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December 21, 2014 by Caroline Barker
Caroline's Top Reads 2014
Hi readers, it's that time of year again when Tina and myself have lots of fun going through our reviews of the past year and choose our favourites to share with you! And, wow, there are so many it is difficult to narrow them down!
This is the end of our second full year and we cannot thank you all enough for following us and sharing our posts. We have made so many friends, be they authors, bloggers, agents, publishers and more, it has been overwhelming. We have received our first Christmas card from Australia (pictured), which was an absolute pleasure to receive. It's amazing to see the sun and summer holiday reminders when the usual card for us is full of snow, log fires and dark evenings.
We hope that you have had a great year and are looking forward to the festive season. We are looking forward to sharing it with you. And I hope that you enjoy us sharing our favourite reads. Tina's Top Reads will also be coming your way very soon. And here are mine!
Please click on the titles for my full review and much more info!
Books of this genre and some contemporary rom-coms have been a big hit for me this year, and Helena Fairfax's The Silk Romance was an absolute pleasure to read. It was written so beautifully, powerfully and thoughtfully, and certainly a read you will not forget! It is a Cinderella-type story that is highly intense and completely grips the reader. I have also likened it to some high-profile romance movies in my review as some aspects are similar and captivating!
The Love of Marisol by Christos Toulouras is a short story of love and loss, but with the possibility of finding new love after. It is, again, very powerful and emotive, beginning as quite a dark and realistic read (although fiction). Taking only around an hour to read, it was one of my favourite reading hours of the year!
Contemporary Rom-Coms
As well as the serious side of romance, it is always uplifting and refreshing to read some fun reads, even though they still hold a serious undertone. The book that enlightened me in this manner is C.J. Pinard's Boots Beneath My Bed (Miranda's Story) (Duty & Desire #3). It is my favourite book of the Duty & Desire series. It is a light-hearted, fun and cheeky read. And I love how C.J. Pinard follows both Miranda's career, as well as her romances, and at the same time the reader sees a different side to the friendship that Miranda has with Cara.
Wanting to read a seasonal book at the time, I thoroughly enjoyed An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson. It was a Bridget Jones style read, with plenty of humour and a real feel-good and refreshing feel that really captured the time of year. And with some sombre storylines for some characters it has an awful lot going on, but is still relaxing and fun to read.
Lucy Oliver's novella Summer in Rye is an incredibly intense short story, with power and the ability to grip the reader. Following a new governess to children that have been badly affected by smallpox, and a master that is tyrannical, Eva only has one choice: to turn to the master's brother, who was once engaged to her. Passion reignites between these two, but after he lied before, can Eva really accept him back?
To top off my favourite paranormal reads is Tim O'Rourke's Vampire Flappers (Samantha Carter #1.5). Last year the first of the series, Vampire Seeker, was one of my favourites, and again this series has really thrilled me. It has everything from vamps, shifters, action/adventure and time travel! The romance and passion is also very intense, making for a very HOT read! This is a series not to be missed, and I cannot wait to review Vampire Watchmen (Samantha Carter #2) in the new year!
And, not always a huge fan of short stories, this year has certainly changed my point of view. I used to think that to create great characters that full novels would be more fulfilling. However, there are a number of short stories in my top reads this year and a certain series of short stories really blew my mind – Alisa Woods' True Alpha series. There are six shifter stories, which follow Mia and shifter Lucas, their attraction and heat for each other! Yet, the dilemma is that Lucas lost his last mate, and being to close to another is just not an option. But, when rival shifters kidnap Mia, Lucas has to face his true feelings. Each story is complete with action, heat and intensity. Shifter fans will LOVE this series. Here are the links to each review:-
Desired (True Alpha #1)
Guarded (True Alpha #2)
Hunted (True Alpha #3)
Captured (True Alpha #4)
Sacrificed (True Alpha #5)
Claimed (True Alpha #6)
I am also hoping to review another short A True Alpha Christmas over the coming days before the big day. And, in the new year Alisa Woods will be releasing her Dark Alpha short story series!
Now, for my second entry of author C.J. Pinard we have Soul Rebel. This is my favourite novel of C.J.'s. With plenty of action, suspense and romance it really does have it all. The characters and storyline are brilliant. Nolan loses his soul during a kiss with a female succubus in a nightclub and he only has 7 days to claim his soul back! Time constraints cause the tension and really make the pace quick. Plus there are many surprises which make it an exciting read.
Recommended for the younger adult (15yrs+) Blue Moon (The Blue Crystal trilogy #1) by Pat Spence is an enchanting and fairytale-like read with supernatural mystery and horror. It is highly recommended to fans of the Twilight saga, but without the vamps. It follows the idea of eternal youth, ancient links and an attraction between Emily (17) and the handsome Theo. It is highly emotive, with a great eerie atmosphere as the reader gets sucked in to the mystery. Blue Moon is a fantastic beginning to this trilogy.
This year saw the final instalment of Tim O'Rourke's Moon trilogy, Moonshine (The Moon trilogy, #3). A paranormal horror series that has it all; action and adventure, vamps, weres, heart-warming moments and plenty of surprises. The running theme through the trilogy is whether or not vamps and weres can exist in peace together. Or, will they both have to try and annihilate each other? Will the love of Winnie be enough to hold it all together? (Clicking on the links for books 2 and 3 may spoil the storyline for those who haven't read book one.)
Moonlight (The Moon Trilogy #1)
Moonbeam (The Moon Trilogy #2)
Cold Call by Colin Llewelyn Chapman, was an instant like for me. After being likened to author Martina Cole, Luther (BBC tv series) and with a pinch of Fifty Shades, Cold Call proved to be a gritty, well-planned read that follows both the suspect and the police with their investigation into the deaths of several women from seedy backgrounds. This is another read with surprises along the way that will keep you gripped until the end.
Dustin Stevens' 21 Hours is full of action and suspense as an uncle and ex-con is attempting to save his two year old niece after she has been kidnapped. Being an ex-con he is not entirely trusted by the authorities, but he is so desperate that he will do anything! I have likened it to some action movies, such as Lethal Weapon, Commando, Ransom and Con Air as there are some elements of these in the book and especially in they way it left me feeling after I had read it. It is also another read that is quick-paced, partly due to the time that it is believed that the young girl has left!
Ooh, and now for some Festive Contemporary reads
As an added treat, and because they were brilliant reads, I thought I would share the following two festive reads:
C.L. Scholey's Candy Cain is a short 55 page read that is festive, hot and full of suspense. After being snowed in during a blizzard and left on a desolate road, with only the stranger that she dislikes after briefly bumping into him earlier, the only way they can keep warm is by body heat! Hmm, I wonder where this will lead and what the outcome will be for them? There are also heart-warming moments and an underlying storyline about helping those in need.
And finally, a full-length story with a Christmas build-up, new friendships and a new romance in Amy Silver's All I Want for Christmas. Beginning from the fourteenth of December, the story is written with each chapter being a new day in the lead up to the big day, when there are plans at The Honey Pot café for people of the neighbourhood to meet for a party of food and friendship for the lonely.
I have read many more great reads that I cannot possibly add due to the amount I have here. Crossing many genres, I always hope that there are reads in here to suit many, and I feel that there is a great mix of both published and indie authors.
I hope that you enjoy our posts and would like to thank each and everyone of you for following and supporting us. I sincerely wish you a Merry Christmas and an absolutely brilliant New Year!
Caroline Barker 🙂
If you would like to check our Top Reads of 2013 to recap on our previous year, you can do so here:-
Tina's To Reads 2013
Posted in Chick-Lit, Comedy/Humour, Contemporary, Crime, Discussion, Historical, Horror, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance, Thriller, Top Reads
Tagged 21 Hours, Alisa Woods, All I Want for Christmas, Amy Silver, An Autumn Crush, Blue Moon (The Blue Crystal Trilogy), Boots Beneath My Bed (Miranda's Story), C.J. Pinard, C.L. Scholey, Candy Cain, Caroline's Top Reads, Caroline's Top Reads 2014, chick-lit, Christos Toulouras, Cold Call, Colin Llewelyn Chapman, contemporary-romance, crime, crime thriller, Dustin Stevens, Duty & Desire series, helena-fairfax, historical-romance, horror, Lucy Oliver, Milly Johnson, Moonshine (The Moon Trilogy #3), paranormal, Pat Spence, rom-com, romantic comedy, Samantha Carter, Soul Rebel, Summer in Rye, The Love of Marisol, The Moon Trilogy, the-silk-romance, thriller, Tim O'Rourke, True Alpha series, Vampire Flappers
October 25, 2014 by Caroline Barker
Recommended Halloween Horrors for Young Readers, Teens and Young Adults (11yrs+)
This weekend we are looking at our recommended reads for Halloween. With little than a week to go, and with half term holidays here in the UK, it is a fantastic chance to check out some reads for this season and hopefully read them over the hols! Today we are focusing on our younger readers (11yrs+), but of course the reads are just as much fun for mature readers too. Tomorrow we will be checking out some Halloween horrors for our adult readers (17yrs+). Be sure to come back then!
So without further ado here are some great reads for the younger and coming-of-age audience! (Please check recommended ages as there are some for 15/16yrs+.)
Caroline and Tina 🙂
Ways to See a Ghost by Emily Diamand (reviewed by Caroline and Tina)
Teenagers Unite to Combat Evil in Explosive Paranormal Thriller
For ages 11+
Isis, the daughter of a charlatan psychic, can see ghosts – including that of her dead little sister, Angel. Gray is the son of a UFO-chasing conspiracy theorist. The two teenagers are forced together when their parents start dating. After a reluctant start, a friendship develops and Isis confesses her secret ability to Gray. But when Isis' mum is inducted into an elite psychic society, run by charismatic Philip Syndal, Isis discovers there are sinister intentions beneath Philip's charm. She and Gray find themselves in grave danger and Isis is forced to use her considerable powers to save them both.
Available at Amazon UK and Amazon US.
The Wolfstone Curse by Justin Richards (reviewed by Caroline and Tina)
Thrilling Paranormal Adventure
If Death were an animal, she would be a wolf…
Welcome to the historic town of Wolfstone, where dark secrets lurk in the shadows and strange beasts stalk the land. Can teenagers Peter and Carys uncover the real truth behind the legend of the werewolf and will they survive the Wolfstone Curse? Read on, if you dare…
