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I was born in Stirling, brought up in Lancashire and had joined the Armed Forces as an engineer by the age of 17, so it’s fair to say I was used to moving around a bit. I spent most of my time as a soldier in Northern Ireland, during the Troubles, but I was only in for five years before I smashed up my leg and was medically discharged.
After that I travelled around doing odd jobs here and there until I met my wife in King’s Lynn. We lived together for a long time before we married and had three children, two girls and a boy. By that point we had moved to Peterborough and I was running an employment agency, finding people work all across the Fens.
It was very sudden when my wife was diagnosed with cancer. Within six months she was gone, leaving me with three kids and no idea how to cope. I’d always liked a drink socially, but after she died I buried myself in the bottle. I couldn’t sleep for worrying, so instead I’d stay up all night drinking and thinking and then I’d sleep in in the morning. I started missing work and soon enough we were homeless.
We lived in a hostel for a while but I knew it wasn’t good enough, that I wasn’t good enough, and soon my daughters moved on. I got a flat with my boy but I am ashamed to say that when he was away on holiday I ran away. I left him to fend for himself, which is something I’ll always regret. But I was in a bad place. I felt that I was letting him down by being there, by drinking, by not being able to control my emotions.
I took myself down to the level of survival and it made life so much easier. All I had to think about was where my next drink was coming from. For years I was known as Bus Stop John because that’s where I stayed. It is easy to get down but so much harder to get up. I begged, I stole, I survived, but when my son saw me one day I ran away again, to London.
It was Christmas 1999 when I went on a massive bender. The last thing I remember is drinking in Trafalgar Square and then I woke up somewhere entirely different. I had no idea how I had got there, which is a dangerous thing when you live on the streets. You need to have your wits about you to a certain extent.
I decided then and there I had to change. I found a hostel place in the East End and then I heard about Emmaus. In those days the only way to get in was to ring and ring until a space was available. After five weeks of phone calls I got into Emmaus Cambridge.
I was the biggest troublemaker going when I first arrived. I didn’t and wouldn’t stop drinking, in fact I wore it like a badge of pride that I could go out and drink the night before and still make it to work the next day with a hangover. But gradually, I calmed down, as I felt more secure and more confident, and in 2000, Joan arrived. I was told to look after her, make her feel happy, at ease, to take her out socially as she had come from a pretty horrible relationship.
I knew I liked her straight away but it took her a while to warm up to me, and eventually we started going out. After a couple of years together the time seemed right to propose. Emmaus was growing rapidly at that time and our wedding turned into a bit of a media circus. We had over 300 guests and Terry Waite gave a speech. The most important part of the day, though, was that I screwed up the nerve to contact my family and happily they came to the wedding.
I cannot emphasise enough how proud I am of my son. Over the years since the wedding we have gradually built up contact, and in 2010 he came to stay with me. It was meant to only be for a few weeks but he ended up staying for a year. I felt like we had so much to catch up and I was able to make up for some of the time we had lost.
My biggest regret is that he didn’t go to university, and that was because I left him when I should have been there to guide him, but the skills he has gained have brought him somewhere new. I think that Emmaus has now filled a gap in his life the way it did for me, the need to be able to help others and give something back, but also to have the opportunity to be yourself without frills.
I just wish we both could have found Emmaus without having to go around the long way. Duncan has turned out to be so steady and level-headed and the fact that he is leader of his own community makes me glad that what I did to him didn’t break him, just made him stronger.


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“We found Architectural Audio & Video after searching numerous sites and other resources. Matt was very helpful in showing us other Control4 Home Automation systems that they completed and varying types of projects. They helped us build a Home Automation system that would help us manage our whole house music, TV, Home Theater, and lighting control while still fitting within our budget. Our project was designed after our house was already completed so they had to work with existing walls and ceilings and made everything look like it was designed when we built our house. We are very happy with our design, how it all looks, and how it works”.
“I have nothing but positive experiences with Architectural Audio & Video Inc. Whether it has been new installation, retrofitting, upgrading, or fixing my home theater or house audio, AAV has been great. They keep me on the cutting edge of technology, all while choosing user friendly technology. They have always been fair with pricing, considerate in my surroundings, and always clean up after any project. I would highly recommend Architectural Audio & Video”.
“In late 2010 we had Abigail Builders remodel our home. They recommended Matt and Architectural Audio & Video take care of our entire home theater, house audio, and data networking needs. I did quite a bit of comparison and working with Architectural Audio & Video was clearly the best option. Architectural Audio & Video’s Control4 and equipment recommendations were perfectly suited to our needs and their pricing very competitive. The installation went very well. More importantly over the last year when I have had any questions or needs Matt and his staff were very responsive. Without a doubt if we were doing this again we would use Architectural Audio & Video”.
“The system installed by Architectural Audio & Video has made our home a true “smart” home. We love the automation and the ability to access all of our systems from each room in the house. It has become a focal point for not only entertaining but everyday living as well. The ability to add on and customize the system is a major bonus”.

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It's not how much mountain is needed for fun; but how much fun can be packed into a mountain! McCauley Mountain's 633-ft vertical drop contains all the skiing boasted by ski areas three times its size. From long cruisers to steep bumps and glades, to double-black diamond challengers, McCauley has it all. Twenty-one slopes and trails up to a mile long, a double chairlift, two T-Bar lifts, and rope tows. Skiers moving out of the beginner ranks get a big bonus: McCauley offers accommodating trails from the summit. Everyone gets up in skier country to enjoy the views which extend all the way to Whiteface and Mt. Marcy in the high peaks region. It's "big mountain" skiing without the long lift lines and high prices. McCauley has produced three Olympic skiers: John "Louie" Ehrensbeck, a veteran of two US Olympic teams; Hank Kashiwa, who was also the World Professional Alpine Skiing Champion; and Maddie Phaneuf, a current US Ski Team member who went to the 2018 Olympics. Annual snowfall is 281 inches, and has reached 400 inches. In addition to natural snowfall, the snowmaking and exceptional grooming at McCauley, ensures the best possbile conditions for over 100 days of skiing annually. Come play in our snow... Or enjoy the Summer Scenic Chairlift Ride, when McCauley is also open for hiking, biking, and picnicking, with two playground areas.
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McCauley Mountain participates with other great ski facilities to allow for more skiing!
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Old Forge, New York is “Adirondack Base Camp” for winter visitors who launch out near and far seeking everything from serenity to adventure. It is the largest hamlet in historic Town of Webb, which includes Eagle Bay and Big Moose. From here, you can explore the Central Adirondack region and all of the Adirondack Park.

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A perfect storm set the stage for American printmaking. The art form arose from realist art movements and European avant-garde and artists took notice. And there are those who became icons because of it. Andy Warhol, Romare Bearden, Roy Lichtenstein, Carol Summers and Jasper Johns became familiar names to the art world. And all have come to Midland in the Museum of the Southwest’s exhibit “Pulled, Pressed and Screened” which shows through April 20.
The exhibit is a continuation of the museum’s emphasis on printmaking this year, seen in “Estamos Aqui (We Are Here)” and “Print It! The Art of Making Multiples” in the Durham Children’s Museum. The exhibit features 51 important American prints and also represents the 50-year boom of the movement from 1930 to 1980. Director of the Syrcacuse University Art Galleries and curator of the show Domenic Iacono, worked with students in selecting the works.
Works include Vito Acconci’s “3 Flags for 1 Space in 6 Regions,” which breaks down American and then Soviet flags into a series of works, but also subversively expresses how each bleed into the other. John Steuart Curry’s most famous lithograph “John Brown,” from 1939, has been deemed as the artist’s most important work. People may expect Roy Lichtenstein’s comic strip art but here, his “Entablature VII,” from 1976, is a study in design detail.
In her column for the Reporter-Telegram, Museum of the Southwest curator Wendy Earle discussed how Warhol explored race relations in his 1964 piece “Birmingham Race Riot” where he refurbished a photograph by Charles Moore into a photo screenprint on woven paper. But like Lichtenstein, where people expect a certain brand of Pop Art, Warhol’s piece is far different from any soup can or Hollywood celebrity.
Earle wrote that many of Warhol’s works of art can be interpreted in terms of their style and art historical significance, but a work like “Birmingham Race Riot,” from 1964, has to be looked at through the lens of the social and political issues of the day. Art of the 1960s is full of controversial images, and it offers an important lens into that tumultuous period.
Thusly “Pulled, Pressed and Screened” should exceed expectations rather than just meeting them. Museum Executive Director Brian Lee Whisenhunt expressed enthusiasm for what spectators will see upon their visit.
“Pulled, Pressed and Screened.” Museum of the Southwest, 1705 W. Missouri Ave. MuseumSW.org.

