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Cath's on a mission - to help us all cut back on use of plastics
IT'S one of the hottest topics in the country today.
IT'S one of the hottest topics in the country today. In fact, it's so emotive that the Church of England has waded in to have its say. Even the BBC are getting involved. And it's said the Queen is taking an interest. It's not Brexit, equal pay or the UK's economy but the issue of single-use plastics.
Single-use plastics are products that are used once and then discarded, such as water bottles, plastic cups, straws, take-away coffee cups, stirrers and most food packaging.
Whether our plastic waste ends up in landfill, our countryside, our streets, our beaches or the sea, it can have a catastrophic effect on our wildlife, birds and marine life.
After the BBC's Blue Plant II highlighted the scale of sea pollution caused by single-use plastics, the public outcry caused the organisation to announce it would ban their use by 2020.
The Queen is supporting efforts to reduce single-use plastics on royal estates and the Church of England has urged Christians to give them up during Lent.
But, as individuals, can we really do our bit to tackle such a massive environmental threat? One Fishponds woman believes we can. Cath Moore felt so strongly about what we are doing to our planet that she made it her mission to replace single-use plastics in her home.
Inspired by many of the products she discovered, Cath has just launched a website - www.theplasticfreeshop.co.uk - after spending the past year sourcing ethical and sustainable alternatives to everyday single-use plastic items, such as toothbrushes, utensils and lunch boxes.
"The products at The Plastic Free Shop are a result of my own journey and quest to have a life with less plastic," Cath said.
"People can be assured that I've done my research and tested the products. I try to be as open as possible and give a good description of each product."
The 54-year-old operates the business from her home in Brook Road, even offering local people the chance to collect items from her at pre-arranged times to cut down on packaging costs and waste.
Clearly, single-use plastics is a subject Cath feels passionate about.
"My brother is a conservation photographer and does a lot of work with the Oceanic Society and the Plastic Pollution Coalition and went off on a think tank with scientists and conservationists. He came back with a film and when I watched it, I felt really emotional. I then went to the premier of the Plastic Ocean in Bristol and it blew me away. It was a real shock to my system and I thought I need to do something."
Cath started by making small changes: "As a family, we've always been environmentally friendly and aware of wildlife but there was so much more I could do as an individual. I'd never felt this fired up about anything before.
"I just started looking around me and started to make simple changes. One of the first things I replaced was my toothbrush. It's a truly frightening reality that every toothbrush ever made still exists somewhere on our planet. Just think of all those toothbrushes you have ever used and disposed of – they are still there!"
Cath switched to a bamboo toothbrush, a natural product which is easy to grow without pesticides and as an added bonus the plant needs hardly any water to grow.
"Even a scourer which has a sponge bottom and a green top doesn't biodegrade. It's full of plastic. I looked around and found products which are brilliant. They're so old school and simple but they work better and are compostable."
Cath, a former cartographer, went on to replace her plastic water bottle with a stainless steel one and has now discovered there are free refilling stations cropping up everywhere and even several cafes in Fishponds are offering this service.
Her shampoo bottle has been replaced by a shampoo bar: "It takes your hair a while to get used to but after a while it becomes really soft and shiny because you're not stripping it of any oils. I wouldn't go back now. I love it.
"It's easier than you may think to make simple changes to daily habits and around the home which will reduce the amount of plastic and waste."
It hasn't however been easy to source products for her website that Cath feels are the real deal. Anything which arrived at Brook Road bathed in unnecessary packaging was immediately rejected.
"It's taken quite a time to find good suppliers with the same ethos as I have. It's been a bit of a learning curve. Everything that I sell has been sourced very carefully and I have a zero plastic pledge on my postage and packing.
"I'm not telling everyone to go around their house and get rid of every single-use plastic item but when things run out or need replacing, like a lunch box, then consider alternatives like a stainless steel lunch box, which is much more robust and doesn't leak."
Cath, who has a 24-year-old daughter, believes her online shop has come at the right time and senses there is a mood for change in the UK.
"Consumers have cut down on plastic shopping bags since the 5p charge was introduced and I think that's started a ripple effect.My message is that as individuals we can make a difference because, as consumers, we drive demand. As people start shopping a bit more consciously and become a bit more demanding about what they want, manufacturers have to respond. In fact they'll have to if they want to survive."
You can find out more tips on how to cut down on single-use plastics by visiting www.theplasticfreeshop.co.uk or on the Facebook page @theplasticfreeshop
You can also look out for Cath and her products at various events, such as farmers markets and fairs, in and around Fishponds and Bristol.


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Still into battle royale game? Well, add Radical Heights to your ever growing list.
Made by Cliff Bleszinski or simply known as CliffyB. A former design director of Epic Games that brought us Gears of War series (until Microsoft acquired it), Bulletstorm and of course, Fortnite. Now, he is the co-founder of Boss Key Productions, the developer behind the game, Lawbreakers.
Radical Heights is a free early access game in steam that give battle royale fans a refreshing look and somewhat a new perspective to the game. Although generally it is obviously looks like its bigger competition, Radical Heights still somewhat brings fresh goods to the table.
Aside from surviving and winning the battle royale, Radical Heights wants your player to look good, savvy and fresh in the battlefield as well.
You'll have a chance in the character customization to make your character look funky and ready to dance to the tune of 80's music while blazing guns with other 99 players in the field.
Mechanics are still the same. All players will be brought first to a sandbox lobby to practice killing one another. But for Radical Heights, not only you can practice firing all sorts of weapons to your enemies, but, you can do some bicycle flips and jump on a trampoline.
For this battle royale game, no plane or flying bus will drop you off to your nearest selected way point. Instead, only a short countdown will commence before you launched in midair to find a place to land and loot.
And once you land, so does the fun begins. Oh, for you to acquire guns, armors and all that cool good stuff? You need cash. I mean, game cash found in the buildings across the map.
The more cash you have, of course, the more good stuff you can buy. It applies in real life too, I believe.
If you're expecting a solid and smoothness graphics of PUBG and Fortnite, Radical Heights might not be there at the top with those two giants. The game's theme is made on an 80's sense of fashion and considering it's only on its early access stage, eye candy might be the last one you want to look for when start playing this game. But as they say, never judge the game by its graphics. *winks*
If your graphics card is capable in cranking upthe settings to "Ultra", you might encounter temperature issues with your GPU. Just like PUBG when it was still on its early access stage, the game is still not yet optimized and could cause you high GPU temperature. I got 70ish on my GTX 1080 Ti during gameplay. Still okay though. Also, the game still feels clunky at the moment regardless of how your system is well capable of running this game. Tone down your expectations I suggest.
Guessing from the outfit of the characters, I think they are all ready to do some serious dance moves to tune of 80's top music. If you're not familiar on some of the popular songs back then, click this link and start grooving.
Control mappings are pretty much the same as if you're playing known battle royale games such as PUBG and Fortnite.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K / FX-6300
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7870 2GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Recommended specs for Low Quality settings in 1080p resolution.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Recommended specs optimized for 60FPS in High Quality settings in 1080p resolution
I find the game pretty amusing, entertaining and somewhat funny with all the skimpy costumes and music that comes with it. It brought some fresh feels to a battle royale game. Also, adding a bit of different flavor such as a cash requirement before you actually get the chance to hold on to a weapon is a welcoming idea. At least you have a chance to survive longer especially if you encounter another player from the get go and both of you have no cash to spend for weapons and some sorts. Good thing that fist fight will always be free for a fair and square duel. But, with almost all devs still riding on the battle royale hype, many are wondering, when will this end? Will they still make 'other' games with no 100 people killing one another and grab that chicken dinner? Hoping that CliffyB and his partner of Boss Key Productions' got to act quick and make more improvements to this game before people starts to abandon the game as there are too many battle royale games out in the wild right now.
I gave this game a 2.5 out of 5 rating!
Radical Heights is available on Steam. It's free and still on early access stage.

