awfy kind, no so much kind as tolerant, i suppose. The other side of that is the amount of tremendous posts thit I have read, posts thit make ye think a wee bit. Oanyway....am thinking of Christmas and mibee another trip tae the UK. the "saga" meet at Sutton Coldfields was great and am tryin tae make sure thit I have enough for another visit....mibee a twixmas meet in Scotland. Youse lot tak care of yursels and am gonnae spend the next two days in ridgetown, playing bridge today and tomorrow.... tam Responses frae Pat and Sam....nae need tae win the lottery.
Well, it did cross my mind but i cannae.....the wee beastie wid be hame alone far too often. mind I cuid mibee have a twice weekly bridge session in the house and the beastie wid have loads of company. the thing aboot animals is that I am very much aware that they give far mare than they get and am an awfy sissie when they die. tam
tam posted a topic in General West End Chatfurstly, I have been neglectful but am sure thit naebody wid deny this auld man a period of times thit wur truly memorable, and since the early part of January I have enjoyed jist aboot everything thit man can....i really did "slip the surly bonds". I saw a West End play. Wonderful in itself but the pleasure immensely added to because of the company I was in: the lady loved the play and her laughter was an added bonus. Came back tae Canada and was joined for a very short period by lovely lady, a lady whom I do believe did enjoy her Winterlude....Toronto, Niagara Falls and Ridgetown and none with any of the sophistication of London England but we do have some attractions......think "Welcome to Holland". Returned tae England for a few days of wonderment and mibee a wee prayer that the bubble wasnae aboot tae burst. Then there was my time in the "Sahara", (figurative). There was no lady for many, many, many weeks and the time dragged on until the lady produced a miracle, an early re-unification if I could make a trip to Australia....I did and mair dreams came true. Oanyway am by mahsel and the wonderful librarian has giein me extra time oan the puter. Am probably no finished we this post but if I wur tae die the morra, ye cuid put oan my tombstone, "his last few months wur magnificent and he has died we a full slate of guid memories". tam
Am using the (Windsor Ontario) library computer....nae idea whit am daein as tae living accommodations but thinkin of jist stayin in Windsor, wid much sooner stay in Ridgetown but thinkin of taking anithur uni course.....dinnae ask cos ah've nae idea whit am daein. nearly finished a book by Demnise...she uses "sloped in" at least three times and describe a MAN as "sashaying"...the lassie needs a new editor and someone should tell her that she isnae competing with Rankin (he has a proven track record and brilliantly has sustained a level of excellence with ONE central character) his last Rebus book (Exit Music ???) was as guid as the first. She should mibee leave Val McDermitt tae compete with King and she should get in touch we the lassie thit wrote "Exile" and thon play thit Pat took me tae. A disjointed post...ay...well. tam am a couple of weeks afore getting hooked up with an ISP.
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tam replied to The Jolly Jumjoogler's topic in General West End ChatIt is a wee bit past one in the efternoon, here. McDonalds earlier; a double chocolate muffin with two butters and a double double coffee.....$1.46, which isnae too bad. Maistly auld folk having late breakfast. A man we a guitar and a repertoire of C&W from some years ago....did a few George Jones, Merle Haggard and Hank Snow....he was well received and there were no objections from management or the other patrons. The hoose here is far too dusty and for me tae dae the dusting isnae worth the coughing fits....I was thinking of running a hose frae the upstairs bathroom and letting the house flood.....dinnae think it wid dae much damage but it seems I nae longer own a garden hose....noo why wid someone go tae the trouble of removing the hose and leaving thon plastic contraption which holds the hose. tam and dinnae youse forget ahm lookin for a hoose share so if yees ken anyone frae Ridgetown, gie us a guid recommendation....remind t6hem that I still have a license and am guid for sendin tae the grocers......nae other talents am afraid.
Well done Harper....high praise from a man thit kens aboot photaes. tam
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tam replied to The Jolly Jumjoogler's topic in General West End ChatLondon Ontario: Hot and humid.....Windsor: Extremely hot and humid...... Ridgetown: Hot and humid but with a constant breeze. now looking for a flat in ridgetown...or a house share with no smokers. tam
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tam replied to The Jolly Jumjoogler's topic in General West End ChatThanks to whomever for the return of Wullie. tam And I shall try and be back tomorrow.
My Missy was a tiny wee stray, nae front claws. The kids brought her intae the hoose and I wasn't supposed to know. I didn't for the first few days but she came calling, lay on my chest when i was sleeping one off. The girls were whispering that she would wake. I was awake and the fact that she didn't bite me was surprising because she was in attack mode for most of her furst year with us....seems she bit everyone of my family and anyone who visited. We had her for 27 years and many nights she would wake my wife so that she would be at the door when I came of the road; nae idea how she knew I was on my way hame. She died two years before Sasha and they are buried a few feet frae each other. I have been truly blest with wonderful animals......I dinnae want anymair because ahm no very mature when they die. tam I wished I was on my imac and I wished I had a wee apartment tae mahsel. Ehm, mibee no aw the time with jist mahsel
Hotels in Scotland
tam replied to Pat's topic in General West End ChatNae idea why Glasgow is no gettin mair visitors. Mind I widnae criticize Edinburgh, a grand place for the wanderer. I almost always talk about Glasgow when I meet folk who are going tae any part of Scotland but folk that have never been tae Glasgow (or just passing through) are no that interested. Oan the ithur haun, I have met a number of people who say things like,"ay, yur right, i had never really thought of Glasgow as a place tae visit until I spent a few nights there....God, I loved the place"....like a woman frae Perth said tae me, "thing aboot Glasgow is that yur never lonely, I jist love the place". But i wull gie yees a fair warning....taks an awfy long time tae walk frae the chip tae the Mitchell library because if ye even jist gie a wee nod hello, someone wull talk tae ye for ages. tam and it's no me that does aw the talkin.
Noo am lost:- SSSOOOOO: i ustae have a we drawing of "Oor Wullie" as my avatar, or whatever it is called, and noo it is gone. I am wondering if it is due to copyright laws or is the auld imac jist being mair selective when it comes tae photaes or reproductions of drawings. tam
Gardening & Growing Stuff
tam replied to a topic in General West End ChatHad a look at the garden (Windsor Ontario) yesterday:- Am gonnae need a few days tae sort it oot. Wull need tae use a grass whip because the grass is much too thick and some of the thistles are six feet tall. Difficult tae see the berry bushed but two of us did manage tae grab handfuls of the wee red currants, black currants (jist a few have ripened) and loads of small gooseberries, which are turning red and are very sweet. Plum trees look guid but nae plums....squrrels have been busy. And speaking of squirrels: three holes through the fascia board and the squirrels have moved intae the attic.......I might be sharing for a wee while, jist hoping that the squirrels move oot oan their ain accord because am reluctant tae call an exterminator. The daughter and her husband are awa tae lake huron, for the weekend. Am here we two oh the dugs and the German Short-Haired Pointer (aboot twelve year auld) keeps comin tae me and expects the ears tae be rubbed, bloody cheek sohehas. Mind he is awfy guid company. Am thinkin of going back tae Windsor, the day, but the temp is supposed tae rise tae the middle thirties and that is too damn hot. tam I almost stayed on topic
Harper Lee: am no positive and am no googling but am thinkin thit Harper Lee was an author from the south (Southern States) (tae kill a mockingburd) ?????) I do like the name "Harper" and nae idea why......mind thon glasgowwestend "Harper" is well thought of by the vast majority of the folk oan this site AND the young lady is my friend. tam PS oan a different site, a footie site, my avatar hasnae been removed.


