At QEHS we are committed to careers education to ensure that our students are successful, prosperous and happy in their future lives. Our careers education takes many guises such as independent careers interviews, different year group whole careers days where students get to have meaningful encounters with employers, careers modules through PSHE lessons, assemblies, work experience, bespoke IAG for every pupil at curriculum transition points, visits to other post-16 providers and events that take place both outside and inside school. Please see the comprehensive programme for our careers education year group by year group.
QEHS is part of the NELEP (North East Local Enterprise Partnership) and the NELEP Careers Hub, which allows QEHS to have a wide network of opportunities and contacts.
Our careers programme is built around local, regional and national labour market information. Please use this website http://www.labourmarketnortheast.co.uk/ to view this.
If you are a provider/employer and would like to offer apprenticeships, information and guidance, work experience placements or alternative provision for our students at Post 16, please contact Katie Innes our school careers leader.
We measure the impact of our careers provision by student voice, questionnaires before after events, student reviews of interviews, destination data for Year 11 and Year 13. We will be reviewing our whole school careers provision and its impact regularly; the next review is July 2019.
We have an independent careers advisor, Sarah Sunderland, who can provide support on all aspects of your future in employment or education including further and higher education, training and apprenticeships.
Details of how to arrange an appointment with Sarah will be available shortly.
The Careers section also holds information on job searching: CV, applications and interview help.
The notice board displays current apprenticeships, jobs (including part time) and voluntary opportunities.
There is also access to computer aided guidance packages such as Kudos and Careerscape.
All children from the age of 13 years and who are working must be registered with the Local Authority and be issued with a work permit.
It is an offence for an employer to employ children without registering with the local authority first.
The numbers of hours students can work whilst attending school are restricted. Children must not work before 7am and after 7pm.
Any children working without a permit is not covered by their employer's liability insurance.
Copyright QEHS Hexham. All rights reserved.
If you require paper copies of any information on our website, please contact us or ask at Main Reception and a copy will be provided.


Lol Tee seems to like him. I'll take his opinion.
i wouldn't say he's on commitment watch during the visit next weekend, but Tennessee is probably the team in the best shape with Abrams-Draine right now. The Vols and Arkansas recently have been the teams recruiting him hardest, and he already has made a couple of visits to Tennessee, including one last month. If Tennessee continues to push for him, I think the Vols will have a good chance. But he's making it sound like he's probably going to wait awhile to announce a final decision since he just decommitted.
Couldn't get a finger in that one.
If he hadn't JUST decommitted, I'd say he might be on commit watch. But as Callahan said a few posts above, he may want to wait to commit anywhere else since he just decommitted.
Agree. I like him, though.
Well we'd rather he be sure this time ya know?
CB to the good guys from John Garcia Jr. 12/12 on 2020 picks so far.
Kris Abrams-Draine, maybe the most explosive offensive player in Alabama, is fresh off of an LSU decommitment and has some busy plans upcoming. He'll visit Florida, Florida State and probably West Virginia, but he's frequented UT and was back on campus over the weekend. I'm starting to hear strong UT vibes from his camp down in Mobile that even preceded the most recent trip up. I doubt he makes another commitment so soon after backing off of the one-year pledge to LSU, but if I had to take a leap today I'd say the Vols are the team to beat.
"They are at the top," he said of UT. "The relationship with the commits like Harrison Bailey and because they need wide receivers. Coach (Tee) Martin said they are taking three receivers and they want me to be one."
The 6-foot, 170-pound prospect, who dabbles as a defensive back and scoring guard in basketball for Spanish Fort, also got some time with Jeremy Pruitt while in Knoxville. "We were just catching up," Abrams-Draine said. "The vibe there was amazing. The fans were to happy to watch football and it was a good visit. And they threw the ball a lot."
The fellow high school prospect who is likely to one day command that UT passing offense spent time recruiting one of the best in the Yellowhammer State. "Harrison, that's my homie," he said. "He so cool. We were talking about the wide receiver records and he was like, 'what year you want to beat it?'"
A former LSU commitment after being pledged for a year, Abrams-Draine doesn't plan on making another decision in the near future, however. "After I take my official visits then I'll probably wait like a week before signing," he said. "And I'm signing in the early period."
"Harrison, that's my homie," he said. "He so cool. We were talking about the wide receiver records and he was like, 'what year you want to beat it?'"
Obvious followup question.... "So... what year did you say?"
Spanish Fort, Ala. receiver Kris Draine was an LSU commit two weeks ago. But since backing off that commitment, Tennessee has surged to the top of his now open recruitment. "Tennessee is on top," Draine said following last weekend's trip to Rocky Top. "I enjoyed spending time with the commits, coach Pruitt and coach Tee Martin," Draine said.
Alabama native and receiver coach Tee Martin is Draine's lead recruiter. The two have developed a good bond and Draine said Martin has made him a priority. "When he first got the job and he went on the road as soon as he could, he came by the school. We are from the same city so we obviously have a lot in common," Draine said.
"He tells Tennessee is not too far from home, but it's not too close either. He was like when he was there it's crazy. He says the school is going to turn back to how it was." In addition to Tennessee, Draine has recently seen Florida. He has interest in Auburn, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia Tech and Oregon as well. "If they need me there and if it's the best fit for me," Draine said of what he's looking for in this college home.
we're taking, what, 4 WR's in this class? gimme Jarret, EJ, Draine and either Moose or the kid from Marietta.....i'd say we should be in very good shape.
Interesting to me that despite our crap past decade we always have at least 1 WR that is very good.
"Harrison, that's my homie," he said. "He so cool."
"We were talking about the wide receiver records and he was like, 'what year you want to beat it?'"
We have to get Jarrett. Game changer.
Low 4 star? Do not want.
Thought we were in on some higher rated guys.


Foula sheep One of the reasons I wanted to visit Foula over the summer was to meet Magnus Holbourn, the man behind Foula Wool.
I chose to go there on a boat trip from Scalloway which included going around the whole island. Foula sheep From the sea we could see the sheep on the sides of the cliffs, in what appears a very inhospitable envirnonment. Foula sheep missed being sheared Some spinners have told me that they believe that the poorer the grazing the better the wool. I think these sheep were too wily to be rounded up at clipping time. If they could have been caught it's likely they could have been 'rooed' - the fleece plucked in handfuls.
Magnus and his family live in a house overlooking the harbour. First he took me for a walk up the road to see his flock. As we walked we spoke about his reasons for focusing on wool production rather than meat production. After his father died he inherited a very large flock of sheep. He decided to shrink the size of his flock, including keeping rams and ewes apart to reduce the numbers of lambs. He is uncomfortable with sending his animals on an arduous journey by sea - 2 hours from Foula to Walls on the Shetland Mainland - and onwards aboard a stock truck for another hour to Lerwick and, perhaps, another ferry journey (overnight) to mainland Scotland.
At the same time he found that shearing the sheep and sending the wool to market often resulted in a loss as the cost of getting it off the island was greater than the income. Encouraged by his partner, Justyna, he came to realise that Foula sheep produce special yarn, in natural colours, so it would make sense to market it accordingly. They sent some samples to a spinning mill and were deighted with the yarn they got back - they chose to have it spun into a 3 ply Double Knitting weight. They sort the fleeces by colour, and to remove all the dirty bits, before it goes to be spun. In this way they are sending only the best parts of every fleece which keeps transport costs to a minimum and ensures optimum yarn quality. 2013 was the first year they were able to offer this yarn for sale during Shetland Wool Week but I wasn't able to get there unfortunately.
Shetland Wool Week is a very busy time and the new yarn from Foula slipped my mind until earlier this year when I contacted Magnus. He sent me a sample pack of all 7 shades. It arrived just before I had an unexpected phone call to accompany my sister to hospital. As I rushed out I grabbed the bag of yarn and knitting needles. It was a good decision as we spent several hours at the hospital as various tests were carried out, and keeping hands busy helps distract the mind from worrying about what might be wrong - maybe I should have taken extra needles so we could both knit. I knitted a fingerless glove; the thumb isn't perfectly positioned but it is incredibly warm so I will have to knit one for the other hand. The colours blend together beautifully, as natural Shetland colours always do, and it is a useful tension swatch. Hospital tests revealed nothing nasty so that was a relief.
I have now knitted a cardigan using Foula Yarn which will make its first public appearance at the Opening of Shetland Wool Week 2014, on Sunday 5 October. I will be writing the pattern but other distractions mean there is not time to have it technically edited before Wool Week. I am looking forward to seeing what other designers have made from Foula Wool as well as the work other producers, and students from the Contemporary Textiles course at Shetland College, have on show.
It was good to walk the route Magnus takes to mail wool all over the world. I hope he continues to send many parcels over the coming years.


