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Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors NBA Parlay 2/8/2018
by Parlays Pundit - 2/7/2018
Get todays NBA odds and lines on this game.
The Dallas Mavericks head to Oracle Arena to take on the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, February 8, 2018. The opening line for this game has Golden State as 12 point favorites.
The Mavericks come into this game with an overall record of 17-37. They are 5th in the Southwest Division. They currently have a point differential of -2.1 as they are averaging 101.5 points per game while giving up 103.6 per contest. The Warriors have an overall mark of 41-13. They currently are 1st in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 115.4 points per contest and giving up 108.1, which is a point differential of 7.3.
Valuable Dallas Mavericks Betting Trends
The Dallas Mavericks are 27-26-1 against the spread
The Dallas Mavericks are 22-32-0 against the over/under
Important Golden State Warriors Betting Trends
The Golden State Warriors are 23-30-1 against the spread
The Golden State Warriors are 27-27-0 against the over/under
Key Dallas Mavericks Injuries
12/06/17 F Nerlens Noel Thumb is out indefinitely
11/14/17 F Dorian Finney-Smith Knee is out indefinitely
02/07/18 F Harrison Barnes Ankle is "?" Thursday vs Golden State
02/06/18 G Seth Curry Tibia is out for season
Key Golden State Warriors Injuries
01/19/18 F Jordan Bell Ankle is out indefinitely
Player Spotlight
Harrison Barnes averages 18.4 points per contest in 34.7 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.9 assists per game and 6.6 rebounds per contest for Dallas. His field goal percentage is 45% for the season while his free throw percentage is 82%. Dennis Smith comes into this game averaging 14.6 points per contest while playing 29.1 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 3.9 rebounds per contest and distributes 4.8 assists per game. His FG percentage is 39% while his free throw percentage is 68%.
Draymond Green averages 11.1 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 32.5 minutes per game. He also brings in 7.9 rebounds per game and 7.3 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is 77%. Stephen Curry has scored 27.3 points per contest while playing 33.1 minutes per game this season for the Warriors. He hauls in 5.1 rebounds per contest and has 6.4 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is at 91%.
Useful Team Statistics
The Mavericks allow 103.6 points per contest which is 8th in the NBA. They also surrender a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 19th and 21st in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 45.1 rebounds a game which ranks 26th, and they allow 22.6 assists per game which puts them in 12th place in the league. They force 14.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 11th in the NBA. Dallas averages 101.5 points per contest this year, which is 26th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -2.13 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a unit, which has them ranked 25th. From 3-point territory they shoot 36%, which is good for 13th in the NBA. They average 40.6 boards per contest and 22.2 assists per game, which ranks them 27th and 20th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 30th with 12.4 per game.
The Warriors give up 108.1 points per game, which ranks them 23rd in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 44% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 3rd and 15th in those defensive statistics. They rank 18th with 23.1 dimes allowed per game and 11th with 42.1 boards surrendered per contest. The Warriors are 15th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.4 per contest this year. Golden State is 1st in the NBA with 115.4 points per contest this season. They are 1st in the league in shooting at 51%, while their average scoring margin is 7.31. They shoot 39% from beyond the arc, which is good for 1st in the league. They are 12th in the NBA in rebounding with 44.2 boards per contest and 1st in assists per game with 30.3. The Warriors are 3rd in turnovers per contest with 16.
The Mavericks are 23rd in the NBA in offensive rating with 106.4, and their defensive rating of 108.6 is ranked 14th. In terms of pace they are 26th in the league with 95.1 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 18th. As a team they are 19th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shots, ranking 4th in the league. Dallas is 28th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.4 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 53%, which is 9th in the league.
Golden State is 2nd in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 27th in the league. The Warriors are 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating with 114.6, and their defensive rating of 107.3 is ranked 20th. In terms of pace they are 2nd in the league with 100.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 58% is 1st. As a team they are 1st in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 61% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shots, ranking 11th in the league.
So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?
Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Golden State -12 and under 218 total points


