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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron – Sean's Pick, 080118
August 1, 2018 | Posted in Game Pro News, Pick of the Day | No comments
It's the D&D setting that propelled Keith Baker to international prominence as a writer and designer, the first winner of Wizards of the Coast's first fantasy setting search, and it exemplifies Mashup Madness Week perfectly. All the keystone elements of Dungeons & Dragons are here, but with dark, post-global warfare themes, pulp adventure overtones, and techno-magic steam-esque elements like trains and firearms and arcane robots, Eberron shook up the table and reset the board.
The Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron introduces the setting to 5e fans, and it also heralds the launch of Eberron on the Dungeon Masters Guild, where you can create and share your own stuff for the setting.
Eberron was born in 2002 when Wizards of the Coast launched a worldwide search for a new campaign setting.
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron brings the eponymous campaign setting to the fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons. This 175 page book gives you everything you need to create an Eberron story or character, exploring the core themes of the setting and the rules to implement them in fifth edition. It includes an overview of Khorvaire and the fantastic city of Sharn, along with a host of background ideas and story hooks.
Playtest material includes the unique races of Eberron, the mystical dragonmarks (including greater dragonmarks and aberrant dragonmarks), and new magic items; this is a living document, and this content will evolve and be updated in response to feedback.
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Q: Continuity of $f$ such that $\forall x \leq 0, f(x) = x$ and $\forall x>0, f(x) = x\sin(\frac{1}{x})$. As far as I know, a real function is said to be continuous at some point $a$ whenever $\lim_{x\to a} = f(a)$. Now, given the function
$$\forall x \in \mathbb{R},f(x) = \begin{cases} x\ ,&&  x\leq 0\\x\sin(\frac{1}{x})\ , &&x>0 \end{cases}$$
we see that actually $$\lim_{x\to 0^-} f(x) =\lim_{x\to 0^+} f(x)= f(0) = 0$$
Nevertheless, assuming $f$ to be continuous at $0$ seems very counter-intuitive. Is this function really continuous at $0$ and thus continuous everywhere? Am I wrong in my reasoning?
Thank you in advance.

A: This is the definition of continuity. And even this might seem counterintuitive, since both $x$ for $x \leq 0$ and $x sin(\frac{1}{x})$ for $x > 0$ are continuous and both left- and rightside limits in $0$ are equal (and equal to function value in that point), the function is continuous everywhere.

A: It is indeed continuous at $0$, for exactly the reason you stated. It is also continuous away from $0$ since the functions $x$ and $x \sin \frac{1}{x}$ are continuous away from $0$. So it is continuous everywhere.
Maybe looking at a graph will help you see that this function is continuous?

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Q: UIView animation with autolayout and child views I have a weird problem that seems to be fairly easy to solve. I think I could use some workaround to be able to have the behavior that I want but I want to know if there is a better way to do it.
I have a view called contentView (blue in the image) that it will expand its height using a UIView.animation, this is no problem at all and works as expected.
The problem here is that this view has a child component (a button) that has an autolayout constraint to its bottom equal to 22 like this:

This is the autolayout constraint:

If I do the height resize without the animation it works fine, the view height change and the button are always 22 points of the bottom of the contentView. But when I use an animation to make this change more smoothy and user-friendly the button moves to the end position before the animation even start.

I want to know how I could achieve a smooth animation here but with the button moving along its parent view
The part of the code that handles the animation is pretty straightforward but I'll post it in here:
@IBAction func openDetail(_ sender: ExpandCourseDetail) {
        let rotation = sender.getOpen() ? CGAffineTransform.identity : CGAffineTransform(rotationAngle: CGFloat.pi)
        UIView.animate(withDuration: 0.5, delay: 0.1, options: [.curveEaseInOut], animations: {
            sender.transform = rotation
        }, completion: {
            success in
            sender.setOpen(!sender.getOpen())
        })
        UIView.animate(withDuration: 1.0, delay: 0.5, options: [.curveEaseInOut], animations: {
            self.contentView.frame.size.height = sender.getOpen() ? self.contentView.frame.height - 300 : self.contentView.frame.height + 300
        }, completion: nil)
    }

As a side note, the button itself has an animation that rotates the button 180 degrees to show the user that the view is expanding.
Thank you so much for your help.

A: It's super easy with constraints, just create a superView height constraint IBOutlet and change its constant value.
@IBAction func btnPressed(_ sender: UIButton) {
    self.toggleButton.isSelected = !sender.isSelected

    //Animation starts here
    self.view.layoutIfNeeded()
    UIView.animate(withDuration: 0.7) {

        if self.toggleButton.isSelected {
            //transform button
            self.toggleButton.transform = CGAffineTransform(rotationAngle: CGFloat(Double.pi))

            //change your ParentView height to desired one
            self.constContentViewHeight.constant = self.view.frame.size.height - 220
            self.view.layoutIfNeeded()
        } else {

            self.toggleButton.transform = CGAffineTransform(rotationAngle: CGFloat(Double.pi*2))
            // Set height constraint to original value
            self.constContentViewHeight.constant = 250
            self.view.layoutIfNeeded()
        }
    }

}

I have created a demo, check it out.

A: The issue you are facing is due to two animation blocks. So I have changed some lines and put both button transformation and height animation into one animation block.
func openDetail(_ sender: ExpandCourseDetail) {

    let isOpen = sender.getOpen() ? CGAffineTransform.identity : CGAffineTransform(rotationAngle: CGFloat.pi)

    UIView.animate(withDuration: 1.0, delay: 0.5, options: [.curveEaseInOut], animations: {

        sender.transform = rotation
        self.contentView.frame.size.height = self.contentView.frame.height + (isOpen ? 300 : -300)

    }, completion: { (success) in
        sender.setOpen(!isOpen)
    })
}


Shades of gray. A transition between the two colors of black and white, the striking, neutral statement of gray layers the exterior door in understated style. The monochrome, neutral color of "gray" (or "grey") is perfection in a blend of black and white. Grayscale. As the deeper tones are considered dramatic and mysterious, the lighter tones seem to illuminate with silvery appeal and often hold a blue undertone cast. A subtle color that offers depth in bolder tones, the sophistication that the rich, pewter gray or softer gray hues offer when coated in layers of paint on the exterior door is certainly worthy of a visual appreciation. Perhaps a modern backdrop, the neutral palette of gray provide an unassuming appeal. Understated elegance, in tones of gray, indeed.
Consider the understated elegance of gray hues painted on the door that leads to our interior worlds. Evoking warm or cool tones, the timeless neutral of gray is a classic refined neutral. Whether the hue is a rich, deep shade or muted, subtle and softer variations, the luxuriousness of gray painted on the doorway deserves consideration. The sophistication of gray offers a distinguished and modern appeal paired with classic elegance. Understated elegance, indeed.
PS: Although this color is seasonless, perhaps the color gray reflects the month of November for those of us that have lived under the November gray skies in the East Coast as well as in the Midwest. The beauty of gray, however, is certain and to be appreciated regardless. Seasonless beauty.
"If months were marked by colors, November in New England would be colored gray".
Consider with appreciation the fresh, crisp and soothing color of turquoise coating the exterior door. Whether opaque and pale sky blue hued or bold and brilliant, the captivating color of turquoise holds an allure that can be appreciated throughout the year. With appreciation of the different shades, tints and values of the color, from aquamarine to teal, the color range of turquoise is restful for the eyes and the senses. While the striking energy of the darker hue of turquoise brings a sophisticated edge the more muted shades radiate calm and a furthered sense of serenity. Balance of style and a personal statement. And of its coastal appeal? For certain, the color seems to represent water and the blissful essence of Summer. Yet the color turquoise is seasonless when coating a distinctive doorway. There is a year-round appeal of the tranquil color of turquoise. Tranquil and bold turquoise bliss, indeed….