When Peter joins his archaeologist father in the strange village of Wolfstone, he has no idea what dark secrets the village and its manor house hold. From ancient standing stones, to the genetically engineered Wolfen SS soldiers, he uncovers the real truth of the werewolf myth in this action-packed adventure. The plot is interjected with 'source documents', letters and other 'authentic' material.
Exclusive interview with author, Justin Richards
Justin Richards Bio
Blue Moon (The Crystal Trilogy #1) by Pat Spence (reviewed by Caroline)
Supernatural, spellbinding horror
For ages 15yrs+
"Forget vampires," he laughed dismissively.
"Who wants to drink blood for eternity? What we have discovered is far more seductive and a great deal more dangerous…"
When 17-year old Emily Morgan meets beautiful but strange Theo de Lucis, there is an immediate attraction between them. But what is his secret? What ancient link ties him to Emily? And what is the significance of the Blue Moon Ball?
As Emily is drawn irrevocably into the glamorous and mysterious world of the de Lucis family, so she is forced to change every perception she has ever had about life, love, aging and death. The truth is terrifying and the consequences unthinkable…
A supernatural horror story, based on society's obsession with aging and the desire for eternal youth, Blue Moon is the first book in the 'Blue Crystal' trilogy…
"For all 'Twilight' fans who want a change from vampires, this is the book for you."
Keira Hudson Series 1, 2, and 3 by Tim O'Rourke (reviewed, or to be reviewed, by Caroline)
Paranormal horror adventure
When 20-year-old police recruit Kiera Hudson is posted to the remote town of The Ragged Cove, her life is changed forever. Investigating a series of horrific murders, grave desecrations, and missing persons, Kiera uses her unique ability of seeing, and soon realizes her own life is in danger. When Kiera falls for police officer Luke Bishop, not only are her mind and heart opened to a terrifyingly new world, she comes to suspect that Luke might be involved in the killings. In a race against time to unearth the truth, Kiera must discover the identity of who – or what – is behind the gruesome deaths on her Vampire Shift.
Vampire Shift (Keira Hudson series One, #1) is available at Amazon for FREE at the time of writing. (Please be aware prices are subject to change). Check it out at Amazon UK and Amazon US.
The latest release, Keira Hudson & the Creeping Men (Keira Hudson series Three, #1) is also now available at Amazon UK and Amazon US.
All titles in the Keira Hudson series are mentioned below, with either a link to our review or to reviews on Goodreads. We do intend on reviewing the remaining books in the not so distant future!
Vampire Shift (Keira Hudson Series 1, Book 1)
Vampire Wake (Keira Hudson Series 1, Book 2)
Vampire Hunt (Keira Hudson Series 1, Book 3)
Vampire Breed (Keira Hudson Series 1, Book 4)
Wolf House (Potter's Story) (Kiera Hudson Series 1 Book 4.5) – novella
Vampire Hollows (Keira Hudson Series 1, Book 5)
Dead Flesh (Keira Hudson Series 2, Book 1)
Dead Night – Potter's Secrets (Keira Hudson Series 2, Book 1.5) – novella
Dead Angels (Keira Hudson Series 2, Book 2)
Dead Statues (Keira Hudson Series 2, Book 3)
Dead Seth (Keira Hudson Series 2, Book 4)
Dead Wolf (Keira Hudson Series 2, Book 5)
Dead Water (Keira Hudson Series 2, Book 6)
Dead Push (Keira Hudson, Series 2, Book 7)
Dead Lost (Keira Hudson, Series 2, Book 8)
Dead End (Keira Hudson, Series 2, Book 9)
Keira Hudson & the Creeping Men (Keira Hudson, Series 3, Book 1)
In addition to the above, please check out:-
Vampire Shift – The Graphic Novel (Volume One) (Keira Hudson Series One) – illustrated by Craig Twyman
Cursed by Georgina Hannan (to be reviewed by Caroline)
Scary and suspenseful horror romance.
A young adult story about a group of four friends who emark on a holiday together to the georgeous countryside of Dartmoor, Devon. Each of them hoping for an adventure, something they will always remember. However, it isn't long before they get what they want.
The group are plagued by noises after hearing the myths and legends of the area. Is it just overactive imaginations or is there a visitor in the spare room who is trying to get their attention?
Join the group on a spectacular journey as they discover what Dartmoor has to offer.
Amethyst's Incredible Journey by Lisa Bland (to be reviewed by Caroline)
Amethyst is a witch with extremely evil and powerful parents. Amethyst is terrified that if she don't stop her parents soon it will be too late, and they will gain control of Golden Dragon City and the Fountain of Magic. Amethyst knows that she has only got until her next birthday to stop them!.Amethyst has to travel through different realms to collect the blood red rubies that she needs to stop them.
Available at Amazon UK and Amazon US. (Please note that this book is showing as currently unavailable. We do hope that it is available as soon as possible.)
Wherewolves by John Vamvas and Olga Montes (to be reviewed by Caroline)
Horror thriller
Using a fun, explosive style, full of new slang and fresh dialogue, WHEREWOLVES is the story of a group of high school seniors, most "military brats", who are headed for an army-type survival weekend.
The underdogs, Jeffrey and Doris, do not want to go as they fear for their safety among the disdain and cruelty of the popular students. Sergeant Tim O'Sullivan, their teacher, as well as their dysfunctional parents pressure them into going, but it is an unforgivable act by their peers that propels the pair to go. Likewise, Elie, a student resented because of his Arab roots, is even more determined to prove himself this weekend. In the background, a news report cautions of a wanted couple with alleged super-human strength supposedly brought on by a new drug on the streets.
In the woods, the students hike, hunt, camp, and soon act in unity as the forest brings them closer together. But does it? O'Sullivan leaves them alone for the night. The students bond, chant, tell campfire tales, and quickly lose their fears and inhibitions. HOO-AH! Though sexual tensions are high, it soon turns to violence and everything quickly turns sour.
When the kids start disappearing one after the other, the remaining begin to unwittingly "act like the natives" carving spears, ready to face whatever is out there. What has gotten into them?
Amid the blood-curdling growls and the gruesome deaths, the story's underlying layers are revealed. We see how misconceptions, prejudice, greed, fear, and hatred bring out the worst and best in them.
What is out there? Can it really be werewolves?
For more great reads and best sellers in the horror genre for teens and young adults please visit Amazon UK or Amazon US.
And be sure to come back tomorrow for our recommended reads for mature/adult readers, 17yrs+!
Posted in Dark Read, Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal, Young Adult
Tagged adventure, Amethyst's Incredible Journey, Blue Moon (The Blue Crystal Trilogy), coming-of-age, Cursed, Emily Diamand, fantasy, Georgina Hannan, halloween, horror, John Vamvas, Justin Richards, Keira Hudson, Lisa Bland, magic, New Adult, Olga Montes, paranormal, Pat Spence, recommendations, spiritual, teens, The Wolfstone Curse, Tim O'Rourke, vampires, Ways to See a Ghost, werewolves, Wherewolves, witches, young adult
Blue Moon (The Blue Crystal Trilogy #1) by Pat Spence (blurb, review & GIVEAWAY)
Not only do we have the pleasure in reviewing the latest book published by Hashtag Books, the brilliant supernatural horror Blue Moon (The Crystal Trilogy #1) by Pat Spence BUT we are also giving away 2 ebooks! For a chance to win one all you have to do is add your name in the comments list below (or on our Facebook page)! The two lucky winners will be randomly selected on Sunday 13th April 2014. Good luck, guys 🙂
BLURB: "Forget vampires," he laughed dismissively.
To say I LOVED Blue Moon is an understatement. I was spellbound from very early on in the story as the characters and mystery captivated me. The intensity is ongoing as the heartbeat keeps pounding through the supernatural mystery and horror. Blue Moon is likened to 'Twilight' without the vampires, and to begin with that is the feel of the story as the main character Emily Morgan first meets with Theo and Violet de Lucis. However, Blue Moon took me on a nostalgic journey as Enid Blyton was mentioned, albeit a more mature read. As Emily secretly tries to find out more about Theo and his family she puts herself in grave danger at times as she explores Hartswell Hall alone, with the risk of being caught.
The language and descriptions throughout Blue Moon are very powerful, allowing the reader to feel every sense of fear that Emily experiences. Pat Spence creates amazing atmosphere, some moments are eery and dark, whilst other scenes are touching and warm. The story was so profound that one scene in particular had me almost in tears!
Two examples of the language and the power it has over the reader are extracts from early on in the story when Emily first encounters Theo and her thoughts on meeting him:
Extract 1 (the encounter)
"Gazing into his eyes, I was lost in their intensity. It was like looking into the bluest sky and carrying on to infinity. I felt mesmerised, hypnotised and transfixed all at once."
Extract 2 (Emily's reaction)
"This was like nothing I had ever encountered before. It was all consuming, all-powerful and quite simply beyond my sphere of experience. Some deep inner instinct warned me it might almost be dangerous, but this simply added to his attraction and, if I'm honest, gave me the greatest thrill of all."
The reader can relate to Emily on many levels. We all feel love, and her love for Theo is deeper than any other. She is drawn to him and has a connection that only they seem to sense, Theo even moreso. Emily is confused at times, not knowing whether to believe Theo's story as some parts make sense but it is all too fairytale-like! Is he just a fantasist or is there meaning behind what he says?
Firstly, there is the sheer beauty of the whole of the de Lucis family. One finds it impossible to overt their gaze. And how soon do they rebuild Hartswell Hall and it's grounds to an impeccable level? Surely that cannot be! The reader truly becomes more and more surrounded by strange happenings, incredible characters (including Dark Ones, shapeshifters and reptilia) and questions with few answers. You become absorbed into the story just as deeply as Emily is.
As the story begins to touch on the idea of eternal youth, or the alternative, that is when the secrecy and mystery begins as well as the horror. I found the horror scenes to be horrendous, hideous and more psychological than gory. They certainly encourage you to think about the ageing process and the lengths that some go to in order to retain their youthfulness.
Emily's family and friends are the characters that keep her truly grounded and help her to feel 'normal'. Living with her mother and grandfather provides Emily with the support she needs from a loving family who only wish the best for her. And being able to speak to her friends, Tash and Seth, allow Emily the outlet she needs by being there for her when she feels she needs to talk and seek reason. However, Theo just has this hold over her and Emily can't let go.
I recommend Blue Moon for readers 15yrs+ due to the subject matter and horror. Readers will be as captivated and drawn to Blue Moon as I was. I cannot wait for the second instalment.
A copy of Pat Spence's Blue Moon (The Blue Crystal Trilogy #1) was provided by Hashtag Books for the purpose of an honest and fair review.
You can find ebook and paperback versions on Amazon UK and Amazon US.
DON'T FORGET TO ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN A COPY (2 copies up for grabs)! CLOSING DATE IS SUNDAY 13TH APRIL 2014 – just add your name in the comments below or on Facebook!
Posted in Giveaway, Horror, Mystery, Paranormal, REVIEWS (ALL) - Reverse Chronological Order
Tagged Blue Moon, Blue Moon (The Blue Crystal Trilogy), Giveaway, horror, paranormal, paranormal-romance, Pat Spence, supernatural, The Blue Crystal Trilogy