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Bombed attack in Kabul: 95 dead, 158 injured
In Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, 95 people lost their lives and 158 people injured in a bomb-loaded car attack.
It was stated that 95 people lost their lives and 158 others injured in a bomb-laden car attack in Afghanistan's Kabul.
The attack took place near the former Interior Ministry building and a hospital.
The Ministry of Health spokesman stated that the number of people lost their lives as 95 and 158 other people injured.
In a statement made by the assistant spokesman of the Ministry of Interior, it was noted that the attacker placed bombs in the ambulance to reach the region.
It was learned that buildings near the scene were damaged. In the region, where is high-level security controls, many countries have diplomatic representations. After the attack, all the streets in the region were closed to traffic.
On the other hand, it was stated that the Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Wildcats baseball and softball lead conference divisions
Bethune-Cookman tightened its grip on the MEAC Southern Division by sweeping Savannah State University (SSU) last weekend.
The Wildcats (19-13, 9-3) had an offensive explosion to win the series finale 10-1 on Sunday.
The series featured the two top teams in the division as the Wildcats are first and the Tigers are second.
"We did a great job of situational hitting. The entire lineup did what was needed," said Jason Beverlin, B-CU's head coach.
Brandon Turner went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and Alejandro Sanchez 2-for-5 with three RBIs to pace B-CU offensively.
Anthony Stokes added a homerun, Josh Johnson was 3-for-5 with two runs scored and Bryan Rivera picked up the win on the mound for the Wildcats.
Simpson returns
A big story of the game was the return of pitcher Ali Simpson, who missed last season due to undergoing Tommy John surgery. Ali started and pitched two scoreless innings.
"It was awesome just to be able to pitch again," Simpson said.
Beverlin added, "It's great to have him back. He gave us a lift and we will get his pitch count up as the year goes along."
The previous day, B-CU opened the series by taking a doubleheader from SSU (11-17, 5-7).
In the first game, the Wildcats won 2-1 as Gabriel Hernandez (4-1) pitched a complete game while Nick Johnson and Josh Johnson each had two hits with an RBI.
"It felt good. I was comfortable with my pitches throughout the game," said Hernandez.
B-CU won the second game 9-8 when Nick Johnson hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded to score Brandon Turner to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth. A throwing error on the play allowed David Lee to score the game-winning run.
"The key was getting guys on base. We had the right guys up in that situation. Nick has been hitting well in situations and they threw the ball away," stated Beverlin.
Johnson was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and Turner was 3-for-7 for the Wildcats.
B-CU faced the University of North Florida (20-14) on Tuesday and No. 14 University of Central Florida (26-7) on Wednesday. The Wildcats returned home against rival Florida A&M on April 14 and 15.
Softball: Wildcats remain unbeaten in MEAC
Aureila Gamch went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and Kelsi Rodney 2-for-3 with three RBIs ,including a homerun to lead Bethune-Cookman past South Carolina State University 13-0 in the series finale.
The Wildcats (20-21, 6-0) swept the Bulldogs (11-21, 0-6) and remained undefeated in the MEAC South Division.
B-CU had a 10-run fifth inning, which Gamch and Rodney combined for five RBIs.
Shanel Tolbert pitched a complete game shutout and both Sabrina Ferguson and Karina Romero was 2-for-3 with two RBIs for B-CU.
The previous day the Wildcats swept a double header winning 4-0 and 7-2.
Tolbert pitched a complete game shutout while Gamch went 3-for-4 with an RBI, Rodney 2-for-4 with an RBI and Michelle Banuelos Smith 2-for-4 for B-CU in the first game.
In the second game, Banuelos Smith led the Wildcats going 2-for-4 with three RBI's while Romero was 3-for-4 and Tolbert got the win.
For their performances, Banuelos-Smith was named MEAC Player of the Week and Romero was the MEAC Rookie of the Week.
Banuelos-Smith hit .545 with four RBIs and four doubles while Romero hit .545 with two RBIs and three runs scored for the week.
The Ladies were to host the University of North Florida (23-18) on Wednesday.
Football: Spring game set
The Wildcats' spring football game takes place on Saturday, April 21 at Municipal Stadium in Daytona Beach at 4 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for general admission and students $1 with B-CU student ID.
Other activities will include the annual Pros vs. Joes celebrity basketball game featuring NFL All-Pro defensive back Nick Collins of the Green Bay Packers and All-Pro kick returner Eric Weems of the Chicago Bears on Friday, April 20 at Moore Gym on the B-CU campus.
An alumni game between the B-CU band and football team featuring a halftime show with alumni drum majors and the 14k dancers also will take place.
Track and Field: Wildcats to host meet
Bethune-Cookman will have its only home meet of the season on Saturday, April 14, at 10 a.m. at Seabreeze High in Daytona Beach.
he B-CU Invitational will include Albany State University, College of the Bahamas, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Warner University, Paine College, Florida Memorial University, Edward Waters College and Voorhees College.


