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Upcoming literary events in Austin.
"...is the date of the 12th annual Austin Book Arts Fair,..."
June 23, 2000 Books Column
"...BBQ, Thu, Sep 12, 6-8pm at the CBW Anniversary Party with fine food from over 18 restaurants and music..."
Sept. 6, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer
Food-o-File
The death of a range hits home, but new spots Bennu Coffee, Annie's Cafe & Bar, and Cafe Laguna help fill the void
"...Electric gas range was not worth the $250-plus in parts and labor the repair would cost. That range had..."
June 26, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Small Wonders
They just nabbed two festival awards, next up is HBO, and Ed Wood is their greatest influence. Meet Austin's most successful 12-year-old filmmakers.
"...camera in hand, I schooled myself in the nail-biting art of stop-motion animation, pitting Colorform clay Brachyosaurs against tiny,..."
Nov. 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov
A Shortlist of the City's Most Memorable Museums
Gaze upon objets from the weird to the sublime
"...Austin isn't necessarily known for its world-class museums. But we are known for embracing our offbeat culture..."
June 16, 2016 AAN Post by Mary Cantrell
Culture Flash!
Austin Museum Day turns 10, and TCA names a new director
"...•Austin Museum Day is here again this Sunday, Sept. 23, with..."
Sept. 21, 2007 Arts Column by Robert Faires
The expansive Cinematexas short film festival
"...for students). Passes can be purchased at Cinematexas Festival Headquarters at the Hideout, 617 Congress. See "Locations" for all..."
Sept. 14, 2001 Screens Feature
"...century with historically correct homes, animals, and clothes. Children participating in the week-long camps dress in 19th-century working clothes..."
Which Locals Are Those?
"...listings, I can't see how this book could be particularly useful. Perusal of the Austin listings reveals these errors:..."
Sept. 18, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Texas Culture Bash '96
"...what diversity could be crammed into one section of earth by a really top hand." Nobody knows this better..."
Sept. 20, 1996 Music Feature
AMOA Gets $100K
"...The Austin Museum of Art must be doing something right. It's just..."
Feb. 6, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires
The Game-Changers
The 2009 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame
"...natural aspect of life here, like live oaks or Barton Springs, but all that flourishing activity in the visual..."
May 29, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Improvisation on Four Legs and a Seat
Eighty Texas artists accept Damian Priour's invitation to riff on the idea of chair
"...haunting composition is called the Texas Chair Project, and starting this weekend, you can see it at the Austin..."
Nov. 14, 2008 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull
Stirred up by the arts, sounding off on local TV
"...and I just got around to reading Amy Smith's article on the Austin Museum of Art in last week's..."
July 20, 2001 Column
More money for the Long Center, more art for AMOA, and more national exposure for a Flaming Idiot.
"...Arts Dollar Watch..."
May 12, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires
Austin food lovers rejoice!
"...crowd sipped and strolled around the scenic grounds of Laguna Gloria reveling in La Dolce Vita Thursday night. I..."
Oct. 22, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Virginia B. Wood loads up your plate with events and a piece of the Big Apple.
"...Vita 2003: Roman Holiday -- on the grounds of Laguna Gloria (3809 W. 35th) tonight, Oct. 16, at 6pm..."
Cinematexas Schedule
"...(7pm, Austin Museum of Art -- Laguna Gloria) Thursday, Sep 23: INTERNATIONAL..."
Dancing About Architecture
"...of Sixth Street's patronage; the new eatery seems miles apart from the down-and-dirty nature of Joe's or the bring-in-the-new-generation..."
Feb. 12, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck
Growth Spurt
Nine Shows That Transported Me
"...Red, White and Tuna..."
Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Unglue Your Kids From the TV for These Family-Friendly Summer Activities
Ten things to see and do around Austin, no screens required
"...the last time your Netflix queue was anything but cartoons, and the glazed-over eyes of your children are starting..."
May 18, 2018 Features Feature by Mae Hamilton
"...around the house, glued to the PlayStation or the Cartoon Network, or out gallivanting in whatever playground the devil's..."
May 10, 2002 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner
New Art in Austin: 15 to Watch
See this survey of Austin's emerging savants, and you'll do yourself a big, big favor
"...'New Art in Austin: 15 To Watch'..."
March 11, 2011 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner
Arts Bullets
Texas high schoolers act; Deborah Hay lectures; Bill Wittliff and Julie Speed read; and you learn about Duchamp
"...Artists read and write when the Austin Museum of Art..."
May 7, 2004 Arts Feature
Real Estate and Perfect Mates
The year 2000 in the Austin arts, with Top 10 lists by Chronicle Arts critics and their picks for stories and personalities of the year.
"...solo show about finding a house and finding a partner and how both tie in to fulfilling one's dreams...."
Austin Area Cancellations and Other COVID-19 Updates
Gov. Abbott declares statewide public health disaster
"...More Local Arts Cancellations:..."
March 13, 2020 News Post by James Renovitch
East Austin Studio Tour
Art-savvy locals offer tips for where to go and who to see when you go EAST this year
"...As the East Austin Studio Tour thrives with new participation – 210 artists and designers this year – how..."
Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper
With Screaming Black Yak Day upon us, Marc Savlov kindly gives out some kudos and guidance.
"...of excellent film and media courses that the Austin Museum of Art offers at their Laguna Gloria campus during..."
Dec. 26, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov
"...her dancing as those greats did. We've seen few artists who move as comfortably, as confidently, as naturally as..."
Man on a Mission
Professor, Collector, Leader Gil Cárdenas
"...I going to hang this picture?" They don't buy art because it fits over the sofa. They buy because..."
Aug. 18, 1995 Arts Feature
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Overcoming writer's block – All you need to know!
Just for the irony of it, I really wanted to leave this page completely blank.
I'm certain such a jape would garner not only smiles and laughter from such a canny witticism but more predominantly a solidarity from writers the world over. However, that wouldn't be much use to those of you hoping for an explanation into this stumbling block and a few clues into how to beat it. So here we go. Let's hope they get you over your hump and back to business.
Writer's block is the horrifying moment where everything, absolutely everything, dries up. Your ideas, your creativity, your drive and your will to sit down and write a single word you can be proud of has taken leave from your brain and it feels like it isn't coming back in any kind of a hurry.
Why has it so suddenly and cruelly hijacked your usual process?
Your brain might be busy processing something else. You may have all sorts of ideas but at this moment in time there isn't a single one of them that seems good enough to be worth starting on or you might simply be tempted by all the other things that you could be doing instead if your heart just isn't in it.
They're all valid reasons and there's plenty more to boot. Most of the time we're scared to write in case it's not going to be good enough for those we're writing for and worse still, not good enough for ourselves. We want everything we write to be the best it can be and if we don't have that confidence in our work then there's a good chance it probably won't be. So tell yourself, you've done it before and you can do it again. Convince yourself. It's in there, and you can eek it out, it's just going to take a little effort on your behalf.
Rubbish. Sit at the screen and force it. Do it. That is without doubt the very first thing you should try.
brilliance. Fake it until you make it. That's my best advice to you. Try. Force yourself, and then if that doesn't work, move down the list and come back to it again when you've given yourself the break, the recharge, or whatever else you can try to re-gather and regroup your thoughts. Then try again. But do try. Try.
So what else should we do?
We should examine what we think our problem is and if we can, fix it. Generally we think we've got nothing to write about, we have no good ideas, and perhaps we don't have any ideas so start with that. How should we go about digging some up? How do we get that ideas pool topped back up so we can swim about in it again?
Where do your ideas usually come from? If they're part of your thinking process then think. If they come from inspiration, then go read other material that would normally inspire. If they come by accident from conversation then pick up the phone and talk to someone who can help you juggle things up a bit. Brainstorming is good. Not only will you have an opportunity to create some good ideas out of practically nowhere but also the psychology of spending time with friends will feed the healthy chemicals in your brain it needs to better enjoy the challenge you're really facing.
If your thought processes require solidarity or space then get out of the office. Go for a walk or a run. Go sit in a coffee shop and watch the world go by. Any one of the people you notice in passing might be the trigger for what you're missing. Stories are all about people's actions and reactions after all, why not get some first hand experience of how they behave outside of your mind?