An escape clause is any clause, term, or condition in a contract that allows a party to that contract to avoid having to perform the contract.
If an agreement was drawn up for the sale of a house, for example, the purchaser could include some kind of escape clause in the contract, which will allow him to "escape" from the contract without being liable for breach of contract.
A "Subject to a builder's inspection to purchaser's full satisfaction" clause is one example of an escape clause. This clause effectively allows the purchaser to "escape" from the contract if an inspection reveals any irregularities or defects.
Another example is the "Subject to 30-day due diligence" clause, which effectively gives the purchaser a 30-day buffer period to inspect any and all aspects of the property before having to commit to the purchase.
A 72-hour clause is an example of a seller's escape clause that frequently appears in real estate contracts.
"Escape Clause" is episode six of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone. It originally aired on November 6, 1959 on CBS.
Mean-spirited, abusive hypochondriac Walter Bedeker sells his soul to the devil (appearing as a rotund rogue who calls himself "Ted Cadwallader" here, as he likes the way the name rolls off his tongue) in exchange for immortality, adding enough conditions to keep him out of Cadwallader's clutches forever. To Bedeker's surprise, Cadwallader readily agrees to his demands, only stipulating an escape clause which allows Bedeker to choose the time of his death if he tires of being immortal.
Bedeker uses his new-found invulnerability to collect insurance money and cheap thrills by hurling himself into life-threatening accidents. Soon growing bored with this game, he confesses to the murder of his wife (who actually accidentally fell off the roof of their apartment building trying to stop him from jumping), hoping to experience the electric chair. However, due to his lawyer's defense strategy, he is instead sentenced to life in prison without parole. Cadwallader visits Bedeker in his holding cell to remind him of the escape clause. Realizing he will face eternity in prison if he does not use it, Bedeker nods and suffers a fatal heart attack. The guard discovers his lifeless body and sighs, "Poor devil..."
Escape Clause (That's So Raven episode) - a That's So Raven episode.
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause - a Tim Allen movie.


text:
Катаболизъм ( – "надолу" и βάλλειν – "изхвърлям") е комплекс от метаболитни пътища, който разгражда молекулите на малки части като освобождава енергия. При катаболизма големите макромолекули като полизахариди, липиди, нуклеинови киселини и протеини се разграждат до съставните им мономери монозахариди, мастни киселини, нуклеотиди и аминокиселини, съответно. Тъй като тези макромолекули са изградени от дълги вериги от малките мономерни единици (моно = едно + мер = част), големите верижни молекули се наричат полимери (поли = много). От химична гледна точка биологичните макромолекули са поликондензати, а не полимери, но терминът е дълбоко навлязъл в употреба, поради което, с известна уговорка, се допуска тази малка неточност.

Клетките използват тези мономери получени от разграждането на полимерите или за да синтезират от тях собствени полимери или да ги разградят още повече до въглероден диоксид и вода, при което се освобождава метаболитна енергия. В зависимост от типа биомолекули се освобождават и някои други отпадни продукти като млечна киселина, оцетна киселина, амоний и уреа. Получаването на отпадните продукти е резултат от процес на окисление, при което се освобождава енергия, част от която се губи под формата на топлина, а останалата част се използва за синтеза на макроергичното съединение аденозинтрифосфат (ATФ). Тази молекула е енергийната валута на клетката и се използва за трансфер на енергията, освободена при катаболитните реакциии, към енергоемките процеси на анаболизма. Това означава, че катаболизмът доставя нужната енергия за съществуването и растежа на клетките. Катаболизмът включва различни процеси като гликолиза, цикъл на Кребс, разграждането на мускулен протеин за освобождаване на аминокиселини необходими като субстрати за гликонеогенезата, както и разграждането на мазнините до мастни киселини в адипозната тъкан.

Източници

Метаболизъм

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Human Activity Is Changing the Climate
Planet Earth's climate is changing. The evidence supporting this is overwhelming, yet many people remain sceptical about human activity as the cause of this change. Climate change has been a hotly debated topic among politicians, voters, and the media for decades. And often it's difficult to separate truths from misinformation amidst this ongoing debate.
How Are Humans Changing the Climate?
Human activity is contributing to an increase in global average temperatures, and with it, changes in climate patterns around the world.
The key drivers of this are increases in CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and other human activities.
We are causing the climate to warm at a rate much faster than any seen in the past 1,000 years and beyond.
To better understand how humans are changing our climate, it's helpful to look at some of the key factors:
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) – CO2 is released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels such as coal and oil are burned for energy or heat.
This is one of the key contributors to global warming because CO2 is a very stable molecule that can remain in our atmosphere for thousands of years.
What do you think about human activity contributing to climate change?
To date, humans have emitted over 1 trillion tonnes of CO2 into our atmosphere since the start of industrialisation.
Methane (CH4) – Methane is another powerful greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to climate change because it absorbs far more heat than carbon dioxide over a shorter period.
Methane is emitted when organic waste breaks down in an oxygen-free environment such as wetlands or agricultural landfills where there are large amounts.
Land clearing – Clearing forests, shrubs and other vegetation increases the amount of sunlight that is absorbed by Earth's surface rather than reflected into space, which leads to warming.
Industrial processes – Industrial processes such as cement production, metal smelting and refining also emit greenhouse gases through burning fossil fuels or producing other industrial by-products.
The Effects Are Already Visible Around the World
The effects of human activity on the climate can already be seen around the world.
Rising sea levels are threatening coastal communities and infrastructure in many parts of the world.
In some areas, this has already led to people being forced from their homes, or even entire islands being submerged.
Ocean acidification is causing coral reefs to die off as they struggle to survive in increasingly acidic waters.
This threatens marine ecosystems and biodiversity, which affects human communities that rely on them for food and trade.
Glaciers are melting rapidly, and there is evidence that they could disappear altogether if warming continues unabated.
There are many negative consequences of this, including flooding in low-lying areas and drought in others.
Extreme weather events such as heat waves and hurricanes have become more common all over the world over recent decades.
This is particularly so in developing countries where infrastructure is poor. This has also led to a significant impact on human health and lives lost through disease and injury, crops destroyed by fires etc…
The world has warmed by more than 1°C since the Industrial Revolution, with the past three decades being "unusually warm", according to a report from the United Nations.
We're Experiencing a Major Shift in Extreme Weather Events
Last year's record-breaking heat, floods, droughts, and wildfires are just the beginning of what scientists say will be a worsening cycle of extreme weather events.
The global climate is changing. We're experiencing a major shift in extreme weather events, from heavy downpours to extreme heat waves.
The past three years have been the hottest on record. And last year was the hottest ever recorded for many countries around the world.
These trends are consistent with scientific predictions about how human activity is changing our climate.
And they are causing devastating impacts on our health and economy — from lost productivity to lost lives.
Was there a specific weather/climate event that made you feel like the world was changing?
It's no secret that Earth is getting warmer. The world has been experiencing the effects of climate change for decades, and temperatures are expected to rise even more in the coming years.
But some aspects of this warming aren't as obvious — like how human activity is affecting the frequency and severity of extreme weather events.
A study published in Nature Climate Change offers some insight into how our actions are changing the frequency and severity of these events — both in terms of droughts and floods.
The researchers examined rainfall levels from around the world looking for trends in extreme rainfall.
They found that global extremes have increased which is why we're now seeing more frequent, extreme floods.
A Cold Winter Doesn't Prove We Aren't Warming
Cold weather does not prove that global warming is a lie.
The past winter has been one of the coldest on record in many parts of the world.
Some people have taken this as evidence that global warming is a hoax or at least a misdiagnosis. They are wrong.
The fact is that it is still hotter than usual in many parts of the world, and we need to understand why.
First, we should note that there are many different measures of climate change, and some are more useful than others for understanding what's going on with our planet's atmosphere.
The most famous measure is the surface temperature (measured by thermometers).
How Climate Change Threatens Your Future Health
Climate change is affecting our health! When the weather starts to get hot, it's not just uncomfortable to live and work in. It has a significant impact on our health…read more
This measure has been rising steadily over the past century as more carbon dioxide has been added to the air from burning fossil fuels like oil and coal.
But this measure has its limitations: It doesn't show us how temperatures might be changing inside our homes or offices, or how they might shift seasonally over time.
For example, when it gets colder outside your house, you may turn up your thermostat and heat your home until it feels warm again.
But if you don't open any windows during this process (and most people don't), then your house will get warmer and warmer until something breaks down — usually an air conditioner or heater.
It's not just scientists who know what's going on here; insurance companies do too.
Guess what, they've been paying out billions more in the last few decades than before because of weather-related disasters, which include floods.
Climate Change and Our Most Valuable Resources
The world is facing a climate change crisis and it's the biggest challenge of our time, but it is also an opportunity to create a better, more sustainable future.
It's really happening now and is caused by humans. The science behind this fact has been agreed on by 97% of scientists worldwide.
If we do not act now to reduce our impact on the planet, we risk irreversible damage to our planet's ecosystems, food systems and economies.
The effects of climate change are already being felt across the globe and will only get worse as time goes on if action isn't taken now!
Climate change is the most pressing long-term threat to our well-being. It undermines economic growth, threatens human health and well-being, and accelerates environmental degradation.
It is the single greatest challenge facing humanity today and will determine our future prosperity.
What natural resource do you think is most threatened by climate change?
The effects of climate change are already being felt in all parts of the world.
Extreme weather events such as floods and droughts are becoming more frequent and severe.
Sea levels have risen by about 20 cm since 1870, increasing coastal erosion in some regions.
The oceans have also become more acidic as they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which can damage marine life forms such as coral reefs and shellfish.
Besides these direct effects, climate change also has indirect effects on agriculture, human health, and migration patterns.
And adapting to these changes will be costly in terms of money, time, and resources.
Why Your Lifestyle May Be Killing Planet Earth
As a species, we are changing our planet in unprecedented ways.
Our lifestyles are affecting our planet. If we can understand this, we can make changes that will have a positive effect.
We live in a world of excess. We throw away more than we need and consume more than we should.
It is important to remember that our actions have consequences, especially for the environment.
What you eat has a significant impact on the environment.
Food production accounts for up to 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions and around 80% of freshwater use worldwide.
Cars generate about 25% of all greenhouse gas emissions globally, so reducing your reliance on cars is an important way to reduce your carbon footprint.
If you need to use a car, public transport is an option as well as cycling or walking.
We could also try buying items with less packaging and see how much less of an impact it will have on the environment than buying something with lots of packaging.
You could also try buying products that come in glass jars instead of plastic bottles or tins.
For example, buy a tub of marmalade rather than individual plastic pots, which will be thrown away after just one use.
Our impact on the environment is immense and varied.
From the food we eat to the products we buy; our consumption affects the earth.
Everything we do contributes to climate change, but there are some things that you can do to reduce your own carbon footprint.
Some simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint:
Eat less meat and dairy
Choose sustainable transport options
Buy local produce
Buy second-hand goods
Use energy-saving light bulbs
Recycle! If it's not recyclable, then don't buy it (it's too cheap)
Act Now to Reduce the Effects of Climate Change
Climate change is a global problem that affects us all.
It's important to act now to reduce the negative effects on people, animals, and plants across the globe.
Besides being warmer, the world is also experiencing more extreme weather events, including floods and droughts because of climate change.
The impacts of climate change are already being felt around the world — from disappearing glaciers in Antarctica to rising sea levels along coastal areas.
What do you think is the biggest environmental issue right now?
But there are things you can do as an individual to help slow down global warming and make an impact on climate change.
Reducing consumption is a great way to reduce your impact on the planet, but it's also important to reuse what you have and recycle when possible.
Invest in renewable energy sources like solar panels or wind turbines for your home or business so that you can power your appliances with clean energy instead of fossil fuels.
The good news about this option is that it can pay for itself over time.
You can also invest in green technology like electric cars instead of gasoline-powered cars that run on fossil fuels.
We need to face some facts about what human activity is doing to our planet.
Global warming is real. It isn't caused by the sun or any other natural phenomenon, but by our own actions.
If we don't face the facts about what we're doing to our planet and make some corrections, we could all have a very difficult problem on our hands.
There are two main causes for global warming: carbon dioxide emissions and other industrial pollution.
The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas releases carbon dioxide into the air which acts as a blanket around the earth and traps heat in our atmosphere.
This results in an increase in temperature all over the globe, which can lead to more severe weather patterns and cause long-term changes in our climate.
The Climate Crisis Is Happening Now
The climate crisis is a challenge facing humanity. It threatens our future, our well-being and life on Planet Earth. Can we avoid permanent catastrophe?..read more
Secondly, there is the pollution produced by cars, factories and power plants that release additional carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that contributes to global warming.
All these factors contribute to an overall increase in temperature worldwide which has been recorded over time using satellite imagery and computer modelling programs developed by NASA scientists.
The results of global warming have been seen all over the world with increased droughts, wildfires and floods becoming more common every year.
However, the effects aren't just environmental: They're also economic and political.
As climate change worsens, weather patterns become less predictable, and ecosystems get thrown out of whack.
Both things can cause economic instability as well as political unrest around the world.
Planet Earth is warming. And it's our fault. Why? Because we're burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests and spewing greenhouse gases into the air.
Global warming is a big problem that we need to figure out ways to solve on our own, as much as possible.
We need to educate the public on how they can do their part to help prevent global warming, while also recognising that we cannot stop all of it.
Hopefully, by using renewable energy and making smarter decisions in other areas of our lives, we can reduce the effects of global warming without sacrificing too much life as we know it.
This world is our home, and it's up to all of us to make sure we keep it fresh and clean for generations to come.
What Happens When Acid Rain Falls On The Environment
Are You Feeling The Health Impacts Of Climate Change?
The Temperature Rise and What It Means for You
Global Warming: What You Need to Know
The consequences of global warming are being felt around the …Read more »
How Greenhouse Gases Affect Our Planet
Climate change is real. And it's bad. Protect our planet …Read more »
Start Understanding the Climate Crisis
The climate crisis is the greatest challenge we face today. …Read more »
Understanding The Different Types of Renewable Energy
Today the different types of renewable energy such as Hydropower, …Read more »
The Unseen Impact of Climate Change on Global Health
As climate change continues to unfold, it's causing human health …Read more »