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Harnessing the power of digital to tackle youth unemployment across the UK
This free, digital, interactive programme helps disadvantaged young people build the skills and confidence to
make career choices and develop employability skills. The UK Skills to Succeed Academy opened its virtual doors in 2013 and is now available in every Jobcentre in the UK with
over 60,000 people skilled.
If you would like to access the UK Skills to Succeed Academy , email us here.
1M young people are Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) across UK&I Source: The Office for National Statistics
PUBLIC FUNDING for education, work and training support has decreased stretching available resources to cope with demand Source: LGA report
80% of young people require "significant training" before entering the workplace Source: CIMA report
£45B estimated yearly cost of youth unemployment to the UK alone Source: PwC
Set an ambitious plan to use digital technology to tackle youth unemployment at scale
Consulted over 50 experts across the welfare to work sector and collaborated with job seekers to create 'one' solution
Developed an interactive, online learning programme to help young job seekers grow skills and confidence
Partnered with major national organisations to scale training provision across the UK
60,000 people skilled.
Felt more confident and employable
Felt the Academy had improved their skills
Have progressed into employment* *Where outcomes were tracked
"For as long as I can remember, I've always been passionate about cooking."
When he left school Jamie was committed to turning his passion into a career. He enrolled to take a chef qualification but, due to financial constraints, he wasn't able to complete the course. He found himself unemployed, de-motivated and convinced that his dream was over.
As a stop-gap, Jamie applied for a job with a high street coffee chain. Unfortunately, his application was unsuccessful, with the employer feedback telling him that his interview skills had let him down. To remedy this, his mentor at the East London Business Alliance, a charity supporting young people with training and employment, suggested he take a Skills to Succeed Academy course specifically designed to help him build confidence at interviews.
The Skills to Succeed Academy course provided Jamie with information, advice, and useful tips: "Before I really didn't know what employers expected at interviews. Now I know what they want and how to prepare properly."
His mentor referred Jamie to a one-year apprenticeship opportunity with Euphorium Bakers, which was successful. There he is learning how to bake cakes, bread and pastries and is enjoying every minute. He has now started to look at his options beyond his apprenticeship, and is looking forward to a bright future, thanks – in part – to the Skills to Succeed Academy.
"I was nervous about even going to the training session. It was great though! Because it was online, I could work at my own pace, and I found it much less distracting than being in a normal classroom too."
Luke was desperate to find work after leaving college, but just didn't know where to start.
Luke has learning difficulties and suffers from a lack of confidence, and found the process of finding a job both intimidating and bewildering. He felt he lacked the skills to put a CV together, and was uncertain how to behave in an interview.
Careers Wales, who provide careers guidance to young people, advised Luke to take part in Skills to Succeed Academy sessions to help him build up his confidence, improve his interview skills, and learn to write an effective job application.
"I took modules on writing CVs, filling in application forms, and how to do well in interviews too," said Luke.
"I really enjoyed how fun and easy to use the software was." The online nature of the course allowed Luke to complete the course at his own pace, helping him build his confidence further.
The Skills to Succeed Academy gave Luke the confidence to apply to many more jobs. His CV now introduces himself effectively, and his interview skills have improved significantly.
Recently Luke applied for, and was successful in securing, a full time job as a Bricklayer. "I really enjoy the job," says Luke, "and because of Skills to Succeed Academy I'm far more confident at work, and in myself too."
"Before I did the course I didn't realise that most people are nervous in an interview. I thought it was just me. But now I'm less nervous because I know how to prepare well, and I know what type of questions to expect."
"I left school when I was 10. I've got dyslexia, I've lived through a series of mental health problems, and I've got three small kids. I didn't think any company would take a second look at me."
Michelle is 24. She'd never worked and thought, given her situation, that she never would. "I've always been really interested in technology, but I thought my lack of qualifications and experience would mean that I'd never, ever, get a job."
Through the Skills to Succeed Academy, Michelle learnt how to construct a CV and prepare for interviews.
Michelle's positive experiences with Accenture's Skills to Succeed Academy gave her the self-assurance to apply for an apprenticeship with Accenture itself: "I always thought working for a company like Accenture you'd need a degree and years and years of experience, but the Apprenticeship scheme gives people like me an amazing opportunity – a different route into the company, along with the resources and support you need to build up your skills on the job."
Michelle is now in her first year of a 4-year apprenticeship with Accenture. Over the next 3 years of the apprenticeship she will gain a Technology degree which will help her further progress her career.
"Working with Accenture is brilliant. It's so relaxed and supportive, I feel that you can just be yourself here, whatever your background."
Michelle is looking forward to completing her apprenticeship and continuing her career with Accenture: "There are also so many ways to advance your career here in Accenture. I really feel that nothing can hold me back now!"
"My dad suggested doing the Skills to Succeed Academy– he said 'you've got nothing to lose, and so much to gain'. And he was right."
Faisal left school at 16. He knew that college wasn't for him, but wasn't sure about how best to give his career the kick-start it needed.
Accenture's Skills to Succeed Academy helped give Faisal the tools and perspective he needed.
Faisal completed modules on interview skills and CV building skills, working through the course from home. "It was really convenient doing it like that, because you can do it around your other commitments. No stress at all."
In particular, Faisal found the CV building module useful: "I wasn't getting a look in, applying for jobs before. But the Skills to Succeed Academy gave me great advice – how to make my CV more to the point and tailored. It made me more confident about presenting myself to employers."
When Faisal applied for an Apprenticeship with Newham Council, the Skills to Succeed Academy really made a difference at interview, too. "At the interview I wasn't so nervous – I knew what to do to prepare, and was more confident about what to say."
Faisal's application was successful. "It's great to work for the borough that I live in. It makes me feel like I'm making a difference to my own community. I'm really happy here - I'm learning lots of new skillsets, and it's great to do a job where I feel like I can move up and develop my career."
"The Skills to Succeed Academy is useful for anybody, I think, no matter what type of job you're after. All the learning scenarios were really fun and useful - I could relate to the situations, and the characters were realistic too. It really helps give you the bigger picture."


