While our Canteen is run by our Canteen Manager (Jenny Ross), without parent volunteers it would not be able to function.
If you can help even a little - please contact us so we can include you on the roster.
The roster and a standing call for more volunteers are in every school newsletter.
Students have the option of participating in the school banking program. To join students must open a Commonwealth Bank Account (in branch) linked to Ivanhoe Primary School. After that students can send in their school bank book and make cash deposits every Tuesday.
For the program to run we rely on parent volunteers every Tuesday morning to process the deposits. Like the canteen, there's always room for more helpers and as the saying goes - Many hands make light work! Please contact us if you can help out.
The PFA assists the school in providing the best possible environment for the children. It is responsible for activities such as the school ball, trivia night, school picnics, film nights, the Mother's Day Stall and the Father's Day Breakfast.
Meetings are each term where events are planned. Joining the Parents and Friends committee helps keep communication open within the school community and facilitates the opportunity to develop many new friendships.
Please contact us if you are interested in joining the PFA.
Parents can enjoy the opportunity to share in the educational development of students with the support and direction of teachers, by participating in the Classroom Helper program.
The Classroom Helpers' course is a component of the Victorian Early Years Literacy Program and is designed to support the work of parents, helpers and aides who assist in classrooms. The program runs for three consecutive weeks in Term 1 and is presented by teachers from the school.
Look out for notices at the start of each year or contact us for more information.
Various opportunities arise throughout the year for parents to participate in school excursions and activities, including walking students to swimming lessons, going on day trips (e.g. to the Zoo) or helping out on a school camp.
Please note - for some activities a parent may be required to have a Working with Children Check. As a general guideline, if a teacher is present (for example the whole class stays together on an excursion) then parents do not need a Working With Children Check. However, if a parent will be supervising individual groups without school staff present, then a Working With Children Check will be required. You can find out more information for a particular excursion from the class teacher.
Working Bees are a vital part of ensuring the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the school. The School Council Facilities sub-committee manages the schedule and roster, and while each working bee is focussed on a particular Grade level, everyone is welcome at every working bee! If you can't make it to your Grade level's working bee, just come to the next one :-).If you can't make there is the opportunity to contribute $20 through the school office towards maintainance.
Working bees are held on a Sunday morning from 9am to 12pm - plenty of notice is given in the school newsletter and the schedule can also be found in the COMPASS and Website Calendars.
Not only do we achieve a lot of work around the school, it is a great opportunity to get to know other school families.
The Sustainability Committee is a group of parents volunteering with the school to improve our environmental footprint. The group is actively working towards completing the ResourceSmart Schools accreditation and key ongoing sustainability improvements for the school every year.
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A 6-Day Itinerary for exploring Northern Sri Lanka: Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya and more.
What's in Northern Sri Lanka? Discover a road trip filled with rich history, unadulterated wildlife experiences and delicious food.
Farhan IsaNov 1st, 2018
"You're going to India? Sri Lanka is part of India right?"
It is unbelievable that people still think that the "Teardrop of India" is part of the bigger continent. Sri Lanka is a country of its own, with its own economic structure and even flag. With remnants of the civil war littered across the north, I packed my bags in preparation to explore this unchartered territory and maybe even bring home some Roti.
Day One: Kandy
Just a mere 4 hours drive away from the commercialised capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province. The city, which is surrounded by a plateau of mountains and tea plantations, is the last ancient capital of the King's era. It's filled with gorgeous colonial architecture from its former British rule, making you feel like you stepped back into time.
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Kandy is home to the famous Temple of the Tooth, said to house a tooth from Buddha himself. As the most significant place of worship in the country, one has to be respectful when visiting.
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Just 2 km from the sacred Tooth Temple is the Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha statue – the biggest statue in the country. Climb the steps for a closer view of Buddha himself and enjoy an eagle's view of the city. You have to remove your shoes, so do wear socks to avoid burning your feet.
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Take a long stroll around the Kandy Lake situated in the middle of the city. Surrounded by great colonial buildings, it's a picture perfect sight to behold.
A destination that's steadily growing in popularity, accommodation options are plenty here. Take your pick from Hotels.com, a leading online accommodation site, where it has more than 700 hotels in Kandy. We particularly like Coffee Bungalow Kandy, with its lush green surroundings and lake views.
Day Two: Dambulla
Heading north from Kandy, you'll reach Dambulla within a mere 2 hours journey by car. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to the famous Golden Buddha Temple, a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists for the past 22 centuries.
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Not only is the Golden Buddha Temple a sacred pilgrimage site, it makes for a beautiful hike for tourists. Remove your shoes as you step into the cave filled with pristine Buddha statues and religious decor.
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Never seen a live cricket game before? Sit in for a match at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium! You might not know which team is playing but the crowd will be electric.
Day Three: Sigiriya
Known as the ancient capital, Sigiriya was built by King Kassapa and was once the centre of commercial and religion. The site – dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World – is possibly the most visited place in Sri Lanka. Take a walk through the ruined fortress complex, filled with archaeological significance. Then, make your way up the Lion Rock and get ready to be enthralled by the landscape's beauty.
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Stroll down Fortress Complex as it leads towards the Lion Rock.
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The base of the Rock leads upwards to the entrance, where a lion head once covered the steps.
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Be warned! There are hornet nests surrounding the area, so guides will typically advise visitors to cover up and lower their noise level.
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Surrounded by green lush landscapes from the top of the Lion Rock, this is the best time to take that new profile pic!
Day Four: Wasgamuwa National Park
Known to be a country filled with diverse wildlife, Sri Lanka has numerous National Parks that offer tourists a safari experience. About an hour and a half from the city of Dambulla, Wasgamuwa National Park is the place to visit if you want to catch wild elephants roaming in the jungle. Unlike the famous Yala National Park, Wasgamuwa National Park has fewer visitors – making your chances of spotting elephants.
The peacock is a native bird of Sri Lanka – and apparently, they can fly!
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Day Five: Jaffna
Drive to the northern tip of the country, five hours away from Dambulla, and experience a different cultural scene from Sri Lanka's south. As the closest point to India, Jaffna sees a heavy influence of Indian culture. For one, the locals in Jaffna are majority Hindu, unlike those in the South who are predominantly Buddhists. You'll notice that the city consists of more Hindu temples than Buddhist temples.
