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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Toothless Bryce
We finally got him settled down and into bed. Of course that was after writing a message to the Tooth Fairy not to take his tooth (Caroline's influence) and to leave him money. He was jubilant upon finding two golden dollars this morning in his tooth pillow this morning.
What was funny was that much like Caroline had, Bryce carried his tooth and money all around the house with him. I found him sitting on the couch playing with it. What is it with kids and their teeth? Do they feel a deep connection to them or are they just fascinated by looking at it? Maybe a combination of both. Caroline gave him one of her spare tooth boxes she got when she lost a tooth at school so we'll see how well he manages to keep from losing it but I did tell him that it was not to go to school. He could take the hole in his mouth but not the tooth and that suited him just fine. I could tell he was very excited to report his big news to his classmates.
He was also pretty excited last night to hear that he lost his first tooth before Caroline lost her first one, but then, I expected that since he got his first tooth at 4 months and she didn't get her's until 9 months. Piper was almost 11 months so we've got quite a while before she'll be asking the Tooth Fairy for some dough.
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A D.C. Superior Court Grand Jury has indicted two men and a woman on hate crime charges in connection with the June stabbing of a 16-year-old male outside D.C.'s Howard Theatre whom the defendants believed to be gay.
News of the indictments surfaced at an Oct. 9 arraignment in Superior Court for defendants Ali Jackson, 19, his sister Alvonica Jackson, 25, and Desmond Campbell, 33.
The indictment charges Ali Jackson and Campbell with bias-related assault with intent to kill while armed. It charges Alvonica Jackson with bias related assault with a dangerous weapon. All three defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
"On or about June 26, 2012, within the District of Columbia, Ali M. Jackson and Desmond R. Campbell, while armed with a knife, assaulted [the victim] with intent to kill him because of prejudice based on the actual or perceived sexual orientation of [the victim]," the indictment says.
"On or about June 26, 2012, within the District of Columbia, Alvonica S. Jackson assaulted [the victim] with a dangerous weapon, that is, [a] knife, because of prejudice based on the actual or perceived sexual orientation of [the victim]," the indictment says.
At a July 10 preliminary hearing, a D.C. police detective testified that a witness saw Ali Jackson stab the victim in the left bicep, lower back, and left leg after shouting names at him outside the Howard Theatre at 6th and T streets, N.W.
Det. Kenneth Arrington testified at the hearing that the stabbing took place after Campbell grabbed the victim from behind and held him in a headlock and Alvonica Jackson assisted Campbell by preventing the victim from defending himself by holding his arms.
"I'm going to poke your faggy ass," Arrington said the witness quoted Ali Jackson as saying while pointing a knife at the victim.
According to a police arrest affidavit, the three defendants each referred to the victim as a "faggy" at the time they were stopped and detained by police.
Under the city's criminal code, someone who assists in a shooting or stabbing assault can be charged with committing such an assault even if they didn't fire a gun or personally stab the victim.
A trial for the case set by Superior Court Judge Patricia Broderick is scheduled to begin Jan. 9, 2013.
Ali Jackson has been held without bond since the time of his arrest on the night of the incident in June. Alvonica Jackson and Campbell were released at that time while they await trial.
At the July hearing the three defendants rejected a plea bargain offer by prosecutors that would have dropped the hate crime designation to the respective assault charges against Alvonica Jackson and Campbell. The offer called for retaining the hate crime designation for the charge against Ali Jackson.
A hate crime designation to a felony charge, such as assault with a dangerous weapon, carries a longer prison term than for a similar offense without a hate related designation.
William Miller, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's office, which is prosecuting the case, said a conviction against Ali Jackson and Campbell for a hate related assault with intent to kill while armed could result in a sentence of up to 45 years in prison. A conviction against Alvonica Jackson for a hate related assault with a dangerous weapon could bring a prison sentence of up to 15 years.
Interestingly enough, it is likely that the tripartite African cult of violent machisimo was simply calling the victim "faggot" because that's how the tribe "rolls." Specificity of language is 'fo whites".. They were probably assaulting him because violent Black anti-white violence is rather commonplace in America, but unlike for Homosexuals that Orwellian phrase "protected class" does not apply to white males…
shut up, they're not african and those slang words your using are racist. if there is any come hate among races, its white against black
Good riddance to these ghetto dwelling douche bags. I hope they enjoy their stay in federal prison where they too can become the little "faggies". How ironic that they will be witnessing more homosexual acts in prison than they ever thought imaginable. Jokes on them I guess. When the dark side of our society learns that it's fine to try to kill homosexuals it spreads like an STD. It blinds like an STD as well.
I just hope they can adopt to being the object of rape in prison. When they 'come out' when released from prison as one of those "faggies" I think they might regret their actions. Such useless pieces of human waste.
Its about time that the hate crime laws are finally used to protect gay people. Unfortunately, the mostly black juries in DC still wont convict blacks of hate crime charges against white gays. Thats the reason why so many previous cases just like this one were plea bargained to minor charges. The victim in this case is black so its acceptable to bring hate crime charges against black defendants. Its a sorry state of affairs.
"According to a police arrest affidavit, the three defendants each referred to the victim as a 'faggy' at the time they were stopped and detained by police."
Again, this is a relatively "easy" case– with a lot of evidence. What about the hate crimes cases with not so much evidence? What about the cases MPD has not been able to close? Or those that have been closed by MPD without an arrest and trial?
Sunday, The Washington Post reported that a substantial number of killers are literally getting away with murder in DC. See…
"D.C. homicides: In 15 percent of closed cases, no charges and no arrests" (Cheryl W. Thompson, The Washington Post, OCT 14)
It is very likely that lots of perps are getting away with anti-LGBT hate crimes, too.
That's why we need independent LGBT citizen organizations, like GLOV, to monitor MPD's and USAO's performance, as well a provide additional support for those to frightened or intimidated to report hate crimes violations to MPD. See Blade stories…
Busting and prosecuting perps is not the only way to deter hate crimes, however. In the recent past, we have witnessed too much use of NOT-credible MPD PR/spin machine efforts from MPD's press office, as well as careless MPD comments that can have the effect of jeopardizing cases, as well as victims' rights and remedies under DC's hate crimes law.
MPD needs to spend its too-scarce human resources bringing hate crimes perps to justice– but also being visible within the community. When would-be perps see GLLU and other MPD officers out and about, VERY VISIBLE– patrolling the night spots and neighborhoods of likely LGBT targets– that's another way to deter future hate crimes.
While we can take some comfort that this case is being seriously prosecuted, we must also remain constantly vigilant of MPD and USAO. Perps are still getting away with murder– and they are still getting away with anti-LGBT hate crimes in DC.
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Google is in the business of collecting data about you to target ads effectively.
Android is a tool to get into your mobile life and know where you are, what you're doing, and what you want. They can use this information to target ads.
But they want to know more. As computer interfaces get more advanced, Android will go deeper. What do you see? Is your heart racing? Combine sensory and biological inputs with your search history, travel patterns, and social environment, and the ads get ever more targeted.
In 25 years, the human computer interactions will be in full bloom. Android will be an OS that sits between your mind and the world. It will be your own personal concierge.
And if the trend continues. If we can build computers onto our brains? Or into our DNA?
You will be, in a sense, partly Android. And the ads will be perfectly targeted.