Not your computer, your head. For half an hour, ten minutes or half a day, go turn off and do something completely unrelated. Tell yourself that a break is all you need. When you do go back to the job hopefully your brain will have believed you and subconsciously prepared a host of new ideas for when it knows you're going to start again, with a newly added vengeance to get the job done.
there's often no stopping it. As we learned earlier, sometimes it's just about getting started and if one line from one song, or one poem, or one meme even, then that's worth its weight in gold for you.
Not out of panic if there's a deadline looming — but from exercise. One of the ways we can help our brain to perform at its best is to stimulate our body. Get your blood flowing to all corners of your body and soul and it could well be enough to fire up those dormant neurones and drive them into action.
The worst thing you can do is to become maudlin and think negative thoughts.
Don't wallow in your failure so far.
Don't make excuses; you're better than that for sure.
All of these things will just reaffirm your brain's current pathway that it's useless and has already failed. So take a time-out but as soon as you can get back on that horse. Go back to where we started, tell yourself you've got this, pick up your pen or boot up your computer and write.
Start somewhere new, somewhere you've already been. Start anywhere. Write anything. Write a bad idea if you have nothing else. You can delete it if it really was that terrible; but then decide why it was so terrible and write a better one. It's only a draft after all; it doesn't need to be genius. The genius might be hidden somewhere in between the lines you haven't written yet SO WRITE.
If you do, I'll bet my shirt you'll get a lot further than if you didn't. More than likely it will be the stepping-stone you needed to get off the rollercoaster and back on track.
So do we understand each other? Do you know what to do now?


Why don't we eat better?
We all know we need to eat better, be more active and take on the battle for the waistline of America. We even know what we need to do to accomplish those goals. And yet, we don't do it. Why?
Do you like mashed potatoes? How about carrots? How about the two of them together?
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Most of the oils that tested were not pure extra virgin olive oil. In fact, two-thirds of the imported extra virgin olive oils tested failed to make the grade.
Corn, tomatoes and zucchini are especially good this time of year.
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We were honored that Omar Pérez from the Junta de Castilla y León's London office came along and was kind enough to say that he really enjoyed the tasting.
It was a great trip, full of new wines and experiences and I wanted to reflect that in the tasting, judging by the attendee's reactions on the night – I succeeded. We all enjoyed the evening and the wines were a surprise to many of the people there. They tried wines from regions and grape varieties that they had never heard of before.
I had been struck by the variety of wine available from the Province of Castilla y León. With the incredible fame and popularity of Rioja it is easy for consumers to regard Castlle as a backwater, but this is very far from the truth, Castilla y León is the historic hub of Spain. It is where the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors seriously started, so Spain is a sort of enlarged Castille, up to a point. Indeed there is no such language as Spanish, it is properly called Castillian. Wine has always been important here, the land is steeped in it and they styles are often much more traditional than Rioja as the influences have, until recently, always been Spanish rather than from outside. I say recently because it is undeniable that some of the wines I tasted were designed by wine makers keen to earn Parker points and to make wines in that blockbuster style with rather more new oak than anything else.
I was thrilled by what seemed to be more honest and traditional wines, that were really well made and the tasting concentrated on these. Three of the wines are not available in the UK and I had to get them sent over from Spain especially for the event. Thank you all for helping to make that possible.
I am on record (here) as saying how much I appreciate Verdejo from the Rueda region, and other parts of Castilla y León. Some examples are richer than others and some are more mineral, I deliberately chose a very bright and rich version for this tasting.
Centellito is made by Bodegas Alvarez y Diez and offers the classic citrus and herbal aroma of Verdejo together with a soft, fresh and succulently textured palate of nectarine, pithy grapefruit and passionfruit. A very good and enjoyable dry white wine.
Bierzo, the north western corner of Castlilla, was once a part of Galicia and shares many common traditions, including grape varieties. It is a beautiful and welcoming place and I highly recommend watching a sunset from Las Medulas Cultural Landscape, which is an extraordinary landscape created by once serving as the largest gold mining area in the Roman Empire, and is now a Unesco World Heritage site.
This Godello has a lovely balance of acidity and richness that makes the wine clean and fresh with floral, herbal and citrus aromas leading to a smooth, supple palate and a crisp finish.
This was a greatly appreciated wine, with it and the Godello being the joint favourite white.
Like Verdejo, Malvasia is a grape variety that oxidises easily, so we have had to wait for modern reductive techniques to enable us to see its true capabilities. This might well explain why these wine regions shied away from white wines in the past, except for Sherry-like styles and concentrated on reds instead – with only rosés for when refreshment was needed.
The beautiful La Setera winery is descirbed in more detail here.
Creamy and honeyed nose with a fresh herb feel and nutty notes.
Mouth-filling with a little fresh citrussy lemon pith and lemon peel acidity with a full and viscous texture. Really characterful with a tangy grapefruit finish, quite long and balanced.
A terrific dry white wine, one of the very best of our trip and truly memorable.
This was an exciting first for most people, a pure Juan Garcia varietal wine, which is a grape variety that only grows in this little area right by the Portuguese border – indeed the Duero/Douro river is the frontier here.
At times there are characters reminiscent of a rich Gamay or a Cabernet Franc in Jaun Garcia, but this example also has a ripeness that balances the slight dusty, savoury and mineral characters of the grape giving it a roundness and plumpness of red fruit that is very appealing.
VCPRD is a quality level broadly equivalent to VDQS in France, so a step down, in theory, from DO or AC. However in practice this is a very accomplished wine.
I loved visiting this place, it has belonged to the Otero family since 1906 and where once it was in countryside the winery is now in a busy town street – luckily the vineyards are a little way away in the countryside. As well as being nice people they entertained us beautifully with my favourite of all the winery lunches – a simple, but delicious spread of various empanadas, salad, jamon, chorizos and cheeses.
Their wines were lovely too, honest and enjoyable, well made, stylishly packaged and remarkable value for money, – they make super rosés and whites too, well worth finding if you are in the area.
Sadly, to date they remain unavailable in the UK, so I would like to thank them for making some bottles available for the tasting.
This wine is medium-bodied and enticing with a rounded palate of gentle blackberry, a touch of spice, a fresh point of acidity and supple tannins with well balanced and integrated oak on the balanced finish.
This made many friends at the tasting, such a shame that it is not available.
Another wine that impressed, this time I have not visited the winery, but I wanted to show a red Bierzo that was on the generous side and although I did try enjoyable examples out there, none quite have the richness of this.
Martin Sarmiento is made by the Bierzo offshoot of the Martin Codax winery in Rias Baixas, Galicia. They came here to grow Mencia, rather than a Galician region precisely because Bierzo's climate can coax more richness and weight out of Mencia. This splendid grape is said by some to be a relative of Cabernet Franc (yet another!) and indeed it does have some characteristics in common.
Martin Sarmiento Mencia however was thought by many, me included, to have a more Burgundian or rich Pinot Noir feel, even an aged Moulin-à-Vent feel. Yes there are savoury notes and an earthy feel, but the black cherry and plum fruit make it quite succulent and round.
Available from Waitrose and Majestic Wine Warehouse: prices vary.
On my trip I only saw this magnificent estate from afar, but even at a distance it impressed. It is a stunning castle like edifice dating back to 1328, just as you turn down the little road to La Setera, so it is in Arribes del Duero – hence the name of the range 'Natural Reserve' as they are in a natural park – but they choose not to label any except their top wines as DO Arribes. In part this is because they use a wide range of grape varieties, some of which are not traditionally allowed in the region – please do try their excellent Syrah if you have a chance.
This is the most commercial, in a good way, of all the wines at the tasting, it is clearly aimed at being a crowd pleaser, but it works. The nose is fragrant and tempting while the palate delivers that round, mellow, silky and savoury character that makes Rioja so popular. It has lovely ripe fruit and good balance with light chalky tannins on the finish.
£6.99 per bottle from Majestic Wine Warehouses.
Sadly on my trip we did not venture into Toro, but I have been before and really wanted to show an example of their stunning value reds.
I have long wondered why Toro wines are so under represented on UK supermarket and wine shop shelves, this example in particular. So I was thrilled to discover that this is no longer the case, in different packaging, and I am sure a subtly different wine too, this wine is now available from Waitrose and Marks and Spencer.