Take a walk through the local markets in the city, and enjoy the sights and smells of the diverse ingredients that make up your favourite Sri Lankan dishes. Make friends with the locals and they might even give you a discount on your next basket of eggplant.
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Burned horrifically on the night of June 1, 1981, the Jaffna Public Library was a historical site from the country's civil war. It used to house 97,000 books and manuscripts prior to the burning, making it one of the biggest libraries in Asia at that time.
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Half an hour away by car from the city centre, Keerimalai Spring is a natural freshwater spring situated right next to the beach. Water from this natural spring flows into a bathing pool, providing the locals with a unique swimming area believed to have healing properties.
Day Six: Trincomalee
Ending the trip with a rejuvenating time by the beach would be the perfect end to a long journey. Head southeast from Jaffna and you'll end up in the port town of Trincomalee, only 4 hours away by car. This city once suffered heavily during the civil war and is filled with historical monuments and buildings that attest to that.
A well-known spot for whale watching, this city is packed with tourists from May to October. Some might say that Trincomalee would be better off for whale watching than Mirissa.
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A must visit, the Koneswaram Temple is a major Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to the main deity of Hinduism. Besides being a sacred site, the temple itself is beautifully decorated and sits facing the ocean.
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Don't forget your sunglasses and beach towel as you lay on the golden sands that go on for miles. Head to Uppuveli or Nilaveli (a little further up from the city) for a day of fun in the sun, sand and sea. Pigeon Island is also a gorgeous destination to head to, brimming with marine life!
Not as physically demanding as my Southern adventure, this itinerary took me through a journey filled with ancient ruins and unique colonial remnants of the British Empire. As I lay on the sands of Nilaveli, with a cocktail in my hand, I wondered what the future holds for tourism in this treasure of a country.
Read my journey through Southern Sri Lanka here; A 6D5N Itinerary of Southern Sri Lanka from Colombo to Yala National Park
Farhan Isa
Farhan sees himself to be the next Indiana Jones, either discovering lost cities or forgotten civilisations. If he's not travelling to distant places, he can be found sitting in a café with a cup of tea watching the world go by. Farhan is an advocate for trying new things, especially exotic foods. His favourites include fried crickets and cow lips.
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You know the reference—City Mouse and Country Mouse. I've always wondered why there was never a Suburban Mouse, a sort of in between the extremes mouse. That's really irrelevant, but still.
I am 123% (at least) the City Mouse in that little duo. Absolutely without a doubt. I love being near all of the hustle and bustle and surrounded by an endless line up of languages and cultures and walking always and most importantly being in close proximity to lots and lots of excellent coffee shops and brunch spots. I do actually like the lights and the night life and the noise. I've never really loved still or quiet, so those suburban streets are not for me. And while I can be down for an escape to the quaint countryside, I'm not looking to cozy up with the chickens 100 miles from civilization any time soon.
So let's start there and clear the air. If you're a Country or Suburban Mouse, this may be a little tough for you to get your head around. But, fresh perspective is never a bad thing and I do think there will be little useful treasures that every sort of mouse can scurry away with.
Yep, I do that city thing. Pay the unbelievable amount of money for the unbelievably small space. Because for me it's all about location. Location Location Location. And that's something that City Mice just have to come to peace with if they're going to continue city living. It's something I've had to reconcile. I could of course have a lot more space for what I'm paying, but in a location I wouldn't love as much. For me, the trade off is well worth it. Today I'm going to share with you how I've learned to live my life in small spaces and a few tips and tricks if you're trying to do the same. Maybe you'll never live in a space this tiny, but I'm sure we've all encountered tiny spaces that we're not sure how to work with—this is for you too!
The list will look different for all of us, but it's what we've got to start with. Don't budge on the needs and when the wants are there too, consider them cherries on top.
Now—what to do with 425 square feet.
This one is not unique to tiny living, but it makes all the difference any time space is limited. Not only does it sway me from bringing things home that I know don't have a space for, it also keeps clutter to a minimum (which is essential for this neat freak.) One of the worst parts of cleaning up is not knowing where to put things—that's why we avoid it right!? I find that if I intentionally create space for everything then keeping up with it becomes so much simpler. Why would I let it sit on the table when I know exactly where it goes?
But how!? You have so little square footage to begin with, how on earth do you have any extra or left over!? I'm sure that's what your thinking. This is a hard and fast rule for me. I never want to open a closet or drawer or cupboard and see it filled to capacity—or worse experience an explosion of sorts every time I open it. This is true for a couple of reasons. #1 I'm going to avoid cleaning because it's a project just to open the storage spaces. #2 I have no room to grow or invite anything new into my home because I don't even have space for what I already have. I think it's easy to shove things away and let clutter accumulate behind closed doors—that out of sight out of mind philosophy can seem appealing. I disagree wholeheartedly. This is why the piles of clothes and papers build up in your open spaces, because the closed Obed can't house them. I have a whole section of my closet with no clothes hanging (though this hasn't always been the case) I have extra shelf space and clear bins, and an extra shelf in my kitchen cabinets.
This does take discipline. It takes saying no more often than saying yes and a constant revaluation of what is actually essential verses what we think is essential. I can tell you though, coming home to a clean and organized space and not being drowned by things I think I need is absolutely worth the hard work and discipline. And like anything worthwhile (exercising and eating healthy and all those sorts of things) it becomes second nature and you'll look back and wonder how you ever lived any other way. And I can tell you, you'll be surprised by how much you don't miss and the things you learn to live without.
Small spaces require lots of practicality and creativity which is why I tend to love them! They challenge me! There are certain things you need, but it takes creativity in order to not fill every (very precious) square inch of the place. I was really intentional about choosing pieces that served double duties Like a great (affordable) IKEA sofa that serves several purposes. It seats a decent amount of people, converts to a queen size bed for guests, and has a lounge that doubles as a storage space for all of my bedding and linens. I also have benches that I've doubled as book shelves and I arranged the closet to house my dressers so they don't take up living space.
Look. I get it. Small spaces are not everyone's thing. That's fine. But here are a couple of takeaways I think can benefit everyone. Living in a small space has forced me to only own what I love and to only invest in things that I truly love from the very beginning. I really can't fill it up or it will suffocate me. This teeny tiny space has taught me discipline and it's taught me humility. That I am blessed to have a roof over my head and a warm bed to fall asleep in each night--that those things are more than enough and more than so many have. It's taught me, once again, that home is not about a space but more about what you fill the space with--love and laughter and authenticity and warmth. It's about opening up your space, big or small, and inviting people in to share it with you. I've come to love all of the square feet I've ever lived in and especially this extra teeny tiny one. I hope that today you can come to love whatever space you might call your own.