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IL Lawmakers Considering Controversial Changes to Home Elder Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois lawmakers are taking a close look this week at proposed changes to the state's senior home care program that would slash funding by about $200 million.
Advocates for the state's aging population say Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposal could force more than 40,000 seniors and people with disabilities to lose some home and community-based services.
Lori Hendren, associate state director of advocacy and outreach for AARP Illinois, is urging legislators to instead support House Bill 4351.
Hendren says the bill would secure funding for the Community Care Program, while the governor's plan would create uncertainty for some seniors.
"This puts an 80-year-old woman, for example, who was able to live vibrantly and be part of the community, to now have to say, 'If my services are being reduced, what are my options?'" Hendren points out.
Rauner's office argues that his proposed Community Reinvestment Program will keep seniors out of nursing homes while saving the state money.
But groups such as AARP Illinois and SEIU Healthcare say the governor has not laid out specific details on exactly how that plan would work.
Additionally, these groups argue that the governor's changes could force more people into nursing homes, possibly at a higher cost to the state.
Hendren says currently the average cost of Illinois' Community Care Program is $860 a month per person, but the cost for nursing home care is about three times that.
"If we talk about the budget, and we talk about being compassionate and being able to care for our greatest generation, if we have a program that allows them to stay with their family, that is a wonderful opportunity to be conservative with taxpayer dollars," she stresses.
Rep. Greg Harris' HB 4351 is scheduled to come up for discussion in a House committee again on Wednesday.
This comes as the federal government has been urging states to find ways to keep more low-income seniors out of nursing homes.


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"It's a Love Story, Baby Just Say Yes!"
~ Taylor Swift
…and whether that "love story" is about a person OR a dog, read on!! Rocket Science Productions, LLC. is currently accepting submission of essays and true stories for two separate book projects. I'm helping them to do so!
One is a compilation of real life stories of TRUE LOVE. Do you LOVE sharing your "how-we-met" story? Do you want to commemorate your wedding vows? Was your proposal straight out of a romance novel? Is your whole life reminiscent of a romantic comedy? Has your partner been there for you in a tough time? Are they overseas and you want to surprise them with this special gift? Or, do you want to tell that special someone how you feel? Then send it over! RSP, LLC will publish YOUR story of love in a nationally published book out just in time for Valentine's Day! To learn more follow @RSPLoveStories on Twitter and like them on Facebook, here.
If the love of your life is a four-legged furry friend, then the other book project might just be for you! Rocket Science Productions is also seeking submissions for a collection of true DOG stories! Has your pet saved your life, literally OR figuratively speaking? Is your dog REALLY man's best friend? Do you have an amazing, unbelievable, inspiring, touching, heartwarming, funny or adorable story about your pooch? We want you to share the good, the bad, the ugly, and the cute about your canine companions! Please, send the story our way – we'd "woof" to read your true doggie "tails!" Follow @TrueDogStories on Twitter and "like" them on Facebook, here.
There is NO NEED to be a "professional" writer. For both books, we want the work to be that of real, everyday people like you and me….that's what makes them TRUE stories, after all! Plus, we'll edit for grammar and typos.
Show your love how important they are to you – whether dog or human – by sharing your story as part of a real PUBLISHED BOOK!
For further information or to submit, email: email@example.com.
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We can't wait to hear what YOU have to contribute!


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The opening credits of Call Me By Your Name feature images of ancient Greek and Roman statues. They are various depictions of young men, their naked likeness preserved smooth in stone with sensual curves. Anyone who's seen Michelangelo's David understands the concept. Throughout the film, our stars seem to take on the likeness of these statues. They often walk around clad in only thin shorts under the Italian summer sun and apricot trees. It isn't meant to be arousing or explicit, but a natural depiction of life in its prime.
In 1983, Elio (Timothée Chalamet) is seventeen and spending the summer with his parents in northern Italy. There isn't much to do besides lounge, swim in the river, bike into town and read. Life here seems like an idyllic paradise away from the rest of the world. Elio's father is a professor, studying and cataloging unearthed statues. For this task, a student comes to live with the family, Oliver (Armie Hammer). After a rocky start, Elio and Oliver strike up a friendship that slowly becomes more and more intimate and eventually sexual.
Though I mentioned nudity earlier, I would not call the nudity or sex scenes in Call Me By Your Name explicit. The tension and passions expressed between Elio and Oliver are more emotional than primal. During their first night together, the camera slowly pans away out the window, giving our lovers some privacy. Images of their soft curves entwined in the morning, and one scene involving an alternate use for a peach, is as graphic as this story of sexual awakening gets.
Right now, Call Me By Your Name is nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Timothée Chalamet is nominated for best actor in a leading role, his first ever nomination at just twenty-two years old. The film is also nominated for best adapted screenplay and for its best original song, Mystery of Love.
What truly resonates after Call Me By Your Name is over is this story of first experiencing love on such an emotional level that it can break your heart but not leave you bitter. There is a scene towards the end where Elio gets some of the best advice a young person in his situation can get. I think that scene and that speech is what sealed the film's Best Picture status.
"How you live your life is your business, just remember, our hearts and our bodies are given to us only once. And before you know it, your heart is worn out, and, as for your body, there comes a point when no one looks at it, much less wants to come near it."


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Drool-Worthy Digs Designed Especially for Dogs
Spaces designed for playful paws, wagging tails and sweet, slobbery kisses.
Photo By: Sarah Dorio
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Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
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Photo By: Tricia Messeroux
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Photo By: Molly Winters Photography
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A Dog-Lover's Dream
No need for a trip to the kennel. Constructed by Washington, D.C.-based Four Brothers Carpentry, this built-in dog kennel and spa is located in a spacious mudroom that includes the family's laundry facilities. Two comfy cages hold large dogs, while a bottom drawer reveals a hide-a-way bed for a tiny pooch.
Custom Doggy Digs
HGTV designer Vern Yip gave HGTV Magazine a peek inside his dogs' room. Four plush beds line the walls, which feature playtime action shots in black and white. Above the photographs, Yip uses orange paint to pose the question, "Why wag a little when you can... WAG-A-LOT?"
Dog Treats in Glass Jars
Vern Yip's dog-room includes plenty of tennis balls and chic treat storage via glass canisters. The deep sink comes in hand for the occasional (inescapable!) muddy-paw-moments. Courtesy of HGTV Magazine
Couches for Canines
Coastal Cottage
Stylish Storage (That Slides!)
Um, organization goals. This sleek, sliding storage cubby stores tons of tasty treats and keeps tug-of-war toys within paws' reach.
Tufted Turf
Mini Martha's Mansion
A Retro Trio
This yard boasts three times the cool with a trio of unique, retro-inspired dog houses. Even better? Cousins Undercover, Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri designed each house with a personal pooch porch that grants pups optimal sunbathing opportunities.
Hydrant Heaven
Intimate Alcove
Sleep + Play
Give your four-footed friends a cozy spot to sleep using a dismantled shipping pallet and plump cushion. The painted deck and iron patio chair add a splash of color to the pet-friendly outdoor living space.
Cozy Nook
Pooch-Friendly Patio
Plaid Pup-Pad
Kitchen Corner
Built-in pet areas are a growing trend in kitchen design. In this traditional space, a "dog house" with room for a bed is nestled under the countertop.


