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School Refuses Children Permission to Attend Mother's Wedding
Written by Annalise Long on 21st March 2018
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A school is refusing a mother permission to take her two children out of school to attend her wedding.
The school's decision was made following a well-publicised Supreme Court ruling that once again tightened pupil absence. Exceptional circumstance is now the only reason under which headteachers will grant a pupil unauthorised leave of absence. Parents face fines of £60 for each child taken out of school, rising to £120 for each child if the original fine is not paid within 21 days.
Jo Mitchell, 42, from Hartlepool, feels as though one of the happiest days of her life has been tainted. She has been informed that her two children, who both attend High Tunstall College of Science in Hartlepool, will not be granted permission to attend her wedding. Jo's two children from a previous marriage, Amelia, 15, and Ben, 13, both have a 100 per cent attendance record.
Jo explained: "The school has told me the request would be classified as a holiday in line with the Government legislation and not under the exceptional circumstances category. The absence would therefore be classified as unauthorised and go against both Ben and Amelia's absence records. We have been saving up and planning our wedding in Crete for two years now and I never thought for a minute the school would behave like this."
The recent Supreme Court decision to uphold the Government position on unauthorised absence has once again made school attendance a major talking point. The justice system had been in the public focus since parent Jon Platt won his High Court appeal over taking his daughter on holiday during term time. Mr Platt had argued that the existing law only required him to provide his daughter attended school 'regularly'. This opened the flood gates for parents to book cheaper family term time holidays, before the Government successfully challenged the ruling at the highest court in the land. Parents have criticised the decision, arguing it doesn't really make that much difference if their child misses a few days here and there. This has led to headteachers having to police invisible Government policy and local authorities performing as judges and fine collectors.
Following the Supreme Court ruling, schools can only grant potential unauthorised absence in exceptional circumstances. However, the Government are yet to sufficiently outline what these exceptional circumstances entail. As no relevant legislation has been forthcoming from the Department of Education, headteachers and local authorities have found themselves having to interpret the legal decision. This has led to the headteachers' union having to step in and provide guidance to headteachers.
High Tunstall College of Science's Attendance and Safeguarding officer, Nicola Benson, said: "We have not agreed to grant any pupil absence under the exceptional circumstances rule. We have however, referred five families to the local authority for taking their children on holiday during term time this year."
Evidence gathered under a freedom of information request, clearly shows year on year increases in the number of prosecutions among North East local authorities. Interestingly, there is evidence of some authorities tapering back prosecutions following the High Court judgement. This is shown where Middlesbrough Council had suspended issuing fines for school unauthorised holidays, down 15 per cent on the previous year, while the DfE looked desperately to tighten regulations. This indecision was further compounded by parents believing they now had the law supporting those booking cheaper holidays during term time.
Of the local authorities which responded to the FOI request, Durham County Council showed the greatest year-on-year increase in numbers of fines issued, with a 1,020 per cent increase between 2013 and 2017. This culminated in the authority receiving £57,780 during 2016-17 in revenue from the fines. Sunderland Council, who had followed Middlesbrough and suspended issuing fines during 2016, saw the greatest percentage yearly increase of 330 per cent, generating £6,600 for the council. Hartlepool Borough Council, the council Jo's children fall under, issued 54 penalty notices during 2016-17. This is an increase of 186 per cent on the previous year, generating £3,240 to be spent on education within the authority.
Many parents will see these year-on-year increases as an inconvenience, believing headteachers should be discreetly allowing children time off. What could be more concerning is the effect absences are having on their education. Following the High Court judgement the DfE said: "The evidence is clear that every extra day of school missed can affect a pupil's chance of gaining good GCSEs, which has a lasting effect on their life chances." Under a further FOI request, data from Hartlepool Borough Council showed startling statistics in support of the Government statement.
Hartlepool secondary school attendance versus achievement 2011-2016
In 2016, of those pupils who had over a 90 per cent attendance rate, 60.4 per cent achieved 5 or more A*-C grades. In contrast, of those pupils with less than 90 per cent attendance, only 14.3 per cent achieved 5 or more A*-C grades, a difference of 46.1 per cent.
Clearly pupil attendance matters, but despite this the data shows the number of parents taking their children out of school continues to increase. Jo provided the final word when she said: "I don't know if any further action will be taken against me, but I am taking my children out of school for my wedding."
Annalise Long