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Tessa and Donna Hertel pose for a picture after making hundreds of masks for the local community.
Dawn Rye | Writer
The saying goes, "It's better to give than to receive." Many people give for various reasons — it makes them happy, it evokes gratitude and promotes social connection. For one local family to take unwanted material and make masks during the pandemic was their way of giving back.
Tessa and Donna Hertel started making masks at the beginning of March when the national pandemic was going on.
Tessa explained that the duo was going through a closet one day and found tons of material that her grandma Donna didn't want. She said they heard on the news that many places needed cloth masks, so they took the material and starting sewing.
"I have always been told if you receive, then you need to give back. When I was sick and going through my liver transplant, my community was there for me and now it was my turn to pay it forward and give back to my community," commented Tessa.
Tessa noted she posted on Facebook that she and her grandma had started making masks. From that moment on the requests began to roll in. She explained they never charged for the masks and roughly made around 300 cloth masks. Tessa said they used cotton fabric, ponytails for the ear straps to make them durable to wash and reuse. She noted they also donated 40 masks to Lifescape in Sioux Falls, dentist offices and many other places that needed masks.
She noted she remembers that she and her grandma were up till 1 a.m. cutting and sewing because people needed masks for work the following day. Tessa said her mom, Jane Hertel, did a lot of the delivery since the duo was quarantined. Tessa explained that Donna's health issue was because of her age and most people that know her know due to her immunosuppressed anti-rejection meds she takes for her liver.
She said they would continue to make masks and use the unwanted material in her grandma's closet.
Tessa explained the most challenging part was keeping on top of the request and her first attempt at making a mask took her two hours. She said now it takes her about five minutes to make a mask.
During the process, Tessa enjoyed spending time with her grandma. Tessa said her grandma loves to sew and to have the chance to learn all her tricks was neat.
"We also ended up making a parody of the song "Driving my life away" by Eddie Rabbitt and we changed the lyrics and made up "Sewing My Life Away" by Tessa and Donna Hertel.
She continued, "That song video was a lot of fun to make with grandma and memories I will cherish forever."
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A vinyl pool liner for your swimming pool is a popular option for all pool owners, as it resists the growth of algae, bacteria and fungus and has a stunning finish compared to other pool options. Vinyl is the easy-care pool liner and a few minutes reading this can help keep your pool healthy and sparkling clean, reducing the time you need to spend on maintenance.
Make sure you keep these recommended tips close by so you can spend more time in the pool and less time cleaning it!
Not just any old water will do for your swimming pool. As water differs in mineral content throughout Australia it is important that your pool water is both balanced and stabilised, and regularly checked for chemical and mineral imbalances which can be harmful to the vinyl finish.
What is suitable for your neighbour's pool is not necessarily best for your vinyl pool. The following levels have been carefully researched to ensure the best care for both your pool and your family. DO NOT use levels recommended for other pool finishes.
A stabiliser prevents chlorine being destroyed by the sun's rays, helping the chlorine to kill harmful bacteria. All vinyl pools should be treated with a stabiliser (isocyanuric acid) in the range between 30-50 ppm. Anything above this level is not recommended, as anything over 100ppm will prevent the chlorine from working effectively and will result in increased chemical bills.
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The human body is a wonderful part of the triune - mind, body, soul - and when kept healthy has an inate talent for protecting & healing itself. The immune system.
Vaccines contain ingredients such as mercury (thimerosal - 50% mercury), formaldehyde, aluminium, animal & human stem cells, petrochemicals (latex), excitotoxins (MSG), etc.
Link to a list of vaccines & their ingredients.
The heavy metals & foreign matter in vaccines are used as adjuvants (catalysts). This assault on the body can lead to - neurological conditions; autoimmune diseases; develop-mental disorders; organ dysfunction; cancer and other acute & local reactions.
List & info on conditions here.
Overstimulation of the immune system may lead to the stripping (demyelination) of nerve cells and damage to dendrites (nerve cell receptors). Electrical messages in the central nervous system then misfire causing nervous system disorders such as MS & autism.
In Australia, a child that is put through the recommended vaccine schedule is assaulted with the above ingredients and has dozens of virus' injected straight into their bloodstream starting with hepatitis B at birth (one brand of which even contains hamster ovary cells).
Parents often feel guilty if they don't have their children injected. But how often do paediatricians and GP's show parents a vaccine ingredients list? How many people do their own research into what injecting someone with virus', and the other vaccine ingredients, does to the body?
Below is a list of websites and free documentaries, to watch online or download, so people may begin doing their own research into vaccines. Further below are some extracts from a great book called the "The Vaccine Safety Manual" by Neil Z Miller.
On the LINKS page can be found info on health and nutrition and there are scrumptious, healthy RECIPES here. Health is the only immunity. Be well.
Health is the only immunity, not vaccination.
"The above graphs, based on the official death numbers as recorded in the Official Year Books of the Commonwealth of Australia, are taken from Greg Beattie's excellent book "Vaccination A Parent's Dilemma" and represent the decline in death rates from infectious disease in Australia. They clearly show that vaccines had nothing to do with the decline in death rates. (Note: Graphical evidence on the decline in death rates from infectious disease for USA, England, New Zealand and many other countries shows the exact same scenario as above).
"Scientific medicine has taken credit it does not deserve for some advances in health. Most people believe that victory over the infectious diseases of the last century came with the invention of immunisations. In fact, cholera, typhoid, tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough, etc, were in decline before vaccines for them became available - the result of better methods of sanitation, sewage disposal, and distribution of food and water." "
Dr. Sherri Tenpenny answers the question, "Did the polio vaccine stop the spread of polio?"
"There are significant risks associated with every immunization and numerous contraindications that may make it dangerous for the shots to be given to your child.... Immunization against relatively harmless childhood diseases may be responsible for the dramatic increase in autoimmune diseases."
to download or watch online.
The truth about the dangers of vaccines and their direct relationship to autoimmune diseases, infections, allergies and a massive increase of developmental learning and behavioral disorders in children, such as Autism. * Discover the truth about the history of vaccines and how they have NEVER been proven to be safe and effective for anyone. * Witness the legacy of governmental deception and cover-ups associated with vaccines. * Learn about the corruption within the scientific community and how vaccine studies are seriously flawed. * You'll also follow heart-wrenching, real life stories of the parents and children devastated by the effects of vaccines.
David Ayoub, M.D. goes through the relations of Mercury to Autism. You may have heard about ocean fish contaminated with mercury. They can contain up to 1,500 ppb of mercury... when mercury is added to a vaccine the concentration is 50,000 ppb. Details: the flawed vaccine studies; the conflicts of interest between researchers and vaccine manufacturers; and shows, in the vaccine promoters own words, the attempted cover up of the incriminating evidence.
In this interview, Dr. Mark & David Geier discuss their experiences as they attempted to carry out their congressionally-mandated examination of the CDC's (US Center for Disease Control) Vaccine Safety Datalink database and whether the increased use of thimerosal (mercury derivative)-containing vaccines are responsible for the Autism epidemic. Hear the Geiers discuss how the CDC tried to block their mandated investigation at every turn and what the Geiers found!