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Coming from Cork City take the main Cork/Waterford road (N25). Take the 2nd slip road for Carrigtwohill. At the main street turn right, at the Cost Cutters supermarket. Take the next left after 200 metres, before the Texaco petrol station. After about 1.5km, on the brow of a hill, the entrance to Ballyadam is on your right. If you get to the railway bridge, you have gone too far.
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The cute beanie shoots have grown into creepers now. It's time to build some support before they start climbing all over my other plants.
Sorry for the absence. Everyone's ok around here. Thanks to the rainy season, the plants seem to be doing even better than before. I had almost given up on these 'bai cai' after they kept getting chewed up by snails, but look at them now! They're growing too fast for the snails to catch up.
The corianders are moving along nicely, I just wish they are more tidy. They seem to be falling all over the place.
Everything else in the garden is fine. Now that the patio is getting lots of sun, there seem to be less cases of parasites and infestations. The sun is really a panacea for all kinds of plant ailments.


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Price Increases On The Horizon?
There are a number of market forces that are currently impacting the label manufacturing and converting industries. The two words that nobody wants to hear, yet everybody wants to know about as soon as possible, are on everyone's lips -- "price increase."
If you follow the Pulp Index, you know that the producer price index for wood pulp, after years of stagnant or slowly declining prices, is now on the rise.
The reductions in capacity as a result of paper mill closures across the US are creating supply pressures across multiple industries, even as the global demand for thermal paper is increasing.
One of the world's largest suppliers of leuco dye, an essential component used to make direct thermal coating, has been closed until further notice due to environmental issues. This shortage of leuco dye has already caused at least one major thermal paper mill to significantly reduce their output, and a thermal paper shortage could last through 2018.
As a result of these and other pressures impacting the market, our suppliers are beginning to tell us to expect price increases before the end of the year. It is likely that some announced price increases will be effective immediately. Material prices are the largest component of the overall cost of a label, so these increases will likely be felt throughout the entire supply chain, down to the consumer.
General Data is actively monitoring the situation and working to offset these price increases so as to minimize their impact on our customers. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available. We also suggest that you get any pending orders in to us as soon as possible to avoid any potential price increases.
In addition, keep in mind that General Data's broad product line of label materials means that you will have many alternate product options available to you in the event that a particular face stock is hit with a significant price increase. Your General Data account manager will help you explore all the different available options so you can choose the best fit for your application and budget.
If you have any questions on any of this information, your General Data account manager is available and always happy to help.


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Melvin E. Ricker
Melvin E. "Buck" Ricker, 88, of Hummelstown, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, at his home.
Born in Hummelstown on January 10, 1930, he was the son of the late Russell L. Ricker Sr. and Ruth A. Yingst Ricker.
Buck could best be described as a farmer; he embraced the land, raised crops and dairy cattle. Locally he and his family were well known for raising and selling fresh turkeys. He was a 1950 graduate of Hershey High School. He was an U.S. Army veteran. Buck was a longtime member of Stoverdale United Methodist Church. When not raising his cattle and turkeys, Buck loved to hunt, watch the deer on the property, and collect vintage tractors and automobiles. Although a very private person, Buck will be greatly missed by his family and close friends.
In addition to his parents, Buck was preceded in death by his brother, Russell L. Ricker Jr.; and sisters, Gloria P. Vachon and Betty R. Gagion.
He is survived by cousins, Don Fasnacht and David "Chip" Horst; dear friend and hunting buddy, Wayne King; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 19, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Stoverdale United Methodist Church, Middletown Road, Derry Township, with Pastor Scott R. Hover officiating.
Interment will be in Stoverdale Cemetery. Family and friends will be received following the committal service.
Those desiring may send memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 897, Hershey, PA 17033, or to Doctors Without Borders, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown, is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.trefzandbowser.com.