This is pure Tinta do Toro, which although it is Tempranillo has evolved separately over time to produce wines with a less savoury character, more red fruit and less earthiness.
I think this is a terrific wine, full of character with rich fruit, plenty of alcohol and just a touch of oak to soften and tame those ripe tannins. I let it breathe for 2 hours, it does need it, as this is a lot of wine for the money.
For our finale I wanted something special and we got it! I am a great believer in the potential of Ribera del Duero, sadly too often the potential is all I get as many of the actual wines are mean and stringy, lacking elegance and charm. For two years running at the Concour Mondial de Bruxelles competition I have been underwhelmed by the majority of the Ribera del Duero entries.
Strangely enough strolling around Valladolid, (which I would recommend as it is lovely place which I enjoyed immensely), the bars sold simple unoaked Ribera del Duero Joven wines, which were very attractive indeed and I wonder why no one brings those into Britain?
However the wines that do not disappoint really do not! I could run off a long(ish) list of superb wines from here, but I'll save them for another day. Spain's single greatest wine estate, by fame and repute, is here, Vega Sicilia and while I could not squeeze Vega Sicilia Unico or Vega Sicilia Valbuena into the budget I could just run to the third wine in the stable: Alion.
Balance, concentration, depth, rich soft fruit characters, rich spice and savoury coffee and mocha characters, elegance and joie de vivre, fine grain tannins on the finish, integrated smoky oak and a lovely complete feel that is both exuberant and fine at the same time.
It looks like it could keep forever, but I would happily drink it now, it is utterly delicious.
Around £50-£59 a bottle from fine wine merchants.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening, I know that I did and the wines gave a good flavour of the incredible range of wines and wine styles available from this wonderful province of Spain.
Quentin gave the Association a quite marvellous tasting, to sample wines not available in the UK was a real privilege. He is a first rate tutor & his obvious love & knoweledge of his subjects is second to none & greatly appreciated by all those present.
All the wines spoke for themselves – top notch !


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How CIBSE's Inclusivity Panel aims to improve diversity
A solution to the UK's engineering skills gap has been staring us in the face for decades – women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds. So what is CIBSE doing to encourage more diversity in the profession?
Posted in March 2018
Our society faces major challenges when it comes to climate change, urbanisation and environmental pollution, so our profession must keep looking for innovative solutions to these problems. Our vital work will be harder to deliver, however, unless something is done to address the skills gap, which is continuing to grow. It is estimated that an additional 87,000 graduate-level engineers per year are needed in the UK between now and 2020, but the higher education system is producing only 46,000 engineering graduates annually.
The good news, however, is that the potential resource to fill the gap is right under our noses. We can start using it simply by attracting talented people who, traditionally, have not considered taking up careers in our industry. This is the goal of diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, where diversity represents the mix and inclusion refers to getting the mix to work well together.
The case for action
Consider that the UK has the lowest proportion of female professional engineers in Europe, at just 8%, despite women making up 51% of the working population. Only 6% of professional engineers are from black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, whereas changing demographics mean this group now comprises 25% of the UK's secondary school population. And 60% of women surveyed reported encountering barriers when returning to work after a maternity break.
The message is clear; there is abundant untapped potential – and attracting underrepresented segments of the population to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers is the obvious first step to boosting the number of engineering professionals in the UK.
'There is no doubt that addressing diversity and inclusion is vital to the continued success of our industry,' says Jo Edwards, co-vice-chair of CIBSE's Inclusivity Panel. 'I am very pleased to be associated with organisations – including CIBSE – that are embracing the issue so comprehensively that they are incorporating D&I into their overarching strategic aims.'
Setting goals to treat all people fairly and to make their organisations more representative of the communities they serve ultimately contributes to the betterment of society
Researchers are increasingly and consistently finding that companies and organisations with higher rates of diversity are more successful. Companies in the top quartile for gender diversity are 15% more likely to have financial returns above their national industry median. That number becomes 35% for companies in the top quartile for racial/ethnic diversity. Success doesn't have to be considered only in terms of financial performance, however. Studies show that companies with more women in senior management functions report significantly higher levels of employee satisfaction, too.
Regardless of the business case, there are also strong ethical and legal dimensions to consider. Engineering organisations are united by a desire to improve society. Setting goals and treating all people fairly, proactively to include them and to make their organisations more representative of the communities they serve is not just the right thing to do – it ultimately contributes to the betterment of society. From a legal perspective, the Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination and unfair treatment of people on the grounds of their demographic characteristics, so we must address biases in the workplace.
Despite the convincing evidence, and legal and ethical imperatives, human nature, societal norms and cultural baggage continue to stand in the way of the industry reaching its full potential. Even at primary school age, girls have less positive perceptions of engineering than boys (32% compared with 61% of boys). Graduates from BAME backgrounds are less likely to be hired than their white peers, and can expect to be paid less than them, on average, should they manage to secure full-time employment. It's even estimated that the industry is losing a potential £11.2bn per year in productivity because of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) engineers feeling forced to hide their sexuality at work out of fear.
Given the current situation in the sector, how can we ensure we have the talent to deliver creative solutions to the challenges society faces? As an industry, we have to be more proactive in changing ourselves – who we are and how we work. This is where diversity and inclusion initiatives come in.
'Diversity and inclusion go hand in hand – recruiting people from under-represented demographics is not enough; the industry also has to engage with what minority employees bring to the table if we want to leverage innovation and new approaches. This means cultural shift, not just cosmetic changes,' says co-vice-chair Mikal Ahmed.
The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) recognises the vital importance of this topic and, with UK government support, has been running a programme since 2010 to increase diversity and inclusion across the engineering professions. A strategy spanning four years to 2020 was published in 2016; its aim is to understand and address the extent to which engineering and its organisations are inclusive and nurture diversity.
CIBSE has taken this opportunity to relaunch its diversity committee – now the Inclusivity Panel – to engage with the RAEng's initiative, and to do more to fulfil CIBSE's obligations under the Diversity in Engineering Concordat.
'It's immensely reassuring to me that CIBSE's commitment to addressing inclusion issues pre-dates the noticeable increase in public debate and media coverage we've seen over the past year,' says panel chair Atif Rashid. 'These efforts are not reactionary, but stem from a genuine conviction that doing well on inclusion is central to the future health of our institution and our industry.'
Frances Winch – a building services pioneer
Frances Winch MCIBSE, who died last month aged 92, proved that it was possible for women to have a richly rewarding career in building services – but it wasn't always easy. Frances, also known as Frankie, joined the industry after World War I, during which she served as an air mechanic (electrical) and petty officer in the Women's Royal Navy Service.
After the war, she became one of the first female graduates of the newly formed National College of Heating, Ventilation and Fan Engineering, which eventually became part of London South Bank University (LSBU). Frances then worked as a heating and air conditioning engineer before becoming a librarian at the National College and a lecturer at Salford College of Technology. She ended her varied career at Manchester City Council, as a senior officer in the fuel-efficiency unit, where her work involved monitoring control systems.
The challenges facing a woman in the industry were revealed in two letters Frances wrote – one when applying for a development officer position at CIBSE in 1987, and one to the Building Services Journal (forerunner to CIBSE Journal), 10 years later.
In her letter to CIBSE, Frances said it was hard to return to the industry after having a family, because of the lack of retraining courses available. In the BSJ letter, she called for a change in attitude towards women in the industry, and lamented that only 2% of services engineers were female. She called for more incentives for women to return to work, more flexible working and intensive refresher courses. 'More flexibility in career structure would be welcomed by many men as well as women,' she wrote.
The percentage of women working in the industry is still only 8%. Frances' son-in-law, and CIBSE past president, Andy Ford – who is now director of enterprise and innovation at the LSBU's School of Environment and Architecture – says there is plenty more to be done. 'I made significant efforts to promote the profession to women while president, and I continue to do so at LSBU – but, after reading her letter, I am depressed to realise most barriers she mentions still remain,' he says.
Formed last summer, CIBSE's Inclusivity Panel comprises 10 volunteers from across the membership, including from the institution's board and the executive.