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California Overspends Water Rights by 300 Million Acre Feet
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Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced a written exam notification for Assistant Law Officer (ALO) posts. Candidates who have applied and waiting for the written exam once they have to check eligible or not eligible for the written exam through below links. The exam will be held on 10/06/2018. CPCB ALO Syllabus 2018, CPCB Assistant Law Officer Answer Key 2018, Results, Cut off Marks 2018, CPCB ALO Selection List.
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What Carew does with a football I can do with an orange?
Who is the most decorated football player of all time?
Who is the best friendship in football history?
What did Zlatan Ibrahimovic say about John Carew?
What happened between Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Rafael van der Vaart?
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Dani Alves – 44 trophies The most-decorated player in world football, Dani Alves is a specimen of performance, excellence and longevity. He is currently in his 21st season as a senior team player and does not look like he is slowing down.
How old is Ibrahimovic of AC Milan?
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'I need to realise I'm not Superman' – How 40-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic is inspiring Milan's title charge. Live stream UEFA Champions League on fuboTV: Start with a free 7-day trial! It's not easy for a 40-year-old to remain relevant.
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Paolo Maldini & Alessandro Costacurta.
Bebeto & Romario.
Thierry Henry & David Trezeguet.
Xavi & Iniesta.
Raul & Fernando Morientes.
Alessandro Del Piero & Filippo Inzaghi.
Nemanja Vidic & Rio Ferdinand.
Emmanuel Petit & Patrick Vieira.
Here are ten of the best friends in world football over the years.
Marco Reus and Mario Gotze.
Sergio Ramos and Mesut Ozil.
Cesc Fabregas and Gerard Pique.
Lionel Messi and Jose Manuel Pinto.
Mousa Dembele and Jan Vertonghen.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Maxwell.
Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny.
David Alaba and Franck Ribery.
"What Carew does with a football, I can do with an orange." The players' relative merits may not cause too much debate, but when Ibrahimovic heard Norway's John Carew question the need for his tricks and flicks in 2002 the riposte was short and sharp. 6. "At Barca, players were banned from driving their sports cars to training.
What did Zlatan Ibrahimovic ask the reporter before the tie?
Before that tie, a reporter had asked Ibrahimovic what the outcome would be. Based on this, you'd have expected him to craft a more palatable ending.
Where has Zlatan Ibrahimovic played in Europe?
Ibrahimovic has played in Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France in the past and will be confident of making an impact in England in 2016/17.
A spat with Rafael van der Vaart, who was then his team captain at Ajax, during a friendly between Sweden and Holland (Van der Vaart had injured ankle ligaments and apparently blamed a challenge with Ibrahimovic).


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Tarek El Moussa's Costa Mesa house was a profit-driven Flip sensation
Tarek El Moussa done his best to turn around a Costa Mesa home, which had totally lost its touch and was initially very dated. So, was the property renovation worth it or not?
The HGTV co-host, alongside Christina Haack, spends his career life buying homes and selling them on for a (hopeful) profit. And when it was time for Tarek to put this house on the market, they kept their fingers crossed.
Many are now wondering if the renovation ever paid off, and whether Tarek's Costa Mesa home ended up being a total Flip, or a diabolical Flop. We've got the lowdown on if the property ever sold.
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Peek inside Tarek's Costa Mesa house
So, there are two Costa Mesa properties that viewers have been ogling over. One of them includes Tarek's own home, which he owned with now-wife Heather Rae Young. The other involves a project seen on Flip or Flop.
First, we'll talk about his own home. Tarek sold his old place for $2.7million, which was well over asking price. First listed in February 2019 for $2,574,900, a deal was closed for $2,705,000 – so he made a huge profit since his 2018 purchase!
The renovator initially bought the property for $2,280,000. Tarek paired with his now-wife and Selling Sunset listing agent Heather Rae Young of the Oppenheim Group, to represent the listing.
Built in 2015, their former Costa Mesa house has four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across a 3000-square feet area. It has an open living and dining space with vaulted ceilings and bi-fold glass doors.
Costa Mesa: Christina and Tarek tackle home
During the January 13th 2022 episode, Christina and Tarek got to work on a house in Costa Mesa, California. However, the job wasn't easy as it came with serious foundation problems.
While they leaned on their past experience to leverage a good deal, the amount of work needed to fix the issues could have completely gone over their budget.
There have been a few Costa Mesa homes featured on the HGTV show. But for this one, Tarek and Christina hoped to make a $600K profit back on the renovation.
With a hexagon fire place, the home was originally listed for $1.699million and had a wide kitchen and dining area, including a white and grey island in the middle and low lights hanging from the ceiling.
There was a particular argument about whether a paint colour was charcoal grey or blue grey!
Tarek did recently sell a Costa Mesa home, which does not appear to be the same property as in the episode. However, there are plenty of Flip or Flop listings floating about, such as this San Juan Capistrano home sold two weeks ago.
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Tarek's recent property sales
Tarek regularly lists his homes for sale on Zillow, where he sold a Costa Mesa home on May 19th 2021. It does not appear to be the property shown in the recent episode, but it was bought for $725K.
Other properties that he has recently sold include this Placentia home for $1.19K on January 6th 2022, which has five bedrooms and three bathrooms, and a two-bedroom Los Angeles property for $1.17K.
He also has two homes up for sale currently, including this Lake Elsinore home for $549,900.
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Alan Alda And Wife Are 'Crazy Kids' Who Play Ladder Ball, Binge-Watch TV And Laugh After 65 Yrs Together.
7-yr-old delivers the most heartfelt & hilarious best man speech at his dad's wedding.
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Weddings are, obviously, a special time for a couple. And they depend on certain people to make it special, and for some couple's the best man's speech can really take the cake.
When it comes to weddings, the best man has some big responsibilities… like keeping the groom calm and giving a cool speech at the rehearsal dinner or wedding reception. But there is nothing in the rulebook that says the best man himself has to be BIG.
Take Vincent, for example. Nick chose his 7-year-old son Vincent to be the best man at his wedding. He was bypassed for planning his dad's bachelor party, for reasons I am sure you understand, but when it came to everything else, he was the perfect person for the job. And when it came time for his speech, he was certainly prepared.
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He took his papers and grabbed the microphone with enthusiasm. He introduced himself and added that he, like his dad, was a ladies man. He then warned his dad that he was gonna say "Potty" words throughout his speech, then he quickly added he was "just kidding." Vincent went on to say that his dad was his best friend, and he's known him his whole life.
Says Vincent: "My dad is the most loving and caring man I know. He also has WAY bigger muscles than any other dads from my class. Sometimes I even think he looks like a superhero. Whether my dad is a real superhero or not, he is MY superhero. He can't fly or anything, but he has even BETTER super powers.
He takes care of me when I'm sick; he reads me stories every night before bed; he taught me how to ski; he taught me how to throw a baseball; he teaches me how to have good manners; he's at every single game of mine and he can always make me laugh. But most of all, he loves me. I'd say those things make HIM a superhero.
But every REAL superhero needs a sidekick. and that's ME. And every TRUE superhero needs a pretty girl by his side. That's Lauren. And in my opinion we make an unstoppable team. When I first heard daddy and Lauren were getting married I thought "YES! Now I can get a baby brother!!"
When I first found out I was gonna be my daddy's best man, I didn't even know what a best man was. But now I know… it's a best friend, a best buddy …and that's ME!"
Vincent ended his perfect speech with, "I love you guys."
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Q: How to create a rounded layout I want to create a layout contains a map, main circle button, and a few buttons below.
I found it easy to create this with straight lines that separate the map and the layout below.
However, I don't have any clue how to do this with the nicely rounded layouts as shown in the picture.
Can someone guide me on how it's done?

A: Actually i guess you must use special library for layout shape (for this shape in image) but you can use this code for button view
<ImageButton
    android:background="@drawable/shape"
    android:src="@drawable/ic_check_black_24dp" // drawable right click -> new -> vector asset
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    android:layout_centerInParent="true"
    />