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Participants will learn about bonding with their dogs through Doga. While guiding the yoga practice, the Doga instructor will provide moments throughout the class for participants to bond, reward, and breathe with their dogs. The instructor will provide suggested cues for the leash and various opportunities during class to check-in and reconnect with their dogs.
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Welton Media have been commissioned by Mason Partners to do a series of drone videos highlighting the properties they manage and showing the changes implemented over time. The amazing transformation of a site through refurbishment and excellent asset management needs to be celebrated. Case studies can be written about the story of the before and after, images highlighting the changes. The use of video to portray the size of a site, its surroundings and what exactly it now offers, will sell a product far more than just words. Placing short videos on social media platforms will show prospective clients and also competitors just why you are top of the game.
Video marketing in 2018 is going to be the very best way of getting your brand out there for the world to see. It is instant, it is the here and now and it can't lie. It allows the individual watching to feel like they are there at the actual site.
We love showing examples of how change can be made in order to improve revenue of a facility. Mason Partners are extremely happy with the first video produced as a series of others.


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The band Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino hails from Salento, in the southernmost part of Italy, on the heel of the Italian boot.
Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino is modeled after a traditional ensemble from the 1950s called "Orquestrina Terapeutica."
This sort of 'healing orchestra,' composed of a violin, guitar, diatonic accordion and tambourine, traveled around playing music to exorcise the demons of the tarantate, those who had been bitten by a spider.
The band would play and the patient would dance until he or she was healed.
One traditional song in particular, 'Pizzica Indiavolata,' which gives the title to their new album, was considered the most powerful cure for tarantate.
"Today, we play it in a different way, in our own way, with new melodies, with new ideas, but still we want to save the function, the healing, the strong function that 'Pizzica Indiavolata' used to have," Bandleader Mauro Durante said.
Durante acknowledges that the phenomenon of tarantismo has died. There are no more victims of the taranta. But there are still demons to exorcise.
"There is the economical crisis, it is hard to find a job, it is hard to find your way in the world whenever you feel that you should be really able to express yourself," Durante explained. "And still, this music can be a cure, can be a way to dance, sing and play out your own illnesses, your own demons."
In the same way the 'orchestrina therapeutica' composed music to heal the tarantate, Mauro Durante composed a song with a similar purpose. It's called "Nu the Fermare" or "Don't Stop."
"You've graduated, but there's no work
you have a masters, but there's no work
and you're left with only your imagination
wanting to buy a house, it's agony, wanting a family, it's crazy
but if you stop, there's melancholy
Get up, find a way, keep on going, don't stop
find a way, take a chance, your voice is strong, make it heard."
Durante is well aware that music isn't a terribly practical response to all the ongoing economic problems facing Europe. But still, he says, when people dance they often forget their troubles, if only for a while. And so in that sense, he says the members of Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino consider themselves musical healers for the 21st century.


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America Rising – An Open Letter To Democrats
When this video first surfaced a few weeks ago, I thought it was well done and prophetic of things to come. Given the events of the past week, even more so now.
I didn't vote for what is happening to our country. While I didn't like the choices for President in 2008, I voted for John McCain. In the spirit of full disclosure, I am a conservative that has occasional libertarian leanings on some issues. I have never in my life been remotely considered to be a liberal. I fear the moves being made in our Nation's capital that continue to erode our country in ways that a few years ago would have been unimaginable. MY hope and change is that people are finally paying attention and opening their eyes…that they are no longer silent.
That said, I applaude this video put together by those that are now seeing the damage being done to our country and that are having "buyers remorse". While I wish as citizens we weren't being subjected to some of the unnecessary hardships being amplified by bad government, it's better late than never to realize one's mistakes and move to correct them.
For all our sakes, I almost wish the Democrats continue to pay no attention to the will of those that elected them to SERVE, not dictate, with their unpopular, ill-advised and un-wanted legislation that is killing our way of life and that of our future generations.
The day of reckoning is coming. As I tell my students, there are consequences for each and every choice we make, each action we put into motion. It's past time the lawmakers in this country learned that they will be held accountable for each decision they make.
They work for the people, and the people can fire them.


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We are in the Anthrocene, what some academics prefer to spell as the Anthropocene but I prefer to shorten to Anthrocene, both for space and pronunciation reasons. Call it as you will, spell it as you wish. The British say it as anTHROpocene, while the Yanks say it as ANthropocene. Some even say it as anthroPOcene. See what NPR has to say. Better yet, ask Andy Revkin at his Dot Earth blog.
Look, science fiction no longer matters. Sorry about that, but it's true. We are living in an age that demands novels and movies about climate change and global warming issues that go beyond sci-fi and head directly into stories about climate anxieties here and now (and in the very near future as well.)
Call this new genre what you will, the name is not important. For now, I call it cli-fi. Others might want to call it anthropocene fiction or anthro-fi. Others might prefer the spec fic term. All nicknames are good. New ones will appear, too. It will not matter what the final name of the term we are discussing here today is. What matters are the stories our storytellers will tell. Our movie directors, too. Art has a place in our society, and we need it even more than ever now. Cli-fi, we sigh, the end is nigh.
But no, the End is not night. Chin up, there are many more generations of man to come. We made it this far, we will make it even futher into the 25th and 29 centuries, even the 35th and 61st centuries. We are humans, we can dream.
Now how to use literature and cinema to throw some light on where we are now and where we are headed in the future in terms of climate change and global warming? Let the storytells take charge. Let the publishers do their things. With Kim Stanley Robinson's much awaited novel set in 2140 and titled "New York 2140" -- set for a March 21, 2017 release and which is already being heralded as perhaps the first really truly cli-fi novel of the 21st century (and there will be more, for sure) -- the outlines of a new publishing genre are becoming visible.
Cli-fi, cli-schmigh. Call it what you will. But most of all, don't be afraid of this new genre that does not have an official name yet. Read it, write it, use it, teach it, study it. This is where we are headed. Jokes aside, cli-fi has nothing to do with what some people think it does. No, no, no, not that. And no, it's not the ugliest collection of five letters ever written down on paper. in the history of mankind. And yes, whatever name it finally takes on, it's here to stay. Who knows what we will call this genre in 2050? By 2099 an entirely new collection of letters might very well replace it, sure.
For now, it's cli-fi. Get used to it. Quit your bellyaching!