I've heard about Great Oaks. What is it?
At these campuses there are over 40 different programs to choose from. Students complete these programs in their junior and senior year as they prepare for continuing education, the workplace, and/or the military.
What will my child's school day be like?
Most students attend Great Oaks the entire school day. Students come to the Career/Technical lab for half of the day and take regular high school academics the other half of day.
Students who have completed all your high school credits for graduation may choose to attend just the lab (2 ½ hours).
Most labs require a uniform. These only need to be worn during the lab part of the school day.
Can my child have extra help with classes?
Your IEP team will discuss and plan for any additional help needed to be successful. Each student on an IEP is assigned to an Intervention Specialist, who would assist with any concerns or issues.
What if special equipment is needed?
The staff will work with you to find the right furniture, technology, equipment or accommodations needed.
How will my child get to Great Oaks every day?
A school bus will pick students up at the home high school or at a designated spot. If your child is attending a half-day program, transportation will be arranged through your high school. Any student with a driver's license may drive to school.
Will my child graduate with his/her class?
If your child meets all high school credit requirements while attending Great Oaks, he or she will graduate with his or her high school class. There is also a "Senior Ceremony" at each Great Oaks campus in which students will receive a certificate in their field and a Career Passport, which documents achievements while at Great Oaks.
If your child does not complete graduation requirements in time to graduate with their high school class, they may not take part in high school graduation ceremonies. However, your child can continue to complete the high school credit requirements toward your diploma at Great Oaks, and graduate from your high school at the end of your Career and Technical Program.
You and your IEP team may choose to defer your graduation so that your child can attend a Great Oaks program after completing all high school graduation requirements. With this option, your child may still participate in high school graduation ceremonies.
If my child did not pass the Ohio Graduation Tests, End of Course Exams, or achieve a passing rate on the ACT/SAT to graduate, can he/she still attend Great Oaks?
Yes! However, the IEP team including the student needs to determine the best course of action in order to ensure one of the Ohio graduation requirements is met so the student can graduate.
The Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) have been phased out. Students who took the OGT and did not pass the OGT will have additional opportunities to retake the test(s). However, students who are in high school now will need to either pass the End of Course Exams, Work Keys, or achieve a high enough ACT or SAT score to meet the new Ohio Graduation requirements. The home school, IEP team, and Great Oaks staff can assist the student and parent with understanding and determining what will be used to meet the Ohio Graduation Requirements.
There are 7 End of Course Exams (EOC) which are given to students throughout high school. The student must earn at least 18 points on all 7 EOCs and earn enough points in math (at least four points in the two tests), English (at least four points on the two tests), and Science/Social Studies (at least 6 points in total on these assessments) in order to fulfill this graduation requirement. Most students will employ this End of Course Exam process to fulfill Ohio's graduation requirement. EOCs may be retaken after remediation is given to the student so that the student may raise his or her EOC score.
Some students may meet the WorkKeys assessment graduation requirement. A score of 13 or higher would need to be achieved. This is another assessment. Most students will not take this pathway to meet the graduation requirement.
Some students may achieve the established ACT/SAT score which would suffice for the graduation requirement, which is: ACT English=18 or higher, ACT Mathematics=22 or higher, ACT Reading=22 or higher, SAT Writing=430 or higher, SAT Mathematics=520 or higher, SAT Reading=450 or higher. During grade 11, the schools will offer a one-time free statewide spring test in either the ACT or SAT for all students.
Again, the home school staff and counselors, Great Oaks staff and counselors, and the IEP team, which includes the student, will be able to discuss and determine the best route and choice for the student in order to fulfill the Ohio Graduation requirements. Visit the Ohio Department of Education (www.education.ohio.gov) and search for Graduation Requirements for additional information.
What kinds of clubs or extra-curricular activities are at the campus?
Every student automatically belongs to a Career Technical Student Organization that is connected with their Career and Technical program. All students have the opportunity to participate in all of the activities sponsored by that club. These may include competitive events, meetings, social events and leadership opportunities. Students who have already met Social Studies graduation requirements may also participate in JROTC.