 shape.xml in drawable folder

 <shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:shape="oval">
<solid android:color="@color/colorAccent" />
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December 1, 2018 - Featured Article Inspiration Profile
"Naju Rachey's Story on finding her Passion Project"
Kavarna burst into the food scene with a bang and is one of the café's that really shaped the Hulhumale' food scene. People loved the small bistro style menu, the artistic ambiance, and mostly, the delicious slow cooked food. But who was behind the scenes? Who was putting together this amazing menu? Meet Naju Rachey.
On a breezy evening, we sit outside Kavarna to have a chat with Naju over dinner. We're met with a friendly face, someone who had a story to tell. Naju's first memories of food takes her back to her childhood in her grandmother's kitchen. She tells us of her grandmother who's an amazing home cook, and quite possibly her biggest inspiration. The first cooking experience Naju had was making banana fritters. Spoiler alert! She isn't the biggest dessert fan.
After finishing high school, her father took her out for a coffee one day and asked her point blank, what is it that she wanted to do. This was a time when everyone around Naju was encouraging her to be an accountant. But she shared with her father her interest in cooking and with his encouragement, started her journey into culinary school.
It's not for everyone, she tells us. You have to have a true passion for food and cooking to survive culinary school and later on, survive the industry. After coming back to Male', Naju worked in some resorts including Four Seasons and Bandos Island Resort. This could be described as her formative years when she truly experienced the good and ugly side of working in a kitchen. At a time when there weren't even a handful of women working in the hospitality and culinary industry, Naju faced many challenges in the resort environment. But for her, this was still a time that helped to form her career in the industry. Testing new dishes, creating stories with her food, giving people Instagram-worthy food to talk about, consulting for restaurant owners and creating their menus; this is where Naju's true passion lay.
She fondly remembers the first Cajun inspired dish on the menu that she created for Seagull, one of the pioneers in the Male' food industry and a true veteran when we talk about introducing fusion food to Maldives. From there on, she started to consult and create menus for different restaurants. The creation of the menu at Blue Bay was a highlight for Naju for many reasons. She shares with us about her experiments with mixing fruit drinks, and how the teams at some of the bigger restaurants in Male' would visit Blue Bay and try out the drinks. For her, the biggest compliment was when she visited those restaurants and started seeing similar drinks on the menu, inspired by her own work at Blue Bay.
Gourmet was another project that Naju took on when they first opened in Male', after which she developed the menu at Café Lyre in Hulhumale'. The signature "Bodu Golaa" and "Kuda Golaa" burger at Café Lyre is a gimmicky invention of Naju's that many people claim is the best burger in town. She tells us that there is a trick to finish the gigantic burger within the time limit given in the challenge to claim it for free, but doesn't divulge her secret to us.
By this point of the conversation, we had finished the rich beef stew and creamy chicken spaghetti. With Naju's recommendation, we dig into her Pain Perdu, a rich French toast with homemade passion fruit curd that was recently introduced to the menu. This brings us to how Naju came about to create the menu at Kavarna. She tells us about the owners of Kavarna and their vision for the café. They truly wanted to create something different, and gave Naju the creative reins when it came to the kitchen side of things. She gives the owners a lot of credit for the success of Kavarna, because without the freedom that she's being given to run the kitchen, it wouldn't have become such a fast success story.
Many of Naju's dishes are what she loves to eat. Tried and tested with her family, friends and loved ones. From signature elements like the home-made jam and her famous hot sauce, Naju's personality can been seen through Kavarna's menu. She shares with us one ingredient that goes into her hot sauce, and that's coffee. The rest of the process is a carefully guarded secret that she doesn't plan to share with anyone just yet.
For Naju, the biggest satisfaction in her line of works comes from the reaction of happy customers who shares a good word or two on social media, from other restaurants that are inspired by her food, and from young Maldivian that want to enter the field after working together with her. It's not easy to manage an F&B team here in the Maldives. There are many challenges that Naju faced when working with different people, but the amazing thing is that she's so willing to give a second, third and even fourth chance to people who want to pursue work. She's happy to mentor people who're respectful of others, mindful of showing up to work on time, and who're just eager to work hard. For her, it doesn't matter whether you have zero experience in serving a coffee cup. It can all be learned on the job, and a positive attitude is the only pre-requisite you need.
Speaking of recognition and respect in the food industry, Naju hopes for change. Even though young individuals and more women are emerging in the serving and cooking scene, she feels that we have a long way to go to get the deserving recognition and to be offered a space that everyone can explore their creative skills freely. Naju is still looking forward to the day when all restaurants can work hand in hand without price wars, get inspiration from each other to come up with individual dishes, and gather as one big family to offer a fun environment for the community. From the customers, she wishes for respect to servers, chefs and everyone else who is involved in bringing food to the table, respect for people who work hard to please the customers, and an overall change of perspective when it comes to trying out new food, sharing feedback whether it's positive or to change something for the better.
And for herself? Naju considers herself to be extremely lucky. Surrounded by her family who has been supportive since day one. Being able to work with Kavarna, a café' that has truly turned into her passion project. Of getting to mentor so many young faces, some of whom are now enrolled in culinary school. And mostly, she considers herself to be lucky because of her husband Belle. A man who Naju tells us is her rock, who encourages her to keep going every day. The person who's her constant in life and is ready to whip up something delicious when she's home after a tiring day. And what does the future have in store for her? Kavarna is still a part of it but Naju also dreams of bigger projects. Maybe a place that is her own? Settling down on an island that isn't Male'? Baking a lot of bread? Coming up with even more diverse menus? Wherever life takes her, you can expect Naju to continue being around food. For us, it was an absolute pleasure to meet this strong woman who's behind the scenes so much that not a lot of people are aware of her work even when they're seated at the table eating her creations. Here's to Naju, and many more of her food escapades in the future!
Words by Itha
Photos by Kavarna
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Curo Salus shows its support to the NHS & Key Workers
Young people & care staff at Curo Salus have been keeping themselves busy during these difficult times by engaging in many varied activities to show their support for the NHS and key workers across the country. We are so proud of them!!
We would also like to express our appreciation and thanks to all of our employees at this time. We send particular thanks and gratitude to our frontline staff who have been working tirelessly to ensure that our children and young people receive the very highest standard of care at this time and always.
Just for fun......
Curo Salus would like to wish everyone connected to the company a very Happy Easter!!!
Pupil Achievements
A huge congratulations to two of our Northviewhouse School pupils Kiaya & Archie on their recent awards in Taekwondo & Cheerleading.
Well Done to both of you!
Curo Salus Teens Honour Lecturer With Hospice Donation
Young people from Curo Salus have yet again been featured in a local newspaper
after raising money for Ardgowan Hospice with a football match in honour of local lecturer, musician, photographer and artist Louie Pastore.
Please click below to view the full article @ The Greenock Telegraph;
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Endorsements for the article & picture to The Greenock Telegraph*
Curo Salus was featured in the 2019 Parliamentary Review document
We are delighted to share that our director and head of education & psychology, Sally Dolan features in the podcast, linked below with Jonathan White from the Parliamentary Review. The focus of the podcast is to continue the discussion about developments within Curo Salus since the publication of the article in the Review.
The full podcast can be heard by clicking the below link;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afLpBvEeVa4&feature=youtu.be
Curo Salus draw on trauma research theory to help affected children thrive
We are delighted to share that our organisation has again been featured in an article published this week by The Parliamentary Review
You can read the full article by clicking here- http://bit.ly/tprcuro
Latest HMIe Inspection Report for Northview House School
NVHS-Inspection
We are delighted to publish the results of our most recent inspection at Northview House School.
During the visit, the inspectors talked to parents/carers and children and young people and worked closely with the head of education and psychology and staff.
The inspection team found the following strengths in the school's work.
An outstanding child-centred culture across the school. This is underpinned by caring and nurturing relationships between staff, children and young people.
Led and directed by the senior leadership team, there is highly effective teamwork between care and education staff. This is supporting children and young people to behave very well and engage successfully with their learning.
The innovative therapeutic approaches in place to help children and young people to improve their wellbeing. This is leading to children and young people being happy, confident and resilient.
The range and number of National Qualifications and wider awards achieved by children and young people. This is helping young people to move into employment, training or further education when they leave school.
The full inspection report can be accessed via the link below;
Northview House School (Curo Salus) - 25 June 2019
"The outstanding ethos and culture across the school. This is leading to all children and young people having high levels of attendance, exhibiting very good behaviour and engaging very well in their learning" - Summarised Inspection Findings
Acknowledgements to the Paisley Daily Express for the below article link and photography contained in this update*
http://bit.ly/CS2O0wywe
Curo Salus has appeared in the latest Parliamentary Review as an example of best practice in residential childcare.
The gala awards ceremony was attended by company representatives in London and the full Parliamentary Review article can be accessed by clicking on the below link;
The Parliamentary Review - Curo Salus
New National Care Standards
The Scottish have Government have now published the New National Care Standards. The standards are designed to bring a once fragmented Health and Social Care system together within a person led approach.