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Original URL: https://www.theregister.com/2005/10/12/techscape_interview/
Interview with a tech entrepreneur
British and 26 years-old. Blimey
Posted in The Channel, 12th October 2005 14:45 GMT
TechScape Richard Stubbs speaks at a mile a minute - unusual for an Englishman, I've found. He also a self-admitted "tech geek" who's managed to learn social skills and network through music, hanging out programming and hacking at uni and keeping his finger on the pulse of technology.
And there's another unusual thing about Stubbs - in his case the geek finally gets the girl.
Sitting with two laptops balanced on his knees, two external hard drives on the floor between his legs and his Dell PDA on the table in front of him, he's a master juggler of high-tech chainsaws.
While he's installing Fedora on one laptop, he's furiously surfing the net and showing me different interesting sites, new technology and commenting with insults or praise in equal measure.
This young man is amusing - at first I wasn't so sure that a complete lack of focus on anything for more than 30 seconds was a good thing, but it turned out to be infectious and liberating.
Richard Stubbs is a fun guy to be around. It's because he's so interesting, so interested and so passionate.
He may also represent an example of the most important economic demographic for the future of the UK: the homegrown technology entrepreneur. If the UK churns out more local brainpower like Stubbs, the economic and financial future of the UK within the EU will be bright.
Take Ireland, for example, which turned its economy around from 19.8 per cent unemployment to a surplus of jobs. How? Simple - just ensure there are enough tempting posts for graduates so they don't run off abroad and "brain drain" the country into recession. Provide decent housing and facilities for your tech community and there you have it - economic growth.
And Britain must do the same; with intention and commitment.
Stubbs, of course, has no idea I'm positioning him as Cool Britannia's future, he's just rambling on about the coolness of Netcraft and how many of the world's websites with the least downtime are running on FreeBSD.
So, just what has Stubbs contributed to the UK economy so far? Well, he joined his first board of directors at 19, but more of that later. Here's how the whizz infant got started and eventually became the whizz, er, young man he is now.
When he was six, Stubbs's Dad - who had an accountancy firm in London - brought home the first computer for Richard, an Apple II (he's very nostalgic about this Apple dinosaur, saying: "I still have it; when I get rich and famous, I'm going to get it reconditioned and put it on display.") The Apple soon gave way to an IBM PC and Stubbs started saving up to buy a 386. He admits: "I wanted a 486 DX266 - whoa!! - but couldn't afford it."
Nonetheless, "The 386 did the trick through school, almost. I liked it because it had a VGA screen."
An Amstrad 1512 followed, which "ran a GEM desktop which was rather good - GEM Paint was great, I loved the spray can," Stubbs enthused. In 1996, he progressed to his first laptop, a DEC that ran Windows 3.11, which he also still has.
"Strangely enough," Stubbs admits, "my best computers were a couple of custom-built jobbies which I made for myself." From 1993 on, Stubbs was surrounded by a plethora of computer parts remaindered and cannibalized from his numerous machines.
"When I was four years old, my older brother Marcus had a Commodore 64 which using a programming magazine, he and his friend had plugged in a tape deck then typed 'load' and it began playing 'Row, row, row your boat.' I was fascinated," Stubbs recalls.
He continued: "Then I took the very same programming magazine (remember, this is a four-year old), typed out a simple BASIC program from the magazine, typed the ubiquitous 'run' and the response told me there was an 'error in the code.' The manual suggested I type 'list' and as if by magic thousands of lines of code appeared. I was hooked."
Stubbs remembers seeing the film War Games and being influenced by it tremendously. "I tried to unscrew the telephone (to emulate Matthew Broderick's modem lines in the movie) just being inquisitive. I also had a massive line printing feeder with a massive sound-proofing box that was fun to keep my toys in. At this point, I'm five or six years old."
Here, the subject changes to Stubbs' dyslexia. Of course, dyslexia is no indication of intelligence, so no big deal, I say. For Stubbs however, it is a very big deal. "It's soul-destroying and totally demoralizing for me," he stated strongly. "It's so frustrating to have to have other people constantly proofread what I've written," he barked. "Everyone knows I can't spell but I find it so annoying. In school they wanted me to type out papers because my handwriting is so atrocious."
And at school, age 13, Stubbs finally got to make some IT mischief: "My school had Novell Netware and I could just run amok. There was a special debugger which allowed me to get into the console. We gave ourselves extra storage, staff folder access and Super User status." Wasn't he afraid of getting caught? "No, we were undetectable; you learn to hide your tracks," he divulged with an enormous grin, "we'd find students who left the school and use their accounts."
Speaking of his time studying computers at the College of Arts & Technology in Eastbourne, Stubbs said there were "a bigger and better computer system and a couple of nice-looking girls", with the emphasis on the girls. He met his best friend there and the mother of his child, and also acted as Treasurer of the Student Union - an excellent opportunity to socialise, get into music and sink a few thousand pints.
But, he admitted, "it was not challenging enough for my mind."
He moved on to the University of Brighton, where "there was a good atmosphere and really insightful lecturers but I learned nothing. I knew it all about computers. The only thing I learned at Uni was Business. I knew Technology and the next thing was to make money out of it."
Stubbs didn't finish university, though he says it bugs him and he intends to finish up someday. "I didn't finish university because I started making money," he recalled, "especially in my industry, you don't necessarily have to have a degree - experience and knowledge is more important."
"I'd been making websites since 1995," Stubbs said, "and I saw the dot-coms making money and knew I could do the same." Stubbs' first business - which didn't survive the Tech Wreck - was called "English Village" and involved building e-commerce stores for people with things to sell. "It was money for nothing really," Stubbs says, "these businesses were riding the dot-com wave and when that tanked, well our business did too."
Stubbs then found himself in an Eastbourne pub with friend Mark Roberts, an Aussie with a business background, discussing politics. The subject shifted through Democracy, on-line voting/polling and how "can we inspire people's interest in their local councils?"
"People don't go to or get involved in their local council meetings," Stubbs explained, "so we came up with a web-casting service for the UK councils which allows residents to get involved; watch council meetings on their mobile phones; go to an internet café; go into archives and watch their councilors and what they said and how they voted." UK Council Ltd. (http://www.public-i.info/) was born.
What the Stubbs/Roberts' initiative did was to install the cameras, hardware and servers for the council and handle the broadcasting of meetings over the internet. This increased council transparency to the taxpayers, offered a better way to interest citizens, and eliminated the need to disseminate information via expensive printed mailers.
This enterprise was self-funded by Stubbs and Roberts until they successfully raised £1 million from investors.
In 2001, Stubbs left UK Council Ltd., although he remains a significant stockholder. He then worked for a start-up - where he supplied all of the technical and programming acumen with a particular emphasis on networking - and began to mull new possibilities.
He was concentrating on building a very big, interconnected business. He wanted it to provide networking services to customers then also subsume their web apps, bespoke system design and software development for the clients they initially engaged for network services. "This is a heavily open-standards-based business," Stubbs insisted animatedly.
The Network Factory (www.thenetworkfactory.co.uk) is Stubbs' new business. This start-up counts amongst its clients the UK's largest monthly-turnover online mortgage processor for whom they designed a bespoke system and also run all other IT systems. "Everybody says they do 'bespoke systems' but at the end of the day, they've just installed other people's products," Stubbs observed pointedly.
"We design the software, hardware and use best-of-breed technology," he said with satisfaction.
This kind of passion/enthusiasm is the crucial ingredient in any entrepreneurial enterprise development. Without it, the start-up is doomed. Britain's entrepreneurs must seize and maintain this motivated maverick mindset in order for this country to build anything even faintly resembling Silicon Valley.
However, to suggest that ultimate success is just a matter of pure energy would be misleading. Stubbs is expecting his first child soon. Until that happy event, he has got to get his cash flow together and scale his business baby quickly. Then, and only then, can he build something robust and sustainable. ®
Bill Robinson has appeared on CNN, PBS, Bloomberg and had his own segment on SKY News commenting on high-tech and marketing issues and has written columns and articles for FORTUNE Small Business, The Financial Times, Marketing Magazine (UK), Forbes.com, The Moscow Times, Cisco Systems iQ Magazine, United Airline's Hemispheres Magazine and Upside Magazine. Bill may be reached at: email@example.com


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Somewhere out there is my perfect black bean recipe. You know — the one that reminds me of citrusy garlic chicken with fried plantains, black beans, and rice from Versailles in Los Angeles. I haven't lived in LA for over a decade now, but I still have vivid dreams about those meals.
Before you get too excited, I should warn you that I haven't found it yet. I did, however, find an acceptable substitute for the time being, which is the subject of my post today.