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


One of Europe's finest cities doubles as an exciting and historical vacation destination for prospective timeshare owners. With your London timeshare, you can discover the United Kingdom's distinguished capital year after year. Find out how you can save as much as 70% with London timeshare resales and rentals today!
What's My London Timeshare Worth?
Immersed in centuries of history and modern cosmopolitan flair all at once, London is both a fashionable and cultural vacation destination. From the London Bridge to the famed theaters in the West End, the city is a wonderland of delight for any Anglophile. Seek out the popular tourist attractions like the London Eye, Big Ben, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and more. Additionally, go off the beaten path from your London timeshare to trendy areas like Shoreditch and Hoxton to gain a more genuine Londonian experience. Discover more tranquil attractions in the city like Hyde Park or Hampstead Heath to embrace the city's unique atmosphere. Not far from the city, you'll find famous sites like Stonehenge, Canterbury Cathedral, and the beaches at Brighton.
Timeshares in London are scattered throughout the city, headed by the ultra-luxurious 47 Park Street by Marriott. Offering premium on-site amenities and wonderful walking-distance proximity to local attractions, London resorts are known for their classic accommodations immersed in a posh surrounding. With the chance to save as much as 70% through the secondary market, you can truly enjoy London vacations each year at cost-efficient rates.
Are you ready to make your London vacation dreams come true? Fill out the form on this page for more information on buying a London timeshare, or call a representative at 1-877-815-4227.
Your London timeshare will provide more than just the stylings of a meager hotel room, with loft-, condo-, or flat-style accommodations to fit your whole group.
Your London timeshare will enjoy an affiliation with either RCI or Interval International, through which you can exchange your accommodations and enjoy other vacations.
Buy a timeshare resale to earn a deeded fixed week any time of year, or take advantage of useful points-based systems.
London resorts range in style from ultra-luxurious to cost-efficient and convenient, giving each and every individual vacationer the chance to find their ideal location to spend their future trips.
Visit classic London attractions like Westminster, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and more for a quintessential experience in the city. Take a river boat cruise down the Thames, or stop in at King's Cross to see Platform 9 ¾.
Continuously inhabited since 43 AD, London is one of the oldest cities in Europe. As such, there is plenty of history to be discovered. Visit the Tower of London to see the famous Crown Jewels and to receive a history lesson about the site's plentiful—and sometimes violent—past.
London is a center for European art and history, with its museums and art galleries showcasing some of the world's most sought-after pieces of art and historical attractions. The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, Exhibition Road in South Kensington, and the Tate Modern on the Southbank are all prime attractions.
London is home to multiple airports, making travel easy for international vacationers. Fly into London Heathrow Airport, often regarded at the busiest airport in the world, or find short flights into Luton or Gatwick Airports.
London is a modern city with modern transportation solutions. Rental vehicles may be available, but ultimately prove unnecessary—the city is rife with taxi and ridesharing services, and the Tube remains an efficient mode of transportation throughout the city.
Like its American counterpart of New York, London is well-regarded for its nightlife. Areas like Soho and the West End offer amazing clubs and bars, while more trendy and edgy areas such as Camden and Shoreditch will undoubtedly cater to younger visitors.
Already Own a London Timeshare?