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Over the years, the number of crimes and cases of violence against women as well as discrimination and oppression on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity have been seen worldwide. Georgia is one of those countries that still faces many problems and forms of violence both in families and in society. For the majority of the population, it is still difficult to understand that sexual rights are a component of human rights and contribute to the freedom, equality and dignity of all people. Every year from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, the '16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign' aims at ending the violence against women and girls around the world.
To mark the occasion, on December 8-9, the exhibition Passions and Rights was held by Georgia's Women's Initiatives Supporting Group (WISG) at Fabrika, Tbilisi. 16 works by local artists were selected based on 16 principles of the Declaration of Sexual Rights within the 16 Days of Activism. The works by contemporary Georgian artists were made in different forms of visual media (photo, painting, collage, etc.) and interpreted sexual rights from different aspects: reproduction, repressed sexuality, early marriage, sexual education, identity and self-determination.
Each artwork was accompanied by an article from the Declaration in order to better transfer the message to the public.
At the end of the evening, three winners were revealed and awarded, yet all the participants received symbolic prizes from the organization. Georgian artists Maka Zedelashvili, Anuk Beluga, and Mariam Gabrichidze came in the first three places.
"The competition was about women's rights, something that is crucial to me," first place winner Maka Zedelashvili told GEORGIA TODAY. "This is a theme that I have thought about many times. Almost all my works over the past three years have evolved from this issue. I dedicated two personal exhibitions to women's rights. I wish we could bring real changes in this direction through different forms of art. I came up with two artworks at the exhibition. The first one, called 'Identification/ Eldorado' is about Muslim women who are wearing colorful dresses under black clothes. I once saw a video where the Muslim women demonstratively took off their black clothing and showed their colorful dresses. This show was impressive and simultaneously shocking to me, since this action could put their lives in danger. Still, these women were brave enough to express their identities. I perceived it as the highest form of protest and expression of oneself. I thought about that for a long time and painted Muslim women in Voltaire's world. It is a utopian world, like a paradise on earth. I intended to show the contrast between the two worlds, our reality and a nonexistent world," she said.
Her second painting at the exhibition was about female genital mutilation, a centuries-old tradition that is still actively exercised in three villages of Georgia. "When I discovered this ritual is still observed, I was shocked. I know one painting is not enough to highlight this problem to society and I'm planning to create more works addressing this issue," the artist told us.
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Champion had been interviewed in connection with the murder of a woman on May 2 but had not been charged, Andrews told the station.
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Aleppo: What You Need To Know (And What Gary Johnson Didn't)
Oct 5, 2016 | Current Events, slider
In the midst of one of the tightest and most divisive elections in our history, Gary Johnson, a third party candidate for president, made a huge error when being interviewed on one of the most influential news stations on television. On CNN, Gary Johnson stated he had a plan on how the US could help with this crisis. However, when asked about the Syrian refugee crisis, Gary did the unthinkable. With a blank stare and equally blank response, Johnson replied, "What is Aleppo?"
Being educated on world affairs should not be reserved for a high school current events class. In this media- saturated and technological age in which we live, we all have instant access to the information we need to not only make informed decisions, but to educate and encourage churches to take action and to be the hands and feet of Christ. Considering its significance at the heart of the refugee crisis, all Christians need to know a bit more about this city and the crisis as a whole so you can take a proactive stance in helping these people who need our help.
Here are ten facts you need to know about Aleppo so you can be more informed about this hot button topic not only at the center of upcoming presidential debates but also at the center of our nation:
1) According to wordencyclopedia.com, Aleppo is a city in northern Syria, the second largest city in Syria after Damascus, and one of the oldest inhabited cities in history.
2) The city is situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Euphrates River. Its population is 2,132,200.
3) Aleppo in Arabic is the word Halab, which is rumored to refer to the copper and iron metals the city is known for. The word Halaba means "white," which could refer to the marble found in the city's soil, giving it a whitish hue. Abraham in the Bible was believed to give milk to travelers who moved throughout the region, which could also have significance since the word Halab also means, "to give out milk." 1
4) Aleppo has been in the news recently because on August 17, Syrian airstrikes attacked the city, killing 85 people and wounding 300 others. The airstrikes targeted hospitals, leaving hospitals with adequate supplies and resources to help victims. The attacks increased the number of casualties and placed a target on Aleppo's back as a possibility for future attacks. Everyone in Aleppo is terrified for their families and their city's future. "Syria's military declared the ceasefire over on Monday, after a strike by US-led coalition warplanes on a Syrian army post killed dozens of troops. The US military did not dispute the strike, but characterized it as "unintentional" and relayed its "regret" to Syria through Russia, saying the intended target had been ISIS."2
5) Social media became abuzz with a picture of a little boy, Omran Daqneesh, who, along with his family, was a victim in the attack. A reporter took a picture of this child, covered in dust and blood from being hit in his head, as a reminder of the horrors of war. It was reported that Omran, in extreme shock, never cried once after being rescued, but only sat silently, wiping blood from his head and looking down at his hands. This picture was shared over various social media platforms as a reminder that our world is more tumultuous than ever and Christians need to be on their knees in prayer for the world as a whole, not just the United States.
6) The U.N Security council held a meeting to discuss the crisis with many Ambassadors for the United Nations questioning Russia's involvement with Syria.
7) Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have proposed declaring a "no fly zone" over Syria and creating a safe zone for Syrian refugees. However, this proposition has yet to be implemented. Trump said, "If [Russian President Vladimir] Putin wants to go and knock the hell out of ISIS, I am all for it 100 percent, and I can't understand how anybody would be against it." 3
8) Bashar Jaafari, Syria's ambassador to the United Nations, said his plan was for the government to reestablish control over all the territory seized during these attacks.
9) Governor and Vice presidential candidate Mike Pence said the US. will have to intervene if Russia continues to be involved in these attacks on Aleppo. He said in the debate on October 4, ""If Russia continues to be involved in this barbaric attack on civilians in Aleppo, the U.S. needs to be prepared to strike military targets of the Assad regime, to prevent them from this humanitarian crisis taking place in Aleppo."4
10)The United Nations has reported that since 2012, the death toll in Syria has risen from 30,000 to 400,000. Yet Trump and Clinton in the last debate steered clear of any reference to Aleppo, instead focusing their attention on how to fight ISIS.
Now that you are educated on Aleppo, Syria, and the growing refugee crisis, what will you do as a leader to educate and empower your congregation to do something about it?
https://www.britannica.com/place/Aleppo
http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/25/middleeast/syria-aleppo-offensive/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/18/opinions/donald-trump-syria-opposition-reaction/index.html
https://news.vice.com/article/live-coverage-of-the-vice-presidential-debate-between-mike-pence-and-tim-kaine-end
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Q: AWS boto sqs - why can't I post messages bigger than 196 000 bytes? According to the SQS docs, it it possible to post messages up to 256KB of data. I configured my queue to 256KB of data, but when I post using boto, I max out at ~196 000 bytes. Anything over this, I get the following response from SQS :
boto.exception.SQSError: SQSError: 400 Bad Request
<?xml version="1.0"?><ErrorResponse xmlns="http://queue.amazonaws.com/doc/2012-11-05/">
<Error><Type>Sender</Type>InvalidParameterValue<Message>
Value for parameter       MessageBody is invalid. Reason: Message body must be shorter     than 262144 bytes.</Message>
<Detail/></Error><RequestId>dd24151b-d499-5bb1-acd0-5f776011e960</RequestId></ErrorResponse>

Small python program to illustrate :
from boto.sqs.message import Message
from boto.sqs.connection import SQSConnection
from boto.sqs.message import Message
import sys

sqs_conn = SQSConnection(AWS_KEY, AWS_SECRET)

data = mylong_256kb_string

print sys.getsizeof(data)
current_queue = sqs_conn.create_queue('test_temp_queue')

m = Message()
m.set_body(data)

current_queue.write(m)

A: That's because by default, boto base64-encodes the payload of a message before sending it and decodes it upon reading.  This is mainly because of historical reasons; in the early days of SQS there were a lot of restrictions on what kinds of characters could be in an SQS message.  That's not really the case anymore so the encode/decode probably isn't necessary.
To get around it, just use boto.message.RawMessage class rather than boto.message.Message.

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In this report, two dog walking friends found themselves against each other in court following an incident when Kay Benstead was pulled over by Anne Finnies nine month old German Shepherd and suffered a fractured hip and broken arm as a result of the fall.
The circumstances appear to have been that Mrs Finnie gave her friend the lead for her dog, while she get coffee for both of them.
The dog, which was young, proved to be too excitable for Mrs Bentstead who had a much more sedate 12 year old cockapoodle. She coundn't manage the strength of the young dog and was pulled to the ground.
The judge in the case found Mrs Finnie negligent in handing over the larger, more excitable dog to her friend, who was unable to control the animal.
This is an interesting decision, which we think must have been very specific to the facts of the case and somewhat against the grain of recent court cases involving dog injuries, where courts have been willing to give dogs and their owners a deal of latitude in respect of injuries caused by a dogs behaviour.
The award of damages in the sum of £115,000 was substantial and is understood to have been paid by Mrs Finnies insurers.
If nothing else, this case shows the importance for dog owners to make sure that they have suitable insurance in place, to meet any claim related to their dog and it is well worth checking your home insurance cover and pet insurance, if you are unsure about this.
Our last word this month is in respect of the courts increasing intolerance toward fraudulent claimants.
In particular, the courts will not tolerate attempts by claimants to inflate the value of their case.
In the first case, serving prisoner P.Barnes rejected an offer to settle his case against HMP Manchester for the sum of £1200 in respect of minor injuries, which he had suffered as the result of a slip and fall.
It was not disputed that he had suffered an accident and been injured to some extent, as a result.
He continued his case in an attempt to claim £5000 from the prison, but was subsequently convicted of fraud for trying to exaggerate the extent of the injuries.
The second case reported in the national press, is that of Aleksander Kovacic, who was seriously in a road traffic accident in 2010.
He had rejected an offer of settlement in the sum of £350,000 and was instead claiming over £900,000 in compensation.
However, the insurers in the case suspected him of exaggerating his symptoms and video footage was shown in court to demonstrate that he was not as severely disabled by his injuries as he claimed to be.
The tril judge accepted that evidence and found that he had deliberately exagggerated his problems.
He awarded him £97,525 in compensation, but found him in contempt of court and further ordered that he pay a fine of £10,000 and handed down a 3 month custodial sentence, suspended for 18 months.
The point here is that both claimants turned down reasonable settlements, ended up being found guilty of serious offences and we would imagine that the costs at the end of the claim, would have left them out of pocket.
Honesty is, most certainly, the best policy !