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Family Feud has been full of surprises these last few days. First the Hershey squirts was a top reason a man would be in a womens restroom.
Tonight, according to 100 women, the #3 thing a man can hold that a woman finds sexy is his baloney pony!
Oh yah, and my new nickname for butthole is officially fudge factory.
This was body parts that make noise.


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Kyoorius introduces Media Awards at Kyoorius Creative Awards 2016
MUMBAI The Kyoorius Advertising and Digital Awards has been renamed Kyoorius Creative Awards with the addition of Media Awards this year. The awards will have three juries, Advertising, Media and Digital, in 2016.
Kyoorius Creative Awards in association with D and AD will open for entries from Tuesday 15 March 2016 and close on 12 April 2016. Submission of physical entries for the awards will then remain open for a week. Kyoorius is calling for entries across a total of 15 categories and 135 sub-categories. The awards can be entered by any company or individual and is not restricted to agencies. Kyoorius will promote the awards across corporate, production houses and agencies – advertising, media, event, digital, etc
Kyoorius, for the first time ever, introduced the concept of Open Jury – the jury sessions are open to the industry people to watch, learn, check and benefit from the discussions and display of entries. The Jury session will be held from 4 May to 7 May in Mumbai. In coordination with D&AD, the jury will be a mix of International (West and East) and local jurors. Like every year, the awards will uphold the zero-tolerance policy for scam ads.
Kyoorius CEO and founder Rajesh Kejriwal said, 'Awards are primarily to inspire and motivate the industry achievers and I am delighted to announce the inclusion of Media Awards and the renaming of the awards to Kyoorius Creative Awards. I am also happy with the response that we have always got for having a transparent open jury process and we shall continue to do so. I personally feel that many agencies have done brilliant work in the last year and hence I am expecting a lot more entries this year including participation of more agencies.'
The Kyoorius Creative Awards show will be held on Friday June 3 2016 at The Dome, NSCI in Mumbai and as always will be a spectacular show of creativity. The awards show will be attended by well over 1,500 professionals including CEO's, marketing directors, brand managers, creative and media gurus, etc.
The Kyoorius Creative Awards are presented by Colors, powered by Hindustan Times and Rishtey and the other main partners include Happy Finish, Kinetic.


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Songs To Help You Strength Train Harder
There's that feeling you get when a song you love comes on — you perk up, your energy level jumps, you're ready to werk, especially at the the gym (thank you, Ellie Goulding, for consistently providing jams). To find out which songs get people the most amped when it comes to exercising, researchers at Brunel University in London combed through Spotify playlists with the word "workout" in the title — dance music, they found, is the most popular for strength training, thanks to its steady rhythm and bass.
Some songs they recommend: Eminem's "The Monster," featuring Rihanna, will.i.am's "#thatPOWER," featuring Justin Bieber, and Jessie J's "It's My Party." That's because those songs fall into the musical "sweet spot" the study authors described as a tempo range of 120 to 140 beats per minute — and if you keep your song picks on the lower end of that range while strength training, you can easily match your repetitions to the beat.
We took it upon ourselves to craft a strength training playlist full of songs under 130 BPM — it will keep you pushing through no matter how many reps you're banging out. But we're not taking responsibility if you just happen to break out your dance moves at your gym. #Sorrynotsorry.
Did we leave out any of your favorite workout jams? No worries — you can calculate the BPM of any tune in your own library, easily!
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Love God--Love Others
Our culture insists we should love ourselves, make time for ourselves, do something for "me" for a change. This state of mind is supposed to lead to a stronger self-image. A book by Robin Meade, published in 2009, is entitled Morning Sunshine! How to Radiate Confidence and Feel It Too. In preparation for writing this book, I remember seeing that she was soliciting suggestions for "what you do to gain self-confidence." (I have not read this book and am not likely to.)
The more we concentrate on ourselves, the more self-absorbed and selfish we become, and our true self-confidence gets shaky. I remember as a self-conscious teenager, for a time I thought people were constantly judging me, staring at me, talking about me. Some wise person—I've forgotten who—told me other people were too busy worrying about themselves to worry about me. That thought helped me gain a little better perspective.
The more we are concerned about other people, their needs and longings, the less we worry about ourselves. The more we give ourselves away to God and to serving other people, the stronger and more free we are.
Here's a little story in Luke 10:
On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
"What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?"
He answered, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
"You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live."
But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.
But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'
"Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?"
The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him."
Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."
The two most important commandments, according to Jesus, are to love God and other people. Nowhere does it say "love yourself and worry about your self-confidence." It says to give yourself away and you'll find life—a sort of paradox. It's funny how much paradox is all around us even when we aren't aware of it.
**I borrowed the picture of the God billboard from this linked site.