text:
1957: Jacques Fesch: playboy, cop killer, saint?
1 comment October 1st, 2008 Headsman
On this date in 1957, the dissolute son of a wealthy banker went to see Jesus on the guillotine at Paris' La Santé Prison.
Annoyed that his estranged father wasn't keen to finance his dream of moving to the South Pacific for a life on permanent vacation, Jacques Fesch robbed a moneychanger on the Rue Vivenne to raise the revenue — and then shot dead a police officer who gave him chase, orphaning a four-year-old girl.
Outrage at the murder of a policeman was redoubled as the callow hedonism — adultery, an abandoned illegitimate kid, and nary a hard day's work in his life — of its privileged perp became widely known. Then, too, there's the novelty of a financial sector scion requiring a firearm for larceny.
Fesch's Catholic lawyer, Paul Baudet, undertook the Dostoyevskyan mission of saving client's life and soul alike. The disinterested kid called him "Pope Paul" or "Torquemada," but gradually — and then all of a sudden — something got through there.
Little by little I was led to change my ideas. I was no longer certain that God did not exist. I began to be open to Him, though I did not yet have faith. I tried to believe with my reason, without praying, or praying ever so little! And then, at the end of my first year in prison, a powerful wave of emotion swept over me, causing deep and brutal suffering. Within the space of a few hours, I came into possession of faith, with absolute certainty. I believed, and could no longer understand how I had ever not believed. Grace had come to me. A great joy flooded my soul and above all a deep peace. In a few instants everything had become clear. it was a very strong, sensible joy that I felt. I tend now to try, perhaps excessively, to recapture it; actually, the essential thing is not emotion, but faith. (Source)
Almost overnight he gave himself to monklike asceticism, but the legal situation was not as promising as the spiritual. French President Rene Coty declined to spare him under pressure from police, and on grounds that leniency to a cop-killer would blow back on officers then trying to quell rebellion in Algeria.
Tell your client that he has all my esteem and that I wanted very much to reprieve him. But if I did that, I would put the lives of other police officers in danger. (Source)
Fesch didn't want to die, but he accepted his penalty with resignation.
Now, my life is finished. 'Like a little spring flower which the divine Gardener plucks for His pleasure,'* so my head will fall — glorious ignominy — with heaven for its prize! (Source)
His prison writings have filtered out widely since his beheading, and fed a burgeoning personal cult; he is often compared with the penitent "good thief" crucified with Christ. The valence of that conversion for the death penalty as a contentious political or theological issue, however, is not necessarily abolitionist. Fesch himself mused that imminent execution might have been the very thing that moved his soul.
Do you know, sometimes I think, in good faith and with horror, that the only way I can be saved [in God] is perhaps not to be saved [from the guillotine] in the human sense of the word? (Source)
Controversially, the layabout who slew a policeman has been latterly proposed for canonization within the Catholic Church — although Fesch's defenders here observe that saints from Paul on down have often had unsavory backstories.
The young man is much better known in Romanic lands than among Anglophones — here's an Italian homily for him:
* Quoting St. Therese of Lisieux, an apt inspiration.
1912: Sargent Philp - 2019
1499: Paolo Vitelli, duplicitous commander - 2018
1818: James Ouley - 2017
1822: Augustin Joseph Caron, entrapped - 2016
1970: Hilmar "Henry Stutzbach" Swinka - 2015
1881: Charlie Pierce lynched in Bloomington, Illinois - 2014
1567: Pietro Carnesecchi, Florentine humanist and heretic - 2013
1926: Tony Vettere, who put up a fierce fight - 2012
1903: Willis, Frederick, and Burton van Wormer - 2011
1950: The Leningrad Affair "culprits" - 2010
1788: William "Deacon" Brodie, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde inspiration - 2009
1977: Hamida Djandoubi, Madame Guillotine's last kiss
1915: Joe Hill
1898: Joseph Vacher
1792: Nicolas Pelletier, Madame Guillotine's first kiss
1942: Avraham Stern, a strange bedfellow
1959: Charles Starkweather, Nebraska spree killer
1792: Jacques Cazotte, occultist
Entry Filed under: 20th Century,Beheaded,Capital Punishment,Common Criminals,Crime,Death Penalty,Execution,Famous,France,Guillotine,Murder,Popular Culture,Religious Figures
Tags: 1957, canonization, catholic church, catholicism, conversions, cop killer, jacques fesch, la sante prison, october 1, paris, paul baudet, rene coty, rue vivenne, saint, st. paul, st. therese of lisieux, the good thief


text:
static const char *colorname[NUMCOLS] = {
	"black",     /* after initialization */
	"#005577",   /* during input */
	"#CC3333",   /* failed/cleared the input */
};

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Sports and fitness nonprofit Asphalt Green raised $800,000 at its 22nd annual Big Swim Big Kick on Saturday, April 29, 2017 to support its scholarships and free community programs, which transform the lives of more than 33,000 New York City kids and seniors each year through sports and fitness programs.
Highlighting the daylong festivities at Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus were free swim races and soccer activities for nearly 1,000 kids, an event record. Kids and parents were also treated to eye-popping exhibitions by professional freestyle soccer player Skye Cowie, Olympic divers, and synchronized swimmers.
The Big Swim Big Kick honored swimmer Maya DiRado, winner of four medals—two gold, one silver, and one bronze—at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. DiRado and Cowie delivered keynote remarks at a benefit luncheon held alongside the swimming and soccer activities. Three-time Olympic gold-medalist swimmer Rowdy Gaines and Spectrum NY1 News reporter Roger Clark emceed the event.
One of Asphalt Green's free community programs supported by the Big Swim Big Kick is Waterproofing, which is providing water safety and swim instruction to 2,700 New York City public school students throughout the 2016-2017 school year. Many Waterproofing students participated in the Big Swim Big Kick, including a class of second-graders from PS 170 in the South Bronx.
Additional Asphalt Green programs supported by the Big Swim Big Kick include its Recess Enhancement Program, serving more than 28,000 elementary school students; Community Sports Leagues, serving more than 750 Harlem middle school students; Senior Fitness; and athletic and camp scholarships.
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and City Council Member Ben Kallos attended Big Swim Big Kick to show their support for Asphalt Green's mission to improve the lives of all New Yorkers through sports and fitness.
Big Swim Big Kick's corporate sponsors include PepsiCo, Tyr, USA Swimming, Omni New York, Fried Frank, Glenwood and Skadden.
This year's event also drew a record number of volunteers, with over 400 New Yorkers helping to ensure that all attendees had a safe, fun day.


A sustainable work environment involves employees from all levels giving them a sense of relevance and shared responsibility.
We start by asking the right questions. Then our methods help bring out the best answers to define a company's vision, mission or business model. Most importantly, we integrate employees of all levels in the process and invite them to share the responsibility of where the company is heading. This bottom-up approach is our winning formula for change through involvement. Once this foundation is established, the perfect strategy for the brand or organisation develops naturally. If you're looking for a source of inspiration or a well earned incentive for your employees get in touch. We have lots of ideas!


text:
Arts :: Film
Award-winning Film 'Farmer of the Year' at Myrna Loy
The Myrna Loy
By Pacific Northwest Filmmakers. 'Farmer of the Year', an award-winning feature film starring Barry Corbin ('Northern Exposure') and Terry Kiser ('Weekend at Bernies'). Drama with embedded comedy. 1h 43min. A deceptively simple look at aging, transitions, loss and family. Winner: New Filmmakers Forum at the St Louis Int'l Film Festival. Audience awards: Woods Hole, Sedona and Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festivals.
film synopsis:
After selling the farm he's worked for over 60 years, an aging farmer finds himself useless and adrift. Struggling to maintain his youth he road-trips across the country in a '73 Winnebago with his equally directionless and unreasonably self-confident granddaughter. Heading west, they find themselves in seemingly impossible situations with only each other for support. As the journey progresses so does their relationship and they begin to understand and appreciate each other as individuals while discovering that being young and being old, aren't all that different.
4-12: 4:00 PM
4-13: 2:15 & 4:20 PM
4-14: 2:15 & 4:20 & 7:15 PM
See Myrna Loy website for screen times: https://themyrnaloy.com/happenings/farmer-of-the-year/
Watch the trailer: https://vimeo.com/257288956
https://themyrnaloy.com.....ngs/farmer-of-the-year/
https://www.themyrnaloy.com
Venue: The Myrna Loy
Address: 15 North Ewing Helena, Montana 59601


A perfect 8 day tour for anyone wishing to combine India's famous Golden Triangle with it's most religious destination Varanasi. In just 8 days, travelers can see and experience India's capital Delhi, visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, ride an Elephant at Amber Fort, and witness the Prayer Ceremonies and do a Boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi, and even experience an overnight train journey on the world's largest railway system.
You will be met on your arrival at Delhi International Airport and transferred to Hotel The Suryaa.
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day sight-seeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting - The Red Fort, Friday Mosque -- Jama Masjid, The silver street of Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, The Hindu temple -- Birla Mandir, The India Gate, The Rashtrapati Bhawan -- President's House, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and The Bahai Temple.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in time to board flight for Varanasi. Met on your arrival in Varanasi and transfer to Hotel Rivatas by Ideal. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Varanasi visiting bathing Ghats, The Kashiviswanath Temple, The Durgakund, The Sankatmochan -- Shrine of Monkey God Hanuman.
Early morning dawn boat ride on river Ganges. Later, excursion to Sarnath. After sightseeing transfer to the railway station in time to board an overnight train for Agra.
Overnight onboard train to Agra.
Arrive Agra at 0610 hrs. On your arrival at Agra railway station you will be met by our representative and will be transferred to Hotel Jaypee Palace (standard check in time at the hotel is 1200 hrs noon). Later sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Agra Fort and a Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal.
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. After breakfast depart for Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. On your arrival in Jaipur, check in at Hotel Country Inn & Suites.
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting Hawa Mahal -- The Palace of Winds, The Jantar Mantar, The City Palace and the Amber Fort. Your tour includes a ride up to the Fort on an Elephant's back.
Your Golden Triangle and Varanasi tour ends with a departure for Delhi International airport by road (265 kms/05 hrs), in time to board your flight home.
Aircon II tier sleeper class train tickets for the sector Varanasi/ Agra (1720/ 0610 hrs—next day).