Curo Salus are fully committed to the new Health and Social Care standards and we will embed them into our practice through training for all staff, updating policy and procedures, updating relevant care paperwork and introducing them to our young people through fun activities.
We promise to ensure the new principles are reflected in our approach to our young people. The five principles are:
Responsive Care and Support
Be included
For information on the New Health and Social Care Standards please click on this link:
http://www.newcarestandards.scot/?page_id=390
Farewell celebrations for one of our wonderful primary pupils, Jayden.
We will miss you Jayden but are very happy for you, and we wish you all the very best in your new family and your new school.
You have been a star!
Excellent all the way!
Congratulations to Bridgend Cottage, Laurelhouse, Northview House and Tandlebrae Cottage on their recent 6's from the Care Inspectorate.
A big thank you to our staff across the organisation for their hard work and dedication to maintaining the continuous high standard of care for our young people.
Some of the quotes from the recent reports are as follows:
Bridgend Cottage (Unannounced inspection 6th February 2018):
"I am very happy with the quality of care that (young person) receives at Curo Salus, she is provided with consistent love, care and nurturing which has allowed her to grow, develop and flourish in their care. All staff members have made a real effort to understand (young person), her behaviours, her past and tailor their approach to suit (young person) and her level of need".
"A brilliant service - very good - they go out of their way to put things in place for (young person) - brilliant staff".
"When speaking with (young person) it is evident she enjoys the relationships she has built up with the staff and feels that they have her best interests in mind. (Young person) finds it difficult to trust people, however it is clear from speaking with her that she has managed to allow herself to trust the staff"
Laurelhouse, Northview House and Tandlebrae Cottage (Unannounced inspection 8th March 2018):
"I have been working in social work 23 years and it's the best place I've seen"
"The service is beautifully managed."
"All young people had an incredible thorough assessment which included a focus on their educational aptitudes. All young people were found to be cared for in a supportive and nurturing environment. Young people stated that they felt "loved". All young people had one-to one support throughout the day and they were surrounded by a care team that spends quality time supporting them to take part in meaningful activities"
"Young people were doing extremely well within Laurel House and within the 'Curo Salus school'. All of the young people were in full-time education within an exceptional resource which ensured that they had educational attainment, both in the school environment but also having access to wider attainment with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. All young people were found to be very happy at school and were able to evidence achievements. Many young people had attained national prizes in poetry and maths. All were found to be gaining skills of self-esteem and confidence which will enable them to be meaningful citizens".
For more information please view our recent reports on the Care Inspectorate website by searching Curo Salus:
http://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/care-services
A Star is Born!
One of our young people Ryan, a member of Centrestage, Music Theatre Company based in Kilmarnock performed recently in their production of 'The Addams Family'. Ryan, stole the show and was described by the producer as an 'all-rounder' due to his talent for dancing, singing and acting.
Scotland 's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon attended the show . Ryan was privileged to meet the First Minister after the show.
A very big thank you to all of our fabulous Residential Childcare Workers for braving the weather conditions to ensure that the service continued for our children and young people.
Also, a very big thank you to our wonderful estates team who helped transport the care staff to and from the houses throughout this period, and for all their efforts in keeping the driveways and paths of the houses clear of snow.
With the help of the Estates Team, Northview House School is open again today after 3 snow days!!!
Northview House School Closed Today
Update: Northview House School will be closed again today, due to the continued adverse weather conditions. Further updates will follow when available.
School Software Developers meet the professionals
Northview House Secondary School pupils William and Jamie are pictured here with Neil Galloway a Computer Systems Developer with Motorola Solutions in Glasgow;
Motorola Solutions designs computer software systems for Police Forces across the United Kingdom. The software allows police officers to create various incident reports and get information from national computer systems using smart devices such as mobile phones and tablets.
Neil told William and Jamie how software is developed in a state of the art environment from customer request to final delivery and roll out to officers on the beat. This insight added real value to William and Jamie's understanding of a process that to that point they had only discussed in theory in the classroom.
Jamie, William and Jim, their teacher, learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
Young people and staff from Curo Salus gathered at Laurel House recently to celebrate Christmas Jumper day. The event was thoroughly enjoy by kids and staff alike and even Santa Claus made an appearance. All proceeds raised will be donated to "Save The Children". Some snaps from the day can be seen below;
The Season for Giving!
The season for giving! The Secondary pupils from our school (Northview House School) have been working hard collecting food to make up parcels for the homeless this Christmas. Well done to our fabulous pupils and staff!!!
We are delighted to announce that their are exciting new vacancies across the organisation for Residential Childcare Workers. We are looking for applicants who have a genuine interest in working with our young people but may not necessarily have the appropriate qualifications for the field. Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to obtain the necessary qualifications to be fully registered with the SSSC. Residential Childcare Worker - CSL00002 - Curo Salus Ltd | myjobscotland
https://t.co/eOdFhf8bo7
or click here to complete our online application form;
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/5ZKYRF6
Responsible Citizens: Helping Our Local Community
The some of the primary pupils of Northview House School paid a visit to the Renfrewshire Foodbank earlier this month.
The pupils and staff were delighted to deliver a selection of provisions to the Foodbank. Elizabeth Alexander of the Trussell Trust showed the pupils round and explained the work done by the Trust to support those in need in the local community of Renfrewshire.
This was a great opportunity for our pupils to contribute effectively to their community as active citizens.
Halloween 2017 at Curo Salus
The young people & staff of Curo Salus showed off their creative side at this year's Halloween Party, with some fantastically imaginative and spooky costumes on display.
A great time was had by all,
Well done to the staff and to all the children.
Attachment & Trauma Conference – Rome 2017
Our Head of Education & Psychology attended a 3-day conference in Rome on Attachment & Trauma.
Speakers included Dan Hughes, Bessel van der Kolk (pictured below), Robin Shapiro and Pat Odgen.
The conference was highly relevant to the work we do here at Curo Salus.
The knowledge gained will ensure that our work with the children is based on current thinking and on the latest research findings in the field of developmental trauma and the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Opening in 2018
Below is an artist's impression of how our latest house will look when completed. Located in 16 acres of countryside , yet only a few miles from Johnstone.
Coffee Morning At Northview House Primary School
The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan's biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer.
To support this cause our primary pupils at Northview House School organised and hosted a "Coffee Afternoon".
The event was supported by the residential staff , teaching staff and admin staff , who enjoyed the fabulous cakes and treats all prepared by the pupils.
So thank you to Mary Wallace, the Depute Head ,the primary school staff and of course, the primary school pupils, who did such a fantastic job and raised £204.60 for MacMillan.
More Success for Northview House School Pupils!
Big congratulations were in order for our pupils at Northview House School for their fantastic results at the Glasgow Museum Annual Art Competition. Pictured below are our winners at the recent awards ceremony held at Kelvingrove Art Museum. The results for the pupils from our school were as follows;
Jayden, P4 – Gold Medal
Andrew, P6 – Silver Medal
Ryan, P6 – Bronze Medal
Glasgow Museums Annual Art Competition is a drawing competition for children which was established in 1904, and continues to this day.
This competition is for all ages, from nursery to secondary school age (ages 3-18yrs).
Groups can organise a museum visit to inspire and create their art works. The competition is also open to individuals and non school groups.
The events ceremony was attended by our teachers, pupils and care staff last week. A great evening was had by all in attendance.
Celebrating the success of our pupils!
We are delighted to report the success of our Northview House School pupils in the recent CELCIS #GetWriteIn 2017 competition.
We are delighted to announce our finalists and winners below;
Chloe, S4 pupil – "Messenger"
Senior Runner-Up
Holly, Primary 7 pupil – "My Life"
Junior Finalist
Lewis, Primary 4 pupil – "My Traffic Light Life"
Junior Runner-Up
William, S5 pupil – "Talents"
Senior Finalist
Below are some of the fantastic comments given by the #GetWriteIn judges regarding our young people's entries;
"This young writer could get published tomorrow!"
"The imagery in this is excellent – very imaginative and original."
"My Traffic Light Life is a highly original and compelling read"
Here is a sample of one of our winning entries;
My Traffic Light Life
My life has been a ton of fun
With loads of chewing gum
My mum and dad think they have a brilliant son
When I am driving with, waiting for the
It has yet to come
It has yet to come.
But stop there has been a red one
A red one, a red one that is all that it has ever been.
The green one now at Laurel House is flashing brightly to be seen
It is such a sight
It is a green light
I have been waiting for all my life
FINALLY, THE GREEN LIGHT!!
By Lewis, Primary 4
10 years of Curo Salus in Fairlie
We have recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Garden Lodge.
Curo Salus Staff and young people from all of our houses were in attendance at the event
along with popular radio Clyde DJ George Bowie.
A good time was had by all.
SSSC
The SSSC have published their Learning Strategy 2017-20 which outlines how they will work to support workforce development in social services over the next three years. It describes their role in supporting the sector with learning and development and stresses the importance of collaboration and interdependence with strategic partners in some of this work.
http://ssscnews.uk.com/2017/05/23/learning-strategy-2017-20/
National Care Standards Review
You'll find a range of helpful information here, including the views of individuals from across Scotland, about what the new Standards could mean for them and other people who use health and social care services.
http://www.newcarestandards.scot/?page_id=15


