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Raising The RooF!
Hodge Jones Allen, together with Leigh Day and Thompsons solicitors, are supporting a fundraising event for London Asbestos Support Awareness Group ('LASAG'), a registered charity which provides support to sufferers of asbestos related disease in London and the South East. The fundraising event promises to be an uplifting musical evening, featuring the entertainment provided by…
Industrial Disease team will be cycling 60 miles in aid of Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres
After months of intensive training the Industrial Disease team and friends will be cycling around 60 miles from the Maggie's Centre in St Bart's Hospital (East London) to the Maggie's Centre in Oxford. Maggie's Centres provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends, following the ideas about cancer care…
HJA Breakfast Networking Event – Have you kept the pace with GDPR?
Date: 7th June 2018
Following the success of our networking events held last year we are delighted to host this year's session on the effects of GDPR?
Members of our Personal Law team will give three 5 minute legal updates focusing on long effects of GDPR, five things every employer & employee needs to know about GDPR and reshaping your customer engagement efforts.
HJA Staff To Walk Again In Aid Of London Legal Support Trust #Legalwalk
Date: 21st May 2018
On Monday 21st May 2018, 45 Hodge Jones & Allen's employees will be giving up a couple of hours to do a sponsored 10k walk in aid of the London Legal Support Trust. This year walkers will be able to choose which route they take. River Route Park Route The London Legal Support Trust is…
Christmas Carols in the Bar
Date: 12th December 2017
For the seventh year running, Hodge Jones & Allen will be hosting Carols in the Bar on 12th December 2017 supported by Lawyers' Christian Fellowship. Please join us for mulled wine, mince pies and carol singing by African Gospel Choir and an interview with a special guest Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb, High Court Judge. Collection in support…
A Noisy Christmas Medley with Stevie Wishart
Hodge Jones & Allen is delighted to host Club Inégales's Christmas concert with a special guest the unique Stevie Wishart, a composer steeped in the traditions of folk and early music, who draws on electro-acoustic sound and improvisation and who is also a beguiling performer on violin and hurdy-gurdy. Stevie Wishart is a composer, performer and…
Human Rights, Public Inquiries & The Public Interest
Date: 7th November 2017
Accountability from Hillsborough to Grenfell Nancy Collins, a partner in the civil liberties department will join Pete Weatherby QC from Garden Court North Chambers and Matthew Hill from 1 Crown Office Row to speak about their views and on the role of public inquiries in securing human rights/accountability and specific challenges for IPs. …
HJA Breakfast Networking Event
Date: 3rd October 2017
Our successful networking programme continues with a third session this year on Brexit- the impact on our family and working lives.
The firm has always had its base in North London and we are proud of the support and guidance we have been able to give the local community and beyond over that time.
Hodge Jones & Allen is proud to support the pupils of St John's School & College
We are delighted to sponsor St. John's School and College's graduation ceremony. This is a very important day in children' lives and we are proud to be part of it. Hodge Jones & Allen is particularly committed to acting for and representing the rights of children and adults with disabilities to ensure that their rights are fully and…
London Action Mesothelioma Day
Download the programme and a map of The Guys' Chapel & Southwark Cathedral here.
To celebrate our 40th anniversary we are hosting a number of initiatives, including special business networking events. Following the success of our first networking event in April we are delighted to host our second networking event on 27th June. The firm has always had its base in North London and we are proud of the…
Edinburgh Night Ride – Sleepless in the Saddle II
Our personal injury partner Peter Todd is taking part in the Edinburgh Night Ride on 17th June to help raise much needed funds for Narcolepsy UK. Narcolepsy UK is a charity which provide support, relief and aid to those persons suffering from narcolepsy. #EdinburghNightRide is a fantastic one day charity bike ride event. It was…
Club Inégales: Warwick Blair Ensemble
Date: 1st June 2017
On our last date in this well-travelled 'Renewal' Spring Season 2017, we are welcoming one of New Zealand's leading composers to Club Inégales, Warwick Blair, who brings us his innovative music and top-class ensemble -With soprano Mimi Doulton, pianist Kathryn Mosley, soprano trombone Torbjorn Hultmark and Warwick Blair and Tim Ewers on electronics – performing Blair's music as well as a composition by Tim Ewers before being joined on stage by Notes Inégales for our season finale.
HJA staff to do #LegalWalk in aid of London Legal Support Trust
Date: 22nd May 2017
On Monday 22nd May Hodge Jones & Allen will be giving up a couple of hours to do a sponsored 10k walk in aid of the London Legal Support Trust. The London Legal Support Trust is an independent charity that raises funds for free legal services in London & the South East. Your donations will help…
Social Housing Team running Royal Windsor half marathon!
Ed Veale, Arjun Jethwa, Jack Williams, Amirah Chowdhury and Karisma Ramsaran from the Social Housing team are running a Royal Windsor half marathon on 21st May 2017. The River Trail Run is one of the most iconic trail runs in the UK.
Club Inégales: Martynas Levickis
Date: 18th May 2017
We are excited to welcome Lithuanian accordionist Martynas Levickis for our fourth date in our RENEWAL Spring 2017 season. Martynas is a leading exponent of new music for his instrument who also draws on the music and culture of his native Lithuania – and a great performer with a formidable energy to share with Notes Inégales and our Club listeners.
Club Inégales: Leveret
Half-way through our RENEWAL Spring 2017 season, we've invited three very fine British players who give folk a whole new original sound, playing old songs in a fresh way on violin, accordion and concertina.
Breakfast Networking Event
To celebrate our 40th anniversary we are hosting a number of initiatives, including special business networking events. As a professional working in North London we hope you will be able to join us on: Tuesday, 25 April for our first breakfast gathering.
Club Inégales: Presence through Sound – Elements of Asia
Our second night of the season is a special event in partnership with SOAS, for which we are hosting an ensemble of exceptional musicians from across Asia.
Academy Inégales + Kiya Tabassian & Dhruba Ghosh
Date: 26th March 2017
Academy Inégales returns this Spring with a new line up of emerging performers from an eclectic variety of backgrounds. They're coming together over the weekend of the 25th & 26th March to play, compose and improvise at our basement club and put together a specially crafted set featuring legendary soloists Kiya Tabassian (Iran / Canada) & Dhruba Ghosh (India).
Club Inégales: Dhruba Ghosh / Kiya Tabassian
We have invited legendary improvisers and Dhruba Ghosh (India) and Kiya Tabassian (Iran / Canada) to work with our new Academy Inégales cohort over the course of a weekend, and we are opening the doors to our audience for one exceptional performance bringing together Kiya, Dhruba and Notes Inégales to mark the launch of our RENEWAL Spring 2017 season.
Black Lives Matter UK Night
Date: 23rd March 2017
Hodge Jones & Allen presents – Black Lives Matter UK Night including films, poetry, music and speakers.
Know Your Housing Rights Workshops
Are you or have you experienced problems with housing? Would you like to learn more about what your legal rights are and how to enforce them? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then come along to our housing rights workshops! Hodge Jones & Allen is partnering with University College London (UCL)…
Access to justice: pursuing a career in legal aid
Date: 1st March 2017
You are warmly invited to a relaxed evening with solicitors at Hodge Jones & Allen, to envision the next generation of lawyers committed to social justice.
Open Justice Charter/Proof Magazine Launch
Date: 31st January 2017
Dean Strang, Steven Avery's lawyer who featured in the Netflix documentary Making a Murderer, will be talking about the case, miscarriages of justice and the need for reform on both sides of the Atlantic.
Matrix Inquest Law Roundtable
Date: 25th January 2017
This roundtable is intended to be an opportunity for those involved in the representation of families in inquests to share ideas and experiences on current issues over a glass of wine and nibbles. Please note that there has been a change to the speakers and Nancy Collins (Hodge Jones & Allen) will now be speaking on IPP sentences.
Carols in the bar in aid of Women @ the Well
A night of mulled wine, mince pies and carol singing with an African gospel choir in our private bar. Supported by the Lawyers' Christian Fellowship Interview with Keith Lobo, founding partner of St John Legal Collection in support of local charity Women at the Well View event flyer here.
Club Inégales – Shirley Smart, Kate Shortt & Tommie Black-Roff
Our penultimate gig of the season is a night of firsts – three artists all making their début at the club. Shirley and Kate are both incredibly versatile cellists who bring a huge range of influences to their playing, everything from classical and cabaret repertoire through to jazz and Arabic sources.
INQUEST Festive Quiz 2016
Date: 1st December 2016
We will be holding our annual Festive Quiz in aid of INQUEST on Thursday 1st December. Further details to follow.
Academy Inégales
Academy Inégales returns this Autumn with a new line up of emerging performers from an eclectic variety of backgrounds. They're coming together over the weekend of the 12th & 13th November to play, compose and improvise at our basement club and put together this specially crafted set featuring Club Inégales soloists Byron Wallen & Hyelim Kim.
Club Inégales – Byron Wallen & Hyelim Kim
This season, we're celebrating our fifth anniversary so it feels only natural to invite two of our most regular collaborators to take to the stage. Byron Wallen and Hyelim Kim have both featured at the club before – Byron as a visiting soloist and Hyelim as a core member of Notes Inégales – and their incredible talents on the trumpet and taegŭm respectively will no doubt be familiar to some of you.
Chorale Inégales
Date: 27th October 2016
Our second Unequal Times gig sees Chorale Inégales make their first appearance at the club. Made of up singers from Trinity Laban, the choir first performed with us for our re-imagining of Purcell's King Arthur at the Spitalfields Music Summer Festival back in June.
Justice Human Rights Law Conference 2016
Jocelyn Cockburn is speaking at this year's Justice Human Rights Law Conference. Unmissable human rights CPD event for 2016 Keynote speeches from leaders in the field Breakout session updates on equality, criminal law, judicial review, immigration and the law at war The latest case-law from both Strasbourg and Luxembourg All income supports the work of JUSTICE…
Club Inégales – Abbos Kosimov
We're kicking off our Unequal Times series with an appearance by acclaimed doira player Abbos Kosimov accompanied by Sardor Mirzakhojaev. Abbos is internationally renowned as an ambassador for Uzbek music and brings with him a vast wealth of experience.
Employment Live
A night of dramatic workplace scenarios and networking Join us for drinks and see our team of HJA amateur actors demonstrate, through role play, how not to deal with common employment issues, from an employer's perspective. Informative and fun! Scenario 1 – Kate raises a grievance following concerns about discrimination. Is the grievance investigation reasonable…
PI Futures 2016 – Where next for the market?
Date: 22nd September 2016
As if the last few years have not been difficult enough for personal injury and clinical negligence lawyers, the next 12 months promises the most radical reforms yet. This year's agenda-setting PI Futures – in Liverpool for the first time – will examine the government's reform agenda, the prospects for it happening, and how the market should respond.
10K run for the Child Brain Injury Trust
On 10 July 2016, a tgeam of five members of HJA staff will be running a 10km through the streets of London to raise money for the Child Brain Injury Trust. This is a great charity which provides information, support and training to anyone who has to cope with the devastating, life changing impact of a child or young person acquiring a brain injury.
Academy Inegales – 'Stepping Out' 2
The second of two shows "Stepping Out' is the culmination of 10 months working together these two shows present new work from our Academy Inégales. This project was set up with 'translation' between genre and practice in mind and we look forward much to the premieres of the work of our fine associate artists whose backgrounds range from composition to classical, jazz, Arabic, Indian and free improvisation musics.
The first of two shows "Stepping Out' is the culmination of 10 months working together these two shows present new work from our Academy Inégales. This project was set up with 'translation' between genre and practice in mind and we look forward much to the premieres of the work of our fine associate artists whose backgrounds range from composition to classical, jazz, Arabic, Indian and free improvisation musics.
Club Inegales – Michael Finnissy
Few composers have influenced contemporary British music as much as Michael Finnissy. A truely unique voice, whose music unwaveringly interrogates irreducable human truths, his huge oeuvre and loyal following stands as a testiment of personal commitment stated through art.
London Winter Run 2016
HJA's crime department have decided to kick start 2016 and brave the elements by supporting Cancer Research UK and participating in the 10K London Winter Run 2016 through the streets of Central London on 31st January. We would be really grateful for any support to help us in this cause. https://www.justgiving.com/hjacrime
Carols in the Bar
Featuring African Gospel Choir and an interview with former High Court judge Sir Paul Coleridge.
London Jazz Festival – Christophe Fellay
Drummer Christophe Fellay is leading resident club band Notes Inégales on a tour of Switzerland after this gig – the dark drums, bells and soundscapes of the Alps mixed with the Notes' exquisite boundary-crossing improvisation. How to find us: Club Inégales 180 North Gower Street NW1 2NB Free street parking after 6.30pm Bar open from…
London Jazz Festival – Jaak Sooäär & Raymond MacDonald
Jaak Sooäär (guitar) and Raymond MacDonald (saxophones) improvisers from Estonia and Scotland whose backgrounds and experience make them a perfectly balanced duo. Both have performed worldwide and share a passion for exploring the outer reaches of their instruments. They are recognized as powerhouses within their home jazz and improvisation scenes and have released over 80…
London Jazz Festival – Jazz Rants
What inspires, invigorates and provokes the world of jazz? Ten-minute bursts of trenchant monologue and musical interventions, refereed by the Institute of Composing's Peter Wiegold. How to find us: Club Inégales 180 North Gower Street NW1 2NB Free street parking after 6.30pm Bar open from 7pm, music from 8pm Click here for bookings.
London Jazz Festival – Samuel Blaser
Spring Rain is virtuoso trombonist Samuel Blaser's personal response to the music of a gentle jazz maverick, the late Jimmy Giuffre, with a stellar trio – pianist Russ Lossing, bassist Drew Gress and drummer Gerald Cleaver. How to find us: Club Inégales 180 North Gower Street NW1 2NB Free street parking after 6.30pm Bar open…
London Jazz Festival – Lionel Loueke
Solo performance from a guitarist whose engrossing music refers to his Benin heritage, alongside a wealth of experience with Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard and Robert Glasper, as well as his own Blue Note-recorded bands. How to find us: Club Inégales 180 North Gower Street NW1 2NB Free street parking after 6.30pm Bar open from 7pm,…
Child injury special interest meeting
This meeting will include the following guest speakers and topics: When to instruct an educational psychologist and what they need in their instructions Hilary Dinham, Consultant educational psychologist The work of a child psychotherapist Richard Reid, Child psychotherapist Executive committee update Jonathan Wheeler, APIL President Chaired by Nina Ali, Hodge Jones & Allan APIL Child…
Club Inegales – Institute of Composing Event
Hodge Jones & Allen is delighted to host Club Inégales. Club Inégales is a unique live music and performance venue in London. It is home to ensemble notes inégales that features some of the UK and Europe's finest contemporary musicians directed by acclaimed British composer and Brunel professor Peter Wiegold. We are a candle-lit basement…
Club Inégales – Original Voices
Club Inegales – Tre Voci
Club Inegales – Max and Alexander Baillie
Date: 2nd April 2015
Date: 31st March 2015
Club Inegales – Matthew Barley
Club Inegales – Ensembl Midtvest, Denmark
Date: 7th March 2015
Club Inegales – Olly Coates, Anton Lukoszevieze
HJA Charity Night in aid of Z2K
Date: 2nd March 2015
The Housing Team at HJA are hosting a Charity fundraising event on Monday 2 March 2015 for Z2K. This night will be an opportunity to find out more about the work of Z2K and also help raise money to help vulnerable debtors. Z2K's work focuses on helping vulnerable debtors and addressing the causes of poverty…
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Solimão ibne Ali Alhaximi (; c. –) foi um árabe do  e um dos dos primeiros príncipes abássidas. Esteve diretamente envolvido na Revolução Abássida que derrubou o Califado Omíada e serviu como governador de Baçorá de 750 a 755. Era tio paterno dos primeiros dois califas do Califado Abássida, ou seja, Açafá  e Almançor .