It participated in a benchmarking exercise organised by the Royal Academy. This came out of a joint project between the RAEng and the Science Council to develop a bespoke Progression Framework to help improve diversity and inclusion among scientific and engineering professional bodies.
Institutions were asked to self-assess their performance across eight departmental areas against a range of diversity and inclusion maturity indicators. The results put CIBSE on a par with the other institutions that took part, but indicated that – as an industry – we are just starting to get to grips with a complex issue. The exercise did, however, give the panel a base from which to consider what it wants to achieve and where to start.
CIBSE's next steps
After analysis of the results of the benchmarking exercise, the Inclusivity Panel developed three key aims for 2018:
Improve awareness and understanding of inclusivity and diversity across CIBSE, and embed these concepts within the institution's strategic aims
Improve the breadth and quality of data captured (anonymously) about the diversity of staff and members
Increase the proportion of female members and registrants.
The first aim ensures CIBSE's stance on these issues is clear, well communicated and identified as a key component of the industry's future success. The second enables CIBSE to understand the current situation among its staff and membership, and to begin tracking progress over time. The final aim addresses a particularly acute issue unearthed during the RAEng benchmarking exercise – the poor representation of women among our numbers.
These aims were put to the board and approved in January 2018. As the year goes on, CIBSE members can expect updates on the panel's progress and, perhaps, requests for help. After all, cultural change in any organisation can only come about with the buy-in of all its stakeholders.
The Inclusivity Panel is currently working with the executive on the first set of actions to achieve its aims. It looks forward to the support of our peers and colleagues towards nurturing a more diverse CIBSE that is representative of us all – and a more inclusive CIBSE for every one of us. The future of our industry – and, therefore, wider society – depends on it.
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Imagine that you're flying a huge brick with a small cockpit at the front. There is no finesse or agility to it. There's also not too much speed or range. This is you, flying Federal Gunship in Elite: Dangerous.
According to the Elite: Dangerous wiki page, the Federal Gunship is a support combat ship, which means that it is not worth buying her if you are planning to explore or trade. Also, you can forget about community goals, unless you are engaging in CG as the pirate faction -- i.e. killing everything moving in your sights.
The truth is, the Federal Gunship is worth your pretty penny for only one task -- the very sufficient killing of other ships. Therefore the ship is preferred by skilled players going into pirate lore or fans of PvP.
What is interesting, however, is that the Federal Gunship is barely ever mentioned as the best option for PvP. Fer-de-Lance, the Federal Assault Ship, and the Vulture are often the first choices for a lot of commanders. So, I am not sure why the Gunship is not placed in top three of PvP ships. After all, she is the tanked version of Federal Assault Ship.
The solution for any commander trying to master the Federal Gunship is the set up of as many multicannons as possible. In tandem with all available tanking options, this combo makes the ship worth a buy.
All Elite: Dangerous commanders know that they can set up builds on the Coriolis Website and check how is it going to work when it comes to energy and jump distance.
My suggested fitting, inspired by Rinzler, consists of multicannons powered by as many A modules as possible in power department. With military-grade composite bulkheads, prismatic shield and all available hull and shield enhancers, this looks very serious.
Having these fittings, the Federal Gunship is not going to lose anything from poor agility, speed or jump range. Certainly, though, she is going to be exactly what she is supposed to be: a mean and tough gunship.
With additional improvements applied by engineers to weapons efficiency and power, improvements around energy distribution and shields, the Federal Gunship can easily go toe to toe with the Fer-De-Lance, which is always seen as the symbol of PvP dogfights.
However, it is important to remember: a tanked hull, shields or even multicannons are not going to make anybody top dog amongst PvPers. Skills must be there as well.
The Federal Gunship is not an easy boat to fly. She handles like a brick and quite often, commanders feel that she is underpowered compared to her mass. The common mistake, though, is to treat Gunship as other medium-sized fighting ships. She is certainly not a dog-fighting master. Most players trying to play the Gunship similar to Fer-de-Lance fail quite badly and sell her very quick, leaving not too positive comments on Elite: Dangerous forum.
So how do you use the Federal Gunship? It feels that the best option for this ship is to switch off flight assists, adding a little bit of agility to her movements. Keep the Gunship to the front of the enemy and avoid too much turning, as this is one thing she cannot do very easily. And use all multicannons constantly, raining bullets on the opponent.
The best thing about playing Elite: Dangerous is that there are no two identical ships. Every time you decide to buy a new one, you need to spend time learning the ship's ins and outs.
In the case of the Federal Gunship, before you will be even able to buy her, it is necessary to go through some Federation pilots ranks. Those can be achieved by doing missions. Before you will be in position to think about Gunship, you must achieve rank of Ensign.
But, there is one more reason why the Federal Gunship is worth buying -- the Federal Gunship is one of the sexiest looking ships in the game. This is, of course, if you are fan of big industrial-looking flying bricks.
Definitely, the Federal Gunship is worth buying in Elite: Dangerous. If anything, you should at least give her a test flight. She is certainly one of those ships to keep, if you properly understand her.
What is your experience with Federal Gunship? Are you running different fitting on the ship? Did you keep it or perhaps you decided it is too difficult? Let us know in the comments below!


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Jerry Stiller dead at 92
Actor Jerry Stiller arrives at the special screening of HBO's Documentary "Whoopi Goldberg presents Moms Mabley" at The Apollo Theater on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, in New York. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP)
NEW YORK — Comedian Jerry Stiller has died at 92.
His son Ben Stiller said the actor died of natural causes in a tweet posted early Monday.
Jerry Stiller began his career in the 1950s as the partner of his wife Anne Meara. The duo appeared on several variety shows through the 1960s and 70s, mainly "The Ed Sullivan Show."
Stiller's career took on a new phase in the 1990s, when he landed the role of Frank Costanza on "Seinfeld." His portrayal of a boisterous, cantankerous lifelong New Yorker led him to take a similar role on "King of Queens," a role he held through the show's entire run from 1998 to 2007.
Stiller was a multi-talented performer who appeared in an assortment of movies. He played Walter Matthau's police sidekick in the thriller "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" and Divine's husband Wilbur Turnblad in John Waters' twisted comedy "Hairspray."
Stiller also appeared in several films with his son throughout the years, including "Zoolander," "Heavyweights" and "The Heartbreak Kid."


You are an analyst on the server team of a medium-sized organization. You are studying the performance and reliability of various servers on the network, and you decide to produce a report that lists the number of errors from all the traditional logs on a particular server. The code you use should be capable of running against a local computer or against an arbitrary number of remote computers. An acceptable output is shown here.
You will use impersonation for all remote connections, so you do not need to be able to supply credentials.
You should not display errors due to permissions or due to no events matching your filter.
You should not make changes to the users' environment. If you do, you should change them back at the end of the script. Modification to the users' environment following script completion will cost you points.
Your script should run without prompting against the local computer.


Days is all about twists and turns, and this week's Days of Our Lives Spoilers are going to make a face evident. The upcoming episode is going to be filled with drama and plot twists. Will's mysterious health issues are speculated to create hurdles in the way of Will and Sonny's happiness. They are finally in a situation where they have everything they ever wanted and Leo is out of their lives for good. If they want, they can even get remarried.
Despite Leo being gone, he hexed Will with a Grek spell before leaving. Now, Will is facing certain health issues just like Leo said. This is currently sucking the much-needed happiness out of Will and Sonny's life. They are going to go in search for a logical explanation for Will's deteriorating health. Since this is Salem, anything is possible.
Victor is in for a huge shock when Kate suddenly shows up at his door. This kind of reunion is extremely unexpected. But again, it's DOOL and surprises don't surprise us anymore! When Kate tells Victor that she wants to return to work for Titan, Victor Kiriakis might consider the offer. The reunion of Victor Kiriakis and Kate is going to be interesting to watch. With Titan reaching heights, it makes sense for the two of them to dedicate themselves to the goal. Even though they hit a couple of bumps in the road, they seem to get along well now. Another possibility is that Victor might not consider her proposition and laugh it off.
Days of Our Lives Spoilers: What's Going On With Maggie and Sarah?