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10 Great Short-Term Stocks for Active Investors to Buy
This has been a market where the right short-term stocks have been massive winners. The combination of elevated volatility and a rush of retail investors into equities has led to a huge number of parabolic rallies.
Even in March, when investors were panic-selling everything in sight, so-called "novel coronavirus pandemic winners" like PPE (personal protective equipment) manufacturers, vaccine plays and beneficiaries like Zoom (NASDAQ:ZM), Clorox (NYSE:CLX) and Teladoc Health (NYSE:TDOC) all soared. Since then, tech has been hot, while sectors like solar and electric vehicles have posted stunning and quick rallies.
To some extent, the easy money in short-term stocks probably has been made. The U.S. and the world are approaching a return to normalcy, even if progress will remain uneven. Sectors with obvious tailwinds already have gained. Volatility has come down since March, with the CBOE S&P 500 Volatility Index, commonly referred to as "the VIX," near its lowest levels since early March.InvestorPlace – Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips
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Still, for active investors there are opportunities. Some may be from the short side for the most aggressive traders. But these 10 short-term stocks all seem to have the potential for a quick rally:
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA)
Aaron's (NYSE:AAN)
Foley Trasimene Acquisition (NYSE:WPF)
Malibu Boats (NASDAQ:MBUU)
Home Depot (NYSE:HD)
Array Technologies (NASDAQ:ARRY)
Salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM)
Big Lots (NYSE:BIG)
Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL)
Polaris (NYSE:PII)
Great Short-Term Stocks: Alibaba (BABA)
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BABA stock has been pummeled by bad news over the past month or so. The initial public offering of Ant Financial, in which Alibaba has a one-third stake, was suspended after the Chinese government stepped in. That same government a few days later issued antitrust guidelines that seemed to target Alibaba and other "big tech" companies in China.
As a result, and despite a strong fiscal second quarter earnings release in early November, Alibaba stock has pulled back 17% from late October highs.
But we've been here before. Investors often have become nervous about BABA and other large-cap Chinese stocks, for a number of reasons. Whether it's the "trade war" or political risk, Alibaba seemingly always has a short-term obstacle to clear. Even before the company went public in 2014, investors were convinced that the Chinese economy was headed for a "hard landing."
Each time, BABA has powered through. It's hard to see why this time will be different. The negative headlines will fade. Attention will turn to the new administration in the U.S., and an almost staggeringly cheap valuation for Alibaba, which now trades at just 21x forward earnings. Simply returning to late October levels suggests 20% upside, making BABA stock one of the better short-term stocks to buy.
Aaron's (AAN)
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Famed investor Joel Greenblatt is well-known for targeting spin-offs, in which a company separates one of its businesses as a new, publicly traded company. Spin-offs usually are executed to allow investors direct ownership of the more attractive business, which supposedly "unlocks value" as the standalone entity can better prove its worth.
That logic, however, usually leads shares of the less attractive company to plunge. After all, shareholders now can own the segment they wanted all along. They can, and usually do, dump the part of the business that (again, by this logic) supposedly was depressing the valuation of the combined company before the spin.
As Greenblatt and others have noted, that often creates a somewhat counterintuitive opportunity. The better business often rises too far; the weaker business gets too cheap.
That might be what is happening with Aaron's at the moment. The rent-to-own retailer actually was the company spun off, with the remaining company renamed PROG Holdings (NYSE:PRG). AAN stock initially traded at $30; it's below $18 barely a week later.
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There are challenges for Aaron's, which is dealing not just with the novel coronavirus pandemic but a multi-year record of weak same-store sales. But down more than 40%, this seems like a classic spin-off opportunity, and one that should grab investor attention sooner rather than later. That makes AAN stock one of the best short-term stocks, even if the longer-term outlook remains cloudy.
Foley Trasimene Acquisition (WPF)
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SPACs, or special purpose acquisition companies, have been the best short-term stocks of 2020, and perhaps ever. SPACs disrupt the traditional IPO process, allowing a private company to merge with an already-public company instead of listing its own shares.
Some of the biggest winners of 2020 — DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) and Luminar (NASDAQ:LAZR), to name just two — used SPACs to go public. Most others at least have seen a nice "pop" from a pre-merger price usually around $10.
Foley Trasimene Acquisition hasn't yet picked a target. But it's a good bet it will soon, and that WPF stock will rally on the news. The SPAC is led by William Foley, who has made investors billions in stocks like Black Knight (NYSE:BKI), Cannae Holdings (NYSE:CNNE) and many others. Foley's second SPAC, Foley Trasimene II (NYSE:BFT), has rallied more than 20% in just a few sessions after agreeing to merge with payments platform Paysafe.
Foley Trasimene thus seems due for a deal of its own. Given Foley's track record, it seems likely the market will like that deal as well. WPF already has been bid up toward $11 in the wake of the Paysafe deal, but the track record of Foley himself and SPACs as a whole suggests there should be more upside ahead.
Malibu Boats (MBUU)
Many of the short-term stocks investors might consider are those that have seen a sharp dip. MBUU stock is not one of those stocks.
In fact, MBUU has held up reasonably well over the past few months. Like a number of cyclical stocks, it plunged in March and into early April. But as investors realized the pandemic would lead to higher purchases of big-ticket products like boats and recreational vehicles, Malibu better than tripled from the lows.
There's room for another rally from here. Its valuation is attractive, at 11x forward earnings. Industry leader Brunswick (NYSE:BC) sees higher demand continuing into 2021, at least. And Malibu has outperformed not just Brunswick, but smaller rivals like Mastercraft Boat Holdings (NASDAQ:MCFT) and Marine Products (NYSE:MPX).
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In other words, there's a long-term story here. But there's a short-term case as well. Malibu is coming off a strong quarter last month, which included its own bullish outlook for demand. The chart looks favorable, with MBUU stock consolidating over the past few months, and now building up steam to challenge resistance. At some point, the stock is likely to break through, and then break out.
Home Depot (HD)
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From a long-term perspective, I've been skeptical toward, and mostly wrong about, Home Depot stock. From a short-term perspective, however, there seems a strong case for a rally.
After all, HD stock surprisingly has struggled of late. It has gained less than 3% over the past six months, significantly underperforming the broader market. A recent pullback led the stock to touch a five-month low this week.
It's likely that investors are somewhat nervous about 2021 performance. Huge growth this year — same-store sales rose a stunning 24% in the fiscal third quarter — sets up tough comparisons next year. The pandemic may well have pulled forward demand as well.
But at this point, HD stock seems likely to once again get the benefit of the doubt from the market. And the long-term outlook should be improving. Elsewhere in the market, investors are pricing in an exodus from urban areas to the suburbs, and from apartments to homes. Both trends should provide a multi-year boost to Home Depot results once the difficult comparisons are lapped.
Simply put, Home Depot seems like a pandemic winner, but it hasn't been treated as such lately. It's possible that valuation concerns are a factor, but assuming the market holds up, the negative trend seems likely to reverse in the not-too-distant future.
Array Technologies (ARRY)
Solar stocks have sizzled this year. The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSEARCA:TAN) has gained 173% year-to-date. Some of the best short-term stocks of late have come from the sector. Meanwhile, IPOs are hot, with Doordash (NYSE:DASH) the latest new issue to see overwhelming demand.
And yet ARRY stock has flatlined. The manufacturer of trackers for solar installations closed its first day of trading at $36.45. It sits at almost exactly the same level at the moment.
That seems likely to change. ARRY stock seems to have found a bottom in recent sessions after falling from $50 to $35. Its valuation is not terribly onerous, at 41x forward earnings, given the growth potential and valuations elsewhere in the sector.
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IPOs usually see quite a bit of volatility as investors try and parse the impact of lock-up expirations, and a low float magnifies the impact of trading. ARRY has seen that volatility so far, but it's important to remember that volatility can cut both ways. There seems to be too much optimism behind similar stocks for ARRY stock to struggle for too long.
Salesforce (CRM)
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Investors apparently did not like Salesforce's acquisition of Slack (NYSE:WORK). CRM stock declined more than 8% the day after the deal was confirmed. That followed weak trading heading into the official announcement. CRM stock now sits at $220, down 15% in a month and off 22% from its 52-week high.
In fact, the last time Salesforce stock traded this low was on Aug. 25. After that day's close, Salesforce delivered one of the best earnings reports you'll see from a mega-cap company. CRM stock rallied 26% on the news.
Yet investors now can buy the stock essentially at the pre-earnings price. That seems like an opportunity. The Slack deal may have been expensive, but the cash-and-stock deal still had a valuation of roughly $28 billion (and actually less at the current CRM stock price). Salesforce has lost nearly $20 billion in market capitalization just since the deal was announced.
This seems like a massive overreaction, with investors focusing on the deal and ignoring both the blowout quarter and Salesforce's long history of success. Without exaggeration, this is one of the best companies in history, and CRM one of the best stocks. At some point soon, investors will remember that, even if sentiment toward the Slack deal takes some time to reverse.
Big Lots (BIG)
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Discount retailer Big Lots has done basically everything right this year. Earnings have been impressive. A sale-leaseback agreement on its distribution centers raised capital and unlocked value.
To some extent, the market has rewarded the progress: BIG stock has gained 60% so far in 2020. But of late, investors have shrugged. Another strong report last week actually sent the stock down 11%.
There's a case for a reversal. The chart looks favorable, with support holding yet again around $45. Its valuation remains attractive, with BIG trading at less than 8x forward earnings. Execution has improved, and Big Lots finally seems to be finding its niche in a crowded discount space.
Retailers always are dangerous, and a "second wave" of the pandemic could hit holiday results and investor sentiment. Still, there seem plenty more reasons to buy BIG then to sell it, which suggests the post-earnings selloff is an opportunity, not a warning.
Accel Entertainment (ACEL)
Even with the pandemic's resurgence, investors have been bidding up "return to normalcy" plays. Cruise operators and airlines, to name just two sectors, have rallied nicely in recent weeks. Progress in the race towards a vaccine has led investors to look forward to better times.
ACEL stock should be a beneficiary. The distributor and installer of VLTs (video lottery terminals) has seen its 2020 results collapse amid shutdowns in Illinois, its home market. As bars reopen, revenue should bounce back. Yet the stock hasn't received the same credit; it continues to trade sideways, and is down 22% so far this year.
That should change, and perhaps in a hurry. Online gambling stocks have soared in part because of a belief that more states will legalize more types of gambling to raise revenue. At some point, investors should realize that thesis applies to VLTs as well.
In other words, there are two trends that ACEL is missing out on right now. Only one needs to be applied for ACEL to find a rally.
Polaris (PII)
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The case for Polaris stock is similar to that of Malibu Boats. Polaris has a boating division, though it's better known for its motorcycles and ATVs (all-terrain vehicles). Across the board, Polaris' end markets should be posting growth that extends in 2020 at least.
But Polaris too could benefit from the same urban exodus that is expected to help the housing market and the likes of Home Depot. More room should mean more "toys." As one of the biggest and best manufacturers in the world, Polaris is an obvious beneficiary.
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Yet PII stock hasn't budged for some six months, even as housing market trends confirm the tailwinds behind the company. Better-than-expected economic data should provide another boost. There's seemingly too much good news here for PII to end the year in the red; yet the stock at the moment is off more than 7% in 2020. Perhaps it takes until next year, but there's no reason Polaris stock can't post a big rally in a hurry.
On the date of publication, Vince Martin did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.
After spending time at a retail brokerage, Vince Martin has covered the financial industry for close to a decade for InvestorPlace.com and other outlets.
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Nora bergslag är ett historiskt bergslag i trakten runt Noraskog. Det kan avse både den historiska korporationen av bergsmän och andra som bedrev bergsbruk i denna trakt, och regionen i sig som historiskt har varit präglat av detta bergsbruk.