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Solimão era filho de Ali ibne Abedalá ibne Alabás e tio paterno dos primeiros dois califas Açafá  e Almançor , tornando-o um dos "tios" (umuma) que tiveram um alto grau de influência durante os primeiros anos após a Revolução Abássida. Em 750-1, foi nomeado por Açafá como governador do importante posto de Baçorá, no sul do Iraque, juntamente com suas dependências, bem como uma série de outras províncias, incluindo os distritos de Tigre, Barém, Omã e Mirajancadaque. Em 753, o califa também o escolheu para liderar a peregrinação (haje) daquele ano.

Durante sua administração de Baçorá, realizou extensos projetos de obras públicas para desenvolver a região, incluindo a construção de novos canais e melhorias no abastecimento de água local. Também ajudou Cazim ibne Cuzaima Atamimi durante a campanha deste último contra os rebeldes carijitas no Omã em 750-1, fornecendo-lhe navios para transportar seu exército, e em 754 permitiu que seu irmão Abedalá se refugiasse em Baçorá após o fracasso de sua rebelião contra Almançor. Ele e Issa ibne Ali finalmente entregaram seu irmão a Almançor com a condição de que sua vida fosse poupada, mas este acordo foi rapidamente violado e o califa secretamente matou-o. Solimão permaneceu como governador até c. 755, quando Almançor o dispensou em favor de . Morreu em Baçorá em outubro de 759 aos 59 anos, e foi sucedido por vários filhos, incluindo Maomé e .

