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Hope for the best, plan for the worst. Why should this apply to qualifying for a mortgage? With interest rates on the rise and property values increasing a mortgage stress test can help determine how much you can afford even in times of difficult circumstances, such as change in income or an interest rate spike when it is time to renew, refinance or buy a new property. This additional measure of protection helps protect home buyers from worst-case scenarios, qualifying for a mortgage you can afford even under stressed circumstances.
Regardless of the amount of your down payment, qualifying for a mortgage is now a little more difficult due to regulations implemented in November 2016 and again in January 2018.
Applicants are required to meet debt service ratio calculations using a higher qualifying rate rather than the actual contract rate of the mortgage. The result of these regulations changes is a 20% reduction of your purchasing or borrowing power.
Here is a look at the impact a "Stress Test" can have on the income required to qualify for a mortgage with both 5% and 20% down payment or equity in the home available.
These examples are calculated with no other monthly obligation included like car loans and credit card payments. Take note: For every $7,000 in credit card debt you carry it cancels out $50,000 of mortgage you can qualify for.
If you are renewing a mortgage this year you WILL NOT have to qualify under the new stress testing guidelines. Renewing with your current lender may be a good option for maturing mortgages, depending of course, on the renewal rate your lender if offering. But don't think that is your only option! Brokers can offer transfers to new lenders - at attractive rates with no fees - and qualifying under old guidelines. Always review your options with a broker who can access dozens of lenders.
Current homeowners looking to buy new property will have to qualify under the new stress testing rules. Mortgages are not as portable as they once were. Just because you qualified for your first mortgage doesn't mean you will qualify for the next mortgage - even if you stay with the same lender and port your existing mortgage! This could trigger higher lender penalties and impact equity available for down payment. It could impact rate and qualification.
All new purchases and refinances will have to qualify under the new stress testing requirements.
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Die Bell Aircraft Corporation war ein Flugzeughersteller in den Vereinigten Staaten, der im Juli 1935 von Larry Bell in Buffalo, New York gegründet wurde. Die Firma spezialisierte sich zunächst auf die Entwicklung und Produktion einer Reihe von Jagdflugzeugen (XFM-1 Airacuda, P-39 Airacobra, P-59 Airacomet, P-63 Kingcobra) und verlegte später den Geschäftsschwerpunkt auf die Hubschrauber-Produktion.

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Am 3. September 1941 stellte Arthur Young dem Firmeninhaber Larry Bell einen Hubschrauber-Antrieb mit Stabilisierungsstange vor, woraufhin Bells Unternehmen mit der Entwicklung von Hubschraubern begann. Bereits am 29. Dezember 1942 absolvierte der erste Bell-Hubschrauber, der Bell Model 30 Ship 1 seinen Erstflug.

Die Bell Aircraft Corporation verlegte nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg ihren Geschäftsschwerpunkt auf die Entwicklung und Produktion von Hubschraubern. Am 8. März 1946 erhielt der Bell 47 als erster ziviler Hubschrauber die Flugzulassung in den USA und ab 1955 lieferte sie mit dem Bell UH-1 ("Huey") und seinen Varianten für viele Jahre den "Standardhubschrauber" der US-Streitkräfte. Außerdem leistete das Unternehmen innovative Beträge für Rüstung, Luft- und Raumfahrt. Darunter sind die Bell X-1, das erste Überschallflugzeug, sowie das Reaction Control System der Mercury-Kapsel.

1959 wurde Walter Dornberger, der während der NS-Zeit als General des Heereswaffenamts an der Entwicklung der V2-Rakete beteiligt war, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung. Die Firma wurde 1960 von Textron gekauft und die Tochterfirmen Bell Helicopter und Bell Aerosystems Company wurden gegründet.

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As summer draws to a close and after recent developments, Julz Chan's Reaction Theater will be put on hiatus until further notice. During this break, Julz Chan will be producing more reaction videos in advance so the series can continue on a timely and reliable fashion for the Fall season. Other projects are currently in the work for Julz Chan's channel as well.
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NEW YORK (Circa) - Takatoshi Nagara is bringing the tastes of Japan to the United States at Mr. Taka Ramen in New York City.
Nagara and his partner Takayuki Watanabe, who both go by the name Taka, are offering a seasonally-changing menu of different styles of ramen at their Lower East Side restaurant.
Whether it's miso, tonkotsu, or shoyu ramen, Mr. Taka is working to offer a well-rounded menu of ramen, giving the customer options to explore a range of styles.
"Ramen is a very traditional type of dish. But a new type of ramen we can make," says Nagara. "So it's very creative."
Nagara says today that there isn't much of a difference between eating ramen in New York compared to Tokyo.
"Now it's all the same. Fifteen years ago was so different. In New York there were no ramen restaurants. Just a few," says Nagara. "But now there are so many ramen restaurants here. American people eat ramen a lot, so now it's always changing. I have to make new ramen so many times. So, it's hard."
Nagara says the availability of high-quality ramen in the city is what drives him to be constantly changing his menu. He travels back and forth between New York and Tokyo, where he owns the Michelin-rated ramen shop Bigiya, multiple times a year to make new seasonal menus.
The travel takes it's toll on Nagara, though.
"It takes 30 hours, so it's hard," he says. "But it's fun. It's fun."


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Incarceration in Colorado during a pandemic
On Behalf of Jurdem, LLC | Mar 30, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A few weeks have passed since social distancing went from an obscure reference to the parlance of our times. Pre-pandemic, the idea of maintaining a significant distance from anyone or everyone seemed unnatural and standoffish.
Fast forward a microscopic span of time. Social distancing now is a matter of health versus illness. Gathering in groups numbering more than ten could represent the dividing line between life and death.
"Doing time" has never been more dangerous
The Novel Coronavirus has created a quandary in jails where hundreds are housed in close proximity. Simply put, social distancing comes at a premium. What once was a "public good" is evolving into a breeding ground for spreading COVID-19. Regardless of the reasons behind it, the agencies in charge are careening towards violating their mandate of protecting the health of both inmates and staff.
The solution to the problem of adding more bodies into jail cells sees law enforcement in Denver and Boulder counties exploring various options. Their goal is to limit the number of arrests for lower-level, not violent crimes involving property or narcotics. This essential and potentially life-saving step that does not automatically absolve suspects of their crimes.
Instead of being taken into custody, criminal suspects will be provided a summons by Denver police officers to appear before a judge. Boulder County is taking a similar approach while also considering prisoners who can be safely released, specifically those who suffer compromised immune systems or more severe health issues.
Additionally, all forms of in-person visits have been suspended in many jails throughout Colorado, banning friends, family members, and volunteers. Video chats now take the place of face-to-face interactions.
These initiatives can strike a much-needed balance between protecting both the rights and well-being of inmates.