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9 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) With reference to the sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, which of the given statements is/are correct?
It is issued by the Reserve Bank India on behalf of the Government of India.
Investment limit of the scheme ranges from 1gm to 20kg of Gold.
It will be issued from the nationalized banks for the purpose.
Select the correct codes:
a) All are correct
b) 1 only
c) 1 and 2
d) 1 and 3
Inspired by: [pib] Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2018 -19
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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the International Social Security Association (ISSA):
The ISSA was founded under the auspices of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Geneva.
It promotes excellence in social security administration through professional guidelines, expert knowledge, services and support to enable its Members to develop dynamic social security systems.
The regional office of ISSA is headquartered in New Delhi.
b) Only 1
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Q.3) With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY) consider the following statements:
PMFBY covers damages to crops in wild animal attacks.
Damages to the individual fields due to incidents of local disasters like cloud bursts and fire are taken up now for insurance claims.
a) Both 1 and 2
c) Only 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.4) Consider the following statements with reference to the Kuiper Belt:
Kuiper belt is a region of the solar system beyond the planets, extending from the orbit of Neptune.
It consist mainly small bodies or remnants from the solar system's formation.
It is home to dwarf planets such as Pluto, Haumea and Makemake.
Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 and 2
Inspired by: NASA probe to fly by most distant object ever visited by a spacecraft
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Q.5) New Horizon Probe of NASA was launched to study the planetary system of which of the following celestial bodies?
a) Jupiter
b) Saturn
c) Venus
d) Pluto
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Nigeria will defeat Boko Haram, Defence Chief vows
byTalatu Usman
The Chief of Defense Staff, Alex Badeh, on Wednesday assured Nigerians that the military will win the war against Boko Haram terrorists.
Speaking at the Presidential Villa after a breakfast meeting between service Chiefs and President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Badeh promised that elections will hold in all part of the country.
"We are certainly not losing it. We are winning the war. Don't worry, Nigerians should have faith in their military. The nation will win this war. Elections will hold there. Don't worry," Mr. Badeh said.
He said the purpose of the meeting with the president was to brief him on the security situation in the country.
"Of course, you are aware of the security situation in the country, the president thought it fit to call us this morning for us to come and brief him about the current situation of things. We have told the president exactly where we are and our future plans. As you know, we can't talk about our future plans here, that will mean us telling the enemy what we are doing," he said.
Mr. Badeh said he would rather not discuss the intrigues of the arrest of fake Boko Haram members by the State Security Service, SSS, and the government's botched ceasefire.
"It is better not to discuss those things. SSS is on it, they are doing their own investigation. They did
a briefing yesterday and they have told you exactly what they are doing. It is better we leave the SSS to handle that one."
Also speaking on fifth columnists jeopardising their efforts in the Armed Forces, he said: "Don't worry, the military is handling fifth columnists in its own way".
Mr. Badeh spoke about the victory of reclaiming Mubi town.
"Normal life is back in Mubi and around that place. We are liberating more and more communities. People are moving in, life is returning back to normal gradually."
His assurance came as Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, released a new video promising to kill the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, for calling on Kano people to defend themselves against the group.
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On Monday night thirty-five evangelical pastors and laymen convened around tables at the Holiday Inn Express in Arlington, Texas to discuss the possible formation of 'The Antioch Network of Churches.' The group had racial and gender diversity and the Spirit was evident in the singing, praying, teaching and fellowship. It was very refreshing for me to be in a place where Christian people were truly gracious toward one another in spite of differences, where evangelicals kept bringing the focus back to the person of Jesus Christ and the cooperative efforts needed to make the gospel of Christ known to the nations, and where God's people truly enjoyed one another's company in the midst of very real diversity.
There was plenty of discussion and even gracious disagreement on a proposed statement of cooperation, but each speaker was given respect and each viewpoint received a full and free hearing, so that a consensus statement was approved within a short period of time. The revised and official doctrinal confession and statement of cooperation, which will be published tomorrow, is an excellent example of how Christians can unite in ministry around the essentials, give freedom to one another in disagreement over the non-essentials, and display love toward each another in all things and at all times. Discussion will take place in today's meetings about possible future involvement in cooperative missions and ministry among the churches within the network. Nobody can say for certain if something formal will come out of this fellowship time or not, but if nothing else, the two day event has been a wonderful experience because there are no denominational politics at work in the meeting and there have been no demands for doctrinal conformity on minutiae matters.
(1). They so personally cherished and prized the gospel they were willing to die for it (Acts 11:19).