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Not too long ago former Facebook director of business development Netanel “Net” Jacobsson joined the advisory board at OpenFeint.
For those unfamiliar with the company, OpenFeint is a social gaming toolkit that was launched for the iPhone back in March of this year by Aurora Feint (makers of the mobile MMOs Aurora Feint I & II). The platform is intended to provide iPhone developers with a quick and easy means to enable the sharing to Facebook and Twitter accounts from their mobile applications and games. It also for easy integration of social features such as leaderboards, events, and in-game chat.
However, the company’s recently launched version 2.0 aims at solving the problem of social discovery. As has been stated many times before, distribution has always been a critical issue when it comes to developing on the iPhone due to the thousands of apps currently in circulation. Nonetheless, through use of the social graph, the new OpenFeint will be more similar to the new Facebook application directory in the sense that it will show users what their friends are playing.
Seeing as how Jacobbsen all ready has significant experience talking with partners about Facebook Connect, he should be able to help OpenFeint right off the bat. Facebook Connect has already had significant impact on many iPhone apps and games. Thus far, over 3 million users have joined OpenFeint.

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A human hand and a robot hand.
If you cut a robot it won’t bleed, but, thanks to research coming out of Belgium in the future it may well heal itself.
A team led by Seppe Terryn of Vrije Universiteit Brussel has overcome one of the more challenging aspects of the growing field known as “soft robotics”.
The field concerns building intelligent machines with external coverings made of impressionable, malleable materials. Such soft and squishy skins have a number of advantages when the robots are deployed in pressure-sensitive dynamic environments.
For instance, they are better able to absorb sudden shocks and impacts. They are also well suited for robot-human interactions, where, for example, the machine may be tasked with tending to, or moving, a hospital patient or child.
No way to treat a robot: a researcher cuts the hand of a soft robot.
However, the main drawback for soft robotic coverings is that they are highly susceptible to damage. Sharp objects, in particular, can slice them open, reducing (or even ending) their efficiency, leading to expense and downtime to facilitate repairs.
Terryn’s team has developed a soft-robotic material made entirely of temperature-sensitive elastic material that is capable of self-healing. In experiments conducted on a purpose-built robotic hand, the scientists report in the journal Science Robotics that the substance is able to completely eradicate damage caused by a scalpel blade in just 40 minutes.
The material is made using cross-linked Diels-Alder polymers, large molecules that are heat-sensitive. When exposed to mild heat – about 80 degrees Celsius – the polymer lattice temporarily breaks down and then knits back together when the temperature falls to about 25 degrees Celsius, effectively repairing damage in the process.
The researchers report finding no discolouration or scarring at self-healed wound sites. Recovered function was estimated at 98–99%.
As an added bonus, the elastomer coating is reported to be easily recycled. Dissolving it chloroform resulted in an 81% recovery rate.