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Will the Opportunity Rover Wake Up Soon?
By Alison KlesmanAugust 21, 2018 7:03 PM
The Opportunity rover fell silent June 10, 2018, when a massive dust storm obscured the Sun and cut off her power supply. But now the skies are clearing. (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)
Mars opposition has come and gone, with the Red Planet enshrouded in a global dust storm first detected by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) May 30. The storm has kicked up levels of dust never before seen by instruments on the planet, and darkened the skies enough that NASA's 14-year-old solar-powered Mars Exploration Rover (MER), Opportunity, has been silent since June 10. When the sky grew too dark to charge the rover's panels, Opportunity went to sleep, operating in low-power mode until the chance to charge up the onboard batteries reappears.
And after two months, the storm may now be lifting. Dust that was hoisted into the air, obscuring the Sun from view on the surface and the planet's features from eager astronomers on Earth, is finally falling back to the ground and the sky is slowly lightening, albeit "in fits and starts," according to the MER mission website.
What does this mean for the sleeping rover? The mission team, which has been eagerly pinging Opportunity using NASA's Deep Space Network several times a week since it went to sleep, is now more hopeful than ever that they will soon hear back as the rover's location clears enough to allow the solar panels to begin collecting power once more.
Darkness at Fault
But what has two months of darkness and dust wrought on the go-kart-sized rover, which has already outlasted its planned warranty of 90 days almost 60 times over? Opportunity's engineering team expects she has experienced several "faults," which are situations caused by lack of power that require the rover to take independent action to maintain functionality. The first of these, which the team believes occurred on or shortly after June 10, is a low-power fault. This fault means the rover can't access adequate sunlight to recharge, and enters hibernation until the solar panels again have the coverage they need to juice up the batteries.
The second fault Opportunity likely experienced is a clock fault. Though the rover maintains an internal clock even when powered down, too little power will cause this internal clock to fail. In this case, the rover can't tell how much time has passed, nor does it know the date or when to expect check-ins from Earth or when to send out scheduled signals for engineers to receive. In this case, once power is restored, Opportunity can instead use clues such as light levels to determine whether it's day or night and regain a rudimentary sense of time.
A third fault that engineers expect has occurred is an uploss fault, in which the rover may think its onboard communications equipment is malfunctioning. This occurs if the rover, based on loss of accurate timekeeping, doesn't receive signals from Earth and instead thinks it's due to an equipment problem, rather than what is essentially a missed appointment. According to a recent report, the rover's timer for this fault has expired, meaning it's most likely occurred. In this state, once power is restored Opportunity will begin checking its communications equipment and scroll through a list of possible ways to re-establish communication with Earth.
These simulated images shows how the sky above Opportunity likely appeared as the dust storm rolled in, taking the Sun from a bright spot overhead to a pinprick of light before blotting it out completely. (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/TAMU)
Waiting by the Phone
For now, engineers continue to listen to Mars for signals from Opportunity at her programmed fault check-in intervals. They also send prompts to the rover and listen for a response during these times. The team has also essentially widened the net — the radio science group at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory is listening daily for Opportunity on a broader range of frequencies than normal, using specialized radio equipment focused on Mars during most of the daylight hours at the rover's location. However, the dust opacity (called tau, which is essentially the amount of atmospheric dust blocking out the Sun) is still too high over Opportunity, and engineers aren't expecting a reply until the skies clear further. The last measured tau above the rover was 10.8 as the storm ramped up to full force, compared with normal conditions of about 0.5. Even now, the tau above the site remains at about 2.1, based on observations with MRO.
Once the rover's "voice" is heard, engineers can begin assessing her condition and determine which of the expected faults she may have experienced. They will check the rover's battery levels — and their capacity — as well as the onboard clock, and reset systems as needed. Using the rover's camera, they can check for areas that may be caked with dust to determine whether science activities or motion might be impaired. Despite the months-long storm, engineers aren't too worried about the dust, as most particles collected by the rover over time is eventually dropped. The remaining dust can be modeled and calibrated out of images.
But even once the rover has (hopefully) been recovered, she might never be the same. If prolonged hibernation has affected overall battery capacity, they might not be able to retain enough power to run the much-needed heaters that keep the rover warm enough to survive martian winters. If this is the case, Opportunity may survive the next few months only to perish in the cold when winter hits. Regardless of what the coming seasonal changes may bring, however, engineers, scientists, and much of the public on Earth are pulling for the little rover that could.
The MER team continues to update the mission's official page on the team's expectations and the conditions at the rover's site. NASA's Mars Exploration Program has set up an online postcard generator, where you can send Opportunity a heartfelt message from home.
[This article originally appeared on Astronomy.com]
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The Evansville City Council has adopted a resolution to use 100% renewable energy for city government operations by 2050 on Monday, March 11, 2019. Through the resolution, the City attempts to reduce the city's carbon footprint and increase residents' overall health and wellbeing (Courier & Press, March 11, 2019) .
Currently, about 3/4 of electricity is generated from burning coal, while 20% comes from natural gas in Evansville. Renewable energy makes up about 6%*. When a 50MW solar facility in Spencer County starts its operation next year, the share of renewable energy increases to 10%.
Indiana as a whole also generates about 6% of electricity from renewable energy, depending largely on wind power as shown in the bar graph below. Indiana generated 11th largest wind power in the United States by the end of 2018. Most of the wind farms in Indiana are found in the northern region.
Warrick County recycles cardboard but recycling pizza boxes is a little tricky. Food is one of the worst contaminants in the paper/cardboard recycling process, and grease from pizza boxes causes huge problems. So the best way to recycle pizza boxes here is to tear/cut in half and recycle ONLY the top of the box. On average, 97% of the trash discarded from residents in Evansville ends up in landfills. LET'S RECYCLE MORE!
UPDATES: Warrick County Recycling & Resource Management District prepared 16 recycling bins for the School Supply Recycling Challenge! Thank you Warrick County Recycling & Resource Management District for your support!
Blueggs Environmental Education is hosting the first annual "Warrick County School Supply Recycling Challenge" at John H. Castle Elementary School and Chandler Elementary School between May 16 and 22, 2019. In the challenge, school children will be encouraged to donate/recycle their used school supplies. In partnership with the Gold Is Good Foundation, the collected school supplies will be cleaned and sorted by our volunteers and used to help children in need in Warrick County. We also donate some school supplies to Develop Africa, a non-profit organization based in Tennessee, to help children in Africa.
We are now looking for strong local leaders who are willing to support our educational, charitable, recycling efforts in Warrick County. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please visit our website [https://blueggsee.com/schoolsupplyrecycling/].
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Special Olympics Draws a Crowd in Florida
2022 competition attracts 5,500 athletes from all 50 states
For 54 years, the Special Olympics have helped change lives by providing athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
This past June was no different as the Special Olympics took place in Orlando, Florida and were among the biggest games in history.
Featuring roughly 5,500 athletes from all 50 states and the Caribbean Islands, coaches and officials from the United States and 15 countries across the globe, 10,000 volunteers and an estimated 125,000 spectators, the impact of this event was sizable. In fact, organizers claim the 2022 Special Olympics had an economic impact upwards of $61 million.
"We could not be prouder of our friends and partners with the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, Special Olympics Florida, Orange County, their title sponsor Jersey Mikes and their host sponsor ESPN Wide World of Sports, who all came together to put on the most impactful, inclusive and largest Games in Special Olympics storied history," said Jason Siegel, president and CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission. "After nearly five years of fundraising and planning, our community was delighted to have been selected and cherished the opportunity to serve as the host city."
Siegel's organization, which studied the potential economic impact of the games, estimates as many as 55,000 to 65,000 hotel rooms were used by teams, families and spectators. Some of the spending also came from the Special Olympics, which had a budget of $25 million.
Eleven venues across Central Florida hosted the events, including ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center in Orlando, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park in Orlando, Lake Minneola Waterfront Park in Clermont, Luckys Lake in Orlando, Orange County National Golf Center in Winter Garden, Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Rosen Aquatic Center in Orlando and the USTA National Campus in Orlando.
The athletes competed in 19 Olympic-style events including athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, cheerleading, equestrian, flag football, golf, gymnastics, open water swimming, powerlifting, soccer, softball, stand-up paddleboard, surfing, swimming, tennis, triathlon and volleyball. The state of Florida alone featured 607 athletes competing at the games.
The games had a variety of partners supporting them including Jersey Mike's Subs, Disney, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Experience Kissimmee and Orlando Health. Sponsors are a critical part of delivering the Special Olympics' mission, offering cash support, in-kind resources, event sponsorship, volunteerism, brand awareness, executive leadership and advocacy.
Special Olympics Florida serves 48,700 athletes and offers Olympic-style individual and team sports that provide meaningful training and competition opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics Iowa reps pose for a photo. Photo courtesy of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.
Florida Senior Games
It's no surprise Florida seamlessly held the Special Olympics considering the state has a history of hosting Olympic-style games. For example, the annual Florida Senior Games, an Olympic-style sports festival for athletes aged 50 and over, have been a popular event in the state for decades.
The Senior Games first started in Florida when the Golden Age Games were created in 1974. Soon after, local and state Senior Games events began appearing nationwide, especially throughout Florida. The games feature a wide variety of sports including basketball, volleyball, table tennis, bowling, powerlifting, pickleball, swimming and racquetball. Outdoor sports include track and field, tennis, archery, cycling and a 5K road race.
Recently, the Florida Sports Foundation, the state of Florida's sports promotion and development organization, has reached an agreement with Pasco County to host the 2022 through 2024 Florida Senior Games presented by Humana. The 2022 Games will be held Dec. 3-11 with a roster of 22 sports. The 2022 Florida Senior Games is a qualifier for the 2023 National Senior Games, to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
"The staff of Florida's Sports Coast has made Pasco County and the northern edge of Tampa along Interstate 75 a premier sports destination," said Florida Sports Foundation President Angela Suggs. "We look forward to introducing the area to Senior Games athletes, not only from Florida, but nationwide."
By Jason Paha
Photo courtesy of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.
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Mila moved to a better place on August 30, 2018. She lived a wonderful life and leaves behind her soul mate of 50 years, Pedro Senior; three children, Pedro, Pablo and Erxis; six beautiful grandchildren, Collin, Dylan, Field, Ford, Riley and Elizabeth; two daughters-in-law, Dare and Katie; a son-in-law, Steve; and a family of teachers and students at her Kare-A-Lot day care centers. Mila loved Upper Arlington, where she lived for 45 years. She was wise and kind, but had lofty expectations for everyone she knew. Mila was a mother to many and a friend to all. She gave away her time and money for those who needed it more than she did and she never expected anything in return. She was devoted to her faith and to The Thomas More Newman Center, where she found the guidance needed to survive life's tribulations. She is missed dearly, but her gifts will live on for generations.
A service will be held at the Thomas More Newman Center, Friday September 7, 2018 at 5:30 pm.
Please send donations in your own name and those of your children to The Thomas More Newman Center, 602 Turner Ave, Columbia, MO 65201 to allow others the same opportunities of peace and guidance that she had for so many years.