Maggie is all set to question her daughter and demand answers regarding her decision to accept Rex's proposal. Even though Sarah has feelings for Eric, he keeps rejecting her. There is a possibility that this might lead Sarah to return back to being Rey's wife and finally accept his proposal. Maggie and Sarah are going to have a heart to heart conversation regarding choosing the right man to take her wedding vows. In the meantime, Brady and Eric will also come face to face. It seems like Eric is finally going to give an answer to his brother's ultimatum.
Speaking of Brady, he is trying his best to keep Stefan and Chloe away. He might have to search for some more points if he wants Eric to take his part.
As we all know, Kate has a sound business sense. But when it comes to handling issues, the drama is all over the place. What do you think? Is taking back Kate a wise decision? Will Brady be successful in taking Eric on his side? Or the stir in the air is definitely not worth it? Let us know in the comments below. Stay tuned with TV Season Spoilers to get Days of Our Lives Spoilers and updates for upcoming episodes.


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Migrants in Media
Mistreatment of Domestic Workers in a Kuwaiti Soap Opera
The plots of Gulf soap operas and TV programs often focus on family issues and struggles, of which of course the domestic worker is always ever-present but peripheral. Housemaids are never represented except in a stereotypical manner and with irresponsible depictions that dehumanize them and trivialize their sufferings. In addition to the talk shows and news stories that accuse domestic workers of mistreating children, raising them badly, and practicing sorcery, TV shows tend to mock and ridicule the dangers of such accusations and the abusive consequences that domestic workers have to face.
Last year, we reported on a TV segment that presented an actor dressed in female clothing as a housemaid. She was supposedly explaining why she has escaped her employer. After breaking a pot, she feared the reaction of her employer and decided to escape. The housemaid's clothing and speech are selected to represent the South-Asian domestic worker imagined stereotypically in the Gulf and made a symbol for all other Asian migrants. Instead of offering criticism of employers who abuse workers and push them to escape or to commit suicide, the shows use the painful stories of domestic workers as a material for their shows only to normalize abusive acts and ridicule the claims of those victimized.
Similarly this year, we see the Kuwaiti actress Huda Hussain in a soap opera titled "I will not ask for a divorce" following the same pattern. The female protagonist is in a struggle with her husband but reacts to his behavior by mistreating the housemaid. She tells the housemaid not to keep food for the her husband, then asks the housemaid for the husband's favorite cup and smashes it on the floor. The housemaid visibly recoils in fear and is ordered to clean up the mess. Uncritically acting out this kind of mistreatment demonstrates the producer's lack of awareness or concern for the plight of domestic workers; the storyline only results in the normalization of such acts and limiting abuse and mistreatment to the level of physical violence.
In Kuwait, the discourse on migrant workers is lively and divided
Gulf Media Continues to Normalise Abuse of Domestic Workers
Sorcery and domestic workers – the abusive narrative persists in Saudi
Op-Ed: In Saudi Arabia, racist state policy and social discourse reinforce each other
Op-Ed: When Social Media Fuels the Exploitation of Workers
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Lana Del Rey: 'I was inspired by Nirvana's Kurt Cobain'
'I thought he was the most beautiful person I'd ever seen,' says singer
By NME
Lana Del Rey has revealed that her main musical inspiration is Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.
In an interview with Sirius FM, the 'Video Games' songstress said she had grown up idolising the grunge icon and admired his uncompromising attitude.
Del Rey – who will release her debut album 'Born To Die' on January 30 – said: "When I was 11, I saw Kurt Cobain singing 'Heart Shaped Box' on MTV and it really stopped me dead in my tracks. I thought he was the most beautiful person I had ever seen. Even at a young age, I really related to his sadness.
She went on to add:
I never revisited his music again until I was about 17 or 18, and then when I did, it still meant just as much to me then. It's continued to be my primary inspiration – in terms of not wanting to compromise lyrically or sonically.
Del Rey, who became a YouTube sensation with the low-budget video for her track 'Video Games' and scored a Top Ten hit with the single last month, has opted to release the title track of 'Born To Die' as her next single on January 23.
The song's video, which the singer has revealed will feature a tiger, is set to be released in the coming weeks. You can listen to the track on NME.COM by scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking.
Last month, NME went along to Lana Del Rey's first ever UK gig at Manchester's Ruby Lounge. To find out what we made of the show, visit NME.COM/blogs.
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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull appears to have shut down speculation around young first home buyers being able to access their superannuation to fund a mortgage deposit by directly referring to comments he made nearly 12 months ago that it was a "thoroughly bad idea".
With a key Cabinet committee due to discuss the housing affordability crisis in the context of next month's Federal Budget, Turnbull used a media briefing in India late yesterday to note the tenor of the debate in Australia and to reference his earlier views on the issue, in doing so he said he believed the purpose of super was to provide for retirement.
Turnbull's comments came as elements of the superannuation industry signaled they were gearing up for a campaign opposing such a Budget measure and as senior academics described the proposal as both cynical and short-sighted.


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Insight 7 September 2017
Update on labour hire industry changes in Queensland
Labour hire providers operating in Queensland and businesses that engage labour hire providers.
The licensing system under the Act includes licence fees and requirements that management of labour hire providers are 'fit and proper' persons. There are also significant penalties for operating as a labour hire provider without a licence or engaging a labour hire provider which does not have a licence.
Determine whether your business is a labour hire provider and whether you need to be licenced, and whether you need to revisit any arrangements with existing service providers.
The Queensland Parliament passed the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (Qld) (Act) this afternoon. The Act is Australia's first licensing system for the labour hire industry and could be the template for further regulation of the labour hire industry in other States.
Snapshot of the Act
In our previous article about the Labour Hire Licensing Bill 2017 (Qld) (Bill) on 5 June 2017 (click here) we dealt with the content of the then Bill, the conduct it prohibits and the new offences it creates.
The Bill passed this afternoon with only two amendments:
existing operators have 60 days to apply for their licence after the proposed commencement of the scheme, up from 28 days provided in the Bill, and
the definition of relevant law (described in our earlier article) now includes the Payroll Tax Act 1971 (Qld).
Questions remain
A number of submissions to the Parliamentary Committee which reviewed the Bill raised concerns that important parts of the Act (including the scope of its coverage) would be left to be determined by regulation.
The Act has also not resolved whether common corporate group arrangements (which involve internal provision of labour from one group company to another) will be caught. Unless exempted by regulation, such group structures will need to obtain a labour hire licence to operate without risk of penalty.
The Act will commence on a date to be fixed by proclamation.
Regulations to accompany the Act are yet to be published but will inform how the Government proposes that the labour hire licensing system will operate.
McCullough Robertson will provide a further update once the regulations are published.
Focus covers legal and technical issues in a general way. It is not designed to express opinions on specific cases. Focus is intended for information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. Further advice should be obtained before taking action on any issue dealt with in this publication.
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Halloween 2009 – Happy Birthday Ichabod
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)
Originally released on october 5 1949 as part of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad package film, the short based
on Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, is one of Disney most beloved pieces of animation. Produced at the same time of Cinderella (1950) the story of Ichabod shares with that classic the same character design style and dark setting.
The two stories of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (both based upon popular works of literature) were also re-edited
and re-released separately through the years, first in cinemas then on tv, videotape and dvd.
Disney's Ichabod features the narrating and singing voice of Bing Crosby, the popular singer and actor whose career stretched over more than half a century from 1926 until his death in 1977.
The original "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story by American author Washington Irving published in 1820 and written while he was living in England.
October 2009 marks the 60th anniversary of Disney's Sleepy Hollow short that we think it's perfect to watch with family and friends this coming Halloween night!
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Stylusboy is Steve Jones, an English singer-songwriter who has built up a reputation as part of the UK's acoustic music scene. His lo-fi alternative folk sound and heartfelt lyrics make his recordings and performances deeply personal affairs. This year his Whole Picture EP has brought him increased exposure in the UK and it's available worldwide via his Bandcamp page. After the meteoric rise of Mumford and Sons, it's time for other artists influenced by the English folk tradition to come to wider attention. Stylusboy's Whole Picture will appeal to anyone who enjoys gentle, earnest indie-folk.