Welcome to Patuxent Voices – Southern Maryland's premier women's a cappella vocal group!
Patuxent Voices is a women's group dedicated to quality a cappella singing. Currently under the direction of Linda Aughe & Laurel Dietz, Patuxent Voices gives two sets of formal concerts annually, one at Christmas and one in the spring, and performs at a variety of community events.
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We are working on our spring concert music! Have you put us on your spring calendar?
Patuxent Voices at the 4th of July Blue Crabs game!


In a horrific incident, a two-year-old boy, who had gone missing on August 22 from Chandrapur district, was sacrificed in a black magic ritual performed to find 'hidden treasure.' The shocking truth came to the light after the perpetrators of the crime confessed to the crime after being interrogated by the cops.
The boy, Yug Meshram, had gone missing from outside his house in Khandala village in Brahmapuri Tehsil while he was playing with his elder brother Harshal (4). Unable to find his son, Yug's father Ashok Meshram lodged a complaint with Brahmapuri Police. The cops launched an intensive search operation to find Yug, whose decomposed dead body was found on Wednesday (August 29) in the haystack at Ashok Meshram's neighbour Pramod Bankar's house.
The police took Pramod and Sunil Bankar (another neighbor) in custody and started interrogating them. During the interrogation, the Bankars confessed to having sacrificed the boy in a black magic ritual performed in the wee hours of of August 22 to find the 'hidden treasure' in Gadchiroli. The Bankars were apparently of the opinion that because Yug had three whorls in his hair, he would be perfect for the sacrifice. The Bankars had planned to take Yug's hair to a place near Armori in Gadchiroli, where they believe a hidden teasure is buried.
SP Maheswar Reddy has claimed that the Bankars initially wanted to dispose the dead in the Vainganga River but could not do so because the police was looking for Yug. The duo then hid the body in the haystack at Pramod Bankar's house.
The police have booked Pramod Bankar and Sunil Bankar under relevant sections of the Anti Superstition and Black Magic Act and section 302 of the IPC.