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I was so happy and slightly confused that I have been nominated for the Liebster Award.
I'm still not entirely sure what I am doing, or how I should do it!
But anyway, I need to thank What T Loves for my lovely nomination!
Thank you.
11 Questions For You Lovely Nominees!
1) Why did you start blogging?
2) What scares you most?
3) Do you have a favourite brand?
4) Did you go to University, or are you there? if not why not?
5) Spring? Summer? Autumn? Winter?
6) High Heels or Flats?
7) What era should you have lived in?
8) 3 of your favourite films?
9) How do you feel about Charity Shops?
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3) Uni Runway
(Sorry I didn't nominate more, it was really tricky to find people who hadn't already been nominated!)


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Flamingo Hotel Larnaca is ideally located in the Makenzie area of Larnaca. The hotel is situated near the beaches and is only a short walk from the town center of Larnaca. The Beach Hotel is a comfy three star hotel with a pleasant and soothing atmosphere. It is an ideal location that overlooks the salt lake; the Larnaca bay line and the Mediterranean Sea making it the perfect place in Cyprus for tourists and business travelers alike. The hotel provides prompt service; refreshing beverages and tasty food in a reposing environment. The facilities are the trademarks of the hotel. The hotel is an ideal place to stay in during a vacation for friends, families and business travelers.
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bare nouns, Brazilian Portuguese, Coercion, Mass/Count, Universal Grinder
Much literature has explored the interpretation of the bare singular (BS) in Brazilian Portuguese. Pires de Oliveira and Rothstein (2011) claim that BS nouns are mass because they denote kinds and argue that this explains why only the BS in Brazilian Portuguese can have a non-cardinal interpretation. In this paper, based on an experimental task with Brazilian Portuguese adult speakers, we explore one of their predictions, namely that the 'volume interpretation' of the BS cannot be explained as a case of Grinding. Our results show that Grinding and Volume readings of a BS noun are not equivalent (in favor of their hypothesis). We also show that a volume interpretation of a noun is never preferred when a cardinal interpretation is available, but that this can be explained by other lexical and pragmatic factors. We conclude by suggesting that Rothstein's (in press) distinction between counting and measuring accounts for the fact that non-cardinal readings are not grinding.
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Beviláqua, Kayron; Lima, Suzi; and Pires de Oliveira, Roberta
"Bare Nouns in Brazilian Portuguese: An experimental study on grinding,"
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June 23rd
Dream word – RESTORE
Luke 5:12-15
"One day in one of the villages there was a man covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus he fell down before him in prayer and said, 'If you want to, you can cleanse me.' Jesus put out his hand, touched him, and said, 'I want to. Be clean.' Then and there his skin was smooth, the leprosy gone. Jesus instructed him, 'Don't talk about this all over town. Just quietly present your healed self to the priest, along with the offering ordered by Moses. Your cleansed and obedient life, not your words, will bear witness to what I have done.'" (The Message: by Eugene H. Peterson.)
Removing the leper's squint
The Parish church of St Peter's, in the small village of Twineham sits nested amongst the green trees of England, not far from the base of the South Downs of East Sussex. The first incumbent Rector is listed in the 13th Century and the stone font dates to that same period. Apart from the overgrown area of the graveyard rented by non-conformist Quakers for a peppercorn rent of a few pennies and the last of the wooden bedstead headboards, used as a grave marker instead of a stone, (a practice apparently only seen in Sussex) out of all the other fascinating features of this church I found two holes in the walls of the church the most intriguing of all. The church warden showing me around, told me that at these points, the local lepers would receive the Eucharist and on occasion, through grated bars would be allowed to watch the priestly practice of the Mass.
For medieval man, the Latin incanted magic of the Eucharist, performed by well-robed priests, was a mystery not to be missed! Indeed, magic coupled with superstition was so rife in those days that even the 13th century font, still standing tall and cold at St Peter's Twineham, still bore the marks of having a lock put on the lid, to stop the "Holy Water" being stolen for use in rites of local witchcraft! Even so, with all these passing pictures of lives long gone, yet still set and seen in wood and stone, it is the image of a gnarled and excluded, dirty and stinking leper, standing outside in the cold and the wet, stealing a squint at the magic through and oblique angled holes in the wall and receiving the Eucharist of life through the same, which sticks with me most this night. This small hole in the wall, this only place of access to the unwanted, was known as a "leper's squint".
Some folks, famous sinners all, gangsters, gang leaders, drug dealers, football players, boxers, pop stars and politicians, when they "come through for Christ" (what an odious and self exalting phrase) are placed by us on pedestals for the entire world to see. Indeed, we put these redeemed and famous sinners up there for all the world to see and then shout out to all the gazing, awestruck Christians, "Come see this stinking sinner, now washed, made whole, made free! Free that is, apart from his CD, DVD, book and biography, all of which are yours for just $14.99, on sale in the lobby after he's sung and we've taken up a love offering." Yup, we love them famous sinners, coming through for Christ! Yup, get 'em in, get 'em up and get 'em on the circuit of sinners since redeemed. Yes, put them up the for all the world to see, for isn't Jesus most powerful and magnificent, to save such a famous wretch as thee?
I say this mockingly tonight for the sole purpose of contrast, for it is only this dark contrast that will allow us to see the white and staring eyes of all the leper's peering through our squints. Yes, I am afraid to say that in our churches of today, we still have a multitude of squinting lepers. Who are they? Why are they there? How did we allow this to happen?
These folks, this most leprous lot are the once forgiven people who have fallen whilst in harness. Their sin, whatever it was, has become to the Christian community, dastardly inexcusable, abuse-able and totally unusable to the "once saved and serving, never dare put one foot wrong again" kind of Gospel we are preaching. These modern day lepers are growing in number and surely are some of the saddest folks I have ever seen. They have become to us, ugly, odorous, shunned, separated, excluded, never to be trusted, shut up, cast out in the cold and wet, to be left peering at the magic through a leper's squint. And good riddance to them as well, because they let me down, they let our side down, for above all, they cast a shadow on the keeping power of Christ.
Yes, above all, in their bad decision, they moved Him from most desirous in their life, to being the least desirous of all! That's what we hate the most, the fact that their sin, their deceitful sin, has cast doubt on the efficacy of the message we proclaim and Christ to keep us, as well as casting a most terrible light on the some of the same snakes of doubt and ungodly desires, slithering around in the dark of our own dear lives. Think about that. Be honest with yourselves.
Let us remember tonight, that the greatest story of redemption left to us by our Lord Jesus Christ, is not of a famous stranger finally "coming through to Jesus," and still making a few bob on the side, but rather of a profligate, a prodigal, a known but long lost son finally coming home! Yes, the greatest story of redemption is of a son finally coming home and still ripe with the smell of pig shit on him and when that happened, yes, when the longed for family member finally returned, he wasn't stepped down, wasn't dressed down, he wasn't hosed down, and made to go out in the cold and peer at the magic he once so loved through a cold, low, leper's squint, but rather was clothed upon, ringed up, taken in, embraced and given a hoe down. It's shocking isn't it? I reckon Jesus intended it to be so, for grace is nothing short of being just that, absolutely shocking!
It's going to be very tough, yet until we get rid of every lepers squint, and welcome home the wounded and stinking prodigals, our communities, though quite respectable, shall never truly bear, the Maker's mark of grace.
Listen: "Don't pick on people, jump on their failures, criticise their faults - unless, of course, you want the same treatment. That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging. It's easy to see a smudge on your neighbour's face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own. Do you have the nerve to say, 'Let me wash your face for you,' when your own face is distorted by contempt? It's this whole travelling road-show mentality all over again, playing a holier-than-thou part instead of just living your part. Wipe that ugly sneer off your own face, and you might be fit to offer a washcloth to your neighbour." (Matthew 7:1-5 The Message by Eugene H. Peterson.)
Pray: Lord, I have to tell you that I feel really let down by those folks, they should have known better. But Lord, we should have known better as well. I remember you said to St Peter, that cursing and cowardly denier, "Feed my lambs." Surely, every sin against You by a redeemed child is a spit in Your face, a rape of Your grace. We are sorry for our sins O Lord. Now will You release the rapists and restore us cursing St Peter's by re commissioning again those You have most astonishingly redeemed, to speak once more of your most outrageous grace. Amen.
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Last time I checked, there were not too many materials for teaching Passive. I mean, for teaching Passive adequately, and in a practical and possible-to-take-out-of-the-class manner. Somehow, speaking about animals, doing a geography quiz or discussing a process of coins being produced didn't feel exactly right – not for my current students, anyway. With the lady I have in mind, we've already identified the need to refresh her passives, because she has already made mistakes using in in a number of situations, and when we were discussing them, she was not too clear about the forms and usage.
So today I began looking for some nice starting point. As I'm dealing with an individual and high-level class, this makes most of the usual (and even some really interesting and unusual things) a bit pointless, so I wasn't really left with a lot of choice.
But having researched here and there, I've discovered some nice things. A small collection of gems, in fact.
First credit goes to Penny Ur and her book "Grammar Practice Activities". There she offers another use for the customary "information gaps" – why not compare 2 pictures and to say what was done (or what will be done if we take the 2nd picture for a future)? it's so easy, but it didn't occur to me before, I have to admit.
I haven't decided yet if I am going to use the pictures or to take the idea further to HR area. In the latter case we might talk about somebody following his/her career path:first he was admitted to university, then he was promoted, he was recognized as the best in his area, etc…
Another aspect I've been thinking about – and also found in several different books – are the newspaper headings. reformulating them and making into full sentences. Will have to exploit this approach definitely. I think in my case working with headlines and turning them into full sentences (and accompanying it with some specualting on the contents) might work out nicely, after having cleared all the doubts and questions about the passive forms.
I think I'll start with a picture and some questions leading to using passive structures(like How is a position usually filled in your company?
I'll update the post if I find more gems to complete my humble collection, and I will be happy if you share what you do to teach passive in an interesting and practical way!