This is a great short video (under nine minutes) presented by The Health Ranger - Mike Adams who uses the FDA's (US Federal Drug Administration's) own documents that show the truth about Gardasil (vaccine brand name) and HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccinations: They don't work and may actually be dangerous to women. The FDA knew HPV did not cause cervical cancer in 2003.
Dr. Null uncovers the hidden truths about Gulf War Syndrome, including... the use of experimental and risky vaccines on over 1,100,000 U.S. troops.
Below are some extracts from "The Vaccine Safety Manual" by Neil z Miller, from the foreword written by Russell Blaylock MD (neurosurgeon of 25 years).
It is well known and accepted that when you vaccinate someone, lets say by a shot in the arm, the body's immune system is thrown into high gear. What is less well known by doctors in practice, especially by pediatricians, is that it also activates the brain's special immune system. (Blaylock, RL. JANA 2003;6:21-35.) The central immune cells in the brain are called microglia (they also involve astrocytes). These normally sleeping immune cells become highly activated when a vaccination is given. Until activated they remain immobile, but after activation they can move around the brain like amoeba, secreting very toxic amounts of inflammatory chemicals (called cytokines) and two forms of excitotoxins (glutamate and quinolic acid). This puts the brain in a chemically inflamed state. when the brain is inflamed, it results in a physical change, something we call sickness behaviour. You may recall how you feel when you have the flu, with difficulty thinking, being very sleepy and restless. Headaches are also common with an inflamed brain. As you will see in this book, many of the mothers noticed that their children had a high-pitched cry soon after their vaccination or vaccinations. This is called the encephalitic cry, meaning that it is caused by an inflamed, swollen brain. It also explains the difficulty many mothers have in waking their children, the vomiting, passing out and irritability following vaccinations. These are all signs of an inflamed brain.
When a vaccine or series of vaccines are given and a child develops a seizure minutes later or even several days later, there is no question that the vaccine triggered the seizure. Multiple siezures indicate a severely inflamed brain and emergency procedures need to be implemented. In many cases, the seizures can be silent, that is, they have other neurological or behavioural expressions, such as irritability or periods of confusion, rather than an obvious compulsion (Blaylock, RL.JANA 2003;6:10-22.) Treatment means more than just prescribing anti-seizure medications, since this only masks the true process going on in the child's brain, that is, severe brain inflammation and excitotoxicity.
A great deal of the brain is formed in humans during the first two years after birth and continues until age 25 to 27. Excess vaccination disrupts this critical process and can result in a malformed brain, which manifests as either subtle impairment in thinking, concentration, attention, behaviour or language, or serious problems with these processes. There are a number of factors that determine the severity of the damage.
It has also been shown that excess immune stimulation by vacination can trigger an interaction between excitotoxicity and brain inflammatory cytokines that greatly magnifies the damage, and can do so for decades. A recent study of people with autism has shown that even in those 45 years of age, one sees continual activation of the brain's inflammatory systems (microglia and astrocytes).
Vaccines are designed to powerfully stimulate the bodies immune system using components called adjuvants. These include toxic metals such as aluminium and mercury, animal proteins (gelatin, hydrolyzed proteins and even MSG) and special lipids. Recent studies have shown that immune adjuvants can cause powerful stimulation of the immune system for as long as two years, which means the brain's immune system also remains overactive.
Some of the most devestating side effects of vaccines involve neurological damage, including encephalitis, transverse myelitis, peripheral nerve damage, autism, seizures, mental retardation, language delays, behavioural problems, multiple sclerosis and SSPE. Most physicians, especially pediatricians, thinnk these events are "rare" and must be accepted to gain the benefit of vaccines. Most parentstrust their pediatrician and feel that he or she knows the answers. In fact, these adverse vaccine reactions are not as rare as many believe. As you shall see, medical authorities are using clever ploys to hide and alter the data on vaccine injuries. They reclassify problems, deny a connection to the vaccines and more often than not, just brush such reactions off as "normal". For example, one deception is to classify cases of polio as "aseptic meningitis". By doing so, vaccine proponents can give the illusion that the polio vaccine was more succesful than it actually was.
A more blatant example of this reclassification ploy is the label of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). 70 percent of SIDS cases have been shown to follow pertussis vaccination within three weeks. A number of the new vaccines are also associated with sudden infant death. In order to avoid admitting that the sudden stoppage of breathing by a baby within hours to weeks of these vaccines was due to the vaccines, the vaccine defenders merely created a new disease and gave it the incredible name of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which is like naming it the "Baby Mysteriously Dies of Anything bUt a Vaccine Injury Syndrome" (BMDAVIS).
Those who move in the shadows of power often see the world differently than the rest of us. Where we see suffering and need, they see opportunity for profits. Where we see individuals, they see statistical tables and "masses"-people who are expendable and are to be moved around like chess pieces. The collectivists see individuals as mere cogs in a wheel of an all-embracing business-governmental coalition.
As a board certified neurosurgeon with over 25 years of neurosurgical experience, I have a deep interest in the human brain and the diseases that affect it. Some 12 years ago I wrote a book called Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills, in which I explained a mechanism by which food additives can cause damage to the brain. Of special interest to me was the effect on brain development. Over the years, I have researched the connection between vaccination and injuries to the brain and have discovered that this excitotxic mechanism is central to this process.
From the introduction by Neil Miller.
Vaccine studies are often funded by pharmaceutical companies with a financial interest in the outcome. Lead authors of important studies that are used to validate the safety or efficacy of a vaccine are often beholden to the manufacturer in some way. They may own stock in the company or are paid by the manufacturer to travel around the country promoting their vaccines. Lead authors may receive consultation fees, grants or other benefits from the drug maker that contravene ethical boundaries and compromise the integrity of the study. When studies of theis magnitude are jeopardized, generations of people - and society itself - are placed at risk.
Sometimes study conclusions contradict core data in the study. I am always astounded when I read the abstact or summary of a major paper touting a vaccine's apparent safety or benefits, only to find that upon examining the actual paper, including important details, the vaccine is shown to be dangerous and may have poor efficacy as well. The media is loathe to publish anything that challenges the sancrosanct vaccine program. Newspaper articles about vaccines, and reviews of vaccine studies that are published, merely mimic the original spurious conclusions.
In some instances, study results may be preordained. For example, when the vaccine-autism link became a public concern, vaccine proponents moved into high gear to produce authentic-appearing stucies that contradicted genuine data. The real stucies got lost in the muddle. Sadly, it's all too easy to obfuscate truth and deceive the public. At the infamous Simpsonwood conference held in Norcross, Georgia, experts knew that mercury in vaccines was damaging children. They had irrefutable proof- the very reason for convening the meeting. However, instead of making this important information public, they hatched a plan to produce additional "studies" that denied such a link. In fact, vaccine proponents had the audacity to claim in some of these papers that mercury in vaccines not only doesn't hurt children but that it actually benefits them! In the topsy-turvy world of overreaching vaccine authorities, the well-documented neurotoxic chemical mercury somehow makes children smarter and more functional, improving cognitive development and motor skills. Of course, this is absurd. Numerous real studies document mercury's destructive effects on brain development and behaviour. Mercury in vaccines and the Simpsonwood debacle are thoroughly reviewed in the chapter on autism..
Research paper published in The Open Pediatric Medical Journal.