Anarchist: One who believes in true direct democracy meaning one vote per human on a grounded wired internet without interference from wireless networks or satellite systems.
Atheist: One who feels that untaxed and unregulated organized religion is the cause of all war, genocide, and travesties experienced throughout history to the current date.
Mitch Miller is an artist, activist, and house painter based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Aware that a mental health diagnosis entered into a computer system often shades observations of healthcare workers, Mitch Miller enters his religion Quaker Atheist into any computer system hoping it will help others who wish to stay out of computer systems and receive their care in an environment free from radio or wireless waves. Mitch volunteers with the Anarchist Black Cross or ABC and in addition to writing letters to political prisoners he sees ABC as a neutral medical service that can aid people in battlefield situations. Please feel free to read his short stories in the Outdoor Guide section or SS tab and browse his art pieces which are for sale.
Please follow me on Twitter for a daily update of headline news and if you want to found a media outlet for the people by the people subscribe to my youtube channel below.
This is a link to a youtube playlist of a group of videos shot in one day in on the streets of Denmark.
Please donate to produce a short movie that reveals United States patent fraud. Make a note with your donation if you would like a copy of the screenplay.
One person stands up to big oil to make sure they have funds to clean up their messes. These colors don't run, they bleed.


text:
August 3, 2007 / 12:52 AM / 12 years ago
Obama, Clinton in new flap, over nuclear weapons
Steve Holland
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama found himself embroiled in a new foreign policy flap with rival Hillary Clinton on Thursday, this time over the use of nuclear weapons.
Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) listens as Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a debate at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire June 3, 2007. Obama found himself embroiled in a new foreign policy flap with rival Clinton on Thursday, this time over the use of nuclear weapons. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Obama ruled out the use of nuclear weapons to go after al Qaeda or Taliban targets in Afghanistan or Pakistan, prompting Clinton to say presidents never take the nuclear option off the table, and extending their feud over whether Obama has enough experience to be elected president in November 2008.
Obama, a first-term senator from Illinois, told a reporter after a Capitol Hill event that he would not use nuclear weapons in those countries, an aide said.
"His position could not be more clear," said Obama spokeswoman Jen Psaki. "He would not consider using nuclear weapons to fight terror targets in Afghanistan and Pakistan."
That position came a day after Obama vowed he would be willing to strike al Qaeda targets inside Pakistan with or without the approval of the government of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.
Obama struck the tough tone after Clinton accused him of being naive and irresponsible for saying in a debate last week he would be willing to meet without preconditions the leaders of hostile nations Iran, Cuba, Syria, North Korea and Venezuela in his first year in office.
Clinton's position was that she would only meet those leaders after careful lower-level diplomacy bore fruit. Obama said she represented conventional thinking in line with that of the Bush administration and would not bring the fundamental change Americans need.
The New York senator and former first lady quickly pounced on Obama's remark about nuclear weapons at a Capitol Hill news conference.
"I think presidents should be very careful at all times in discussing the use, or non-use, of nuclear weapons," she said.
"Presidents since the Cold War have used nuclear deterrence to keep the peace. And I don't believe that any president should make any blanket statements with respect to the use or non-use of nuclear weapons," she said.
POLLING GAP
Obama's campaign clarified its stance later in the day.
"If we had actionable intelligence about the existence of high-level al Qaeda targets like Osama bin Laden, Senator Obama would act and is confident that conventional means would be sufficient to take the target down," Psaki said. "Frankly we're surprised that others would disagree."
The sharpest disputes of the Democratic race have come as Obama, aiming to become the first black U.S. president, struggles to close a big polling gap on Clinton.
A new poll by the Pew Research Center said Clinton now holds a nearly two-to-one lead over Obama in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, with the support of 40 percent of Democrats to 21 percent for Obama.
Democratic presidential candidate Chris Dodd, a senator from Connecticut, also criticized Obama, saying that over the last several days, "Senator Obama's assertions about foreign and military affairs have been, frankly, confusing and confused. He has made threats he should not make and made unwise categorical statements about military options."
"We are facing a dangerous and complicated world. The next president will require a level of understanding and judgment unprecedented in American history to address these challenges," Dodd said.
Nuclear deterrence has been a tenet of American foreign policy since the Cold War.
Obama, outlining his foreign policy ideas in the latest edition of Foreign Affairs magazine, said the United States and Russia should work together to "de-emphasize the role of nuclear weapons," and avoid rushing to produce a new generation of atomic weapons, while still "maintaining a strong nuclear deterrent."
Additional reporting by Susan Cornwell and Andy Sullivan


Newly divorced and romantically pessimistic, Ian Pratchett doesn't know why he's been set up with Penny Parker. She's unrelentingly positive, utterly superstitious, and sexually inexperienced—everything Ian is not. But when sparks fly between them, Ian sees the possibility of a life he'd given up hoping for…with a woman he would never have expected.
There are two sides to every story. Read Ian or Penny's stories independently, or read both for a unique contemporary romance experience!


loaded. Flying Monkey Gun Works: m or m/flyingmonkey. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Ameriglo sights are used worldwide by law enforcement, military, enthusiasts, and recreational shooters. Rzsa Apartman 5700 Gyula, 50 Nagyváradi t, main building, Ungern. Watch Queue, queue _count total loading. This feature is not available right now. The use of "glock" on this page is merely to advertise the sale of glock pistols, parts, or components. Copyright 2018 m, LLC. With the largest rio Rio Göteborg pris selection of set options for leading firearm brands, ameriglo brings a clear advantage to your shooting experience on and off the range. Products and parts visit.
We specialize in iron sights for small arms, designing our own sights and working with OEM gun companies. Neither m, LLC nor this site are affiliated in any manner with, or otherwise endorsed by, glock, Inc. Please try again later. Follow me on social media: Twitter: @FitnFire, instagram: FitnFire78, facebook group: Fit'nFire, email: Music: Bensound - SciFi and House. Select a Manufacturer, sEEK illumination. For a set of budget tritium filled sights, I think you're going to be hard pressed to find a better option. Ameriglo sights are machined from US-made bar stock steels and assembled using Swiss-made tritium light sources.
AmeriGlo I-Dot sights were added. MY NEW website* m ameriGlo, iDot, tritium Sights, glock 17/19/22: /2h3Roa6, dagger Defense DD-SD01 Tactical Pistol Light: /2eWsTef. For genuine glock, Inc and glock Ges. Glock 19 Gen4 and I share my final thoughts after putting 300 rounds thru.


The first successful sprung safety bicycle was the 1886 Starley & Sutton Rover. The idea was resurrected in the late 1890s and early 1900s to try out suspension parts that manufacturers thought might be useful on the new 'motor bicycles'.
While American bicycles offered sprung front and rear forks by way of suspension, British firms experimented with springing built into the frames. The well-known cross frame design was also initially introduced as a form of suspension. The most successful integral spring frame design was made by BSA in 1900.
The Simplex Zweeffiets is an interesting concept. Simplex seems to have started making cross-frame bicycles using the Centaur design the same year that the Centaur Cycle Co went out of business (1909). The Zweeffiets incorporates the central cross tube to the rear axle but the top tube is replaced with a leaf spring and the seat tube also has a spring. The steering head is reinforced.
Up until trying this example my experience has been limited to early 1900s BSA spring frames, which I find a bit unnerving simply because I'm not used to a bicycle that bounces unexpectedly. Whereas the BSA has springs built in to its top tube, the Zweeffiets is a more practical design, its leafspring providing only a minimal level of suspension while riding so that it doesn't flex unnecessarily.


I truly love working with UMSI students, and am passionate about career education. I want to work with you to learn about your strengths and interests so that I can help support you in reaching your goals. I am the primary career advisor for MSI and MHI students, providing coaching and advising on internship and job search strategies, resumes, cover letters, interviewing and negotiation. I also manage the UMSI Internship Program monitoring credit-based and required internships. For any students with an F-1 Visa, I'm your go-to for CPT/OPT questions! In addition, I instruct several internship and career courses here at UMSI. I am also an MBTI® Certified Practitioner who can provide individual or group feedback on assessment results.
Outside of work family is very important to me. I have an 11-year-old rescue dog that is adorable, but a tad mischievous. I also love to binge-watch TV shows and am always looking for new recommendations!
Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/dunnkat3) or find me on WeChat as katiedunn.