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This week on the World’s Greatest Comic Book Podcast™… We did it, true believers! We recorded our 200th episode and it’s just for you! This week: ABC is developing a second Marvel comedy series. CBS plans to pull CW shows off of Netflix. And A-Force gets new recruits! We’ve got new TV, new comics, and the same old fun and merriment you’ve come to love! Bob asks: “What were your favorite moments over the past 200 episodes?
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The handbook can be printed or saved as a neatly packaged PDF document. Simply press 'PDF' to download a copy.
If you have any further questions in relation to school times, dates, policies or other general enquiries please feel free to contact Emmaus College Kemps Creek by phone on 02 9670 8300 weekdays between 8:30am and 4:00pm or send us an email.
Emmaus is a co-educational systemic secondary school established in 1988, situated at Kemps Creek, 10 km south-west of St Marys. The College is an initiative of the Parents and Pastors of Our Lady of the Rosary, St Marys; Holy Spirit, St Clair; and representatives of the Catholic Education Office.
The location is in the area of diminishing semi-rural farming and market gardens.
Situated on 44 hectares, Emmaus shares the site with Emmaus Retirement Village and Trinity Primary School.
The shortage of general facilities close to the College means an almost total reliance on bus services for sport, and other College activities.
If and when space allows, the concept of wider community use of the facilities is also considered desirable, as well as drawing on the expertise of the 'retired' neighbours.
Emmaus Catholic College shares in the mission of the Church in that it seeks to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to all who become part of the College community or deal with it.
teach students the values and messages of the Gospel, which is centred on Jesus Christ.
College hours are from 8:35am to 2:55pm. Students should be in attendance from 8:30am.
If late, students should have a note in their diary and report to student services to sign in on the computer before proceeding to class.
Notes are required for absences the day the student returns to school. Absences extending beyond three days require the College to be notified and where there is illness, a doctor’s certificate is required. Necessary medical or dental appointments should be made outside school hours, if possible.
If a student needs to leave school during the day, parents should make the request in the College Diary to the appropriate Leader of Mission. If permission is granted then the student takes their diary signed by the Leader of Mission and homeroom teacher to the office to be signed out. Students must be signed out by a parent or guardian at the office. In the case of late withdrawal from camps or overnight excursions, a doctor’s certificate is required.
Students should not be sent to school when sick.
If a student becomes sick whilst at school, he/she must ask his/her class teacher to sign their diary giving permission to go to the sickbay. The sickbay is not for long term use and in most cases, parents are contacted to collect their children and take them home. No student may enter the sickbay without permission.
Students are not to contact parents directly via their mobile.
No running games are permitted except on the oval at lunchtime.
No food or drink to be taken onto the oval or basketball courts or across the yellow lines.
All students are to observe a ‘Hands Off’ rule during recreation times – no contact sport.
Visitors are not permitted unless they have first reported to the office.
All areas to be cleaned thoroughly in the last five minutes of lunchtime.
The canteen will be closed if the playground is untidy.
All property - whether one’s own, the school’s or other students’ should always be treated with respect.
Care should be taken not to damage desks or chairs, no graffiti should appear on books, bags etc. computer devices, mobile phones, (See section of ‘Mobile Phone’ further in this handbook). Valuables or large amounts of money, must not be brought to school unless prior arrangements have been made with the Leader of Mission or Subject Teacher.
Students should take every precaution to avoid loss of property, especially by keeping special items such as calculators on their person.
When cash is brought to school, such as for fees and excursions, it should be deposited at the first opportunity at the School Office.
Students attending the Library are asked to store their bags in the locked storage areas at the front of the Library.
All items of property should be clearly marked. Lost property may be claimed at the office during recess and lunch time.
The aim of this Council is to work with the Principal in ensuring the school is well advised on issues of parental concern. College functions and activities are organised and run by the parent and student community, such as working bees, school ground and building maintenance, sporting facilities and fund-raising. The School Council meets once a term.
The Canteen is available to students from 8:15 am for breakfast. Students are expected to be quiet and courteous in the canteen area at all times. The canteen will be closed at the discretion of the Principal or his delegate if the College grounds are untidy.
Daily Bulletins are announced at Homeroom time, giving students information of any changes of programs, meetings, sport and student initiated events.
Every second Friday, the school newsletter is distributed to each family via email and website. This is a regular and formal means of contact with parents. It provides an important avenue of communication between the College and the College Community.
You can subscribe to our newsletters to have all the latest school news and events sent straight to your email in-box. Go to the Newsletters page of our website to enter your details.
School-based sports such as Basketball, Netball, Soccer, Touch football, Art, Creative Justice, Basic Gift and Coding/Robotics.
Representative sport for the PDSSSC Competition - Sports offered across 3 seasons include AFL, Touch football, Basketball, Soccer, Rugby League, Baseball, Netball, Oz-tag, Cricket, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and Softball.
The Uniform Shop is located in the Technics building, which is the first building on the left hand side as you enter the car park.
The shop has extended trading hours at the beginning of the school year.
Please donate your second hand uniforms which the schools in turn donates to families in need. Please bring them to the Reception of the Admin building. Thanking you beforehand for your cooperation.
Correct College uniform is to be worn coming to, and going from school.
Shorts Navy shorts with embroidered College initials (to be worn with navy or short fold over socks only).
Skirt Navy blue pleated skirt to be worn at calf length – halfway between the knee and the ankle.
Jumper Navy blue with embroidered College crest (to be worn as required for warmth).
Shirt Blue short sleeve with embroidered crest on pocket.
Shirt Long sleeve white shirt. Shirts must be tucked in when worn with a tie.
Stockings Navy blue only - No socks to be worn with stockings.
Shirt Winter Blue long sleeve to be tucked in when worn with a tie.
Tracksuit College tracksuit ONLY – Navy, Red and White with College crest – must be wornTerms 2 and 3 every Thursday.
If the correct sports uniform can not be worn, the full College uniform is to be worn. Students will then change for sport. The College Uniform only is to be worn. NO variations are accepted.
No commercial logos may be worn as they are in conflict with the College crest.
The College cap may only be worn with the cap’s peak facing the front.
Students who tie their hair back must use either ribbons, bands and/or scrunchies in the colour of navy blue. No flowers or other hair adornments may be worn.
The tie is to be worn over a closed collar with the top button done up.
Tracksuit pants are to be worn correctly, zipped (if old zipper style) and rolled down.
During winter, shirts must be tucked in. Sports shirts may be worn out.
Full Sports uniform may be worn all day on Thursdays only. If a student does not have the full sports uniform, then the full school uniform must be worn and the student changes for the practical activity.
The knitted jumper may not be worn with sports uniform unless under the tracksuit top.
A white undershirt may be worn under the full winter or sports uniform, as long as it is not visible in any way.
The sports uniform and the full school uniform must not be combined.
In Terms 2 and 3, the College blazer must be worn to and from school, to and from homeroom and at all formal College occasions by all students.
It is recommended that all items of clothing are clearly labelled with the student’s name and homeroom.
If a student is in breach of uniform guidelines, a note from home explaining reasons for not wearing the correct uniform must be presented to the Leader of Mission. If a student does not have a note, a consequence will be issued. If a student repeatedly breaches the code, he/she will be sent to SLC and the Leader of Mission will contact parents/caregivers to take them home and arrange an interview.
Financial circumstances should not prevent a student from wearing the correct school uniform, Parents/ caregivers should contact the relevant Assistant Principal to discuss the issue.
Sports Bag: Navy Blue Sports bag must be used if a student needs to use another bag to transport uniform or other school equipment.
If approved the Assistant Principal signs the note, which is then presented at the uniform shop. Permission is also recorded by the Assistant Principal on the note.
The reason the larger backpack remains the standard bag is that it is more functional in holding all school materials and protecting them from rain etc. All belongings fit in the larger bags leaving student’s hands free when catching the bus and minimising trips and loss of belongings.
Black leather lace up shoes are only permitted. Shoes must be regularly polished. No joggers, boots, suede shoes or black skating shoes are permitted.
Thick soles or high heels are not be worn.
Sports shoes should be predominantly white and must have laces done up.
No slip in shoes are permitted.
The skirt is to be worn at calf length. It must not be rolled up at the waist.
No makeup is allowed. If makeup is noticeable, students will be asked to remove it and consequences administered.
No nail polish or acrylics are permitted - this is a WHS requirement in schools.
Stockings are to be Navy OR Black.
Belts are to be black. The end of the belt should be secured and not hanging down.
Trousers are not be worn low down on the hips.
All boys are to be clean shaven.
Hairstyles for both male and females must be conventional, uniform in length, tidy and conservative in nature. Hair must be of a natural colour and be off the face. No extremes of fashion, colour or cut are permitted. Male cuts should be no shorter than a No. 2 grade all-round.
Male hair must not exceed the collar in length at the back or below eye level at the front. Males CANNOT have their hair tied in a bun or similar manner. Gel/wax must NOT be excessive.
No nail polish or fake/long nails to be worn.
All girls to have hair tied back, with scrunchies, ribbons or elastics. (Scrunchies, ribbons, pins, clips must be navy blue OR navy blue and white purchased from the Uniform Shop).
Students with an incorrect hairstyle will be given a warning letter to have the hairstyle rectified by that day or by the next day at the latest. If the student returns without having the hairstyle fixed they will receive a second letter indicating that they will not return to the College until the hairstyle meets expectations.
No body art is allowed at any time.
1 pair of earrings: One stud or standard sleeper (plain silver, gold or consistent colour, pearls) adhering to present guidelines may be worn in each earlobe, for female students only.
Other piercings: No visible body piercings are to be evident. Tongue and nose rings/studs are strictly prohibited.
Keeping a hole open will not be accepted as an excuse. This means that ‘clear’ studs/ spacers are NOT to be worn as they are visible.
A medical certificate will be required if a piercing cannot be removed immediately. No band-aids are to be used to cover piercings.
A maximum of TWO (2) plain ring, wristwatch and gold, silver or religious bracelet may be worn.
For WHS reasons, all jewellery should be removed for sport or practical subjects.
Hair- half up & half down… off the face, tidy style.
Light make up- foundation/concealer- There is to be no discernable make-up line.
Conduct when travelling reflects the student's respect for herself or himself. It also has bearing on the good name of the College and on the student's reputation.
When travelling to and from College, or on excursion, the appropriate uniform should be worn.
When travelling to and from College, students are to use the most direct route and the first available transport Please read fine print on concession tickets for details of travel conditions.
When returning from an excursion, a student may be permitted to terminate the journey if a note from the parents requesting the same is presented to the teacher in charge.
Students travelling to and from school are to be dropped off and picked up in the drop off area outside the College gates and not in any part of the staff car park. This applies all year round in wet or dry weather.
No students are to be dropped off or picked up in the staff car park between 8:00 am and 9:30 am and 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm. This is for the safety of our students, parents and staff.
Should a student be physically incapacitated or requires special need, application can be made to the Principal for a drop off and pick up permit.
Any Parent / Caregiver having business with the College (i.e. school fees, interview etc)during those hours are welcome to enter the staff car park and park his / her vehicle in a parking bay. If no parking bays are available, parking is available in Bakers Lane outside the College gates.
Parking on the curbside of the staff car park is not permitted.
Lost bus passes are the responsibility of the individual students to have replaced. Replacement forms are available from the drivers and a fee to the bus company is involved.
Students are expected to travel quietly and with courteous consideration for the driver and other travellers at all times.
Busways provides transport for the majority of students. Their phone number is Busways 0296258900.
Year 12 students who wish to drive to and from College may do so only with the permission of the Principal.
Formal application must be sought giving the name of the student and any passengers who may travel with him/her.
Under no circumstances is any student who is not authorised to travel in a car with a particular Year 12 student to do so: There will be no exceptions.
Notification that Year 12 students may drive cars will be given by the Principal. Students should not seek permission until such notification is given.
Retreats and excursion opportunities are considered an important part of the Emmaus curriculum and are compulsory for all students, they are inclusive in school fees and non-refundable.
Due to the planning and value around school excursions, appointments and other excuses for remaining at home are to be discouraged at all times except where a situation has been resolved between Parent and the Leader of Welfare.
The Student Learning Planner is to be used daily for the recording of learning preparation, assignments and equipment needed.
The Student Learning Planner is also a means of communication between parents and teachers, and sets out school rules and expectations.