Avgränsningar
Nora bergslag är en del av järnbergslagen i trakten runt Västra berget i Närke (Västra bergslagen i Närke), och såsom bergslag var det starkt förknippat med Linde bergslag. Dess bergsprivilegier utfärdades enligt en traditionell uppfattning under 1300-talet, men historiska källor från medeltiden är få och kunskapen om det tidiga bergsbruket bristfällig. Bergsbruket torde dock ha varit orsaken till bebyggelsen av området.

Bergslagen innefattade även området runt Karlskoga, Järnboås, Hällefors och Grythyttan samt Hjulsjö, vilka sedan under 1600-talet bildade egna bergslag. Eftersom det saknas källor om det medeltida bergsbruket, torde det ha varit av liten betydelse. Först under 1500-talet blev produktionen mer betydande, samtidigt som större områden kom att innefattas i Nora bergslag. Lindesberg utgjorde en egen socken, men dess bergsbruk innefattades i Noraskogs bergslag. År 1550 fanns ca 90 hyttor i Nora och Linde bergslager. Det var framför allt järnmalm som utvanns.

Medeltiden
På grund av bergsregalet ägde inte bergsmännen malmen som de utvann, och som en följd av detta utfärdade kronan privilegiebrev för att reglera bergsbruket och dess inkomster. Det första privilegiebreven är skrivna av Magnus Eriksson för järnbergslagen är från 7 november 1340 och gäller Västra berget i Närke. Detta omfattar bevisligen Lekebergslagen, men enligt en traditionell uppfattning omfattades även Noraskog i dessa privilegier. Privilegiebrevet innehöll en stadga om bergsfriden där var och en som sökte tillflykt i bergslaget, efter att målsäganden förnöjts och så länge det inte var en mördare eller förrädare, skulle vara fria till liv och egendom.

Järnbergslagen hade under medeltiden ingen bergmästare, utan bruket styrdes av en bergsfogde med domsrätt (därav "bergslag") som hade till uppgift att tillsammans med 12 rådgivare bevaka bergsmannasaker och döma i angelägenheter som rörde bergsbruket.

Vasatiden till Bergskollegiums upphörande
Bergsfogdens uppgifter övertogs under Gustav Vasas tid av en lagläsare, och dessutom tillsatte kronan en överuppsyningsman. Den förste sådana man känner till var hammarsmeden Markus Klingensten. Efter honom förekommer olika titlar på ledare över bergslaget, såsom bergsöverste. En Peter von Binningen blev år 1600 bergsföreståndare. År 1605 utsågs Tideman Persson till bergsföreståndare över Nora och Linde bergslager - han efterträddes så småningom av Mikel Henriksson.

Ett par årtionden in på 1600-talet utarrenderade kronan bergslaget med kontrakt som varade i två år åt gången. Förpaktaren, den som arrenderade Nora och Linde bergslager, fick kronans räntor och inkomster samt dess bruk, gruvor, hyttor och gårdar, och skulle döma i mål som rörde bergsbruket. Invånarna i fögderiet ålades att lyda dessa förpaktare. De förste arrendatorerna var Kristoffer Andersson och Anders Bengtsson år 1621. Dessa båda efterträddes efter två år av brukspatronen Gillis De Besche som fick kontraktet förlängt en period, och sedan överlämnade området till Louis De Geer som var förpaktare till 1630. 1631-1650 var fransmannen Andreas Dress förpaktare. Under hans tid inrättades Bergskollegium, och därmed försvann förpaktarens domsrätt. 1637 bildades Femte bergmästardömet, som innefattade Nora och Linde bergslager jämte Närke och Västergötland. Den förste bergmästaren över bergmästardömet var bergsmansonen Sten Andersson. Linde bergslag bröts ut 1845, då det uppgick i Tredje bergmästardömet under Nya Kopparberg. Några kända bergmästare under Bergskollegiums dagar var Jacob Åkerhjelm, Erik Stockenström, Peter Jacob Christiernin, Samuel Troilius d.y. och Carl Oskar Troilius.

Efter Bergskollegium
Nora bergslag som juridisk enhet försvann liksom alla andra bergslag i och med att Bergskollegium lades ner 1856. Bergmästardömet ombildades detta år till Sjätte distriktet med bas i Nora, och innefattade delar av T och R län, vilket 1875 ombildades till Fjärde eller Mellersta distriktet som omfattade hela T och R län. 1929 uppgick distriktet i Östra distriktet med bas i Stockholm, och innefattade AB, C, D, U och T län, men redan 1937 beslutades om ännu en centralisering då Västra distriktet med bas i Nora bildades och innefattade D, O, P, R, S och T län. 1974 överfördes distriktet till Falun som 1998 övergick i Bergsstaten. Georgi Bergwall var bergmästare över det distrikt som Nora bergslag innefattades i nästan 30 år på 1900-talet.