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After reading an article entitled HOPE ON THE BATTLEFIELD by Dave Grossman, I felt such a mishmash of feelings that I couldn't speak for a while. I felt fear, hope, awe, confusion, anger, curiosity and an overwhelming concern. This article was originally published in Greater Good magazine which is published by the University of California, Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. This is a research center "devoted to the scientific understanding of happy and compassionate individuals, strong social bonds, and altruistic behavior." Dave Grossman is a historian, psychologist and soldier.
Let me start with listing some of the things I learned from this short eight page article. Then, a few conclusions…
^ World War II studies demonstrated that of every 100 men in combat, 80 to 85 would consciously decide to defy orders to kill the enemy by doing things like shooting over the enemy's head. This was not due to fear but rather due to a deep and natural aversion to killing another human being. It's also explained that there was "a conspiracy of silence on this subject" since these findings were ignored by academia and the fields of psychiatry and psychology.
^ But the information was very much used by the Army. Huge efforts were made to "develop sophisticated methods for overcoming our innate aversion to killing." These efforts were referred to by Grossman as revolutionary corrective measures and training methods introduced over the past half century. He describes this "new dawn in modern warfare" and explains that it is referred to as manufactured contempt. He explained how they figured out how to produce new psychological warfare, but this warfare wasn't again the enemy but on our own troops. So successful were the changes in training and procedures that the firing rate jumped to 55 percent in Korea and 95 percent in Viet Nam. I won't summarize the changes here but I'd like you to know that I found them deeply disturbing.
^ After these pro-killing methods were incorporated, more soldiers returned with posttraumatic syndrome. Most return from war fine but a lot need help. During the Viet Nam era, when the fire rate was 95 percent, between 18 and 54 percent of the 2.8 million returning military suffered from posttraumatic stress syndrome.
So, what does all this mean to us now?
Of course, we get to feel good about the knowledge that we humans have such a strong natural resistance to killing no matter the circumstances. It's great to have the human as "natural born killer" assumption debunked. We need that to justify the development of appropriate levels of support for returning military in need of a variety of services.
I especially appreciate this conclusion by Grossman. "If we accept that we need an army, then we must accept that it has to be as capable of surviving as we can make it. But if society prepares a soldier to overcome his resistance to killing and places him in an environment in which he will kill, then that society has an obligation to deal forthrightly, intelligently, and morally with the psychological repercussions upon the soldiers and the society. "
I believe that we need a deep understanding of these realities in order to proceed with peace-building work. Obviously, I don't know for sure but it seems likely that the development of our understanding about the impacts of killing is just in its infancy. For the sake of peace and compassionate societies, I hope this work continues.
Related post: http://bloggers4peace.wordpress.com/2013/02/11/kozo-cheri-asks-that-you/
The Blind Theology of Militarism – Article audaciously suggesting that we should be having a broader conversation about alternatives to permanent war.
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Building Our Own Home: Three Months In
In the months since defending my dissertation, I've changed gears a bit. I haven't been reading much and I've done next to zero writing. That might sound bad, but I assure you, I've not been completely idle. You see, my family and I broke ground on our new home on June 30th. We're building it ourselves. Here's a few things I've learned:
1. Believe the people who say that it'll cost more than you think. "Yeah, that's just suckers talking," I thought, "They don't know me!" Yet, even though I meticulously budgeted everything I could possibly think of, tried to overestimate a number of things, AND included a $10,000 "extra stuff" line item, we are still just barely in budget… I expect that to change in the near future (This is in part because I recently decided to go with spray foaming the rim joists and doing dense pack cellulose for the walls and cathedral ceiling).
2. What the space of our home "feels like" during construction changes all the time. We dug the hole and thought, "uh oh… we're building a closet!" The footings went in and it felt even worse! Now, with the framing complete, what we thought was a quaint little 24×30 home feels gigantic! Very disorienting.
3. These new little impact drivers are FANTASTIC! Also, I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Bosch compound gliding miter saw with gravity rise stand and accompanying roller stands. Last one… I can't get enough of this little "Snake bite" nail puller tool. For a guy who has only had a flat bar in the past, it's like I've discovered a magical tool crafted by the elves!
4. Some phases of the build are impressive and dramatic. Others are so very very not. For example, I just spent the last 8 days (10 hours a day!) installing roof venting on our cathedral ceiling. Were you to walk in there on day one and again today, you'd be hard pressed to see that I've done anything other than fill the house with sawdust and wood scraps!
5. I need to constantly remind myself what I'm grateful for since there is ALWAYS the next absolutely crucial thing to be very worried about. "I'll calm down once we dig the hole and have finally settled on the orientation of the home. Then I can just relax and build!" "I'll calm down once we get the walls poured so the cave ins don't knock over my concrete forms. Then I can just relax and build!" "I'll calm down once we get the structure dried in. Then I can just relax and build!" Now here comes winter… etc, etc, etc. Unless I check myself, I will NEVER calm down.
6. After nearly a decade of graduate school in theology, working long and hard doing physical labor while creating a very tangible object feels so very good!
7. Stacking all your Sheetrock right next to the wall in the basement, while being space efficient, comes with the liability that you'll now have to move it all again when it comes time to do the electrical.
8. You can't make all your decisions on the front end. Learn to make place holder decisions that allow the project to move forward and work to be flexible as the work continues. I so very badly wanted to have everything perfectly planned out from the beginning, but this desire nearly led to a mental breakdown. You can't possibly have everything decided for at the outset since so many of these decisions are interrelated and depend upon actually feeling a space that, at best, is represented only two-dimensionally at the beginning. Make decisions that are "good enough for now" and revisit.
9. When exhausted, dirty, and overwhelmed, remember why you're doing this. In our case, we want to be here. We love our community. We wanted to build ourselves because we want to learn, grow, and increase our self-sufficiency (and we could never afford this house otherwise!). And finally, we wanted to build THIS house because we want to live in a space that facilitates a life rich in the values that are important to us.
It's happening, it's hard, but it's worth it!