The proper use of a SLP is one of the most important study skills you need to learn in high school. If you are organised properly, you will make it easy on yourself to complete a matter that relates to your responsibility at school.
A Student Learning Planner is your personal organiser. Any information that refers to any school matter, should be put in your SLP. At the same time, your school learning planner is not a scrapbook, letter pad, scribble pad or graffiti book!!!
When you write your learning preparation in, write all of the details concerning the homework not just the subject name.
Mark in at the end of learning preparation item the time it should take to complete it. e.g. 10 minutes.
Before you pack your bag of an afternoon, open your SLP and check what you have to take home. Also, add up how much time you need to set aside for learning preparation that night.
At night, when you are doing your learning preparation items, you put a single line through the item when you have completed it properly. When you have completed it, pack your bag as you finish all your work.
If you don't have enough time to finish all of your learning preparation then choose a subject that you do not have the following day, and re-enter that learning preparation in for tomorrow night. After you have done that, put a line through it for today.
Your learning preparation is only finished when a line is through everything.
Study. All students should study regularly. That means, to revise, test yourself on work you have done and you should know. A good idea is to nominate a subject for each night of each week, and have a 2 week roster.
Take home your exercise book and do 20 minutes study.
Learning preparation is an important part of the student's school work. It provides the opportunity for the student to work independently and to consolidate information learnt in class. It also provides both the student and his/her parents with feedback on how well he/she is grasping classwork.
Set learning preparation is relevant and necessary for the student's progress. Learning preparation may be written work, practical work, reading and/or revision of work done in class. It may also include work on set assignments.
It is expected that students should organise their learning preparation and assignment timetable so as to spread their workload evenly. Teachers are conscious of avoiding an overload of work at any one time, and assignment/assessment tasks and examination due dates are programmed accordingly. After an absence from College, it is the student's responsibility to check on missed learning preparation.
The student who fails to do learning preparation may be given a penalty in the form of detention or extra work. Similarly, if family matters prevent a student from doing his/her learning preparation, parents should notify the teacher accordingly.
To provide an appropriate place in the home for the student to complete set learning preparation.
To consult the diary to monitor the amount of learning preparation set each night.
A copy of these Expectations and Philosophies are to be found in the application form on the 'How to Enrol' page.
Emmaus exists as a Catholic School with a strong emphasis on respect and care for the individual. It seeks to build up an atmosphere of Christian community where all persons can experience the love of God through one another. Within an atmosphere of care, the highest educational goals are set and maintained and students are encouraged to become self directed and effective learners. The school acknowledges the primary role of parents in setting an example of regular worship and prayer and in striving to build up a God centred home life. In this way parents and teachers are partners in the faith journey we share with the students.
The faith development of the students has a priority at Emmaus through quality Religious Education, liturgical celebrations and sacraments, prayer and reflection and Christian service.
Politeness and respect for others are a necessary part of the schools' life.
Whilst under the school’s authority all students are expected to maintain a high standard of self discipline and to conduct themselves in a responsible manner.
While travelling to and from school, students are public representatives of Emmaus and should be polite and respectful towards others. The authority of the school extends from the time the student leaves home until she/he arrives home again.
Retreats, camps, excursions and carnivals which are deemed compulsory by the College must be attended by students. Parents / caregivers are expected to support their child’s attendance.
The extracurricular activities are a necessary part of the school's program. Students are enrolled on the understanding that they join in activities which interest them and / or will enhance their development as a whole person.
The full school uniform is to be worn as designated. Uniform includes: Grooming, requirements on hairstyles and colour, jewellery and overall presentation.
Punctuality and regular attendance at the school are essential.
As part of the Emmaus community, parents are encouraged to join in the life of the school and take part especially in school activities such as Parent Council meetings, classroom support, social functions, working bees and fundraising activities.
The rights of the College to implement appropriate consequences for inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour is accepted and will be supported by parents / caregivers.
In a Catholic community, such as Emmaus, there should be an underlying philosophy of care, based on respect for one’s self and for others. At all times, my behaviour should reflect a caring and respectful attitude to my peers, to the school, our families and the community. This attitude could be identified in behaviour which would be courteous and honest, being aware of others, striving to reach one’s potential, thus resulting in a positive school spirit.
The College curriculum has been developed to challenge every student to reach their potential. Thus, each student has the opportunity to develop talents to the fullest. Within the classroom, as well as in other school activities, you are expected to give of your very best and to take pride in your achievement.
Any behaviour or attitude that limits the opportunity for you or others to succeed is to be avoided. Also, students are expected to be involved in activities which meet their skills, including representing the College.
All students will be divided up into houses based on homeroom groups.
House / Class leaders (Juniors) and Captains (Seniors), Student Representative Council and various College representations and activities.
Student leadership is encouraged and fostered in all students at the College regardless of an official leadership position or not.
The School Counsellor provides special, confidential support to students and families.
The College operates a comprehensive Award and Affirmation System which recognises, at various times throughout the year, the personal endeavours and achievements of its students. The awards are seen as special, and significant and genuine commitment is needed to attain them. Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards make up the Student Award Scheme. Students are eligible for these awards through the attainment of merit awards for academic and personal conduct and in addition, students may receive a positive communication note in the diary.
As a member of the Emmaus community, I have certain rights and responsibilities. Living these rights and responsibilities will generate an atmosphere helpful to learning and to the physical and spiritual wellbeing of all.
the best environment the community can provide in which to work and play.
leave in good order the things and places we have shared.
A student’s behaviour should be based on self-discipline so that responses are appropriate even when no authority is present. When, however, intervention is necessary, it is aimed at assisting students in developing a sense of responsibility for their own behaviour. For the majority of students, teachers aim at affirming student behaviour that is conducive to learning.
The Student Management Process at Emmaus works through a number of stages. For minor infractions the Class teacher works with the student to modify unacceptable behaviour. If students misbehave in such a way as to interrupt the learning process of themselves or other students in the class, they may be removed from class to reflect upon the problem and come up with a solution.
At this stage, the Class Teacher alone works with the student to devise a plan of action. Later stages involve the Leader of Learning, Leader of Mission, Head of Learning, Assistant Principal or conferring with parents. At all stages, students are encouraged to work out their own solutions, and to come up with some form of restitution. Parents are notified if a student is removed from class. Other aspects of the Student Management Process focus on the general expectations of the school and known consequences if these expectations are not met.
Detentions are held every Wednesday afternoon. Parents are given twenty-four hours notice of afternoon detention.
Progress report cards are used to monitor the progress in class of students who have experienced continual behavioural problems in class.
Suspension from school or from class, is used for serious offences or for continued failure to meet the College’s expectations of behaviour.
Jesus walked beside the disciples on the road to Emmaus and helped them to see things for themselves - to understand the uncertainties in their lives, and to help grow through these uncertainties. This Emmaus story provides a model for our discipline policy, which should reflect understanding, tolerance, patience and firmness.
Just as Jesus challenged the disciples so we should challenge our students.
Discipline is an integral part of the total Pastoral Care Program and it involves co-operation between students, staff and parents.
It aims to make the students responsible for themselves and their own behaviour. It should always promote personal growth and self esteem and must be based on justice and forgiveness.
Discipline must never be vindictive.
Discipline in this College is based on personal responsibility rather than punishment and on consequences for actions.
Corporal punishment is against the policy of the Education Department and the Parramatta Diocese as well as against the policy of Emmaus College, however logical consequences will be implemented when students choose to break the Emmaus Code of Behaviour.
Arrive at lessons on time.
Develop our skills to the best of our ability.
Not interfere with the learning and work of others.
Assist each individual to learn.
Catch up on any work missed.
Avoid anything which might cause injury or embarrassment to others.
Leave other people's property alone.
Keep our College clean and tidy.
Use buildings, furniture and grounds properly.
Treat textbooks, library books and all learning materials in the correct way.
Not bring prohibited items to school. e.g. liquid paper, bubble gum/chewing gum, steel rulers, marker pens, iPod, or any other devices for playing music, knives, guns, including real, replica and toy, drugs, cigarettes or other tobacco products, aerosol cans, alcohol, mobile phones (see guidelines) or any other article which may be dangerous to the safety of others or harm the environment.
Try to earn our College a good reputation.
Speak politely without using bad language.
Play sport fairly, for enjoyment and to the best of our ability.
5. Dress to the standard required.
On fine days during recess and lunch, all students must leave the classroom and move to the College grounds.
Eating or drinking within the College buildings is not allowed. Chewing gum is never permitted.
During wet weather, students remain under covered areas.
All students have the responsibility to make themselves aware of areas that are designated as 'Out of Bounds'.
Students are divided up into Stage Areas for breaks and should not position themselves outside of those areas unless at the canteen, oval or basketball court.
Students are required to take care of areas assigned to the respective group. At the discretion of the teacher, this may be done on a roster system.
The work involved in completing the charge will be greatly minimised if each student takes pride in their classroom and in the areas which each one uses during the day.
Playground cleanliness is the concern of all. Students will be called from class to pick up their rubbish if the playground is not clear of all rubbish. No food or drink is to be taken to the oval.
Accidents are to be reported immediately to the supervising teacher.
Use of these substances by students is considered an extremely serious breach of school regulations. No student may engage in these activities at school, whilst in school uniform or attending official school functions. Where such actions breach the law, police and or the law enforcement agencies will be consulted and involved where appropriate.
Or any other articles which may be dangerous to the safety of others or harm the environment.
If students are found using any of these, the item will be confiscated. Consumables (C.) will not be returned. Other items will be returned via parents or handed on to the Police.
All policies can be found on the school website (in the 'About Us' section of the site).
If you have any questions in relation to policies or other general enquiries please contact the school by email or phone on 9670 4588 weekdays between 8:30am and 3:30pm.
Due to the increased reliance on mobile phones in our society today, many parents make mobile phones available to their sons/daughters for safety reasons.
Students have the right to have a mobile phone with them at school. This right is contingent upon the students abiding by the protocols below and understanding that damage to or loss of the mobile phone through theft or misadventure, or expenses incurred by unauthorised use of the phone by any other party, are personal costs and not the responsibility of the College.
Parents are reminded that they are NOT to make calls directly to their son/daughter during the hours of 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.
All emergency calls from parents MUST be directed to Student Services.
The mobile phone is to be secured as you would a wallet or purse.
The phone is to be switched off or diverted to message service during class time.
Mobile phones, iPods, iPads and MP3s can be used by the students, before school, during recess and lunch and after school (not between lessons).
Investigation of any loss/theft of a mobile phone will be treated in the same way as loss/theft of a bag or jacket.
The use of the camera function of all mobile phones is forbidden unless it is specified as part of a lesson.
Appropriate use of all technology is expected.
All privacy laws and College expectations must be adhered to at all times.
Technology is increasingly impacting on the way in which students learn and communicate. Therefore, the only exemption to the guidelines relating to the use of an iPod or MP3 player in a classroom context, is when a student has been given explicit permission to access and use such devices to enhance learning opportunities. In such cases students may use the device for its intended use for the designated lesson and in the designated period.
Parents are advised that students are not permitted to take photos, film videos on mobile phones or other electronic equipment while at the College as their use/abuse may be a breach of the Privacy Act 1988. Any infringement will be handed over to the Police.
The College will take no responsibility for lost or stolen phones, iPods, MP3 players, iPads and/or any other similar electronic equipment including laptop computers.
It is highly recommended that students place a PASS-CODE lock on their mobile phones, iPads, iPods, MP3 players and laptop computers so as to enhance the security of their device.