(2). They were energetically and enthusiastically evangelistic (Acts 11:24).
(3). They were hungry for, and obedient to, the whole counsel of God (Acts 11:26).
(4). They were a compassionate and generous people (Acts 11:27-30).
(5). They were thoroughly and wholeheartedly Christ-centric (Acts 11;26).
(6). They were people committed to a convergence of word and Spirit (Acts 13:1).
(7). They were sincerely, and not merely theoretically, multi-ethnic (Acts 13:1).
(8). They were diverse not merely racially, but socially and economically as well (Acts 13:1).
(9). They were thoroughly God intoxicated and theocentric in their worship (Acts 13:1-4).
(10). They were thoroughly Christian hedonists (i.e. 'They desired abundant pleasure - but the pleasure they desired was 'in God' and all that He is in Christ).
(11). They were sensitive and discerning of the Spirit's voice (Acts 13:4).
(12). They had a heart for the nations (Acts 13:1-4).
It is worth noting that out of this group of Christians in Antioch the missionary journeys of Paul were launched. Early Christianity was struggling until these Antioch Christians, as described in Acts, came together to cooperate for the good of the nations. In a scant two and a half centuries later the world would be filled with professing believers, thirteen of the twenty seven books of the New Testament would be a direct result of the churches begun by the efforts of the Antioch Christians, and the name 'Christian' (partisans of Christ) would be spread to every nation of the world.
I do believe Dwight McKissic has landed upon a very good name for this proposed network of churches.
Wow what a great meeting! I get a sense tonight I got to experience a little of what heaven will be like! God must be well pleased!
Thanks for your obedience to God!
Storms' summation of Antioch is good. I do find it interesting that there is one point without a citation - the Piperesque point - but it is one with which I wholeheartedly agree. God must be our first love and purpose in all that we are and do. Did you simply neglect the citation there or was there not one?
. . . They were not perfect (cf. 11:19b), and they experienced major church conflict which must be resolved (cf. Acts 15), but appeared to remain focused upon their initial objective: telling the gospel message despite their circumstances (11:19).
With respect, I think that y'all had better exercise extreme caution in the words you choose. I can't help but note that in highlighting the twelve characteristics by which you would like this association to be characterized, it makes it awfully hard for people not to "hear" that you don't think Southern Baptists in general are like that.
Don't be surprised if an awful lot of the reaction you get is, "Thanks a heap."
Southern Baptists were not discussed. Further, if someone says 'Southern Baptists are not like Antioch Christians' I would vehemently disagree. Our church is full of Antioch Christians. Further, if our church were to join a NETWORK of churches, we would remain Southern Baptist in identity. The proposal is a NETWORK of churches - not a denomination or convention. It just so happens that other churches - besides Southern Baptist churches - may join this NETWORK as well.
I sincerely hope that those associated with Antioch lead and finish strong with the Gospel of God.
Although church networks is not a new concept in the US, those making up ANC are true trailblazers here in the bible belt. I look forward to the example you set and will pray you don't get too singed by those who don't understand as you blaze this new trail.
Wade,I understand your point; I am merely warning you how this will be perceived by some people, not suggesting that their perceptions are necessarily accurate. Just suggesting that you be prepared to deal with it, that's all.
"It was very refreshing for me to be in a place where Christian people were truly gracious toward one another in spite of differences"
Amen! Great to hear that can happen.
I may have to move back to Texas for this..
"The revised and official doctrinal confession and statement of cooperation, which will be published tomorrow, is an excellent example of how Christians can unite in ministry around the essentials, give freedom to one another in disagreement over the non-essentials, and display love toward each another in all things and at all times."
Wade, why does this have to be a formal network? Doesn't the fact that you have a statement of cooperation nullify the whole cooperative network premise to begin with? And what makes this network a more viable group than say the Nine Marks Network? In other words, while I applaud your effort here, you are not radically departing from other network groups. And I would even say that if the intent of the network is to rally around the gospel, based on Galatians, you might want to articulate what your group believes the gospel to be—does it include, faith alone or faith plus works, eternal security, election, limited or unlimited atonement, etc. I suspect that it is somewhat anachronistic and idealistic to use Antioch in comparison to today. Somehow I don't think that the streams of thought development were as complex when the original Antioch Christians aligned themselves together. Besides they met in the synagogue, still a sect of Judaism, and they were expelled from the city. The bottom line is that even your network has drawn a line and essentially ostracized other churches. I think it is a rather semantic debate to laud one network over another. The fabulous thing I think is that you are articulating what you believe are the primary doctrines and by default what are tertiary and secondary. The first comments I ever made here echoed numerous others whose desire has been to hear you articulate this. I suspect you have now arrived at this point? I am open to correction. Nonetheless I am waiting to see what the published cooperation document says.
Just a pragmatic question: Has anyone considered the possibility of confusion with the Antioch Network of church planting churches already in existence?
Good question. We discussed your question at length among ourselves. Our desire is to simply define the network - but let churches maintain their absolute autonomy and authority. The Network is not a top down denomination or convention - it is truly a Network.