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Locks are the most commonly used mechanical devices at home, yet are the most ignored. You need to be sure that your door locks are in top condition as they are a vital aspect of your home's security.
But, what if you experience a lock problem? An issue that needs immediate attention? You'll need a professional locksmith to resolve such lock issues.
Here are some additional situations when you'll need to get in touch with a reliable and trustworthy locksmith:
Troubleshooting Door Locks
Reliable and professional locksmiths not only repair and install locks, but investigate the issue prior to taking any decision. They assess the condition of your locks to make sure that they're functional and are serving their main purpose: security.
Some lock problems aren't always evident, thus a professional locksmith will look into the glitches that often go unnoticed.
Rekeying Locks
Often times, you may have misplaced your key, only to have it found days later in an unlikely place. There's a chance someone may have stolen it to make a copy. In situations like these, it is always recommended to have the lock rekeyed. Improve your home's or office's security by getting your locks rekeyed.
Lock Installation
There's no other way you can do it! Installing locks with a DIY approach isn't going to help. You'll end up stuck in a situation where you'll need professional. So leave the job to them. When looking to replace your locks, always get in touch with a professional to get the best lock solution. They suggest which locks are best, the ones that offer added security and types that will be suitable for your home.
Emergency Situations
Locked outside at 2 AM? Getting late for a meeting and your entrance lock key broke? Ever wondered what would you do in situations like these? A professional locksmith is the only solution to your problem! A reliable locksmith service provider offers emergency services to deal with these situations in a quick and effective manner. Some even offer 24 hour emergency locksmith services to help people deal with immediate lock problems.
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WAAM Slam Institutional Memory
Sculpture Court, Jewett Arts Center, 3rd Floor
Exhibit dates: April 2011
Opening reception: TBA
WAAM-SLAM Oral History Project website
WAAM-SLAM was a multicultural student movement at Wellesley College that occurred in Spring 2001. It first started as WAAM (Wellesley Asian Action Movement) and evolved to SLAM (Sisters Leading Action for Multiculturalism). One catalyst that provoked the formation of WAAM was Committee on Faculty Appointments' (CFA) denial of Professor Elena Creef's tenure (She currently teaches as an associate professor at Women's and Gender Studies Department). This action was considered as a detrimental blow to the supporters of Asian American Studies, in which she, as the only Asian American specialist (to this day), had a key role in developing. Another was the Administration's continued refusal to hire a full-time cultural advisor to students of Asian descent, of which Asian American students comprised nearly a third of the student population at that time. The Administration's perfunctory response during the initial negotiation eventually provoked the students of WAAM—who were not exclusively those of Asian descent—to stage a sit-in on the third floor of Green Hall and a rally at the Academic Quad on February 22-23, 2001. WAAM became SLAM on March 13, 2001, when the supporters of WAAM combined their efforts with the Latina students to solicit full-time advisors for both of their ethnic communities. While Karen Shih and Mared Alicea-Westort were eventually hired to be full-time cultural advisor to their respective communities, many of the demands made by the supporters of WAAM-SLAM are still unmet today.
This exhibition is to archive and commemorate the spirit of this multicultural student activism and to educate the visitors about this important moment in Wellesley College's history.
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Since 2009, Big Pixel has been creating fun, humourous games with a distinctive style.
In 2016 we launched the Rick and Morty mobile game Pocket Mortys, in partnership with Adult Swim Games, which reached No. 1 in the US AppStore download chart. In 2018, we became part of the WarnerMedia family, giving us the opportunity to continue expanding Adult Swim's Rick and Morty multiverse.
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Professor Cristiana Forni (IT)
25 October 2017
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Filmed during the 19th Annual Meeting of the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP)20 - 22 September, 2017 Belfast, Northern IrelandProfessor Forni presents a study into the effectiveness of foam dressings, specifically ALLEVYN™ LIFE, in the prevention of pressure ulcers at the sacrum in elderly patients being treated for hip fractures. Such fractures were chosen due to the high rates of complications and mortality.
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BIG plans for Middle East media centre
Danish architect firm Bjarke Ingels Group has revealed its proposal for a "Media Headquarters" to be located in the Middle East.
"We have been inspired by the bazaars, the tiled ceramic roofs and the architectural use of textiles indigenous to the Arab world," said BIG
"Media at its core is about communication between people. The Media Headquarters Building is designed to maximize the interaction between staff, visitors and audience under one common roof."
The designers said that a single tensile canopy would span between two towers covering a "vertical village" of newsrooms and broadcast studios.
BIG added: "The archetypal character of the Media HQ building makes it a timeless icon capable of accommodating and projecting the ever changing needs of a dynamic and lively media organisation of today.
"Both a landmark and a communal space the Media Headquarter Building will become the heart of the entire media city attracting people from near and far. Several institutions framing a single forum. Two squares forming a single landmark".


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Well, I finally got to a computer, so here they are. School laptop still in full swoon mode.
Answer thoughtfully, and bring with you a HARD COPY to class on Friday, since who knows if I will have a computer working by then.
1. What images or metaphors does Edwards use to emphasize the helplessness of humans against divine justice? Choose the three you find the most compelling.
2. The image of being suspended over the fiery pit is used how many times? How are the descriptions different each time they are used?
3. Did New Lights like Edwards depict God as angry or as full of mercy? Read carefully.
4. How do the sentiments presented here relate to previous beliefs expressed by early influential ideas such as predestination? Is there now apparently anyone who is guaranteed to go to heaven? Explain using a quote.
5. Based upon this excerpt, what do you surmise about Edwards's attitudes toward the use of reason in converting sinners?


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"Sweet Moo of mine" by Penny Clandon S.W.A (now sold 21/1/18)
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(Penny is S.W.A Society of Women's Artists which is an extremely prestigious Society)
"Sweet Moo of mine" by Penny Clandon S.W.A
Measurements; height 20 inches by 16 inches.
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Penny Clandon S.W.A was elected into the Society of Women's artists some six years ago. Since then she has exhibited six of her pastels at their annual Art Exhibitions at Westminster Central Hall Gallery in London. She has also exhibited at the Society of United Artists' Annual Exhibition. Other exhibitions displaying her work have been The Pastel Society and The Buckinghamshire Art Society. The President of the Societe des Patelistes de France, Jean-Pierre Merat, invited her to exhibit her work at the Society's Exhibition at Fontenay, France. Penny's favourite medium is normally pastels but now living between the U.K and France she now paints in Oils and Acrylics. .
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A huge CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to all of our wonderful 2012 Starlight runners on completing this year's London Marathon!
With over £66,000 raised so far and money still coming in, we are immensely grateful to all of you. We hope you and your families are all extremely proud of your incredible achievement.
It was a really fantastic day, the rain managed to hold off for the majority of it and the atmosphere was electric with our supporters out in force, all cheering their hearts out for everyone as they passed – there were certainly a few hoarse voices in the Starlight office on Monday!
If you have been inspired by this year's London Marathon runners and would like to apply to join our Starlight team for 2013, please download our Gold Bond Place application form and either post or email it in to our Sports Fundraising Team. If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to call 0207 262 2881 for more information.
We look forward to hearing from you!


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Compulsory student services fees
The Education Act 1989 was amended in 2011 to allow the Minister to issue directions in relation to Compulsory Student Services Fees (CSSF), to help ensure transparency in the setting of these fees and accountability for their use. This change was made through the Education Amendment Act 2011.
The ministerial direction on CSSF for 2012 and the summary of submissions that were made in response to the draft of this direction are available for download below.
The latest ministerial direction on CSSF is available on p. 704 of issue 26 of the New Zealand Gazette [PDF, 369 KB]
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Bull #3
Unique hand decorated piece made from solid wood, this bull figure took Jacobo and Maria a year to complete. Their workshop has perfected the art of wood carved painted figures known as Alebrijes. Their designs contain elements of nature, such as plants and animals highlighting the iconography of the Zapotec culture. A great expression of creativity in combination with innovative designs and technique has allowed them to produce unrivaled three-dimensional works of art.