We love this Mexican chorizo breakfast skillet that is both low carb and keto friendly. In fact, it's so good and filling that we actually eat it for dinner twice a month! You can add as many or as little vegetables to the dish to customize to your family's tastes, and event throw in some potatoes if you aren't looking for a low carb breakfast skillet option.
In a large oven safe skillet, melt butter. Add in onion, green pepper, mushrooms and cauliflower. Saute until vegetables start to soften about 5 minutes.
Add in chorizo and cook for about 7 minutes. Chorizo will somewhat liquify but that is normal!
Stir in spinach and 1/2 cup shredded cheese and mix until spinach starts to wilt.
Top with the remaining cheese and stick pan in the oven. Broil on high for about 3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Optional: Top with crumbled bacon and green onion.


Discovery Point offers a couple of enrichment programs for 2, 3, and 4 year olds. The programs are made available depending on overall level of interest. These programs are offered weekly for an additional fee.


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From the original award-winning creative team of director Jack O'Brien and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, and featuring the infectiously feel-good songs Good Morning Baltimore, You Can't Stop the Beat and Big, Blonde and Beautiful this inspirational, fun-loving and fabulously uplifting musical sensation is back and bigger than ever.
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Please note that Paul Merton will not be performing on the following days: Thu 23 April 7.30pm, Thu 30 April 7.30pm, Thu 07 May 7.30pm, Thu 14 May 7.30pm, Thu 21 May 7.30pm, Thu 28 May 7.30pm, Thu 04 June 7.30pm and Thu 13 to Sat 22 August (inclusive).
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(3mins) Take Cranbourn Street until St Martin's Lane, where you head right until you reach the theatre.
Nearest Station: Charing Cross
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The Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) will, during the course of this year, conduct its first round of consolations on the National Land Policy.Commissioner of the GL&SC, Trevor Benn, has said the Board of the GL&SC has a draft policy that will be distributed to stakeholders."We intend to fan it out to various stakeholders across the country in 2018, so that we could get a feedback from all concerned in relation to what that land policy should look like," he was quoted as saying by the Department of Public Information.The National Land Policy is important for the GLSC to effectively identify where the best lands for agriculture, mining and conservation can be found. "The policy is all-embracing and…either prescriptively or descriptively, will tell us 'these are the areas (you) should focus on if you want to do a certain kind of business'," Benn said.The creation of the policy is being undertaken under the four-year Mainstreaming Sustainable Land Development and Management (SLDM) project, which is being funded by the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund (GRIF) at a cost of US$14.8 million.The SLDM project will be officially launched at the end of this month. The completion of the National Land Policy is part of 'component one' of the project, which seeks to mainstream SLDM in policy, institutional and governance mechanisms, to prevent degradation and restore degraded lands.Apart from the countrywide consultations with stakeholders, Benn said, the Policy will also take into consideration recommendations from the Land Commission of Inquiry that was commissioned by President David Granger."I'm sure that they are going to have recommendations which the land policy is going to take into account, so we look forward to receiving that sort of recommendation from them as well," Benn said.The GL&SC is targeting the end of 2018 to complete the National Land Policy. However, Benn said the Commission will be open to additional input over the course of the four-year SLDM project.
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Date/Time - 5, 12, 19 & 26 Apr (Tuesdays), 7.30 p.m.
Description - The influence of disturbing developments – mostly in charismatic circles in the USA – in the past two decades have been felt in Singapore. In this course, Dr Roland Chia addresses dangerous fads and revival movements such as the New Apostolic Reformation, and how Christians can develop spiritual discernment in light of these trends.
Organised by the Chinese Annual Conference (CAC) President's Office.
Register at http://goo.gl/forms/EVR9ytCkSJ Fee: $5 per person to be collected during the first lecture.