Marc Jacobs' perfumes for women have been quite famous for a long time, especially since the release of Marc Jacobs Daisy which delivered a massive success on the market some time ago. However, there are now various new products coming into the competition. The company knows that they need to come out with a successor to Marc Jacob Daisy. Hence, Marc Jacobs Dot was made. So, how does Marc Jacobs Dot compare to Marc Jacobs Daisy? Which one is the best for you? Let's find out below!
Marc Jacobs Daisy is an award-winning fragrance that has been very popular among women since a long time ago. Marc Jacobs Daisy is well-known for its excellent freshness and feminine notes. Coming in a clear, translucent bottle that is topped with daisy pods on the cap, Marc Jacobs Daisy does not only smell great, but also features a premium, elegant-looking packaging as well. Onto the fragrance itself, Marc Jacobs Daisy is crafted with top notes of wild strawberry, velvety violet petals, gardenia, and jasmine. They create such a fresh and somehow sweet initial scent. They then transform into the base notes of birch and cedarwood, which add some intensity as well as prolonged novelty.
On the other hand, Marc Jacobs Dot comes in a circular bottle that certainly remains you of a ladybug. The bottle is colored predominantly in red, but with black dots, pretty much the appearance of a ladybug. The packaging does a good job in representing the scent of Marc Jacobs Dot: cheerful, fun, yet with elegance. Marc Jacobs Dot Dot is somehow similar to Marc Jacobs Daisy, but there are some distinctions. It is fruitier and sweeter, initially, but it quickly turns to be more laid back. It also features the top notes of red berries and mid tones of jasmine, but the base notes are based on driftwood. The combination creates an effervescent floral opening which quite quickly calms into a tame, subtle, and sweet atmosphere.
While Marc Jacobs Daisy is quite a bold perfume that is appealing to a wide range of ages and tastes, Marc Jacobs Dot is more suitable for the youthful people. Marc Jacobs Dot is not exactly a very memorable scent, but, hence, it becomes very versatile and easy to wear.