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Q: SQL Server 'Operand type clash: int is incompatible with date' error I wanted to create a membership limit to the database. For this, I added using the ALTER command. Then I wanted to return the number of months remaining until the end of membership with a function, but I got the error

Operand type clash: int is incompatible with date.

I am getting the error while trying to create the function. This is exactly how it is:

Msg 206, Level 16, State 2, Procedure getMembershipExpiration, Line 1
Operand type clash: int is incompatible with date

ALTER TABLE Member
ADD Membership_End_Date DATE DEFAULT '2099-01-01' not null

CREATE FUNCTION getMembershipExpiration(@Member_ID int)
RETURNS date
AS
BEGIN
    DECLARE @endDate date = (SELECT Membership_End_Date FROM Member WHERE Member_ID =@Member_ID)

    DECLARE @nnow date = (SELECT GETDATE())

    DECLARE @remainingMonth date = (SELECT DATEDIFF(MONTH,@nnow ,@endDate ))

    RETURN @remainingMonth
END

As a solution, it was suggested to put the date part in quotation marks and write it in the YYYY-MM-DD pattern, but it did not lead me to the solution.

A: DATEDIFF returns int, not date. Replace line #5 with:
RETURNS int

and line #12 with:
DECLARE @remainingMonth int = (SELECT DATEDIFF(MONTH,@nnow ,@endDate ))

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Archdiocese bankruptcy reorganization plan…
Archdiocese bankruptcy reorganization plan rejected by sex-abuse survivors
By Tad Vezner | tvezner@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press
A group of sexual abuse survivors engaged in bankruptcy court mediation with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has overwhelmingly rejected the archdiocese's proposed bankruptcy reorganization plan, which includes how much it should pay victims.
The archdiocese and a group of survivors — the largest class of the archdiocese's "creditors" in the bankruptcy court — have submitted opposing plans over how much the archdiocese should offer survivors for abuse that occurred at the hands its clergy.
Former Archbishop John C. Nienstedt (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Kressel ruled in December to allow both plans to move forward to a vote by all creditors.
On Thursday, 94 percent of the survivor group — comprising over 400 members — voted that they preferred their plan over the archdiocese's.
Kressel could still rule in favor of the archdiocese plan over that vote.
The plan submitted by the survivor group would require the archdiocese to directly pay up to $80 million (depending on the archdiocese's existing assets) out of pocket to victims, and immediately release an investigative report concerning former Archbishop John Nienstedt.
The archdiocese's plan calls for it to pay $13 million. There is no mention of the report on Nienstedt in that plan.
But the bigger sticking point is over how much exposure the archdiocese's insurers should have. The archdiocese negotiated with insurers for $114 million in claim exposure, and another $13 million in exposure for its parishes.
The survivors say the archdiocese negotiated with insurers without them, and believe the archdiocese's assets were highly undervalued during that negotiation. They believe the true claim exposure could be over $1 billion.
Church officials argue their offer would make money available quickly to survivors, while the opposing plan would require survivors to sue the archdiocese's insurance companies, which would significantly prolong litigation.
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Tad Vezner
Tad Vezner covers the city of St. Paul, Ramsey County and sometimes the Capitol for the Pioneer Press. He has been with the paper since 2006. He can be reached at 651-228-5461.
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I have worked in arts and heritage for more than 12 years and I currently work with the Museums Association to deliver social change driven professional development programmes in museums across England, Scotland and Wales. I specialise in strategic mentoring, producing, business planning, sustainability, project & volunteer management and fundraising and I've worked with many organisations in the UK and Europe including St Martin-in-the-Fields, the Garden Museum, NEMO Science Center (Amsterdam), Extant, the Collections Trust, Wayne McGregor | Random Dance, Creative & Cultural Skills and the Crafts Council.
I have a personal connection to the Simon Community as my father was a rough sleeper in London in the 1950s and worked closely with Anton Wallich-Clifford in the early days of Simon. He then founded the Wallich-Clifford Community in Cardiff with my mother, where I was born and brought up. I'm delighted to be involved with Simon as a Trustee and re-connected with homelessness.
Charlotte has always worked in the arts, usually with a community focus. She is currently the Programme Director at Magic Me, the UK's leading provider of intergenerational arts, and previously worked in theatre strategy at the Arts Council.
Her interest in working with homeless people stems from her first job at Cardboard Citizens and she is delighted that the Simon Community are currently collaborating with this theatre company.
As a Chartered Accountant for KPMG I have worked with businesses ranging from start-ups to listed companies, working to understand their operations, strategies and management teams. During my last year with the Simon community I have worked hard alongside the Community's exceptional staff to implement some of the best business practice there is. A year since my appointment the community is a more robust organisation behind the scenes, able to take on greater responsibility and more ambitious growth. After a year in post I truly believe that the community is in prime position to manage the new challenges and the exciting opportunities that we face.
My background in the Canadian newspaper business earned me a job with The Big Issue the year after I returned to the UK in 2004. I've been working in the homeless sector ever since as Coordinator of the church winter shelter project in Islington and more recently also for the national charity Housing Justice. Together with my job-share colleague, Emma Neill, who is based in Birmingham we travel all over England & Wales helping mainly churches and other faith and community groups to shelter homeless people in their buildings and practise what they preach.
I was born and grew up in Islington, North London and currently Chair the Islington Outreach Forum for all agencies, statutory and voluntary, engaged with addressing street population activity in the borough which is part of the council's Safer Islington Partnership.
I've learned how important community engagement is if we are to make any significant progress in resolving homelessness and how everybody benefits when it's done well. The Simon Community are a great example with the therapeutic model transforming the lives of those involved. It holds great potential to transform whole communities for the better and I'm delighted to be given the opportunity to contribute and play a part in this trustee role.
I was a full time volunteer at The Simon Community between 2005-2007 based at Anton Street and 129. I was involved in Soup Run Forum and campaigns from Nov 2007 to March 2011. After my time as a full time volunteer I came back as a part time volunteer to visit a former resident of community whom I visited every week. I have been involved as a part time volunteer / driver / community member since then. I learnt everything from the co-workers and individuals living on our streets and their view is the most important.
I set up and ran the Simon Community Facebook Group Page as I wanted to share the positive work that Simon does and have supported campaigns around Operation Poncho and have been active though Social Media support. For the last 5 years I have been support worker with Adults with Leaning difficulties and now specialising in Autism. My other responsibilities include running the website and social media for Forest Night Shelter.
My name is Alan Cole and I have been involved with the Community since I came into Simon House in Edinburgh in 1965. I am also a PTV and have been since 1999. I have helped with many services over the years. I particularly like helping with things like the School Talks and the Christmas Dinner. I hope that I can continue to give back some of the help and support that the Simon Community has given me.
David has worked within the hospitality and retail industries for the past 25 years. David is a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and has been Head of HR and Recruitment at Pret A Manger for over 5 years. His interest in working with homeless people stems from the work Pret does with a number of homeless charities across the UK, The Simon Community being one of the charities where Pret donates unsold food to homeless people each evening. David is keen to get more actively involved as both a trustee and volunteer. His commercial background in HR equips him to support Simon to set and achieve its strategic objectives whilst remaining true to its purpose and core values.
I first joined the community as a full-time volunteer in 2014, and spent 12 months living at St Joe's. During that time, I learnt an enormous amount from the people I lived with, and those we served. It was a real privilege to have spent a year in that very humbling environment, and connecting with people daily in a significant, human manner.
Since leaving the community I was appointed Trainee Community Manager at Emmaus Medway, becoming Deputy Community Manager shortly after for roughly 2 years. I then spent a year working for Housing Justice in policy research and analysis. I was approached by Emmaus Medway to return to take up the role of Community Support Manager after a year and have been doing that job since.
While in my first period in Medway I was part of the steering group to set up the Medway Churches Winter Night Shelter, and remain on the steering group now in our third year running. I have also remained a part-time volunteer with Simon ever since I left, driving on the street café, sleeping over at the night shelter, and helping at the evening centre. I hope that being a trustee will allow me, now I am living outside of London, to stay connected to the community in a meaningful and impactful way.
I have been involved with housing and the homeless in London since 2000 - Initially working as an adviser with Housing Associations and for the past several years volunteering with the Islington night shelter project and occasionally with Crisis.
Throughout my career I have developed and improved services and I have extensive strategy, planning and marketing expertise. As a director I have been responsible for the effective management of budgets, complex personnel issues, property and finances. I have been responsible for the development of customer service, marketing and sales strategies which have frequently encompassed digital strategy. My marketing skills include CRM, website development, direct marketing and PR.
Recently, as a business adviser to start ups and small organisations I have provided coaching and mentoring to directors and management teams. My work for charity boards encompasses governance issues, statutory and legal obligations.
Apart from my voluntary work with the homeless I have provided support for other socially isolated individuals including migrants and asylum seekers, the elderly in the community and in hospital, mental health patients and disenfranchised religious groups. This support has included fundraising, coaching and befriending.
I am a solicitor specialising in property and commercial disputes resolution. I joined the Community as a part time volunteer for a little over a year and helped out as and when the need arose for the Monday tea runs and the Saturday street cafe on a few occasions. It was immediately apparent to me that the Community has a large and committed group of volunteers devoting their time to the outreach work and how this work transforms lives for those on the streets on a variety of levels. I want to contribute more by offering my legal knowledge, skills and network to the Community and hope to embark upon this journey with all its members in achieving continuing strategic growth in focused outreach and therapeutic work.
I've worked in the university sector as an academic and researcher for over a decade and I'm currently the Head of the Graduate School and a DigiLab Fellow in the arts. My work is always collaborative whether it's working with older audiences by digital means, considering the impact of social media on women-in-tech across the north of the UK, or helping to design globally, the interface for global issues like climate change and endangered species.
Through teaching, I bear witness to how both homeless and rootless issues are increasing and changing, something of which the Simons Community understands. I was rootless as a teen and found day-to-day support in a refuge life-changing. As a consequence, it felt it time to re-engage in a supporting role. As a Trustee, I can bring experience in leadership, governance, fundraising, journalism, pedagogic mediation, project-management, new digital technologies, but mostly, the ability to listen and share within a community setting.


