On Monday night at Union Hall in Brooklyn, Story Collider and braiNY (the New York celebration of Brain Awareness Week) joined forces for a fabulous night of storytelling. Six people from different walks of life told personal stories that involved something to do with brain awareness. Some stories revolved around disease or trauma (which apparently can stem from dating a philosophy of the mind professor), while others focused on the career twists and turns that led them to be neuroscientists.
Of the latter, we had Mike Nitabach of Yale School of Medicine, and Stuart Firestein of Columbia University. Both dabbled in two professions before ultimately choosing neuroscience as a career. For Nitabach, an associate professor of cellular and molecular physiology and of genetics, neuroscience was not an immediate calling. In fact, he went to college with a legal career in mind. But after an interest in philosophy of the mind (no relation to my previous mention) led him to the biological sciences, he followed that path to graduate school to get his PhD. in neuroscience at Columbia.
In graduate school, Nitabach found the intense research of one "thing" to be a bit stifling. In college you learn about the breadth of the field, he explained, but in grad school, you need to focus on one thing for five years. "And it's a privilege," he quipped. He began to think about law again, and when he graduated from Columbia, he signed up for three more years of graduate school—this time law school. After taking the bar and before starting an internship, he visited an old neuroscience graduate school friend at his new lab at New York University. Cue instant lab-envy.
Stuart Firestein, chair of Columbia's Department of Biological Sciences, took a very different path to neuroscience. After high school, he embarked on a theater career for fifteen years before receiving his bachelor's degree in biology from San Francisco State University (while still working). Firestein (last seen on this blog discussing the value of ignorance) fell into the major after initially being drawn to an animal behavior course at the school.
Believing his bachelor's degree in biology to be worthless in terms of gaining employment, Firestein applied to graduate school for neuroscience. He was "rejected by several and accepted by a few," among them Berkeley University, where he began his studies at the age of 35. Unlike Nitabach's graduate school experience, Firestein enjoyed the apprenticeship aspect that he was familiar with from the theater, and he quickly found himself drawn to olfaction. Though he detoured to a retina-focused lab for a while due to his admiration for the supervisor, curiosity soon lured him back to the study of smell. Firestein admits he actually took advantage of his supervisor's six-week trip to Tibet, to work on what interested him, but he was lucky that his work impressed the supervisor upon his return, and Firestein was encouraged to pursue his interests. Firestein said that this scenario taught him a valuable lesson: Scientists look at data and mentors stand behind them.
As the event ended, I think all of us in the audience were left with an appreciation for the different experiences and perspectives that neuroscientists bring to their field. We were also left with a deep appreciation for Paula Croxson, who not only connected Story Collider and braiNY for this event, but who also shared a poignant story about her favorite grandmother's decline due to Alzheimer's disease, and her eventual interest in studying memory.
Story Collider is one of the many public brain-centric events planned in New York City this week by braiNY. Events coming up include a family lab workshop on brain waves at the American Museum of Natural History, a Moth Story Slam called "Going Sane," open access to the lab on wheels–BioBus–at Washington Square Park, and a Staying Sharp session at Hunter College where brain experts discuss memory and successful aging. Please join us!
If you're not in New York and want to look up Brain Awareness Week events your area, please visit our Calendar of Events.


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A weekend at Ballyfin, Ireland's most exclusive Georgian masterpiece of a hotel
Ireland may be one of the most castellated countries on Earth, but this ancestral home still stands out as the ultimate pleasure dome to hole up in, which can now be rented exclusively for the first time.
By Delilah Khomo
The façade
James Fennell
Nothing can quite prepare you for Ballyfin, a sumptuous and incredibly grand 20-bedroom hotel that was once the ancestral home of the O'Mores, Crosbys, the Poles, the Wellesley-Poles – the family of the Duke of Wellington – and the Coote families. Rescued from ruin and now a world-class warren of graceful suites and marble bathrooms, every room is hung with Irish masters and sparkling chandeliers, which has wowed A-list guests like Kim Kardashian and Kayne West (who no doubt would have wanted to have the place all to themselves when they honeymooned here).
But now for the first time you can rent it in its entirety, as the ultimate venue for a landmark birthday, wedding, multi-generational house party or, indeed, an extravagant honeymoon hideaway for two.
Travel in style: here is the chicest luggage for your holidays
Chandler Tregaskes
Imagine the sheer thrill of having its museum-worthy antiques and works of art – a cornucopia of treats – all to yourself? A chandelier once owned by Napoleon's sister sparkles in the drawing room, then there's the hotel's library that houses over 5,000 volumes and first editions. There's a china cupboard with displays of hand-painted porcelain commissioned by the Crown Prince of Denmark; the Entrance Hall that proudly displays a Roman mosaic pavement, another of the artistic treasures brought over by the owner Sir Charles Coote from his Grand Tour of Italy in 1822, and even a vintage pony and trap to explore the estate's crumbling folly overlooking the rolling Slieve Bloom Mountains.
Here, every room tells a story thanks to the most opulent restoration and decoration by interior designer Colin Orchard. A designer who has recently worked his magic on the hotel's Gardner's Cottage – a one-bedroom hideaway buried deep in the rambling walled gardens that opened earlier this year (and which also comes included as part of the takeover). Although slightly more relaxed than the stately bedrooms of the main house, there is still a good waft of old-school privilege, with a draped-silk bed and gargantuan roll top cooper bath, as well as your own personal butler.
NEED TO KNOW: Ballyfin's exclusive use rates start from £30,000 per night including all meals; visit ballyfin.com.
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Emerge from loch down at this fabled Scottish Castle with a spectacular Victorian Glasshouse that doubles as a pop-up restaurant and art gallery
Louisa Parker Bowles on the restorative power of a family weekend at Gleneagles
Is this the most glamorous family holiday to book right now?
By Louisa Parker Bowles
It's time to unveil the Tatler Travel Awards 2021 winners
Tatler Travel Guide 2021
The crème de la crème of the world's most spectacular hotels
Fashion's First Ladies: A brief history of the most stylish wives of the Presidents of the United States
With another US Presidential Election looming on 3 November, Tatler looks back at the most stylish of this exclusive club of women to date

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Like any other trophy, unlock the rest for this.
This is simply done with two controllers, pick a very good team such as Brazil or Spain, hopefully by this time you will be familiar with pure shots. (See Velocity Rapture). Or you can have the second controller pass the ball with to the keeper, tackle him with and score with . In campaign you will be asked to score with your first shot on goal, so that's also a good place for this.
Again pick a team like Brazil or Spain, I prefer Spain since they have good players (Torres and Fabregas). Just make sure each one of them score, be it from corners, crosses or penalties (in the match itself).
I would attempt this at the same time as Full House since they consist mostly of the same criteria. See Full House for more details.
You can attempt this and possibly fail, I unlocked this without even trying. Possibly try the method of using the opponents keeper, but just work on it.
There is no sure fire way of this unlocking, hitting the ball of the post in either PES or Fifa is easy but not here. Patience and luck here.
To make this easier I would get a corner, quickly see who takes it and make that person the player who will score the hat-trick. The easiest way to assist would be for the aforementioned corner, press , releasing the button when the needle is on the white and for the striker the exact same thing, this time with .
Pure power are fantastic ways of scoring and quite easy, press the button, releasing when the needle hits the white and there is a good chance the ball will go in. Do this ten times.
A little harder and can only be done well with the cross method (not corner) use the same method as the corner. Run done with line, cross and the player should either header or volley the ball.
Skill shots are like pure shots but you will be using which will create a curl. Score 30 of these.
This does not need to be four consecutive shots, but four consecutive pure shots (you need to score), the ones mentioned in velocity rapture. I suggest playing the game on easy since the needle is larger for that.
Two controller method, very easy.
Unlocked via playing the stadiums in exhibition and those from campaign.
Just let the clock run out on a three minute match and win the penalty shoot-out, if you have two controllers, just make them miss.
Again done with two controllers, make sure it's on Pure difficulty. You can do so at the select venue menu, pressing and tweaking the option.
Can be performed, online, in play or campaign. Simply use four outfield players from the same club, such as Bendtner, Gallas, Fabregas and Nasri. Will unlock at the end of the game.
Use the corner method, mentioned in Full house.
Two controller method, concede three goals five times and just get your proper account to score.
Two controller method, own goals.
This will come over time, you can check your progress at the main menu> extras > user stats.
No way of knowing when this will unlock. You could run around for ages to make this easier.
Win your first few matches and you will unlock a new venue.
I suggest scoring a few goals with your created player, should be easy to unlock.
At the start of each match you will be given five objective to unlock players, if you unlock all of the players you will get this trophy. Press start in the match menu and scroll to unlocks for the prerequisite.
In all games you will be given pp which can be used to upgrade your captain, the higher the difficulty equals higher multipliyer. in campaign you can play three special matches, fulfil objectives each week to unlock them.
Progress to the final week for a 8 team tournament, beforehand you have 28 days to get your team into the top 8.
Simply choose yes when being asked to upload your player.
You may have to play three matches against each. Simply play the third string unlock all 5, then use them in your team to see the second string and continue for the rest.
Connect online, the first option, win using your campaign team.
Luck and patience, no sure fire way.
Play and try to win, and progress to division 7. Scoring pure shots which is hard will increase pp gathered.
Boost, see the easiest four eg passing accuracy, four levels to each crest.
This will be difficult, try boosting.
Try boosting, which can be hard to find your friend.
Can be done in penalty shootout.
You will need four controllers, just complete the match.
Run with your GK, try getting a second controller and moving the players away.
You can check your progress in main menu > extras > user stats. Can be or .
You can easily get this in two players on Pure difficulty. I got a 45 – 0 victory and earnt 27,000 pp, easy getting the other three pure related trophies.