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Q: Struggling with streamlining javascript I always find myself copy and pasting the same function over and over again. I have tons of trouble understanding how to write more flexible code.
$(document).on('mouseenter mouseleave','#claps10',function () {
    "use strict";
    if ($(window).width() > 800) {
        $('.inco10').stop().animate({width: 'toggle', height: '125px'});
    }
});

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    "use strict";
    if ($(window).width() > 800) {
        $('.inco11').stop().animate({width: 'toggle', height: '125px'});
    }
});

I have 11 of those when I know there is a better way to have just one. I just am not skilled enough to do it. What do you call that and can you show me a sample of how this can be done?

A: Get all elements having id starting with claps using [id^=claps] selector, then get the id of the target element using $(this) (claps11 for example) remove claps from the id using $(this).attr("id").replace("claps", "") to get the number (11) then concatenate it with the class.
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A: Another way to acheive this :
Use class name for mouseenter and mouseleave
$(document).on('mouseenter mouseleave','.claps',function () {
"use strict";
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});
function logicFunction(className)
{

   if ($(window).width() > 800) {
       $('.'+className).stop().animate({width: 'toggle', height: '125px'});
   }
}

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I grew up on the beaches of Florida and I have missed surfing for the past 10 years but I love living in East Tennessee.
The area is full of natural and historical attractions and the scenery of the Smoky Mountains still awe this flat-lander. A few weeks ago, Trevor and I got to take a two hour zip line tour above the trees in the Smokies.
Another thing this area is famous for is its illegal bootlegging "home based distilleries and back yard breweries" during the prohibition era (and afterward ala Popcorn Sutton). Fortunately, laws are different now and breweries and distilleries can operate in the open and under regulation. There is a legacy of home brew in these parts.
Smoke & Craft Brews – Regional American beers are gutsy partners for the BBQ inspired smoke notes that can be cleverly infused through a range of smoky ingredients and techniques.
It's no secret, most mass produced American beers are watered down lagers that don't pack a flavor punch. But micro-brews have the freedom and audacity to "bring it". I used local Downtown Grill & Brewery's White Mule Ale. It's medium body worked well with the bold spices and seasonings in Backyard Brew.
Did they say "smoky ingredients and techniques"? Since I was grilling this chicken and not smoking it, I used 3 tricks to infuse that smoky flavor into a beer-cheese sauce. The beer-cheese sauce is so good on it's own you'll want to just use it as a dip for bread or sausage.
Mix the Backyard Brew marinade, beer, vinegar, and olive oil according to package directions and marinate the chicken thighs for 4 hours.
In a small sauce pan saute the onion in the bacon fat over medium heat until just starting to turn tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add the flour and stir constantly until blended into a blond roux which should only take a few more minutes.
Add the smoked paprika (Smoky trick 3), white pepper, and salt. Whisk in the beer. It will look like your roux fell apart for a second. Don't panic and keep stirring for a minute until the consistency is smooth again.
Add the chicken stock and stir. Bring to a very low simmer. Mix in the cheese in small batches until melted.
Add the red pepper, half and half, and worcestershire sauce. Cover and keep warm over very low heat.
Remove chicken from the marinade and grill directly over medium high heat (400f) for 6 minutes a side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 170.
Toast the insides of your onion rolls.
Build each sandwich with a thigh, two pieces of bacon, ¼ cup of the beer-cheese sauce and lettuce & tomato if desired.
The grilled chicken was great on it's own. But the crisp bacon, rich sauce and the slightly acidic kiss from the tomato put this sandwich over the top.
Serve with your favorite craft brew, of course!
Standard Disclaimer: I received the pictured Flavor Forecast kit free from McCormicks. However, I just counted and I have over 30 McCormick's products in my spice cabinet for which I paid full retail price.


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    <title type="short" as="introduced">Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act</title>
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    <title type="short" as="passed house">Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act</title>
    <title type="short" as="passed house">Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act</title>
    <title type="official" as="introduced">To survey the gradient boundary along the Red River in the States of Oklahoma and Texas, and for other purposes.</title>
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      <text>Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 99 Reported to House. Rule provides for one hour of debate on each bill, the previous question shall be ordered on each bill without intervening motions except one motion to recommit. Both bills are closed to amendments.</text>
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      <text>Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.</text>
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      <text>Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 99.</text>
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      <text>DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 428.</text>
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      <text>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 428, the Chair put the question on adoption of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Hanabusa demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the bill until later in the legislative day.</text>
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Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to commission a survey to identify the South Bank boundary line with respect to land along a specified 116-mile stretch of the Red River in Oklahoma and Texas (the affected area).