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JUSTIN O'Neill is the athletic prodigy considered the equal of Greg Inglis first signed for a measly $500, that the Storm and Cowboys have waged a 10-year tug-of-war over.
He's also one of those rare beasts to emerge from Melbourne's famed finishing school and beat the dreaded Storm syndrome - realising his potential after departing the southern capital.
That untapped talent was first spotted by current North Queensland recruitment manager Clint Zammit when he held a scouting role with the Storm, sneaking under the Cowboys' guard to sign the 14-year-old track and field star on a bargain-basement scholarship.
Realising what they had missed, the Cowboys tried to lure the product from Hughenden (population 1150) home.
It took them the best part of a decade, because the Storm knew what they had in this humble flyer with the fleetest of feet.
"He was more an athlete than a footballer when he first came, but he was an outstanding athlete," Storm football manager Frank Ponissi said.
"In terms of speed and his running technique he's as good an athlete we've ever had here.
"He was a lot different to GI, because GI had the power and footwork as well but in terms of pure speed and running potential he was as good as we've seen here.
"We let him go with a heavy heart for sure due to salary cap and list management decisions.
"We knew that he was still peaking, we expected him to become an Origin and Test player, and since he's left done that.
"Justin's a wonderful club man and an absolutely outstanding human being too. He comes for a wonderful family and he deserves every success."
On Sunday night O'Neill will line up on former teammate Will Chambers, who he won a 2012 title alongside, before O'Neill added North Queensland's maiden premiership to his collection two years ago.
The same year he and Chambers celebrated that emotional title out the other side of Melbourne's salary cap scandal, the Cowboys came knocking.
And O'Neill knocked them back. Two years later though Chambers continued to block his pathway to a centre spot.
An ankle injury sent O'Neill off the rails and into a reserve grade stint he feared he'd never shake.
When the Cowboys once more called with a $180,000-a-year offer, the Queensland club finally landed the one that had got away.
"Growing up the Cowboys were always the team I supported and I hoped one day that I'd play for them," O'Neill said.
"But in the end it was Melbourne I ended up going down to play 20s for and further my career.
"I ended up debuting and playing a few great seasons down there before finding my way back."
In 2013 O'Neill signed a three-year extension with the Storm, but within 12 months had resolved that his career hinged on being granted a release by the purple powerhouse.
"It was a very tough decision for me. I felt like I was starting to establish myself at Melbourne and it was a club I loved being at.
"When I left Melbourne I was coming off the back of injuries and wasn't playing anything near my best footy.
"I was playing Queensland Cup and thinking that's where I was going to finish up, I would play the rest of my footy in reserve grade if I stayed at Melbourne.
"It was on the cards, a change was what I needed.
"The Cowboys offered a chance to move home, be closer to my family and be part of a club and a team that was on the up and starting to play some great footy.
"And in the end though, I haven't looked back, it's been a great decision. I've been fortunate enough to win another premiership here with the Cowboys.
"That first one for the club was very special and great to be a part of."
O'Neill has since gone on to four Queensland Origin starts, and a Kangaroos Test debut last season.
His rise up north once more raised interest down south.
Earlier this year, when Chambers was weighing up a move to the Roosters, internal discussions at Storm HQ had O'Neill as their priority signing target should Chambers depart.
But Chambers stayed, and O'Neill, off-contract from November 1, hopes to remain in Townsville, where he says he's "played my best footy and established some lifelong friendships".
Already, unlike Dane Nielsen, Ryan Hoffman, Brett White, Adam Blair, Sisa Waqa and so many others, O'Neill's career has surged rather than stalled after leaving the Storm.
He's back for the Cowboys' second grand final in three years, and his third in six - a record he says is shaped by a familiar feeling between the four walls at both clubs, regardless of the 2600km divide.
"I learnt a lot while I was at Melbourne," O'Neill said.
"Because I was there at such a young age, I'd say those practices have been instilled in me and stuck with me.
"I see a lot of their values here at the Cowboys too. They believe in the same sort of things.
"The Storm's professionalism, both on and off the field, has stuck with me, and it's been reinforced up here too. I think I've taken a bit of that with me too because it's basically all I've ever known.
"And the Cowboys have similar beliefs and characteristics here. It was easy to replicate those standards and buy into their culture when I came, and to keep growing and improving."