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… or at least it will be on Saturday 10th June. Which is in precisely 12 days time!
My mad sister and niece are going to be taking on the MoonWalk Scotland and walking 26.2 miles to raise money for research into prevention of and better treatments for those with breast cancer. If twenty six (point two) miles were not enough of a feat, they are doing it overnight. In their bras. Madness, I tell you. Madness!
However, I do feel a certain responsibility for their efforts. They have already suffered blisters, pulled muscles, sunburn and all manner of fatigue in training and that is before the event has even begun. It is all very well saying that adrenaline will kick in on the night and carry them through but it is still a gargantuan effort. And they are going to be looking, frankly, ridiculous. They will be wearing yellow bras, decorated with sunflowers and bees. The sunflowers are partly my fault as they remind my sister of me. Tall and beautiful, obvs, not loud and brash at all, oh no! They also remind us both of our Dad and were symbolic of fundraising for cancer research and better treatment and flashing your tits in the film Calendar Girls. The bees are because they are Team Bee, the first letter of their surname and a nod in solidarity to their Mancunian roots after the horrific events of 22nd May.
They have pledged to raise £500 and are well on their way but still need a bit more to push them to their target, which they would be very happy to exceed! If you are at all able to do so, please go to their fundraising page and sponsor them. They are not just doing this for me, but for all of us who have had the misfortune to experience this hideous disease. And if you have a moment, go to the MoonWalk's Where The Money Goes page and take a look at the many amazing projects, grants and research that they support. If you have visited Penny Brohn, Maggie's Centre or The Haven then you will have benefitted from MoonWalk support. If you have used a cold cap system, it could have been provided for by a MoonWalk grant. If you were treated at Christie's and visited their Complimentary Therapy Unit, again you have benefited from the MoonWalk's fundraising. And of course, the research they fund could help prevent many many more of our friends, relatives and loved ones going through this ordeal. Close to my heart, I was gladdened to see that they are also funding vital research into secondary breast cancer.
So, their fundraising page again: https://moonwalkscotland2017.everydayhero.com/uk/nicki-and-sarah
I am tweeting support for them throughout the night using inspirational walking songs (oh yes!) to encourage them along the route (mwha ha haa haaaa!). Do join in if you're on twitter: @wildsidejam @nickibaguley @sarah_baguley #SongsForWalking #MoonWalkScot
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Rod and Reel Repair
Jimmy Boss helps fishermen hold on to their prized, old fishing gear
Story and photography by Brian Bruzewski
Though we live in what many might call a throw-away society these days, some things are worth maintaining and repairing.
Just ask a fisherman.
Jimmy Boss knows this first-hand. He runs a rod and reel service in Buchanan, Tenn., near the shores of majestic Kentucky Lake, where he does repair work for fishermen who love their gear so much, they don't want to replace it.
Boss' work involves "just about anything to do with a rod and reel," he says. He builds custom fishing rods, but seems to get the most satisfaction from his service work.
"I have more fun in the repair side. I like repairing things. I like the look on people's faces when they bring a reel in there that sounds like a winch and when they get it back (they say), 'This thing casts better than it's ever cast before,'" he says. "That fits my ego more than anything. There's more satisfaction there."
"There's a lot of performance left in a reel if you just know what to do with it."
With rod repairs, Boss fixes anything from tips and eyes or replacing a reel seat, all the way up to a major rebuild.


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Founded in December 2008, La Badiane -French for Star Anise spice- is heralding its claim to be one of the best restaurants in Vietnam, dedicated to fusion of flavors and international gastronomy.
As reference, La Badiane is rated top 500 Restaurants in Asia by The Miele Guide, has been recommended by The New York Times, and has received 5 consecutive Certificates of Excellence by Trip Advisor -since 2011. Indeed, with more than 300 upvotes as "EXCELLENT", La Badiane knows a high rating deserved to top-end restaurants.
Yet, if most is about tastes, fusion of flavors and international gastronomy, great attention is also constantly paid to the quality of the service provided as well as to the overall atmosphere, so guests have a unique culinary experience by enjoying every aspect of their meal.
When coming in, one's attention is instantly caught by the multitude of perfumes & aromas flowing out from the open front kitchen.
The entrance corridor planted with harmonious luxuriant vegetation leads you towards the heart of the restaurant, and its glass covered patio. Surrounded by carefully chosen leaf plants, walls predominantly white, and large B&W photo portraits, the place provides for a true feeling of calm and elegance.
The combination of tablecloths, two-color curtains, and the green vegetation gathers all conditions to let guests' visual and gustative senses fully express themselves. The attentive and discreet lightening in the evening makes it very romantic, and live classic music concerts every Wednesday evening levels-up La Badiane restaurant to turn it into a complete place.
On the upper floor, two rooms available provide for perfect intimate spaces, appropriate for guests either looking for privacy, or mid-size groups wishing to enjoy a private lunch or dinner on a special occasion.
As opposed to the ground floor and its B&W photos, the first floor presents large-size color portraits. A must-see.


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What the others say about this show was right. The film is indeed too short eventhough it's around 2 hours long. The scenes of the show are only cuts taken from the recording of his rehearsals but they were more than enough to make us imagine the real concert. Although I've only watched the normal version, I bet the 3D and 2D version are way more awesome than this. From what I've seen and heard behind the scenes shown in this film, the King of Pop certainly did not seem like a person that would commit anything that the people had accused him of. In the show, you can easily learn that the man was talented, musically-emotional and sensitive, polite, professional and soft-spoken person.
After watching the film, I could really feel that his departure is real big loss to the world of music, although he didn't compose most of his stuffs. At the age of 50, he was ready to perform almost like as though he was still 35 (however, the trademark moonwalk dance move was not performed when he was rehearsing Billie Jean) but well, too bad. Since the concert was cancelled, I wonder how much money was wasted. But then again there could be insurance and he could had faked his death for it. I'm just saying.
Anyhow, Michael Jackson was truely one of the best pop entertainers in music history. But he is dead in reality and this is it; a brilliantly edited film for us to enjoy a concert that never has happened and sadly, never will.
Rating: 4 / 5
Addition info: It was MJ's death that triggered me to start this blog. Read the first ever post here.


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Kind readers,
well, it's been a busy month for me over here.
First of all, I finished writing Atheist Tiki Hour: Your Guide to a Secular Blast two days ago.
I'm going to start editing and proofreading it this weekend. In a couple of weeks or so, I'll send the manuscript to the editor at Atheist Republic, and hopefully he'll like it.
I've been adding more toys to my collection. Check out my Instagram! Here's one set I got for my birthday with a gift card that a loved one sent me:
The accordion playing Pony is named Cheese Sandwich. This set is a whole other level of awesome.
And here's a set I scored last week, the Grossery Gang Yucky Mart. This thing is beyond hilarious.
The Quietus venue is officially booked. Please visit the website for all the latest information.
In related news, I finally trimmed the lace off my flouncy lace front Snape wig and took this quick test shot of it:
Dramatic Half-Blood Prince is dramatic.
Today, the awesome Rubber Clown Car lads sent me a demo version of the original song they asked me to sing for them. It's amazing. It'll be on one of their upcoming albums; naturally, I'll be keeping you up to date on this.
In the meantime, you should buy their fabulous latest album, "Let's Go Bowling". Click on the picture below to get your copy:
Here's something else you should get immediately: The Atheist Pig's biting and insightful cartoon collection Evolution.
Once I've finished editing Atheist Tiki Hour, I'll start writing my next book. Not sure if it'll be Severus Snape and the Art of Being Human or The Rollicking Adventures of an Unrepentant Tomboy. We'll see.
It's been beastly hot here. What with my book writing and the weather, I haven't even bothered to put the lawn chairs and table out this year. I kind of don't care.
Well, that's all for now 🙂
Your devoted
Logospilgrim, the quiet professor