The survey shall:

 adhere to the gradient boundary survey method; span the length of the affected area; be conducted by surveyors who are licensed and qualified to conduct official gradient boundary surveys, and selected by and operating under the direction of the Texas General Land Office and the Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office (the offices); and be completed within two years of enactment of this bill. The BLM shall submit the survey to the offices for approval. The offices shall determine whether to approve the survey within 60 days after receiving it.

Surveys of individual parcels in the affected area shall be conducted according to the requirements for the survey of the South Bank boundary line. A parcel survey also shall be approved or disapproved by the offices within 60 days of receipt.

Neither the South Bank boundary survey nor any parcel survey shall be submitted to the BLM for approval.

After a survey for an individual parcel has been approved, the offices shall submit to the BLM:

 a notice of the approval of such survey; and a copy of such survey and any field notes related to the parcel. After receiving a notice of the approval of a survey related to an individual parcel, the BLM shall provide to each landowner of land adjacent to that parcel:

 such notice; and a copy of such survey and any field notes related to the parcel.</summary>
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Australia's high minimum wage is once again the topic of much discussion online over how it relates to McDonald's. While Australia does have a high minimum wage, and that means we'd have to work fewer minutes to purchase a Big Mac than most other economies, it's not quite as simple as stating a single figure that applies to everyone. It's entirely possible to earn less than the minimum wage in Australia without any laws being broken.
We visited this topic last month when we looked at how much a McDonald's worker would make in Australia compared to the US. The short version? While working at McDonald's isn't going to make anyone rich, you have a much better chance of scraping a living in Australia than in America.
Pedant note: as of July 1 2013, the minimum wage in Australia is actually $16.37, not $16.88 — I'm presuming a weird currency conversion error here. It wouldn't change our position in this list though.
Next, ConvergEx combined that data with the well-known Big Mac index to work out how long you would have to work at minimum wage to buy a Big Mac. In Australia, the figure appears to be 18 minutes; in the US, it's 35; in India, it's 347. Yes, that's almost six hours to earn your Big Mac.
The national minimum wage is the minimum wage that applies to employees who aren't covered by an award or agreement.
Apprenticeships are also paid at lower levels, though slightly higher than these. If you're employed as a casual without an award, you are entitled to a 24 per cent loading (to offset lack of holiday pay and other benefits). Even if you score this, under 18s would still be earning less than the adult minimum wage.
On an award, you should generally be earning more than the minimum wage, but how much will vary. In NSW, the hourly rate under the Fast Food Industry Award is $17.98. McDonald's has its own award and pays a slightly lower $17.38.
None of this means that Australia doesn't still have a high minimum wage, but it's always worth recognising that a single figure can be misleading. And if you've ever wondered why so many people in fast-food outlets are under 18, now you know: it's a cost-cutting measure.
The Big Mac index is pretty well established as being a reasonable measure of purchasing power.
No longer to be the case. It seems to be a better measure of whether a currency is over-valued or under-valued as opposed to how much work someone need to buy a Bic Mac in a country.
In Hong Kong, the average GDP is 1/3 of that of Norway but it would take less work to earn money for a Big Mac in Hong Kong.
I suppose it's not too hard to find out. Salary data is available on ABS and rental averages can be found on the real estate web sites. Would be interesting, I assume.
An award is an industry-standard rate of pay, leave, etc. It's normally documented by the government, and I think it is regulated by Fair Work Australia.
I have to agree somewhat. Would a country that imports all its ingredients make a Big Mac cost more than a country that can produce all the ingredients themselves? I remembered them being not that much cheaper dollar per dollar in Singapore as in here despite cheaper labour costs. Across the border in Malaysia, self-sufficiency and cheap labour costs have made the Big Mac among the cheapest in the world.
It's actually not THAT much higher overall. I know it IS higher though, but I dont' quite think it matches the discrepancy in minimum wage.
I mean, they still pay a lot for petrol in America, and the price of the stuff we love, games, DVDs, music etc etc, isn't as bad as it once was either. Again, not the discrepancy that almost $10 an hour is.
The whole minimum wage thing is a bit of a furphy. Yes, on paper, our minimum wage is higher. However, if your under 21 its much lower (this doesn't apply in the US). In effect, the actual minimum wage is much closer to the US than we pretend. If you look at the 'median wage', ignoring exchange rates, the median US wage is only 10% lower than here. However, the buying power of the US dollar in the US is much higher than the buying power of the AUD here.
Of course, recently this hasn't been the case due to the favorable exchange rate. There's also the fact that we have really low unemployment, which is also awesome.
Pretty hard to get a casual retail or bar job as a late 20's without retail or bar experience when they can hire under 21 year olds and pay them less. Also unemployment rates in Australia are utter crap. I myself, and a few other people I know can't get centrelink, therefore we're not "unemployed" in the statistics because we're not making govt claims. My partner earns too much, and their parents earn too much.
The unemployment rate is measured by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and is not restricted to people registered with Centrelink.
That said, the way it is calculated tends to include as employed many people which the average person would think of as unemployed e.g. if you worked for one hour in the last week you are "employed" (if memory serves).
I worked FT for half the financial year before going back to uni FT, so that would count me as employed.
Labour Force data is derived from a survey (a rolling one that never stops), not a census. So to answer your question: Were you surveyed during the year? If you were it would have recorded you as employed if in the first half, and not in the labour forces in the second. Note, Not in the labour force does not mean you are unemployed, it covers retirees, students, home bodies, etc.
Ah I thought they got it from real numbers not just a survey. Something like Centrelink or the ATO, not that eleventy nine percent are unemployed.
until recently minimum wage for a disabled person was $1.39 an hour....it took ten years of legal battles for the government to lose and now drag its feet on the compensation and a new disabled wage system.
It's worth pointing out too that the actual Big Mac Index at the moment positions Australia's Big Mac Cost vs per capita income as almost equal with the US, which implies that our currency value is almost dead-on to where it should be. In relation to wages, I think it would also imply (arguably) that average earnings are close to where they should be in terms of international competitiveness, so that essentially we pay relatively less at higher income brackets to support a better wage at the lower end, which frankly - as someone whose income does exceed the average - is something I have no qualms with.
Not all Big Macs are created equal though, the ones in some Asian countries are smaller and the Indian ones are made from chicken.
What is the moral or ethical justification for paying younger people less at law? I've never heard anyone explain it.
There's no law that says you have to pay them less. The law allows you to pay them less, and this can make sense - younger people can come with higher risks (i.e. causing damage to company reputation, they are more likely to leave the business for a variety of reasons).
There would be very little incentive to hire under-18's if the wage wasn't lower. Why hire somebody with little experience when you could pay the same for an older, more responsible (generally), experienced person.
However, there is a big case for getting 18+ paid at full adult rates.
From a moral and ethical standpoint, I imagine the argument would be that there is a greater risk and complexity and set of responsibilities when employing younger workers. If they're under 18, there are things they can't agree to without a parent's or guardian's written consent. As minors, they can also be considered more vulnerable, and an employer is expected to demonstrate far greater care in the management of a group who is inherently more vulnerable. That all costs time - and therefore money - in some way.
Of course, the justification for those aged 18-20 - beyond that 21 used to be the legal age of adulthood up until the mid-to-late 20th Century when the intrinsic unfairness of being forced to die for you country, but not being allowed to vote or drink was noticed - escapes me.
The logic is that most 18y olds will be school leavers with no experience or skills needing a job. the 19y old wage is an incentive to keep on the now experienced employee rather than just hire a new crop of school leavers when your current employee suddenly increases in price, and the 20y olds are almost full adult wage, but still slightly more competitive. Whether it actually works that way in practice, I don't know.
"On an award, you should generally be earning more than the minimum wage".
Generally!? All awards pay above the minimum wage if you're over 21 - that's how awards are designed.
Also, if you're on an agreement then you MUST receive the same or more than the relevant award or more than the minimum wage, because all agreements must pass the 'better off test' (known as BOOT). If they fail the test, Fair Work will throw them out.
I wish these figures actually made me feel better off than other countries. As it is, I get $40K p/a and just going with the relative minimum (rent, utilities, food), it's hard to keep afloat.
....That's hard for me to understand? I earn $22, 000/year and don't have a lot of disposable income, but I'm definitely not struggling. I live in the inner city, eat out once a week and can buy new shoes when I need them, etc etc.
I don't have kids though. If you have kids or are supporting someone without an income then I totally understand. Or if you have medical conditions that require management or something. Also I don't have a car, which would definitely add to my costs (though presumably not by twenty grand), and I understand they're absolutely necessary depending on where you live.
"And if you've ever wondered why so many people in fast-food outlets are under 18, now you know: it's a cost-cutting measure."
Aussies are the best! Hey!
I work in hospitality and a lot of girls there are under 18. As casual waitresses under the award they ear as little as $7 p/hr with their loading on top. They complain until I (myself being 21) correct them and explain the award to them; considering management don't understand it.