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Actress Zahra Newman takes on Wake in Fright
Emily Bitto Renowned Australian actor Zahra Newman knows what it feels like to be an outsider. In bringing that experience to the Malthouse Theatre's one-woman adaptation of Wake in Fright, she shines a light on discrimination and toxic masculinity in our society. "Part of the thing that is nightmarish about Wake in Fright is the culture having to stomach the reality of that reflection without just lashing out against it."
Palme d'Or winner Bong Joon-ho
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Chinese political cartoonist Badiucao
Mahmood Fazal Chinese dissident cartoonist Badiucao is observing the Hong Kong demonstrations, finding new heroes to join Liu Xiaobo and tank man in his art practice. "I think being brave is a kind of novelty, it's not a common trait within everyone. Everyone has the potential, but I don't believe we must force everyone to be brave. That is why when you see people sacrifice themselves, people like the tank man, it's so inspiring because it's beyond our nature. It's something we should celebrate."
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Sarah Price The writer of Memoirs of a Suburban Girl on her long road out of a violent relationship. "There I am, right in the middle of my teenage years and suddenly in a serious relationship. A relationship that pushes away my other life. Being hit was beyond my world experience. I didn't want it to happen again. I started treading a little bit more carefully, and that set up a power dynamic."
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The convergence of two letters from listeners, both describing desperate situations, lead Brad and Wayne into a discussion about walking out a relationship of love with the Father in the face of unanswered questions and uncertain futures. A mother deals with a terminal disease in two of her young children and a wife deals with the loss of her beloved husband and the guilt that she might not have done enough to earn God's healing for him. How can we embrace the life of the Lord each day in the valley of the shadow of death?


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Relationships Desi Jedeikin September 19, 2020
What It's Like to Be the Son of a MILF
It's not Stacy's mom who's got it goin' on. It's yours.
Forty-four-year-old Josh always knew his mom was pretty growing up, but it wasn't until he hit puberty that he realized just how attractive she was. His friends would regularly oogle her, a tall blonde with feathered hair that made her look like one of Charlie's Angels. Being a pubescent boy himself, he also knew damn well what they were thinking. This especially hit home when the 16-year-old boy who mowed their lawn came into the house to get paid, only to see Josh's mom sitting on the sofa nursing her newborn. "When my dad, who is a huge muscular guy, walked into the house, the guy froze," Josh recalls. "Then he freaked out and ran out of the house, scared my dad was going to do something to him for staring at my mom's breasts."
Josh's mom was a MILF. And the memory of that MILF breastfeeding was a life-altering event for the lawn-mowing teen who feared for his life that day. "I recently reconnected with him after 30 years, and he brought it up. He said my mom was his Mrs. Robinson and seeing her breasts while nursing is something he still thinks about today."
Josh admits that growing up with a sexy mom was definitely complicated, and the constant comments by his friends could be tiresome. "I'd get mad," Josh tells me. "I felt like I was defending my mom's honor when they'd talk about her being hot, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit there was also a little bit of pride in having a hot mom."
Adding to the stress children feel about having a hot mom is that the MILFs we see in movies and on TV are either played for comedy, as with Stifler's Mom in American Pie, or with a kind of desperate sadness, as with the OG MILF, Mrs. Robinson, the aforementioned character played by Anne Bancroft in The Graduate. They're rarely portrayed as being empowered. Not to mention, at a period in your life when you just want to appear normal, the last thing you need is your mom being the most popular girl in school.
I was also raised by a MILF. As such, I was constantly tortured at school conferences where my mom would show up in micro mini skirts and tight tees, every boy in my class trying to look up her skirt instead of mine. Roles reversed, I was the one begging my mom to dress appropriately when she visited me at school. (You haven't lived until you've slut-shamed your own mom.)
Ben, a 40-year-old in Seattle, also had a MILF for a mom, a petite brunette with major Rachel Weisz vibes. While all his friend's inappropriate remarks were irritating, his mom was a badass about it. "She didn't put off any kind of 'I want attention from teenage boys' vibe," he tells me. "Most of my friends were rightfully scared of her."
He'd get especially annoyed when people would mistake him and his mom for a couple, which led to a few awkward interactions. His most embarrassing incident, though, was when his gym teacher got the hots for his mom. "He was in his 50s, the kind of guy who called all his students 'rookie' and still benched 300 pounds," Ben tells me. "He met my mom at some parent/teacher thing and asked her out! She turned him down, and every time he saw me, he'd ask about her: 'How's that mother of yours, Ben?'"
As complicated as it was for me as a daughter, I'd imagine it's probably harder for sons of MILFs. I just had to deal with a little insecurity, something I already had a ton of in junior high. Sons of MILFs simultaneously deal with feeling protective of their mother, while also being confronted with her sexual identity outside of her maternal one. And remember: We're not supposed to see our parents as sexual beings.
That said, per Freud — and why wouldn't we listen to an egomaniacal cokehead who's been largely discredited — go there we must. He called it the Oedipal complex, named for the Greek folklore hero who accidentally fucked his mom, it was Freud's belief that we all have a deep-seated desire to fuck our opposite sex parent. Although Freud's work has been pretty ridiculed in more recent decades, the idea of mommy and daddy issues remain prevalent, making things even more awkward than they already are for sons of MILFs.
According to Eric Garrison, a sex counselor and forensic sexologist, the sons of MILFs deal with a range of feelings about the experience. "They feel everything from confusion ('Why my mom?'), to disgust ('Dude, that's my mom!'), to excitement and pride ('Why wouldn't somebody like my mom?!?')," he tells me. He also notes that it can also make these sons more progressive sexual partners later on, because they learn early in life that women are more than just sexual objects. "For them, they've taken the MILF to MILD, a Mother I'd Like to Date, or get to know on a deeper level," he continues.
Ironically, it's in the world of porn that the MILF has ascended to her final form. In porn, MILF is perennially a Top-Five search term, and these MILFs are fully in charge and know exactly what they want — usually, to help their son's friend unwind after the big game with a hand job so good it took years to cultivate. As uncomfortable as it might have been growing up with a mom who could get it, normalizing the idea that moms are sexual is definitely a good thing. So yay, porn?
Although the porn genre doesn't appeal to Josh, now that he's an adult, he gets how else having a MILF for a mom has shaped his desires. "Approval and attraction from an older woman is very primal," he says. "I think me having a hot mom maybe made me less interested than my friends were in older women. I already had the attention and approval of a hot mom, so to speak."
Meanwhile, Ben says he still tends to think of his mom as a badass first and foremost. "She didn't take any shit from anybody — not us, not my dad and not any of the guys she dated after my parents divorced," he explains. "She's really successful now, remarried and living the life."
Ah, MILF goals.
Desi Jedeikin
Desi Jedeikin is a writer living in Los Angeles. She co-hosts the podcast Hollywood Crime Scene and has lots of things in development that will probably never happen. She wastes a lot of time on Twitter @desijed.