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The ecology of school psychology: Examining and changing our paradigm for the 21st century
Susan M Sheridan, Terry B. Gutkin
Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families & Schools
A conceptual model (paradigm) for school psychology is presented based upon ecological and contextual considerations that frame the practice, training, and research agendas of the field. We argue that despite previous calls by noteworthy scholars, school psychology has failed to heed efforts to move toward effective prevention and intervention models of service. We provide a synthesis of issues that have prevailed to limit the quality of school psychological services during the past decades (i.e., the anomaly), integrate contemporary theoretical and research advances that address the core problems (i.e., the paradigm), and suggest methods for changing the predominant focus of school psychological services (i.e., changing our own ecology). We suggest that school psychology be guided by an ecological framework of service delivery that addresses needs at multiple ecosystemic levels.
School Psychology Review
school psychological service
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Sheridan, S. M., & Gutkin, T. B. (2000). The ecology of school psychology: Examining and changing our paradigm for the 21st century. School Psychology Review, 29(4), 485-502.
The ecology of school psychology : Examining and changing our paradigm for the 21st century. / Sheridan, Susan M; Gutkin, Terry B.
In: School Psychology Review, Vol. 29, No. 4, 01.12.2000, p. 485-502.
Sheridan, SM & Gutkin, TB 2000, 'The ecology of school psychology: Examining and changing our paradigm for the 21st century', School Psychology Review, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 485-502.
Sheridan SM, Gutkin TB. The ecology of school psychology: Examining and changing our paradigm for the 21st century. School Psychology Review. 2000 Dec 1;29(4):485-502.
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Win Tickets To See The Little Mermaid at The Fox Theatre
Dive under the sea with Ariel the mermaid in this splashy Disney musical
Atlanta audiences are set to take a trip under the sea with Disney's family friendly extravaganza Disney's The Little Mermaid, featuring bright, inventive sets and dazzling costumes! This fun-filled, timeless tale will come to life on stage July 8-13 at the Fox Theatre, kicking off the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2014/2015 series.
Set under and above the high seas, The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel, an adventurous young mermaid who's got a thing for disobeying the rules and following her heart. Ariel's fascination with the human world often leads her to the sea surface, a zone that's designated as "off-limits" by her father Triton, the sea king. One day while sneaking to the surface, Ariel witnesses a shipwreck and rescues Prince Eric, with whom she become instantly smitten. Furious at Triton's inability to understand her love for the prince, Ariel runs away and strikes a deal with Ursula, Triton's evil witch of a sister, to experience the life she dreams of on land.
SHOULD I SEE IT?
What Is The Little Mermaid Like?
Based on the classic Disney animated feature, The Little Mermaid is a big-budget extravaganza featuring bright, high-tech sets and dazzling costumes. The scenery alternates between the ocean surface and down "Under the Sea," as the popular song goes. As with any Disney show, the production values are way above average.
An old-fashioned romantic adventure, the show compliments all the songs you remember from the movie with new ones written by Oscar-winning Disney tunesmith Alan Menken. Those with edgier tastes may disapprove, but The Little Mermaid is top-notch family fare.
Is The Little Mermaid Good for Kids?
Did Nemo have a funny-lookin' flipper? By all means, this show is tailor-made for the kids! Even the young-young ones won't be scared by that mean ol' Miss Ursula, whose lair is accented with plenty of color and tricky stage effects. The last thing your kids will want to do is close their eyes. Adults may get fidgety toward the end, but kids won't want to leave the theater.
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Anderson's most beloved stories, with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, it's a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Come fall in love with the magic for the first time-or all over again!
Tickets are now on sale Sunday, and prices start at $30. Tickets will be available at the Fox Theatre box office (660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308), by visiting www.foxtheatre.org or by calling 1-855-285-8499. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 404-881-2000.
The performance schedule for Disney's The Little Mermaid is as follows:
Tuesday-Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 2:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram praised this production as "a thoroughly entertaining theatrical experience, especially appreciated by kids who love the movie — and their parents and grandparents." The Dallas Morning News claims, "The Little Mermaid reels in the gold," and Theater Jones says, "The Little Mermaid hooks the audience and keeps them captivated."
GIVEAWAY: One lucky Bluebird Patch reader will win 4 tickets for The Little Mermaid opening night on July 8th at the fabulous Fox Theatre. To enter tell us which character from the Little Mermaid you love the most and why. Register your entry on the widget and tweet for extra entries!
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Eastin defends nutrition boondoggle
By K. LLOYD BILLINGSLEY
The current issue of The Atlantic features a letter from Delaine Eastin, former California Superintendent of Public Instruction. Her letter does not include any episodes from her tenure in that post, every bit as interesting as her current tangle.
Eastin, also a former member of the California Assembly, praises the Center for Nutrition in Schools at the University of California at Davis. She also champions the California School Garden Network with its garden-based curriculum." In a recent issue of the The Atlantic, California author Caitlin Flanagan found no evidence that a garden-based curriculum improves students chances of doing well on state tests. Such a curriculum, Flanagan wrote, was part of "a vacuous if well-meaning ideology that is responsible for robbing an increasing number of American school children of hours they might otherwise have spent reading important books or learning higher math. . ."
"I was offended by her ridicule of me and the gardens' many supporters," Eastin says in her letter. It was not the first time the she has drawn criticism.
On her watch as state superintendent during the 1990s, the California Department of Education (CDE) was giving out millions in funds for English instruction to politically connected groups not entitled to receive it. CDE auditor James Lindberg brought this massive fraud, involving about $20 million, to the attention of Eastin. Instead of dealing with the fraud, Superintendent Eastin retaliated against Mr. Lindberg and kept the money flowing. The same thing happened to CDE whistleblower Robert Cervantes, who received threats from left-wing militant Bert Corona of Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, the group that got most of the money.
A state auditor's report backed up the whistleblowers and the CDE repaid the federal government more than $3 million, an acknowledgment that the department improperly disbursed funds. In 2002, a jury awarded Mr. Lindberg $4.5 million and held Delaine Eastin personally liable for nearly $1.4 million in non-economic damages and $150,000 in punitive damages because she had "acted with malice" toward him. The award was reduced to $4 million and Eastin's punitive damages dropped. The CDE, under current superintendent Jack O'Connell, could have ended it there but chose to appeal. That was a decision the department would come to regret.
A Sacramento jury not only agreed with Mr. Lindberg but boosted his award to $7.6 million, an increase of more than $3 million. Eastin told reporters that Lindberg no more deserved this award than "the man in the moon." The courts thought otherwise and the CDE appealed yet again, spending $1.2 million in legal fees to defend the department and Eastin, who no longer worked there.
While the case played out, the Associated Press discovered that the CDE had set aside some $3.7 million to defend itself. The department had also transferred more than $750,000 from adult education and special education programs for deaf and blind children to cover their legal costs. The CDE blamed this on a "clerical error."
Dan Walters of the Sacramento Bee tackled the story in a column headlined, "Sorry Tale of Millions Squandered."
"So there we have it," Walters wrote. "Taxpayers' money was ripped off, and politicians were at least compliant, if not complicit. Those who tried to set things right were punished and the taxpayers were tapped again to compensate them. Finally, taxpayers' money meant to educate children is, instead, being spent to fight a whistle-blower. What's wrong with this picture? Everything."
Delaine Eastin is not the only superintendent to encounter legal difficulties in office. In 1993, Eastin's predecessor Bill Honig was convicted on felony conflict-of-interest charges.
EastBayLarry 27 March, 2010, 05:44
Meanwhile these same bureacrats are screaming about budget cuts. I guess the cuts mean they can no longer afford the very best lawyers.
CA bill aims at home guns
Proposed gun control legislation often appeals to a sense of public fear. Playing on worries about lone nuts and random
City muddles tax cut verbiage
JULY 26, 2010 By KATY GRIMES Ballot language for a Sacramento city utilities initiative that would rollback rates — proposed
Brown's drought battle heats up Sacramento
Running out of water, California officials have decided to open the taps on another resource: money. Joined by leading legislators, Gov. Jerry Brown has announced