God instructed Moses to speak to the people of Israel about the appointed feasts that were to be proclaimed as holy convocations. The appointed feasts included: the Sabbath, the Passover, the Feast of First Fruits, the Feast of Weeks, the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Booths. These holy convocations were intentional ways to express devotion, thanksgiving, gratitude, and worship unto the Lord.
The Sabbath is the seventh day, which is Saturday. As Christians, we gather for corporate worship on Sunday of each week in honor of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus died on the cross on a Friday and rose from the dead on Sunday. We come together on the first day of the week to worship God with our fellow believers.
How do we practice the Sabbath now that we operate under the new covenant of grace? God established the Sabbath and modeled Sabbath rest. "For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy" (Exodus 20:11 ESV).
Practice a weekly Sabbath by setting aside one day each week to allow God to put you back together. Rest. Reflect. Refrain from producing and racing toward a deadline. Un-string your bow and cultivate a day of personal renewal. Choose a day each week to get off of the race track and pull onto pit road in order to make a pit stop. Allow God to restore you and to refill your tank.
We are by nature self-absorbed, self-centered, and self-focused. When anything happens around us our first question is: How will this affect me? In many ways, we act as though the earth really does rotate around us. The reality of our fallen nature pops up from time to time like a ground hog trying to catch a glimpse of daylight.
Jesus acknowledges the presence of our self-love. We truly love ourselves. As one of my colleagues would often say, "Sometimes you just have to be good to yourself!" We have no problem being good to ourselves do we? We value comfort. We value pleasure. We value looking good and feeling good and sleeping good.
As we begin viewing others from God's perspective, we will begin to value others the way God values them. The resulting choice will be to love others as we love ourselves. In other words, we will begin to treat others the way we want to be treated. We will love others with the same kind of love that we desire to receive.
James identifies that we are doing right when we love others as we love ourselves. Longing to do right is not enough. Putting our faith in action by loving others brings honor to God.
In the Old Testament sacrificial system, the high priest would enter the holy of holies once a year on the Day of Atonement to offer sacrifices for the sins of his family and for all the people. One goat would be chosen to be sacrificed for the Lord and one goat would become the scapegoat (Lev. 16:10). The blood from the goat sacrificed as a sin offering would be sprinkled throughout the altar, sanctuary, and tent of meeting to remove defilement of the past year. The high priest would then place his hands on the head of the scapegoat and symbolically transfer the sins of the people to it. The scapegoat, also known as the goat of removal, would be led away from the people into the desert to picture the removal of sins.
Jesus bore our sins on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin. Jesus took our punishment for sin to satisfy God's justice. In His mercy, Christ was sacrificed to remove our sins. Our sin debt has been paid in full and our salvation purchased through the atoning work of Jesus on the cross. Jesus became our scapegoat to take away our sins.
Have you confessed your sins? Have your received God's provision for the forgiveness of your sins? Spend some time thanking Jesus for the removal of your sins.
Sin is an intruder. Sin disrupts fellowship with God, sin erodes peace with God, and sin inhibits the will of God. God is holy, righteous, and pure. We are selfish, sinful, and separated from God until we have a life changing experiencing by placing our trust in the completed work of Jesus on the cross. Once we come to faith in Jesus Christ, we are to embrace a lifestyle of moral purity and be set apart unto the Lord's work. In Christ, our life is reoriented to the will of God and to the ways of God.
God instructed Moses and Aaron to prevent defiling the tabernacle in their midst. God gave them specific instructions related to how to deal with uncleanness within the camp. God values purity and order. He required that His people abide by the rules and regulations He established in order to enjoy His abiding presence. God gave detailed instructions on how to deal with leprosy, mildew, and intimate marital relations. Cleanliness, purification, and holiness are features that God demands.
Is there anything in your life that disrupts your fellowship with God? Confess known sin and embrace a lifestyle of moral purity that reflects the purity of Christ. Separate yourself from sin. Live a life that brings honor to God.
You are made to worship. God has placed within you the desire to worship. If you are not careful and attentive, you can drift into worshiping creation rather than worshiping the Creator. You determine the focus of your worship. It is vital that you not only worship God, but that you worship God His way.
Aaron's sons made a decision to forfeit worshiping God His way. Instead, they offered unauthorized fire before the Lord and God removed them from their priestly service by instant death. As you read this encounter, it appears to be abrupt and extreme. God is demonstrating the value He places on His holiness and the way we worship.
God has given us His Holy Spirit to help us distinguish between that which is holy and common, between the clean and unclean. Guard against becoming too casual in your worship of the One true living God. Revere God and esteem God as you worship Him privately and corporately. Affirm the holiness of God. He alone is worthy!
Is it possible to stay clean while living in a dirty world? Every possibility for contaminating our lives is available to us. Sin is rampant. We face trials from without and temptation from within. The cultural current is moving in the opposite direction of the Christ honoring flow. We must make a conscious and continuous decision to walk in purity.
Purify yourself and perfect holiness. Purify your heart and set an example for the believers in purity. In Christ, you are positionally pure. In Christ, you are a new creation. Live out practically what you are presently and positionally in Christ. The only way to reign in this life is to allow Christ to reign in your life.
Staying clean while living in a dirty world is only possible in the strength Christ provides. Jesus has already set the example. Jesus has demonstrated the life of purity in a sin-polluted culture. Jesus lived a sinless life and died a sacrificial death so that you can walk in victory.
Embrace moral purity by yielding to the Lordship of Christ. Make Jesus the Lord of your life. God called you to live a holy life. Now give Jesus His rightful place in your life and allow Him to live His life through you.
God values relationships. Having a right relationship with God and having a right relationship with others is your personal responsibility. God has provided the way for you to be right with Him. Placing your faith in the complete work of Jesus on the cross justifies you before God and places you in right standing. God forgives you of your sin, adopts you into His family, and seals you by the Holy Spirit.
Now that you are positionally right with God, you maintain the relationship by knowing God's will and doing God's will. You choose to practice instant obedience, confess sin, and continue the ministry of Jesus on the earth. Maintaining a right relationship with God includes having a right relationship with others. Love others, serve others, and forgive others. Share the gift of eternal life with others so that they can have a personal love relationship with Jesus.
God gave Moses further instructions to develop the sacrificial system so that the people of Israel could have a right relationship with God and with others. They were to participate in the process by bringing their offerings to the tent of meeting. God was very specific about how to deal with sin and how to be made right with Him.
As you read the first four chapters of Leviticus, you detect the theme of sin and sacrifice. God is holy, righteous, and pure. God does not tolerate sin. In His grace, God established the sacrificial system to be implemented by Moses and the priesthood. The system featured specific laws pertaining to specific measures to be taken for specific sins. As you can see, God takes sin seriously.
In order for the people of Israel to enjoy the benefits of their covenant relationship with God, they had to obey the laws established within the sacrificial system. Sin separated them from God. Sin inhibited their fellowship with God and misrepresented His nature and His character. God provided atonement for both sins of omission and sins of commission.
When a person failed to do what God commanded or when a person did something God commanded them not to do, that person sinned. When that sin became known to the person, he would then be required to bring a burnt offering for sins of commission (Lev. 1:3-4) or a sin offering for sins of omission to the entrance of the tent of meeting. The priest would then carry out the process for atonement.
Take a moment to consider your life before our holy God. Ask the Lord to search your heart and to reveal unconfessed sin in your life.
God would guide the Israelites by the visible manifestation of the cloud during the day and fire by night. When the cloud lifted and shifted, the Israelites moved. The Tabernacle was constructed in a way that emphasized ease of mobility. This enabled the Israelites to move when God moved.
Be sensitive to God's activity. Be responsive to His invitation to join Him in His activity. Keep your "yes" on the altar to be available for God's use. Move with God and abide in His perfect will.
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The UWF Historic Trust recently opened their Best of Show exhibit at the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Museum. The exhibition features projects from the Escambia County District History Fair.
Students at the University of West Florida brought Ancient Rome to life on campus Wednesday and Thursday after presenting a number of visual and hands-on demonstrations that focused on the historical time period.
The Pensacola Museum of Art is bringing together classic sci-fi and horror film enthusiasts on the first Saturday of the next few months with Sci-Fi Saturdays.
I swear she wore a condom!
Last Wednesday, UWF Peer Educators hosted the first Project Condom Show, where students wore elegant dresses made out of condoms, combining sexual health education with the vivacious energy of a runway modeling show.
Last weekend Pensacola transformed into a giant pop culture, sci-fi fantasy enthused, animated cosplay hub to celebrate the sixth annual Pensacon.
The T. T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum held an opening reception for their new exhibit, Space Oddities, on Friday night.


Whilst hardly a new concept, modular building projects have really seen a massive spike in popularity in recent years across all sectors in the UK. In particular, the commercial sector is looking further into modular building options to provide new office spaces and working environments for their employees that are cost effective and environmentally friendly. But why have modular buildings suddenly become so popular in the UK?
Constructing modular buildings is by no means a modern trend. For decades modular buildings have been built right across the world for both temporary and permanent solutions in all sectors of society.
Quick to build, hassle free and versatile, it's easy to see why in recent years the adoption of modular buildings has surged dramatically and in some unusual and innovative ways. In this article we thought we would look at some of the most unique modular building designs across the world, both old and new, and how the modular process shaped them.
When you're working nine to five, seven days a week in the same space with the same people, for most of the year, it is important that the environment you and your employees work in is one which is both inspiring and comfortable.
As modular building technology expands and becomes more popular, so too does the scope with which modular buildings can be built. Due to their rapid construction times, minimal impact on their surroundings and sustainability, in recent years modular buildings have gone a long way from being used as extensions and small-scale office blocks or apartments.
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Nice renders. Thanks for uploading. The second to last render looks pretty. The scene looks like you took a photo of the model in a sunset.
I like your concept....I think if you can add some light at low intensity with the addition of shadow you would get the impression of more depth to your artwork.
I was trying to get that trough postwork, but was not getting any the results I was looking for, in time, I'm still learning it.
like the work you did on this .
I see many things need adjusted now . . I was holding my breath the whole time of this render . . was scary, with the many other times it had crashed at 80%.
still some more tweaking on the lights too.
Found some more freebies , needed a new model . so I dialed in "Cin"
had no connection to the WWW, so had time to get some renders.
came out great, I didn't do anything but selected the shader.