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Discussion in 'Blood Bowl 1' started by Werebat, Apr 26, 2016.
How much does it hurt the Underworld side in Cyanide that not all of their Star Players are available in the Cyanide game? As it stands, all they can hire are Morg and Bomber Dribblesnot. They're supposed to also have Skitter Stab-Stab and a few others available.
They lose quite a lot as Fezglitch , Glart and Skitter are all better options than the 2 they currently have.
You can imagine the difference having a gutter runner on an underworld team will make even if he never stabs anyone. Glart gives you a 3rd blitzer and a bit more strength while a ball and chain is also useful in some match ups.
I would say it hurts them a fair amount as most of the other star players for them are great and reasonably priced.
The standout one to me being a pretty damn nice ball and chain for only 100k, even if he is only on for a drive (Though if you had 200k inducements I would certainly consider him and a bribe, though if you have 210K or more Glart seems like a safer option) that can make the offense a lot easier and is one less ST2 goblin you need to field.
Similar reason as to why Glart is amazing as it is an extra non-goblin player you can field if you can get him.
*Saw Tys had already replied before I finished, but posting this anyway as the info may be useful for some.
Dang, those are some nice Star players. Having those available would make Underworld a lot more interesting to play for sure.


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iBall has launched CompBook Exemplaire+ laptop in India. It comes with a 14-inch display with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels powered by a 1.92GHz quad-core processor with 4GB of RAM.
It comes with 32GB internal storage which can be further increased up to 128GB by inserting a microSD card. The notebook also gets an optional slot for hard disk drives up to 1TB. Packed with a 10,000mAh battery, which the brand claims can deliver 8.5 hours of regular usage and 19 days of standby time. The laptop’s connectivity options include built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a mini HDMI port and USB ports. There’s also a webcam on board for video calling purposes. It runs on Windows 10.
The iBall CompBook Exemplaire+ laptop has been priced at Rs 16,499 and will be available across channels in a single shade of blue.

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Some time in 2021, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson will slip out of its home port of Naval Base San Diego and head into the Pacific Ocean, carrying with it the first squadron of F-35C Joint Strike Fighters to go to sea. , this will be the Navy F-35’s first official patrol.
The F-35C still has yet to achieve so-called Initial Operating Capability (IOC), when the first squadron of 10 aircraft and their crews are trained, equipped, and ready to fight. The Air Force declared IOC for the -A variant in August 2016, and the Marines declared their first squadron ready to fight in July 2015. The U.S. Navy hopes to declare IOC for the -C model . The original IOC goal for the -C model was July 2015, but the F-35’s development problems set back the introduction date, to varying degrees, for the entire fleet. All three models are still awaiting full testing by Pentagon's Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E).
The U.S. Navy hopes to eventually have . That amounts to about 18 to 20 F-35C squadrons of 10 planes each by the 2030s. The other two squadrons would continue to use F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighters.