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Having completed a degree in design from D.I.T. Bernie completed a further year of study at Limerick School of Art & Design. During this year she was introduced to a variety of media where printmaking and textiles left an indelible mark on her.
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Federal Court Rules Masterpiece Cakeshop Baker Can Sue Colorado for 'Anti-Religious Bias'
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A federal court has ruled that Colorado Christian baker Jack Phillips may continue to sue the state in a claim that says the state had an "anti-religious bias" against him.
ADF Senior Counsel Jim Campbell, who is representing Phillips in the case, said the state acted in "bad faith" when it ruled against him in previous litigation. Phillips is the Colorado baker who famously refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple in 2012.
In a ruling last week, U.S. District Judge Wiley Daniel said Phillips can continue to fight the state over claims of bias.
"The same agency that the Supreme Court rebuked as hostile to Jack Phillips has remained committed to treating him unequally and forcing him to express messages that violate his religious beliefs," Campbell said.
"We look forward to moving forward with this lawsuit to ensure that Jack isn't forced to create custom cakes that express messages in conflict with his faith."
In June 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the state of Colorado showed an anti-religious bias when the state courts ruled to punish Phillips for refusing to make a same-sex wedding cake.
Amanda Casanova is a writer living in Dallas, Texas. She has covered news for ChristianHeadlines.com since 2014. She has also contributed to The Houston Chronicle, U.S. News and World Report and IBelieve.com. She blogs at The Migraine Runner.
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A measurement method of birefringence dispersion by geometric phase is described. The measurement system consists of a polarizer, a quarter wave plate, a rotating analyzer and a spectrometer. The detected intensity by a spectrometer changes sinusoidaly along wave number. A phase shifting method is applied to analyze birefringence dispersion. The total amounts of phase change in all of wavelengths are same, because geometric phase produces by cyclic changes of a state of polarization on the Poincaré sphere. The birefringence dispersion of Babinet-Soleil compensator, polymer films and a liquid crystal phase modulator is measured. Compared measured these results with literature values of birefringence dispersion, measured data agrees well. The measurement results shown the birefringence dispersion measurement by geometric phase is available to practical applications.


She dared to speak out and never gave up: Sybil Stockdale receives the Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award—a singular (and well-deserved) honor—from then-CNO Admiral Thomas Hayward.
The role of the Navy spouse often is legitimately touted as a vital component to a sailor's success. For most, it is a matter of "keeping the home fires burning" under less-than-ideal conditions, raising children and running the home alone while his or her sailor is far away serving the nation in other ways.
One Navy spouse did those things for nearly eight continuous years while her husband was a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. That in itself gives one pause, evoking both sympathy and admiration. But, like her husband—who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous leadership as a POW—Sybil Stockdale went "above and beyond" in her support of her husband and her family, as well as the families of the many others who endured captivity during those very trying times.


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Red Zebra is a charity providing a wide variety of services across Kent. they believe in creating stronger communities by supporting people and organisations living and working in the community. Red Zebra is also a community infrastructure organisation leading Involving Medway.
Red Zebra website: http://www.redzebra.org.uk
Twitter: @RedZebraCommSol
Involving Medway is an initiative designed to encourage people to get involved with and help make decisions about health provision in the area. The project is funded by Medway Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which is responsible for planning and buying local NHS services.
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Twitter: @InvolvingMedway
MVA works towards a Medway where communities are active, empowered and connected They support local not-for-profit organisations, groups and community members to develop skills, build resources and amplify their voice. The MVA also run a volunteer network that is a one stop shop for volunteering in Medway.
Website: http://www.mva.org.uk/
5A New Road Avenue, Chatham ME4 6BB
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wHoo Cares is a community interest company created to support individuals on the Hoo Peninsula. We know that everyone is unique and sometimes we all need a bit of extra help which will enable us to manage the challenges we face.
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How Joe overcame the odds to make a big impact at Asda and in the local community
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From childhood Joe Wastell has had to overcome the odds, fighting illness that left him with learning difficulties and unable to walk, talk, read or write for a year.
But he's gone from strength to strength since getting a job as a porter at our Chatham store three years ago, and he's hugely popular with colleagues and customers.
Joe, who's 24, goes above and beyond to help shoppers – and does lots of fantastic charity and community work, including setting up a disability support group.
His mum Pauline said: "He tried for all sorts of jobs and was absolutely delighted to get the job at Asda, and we were delighted for him. It's helped his confidence and we're incredibly proud of him. He's got such heart and compassion – he's got so much to give."
Joe's role at Asda is his first full time job and he says it's boosted his confidence, as well as giving him the skills to help others.
He said: "This is the only job I've ever had, and I was definitely grateful to be given the chance by Asda. Everyone is really helpful and friendly, and the job has helped my confidence.
"The best parts of my job are meeting new people and helping customers.
"I recently started Disability Medway Network on Facebook. The aim is to give people with disabilities a bigger voice within society. We recently held our first meet and greet event where people could talk about their experiences with disabilities, and also meet organisations who can offer support.
"I've also been involved in all sorts of charity and community projects. In January, I spent a night on the streets as part of 'the big sleep out' to raise money for Porchlight, a local homeless charity. I'm studying an Open University course in social sciences, and I'm hoping to do a counselling course in the future too."
Joe contracted chicken pox when he was five, leading to a rare complication – a brain inflammation called encephalitis.
Pauline said: "He lost everything – his speech, his memory, the ability to walk. He's always been a really bright lad, and he gradually learned to walk, read and write again, although he was left with a deficit in his learning.
"He loves his job. He enjoys helping people put their shopping in the boot, especially if they're elderly, and is really popular with everyone.
"We're incredibly proud of him. He's had a lot go on in his life with his health, but he's never complained once.
"Joe has always been so determined to work. He's really making an impact in the community, encouraging other people in all sorts of ways."
Caroline Miles, who's a service host for self scan at the store, said: "Joe is a fantastic, outstanding colleague who goes above and beyond and will help anyone with anything.
"He goes out into the community a lot through his support groups, setting up meetings and functions. He's a star."
The store's community champion Leonie Samways said: "Joe always has a smile and a helpful attitude to make our customers' experience that little bit better.
"He does so much out in the community – he's involved with the Scout movement, he's walked Hadrian's Wall and helped to lead an expedition to the Three Peaks, as well as raising money for a homeless charity.
"Joe's one of our hidden aces and everyone here at Asda Chatham is extremely proud of him."
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Joe enjoys helping customers
WALT uses the power of volunteering to support those who feel isolated in the community or who have become lonely, whilst improving employability within the community.
Walt volunteers at the Disability Medway Networks on tour event
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Disability awareness and networking event January 2018
On the 19th January 2018 Disability Medway Network held its first disability Information and Support Fayre. We had fourteen groups ranging from Medway MS society, Headway Medway, MAGIC, St A's Parent Support Group for ADHD, Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Medway Neurological Network, Involving Medway, Wilbersway, Step And Learn Kent, Medway Parents and Carers Forum, Aztec Day Services and Medway Working Age Group
To find a group in Disability Medway's Network, please follow the link
The young founder of what is thought to be Medway's only online disability network. says he is delighted at the success of the group's first off-line event, which took place recently at St. Justus Church in Rochester.
Twenty-four-year old Joseph Wastell, who himself has a disability. Set up the Disability Medway Network on Facebook only a year ago. The aim is to encourage people with disabilities in the region to take a more active part in society, by providing a central place for them to find the support they need. He initiated the group following his own experience of finding it difficult to access information.
thirteen groups and charities took part in the event, which was hosted at St. Justus Church – of which Joseph is a member. The aim was to allow people and carers of those with disabilities the opportunity to meet groups and charities from across Medway in person; it also allowed organisations to network with each other too, with some meeting for the first time.
Joseph, who is committed to getting the voice of disabled people heard, said that everyone should have the chance to lead a fulfilling life:
"I believe that the way to improving people's life chances is to build up their confidence. Many disabled people are missing out, simply because it can be so hard to find out what groups are out there to support them."
He added: "By bringing information about all the different disability needs groups together in one online place, and by running events like this fayre, I hope that disabled people will find it easier to access the help they need, and that this in turn will allow them to take a more active part in society."
The event was funded by Involving Medway, an initiative run by Medway Clinical Commissioning Group, designed to encourage people to get involved with and help make decisions about health provision in the area. It aims to help residents lead healthier, happier lives through improved participation in community groups and activities. Rosie Anderson, Project Manager for Involving Medway, said that she had initially been unware that a group like this didn't already exist:
"I was very surprised. An event like this is therefore so vital, as it brings together the community in Medway who have identified that they have a disability and would like to share information and support each other. This can only be beneficial to improving their health and life outcomes."
Reverend Helen Burn, vicar of St. Justus Church said:
"As a church family we would always seek to be a welcoming and supportive place for people with disabilities, but just as with wider society, we know there is always more we can do. I am therefore really grateful that we have Joseph to help us learn and challenge us on what we do.
"I'm thrilled to see such a wonderful turn out and can only congratulate him on his commitment to making it happen."
(Article from the Diocese or Rochester about the event)


