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By colinturner95, March 7, 2018 in Concepts
ATolly66 173
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Finally, my school! I like what you did, but it's hard to see the white UMass logo on the white football helmets.
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11 hours ago, ATolly66 said:
Came up with a dark version of the simpler logos and basically replaced them wherever the old ones were found.
Since I have your attention, I thought I'd get the next team up:
Football - Much like many of the schools in the MAC, Buffalo does suffer from catalog-syndrome. But where that can ruin some teams, it really hasn't for the Bulls. As we work through the hefty middle of the list of teams, I find myself struggling to remember why I chose the things that I did. Oh well. From what I remember, there was a basketball uniform back in the day that had some double stripes on the shoulders and that's what I ran with. I also finally retired the interlocking UB. It just doesn't fit the new branding they've come up with IMO. Blue and white helmets, with the new bull logo on the sides. Double stripes on the shoulders, TV numbers on the sleeves. Came up with a font that matches the notches of the wordmarks. Pants, do a truncated stripe thing. Alternate is black. Nuff said.
Hockey - On the ice, took the stripe idea and ran it down the sleeves all the way, with a short interruption for the numbers on the arms. Same stripes on the hem, down the side of the pants and on the socks. Bull logo on all three jerseys. Another black alternate jersey, much like football.
Baseball - For baseball, I went with a vest style design. Same stripes on the shoulders like everyone else. Bull logo on the right sleeve of all the undershirts. Which I imagine would be interchangeable. BULLS on the home and alternates, BUFFALO on the road. Stripes down the pants of all the jerseys. Alternate is black, like everyone else. It's also all black from head to toe.
Basketball - Back to where we all started, the basketball uniforms aren't different from their counterparts. Stripes on the shoulders like everyone else, truncated stripes like football's pants on the sides of the uniforms. Colored waistband on the shorts, stripes are a lot higher than normally seen on basketball uniforms. That's because of these uniforms, with a zig zag pattern. These stripes don't have a zig or a zag, but I liked the look of the higher stripes.
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Football - I don't fully get the push for "tribal" look that the Aggies are going for. I feel that is an avenue that is already being pursued by their state-rivals, the Utes. To that end, I love the simple look they had when they first rebranded with Nike. For starters on my design, I went back to a glossy navy helmet, with the U-State logo on both sides. Also went with a glossy white helmet and a matte grey helmet, all with the same logo. Solid stripes on the sleeves of the jerseys, Aggies on the home/alternates and Utah State on the away. Kept the same number font. The biggest crime on the IRL uniforms has to be the NOB font they use. That had to change and it did, to Nike's new standard font. Pants have the logo on the hip, and a sort of Jaguars style stripe on the bottom of the pants with the horn from the secondary logo.
Hockey - The USU club team has kicked my ass more times than I care to admit. Their uniforms weren't all that bad either. However, they could not stay as they were, as they really didn't fit the new look. These end up being more simple than their current jerseys. On those, navy and grey were their colors and now grey becomes the alternate. Solid single colors stripes on the sleeves, hem and on the socks. U-State logo on the chest of all 3 jerseys, Bull logo on the sleeves of all 3 jerseys as well. Pants have the same bull stripe like football.
Baseball - Much like the club hockey team, the club baseball team now gets elevated uniform-wise. Much like everyone else, solid color stripes on the sleeves, one color placket striping. Aggies on the home, Utah State on the road, logo on the left chest of the alternate. Hats also get the U-State logo on the front. There's a navy/navy and white 3-color hat. Pants have a solid stripe down the side, navy socks and cleats.
Basketball - Finally, for basketball, I actually think that I added more to their uniforms they had before this. Added stripes to the arms and the collar. Aggies on the home, Utah State on the road, went with the oft-criticized logo-on-a-basketball jersey on the alternate. On the shorts, colored in the waistband, Bull logo on the front of that, bull stripe on the bottom of the shorts, U-State logo on the middle of the sides of the shorts.
So due to the random nature of the team list, there was bound to be something odd with the way the teams would eventually shake out and in this case, I had a rivalry matchup line up as back to back teams. So I thought I'd do something slightly out of the established way of this thread.
While SC might not view their rivalry with UNC as bigly as they do the annual with Clemson, there's no doubt that when the two teams meet up, it is a deeply heated rivalry, so I thought why not have them square off in a concept format too?
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UNC - The jump to the Jordan Brand didn't see much change come to the uniforms and as such there wasn't much change here. I had some idea of simplifying the argyle pattern and I tried it and it didn't work out on the home and away colors, but it worked out quite well for the alternates so it stuck around there. Classic Carolina Blue helmet along with a white helmet with the NC logo on both sides, argyle stripe down the middle. Argyle stripes on the arms and on the collar, UNC font servers for the numbers as well as the argyle stripes down the pant leg. Alternate navy, can't stress this enough, NAVY not black uniforms have a reduced argyle stripe.
UofSC - The double stripe uniforms SC has been wearing in the last few years have been my favorite of their uniforms and so I rolled with them as the focal point for the rest of the sports. Three helmets, white, garnet and matte black, all with the C logo on the sides, double stripe down the middle. Jerseys have the double stripe Colts style on the shoulders, C logo on the sleeves, CAROLINA on the chest above the block numbers. Pants have the double stripe down the legs. Simple and easy.
Hockey -
UNC - I'd love to see these jerseys come to life. It's probably the colors, but these would be a clean look for the current club team. Anywho, much like football, argyle on the sleeves, hem and around the collar. NC logo on the chest. Navy and Carolina Blue pants serve as equally viable options for the uniforms. Same also goes for the helmets. Alternate navy uniform replaces the full argyle with the simpler argyle, and the script Tar Heels replaces the NC logo on the chest.
UofSC - Tried something a little different for the Gamecocks. Did the normal stripes on the sleeves and hem, but then I did some yoke stripes that stay on the sleeves only. Think back to the Ottawa Senators uniforms of the early 90's with the number on the stripes on the sleeves? That is in essence what I was looking to emulate. C logo on the chest, Black and Garnet helmet options, but only gave an option for black pants. On the alternate, I went with a Rangers-esque style wordmark, much like the club team currently uses.
Baseball -
UNC - The baseball uniforms don't change a whole lot, they actually might have more added to it. First off, the wordmarks get an outline. All the pictures I had seen had one color wordmarks that just doesn't work for me. Anyways, the argyle matches the rest of the sports. Tar Heels in script on the chest, number underneath it. Away uniform sees Tar Heels replaced with Carolina, also in script. Alternate navy is a recolor of the away uniform with the simpler argyle on the arms. Pants don't get anything in this case, though there is an option for all Carolina Blue uniform. Hats/Helmets of which there are two, Carolina Blue/Navy and an all Navy with NC on the fronts.
UofSC - Despite my normal aversion to pinstripe uniforms, I kept SC in a white pinstripe home jersey. Above that, is the main hat, garnet/black with the SC interlocking logo on the front, which the helmet matches. Gamecocks script on the chest, number underneath it with the double stripe on the sleeves. Pinstripe pants have those alone, no stripes on the side. Away uniform gets Carolina on the chest, and a pair of white pinstripe-less pants with stripes on the sides of these. Alternate is black and by black I mean all black from the hat down to the cleats. Socks on all the uniforms are striped to match.
Basketball -
UNC - The only team on Chapel Hill's campus where the ceiling is the roof. That being said, not a whole lot changes. Argyle down the sides of the jersey and the shorts. Contrasting waistband with the NC logo in the middle of it. Arched wordmark/number stack on the front of the jerseys. I think that the biggest change comes to the navy alts, which I can't remember the last time UNC actually wore, but in this case the simpler argyle gets the go, and UNC is the identifier on the chest on this uniform.
UofSC - The uniforms here get a bit of my own personal tastes injected here. I had a 2017 concept that looked very similar to these and I liked the way those turned out so I adapted the stripes to match the rest of the uniforms here and the rest is really history. Stripes down the shoulders, around the arms and can also be found on the waistband and on one leg of the shorts. C logo on the other side of the shorts opposite the stripe. CAROLINA on the chest of all 3 uniforms.
Don't get used to this format, I think this is the only time we'll see it. That being said, C&C welcome on both teams as always!
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Unbelievable work, the fact that they sometimes do color v color in this matchup makes it even better. Top to bottom, not a thing I would change
With all this sports uncertainty lingering, it's nice to have something to take your mind off of what is going on around the world with COVID-19. While I don't necessarily want to speak for all of you, without sports being there as a way away from the real world, I hope that I can continue to provide a way to forget about what is going on, even if it's just for a short period time.
Football - Just when UNM reintroduced silver helmets, I made the brash decision to dump silver and anthracite from the uniforms totally. It's still in the logos, most wolves are grey so it felt odd to take that out totally. But turquoise was always going to be a part of the uniforms, it just didn't work with silver or grey. So the closest color to those colors was white, which the main helmet now becomes with their familiar pointed helmet stripe down the middle. Profile Lobo returns to the sides of the helmets. Jerseys make use of the same helmet stripes on the sleeves, stay big on the front and terminates toward the back. Kept the Lobos custom font. Pants also have the stripes down the sides. With UNM being a member of the Nike N7 Program and also using turquoise as a main color, well nothing really changes. Only addition is the N7 program logo on the back of the helmet.
Hockey - So I didn't know that UNM had a club team. Straight up. Kind of surprising to me, since NMSU has zero hockey presence whatsoever, so that was pretty cool to see. As a fmr. hockey player and still a fan of the game, its cool to see the game growing to "unusual" places for a winter sport. Anyways, much like football, pointed stripes on the sleeves. A more normal stripe on the bottom hem. Went with the full LOBOS logo on the chest of the home jersey, NEW MEXICO-centric logo on the shoulders. On the away and alternate jerseys, those flip positions. Pants have the pointy stripe on the sides, normal stripes on the socks.
Baseball - So for baseball, the UNM interlocking logo makes its first appearance, as simpler alternative to the complex Lobos logos on the hats and helmets. On the jerseys, much like their counterparts, stripes mimic the rest of the uniforms' stripes. LOBOS on the home and road, for whatever reason, it just looked better on the reds than the NEW MEXICO did. Pants have El Pointed Stripe on the upper halves of the pants. Couple colored options for socks.
Basketball - I'd argue that the basketball program is the most successful team at New Mexico. If I'm wrong, please let me know. Anyways, knowing that, I let them have a little bit more uniqueness compared to the other teams. Looking at some of the uniforms of the past, there was an asymmetrical design that I found interesting and I rolled with it. So the same stripe style starts on the left side of the collar, and runs all the way down to the side of the shorts and ends there in a point. That's really it. It's a simple design that I think works well for UNM.
C&C welcome as always!
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Yup. this just goes to show how great of a full-time color scheme UNM is missing out on when it's right there for the taking.
Football - To be honest, I gotta say that there isn't a whole lot wrong with TSU in real life. They're just Adidas catalog users and that can end up looking blah in a lot of cases but not here. That said, two helmets, both with the bobcat logo on the sides. Wide single color stripe down the front. Jerseys all have Texas State on the chest. Stripes on the sleeve are very similar to the helmets, except I used the Star from the academic logo and put it on the sleeve. Pants have a similar stripe to the jerseys with the Star on the hip.
Hockey - So like UNM, a club team that exists in a slightly unusual place, but anyways. Did a bit of a Red Wings thing with the hockey team. Single color stripes on the arms and on the hem. Arm stripes get the stars on the stripes, which due to the points of said stars moves the numbers up to the shoulders. Pants have the solid stripes down the side TS-baseball logo on the front. Since this is a Red Wings affair, the alternate is also very Red Wings, with a full chest stripe with the baseball logo on the front and some wider stripes with the stars still on the sleeves.
Baseball - Went the two button pullover route here. Big, boisterous stripes on the arms, with the stars ever present. On the wordmarks that are normally straight, I gave them a touch of an arch. I felt it helped them in this case. Has the number underneath it. Pants have a slimmer stripe to them. Added a golden pant option to add some pizzazz to the mix. One color for socks. Hats get two variants. One that is all maroon, with the TS logo, and another with a gold brim with the bobcat logo on the front.