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The Boy Behind the Curtain
The Boy Behind the Curtain A Space Odyssey at Eight Havoc: A Life in Accidents
A Walk at Low Tide Repatriation Betsy Twice on Sundays High Tide The Wait
and the Flow In the Shadow of the Hospital The Battle for Ningaloo Reef Letter ...
Author: Tim Winton
'Eclectic and impassioned, a collection that affirms the power of the written word' Observer The Boy Behind the Curtain is a portrait of a life, a place and a man. In this deeply personal collection of true stories and essays Tim Winton shows how moments from his childhood and life growing up have shaped his views on class, faith, fundamentalism, the environment, and - most pressingly - how all his experiences have made him a writer. From unexpected links between car crashes and faith, surfing and writing, to the story of his upbringing in the changing Australian landscape, The Boy Behind the Curtain is an impassioned, funny, joyous, astonishing collection of memories, and Winton's most personal book to date.
ATAR Notes Text Guide the Boy Behind the Curtain by Tim Winton
The Boy Behind the Pins
The other pamphlet , " Behind Your Fun at the Bowling Alley , " was addressed to
bowlers and attempted to make them realize that behind the curtain at the other
end of the alley was a youngster hard at work . The pamphlet listed seven of the ...
Author: Miriam Fuhrman
ISBN: UIUC:30112101563838
Category: Bowling alleys
180 Days behind the Curtain
To the boy, it was loud, unfamiliar, and foreboding. At the fair, the father ran into a
preacher friend of his, who asked to be introduced to his little son. The preacher
noticed how sheepishly the boy was hiding behind and tightly clinging to his ...
Author: David Frazier
You can have a deep devotional life with Christ! 180 Days behind the Curtain provides an opportunity to make a complete "180-degree" turnaround in your devotional life. 180 Days behind the Curtain serves as a magnifying glass for examining the Word of God, as well as a daily vehicle to transport you into that Most Holy Place behind the curtain. This interactive devotional is both inspiring and challenging, and is excellent for individual study, Sunday School classes, and home groups. You will find a rich mine overflowing with the deep truths of God and the greatest of all treasures—Christ Himself. Hearts that are dwelling in heavenly devotion to Him change lives that are dwelling on earth. "David Frazier will take you on a spiritual journey that will challenge and deepen your faith." Kyle Idleman Author of Not a Fan; Associate Minister for Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY "In a world where truth has taken a backseat to pleasure, and depth of spiritual meaning has become an abandoned child, 180 Days behind the Curtain is a breath of fresh air; a journey to be experienced by every Christian." Dr. Ron Frazier, DBS, DD, ThD, Professor of Theology, Master's International School of Divinity "With the skill of a spiritual surgeon, David Frazier uses the scalpel of God's Word to cut precisely where it is needed most: into our (often stubborn) hearts." Luke Gilkerson Community Manager, Covenant Eyes
Encyclopedia of Urban Legends
... one or more companions in occupational accidents. References: Baby Train,
89–91; Charles Greg Kelley, "Three Men, a Baby, and a Boy Behind the Curtain:
A Tradition in the Making," Midwestern Folklore 17: 6–13; Too Good, 243–246.
Author: Jan Harold Brunvand
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Category: Body, Mind & Spirit
Presents descriptions of hundreds of urban legends and their variations, themes, and scholarly approaches to the genre, including such tales as disappearing hitchhikers and hypodermic needles left in the coin slots of pay telephones.
Subversive Sublimities
After Coppelius discovers the boy behind the curtain , he grabs Nathanael , as
Nathanael tells us , unscrews his hand and feet , and attempts to reassemble the
boy differently . Hoffmann critics , such as Samuel Weber in " The Sideshow , or ...
Author: Eitel Friedrich Timm
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
This anthology of critical essays pursues a field of scholarship that has only recently caught fire: the dark side of the German Enlightenment. The most prominent of German enlightened poets and thinkers - Goethe, Schiller, Lichtenberg, Tieck, among others - were conspicuously prone to the ideology of shamans, occultists, and charlatans of modern science and psychology. And yet the studies published here for the first time argue that the fascination with magic and the occult are not symptoms of a dying age but subversively productive elements, so that the subversiveness of irrationalism may be said to have become a progressive rather than a reactionary force.
Tales of the North American Indians
The man went hunting one day, and in his absence a certain wicked woman
named Red-Woman came to the tipi and killed his wife and cut her open and
found boy twins. She threw one behind the tipi curtain, and the other she threw
into a ...
Author: Stith Thompson
Publisher: Courier Corporation
DIVNearly 100 myths and legends of heroes, journeys to the other world, animal wives and husbands, and even biblical subjects include "The Woman Who Fell from the Sky" (Seneca), "The Star Husband" (Ojibwa), "Crossing the Red Sea" (Cheyenne), and scores more. /div
The boys linked arms and swirled in a tight circle, faster and faster. Suddenly,
every other boy lifted his feet from the floor and swung free, supported by the
momentum of the circle. Just as quickly, the circle broke and individuals
performed ...
Author: Philip Schofield
Publisher: Lulu.com
BURT L STANDISH Ultimate Collection 24 Action Thrillers in One Volume Illustrated
In pajamas and nightclothes, the boys tiptoed up to the door of Hans' room,
opened it softly, and listened. Hans was snoring. One by one, the young jokers
slipped into the room and concealed themselves behind the curtain. The moon
was up, ...
Author: Burt L. Standish
Publisher: e-artnow
This carefully edited collection of adventure & mystery novels has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: William George "Gilbert" Patten (1866-1945) was a writer of adventure novels, better known by his pen name Burt L. Standish. Patten used many other pseudonyms and wrote westerns and science-fiction novels, but he is most famous for his sporting stories in the Merriwell series with brothers Frank and Dick Merriwell, who became icons of All-American sportsmanship. Apart from the Merriwell stories, Patten wrote 75 complete novels and an unknown number of stories. In total, some 500 million of his books were in print, making him one of the best-selling fiction authors of all time. Table of Contents: The Merriwell Series: Frank Merriwell's Limit (Calling a Halt) Frank Merriwell's Chums Frank Merriwell Down South Frank Merriwell's Bravery Frank Merriwell at Yale (Freshman Against Freshman) Frank Merriwell's Races Frank Merriwell's Alarm (Doing His Best) Frank Merriwell's Athletes (The Boys Who Won) Frank Merriwell's Champions (All in the Game) Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale Frank Merriwell's Cruise Frank Merriwell's New Comedian (The Rise of a Star) Frank Merriwell's Reward Frank Merriwell's Backers (The Pride of His Friends) Frank Merriwell's Triumph (The Disappearance of Felicia) Frank Merriwell's Pursuit (How to Win) Frank Merriwell's Son (A Chip off the Old Block) Frank Merriwell's Nobility (The Tragedy of the Ocean Tramp) Frank Merriwell, Junior's Golden Trail (The Fugitive Professor) Dick Merriwell's Trap (The Chap Who Bungled) Dick Merriwell Abroad (The Ban of the Terrible Ten) Dick Merriwell's Pranks (Lively Times in the Orient) Other Novels: Owen Clancy's Happy Trail (The Motor Wizard in California) Lefty Locke, Pitcher-Manager
The Columbia Anthology of Modern Japanese Drama
She clicks together her shiny black patent leather boots and speaks): I,
commander of the Simbirsk regiment Madame de Mellin, have come to say
farewell before going off to the Turkish expedition! catherine ii (From behind the
curtain): Oh, my ...
Author: J. Thomas Rimer
This anthology is the first to survey the full range of modern Japanese drama and make available Japan's best and most representative twentieth- and early-twenty-first-century works in one volume. It opens with a comprehensive introduction to Meiji-period drama and follows with six chronological sections: "The Age of Taisho Drama"; The Tsukiji Little Theater and Its Aftermath"; "Wartime and Postwar Drama"; "The 1960s and Underground Theater"; "The 1980s and Beyond"; and "Popular Theater," providing a complete history of modern Japanese theater for students, scholars, instructors, and dramatists. The collection features a mix of original and previously published translations of works, among them plays by such writers as Masamune Hakucho (The Couple Next Door), Enchi Fumiko (Restless Night in Late Spring), Morimoto Kaoru (A Woman's Life), Abe Kobo (The Man Who Turned into a Stick), Kara Juro (Two Women), Terayama Shuji (Poison Boy), Noda Hideki (Poems for Sale), and Mishima Yukio (The Sardine Seller's Net of Love). Leading translators include Donald Keene, J. Thomas Rimer, M. Cody Poulton, John K. Gillespie, Mari Boyd, and Brian Powell. Each section features an introduction to the developments and character of the period, notes on the plays' productions, and photographs of their stage performances. The volume complements any study of modern Japanese literature and modern drama in China, Korea, or other Asian or contemporary Western nations.
Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy
"You must hide behind the curtain. I hear Mr. Pushkinova coming." "I don't hear
anything," she said. "Trust me," said the boy. "Hide behind the curtains." Ophelia
stood up. There was not a single sound. She was sure of it. But she did as the
boy ...
Author: Karen Foxlee
Category: Juvenile Fiction
"Magic is "messy and dangerous and filled with longing," we learn in this brave tale of grief, villainy and redemption that borrows from the story of the Snow Queen. Set in a vast, chilly museum, the tale brings together a valiant girl, a charmed boy, a magical sword and a clock ticking down to the end of the world."—The Wall Street Journal This is the story of unlikely heroine Ophelia Jane Worthington-Whittard who doesn't believe in anything that can't be proven by science. She and her sister Alice are still grieving for their dead mother when their father takes a job in a strange museum in a city where it always snows. On her very first day in the museum Ophelia discovers a boy locked away in a long forgotten room. He is a prisoner of Her Majesty, the Snow Queen. And he has been waiting for Ophelia's help. As Ophelia embarks on an incredible journey to rescue the boy everything that she believes will be tested. Along the way she learns more and more about the boy's own remarkable journey to reach her and save the world. A story within a story, this a modern day fairytale about the power of friendship, courage and love, and never ever giving up.
Death in Sicily
Karima's son was five years old; she would leave him with the old woman every
day on her way to work; the little boy's ... Karima's room was a model of
cleanliness and had a double bed, a cot for the boy behind a curtain, a small
table with a ...
Author: Andrea Camilleri
Collected in one volume—the first three books in the bestselling Inspector Montalbano mystery series American readers were first introduced to Sicily's inimitable Inspector Salvo Montalbano more than ten years ago. Since then, the detective—and his characteristic mix of humor, cynicism, compassion, and love of good food—has won the affection of crime fiction aficionados and Italophiles alike. With Andrea Camilleri's last two mysteries appearing on the New York Times bestseller list, it's clear that interest in the series is at an all time high. Now, Death in Sicily features the Inspector's first three adventures in one handy volume, offering new readers just the enticement they need to get started.