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Source: British Heart Foundation
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Date of publication: June 2017
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: Eight in ten deaths related to air pollution are caused by a heart attack or stroke, however data released today has revealed that three in four adults are unaware of the extent of the impact that air pollution can have on the heart.
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If there was a contest for a "Most American video ever!", we are absolutely certain that this one would be the winner! In order to know what we are talking about, you must check this crazy TUG OF WAR between a Massive 5 TON Military TRUCK and a Cummins 6×6 MEGA TRUCK! Can it get more American than this? We highly doubt it. At the very start, we thought that the military 6×6 truck would be an easy victim for the monster Cummins mega truck! Boy, were we proven wrong! Not only did the military 6×6 truck won the tug of war, it did it with incredible ease! Time and time again it has been proven, that SIZE DOES NOT MATTER! It is what`s under the hood that makes any vehicle potent!
It is not hard to notice that torque was flowing through all six wheels, so that`s why it was much lower to the ground! As a matter of fact, the military 6×6 truck dragged the mega truck like a piece of scrap metal because of this! The poor thing never stood a chance against the incredible power of this military grade vehicle. That`s one of the reasons and the second is the big block over the rear wheels. We cannot say for sure just how much this block weighs and if it had any part in increasing the chances for victory. Whether it was put there just for the tug of war or not does not concern us. Anyway, that thing is a BEAST! What do you think? If you ask us, the most important thing here is that this video is incredible and most of all, AMERICAN! If you call yourself a gearhead and a patriot, this is the perfect video for you! Enjoy the show people!
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Dragons are famous for having vast hoards of treasure, but sometimes I wonder why. If knights are always trying to kill you and take your treasure, why would you even bother with that? Surely a dragon could have a quieter, more secure life without a hoard.
Based on legends and contemporary fiction, here are some reasons that dragons keep hoards.
- Pure greed. Some dragons, such as Fafnir, are created in a contest to claim an accursed treasure.
- Pride. Dragons often seem to relish the high status of owning a huge treasure. Smaug, in The Hobbit, would represent these dragons.
- Nutrition. In some books, dragon parents collect coins and other metal pieces, and feed them to their young. The minerals help baby dragons grow their near-invulnerable scales. E. E. Knight's Age of Fire series is a good example.
- Preservation. Dragons who gather tomes and manuscripts might be dedicated to saving knowledge of the ancient past. They may also find that having a hobby helps them they stay alert and active over the decades.
- Obsession. In a few books, such as Jessica Day George's Dragon Slippers, all dragons are born with an irresistible urge to collect. They don't all gather the same things, though. In George's book, the main dragon character has an enormous collection of shoes.
- Remembrance. A long-lived dragon might save mementos from lost civilizations or friends in their past. More aggressive dragons could keep trophies from their victories against various enemies.
- Hunting Lure. In my short story, Hoard, a dragon named Carnisha keeps a hoard in order to attract looters. She then feeds them to her babies.
I'm sure there are more reasons. Why do you think dragons gather hoards?
A few of my other books:
Aunt Ursula's Atlas, Lucy D. Ford's short story collection and Masters of Air & Fire, her middle-grade novel.
The Grimhold Wolf, my Gothic werewolf fantasy, and my epic fantasy, The Seven Exalted Orders.


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The public has cast their votes for the The Peeple's Choice Award. A panel of library volunteers had a difficult time judging the excellent submissions. They have awarded prizes in three age groups: Youth—Grade 5 and below, Teen—Grades 6-12, and Adult.
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The best time to hit Montevideo is during Carnaval in March, when the city comes alive with various murga (musical theatre) performances being staged nightly. If you can't make it for Carnaval, the late spring and early fall are great seasons to visit, when the sun is tempered by a cool breeze coming off the RĂo de la Plata. During the peak months of summer, Montevideo empties and its residents flock to Uruguay's eastern shores to rent beach cabins.
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Often, most people hit the gym or jogs to build muscle, obtain a desirable body shape and of course improve cardiovascular health, but they forget that working out comes with above-the-neck benefits too. In the recent studies, scientists seek to discover how fitness can boost brain functioning, and it has been found that regardless of age or fitness level, regular exercise comes with significant mental benefits. Studies have revealed that fitness results in an improved mental health, relationships and overall happiness and healthy life.
Reduced Stress
After a long, tedious day, pound the pavement or head to the gym for a quick workout as scientists documents this as the ideal remedy to relief stress. Stress relief is a common mental benefit associated with body fitness, and it can help manage physical and psychological health. Additionally, fitness inhibits the production of norepinephrine, an enzyme that moderates how the brain responds to stress. Importantly, a sweaty workout reduces stress and equips the body to respond to the existing mental problems.
Boost Happiness
Pounding the pavement or hitting the gym can be tough, but it is worth the effort as regular body exercise stimulates the release of endorphins which is instrumental in creating happiness and well-being. It has also been found that exercise alleviates depression symptoms and for this reason, doctors recommend people suffering from anxiety or depression to spend plenty of their time in the gym. In fact, fitness can be as effective as antidepressants in some cases. Do not worry if you cannot have much time in the gym, working out for just 30 minutes a few times in a week improves overall health instantly.
Improve self-confidence
If struggling to look and feel proud of yourself, get into a fitness session to boost your self-esteem and improve the positive self-image. Regardless of personal attributes such as age, gender, weight and size, body exercise elevates how individuals perceive themselves.
Controls addiction
As the body responds to different forms of pleasure, be that of drugs, food or sex, the brain releases a chemical referred to as dopamine that stimulates addiction. Unfortunately, some people become dependent on substances that produce dopamine such as drugs and end up being addicts. However, studies document the power of exercise in helping addicts recover from addiction. Having short fitness sessions distract the attention of drug users toward substances like alcohol or sex hence making them de-prioritize craving. Substance abuse, especially alcohol disrupts essential body process such as circadian rhythms making it hard for the alcoholics to fall asleep without drinking. Nonetheless, exercise can reboot the bodies of the alcoholics and help them recover at the right time.
Tap creativity
It is a norm that most people get direct to the hot shower after a tough workout, but maybe it is the time to break the pattern. Recent studies reveal that creativity improves for up two hours after a rigorous exercise. Instead of ending up a tough fitness session in a hot shower, scientists recommend post-workout inspirational activities such as interacting with nature. If you need a burst of creativity, have a jog or hit a gym to refresh the body and the brain at ago.
Whether it is a group of classmates at the gym, soccer game or a jog with a buddy, body fitness rarely happens in a bubble. It is evident that a majority tends to perform quite well on aerobic tests, especially when they exercise as a pair. A study conducted on a group of athletes indicates that working as a team is so powerful that it even raises their tolerance for pain. Importantly, exercise beginners can inspire each to other to push hard during a tough session, so it is advisable to look for a fitness partner and get moving.
Increase relaxation
Ever had a tough session at the gym or after a long run? For some, a rigorous workout can be as effective as a sleeping pill, especially for those suffering from insomnia. A short or moderate exercise before bedtime increases the core body temperature and a few hours later; the temperature falls to normal signaling the body that is the time to sleep.
Prevent cognitive decline
It is unpleasant, but a fact that as one gets old, their cognitive tends to fall. As one age, the prevalence of degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer, which causes many important brain functions to collapse. Although fitness and a balanced diet cannot cure Alzheimer, they help the brain stand up against cognitive decline a condition that begins at the early 40s. Nonetheless, workouts, especially in the youthful age inhibits the production of essential enzymes in the brain that support and prevents degeneration of an important part of the brain for memory and learning referred to as hippocampus.
Prevent Sedentary lifestyle
The Department of Health describes the lack of adequate workout as a silent killer. Recent studies categorize sitting or lying down for long as most common sedentary behaviors that result in health disorders like obesity and heart diseases. As such, not only should one spend adequate time at the gym, but reduce the time you spend seated or lying down. Some common, yet unnoticeable sedentary behaviors include driving for short journeys, watching television and listening to music while seated or lying down for long, and such lifestyle is thought to increase the risk of contracting deadly diseases like stroke, obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
The previous generations rarely hit the trail to jog or went to the gym as they were involved in manual labor. However, today's generation must find effective ways to integrate workouts into their daily lives. Whether it is encouraging the adults to walk or stand up frequently, or limit the time babies sit or lie down, there is a need for people of all ages to reduce their sedentary behavior.
The workouts come with benefits far beyond the gym and swimming session. It helps gain self-confidence, relief stress and even thinking smarter and for this reason, it is recommendable to take adequate time in workouts regularly.