text:
The Emerald Isle
'Belfast,' plus more of the best movies and TV shows set in Ireland and Northern Ireland to watch this weekend
By Jessica Wedemeyer 2:29pm PST, Jan 15, 2022
"Belfast" emerged with two big nominations — outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture, plus a best performance by a female actor nod for Caitriona Balfe — when the Screen Actors Guild Award nominations were announced on Jan. 12, 2022. The film co-starring Jamie Dornan, Judi Dench, Ciarán Hinds and Jude Hill is a coming-of-age dramedy that revolves around a boy's experience growing up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in the '60s amid The Troubles. When the black-and-white flick — which was written and directed by Oscar winner Kenneth Branagh — opened in theaters in late 2021, audiences fell in love with not just its moving story but also with the country where it's set! In honor of its big nominations, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at more of the best movies and TV shows set in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Keep reading for more…
RELATED: The best period costumes of all time
Amy Adams starred in the 2010 rom-com "Leap Year" as an American woman who gets stranded in a small Irish town where she falls for a local innkeeper (Matthew Goode) while on her way to Dublin to propose to her long-term boyfriend on Bachelor's Day. (According to Irish tradition, women can propose to men on Leap Day, which falls on Feb. 29.) The movie, which filmed at various locations across Ireland, tanked with critics but nonetheless managed to develop a loyal fanbase over the years.
RELATED: Best TV shows and movies set in Paris to stream
"Normal People" became an instant hit when it debuted on Hulu in April 2020. The romantic drama, which is based on Sally Rooney's novel of the same name, centers around the complex off-and-on relationship between two young people in Ireland. The series — which spans from their teen years in a small town in County Sligo to their experiences studying at Trinity College in Dublin — made instant stars of leads Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal. It also racked up award nominations including two Golden Globe nominations (best limited series and best actress in a limited series for Daisy) and four Emmy nominations (best actor in a limited series for Paul and best directing, writing and casting for a limited series).
RELATED: The best British TV shows to stream
Saoirse Ronan scored an Oscar nomination for her performance in the 2015 romantic drama "Brooklyn," which follows a young Irish immigrant from Enniscorthy in Ireland's County Wexford as she moves to the titular New York City borough to start a new life — though she's ultimately torn between her new home (and new love!) and the one she left behind. The film, which is based on Irish writer Colm Tóibín's novel of the same name, also earned Academy Award nominations for best film and best adapted screenplay.
The lauded '90s-set sitcom "Derry Girls," which scored a 98% fresh rating with critics on Rotten Tomatoes, centers around a group of friends at a Catholic girls' school in Derry in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. The British production — which is a huge hit in Northern Ireland and is available to stream on Netflix in the United States — debuted in 2018 and has aired two seasons for far. (A third season is currently in the works but has been delayed amid the coronavirus pandemic.) Need another reason to watch? The cast includes "Bridgerton" breakout star Nicola Coughlan.
The 2007 Irish musical drama "Once" centers around a busker (Glen Hansard) and his burgeoning relationship with a young Czech immigrant (Markéta Irglová) as they bond over their mutual interest in music. The Dublin-set film, which was shot entirely in the Irish capitol on a shoestring budget, won the Oscar for best original song for "Falling Slowly" and spawned a Tony-winning Broadway musical. It was also a huge hit with critics (it scored a 97% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes) and at the box office (it took home more than $23 million at the global box office even though it scored only a limited release).
Now for another Dublin-based musical we adore: 2016's "Sing Street." The 1985-set coming-of-age dramedy centers around a teen (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) who starts a band to impress a beautiful classmate (Lucy Boynton). The film was a huge hit with critics, scoring a 95% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and scoring a Golden Globe nomination for best musical or comedy.
Gillian Anderson starred as detective on the hunt for a serial killer played by Jamie Dornan in the Irish crime-drama "The Fall," which is set in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The series ran for three seasons between 2013 and 2016 and streamed on Netflix in the United States. It was a huge hit with critics, scoring an 84% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and racking up award nominations.
Daniel Day-Lewis won his first Oscar for his performance as Christy Brown — a Dublin-based writer and artist with cerebral palsy — in the 1989 biographical drama "My Left Foot." Brenda Fricker also won an Oscar for her work as Christy's mother, Bridget Fagan Brown. The film earned three more Academy Award nominations: best picture, best director and best adapted screenplay.
A classic! The 1998 comedy "Waking Ned Devine" — which scored an 84% fresh rating with critics on Rotten Tomatoes — centers around a small Irish village that covers up a member of their community's death when he passes away shortly after winning the Irish National Lottery. Hilarity ensues when a National Lottery inspector arrives to see if "Ned" has a legitimate claim to the winnings. Ian Bannen and David Kelly — who scored a SAG Award nomination for his work in the film — starred as the ringleaders of the plot. The cast also earned a SAG Award nomination for best ensemble.
Cate Blanchett took on the title role in the 2003 biographical drama "Veronica Guerin," which centers around the titular journalist's investigation into the Dublin drug trade and subsequent assassination. She scored a Golden Globe nomination for her work in the Joel Schumacher-directed and Jerry Bruckheimer-produced biopic, which also racked up award nominations in Ireland.
Judi Dench scored an Oscar nomination for her performance as Philomena Lee in the 2013 biographical drama "Philomena," which is based on journalist Martin Sixsmith's 2009 book "The Lost Child of Philomena Lee." (Steve Coogan portrayed the London-based writer in the film.) The plot centers around Martin's investigation into Philomena's past and their efforts to reunite her with the child she was forced to give up for adoption when she was sent to a convent — Sean Ross Abbey in Roscrea in Ireland's County Tipperary — for getting pregnant out of wedlock. "Philomena" was a huge hit with critics, scoring a 91% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It also earned Oscar nominations for best picture, best adapted screenplay and best original score.
Michael Fassbender starred in 2008's "Hunger" as Bobby Sands, a real-life member of the Provisional IRA who led the 1981 Irish hunger strike while imprisoned at The Maze in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. The historical drama, which scored a 90% fresh rating with critics on Rotten Tomatoes, marked Steve McQueen's feature film directorial debut. (He went on to win an Oscar for "12 Years a Slave" in 2014.)
In the pitch-black dramedy "Calvary," Brendan Gleeson stars as an Irish priest settling his affairs after a parishioner threatens to kill him — but gives him a week to live — as retribution for the sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of another priest who's since passed. The 2014 drama, which scored an 89% fresh rating with critics on Rotten Tomatoes, features an all-star cast including Brendan's son, actor Domhnall Gleeson, as a disturbed serial killer, "Game of Thrones" star Aidan Gillen, Kelly Reilly and Chris O'Dowd. Speaking of the "Bridesmaids" star…
The coming-of-age love story "Finding You" — which is based on Jenny B. Jones's book "There You'll Find Me" — centers around a young violinist (Rose Reid's Finley Sinclair) who falls for a movie star (Jedidiah Goodacre's Beckett Rush) when they cross paths in Ireland while she's studying abroad and he's shooting an installment in a massive blockbuster film franchise. The romantic drama filmed in several locations across the Emerald Isle: in Dublin, Claire, Offaly, Kildare and Carlingford.
"Bridesmaids" star Chris O'Dowd wrote, directed, executive produced and starred on the Irish sitcom "Moone Boy," which won an International Emmy Award for best comedy in 2013. He starred as the imaginary friend of a 12-year-old boy in Boyle in Ireland's County Roscommon — his real hometown. The series ran for three seasons between 2012 and 2015. (Chris is seen here celebrating his Emmy win with "Moone Boy" co-writer and associate producer Nick Vincent Murphy.)
Rob Youngson / Focus Features
Universal Pictures / Benderspink/Kobal/Shutterstock
Enda Bowe/Hulu
Lionsgate / Moviestore/Shutterstock
Netflix/Photofest
Buena Vista International / Samson/Summit/Kobal/Shutterstock
The Weinstein Company / Moviestore/Shutterstock
Netflix/BBC Two/RTÉ One
Palace Pictures / ITV/Shutterstock
Fox Searchlight Pictures / Moviestore/Shutterstock
Buena Vista Pictures / Moviestore/Shutterstock
20th Century Fox / Moviestore/Shutterstock
Blast/Kobal/Shutterstock
Momentum Pictures / Irish Film Board/Kobal/Shutterstock
Courtesy of Roadside Attractions/Anthony Courtney
Andrew Gombert/EPA/Shutterstock
Up Next The Shortlist


10/08/2016�� Tomorrow my best friend leaves for college in New Orleans. This is my goodbye video for her. A longer version featuring other friends: https://vimeo.com/178406515... How does one say goodbye to their best friend, soul mate and lover? I still don�t know. I do know it is the most incredibly difficult, heart-wrenching and emotional roller-coaster of one�s life.
10/08/2016�� Tomorrow my best friend leaves for college in New Orleans. This is my goodbye video for her. A longer version featuring other friends: https://vimeo.com/178406515... You shouldn�t be saying �Goodbye,� you should be saying, �I�m sorry.� Because when you commit suicide you�re leaving your friend with some pretty horrible guilt.
You shouldn�t be saying �Goodbye,� you should be saying, �I�m sorry.� Because when you commit suicide you�re leaving your friend with some pretty horrible guilt.... We say goodbye together to our old lives, and say hello to our new lives, separately. This is the hardest goodbye. This is the hardest goodbye. And with this, I leave you with how much I love you, and a heavy heart filled with the bright memories that you left with me.
We say goodbye together to our old lives, and say hello to our new lives, separately. This is the hardest goodbye. This is the hardest goodbye. And with this, I leave you with how much I love you, and a heavy heart filled with the bright memories that you left with me.