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 http://www.mittnerike.se/
 http://www.bergsstaten.se/bergsstat/historik_tabeller.htm
 Wilhelm Tham, Beskrifning öfver Örebro län 1849
 Noraskogs arkiv: Berghistoriska samlingar och anteckningar

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Canadian Cyclist of the Year Update
It is now 10 days into polling for the tenth annual Canadian Cyclist of the Year Awards, with one week to go before the winners are announced. In the Women's voting, Marie-Helene Premont's lead is shrinking, as Alex Wrubleski has pulled up to within 25 first place votes.
The Men's award has seen Max Plaxton overtake Ryder Hesjedal - a local news article appears to have "got the vote out" for Plaxton. However, the rankings are still too close to give Plaxton much of a gap, and National cyclo-cross champion Greg Reain is also still close enough to mount a challenge.
In the Individual Performance polling we have had a change in the lead, with Max Plaxton (Pan Am championships) overtaking his teammate Marie-Helene Premont (Mont Ste Anne). However, this race is still neck-and-neck, with Plaxton a mere 5 first place votes in front. Ryder Hesjedal (Volta a Catalunya ProTour) and Greg Reain ('Cross Nationals) could also make a late surge to take the title.
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Walt Disney and the Power of Imagination, by Hayden Nicholson
Nash's Note: This week's guest post is by Hayden, who explains the power of imagination and vision, and how one man, Walter Disney, used that vision and imagination to change the world.
Walt Disney and the Power of Imagination
Roy Disney, October 1975:
Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization.
Imagine leaving behind a multibillion-dollar warhorse of a media empire. Imagine your name being synonymous with not only the largest media conglomerate in the world, but also with creative philosophies, service standards, and a brand so recognizable it may as well be its own world culture. In the case of the late Walter Elias Disney, it's all too clear that achievement doesn't take a perfect storm of lucky coincidences - it takes a limitless imagination and the belief that you can do anything so long as you never once believe that you've been beaten.
Walking into California's Disneyland or Florida's Walt Disney World (which as of the time of this writing is celebrating its 45th birthday, over 600,000,000 guests later) is the closest it gets to physically transcending the plane between the real world and fantasyland. This isn't for lack of trying, either - everything in its proper place was practically a mantra for its eponymous maestro, and the results were legendary. Every single one of its tedious details down to the indentations in the ground and the stray scuff marks on the walls were planned to create the illusion that you, for a short space in time, exist in this illusory world where illustration and flesh collide. Its uncanny ability to transport the guests from sunny Florida to the Wild West, then to the world of tomorrow, and finally to a fantasy kingdom with what is respectfully a princess infestation, should qualify as one of the wonders of the world - and that's just to speak of one of four beautifully and expertly crafted theme parks.
The Walt Disney World Resort is a marvel of imagination and creativity, and all it took was enough drive to understand that simply "reaching for the sky" is too low a bar. Just a single visit to the farthest reaches of space on Space Mountain, or the deepest South American jungles the Amazon has to offer on the Jungle Cruise, is enough to instill in even the mistiest of dreaming eyes that you only achieve what you are willing to imagine you can achieve. NASA didn't wake up thinking the moon was impossible. Da Vinci imagined flying machines. Michelangelo saw the Sistine Chapel before he painted it. It's no surprise that the limitless imagination of Walt Disney continues to expand, fifty years after his death, forty-five years after his masterpiece breathed blasted to life.
The shock comes in the form of Walt Disney's unfortunate and troubled upbringing. A father who suffered numerous failures and, later, Walt's own multiple bankruptcies would have been enough for nearly anyone else to hang up their tenacity and call it a day on such outlandish dreams, but not Walt. Walt imagined what he created, and created what he imagined. That's key. If a poor boy from Marcelline, Missouri, can become Walt Disney in the early 1900s, then imagine what you - with today's technology - can become by removing the fences of your imagination.
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The Star Blazers Fleet Battle System
Posted on June 22, 2013 by TimEldred
How to Fight a Space Battle Without Leaving Home
An introduction to the Star Blazers Fleet Battle System
by Keith Johannsen
If you've ever wanted to relive the exciting space battles in Star Blazers or Space Battleship Yamato or make them happen a little differently or pit one side against another who never met them in the anime, here's your chance to do it!
The Star Blazers Fleet Battle System grew out of my combination of interests in Japanese animation, military history, and wargaming (the tabletop version of real-word military campaigns). Having been a wargamer prior to discovering anime, the appearance of Star Blazers on American television got me thinking about converting this amazing story into a gaming simulation. After all, who can resist the lure of cool space fleets like these battling it out for the supremacy of the universe!
I also had the opportunity to live and work in Japan for three years, where I acquired the mass of reference material needed to construct the game. Meeting up with Voyager Entertainment, Inc. while attending a sci-fi convention in 1996 laid the groundwork for the production of the game itself.
For those of you who are reading about the Star Blazers Fleet Battle System for the first time, it is necessary to get down to the basics.
The game is designed to be played with pewter miniatures of the space vessels that you have seen in the Star Blazers anime series. Cardboard counters of the vessels are also available inside the rule books for those who want to try the game without purchasing the miniatures. The game can be played on any type of hex map or with rulers to measure out weapons ranges and movement distances.
The major difference between playing a board game and a miniatures game is the dimensional quality that the miniatures lend to the enjoyment of the gameplay. By this I mean the perception of depth, altitude, and distance on the game map. This sensation is especially increased when the miniatures are accurately painted and deployed in combat formations. Other visual enhancements can be added such as planets, asteroids, debris, gas clouds, etc. to duplicate the appearance of deep space.
The game system emphasizes larger scale battles, such as those presented in the anime, but it also allows players to conduct single ship or smaller scale battles without any reduction in game enjoyment.
The inherent characteristics of each space fleet in the story have been reproduced in the rules, but this alone cannot guarantee victory for any of the sides. The victorious fleet will be the one which maximizes the most opportunities during the game. The skill and initiative of the players is the ultimate deciding factor. Pre-written scenarios are provided so that gamers can reproduce the battles from the anime, and alternative scenarios are also suggested. Once players acquire enough experience they can begin to design their own.
A small-scale game can be completed in about an hour. A larger battle could take anywhere from two to four hours depending on the sizes of the forces and the objectives. A typical game can be played with a dozen or less ships on each side. Since many of the miniature packs contain 2, 3, or 6 models, a force of light escort ships can be purchased rather cheaply. The larger cruisers, battleships and carriers are packaged as single units.
Most of the models are made of lead-free pewter. Some of our newest additions are made of a plastic resin. To date there are nearly 60 models available, including the Earth Defense Forces, Gamilon, the Comet Empire and the Dark Nebula Empire fleets. Some of these are new and original designs, not seen in the anime. Complete lists and pictures of the miniatures and books can be found at www.starblazersonline.com. This site also reproduces "battle reports" written by experienced gamers, which will help you to understand how the game is played. More features are planned for the future, as well as information about new releases and how to order current products.
This type of game-play is not for everyone, but if you've got a strategic mind and a desire to fight cosmic battles in your own home, the Star Blazers Fleet Battle System is definitely for you!
Visit the homepage for the Star Blazers Fleet Battle System here
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Cannabis Can Provide Big Boost For TourismPosted by MMP News AuthorOn October 29, 2019
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the growing global market for cannabis provides the opportunity for Jamaica to become a first-choice destination for travellers who want to use medical cannabis.
Mr. Green, who was speaking at the official opening of Apollon Formularies Limited in Westmoreland on October 25, said "the fact that Jamaica is already a world-renowned hospitality and tourism destination is a guaranteed formula for a successful cannabis industry".
"We can create more facilities where patients, while being treated, experience the beauty of Jamaica with the most fitting climate, the best people, the best service and, of course, the best cannabis. That is our competitive advantage in the global space," he said.
Mr. Green said there has been significant research into the medicinal properties of cannabis.
He noted that Jamaican scientist Dr. Henry Lowe, who is widely known for his cannabis phytopharmaceuticals and cancer research, has found molecules in the plant that can fight prostate cancer.
"Additionally, cannabis helps with the relief of chronic pain, the regulation of diabetes, and ongoing research has revealed its potential in the treatment of autism," he said.
Meanwhile, Mr. Green commended Apollon on its joint-venture initiative with health and wellness resort Doc's Place International Inc. to establish a wellness and treatment facility in the popular Negril resort area.
He noted that the facility provides patients with an opportunity to receive world-class medical cannabis treatment under the guidance of licensed physicians who specialise in cannabis-based pharmaceuticals, in a safe, professional, medical and legal environment.
"Let me also congratulate Apollon on its Extraction Laboratory, which is now completed and ready to produce world-class medically certified oils and cannabis extracts. Indeed, Apollon is set to help Jamaica achieve its rightful place in the global sphere for medicinal cannabis products and services," Mr. Green said.
He further hailed the community-based initiative, Apollon Kannabiz Collective, through which traditional ganja farmers are able to move into the legal industry.