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Ecumenical News, March 30, 2015
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By The Rev. Robina M. Winbush
"The action your General Assembly took last year really meant a lot to us" were the words my lunch mate spoke to me upon realizing I was from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It took me a minute. Was he talking about divestment? I don't think this Orthodox priest was referring to the actions related to same-gender loving couples. I realized that the Very Reverend Aren Jebejian, from the Armenian (Orthodox) Church in America, was referring to the action the 221st General Assembly (2014) took recognizing the 100th anniversary of the genocide of Armenian Christians. Between 1915–1923, approximately 1.5 million Armenians perished under the Ottoman Empire and more than one million were displaced from their homeland in Western Armenian, which is now present-day Turkey.
As we sat and talked during the Christian Churches Together Annual Conference in Houston, Texas, this past February, Fr. Jebejian and I reflected on how our churches stand in solidarity with one another. We didn't have to agree on everything, but we could genuinely respect the struggles of persecuted peoples.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has a long history of working with struggling Armenian communities through the Jinishian Memorial Program (JMP), which operates relief, development, and spiritual missions through interchurch partnerships in Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Jerusalem, and Armenia.
The historic action of the General Assembly was in response to overtures from the Presbyteries of Chicago, Los Ranchos, and Palisades. The Reverend Dr. Christine Chakoian, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Lake Forest, Illinois, spoke to the assembly of how her own family experienced the decimation of the genocide, and helped the committee understand Armenia's story:
Armenia was the first Christian country: the first to embrace Christianity, even before the Roman Empire. Our eight-sided churches testify to our baptism and the promise of the resurrection. In the mid-19th century, American missionaries came to Turkey; my family was among those whom the missionaries touched. Since then, education has been a priority—including education for women and girls, far ahead of its time. When I was eight years old, my grandmother told me the story of how her beloved uncles were forced to kneel and were shot in the back of the head. This overture urges us to remember the genocide. But it does more than that. It also testifies to the truth that hope does not die. This overture witnesses to the Christians who are persecuted in the region today that they are not forgotten. (Taylor, Cara. (2014, July 11). "Jinishian Memorial Program Praises PC(USA) Action Commemorating Armenian Genocide," Retrieved from http://www.pcusa.org/news/2014/7/11/pcusa-commemorates-genocide/)
PC(USA) congregations are encouraged to observe the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide in worship services on April 26, 2015. For more information and resources about the General Assembly action, visit http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/jinishian/. For congregations in communities with persons of Armenian descent, it becomes an opportunity to hear their stories and together give witness to the liberating and reconciling power of the Gospel.
"It could have been me," the Reverend Brandon Smith of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church stated as he introduced himself during the Churches Uniting in Christ "Truth to Power: Eradicating Racism" forum and webcast on March 14thin Dallas, Texas. Smith was reflecting on the recent killings of unarmed young people of color, particularly African American young adults by law enforcement. Young adults from the communions in relationship through CUIC came together to share their stories, engage in dialogue with their elder counterparts, and strategize together a way forward that confronts the racism that continues to plague this nation. Approximately one hundred persons gathered at Christian Chapel Temple of Faith (Christian Methodist Episcopal Church) for the more than three-hour forum and webcast. While the majority of the audience was from the greater Dallas community, panel participants came from across the United States.
The Reverend Waltrina Middleton, who serves as national minister for youth advocacy and leadership development with the United Church of Christ, reported that "young leaders called for the church to present with them in Ferguson and when religious leaders came and stood with them, it allowed young people to see there are members of the faith community who believe in making a prophetic stance." The need for courageous, prophetic, uncomfortable witness was raised by all the speakers. Middleton also noted, "if the faith community would listen to the rallying cry from our young people, we would be able to live prophetically. It allows us to be unapologetic and unashamed to say that racism exists in the church. It's not enough to live off of our legacy, we must build upon it. We must dismantle this [racism] by going to the margins and going beyond the walls of the church."
Several speakers reflected on the church's role in addressing racism. Dr. Ulysses Burley, from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, noted that "the Gospel is the greatest story of non-discrimination and justice ever written. However, too often when we preach from the gospel we don't preach about justice for everybody. … We're more concerned with loosing members than we are with liberating those who need help the most."
During the intergenerational panel, Ms. Felecia Commodore of the African Methodist Episcopal Church shared that even though the racism experienced by her generation might appear different from their parents and grandparents generation, it is nonetheless very real and must be addressed. The Reverend Antonio Redd from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) noted that while previous generations may not have "passed the baton," this generation must find where they will stand in the quest for justice.
The panel participants focused on strategies for "eradicating racism" and building the beloved community. Ms. Alisha Stoner from the Episcopal Church called for a system of re-education that moved away from "white is right" and change that is dependent upon what had previously been done. She called for engagement in the electoral process at all levels and a system of both putting persons in power and holding them accountable. The Reverend John Huh of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) suggested that safe spaces needed to be created for communities to engage issues of racism and racial ethnic communities must claim their racial ethnic identities as a strength and gift of God. Dr. Burley reminded the gathering that healing of the divisions within the human community is directly related to the healing of the divisions between churches. He noted, while faith is supposed to be a unifying force, churches are often the most divided institutions in the world. The quest for justice and unity begins in our churches, our pulpits, and our pews. We must be willing to build both ecumenical and interfaith coalitions. Several speakers spoke of the need to build partnerships with community activists and young leaders who may not be involved in the church.
The Reverend Staccato Powell, from the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, served as moderator of the forum. During his concluding remarks, he charged the gathering to not see this as an event, but a movement. Building on the South African experience with Truth and Reconciliation Commission during the post-apartheid era, Dr. Powell suggested that churches need to lead this country in creating spaces for truth telling, believing that doors of justice and reconciliation will be opened.
Churches Uniting in Christ is a covenant relationship among eleven Christian communions that have pledged to live more closely together in expressing their unity in Christ and combating racism together. The member churches of CUIC include the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, the Episcopal Church, the International Council of Community Churches, the Moravian Church (Northern Province), the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the United Church of Christ, and the United Methodist Church. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a partner in mission and dialogue.
For general information about Churches Uniting in Christ, go to www.churchesunitinginchrist.org.
To view the webcast you may go to http://new.livestream.com/CHRISTIANCHAPELDFW/events/3885816 and for local news report on the forum you may visit http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/local/dallas-county/2015/03/14/civil-rights-dallas-racism/24775995/.
By The Rev. Christian Berry
Sterling, Illinois? Where is that? It may be the first question you have,– we sound like an out-of-the-way place, where ecumenical work might consist of the Methodists having coffee with the Presbyterians. The reality, though, is that Sterling and Rock Falls, Illinois could be a model of ecumenical cooperation for small towns across the country.
Our first project came in 2011, with a grant from the Calvin Institute for Worship Renewal. Four churches worked together to find new ways of expression in worship through preaching, song, liturgical dance, and visual arts. From that first partnership grew the community Vacation Bible School, which now involves six congregations: Disciples of Christ, Reformed Church in America, Episcopal Church, two Evangelical Lutheran Church in American and PC(USA). This past summer, nearly 100 children and many adults came together for our third community VBS, which concluded with a shared outdoor worship service in which all six congregations gathered for worship and communion. Grace Episcopal Church now has a monthly kids club, which is staffed and supported by volunteers from that congregation and from three other nearby churches.
Last summer, the Presbyterians and the Grace Episcopal partnered to offer a three-week seminar series on end-of-life issues. Meanwhile, at Sterling First United Methodist Church, people from all denominations pitch in to provide a daily breakfast for anyone who comes, and churches in Sterling and Rock Falls contribute to the Rock Falls United Methodist pantry that provides toiletries and paper products for those in need. Ash Wednesday marks the third offering of "Ashes to Go" by the Episcopal and Presbyterian Clergy. The relationships that have been built through our efforts have resulted in two new ministries developing for our communities in 2015 – a weekend food program(involving Nazarenes, Congregationalists, Reformed, Lutheran and Presbyterians) for children who are food insecure, and a respite care adult day center for home caregivers, to be housed at a Lutheran church but supported by various congregations.
In many small towns, there is a spirit of competition for members and ministries. In Sterling and Rock Falls, there is a spirit of cooperation that asks, "What are the needs?" and then explores which of our churches has the gifts, graces and resources to lead in meeting needs, with the support of those who feel called to that ministry. Our ecumenical work may not "put us on the map" with acclaim or fame, but Spirit knows where we are!