Basketball - Went with a very classic feeling jersey for basketball. Single color striping around the arms and collar. BOBCATS on the home, stacked TEXAS STATE on the road and BOBCATS to finish out the alternate. Shorts have a filled in waistband, with the Bobcat logo on the front, Star stripe on the bottom of the shorts, with the star landing on the side.
COVID-19 keeps getting things shut down, my annual summer roller hockey league plans are suddenly now up in the air. Kinda crazy to think that this could be the first year in 13 years I don't play roller hockey in the summer.
Anyways, lets have some concept fun!
Football - While I love the simplicity of the red and white look for the Cajuns, I had to add black into the mix. And that's really where the look takes off. Kept the double stripe from the IRL current uniforms and made it a triple with the addition of black. Helmets keep the iconic RAGIN' CAJUNS script on the sides, triple stripes down the middle, black facemasks. Jerseys have the triple stripes up a little higher on the sleeves. Also I didn't know that ULL doesn't like going by Louisiana-Lafayette and prefers Louisiana instead. So that is on the chest of the home and away uniforms. Kept the custom number font as well. Pants have the fleur-de-lis logo on the front hip, stripes down the sides. Alternates are black, FDL logo on the sides now, Ragin' Cajuns on the chest.
Hockey - I just want to preface this with the fact that any and all similarities to the NJ Devil's uniform for the home uniforms here. that being said, triple stripes on the arms, FDL logo on the chest, with RAGIN' CAJUNS underneath it, LOUISIANA on the away. Solid color yokes and some solid color hems on all 3 jerseys, with the yokes limited to home/away. Pants have the same stripe down the sides, same stripes on the socks. Alternate gets a basketball-style wordmark treatment, with the number in the middle. FDL logos on the shoulders.
Baseball - Much like their Sun Belt brethren above us, the Cajuns get the 2-button pullovers. This time, full stripes on the collar, loud stripes on the arms of all 3 jerseys. LOUISIANA on the home and away uniforms with the number underneath that. Pants have the same stripes as everybody else. Didn't feel like going a full blackout for baseball, so there's an alternate colored belt to go along with it. Hats have three different options: Red/Black, White Paneled Front, All Black, all three with the FDL on the front. Socks have stripes and two different options.
Basketball - Went down a classic path with the hardwood team, with simple stripes around the neck and arms, down the sides of the jerseys to the shorts where it's found on the hem, and the bottom of the shorts. In contrast to baseball, all 3 jerseys here get the stacked Rajun' Cajuns on the chest.
C&C welcome as always! Stay safe with all the weirdness going on out there!
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What if you tried a "Lafayette" cursive script on one of the baseball jerseys? I think that would look sharp. Pinstripes maybe?
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1 hour ago, Yee Yee Go 'Stros! said:
It could look great, but Louisiana-Lafayette has dropped the Lafayette from their identity and are now just the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
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great job as always but something about TXST is bothering me. I love the concept of the star stripe thing and having them own that look, but the entire set and logo are extremely simple. It looks kinda jarring to have a detailed, bevelled star with a thin white outline. I'd suggest something like this? idk if i'm threadjacking let me know, I'm just bad describing what i mean with words
On 3/20/2020 at 4:28 PM, Dan O'Mac said:
"Louisiana" would look good in script too.
Took @Htown1141's suggestions and simplified the star stripes down to a single color star. I also got rid of the white jersey colored sleeves. It worked on the beveled star. It didn't work quite as well with the new stripes.
Only reason I did keep the full Louisiana-Lafayette was to differentiate from the eventual time I get Louisiana-Monroe posted. It also happened to be impeccable timing that a thread here appeared about the actual name of the university that hosts the Ragin' Cajuns name
On 3/20/2020 at 2:21 PM, Yee Yee Go 'Stros! said:
32 minutes ago, Yee Yee Go 'Stros! said:
while I am a sucker for a nice script, and usually try and find one for the baseball jerseys for the teams that have one, I think this is one case where no script is honestly better. I don't think that a script would fit as well with the identity for ULL.
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Location:Minne-snowta
Striping on Texas State is an upgrade!
Football - I LOVE the new(ish) uniforms the Wolfpack unveiled. At first they reminded me of SMU's failed attempt at doing Colt Stripes without using a simple double stripe, but then they grew on me and grew on me fast. That said, the helmets don't change much. 3 helmets, all with the same logos on the sides, middle part of the shoulder stripes acts as the stripe down the front. As I mentioned, call em Wolfpack stripes on the shoulders that end near the point of the collar. New number font and wordmarks on the front and pack. Same stripes on the pants as helmets, ending in a slashed manner.
Hockey - Unfortunately for the IcePack, there was no good way to do the same stripe style on the hockey jerseys, so I borrowed the club teams uniforms which make use of a Canadiens style uniform and swapped out the stripes. Two sets of pants here, I felt that black and red could work for the uniforms so they both get a chance to shine. All three jerseys make use of the S logo on the chest, with the wolf logo on the shoulders. Socks match their jerseys as is usually custom.
Baseball - I tried out a vest option, two button option, even a traditional placket style jersey, but ultimately the V-neck worked the best. Same style stripes as football. Slanted new wordmarks, with Wolfpack on the home, NC State on the away and alternate. Pants have the same stripes as the football pants do, same slash at the bottom. Hats all have the block S logo, between the 3 hats, all red, white-panel and an all black option.
Basketball - Again, like basketball and football, stripes come off the shoulder and end at the point of the collar. Normal wordmarks on the home and away jersey. Simpler stripe on the hem, wolf logo on the front of the waistband, full stripes that go from the middle of the side of the shorts and wrap around the back. Pretty simple. Arched STATE wordmark on the alternate, in respects to the 1983 era uniforms, which if you don't know why that team is significant, well I can't help you. But go watch Survive and Advance and you'll see why.
Football - Knowing what I wanted to do with Miss. State was easy, but it wasn't the challenge. The challenge was how can I visually separate them from their conference mates, Texas A&M. I reasoned that they could share the same colors and still be visually distinct. One big distinction here is that where the Aggies are either Maroon with White, or White with Maroon, grey plays a larger role in the Bulldogs look. I also resurrected the the ribbon/banner stripe with an alteration or two. Went back to the glossy helmet shells, all with the banner stripe down the middle. M-State logos on both sides of the shell. On the jerseys, just a simple triple stripe around the sleeves. Big wordmark on the chest, Starkville number font stays in place. Like I said, grey plays a larger part in the scheme so there is a set of grey pants. There are also white pants, I just wasn't in a place to mess with one of the four images and make things ugly with varying widths. Banner stripe comes up from the bottom to allow for the logo on the hip. Against my better nature, I stuck with a black alternate uniform for the Bulldogs that sees grey replaced by black.
Hockey - Went with a fairly classic approach for the hockey team. Triple stripes on the arms and the hem. M-State logo on the chest of the home and away. Also went with some tie-down collars to complete the "classic" look. Pants have the banner stripe down the sides, with the M-State logo on the front leg. On the alternate black uniform, I went with a Rangers-esque wordmark style based on this jersey, which I don't know a whole lot about. Based on a quick Google search, it doesn't seem to match anything the club team has ever worn.
Baseball - Probably my favorite of their uniforms in real life right now, this part of it was more about slimming down the uniforms to the 3 you see here now. Couldn't decide between pinstripes or a striped white home jersey sooooo I went with both. Used the script State for the home jersey, '85 Stacked script for the away and for the alternate. Pants have the banner stripe, including the pinstripe pants. Black Magic Alternate uniforms don't deviate too far from the rest. There's an option for non-striped maroon socks and striped maroon socks.
Basketball - For basketball, was more about adding things to the uniforms. Added the triple stripe to the arms and to the collar. Kept the same stacked wordmark, with the number underneath it. Mississippi state logo on the back up near the collar. Shorts have the banner stripe ending about 3 quarters down the side, M-State logo underneath it, with smaller triple striping at the bottom of the shorts.
C&C welcome! Stay safe wherever you guys are!
_DietDrPepper_ 4,166
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The whole Miss State is really nice! Great clean up of their identity which gets a little all over the place at times it seems. The black alt is questionable however, I know they have them irl, but with you increasing the use of grey, I feel like a grey alt would be better, maroon helmets for football, but grey all around, makes a bit more sense to me.
20 hours ago, _DietDrPepper_ said:
I get what you're saying about the addition of grey vs having the black as the alternate uniform. My biggest fear was having a grey uniform would make them too similar to my A&M concept which also has a grey alternate.
I think that grey does work better for the Bulldogs' maroon and white, but for individuality I do think that black uniforms will help maintain that vs Texas A&M.
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Harvard Class of 2023 and 2025?
June 2, 2011 May 13, 2013 admin Beyond The Brochure
Harvard's Super-Secret Owl Club, An Invitation-Only Finals Club
A few months ago, my husband Barry and I hosted a small dinner for Harvard class of 1986. That's his undergraduate class and the 25th reunion was just around the corner in May. We've been to a few Harvard events over the past few years. They're nice and very civilized and Conan O'Brien comes and is super-nice.
Barry and I are both very cynical and slightly sarcastic. We don't easily embrace establishment activities and we consider ourselves a non-traditional family by virtue of the fact that we're a mixed race family. Barry wasn't any different in college and had no interest in finals clubs or those sorts of things.
So, you can imagine our surprise to find ourselves hosting this event at Akasha Restaurant in Culver City. Neither of us really knew what to expect.
During the dinner, Barry made opening comments and introduced a Harvard professor, the evening's special guest. But, it was Barry's remarks that struck me so profoundly. Of course, he went off script. He tossed the 10 pages of prepared remarks and instead wrote his own hilarious "talking points" about how ancient the class of 1986 is (complete with their college yearbook photos.) He also pointed out who was born in 1986 (Lady Gaga, etc.).
Then, he got serious for a minute. He talked about his good friend from college seated across from us. He talked about the business deal they did together a few years ago that changed his career. He startled me by getting serious, saying that he owes a lot to Harvard because it's how he met me (he went to Harvard Law School with my late sister, who introduced us). He spoke eloquently about how much his education has given him and encouraged everyone there to think about what Harvard has meant to them and their families as they consider their philanthropic giving.
I was very touched by Barry's remarks. I don't feel the same strong allegiance to UC Berkeley, although I got a superb education (that I worked really hard for…I had to study a lot).
For the first time, I started wondering if our kids could go to Harvard (they're 7 and 10).
"Maybe they could live in the same dorm you did…wouldn't that be cool," I said.
Just as I started getting carried away, Barry brought me back to reality.
"They'll need to start building those resumes NOW," he laughed.
Does watching the Harvard-Princeton game count as an extracurricular activity?
We just got back from Barry's 25th reunion. We took the kids and had a wonderful time. Harvard lived up to it's reputation. It was steeped in tradition, gracious and a just a wee bit pompous. We skipped the reunion music festivities at the Boston Pops Orchestra, to which reunion attendees were driven in a police-escorted motorcade. We were sure the locals loved this.
Let's face it, we've all thought about where we want our kids to attend college. We think about whether we even want them to apply to the same colleges we graduated from. My son was completely enamored with all things Harvard. Class of 2025?
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When my son was 5 and showed a strong curiosity towards life and academics, I decided to nurture those interests with the hope that he might someday attend Harvard. We were not alums, he was not athletically gifted, and we knew the staggering statistics.
Nonetheless, through careful guidance and a dedicated plan, he matriculated last fall at Harvard and loves it. With focus and a proper foundation, anything is possible.:)
Bethany says:
Anything's possible, and it's fun to dream! My 9-year-old has zero interest in college at the moment, and I'm not putting any directives in his ear, but know that if his engineering/math focus continues he'll likely change his mind.
Sounds like your husband gave a great talk!
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IMF names Saleh Nsouli director of Europe office
Anne Krueger, Acting Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), named Saleh Nsouli as Director of the IMF's Offices in Europe on Monday.
Mr Nsouli, currently deputy director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, will succeed Flemming Larsen.
Mr Nsouli has held a number of senior positions within the African, Middle East and Central Asia, Policy Development and Review, and Research Departments, as well as in the IMF Institute since joining the Fund in 1973. Mr. Nsouli