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Modern Times foi a banda que representou o Luxemburgo no Festival Eurovisão da Canção 1993 com o tema "Donne-moi une chance". Não foram felizes, pois apenas alcançaram um 20.º lugar entre 24 participantes e apenas receberam 11 pontos. Era constituída por Simone Weis e Jimmy Martin. Foi a última representação luxemburguesa no Festival Eurovisão da Canção até 2009.

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Q: MySQL - Get row value as column title (rotate table) I have a table with such structure:
option_name | option_value
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name        | GK
age         | 50
some_opt    | true

Can I write a query, that will rotate the table and get me results like this:
name  |  age   | some_opt
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GK    |  50    | true

Also how would the query look, if each option would have a group id:
group_id  | option_name  | option_value
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1         | name         | GK
1         | age          | 50
2         | name         | ML
2         | age          | 34
1         | some_opt     | true

To provide such results:
group_id  | name  | age  | some_opt
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1         | GK    | 50   | true
2         | ML    | 34   | NULL

As per the other answer, my problem (with grouped parameters) can be solved with the following:
http://buysql.com/mysql/14-how-to-automate-pivot-tables.html
Thanks!

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Discover King Offa of Mercia and the Englisc
by Medieval Steward
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King Offa was the most powerful ruler of Mercia from 757-796. He is best known for the vast defensive earthwork, Offa's Dyke, which was built along the Welsh/English border. Self-proclaimed King of the English (Englisc), he defeated Kent, the East and West Saxons and the Welsh to become overlord of southern England.
Born 730
Parents Thingfrith son of Eanwulf (Father)
Married Cynethryth
Children 4, Ecgfrith, Eadburh, Aethelburh, Aelfflaed
Died 29 July 796 (66)
Reign 757 – 796 (39)
Crowned 757 (27)
Predecessor None
Successor Ecgfrith (lasted 5 months)
House Mercia
1 Events of King Offa's Life
2 Interesting Facts About King Offa
3 Battles Fought by King Offa
4 FAQs About King Offa
5 Related Video of the King
Events of King Offa's Life
Offa is born to Thingfrith.
Offa seizes the Mercian throne during a civil war, following the murder of his cousin, Aethelbald.
Offa is defeated at Hereford by Welsh raiders.
Offa invades Kent and removes Sigered from power.
Offa probably loses the Battle of Otford against Kent rebels, as the rebel king survives for years after.
Offa defeats King Cynewulf of Wessex at the Battle of Bensington.
Offa oversees the placement of Beorhtric to the throne of Wessex, and becomes overlord. He banishes Egbert to Frankia.
Offa's daughter, Eadburh, marries Beohtric of Wessex.
St Albans Abbey is founded by King Offa.
King Aethelbert of East Anglia is beheaded by fellow king Offa at Sutton Walls, near Hereford.
Offa dies, and is succeeded by his son Ecgfrith, who would go on to reign for just 5 months.
Offa's Dyke is completed.
Interesting Facts About King Offa
Offa brought Southern England to near unification, more so than any predecessor.
Mercia's Power
Offa maintained Mercian power by ruthlessly wiping out local pockets of resistance, creating a vastly powerful kingdom in central England.
Offa initially formed a trade alliance with Charlemagne. But their relationship came to an end when Offa proposed (unsuccessfully) the marriage of his son, Ecgfrith to one of Charlemagne's daughters. Offa believed he was an equal to Charlemagne, but that was not reciprocated.
Archbishopric
Offa was allied with Pope Adrian I, and managed to get permission to create his own Archbishopric in Lichfield, much to the dismay and outrage of the established Archbishopric of Canterbury. Kent, after all, was an enemy of Mercia.
Offa's Dyke
The vast earthwork, which runs along 150 miles along the English/Welsh border, was created by Offa to hold back Welsh raiders, and was a success.
Offa created new coinage, bearing his name, which could be used for trade locally and abroad.
Offa brought Kent, Sussex and Essex under his control, displacing the local kings.
Royal Murder
On the orders of Offa, the East Anglian King Aethelbert, was beheaded at Sutton Walls near Hereford. This execution of a vassal king by a fellow sovereign, was the only one in Anglo-Saxon history.
Crowned Heir
In an unprecedented move, Offa crowned his son, Ecgfrith as co-ruler of Mercia, which had never happened in a king's lifetime before.
Offa's reign was the second longest in Mercian history. He lived to around 66 years old.
Battles Fought by King Offa
Skirmish at Hereford
In 760, defeat for Mercia against the Welsh raiders.
Skirmish at Kent
In 764, victory for Mercia as they conquer Kent.
Battle of Otford
In 776, probable defeat for Mercia against the Kent rebels.
Battle of Bensington
In 779, victory for Mercia over King Cynewulf of Wessex.
FAQs About King Offa
Who was King Offa?
He was the Anglo-Saxon King of Mercia from 757-796, and self-proclaimed 'King of the Englisc'. He was one of the most powerful Anglo-Saxon kings.
How old was King Offa when he died?
Around 66 years old.
Where is King Offa buried?
He seems to have died in Offley, Hertfordshire. Then possibly buried near Bedford by the banks of the river Ouse at a chapel, which today could be St Paul's church. Unfortunately, we do not know for sure.
Where did King Offa live?
His principal residence is Tamworth, Mercia.
Where was King Offa born?
In Mercia, although the exact location is unknown.
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WKOR is an FM radio station broadcasting at 94.9 MHz. The station is licensed to Columbus, MS and is part of the Columbus-Starkville-West Point, MS radio market. The station airs country music programming and goes by the name "K94.9" on the air. WKOR is owned by Cumulus Media.


At 20 I was a single mother in a foreign country, struggling to find coins to feed the electricity meter in my rundown apartment on the outskirts of Dublin. That's when I decided I never wanted to be poor again.
I returned to Melbourne and, with the support of family, completed my university degree while working for two inspirational advisers. By the age of 26 I was appointed to the role of Senior Financial Consultant managing a $150 million portfolio with a respected Melbourne based firm.
And now I have own my own firm – Tall Poppy Wealth Advice!
For me it wasn't about making money, but having a wealthy life and the opportunities that come from that.
While we have different starting points and different goals, the ultimate goal is the same – financial freedom. My role is to give you the guidance you need to reach this goal sooner.
If you want to have a chat about how I can help you (and I'd love to) please contact me on 0415 482 259 or at simone@tallpoppywealth.com.au.


Football numbers are an exercise in balancing style with functionality. Inspired by brush lettering, Puma commissioned the Bold weight of Gabriello for the shirts of their sponsored teams in the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, and also used it for their African teams in that year's World Cup: Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire. Far more organic than the typical straight-sided octic athletic letters, Gabriello is slanted on two axes, both horizontally and vertically, giving the energy of a script without causing production problems for the shirts.


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Beck will open for U2 in Indianapolis
Joe Tamborello
Beck will serve as the opening act for U2 for the band's Sept. 10 "Joshua Tree" anniversary tour stop in Indianapolis.
U2 plays Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts, Sept. 10. Tickets for the show go on sale at 10 a.m., June 12. They range in price from $35 to $290.
U2 playing Indy:'Joshua Tree' tour stops at Lucas Oil Stadium
Beck is the latest in a string of well-known acts to open for U2. Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Mumford & Sons and the Lumineers have also played stints on the "Joshua Tree" tour this year.
Beck is scheduled to open at nine shows for U2 throughout September. The complete list of shows includes:
September 3: Detroit's Ford Field
September 5: Buffalo's New Era Field
September 8: Minneapolis's US Bank Stadium
September 10: Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium
September 12: Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium
September 16: St. Louis' Dome at America's Center
September 22: San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium
If you're only interested in seeing Beck, he's setting off on a summer tour of his own before joining up with U2. But, the closest show to Indianapolis will be Milwaukee on Aug. 16.