It is amazing how one life could drastically change with hard work, a passion, and dedication. Three years ago, Bob Salomon was just a regular family man with a wife, two kids, and a full-time job for the state of New Jersey. These days you can also find him at the center of a unique movement with the commitment to making a difference. As the co-creator and driving force behind the children's book, "A Glove of Their Own," Bob has watched numerous organizations and foundations use his book as a platform to spread the message of giving and helping children.
"A Glove of Their Own" is a story about paying it forward and children who play baseball simply for the love of the game. You'll find no coaches, no concession stands, and sometimes just an old bat and ball. This is the way baseball was meant to be. It has the power to touch both the old and young, with the underlining theme of both kindness and "paying it forward".
Salomon now collaborates with some of the biggest names in sports, as he has gained the trust of the hundreds that support him. "A Glove of Their Own" has received recognition and attention on a national level, with numerous accolades and supporters that include both former and current players alike. The endless list features names such as Yogi Berra, Joe Torre, Tommy John, Phil Niekro, Bud Harrelson, Doug Glanville, Roy White, Bernie Williams, Eric Chavez, and Nelson Cruz, among many others. Even companies such as Louisville Slugger, Modell's, Rawlings, and Upper Deck have joined the cause.
Bob's latest addition to the list of superstars is former baseball great Jim Eisenreich.
Jim Eisenreich and Bob will be at the Little League World Series Aug. 23rd through Aug.25th, signing copies of the award winning children's book "A Glove Of Their Own".
Proceeds from the signing will go to the Jim Eisenreich Foundation to help children wth Tourette Syndrom.
When Florida Marlin Jim Eisenreich hit a homerun in the 1997 World Series, few watching would remember that Tourette Syndrome had almost taken away his dream to play baseball. But it didn't.
Jim had a normal childhood and a loving family but at age 6 he began to exhibit some strange symptoms. He had tics and jerks, and couldn't quit blinking his eyes. His family accepted this behavior. But at school, where the social pressures can be enormous, he struggled.
he hit .303 as the center fielder. It was a dream come true, but his troubles were not over.
returned to Minneapolis, the team doctor checked him into a hospital.
thought it was psychological, but Jim was sure his mental health was not the problem.
the Kansas City Royals picked up the waiver on Jim's contract for one-dollar.
Jim's move to Kansas City and his return to baseball changed his life. In 1989 Jim was named the Royals most valuable player while playing with other baseball greats including George Brett and Bo Jackson. It was also in Kansas City that he met his wife, Leann and found a supportive group of friends that helped him find a social acceptance off the field while he re-established his baseball career.
Jim went on to play in two World Series. The first was with the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies in 1993 and then with the 1997 World Series Champion Florida Marlins. These events brought Jim and Tourette Syndrome to a national level and planted the seeds of what he really wanted to do with his life.
In baseball stadiums all around the country, Jim speaks to children and their families about his story. He speaks from experiences that were painful and he speaks from his heart. He has forgiven those who made fun of him and in turn ask them for their help in getting the message out about Tourette Syndrome.
By establishing the Jim Eisenreich Foundation for Children with Tourette Syndrome, Jim has found a way to help others achieve their dreams.
Janice Ogurcak, director and curator of the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.Janice shared her excitement when she learned Eisenreich's visit. She is a huge supporter of "A Glove of Their Own" and eager to help the movement in anyway.
Ogurcak is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the museum, which has about 30,000 visitors each year. She and her staff are responsible for maintenance of the many Little League artifacts, rotation of exhibits, special events, the museum gift shop and educational programs.
The museum is part of the Little League International Complex and offers interactive exhibits, which use a hands on approach to teach about the history of Little League.
The most inspiring part of the museum is the Little League Hall of Excellence, where visitors enjoy the motivating stories of Little League graduates, who have gone on to distinguished careers as adults.
Members are selected not for what they did on the diamond, but for their contribution to society and include Ozzie Newsome, Dusty Baker, George W. Bush, Tom Selleck and even Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, each of whom grace the walls of the Hall of Excellence.
"The museum really made an impression on Kevin Costner when he was inducted," explained Ogurcak.
The museum gift shop has recently adopted the book A Glove of Their Own as a way to teach sharing and baseball to their many guests.
Please support the movement and meet Jim Eisenreich and Bob Salomon,Aug.23rd through Aug.25th….spread the word!
Michael Jackson videos were some of the most innovative in music history. More than just promotional clips, they were short films that pushed the limits of the art form, showcasing cutting-edge technology, intricate storylines and unforgettable dance routines. On the second anniversary of the King of Pop's untimely passing, Thanks to PopCrush we look back on the top 10 Michael Jackson videos. Click on the King of Pop for Original Blog Posting.
Directed by fashion photographer Herb Ritts, the sepia-tinted clip for Jackson's 1992 ode to secret lust, 'In the Closet,' was the sexiest video the singer ever made. The beautifully-shot film featured Jackson in a tank top and tight jeans, dancing sensually with gorgeous supermodel Naomi Campbell under the hot desert sun.
'Say Say Say' wasn't the most groundbreaking of MJ's videos, but it may be the one that best captures the fun, childlike side of his personality — the side that often gets lost when people think about his larger-than-life image. So ignore the fact that Michael's love interest was his sister LaToya — hey, casting was harder in those days — and watch Mike and Mac goof off for five minutes as they play con men and vaudeville performers.
Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton was behind the camera for 'Remember the Time,' Jackson's journey to ancient Egypt. The nine-minute film starred Eddie Murphy as a pharaoh and Iman as his queen, with whom Michael was once in love. Murphy sent his servants — who include Magic Johnson — after the singer, who always managed to stay one step ahead.
In 'The Way You Make Me Feel,' the King of Pop vigorously pursued a love interest through the streets. She did a great job of playing hard to get, showing Jackson no love for the longest time. Today, we might call his character a creeper, but his persistence paid off when he got the girl in the end.
Michael returned to 'Thriller' director John Landis for his 1991 multicultural anthem 'Black or White,' the song that declared, "I'm not gonna spend my life being a color." The singer danced with people of all races and nationalities to make his point. Aside from a Macaulay Culkin cameo, the highlight was an innovative sequence in which the faces of various people were digitally morphed into each other.
Another no-brainer on the list of the Top 10 Michael Jackson videos is 'Beat It,' featuring MJ's zippered red leather jacket and a large group dance scene that would come to be one of his trademarks. For the sake of authenticity, he insisted that actual gang members be featured, a request honored by director Bob Giraldi.
With a price tag of $7 million, 'Scream' is still officially the most expensive music video ever made. (Though its director, Mark Romanek, insists there were other videos that cost more.) The 1995 film allowed Michael and sister Janet, alone on a futuristic spaceship, to vent together about the molestation allegations against the singer.
In 'Smooth Criminal,' Michael, looking like an old-time gangster in his white suit and fedora, leaned forward in a gravity-defying maneuver that we eventually learned was possible due to a special shoe attachment bolted to the floor. The full-length version of this 1988 video from 'Bad' appears in the 'Moonwalker' film.
Considering how the tabloid press dogged Jackson throughout his life, it's appropriate that one of his best videos featured a photographer following him around. 'Billie Jean' is considered one of the videos that legitimized MTV since the network was reluctant to play black artists before tossing this clip into heavy rotation. And even though everything Michael touched lit up, the paparazzo was never able to get his photo.
By today's cinematic standards, 'Thriller' might have a few flaws. The acting certainly isn't that great (sorry, Ola Ray). But the 14-minute short film and its brilliant costumes and choreography transformed the medium, changing people's minds about what a music video could look like. For these reasons, 'Thriller' is the best Michael Jackson video and perhaps the best music video by any artist in history.
What Are Your Picks for the Best Michael Jackson Videos?
What, no 'Bad,' 'Dirty Diana' or 'Rock With You'? Not every great video MJ made could fit into our list of the Top 10 Michael Jackson Videos. Let us know which ones we missed in the comments below.
Okay how many deaths are Celebrities and Non-Celebrities must there be before technology is adopted to re-haul the Prescription Distribution System. We have three Credit Agencies that prevent individual form getting and running up credit.
Wouldn't the same system work in the distribution of Addictive Medications. Its time to do something and Mandating Legislation to mandate pharmacists to check for multiple prescriptions, drug interactions for every citizen in the American Health System. We don't hear about these abuses in the UK. However now in the US within the last two years we have lost Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse and now Whitney Houston. Not to mention the countless number of lives lost every year to overdose or these deadly drug cocktail mixtures.
WCN LifeLine a Division of World Colours Network Television will be advocating such a policy. Look for more information including a Petition for Pharmaceutical Reforms.
If a Credit Bureau can amass the data about your spending habits perhaps the Medical Information Bureau should be empowered and expanded to regulate Prescriptions.