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Priest Apologizes 40 Years After Terrorizing Black Couple When He Was a KKK Member
A Catholic priest who was in the Ku Klux Klan before becoming a faith leader three decades ago has attempted to make amends with a black couple he targeted in a cross burning, offering an apology and paying out tens of thousands of dollars to his victims.
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The priest, William M. Aitcheson, 62, said in a note to Phillip and Barbara Butler that he is now ashamed of the way he behaved during his younger years and that he abandoned those hateful ideals upon entering the priesthood.
He also lamented his use of a cross in perpetuating his antics, saying that he was "blinded by hate and ignorance." Aitcheson also apologized for taking 40 years to make an apology, but said that he was plagued by shame, according to The Washington Post.
"I believe now that all people can live together in peace regardless of race," Aitcheson wrote in a Sept. 8 letter to the couple. "I also know that the symbol of the most enduring love the world has even known must never be used as a weapon of terror. Its use against you was a despicable act. I seriously regret the suffering it caused you."
The priest's decision to apologize is particularly notable, as it also included $23,000 in an overdue civil suit judgement and an additional $9,600 in legal fees, the Post reported.
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The Catholic Diocese of Arlington released a statement explaining that the Catholic Church didn't know about the civil judgement until this year and that the Butlers had declined a meeting with Aitcheson, which is what sparked his letter to the couple.
"Fr. Aitcheson had no legal obligation to make restitution, and it should be clarified that he had no obligation under Church law either," the statement said. "Fr. Aitcheson felt a moral obligation to pay as much as he could. The Diocese supported this decision. The restitution and attorney's fees have been paid by Fr. Aitcheson from his private funds and a personal loan."
Aircheson took a leave of absence back in August and, at the time, wrote an article for the Arlington Catholic Herald, detailing his past sins and expressing his remorse. He also said that the racial division in Charlottesville forced him to recall his past.
"My actions were despicable. When I think back on burning crosses, a threatening letter, and so on, I feel as though I am speaking of somebody else," he wrote. "It's hard to believe that was me."
As for the Butlers, they remain skeptical of Aitcheson's apology, with Phillip Butler saying at a Friday press conference that he can't yet forgive the priest. The couple also doubts Aitcheson's confession, as a reporter had allegedly been looking into his past before the priest decided to pen his letter.
"For you to say that you're sorry? No, you're not sorry. You're sorry that you got caught," Barbara Butler said. "This is going to take time. For you to come into my life, 40 years, and say I'm sorry. I will pray on it. That's the only thing I can do."
The diocese is still weighing Aitcheson's future priestly duties.