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The woman was arrested in California for trespassing when she ended up in Justin Bieber's hotel room.
A woman has been arrested for breaking in to Justin Bieber's hotel room this week, while the 'Purpose' star was inside.
According to TMZ, the woman was arrested for trespassing at the luxury hotel in Laguna Beach, California but claimed she had simply wandered into the wrong room by mistake.
Justin was apparently in the room at the time but wasn't panicked by the intruder, telling her to get out before his security stepped in to hold the woman until police came.
According to sources, the woman had been partying and roaming around the hotel corridors earlier in the day and had already been escorted off the property by security.
The woman was aged in her late 30s and 'appeared to be drunk', and had been visiting some friends who were staying at the hotel in a room close to Justin's.
The singer has recently purchased a home for himself and wife Hailey Baldwin for $8.5million in Hollywood, but has often lived in hotels while he has been between rentals.
Justin has also recently revealed to fans that he will be taking a break from music in order to focus on his battle with depression, having toured almost non-stop since he was a teenager.


Immannuel \imm(an)-nuel\ as a boy's name is a variant of Immanuel. See for origin and meaning of Immannuel.
The baby name Immannuel sounds like Emmanuel, Immanuele and Imanuel. Other similar baby names are Emmonuel, Emmanual, Emanuel and Imanoel.


The Democratic presidential nominee's campaign released a letter from Clinton's physician confirming that she is "healthy and fit to serve as president."
Colorado Is 'Falling Off the Map': It was a major swing state in the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections. But, as Molly Ball writes, it no longer appears to be a key battleground state in 2016, as an influx of new voters are causing the state to lean left. If the Democrats succeed in Colorado, it could affect the GOP long after 2016.
What Might Dr. Oz Ask Trump?: Dr. Mehmet Oz sat down with the presidential candidate for an hour-long interview, which is expected to touch on "security, money, and more." The interview will air on Thursday, but here's a conversation James Hamblin imagined between the two.
'Who Will Win?': Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's debating styles are distinct, which could make the upcoming presidential debates even more interesting. In this video, The Atlantic's James Fallows dissects their strategies and tells us what to expect from each of the candidates.
Critics pounced on Today Show host Matt Lauer for his handling of NBC's Commander in Chief forum with Donald Trump last week, foreshadowing the level of scrutiny the moderators will face during this fall's presidential debates. Anderson Cooper of CNN, Lester Holt of NBC, Martha Raddatz of ABC, and Chris Wallace of Fox News will moderate the debates, and they are already feeling the heat.
Who do you think would make the best moderator—and why?


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Belgium shows how the Mystics and the G League team can have a big homecourt advantage with a smaller arena
By Albert Lee@aleeinthedmv Nov 30, 2017, 8:22pm EST
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Earlier this month, Emma Meesseman represented Belgium in EuroBasket Women 2019 qualifiers where she dominated in their first two games. The second game was against Germany in Kortrijk, West Flanders where they won 103-60.
You can watch ALL the Meesseman and-one's and fast breaks in this video above by Joy, a Belgian YouTuber, albeit from a different vantage point.
In the video, Joy sat in her VIP seats with an up close view of the game action. We already talked about how Meesseman was in the qualifiers, so you can click here for that.
But there is one takeaway from the video that applies to the Mystics and the Wizards G League team. That's because the G-League team will play at the 4,200 seat St. Elizabeth's East Arena in 2018, while the Mystics will move there in 2019.
A small, but full arena creates a bigger homecourt advantage
There isn't much speaking in the video, besides the announcer who speaks only in Dutch, because they're playing in Flanders. But you don't have to know the lyrics to "De Brabançonne" (the Belgian national anthem) to get the point that this crowd was loud, and cheering for the home team from start to finish.
Watching Joy's video from her vantage point is a bit different than watching a stream of the game. You see the fans clapping in unison, doing the wave together. And yes, the crowd was singing "De Brabançonne" together like an NHL team's crowd does for the "Star Spangled Banner" or "O Canada."
I was honestly impressed with the energy the crowd had. It was probably louder than the video. The fans weren't going to let the Belgian national team lose that game, even if Belgium was "actively trying to lose the game" like the Sixers were last night against the Wizards when Hack-a-Simmons worked against them!
So I have two questions, one for the Mystics and another for the G League team.
Can the Mystics convince the fanbase that a smaller arena can work?
Many Mystics fans feel slighted that they are moving to a facility that will be the WNBA's smallest and that Monumental Sports & Entertainment has a sinister intent behind it.
I disagree. Ted Leonsis has been quite vocal about WNBA media rights, and Elena Delle Donne wouldn't be in Washington if she believed that Leonsis had a grand vision of the franchise. In a Marie Claire interview with Leonsis, she said that Ted is the WNBA's best owner. And GM/Head Coach Mike Thibault also believes a smaller arena would create a bigger homecourt advantage as well.
Should Meesseman be available more often than not over the next few years, she and Delle Donne should become the WNBA's premier frontcourt duo. They already had their moments last season. If the Mystics can play in front of a crowd like the Belgian team did, even if it's a smaller audience, I'd be for it.
Can the G League team get the same type of buzz when they open shop?
NBA teams are inevitably going to look at their G-League affiliates as development centers for the senior club, not revenue centers. But that doesn't mean that the G-League team should just be playing games in front of empty audiences every night.
Besides, the G-League team is going to be playing at St. Elizabeth's before the Mystics do. I want to see them give a strong first impression. not just with their play, but with their fans as well.
I hope that this team will get a solid base of season ticket holders in year one. The G League team's tickets will be cheaper than the Wizards', but fans will still get to see a high level game every time.
I also think that fans will get a chance to interact with the G League team a bit more than they do with an NBA team as well. With the right team planning, ticket pricing, and schedule, there's no reason why a G League team can't consistently draw a decent crowd for each home game.
Construction of the arena is underway!
If you're wondering how progress of the arena and the basketball practice facility, which the Mystics, the G-League Team, and the Wizards will share, Events DC has a page where you can watch a time lapse of the construction. The foundation is taking shape!
I think a smaller arena works for a non-Big Four League team like the Mystics and the G-League team, especially when they have the opportunity to do something special. It would be nice to see their crowds as raucous as the Belgian national team's was just a couple weeks ago.
SBN Reacts: Wizards fan confidence drops by over half!!! Let's check out our latest fan survey as this season takes a dark turn.
Beal gives possible explanation for Wizards' decline The Washington Wizards guard also said that a play-in berth would be a step back for the team.

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History of Protestant visual culture from the sixteenth century to the present. Explores images and visual practices that characterize the early formation of European Protestantism, primarily Germany, France, and England, then moves outward to North America and Africa and Asia from the nineteenth century to the present. Special interest in the history of print and mass-produced imagery. 3 units.