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Choosing a crossbow is no easy decision. Whether you are buying your very first crossbow or simply adding to your collection, you need to ensure that you are able to make a good investment. In this article, we are going to explore 5 of the best crossbows under $800. Before we begin, let's quickly take a look at the contents of this article:
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- Finding the best crossbow for money
- Choosing the right crossbow to suit you
- 5 Best Crossbow Under 800
The Importance of the Crossbow
Crossbows are a great weapon when it comes to shooting, hunting, and target practice. Whether you are looking to buy a crossbow to practice your skills, or whether you want to go out on a hunt, choosing the right crossbow can be difficult. After all, where should you start?
There are loads of crossbows to choose from, each of which differing in style and what it should be used for. However, choosing to buy a crossbow does not have to cost a fortune.
In fact, a lot of great crossbow weapons can be bought for a price under $800. Want to know more? Then, let's take a look at finding the best crossbow for you for the best price.
Finding the Best Crossbow for Money
When it comes to choosing the best crossbow for its value, you need to determine what the functionality of your weapon is going to be. Crossbows are designed with different people in mind – if you are a beginner, then you should look at simpler crossbows. A more experienced shooter will be able to use more advanced crossbow weaponry to maximize their shooting skills.
Below we have outlined a few key things to consider with regards to choosing the right crossbow for you. The below words are all terms associated with hunting, and therefore you may need to do a little research if you are unsure about what we are talking about:
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- Arrow Retention Spring = holds the arrow in place until you release
- Flight Groove = grooved track that allows the arrow to lie perfectly on the bow for accuracy
- Limbs = compound or recurve.
- Riser = this is where the limbs attach.
- Stock = usually made with wood or composite materials.
Keep these parts in mind when researching about what crossbow you want.
Choosing the Right Crossbow to Suit You
To make sure that you choose the ideal crossbow for you, you need to think about what you are going to use your crossbow for. Other extenuating factors may also apply when thinking about purchasing your next crossbow:
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- Shooting Distance: are you planning to use your crossbow for short-range or long-range? This is something you will need to consider when purchasing your crossbow.
- Preferences: no matter what size you are, there are crossbows to suit everyone. Smaller crossbows can be purchased for those smaller people who do not want to struggle to lift or transporting their crossbows around.
5 Best Crossbow Under 800
Below we have outlined 5 crossbows that are considered best value for money. Along with each product review, we have provided a link for you to gain further information.
1. CenterPoint Sniper 370- Crossbow Package
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- Integrated string suppressors for quiet firing
- Ensures exceptional accuracy
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Prevents ill-intentioned shots
This crossbow is low-priced making it affordable for anyone starting out their hunting experience.
2. Barnett 78128 Whitetail Hunter II 350 FPS Crossbow, Realtree Xtra, Left/Right
The Barnett 78128 Whitetail Hunter is another great choice which is well under the $800 limit.
Made in the USA, this 150 lb draw weight crossbow is extremely lightweight and easily assembled to ensure beginners are provided with the best start to their crossbow journey.
Below we have outlined a few key features of the Barnett 78128:
- The company Barnett was established in 1962 and thus has over 50 years of experience in assembling the perfect crossbow;
- 5 minutes to set up
- Trigger Tech Technology
- Eliminates dry fire
- Includes rope cocking device, lube wax, two Headhunter arrows, and lightweight quiver
3. Barnett Whitetail Pro STR Crossbow, 400 Feet Per Second
Here is another quality bow that is a reasonable price. The Barnett Whitetail Pro STR Crossbow is equipped with Nock Sensor and Anti Dry Fire Trigger System to help reduce dry fires.
This lightweight and compact crossbow are crafted with CNC Machined Aluminium Flight Track to ensure that every shot is smooth, quiet and accurate.
4. SAS Troy 370 Compound Crossbow 4×32 Scope Package
Here is a crossbow that is well under budget. This crossbow is ideal for exceptional speed and accuracy. Not to mention that it's sleek look is compact and light for anyone to be able to use.
Below we have included a few key features of the SAS Troy 370 Compound Crossbow:
- Picatinny rail
- Adjustable stock
- 4 x 32 scope
- Quiet and vibration free
Adjustable rear stock
Ambidextrous auto safety
5. Carbon Express Blade X-Force Blade Crossbow Ready-to-Hunt
Finally on our list is the Carbon Express Blade X-Force Blade Crossbow. This crossbow is 5% lighter than the majority of other crossbows on the market, making it ideal for those beginning in archery and crossbows.
With an aluminum rail, this crossbow is great for repeating accurate shots. This crossbow purchase comes complete with the following:
- Rope Cocker
- 3 bolt quivers
- 3 crossbelts
- Rail lubricant
- 3 practice points
Final Thoughts
Whether you are a beginner or someone who wants to add to their crossbow collection, hopefully, this article has provided you with a few products that are suitable for you. Of course, there are many crossbows out there, and ultimately, it is your choice as to what you want to spend and what you want to look for. In the video link above, it incorporates some of the most basic and common crossbow questions that we think will be really helpful to learn prior to firing your new crossbow!