The Daughters of Thespis Or A Peep Behind the Curtain
of the incorrigible boy as it was rendered by Miss Booth or Miss Clara Fisher , but
it is more delightful than either of their attempts . We ( and the public too , if we
are not mistaken , ) take pleasure in seeing Madame Vestris ' s gambolings about
Author: Thespis
ISBN: OXFORD:600051244
... Fernandes's performance of this film song transformed the routine work of
filming into a more memorable event. Recalling the session later, Kishore
explained that "Ek pyaar ka naghma hai" had been his favorite song when he
was a boy: ...
Author: Gregory D. Booth
Beginning in the 1930s, men and a handful of women came from India's many communities-Marathi, Parsi, Goan, North Indian, and many others--to Mumbai to work in an industry that constituted in the words of some, "the original fusion music." They worked as composers, arrangers, assistants, and studio performers in one of the most distinctive popular music and popular film cultures on the planet. Today, the songs played by Mumbai's studio musicians are known throughout India and the Indian diaspora under the popular name "Bollywood," but the musicians themselves remain, in their own words, "behind the curtain"--the anonymous and unseen performers of one of the world's most celebrated popular music genres. Now, Gregory D. Booth offers a compelling account of the Bollywood film music industry from the perspective of the musicians who both experienced and shaped its history. In a rare insider's look at the process of musical production from the late 1940s to the mid 1990s, before the advent of digital recording technologies, Booth explains who these unknown musicians were and how they came to join the film music industry. On the basis of a fascinating set of first-hand accounts from the musicians themselves, he reveals how the day-to-day circumstances of technology and finance shaped both the songs and the careers of their creator and performers. Booth also unfolds the technological, cultural, and industrial developments that led to the enormous studio orchestras of the 1960s-90s as well as the factors which ultimately led to their demise in contemporary India. Featuring an extensive companion website with video interviews with the musicians themselves, Behind the Curtain is a powerful, ground-level view of this globally important music industry.
A Peep behind the Curtain etc By David Garrick
I'll ease your conscience there too — My mother , at iny father's death , took me a
boy to Sir Toby and my Lady , to solicit their kindness for me — Не gave me half a
crown to buy ginger - bread , and her Ladyship , who was combing a fat lap ...
Author: PEEP.
ISBN: BL:A0017654913
The Snack Thief
'She left with her five-year-old boy, if I've understood correctly,' Fazio confirmed. ...
Karima's room was a model of cleanliness and had a double bed, a cot for the
boy behind a curtain, a small table with a telephone and television, a bigger table
Never has Inspector Montalbano's character – a unique blend of humor, cynicism, compassion, earthiness, and love of good food – been more compelling than in Andrea Camilleri's third Montalbano novel, The Snack Thief. When an elderly man is stabbed to death in an elevator and a crewman on an Italian fishing trawler is machine-gunned by a Tunisian patrol boat off Sicily's coast, only Inspector Montalbano suspects a link between the two incidents. His investigation leads to the beautiful Karima, an impoverished house cleaner and sometime prostitute, whose young son steals other school children's mid-morning snacks. But Karima disappears, and the young snack thief's life – as well as Montalbano's – is endangered when the inspector exposes a viper's nest of government corruption and international intrigue. The Snack Thief is followed by the fourth Inspector Montalbano novel, The Voice of the Violin.
The Boy Detective Fails
The rest of the day is spent waiting to take his next pill and listening for strange
foot-steps creeping from behind the curtain of impending doom. Another strange
message has arrived for the boy detective; he discovers the white envelope ...
Author: Joe Meno
Publisher: Akashic Books
In this "charming" and melancholic novel, a former child sleuth "investigates the hard-to-crack case of Lost Innocence" (Entertainment Weekly). A Chicago Tribune, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist Book of the Year In the twilight of a mysterious childhood full of wonder, Billy Argo, boy detective, is brokenhearted to find that his younger sister and crime-solving partner, Caroline, has committed suicide. Ten years later, Billy, age thirty, returns from an extended stay at St. Vitus' Hospital for the Mentally Ill to discover the world full of unimaginable strangeness: office buildings vanish without reason, small animals turn up without their heads, and cruel villains ride city buses to complete their evil schemes. Lost within this unwelcoming place, Billy befriends two lonely, extraordinary children—one a science fair genius, the other a charming, silent bully. With a nearly forgotten bravery, he experiences the unendurable boredom of a telemarketing job; encounters a beautiful, desperate pickpocket; and confronts the nearly impossible solution to his sister's case. Along a path laden with hidden clues and codes, the boy detective may learn the greatest secret of all: the necessity of the unknown. "Haunted by the mystery of his sister's death and feeling that a lapse in his sleuthing may be to blame, Billy is determined to find out the reason for her suicide and to punish those responsible . . . The story of Billy's search for truth, love and redemption is surprising and absorbing. Swaddled in melancholy and gentle humor, it builds in power as the clues pile up." —Publishers Weekly "The author gives Billy a gallery of rogues to combat and even sends him to investigate the Convocation of Evil at a local hotel ('Featured Panel: To Wear a Mask?'). Meno sets himself a complicated task, marooning his straight-arrow, pulp-fiction protagonist in a world uglier than the Bobbsey Twins ever faced but refusing to go for satire. Instead, the author takes his compulsive investigator at face value." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Comedic, imaginative, empathic . . . investigates the precincts of grief [and] our longing to combat chaos with reason." —Booklist
The Boy Bishop s Glovemaker
Upstairs behind a curtain in a large chamber, Baldwin heard the bell and
snapped awake. He couldn't help it: the early call to Matins reminded him of his
time in the Knights Templar when he would have risen at this hour to go and give
praise ...
Author: Michael Jecks
1321. Simon and Baldwin are rewarded for their services in a previous investigation by a summons to Exeter over the Christmas period to receive prestigious gloves of honour from the Boy-Bishop. However, they learn that Ralph, the glovemaker, has been robbed and murdered. Soon after, a Secondary named Peter is poisoned at the cathedral. Suspicion falls on him, with many assuming that he killed Ralph and then committed suicide, but Simon and Baldwin are unconvinced. Their investigation unearths deception by the highest ranks of Exeter's leading citizens, and a ruthless murderer, poised to strike again...
My Lil Homies
On the street we see a young Boy about fourteen years old running for his life. ...
An Old Woman peers out from behind a curtain and is about to open it until she
see the three Boys right behind him and ducks back behind the curtains. The Boy
Author: Sego Ayah
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
MY LIL' HOMIES is an intriguing urban drama, a character study that is enhanced by stark realism, accessible language, and varied assortment of personalities. MY LIL' HOMIES does show the dramatic repercussions of violence and hatred that still fills the streets of the claustrophobic world in the hood. The story details how the effects of drugs, crooked policemen, and the manipulation of criminals thwart the peoples hopes and dreams in the hood from finding a better day. If you ever wanted to know why kids kill kids this book holds the answer.
It read: U boy, u boy, za narod svoy: To battle, to battle, for your nation. Buoyed by
that nationalistic spirit, Croatia had reached the quarterfinals of Euro 96, playing
some sparkling football. Peter Schmeichel, in particular, will remember the ...
Author: Jonathan Wilson
Category: Sports & Recreation
From the war-ravaged streets of Sarajevo, where turning up for training involved dodging snipers' bullets, to the crumbling splendour of Budapest's Bozsik Stadium, where the likes of Puskás and Kocsis masterminded the fall of England, the landscape of Eastern Europe has changed immeasurably since the fall of communism. Jonathan Wilson has travelled extensively behind the old Iron Curtain, viewing life beyond the fall of the Berlin Wall through the lens of football. Where once the state-controlled teams of the Eastern bloc passed their way with crisp efficiency - a sort of communist version of total football - to considerable success on the European and international stages, today the beautiful game in the East has been opened up to the free market, and throughout the region a sense of chaos pervades. The threat of totalitarian interference no longer remains; but in its place mafia control is generally accompanied with a crippling lack of funds. In BEHIND THE CURTAIN Jonathan Wilson goes in search of the spirit of Hungary's 'Golden Squad' of the early fifties, charts the disintegration of the footballing superpower that was the former Yugoslavia, follows a sorry tale of corruption, mismanagement and Armenian cognac through the Caucasuses, reopens the case of Russia's greatest footballer, Eduard Streltsov, and talks to Jan Tomaszewski about an autumn night at Wembley in 1973...
Wobbly Bits and Other Euphemisms
The Politics of Cycling Infrastructure
Designing for the Table
Come Home Children
Stones, Clouds, Miles
Long Property
Bed for the Night
Principles of Vet Pharmacology
Warriors, Witches, Whores
General Relativity for Babies
Nelsons Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Elusive Justice
The Big Book of Crochet Stitches
Controlling your Class
Student Development and Social Justice
The Book of Finger Plays & Action Songs
C. W. and Doppler Radar
Baillieres Nurses Dictionary
Great Recipes with Michaels Steak
Its Raining Men
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Ever since Emmett had an allergic reaction to peanuts we have been learning how to avoid them and make his environment safe.
Because we're still newbies at this whole thing, we're pretty anxious when it comes to new environments. For instance, we've just spent a week at a cottage with family and had to insist that nobody ate peanut butter or other peanut and tree nut products in the house. It's really sad to cramp everyone else's style, but now that I'm an allergy parent, I really appreciate the restrictions at schools and daycares.
Soon Emmett will be out in the real world and I've been looking to buy some things to help remind others of his allergies. There are the usual Medic-Alert bracelets of course, but a search on Etsy has really turned up some great products!
I definitely want one of these for Emmett's bag when he goes to school. It's a great reminder.
Nice EpiPen cases. What's not to like here? I'm sure you could order more boyish designs too!
Here's a great idea - it's a zipper pull! Fantastic for younger kiddoes!
Do you do anything to warn others about your child's allergies?