You may have read over the weekend about Eric Cantona's latest interview in which he called for people to withdraw their cash from their banks en mass. The Guardian reported it here. The film of the interview has become a You Tube hit and spawned a campaign for a protest withdrawal.
Some commentators have pointed out that such a protest would have little affect because of the limited funds high street banks actually carry and that it would have no impact on the investment banks that were instrumental in causing the current crisis. Fair point, but there is a clear piece of direct action you can take if you are disgruntled with you bank, assuming of course you bank with one of the 'big' names. Switch you account to an ethical based bank operating on a mutual or cooperative basis, or a local Credit Union. This is a clear message you can send out to support the move toward a responsible and fair financial system.
Supporting a Credit Union is particularly beneficial as it is their aim to bring affordable credit facilities to the poorer members of our communities who are often denied access to conventional banking and are forced into the hands of loan sharks and other forms of highly undesirable money lending outfits. There is a move to establish a Credit Union in Haringey and you can pledge your support for it here.
So go on strike a blow for fair banking, support your local Credit Union and put your money where your mouth is!
Yes indeed, Church Farm is a jolly farm. If you visit, you will meet the farm you once knew from childhood stories and games. Animals graze on fields planted with a well tried mix of grasses and flowers, creating a rich mosaic of colour and textures. Glancing through a hedge to the field next door, the contrast is striking: all there is to see is the uniform expanse of an industrial monoculture.
The farm covers 175 acres which includes 30 acres of woods, 10 acres of orchard, and 2 acres of nesting grounds. There are around 150 sheep, cows and pigs, and the farm, which is also a family business, prides itself on its long tradition of rearing rare breeds. The number of poulty is in the thousands, but here again the hens and turkeys are allowed to range freely in designated places such as the orchard. One of the delights of the farm is the piglets, who can be seen playing and scrapping with each other in the feeding area. As the visitors leave, the hope is that they will have been reminded of the very real connection between land and food.
In the meantime, there is a farm called Misery. It hasn't been built yet but the planning permission for Nocton 'Mega Dairy' in Lincolnshire was passed yesterday, with the concession that they will have 3,770 cows instead of the 8,100 of the original proposal. These cows will rarely see a blade of grass. The intensive system leaves them open to many health problems, including lameness, mastitis and bacterial infections.They will be expected to produce 10,000 or more litres of milk each per year. In energy terms, that is the same as a human being running a half marathon every day for ten months of the year.
Compassion in World Farming are running a campaign to raise awareness of this first attempt at industrial farming and you can contact them on the address below. But you can also choose to source your food from a place whose aim is to 'treat the land, wildlife and animals, as they should be treated, and grow great food'.
You can find out more about the Church Farm and Crouch End box scheme by popping into the Haberdashery, Middle Lane on Thursday between 5.30 and 7pm.
The lyrics are from the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to come to the splendid bonfire the night before but I was there for the presentation the next morning. On Monday night Richard and I had talked to the RCA students and listened to their ideas so far: for example, an arch to take visitors into the different areas. We discussed the rich diversity of the site and told them how Mary Hogan in her nature walks was so successful in encouraging us to pause and quietly experience the different spaces. We all felt that a sign, listing what could be seen, was too prescriptive and it was more magical to have a hint of the wildlife that could be found. We also mentioned the Table on the Marsh (see separate blog) which was such a wonderful image of community coming together.
When I came in daylight on Saturday I loved so much of what they had done. For me, peeping at the Meadow Orchard through the outer door is like looking into a Secret Garden. Viewing the fire pit and seating area, framed by the willow arch, kept that sense of mystery but at the same time invited me in. The table had been moved to beneath a tree, and a chandelier, made from jars and a bicycle wheel, suspended from the branches. Its new position beside the fire pit (or kitchen area) for me strengthened the idea of a living and working space.
The map at the entrance made from recycled wood and roofing felt indicated the different areas and led us to wonder what the Wishing Tree or the Wilderness would be. As we toured the site, we noted the practical use of fencing to make a wood store, reflecting the site ethos of recycling and resourcefulness. But what enchanted me most were the features that made me pause. The Wishing Tree was indeed magical: made from slices of oak and strung with hempen twine, it reminded me of the trees beside wells in Ireland which are hung with pieces of cloth (sometimes made of material that will not biodegrade in a hundred years). And there were chairs to sit on and swing on, allowing us to rest and observe. We finished by going out through another living arch, that ended the tour and completed the journey.
So well done RCA students, Bethany and Jo. The Meadow Orchard Project is such as multifarious site, but it seems to me you have succeeded in communicating its special quality through the features you have added and the journey you have created.
I was recently at an event organised by New Economics Foundation (NEF) entitled 'Where did our money go?' It was most refreshing to be among so many people that are not only talking about the problems with our economic system but are also interested in real solutions. This was a discussion going way beyond the stock answers of how to stimulate the economy; how to get people to buy more stuff and the never-ending mantra of pursue economic growth at all costs.
It got me thinking about what is at the heart of Transition and what is the primary issue and the expression that came to mind was 'it's the economy stupid'. Much effort is devoted to relating Transition to climate change and peak oil and these are important issues, but are they the issues that matter most to the majority of people? They may become issues that loom large in all our lives in the near future, but right now is this the best way to engage people in the debate of how our future societies should look?
Most people's primary preoccupation is the economy. It is in the news everyday; it determines if they will still have a job in the future; how much their food will cost; what quality of life they can expect for themselves and their loved ones. If we want to have a conversation that is relevant to most people, then it needs to focus on these concerns about the economy. We need to offer alternative views that challenge the status quo. Argue that the system we are all tied into is a form of collective madness that we have become so used to, we seem incapable of questioning it. Like the consequences of keeping cider in lead lined storage jars before we became aware of the dangers of brain damage, we are all wandering around like global village idiots, grateful for anything that is dished out.
We need to come to our senses and see the true picture; it's not enough for a few of us to opt out of the system when that is not a viable option for everyone. We need a new economic model that works for everyone and these are the options being researched and advocated by NEF. It is my belief that anyone involved in Transition Initiatives should make the effort to acquaint themselves with these ideas. Promoting these concepts may well be the best opening gambit with the majority of people whose main concern in life is how to make ends meet.