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Stephanie has for several years been ranked in the top band for property litigation juniors by the Legal 500, Chambers and Partners and Who's Who Legal. She is regarded by the market as a "robust advocate", who "provides quality advice" and is "extremely bright" and "very easy to work with". She has appeared in Courts at all levels, from the House of Lords to the County Court, and in both the First Tier and Upper Tribunals.
Stephanie litigates a wide range of property-related disputes, including all aspects of commercial and residential landlord and tenant work (including in particular dilapidations cases) and property-related professional negligence claims. She is known for getting up to speed on unfamiliar areas quickly: as a result, she has advised about the law relating to allotments, markets and compulsory purchase compensation. She has particular expertise in the following areas:
- Real property / development/ land registration: construction/rectification of documents of all types, including leases, charges, overage provisions and sale contracts; valuation issues; specific performance; site boundary issues; adverse possession; easements; restrictive covenants; beneficial interests and proprietary estoppel; priorities/title problems and alteration of the register. Stephanie sits as a part time Judge of the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) (Land Registration), where she determines cases raising some of these issues. She is not precluded from accepting briefs to appear in the FTT, or appeals from the FTT.
- Telecoms: Stephanie appeared in several of the important recent cases under the Old Code, including Crest Nicholson v Arqiva [2015] (service of a paragraph 21 notice during the fixed term) and Vodafone v Brophy [2017] (consideration payable when rights granted by the Court). She has a good understanding of the New Code, having contributed to a book on the topic and given a number of lectures on it. She has also been involved in some of the first cases under the New Code, including a case of temporary rights and cases in which the interface between County Court renewal proceedings and applications to the Upper Tribunal for fresh rights have been considered. Stephanie generally acts for operators.
- Mortgage and fixed charge receivership: Stephanie has litigated mortgage shortfall claims (including West Bromwich v Wilkinson [2005]), claims arising from mortgage or conveyancing fraud and claims brought by receivers. She is a co-author of a new, detailed text on Mortgage Receivership Law and Practice.
She has a wide range of clients, ranging from private individuals to multinational corporations, and is experienced in dealing with high value complex claims.
Handles a plethora of property-related disputes, and is recognised for her skill in handling residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes. Her clients include multiple multinational corporations. Strengths: "Very good on the detail, great with clients and a robust and highly articulate advocate." "She cuts to the heart of the matter and is user-friendly and approachable." "She is extremely organised and logical." Recent work: Appeared in Rashid v Nasrullah, a Court of Appeal case regarding land registration and adverse possession.Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2020 (Real Estate Litigation)
"Provides very helpful advice on matters of evidence and merits."Legal 500 2020
"Handles a plethora of property-related disputes, and is recognised for her skill in handling residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes. Her clients include multiple multinational corporations. Strengths: 'She has meticulous attention to detail and is very responsive.' 'She always takes care to give careful consideration to all angles of a case.' 'Hard working and efficient. Provides quality advice, excellent paperwork and is very easy to work with.' Recent work: Acted for Vodafone in an Electronic Communications Code case concerning the compensation to be paid to the defendant in respect of the company's infrastructure situated on her land." Chambers UK Guide 2019 (Real Estate Litigation)
"Gets stuck into the detail straightaway and gives sound advice."Legal 500 2018
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The Sana'a International Book Fair
The 26th Annual Sana'a International Book Fair started this week, showcasing more than 250 publishers and book dealers from around the Middle East. The exhibition is taking place in the Apollo Expo conference center, located past CityMax on Siteen St, and will run from October 22nd to November 2nd. I've been looking forward to this event for months, as it is a great chance to snag awesome books at super cheap prices.
The vast majority of the books are of a religious nature, but there are many publishing houses selling books of a political or cultural nature, as well. For example, Ali Shafiq from the Egypt-based Dar al-Thaqafa publishing house, whose stall was stacked with volumes of Mahmoud Darwish, Nizar Qabbani, and Nabil Yassin's collections of poetry. Many stalls also were selling collections of Arabic calligraphy, the history of Islamic art, and collections of photographs of notable Islamic architectural monuments throughout the world. There was a booth from Turkey, and when I started asking for books in Turkish, they sort of gathered around me and took turns asking questions, apparently puzzled by this white dude in Yemen who happened to speak Turkish.
For students of Arabic, the Book Fair is a gold mine. The stalls are packed with valuable materials to fill your shelves. From children's books to short stories, there is a vast selection of books to help you along the way. If you're looking for something relatively easy in language and length, collections of fatwas, or Islamic legal Q&A texts, are both abundant and easy to read. In addition, many booksellers offer specialist dictionaries and Arabic grammar texts, which are sold for much cheaper than they would be abroad. I myself purchased a dictionary of diplomatic terms and a guidebook to common grammatical mistakes. I passed on, for space concerns, dictionaries of literary terms, economics, proverbs, medical terminology, a book of verb conjugations, and many other drool-worthy books to provide a fix for the Arabic student's habit.
The crowd that attended the fair was surprisingly diverse. While there were, of course, many Yemenis, the fair was also attended by Arabs from throughout the Middle East, scouting for good deals to bring home, as well as a large number of Indonesian and Malaysian students. East Africans were also out in force, with small clusters of young men towering a head over the rest. While most attendees came from the greater Islamic world, there were also a fair number of Germans and assorted Europeans milling about as well.
While most booths were run by individual private publishing houses, many booths were set up by the Ministry of Tourism or Development of particular countries. I visited the Oman booth and spoke with the people there for some time, and they presented me with a very beautiful book about the history and cultural geography of Oman, free of charge. The first booth upon entering the main showroom is run by the Saudi government, and I picked up a nicely bound Qur'an, with English translation, also free of charge.
The book fair is an event I've looked forward to for months, after first going in 2007. It is a wonderful show of culture and literacy, and a chance for Yemen to have access to the literary wealth of the entire Arab world and beyond.
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Julia DiMartino was named ECAC Softball Pitcher of the Year.
Official ECAC Release Liberty junior pitcher Julia DiMartino has been named the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division I Softball Pitcher of the Year, also appearing on the ECAC first team. The team was selected through voting by coaches within the ECAC.
All-ECAC awards and recognition are open to student-athletes at any ECAC member institution and recognize the top performers within the ECAC's membership in Divisions I, II and III.
In the 77 years since its inception, the ECAC has emerged as the nation's largest conference, ranging in location from Maine to Georgia, and westerly to Missouri. In 2016-17, the ECAC hosted nearly 100 championships in men's and women's sports as the sponsors of over 5,800 varsity teams and 111,000 student-athletes.
DiMartino is the first Lady Flame to be named to an ECAC All-Star Team more than once, as she repeats as a first-team selection. Also, she is the first player in program history to be named ECAC Pitcher of the Year. Previous Liberty ECAC honorees were Meredith Crisante (2012 – second team), Shannon Tanski (1997 - first team) and Libi Cook (1997 - second team).
She adds to an impressive trophy case, as DiMartino is a three-time first team Big South All-Conference selection and has been named Big South Pitcher of the Year in 2017 and 2018.
DiMartino was named to the NFCA All-Mid-Atlantic Region first team this year after being a second-team All-Region choice last year.
Her heroics in the 2018 Big South Softball Championship earned her Big South All-Tournament Team honors. She pitched the Lady Flames to their first Big South tournament title since 2011, going 2-0 with a 1.05 ERA and 11 strikeouts at the 2018 Big South Softball Championship.
Hailing from Brockport, N.Y., she went 29-8 with a 1.72 ERA, 10 shutouts, six saves, 230 strikeouts at a .198 opponents' batting average in 2018. DiMartino has already set single-season program record for wins, shutouts and saves this season. The junior is also Liberty's career record holder in victories (68), shutouts (24) and strikeouts (592).
She was dominant in the 2018 NCAA Columbia Regional, going 2-1 with a 1.12 ERA, one shutout, 18 strikeouts and a .168 opponents' batting average. At present, her 29 wins trail only Michigan's Meghan Beaubien (33-6) among the NCAA Division I leaders.
A total of 19 different schools from 10 different conferences are represented on this year's ECAC Division I Softball Team. James Madison placed three players on the All-ECAC team, the most by any one institution.
In addition to DiMartino, major awards were given to St. John's junior Krystal Puga (Player of the Year), Boston University Head Coach Ashely Waters (Coach of the Year) and Boston University's Ali DuBois (Rookie of the Year).
The Lady Flames (49-14, 18-3 Big South) captured their fifth Big South regular-season title and third Big South tournament championship, setting program records for overall wins and conference victories. Liberty made history at the 2018 NCAA Columbia Regional, earning wins over No. 24/24 Hofstra and No. 11/10 South Carolina, their first NCAA postseason wins while qualifying for a Regional final for the first time. Those were also Liberty's first victories over Top 25 opponents since 2007.
2018 ECAC Division I Softball All-Star Team First Team All-ECAC Krystal Puga, Jr., St. John's Taylor Troutt, Sr., Columbia Morgan Tolle, Sr., James Madison Katie Baron, Sr., Monmouth Brook Miko, Sr., Towson Kate Gordon, So., James Madison Ali Milam, So., Marist Kendyl Scott, Sr., Towson Alex Heinen, Jr., Boston University Odicci Alexander, So., James Madison Julia DiMartino, So., P, Liberty
Second Team All-ECAC* Paige Rauch, Sr., Fordham Holly Geranen, Sr., Colgate Brittany Husk, Sr., Villanova Molly Kapala, So., Saint Joseph's Hayley Norton, Jr., Saint Francis (Pa.) Nicole Yozzo, Sr., Lehigh Emma Wong, Sr., Boston University Bryce Holmgren, Jr., Syracuse Jessica Rutherford, Sr., Binghamton Victoria Zamora, Sr., LIU Brooklyn Anna Steinmetz, Jr., Delaware Courtney Hawkins, Jr., Fairfield Amanda Riley, Sr., Monmouth Alexa Romero, So., Syracuse
* additional players added due to ties in voting
Player of the Year – Krystal Puga, St. John's Pitcher of the Year – Julia DiMartino, Liberty Rookie of the Year – Ali DuBois, Boston University Coach of the Year – Ashely Waters, Boston University
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Physically, he remained unchanged beneath the shock. No trace of hauteur crept into his bearing. When the head of his department, calling his attention to a technical flaw in his work of the previous afternoon, addressed him as 'Here, you--young what's-your-confounded-name!' he did not point out that this was no way to speak to a gentleman of property. You would have said that the sudden smile of Fortune had failed to unsettle him.
But all the while his mind, knocked head over heels, was lying in a limp heap, wondering what had struck it.
To him, in his dazed state, came Harold Flower. Harold, messenger to the Planet Insurance Company and one of the most assiduous money-borrowers in London, had listened to the office gossip about the legacy as if to the strains of some grand, sweet anthem. He was a bibulous individual of uncertain age, who, in the intervals of creeping about his duties, kept an eye open for possible additions to his staff of creditors. Most of the clerks at the Planet had been laid under contribution by him in their time, for Harold had a way with him that was good for threepence any pay-day, and it seemed to him that things had come to a sorry pass if he could not extract something special from Plutocrat Balmer in his hour of rejoicing.
Throughout the day he shadowed George, and, shortly before closing-time, backed him into a corner, tapped him on the chest, and requested the temporary loan of a sovereign.
In the same breath he told him that he was a gentleman, that a messenger's life was practically that of a blanky slave, and that a young man of spirit who wished to add to his already large fortune would have a bit on Giant Gooseberry for the City and Suburban. He then paused for a reply.
Now, all through the day George had been assailed by a steady stream of determined ear-biters. Again and again he had been staked out as an ore-producing claim by men whom it would have been impolitic to rebuff. He was tired of lending, and in a mood to resent unauthorized demands. Harold Flower's struck him as particularly unauthorized. He said so.
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Now, normally, I don't photograph all the cupcakes in a batch I make. I cherry pick the nicest ones to show off and snap a couple of shots of those.... but this time.... well, they're all different, and equally yummy looking. So I thought for a change I would just photograph the lot (minus the one Kendo ate un-iced, in his official capacity as chief Cupcake tester, of course ;)).
And there it is. That's the amount of cupcakes you end up with when you forget (yet again) that Shimelle bakes for a staff room full of teachers or whole classes of pupils at once! It's a good job all my family like cake is all I can say - and that there isn't really that much actual food in my fridge (because it's stuffed full of chocolatey M&M filled cupcakeness now) ;)
Bedtime for me. It's 11.53pm - so I have about 7 minutes left before I turn into a pumpkin, and that's not a pretty sight, trust me :)