Right now, with Oxygen 2.0, only the menu can be sticky.
How about to make any page element to be sticky as well, like this image ?
The element must be inside a section or a div.
When the element is sticky, the "is_stuck" class is added to it.


So You Want to Be an Inc. 500 CEO?
Time to take stock. Although you can certainly be successful in your own self-defined style and market niche, the more you depart from the Inc. 500 norm, the rougher the road is likely to be. For those of you who are as obsessed with statistics as baseball fans are, here's a quick way to figure out your Inc. 500 CEO batting average.
Let's start with your personal circumstances. More than 80% of Inc. 500 CEOs are married and report a stable home life. Only 9% are divorced, and among those whose marital status changed during the course of joining the Inc. 500, nearly three-quarters got married or got divorced and remarried.
Economic background isn't a key differentiating factor, since nearly 90% of Inc. 500 CEOs say they grew up in middle- or working-class homes. But education matters a lot. Only 11% didn't graduate from college, and 35% have M.B.A.'s or other advanced degrees, while nearly half are four-year-college graduates.
Previous experience? Not really necessary. More than half the CEOs who made the Inc. 500 have started just one company. And forget about developing an idea with your former (or perhaps current) employer. More than 80% of Inc. 500 CEOs never offered their winning idea to a previous employer, and a sizable percentage of those who did were turned down. But age does matter. Few of the Inc. 500 CEOs started their companies before they were 25 or after they turned 50, but more than a third were 30 or younger, and more than three-quarters were 40 or younger.
OK, what kind of company gives you the best odds? This year 63% of winners classify themselves as service companies, 24% manufacture products, and the rest sell or distribute someone else's products. Ten years ago only 44% of the Inc. 500 called themselves service companies, which means that among the Inc. 500, the service sector grew 4% larger each year.
Ten years ago business services was the hot field, constituting 21% of all Inc. 500 companies. This year computer-related businesses represent 36% of the winners--that's almost double the percentage of computer-related businesses that appeared on the 1988 list. Telecommunications has also grown dramatically, going from 2% to 7% of the Inc. 500 in 10 years. Meanwhile, everything else has lost ground.
Does a company's legal structure matter much? Apparently not. The split between S corporations and C corporations isn't too far apart (55% to 41%, respectively). What about the home office and all this talk about the virtual company? Not a key indicator. The split between winners that were started at home versus those that began in a real office is not far apart, about 54% to 46%. Also, the majority of founders started with at least one other partner, which should dampen any notion you have of the artful soloist.
What about capital? Despite the emphasis placed on financial resources, having money doesn't buy you a place in the starting lineup. Approximately one in every five Inc. 500 companies started with $5,000 or less in start-up capital. Not only that, but don't be fooled into thinking that taking on debt is a good way to make the big leagues. The majority of Inc. 500 company founders never borrowed a penny to start their company. If they needed capital, they tended to use their own savings. Once they were up and running, the majority raised additional capital by borrowing under a traditional bank line of credit. If you're just planning to use fancy financing from angels, venture capitalists, factoring experts, or Uncle Joe, you won't slug a homer here.
The majority of Inc. 500 companies began with some kind of proprietary competitive advantage, such as a founder's technology skills, some kind of process expertise, or the rights to the intellectual property embedded in a product or a service. Only a third have chosen to compete on generic capabilities like customer service or low prices.
Now let's turn to revenues. You can't make the Inc. 500 unless your company is growing fast. How fast? Well, over the past decade Inc. 500 winners have experienced, on average, a 15-fold increase in revenues during the five-year measurement period. That equates to a growth rate of about 75% every year for five years. So, how do they do it? How do the Inc. 500 sell their products and services? Despite all the fashionable talk about networking, alternative distribution channels, outsourcing, and contracting, most Inc. 500 companies sell the traditional way, with their own captive sales force. Not only that, but most compensate the sales staff with traditional base pay plus bonus or commissions. Nothing fancy here, just meat-and-potatoes selling.
Here's how to figure your batting average. You've had 34 at bats, so divide your total number of hits by 34. Any batting average above .300 is respectable, and above .350 is extraordinary. Remember, as in baseball, the celebrated heroes still strike out two out of every three times at the plate. See you at the ballpark.
Eric Kriss is the former CEO of MediVision Inc. and MediQual Inc., both Inc. 500 companies.


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using System;
using System.Windows;
using System.Windows.Controls;
using System.Windows.Controls.Primitives;
using System.Windows.Input;
using System.Windows.Media;
using System.Windows.Media.Animation;

namespace MahApps.Metro.Controls
{
    public class FlipViewItem : ContentControl
    { }

    /// <summary>
    /// A control that imitate a slideshow with back/forward buttons.
    /// </summary>
    [TemplatePart(Name = "PART_Presenter", Type = typeof(TransitioningContentControl))]
    [TemplatePart(Name = "PART_BackButton", Type = typeof(Button))]
    [TemplatePart(Name = "PART_ForwardButton", Type = typeof(Button))]
    [TemplatePart(Name = "PART_UpButton", Type = typeof(Button))]
    [TemplatePart(Name = "PART_DownButton", Type = typeof(Button))]
    [TemplatePart(Name = "PART_BannerGrid", Type = typeof(Grid))]
    [TemplatePart(Name = "PART_BannerLabel", Type = typeof(Label))]
    public class FlipView : Selector
    {
        private const string PART_Presenter = "PART_Presenter";
        private const string PART_BackButton = "PART_BackButton";
        private const string PART_ForwardButton = "PART_ForwardButton";
        private const string PART_UpButton = "PART_UpButton";
        private const string PART_DownButton = "PART_DownButton";
        private const string PART_BannerGrid = "PART_BannerGrid";
        private const string PART_BannerLabel = "PART_BannerLabel";

        private TransitioningContentControl presenter;
        private Button backButton;
        private Button forwardButton;
        private Button upButton;
        private Button downButton;
        private Grid bannerGrid;
        private Label bannerLabel;

        private Storyboard showBannerStoryboard;
        private Storyboard hideBannerStoryboard;
        private Storyboard hideControlStoryboard;
        private Storyboard showControlStoryboard;

        private EventHandler hideControlStoryboardCompletedHandler;
        /// <summary>
        /// To counteract the double Loaded event issue.
        /// </summary>
        private bool loaded;
        private bool controlsVisibilityOverride;