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This young woman's portrait was fixed in place with the bandages enveloping her mummy. The meticulously arranged bandages form a rhomboidal design imitating the protective netting. There is a Greek inscription painted in black ink on the chest. X-ray analysis has shown that the deceased was a forty year-old woman, and not the young woman in the portrait, which is a depiction of her eternal youth as an Osiris.
Standing out against a light gray background, she is gazing straight at us. Her mouth is small, her nose large, round and hooked, and she has very large ears. Her hair is drawn back into a braid on the top of her head. Her earrings are composed of a small ring with a diamond-shaped pendant with a small red stone in the middle and a pearl at the tip. The painter skilfully depicted the necklace of precious stones, a regular succession of long green emeralds, rectangular yellow topazes, round red garnets and small gold beads.
The woman is wearing a dark blue tunic with green clavi. The collar decorated with black and white triangles is part of the same tunic or an undergarment. A pink mantle is draped over one shoulder.
Authors have interpreted the Greek inscription - ΕΥΨΥΧΙ ΕΥΔΑΙΜΟΝΙ – differently, some as the dual greeting, “Goodbye, be happy,” or as “adieu” followed by the deceased’s name, “Eudaimon.” The sober hairstyle, typical of the period of emperor Hadrian (117−138 AD), is one of the elements indicating its date.
The mummy’s very regular form was obtained by inserting strips of wood between the body and bandages. This was necessary for the perfect arrangement of the outer bandages, which form an interlocking diamond pattern on the body and squares on the feet.
The plaque of wood has the "shouldered" cut of the portraits from Antinoopolis. The marks the saw made in the paint are clearly visible in the light gray background next to the neck. The use of a wax-based paint produced the thick impasto characteristic of this technique.
- BOURGUET P. (du), L’art copte, Petits guides des grands musées n° 19, Paris, 1980, fig. p. 2.
- DOXIADIS E., Portraits du Fayoum. Visages de l’Egypte ancienne, Paris, 1995, n° 92 p. 150 et 217.
- DUNAND F., LICHTENBERG R., Les momies, un voyage dans l’éternité, Découvertes Gallimard n° 118, Paris, 1991, p. 36.
- PARLASCA K., SEEMANN H., Augenblicke, Mumienporträts un ägyptische Grabkunst aus römischer Zeit, catalogue de l’exposition, Francfort, Schirn Kunsthalle, 30 janvier-11 avril 1999, n° 182.
- WALKER S., BIERBRIER M., Ancient Faces. Mummy portraits from Roman Egypt, catalogue de l’exposition, Londres, British Museum, 1997, n° 99.


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The vast area of the Andes was home to extraordinary cultures that produced ritual imagery for millennia before the arrival of the Spanish and continued with new subjects and significance under the dictates of the Catholic Church. Easel paintings by indigenous artists from Cuzco, once the capital of the Inca empire, have received considerable attention along with other Precolumbian and colonial ceramics, metallurgy, architecture, and textiles from the city and its environs, Changes in artistic production follow the course of cultural, social, political, and religious action through numerous administrative systems, culminating with the Spanish in the sixteenth century. However, there is another, often neglected but distinctive type of artistic creation that can also provide insight into the methodology of the Catholic Church to convert the native people: church murals used as visual strategies. In her book, Heaven, Hell, and Everything in Between, Ananda Cohen Suarez delivers the first comprehensive discussion of the role of murals to go beyond a symbolic and didactic means of evangelization to reveal a system of complex meaning specific to the rural areas where they were produced. Using eight remote churches and chapels in pueblos de indios in the countryside within one hundred miles of Cuzco, known for their remarkable murals as case studies, Cohen Saurez presents us with an all-encompassing view that covers over two hundred years. She takes excellent art historical interpretations of Christian iconography into new territories of social discourse to offer a description of the murals within the context of sacred architectural space. Key to the understanding of Precolumbian rituals, especially as related to the Inca, the idea of adorning the walls of temples, tombs, and palaces with painted symbols and filling them with offerings ranging from mummies to sacred artifacts, including textiles and ceramics with specific symbolic designs, cannot be ignored in relation to these colonial artworks, as the artists would certainly revere such traditions as the new churches were built and decorated. While forced to address the churches’ demands for the construction of Spanish-styled architecture and adornment, each church in her case study represented a specific community that required subjects of local significance to be understood and successful. It is through this multidisciplinary strategy of localization that Cohen Suarez presents a comprehensive study that brings together unique interpretations of archaeological and art history, archival research, and early documents to enhance the descriptions of each church and its location, community history, and traditions. Although many of these murals are tourist destinations, their full significance is never appreciated as much as their decorative details: “Amazing in such remote areas and by local people way out here!” is too often repeated, much to the frustration of art historians working in the area who prefer to delve deeper into the extraordinary artistry and sometimes mysterious content.
The book begins with an introduction that places Cohen Suarez’s subject within its historical and traditional context and makes note that murals belong to an “uninterrupted visual tradition” originating long before the Spanish arrival of 1532 (5). She links the colonial murals of her study to this historical lineage, while recognizing that most of them do not directly reference Precolumbian imagery—which in the Andes tends to be abstract—but use a similar conceptual approach regarding sacred space, to place a Christian lesson within the realm of participation and activation familiar to the people. The book is structured to focus on one or more specific church mural programs to analyze their styles and iconography and compare their subject matter as it relates to the communities they serve. Although few artists are documented mural painters, the author has done considerable research in order to give them credit for their work and explain their influences and career trajectories. With emphasis on visual narratives that introduce specificity in time and place as interpreted by the artists, each church depicts a biblical story that brings attention to a subject that had referential significance for them and the people.
The first chapter uses archaeological and art historical sources to introduce Andean painting traditions and materials as it tracks broad stylistic variations and pays tribute to cultural antecedents often neglected in discussions of colonial art that tend to favor European sources. It is an admirable defense of colonial artists and their unique abilities for interpretation—both stylistic and technical—that appears in recent scholarship but is still often eclipsed by a Eurocentric approach. Cohen Suarez’s approach to the murals is appreciated and overdue. This respect for the indigenous artists establishes the studies done by the author as emerging from a “bottom-up” perspective that puts the community first. The chapter on textile designs and their significance and how cloth was integrated into the murals goes far in elucidating the role of textiles and their sacredness to the indigenous peoples and how they can be subsumed into mural designs by the Spanish with their own agenda to “simultaneously overlap, contradict, and redefine one another” (85). Perhaps the best known of the Andean churches, recognized for its extraordinary and complex murals and considered the “Sistine Chapel” of the Andes, the Church of San Pedro Apóstal de Andahuaylillas may be a model for Cohen Saurez’s multifaceted investigation, which draws associations between the concerns of church officials and the necessity to communicate different messages depending on the viewer’s cultural position. It is most telling that the realized murals could be used not only for religious edification, but to promote false doctrine as well as influence its subjects. Her conclusion is that each church approaches its mural program within associative cultural constructs. The role of priests in approving content is but one of the well-researched approaches used to enrich her account of the time period. In what should be a continuation of this research, further discussion of the role of the church and how it directs the artists would be a valuable addition. One can only ask how much the priests understood the subliminal messages that were incorporated in artistic references and responses to a particular theme, such as the water/river as sacred pacarina (place of origin), pilgrimages to the apus (spirits), the sacredness of cloth, etc. To elucidate these themes, she chose the baptism of Christ, heaven and hell, the Last Judgment, and earthly violence/divine justice with their layered meanings to demonstrate how “murals can articulate community values and collective histories that extend far beyond their expected parameter of religious meaning” (127). These analyses successfully provide the basis for the book’s premise that the “murals demonstrate the social, political, and art historical relevance of colonial Andean mural painting” (183) and are a valuable contribution to Andean studies.