The Technical Innovations HD6, six foot dome "short", is designed for mounting upon an existing structure. The dome comes with a 9" high "Base Ring" which contains the rotation system. The complete dome is 3'10" high on the inside and weighs only 110 pounds assembled. The outside diameter of the Base Ring is 72" and the 3" mounting flange turns to the inside. The shutter is a full 30" wide and opens 12" past the zenith.
The 6' diameter Home Dome observatory provides all the convenience and protection of large observatories, but in a limited space. Its small size allows installation on almost any building or structure and is less imposing in communities where neighbors have concerns about their view of your property. Though compact, the dome will easily accommodate a pier-mounted Schmidt-Cassegrain up to 12", or, depending on the mounting design a 6" Newtonian. There is space for you and a guest but for larger groups, a 10' dome is more appropriate.
The 6' HomeDome observatory is available in two models. Each has the same 74" diameter dome with a 30" wide slot opening and two piece shutter system. The two shutters move up-and-over, automatically disengaging during opening to nest together at the rear of the dome when open. This patented design makes the full shutter opening available to the astronomer (and assists in sky orientation for students). The dome turns easily on hard rubber, sealed ball-bearing rollers mounted on the base ring portion of the wall. You can add motors to rotate the dome and move the shutters, and even fully automate and operate the dome remotely with the Technical Innovations Digital Dome Works package.
Weather protection in a Technical Innovations Observatory Dome is assured by overlapping flanges and baffling, not seals that will wear out or deteriorate. Temperature control is provided by a brilliant white exterior gel coat that normally keeps inside temperature within a few degrees of the shade temperature, so no cool-down period is required before your observing session begins. A dark blue interior helps preserve dark adaptation.
The Technical Innovations observatory domes use bolt-together construction. Assembly requires alignment of parts, measuring and drilling bolt holes, and use of common hand and power tools. Larger holes, for rollers and latches, are cut and finished at the factory. Typically, domes are assembled in place by two or three persons, without cranes or special equipment. The HD6 can typically be assembled in one day with two people. The Technical Innovations HD6 is our "short" 6' observatory, intended for mounting on your own structure or walls. The dome sits on a 9" high base ring for a total internal height of 3'10". The HD-6S is strong but very lightweight and can be mounted on a rectangular skirt for an additional 4" of height.
The HD-6S is strong but very lightweight and can be mounted on a rectangular skirt for an additional 4" of height.
Its small size allows installation on almost any building or structure and is less imposing in communities where neighbors have concerns about their view of your property.
Height of Riser or Wall 9"
Max Interior Height 3' 10"
Except for some finish work inside, [my HD-6S] is nearly done! The dome works perfectly, it looks great too! We named the observatory Star Catcher ...inspired by a poem my daughter sent me. The observatory is located at the Orange County Astronomers Anza California site. It's about 12 miles north of Mount Palomar. I can see the dome with the 200 from my site. I am truly happy with my dome. I know I made the right choice.
I purchased a six foot dome from you four years ago — it's been fabulous in a most brutal environment, the coast of New England on Plum Island. My dome has withstood the wildest New England coastal weather imaginable. Nor'easters, snowstorms, let them come. She has performed beautifully. I'm now interested in upgrading to a ten foot. I plan on donating the 6 footer to a local high school. The new one goes in its place. Your dome, (and my telescope were featured on a Home and Garden special recently. I'm a correspondent for ABC News 20/20 and Prime Time Live. They were doing a program on celebrity homes.
Assembling our [HD6S] dome was a real pleasure for both of us and our trip to Cumberland to pick it up and talk with guys at the plant was also a pleasure. If I hadn't read your booklet At Home in a Dome I wouldn't have been able to build the structure we now have. The booklet is a gold mine of knowledge and clarity. One of the major problems that the booklet solved was how high should the wall be? Thank you very much.