        static FlipView()
        {
            DefaultStyleKeyProperty.OverrideMetadata(typeof(FlipView), new FrameworkPropertyMetadata(typeof(FlipView)));
        }

        public FlipView()
        {
            this.Loaded += FlipView_Loaded;
            this.MouseLeftButtonDown += FlipView_MouseLeftButtonDown;
        }

        void FlipView_MouseLeftButtonDown(object sender, MouseButtonEventArgs e)
        {
            this.Focus();
        }

        protected override bool IsItemItsOwnContainerOverride(object item)
        {
            return item is FlipViewItem;
        }

        protected override DependencyObject GetContainerForItemOverride()
        {
            return new FlipViewItem() { HorizontalAlignment = HorizontalAlignment.Stretch };
        }

        protected override void PrepareContainerForItemOverride(DependencyObject element, object item)
        {
            if (element != item)
                element.SetCurrentValue(DataContextProperty, item); //dont want to set the datacontext to itself. taken from MetroTabControl.cs

            base.PrepareContainerForItemOverride(element, item);
        }

        void FlipView_SelectionChanged(object sender, SelectionChangedEventArgs e)
        {
            DetectControlButtonsStatus();
        }

        private void DetectControlButtonsStatus()
        {
            if (controlsVisibilityOverride) return;

            var prevButton = Orientation == Orientation.Horizontal ? backButton : upButton;
            var nextButton = Orientation == Orientation.Horizontal ? forwardButton : downButton;

            if (prevButton == null || nextButton == null)
            {
                return;
            }

            prevButton.Visibility = this.Items.Count <= 0 || !this.CircularNavigation && this.SelectedIndex == 0 ? Visibility.Hidden : Visibility.Visible;
            nextButton.Visibility = this.Items.Count <= 0 || !this.CircularNavigation && this.SelectedIndex == (this.Items.Count - 1) ? Visibility.Hidden : Visibility.Visible;
        }

        void FlipView_Loaded(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
        {
            /* Loaded event fires twice if its a child of a TabControl.
             * Once because the TabControl seems to initiali(z|s)e everything.
             * And a second time when the Tab (housing the FlipView) is switched to. */

            // if OnApplyTemplate hasn't been called yet.
            if (backButton == null || forwardButton == null || upButton == null || downButton == null)
            {
                ApplyTemplate();
            }

            // Counteracts the double 'Loaded' event issue.
            if (loaded)
            {
                return;
            }

            this.Unloaded += FlipView_Unloaded;
            backButton.Click += this.PrevButtonClick;
            forwardButton.Click += this.NextButtonClick;
            upButton.Click += this.PrevButtonClick;
            downButton.Click += this.NextButtonClick;

            this.SelectionChanged += FlipView_SelectionChanged;
            this.KeyDown += FlipView_KeyDown;

            if (SelectedIndex < 0)
            {
                SelectedIndex = 0;
            }

            DetectControlButtonsStatus();

            ShowBanner();

            loaded = true;
        }

        void FlipView_Unloaded(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
        {
            this.Unloaded -= FlipView_Unloaded;
            this.MouseLeftButtonDown -= FlipView_MouseLeftButtonDown;
            this.SelectionChanged -= FlipView_SelectionChanged;

            this.KeyDown -= FlipView_KeyDown;
            backButton.Click -= this.PrevButtonClick;
            forwardButton.Click -= this.NextButtonClick;
            upButton.Click -= this.PrevButtonClick;
            downButton.Click -= this.NextButtonClick;

            if (hideControlStoryboard != null && hideControlStoryboardCompletedHandler != null)
            {
                hideControlStoryboard.Completed -= hideControlStoryboardCompletedHandler;
            }

            loaded = false;
        }

        void FlipView_KeyDown(object sender, KeyEventArgs e)
        {
            var canGoPrev = (e.Key == Key.Left && Orientation == Orientation.Horizontal && backButton != null && backButton.Visibility == Visibility.Visible && backButton.IsEnabled)
                         || (e.Key == Key.Up && Orientation == Orientation.Vertical && upButton != null && upButton.Visibility == Visibility.Visible && upButton.IsEnabled);
            var canGoNext = (e.Key == Key.Right && Orientation == Orientation.Horizontal && forwardButton != null && forwardButton.Visibility == Visibility.Visible && forwardButton.IsEnabled)
                         || (e.Key == Key.Down && Orientation == Orientation.Vertical && downButton != null && downButton.Visibility == Visibility.Visible && downButton.IsEnabled);
            if (canGoPrev)
            {
                this.GoBack();
                e.Handled = true;
                this.Focus();
            }
            else if (canGoNext)
            {
                this.GoForward();
                e.Handled = true;
                this.Focus();
            }
        }

        public override void OnApplyTemplate()
        {
            base.OnApplyTemplate();

            showBannerStoryboard = ((Storyboard)this.Template.Resources["ShowBannerStoryboard"]).Clone();
            hideBannerStoryboard = ((Storyboard)this.Template.Resources["HideBannerStoryboard"]).Clone();

            showControlStoryboard = ((Storyboard)this.Template.Resources["ShowControlStoryboard"]).Clone();
            hideControlStoryboard = ((Storyboard)this.Template.Resources["HideControlStoryboard"]).Clone();

            presenter = GetTemplateChild(PART_Presenter) as TransitioningContentControl;
            backButton = GetTemplateChild(PART_BackButton) as Button;
            forwardButton = GetTemplateChild(PART_ForwardButton) as Button;
            upButton = GetTemplateChild(PART_UpButton) as Button;
            downButton = GetTemplateChild(PART_DownButton) as Button;
            bannerGrid = GetTemplateChild(PART_BannerGrid) as Grid;
            bannerLabel = GetTemplateChild(PART_BannerLabel) as Label;

            bannerLabel.Opacity = IsBannerEnabled ? 1.0 : 0.0;
        }

        protected override void OnItemsSourceChanged(System.Collections.IEnumerable oldValue, System.Collections.IEnumerable newValue)
        {
            base.OnItemsSourceChanged(oldValue, newValue);

            SelectedIndex = 0;
        }

        protected override void OnItemsChanged(System.Collections.Specialized.NotifyCollectionChangedEventArgs e)
        {
            base.OnItemsChanged(e);

            DetectControlButtonsStatus();
        }

        void NextButtonClick(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
        {
            GoForward();
        }

        void PrevButtonClick(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
        {
            GoBack();
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Changes the current slide to the previous item.
        /// </summary>
        public void GoBack()
        {
            if (SelectedIndex > 0)
            {
                presenter.Transition = Orientation == Orientation.Horizontal ? RightTransition : UpTransition;
                SelectedIndex--;
            }
            else
            {
                if (this.CircularNavigation)
                {
                    SelectedIndex = Items.Count - 1;
                }
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Changes the current to the next item.
        /// </summary>
        public void GoForward()
        {
            if (SelectedIndex < Items.Count - 1)
            {
                presenter.Transition = Orientation == Orientation.Horizontal ? LeftTransition : DownTransition;
                SelectedIndex++;
            }
            else
            {
                if (this.CircularNavigation)
                {
                    SelectedIndex = 0;
                }
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Brings the control buttons (next/previous) into view.
        /// </summary>
        public void ShowControlButtons()
        {
            controlsVisibilityOverride = false;
            ExecuteWhenLoaded(this, () =>
                {
                    var prevButton = Orientation == Orientation.Horizontal ? backButton : upButton;
                    var nextButton = Orientation == Orientation.Horizontal ? forwardButton : downButton;
                    if (prevButton != null && nextButton != null)
                    {
                        prevButton.Visibility = Visibility.Visible;
                        nextButton.Visibility = Visibility.Visible;
                    }
                });
        }
        /// <summary>
        /// Removes the control buttons (next/previous) from view.
        /// </summary>
        public void HideControlButtons()
        {
            controlsVisibilityOverride = true;
            ExecuteWhenLoaded(this, () =>
                {
                    var prevButton = Orientation == Orientation.Horizontal ? backButton : upButton;
                    var nextButton = Orientation == Orientation.Horizontal ? forwardButton : downButton;
                    if (prevButton != null && nextButton != null)
                    {
                        prevButton.Visibility = Visibility.Hidden;
                        nextButton.Visibility = Visibility.Hidden;
                    }
                });
        }

        private void ShowBanner()
        {
            if (IsBannerEnabled)
            {
                bannerGrid.BeginStoryboard(showBannerStoryboard);
            }
        }

        private void HideBanner()
        {
            if (this.ActualHeight > 0.0)
            {
                bannerLabel.BeginStoryboard(hideControlStoryboard);
                bannerGrid.BeginStoryboard(hideBannerStoryboard);
            }
        }

        private static void ExecuteWhenLoaded(FlipView flipview, Action body)
        {
            if (flipview.IsLoaded)
            {
                System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.CurrentDispatcher.Invoke(body);
            }
            else
            {
                RoutedEventHandler handler = null;
                handler = (o, a) => {
                    flipview.Loaded -= handler;
                    System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.CurrentDispatcher.Invoke(body);
                };