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Former students will know the emphasis I place on Lipsky’s work on street-level bureaucracy. I was recently asked to write something about the book and its value for a journal, Teaching Public Administration. Re-reading the book was illuminating, partly because it reminded me of why I find it so useful as a framework for thinking about practice. But I saw more in it as well. It was written in the midst of the financial crisis of the late 1970s and early 1980s and, in this context, the emphasis on rationing and the balancing of the competing demands of clients and management come across more acutely. But it also connects well to other themes that will be familiar to students studying more contemporary policy developments. Indeed, perhaps the work is more relevant and useful today than it has ever been?
Emma Harrison and A4E is perhaps the most egregious example, but there is reason for wider concern over the private interests that are shaping welfare reforms at present. The Observer today (http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/feb/25/emma-harrison-family-tsar) has detailed some of those companies taking work and contracts as part of the current reforms. But there have been other stories that underline the private interests in public spending. GSK, the UK’s largest pharmaceutical company, has complained that the government is delaying approval of its latest drugs as a way of saving money. The undertone in their argument was that, if the government didn’t pay, GSK would have to go overseas.
Ironic, really. The government is trying to save money by weeding out the scroungers, the workshy etc. Yet so many of them seem to be party donors?
Lord Birt (aka John Birt, former DG of the BBC and, later, advisor to Tony Blair) spoke at the university yesterday in their ‘Burning Issues’ series. His title – ‘Why government is ineffective’. I now understand something of the dislike (I am, perhaps, understating this) he provoked among many at the BBC and in government. We were treated to one of the worst public lectures I have attended.
He started with a few anecdotes about his past and then listed his own CV. This was followed by an idiot’s guide to strategy and the effective organisation (and it would fail as a first year undergraduate essay on the subject). In fact, this was his ‘philosophy’ – it is what he uses all the time in all organisations! So adaptable! We were also told that the private equity model is his idea of how to transform public services. Incoherent. And we were now half way through!
The remainder of the lecture included a few remarks about the BBC (four times the resources required, no HR function when he took over) and then a list of the failings of the public sector, backed up by no evidence or anecdotes. It was all confidential, he couldn’t name names. But waste was ‘huge’. There were ‘many’ examples of lack of strategic vision. And his profound insights represented little more than a summary of some of the scripts of Yes Minister from the 1980s. Which suggests that he achieved nothing in his years in government!!
His solution was straight out of the 1979-97 Thatcher/Major governments. Disaggregation and competition. But he had just criticised the civil service for lack of coherence and coordination in their response to difficult problems. Really ill-thought out stuff.
But all delivered in that arrogant and softly spoken manner that earned him such contempt. On getting home, I put on the episodes of The Thick Of It in which Julius Nicholson (a parody of John Birt and Michael Barber – then Blair’s Director of the Delivery Unit) waffles and blusters in an inane and supercilious way.
I felt like walking out and only wish it were the time and place to launch into one of Malcolm Tucker’s abusive tirades.


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Chapter 1 of Magicka 2 is one of the chapters of the Adventure mode.
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Alex Prunty Racing: Alex Choosen to Join #TeamPFC!
It’s been a great start to the 2016 race season for 23-year-old Alex Prunty and he hasn’t even taken a green flag yet. The Lomira, Wisconsin driver was recently named to both the Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP) and the PFC Brakes Team.
Prunty has seen a lot of success in his Limited Late Model the past few seasons at his home track of Slinger Speedway (WI). He’s won two championships and tallied 20 wins, which makes him the winningest driver in division history.
While Prunty dabbled in Super Late Model racing last year, the expenses were too much for him to compete competitively on a consistent basis. Support from the KDDP and #TeamPFC, however, changes that. Every KDDP driver receives $7,777 to start off their season and they will compete for a grand prize of over $54,000 throughout the season. Team PFC drivers receive $1,500 of PFC product to use on their race cars.
Not only does Prunty plans to still race full time and for Rookie of the Year at Slinger Speedway, but he plans to travel more. He is already registered for the Icebreaker at Dells Raceway Park (WI) in less than two weeks and hopes to add more stops there as well as at Wisconsin International Raceway and possibly a few TUNDRA Super Late Model Series events.
While Prunty is excited to expand his racing for 2016, something he is most excited about is climbing into a Super Late Model on a regular basis. Over the years Prunty has gotten to watch his uncles, Dennis, Dale and David race successfully at Slinger Speedway, winning three track championships and two Slinger Nationals. Now he’s excited to add his name to the list.
Not only will being a part of these programs help financially, but Prunty intends to take full advantage of all they have to offer. Both programs offer social media support and driver promotion.
While Prunty eyes his first full season behind the wheel of a Super Late Model, his goals are simple.
Prunty is scheduled to kick off what he hopes to be a busy year during the Icebreaker at Dells Raceway Park on April 17.

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Grabbing your sewing kit, place your two pieces of fabric together and sew together 3 sides using a simple running stitch.
If using essential oils, be sure to mix then in with the dried lavender buds first and allow them to fully absorb the oil and become dry once again. This might take 24 hours. Then combine the lavender with the flax seeds and mix well.
Pour your filling into your sachets and sew the remaining open end shut.
The finished eye pillows can be heated in the microwave or placed in the freezer and laid across as an eye mask. Warming these pillows will diffuse the lavender scent more but I've really been enjoying these cool too.

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Heather Phelps-Lipton is the best!
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While we have a busy forum and website, many of the BellyBelly visitors do not use our forums and read articles on the main site instead. If you'd like to contribute your birth story to our wonderful library of birth stories here: [url]http://bellybelly.com.au/articles/birth-stories[/url] to share with even more people, as well as get your own unique webspace for your child's birth story, please email them to me at [email]info@bellybelly.com.au[/email]. You can be anonymous if you so wish - I'd love to build up our online collection of stories so will be happy to keep your details private!
Just wanted to again send out a call for more birth stories to be included with the site re-launch at [url]http://www.bellybelly.com.au[/url] since we have so many more BellyBelly babies now! If you have a birth story you would like to share (and I would love to hear dad's versions too!) then please email them to me at [email]info@bellybelly.com.au[/email] - and you can be as honest and open about your experiences and feelings about the birth as you wish. Thanks guys!!!
As soon as this bub is born I will be sure to send you an email for you to use. We are planning on a home waterbirth so that will make for a different story for you to use. Maybe one day I wll get around to writing out the other kiddies birth stories.
Have just sent you Lily's birth story.
Thank-you to everyone who has emailed me their birth stories! They are all so wonderful, special and diverse.
I am in the process of uploading them all into a new section of the new site, so if anyone else would like to include theirs too, please email it to me asap.
They are going into a section of their own for now, but once some other important development has been done, they will get a new section where you can search for specific keywords, e.g. waterbirth, first baby etc.


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Celebrity chefs have spoken; now root for your choice, January 6 at 9pm/8c.
At last year's New York City Wine and Food Festival, FN Dish had the opportunity to chat with a few celebrity chefs and ask them whose team they would be on: Rachael's or Guy's. Watch the video above to see Geoffrey Zakarian, Melissa d'Arabian, Ted Allen, Andrew Zimmern and Anthony Bourdain, among others, weigh in. Find out the team they would choose and why.
Don't forget to watch Rachael vs.Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off on Sundays at 9pm/8c and come back to FN Dish for exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content.
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My parents were social dancers and frequently went out swing dancing. When I lived in the Philippines I was introduced to Cha Cha and realized I enjoyed Latin music too. Later, I was working on the line crew at an airport, I was not only the youngest person they had ever hired, I was also the only woman, so I had to act pretty tough during the day. I thought that dancing would bring some balance into my life by letting me act like a girl.
Over the many years that I’ve been teaching the main thing that I enjoy most is connecting to people. I’ve had the privilege of meeting some pretty amazing people. Some of the people are well known and famous, but most are extraordinary people living everyday lives. I feel profoundly grateful when they share with me that I have made a positive change in their lives.
‘Make Space’ It is such a simple concept, but it has profound meaning when you begin to apply it to everything in your life. How we fill the Space in our lives is how we live our lives. I’m working on it.
Wow, that is a very tough question. I meet people all the time that inspire me in different ways. I have a dear friend that was born in poverty and now is a self-made multimillionaire and I know many other people that are quietly living simple lives of strength and inspiration, to pick one is to deny what I learn from each of them. With that said, I will say my mom. She is highly intelligent, curious, empathetic, disciplined, is willing to try new experiences and always sees things differently than most people. I hope that I can one day be like her.
I’ve had the privilege of extensive travel and yet the list of places I would like to visit is still pretty long and growing daily. If I had to list just one, then I would have to say New Zealand because I’ve heard it is still pristine and beautiful. I would like to spend some time there to enjoy the scenery, hike and do some diving. Secondly, several countries in the continent of Africa. I have quite a few dear friends from African countries and I would like to visit their families and home places. I’d also like to go on a safari while we still have the big animals.
Share it with Enio. In Texas? Morning yoga, leisurely breakfast and a walk in the sunshine. In CA, I used to spend my days off hiking the mountains or at the beach with Enio.
Vegetables, fruits, chicken, Eziekiel bread, good cheeses, olives, eggs, salsa, coffee, wine and chocolate.
Big Bang Theory is about all I choose to watch.
I am an an avid reader of historical biographies, preferably of women. I used to be a distance runner, I was on the varsity cross country team when I was living in the Philippines, I’ve run marathons and I got the privilege to be one of the Olympic torch runners as it traveled through California.
Everywhere. I went to 9 or 10 different schools (Pre-12) in 5 states and 2 countries. The numbers would be bigger except for the fact we were in some places twice. California, Colorado, Tennessee, Arizona, Alabama, Philippines.
I really don’t know much about many celebrities to know, besides, the ones I’ve met were all regular people in real life. Maybe Keanu Reeves?
I like ice cream with olive oil and salt.
Maybe it’s a skill I learned from my mom due to all the moving but I can measure spaces and things with my eyes pretty accurately. I’ve won quite a few bets that way. Oh, and I used to be able water ski on trick skis, but that was long ago!
I’m an athlete, not a singer! If no one is around, I will sing along to anything by Stevie Wonder or Neil Diamond.
Himalayan salt lamp, reading glasses, my current book.
When I was very young, a forest ranger. Once I was was in high school and got my scuba certification I considered being a marine biologist or underwater welder.
Continue learning how to kite board. I had started to learn just before we moved to Texas, but had to stop when I got stuck by a sting ray. By the time I recovered the season was over. Go on a safari. Get my handstand side splits.
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text: Alice Davis, wife of Marc Davis, was an Imagineer in her own right. Her first assignments at Disney included designing the costumes for the live-action reference footage shot for Sleeping Beauty and for the feature, Toby Tyler. Her first project for Imagineering was to design all the costumes for it’s a small world, which was followed by creating costumes for the Carousel of Progress and Pirates of the Caribbean. Alice also created the refurbishing procedures for AudioAnimatronic figures that are still used today.