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For over 30 years we have been offering hands-On and theory workshops in all aspect of electronic assembly. From practical skills like manual soldering, component handling plus wiring and assembly to the most advanced area array, flip chip and laser soldering technology. If you have never seen Bob in action try out his free "Defect of the Month" videos on line
We always aim to make our events educational but also entertaining with as many practical real world examples as possible to make it relevant to operator, engineer and manager alike. We believe we offer the greatest range of training topics in the industry supported by our long running online webinars
The following is a range of the topics we offer but are always able to create new workshops
For further information or to book an onsite Bob Willis Master Class Workshop at your conference or manufacturing site Click Here
LED Design, Assembly & Soldering Process Issues – Causes & Cures
Cleaning Printed Circuit Assemblies, Design & Process Control
Package on Package (PoP), STACK Assembly, Rework and Inspection
LGA (Land Grid Array) QFN (Quad Flat No-lead) Design and Assembly
Laser & Robotic Iron Soldering for Electronics Assembly
PCB Microsectioning and Analysis of Failures
Printed Circuit Board Inspection and Quality Control
Practical Failure Analysis in Printed Board Assembly
High Temperature Assembly & Soldering Processes
Contamination Testing Methods for Printed Boards and Assemblies
Guide to MSL/MSD Moisture Sensitive Devices & PCB Control
Printed Circuit Board Failures – Causes and Cures
Lead-Free Selective Soldering, Design, Process Challenges and Practical Solutions
Void Formation in Solder Joints – Causes & Cures
Hands on Soldering and De-soldering
Hands on Surface Mount Rework and Repair
Practical Solderability Testing Workshop
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Counterfeit Component Workshop- Causes and Cures
Troubleshooting Your Lead Free Assembly Yields – On Site or Offshore
Flexible Circuit Board Design and Assembly with Lead-Free Alloys
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Lead-Free Selective Soldering, Design, Quality Control and Practical Solutions
Vapour Phase & Convection Reflow For Lead Free– Selecting Your Reflow Process
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Counterfeit Component – Causes and Cures Workshop
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0201-01005 & Smaller Component Design, Assembly and Inspection
Basic Printed Circuit Board Manufacture and Process Defects
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PAINESVILLE, Ohio- The Lake Erie College men's soccer team picked up their first win in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) play on Thursday (Sept. 21) night.
The Storm earned a 2-1 victory over the Alderson Broaddus University Battlers on a late penalty kick.
Javier Borreguero (Nigran, Spain / Los Sauces School) put the Storm up 1-0 with his fifth goal of the season. Alderson Broaddus tied the game with a long goal in the 39th minute. The teams entered halftime tied at one goal each.
In the 63rd minute, Andrew Bucur (Bedford, Ohio / St. Peter Chanel) took advantage of a foul call and buried a penalty kick. The Storm led 2-1 and held on for the victory.
Lake Erie took four shots in the game with Borreguero taking three of them.
Tom John (Ahrensburg, Germany / Tennis Borussia Berlin) made eight saves against an attack heavy Battlers team.
The Storm will host Davis & Elkins on Saturday (Sept. 23) at 3:00 PM.


text: John Green's Crash Course in Roman History is about twelve and a half minutes well spent. Without seeming to breath, Green manages to cover a great deal of ground with a surprising amount of lucidity. For a quick introduction to Roman Republican Government and its down side, you could do worse. "When, if ever, is it OK to stab someone twenty-three time?" This is not a bad starting point for the discussion.