                flipview.Loaded += handler;
            }
        }

        public static readonly DependencyProperty UpTransitionProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("UpTransition", typeof(TransitionType), typeof(FlipView), new PropertyMetadata(TransitionType.Up));
        public static readonly DependencyProperty DownTransitionProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("DownTransition", typeof(TransitionType), typeof(FlipView), new PropertyMetadata(TransitionType.Down));
        public static readonly DependencyProperty LeftTransitionProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("LeftTransition", typeof(TransitionType), typeof(FlipView), new PropertyMetadata(TransitionType.LeftReplace));
        public static readonly DependencyProperty RightTransitionProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("RightTransition", typeof(TransitionType), typeof(FlipView), new PropertyMetadata(TransitionType.RightReplace));
        [Obsolete(@"This property will be deleted in the next release. You should use now MouseHoverBorderEnabled instead.")]
        public static readonly DependencyProperty MouseOverGlowEnabledProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("MouseOverGlowEnabled", typeof(bool), typeof(FlipView), new PropertyMetadata(true, (o, e) => ((FlipView)o).MouseHoverBorderEnabled = (bool)e.NewValue));
        public static readonly DependencyProperty MouseHoverBorderEnabledProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("MouseHoverBorderEnabled", typeof(bool), typeof(FlipView), new PropertyMetadata(true));
        public static readonly DependencyProperty MouseHoverBorderBrushProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("MouseHoverBorderBrush", typeof(Brush), typeof(FlipView), new PropertyMetadata(Brushes.LightGray));
        public static readonly DependencyProperty MouseHoverBorderThicknessProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("MouseHoverBorderThickness", typeof(Thickness), typeof(FlipView), new PropertyMetadata(new Thickness(4)));
        public static readonly DependencyProperty OrientationProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("Orientation", typeof(Orientation), typeof(FlipView), new PropertyMetadata(Orientation.Horizontal));
        public static readonly DependencyProperty IsBannerEnabledProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("IsBannerEnabled", typeof(bool), typeof(FlipView), new UIPropertyMetadata(true, OnIsBannerEnabledPropertyChangedCallback));
        public static readonly DependencyProperty BannerTextProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("BannerText", typeof(string), typeof(FlipView), new FrameworkPropertyMetadata("Banner", FrameworkPropertyMetadataOptions.AffectsRender, (d, e) => ExecuteWhenLoaded(((FlipView)d), () => ((FlipView)d).ChangeBannerText((string)e.NewValue))));
        public static readonly DependencyProperty CircularNavigationProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("CircularNavigation", typeof(bool), typeof(FlipView), new FrameworkPropertyMetadata(false, FrameworkPropertyMetadataOptions.AffectsRender, (d, e) => ((FlipView)d).DetectControlButtonsStatus()));
        public static readonly DependencyProperty IsNavigationEnabledProperty = DependencyProperty.Register("IsNavigationEnabled", typeof(bool), typeof(FlipView), new UIPropertyMetadata(true, OnIsNavigationEnabledPropertyChangedCallback));

        public TransitionType UpTransition
        {
            get { return (TransitionType)GetValue(UpTransitionProperty); }
            set { SetValue(UpTransitionProperty, value); }
        }

        public TransitionType DownTransition
        {
            get { return (TransitionType)GetValue(DownTransitionProperty); }
            set { SetValue(DownTransitionProperty, value); }
        }

        public TransitionType LeftTransition
        {
            get { return (TransitionType)GetValue(LeftTransitionProperty); }
            set { SetValue(LeftTransitionProperty, value); }
        }

        public TransitionType RightTransition
        {
            get { return (TransitionType)GetValue(RightTransitionProperty); }
            set { SetValue(RightTransitionProperty, value); }
        }

        public bool MouseOverGlowEnabled
        {
            get { return (bool)GetValue(MouseOverGlowEnabledProperty); }
            set { SetValue(MouseOverGlowEnabledProperty, value); }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets or sets a value indicating whether the border for mouse over state is enabled or not.
        /// </summary>
        public bool MouseHoverBorderEnabled
        {
            get { return (bool)GetValue(MouseHoverBorderEnabledProperty); }
            set { SetValue(MouseHoverBorderEnabledProperty, value); }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets or sets the mouse hover border brush.
        /// </summary>
        public Brush MouseHoverBorderBrush
        {
            get { return (Brush)GetValue(MouseHoverBorderBrushProperty); }
            set { SetValue(MouseHoverBorderBrushProperty, value); }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets or sets the mouse hover border thickness.
        /// </summary>
        public Thickness MouseHoverBorderThickness
        {
            get { return (Thickness)GetValue(MouseHoverBorderThicknessProperty); }
            set { SetValue(MouseHoverBorderThicknessProperty, value); }
        }

        public Orientation Orientation
        {
            get { return (Orientation)GetValue(OrientationProperty); }
            set { SetValue(OrientationProperty, value); }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets/sets the text that is displayed in the FlipView's banner.
        /// </summary>
        public string BannerText
        {
            get { return (string)GetValue(BannerTextProperty); }
            set { SetValue(BannerTextProperty, value); }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets/sets whether the FlipView's banner is visible.
        /// </summary>
        public bool IsBannerEnabled
        {
            get { return (bool)GetValue(IsBannerEnabledProperty); }
            set { SetValue(IsBannerEnabledProperty, value); }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets or sets a value indicating whether the navigation is circular, so you get the first after last and the last before first.
        /// </summary>
        public bool CircularNavigation
        {
            get { return (bool)GetValue(CircularNavigationProperty); }
            set { SetValue(CircularNavigationProperty, value); }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets/sets whether the FlipView's NavigationButton is visible.
        /// </summary>
        public bool IsNavigationEnabled
        {
            get { return (bool)GetValue(IsNavigationEnabledProperty); }
            set { SetValue(IsNavigationEnabledProperty, value); }
        }

        private void ChangeBannerText(string value = null)
        {
            if (IsBannerEnabled)
            {
                var newValue = value ?? BannerText;

                if (newValue == null || hideControlStoryboard == null)
                {
                    return;
                }

                if (hideControlStoryboardCompletedHandler != null)
                {
                    hideControlStoryboard.Completed -= hideControlStoryboardCompletedHandler;
                }

                hideControlStoryboardCompletedHandler = (sender, e) => {
                    try
                    {
                        hideControlStoryboard.Completed -= hideControlStoryboardCompletedHandler;

                        bannerLabel.Content = newValue;

                        bannerLabel.BeginStoryboard(showControlStoryboard, HandoffBehavior.SnapshotAndReplace);
                    }
                    catch (Exception)
                    {
                    }
                };

                hideControlStoryboard.Completed += hideControlStoryboardCompletedHandler;

                bannerLabel.BeginStoryboard(hideControlStoryboard, HandoffBehavior.SnapshotAndReplace);
            }

            else
            {
                ExecuteWhenLoaded(this, () => {
                    bannerLabel.Content = value ?? BannerText;
                });
            }
        }

        private static void OnIsBannerEnabledPropertyChangedCallback(DependencyObject d, DependencyPropertyChangedEventArgs e)
        {
            var flipview = ((FlipView)d);

            if (!flipview.IsLoaded)
            {
                //wait to be loaded?
                ExecuteWhenLoaded(flipview, () => {
                    flipview.ApplyTemplate();

                    if ((bool)e.NewValue)
                    {
                        flipview.ChangeBannerText(flipview.BannerText);
                        flipview.ShowBanner();
                    }
                    else
                    {
                        flipview.HideBanner();
                    }
                });
            }
            else
            {
                if ((bool)e.NewValue)
                {
                    flipview.ChangeBannerText(flipview.BannerText);
                    flipview.ShowBanner();
                }
                else
                {
                    flipview.HideBanner();
                }
            }
        }

        private static void OnIsNavigationEnabledPropertyChangedCallback(DependencyObject d, DependencyPropertyChangedEventArgs e)
        {
            var flipview = ((FlipView)d);

            if (!flipview.IsLoaded)
            {
                //wait to be loaded?
                ExecuteWhenLoaded(flipview, () => {
                    flipview.ApplyTemplate();

                    if ((bool)e.NewValue)
                    {
                        flipview.ShowControlButtons();
                    }
                    else
                    {
                        flipview.HideControlButtons();
                    }
                });
            }
            else
            {
                if ((bool)e.NewValue)
                {
                    flipview.ShowControlButtons();
                }
                else
                {
                    flipview.HideControlButtons();
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