In any business, there are folks behind the scenes who help make everything work smoothly. Logan Rudrum has been working for the Diane Kennedy and Cherry Velvet brands since 2013, and many people don't know that Logan is often the glue that holds things together. He has brought both a unique history and a positive vibe to our offices.
Every once and a while, you're lucky enough to have a co-worker like Logan. He has a diverse background that includes media, film, web design, and music, along with a passion for fitness and nutrition. He's smart and great at his job, but also compassionate and thoughtful. Logan is an amazing photographer and has a wicked sense of humour. He's the lone male working in an office of females – and he completely makes it work! He has a healthy respect for everyone around him and is always kind.
Most of our photos of Logan are of him behind the action, taking photos for the website and social media platforms that he manages. He always does what it takes to get the best angles!
We are excited to announce that Logan will be expanding his role with Cherry Velvet going forward to include a managerial role. His new title is Creative and Brand Director. We can't wait to see him thrive in this new position and we are all looking forward to his new concepts and ideas growing our company.
We could not be happier for him!
The most important thing we want Logan to know is how deeply he is appreciated. He is such an important and integral part of our company it's almost impossible to imagine Cherry Velvet without him. We truly value his presence and tremendously important contributions to each of us and our company.
You may have heard about Ashley Luther, also known as Elly Mayday; a body positive model that, sadly, recently passed at the age of thirty. We spent a day with Elly back in 2013, shortly after her diagnosis and want to share her video message again with all of you.
Elly's message is about Ovarian cancer -a much less talked about, but a very serious type of women's cancer. Did you know there is no screening test for cancer of your #ladyballs. This is a somewhat controversial name for your ovaries, but it does require both knowledge and guts to beat this difficult to diagnose disease.
It's important to our designer, Diane, to spread awareness, as not only did she lose her Mom to Ovarian cancer at a very young age but also her Sister-in-law as well.
There is no one specific symptom for Ovarian cancer and these symptoms are generally vague/non-specific (often mistakenly attributed to other causes). It's called 'the disease that whispers' for good reason: it's often overlooked and under-diagnosed.
Do you do a breast self-exam every month? What about going for an annual pap test? These simple steps could save your life. Taking care of your #ladyballs is not as straightforward.
We hope we've inspired you to catch up on any tests you haven't taken lately, and brought attention to ways to help spot Ovarian Cancer. Please also consider taking a moment to share this post with all the important women in your life so that they'll be aware, too.
Fashion can be a tough industry – to survive, you need to surround yourself with awesome people. Cherry Velvet is very lucky to be represented by our dynamic and gorgeous agent: Leah Tuttle.
Leah's agency focuses on Canadian designers who create clothing for sizes XS to 3X. When she was getting started, this was seen as a risky and rocky path in an industry obsessed with fast fashion and cheap imports with high margins. Lucky for us, another customer introduced Leah to our sister company, Diane Kennedy, knowing that Leah was the right agent to represent the brand. When Cherry Velvet got started a few years later, Leah was on board from the start.
Leah is a quintessential Cherry Velvet girl herself! She has the sass and style that goes so well with our vintage-inspired dresses. Her delightfully feminine curves look amazing in so many pinup styles – that's why we've used her as a model on more than one occasion.
Having an agent who genuinely appreciates and wears your product is really special. We love sharing the excitement of fresh styles and fun prints with Leah, and we know that she always has our back.
We consider ourselves very lucky to be represented by such a remarkable and lovely lady who truly understands our market. Thank you, Leah, for your unfailing support, unparalleled work ethic, and for being the strong, resilient, and incredibly beautiful human you are!
When I first saw Tula Pink's wonderfully magical De La Luna fabric collection, I knew I wanted to make dresses from it. The feature print is a beautifully detailed, but very large scale print with witch faces painted in the Day of the Dead style. My challenge was to design a dress for this fabric. That's how our new Minerva dress came about, as the vehicle for this "Possessed" print and other larger scaled prints.
encourage their favour and was only, ever, minding her own business.
extensive online wish list is truly no fault of her own"
If you're a fan of death's head moths, skulls, evil eyes or witches check out the dresses we've made from the De La Luna collection here.
I don't think I've ever been as excited about a new job as I was on my first day at Cherry Velvet. I knew I loved the product and the brand, and I was looking forward to workdays spent using words and images to promote gorgeous dresses across the internet.
I knew that there was an enormous amount I could learn in this role. It's been amazing to watch the design process, and to see how a concept becomes a garment. I came to more fully understand what "Made in Canada" really means, and I was proud to be working at business run by a female entrepreneur whose business model insisted that every stitch be sewn here in BC. I also fell in love with the fabric selection process – there is so much cool stuff out there! No spoilers allowed, but let me simply say that there are some awesome dresses coming.
Working the studio shops was incredibly rewarding. I know how difficult it can be to find outfits that make you feel good. Today's stores are full of cheaply-made, disposable clothing that fits poorly and flatters few. At Cherry Velvet, my most memorable shoppers were the ones who came in with low expectations, defeated from past shopping disappointments. It was a joy to watch the excitement level grow when they realized that they looked amazing, not just in one dress, but in so many styles! I joined in the giddiness when shoppers discovered fabrics that suited them perfectly. Having friends who came by and ending up finding things they loved was an excellent added bonus.
Unfortunately, my time at Cherry Velvet is ending. Why? Every time that my partner and I have visited the Okanagan, we've wanted to stay. He was way down the transfer list, so we thought it would be years before we could get out of the city and into the small-town life we were craving – we were shocked when we were told that he'd start at the Kelowna office in March 2019! Relocating means that I need to leave my position here.
I started as a Cherry Velvet customer, and became a proud team member. Now, I'll go back to buying and wearing the dresses as a consumer (this Stacy dress is at the top of my shopping list!), but I'll keep my pockets full of business cards. I need to keep telling the world why this is a great company with wonderful products, and I will keep spreading the gospel of retro class with modern sass!
One of the advantages of being a small business is getting to know your customers. We love meeting you, seeing your photos on social media, and hearing your feedback. You told us that you want dresses with three-quarter sleeves, so here they are!
Many women tell us they feel more comfortable with covered arms, often because of perceived flaws. Those wonderful upper limbs that we use to carry and dance and hug get subjected to endless scrutiny. Of course, we love your arms (and all your other beautiful body parts!), but feeling confident is paramount. If you feel your best with coverage between your shoulders and elbows, we're here to help.
Our Shelly dress has been one of our favourites in recent years. With a deliciously full skirt, Shelly has excellent twirl potential, and the buttoned cuffs finish the sleeves perfectly. The star of this design is the neck detail – three sweet buttons and a two angled straps draw the eye. This dress is currently available in three lovely prints.
Roxy joined our collection last year. This dress has a wonderfully vintage vibe, with an open portrait collar and a crinoline-ready skirt. The Roxy comes in five solid jewel tones, and blends beautifully with a multitude of accessories.
Our newest 3/4 sleeve dress is the Stacy. This cut was created to highlight your assets, with a ruched bodice and a chevron shaped underbust design that emphasizes your waistline. Right now, you can get Stacy in a spicy, fire-engine red, and a deep, regal purple – stay tuned for black and navy pinstripe versions coming soon!
Remember, we also sell shrugs, so sleeves can be added to any of the dresses you love. And please keep telling us what you want to wear, because we're listening!
Get Ready for Galentine's Day!
Let's face it – Valentine's Day can be stressful. If you're in a relationship, there are so many expectations built up around creating a perfect date. If you don't have a significant other, you're inundated with media messaging about how supremely important romance is supposed to be in our lives. How did it all get so complicated?
Remember when we were in grade school, and we used to give out Valentine's cards? They were handwritten and sweet, and we all gave one to everyone in the classroom.
Let's get back to celebrating friendship. Get ready to celebrate Galentine's Day!
We did some homework, and learned that the Galentine's Day tradition originated in 2010 in an episode of Parks and Recreation. The show's lead character, played by Amy Poehler, throws her annual "Galentine's Day" party for her female friends. This festive event takes place on the day before Valentine's Day, and is all about celebrating the unique bonds between women.
Make a plan to celebrate the fabulous women in your life.
We lean on our female friends, because we know we can. These are the ladies who are there for you through every crisis, every celebration, every upheaval, everything! Think back to some off the best times in your life, and we'll bet that your girlfriends were involved in more than a few.
On February 13, gather your besties and enjoy the laughter and joy of an epic girls' outing.
A night out is more fun when you all primp and prep and sparkle! Choose a Cherry Velvet dress with flowers or hearts, like our Brigitte dress in Sacred Heart, for a themed look.
We're having a Studio Shop on Friday, January 25, 2pm-7pm, and on Saturday, January 26, 11am-5pm – bring your friends and find the perfect outfits for your Galentine's Day celebration.
A fabulous necklace or pair of earrings can add just the right finishing touch to any of our vintage-inspired dresses. When that retro style jewelry is handmade right here in beautiful British Columbia, it just makes sense for us to offer it on our website and in our studio. Choose your favourite!
It's no secret that we love cherries. Our new Cherry Bling set celebrates this iconic fruit with a truly delicious dose of glitter. The red version is available now, and the pink and maroon versions will be online soon.
For a truly "striking" look, check out our Light My Fire necklace. Inspired by matchstick-themed textile prints from the 1940's, the metal pendants and earrings have hand-enameled red tips.
There's definitely some magic in our Atomic Lights set. This dazzler captures the eye, reflecting shades of purple, magenta, blue, turquoise, and green.
If you keep an eye on our website, you'll have noticed that many of our models have been wearing our Atomic necklaces. The Black Atomic is infinitely versatile, and we also adore the Burgundy, Hot Pink, and Ruby Red versions. With mid-century modern design and lustrous glass beads, you'll want them all!
Whichever set you choose, remember to snap a photo and tag us on social media – we love to see how you make these pieces your own!