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What irritates me? Barbers who insist on talking when they cut my hair!
Person to Person: Musician Paddy Dennehy on growing up in a remote part of Cork, and his likes and dislikes in life
Paddy Dennehy. Picture: Celeste Burdon
Paddy Dennehy
Paddy Dennehy is a folk singer-songwriter, originally from Limerick, now based in Cork. He recently announced a new album, 'Love and Be Brave', to be released in Spring 2023, and the first two songs from it, 'Heaven Not Far' and 'Are You Still My Girl', are available on all streaming services now.
My name is Paddy Dennehy and I'm a singer and songwriter from Limerick based in Cork. My first album, Little Light, was released in June, 2020, and my second album, Love and Be Brave, will be released in the spring of 2023.
I grew up on a stretch of road called Ballinagoul, on a back road between Bruree and Charleville. It was as remote as it sounds. There wasn't a whole pile to do except go outside and kick some sort of a ball around or go back in to play music. In hindsight, where I grew up was probably an instigator in learning to write songs. I was told by an old babysitter a few years ago that at the age of five I announced to her that I was going to bed early to write a song - I was that type of (annoying) kid.
Currently I'm living in Wilton, Cork.
Family?
My mother is an artist, my father is a retired guard and a farmer. My mother somehow kept a career in art going whilst looking after four kids - at one point all under the age of five - after moving from Limerick city out to the sticks, I don't envy the culture shock she went through, let alone the isolating nature of it. She's tough.
My father is the kind of guy that works all the hours god sends, even when he's not working. If he wasn't on a 12-hour shift with the guards, he would be out on the farm. If he wasn't out on the farm, he would be helping out at a neighbour's house; someone always needed their grass cut, or cattle moved and so on.
I try to think on my parents' work ethic if I feel tired or not up to the task in front of me.
I also have three wonderful siblings but we can talk about them in the next interview!
Best friend?
I don't really go in for the idea of a 'best friend'. I'm fortunate enough to have come across a few people over the past ten years or so I've remained very close with. It's a funny little group. We're scattered all over Ireland and further afield these days but still make sure to meet up every couple of months. We rent a house, all make something for dinner, play board games then play songs together until the small hours. It's terribly wholesome really. It does me the world of good.
Earliest childhood memory?
Getting frustrated when I couldn't get the sliotar off my brother when we were small. My mam, seeing I was on the verge of a meltdown, pointed out that I was holding the hurley the wrong way around. I could have been holding four hurleys in four hands the right way around; I was never going to get that sliotar.
Person you most admire?
It changes, a lot. It depends on where you are in your life I suppose or how you're feeling. It's driven by whatever problem is dogging you and you think on someone that has overcome it.
Likewise, it's those events or achievements that prick your ears, fill you with joy, make you sit up and think 'I can't believe they just went ahead and did that'. Anyone that goes into politics and helps someone, I admire them. It's a much-maligned profession and thankless in the most part. Anyone that hauls their ass out of bed to work a job they hate because they have dependents. Anyone that checks in with their family, their neighbour or that buddy they haven't heard from in a while just for the pig iron (that is to say, just because), I admire them. Anyone who makes something.
Person who most irritates you?
Any barber that insists on talking while I'm getting a haircut. That's me-time.
Who would you like to see as Minister for Finance and why?
Ah god, that's a loaded question! It feels quite sad I would even think to say this, but I believe whatever government party receives the greatest mandate in an election should be free to choose their Minister of Finance freely. What brings this to mind is the number of candidates in the U.S mid-term election running with the line that the previous election was somehow stolen from them, the vote was 'rigged'. You set out your stall as best you can, whatever that stall may be. I don't care as long as you're not trying to hurt someone. If you lose, you have faith in judicial oversight and in the choice of the people you tried to represent.
Where was your most memorable holiday?
I got engaged on my last trip to Wicklow so that's got to be it, for me. We went on little hikes near Glendalough with our dog and stayed in a little cabin with a stove. It was perfect.
Favourite TV programme?
I don't have a particular favourite but the last show I really couldn't help but binge was The Boys on Amazon TV.
Favourite radio show?
The Brendan O'Connor show on a Sunday morning on RTÉ Radio.
Your signature dish if cooking?
A vegan dengaku with crispy tofu and stir-fried noodles.
Favourite restaurant?
Son Flour on Castle Street in Cork city. It's a vegetarian/vegan Italian that is incredible.
Last book you read?
Colm Tóibín's The Magician, a fictionalised account of the life of author Thomas Mann.
Best book you read?
Days Without End by Sebastian Barry. I wrote and reworked a great deal of my first album after reading that book.
Last album/CD/download you bought?
I picked up Niamh Regan's debut album Hemet last time I saw her live. If you want to get out and support Irish music, Niamh would be a pretty good place to start in my books.
Favourite song?
Marie by Randy Newman.
One person you'd like to see in concert?
Tom Waits. I was offered tickets to see him in Dublin but wouldn't take a night off studying for my Leaving Cert. I heartily regret that now.
Do you have a pet?
A boxer dog called Mavis (named after Mavis Staples). My fiancé and I found her when we were out for a walk. I reckon she was dumped as she was stone mad at the time. That was five years ago now and I love her to bits.
Morning person or night owl?
Night owl. I can't imagine writing a song in the morning. It seems horrific actually.
Your proudest moment?
Releasing my first album.
Spendthrift or saver?
Definitely on the saver side, as it means I can pay a string section to record parts on an album - which is probably a bit on the flaithiúlach side!
Name one thing you would improve in your area in which you live?
A light rail network in Cork.
If you play something you've written to a room full of strangers, you're never quite sure how it's going to go down. Even among people that have paid to see you, heard your music before and want to hear it live, there's no guarantee they're going to be taken with you. It makes it all the more wonderful when someone tells you 'song x' always reminds them of a particular time in their lives. That makes me happy.
How would you like to be remembered?
As someone that cared a great deal about whatever they did and tried very hard.
What else are you up to at the moment?
I'm walking around the house trying to find the best reception for a video call with my fiancé who is in India at the moment.
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Computing education in children's early years: A call for debate
Andrew Manches, Lydia Plowman
Moray House School of Education and Sport
Centre for Research in Digital Education
International changes in policy and curricula (notably recent developments in England) have led to a focus on the role of computing education in the early years. As interest in the potential of computing education has increased, there has been a proliferation of programming tools designed for young children. While these changes are broadly to be welcomed, the pace of change has arguably led to more attention to the tools than to key questions about pedagogy.
This paper proposes three areas of research (Logo, computational thinking, and teaching STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics) that may inform computing education for young children and suggests that a greater focus on thinking skills and connections to manifestations of computers in the real world is needed. Above all, the paper calls for an informed debate about the trend towards introducing computing education to children in the early years.
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Fall days are here once again and with them comes the arrival of crisp mornings, crunchy leaves and everyone's favorite autumn fruit, apples. Some choose to bake them in pies, while others think their flavor stands out best in a crisp. Here at Barritt's Ginger Beer, however, we prefer to take a different approach. We're giving one of fall's most beloved flavors an upgrade this season with the addition of Barritt's Ginger Beer and our favorite spirits. Get a true taste of fall with these apple-infused cocktail recipes.
Combine all ingredients, except for Barritt's Ginger Beer, into a large pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours. Strain mixture and discard spices and orange peels. Return the mixture and apples to the pitcher. Distribute the mixture into glasses, filling them only halfway before adding apple slices to each and topping with Barritt's Ginger Beer.
Add apple cider and whiskey to an ice-filled glass, stirring to combine before topping with Barritt's Ginger Beer.
Combine all liquid ingredients in an ice-filled copper mug. Garnish with apple slices and caramel candies.
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North Alabama built its fi rst commercial brewery in Huntsville in 1819, three months before the state joined the Union. Before Prohibition in 1915, the region was peppered with numerous saloons, taverns and dance halls. Locals still found ways to get their booze during Prohibition using Tennessee River steamboats and secret tunnels for smuggling. Alabama re-legalized beer in 1937, but it wasn't until 2004, when the grass-roots organization Free the Hops took on the state's harsh beer laws, that the craft beer scene really began to flourish. Authors Sarah Bélanger and Kamara Bowling Davis trace the history of beer in North Alabama from the early saloon days to the craft beer explosion.
Sarah Bélanger is a writer, food photographer and beer blogger based in North Alabama. She has written for many local magazines, including NoAla Magazine and Huntsville's Event Magazine, and is a beer blogger for the Huntsville Madison County Visitor's Bureau's blog iheart.com. As a food photographer, she has worked for numerous brands, including Southern Living, Cooking Light and Betty Crocker. Sarah first experienced craft beer while getting her master's degree from the University of Alabama, and although she remains an enthusiast, while writing this book she discovered she has a gluten allergy and, alas, can no longer drink it. Sarah lives with her husband in Madison, Alabama. This is her first book. Kamara "Kami" Bowling Davis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education from the University of North Alabama, with specialties in history and political science. She worked for a decade at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, rising from Space Camp counselor to director of sales. Kami is a veteran of the U.S. Army and a self-proclaimed "Cat Lady" who gained her interest in craft beer through exposure to the vast quantities consumed by her husband. Rather than fight against his love of beer, and knowing that resistance was futile, Kami jumped right in. She became an expert in the field, knowing more about beer than her husband. She resides in Northern Alabama with her loving husband, three cats, two dogs and an evil rabbit.


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Q: How to run ant clean from eclipse Like I can run an ant build by right clicking on build.xml, and selecting Run as --> Ant build, how do I do the same thing for ant clean? Please advise

A: Window/Show View/Ant, drag build.xml into that window, and you can double click on any of the tasks defined in your build.xml

A: Right click on the build.xml > Run As > Ant Build...
On Targets tab, check clean option.

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A well presented two double bedroom terraced house which is located to close to the train station with good access to Northampton. The accommodation comprises: Entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, two bedrooms, bathroom and rear garden.
Well presented two bedroom terrace house near to town centre. Gas central heated and double glazed. Entrance into Lounge, re-fitted Kitchen/Diner with built in oven and hob. Landing to two bedrooms, re-fitted Shower room. Small courtyard garden and shed to rear.


In this blog I write about my kayakadventures and tours - and some other kayakstuff too. I write mainly for my danish and scandinavian kayakfriends and this blog is therefore in danish - I am sorry. It would take me a long time to translate every contribution to english and I would then not have the time to paddle my kayak!
The Danish word "ro", which actualy means paddle, is mistakenly translated to calm, peace or something like that!
It is possible to translate into English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Finnish by clicking on the flags in the right column. For translation into other languages, I refer to the Google Translate website.
You are welcome to look around my photo archive. There's a lot of kayakphotos everywhere you see a link like this ">> Flere foto".
To me paddling a kayak is: exercise, meditation and the delight in naturel beauty.


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Dragon Skin Body Armor ist eine hartballistische, beschusshemmende Weste. Charakteristisch ist ihre Herstellung aus schuppenartig überlappenden, runden Scheiben. Sie wurde von der inzwischen insolventen amerikanischen Firma Pinnacle Armor entwickelt.

Modelle
Zurzeit gibt es zwei Versionen: die SOV2000 (SK3) und die SOV3000 (SK4). Sie werden in verschiedenen Modellen gefertigt, die unterschiedlich große Flächen abdecken. Die Schutzklasse der SOV2000 wurde im Dezember 2006 von der NIJ bestätigt und im August 2007 widerrufen.