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Discussing your salary during any interview is probably not the easiest thing in the world but that also doesn't mean it is impossible. You can surely discuss it in the right way and get the salary that you have always wanted, provided that you follow some of our tips and suggestions. In this post, we have enlisted some really great and effective ideas that will help you get the job offer you desired. So go ahead and give this post a good read!
The old school method is quite simple and needs to be done when the interview is coming to an end. During this period the hiring manager already knows as to whether you are a good fit for this job or if you aren't. In this situation you will be greeted with a nod and a smile and then they will tell you that initially you will be given this amount after which your salary will be raised depending upon the review of your performance. If you are very lucky, they will be offering you exactly what you wanted but if that is not the case, then you need to apply the old school method.
How to go about the old school method?
The old school method can surely become successful if you know how to go about it. You really don't need to have much experience for this. As far as you do what has been told to do in these paragraphs, you will surely become successful. Also remember that in order to land things like these you need to be confident in your skills and do what makes you most happy and comfortable. You should just never go for something that is given to you. After all, the interview process is long and at the end if you find out you havent landed anything, you will be the most upset. Therefore, we think you should make it very clear from the start about what you are looking for and what you expect to receive from this one!
The new school method is all about having the skills and the confidence that will carry you through the candidate. You should know how to carry yourself in everything that you do and that also includes how much you are worth. Liz Ryan who happens to be expert in the HR world and who happens to know everything related to job hunting has spoke about an executive mindset which could act as a switch between imagining that you are looking for a job and someone who is a professional and is currently hoping for a new assignment. Instead of being the individual who is happy about being given the job, you need to be someone who is eager about going onboard.
First of all, you have to make sure there is some sort of confidence in you. Plus you have to be very honest right from the start. If you keep blowing up that ego of yours and swagger yourself into the interview with very little confidence then you will not be getting the job of your dreams. So it is very important to handle your own level of confidence. Just make sure that, you are very much in charge of that interview. All you must do is make sure that you are showing the kind of confidence you are looking for and one that will convince you. Of course this needs some kind of strategy and it all begins with knowing yourself.
How important is your confidence?
Never make the mistake of waiting right towards the end because by then it will be way too late. The following points will help you know the importance of confidence.
You should show that you are pretty damn professional, polished and very polite by using simple words such as thank you but you should immediately follow it up with a question to see whether you really have been offered the job or not.
2. Are things like this negotiable?
Once you have been offered the salary, it will never really hurt if you ask them if they will put some more money on the table or is there a chance of salary negotiation. If they happen to say no, you should move on in order to negotiate with a few other items.
3. Ask whether this is only the base?
You should ask if the figure that you have been offered happens to be the entire compensation. This will obviously let the person who is interviewing know about the details of what you are expecting as a bonus along with the options of the stock and in that way it will open up to some other questions and maybe some other opportunities.
You should never accept a job offer right way. In the society that we live, people are always understood as more thoughtful when they take some time to think. Plus when you are taking some time off to think, you should go through your negotiation strategy. You can instead say that it is a great job and that you really want to do it, but since given the experience that you have, you are better off on your own. You should never say that have to discuss the things with your spouse and if you really want to come across as confident and much capable, you should make a decision by yourself.
5. Ask if you will be given the offer in a piece of paper?
You should never accept an offer unless it has been given to you in a piece of paper because most people are not honest. If you end up quitting a job on the basis of some verbal promise of a job that has been handed over to you recently, there are chances you will have no job and probably no recourse at all.
If the answer to this question is a no, then you should say okay and that you were only asking. Only because negotiating a salary of the job is not possible, it doesn't mean that the aspects can't be negotiated. You should ask for some flex time and some telecommunicating or something else that you think is important.
Now this could be a way to show that the offer you are being given is no joke. Several people would want you to start right away but they will be very much disappointed if you also agree to do the same. In case you leave your current employer hanging in the air, they might think that you will do the same thing to their company when the time comes. So if you are thinking of changing some jobs, then we think you should definitely take some time and get off the job you have to start off with something else.
This question is also a must and should be asked there itself during the interview. The question will not just verify the job but also help you understand whether you are capable of finishing this or not.
Now these questions will always separate whether you shall be evaluated and in case you are eligible for some raise. Such two questions are very much linked and may help you understand whether the question is negotiable.
No matter what, never make the mistake of lying to them. After all, they will get to know sooner or later. All you need to do in cases is be honest. If you lie, you will look stupid and ultimately lose all your chances of screwing it up in the future and I bet you really don't want to do that.
When you are asking a question, always remember to be polite and kind. Never ask silly questions. You should be making an impression that is good. In fact they should be happy with your response. So when you are negotiating a salary or even talking about your salary, try to be as nice and sweet as possible but don't you ever come across as rude. What we mean to say is maintain yourself and the way you speak.
If you want to get a good salary, you should always mention the experiences you have had in the past. People will only be convinced to give you a good salary if you prove it to them that you are absolutely worth it. In that way, you will have a bigger chance of getting the salary expectation you had and hopefully, you will not have to negotiate for it . Now doesn't that seem like a smart thing to do?
When you are given a form to be filled out before the interview, make sure to mention all the right details. That is a must. You should give all the correct numbers, write down your past experiences and make it look neat. Most importantly it should be true. Plus if you have got any incentives in the past or some bonuses, you should mention them as well. Medical reimbursements and commissions must also be added alongside so that they can understand you better.
Always remember that no matter what job you are applying for, you cannot use your salary negotiation tactics for every job offer or will not be able to negotiate with every salary. An example can be used to explain this. There are several entry-level jobs which come with a good starting salary. There are some industries which have a follow-up mantra as well. If that happens to be the case for this kind of position that you could be interviewing for, please do not come around and straight away throw your negotiation skills. After all, you are there to get the job and not to make money out of them. In that way you should be understanding.
By using these ideas and salary negotiation tips, you will surely be able to get the salary range you have always wanted, even if it is a job interview. Apart from following the methods we told you, you must also ask the right questions we have discussed above. That will help you understand how to negotiate and make the right choice. Not only that, you will also be making a very good impression in front of them. So go ahead and try your luck! And in case you have some feedback to give regarding this post, please feel free to comment in the box below. Also we love hearing your questions, don't forget to post them either. On that note, good luck!


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Well, here we are in Central Texas, not eagerly awaiting the arrival of Harvey (Wallbanger) the hurricane. It's been a while since our last big named storm (Hurricane Ike, 2008), and oh how quickly we can forget what happened and how bad it hit places (like Galveston) along the Texas Gulf Coast.
The latest reports have Harvey having strengthened to a Category 2 storm overnight, and could make landfall as a Category 3 or higher, with winds of at least 11 miles per hour.
After it makes landfall, Harvey is expected to loom over Texas and dump more than 35 inches of rain in some areas, so low-lying areas are not the place you want to hang out for Harvey.
Here in Austin, we expect to get several inches, but nobody knows until Harvey makes his arrival, but it's definitely the coastal cities that need be most concerned.
If you're in any of those areas, wherever you decide to flee to higher ground or ride out the storm, please, be safe and be smart.


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Caribou Returns With "Can't Do Without You"
By Matt Esposito at 11:00 AM, Jun 4th, 2014 in News
It's official. Caribou has come roaring back, this time shedding his Daphni identity. The last we heard from Canadian composer Daniel Snaith came in the form of Jiaolong under the moniker Daphni after a good five years of producing content as Caribou. Snaith has just released a new single as Caribou called "Can't Do Without You" and announced his personal seventh studio album, Our Love. It's safe to say the buzz is there as his new track has easily surpassed 140,000 Souncloud listens in about 24 hours.
The single is centered around some hazy, echoed vocals that melt together with some droning synths. The whole thing is trippy and sounds like you are being abducted into some alien fiesta. The track is practically an invitation to create some gritty, sweaty, dancefloor remixes.
Our Love is primed for an October 7 release via Merge and Caribou will be visiting New York on November 12, playing Webster Hall.
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«Ксери» () — карточная игра, популярная в Греции, похожа на турецкую карточную игру .

Описание
Желательно играть 52 картами без джокеров. Цель игры — набрать больше очков, чем противник. Игра состоит из нескольких раундов, пока один из игроков не наберёт хотя бы 37 очков. 6 карт всегда выдаются двум игрокам и разыгрываются поочерёдно. Вначале на стол выкладываются 4 карты лицом вверх. После того как разыгрываются 6 карт в руке, по 6 карт снова раздаются обоим игрокам. Раунд заканчивается, когда сыграны последние 6 карт. Игрок, который смог взять последние карты, получает оставшиеся карты, которые всё ещё лежат на столе лицом вверх.

Возможно комбинировать карты, добавляя значение. Например положить 5 на 3, и объявить из сумму в 8. В этом случае объединённые карты можно брать только с восьмёркой. Если игрок может полностью опустошить стол, то есть взять последнюю лежащую карту с совпадающей, это комбинация называется «Ксери и немедленно приносит игроку 10 очков. Эти карты помещаются отдельно, и одна карта остаётся открытой, так что «Ксери можно легко распознать при подсчёте.

Подсчёт очков:
 Тот, у кого больше карт в конце раунда, получает 4 очка.
 За каждый выигранный туз в картах игрок получает 1 очко.
 Двойка треф приносит 1 очко.
 10 бубен дают 2 очка.
 Комбинация «Ксери» даёт 10 баллов.
При этом возможно получить максимум 11 очков за раунд без комбинации «Ксери».