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I have a box of Blue Bird nestlings and the House Sparrows are mobbing them. I have had a nest of babies pecked to death previously. The House Sparrows are currently harassing the adult bluebirds. What should I do?
Have you heard about the sparrow spooker? I've had a lot of positive feedback from customers telling me it kept the determined sparrows away from their bluebird, chickadee, and wren houses.
Basically once the birds are committed to a nesting site you hang shiny flutter ribbon above the birdhouse (you can find this "scare tape" at our stores). Studies have shown that certain bird species, including house sparrows, will not fly under the ribbon. Our sister Wild Birds Unlimited store in Middle Tennessee talked about their experience with a sparrow spooker. Click HERE to read their beautiful blog.
Or for more detailed plans to make your own sparrow spooker, click HERE to visit the very informative Sialis.org website.
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Thanks! and thanks for posting the link on my post about house sparrows!
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The new police department in Camden, NJ, was conveived by a Democratic powerbroker, endorsed by his ally — the Republican governor — and is now being promoted as a national model by a Democratic president whom the Republican governor mocks just about every day.
Got all that? The intermingling politics of the Camden police situation requires a road map. Here it is:
How it started: Budget restraints led to massive layoffs in the department in 2011. Neither Gov. Chris Christie nor the Democrats who control Camden came up with money to prevent nearly half of the department's officers from being laid off. That is believed to have created the ensuing public safety crisis — 67 homicides in 2012, a record for this small city of 80,000 people.
The solution: George E. Norcross III, the Camden hospital executive who controls Democratic politics in the southern part of the state and beyond, created a plan for the Camden City Council to disband its department and have the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders start its own force — under the same chief, but with much cheaper employment contracts in order to put more boots on the ground. It took several months for Christie to come through with money, a source said, but eventually Christie supported the new department with $10 million in start-up funds.
Camden becomes a model: More cops were hired, crime went down, Camden got lots of media attention and Police Chief Scott Thomson was involved in a task force that the White House convened after Ferguson. The new Camden cops took what they describe as a new, progressive approach to policing: Cops giving ice cream to kids, doing foot patrols and thinking of themselves more as the peace corps rather than special forces.
What happened Monday: Urban violence and policing is one of the most intractable issues out there, and everyone wants a piece of this story. On Monday President Obama visited Camden, long known as the country's poorest and most dangerous city, praising it for developing a model for the kind of innovative policing that can prevent conflicts between police and civilians seen recently in Baltimore and Ferguson. He called Camden "a symbol of promise for the nation." Meanwhile, Christie, during another stop in his pre-presidential campaign in New Hampshire, sent out a series of tweets taking credit for the change in policing there and mentioned Camden both at a town hall meeting and in an interview on Fox News.
Selective Stats: Obama said on Monday that murders are down 47 percent. Christie said 55 percent. The county says it's actually 50 percent. Whatever it is, politicians on all sides are comparing crime now to the historic highs seen in 2012, when the police force was decimated by a budget crisis. Nearly half of the police department was laid off and this town of 80,000 people saw a whopping 67 homicides. But the same politicians who couldn't find enough money to pay cops then — and that means everyone from Christie to Democrats who control Camden — now use that crisis year to demonstrate progress. Critics say they created the crisis in the first place. Still, so far this year there have only been nine homicides, which would put Camden by year's end at levels not seen in more than 15 years.
Community Policing: The Camden police chief was involved in a task force on community policing that the White House convened after Ferguson, and he has gotten a lot of media attention about his push for the foot patrols that define the community policing method. Camden therefore provides Obama the evidence he needs to show the effectiveness of community policing, and it gives Christie an answer to the "what do we do about situations like Ferguson?" question he has been hearing on the campaign trail.
Union Busting: By closing the department, the police union was effectively busted. The whole point was to get rid of what local politicians called an onerous union contract for police officers so they could put more cops on the street. And it worked. There are now more police officers who are paid less and have reduced benefits. This is something Christie is campaigning on as he wooes conservative voters. "We fired the entire Camden Police Department," he said Monday. But for Obama, with a union constituency, this is more complicated. He was sure to note in his speech Monday that the new force is indeed unionized.
ACLU's Cold Water: The American Civil Liberties Union says the crime reductions are coming at a price. They raise questions about why civilian complaints about excessive force have gone up, as have the number of minor infractions, like riding a bike without a bell. Christie doesn't mind one bit that the ACLU has taken issue with the new department. In general, he has taken a decidedly antagonistic tack towards civil libertarians from both the Democratic side and the Rand Paul wing of the Republican party. The ACLU's concerns, however, complicate the story for Obama and local Democrats, who will have to contend with the ACLU looking over their shoulders.
Mission Accomplished: The prospect of an urban center that has cut crime in half is too good of a story for any politican to pass up. But two leaders in Camden whispered to me yesterday that they are uncomfortable with all of the early praise for the new Camden and it reminds them of President Bush's famous "Mission Accomplished" victory rally at the beginning of the war in Iraq. Obama yesterday called Camden a "symbol of promise for the nation" — but in the next line he seemed to catch himself, saying: "I don't want to overstate it."