Through the A-52 highway, visitors who arrive from anywhere in the Peninsula should exit in the Ribadavia output. Out from the highway it should be done by the N-120 road to the intersection where the Carballiño-Ribadavia address is indicated. At this crossroads we are at the left lane towards Carballiño–Leiro, taking in this case left in the direction of traffic. 100 m from this point we will take another turn in the direction of Carballeda de Avia-Pena Corneira. Continue along this road until you reach the town of Fiscás (City of Carballeda de Avia).


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It's a Great Feeling
Posted on March 15, 2011 by RBuccicone
It's a Great Feeling (1949)
I've never really been sold on Doris Day as an actress; however my vocabulary on the subject is limited. I would not say that It's a Great Feeling –her third film– really showed her in the best light, but the flick itself is somewhat intriguing. Self reflexive pictures are not much of a rarity, with many titles from the thirties and forties showing us the backstage drama of theater and movie production. This movie, however, takes it to a new level.
With the exception of some side characters and the producer role, Day is the only character who does not play herself. It's a Great Feeling depicts the efforts of two actors —Jack Carson and Dennis Morgan— to convince the producer of their picture to hire an unknown actress/singer looking for a break. Besides screen tests, the story involves no actual filming of their feature, "Mademoiselle Fifi". Instead, the duo try to have producer Arthur Trent (Bill Goodwin) discover Day's character on his own by planting her as an elevator operator, cabbie, optometrist's assistant, etc. Each time she comes into contact with the man, however, she flutters her eyes, quivers her smiling lips and emits a bizarre squeaking sound. Trent gradually loses his mind as he cannot understand why he keeps seeing the same woman everywhere he glances and fails to pick her up as a potential actress. Meanwhile Carson and Morgan are unsuccessfully vying for the protagonist's affections.
The story is a bit scatter-brained as the trio endeavor to force discovery of the young unknown onto their producer, instead of just offering her up themselves (Carson is directing the picture). The songs are pretty good, made better by Day's lovely singing voice, but the best entertainment the flick offers is in its cameos. Not only does the film's director David Butler show up to decline directing "Mademoiselle Fifi," but so do King Vidor, Michael Curtiz and Raoul Walsh. Because the film is set primarily on the Warner Bros. lot, we are entreated to a variety of the studio's stars at the time: Ronald Reagan, Gary Cooper, Jane Wyman and the prettiest and youngest Patricia Neal I have ever seen, and the list goes on. I particularly enjoyed Joan Crawford's spot during which she starts an uproar that concludes with her slapping both Carson and Morgan. In response to "what was that all about," she says "I do that in all my pictures."
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I feel that so far, my posts have been rather banal. But then real magick isn't always about exciting revelation, quick changes, and physical manifestation of the Daemonic. Sometimes it is slow and plodding and there's not much going on but thinking, small baby steps with regard to follow-through, well-placed placed prayers and offerings, and small magickal actions. This is how I feel right now. My magick isn't bold and sweeping at the moment, but then I suppose it doesn't need to be. I go with my intuition a lot of the time and do what's necessary WHEN it is necessary.
Today I pulled the Three of Pentacles for the day bringing up the topics of assistance, planning, cooperation (teamwork) and employment. It's interesting that this came up.
Assistance – Yesterday, I brought back my assistant, Frank, who I hadn't needed for awhile. But upon examining my situation, I was shocked to discover I was spending as little as five hours a week (many times seven or more) answering reader email. That's five hours I could be using to write or do other important and necessary writing/publishing to-do's. Remember, writing is not a hobby for me or something I twiddle with in my free time. It's my actual job and how I keep a roof over my family's head. So five hours spent answering questions that could easily be researched on the Internet, or found in one of my blog posts or books. Between today and yesterday, seeing what's coming in and watching Frank deal with it in real time, he's already saved me about three hours, which I'm VERY grateful for.
Planning – I decided I need to get back to journaling. I did so well journaling for over a year and it really kept me organized. I am re-starting my journal today for the coming weekend so I have a clear path to getting more accomplished. When you have goals – you need organization. And writing things down, for me, is the best way to stay organized. I always feel I have firmer footing. I fell out of journaling this spring because things kind of spiraled out of control. Now it's time to redirect myself and get back on the path of organization. I really hate being disorganized.
Cooperation – Never underestimate the power of groups. People are awesome and will help you promote your work if you just ask. Today I posted an ad for a book I have on sale for .99 cents at the moment (Training Amy on Amazon), and people in the groups it was posted to (all fiction) were happy to promote the sale, resulting in a wonderful jump in numbers for that book. I need to remember not to dismiss the power of cooperation, especially by those who are more than happy to promote what they love with others.
Employment – I've actually been praying and leaving offerings for some help with my husband finding steady work that he enjoys, and with people he enjoys. Many of my readers know that he took a sabbatical from a regular day job to do consulting and to go back to school to brush up on some new technology. Well, his sabbatical is up, and it's time for him to let go of the consulting gig. He has been a consultant for years, but the work is sporadic. Luckily he's been taking classes and learning new things in between the gigs, but through all of this, he's learned that he's not a stay at home kinda guy. He gets cabin fever and has decided going back to a regular steady job is what he wants to do. We have already seen positive signs here and I couldn't be happier with the speed and manifestation. I didn't expect results so quickly. But then I never do, even though time and time again, I tend to get these kinds of results when it comes to job magick for others. LOL I guess I'll always be a skeptic at heart, which is why I experiment so much.
On that note – today I decided not to go see my terminal friend who is now in a medically induced coma, and will be until the end. This time, her last days, are for her family and close friends and I don't want to intrude on that. I had a dream about her the night before last and she was happy and alive (and looked healthy, young, vibrant) and she was smiling and saying to me, "I'm free! I'm finally free!" This makes me believe that her consciousness may have already ascended her physical body. Now we're just waiting for the shell to cease functioning. That sounds so clinical, and even harsh, doesn't it? But that's how it is. None of us is guaranteed another day and death is the natural conclusion to life. So be it. I find comfort in the idea that she is separated from her physical body now and has gone back to all that is.
There was another reason I didn't go today and that's deadlines. I have so many deadlines past that need to be dealt with. That meant final edits on one novella, and getting another ready for the editor, while I finish up a third. And I'm still putting off ETG edits, but plan on working on this this weekend. My hope is that by tonight I can finish Thirteen Covens #6 and send it to my editor for initial edits before sending it to the beta readers.
What about spells? Yeah, tonight I did some work with a tablet I made for this month's magickal work. Included on it are symbols and sigils with personal significance to my situation. I anointed it with an oil made of frankincense and cinnamon and charged it. The idea is to keep this on the altar during the work I'm doing. You can see I baked the clay a few minutes too long. The green signifies both abundance and creative work.
That's really it for today. I still plan on doing my nightly meditation at which time I will likely medidtate on my tablet some more and do some ascension work for guidance. I still have yet to do the attraction spell between novels + success. But that's because the novella I wanted to finish isn't quite done yet. Going to go work on that for the next hour. Have a great night everyone.
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2 Semiconductor Stocks That Could Rally Into Election Day
Semiconductor concerns Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) are among the 25 best stocks to own the week before a presidential election
MU and NVDA are among the 25 best stocks to own the week before a presidential election
Earlier this week, we outlined the 25 worst stocks to own the week ahead of a presidential election, with one sector standing out as particularly vulnerable. Today, we're looking at the 25 best stocks to own during the week of the election -- if history is any indicator -- with two names standing out: semiconductor concerns Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA).
Below are the 25 best historical performers in the week leading up to a presidential election, going back to 2000 (four elections, based on calendar days), courtesy of Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White. Since the entire list has been positive 100% of the time, they're sorted by average return.
MU boasts an average one-week pre-election return of 12.23% -- the fourth-best on the list. At last check, the stock is down 1.9% at $16.66, possibly in response to news that a vice president filed to sell $1.1 million in shares last week. Still, the stock is up nearly 18% year-to-date, and since touching an annual high of $18.33 -- roughly double its May lows -- after earnings in early October, seems to have found a floor in the $16.50 neighborhood.
Traders looking to gamble on MU's short-term trajectory can buy options at a relative bargain right now. The stock's Schaeffer's Volatility Index (SVI) of 43% is higher than just 14% of all other readings from the past year, pointing to relatively muted volatility expectations priced into near-term options. Likewise, the equity's Schaeffer's Volatility Scorecard (SVS) of 67 indicates that Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) shares have tended to exceed option traders' volatility expectations over the past year.
NVDA, meanwhile, has averaged a one-week gain of 9.64% heading into the past four presidential elections. While the stock has more than doubled year-to-date, and just touched an all-time best of $72.95 on Oct. 26, short interest still accounts for 11.9% of the equity's total available float. At NVDA's average pace of trading, it would take nearly eight days to buy back these bearish bets -- plenty of fuel for a short-covering rally.
Plus, the stock's Schaeffer's put/call open interest ratio (SOIR) of 1.41 is higher than 91% of all other readings from the past 12 months, suggesting near-term option players have rarely been more put-heavy. An exodus of option bears could also translate into more upside for NVDA, which sports a lofty SVS of 91 -- an attractive indicator for would-be option buyers.
At last check, NVDA shares were trading around breakeven at $69.05. Citi Research today initiated coverage of the stock with a "buy" rating, saying, "We believe Street is underestimating sales/earnings growth in next three years as Nvidia continues to transform itself from a PC to a diversified gaming, data center and auto graphics company," and touted the company's exposure to self-driving cars and virtual reality, among other things. Still, nine out of 23 analysts maintain "hold" or worse opinions on outperforming NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), leaving the door wide open for potential upgrades to drive record highs.
Taking an even broader look at the sector, of the 38 stocks that fall into our internal "Semiconductor" category, 63% are trading above their 80-day moving average -- among the highest of any group that we track. Further, the average short interest ratio is 4.45, indicating about a week's worth of pent-up buying demand, should bears abandon ship. And still, just 58% of analysts covering the sector offer up "buy" or better endorsements -- barely higher than a year ago, despite outperformance -- indicating plenty of room on the bullish bandwagon.


Tannaghmore Blacksmiths Workshop have been highly commended in the 'Encouraging Crafts Skills in the Informal Sector' category of the Craft Skills Award. They were the only NI group shortlisted for an award.
This is the first year of the Craft Skills Awards, which have been inaugurated to celebrate the passing on of craft skills and to ensure craft continues to flourish in the future. The awards acknowledge excellence in teaching, maintaining and developing the skills of the craftsperson and others.The Award partners include the Crafts Council (UK), Heritage Crafts Association, Creative & Cultural Skills and more.
The Awards were presented in London on Thursday, 2nd May with awards being presented by the Prince of Wales. The event was hosted by Kirsty Allsop.
TBW - including Eamonn Higgins and Steven Murphy - were shortlisted and received a commendation in the category for 'Encouraging craft skills in informal settings' along with four other nominees. The winner in the category was Wendy Short (Upholstery).
Find out more about Tannaghmore Blacksmith's Workshop here.
Find out more about the Craft Skills Awards here.


I have a 1998 Diamante 3.5 engine with 142000 on it. The car had been sitting idle for about a year. Recently, I tried to start it but I don't even get a click from the starter. I replaced the battery with a new one and replaced the batt. cable clamps. The radio and lights work when the key is in the start position. I've tried to jump the car by connecting the two starter terminals with a screwdriver and still nothing. I've tried tapping the starter with a hammer and still nothing. Once I return the key to the run position after attempting to start I hear a click from the relay switch/fuse box that is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side. I doo get a good spark down at the starter solinoid. I would like to know what my next steps could be. I don't want to buy a bunch of parts thant I don't really need. Any help would be greatfull.
I like that thinking. Find & fix the problem!
I would start by putting a socket on the damper pulley bolt and see if the engine locked up while sitting. If the engine isn't locked I would suspect the starter.
(08-06-2012 10:35 PM)Garner Wrote: I like that thinking. Find & fix the problem!
I've checked the motor. It turns with the aide of a socket on the damper pully. I'm going to pull the starter off and inspect it and have it tested. Unless, you think it could be something else.
Providing that you have proper voltage to the starter, good ground & were jumping the correct terminals I would highly suspect the starter. Jumping the terminals eliminates the whole rest of the system except the battery and battery cables. Many parts stores will test it for free. Just remember to take the ground terminal off the battery before starting the job.
Thanks for the update. Please let us know how you make out.