"Insects are mostly attracted to UV light and blue light. They cannot really see red light. Warmth plays a minor, if any, role. So, insect attraction will depend on the wavelength of the LED light used by the homeowners," explained Andrei Alyokhin, an entomology professor at the University of Maine.
Bugs are heavily attracted to UV light. The creatures can see light in the 300-650 nm range, but are especially drawn to wavelengths ranging between 300-420 nm. By comparison, humans can perceive light in the electromagnetic spectrum between 400-800 nm, which does not include UV light at 350 nm. This is why most bug trappers that use light to attract insects rely on UV or black light bulbs. It is crucial to note that high light output and cool Kelvin temperature ratings increases the chances of attracting bugs.
Bugs mostly perceive the following colors of light: UV, blue and green. They are drawn to bright white and bluish lights, such as white fluorescent and mercury vapor lamps. Yellow and warm white lights closely resemble sunlight and are not attractive to insects. This is because bugs that are active at night use the moon as a point of reference. Any visible light between the moon and the tiny animals, including artificial light from a lamp, serves as a distraction, and forces them to gather around the area.
A 2005 study from the University of Agriculture in Faisalabad, Pakistan, solidified the industry's theories surrounding this issue. Researchers collected insects and trapped them in illuminated screen containers, measuring one square meter in two separate locations at six meters apart. The bugs were trapped for 30 minutes and exposed to a wide range of lights that emitted different wavelengths. The results of the study showed that between 60-70 percent of the animals preferred blue lights. Roughly 18 percent gathered around white lights, and eight to 10 percent felt comfortable with yellow lights. Only two percent stuck with red lights.
LEDs emit a broad range of wavelengths, between 350-700 nm, depending on the specifications of the fixture. During light output, the units utilize a combination of colors, instead of directly producing white light. For example, some LEDs that emit cool white produce bluish tones, which insects find very attractive. These types of LEDs are known to entice bugs, but only in small numbers. LEDs that are manufactured to produce UV light, including mosquito trappers, fixtures for plant cultivation, paint spray booth lights and curating lamps in dental facilities, are also notably efficient in luring bugs.
When it comes to mainstream lighting, insects are attracted to UV LED spotlights and neutral colored LEDs. In residential settings, most LEDs emit very little UV light; and as a result, only attract small groups of insects. To prevent bugs from flying around light in your home, it is recommended to choose LEDs that display warm white, or yellowish light tones with low Kelvin temperature ratings.
In addition to the light's wavelength, insects are also drawn to heat generated by the fixtures. LEDs, with their superior heat management properties, are better choices in this aspect of attracting bugs, compared to incandescent and halogen variants that produce light using hot filaments.