Литература
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Home News Iran reveals US targets in its planned revenge of Soleimani's killing
Iran reveals US targets in its planned revenge of Soleimani's killing
Following the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran's elite Quds Force, in a US airstrike, Iran says it has identified American targets to be attacked as a revenge.
A senior Iranian commander, General Gholamali Abuhamzeh, on Saturday, said that some 35 US targets in the Middle East, as well as Tel Aviv, were within reach of Tehran.
Abuhamzeh is the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in the southern province of Kerman, Reuters reports.
He said: "The Strait of Hormuz is a vital point for the West and a large number of American destroyers and warships cross there.
"Vital American targets in the region have been identified by Iran since a long time ago. Some 35 US targets in the region, as well as Tel Aviv, are within our reach".
Meanwhile, CNN reports that the US is seeing indications that Iran has stepped up its readiness to launch short- and medium-range ballistic missiles.
Israel has raised its security alert at missions worldwide, and will convene its security cabinet on Sunday in the wake of Iranian threats.
During his visit to Soleimani's family, President Rouhani restated Iran's resolution to revenge.
At the weekend, cities across the Canada, Germany, United Kingdom and United States witnessed protests over the killing of Soleimani.
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This week has been quite interesting for me personally and for the NPA. On Tuesday I gave evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (EFRA) Select Committee in parliament in a session that included the British Poultry Council, Tulip and Cargill.
Select Committees are part of our democratic system; in short they are comprised of backbench MPs, and the scrutinise the policies and work of UK Government Departments. Each Department will have its own corresponding Committee. Membership is usually balanced, with party representation roughly equalling each share of party MPs in Westminster.
There are many areas of productivity that can be assisted by Government irrespective of Brexit!
MPs on the committee were especially interested to hear about planning constraints on both pig and poultry sectors; I was keen to stress that environmental permitting was a key problem as part of this lack of growth. Some interesting challenges were asked of us: how can industry help promote itself outside of EU markets? Should labelling be extended to restaurant and catering trade? These are issues we can talk away with you as members.
On the back of this, we know that further work is going to be done on migrant labour, which is good for us, following our member survey last month. So watch this space.
For those of you lucky enough to live in East Anglia, you may have seen that the Committee session was also covered on BBC Look East at 6.30 and 10.15pm – for some reason I was introduced as a Suffolk Pig Farmer, which gave the whole family a good laugh.
When a transcript is available we will post it here!
One MP did ask if, with the drive towards automation, we should consider replacing MPs with automated machines.
The panel was conspicuously quiet to respond.


For victims and survivors of the 2014 assault on Gaza, Israel's own military courts are the only place to seek legal recourse. These courts do not offer a genuine avenue for justice to Palestinians.
500 Palestinian complaints were filed with Israeli military courts in relation to the 2014 Gaza war. Only three cases resulted in conviction.
Military commanders and politicians—those most responsible for the massive destruction and loss of life in Gaza—have never been held accountable for their role in violations of human rights and international law.


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Google signs copyright agreements with six French newspapers
November 19, 2020 – PARIS - Alphabet's Google has signed copyright agreements with six French newspapers and magazines, including national dailies Le Monde and Le Figaro, the U.S. tech company said in a post on its blog on Thursday.
The announcement follows months of bargaining between Google, French publishers and news agencies over how to apply revamped EU copyright rules, which allow publishers to demand a fee from online platforms showing extracts of their news.
The world's biggest search engine initially fought against the idea of paying publishers for the content, saying their websites benefited from greater traffic brought by Google.
The agreements with the six French newspapers are based on criteria such as the publisher's "contribution to political and general information," the daily volume of publications, the monthly internet traffic and the use of their content on Google's platform, Google said.
The tech giant said it is also in talks with other French national and regional dailies and magazines, and aims to reach a framework agreement with the country's print-press lobby by the end of the year.
The agreements with French newspapers involve Google's vehicle to remunerate news publishers, dubbed Google News Showcase, which already has agreements with leading publications in neighbouring Germany.
Google's statement comes a month after a court ruling ordered the U.S. company to open talks with publishers in France about paying to use their content.


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Florida sheet metal works contractor wins award
Florida Quality Roofing was recently given two awards for its sustainable work.
The Miami Gardens, Florida-based contractor was honored with the Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing Award from the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, for its use of unique, green products.
"We are delighted and honored to receive these two awards. It's a great privilege to be among the best of the best in our industry," said Stella Amador, vice president of the company.
The company was called out for restoring a water-damaged condominium roof in Hollywood, Florida. Given the client's budgetary constraints, Florida Quality Roofing found an economical, sustainable solution for replacing the roof — to restore it using a reflective silicone roof coating that increases roof performance by reflecting sunlight, keeping the building cooler, and reducing air conditioning and energy costs. The new silicone roof coating also qualified the condominium association to receive energy-saving rebates.
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Canada's wood products manufacturers are on track to post pre-tax profits of $1.4 billion this year – their highest levels since 2004, according to The Conference Board of Canada's Canadian Industrial Outlook: Canada's Wood Products Manufacturing Industry. Going forward, however, the imposition of US duties on softwood lumber will slow export growth and weigh on the industry's bottom line.
"With no end in sight for the longstanding trade dispute between the US and Canada on softwood lumber and increasingly protectionist sentiment south of the border, it is more likely that Canadian producers will face trade action by the US and heightened restrictions in the coming year," said Michael Burt, Director, Industrial Trends. "Trade action will likely come in the form of import duties, which would increase the costs of exporting to the US With softwood lumber accounting for more than half of industry's wood product exports to the US, various producers must evaluate whether they can continue to export to the US profitably."
With no new agreement in sight, it is increasingly likely that Canadian producers will face heightened restrictions on lumber exports to the US in the coming year.
In addition to potential trade protectionism from the US, the Canadian lumber industry will have to contend with decreased demand from China and an aging workforce.
The anticipated imposition of duties by the US on Canadian lumber will have numerous implications for the wood products industry. In the near-term, duties are expected to cut Canada's shipments to the United States. However, the severity of the production cuts will depend on factors such as the location and size of the sawmills. Producers in Central and Eastern Canada are heavily dependent on US demand. In the case of Ontario, over 95 per cent of wood exports are destined south of the border. Smaller firms will also face greater difficulties in adapting to the new import duties as they typically have less ability to redirect production to distant markets.
Western Canadian producers will also be made worse off by the new tariff, but in contrast to the rest of Canada, B.C. producers have made great inroads in diversifying their trading partners, with more than one-third of its wood product exports destined for markets beyond the US. Moreover, large companies have been able to make significant investments in U.S. mills, diversification that should allow these companies to better manage the duties when they come into play.
Current economic conditions also play a role. In the current economic climate, a relatively healthy US economy is supporting a strong housing market, with housing starts forecast to grow to 1.79 million units by 2021. Domestic American firms would likely only satisfy 65 to 70 per cent of US lumber demand. As a result, the US will continue to need to source a decent portion of their lumber demand through imports.
Revenues will record a sturdy gain in 2016 as both production and prices are forecast to push higher, resulting in an uptick in industry margins and profitability this year. Starting in 2017, the financial picture of the industry is expected to moderate, as the imposition of US duties on softwood lumber slow export growth and weigh on industry margins. But barring the outright imposition of quota restrictions in the US market, stronger housing demand south of the border should continue to provide underlying support for Canada's wood products manufacturers and allow the industry to register a stronger financial performance between 2018 and 2021.


Good Evening and Happy Thursday to you! Guess what? Tomorrow's Friday! I have been waiting on Friday and you probably have too. This has been a very busy week for me because I've been away training with my job, but it hasn't been too busy to keep me or prevent me from doing any writing. Remember, I live by and operate by the 60/40 rule. If you don't know what I'm referring to, just search for it on my blog. You'll see what I mean.
As an independent writer, one of the best feelings in the world is when you sell one of your books. Excitement and glee runs all through you and you can't wait to ship your book out. You have to almost hold yourself back from racing to the post office. All I have is a few books left and I hope to be able to ship out more. That is, considering I get more book orders for more.
Even if I don't sell any more books for a while, I did good with the amount of books I have sold thus far. To say that I am honored and amazed would be an understatement. Words cannot express how grateful I am and how elated I am. I have no doubt (yes I'm claiming it) that I will sell all that's left. I will go a bit further and say I will sell even more.


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Bill was a champion and captain of the England Rugby team, he spent many years as a host on the BBC series A Question of Sport and was awarded a CBE for services to sport and rugby in 1982, he was later awarded a CBE in the 2008 royal birthday celebrations.
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Beaumont's sporting career is most notably remembered for his Grand Slam captaincy of the England Lions team in 1980; since retiring from rugby Beaumont has gone on to become the longest-standing host and team captain on the quiz show A Question of Sport, on which he appeared for 14 years.
His prominent career as a rugby player for both the England team and Flyde Rugby club in Lancashire make him an excellent choice for an after-dinner speaker; his experiences both on and off the pitch have provided him with a wealth of entertaining and inspirational content to present as a rugby speaker.
In 1999 Beaumont became the English representative of the International Rugby Board and in 2012 he became chairman of the Rugby Football Union; after captaining the English and Irish Lions to success in South Africa in 1980 Beaumont went on to become tour manager of the team for their 2005 tour of New Zealand. He is also managing director for his family's textile company in Lancashire.
As one of Britain's most popular and recognised sports personalities Bill Beaumont is known for his motivational speaking and rugby talks. His speeches are full of character and his extensive knowledge of the sport include humorous and fascinating stories of his time as captain of the English rugby team.
Watch Bill's press conference during his visit to the Australian Rugby Union, here:
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