Funktion
Die Dragon Skin hat das gleiche Funktionsprinzip wie normale hartballistische Platten in einer beschusshemmenden Weste der Schutzklasse-3 oder Schutzklasse-4. Hartballistische Einlagen werden zum Schutz vor Beschuss von Langwaffen verwendet, die Körperpanzerung mit einer niedrigeren Schutzklasse durchschlagen würden. Dabei soll ein extrem hartes Material das Projektil stoppen, oder zumindest so verlangsamen und deformieren, dass die darunter liegende weichballistische Einlage (z. B. aus Kevlar oder Dyneema) nicht durchschlagen wird. Bei der Dragon Skin Weste wird das Prinzip des Schuppenpanzers angewendet, das zuvor z. B. von fränkischen Reitern im frühen Mittelalter oder der Roten Armee in den 1980er Jahren genutzt wurde. Dabei besteht die Einlage in der Weste nicht aus einer massiven Platte, sondern aus zahlreichen kleinen, runden "Schuppen" von etwa 5 cm Durchmesser, die sich gegenseitig überlappen und an einem Textiluntergrund befestigt sind. Dieses Prinzip ermöglicht eine verbesserte Flexibilität im Gegensatz zu einer klassischen Platte. Deshalb kann mit einer einzelnen Einlage eine größere Fläche am Torso abgedeckt werden, da die Beweglichkeit zumindest teilweise erhalten bleibt. Außerdem kann diese Form der Hartballistik ab einer bestimmten Größe mehr Projektile stoppen, da bei einem Treffer nicht die Struktur der gesamten Platte in Mitleidenschaft gezogen wird, sondern nur die jeweils beteiligten Elemente.

Kritik
Da sich die einzelnen Elemente überlappen, erhöht sich auch das Gewicht um 30–60 %. So wiegt z. B. eine moderne SK3-Platte von 10″ × 12″ Größe 1,35 kg, während eine Dragon-Skin-Einlage der gleichen Schutzklasse 2,22 kg wiegt. Außerdem werden diese Westen zurzeit nur von einer Firma vertrieben und sind sehr teuer.

Der Nutzwert dieses Verfahrens ist umstritten, da andere moderne hartballistische Einlagen ebenfalls in der Lage sind, mehreren Treffern standzuhalten. Die Flexibilität ist bei der Nutzung von Einlagen der Größe 10″ × 12″ ebenfalls von nur geringer Bedeutung, da beim militärischen Einsatz die persönliche Ausrüstung in Form von verschiedenen Tragesystemen die Beweglichkeit auch in Kombination mit einer Dragon-Skin-Weste einschränken würde, jedoch wurde Dragon Skin bereits von US-Soldaten im Einsatz getragen und als deutlich komfortabler und flexibler empfunden, trotz eines hohen Gewichtes. Die Flexibilität der SK3- und SK4-Systeme werden erst von signifikanter Bedeutung, wenn der komplette Torso mit möglichst wenigen Lücken abgedeckt werden soll. So können in Standardversionen große Teile des Oberkörpers mit hartballistischem Schutz versehen werden. Dabei ist das hohe Gewicht jedoch ein Nachteil, da nicht nur das Gewicht der zusätzlich abgedeckten Fläche getragen werden muss, sondern auch das erhöhte Gewicht des Systems selber.
Es muss jedoch erwähnt werden, dass ein größerer Schutz des Oberkörpers auch mit anderen hartballistischen Einlagen erreicht werden kann, indem weitere kleinere Schutzplatten in Ergänzung zum bestehenden System angebracht werden, diese Westen wären dann jedoch weitaus schwerer als Dragon Skin.

Weblinks
 http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/files/dragon_skin_release_000121may07.pdf (PDF-Datei; 4,16 MB)

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Atlanta: Keke Palmer Stars In 'PIMP' Now On Digital Outlets From Harlem To Harare
Vertical Entertainment recently announced the release of film '"PIMP'" starring Keke Palmer. In the film, Keke portrays a struggling pimp named Wednesday whose fortune changes after her girlfriend hits the mean streets of New York.
The film digs deep into the life of a woman hustling with Keke giving a powerful portrayal of a young woman involved in a dangerous game, with her dreams of ever escaping the life being put at risk.
The multifaceted entertainer considers this a passion project, as she's been working on the film, since the age of 18. Keke tell's EW "I heard about this project when I was coming out of doing a lot of kid work, I'd just turned 18, I'd been working a lot with Nickelodeon and Disney Channel, and I really was looking for some cool, interesting projects that could give me the opportunity to show different female characters. I wanted to do something different and give a voice to a character that really doesn't often get a voice. I came across this script and I loved it, and I thought it was going to be challenging, so I immediately wanted to try and get an audition. I couldn't get one because they said they weren't really sure it was something that would be a good fit for me. So, I went to my old neighborhood and a created a documentary-style acting tape, and I sent it in, and that's why I got the role."
The award-winning actress was looking for roles that display women who are often marginalized and she achieved just that in her portrayal of Wednesday. Written and directed by Christine Crokos and executive produced by Lee Daniels, Pimp's cast also includes Aunjanue Ellis, Vanessa Morgan, Mike E. Winfield, Edi Gathegi, and DMX as Keke's onscreen father.
"PIMP" was released in select US theaters and is available on all digital platforms including, iTunes, Amazon Video, VUDU, Google Play, Microsoft Movies & TV, Sony PlayStation, Redbox On Demand. The film is also available on Cable & Satellite providers: Comcast, Cox, Charter / Time Warner. The official trailer exclusively premiered on EW.com and critics are already raving about Keke's phenomenal performance.
Photo credit: 1) Keke Palmer and Lee Daniels. 2) Keke Palmer and Diane Lane. 3) Haley Ramm, Keke Palmer, and Director Christine Crokos.
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What I Ate Wednesdays #6: Summer is here!
Yes, summer is finally here. I am officially done with my Junior year of college as of last Thursday. I decided to take a whole week off to do nothing – therefore I came to my parents' house in the suburbs for a few days. So then, finally, my WIAW looks a bit different than usual. And I think that's a good thing – I needed variety in my life. My daily eats have been looking boring lately. Well, not like this time they are, like, super exciting or fancy or anything… but the whole day looks different from what I've been doing lately.
Here's what I ate on Monday.
Before my morning weight training session, I had three dark chocolate covered blueberries with acai to give me some morning energy. I usually do my workouts in my building's gym, but since I'm in the suburbs, the commute to the gym was a bit longer so I didn't think going sans-snack was a good idea.
After my workout, I had two small organic scrambled eggs with ezekiel bread and cucumbers. Green tea on the side.
Then I had some leftovers from our dinner last night at a Mediterranean/Egyptian restaurant. Fried eggplant, rice, and veggies. It looked like this, but I managed to only eat about a third.
Then I baked something awesome with the fresh strawberries we bought yesterday at Coscto. Unfortunately, a lot of them are already overripe. I hate when that happens. I took a slice of this loaf and topped it with more fresh strawberries and cottage cheese. Drizzled some (okay, a lot) of honey on top.
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Congrats on being done junior year! Enjoy our spare time- looks like you have been, so much good looking food. Can't wait to see more!
Not boring at all! Everything looks great. I'm really loving that strawberry, banana, and almond butter combo! Gotta try it.
Yum! Everything looks wonderful!! Congrats on gradualtion junior college, thats awesome!!
Yay for being done junior year! That must feel good. I love having a little bit of extra time … and when I do, I spend more time preparing my meals. So your eggs have me drooling, that's usually my dish of choice on laid back mornings!
I love eggs. And I'm definitely trying to enjoy my week off as much as I can. Back to reality next week – internship starts, although I'm pretty excited.
Wahooo congrats on being done with junior year! That must feel pretty wonderful to say the very least 🙂 The cottage cheese dish on here is my favorite, I eat it almost everyday!
I haven't had cottage cheese in a while so I went a little crazy with it while I had the chance 😛 I have to buy some for my own apartment! & Thank you!
I LOVE those chocolate covered blueberries! Do you get them at Costco? I love that you had strawberries multiple times during the day. I could eat them morning, noon and night!
Yum! Strawberries, bananas and nut butter is the best combo!


via the listing: "I bought this Odyssey (new) in around 1977 for the express purpose of using it on a film score I produced. All these years later, that film score has become an in-demand collector's item, worldwide, often selling on eBay. In the 1980's, I used the Odyssey as the main source of sound for Music Jingles I recorded for businesses and ad agencies across the US. Despite her sentimental value, this Odyssey deserves a new home."


These original, protein-packed, savory, oven-roasted almonds will fill you with vim and vigor. Delightfully crunchy from the oven, and mildly tangy from a soak in exotic Umeboshi Plum Vinegar from Japan. Well-balanced, simple flavors with just a dash of salt, these are fantastic, flavored nuts for you to devour. Please, control yourself, darling. *Annie Brown from Boulder inspired OLOMOMO with this flavor. Annie is now immortal.
Ingredients: Almonds, Ume Plum Vinegar & Puree (Water, Ume Plums, Shiso Leaf), Sea Salt, Love, Vim and Vigor.