Any vision of a sustainable future needs to be one that can be seen by all and not the private fantasy of a few long term greenies. Without that popular appeal no real change will happen. The more people there are talking about these ideas the more interesting it all becomes to the media and consequently to our political leaders. We need to generate that grassroots demand for change and a different way of viewing the world. It would be naïve to think we can achieve this social shift without the political establishment being behind it just as it would be naive of them to think they can promote policy that does not have popular support. In order to attract the interest of the political establishment we need to capture the attention of the media and in order to attract the attention of the media we need a critical mass of people engaged with the Transition concept.
So the question is: how do we get enough people interested? For me, the initial hook should be that the alternative solutions we are proposing make economic sense to people. They need to be able to afford to make these changes. There is little point suggesting growing your own food to someone who has to work 60 hours a week just to pay the bills. They need to address the work issue first so for that person viable employment options in a local green economy are of far greater interest than volunteering on their local community growing project. A second and equally important way that we may be able to capture people's interest is on the wellbeing issue. The alternatives we are proposing will lead to healthier and more fulfilling lifestyles and I get the distinct feeling there is an appetite out there for more meaning and value in peoples' lives.
We need to be ready with ideas and solutions that make sense to others so it is imperative we think beyond our own lives and concerns and put ourselves in the shoes of the people we hope to convince. Unless we have clear answers ready that resonate with those people's lives and concerns, then the conversation will not last long enough to secure their attention.
So my advice is get acquainted with these alternative economic ideas, talk them over with other people involved in you Transition initiative and let's be ready with some convincing answers when those conversations occur. Anyone up for an economics workshop? Don't all rush at once!
We're going to be knitting plastic bags on Sunday!
Approximately 7 billion pounds of plastic trash floats about 500 nautical miles of the Californian coast, creating its own little island of filth.
An estimated 12 million barrels of oil are required to feed America's hundred-billion- plastic-bags-a-year fix.
Plastic bags are not biodegradable. It takes a thousand years for one plastic bag to break down.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of sea animals die from ingesting plastic bags mistaken for food.
So plastic bags are bad.
But work done by the NGO Kare4Kenya in Kawangware, one of the many slum areas of Nairobi, tells a different story. The aim was to clean up the area and use the plastic bags to make beach bags, thus creating part-time work for mothers, who were normally unemployed.
A YouTube video shows the women scouring heaps of rubbish for plastic bags to empty, sort and clean, not an easy task as you can see from the pictures. (Due to the lack of communal toilets, many of these bags are likely to have contained human waste.) Yet at the end these nasty, manky pieces are transformed into stunning crocheted hats and bags.
When the women go to the rubbish dump, are they scavenging or foraging? Is their life so despicable, this unseemly, dirty activity is their only way of living? Or it might just be that they actively value what is so easily discarded; it is a free resource which actually earns them money.
Perhaps it is the placing of the plastic that is the problem. In organic gardening, a weed is just 'a plant in the wrong place.' The same can be said of waste. No one would want to rifle a rubbish tip. Yet plastic bags and bottles carefully stashed for creative ventures are a different matter.
And with diminishing oil resources, plastic may well become a precious commodity. So as in the recent Transition Crouch End blogspot about chutney, it all comes down to a question of value. To return to the women of Africa, that value can be monetary. In our society, knitting plastic gives people a chance to acquire new skills, using material that is essentially expendable. Mistakes don't count and the experience is invaluable.
We may revile a global inequality that means people have to resort to rubbish for a living: while we play with plastic, they work. Nevertheless their ingenuity and resourcefulness reminds us that 'waste' is a value-laden term. It is a label that can be easily soaked off.
What price a jar of chutney?
We sold chutney at our recent Apple Day. It was made from donated apples, store cupboard ingredients and green tomatoes from the HVCC Kitchen Garden that otherwise would have gone to waste. A jar of the same quantity of locally produced chutney retails in Budgens at £2.
£3.00 - the chutney was made with love, care and attention. Also we know where the ingredients come from - note a Belgian beer is twice the price if it comes from a particular monastery.
£1,00- being handmade is not necessarily a good thing - was a strict hygiene regime followed?
0.50p - we made too much - sell it off!
the numbers (approx 400); the timing – a seasonal event just before Halloween; the variety of apples; John Selborne's talk and Sarah Moore's, cookery demonstration; the sale of produce; the sustainable values in the café; Food Programme's Sheila Dillon's presence, the pre-event apple pressing in Crouch End, possibly at the Town Hall. The event, after café monies were divided three ways, generated £179 for TCE Funds.
There was some confusion over allocation of tables.
The position of the apple press in the centre of the room was a little hazardous.
It was difficult to hear the demonstration.
The café signage and pricing could have been clearer.
Next year's Apple Day will be Saturday 15 October 2011 with a public apple pressing in Crouch End on Saturday 18 September 2011.
TCE will lead on the organisation of Apple Day, including the refreshments, layout of the space, with a quiet zone. The map should be used to book tables before the event. The apple press will be placed either in a corner or another room.
A regular group meets on Saturday and records tasks completed or to do in a logbook. Fifteen different types of salad have been planted and the shady area mulched; there are plans to grow food in tractor tyres from the farms. The library have been very supportive and offered a notice board to display transition events. The project featured in the 21 October edition of the Ham and High.
Due to bookings in the centre, it has been difficult to set up a regular monthly workday. Once this is established Rachel has offered to leaflet her street to muster more interest. Tilly has researched the cost of signage and a noticeboard.
Note there is a workday at the Harold Road Community Garden (the Police Station Plot) on Saturday 30 October 10-1pm.
Both projects intend to apply for Capital Growth grants: the deadline is Monday 8 November. Tilly and Richard will finalise HVCC bid after the Management Meeting on Thursday 4 November.
There are fifteen weekly boxes delivered to Crouch End but the scheme needs 25 to be sustainable. One problem is potential customers would prefer to have the boxes delivered. The social side of the CSA has been successful and Rebecca and Church Farm's Becca have talked with Haberdashery Café about meeting there till 7pm. Massimo is also happy to let people use the garden for stalls.
Encourage at least one other person to join the scheme.
Create a membership scheme, possibly paid or a Googlegroup.
Organise a designated CSA meeting to discuss this.
MA students from the RCA are on a weeklong two-site project: looking at communication between the Meadow Orchard Project and Hornsey PCT, and working with traders in Wards Corner, Tottenham. The project will run from Monday to Saturday and will be based in the GreenLens Studio, N4.
Action: Richard and Gillian will participate in the Monday evening presentations. Rebecca will collaborate with the students on Bonfire Night .
Everyone is invited to the final presentations on Saturday 6 November at the Meadow Orchard Project.
Just log in as Transitioncrouchend@gmail.com and use the normal password.
We would also like to offer a fundraising event, a table top sale. early next year, with the possibility of a café space for people to share ideas about community projects.
Gillian is also planning a 'Not the CV' workshop looking at skills needed for a post peak oil future.
There needs to be a meeting to discuss the website and other issues around communication.
Foodcycle have now opened a community café at the Station House on Stapleton Hall Road. They open Friday 12-2.30pm.