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York Hotels, B&Bs And Guest Houses
If you're thinking about a trip to North Yorkshire why not take a look at these great destinations:
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York has one of the finest preserved medieval city centres in England and its olde-worlde streets and alleys are a delight to explore. York Minster, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe, is a must-see, with masses of beautiful stained glass, including the 'Heart of Yorkshire' window. Also inside its remarkably intact city walls is Clifford's Tower, part of York Castle, and a wealth of ancient churches.
More modern attractions include the National Railway Museum where and the world-record holding Mallard locomotive is preserved and the Jorvick Viking Centre, uncovering the history beneath York's streets.
You can find plenty of hotels and B&Bs in York from which to head out to explore the city. And if you get lost, look out for some of the most unusual street names you are ever likely to come across, such as the Shambles and Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, the shortest street in York.


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Regency (1795 – 1837)
Victorian (1837 – 1901)
Arts & Crafts (1860 – 1925)
Edwardian (1901 – 1936)
Belgravia – An Architectural History
by David Merrifield | May 13, 2020 | Articles
Probably London's most desirable address, Belgravia is celebrated today for its outstanding architectural, historical and social interest. Belgravia is a late Georgian estate of terraces, crescents and squares situated between Knightsbridge and Victoria.
The area takes its name from the village of Belgrave, Cheshire , seat of the Grovesnors'. The area was originally known as Five Fields during the Middle Ages, and became a dangerous place for highwaymen and robberies.
Belgravia 1814.
Conceived for the Grosvenor family in the early nineteenth century as a sophisticated new westerly suburb, it was a highly fashionable place to live and has maintained its status under the stewardship of the Grosvenor estate. The statue to the first Marquess of Westminster, which marks the approach to Belgravia from Hyde Park Corner, is a fitting tribute to one of the most important exercises in early nineteenth century town and social planning in London.
The formal grid layout of Belgravia dates back to Covent Garden, laid out by Inigo Jones for the Earls of Bedford in the 1630's.The eighteenth century continued to see fashionable London grow to the north and west and the terraces of Bloomsbury, Fitzrovia and Marylebone bear testament to one of Britain's most significant contribution to the built environment, the London square. Thomas Cubitt built upon and transformed this architectural inheritance on a larger scale than previously seen in central London.
Belgravia – The Western Suburbs
During the Regency of George IV, Sir John Nash created a new style of picturesque, classical architecture and landscapes and at the same time that Buckingham House became Buckingham Palace. One hundred years after the lands in Mayfair, brought as a dowry to the Grosvenor family by Mary Davies were developed, the same opportunity was presented on that part of the estate immediately adjacent to the new palace.
The stylistic precedent set by Nash at Carlton House Terrace, Regents Park and Buckingham Palace was taken up by Cubitt. What gives Belgravia its particular distinction is the scale of the development and its enduring cohesion. For the first time one individual, acting on behalf of one landlord, was able to create what was in effect a new town, responsible for every detail of its planning when even the most rudimentary aspects of development such as drainage and lighting were the sole responsibility of a landlord. Cubitt was also responsible for the location of the shops, pubs, mews and all the other services. These remain the staples of twenty first century urban living but were all created in a period of thirty years from the mid 1820's onwards.
Carlton House Terrace
The architectural palette of Cubitt and his successors remains remarkably consistent. Stucco, brick, slate, painted timber sashes and joinery characterise the district and they clothe buildings, the use of which has changed remarkably little in nearly two hundred years. As Sir Charles Barry said of his contemporary Reform Club 'it is a design which admits of no alteration.' In a great metropolis which has seen so much alteration, this is a remarkable tribute to the original concept. This is also a tribute to the stewardship and dedication of all those who have the good fortune to live and work here, the Grosvenor estate and the planning policies of Westminster City Council. These combined forces have conserved the architectural heritage but managed it in a highly constructive fashion.
Wilton Crescent, Begravia
Developed as a residential district, Belgravia has few buildings of a public nature. The exceptions are the churches, without which no nineteenth century 'suburb' would be complete. St Peter's Eaton Square is an outstanding example of a Greek revival, whilst St Michael's Chester Square, St Paul's Knightsbridge, St Barnabas and Clergy House are Gothic revival in style. Providing more profane services are the still numerous public houses, often tucked away in side streets. Belgravia has always been well served by shops of the smaller sort and has a rich legacy of historic shopfronts.
St Peters, Eaton Square
Two contrasting but very grand public buildings herald two very different approaches to the estate. The Lanesborough Hotel on Hyde Park Corner occupies the imposing classical edifice of the former St.George's Hospital. At the south west edge, Victoria Coach Station occupies a sleek and stream lined art deco building. It is one of the few inter-war buildings of architectural significance in Belgravia.
Belgravia is not only renowned for its architecture but also for the historic garden squares which provide the landscape setting for the terraces of houses. They provide a haven for locals, a wide variety of wildlife and boast some rare and exotic plants. The lush planting of Belgrave Square gives no hint that it was asphalted over during the last war as a carpark for military vehicles or that Eaton Square was given over to air raid shelters and Dig for Victory vegetables.
Belgrave Square
Belgravia has long been a mecca for famous and eclectic residents who have contributed to England's social, political and artistic life, which is reflected in the high concentration of Blue Plaques in the area. They juxtapose such names as Neville Chamberlain, Vivien Leigh, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, George Peabody and Earl Mountbatten of Burma.
The ghost of Cubitt would be able to find his way around most of his legacy blindfolded. Where change has occurred, and inevitably in a two century history there has been change, it has been on the periphery. This is particularly true of the southern and south western boundaries of the area where Second World War bomb damage and subsequent redevelopment is most marked.
Most of Belgravia lies within a conservation area, recognising its importance as an 'area of special architectural or historic interest, the character and appearance of which it is desirable to preserve and enhance.' An unusually high proportion of buildings within this area are also listed, which puts them at the very top of buildings which are recognised and protected by the government as being of outstanding architectural and historic interest.
None of these designations are a barrier to the change and evolution which has always characterised Belgravia but they do help to ensure that change is constructive, creative and thoughtful. It is to be hoped that as Belgravia moves into its third century, the outstanding legacy of the past will provide an inspiration for the future."
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Q: Stop a scheduling job from rest endpoint I am doing a Spring Boot Project
This is the main class
@SpringBootApplication
@ComponentScan(basePackages="blabla.quartz")
@EnableScheduling
public class App
{
    public static void main( String[] args )
    {
        ConfigurableApplicationContext context =SpringApplication.run(App.class, args);
    }