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Q: Exception Handling questions java I have 2 questions in my mind please help me resolving this.
1.can I throw runtime exception?
2.what is the hierarachy for userdefine exception?
For example I have filenot found, user define and an exception ..3 catch
Try block can throw any. So how to keep hierarchy(I know subclass on top.super below..but doubt for user define exception)
Thanks in advance

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*Yes, you can throw a RuntimeException.

*You can define your own exception classes, so you decide yourself what the class hierarchy is.
See Java Tutorial: Exceptions.

A: If you explicitly want to throw user defined exceptions, you should uses throw  and method signature should say throws
Coming to your second question, exceptions should be caught from specific to general, I mean exception A, followed by exception B (where B encompasses A) there on. With this you can handle individual exceptions differently.


through the Wasp islands and headed toward Speiden Island.
could hear the breaths and calls throughout the boat.
quietly waited to sound it's horn at the fog that never came.
whales. Magical time as we were the only boat out.


Wondering where to eat out in Boston for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day 2013? Home cooking is always amazing, especially around the holidays. But sometimes going out for a meal on Christmas is nice for a change – no stress, no slaving away in the kitchen, just great food served how you like it.
I asked 5 amazing Boston restaurants what their Christmas plans are. If you can't make it home this season, or just want to relax locally, check out one of the great venues below!
While this list is by no means exhaustive of every restaurant open in Boston on Christmas this year, it's a great jumping off point and shows you the wide variety of options out there. Hope you find it helpful!


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1133 () fue un año común comenzado en domingo del calendario juliano.

Acontecimientos
 Reino de Galicia - El decreto de precios dado por Diego Gelmírez a la ciudad de Compostela es, quizá, el testimonio más temprano de actividades que tienen relación con los ramos de la alimentación y el vestido.

Nacimientos
 5 de marzo: Enrique II, rey inglés entre 1154 y 1189 (f. 1189).

Fallecimientos
 19 de febrero: Irene Ducas, emperatriz bizantina entre 1118 y 1133 (n. 1066).

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David White has revealed he quit his post as Bonnyrigg Rose boss because he felt he couldn't put the effort he wanted into managing the club.
White ended his 12-month stint as manager in the aftermath of Saturday's 2-1 William Hill Scottish Cup first-round defeat to Highland League outfit Deveronvale in what was a fruitful spell after leading the club to a league and cup double in their last season as a Junior club.
The 38-year-old explained a hectic work and family life was behind his decision to leave football after finding it difficult to combine all three.
White admitted he considered quitting at the end of last season, but the lure of another potential Scottish Cup run – having been a part of their surprise journey to the fourth round two seasons ago as part of Robbie Horn's management team – convinced him to stay on.
"It's something I've been thinking about for a wee while, just for different reasons, family being one of them and I've been a bit full-on at work as well," said White. "I just felt I couldn't continue to give it everything I could or wanted to without it affecting other things in my life. I felt I couldn't give it everything I needed mentally to be able to push them on to that next level. I hummed and hawed at the end of last season about whether I was going to pack in then, but thought of the Scottish Cup and chance of a good run convinced me to stay. I was part of Robbie's team when we did it and it was such an uplifting experience – it was something I felt that we could do again. It just wasn't to be unfortunately.
"With my work being so full-on, the football was starting to not be as enjoyable just because of so many other things going on. I gave it everything I could have and there's been a wee bit of success in my time there, but I still feel we could have done a bit more.
White, who works as assistant manager at the Fountain Spa Leisure Club, plans to take a period out of the game to spend more time with wife Lynsey and enjoy father duties with his three young girls.
White continued: "It's time for someone else [to take over]. I'm sure who ever goes in will be just as successful because the quality that is in the squad and the players' attitude has been fantastic. I'm sure the club will go on to bigger things in the years to come. I've enjoyed my time and the club have been fantastic with me; I couldn't have asked anymore from the players – they've been fantastic since I've been there.
"My wife and kids have been so supportive over the last year. I've got plenty years ahead of me that I can take this up again when the kids are bit more grown up. The opportunity came along at a time when I wasn't really looking for it. I just felt it was too good an opportunity to turn down at that time.


There's more to business growth than chasing revenue figures. Joint CEO of The Creative Counsel, Gil Oved, gave us the low down.
What does business growth mean exactly?
There are many ways to view growth. For one, it's not about growing turnover but rather growing what's left over. Don't always chase the revenue if the profit won't go up commensurately. Revenue is ego, but profit goes straight to the heart. However, growth should not always be just about the numbers. In today's times where unemployment is such a pressing concern in the world and all the more so in our country, good growth means creating good employment opportunities and growth for your staff through mentorship, guidance and leadership. Ultimately though, growth is about owning your "micro-economy" that builds true wealth and creates longevity in your business.
How do you tell when it's time for your company to grow?
It's always time for your company to grow! It's a mindset. It's what you carry with you every second of every day as a businessman. That's not to say you shouldn't be prudent or analytical and even cautious at times. Sometimes, taking one step backward is healthy, but only if it's with the aim of taking three steps forward.
How do you decide on the growth path you should take?
Doing good business is finding the golden mean between analysis and insights on the one hand, and going with your intuition and gut on the other. When gut and intuition meet with deep analysis, we call it the "sweet spot"; that's when you know it's the path you should follow. The converse presents itself in two forms, both are equally misguided: one is the risk of sales pitching yourself and seeing what you want to see even if the analysis doesn't really say it, and the other is analysis paralysis where gut is shunned and berated.
How is growth usually measured? Is it in terms of revenues or profits?
Growth means different things at different stages of your business and of the economic cycle. The worst thing you could do is only focus on the numbers. Long-term businesses that consider sustainability as a key objective will often forsake profits for market share, expansion, culling competitors, and building suppliers' networks. In fact, the list is endless. Growth should always be measured against the company's vision and long-term objectives. The other factor to always consider is that growth should favourably consider social challenges relating to people and job creation.
What challenges should you be prepared to face when growing your business?
Prepare to face as many challenges as you can list. And expect to face many more that you could never have dreamed of occurring. If your mindset accepts that truth upfront, it will make the growing pains easier to handle. There are just too many variables that are out of your control for you to be able to anticipate them all. One has to be nimble, vigilant and creative with problem solving. However, the basics really are always about the people. Getting and keeping the right people motivated in times of growth and change means a better trajectory for growth with higher probability of success.
How do you ensure that your staff buys into the growth vision of the company?
You do this through three things: communication, communication, and communication. Good leaders communicate often. Communication is a dialogue; not a list of commands. Listen to your staff, keep it an ongoing loop and be open to tweak and manouevre plans based on feedback from them, and feedback to them. That way, they feel a part of the vision and responsible and proud of the growth. Growth usually means more effort. More effort only comes willingly if all eyes are on the same prize.
What advice would you offer entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses?
Don't chase after every opportunity. Entrepreneurs often feel like they're drowning in a sea of opportunity. The problem with drowning is that the result is death. Be discerning. Get involved in opportunities that will substantially grow your business; ensure it will actually move the dial at the end of the day. It takes as much time, effort and energy to do small deals as it does big deals. And often a bigger deal, ironically, means less risk because you're dealing with more mature and more serious people. Do fewer deals that are more impactful. Don't grow for the sake of growing. Be lucid about where you want your business to grow and what your vision is for the end point. Be clear about how you plan to monetise the opportunity before you pursue it. Often entrepreneurs do the deal first and then try to work out how they'll make it work for them. It sounds so counterintuitive and yet, so many fall prey to it. Don't be scared to walk away from something. Even if you've spent a lot time and effort working on it. Sometimes saying "no" at the altar is better than asking for a divorce a few months or years later. Keep your eyes open. Be open to redefining yourself, but ensure you know what your core competency is. You can do the one without losing the other. Nokia was a paper manufacturer, once upon a time. Anything is possible.