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Review: Half a Sixpence − Get yer 'at and cane and go see a spiffing good show!
PUBLISHED: 13:48 26 October 2017
Flash, bang, wallop, what a performance when Weston Operatic Society's production of Half A Sixpence opened at The Playhouse last night.
The Weston-super-Mare theatre group might be classed as amateur but its 100 years plus of experience certainly spilled into its latest production ˗ a charming romp of a story accompanied by rousing songs and full-on dance routines, guaranteed to have audiences foot-tapping along, even if they don't know the words.
The 40-strong cast put on a flawless performance, bringing the colourful Cockney characters to glorious life, each one giving it their all, despite some tricky and extremely fast footwork in the upbeat numbers.
Based on a novel by HG Wells called Kipps: The Story Of A Simple Soul, the tale centres around Arthur Kipps, an orphan working in a draper's shop.
He and his childhood sweetheart Ann have two halves of a sixpence to act as a reminder of their feelings for each another.
But Kipps unexpectedly inherits a fortune which propels him into high society, with Ann forced to watch on as he becomes engaged to the classy Helen Walsingham.
The cast, aged from just 10 years old, were ably led by Cameron Isherwood, who shone as Arthur, and was easily identifiable as the loveable, if misguided Cockney geezer. His voice is a lovely balance of being sometimes powerful, yet not too much, and vulnerable and tender when needed – the perfect voice for musicals in fact. I feel 1960s pop legend Tommy Steele, who the musical was written to promote, would have approved of his contemporary's portrayal of 'his' Arthur Kipps.
His sweetheart Ann is played by Leah Farmer who manages to perfectly balance the forthrightness of the gutsy waitress while also allowing the fragility of a character, who has also endured a tough upbringing, to show through.
The obligatory comic character of thespian Harry Chitterlow is played by Kevin Wheeler who flounced, jumped and minced across the stage with the fantastic flamboyance needed for such a part. He had the audience tittering along in all the right places and me in awe of him being able to jump off a high shop counter and carry on with the song!
The stiff upper lip brigade in the form of Mr Shalford and the Walsinghams were also very entertaining, with cast members Mike Hardy, Cheryl Stafford, Mairi Coyle and Richard Smith seemingly stepping straight out of Edwardian England onto the stage.
The remainder of the supporting cast, including the younger performers, were all brilliant, holding their characters well and singing and dancing their hearts out.
All in all, an exceptional feel-good show about remembering who you are and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who wants to be forget their woes for a few hours and enjoy a jolly-good sing-a-long.
Half A Sixpence will be performed at The Playhouse, in High Street, until Saturday at 7.30pm, with a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday.
Tickets, priced £16.50-17.50, are available from www.westonsupersixpence.com
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Qualifications & Awards Information
What funding is available to deliver your qualifications?
The main funding available for SLQ qualifications are:
•Education Funding Agency (EFA) 14-19 year old - in line with the funding formula and study programmes guidance
•Ask parents/carers to help - they may see the value in the skills and confidence the course gives
•Pupil Premium Funding
•Enrichment Budgets
•Schools examination budget
•Skills Funding Agency Funding (SFA)
- funding
- budget
A learner cannot complete the LER – is there anything that a learner can do to evidence their learning?
Yes. All SLQ qualifications allow reasonable adjustments so that a disabled Learner can complete the assessment requirements using alternative methods, if the Learner cannot complete the LER or any other assessment. Please refer to our Reasonable Adjustments & Special Considerations Policy for more details.
What is the difference between a qualification and an award?
- award
- qualification
How do I link SLQ qualifications with learning from other qualifications?
- Link
- mapping
- evidence mapping
- Prior learning
- equivalents and exemptions
- equivalents
- exemptions
- mapping documents
- existing learning
What happens if learners do a mix of community and non-community leadership hours on their Level 2/Level 5 (SCQF) qualification?
- community leadership
- demonstration of leadership
Can we use Recognition of Prior Learning where relevant?
The Learner Evidence Record is mandatory for all our qualifications. However the following guidance is applicable in relation to RPL:
•A Centre is permitted to RPL if the assessment criteria/minimum action matches over with another qualification.
• If a learner uses a worksheet/assignment from another qualification that must be clearly signposted within the LER and during IV/QA engagement that piece of work should be attached to the LER.
Please note, is not enough for a Tutor/Assessor to say that their learners have completed work elsewhere and leave the LER blank.
- Learner evidence record
- Course
Which Level 2 Quan code shall I use?
- Quan codes
- Exams
Are the Learner Evidence Records mandatory?
Yes. All SLQ qualifications allow reasonable adjustments so that a disabled Learner can complete the assessment requirements using alternative methods, if the Learner cannot complete the LER or any other assessment. Please refer to our Reasonable Adjustments & Special Considerations Policy for more details.
- LERs
- Learner Evidence Records
- special considerations
When do we have to decide whether to deliver or certificate SL2 or CSL2 (SL5 or CSL5 in Scotland)?
When you apply for a course you will:
1.Select SL2/CSL2 (SL5/CSL5 in Scotland) – Level 2 Qualification in Sports/Community Sports Leadership'– this covers both qualifications.
2.Be asked whether you plan to deliver and certificate a SL2 or a CSL2 (SL5 or a CSL5) course. This does not hold you to delivering one or the other – it is just to get an idea for future Quality Assurance review visits.
During the course learners will either complete their demonstration of leadership with:
1.A group linked with your Centre
2.A group in the community
When you apply for certificates you will:
Select either SL2 or CSL2 (SL2 or CSL5) against each of your learners that have successfully completed the course. This will be determined by where learners have completed their demonstration of leadership.
You can request a mix of SL2 and CSL2 (SL2 and CSL5) certificates if your cohort.
- certificate
- demonstration of leadership
- register courses
To undertake SL3 do my learners have to have completed any other SLQ qualifications?
No, there is no longer the need for any prerequisites for Level 3 Qualification in Sports Leadership (SL3). Core leadership skills are now built into the content of the qualification so that anyone can start it, no matter what their previous leadership experience is.
- Sports Leadership Level 3
- course prerequisites
What do you mean by demonstration of leadership "linked with the centre" and "in the community"?
With regards to the Level 2 qualification learners now have the option of completing their ten hours demonstration of leadership either:
•linked with the centre (SL2) - any leadership that is undertaken in school curriculum time (e.g. leading a group of primary school children in curriculum time)
•in the community (CSL2) - any leadership that is undertaken outside of school curriculum time (e.g. leading an extra-curricular group; leading at a community sports club).For a learner to achieve the Level 2 Qualification Community Sports Leadership they must complete their full ten hours demonstration of leadership "in the community".
Can a learner be certificated for both SL2 & CSL qualification?
Yes as long as they evidence all that is required for both qualifications and if they were to undertake 20 hours of leadership (10 school/10 community). This will then cost £10 for additional certification, they will have 2 years to complete both at the Centre under their original certification.
- certificates
- CSL2 combined
- SL2 combined
What is meant by direct and indirect supervision?
All learners who are undertaking a SLQ qualification should lead under direct supervision at all times during their learning. This means that they should never be left alone with a group of participants. On completion of the Level 2 Qualification in Sports Leadership or Level 2 Qualification in Community Sports Leadership, a learner may lead activities/sessions under indirect supervision once they are 16 years of age. This means that a responsible adult, eg: teacher, coach etc will need to be within the vicinity and on hand to assist if required, but the learner does not need this person with them at all times.
For example: a Sports Leader may take a group of participants off for an activity on one area of a playing field, whilst a responsible adult is with another group on the other side of the playing field.
- indirect supervision
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Over the past couple of months, I've barely felt like my feet have touched the ground. Not in a falling kind of way, though. In a flying one.
The event I hosted, Burton Sci-Fi and Fantasy Con, turned out to be a resounding success. In fact, in so many ways, I could not have possibly hoped for it to have gone any better. You can read all about it, and check out all the photos, in my blog post here.
Of course, February also saw the release of my latest book, The Notary of Gotliss Street. The release also went great and, with just days to spare, I managed to get the paperback released so that I had copies for sale at the Burton SFF Con. I read a chapter from it there, and sold a good few copies.
Does it sound like I deserve a break now?
Ha! Completely out of the blue, I've been asked to run a 3 hour dystopian worldbuilding workshop in Lincoln next month. That is going to take quite some prep work. And, of course, I'm also writing my next book. Can I breathe yet?
I want to set some proper goals this month, so here's my goals for March:
- Write my next book to at least 25k words
- Update all my mailing list funnels
- Run a successful workshop
- Plan at least the next 6 months
How was your February? Join the Got Goals? Bloghop here.


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I just got engaged (no big), and obviously, I was excited. The ring is GORGEOUS, if I do say so myself, and since I wanted to keep it sparkly, I got a ring cleaner on Amazon. I checked my Slice app obsessively to see when my package would arrive, and the day finally came. At least, that's what I thought. As soon as I got to my door, I looked for a bulky package – but alas, the only thing I found was a tore open box with nothing inside. What happened? The Package Grinch showed up, that's what. Turns out, according to CNBC, one in five packages are stolen. Can you believe that?
Anyway, since the holidays are in full swing and we're all doing a bunch of online shopping (peep our Toy Deal Finder, by the way, and get the best prices for all your gifts), I want to make sure you don't suffer the same fate. So, what can you do to make sure your stuff arrives safe and sound?
- Make sure you have the Slice app so you know exactly when your packages will arrive, and can snag them before a thief gets to them.
- Get a smart security system, so you can see exactly what's happening at your doorstep. Smart = safe.
Now, with so many lists, tips, and tricks, finding the right smart security can seem daunting – but worry not! We've done the tedious part and researched the best systems money can buy. Here are our favorite options:
How much is it? $199
What's the deal? With a tagline like "home security disguised as a doorbell," this is the best device you can get. When someone presses the doorbell, you'll get a live feed sent to your phone. Then, you can talk to them with a two-way intercom, and snap a photo or video if you see anything suspicious. It works day and night to keep you safe.
How much is it? $179
What's the deal? Coming with a two-way intercom like the Skybell, you'll also get instant alerts when someone approaches the door. Then, if there's someone there that shouldn't be (think raccoons, robbers, in-laws), you can scare 'em off with an alarm. Plus, with different style and size options, it'll fit anywhere.
See? That was easy! Have you been the victim of a package grinch? We love to hear stories — shoot us a comment, Facebook post, tweet, snail mail, messenger bird (well, you catch our drift) with your best story.
Happy (safe) shopping!


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Sal LaMattina to retire
Representing Charlestown on the Boston City Council for 11 years, Sal LaMattina has announced he will retire after his term is completed in January. LaMattina has worked for the City in several capacities for 30 years during which time he has been a strong advocate for neighborhood services, including safety, clean streets, parks, and schools. His considerable energies have also gone to advocating for expanded water ferry service to connect Boston's waterfront neighborhoods. Besides Charlestown, District 1 includes East Boston and the North End. The Friends of Charlestown Navy Yard plan to thank him in a public event before his retirement.
Typically, preliminary elections are held in September, followed by municipal elections in November. This year's District 1 Council race is expected to attract several candidates.