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Islamic Fundamentalism in Kashmir
Ethnic Cleansing of Kashmiri Pandits
The Muslim and Hindu peoples of Kashmir have lived in relative harmony and friendliness since the 13th century when Islam first became the majority religion in Kashmir. The Sufi-Islamic way of life that ordinary Muslims followed in Kashmir complemented the rishi tradition of Kashmiri Pandits (Hindus), leading to a syncretic culture where Hindus and Muslims revered the same local saints and prayed at the same shrines.Â
The masked terrorists in Kashmir: Pawns in a bigger game.
Periodically however, there have been rulers and leaders who have had a narrow view of Islam, and have subjected Hindu minorities to great cruelties and discrimination. The current armed secessionist movement in Kashmir mostly derives its inspiration from these people.Â
Terrorist leader with bodyguards.
A canard is now being spread past few years by the secessionist-terrorists and their sympathizers that in 1990 Kashmiri Pandits left Kashmir willingly, having been "tricked" by then Jammu and Kashmir Governor Jagmohan. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The fact is that Kashmiri Pandits were driven from their homeland after a campaign of intimidation and harassment was launched against them by the military-wing of the secessionists. Kashmiri Pandits were forced from their hearths and homes at the point of gun. The objective of this ethnic cleansing was to create a minority-free Kashmir valley where the goal of Islamization could be easily forced on the ordinary people. The books and articles below will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the genesis of the current political situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
This website aims to tell the story of Kashmir as it was and what has become of it now. Contrary to the misinformation currently being propagated, India did not "annex" Kashmir. At the time of independence in 1947 from British rule and the subsequent partition of the country into theocratic Pakistan and secular India, the Hindu Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir had the option to join India, Pakistan, or remain independent. He contemplated the latter option, but after Pakistan invaded Kashmir hoping to preempt such a decision, he decided to accede to India. This accession was ratified by Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah, head of the largest political party (the National Conference) representing the Muslim majority of the state. The Sheikh did so because he felt that the interests of Kashmiri Muslims, who practice the secular Sufi-Islamic way of life, would be best served under the protection of the Indian constitution.
The well-armed Islamic terrorists in Kashmir.Â
The present secessionist drive in Kashmir has its antecedents in the dissatisfaction of a small and insignificant section of Kashmiris (mostly political opponents of the Sheikh). However, since about 1985, this drive has been hijacked by Islamic fundamentalists who have resorted to terrorist tactics, targeting Hindus, Sikhs, and secular Muslims. Since 1990, with training and support from Pakistan, the terrorists are engaged in a low- intensity war against India for establishment of a theocratic nation in Jammu and Kashmir.
To further their cause the secessionists have completed a program of ethnic cleansing, expelling about 350,000 Kashmiri (Pandits) Hindus - something that has unfortunately gone largely unreported in the Western press. These Pandits are at present living as refugees in their own country.
The refugee camps at Jammu.
The following pages will show you a glimpse of the history, culture, and the current plight of Kashmiri Pandits. You will understand the goals of the bigoted religious terrorists in Kashmir whose vision of Azadi (independence) is to use religious dogma to exclude women, religious minorities, and secular-minded people from every kind of freedom in social and political life.
The Poplar and the Chinar: Kashmir in a historical outline
The Jammu and Kashmir State is a union of different ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. There are groups in the Muslim-dominated Kashmir who have sought independence or a union with Pakistan.
Understanding the Kashmir Turmoil by Anil Maheshwari
Kashmir, the most picturesque area in this part of the world, known for its beauty, gardens and gentle people has been reduced to a region of ghosts because of the devious means adopted by Pakistan to incite the people by giving them arms and instigating them into terrorism.
Atrocities in Kashmir: Atrocities on Kashmiris by Pak-trained Terrorists
Since 1990, planned and organized secessionist-terrorism has brutalized Kashmir, the valley of peace and exquisite beauty.
Destruction of Cultural Symbols and Shrines of Kashmir
Desecration, damage and destruction of temples is not new and unusual phenomena. The process has been continuously going on ever since Kashmir passed into political domination of Muslim rulers in the first quarter of fourteenth century.
Panun Kashmir: Why Homeland for Kashmiri Pandits?
Kashmir: Facts Speak
Pakistan Supports Terrorists Rebels in Kashmir
Mr. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of the House a very important matter.
Of Shrines and Blackmail
Hostage politics is not restricted to men or captive school children. Shrines have also become a part of the politics of hostages, especially in the Kashmir valley.
A brief history of Kashmir by Kanhya Lal Kaul
We begin our story of oppression and the destruction of our community, Kashmir Hindus, at the hands of Muslim fundamentalists and fanatics, sultans and kings, Amman Ullahs and other terrorists, with Sultan Sikander (1389- 1413).
Kashmir Facts to Dismantle Pakistani Disinformation by Keshav Dev Sharma
Kashmir is, and always has been, an integral part of India. Kashmir was never divided by the British. It acceded to India by an Instrument of Accession in 1947 which is recognized valid under international law.


One of my favorite things about the How They Do It column is that I get to host all my favorite writers and bloggers. Today is one of those day as Jody Hedlund visits with tips on creating characters that feel real. If you haven't checked out Jody's blog yet, zip on over when you're done here.
Jody Hedlund is an award-winning historical romance novelist and author of the best-selling book, The Preacher's Bride. She received a bachelor's degree from Taylor University and a master's from the University of Wisconsin, both in Social Work. Currently she makes her home in Michigan with her husband and five busy children. Her next book, The Doctor's Lady releases in September 2011.
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When I was judging a recent contest, some entries captivated me and others didn't. One of the problems I noticed was a feeling of distance, like the characters were the plastic doll house people my daughters play with. Each figure moved around from place to place and scene to scene, but somehow lacked the breath of life that would make them real.
As I thought about the plastic-feel of the characters, I wondered what makes the difference between real, life-size characters and ones that are small and stiff. How can we move beyond doll-house characters to having ones that feel so alive we'd like to meet them?
Fill out a character worksheet.
I may not need to know when they had their first scraped knee or lost tooth. But I look for those defining incidents in their past that have molded them into the characters they are in the present. These are usually the painful, life-shaping events (big or little) that provide the impetus behind their motivations in the story.
I try to narrow down the qualities that will help my readers care about the characters. Some refer to these as the "heroic" qualities. I brainstorm a list, then try to pull out a top strength. In the first chapter, I try to have my character display this quality by doing something that can get my readers caring right away. I also pick out a few other traits that form the backbone of the character.
I carefully decide a main inner struggle or conflict that my character will need to work through. This is sometimes called the internal plot which is separate from but still woven together with the external plot (and the relationship plot in a romance). The weakness needs to arise organically in the story out of those past motivations that we know but won't divulge until later to our readers.
My Summary: For me, the KEY to avoiding plastic characters is that I don't start writing the story until my characters are already alive. I usually spend many weeks getting to know them. Finally, I reach a point when they're living and breathing in my mind. In some ways, I've become that person—I'm playing his or her part with my body, heart, and soul. It's at that point I know I'm ready to start the actual writing.
Yes, I realize I won't know everything about my characters, that I'll understand them even better as the story unfolds. But it's like a marriage relationship. Before marriage we take time to get to know our partner—all their secrets, their past, their strengths and weaknesses. The growing doesn't stop when we say "I do." We change and always give our partners new things to discover about us. The same is true of our fiction characters and perhaps even more so.
When we take the time to stoke the passion with our characters and understand them intimately before committing them to paper, then we have a much greater chance of bringing them out of the doll house and onto the stage of life.
How do you keep your characters from being plastic? What are the techniques you employ to bring yours to life?
Priscilla White knows she'll never be a wife or mother and feels God's call to the mission field in India. Dr. Eli Ernest is back from Oregon Country only long enough to raise awareness of missions to the natives before heading out West once more. But then Priscilla and Eli both receive news from the mission board: No longer will they send unmarried men and women into the field.
Left scrambling for options, the two realize the other might be the answer to their needs. Priscilla and Eli agree to a partnership, a marriage in name only that will allow them to follow God's leading into the mission field. But as they journey west, this decision will be tested by the hardships of the trip and by the unexpected turnings of their hearts.
Nice post.... and now I'm going to read your books to see how you do it. Good luck with the new book.
I'm Jody's critique partner and began working with her during the writing of her second book, The Doctor's Lady. I can attest to how much work she puts into developing likable characters. Hers are great!
I fill out character worksheets. I also do a technique James Scott Bell recommends: the character voice journal. You write in the voice of your character, anything that comes to mind. It helps discover things I didn't even though were in my subconscious about my characters!
Great post! Characters are my weakness when writing- the novel that I'm currently revising has very plastic characters. I've read articles about making sure that your characters aren't just props to carry out your high-concept plot, and I never thought that that's what I was doing, but I've realized that I am.
The most recent novel I wrote is a bit better- the main character has a history and is it a little more lifelike.
One of my tips is to make sure that the character already has a life before the story begins- do they have family, friends, and enemies? Where do they live? What is their life like? What are their goals?


The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has accused players across the political campaigning ecosystem of having "a disturbing disregard" for people's personal privacy, following an investigation.
It comes as the organization today (6 November) published a report looking into the use of data analytics in political campaigns. The investigation looked into data companies, data brokers, social media platforms, campaign groups and political parties.
The Information Commissioner announced in May 2017 that she was launching a formal investigation into the use of data analytics for political purposes. It came after allegations about the "invisible processing" of people's personal data and the micro-targeting of political adverts during the EU Referendum.
A separate report, Democracy Disrupted? Personal Information and Political Influence was published in July 2018, covering the policy recommendations from the investigation.
The scope of the investigation has now extended to 30 organizations and the ICO has formally interviewed 33 individuals. The organization is now working through forensic analysis of 700 terabytes of data, according to a blog.
But the ICO found "a disturbing disregard" for voters' personal privacy by players "across the political campaigning ecosystem".