Gillespie County changed quite a bit in its first century, but most of the time the pace was gradual, even predictable. Then on Nov.
The specter of giant billboards polluting our beautiful Hill Country landscape has again been raised.
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Critically reviewed selection of multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators.
Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children's Books
Shaka Rising
Reviewed by Fatima Barnes
Review Source: Africa Access
Book Author: Luke W. Molver
The graphic novels – Shaka Rising and the sequel, King Shaka – are imaginative, engaging, and innovative ways of narrating the legend of Shaka, the most renowned 19th century monarch in Southern Africa. Comic book writer-illustrator Luke Molver, a South African born in Durban, does an excellent job of telling and showing the rise of King Shaka and the Zulu nation in the wider context of individuals and groups in the region at the time. The Zulu belong to the Nguni linguistic group as do the Ndwande and Mthethwa people featured in the books. Shaka's name is familiar to many in the West but the other major players in Shaka's time, less so. Molver helps readers by providing images, names, and clans of historical figures at the very beginning of both graphic novels. Background notes provide useful information on history, aspects of Zulu culture, a glossary, chronology, pronunciation guide, critical thinking questions and more. Readers and teachers exploring these novels will find these additions invaluable.
In the 15th century, the Zulu were a small clan of Nguni people descended from Zulu kaMalandela, a common ancestor who founded the royal line. By the early 19th century, the Zulu under Shaka dominated the northeastern areas of current day South Africa including KwaZulu-Natal. Historians often compare Shaka to European nation-builders including Napoleon, Bismark, and Garibaldi.
The first book, Shaka Rising, A Legend of the Warrior Prince opens with Shaka Zulu's formative years. Heir apparent to his father, Senzangakona, chief of the Zulus, Shaka's path to power is challenged by his brother. As tension builds, Shaka is forced to seek refuge with another Nguni clan. In exile, Shaka builds his skills as a military leader and is soon noticed by Dingiswayo, king of the Mthethwa confederation, a collection of some 30 Nguni societies united under his rule. When Shaka's father dies, Dingiswayo helps Shaka become chief of the Zulu. Eventually Shaka becomes the king of the Mthethwa confederacy. Shaka Rising covers this turbulent period, highlighting Shaka's skills, his rise to power, and the defense of his people from the slave trade spreading from East Africa. Continue reading.
Shaka Rising by Luke W. Molver
Published by Story Press Africa on 2018
Genres: Africa, Graphic Novels and Comics
Reading Level: Grades 6-8, High School
Also by this author: King Shaka
Publisher's Synopsis: A 2019 Children's Africana Book Awards Honor Book for Older Readers.
Shortlisted for the Nommo Awards for African Speculative Fiction--Graphic Novel.
A time of bloody conflict and great turmoil. The slave trade expands from the east African coast. Europeans spread inland from the south. And one young boy is destined to change the future of southern Africa. This retelling of the Shaka legend explores the rise to power of a shrewd young prince who must consolidate a new kingdom through warfare, mediation, and political alliances to defend his people against the expanding slave trade.
"A worthy introduction that offers a young Anglophone audience entry into a legend of Africa without the annoyance of overtranslation and with refreshingly three-dimensional characters." --Kirkus
"Deftly written and superbly illustrated by Luke Molver, Shaka Rising: A Legend of the Warrior Prince is a truly extraordinary and entertaining graphic novel that will decidedly prove to be an enduringly popular addition to community library graphic novel collections for readers ages 16 to 86." Midwest Book Review
Luke Molver is a graphic novelist whose world is fueled by the art of storytelling. He lives in Cape Town, where reality continues to interfere with his daily life.
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How To Know If Your Soulmate Is Near
It's when you get a gut feeling and know deep down that you're ready for a long-term relationship with someone fresh.
And you're confident that when you meet this person, it'll be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
You understand that loving this person will bring you joy and peace. And you may rest assured that you will be adored in return.
You have high levels of positive energy
This is the type of energy that the Universe chooses for you, and it usually happens right before you meet your soulmate.
Having a lot of positive, loving energy will assist you foster the love you'll feel and the relationship you'll form.
It's possible that something is depleting you if you're not quite there yet or if your energy isn't steady. Your vitality is most likely being sapped by some poisonous events and people.
So, in order to prepare yourself for the imminent entrance of your soulmate, it's necessary to get rid of those bad energy.
You experience a familiar feeling
It appears that you have already seen or seen the individual at some point in your life.
It's as if you're in a strange new place or meeting someone for the first time, but it's all too familiar.
This sign is informing your subconscious that you're on the correct track, and it's guiding you as you wait for your soulmate.
And you'll feel an instant connection when you meet. You'll feel at ease since you'll feel like you've known them for a long time.
The stars have aligned for you to be together, allowing you to begin your love tale.
How do you know if your soulmate is thinking about you?
You'll either hear their voice or feel their touch if you're sensitive to psychological touch. If your soulmate is thinking of you, you will sense their presence no matter where you are or what you are doing. This may be unsettling because you may hear their voice while attending a crucial business meeting, but don't be alarmed.
At what age will you meet your soulmate?
Who can be soulmate?
A soulmate is someone with whom you have a natural or profound connection. Similarity, love, romance, platonic relationships, comfort, intimacy, sexuality, sexual activity, spirituality, compatibility, and trust are all examples of this.
Where do soulmates meet?
If you're anything like me, you'll look like a clammy, wet trainwreck after every workout. The gym isn't the place to flaunt your gorgeous side, but you don't have to look like a swan all of the time if you're serious about someone. If there's a regular at the gym you'd want to meet, go up to him or her when you're ready. Not to go all schoolgirl on you, but if approaching strangers makes you anxious, bring a friend with you. You're not the only one who feels this way.
Which age is best for love?
IllicitEncounters, a married dating site in the United Kingdom, polled a random sample of 1,000 people to find out when people fell in love for the first time. And, while the majority of people experience it when they are young, this is not the case for everyone. They discovered that between the ages of 15 and 18, 55 percent of people fell in love for the first time. So it's more than half, yet 45 percent of people haven't found love by the time they start college.
Can u fall in love at 14?
Teens may be more casual and sophisticated when it comes to dating, but it doesn't mean they don't experience heartbreak. Reardon claims that even 14- and 15-year-olds can fall in love.
"It's extremely real and very meaningful to a youngster or teenager who is going through this," she explains. Broken hearts after a breakup are genuine, too, and there's no schedule for recovery, just as there isn't for adults.
What to look out for: If your teen shows signs of depression weeks after a breakup, appears to be arguing or behaving differently with their boyfriend/girlfriend, withdraws from other friends, or shows signs of physical abuse such as bruises or scratches, both Gurwitch and Reardon recommend seeing a doctor, school counselor, or community psychologist right away.
The new rules for teen dating may be intimidating — and shocking — but they are quite real, and they influence many young relationships, whether today's parents like it or not. Connect, keep an eye out for signs, and remember that no matter how the rules change, love elicits the same happy and negative emotions regardless of the decade.
What happens when you meet your soulmate for the first time?
But keep in mind that you'll be discovering each other in the early phases of a soulmate connection. You'll figure out what makes you tick, as well as where you disagree.
As a result, the deep sense of knowing that someone is your soulmate develops over time rather than striking you in the face the first time you see each other.
When you finally meet your soulmate, you'll feel incredibly comfortable around them.
You feel completely at ease in his presence and in your relationship because your inner traits and ideals are so nicely suited.
This isn't just relaxation; you'll be completely comfortable being yourself with them. You won't have to pretend to be someone else in order for people to like you; they'll recognize and like you just the way you are.
How many Soulmates do we have?
You can have multiple soulmates. "You only have one twin flame," says the narrator. According to the belief, if you meet someone with whom you have a strong connection, there's a good chance they're a member of your larger soul family.
How do I know if he's the one?
You don't have to keep anything hidden from him, but he will respect your boundaries if there are aspects of your life you'd rather keep hidden.
He constantly tells you how much he appreciates being able to be himself around you. You understand each other and the needs that you both have in your connection.
He could be the one if you feel free to be yourself around him, hair and all, and there's no pressure to be someone else when he's there.