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Home Lifestyle & Wellbeing Yachting and Monaco – behind the scenes
Yachting and Monaco – behind the scenes
By Cassandra Tanti - March 11, 2019
The Monaco Economic Board was one of a number of Monegasque companies to head to the Dubai Yacht Show recently to represent the Principality and drive investment to our corner of the globe. Monaco Life sat down with Justin Highman, Director of Monaco Invest, to learn more about why yacht shows are so important and how the MEB is shaping the Monaco of tomorrow.
In the presence of HSH Prince Albert II and H.E. Mr Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the CCI Dubai, MEB Chairman Michel Dotta and CCI Dubai President-CEO H.E. Mr Hamad Buamim signed a Memorandum of Understanding during a visit by HSH the Sovereign Prince to Dubai, 26-29 November.
Can you share with us what took you to Dubai and what did you achieve there?
The Monaco Economic Board (MEB) is quite a young organisation that was set up in 1999 to promote Monaco as an international business hub, with a dynamic and diversified economy.
Our missions are to attract new businesses, new entrepreneurs to bring their economic expertise and spheres and set up business activities within the Principality of Monaco, and to support the development of Monaco companies on a local and international level. More precisely we are looking for investors in the fields of innovation, new technologies and sustainable development as we believe these are vital fields in the years to come combined with the sectors which already have depth and strength such as finance and insurance, corporate services, hospitality and retail, real estate and construction, and international trade.
As you know, space is an issue in Monaco so we are targeting companies who may not need much space to develop but who need talents, modern infrastructures and an international hub for their business.
We hope that with a strengthened Monegasque presence in Dubai, we are able to build and develop our image of a modern, well connected hub at the heart of Europe. This is the 2nd year running that we are participating in The Dubai International Boat Show with cluster yachting Monaco and Monégasque entities. We were nine participating companies this year, as opposed to seven last year.
We also organised the Monaco Invest first trade mission last November in Dubai to build business ties and relationships in all sectors in Dubai and beyond in the Gulf region with a signature of MoU with Dubai chamber.
Moreover, we will participate with a large Monaco pavilion of 1,700 square meters at World Expo in Dubai from October 2020 for six months, so that we continue promoting Monaco from all perspectives.
Cluster Yachting Booth
Singapore is next on the list, can you tell us more about that?
Monaco Invest will participate at the Singapore Yacht Show for the third year running. Singapore, just like Dubai, is an international hub that we want to connect with and develop strong business ties.
There are already many economic exchanges between Monaco and Asia in the areas of consulting, financial engineering, luxury goods, real estate, tourism, yachting and environment.
Monaco offers Asian entrepreneurs the opportunity to benefit from a prestigious, stable and safe location in Europe as well as being a buoyant economic hub at the heart of Europe.
Asia, and in particular places such as Singapore, are compatible with Monaco for several reasons. Besides the size of the countries, we are talking of city states that have a vibrant economy with a talented workforce that is well connected to their regions.
Some sectors such as financial services, international trade and tourism are also alike and thriving. With space as an issue we are looking for companies in less need of square meters but curating high valued jobs.
We believe in the connections that can thrive between our economies just like for Singapore.
This is also why we also help set up MonacoTech, a public-private venture which offers 20 start-ups the chance to grow, get funding and benefit from what its director calls "Brand Monaco". Headed by the Monaco Government and Xavier Niel, owner of Monaco Telecom, it is housed in an 820 square meter office that holds 50 desks and two 'fab labs' (rooms with access to modern means of invention, according to the MIT project on which the term was founded).
The MEB ultimate aim is to create new links, relationships and bridges between Singapore and Monaco, as we believe in compatibility and that new businesses and ventures from both areas can benefit from this.
The Monaco Yacht Show is only a few short months away, what news about that event can you share with us?
From the very beginning we have been partners of the Monaco Yacht Show, the world's largest super yacht event taking place every last week of September in Port Hercule.
We are partnered with the Monaco Yacht Show on two events. The Monaco Yacht Summit is an opportunity for entrepreneurs and yachting entities to learn from the very best and network in a unique environment.
Meanwhile, China Night is a very prestigious evening with people coming from Asia and willing to learn more about Monaco. The event is always a good opportunity for us to meet business people interested in the economy of Monaco.
Gaelle Tallarida, CEO of Monaco Yacht Show, was with us like always at Dubai International Boat Show 2019.
Michel Dotta, MEB Chairman
Can you explain for us how the MEB supports the Cluster Yachting Monaco and yachting in general?
The MEB has supported the Cluster Yachting Monaco since its creation three years ago. It is an association regrouping over 80 entities from Monaco and which has participated at numerous yachting events around the world.
The Cluster Yachting aims to provide a platform for dialogue and a united body to decision-makers, encourage interaction, implement synergies between professionals, and embrace industry-related activities to give fresh impetus to local businesses. The purpose is to keep Monaco as the world's "Capital of Yachting."
Yachting is an important and growing sector in Monaco. With more than 300 companies and 1,555 employees it is the 4th largest industry in the Principality.
Did you know for example that among owners of the world's 100 largest yachts, 24 are members of the Yacht Club of Monaco? Monaco really is a must for all enthusiasts of the yachting sector!
We fully support the Cluster Yachting Monaco by participating in their workshop in order to promote, develop, regulate and communicate on the sector. We also take part, just like we did for the Singapore Yacht Show, in the various events they organise to promote Monaco as a Yachting Capital.
Is there anything else we should know about Monaco Invest?
Monaco Invest, one of the two departments of the Monaco Economic Board (MEB), aims to contribute to the promotion and economic attractiveness of the Principality of Monaco. Monaco Invest's main missions are to promote the Monegasque territory, its economy and its sectors of excellence on international markets and to facilitate the establishment of new and foreign companies in its territory. The department offers investors a full range of services to discover Monaco, a leading, innovative and international territory and ensure the best success in the installation of their entities and teams.
It is the place of study and consultation on subjects that contribute to the development and economic attractiveness of the Principality of Monaco. We aim to inform, counsel and accompany foreign investors in the Principality. Monaco Invest facilitates and accompanies the decision-making of foreign investors throughout the business project by mobilising advisors and their network of partners. We want to promote the attractiveness and the economic image of the Principality, its companies and its territories. The department proposes and implements a strategy to promote the Principality of Monaco, its companies and talents, and leads networks of influence on the economic and international level.
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Chaumet opens in Monaco
Lifestyle & Wellbeing	Stephanie Horsman - June 6, 2019
Parisian jeweller Chaumet has officially opened in Monaco during a grand inauguration on Wednesday evening. The store is located near the Casino on Alleé François Blanc and comes as a welcome addition to the Principality.
Serving tips for sparkling wines
Lifestyle & Wellbeing	Staff Writer - October 15, 2019
Whether you're planning for a special occasion or simply enjoy the finer things in life, a beautifully chilled bottle of sparkling wine is often the answer. However, as with all wine, the variety of sparkling is incredibly diverse, with particular styles more suited to certain foods and occasions. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type="show" ihc_mb_who="2" ihc_mb_template="1" ] Here we unravel a few industry secrets and common misconceptions, providing top tips along the way. Next time you fancy splashing out, you'll be armed with all the knowledge you need to wow even the most hard-to-please guests, and, of course, put on a show. Champagne Where better to start than with the piece de resistance of the sparkling wine world. For centuries, Champagne has been synonymous with luxury. Frequently the centrepiece of the most sophisticated celebrations, the French speciality continues to be the go-to drink of choice for a plethora of events. Tasting notes First and foremost, for a wine to be called Champagne, it must be produced from the Champagne region in France, which is loosely north east of Paris. Strict appellation laws control the classifications of Champagne produced in the region itself, with most made with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. There are then two main methods for creating Champagne - Methode Champenoise and Methode Tradicional – which essentially dictate how long a Champagne is aged for, influencing the flavours and style. However, when it comes to flavour, the main indicator is whether the Champagne is vintage or non-vintage. Non-vintage Champagne is made with grapes and base wine from different years, whereas vintage Champagne is made from a single year's harvest of exceptional quality. In terms of flavours, vintage Champagne has deeper more concentrated flavours, with notes of butterscotch, marzipan, baked fruit and citrus freshness. Non-vintage Champagne is generally less complicated and fresher in taste, with crisp apple notes and a strong citrus finish. Storage and serving To keep Champagne at its best, store in a cool, dark place out of the way of extreme temperature fluctuations. Here's a very important rule: avoid the fridge at all costs. This will oxidise it to death and destroy corks. Non-vintage can be stored up to 18 to 24 months, whereas vintage Champagne is designed to age for years, even decades. As with red wine, bottle ageing adds to the complexity and depth of flavours, which is why a real centrepiece Champagne, or the most expensive on a restaurant wine list, will likely be an aged vintage. Serving temperature should always be seven to nine degrees. Glasses Whilst saucers and coupe glasses are very in right now, particularly with the wave of Prosecco popularity, flutes are actually far better suited for drinking Champagne. The same really applies for most, if not all, sparkling wines. The height of flutes allow bubbles to travel through the wine, which helps to concentrate the flavours and notes on the nose. Plus, they're better on the eye – bubbles don't disappear so quickly, adding to the luxurious feel. Food to pair Champagne is a fascinating drink to pair food with and is a match made in heaven for some of the finer delicacies in life. Caviar and oysters are classic high-end pairings – the fullness yet surprisingly light body of Champagne balances perfectly whilst not overpowering. Because of its high acidity, Champagne works brilliantly well cutting through fatty foods. At the other end of the food spectrum, and if you fancy having a some more down-to-earth luxury of a weekend, try pairing Champagne with fried fish and chips. It's a match made in heaven. The crispness of Champagne cuts through the fattiness of the batter and fries, whilst not being too intense in flavour to overpower the white fish. [caption id="attachment_39334" align="alignnone" width="900"] Casa Valduga Vale dos Venhedos Vineyard in Brazil[/caption] What about Cava? Cava in recent years has been somewhat of a long lost friend. Suffering a reputation crisis and branded as the cheap alternative to Champagne, the Spanish sparkler has today reinvented itself, introducing the idea of single vineyard tier (found with many high end wines – essentially meaning wine made from one location). This has helped to raise awareness of premium Cava options, providing something clear to look for on the label as an indication of quality. There's no denying that Cava is a more accessible drink and therefore doesn't quite have the wow factor of its fancier French cousin, but that doesn't mean it can be any less enjoyable for a special occasion, particularly with today's growing premium market. Tasting Notes Cava has more neutral flavours which is why it's arguably slightly more accessible than Champagne. Notes of stone fruit are pretty consistent with most Cavas, largely due to the fact it has to be produced in Spain where the climate is warmer and fruit notes more developed. Macabeo, Parellada and Xaerllo are common grapes used to make Cava, as well as Chardonnay and Garnacha in smaller quantities. Storage, Serving and Food to Pair The same rules apply for Cava as it does Champagne – a cool, dark room for storage and tall flutes for drinking. Service temperature should be seven to nine degrees. Food pairings likewise are very similar, with fried fish working particularly well. We'd recommend serving tapas style calamari or even sushi. Perfectly Popular Prosecco Prosecco is the iconic, effervescent Italian wine which is the sparkling of the moment. It's both a celebratory tipple and, increasingly, a wine for all occasions, such is its appeal and popularity. As with all wines, there are value and premium options, both offering vastly different notes and styles. The two main styles of Prosecco are Brut and Extra Dry. Interestingly, and if you're a very dry Champagne drinker, Brut is the one for you as it's actually the drier of the two. If you fancy trying something different, look out for Frizzante, which literally means semi-sparkling, where the bubbles are less pronounced. Here you'll get a real idea of the natural Prosecco flavours. Tasting Notes On the whole, Prosecco would be described as an off-dry wine, which is why many younger wine drinkers find it so appealing. The added sweetness versus Cava and in particular Champagne prove to be the key component. Interestingly, no flavours are actually made in the Prosseco winemaking process – it's all in the flavour of the grape, in this case Glera. Notes are typically light and fresh, with prominent apple and stone fruit, coupled with a price which makes it a popular choice. As with any wines, there are premium Proseccos which are very much worth investing in. Andas with Cava, look for single vineyards editions, as well an increasing amount of organic and natural Prosecco. Storage, Serving and Food to Pair Store in a cool, dark room away from fluctuating temperatures. However, when it comes to serving, bar the very cold temperatures, here is where you can experiment. Prosecco with its relatively uncomplicated flavours can add a certain wow factor to an array of popular cocktails - the very on-trend Aperol Spritz being a perfect example. If you're a traditionalist, then flutes are the answer for serving, for exactly the same reasons we enjoy Champagne in tall glasses. However, order a glass of Prosecco in Italy and it's more likely to be served in a wider, everyday wine glass or tulip glass - wide at the base, but narrow at the top. That's because the Italians believe that you aren't getting the full experience when you drink Prosecco, if you can't smell all the aromas that would become trapped in a flute-shaped glass. Of course, no wine truly needs rules - whichever sparkling wine is your preference, it can really be enjoyed for any occasion, and in whichever glass you wish. Written by Tabby Farrar [/ihc-hide-content]