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28 Literary Fiction Markets Seeking Submissions
These magazines publish literary fiction, or stories with a literary slant, and many publish stories in other genres, as well. Most of them publish other genres/forms too, like nonfiction and poetry. Several of them pay writers. A few of the calls are themed. They are now open for submissions, and are listed in no particular order. As always, it's usually a good idea to read some stories in the magazine to see if your work is a good fit, before sending submissions.
They publish stories across many genres, including literary and speculative. They want stories of 500-1,000 words. Stories should have "crisp prose, well-developed characters, compelling plots, and satisfying resolutions. We want stories that engage our minds and emotions." Pay is $0.8/word. Beginning January 2021, they are open from 1st to 21st of every month. Details here.
Cimarron Review
This literary quarterly is one of the oldest in the US, and publishes work by authors in all stages of their careers, including award-winning ones. They accept fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and art. Their website says, "Our editors seek the bold and the ruminative, the sensitive and the shocking, but above all they seek imagination and truth-telling, the finest stories, poems, and essays from working writers across the country and around the world." For fiction, they say, "We are interested in any strong writing of a literary variety, but are especially partial to fiction in the modern realist tradition". They have no set page lengths for any genre, but seldom publish short-shorts or pieces longer than 25 pages. They read submissions year-round. Details here.
Fecund
They are looking for fiction (up to 10,000 words), essays, criticism, screenplay excerpts, fashion writing, poetry, visual art, video, fashion photography, and photo essays. Their guidelines say, "Although we don't conform to one aesthetic, we tend to respond to work that challenges traditional forms or embraces liminality." Pay is $50. Details here.
Sundog Lit
They publish fiction (up to 3,000 words), nonfiction, and poetry. They are "committed to publishing pieces that engage with tension, introspection, empathy, considered positionality, thoughtful form play, emotional courage, and musicality." Their guidelines say, "We want writing that attempts to salvage something pure from the collision of warmth and cold, that says what it can about the world it finds itself in. We seek a diversity of voices speaking from visceral, lived experience." Pay is $25. They accept 300 fee-free submissions per reading period, after which submissions are charged. The current reading period is until 1 May 2021. Details here.
Midnight & Indigo
This is a new literary magazine and they publish stories by Black women writers. They have three open calls currently – for general fiction, Black speculative fiction, and essays. For general fiction, their guidelines say, "We are looking for previously unpublished, CHARACTER-DRIVEN fictional short stories written by Black women writers. All genres are welcome. Subject matter and plots can run the gamut, but we want emotion, grit, soul, and writing that forges an immediate connection with the reader." Stories have to be a minimum of 1,500 words. Pay is $50-125 (see guidelines). The deadline for fiction and essays is 2 May 2021. Reviews are accepted year-round. Details here.
This is a UK-based children's magazine. They publish stories and features for children aged 8-13 years, with the majority being in the 9-12-year range. They want stories of 1,000-1,300 words per double-spread stories, or 1,050-1,200 words per instalment for two-instalment stories. The content is designed to appeal to bright children who are confident and independent readers. The work should have not been published before in Great Britain. Pay is £105 per short story, or per instalment for a two-part story. Details here (download Author's Guidelines).
The Broken City: Beach Party Tonight
This magazine publishes poetry, fiction, essays, comics, illustrations, photography, and music/book reviews. They are reading for the Summer 2021 theme, 'Beach Party Tonight'. Their guidelines say, "Let's look on the bright side: a semi-normal summer may be possible; what's happening on the beach? Ship us your tales of surf and sun." The deadline is 31 May 2021. Details here.
Reflex Press
They publish one piece of flash fiction on their website every week; send fiction of up to 1,000 words. Submissions received in March will be read in April, and four pieces selected by their flash fiction editor will be selected for publication in May. Send no more than one story per month. Pay is £10 . Details here and here.
Scare Street: Night Terrors
They want short horror stories with a focus on ghosts, the supernatural, paranormal, monsters, and dark tales for their Night Terrors anthology. They want work that is dark and literary. Send stories of 3,000-7,000 words. Pay is "$10 per 1,000 words" ($0.01/word). The deadline is 2 April 2021. Details here.
The Barcelona Review
This is an international literary magazine based in Barcelona, Spain. They publish contemporary fiction (up to 4,500 words), articles, and essays. Their guidelines say, "TBR is open to all genres and to a variety of styles and techniques. We're after original, potent and powerful writing with a contemporary feel that is literarily sound; writing marked by a strong sense of imaginative distinction. (We do not publish tales, fables or re-worked fairy tales; nor are we after vignettes.)" Details here.
They publish one literary fiction story per issue, which can be of any style and on any subject. Their guidelines say, "We are looking for stories that leave readers feeling satisfied and are strong enough to stand alone." Regarding reprints, if a story has been published in print (not online) outside of North America, it will be considered. They also accept translations. Send stories of 3,000-8,000 words. They pay $500 cash, and 25 contributor copies. The deadline is 31 May 2021. Details here.
They accept literary fiction, creative nonfiction, excerpts, screenplays, stageplays, fragments, meanderings, philosophy, and poetry. They like work that is "linguistically, intellectually, and emotionally demanding of the reader. We want literary fiction that grows in complexity upon each visitation; we enjoy ornate, cerebral, and voluptuous prose executed with thematic intent. … We are not concerned with genre distinctions … we want only for it to be thoughtful, intelligent, and beautiful." Every piece published in the magazine appears alongside a customized black & white sketch. Submissions should be up to 50 pages. They can also publish novel-length work or feature-length screenplays in instalments (see guidelines). Details here.
Jaded Ibis Press: Scarlet
This is a bimonthly blog "dedicated to publishing the work of artists whose pieces give voice to the complexities of our multiple identities. In keeping with JIP's mission to uplift marginalized voices, Scarlet aims to showcase bold and unique framings of the view from the margins, giving strong preference to writing that questions norms and provokes discourse. We are looking for work that redraws lines and reclaims spaces." They publish fiction, nonfiction, and poetry of up to 1,500 words. Pay is $80. Details here.
They publish short fiction (up to 500 words) and poetry on "mental illness, neurodivergence, and suicide prevention. We only want to read original work from the author's perspective." Pay is $5. Details here.
This respected literary magazine publishes fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and translations. Send up to 30 pages of prose. Pay is $0.05/word for prose up to $100. The deadline is 1 April 2021. Details here.
Crashiest
This international literary journal only publishes work by high school students (grades 9 through 12). They publish stories, poetry, creative nonfiction, and art in any medium. They accept submissions year-round. Details here.
(Another magazine that only publishes work by high school students is Blue Morpho Review; they are open now for submissions.)
Air/Light
They want new and innovative works of literary arts across all mediums and genres. They publish fiction (up to 4,000 words), nonfiction (including collaborative essays – see guidelines), poetry, cross-genre work, visual art, music, digital, multimedia, and interactive art. While Air/Light is based in Los Angeles and approaches the literary arts from a Southern California perspective, they want to read and publish work by everyone from everywhere. Details here.
Alluvian: Masked – A Time of Lies
This journal publishes work around "the climate crisis and to social justice issues related to the increasing environmental contamination and ecosystem degradation." They accept fiction (350-1,000 words), nonfiction, poetry, micro video, and art (including cartoons) related to these concerns. They are reading work for Summer 2021 issue, themed 'Masked – A Time of Lies'. "We are looking for thoughtful, creative environmental works of revelation, deception, and conviction." The deadline is 1 April 2021. Details here (call on Twitter, with deadline), here (journal's 'About' page – see top of page for theme), and here (Submittable).
Capsule Stories: Second Isolation Edition
This is a print literary magazine. They are reading fiction (up to 3,000 words), nonfiction, and poetry on the theme, 'Second Isolation Edition'. This edition "will capture our stories and feelings during the yearlong coronavirus pandemic and the isolating social measures that come with it. We recognize that in uncertain times, writers often turn to the written word to work through their feelings, to document all the changes in their lives, to be angry with the world, to heal." They have "a penchant for pretty words, an affinity to the melancholy, and an undeniably time-ful aura". The deadline is 1 May 2021. Blog submissions are open year round – they currently want submissions on your reading life. Details here.
Southword Literary Journal
This is a print literary journal published in spring and autumn by the Muster Literature Centre. They have published the likes of Helen Ivory, Haruki Murakami, Tess Gallagher, and Colm Toibín. They are accepting fiction currently; send stories of up to 5,000 words. The deadline is 31 March 2021. Pay is €250 per short story. Details here and here.
Foglifter
This is a journal for LGBTQ+ contributors. They want fiction (up to 7,500 words), creative nonfiction, poetry, and hybrid works. They are especially interested in cross-genre, intersectional, marginal, and transgressive work. Pay is $25. The deadline is 1 May 2021. They are always open for cover art. Details here.
Gordon Square Review
They publish fiction (up to 5,000 words), nonfiction, hybrid prose work, and poetry. Payment for prose is $25. The deadline is 1 April 2021. Details here.
The Queen's Quarterly
This journal is based in Ontario, Canada. They publish fiction (up to 3,000 words), articles, essays, reviews, and poetry. They want submissions "on any topic that presents a novel perspective and point of departure for thinking about our contemporary world. Whether fiction or non-fiction, a premium will be placed on singularity of voice, accessibility of ideas and relevance to issues of common concern." They pay. Details here.
Griffith Review: Hey, Utopia!
This is a premier Australian literary magazine. They publish fiction, nonfiction, visual essays, reportage, and poetry. They're reading on the 'Hey, Utopia!' theme. Their guidelines say, "This edition of Griffith Review visits utopias old and new, near and far, to explore the possibilities and pitfalls of imagining a better future. From Plato's Republic to JG Ballard's High Rise, from the Indus Valley Civilisation that thrived in the Bronze Age to the failed countercultural dream of Drop City in the 1960s, utopian thinking has long influenced how we see the world. Where will it take us next? And do we even want to go there?
What do our visions of utopia look like today? How can we disentangle the practical realities from the pipe dreams? What are the dangers of utopianism? How do questions of sustainability, gender equity and economic justice shape our visions of an ideal society, a new politics? Can imagination save us in the end?"
Fees are negotiated, except for contributors employed by universities, who are paid a flat fee. The deadline is 25 March 2021. Details here (writers' guidelines) and here (Submittable with theme details).
Writer Shed Press: Second Thoughts
They publish fiction (up to 2,000 words), creative nonfiction, personal essays, and poetry that is directly or loosely linked to the theme of 'Second Thoughts'. The deadline is 15 July 2021. They pay $20 (they can only pay through the Venmo app). Details here.
Psychopomp Magazine: Published work for reprinting
They want only stories that have been published before, or reprint fiction submissions, for a special issue. Any story not currently available for free online is eligible (see guidelines). Stories have to be up to 5,000 words. They are reading submissions for this through March 2021. Details here.
This respected literary journal accepts fiction, poetry, nonfiction, translations, and essays. All work will be considered for print and online publishing. Pay is $10/page for prose, up to $150. The deadline is 31 May 2021. Details here.
Bio: S. Kalekar is the pseudonym of a regular contributor to this magazine. She is the author of 182 Short Fiction Publishers. She can be reached here.