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SpearfishingBeginners Guide to Spearfishing
You're Not the Only Predator
By Chad Carney
So are you the apex predator? Well there are several big predators out there almost everywhere in the underwater world that easily outweigh us by 2 to 5 times or more and they could take us out in seconds if they so desired, but fortunately, that's not the case. These predators hunt the same prey that we do, so interaction is bound to happen. We need to spearfish intelligently with enough dive buddies to assist so we can safely enjoy this exciting adventure. By the way spiders, dogs and lightning each killed many more people worldwide last year than sharks.
Sharks, the apex predator but not the most dangerous thing for a spearo
Sharks top the list of course, but history has shown that they are not really interested in us. The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) has a huge amount of data on annual shark attacks from around the world since 1958. In 2015 there were 98 unprovoked attacks worldwide, up from the previous record of 88 set in 2000. My home state of Florida had the highest number of any state with 30 of the USA total of 59. Unprovoked attacks are mostly surfers or swimmers getting a badge of honor with a nip on a hand or foot, and the high numbers are related to the high population and the size of the warm water coastal areas. Spearfishing attacks usually fall into the provoked category. In over 4 decades diving in Florida, the USA and Caribbean I've commonly had sharks come in while I've been spearfishing, or they were there before we arrived, but I've never been hit, bit or lost a fish to any shark.
Attracting sharks intentionally is not something I would have ever considered doing, but these last few years in Southeast Florida that is exactly what some spearfishermen are up to. Cobia is a prized fish to spear here in Palm Beach County and nearby waters, and they hang out with big sharks as well as large rays. Bull sharks are very common here and spearfisherman are attracting them with chumming and other measures to get shots at cobia. It sounds and is crazy, but I know and have talked to two experienced freediving spearfishermen who were seriously bitten by large bull sharks while spearfishing here in 2015 and 2016. The first was a big 70-year old senior spearo, in April of 2015 off Jupiter, FL, who had seen his buddy shoot a cobia just before his dive. It was a green water day and he dove to around fifty feet when he was hit from behind and bit on the shoulder and ear by a shark he identified as a big bull shark. He's a tough diver and made it back to the boat with his ear hanging from his head. After 200 stitches and staples, he has made a full recovery and is back spearfishing. Because of the bite location, he is a very lucky man! The second diver was also a big guy who speared a cobia off West Palm Beach, FL in April 2016. He was a 25-year old ex-Marine and was bringing up the fish when he was bitten on the upper and middle arm and wrist by a 7-foot bull shark. He was told by a doctor that his size and his wetsuit were strong reasons why he didn't lose his arm or his life. A little over 100 stitches and staples and he is back in the water spearfishing as well. The multiple reefs and wrecks along Palm Beach County are in a very compressed area just a couple miles out from the shore with four inlets along about 45 miles of coastline. There is a lot of hook and line fisherman as well as divers cruising the same waters, so it's little wonder that sharks have figured out that the sounds of boat engines and spearguns firing sound like ringing their dinner bells! There has also been a history of shark feeding in this area that is still occurring today. Be sure to read the ISAF section "Diving with Elasmobranchs." (Entrained Sharks.)
A goliath grouper swimming through the ocean in front of the wreck of the Kittiwake near Grand Cayman in the Caribbean
So who are the other bad boys? I know of 6 divers, counting myself, who has been mugged by Goliath Groupers, mostly being grabbed by the extremities and one by the head and torso, and we're all still alive and diving! In the USA Goliath Groupers, formerly called Jewfish, have been protected from any harvest since 1990. Before then the largest ever speared was 804 pounds, shot by Don Pinder with a Hawaiian sling in south Florida. Big alpha Goliaths are not easily intimidated by divers with spearguns. They are much smarter than sharks and quickly learn that they can rush a diver after the shot and often steal his prey. The population of Goliaths varies by location but on the Gulf of Mexico side of Florida they are over-run and are rapidly increasing in Southeast Florida and the Keys. Your best chance of winning a tussle with most predators, Goliaths included, is to beat them to the prey and keep your gun in hand. If possible even run them off with a show of dominance before you shoot… easier said than done of course. Puff yourself up and look straight in their eyes and advance towards them. Hold your fish tight to your body, not trolling it away from you, and keep your gun, pole or spear pointed in their direction. I have had to twist away from huge Goliaths like a matador from a bull and I've had to poke them and also pull my fish back out of their mouths. It's a contest over possession of the fish, and if you give it up easily it just excites them and then they want more.
Barracuda can weigh over sixty pounds consisting largely of teeth and muscle and they often pick off a spearos prey before he or she can reach it. I've had more trouble with little barracudas that dart in to steal a piece of my catch because they're fast and they know it. They usually get that one bite but nothing more. That said barracuda are rarely problems for spearfishermen. Oh yeah, don't dress flashy!
Keep an eye out for the large Moray Eels
Moray eels have been known to steal many a divers prey. I have lost some fish to these guys because they are the best at getting skinny and sneaking into a reef to reach a rocked up fish before I can even find it, and they defend their new found possession fearlessly. Morey's have also added a few scars to my fingers, right through the toughest spearfishing gloves available today, and usually while I was still struggling to secure my fish from within a hole and didn't know a moray was biting into it from the other side.
I once had a big loggerhead turtle lunge more than once for a fish on my spear while I held onto it. My reaction was "Are you kidding me? You're supposed to be one of the good guys!" followed by "Sorry Mister Turtle but I'm keeping my fish, then he who is strongest wins!"
You wouldn't think another diver would be a competing predator for your prey, but I've experienced other divers deliberately taking wild shots near me in attempts to steal away a fish that I had in my sites and obviously I was close to and saw before they did. Be careful who you chose as dive buddies. A good buddy of mine knows this better than anyone. He was diving on an oil rig offshore from Louisiana and shot an amberjack and had it on his stringer and in his hand while swimming to the surface in decent visibility. He was almost there when unbelievably another diver shot at his fish but missed it and instead speared straight through his ankle! Just so you know, there is no mistaking a fish that has been mortally speared from a green fish swimming by. Adding insult to injury the bad shooter almost drowned him with a very lame rescue attempt. It's hard to believe, but many of those internet photos of speared divers are probably true! Several of my buddies and I have passed on pulling triggers on dives when the visibility was too poor to be spearfishing. Often you can move a few miles and find clearer water, so it's not worth shooting when conditions are unsafe.
So we really are the apex predators. I was a little surprised of the low percentage of shark attacks on spearfishermen shown in the ISAF section "Attacks on Divers", but the graph did say unprovoked shark attacks. And in perspective to all other divers, in general, we are a such a tiny population. With adequate dive and spearfishing training, and using common sense whilst having a well-trained safety buddy or two, we can enjoy the sport of spearfishing with little fear of injury… really!
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Siliguri: A wild bison today gored a forest guard and dragged him for about half-a-kilometre until other forest guard came to the rescue.
The incident took place today afternoon in the north beat of Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary in north Bengal. The critically injured forest guard, Nilay Guhamajumdar, is now admitted to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital in Siliguri.
His colleagues said that they were on a routine patrol in the north beat forest when a wild bison suddenly surfaced from nowhere and gored Guhamajumdar in the left leg.
With the forest guard stuck to its horn, the bison kept running towards deep into the jungle. Seeing this, other forest guards started running after the bison and this made the wild beast to leave Guhamajumdar after a run of about half-a-kilometre.
Colleagues at once rushed an injured Guhamajumdar to Madarihat Block Hospital. But with his condition being critical, the forest guard was referred to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital.
Doctors have said that Guhamajumdar has suffered a grievous injury in his leg and has also suffered severe bleeding. He shall have to undergo a surgery to fix the injuries.


Sometimes the president's tweets are childish, other times they are confusing, but this morning's series of tweets by President Trump seem to take the cake for one of the most baffling early morning messages yet.
"I took control of the Department of Justice the day I was sworn in, which is why we have had unprecedented success at effectuating the president's agenda—one that protects the safety and security and rights of the American people, reduces violent crime, enforces our immigration laws, promotes economic growth, and advances religious liberty," Sessions said in a statement.
The President, this morning, decided to respond to Sessions' apparent attack on him by encouraging him to continue to make sure that the "Department of Justice will not be improperly influenced by political considerations," but in doing so, he seemingly asks Sessions to go after his political opponents.
"Department of Justice will not be improperly influenced by political considerations." Jeff, this is GREAT, what everyone wants, so look into all of the corruption on the "other side" including deleted Emails, Comey lies & leaks, Mueller conflicts, McCabe, Strzok, Page, Ohr, FISA abuse, Christopher Steele & his phony and corrupt Dossier, the Clinton Foundation, illegal surveillance of Trump Campaign, Russian collusion by Dems – and so much more. Open up the papers & documents without redaction? Come on Jeff, you can do it, the country is waiting!" the President tweeted early this morning.
Literally the sentence after Trump told Sessions not to politicize the DOJ, he clearly asks Sessions to investigate the "other side," therefore requesting that he politicize the DOJ. Whether Sessions will respond or not, is yet to be seen, but the Attorney General, up until this point, has been rather mum following most of Trump's statements toward him.


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Q: MacBook Pro never goes to sleep I got a brand new mid-2015 MacBook Pro 15", OSX 10.11.3.
Display never turns off even it is configured to turn off after 10 mins in power adapter AND in battery mode. Screen saver (aerial) stays active forever. I tried disconnecting all USB peripherals connected - it did not help.
Any ideas?

A: Back when the Aerial screen saver was first released there was a bug that would prevent Macs from going to sleep. The developer fixed that bug a while ago. If this is still an issue for anyone they should try download the latest version of the screen saver from the following link.
https://github.com/JohnCoates/Aerial/releases
For those that are curious. The screen saver was originally written to use AVPlayerView which by design keeps Macs awake when its playing a video. Aerial's developer rewrote the screen saver to use AVPlayerLayer instead, which does allow Macs to sleep when they are playing video but otherwise idle.