text:
Analysis: Facebook doesn't have an obligation to support journalism
A version of this article first appeared in the Pacific newsletter. ...
Posted: Aug 14, 2018 8:46 PM
Updated: Aug 14, 2018 8:46 PM
A version of this article first appeared in the Pacific newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.
What's Next: Campbell Brown Does Everyone a Favor: Facebook's global head of news partnerships has come under fire after a report in Rupert Murdoch's Australian quoted her telling news executives that Mark Zuckerberg "doesn't care" about news publishers and that publishers would die unless they cooperated with the company.
Brown has denied the report and said her remarks were taken out of context, despite the fact that they were corroborated by five sources. But she shouldn't deny it. Everything she said (her top three quotes below) contains a truth that publishers should take to heart:
"Mark doesn't care about publishers."
• Mark Zuckerberg actually does care about publishers, insofar as he cares about using news to increase user engagement on the platform, sources close to the Facebook CEO have told me.
• What Zuckerberg doesn't care about is supporting news publishers for the sake of supporting news publishers, these sources said. His primary concern is engaging users, not satisfying content creators.
"We will help you revitalize journalism ... in a few years the reverse looks like I'll be holding your hands with your dying business like in a hospice."
• News publishers can't exist without digital distribution any more than publishers in 19th century could exist without the printing press.
• The platform doesn't necessarily have to be Facebook, but until another tech behemoth steps up and supplants Facebook -- with an audience of 2.5 billion across its services -- as the global social network, that platform is going to be Facebook.
"We are not interested in talking to you about your traffic and referrals any more. That is the old world and there is no going back."
• Facebook has spent the last year reducing the traffic it sends to publishers, and prffublishers need to wake up to that.
• Without free traffic from Facebook, news publishers need to strengthen their brands and create content people are willing to pay for. If you feel like you're running into more paywalls these days, that's why.
The Big Picture: Journalism is a business, not a charity project. We've heard too many journalists criticize Facebook as if it had an obligation to support journalism. It doesn't. Publishers have an obligation to understand their business, including the changing nature of distribution, and respond accordingly.
Zuckerberg chases interactive
Mark Zuckerberg believes the future of video is interactive, sources with knowledge of his thinking tell me. That means rather than passively watching shows while engaging on a second screen, you will engage directly with shows, their hosts and other viewers through the primary screen.
TechCrunch's Josh Constine reports that Facebook "has acqui-hired Vidpresso, buying its seven-person team and its technology but not the company itself":
• "The six-year-old Utah startup works with TV broadcasters and content publishers to make their online videos more interactive with on-screen social media polling and comments, graphics and live broadcasting integrated with Facebook, YouTube, Periscope and more."
• "The goal appears to be to equip independent social media creators with the same tools these traditional outlets use so they can make authentic but polished video for the Facebook platform."
The Big Picture: Zuckerberg is "racing against Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Snapchat to become [the place] where people watch together and don't feel like asocial slugs afterward."
Sign of the global times: "Facebook has struck a landmark deal with Spain's top soccer league to broadcast its matches in India," my colleague Charles Riley reports. "The games will be shown live and for free" ... and will also broadcast "in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal."
The next time Facebook says "we're not a media company," remind them that they broadcast one of the most popular sports leagues in the world to a region of nearly 2 billion people.
YouTube's New Upfront
We wrote in June about how companies like YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat are letting content creators monetize their accounts, creating a new economy for every creative mind with a smartphone or computer.
Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw now reports that YouTube is paying talent upfront "to use and promote new features." The amounts range from "tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars."
What else they're offering:
• "YouTube has [made] it easier for creators to sell merchandise and [expand] the number of users who can sell a monthly subscription."
• "The new Super Chat lets fans of a given YouTube star pay to highlight their messages in live streams."
Facebook and Amazon's Twitch are also experimenting with monetization efforts. As we wrote in June, New TV is still a nascent economy, but it's likely to grow more sophisticated -- and lucrative -- as creators explore new ways of using the medium.
The fight against Big Tech
The activists who took on Facebook and Google to give users more control over their data -- the great resource of our time -- have received the New York Times Magazine treatment, compliments of Nicholas Confessore.
We can't recommend this piece highly enough:
• "To Silicon Valley, personal information had become a kind of limitless natural deposit ... Like the oil barons before them, they had collected and refined that resource to build some of the most valuable companies in the world."
• "Alastair Mactaggart ... perhaps the most important privacy activist in America ... discovered that the United States, unlike some countries, has no single, comprehensive law regulating the collection and use of personal data."
• "The tech industry didn't want to give up its powers of surveillance. It wanted to entrench them. And as Mactaggart would soon learn, Silicon Valley almost always got what it wanted."
The Big Picture: Provided big tech doesn't find a way to overturn the activists' efforts, Californians will soon be able to see what information big tech companies have on them and be able to demand that they stop selling or swapping their data. If they refuse, the California attorney general can investigate and impose fines.
Afghanistan: The slaughterhouse of journalism
Are you obligated to report sexual harassment at work?
Why the US is obligated to defend Montenegro
Fearless journalism makes positive change possible
Facebook, fighting off skeptics, plans to invest $300 million in journalism programs
Analysis: A tale of two Hannitys
Analysis: Snapchat needs to grow up
Analysis: Tariffs won't slow China's tech rise
Analysis: Trump is making racism boring again


In Idaho, the criminal charge of Enticing of children using internet or other communication device is classified as a Statutory Felony.
The Idaho code § 18-1509A defines one degrees of the crime enticing of children using internet or other communication device , each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.
Idaho law allows enticing of children using internet or other communication device to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the Idaho Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Enticing of children using internet or other communication device is a charge that is unique to Idaho. Crimes that would be prosecuted as enticing of children using internet or other communication device in Idaho will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.


text:
Bears Notebook: Versatile Gabriel is everywhere, Trubisky getting comfortable
By Robert Zeglinski On Jul 23, 2018
By Robert Zeglinski
BOURBONNAIS – Everywhere he's played, they've said he's too small. When he made it to the NFL, they said he'd never last long because of his diminutive size. Yet from Cleveland to Atlanta and now Chicago, there's Taylor Gabriel routinely and electrically getting behind defenses anyway.
There's Gabriel moving across formations and leaving defenders in his wake with his quickness. Explosiveness and speed find a way, regardless of your frame.
On the first clear sky day of camp, Gabriel was not just an accessory used in gadget plays and specific packages. With Allen Robinson having a scheduled rest day, Gabriel was the main weapon and focal point in every situation, used in every which way.
From short designed crossers and nine-routes from the slot, testing and stretching the Bears' secondary through double teams, to even occasionally starting in the backfield: the Bears made a concerted effort to get the ball into Gabriel's hands.
Good things happen with dynamic receivers, after all.
Mind you, Gabriel didn't disappoint or shy away from this challenge. That's why the Bears signed him in the off-season: to maximize his special talents.
"I'm everywhere in this offense," said Gabriel of his role with the Bears. "I'm at running back, I'm going deep, I'm getting screens, and I need to be available all the time."
It takes a special athlete to be that prominently featured despite only being 5-foot-8 and 165 pounds, but Gabriel has always been a unique case. His experience and commitment to his craft as one of the league's best one-touch players over the course of his four-year career speaks for itself. Gabriel has played on the biggest stages like Super Bowl LI with the Falcons, and has already played with an elite quarterback like Matt Ryan.
Matt Nagy couldn't hold back from praising Gabriel's background and how it assists one of the youngest teams in the NFL in the Bears.
"He has the confidence to play with a really good quarterback, and he's been on the big stage," said Nagy, describing Gabriel's spotlight play. "Nothing's too big for him,"
The Bears are nowhere near that February platform yet, and no one knows what Mitchell Trubisky actually is until meaningful game action. But it helps to have players like Gabriel who have been there before and done that. Who know what it takes to be trusted in a high-powered offense and perform at the highest level, no matter the situation. For as small as Gabriel is, it's through his experiences and demonstrated proficiency that shows he has a lot to teach not only Trubisky about channelling doubts, but the Bears as a whole.
"I always have a chip on my shoulder," Gabriel said of motivating himself through criticism. "I'm comfortable with my NFL experience and what I can do."
As the sun shines, so does Trubisky
To start this camp, Trubisky's play was at best okay. Part of that was inclement weather for three straight practices. Part of that was learning a new offense with a host of moving parts. Don't forget a cohesive on-point defense taking advantage of the conditions.
More than anything, it was Trubisky pressing and trying to make plays as he's tested in an offense more suited to his skill set under Nagy. Clearly as the sun shines so does Trubisky and the offense, because everything ran like a finely-tuned machine on Monday. For the first time, this Bears' offense had real pushback in Bourbonnais. Trubisky was in complete command firing dart after dart down field.
In this process, what can't be understated is the mentorship of Trubisky by both Nagy and veteran backup Chase Daniel. When you see Trubisky launching bombs down the sideline to Gabriel, Tarik Cohen, and Kevin White, those are established from a budding bond for the young passer and his mentors. Sans a well-timed Prince Amukamara interception, the Bears' defense had no answer for the Kraken being unleashed. Those plays were the result of the quarterback being told to let it rip, how to let it rip, and to continually carry himself as the face of this Bears team.
Nagy elaborated on what that process has been like.
"That bond they have going on in that room, I just step back and laugh," said Nagy, stressing Daniels' tutelage with his quarterbacks. "Not laugh, but smile. Because that room is the foundation of our offense and team."
When the Bears' quarterbacks get together to review practice, they're not robotically watching every play on film with little feedback. This isn't a table read of a television show pilot. They're having an open dialogue about every read, throw, and decision. They're watching Trubisky's mechanics, step by step. They're communicating, creating chemistry, and getting comfortable. They're learning.
One of the aspects of Trubisky that's been undoubtedly touched on in the past few days is his accuracy and touch on deep passes. To start camp, Trubisky was sailing a ton of deep balls and either flat out missing his receivers, or throwing ill-advised picks. His technique wasn't consistent so neither were his efforts to victimize the Bears' defense.
Naturally, Daniel, Nagy and company worked on it. And lo and behold, Trubisky finally fired rainbow after rainbow, and passes on a rope as if he was out to prove a point.
What goes into those deep passes is simple: make sure you're focused on the little things.
"Just keep your weight balanced," said Nagy of how Trubisky adjusted his deep success. "Maintain your footwork and throwing it motion, and keep it consistent. Everything relies on that back foot and consistency."
Camp is about challenging your players, then having them glean anything from potential mistakes. When push comes to shove, Nagy and Daniel are breaking Trubisky down, and building him back up the only way they know how.
"I don't believe in putting guys in a box," said Nagy. "We have to test them and see what they can do." R.
Robert is your guy all for all things Bears. He'll be with the team all through training camp. Find him on Twitter @RobertZeglinski.
Trump waffles on Russian election tampering
New York Daily News slashes news staff