Orkla is participating at the Foodscape trade fair, offering edible packaging and other innovations.
The BaKo team at the Foodscape trade fair with Ellen Behrens (to the right), who is in charge of sustainability at Orkla.
Foodscape is a new trade fair and meeting place that for two days focuses a spotlight on healthier food and sustainable solutions.
"Making the transition to sustainable value chains is a demanding process, and the same applies to efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle. Arenas like Foodscape are important as a source of inspiration, ideas and knowledge that can help each and every one of us move forward," relates Ellen Behrens, who is in charge of sustainability at Orkla.
At the opening conference, she participated in a panel talk on sustainable innovations along with representatives from NorgesGruppen, Bama and Nortura.
The three Orkla companies Idun, Nic and BaKo will be present at the fair with a joint stand.
"We will be exhibiting a selection of bakery and ice cream ingredients, packaging and solutions that can make it easier for bakeries, restaurants, cafés and bars and other professional customers to offer healthy, sustainable food," says Brit Bjørkli, Marketing Manager at Idun Industri.
One of the most innovative sustainability launches is BaKo's Do Eat concept, which consists of dessert and single-portion moulds made of potato starch. So these moulds can be eaten, which means that there is no waste at all.
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Such have I usually been in relation to this "priceless treasure", which is a gift to all Christians. And such, it seems to me now, has been the Western Church through my experience of it over the past twenty or more years.
This week I had a simple yet profound moment of, for want of a better word, revelation regarding the Scriptures of my own faith. If you are not Christian then, perhaps, this post will be of little interest to you… and even if you are, well, I'll let you decide.
For around a full year now, barring the odd day in which I have been lax, I have been following the Orthodox Christian lectionary of daily readings (tied to the Old Calendar). My tool for keeping track is the excellent iOS app provided by Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church –>here<–.
Earlier this week the reading was taken from Saint Luke's Gospel, Chapter 7 and verses 31-35. In the Eastern-Orthodox New Testament (EOB), as a footnote, verse 35 has next to it a reference to "Sirach 4:11". Thus, when Saint Luke records Jesus saying, "But Wisdom is justified by all her children" there is a link across to the Old Testament book entitled the Wisdom of Sirach.
I was, of course, temporarily flummoxed.
Coming from the Western Protestant tradition, I had not heard of this book let alone read it.
Jesus Ben Sirach was a Jewish scribe who, "was apparently an instructor at a Jewish academy, probably in Jerusalem, where he taught religion and ethics," who lived around 180 BCE (Orthodox Study Bible, p. 917). The theme of the book is that wisdom comes from God.
"…when the Apostles quote the Jewish Scripture in their own writings, the overwhelmingly dominant source for their wording comes directly from the Septuagint (LXX).
Given that the spread of the Gospel was most successful among the Gentiles and Hellenistic Jews, it made sense that the LXX would be the Bible for the early Church. Following in the footsteps of those first generations of Christians, the Orthodox Church continues to regard the LXX as its only canonical text of the Old Testament.
Why hadn't I come across it? Because, as a former Protestant, it's not in my other translations of the Bible.
And lays hold of those who seek her.
Will be filled with gladness.
He who holds fast to her will inherit glory.
Perhaps to you this seems inconsequential. Maybe it sounds like the Wisdom of Solomon… or just another random text from the Bible.
To me it sounded a clarion.
Each Sunday, at Divine Liturgy, as the scriptures are read the Priest or Deacon calls, saying, "Wisdom! Stand arise!" and instructs us to pay attention to what is about to be read. Aside from being helpful advice in the church service, I was suddenly more aware of what the Liturgy here is connecting to… and I felt the need to really pay attention.
Reading further, I discovered a remarkably simple and readable set of sayings which were very helpful indeed. Seriously useful words.
And then I realised. These have been removed from the Protestant tradition.
Each tradition of Christianity interprets and teaches the words that God has given us in different ways. Yet, more than that, the traditions also translate them differently (to emphasise their theology)… and even select different books as their Canon (collection of official writings).
Orthodoxy has never definitively listed the books of the Old Testament… but it has consistently used the Septuagint because it was what the Apostles (and even Jesus himself) would have known. And yet, in all my years as a Christian convert, I have only recently received a complete copy of those writings.
How did I feel? Both grateful and cheated.
Here are some seriously useful teachings, closely tied to the teaching of Jesus Christ, which my former teachers claim were not really Scripture. I am simply grateful to my Orthodox brothers and sisters that, as the past 2000 years have rolled on, they did not alter the books that my Lord and my God would have considered relevant.
Yes, I know there are many theological and textual reasons for both the Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions altering what is seen as Canon. After all of those pesterings, however, I realise that I am content to read what the Apostles gave us.
I simply want to read the "letter" that God our King has sent us.
Hi mate, as you say, the development of the Canon in all its forms is extremely complex, and would require an article in its own right ( 🙂 ).
The Protestant Church has generally followed Luther's attitude, derived from some Mediaeval sources (e.g. the Occamists) that the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical books are not regarded as equally authoritative as the other 39 OT writings, but nor should they be ignored, as they are useful and good for reading (as written on the title page of Luther's translation of the Bible).
I am familiar with a good number of them, having taught them as background for A level, and any decent commentary, whatever its denominational source, will have the reference you discovered recently. Indeed, it has long been acknowledged that the way Jesus talks in John's Gospel bears a very striking resemblance to personified Wisdom in Proverbs.
As an Anglican/Episcopalian, the Bible I was given to mark my licensing as a Reader contains all of the possible Deuterocanonical books, including those rejected by Russian Orthodoxy, and, if I wish, the Lectionary also allows me to use the Deuterocanonical books of the Roman Tradition within y daily readings, and I know a number who do.
It is great to share these insights from your journey, and I look forward to more of them.
A good read mate, highlights how the powers that be within the organisations we are members of choose to present the world to their members. I like how your new journey is develping for you. For me this phrase, "that wisdom comes from God.", could be a very interesting philosophical argument. Its certainly one that even from a Christian perspective I would find hard to accept in its entirety.