Beginning on October 17th, 2016, Raptor Excavating and Contracting, LLC of Yacolt, WA, under contract to the City of Kelso, will begin work to repair two pavement sections in S. Pacific Avenue. One at Oak St. and the other at Mill St. Marking and other preparatory work has already begun. The work will be conducted during daylight hours and is scheduled to be finished by October 31, 2016.
This work will create disruptions to the flow of traffic. At times, detours will be used to redirect traffic around or through the work area. Every reasonable effort will be made to allow you access to your destination.
5th Ave. will be closed at Main Street this Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm for storm manhole installation.
As part of the Yew Street Roadway Improvement project, the Nutter Corporation of Vancouver, Washington, under contract to the City of Kelso, will be installing a utility pipe on S. Walnut Street. Surveying, marking and other preparatory work has already begun. During the week of 10/10/2016 to 10/14/2016, this work will require temporarily closing 10th and 11th Avenues at Walnut Street. One of the avenues will remain open for area traffic circulation; both avenues will not be closed at the same time. The work will be conducted during daylight hours. City of Kelso Engineering Department (360) 423-6590.
Beginning on October 10, 2016, Advanced Excavating Specialists, LLC of Longview, WA, under contract to the City of Kelso, will begin a storm drainage project to repair and improve the storm drainage system at Apple Lane and West Vista Way. Inspection, marking and other preparatory work has already begun. The work will be conducted during daylight hours and is scheduled to be finished by October 31, 2016.
This work will create disruptions to the flow of traffic. At times, detours will be used to redirect traffic around or through the work area. As a local resident, every reasonable effort will be made to allow you access to your destination.
Beginning on October 17, 2016, Advanced Excavating Specialists, LLC of Longview, WA, under contract to the City of Kelso, will begin a street repair project to remove and repair a number of damaged pavement and sidewalk sections along S. 8th Avenue between Vine Street and Allen Street. Inspection, marking and other preparatory work has already begun. The work will be conducted during daylight hours and is scheduled to be finished by October 31, 2016.
On September 28, City Manager Steve Taylor gave a State of the City presentation at the Kelso-Longview Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon. Click here to view the 2016 State of the City presentation.
Beginning on September 19, 2016, Nutter Corporation of Vancouver, Washington, under contract to the City of Kelso, will begin a construction project to construct roadway improvements to Yew Street between S. Pacific Way and S. 7th Avenue. The project also includes installation of a stormwater utility system on S. 7th Avenue and Walnut Street. Work will be conducted during daylight hours and is scheduled to be finished within 3-5 months, depending on weather.
During construction there will be local access for residents and their guests. The City and Nutter Corporation will work to minimize the inconvenience, however, minor delays should be expected. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the City's project manager, Tim Shell, at (360) 577-3322.
Beginning on September 14, 2016, Brookhart Excavation LLC of Longview, WA, under contract to the City of Kelso, will begin a construction project to replace the existing sanitary sewer line. The will be conducted during daylight hours and is scheduled to be finished by November 25, 2016.
Beginning on August 29, 2016, Clark and Sons Excavating, Inc. of Battleground, WA, under contract to the City of Kelso, will begin work to replace catch basins located on Allen Street between N. 23rd Ave. and Crescent Ave. Inspection, marking and other preparatory work has already begun. The work will be conducted during daylight hours and is scheduled to be finished by September 2, 2016.
Beginning on August 29, 2016, Lakeside Industries, Inc. of Longview, WA, under contract to the City of Kelso, will begin a restoration project to improve the existing road surface of Talley Way. Inspection, marking and other preparatory work has already begin. The work will be conducted during daylight hours and is scheduled to be finished by September 6, 2016.
The streets must be completely clear of vehicles during these scheduled dates to effectively complete the street repairs. Any vehicles not cleared may be subject to towing and impound at the owners expense.
Unfortunately disruption is an expected consequence of the construction. The City will work to minimize the inconvenience and we appreciate your cooperation and patience. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 360.577.3377.


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Eeeeep. It's November. Not even early November. Two weeks until Thanksgiving November.
It's been a while, I know. I don't know what happened. Well, actually I do. Life happened. Three of the four people living under this roof having birthdays, family pictures in the forest preserve, hockey games, and making beer in our kitchen happened. Day trips to Apple Fest, Halloween, and raking massive amounts of leaves happened. Sick kids happened. My day job, new weekend painting instructor job, contributing to Indie Gift Box, working on my Etsy shop, and a couple of freelance design projects happened. October was nothing if not FULL. Full, but also really good.
Complaining about being busy is really lame. I admit to doing it (more often than I like to admit)…but yeah, lame. Busy is good. It may be slightly stressful at times, and I do have a tendency to take projects on until I'm half crazy, but at the same time, I love everything I'm doing. I love my crazy home life and my family. I adore my new job being an instructor for a BYOB painting studio (wine and acrylics…what's not to love?) I love working on slowly expanding my art business. I don't HAVE to do freelance work or contribute to Indie Gift Box, or have an Etsy shop or a blog. But I do these things because they give me a huge sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. I love creating, and I love sharing it. I'm grateful that I have freelance projects to work on, and I'm glad that I have money coming in.
The important thing, and the thing I kept reminding myself over the last month, is that I do all these things because I want to. They shouldn't be a huge source of stress in my life. So in October, I let life happen around me, caught my breath, and now that things have slowed down for a minute, here I am. I even had time to make this little rainbow kaleidoscope design, which I'm pretty pleased with. It was so nice to sit in front of the computer and create something for myself, for no other reason than because I wanted to make something. After being unemployed for almost six months, starting two new jobs at basically the same time and adjusting to juggling everything again was a bit of a challenge, but I finally feel like I'm back in control.