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The Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Mr. George Ali, yesterday, voluntarily returned over N2.2 million to Benue State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, being money transferred into his bank account by the finance officers of the board in error.
Presenting a cheque of the said sum to the Director of Finance of the Board in Makurdi, Ali said he returned the money because he was not expecting any payments from the Board and could not, therefore, take that which was not his.
Ali said: "Last week, I got an alert from the bank indicating the payment of over N2.2 million to my former company, being payment for the execution of a contract from SUBEB.
"After examining the records, we realised that the money was wrongfully transferred because after stepping aside from the firm on becoming Chairman of Otukpo council, we didn't do any job with the board that warranted the payment; I could not sleep."
Receiving the cheque, the SUBEB Director of Finance, Mr. James Hon, who commended Mr. Ali for his rare display of honesty, urged other Nigerians to emulate.
He said: "On July 31, we had received a letter from Zaginas, intimating us that they received bank payment alert wrongly transferred to them for a contract they did not execute; we are deeply touched by what they have done today."


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Need for Speed Carbon star Emmananuelle Vaugier
Marc Saltzman over at Yahoo! Games interviewed Need for Speed Carbon star Emmananuelle Vaugier. Playing the role as your ex-girlfriend in the game, she is one of the main characters in the story of the game.
"What could be hotter than the racing action found in the upcoming Need for Speed Carbon? How about the woman who plays your past flame in the game?
Emerging Hollywood actress Emmanuelle Vaugier -- best know for her work with the hit CBS sitcom, Two and a Half Men, as well as feature films Saw 2 and 40 Days and 40 Nights -- plays as Nikki, the ex-girlfriend of the hero who returns to his hometown to face his past."
Check it out here: Q&A with Emmanuelle Vaugier - Video Game Feature - Yahoo! Video Games


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Today I am thankful for our house.
I love our house, and I hope we never move. It's not perfect. Not by a long shot. It's over 100 years old, needs to be painted, and always requires work. Always. The windows are old and the floors are drafty. It takes forever to warm up when it's cold outside. It needs to be landscaped, and it's usually always a little messy. But it's the perfect house for our family.
We have a great yard for the kids to play in. And it looks nothing like this now since we've added a swingset.
We have an amazing kitchen that I absolutely love. It is big enough for our entire family to be in at the same tim without being stacked on top of each other.
We have a great breakfast room for homework, daily meals, and crafts.
We have a dining room large enough for all of our dining room furniture, which is my favorite furniture we've got. It all, with the exception of our chairs, came from our family and has been used for generations. Here we can use my grandmother and great grandmother's china and silver and have our own family holiday celebrations.
We have wood or tile floors through the entire house, which is seriously like a dream come true for me. Carpet with four kids and two dogs? Not a good combination.
We have big bedrooms, and plenty of them. The boys can share for now and when they want to be separated we can do that too. We have a big playroom, where they spend most of their time, and I don't have toys all over the house. We have a beautiful bedroom for Katie, who has never had a beautiful anything until now.
Every room in the entire house had been painted this builder beige. We have painted four rooms since we moved in. . . We have seven spaces left. I'm sure as I paint those, I'll want to repaint what we've already done!
Chris and I have a bedroom that is huge, and is in desperate need of a makeover!
The downside to our fabulous old house? One. Bathroom. For six people. Eventually we will change that, but for now? We take turns.


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- Ahhhhhh. I'm starting to feel more human again. Just got my hair did after a long lazy stint. I look less like a shaggy gray dog now. #
- Had crazy puffy eyes this AM. Guess it was cuz I cried so much yesterday. From watching Season 6 of Deadliest Catch. Yup, I said it. #
- Out with the gals. I can be social again. @ Brick House Tavern+Tap http://gowal.la/c/44aiK #
- Dining late with Señor Papa. @ Vivo – Lake Creek http://gowal.la/c/44dPv #


text: Can we have a moment of appreciation for my shiny new Stan Smith's from Adidas? New stompers to walk through the week! I am soooo happy I bit the bullet & bought these, as fun as Nike's are Stan Smiths are the ultimate when it comes to sports-leisure & look amazing with everything from tailored trousers to culottes to jeans. I really liked these particular pair because they're mostly white instead of having the usual green or black tag on the heel. They fit like a glove too even though I'm in-between sizes (I'd reccomend going half size down if your in-between like me!). I thought they deserved a post of they're own before I get them dirty, Le Sigh… I got mine at Urban Outtfitters HERE, and hey don't forget you can use your student discount on them!


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The Early Years Sector is a rewarding and vitally important sector which needs high quality staff at all levels. There are many exciting career options available, whether you are looking to work full-time, part-time or on a voluntary basis, with plenty of opportunities for training and progression.
If you have enthusiasm and enjoy working with young children and want to play a key role in supporting children's learning and development, this could be the career for you.
The Early Years and Childcare Service can provide you with information about the different roles within early years, qualifications and training pathways and where to look for the latest jobs.
Contact us for a copy of our 'Working in early years and childcare' booklet which has been designed to help you to make a more informed choice about your career options so that you feel confident about what steps to take next.
For Information on jobs, qualifications and training routes visit: www.devon.gov.uk/eycs, email: firstname.lastname@example.com or phone: 01392 385398.


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Sep 16, 2010
Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on April 29th 2009, this Dharma Talk and discussion explores the Zen teaching of Huang Po with Jay Rinsen Weik. Reverend Rinsen briefly recounts his recent retreat time with Father Kevin Hunt OCSO and James Ford Roshi and the other Boundless Way Zen Sangha teachers Melissa Myozen Blacker Sensei and David Rynick Sensei.
For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.