}

This is the controller
@RestController
public class Controller {

    @Autowired
    private SampleTask m_sampletask;

    @Autowired TaskScheduler taskScheduler;

    ScheduledFuture scheduledFuture;
    int jobid=0;

    @RequestMapping(value = "start/{job}", method = RequestMethod.GET)
    public void start(@PathVariable String job) throws Exception {
        m_sampletask.addJob(job);

        Trigger trigger = new Trigger(){

            @Override
            public Date nextExecutionTime(TriggerContext triggerContext) {
                org.quartz.CronExpression cronExp=null;
                CronSequenceGenerator generator = new CronSequenceGenerator("0 * * ? * *");
                Date nextExecutionDate = generator.next(new Date());
                System.out.println(nextExecutionDate);
                return nextExecutionDate;

            }

        };
        scheduledFuture = taskScheduler.schedule(m_sampletask, trigger);

    }

}

This is the ScheduleConfigurer implementation
@Service
public class MyTask implements SchedulingConfigurer{

    @Bean
    public TaskScheduler taskScheduler() {
        ThreadPoolTaskScheduler scheduler = new ThreadPoolTaskScheduler();
        scheduler.setThreadNamePrefix("somegroup-");
        scheduler.setPoolSize(10);
        scheduler.setWaitForTasksToCompleteOnShutdown(true);
        scheduler.setAwaitTerminationSeconds(20);
        return scheduler;
    }

    @Override
    public void configureTasks(ScheduledTaskRegistrar taskRegistrar) {
    }

}

This is the class which I am calling from controller as scheduled job
@Component
public class SampleTask implements Runnable{

    private List<String> jobs=new ArrayList<String>();
    private String jobName;

    public void addJob(String job){
        jobName=job;
    }

    @Override
    public void run() {
        System.out.println("Currently running "+jobName);
    }
}

How to stop the schedule job by a rest endpoint(Suppose "/stop/{jobname}").. When I have started the job using the "/start/{jobname}" rest endpoint?

A: You will probably need to use the quartz scheduler (if not already), and add a service with the required methods, then inject that service into your controller.
There's a decent example here: https://github.com/javabypatel/spring-boot-quartz-demo
If you want an in-memory job store (that isn't a database), checkout the RAMJobStore: http://www.quartz-scheduler.org/documentation/quartz-2.x/configuration/ConfigRAMJobStore.html
Stop Example
This is an excerpt from the demo project. Credit goes to Jayesh Patel: https://github.com/javabypatel
/**
 * Stop a job
 */
@Override
public boolean stopJob(String jobName) {
    System.out.println("JobServiceImpl.stopJob()");
    try{
        String jobKey = jobName;
        String groupKey = "SampleGroup";

        Scheduler scheduler = schedulerFactoryBean.getScheduler();
        JobKey jkey = new JobKey(jobKey, groupKey);

        return scheduler.interrupt(jkey);

    } catch (SchedulerException e) {
        System.out.println("SchedulerException while stopping job. error message :"+e.getMessage());
        e.printStackTrace();
    }
    return false;
}

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Education of teachers in scientific subjects (lecturer training, counselor education, supplementary training). 4. Didactics of museums and science centers (facilitation and learning at museums and science centers, links between formal and informal learning environments).
DSE's research strategy is comprised in the general DSE strategy.