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FHMAA has taught me self-defense,; when to use it and discipline. I have made some really great friends that now help me through everyday life. The dojo is very special to me because it teaches me to defend myself in a bad situation. Sensei Rock and Shihan have both helped me through some tough times and how to deal with bullies. One other thing I have learned, this dojo also does not just give out belts to those that don’t deserve them but to people who actually earn them.
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Deuteronomy 34:12 and in all the mighty acts of power and terrifying deeds that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel.
With mighty power, Moses performed terrifying acts in the sight of all Israel.
and in all the mighty acts of power and terrifying deeds that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel.
and for all the mighty acts of power and terrifying deeds that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel.
No one else has ever had the power to do such great things as Moses did for everyone to see.
No other prophet has been able to do the great and terrifying things that Moses did in the sight of all Israel.
What great power and great terror Moses displayed on behalf of all Israel!
and he displayed great power and awesome might in view of all Israel.
Moses used his mighty hand to do all the spectacular and awe-inspiring deeds that were seen by all the Israelites.
and in all that mighty hand and in all the great terror which Moses showed in the sight of all Israel.
And in all that mighty power, and in all the great terror which Moses did in the sight of all Israel.
the great wonders, and the mighty hand which Moses displayed before all Israel.
and according to all that mighty hand; and according to all the great terribleness that Moses had wrought in the sight of all Israel.
…11in all the signs and wonders the LORD sent him to do against the land of Egypt—to Pharaoh and all his officials and all his land— 12and in all the mighty acts of power and terrifying deeds that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel.
Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders.


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Hong Kong firms have in-depth experience in all types of keypads. For example, Hoi Wah Rubber Industrial Co Ltd specialises in producing silicone rubber keypads for a wide range of items, including calculators, telephones and toys.
With more than 20 years' experience, the company has built its reputation on a high standard of quality. "At 70% of our business, keypads for toys are our biggest category," says Sales Representative Cally Yip.
"Even though the most popular shape is rectangular, we can do keypads in any shape or colour," she promises, noting that any number of function keys can be added.
"In the future, we are going to experiment more with shape and colour," she insists, pointing out that the company maintains an inventory of some 300 different keypad designs that are priced from HK$2-3 each FOB Hong Kong.
Keypads can be ordered with PU coatings to reduce dust, epoxy potting and laser etching used with LED backlighting, she says.
Hoi Wah Rubber Industrial sources its raw material from Japan and Korea, while its highly-automated factory in Huizhou on the Chinese mainland is equipped with advanced production equipment such as CNC machine tools, CAD and compression machines.
Meanwhile, Golden Power Rubber Products Ltd is a specialist in laser etching. The firm's silicone keypads are mainly used in car audio products, calculators, telecommunication products, hand-held games and remote control devices.
Remote control devices for TVs and printed keypads for fax machines and label printers are two of the company's biggest growth areas. "The popularity of HD-TVs is creating more demand for silicone keypads on universal remote control devices," explains Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager Gloria Cheng.
Noting that as the life cycle of printed keypads is only about 2-3 years, she says there is a big replacement business. "Silicone keypads for automotive products, such as car audio systems, are also making headway," she adds. "We're also focusing on laser etching and the feel of the keypad as people want a softer touch and buttons that are easier to press."
Prices for Golden Power Rubber Products' basic keypads start at US$0.20 each FOB Hong Kong and rise to US$3.00 for larger-sized models with features such as laser etching. The company offers more than 1,000 product items in different categories.
"We produce high-quality products and we are able to meet diverse customer demands," says Ms Cheng, adding that OEM orders represent about 90%-95% of the company's business.
You Eal (HK) Ltd, founded in 1986, is an affiliate of Korea-based You Eal Electronics Co Ltd, which manufactures keypads for mobile phones, cordless phones, electronic dictionaries and car audio systems.
The company's plastic-plus-rubber (P+R) keypads, priced from US$1.50-2.00 each FOB Hong Kong, are among its best-selling models.
"This has been the trend for the last six months. Our new P+R keypads are less than 1mm thick. If you can make a thinner keypad, it means you can make a lighter mobile phone," explains Sales Representative Cozy Fong.
"The thin P+R keypad is what we're going to be focusing on for the next few years," he adds. "The main advantage of the P+R keypad is that it uses less tooling, so we can shorten the production time and lower the cost. Besides providing a flat plastic surface, we can also offer customers different choices, such as spin and hairline surface patterns."
Other types of keypads that the company produces include regular P+R keypads that are 6mm thick and priced at US$1.20-1.50 each; rubber keypads at US$0.80-1.00 each, and metal-plate keypads at US$2.50 each.
In recognition of its R&D achievements, You Eal gained the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association's (HKEIA) Award for Outstanding Innovation and Technology in 1999, 2000 and 2001. In 2004, the company won the HKEIA Gold Award for its Electro Luminescence Keypad.
At Yan Chuen Co Ltd, quality and reliability are top priorities. The firm manufactures silicone rubber keypads that are used in such products as security keypads, remote controls, calculators and toys.
The company can meet client needs for multicoloured keypads, silk-screening, laser etching, PU coating, metallic colour coating and epoxy potting.
Keypads are rigorously tested to meet customer specifications for endurance, abrasion resistance and touch, says Sales Manager Kenneth Leung. "Yet, even though we have many kinds of keypads, our simplest models sell best." Keypad prices range from US$0.10 to as much as US$20.00 each FOB Hong Kong, depending on size and specifications.
Silicone rubber keypads account for half of Yan Chuen's production, while membrane keypads, essentially a thin plastic film with embossed buttons, are another popular category, representing 20% of the company's sales.
With exports targeted mainly at Europe and the US, Mr Leung says the company's sales are growing, with laser-etched keypads taking the lead.
As the form and functions of keypads continue to evolve, Hong Kong manufacturers strive to provide their customers with the best that the industry has to offer.


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