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Yant's and Thier Meanings
This page is designed to give the reader some basic information about Yant designs and their meanings. One of the most asked after things is a list of Yants and their meanings so it is for this reason that we have decided to put this page together. We hope it will give our readers the knowledge to select a Yant that is suitable for them. There are literally thousands of Yants, with all kinds of uses from making the baby sleep at nights to keeping unwanted spirits at bay.
Here are some examples of what Yants are used for;
- Protection against danger / illness / unwanted spirits / physical harm / spells.
- Protection against weapons
- Charm and attraction
- Compassion and kindness
- Power of belief, improve oratory / communication skills
- Protection against bad fortune
- Specific goals / desires
Yants can broadly be split into the following groups:
- Kong Krapan: Invincibility
- Klaew Klaad: Evasion / avoidance
- Choke Laap: Good fortune or luck
- Maha Saneh: Attraction and charm
- Medta Mah Niyom: likeability / preferential treatment / influence others
- Maha Amnat: Power / authority
- Maha Jong Ngan: To stun others into defeat or submission
Unaalome (Ascending spirals)
The circle at the bottom represents the life you live with the many earthly distractions we encounter in our daily lives. As long as you let these things control your life you will go around in circles. Get rid of these things and you will get on the ever decreasing spiral. The more you do this the better your life will be. The spiral represents the head where the brain is and where the decisions are made. Spirals around the crown of the scalp until it reaches the top center point of the scalp. The straight line pointing upwards, signifies the straight path to Nirvana or Buddhism true enlightenment without any wavering behavior that the Arahants (Enlightened Saints) have accomplished.
Unaalome's are used at the beginning of a Yant and at the end and also around many designs for decoration.
Gao Yord Yant
9 Best Magical Spells, Master Yant or Yant Kru
Controls all other Yants from the neck down and by having this you show respect to the master and you become a disciple of that master if you wish.
Gao Yord is normally the first Sak Yant design that is given to a follower of a Sak Yant master. 9 is an important number in Buddhism. The Buddha symbols are added to the Yant to give it more power.
There is another name for this Yant, Yant Kru which means master Yant and controls all other Yants below the neck.
Having the Goa Yord allows you to enter the lineage of the past masters that have been there before you and also become a disciple if you wish to do so.
This is regarded as a powerful Sak Yant and will protect you in many ways. The Kata's or Yants can be a combination of the Khom script inside the squares and only known by the original masters. I was with a master and he told me that in a square Yant design that there is 320 Yants in combinations and that's why some Yant are so powerful. This Yant has 9 magical spells.
We have talked to our masters and been informed that this Yant has nothing to do with sacred mountings as some people believe. You read it on the internet and there is so much that is misleading.
Usually there will be a horizontal line of a Mantra or Akara in Khom script. This script is older than Khmer script and the characters are abbreviations for Khatas. The centre of the Yant is a series of small boxes. The number and size of these boxes can vary from Master to Master. Inside each square there is a character that is an abbreviation for a particular spell and mostly the Gao Yord will offer the following:
- Maetda Maha Niyom: Will offer the bearer compassion and kindness in their dealings with others. This will increase popularity and others will be easily influenced by you.
- Maha Amnat: This offers the bearer power and authority in dealing with others.
- Awk Seuk: This will enable the bearer to fight adversity and to always fight for correct and noble reasons.
- Oopathae: This offers the bearer a smooth path in business activities.
- Kong Khra Pan: This offers the bearer magical powers of invincibility.
- Maha Lap: This will offer the bearer good fortune.
- Bong Kan Antarai: This will offer the bearer protection against natural disasters, accidents and acts of violence toward the bearer.
- Natee Gan Gnan Dee: This will offer the bearer favourable circumstances in their work.
- Bong Kan Win Yan Chua Rai: This will offer the bearer protection against unwanted spirits.
- Maha Saneh: This will offer the bearer charm and appeal to others.
Paed Tidt 8 Directional Yant
Paed Tidt 8 directional Yant is a very interesting Sak Yant Thai tattoo. Many people like this one. It has been done many times at Bangkok Ink and at our masters Sam Nak's.
The Yant is for pulling in good luck and protection from all 8 directions. This is an excellent tattoo with powerful Yants to help you in the future which is another form of travelling but has no compass directions. Do not limit your mind.
Hanuman Yants
Hanuman was a mythical monkey god in the time of Rama and according to legend, Hanuman was invincible and had powers far greater than humans, including the ability to fly. The ancient Thai epic story of Ramakian depicts Hanuman, the monkey god, who was said to be Rama's strongest warrior. Even the Thai school curriculum includes stories about Hanuman and portrays him to be a god that leads a monkey army and their objective is to rid the world of evil spirits. His main traits were humility and bravery, he was looked upon as hope for humanity. He wasn't a god but had managed to attain high levels of spirituality, like a deity, therefore demonstrating to man that a mortal being can in fact rise above the shallowness of our worldly plain.
Bearers of Hanuman Yants are protected from danger as well as becoming fearless in the face of adversity. Hanuman also helps to strengthen self-confidence and can influence people on your behalf. There are many different variations of Yants with Hanuman. Some versions of the Hanuman Yant are used by women who wish to have a better relationship with their partner. It is also said to help one stay focused and gives the determination needed to see something through to a successful conclusion. Some examples of Hanuman Yants
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The Screaming Mike Hawkins Story
If you've read Collapse or 4 Hours you may have noticed that excerpts of songs by Screaming Mike Hawkins and the Lamentations are featured in both books. This is courtesy of the fine folks at Paladian Records and Lamentable Sounds Ltd (a very big thank you to them for their permissions). Being a fan of the band, I thought it might be fitting to share a little of their story.