Erin, Stephanie, and Christie coordinated another amazing wedding at Winterthur Estate and Gardens and this one was FULL of drama and details! Julie processed down the grand staircase before marrying her groom, Daryl, at the beautiful Reflecting Pool, in front of over 300 guests. After cocktails on the outdoor patio, family and friends were shuttled to the Visitors Center, which was cast in a glow of pink. Synergetic Sound and Lighting draped the room, Flowers by Yukie hung lanterns and chandeliers and adorned the tables with gorgeous centerpieces in bright fuchsia and tangerine. Dinner by Restaurant Associates was delicious but the highlight of the menu was the surprise dessert room that featured Rita's Water Ice, a cupcake display in their logo, and an amazing football themed snack display by Annemarie at Choc-OH-lat. The dance floor was PACKED as DJ Tim Dogg played all of Julie and Daryl's favorite hits. A big thank you goes out to M2 Photography for sending us these fabulous teasers- we can't wait to see the rest! It was an unforgettable night and we're thrilled for this awesome couple!


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Medals unveiled for 2020 Run Wigan Festival
Medals unveiled for Run Wigan Festival
The countdown is on to the fourth annual Run Wigan Festival - and these are the medals up for grabs.
Organising charity Joining Jack has revealed the mementoes to be presented to runners and walkers as they cross the finishing line in Wigan town centre on Sunday, March 22.
They feature some of the town's landmarks, including Haigh Hall and Mesnes Park, which participants will pass as they tackle the courses.
More than 650 people have signed up for the event so far and there are still plenty of spaces available for those wishing to register.
There will be a half marathon, 10-miler, 5k and family mile, meaning participants can choose the distance that suits them best.
More than 3,200 people took part in last year's festival and helped to raise over £30,000 for Joining Jack, which funds research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy, as well as money for other causes close to their hearts.
The races start on Market Street, in Wigan town centre, and head along Park Road to Woodhouse Lane.
The longer courses take in the DW Stadium, Wigan Pier and the canal, with the half marathon heading up to Haigh Hall.
Many runners will be starting to cover the miles in coming weeks and Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles will hold its popular training sessions again on Sunday mornings, starting on January 12.
To find out more about Run Wigan Festival or to register for one of the races, go to www.runwiganfestivals.co.uk.
Labour leadership candidates slam party's decision not to hold hustings in recently lost 'red wall' constituencies
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Mother-and-Baby Homes
'Continuous requests for coffins' at Clare home
Updated / Tuesday, 12 Jan 2021 17:14
The mothers who lived at the Kilrush nursery were also described as neglected, with no proper clothing or comfort of any kind (File image)
By Cathy Halloran
Mid West Correspondent
The Kilrush nursery, as it was known, was located in the west Clare town and housed unmarried mothers and their babies, as well as orphaned and abandoned babies, from 1922 to 1932.
It came into being after the closure of the workhouses in 1921, when the authorities agreed that part of that institution would become the nursery as an "auxiliary home for infant children and their unmarried mothers".
It was run by the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy nuns up to 1928, afterwards by lay staff.
Another part of the workhouse building became Kilrush District Hospital.
Conditions during the nursery's ten-year existence were described as very poor, the building was in a bad state of repair with leaking roofs, no baths, and no inside sanitary accommodation.
The mothers who lived there were also described as neglected, with no proper clothing or comfort of any kind.
The Commission of Investigation's report said it is not possible to establish how many women and children lived in the nursery during its ten-year history, but with the limited information available from newspaper and board of health references they say there were between 300-400 mothers there, and considerably more children.
As there are no existing records of births at the Kilrush nursery, the commission has examined baptismal records of the time which suggest that 330 children were born there during the period 1922-1932.
Some of the records contained the words "extramarital, born in home" and the godmother referred to was another mother in the nursery.
Where a child was found abandoned, and housed, the words, "infantus expositus" were entered on the baptismal cert.
There are no available records of child deaths at the nursery, but the deaths of "illegitimate" infants is recorded as 168 during that ten-year period, and the commission said it is likely the vast majority died there.
In addition to this, there are reports of the '"continuous requests for coffins of various sizes" suggesting that many children died there.
The question of the closure of the Kilrush nursery was a constant one, because of the poor conditions there and the fact that it was overcrowded, with 164 residents there in the mid-1920s and the matron complaining of children sleeping two to a bed, and every habitable space occupied.
The home closed in 1932, when the local Board of Health put forward proposals to close it and to board out some of the 90 children there, and to send their mothers to the county home.
Many unmarried mothers were then being sent to Sean Ross in Co Tipperary, where the Board of Health at the time noted, the average cost of keeping a mother and child was 21 schillings, as compared to 24 schillings at Kilrush, thereby saving the Kilrush nursery 3 schillings for each mother and child pair that they kept at that institution.
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For Finley and Scott, the pandemic led to a brand-new career path
Currently Officers in the Pension and Private Wealth teams, Finley Colquhoun and Scott Howitt found themselves joining IQ-EQ Guernsey in the middle of the pandemic. We caught up with them to see how they're getting on, moving from Trainee to Officer and tackling their STEP qualifications.
Prior to joining IQ-EQ, Finley gained a place to study Mechanical Engineering at university. However, like many people in his position confronted with the COVID crisis, opted to defer his position. Having studied Economics at A-Level, Finley already had an interest in Financial Services. Having spent a year with us, Finley has decided to stay at IQ-EQ and continue building his know-how and expertise.
Scott had spent time on the slopes working as a ski instructor in Australia and Canada. But, as the world started to move into lockdown, he made his way back home to Guernsey when he was lucky enough to secure a place as a Trainee with IQ-EQ. Like Finley, Scott has progressed from Trainee to Officer and is continuing his journey with IQ-EQ.
As Finley and Scott continue to progress through the business, they are both working towards STEP certification. Although the qualification is geared towards studying alongside work, IQ-EQ ensures the qualifications are given the attention they deserve by offering study leave. With both of their line managers having been through the same process, Finley and Scott have a lot of support on hand. Finley is currently studying for the STEP Certificate in International Trust Management and Scott is taking his first exam in September. Finley described the qualification, the 'gold standard' in the industry, as being a "good way to get a broader understanding above that of my day-to-day learning and will prove helpful for furthering my career."
These diplomas take between 3-4 years; however, other training is provided alongside this. IQ-EQ encourages taking different courses, and both agree that there is lots of opportunity for training if you seek it out. With three colleagues taking these exams together, they are very supportive of each other, checking in with each other on how it's going (sometimes this is at the pub on a Friday night!).
Their advice to anyone taking on the STEP qualification would be to keep an open mind, take every opportunity and do the qualification if the opportunity arises!
Scott is part of the internal investment committee at IQ-EQ. Outside of work he trains with his football team, the Guernsey Rovers, as well as coaches. Finley likes to go spear fishing in his free time, as well as playing a lot of chess.
We wish Finley and Scott the best of luck with their upcoming STEP exams!
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Let's just say Google = Best Minds + Great Workplace + Staggering Perks.
It took Google less than a decade to dominate the world and today Google is everywhere on the internet. How did Google get there? By just employing the best and offering big bucks? There are companies in the world who offer similar or more benefits (Microsoft, hello!) yet nowhere near compared to Google's achievements.
Why is Google succeeding? How did they become the world's most valuable company? How are they able to retain this position from nearly a decade? Why is no one able to challenge Google's dominance?
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Google is awfully quiet about these failures – Instead of publicising the results of failure it just seems to be saying as little as possible and move on to the next project.
Here is the list of 30 Google products that failed big time.
This list only projects widely known Google's projects, there are thousands of internal projects and less popular projects which are helping Google fail fast and succeed faster.
Google Hire Provides a system for employers to collect applications and search for job candidates all set to fail in 2020.
Google URL Shortener Started to turn down support on March 30 2018 and is planned to be discontinued by March 30 2019.
Google Plus Social media platform will be closing on April 2 2019.
Google Allo Instant messaging app. Planned to be closing in March 2019.
Google Inbox Planned to be discontinued by March 2019.
Google Fusion Tables A service for managing and visualising data. The service will be shut down on December 3 2019.
Google Spaces Group discussions and messaging. Discontinued on April 17 2018.
Google Showtimes Move showtime search engine. Discontinued Nov 2018.
Google Hands Free Retail checkout without using your phone or watch. Discontinued on February 8 2018.
Google Portfolios Personal financial securities tracker. Deprecated in November 2017.
Google Picasa Web Photo organisation and editing application. Replaced by Google Photos 2016.
Google Nexus Smartphone lineup replaced by Google Pixel on October 4 2016.
Google Moderator Rank user submitted questions suggestions and ideas via crowdsourcing. Discontinued on June 30 2015.
Google BebaPay Prepaid ticket payment system. Discontinued on March 15 2015.
Google Helpouts Hangout based live video chat with experts. Discontinued on April 20 2015.
Google Earth Enterprise Google Earth for enterprise use. Discontinued on March 20 2015.
Google Questions and Answers Community driven knowledge market website. Discontinued on December 1 2014.
Google Orkut Social networking website. Discontinued on September 30 2014.
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"We're streaming and downloading more and more now, but we're also going to the cinema and to concerts more and more. So it seems like the digital world has only increased our appetite for fun experiences so far." Still, there have definitely been changes. In the past, it took half a year of waiting with bated breath before we would get to see that one popular film that was already out in America, but now we can have access to that film much quicker. "Having more than one launch date for a film is a smart idea, because it creates more publicity. But the consumers won't put up with that any more. If the first release of a film isn't on the same date all over the world, the consumers aren't going to wait around any more until the film distribution company decides to show it to us too," Mekić says.
If we look back in time, streaming services first saw the light of day in a time when video cassettes and DVDs were still the primary media. "Film makers and producers were still very much limited to physical information carriers, while the consumers had already started to emancipate themselves, in a sense." Suddenly there was the mobile phone, the MP3 player, the iPod — all sorts of new media carriers. Mekić believes this was the starting point.
These services are a positive development, believes Mekić, but there still need to be some changes to how they work, and then they'll be a great addition to the digital world for consumers as well as for musicians and actors.


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