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Food Should Taste Good sent me chips! Five bags of chips, in all different flavors and they are all gone, well, except for the sweet potato flavor, but even those are close.
I love junk food; I am a self-described terrible eater. I try sometimes to do better, to make better choices, but I often fail. I am always on the lookout for foods that taste like junk food, or have a junkyard appeal, but are better for my family and me.
Food Should Taste Good chips fit that bill perfectly! My favorites out of the bunch were the Cantina chips, they were light, crisp, and full of flavor, and every time I ate them, I kept wishing I had guacamole to go with them. I loved them that much. I did not notice that they were not full of all the bad stuff.
They sent me Blue Corn Chips, Cantina Tortilla Chips, Sweet Potato Kettle Cooked Chips, and Kettle Corn Tortilla Chips; I loved all of them except for the Sweet Potato Chips, as I really just do not care for sweet potatoes at all.
Chips are one of my favorite foods, and one of the worst that I eat. I tend to eat the whole bag instead of just a few. These chips are good enough to still want to eat the whole bag.
All of the products are non-GMO, gluten free, cholesterol free, and have zero grams of Trans fats. They are certified kosher and many varieties are certified Vegan.
Pete Lescoe, who started the company, worked in restaurants food stores throughout his life. He says he learned that food tastes the best when they are made using real ingredients. He started his own company to dedicate himself and his company to making wholesome snacks.
If you have not tried these chips, I would make a point of it. Check out the label, look at what they have or rather what they don't have that others do. You will taste the difference in every bite!
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Is being a district attorney stressful?
Is it easier to prosecutors or defense?
Do district attorneys make a lot of money?
Are District Attorneys powerful?
Is being an Ada a good job?
What are the difficulties of being a prosecutor?
Is a prosecutor higher than a judge?
What type of lawyer gets paid most?
Is lawyer a stressful job?
What job makes the most money?
Who is gascons boss?
Who is the boss of district attorney?
How long is a DA term?
Is it hard to get a job as an ADA?
How are district attorneys selected?
Is a district attorney a lawyer?
Still, the work is extremely satisfying. Unlike those in corporate or personal injury law, most prosecutors find their jobs satisfying and their lives fulfilling. One of my professors in law school told me, "Look, if you work in prosecution, your job will be stressful, and you won't get paid a lot.
The prosecutor, usually called the district attorney in California courts, but sometimes called the attorney general or city attorney generally calls friendly witnesses to testify against the accused. … A prosecutor's job is easier than a defense attorney generally.
The salaries of District Attorneys in the US range from $13,279 to $356,999 , with a median salary of $64,623 . The middle 57% of District Attorneys makes between $64,627 and $162,013, with the top 86% making $356,999.
District attorneys in California have tremendous power to impact the lives of millions of people, their families, and entire communities. If someone is accused of committing a crime, it is not the police but the DA who has the sole power to decide if criminal charges are filed and the severity of those charges.
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With a salary of upwards over $100,000, it is a lucrative career, but high stress, and it requires a lot of work. The assistant district attorney works under the district attorney. He interviews victims and witnesses in criminal cases, evaluating the evidence surrounding the crime.
Prosecutors face a myriad of challenges that can influence their decisionmaking and performance. These challenges include persistent problems with inadequate resources, staff retention, and accountability, as well as contemporary issues related to changing technology and case law.
Journalist Emily Bazelon says most prosecutors, not judges, are the most powerful people in a courtroom. "The person who gets to decide what the charges are in a criminal case—that person is the prosecutor," she said. …
With this in mind, here are the five types of lawyers that make the most money.
Corporate Lawyer – $98,822 annually. …
Tax Attorneys – $99,690 annually. …
Trial Attorneys – $101,086. …
IP Attorneys – $140,972 annually. …
Medical Lawyers – $150,881 annually. …
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Many young lawyers struggle with high levels of stress and often leave the practice of law altogether because of it. Conflict, long hours, demanding clients, competition and the constant pressure to be perfect can be stressful for even the toughest, most experienced lawyers.
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LOS ANGELES – The longtime Los Angeles County prosecutor is speaking out against his boss, newly-elected George Gascón. … Gascón has explained that in his opinion, special enhancements lead to mass incarceration. Hatami says, "I don't believe in putting a lot of people in prison either.
The U.S. attorney general, who is the chief law enforcement officer in the United States and the head of the Department of Justice, has supervisory responsibility over U.S. attorneys.
I. The Role and Duties of a District Attorney
Candidates for the office must fulfill the educational requirements to practice law in California before running for election. Previous experience as a prosecutor is not required. Elected district attorneys serve four-year terms and are eligible for reelection.
Yes it depends on your market. Yes they care about your work experience, Yes they care about your GPA. Yes they can be very competitive in most markets.
Most prosecutions will be delegated to DDAs, with the district attorney prosecuting the most important cases and having overall responsibility for their agency and its work. Depending upon the system in place, DAs may be appointed by the chief executive of the jurisdiction or elected by local voters.
A lawyer who represents the state in local criminal cases is usually referred to as the "District Attorney," although, depending on your state, these attorneys can go by other titles such as "Prosecuting Attorney" or "County Attorney." The Attorney General of a state typically represents the state in civil cases, but …
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Education Week Press inform, "For the first time in more than a decade – and a half-century after enactment of the country's main k-12 law – Congress has redefined the federal role in elementary and secondary education."
But what does the Every Student Succeeds Act actually mean for schools and the communities they serve? And how does the new law differ from its predecessor, the No Child Left Behind Act?


Tulsi, or Holy Basil, is worshipped in Hinduism and is a plant associated with Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna. There are several stories in the Puranas that explain the significance of Tulsi plant and also there are several episodes in the life of Krishna which is associated with the Tulsi plant. This story of Tulsi and Lord Krishna explains how Tulsi Plant attained the sacred status it is enjoyed today. Please note that there are several such stories in the Puranas and this is one of them.
Satyabhama one of the queens of Lord Krishna was proud of her beauty and always thought that Lord Krishna loved her most. Sage Narada who came to know about this wrong notion of Satyabhama decided to trick her. He arrived at her residence and was traditionally welcomed by Satyabhama.
Pleased with her hospitality, Sage Narada asked Satyabhama to ask a boon. She wanted the blessing from Sage Narada that Lord Krishna will be her husband in all her births.
Sage Narada then said that it is a well known fact that one who donates the choicest article in this birth will get it back in the next birth. So she can now donate Lord Krishna to him to get it back in the next birth.
Without much thought, Satyabhama agreed to donate Lord Krishna to Sage Narada.
Soon Sage Narada approached Lord Krishna and asked him to accompany him as he was donated to him by Satyabhama.
The news of Satyabhama donating Lord Krishna to Sage Narada spread like wildfire and the other queens of Lord Krishna arrived on the scene. They surrounded Lord Krishna and said that they had equal right over him and Satyabhama cannot donate him.
The queens pleaded to sage Narada that they were ready to give anything in exchange of Lord Krishna. Sage Narada agreed to take equal amount of gold, precious stones and gold to the weight of Lord Krishna instead of the Lord Himself. The queens agreed.
They brought all their valuables and placed it on a weighing scale and Lord Krishna sat on the other side of the scale. But scale did not move a fraction.
Satyabhama then realized her folly and now desperately wanted to get back Lord Krishna.
She said to the other queens that Lord Krishna loves me the most as I am the most beautiful and wealthy and the scale will only move when I donate my ornaments. So she went to the weighing scale and placed all her ornaments. But the scale did not move a fraction. All her pride went to dust.
A disappointed Satyabhama went Queen Renuka who was worshipping the Tulsi Plant. Upon hear the story, Queen Renuka plucked a Tulsi leaf and gave to Satyabhama and asked to remove all the ornaments and place the Tulsi leaf on the weighing scale.
A surprised Satyabhama did as directed by queen Renuka.
Suddenly the scale moved and balance was struck.
Sage Narada happily took the Tulsi leaf and left the scene.
A relieved Satyabhama and other queens went to Queen Renuka and joined in the worship of Tulsi.
Queen Renuka told them that Lord Krishna cannot be moved by wealth or beauty but only by pure devotion. And Tulsi plant is one of his greatest devotees.
People began to worship Tulsi from the day and it attained sacred status.


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