A: Look, it returns the terminal command:
pmset -g assertions

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"IN BETWEEN LIFE," Sharon Lewis' 7th short film, was released on Studio Anansi Tv, today. The film tells the story of Mona, the owner of a props store, who is unwittingly interrupted by two of her closest friends, as she is about to commit suicide. The film was an official selection in the San Diego Black Film Festival (San Diego, CA), Capital City Black Film Festival (Austin, TX), Reel World Film Festival (Toronto, Canada) and the Pan-African Film Festival (Los Angeles, CA).
The filmmakers, Sharon Lewis and Melanie Nicholls-King, are Canadian, with Caribbean roots.
Mona sits between stuffed dead animals, faded paintings and cloying antiques in her prop shop…she raises a gun to her head. Mona has suffered depression for years and feels she is neither alive nor dead. She is about to squeeze the trigger when her two closest friends interrupt her with a surprise girls' night. As the night unravels, so do their secrets. Is the sisterhood enough to prevent her from pulling the trigger?
Sharon Lewis's talent successfully criss-crosses the genre of television, film, digital, print and theatre in a variety of roles as an award winning director, actor, producer and writer. Sharon garnered the highest ratings for hosting the CBC live political talk show, counterSpin in the history of that show. She is the first woman of color in Canada to host a national prime time talk show. She is a Leo and Gemini nominated television host for ZeD an interactive television and web CBC show.
Voted one of the top most powerful people in Canada by Elle Magazine in 2004, award winning writer/director/producer Sharon Lewis has been creating ground-breaking content since her 1994 play Sistahs. Sharon has a track record of working with a variety of top tier Canadian and International talent, including Drake, Timothy Hutton, Jennifer Beals, Maroon 5, Property Brothers – Jonathan and Drew Scott, Dan Akroyd, Clarke Johnson, Tonya Lee Williams and many more, in diverse capacities.
Her award winning short films Chains and Ritch have been sold and broadcast on such networks as BET, HBO, and CBC. She has received support for various projects from funding agencies such as the Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, Canada Arts Council, National Film Board of Canada.
She has directed over 100 hours of popular television, appearing on HGTV, CBC, SUNtv and the Food Network.
Sharon has currently wrapped her debut afropunk feature film inspired by Nalo Hopkinson's award winning novel, Brown Girl in the Ring. Sharon wrote, directed and produced with a stellar team this groundbreaking sci fi feature film. Sharon has already received development funding towards a video game, inspired by the novel.
Sharon was one of the first women of color to co-found a theatre company in Toronto,the first woman of color to host two national live TV programs, and now the first to bring to the screen a Canadiana-Caribbean fantasy film.
Melanie's parents are from Trinidad. Melanie was born in London but spent some of her childhood in Trinidad. Her parents, Carol and Lennox, eventually moved to Toronto where Melanie became a Canadian citizen. She attended the University of Windsor briefly before deciding to pursue an acting career. She then studied acting at The Playhouse Acting School in Vancouver.
She has been acting in plays, films and TV series since the early 90s in both the U.S. and Canada. She is married to American jazz musician, Larry Johnson and has one son, Elijah, who was born in 2004. Melanie is a member of Sugar'n'Spice productions, a theatre company, based in Toronto.


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Q: How to Dual Boot Windows 10 & Ubuntu 15.04 Both On Separate Drives? Last night I attempted to install Ubuntu to my secondary hard drive and dual boot Windows 10. It completely borked everything. Grub screwed me over. I think my grub is still messed up and I need to fix it. How would I go about install Ubuntu 15.04 to a secondary internal hard drive while still being able to boot to windows if need be on boot. Before windows 8 this was easy but with the way Microsoft changed everything it completely shoots me in the foot. I am installing the live iso to my usb by UNetbootin. Yes I have UEFI unfortunately.

A: Ubuntu must be installed after windows, because windows intentionally wipes any other bootloader than its own. Even though you install ubuntu on a second hard drive, the bootloader must be installed on the master hard drive.

A: I don't have the exact solution you're looking for, but my computer is set up so it by default boots straight into Ubuntu, but when I need Windows I hit f12 and select the other drive, which means less messing with GRUB.  Could something like that work?


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🇲🇰 Submissions open for North Macedonia's selection for Eurovision 2022
14/12/2021 14/12/2021 3 min read Rory Gannon
North Macedonian public broadcaster MRT has revealed that there will be a national selection for the first time since 2015. To coincide with the announcement, a window for submissions has been opened for the selection.
New selection, new rules
MRT revealed the decision to revert back to a national selection via a press release on their website. In the press release, rules regarding the selection were elaborated further. This is what we know so far about the new North Macedonian selection, titled "Za Evrosong 2022":
The window for submissions will close on January 16th, 2022.
Of the submitted entries to MRT, the public broadcaster will select no more than six songs to make it through to the televised final.
The six selected songs will then be performed live for the Macedonian public, who will vote for their winner.
A 50/50 split between the public vote from the North Macedonian viewers and an international jury will decide the winning song.
In addition to winning the right to represent North Macedonia, the winning team of performers and composers will receive €2,000 to go towards a potential revamp, if needed.
All performers will have to hold North Macedonian citizenship in order to participate in the national selection. International songwriters will, however, be allowed to take part.
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Return to form, and to success?
While no specific date has been set for the North Macedonian final, it is expected to take place between February and March, allowing broadcaster MRT to select the entries in time.
The announcement of a return to a national final is the first national selection since 2015. Traditionally used to select the North Macedonian Eurovision representative, Daniel Kajmakoski won the last edition of Skopje Fest at the end of 2014. At the end of voting in his semi-final, Kajmakoski finished 15th in a field of 16.
Following the lack of success, MRT opted for an internal selection, culminating in a 7th place finish in the final in 2019, with Tamara Todevska's "Proud".
North Macedonia's Eurovision journey
The upcoming year will see North Macedonia's 21st participation at Eurovision. The ex-Yugoslav nation made its formal debut in the Contest in 1998 with Vlado Janevski's "Ne zori, zoro". Performing last, North Macedonia finished 19th out of 25.
Following Kaliopi's participation in 2012 with "Crno i Belo", North Macedonia began a 6-year non-qualification streak. Tamara Todevska's participation in 2019 broke the streak with her song, "Proud" – which finished in 7th place, winning the jury vote.
In 2021, Vasil represented North Macedonia, after his initial participation was hampered by the coronavirus pandemic. Singing "Here I Stand", Vasil performed in the first semi-final, finishing in 15th place out of 16. In total, Vasil received 23 points.
What do you make of the news from North Macedonia? Are you excited to see what MRT has to offer? Who would you like to see represent North Macedonia next year? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. You can also follow 'That Eurovision Site' on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more information.
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Work and development permit scheme
The Work and Development Permit (WDP) scheme is a new initiative to provide vulnerable and disadvantaged people with a non-financial option to address their fine debt. A WDP allows an eligible person to work off their fine debt by participating in certain activities and treatment. The WDP scheme commenced on 1 July 2017.
A person must undertake a WDP under the supervision of a sponsor. A sponsor is an organisation or a health practitioner accredited by the Director, Fines Victoria to support the WDP scheme.
An organisation or a health practitioner may apply to become a WDP sponsor to assist their clients to deal with their fine debt and to encourage engagement with services. If an eligible person is already engaged with an organisation or a health practitioner that is not yet a WDP sponsor, the organisation or health practitioner can contact the WDP Team to get information about becoming a sponsor (see details below).
Only a sponsor may apply for a WDP on behalf of an eligible person.
To participate in the WDP scheme a person must be engaged with a sponsor and must:
have a mental or intellectual disability, disorder or illness
have an addiction to drugs, alcohol or a volatile substance
be experiencing homelessness
be experiencing acute financial hardship, or
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The types of activities that a person can undertake as part of a WDP include:
unpaid work
treatment given by a doctor, nurse or psychologist
courses, including educational, vocational or life skills courses
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mentoring (for a person under 25 years of age).
When applying for a WDP, a sponsor will help a person to choose the activities that are best suited to their needs.
An eligible person can undertake a WDP to reduce or work off their infringement fine debt. There are some circumstances in which a fine cannot be included in a WDP, for example if:
a person has been served a seven day notice in relation to the fine and the seven day notice period has expired
the person has been arrested
property has been seized in relation to the fine, or
the fine is a court fine.
While a person is undertaking a WDP, enforcement activity is suspended in relation to the fines that are subject to the WDP.
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The most appropriate option to deal with fines will depend on a person's circumstances. To help decide which option is the most suitable, a person may wish to seek legal advice, for example, by contacting a community legal centre via the Federation of Community Legal Centres (External link) or Victoria Legal Aid (External link)
WDP Guidelines
The WDP scheme is established under Part 2A of the Fines Reform Act 2014. The scheme is supported by the WDP Guidelines. The WDP Guidelines are made by the Attorney-General under section 10L of the Fines Reform Act 2014 and set out certain requirements and details relating to the scheme.
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