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Clachnacuddin manager Jordan Macdonald exercising caution ahead of trip to Turriff United in Highland League
By Andrew Henderson
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Published: 12:30, 14 January 2022
Clachnacuddin manager Jordan Macdonald is wary of the threat Turriff United will pose his side tomorrow despite their lowly league position.
Turriff have struggled to put points on the board so far this season, sitting second bottom above only Fort William in the table.
That does not mean the Lilywhites will be able to take it easy on the road tomorrow though, far from it, as Macdonald expects his players to have to show more fight than their opponents before they will be able to show their quality on the ball.
"They've got some good, young players, so they will still be a threat to us," Macdonald stressed.
"We'll have to be at our best to go down there and win the game, there's no doubt about that.
Clachnacuddin manager Jordan Macdonald is wary of the threat Turriff United will pose his side tomorrow. Picture: Gary Anthony
"We know what we have to do to go and win it – we might have to win the battle first and then let our football take over.
"You've got to win that battle, and if we win that then we'll put ourselves in a good place to go and win the game.
"If we don't, then we'll see what happens."
Part of Macdonald's caution comes from the last meeting between the sides, where although Clach came away with the points Turriff fought until the very end to try and get something from the tie.
"They're a young team, or they were when we played them earlier in the season anyway," Macdonald reasoned.
"I don't think there's been too much change, and we beat them 3–2.
"The last five minutes was probably a bit more nervy than we wanted it to be, because we were 3–1 up and we gave away a stupid penalty.
"Turriff threw everything at us, but we held on.
"They will be desperate to pick up points as well, just like we are, so we're expecting a tough game down there – I wouldn't expect anything else.
"We're excited, hopefully it will be on, we're desperate to get back playing, so that's the wish – that the game is on. We'll go down there and try to impose our game on them to get the three points.
"We should be desperate to get back playing after what happened against Wick and put that right. It may have been a month ago, but it still hurts, believe me, so we're just excited to get back playing again and getting down there and trying to win the game."
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Atmospheric dynamics Research InfraStructure in Europe
ARISE2
Start date 1 September 2015
H2020-EU.1.4.1.1.
COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
Defining Europe's role in a complex international order
NO. 82, MAY 2019
Periodic Reporting for period 2 - ARISE2 (Atmospheric dynamics Research InfraStructure in Europe)
The middle atmosphere (MA: 15 to 110 km) is a highly variable environment at seasonal and sub-seasonal time scales. This variability influences the general atmospheric circulation through the propagation and breaking of planetary and gravity waves. Correctly predicting the MA variability can lead to improvements in tropospheric weather forecasts on time scales of weeks and season. It is also needed to improve systems to remotely monitor extreme event.
The ARISE (Atmospheric dynamics Research InfraStructure in Europe) project (http://arise-project.eu) integrates complementary station networks, including the infrasound International Monitoring System (IMS) developed for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) verification, the lidar Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Changes (NDACC), multi-instrument reference stations (ALOMAR/Northern Europe, OHP/Middle latitude, Maïdo/Tropics) and complementary infrasound networks, radars, radiometers and satellite observations. The objective to determine the origin of uncertainties in Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models such as the one of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) and to provide new data sets about MA variability in the Europe-Africa longitude sector from low latitude to polar regions for future assimilation in models.
ARISE observations describe weather related disturbances such as tropical convection, mountain waves, stratospheric warming events as well as natural hazards such as volcanos, severe weather or meteorites. New methodologies and intermediate models are developed in response to an increasing demand of data products, available in the ARISE data portal (demonstrator).
The review paper (http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10712-017-9444-0) describes main ARISE results.
In Work Package 1, day-to-day coordination, strategy and risk management were performed in a context of strong internal communication and organization. Dissemination, communication and networking have integrated ARISE into the European and national landscapes of environment infrastructures and projects.
In Work Package 2, the ARISE observation network was optimized by the improvement of (i) the three ARISE reference stations (ALOMAR, OHP, Maïdo) with an upgrade of the observation duration and the instrument performances (ii) one pilot site (IS26) to assess the added value of lidar observations collocated to infrasound IMS stations, (iii) integration of dense national infrasound networks.
Work Package 3 was dedicated to ARISE innovative instruments. Several prototypes have been calibrated in the reference stations and replicated. The portable lidar, CORAL, is now fully automatic and observation campaigns of several months in Germany and Argentina provided new relevant data sets. Improved processing tools enable standardized data analysis and extraction of new parameters. Furthermore, synergies between infrasound and lidar were explored. The reprocessing of low frequency IMS data provided gravity ave data exploited in WP6 for gravity wave climatologies.
In Work Package 4 dedicated to integration of infrastructures, the high-latitude hub of ground-based stations was shown to function as a proxy for a fully-fledged multi-instrument ARISE station providing new datasets from lidar, radars, and an infrasound array, located in northern Scandinavia. Combined datasets were used for MA analyse during a major sudden stratospheric warming event and a set of industrial explosions. Steps were made toward automating MA remote sensing. The conclusions are expected to be applicable to other observatories. Unified approaches provide gravity wave potential energy from lidar datasets recorded at different latitudes
In Work Package 5 related to extreme events, products and services dedicated to remote monitoring of severe weather and volcanoes are developed. The proof of concept and prototype of the VIS (Volcano Information System) have been achieved. Near-real time notification of the Volcano Infrasound Early-Warning (VIEW) system are sent to the ARISE portal for use by end-users, such as Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Council. A sudden stratospheric warming event database from ARISE measurements and re-analysis is provided for weather models. Ground truth events were further catalogued and infrasound simulations integrate more accurate disturbances in the MA profiles.
Work Package 6 proposes new methods to use various ARISE data to benefit weather and climate modelling. IMS infrasound data was combined with meteorological data allowing gravity wave parameters to be calculated in order to improve NWP models. This analysis provided gravity wave climatologies available on the ARISE data portal. Infrasound inversions determine some MA properties to assess the effects of atmospheric variability in models. This also concerns atmospheric forecasts during sudden stratospheric warming events. Temperature lidar data was used to determine temperature bias within ECMWF re-analyses and seasonal forecasts.
The ARISE Work Package 7 is dedicated to the data portal (https://arise-portal.eu/) which is designed to be the most complete, accurate and attractive reference platform for MA scientific communities, with high societal impact. Data from 24 datasets based on 13 different atmospheric observation technologies are available via the ARISE portal. Inter-comparisons of data with ERA-5 models are possible. In addition, nine advanced multi-technology data products are also available, enabling extreme event studies and model validations, for example. Operational and prototypical services are based on these data sets in collaboration with CTBTO and the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Center, notably for volcano monitoring.
The extended ARISE network coverage in terms of altitude, latitude and time are unprecedented and should reduce weather model uncertainties with the perspective to improve weather forecasting, at the scale of weeks, as well as climate models. Remote volcano monitoring and cyclone notifications are important for civil security. Data mining and software developments enrich the ARISE data portal with high-quality data accessible to a wide scientific community in fields related to the MA dynamics.
The ARISE multi-instrument observations showed biases in weather prediction models, concerning the temperature and horizontal wind, originating from middle atmosphere variability at unresolved time scales. ARISE showed that improved characterization of the stratosphere where observations are sparse can improve weather forecasts especially when forecasts initialize close to sudden stratospheric warming events, when a correlation with surface weather patterns is expected at sub-seasonal timescales. Improved forecasting at scales of several weeks obviously presents large economic and social implications on society.
The Volcano Information System (VIS) implemented in the ARISE platform and presently calibrated using Etna monitoring will be very relevant for remote monitoring of non-instrumented volcanoes. The ARISE team demonstrated the possibility to predict the ash plume height and mass eruption rate based on the infrasound signals associated to the eruptions with a large impact for the aviation security.
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Demòcrates Units (grec Ενωμένοι Δημοκράτες, Enomeni Dimokrates) és un partit polític de Xipre d'ideologia liberal. Va ser fundat per l'ex president de Xipre George Vasiliou el 1993 amb el nom de Kinima Eleftheron Dimokraton (Moviment dels Demòcrates Lliures). Més tard es va fusionar amb ADISOK (un grup de dissidents d'AKEL) per formar els Demòcrates Units. El partit és membre del Partit dels Liberals Demòcrates i Reformistes Europeus. El seu membre al parlament, Androulla Vasiliou és membre de la Mesa del PLDRE. A les eleccions legislatives xipriotes de 2001 el partit va obtenir el 2,6% del vot popular i 1 de 56 seients. Durant el referèndum de 2004 el partit va donar suport al Pla Annan per Xipre.