"Always on My Mind" is a song originally recorded by Brenda Lee in 1972. Allmusic lists over 300 recorded releases of the song in versions by dozens of performers. At the 25th Grammy Awards held in 1983, the songwriters won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Country Song; in addition, Willie Nelson's recording won for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.Elvis Presley recorded his version of "Always on My Mind" on March 29, 1972. The song was released as the B-side of the Separate Ways single, which reached Gold status in the U. Read more on Last.fm.


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'The Cottage' is a monthly newsletter published free of charge to help anyone interested in planning a self-catering holiday with advice on planning and booking different types of property to news on cottages offering discounts. To receive a copy, click the Newsletter button at the bottom of the page.
* Tips on getting it right when finding and booking a particular type of holiday cottage - such as one with 'the right kind of pool' pool, or what to expect to be included in the rental price.
* Inspiring articles on our 'favourite holiday cottages' for holidays on a theme or particular location such as holiday cottages for walkers, best luxury beach holiday cottages in Cornwall.
* When to discuss (and when not to discuss discounts) and some great deals available at the time of writing.
Click here to receive your free monthly copy of The Cottage by email.
Discover the delights of a holiday in the West Somerset coastal village of Dunster and nearby Minehead - and a superb holiday cottage in which to stay.
Eco-Friendly holidays? Ten Top Tips for finding and booking a true green cottage holiday in the UK.
An out of season self-catering holiday can offer just as much fun-filled with activity as in the summer. Here are six ideas for a winter weekend break in the Peak District.
Here's why even the best-designed holiday cottage websites and painstakingly prepared adverts will wither away unless they are regularly updated.
Top tips on ways to make your guests feel overwhelmingly welcome when they arrive at your holiday cottage.
More than just a cup of tea and a biscuit: Here are six top suggestions for the contents of a welcome pack to greet guests on arrival in your holiday cottage.
Six top UK eco-cottages for those preferring to combine holidays that are kind to the environment with a touch of luxury.
View these eight luxury holiday homes in the UK from the Cairngorms to Cornwall where dogs are as welcome as their owners.
5 suggestions on how to furnish a holiday cottage to attract guests and withstand the wear and tear that comes with them.
A very handy guide for holiday property managers' which makes it much easier to understand and use social media to market holiday cottages.
Useful advice on easy to manage ways that will increase the number of repeat bookings for your holiday cottage.
Read about ways to attract more bookings for your holiday cottage during the 'hard to fill' weeks and weekends, especially those between the end of October and the arrival of Easter.
What would you do with the guest & damage deposit in this situation?
Decide what solution you would adopt in this scenario when deciding whether to retain or refund a security deposit - and see how others voted too.
How Can Holiday Rental Managers Earn Travellers' Trust?
Autumn as experienced by Henry Longworth Longfellow.
A selection of our favourite large holiday cottages in all the Yorkshire counties: North, South, East and West.
8 large holiday cottages ready to be booked for a Christmas or New Year self-catering holiday with all the family (and friends).
A hand-picked selection of luxurious coastal cottages in Cornwall in all seasons, from beach cottages for couples to large country houses for families and groups of friends.
9 free things to do on holiday in the Peak District and 9 charming holiday cottages in which to stay while you are doing everything else on holiday for free.
Some of our favourite luxury holiday cottages for couples from Cornwall to the Cairngorms.
Eight lovely UK holiday cottages with private hot tubs to book for an utterly relaxing self-catering holiday.
Accidents will happen! Some helpful do's and don'ts about actions and responsibilities should a guest be injured in your holiday cottages.
8 unmissable top tips from 'Stay Here; the Netflix TV series about holiday cottages.
Guidelines to help you turn your home (or second home) into a holiday cottage for short-term holiday lettings. Includes, often overlooked but important tasks and principles.
A holiday cottage with a swimming pool does not have to be for summer. These cottages with indoor heated pools are bookable for swimming holidays all year round.
A selection of choice cottages to impress anyone seeking a large, luxury holiday cottage in Devon for a long holiday or weekend break.
Six handy tips that will make your holiday cottage more appealing to guests planning self-catering holidays during the low season.
Five proven tactics to help UK holiday cottage owners attract more bookings during the weeks and weekends outside the summer holidays and either side of winter.
While we try to keep them to a minimum, some house rules are essential. Browse this template and select those that are relevant to your holiday cottage.
Simply throwing all your advertising budget at s single supplier is only going to cost a lot more in the long run. Diversity is the name of the game. Invest wisely!
We've been adding new Geographic Location Seach Pages to make it easier for holiday homes listed on My Favourite Holiday Cottages to be found. Here's a list of the latest pages.
What Will Make Your Holiday Cottage Successful in the Future?
A handy checklist together with some useful food for thought observations that will help you create the perfect business card for your holiday cottage: One that gets results!
Award-winning Cotswold Eco-chic cottages owner, Chris Burton extols the pleasures and virtues of self-catering holidays in environmentally friendly cottages.
When Holiday Home Inventory Goes Technical - Here's the Plan You Will Need.
Behind Every Great Holiday Cottage Lies A Business Plan. Here's How!
Welcome packs, baskets, trays and hampers - the traditional way to welcome guests to their cottage is through their stomachs. Email us photos of your cottage welcome pack for our blog.
During the summer, the UK is alive with Festivals. Find out which of the UK's festivals for families make it into our Top Ten and Why.
An innovative - some might say - common sense - approach to marketing a holiday cottage: Imagine you were a shopkeeper and you sold holiday cottages. A good read from Alan Eagan.
What Holiday Cottage Upgrades Will Your Guests Will Soon Consider to be Essential?
Encourage guests to post their review of your holiday cottage to your property's Google My Business listing should pay dividends in terms of better site rankings and increased traffic.
Is Google Chrome About to Block Your Holiday Cottage Website?
The Chestnuts and Culls Cottages in the Cotswolds are good examples of what to expect from a UK holiday property on an Eco-Chic Cottage Holiday.
Five atmospheric Peak District pubs and nearby holiday cottages that are all pet-friendly.
Book a weekend break to sample these Food Festivals and nearby Holiday Cottages from Cornwall to North Yorkshire.
10 Top Cornish Pubs - and Where To Stay to Enjoy Them.
Read the My Favourite Holiday Cottages list of our 10 all-time favourite Cornish pubs to visit when on a self-catering holiday in Cornwall.
Can't holiday yourself because you have guests at your holiday cottage? These top-10 tips will give you confidence to take a break!
Fancy a swin on holiday? A guide to finding self catering accommodation with a swimming pool: all you need to know including types of pool and their uses.
6 scenic winter walks to enjoy in England, each with a warm and cosy self catering Cottage to come home to after a day in the fresh air.
Blog article from accountants Simpkins Edwards explaining the implications of the 2015 budget for holiday property owners.
January 2016 Happy New Year!
What Makes A Truly Dog Friendly Holiday Cottage?
A list of the dog or pet friendly facilities that guests can expect to find in UK holiday homes that really do make guests with pets feel welcome.
The perfect gift this Christmas: UK Attraction Passes in the UK from the National Trust and Scottish Heritage to West End Theatre Passports.
The My Favourite Holiday Cottages November 2015 Newsletter with top tips and advice for UK holiday cottage owners.
Seasonal UK events and places to visit for Christmas 2015 and holiday cottages to book for the festivities.
UK holiday cottages for winter weekend breaks close to the best public bonfire night festivities and spectacular fireworks displays.
No TRICKS, just a TREAT! with a Halloween holiday cottage.
Our new address: The My Favourite Holiday Cottages team has moved to separate offices in Barnstaple, North Devon.
In the absence of our Newsletters since June, it may seem like we have been taking the summer off at My Favourites Towers – we haven't: it was just a very busy month!
Book one of these North Devon holiday cottages and win a family ticket to the Milky Way Adventure Park near Clovelly.
Booking a cosy UK holiday cottage for the family or multiple families and friends is a memorable way to celebrate Christmas or New Year.
Detals of 8 great British beach cafes from Cornwall to Scotland appealing to those looking to find a suitable holiday cottage close by.
Finding clean and comfortable accommodation at a UK Festival is made easier when using the Festival Cottages function on My Favourite Holiday Cottages.
Scammer warning. Please ignore calls from James from My Favourite Holiday Cottages.
10 essential tips to help those seeking to find and book large self catering cottage accommodation in the UK for groups of friends or big families.
Greetings 'My Favourite Holiday Cottage' People!
By now your cottages should be overflowing with guests enjoying a memorable Easter Holiday. Thus far they can hardly complain about the recent weather and long may it continue.
January 2014, The Holiday Cottages Newsletter - And A Year Of Promise Awaits!
Luxury holiday cottages in North Devon with availability for Christmas and New Year from cottages for couples to large houses for family celebrations.
Enter the My Favourite Holiday Cottages Christmas 2013 card photo competition. Win Christmas hampers or free subscriptions.
It's harvest festival time all year round in these 7 UK farmers' markets. Plan your visit as part of a short break in 7 self catering holiday cottages.
Reviews are helpful, but can you trust them? Here are some tips to help you separate genuine reviews from the deliberately misleading.
Six secret and beautiful beaches in Devon and Cornwall for those seeking to avoid the crowds together with recommended holiday cottages close by.
This month's Holiday Cottages Newsletter contains details of our latest website improvements, important upgrades to your Members area and news of our range of discounts on subscriptions.
Find and book a dream cottage holidays in the UK, safely and securely, and at a better price than the one advertised.
There's just a feeling in the air that winter has finally snuck away and, with a little more warmth and sunshine, spring in the UK is finally is about to explode.
A selection of big holiday cottages from around the UK featured on My Favourite Holiday Cottages.
Four Farm Cottages from around the UK for an ideal holiday on a working farm in the countryside for friends and families.
Guest Post Article from Kendal Cottages owner, Paul Johnson, about the beauty of the Lake District throughout the year.
The launch of our new Availability Calendar on My Favourite Holiday Cottages. Please accept our apologies if you have received this message more than once.
Emmetts Grange is a grand, newly launched Exmoor Manor House with studio providing perfect holiday rental accommodation for Christmas and New Year.
Ilfracombe to be Invaded Again!
We've teamed up Energy Performance Services to offer all subscribers in north Devon and north Cornwall a special discounted rate.
With petrol topping £1.40 per litre (2012) in some places, suggestions for a car-free holiday can be very welcome.
My Holiday Marketing Ltd is looking for a passionate WEB DESIGNER/DEVELOPER proficient in MYSQL AND ASP with some experience of CSS and PHP desirable.
Marwood Hill Garden displays stunning Camellias, Magnolias and Rhododendron. Also hosted are National Collections of Japanese Iris, Astilbe, and Tulbaghia.
If the weather is iffy at Easter, there is nothing better to amuse the kids than an indoor heated pool.Here's some cottages with avilability left!
Its full steam ahead for Britain's heritage railways this year and here are some great cottages for holidays close to UK heritage railways.
The Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine (Kate) Middleton in Westminster Abbey has been long awaited and what a great excuse for a party!
Find rural holiday homes for late spring walking holidays close to delightful bluebell woods - Swathes of blue carpet the woods at Arlington, North Devon.
You don't have to be in London to share the excitement of the Royal Wedding... here are a choice of classic cottages with Royal associations.
Cottages closely connected to the Royal Wedding. Visit Osborne House, Afton Thatch and ChurnCottage.
Press reports indicate that London hotels are cashing in on the Royal wedding with high rates, so why not try a holiday cottage instead?
With its wide sandy beaches, moorlands, fields, countryside and hundreds of walking trails, Devon is a great place for dogs.
Are you a property owner living near the beach, country or a tourist city? Rent to visitors over the peak summer season!