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Happy 237th July 4, 2013Posted by David Card in Uncategorized.
Tags: Fourth of July, revolutionary war flag
This year's patriotic plug, courtesy of a sideways recommendation from Cormac. But White House Down just isn't Independence Day. As far as I can tell, there aren't any real Virginians in either. And I'd vote for Jamie Foxx over Bill Pullman, especially if he wore Jordans and packed a rocket launcher.
Happy Fourth. Throw another burger on the grill for me. As always, I'll bring Mom's potato salad (never tastes the same twice, but always good).
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Tej and I were very excited to be selected as part of the team representing Bangalore for the Under 15 Football.
This year the games were held in Daegu, South Korea between July 13-17th. Though the team did not win, it was a tremendous experience for us and we got an opportunity to interact with players from various countries. We played well and our day was made when we heard one of the winning team coaches remark that the India boys though smaller built, played with their heart and inspired his team to do the same. The team comprising 9 players from different schools in Bangalore had undergone vigorous training at Kanteerva stadium for more than 2 months, many times missing classes in the process!
We attended our first press conference, participated in a real opening and closing ceremonies and felt very important. Living in a games village environment with thousands of athletes from other countries was a great experience.
We played against Greece, Ireland and Ghana.
Herbalife was the sponsor and the team was accompanied by our coach and 4 officials.
About the games
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Since 1968, 28 cities in 19 countries have organized 43 Games Summer and 4 Winter Games. Over 32,250 school children aged 12 to 15 years have taken place in organized sports contests. There have been delegations from 350 cities from 80 countries (from Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa and Australia).
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This weekend seem to go past quite quickly. Saturday morning I was up early to get the first train from Glasgow down to the ferry at Ardrossan.
Getting tickets i was advised that I MAY NOT get on the ferry it was that full. I hurried to join the queue going onto the ferry and I was greeted by possibly 60 to 70 other cyclists also enjoying the good weather we've been having and planning either a circuit of Arran or a loop of some sort.
As I strap my bike to the side of the hold I have a tap on the shoulder to turn round to see my friend stuart who is dragging some friends around on the charity ride – he was also doing the five ferry challenge.
I did this ride last September at that time I was on my steel Mercian touring bike this time I had my Ti bride with me Lynskey Cooper – today was going to be quicker
First off I wasn't sure if it would make the 2nd ferry which leaves from the Lochranza and goes across to the Argyll peninsula 11:50am so I bomb off head down I arrived with time to kill as ferry is only 12:05. Had a chance to see a campervan a large Winnebago type trying to exit the ferry and scraping half of the tail off on the ramp.
Stuart and the rest of his colleagues had caught up at this time so we all joined the 2nd ferry together. On the other side I noticed that one of his colleagues had his saddle about 3 inches too low – hideous leg angle and I was worried about the knee pain that he was sure to have a week later so I just had to adjust his saddle for him. We then proceeded to catch up the rest who were a stint up the road.
The weather was pretty incredible (for Scotland at least) 9-15C – it seemed to be a type S europe enjoy for most of the year but for us it was rare I stayed with the group for all of the ferries and all the chat. Fore some uphills and sections I would occasionally shoot off ahead just to burn off some steam or to stay warm.
Sad it is over
By the time I got back to Glasgow it was evening but what a great day out on the bike.