El 2005, el president del partit George Vasiliou renunciar i Michalis Papapetrou va ser elegit nou president. A les eleccions legislatives xipriotes de 2006, el partit va obtenir només l'1,6% i va perdre la representació parlamentària. Després de la pèrdua de la representació parlamentària Michalis Papapetrou va expressar la voluntat de dimitir com a líder del partit. El març de 2007 el vicepresident Praxoula Antoniadou va prendre el lideratge del partit.

Presidents
 1996-2005: George Vasiliou
 2005-2007: Michalis Papapetrou
 2007- : Praxoula Antoniadou

Enllaços externs
 Web oficial

Partits polítics de Xipre
Partits polítics liberals

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Q: Верстка. Изменение содержимого блока при наведении Добрый вечер! Очень нужна помощь. Не знаю как реализовать данный функционал.

Не знаю как при наведении мышки на блок, изменить отображение содержимого.
При наведении, левый блок должен отображаться как правый.

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kiril donchev

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Вот стили уже готового блока. Не хватает только бэкграундом добавить соц иконки в нижние дивы и изображение на белый фон. При наведении нужно изменить бордер на красный,  на красный цвет, изображение на красный и придать цвет иконкам.

A: Для изменения при наведении на родителя существует специальная запись. родитель:hover дочерний_элемент {...}

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kiril donchev

Design Master


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Q: How do I escape to Obristan with my whole family? On Day 29 I received an Obristan passport that I could get forged so that I can leave for Obristan. At the end of days 29, 30, and 31 I only have the option of escaping by myself, not with my whole family. I have more than enough money to cover the cost of forging passports for my whole family (I have over 300 credits, and I didn't adopt my niece), but I'm never given the option to escape with my family.
I think that I need to get 4 more Obristan passports, but I'm never given the option to do so.

A: You need to confiscate Obristan passports from people that come through your booth, the same way that you would confiscate ones for citizens.  This is obviously against the rules and you will be fined every time you do it, but there is no other way to collect the passports you need.

A: for everyone to escape you must

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*Confiscate Obristran passports

*Have 50-150 credits ready (depending on whether you adopted the niece or killed at least three family members and didn't adopt the niece)

*Not have triggered any other endings.

If everyone is fine on the day you are ready, don't pay the bills. Also, if not all alive family members are taken you will trigger ending 17 where you won't know the safety of any other alive family members not taken.


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