"Apollon is, indeed, cognisant of the need to develop a holistic sector, which does not overlook the traditional farmers. Indeed, let us allow our farmers to not just grow for the sector but to also grow with the sector in a meaningful and sustainable way," Mr. Green noted.
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by: Bethany Wade
Don't F with cats: How crazy cat ladies caught a murderer
With plenty of time on your hands, it's easier now than ever to finally get caught up on Netflix's neverending library of true crime content. From the new hit Tiger King to a classic like Making a Murderer, there's something for every facet of the true crime community.
But as you dig through the gold mine of content, you'll come across docs that you never saw advertised, but seem interesting enough. One of the big Netflix docuseries making a resurgence is Don't F*** with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer. It sounds like a run of the mill case about animal abuse, but the truth is a hell of a lot darker.
What's the story with Luka Magnotta?
Luka Magnotta, born Eric Kirk Newman, has had a history of fraud long before he got into animal abuse and murder. His first charge, in 2005, was for impersonating a woman, opening a card in her name, and racking up $10,000 worth of purchases. Magnotta served a nine-month conditional sentence for the crime.
His history online
Before he became tied for posting abusive videos involving animals, Magnotta had several social media accounts posting rumors about himself. Throughout various sites and discussion forums, Magnotta continued to tell insane stories about himself.
The most famous controversy of his was a rumor spread about dating famed serial killer Karla Homolka. This actually ended up playing into the trial occurring at the time involving Homolka, but police announced there was no such relationship.
The cats and the detectives
With experience in making a variety of burner internet accounts, it's no surprise Magnotta's antics expanded into YouTube. In 2010, a variety of videos appeared on the website showcasing animal abuse, mostly focused on cats and kittens. Most notable was 1 boy 2 kittens, which featured a man suffocating two kittens with a vacuum cleaner.
Instantly, private Internet groups were set ablaze, outraged that someone would think to do such a thing to any animal. The groups went to work, digging through the videos and trying to identify their mystery man so he could be charged for their crimes.
Unsung heroes saving the day
What these internet detectives didn't know is that they were about to help catch a killer red-handed. In 2012, Magnotta struck again with another video called 1 man 1 ice pick, except this video featured a human being killed, cut open, raped, and eaten. While police were investigating that video, the online detectives used their knowledge to help out.
Since they knew about Magnotta already thanks to the cat video, they gave their information to Montreal police to see if it could help the investigation at all. With his identity revealed, it was easy for police to track down Magnotta. Less easy was catching him, as Magnotta caused an international manhunt for him.
Capturing a torturer
After days of trying to track Magnotta down, Interpol finally caught him in Berlin, after failing to capture him in Paris a few days prior. Quickly expedited back to Canada, Magnotta appeared in court for the murder charges, and was easily found guilty of first-degree murder, distributing obscene materials, and criminal harassment.
However, the internet detectives' work went unnoticed, as Magnotta was not charged for the animal abuse at all. But the detectives can sleep well, knowing their work still helped police find Magnotta after his murder, and helped lock him up for life.
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Ford Holiday River Parade salutes Texas musicians
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Deborah Martin Nov. 27, 2019 Updated: Nov. 27, 2019 8:54 p.m.
1of5Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top will grand marshal this year's Ford Holiday River Parade.Photo: Ford Holiday river Parade
2of5San Antonio native Patricia Vonne will debut the first Christmas song she's ever written, "Cumbia Navidad," during Friday's 39th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade.Photo: Courtesy photo
3of5The legendary Augie Meyers will ride on a Santa Claus-themed float. "I'm ready for it if it don't sink," he says.Photo: Waytao Shing /Getty Images for SXSW
4of5Conjunto music superstar Flaco Jimenez will among the 26 floating musical acts.Photo: Kin Man Hui / Staff file photo
5of5Jimmie Vaughan is among the performers in the Texas Music Christmas Ford River Holiday Parade.Photo: Gary Miller/Getty Images
Singer Patricia Vonne admits to a twinge of jealousy when she learned that her pal Rosie Flores was going to have her own float in the Ford Holiday River Parade.
"I was so envious," Vonne said in a telephone interview. "She said, 'You can join me on my float.' Days later, I got the call that I would have my own."
Like Flores, her instinct was to share. So she invited fellow musicians Tish Hinojosa and Stephanie Urbina Jones, with whom she performs as the Texicana Mamas, to join her.
They're among 26 musical acts — including ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons, the grand marshal — who will sail along the River Walk aboard illuminated floats for the 39th annual parade Friday night.
The theme is Texas Music Christmas, so the spotlight will be on holiday tunes, recorded in advance. They'll be played for big crowds: Around 50,000 people are expected to watch the parade live downtown, and another million or so will be watching on television, said Paula Schechter, marketing and public relations director for the San Antonio River Walk Association.
Don't expect a lot of overlap between the songs played on the River Walk and those performed in other holiday parades.
Ford Holiday River Parade
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday
Where: River Walk
Tickets: $18 to $28 at thesanantonioriverwalk.com. Info, 800-514-3849. No refunds if the parade is canceled, but ticket insurance is available.
Weather: If the weather makes it unsafe for folks on the floats and those watching, the parade will be canceled. Those with questions Friday should check out the River Walk Association website.
Raffle: Raffle tickets to win a two-year lease of a 2019 Ford Ecosport cost $20. Proceeds go to the nonprofit Friends of the River Walk. Tickets can be purchased at thesanantonioriverwalk.com.
"One of the prerequisites was that you had to submit an original Christmas song, and that made me write one," said Vonne, whose latest release is "Top of the Mountain." "I wrote it so fast. I really wanted to be part of it."
On ExpressNews.com: Patricia Vonne talks 'Top of the Mountain'
The song, "Cumbia Navidad," will have its world premiere at the parade, then she'll release it as a single. The song explores how "Merry Christmas" translates into a slew of other languages, including French ( "Joyeux noël") and Italian ("buon Natale"). Vonne was inspired by José Feliciano's "Feliz Navidad," and she's hoping paradegoers will be singing along and dancing by the time the last note plays.
She's also hoping they'll pick up on the song's message.
"It's inclusive of every race and color," she said. "That's what the song is about. I really wanted to make it about that. That's what we need in this world today — inclusivity and diversity."
Augie Meyers, who will be on a Santa Claus-themed float, will be making the journey while his conjunto-oriented take on the classic holiday tunes "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" play.
"I'm ready for it if it don't sink," said Meyers, who released "I Know I Could be Happy, If Myself Wasn't There" earlier this year. "I got my water wings and I'm ready to go."
On ExpressNews.com: Augie Meyers is rolling right along
The San Antonio music legend is an old hand at the river barge thing, having performed on them for various events over the years. About 30 years ago, he said, the barge he was riding during a non-Christmas-themed event crashed into the one ahead of it, sending half of his equipment into the drink.
This time around, he's traveling light: "It's just me and my wife and my accordion," he said. "So it's my main squeeze and my other squeeze."
He's looking forward to taking part in the holiday parade, partly because of who else is going to be there.
"A lot of those floats are going to have a lot of my friends on them," he said.
That includes Gibbons, whom he met in the '50s.
The other artists slated to take part are Steve Earle, Flaco Jimenez, Little Joe, Jimmie Vaughan, Archie Bell, Patsy Torres, Juan Ortiz, Jefferson Clay, Van Wilks, Albert Garcia, Randy Brooks, Steve Earle, Jimmy Spacek, Al Gomez, Marcia Ball, the Zach Willard Band, Las Tesoros de San Antonio, the Krayolas, Bobby Flores, Shelly Lares and Lou Ann Barton.
Schechter said she wasn't sure whether the theme or the Gibbons invitation came first — no surprise, since it takes about a year to plan the parade every year.
Either way, there did seem to be some kismet involved.
"This is ZZ Top's 50th anniversary and it's the 50th anniversary of the River Walk Association," she said. "So it was meant to be."
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American Humane, the country's first national humane organization and for 142 years the world's leading protector of animals, today announced news of its inaugural film, Escape from Extinction, a documentary that throws a vitally important spotlight on critical efforts that may be among the last, best chances to save one million species on the verge of a catastrophic mass extinction.
"The very web of life on Earth is being threatened in what scientists are calling a 'Sixth Mass Extinction,'" says Executive Producer Robin R. Ganzert, Ph.D., president and CEO of American Humane. "We traveled the world documenting the work of the major zoological organizations that can only be called nature's last arks of hope in preserving the rich legacy of life on our world. Without this help - and the global engagement of the public - the biological treasures we hoped to bequeath to our children and our grandchildren may disappear forever within a generation. This film is critical to mobilizing the support Earth's animals need - and need now."
Escape From Extinction features rare footage of remarkable and endangered animals, and hard-hitting interviews with the world's leading animal welfare specialists and conservation scientists working to protect and preserve both the unknown and the iconic animals from all seven of Earth's continents, and its mighty oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Since 1877, American Humane has been at the forefront of virtually every major advance in the protection of ANIMALS. Today, the nonprofit saves, shelters, and improves the lives of some one billion animals each year. Although American Humane has been closely involved with the worldwide film industry for more than 80 years, overseeing the famed "No Animals Were Harmed®" certification, "Escape from Extinction" is its first foray into the creation of a feature film. The approximate 90-minute-long documentary took more than a year and tens of thousands of miles of crew travel to create and is directed and produced by Matthew R. Brady of Los Angeles-based MRB Productions.
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