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A Moment of Brightness from Jocelyne Arguelles
DCIS class of 2019 – DREAMer attending Yale
My seven years at DCIS gave me the opportunity to build a tight-knit community, that to this day, encourages me to think critically about everything in our world. DCIS's core values and global domains are more than words on flags, they are practiced genuinely and thoroughly. Throughout my DCIS career, I witnessed the ways in which the presence of the global domains in every class, including core classes, nurtured a global, social justice-oriented culture. Today, I am a sophomore in college and can credit my current and prospective endeavors to the classes I took in both middle and high school, particularly social studies classes. I am certain that the incredible amount of support DCIS extends to every student that enters the building, and the emphasis on and commitment to community, diversity, and social studies have equipped me to step into a challenging world, full of complex questions and even more complex answers with humility and confidence.
Link to 9 News story about Jocelyne


Facebook isn't the only social network you need to worry about when it comes to protecting your personal data.
Twitter confirmed on Saturday to The Telegraph that it sold data access to the academic who also obtained millions of Facebook users' information without their direct consent, then sold that data to political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica.
The researcher, Aleksandr Kogan, has been derided in recent weeks for creating a personality quiz on Facebook that was used to harvest data from millions of users and their friends.
Now, Twitter has revealed that the academic's commercial enterprise, Global Science Research (GSR), also purchased one-time API access to a random sample of public tweets between December 2014 and April 2015. Although the revelation does not have nearly the same scope as the Cambridge Analytica's recent Facebook scandal, it does show how prevalent the practice of data-sharing can be.
It's also important to mention that it's a fairly common practice for Twitter to sell API access to large organizations for surveying opinions around different news events, topics, and ideas.
In a strange twist, a Cambridge Analytica spokesperson told The Telegraph that the company has used Twitter for political advertising in the past, but that it had never "undertaken a project with GSR focusing on Twitter data and Cambridge Analytica has never received Twitter data from GSR." In essence, the company would like to distance itself from this new report.
So, is it time to #DeleteTwitter?
Following Facebook's kerfuffle with Cambridge Analytica, it's easy to understand why you might be on-edge about your online privacy. That said, there's reason to believe that the sale of your Twitter data isn't a reason to panic. Twitter only grants customers access to data that users have already made public — so things like tweets and statements, not addresses or phone numbers.
"Unlike many other services, Twitter is public by its nature," a Twitter spokesperson told Mashable. "People come to Twitter to speak publicly, and public Tweets are viewable and searchable by anyone."
So all companies and developers can buy are samples of public tweets from specific accounts or certain keywords. Twitter doesn't sell DMs, and prohibits developers from inferring race, political affiliation, or other personal information from users' tweets. Email addresses, phone numbers, and IP addresses aren't public on Twitter (unless you chose to tweet them out in the relevant time frame), and Twitter uses have to opt into geo-location.
Still, Twitter has ended Cambridge Analytica's advertising.
"Twitter has made the policy decision to off-board advertising from all accounts owned and operated by Cambridge Analytica," a company spokesperson told Mashable. "This decision is based on our determination that Cambridge Analytica operates using a business model that inherently conflicts with acceptable Twitter Ads business practices."
So we're safe for now, but this should still serve as a reminder to us all: Be careful what you put online. Even on highly anonymous platforms like Twitter, you never know where your data could end up.


When award winning Kitchen Designer Brian Patrick Flynn, designs a space, he wants nothing but the best. Thats why he chose New Leaf Cabinets & Counters to fabricate and install the quartz countertops in the kitchen and master bath.
Because Brian chose a rustic wood top for the island, he wanted something durable, stain resistant, and beautiful for the cooktop area. For the wow factor, we installed almost 2 full slabs of Caesarstone Calacatta Gold as the backsplash. Having a quartz backsplash is not only beautiful, but easy to clean. Quartz doesn't require sealing or any other maintenance, so it is highly advantageous over traditional tile backsplashes.
Installation of the full hieght backspalsh took extreme precision and care. First we had to perfectly bookmatch the two slabs, so that both slabs would appear to be one continuous surface. We chose the window as our seam location to help minimize the visibility of the transition. Unlike many fabricators, we also "dress" our seams to ensure the tightest possible fit.
Installation of the countertops was quite challenging. You know how when you watch home improvement shows on TV and you think to yourself, "well they have about a million guys off camera that they are not showing"? Well that is extremely accurate. As if hoisting a 1000lb slab 3 feet above the ground and manuevering it into the perfect position isn't difficult enough during normal circumstances, imagine doing it with dozens of other workers, extensions cords, camera people, producers etc, all of whom were under just as much pressure as us to make sure the end result is perfect. After all, "millions will be watching."
In the end, the 2018 HGTV Dream Home in Gig Harbor, WA came out amazing and it was a great experience for us.


Discussion in 'The Tearoom' started by Sonic Budgie, Jan 20, 2018.
Due to an extended break over Christmas and the New Year I'm a little late to the party, but as I didn't have a chance to say so at the time, seasons greetings to you all!!
Well, here we are, so much to catch up on, what's been going on in the world?
Trump, the gift that keeps giving. His health. His comments about some other countries. The threats to stop aid. The book!!!
A cabinet reshuffle including resignations.
Brexit, always something bubbling away in that particular cauldron.
The NHS lurching from one crisis to another apparently.
South Korea stopping ships which were allegedly carrying oil to North Korea, but now they're talking.
I'm off to catch up, can't wait to "Read all about it!"
Most of the above seem to have been missed by more than one place accept for the NHS of course. That seems to be the most popular story, well the story gets most posts in various places.
The Joint Korea teams came as a surprise to me I must say.


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