Michael Hawkins and his five piece backing group The Lamentations appeared on the music scene in the early Fifties when they signed for Paladian Records. Little is known of their origins other than that they emerged from the backstreets of Birmingham and quickly gathered a cult following. They came complete with a sound redolent of the blues and lyrical content that had a somewhat haunting and melancholy quality.
It's a popular misconception that Mike Hawkins acquired the 'Screaming' tag because of his tendency to pepper his vocal delivery with the occasional screech or shriek, the odd whisper or wail. Whilst this is undoubtedly true, it isn't the real reason for the nickname.
As an aside, Mike had a rich and mellifluous voice. Once described by one respected music journalist as being like listening to 'the sound of honeyed whiskey spiced with poison and regret.'
In reality, he was first dubbed Screaming Mike Hawkins because of his unique guitar style. It was said that Mike was one of the few people on the planet who could make a guitar scream like a man in torment. He was famed for his mastery of the instrument. Often during gigs, he would lapse into short spells of classical playing that demonstrated all of the skill of a virtuoso, only to suddenly switch back to plaintive blues rhythms.
The guitar itself has achieved a near legendary status. Inexplicably, but always lovingly, referred to as 'Dora' by Mike himself, it was of no recognised manufacturer or brand. The story goes that it was hand crafted by an unknown maker and obtained in a bar-room dispute when Mike was a young man. He utilised an antique coin as a plectrum and in an interview is reported to have said: "Dora and that damn coin are worth more than all the royalties I ever got or am ever likely to earn."
In 1969, Mike and the Lamentations split with Paladian Records after the singer was involved in a fracas with Buddy Brown, the owner of the label. Mike was accused of punching Buddy Brown in the face and breaking his jaw after the impresario had ordered the band to make an album of covers. At the trial, Mike said: "I ain't never recorded someone else's song and I ain't about to start at that arsehole's say-so."
Concerning the alleged assault, Mike was equally forthright.
"Sure, I was offended by the suggestion. Sure, I was sorely tempted to bust him in the mouth. But I didn't because I'm a God-fearing' man and don't abide violence. Instead, I walked out and Buddy, in his rush to come after me, ran into the door."
Mike was acquitted and after some legal wrangling, the contract between Paladian and the group was dissolved.
In 1971, tragedy struck. The band were booked on an American tour but Mike was ill and it was decided that The Lamentations would fly ahead to continue with preparations. Somewhere over the Atlantic, their flight disappeared. The five members of the group, along with seventy-four other passengers and the entire crew, were lost. No wreckage was ever discovered. The search was abandoned after a short period and, amidst concerns over air safety and in a very different socio-political era, the incident received little publicity.
Mike was said to have been devastated. Nevertheless, trooper and true professional that he was, in the years after the accident he toured extensively across Europe and the States. Solo and without a recording contract, he reverted to his roots, playing clubs and small venues.
In 1973, Mike was joined by a new, all female, backing band. The Sinful Sisters were a four-piece outfit that appeared out of nowhere. According to Mike, he found them playing in a dingy Cannockian bar that was crawling with drunks and drug addicts. In a rare radio interview, he admitted to being knocked out with their musical ability. Always one for the ladies, Mike added: "They kinda looked decent as well".
1974 saw Mike and The Sisters form one of the first of the coming wave of independent record labels. Lamentable Sounds was named for The Lamentations. A tribute to tragically absent friends.
Screaming Mike Hawkins and The Sinful Sisters maintained a steady if unremarkable following in the years after their formation. They gigged and recorded right up until Mike's death at the turn of the century.
There is some confusion around his precise date of birth. At the time of his passing, he was thought to be in his late eighties, although there is no birth certificate to verify the fact. Despite being a worldwide traveller, Mike remained living in the Midlands and kept a home in Harmsworth Wood on the outskirts of Birmingham.
It was here that he was murdered in 1999.
Specific details of the crime were withheld at the time for fear of copycat killings and in an effort to control the ongoing investigation. What has come to light since could accurately be described as horrifying. Mike's body was discovered eviscerated and nailed to the wall of the recording studio at his home. The brads employed in the murder had been ripped from the floorboards of the studio. His partially eaten heart was found a few feet from the body. Human bite marks were identified on the tissue of the organ.
Retired Detective Inspector Paul Lorimer was said to have commented privately that it was "the most gruesome and disturbing crime scene that he had ever witnessed".
No one was ever arrested for the murder of Michael Hawkins and the investigation is still open. His beloved guitar 'Dora' and idiosyncratic coin plectrum were never recovered. It is suspected that they were stolen in the attack although there is no firm evidence to support this conclusion.
Posthumously hailed by some as the forgotten father of British blues, Hawkins left a considerable body of work. Rumours persist about an unpublished catalogue, the now near-mythical Lost Songbook.
The Screaming Mike Hawkins story fascinates me and I'll do doubt reference his lyrics in future books.
John Leonard, December 2016.


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Please join us as Israeli composer Iddo Aharony will speak of his music, with a focus on the new opera he is composing, in Hebrew, that will be premiered in June 2011 in Jerusalem.
Iddo Aharony's diverse body of work includes pieces for different ensembles and solo instruments, along with compositions for contemporary dance and various theater and multimedia projects. Iddo's acoustic and electronic music has been performed by various ensembles, including string orchestras and choirs, in the United States, France, Britain and Israel, and presented at festivals such as SEAMUS and NYCEMF. A native of Tel Aviv, Israel, he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Music Composition at the University of Chicago.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 5:00
Center for the Study of Languages, Cobb 218
Speakers of all levels are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
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