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Nigerian Navy Launches New Hydrographic Research Vessel
Nigeria Navy
Research Vessel
BY PHILIP NWOSU
It was celebration for the Nigerian Navy as its survey ship, the NNS LANA, with the call A498 resurrected in French shipyard OCEA which launched a new hydrographic research vessel for the force.
Based on the OCEA OSV 190 SC-WB design, the new vessel with the call sign A499, was named NNS LANA, a name which gave several naval personnel a sense of nostalgia, remembering the first survey vessel ever owned by the Nigerian Navy which was decommissioned 10 years ago.
The Nigerian Ambassador to France Modupe Irele, a delegation from the Nigerian Navy Headquarters from Abuja and representatives the French administrations were present at the ship launching ceremony at the OCEA shipyard in Les Sables d'Olonne.'
The Nigerian Navy selected OCEA in 2018 to carry out this contract, following an international call for tenders for the acquisition of a hydrographic research vessel and associated logistical support services.
Speaking at the ceremony at the OCEA shipyard, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, Who was represented by Rear Admiral Abraham Adaji informed that the new vessel was conceived as a replacement for the Nigerian Navy survey vessel, NNS LANA which was decommissioned about 10 years ago.
According to the CNS, the launching ceremony was a great significance as it marked a giant stride in the efforts towards actualizing the dreams of not only restoring but enhancing Nigerian Navy's survey capability. He also emphasized that surveying and charting play a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation as well as delivery of maritime security, hence, the new vessel will not only enhance the safety of Nigeria's maritime environment but also serve as a critical component of deployment of naval power for enhanced maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. While stating that the vessel will also play a critical role in protection of maritime resources and preservation of law and order at sea, thus contributing significantly to the promotion of global maritime commerce, the CNS specially thanked the President, Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari for his unflinching support to the recapitalization of the Nigerian Navy Fleet.
Earlier, Mr Fabrice Weinbach representing Mr Roland Joassard, the CEO of OCEA, said the "LANA" was the result of the excellent cooperation between the Nigerian Navy and OCEA teams and also thanked the Nigerian Embassy staff and the Nigerian Building survey team for their commitment and professionalism.
He said that the new ship demonstrates the willingness of Nigeria to improve the knowledge of the country's waters with a sea proven platform and up-to-date equipment. He also added that the OCEA and Nigerian Navy relations will be strengthened through the supply of integrated logistic support services, including training, to maintain the operational readiness of the crew, the ship "LANA" and her equipment and systems, and the on-site technical assistance.
According to the French shipyard, the award of this order has demonstrated the competitiveness of OCEA's offer in the face of intense international competition.
The shipyard said the building of the NNS LANA and completion also strengthens the presence of the OCEA Group in Nigeria, whose Navy already operates numerous patrol vessels from 24 to 35 meters built by OCEA.
Also speaking during the launch, Nigeria's Ambassador to France, Mrs Modupe Enitan Irele highlighted the significance of the ceremony as a manifestation of good Nigeria – French relations. Construction of the new vessel started in 2018 and the vessel is scheduled to join the NN fleet in 2021.
It revealed that by the end of 2020, the shipyard located in Vendée will deliver two 35-meter FPB 110 MKII type patrol boats and four interceptors to the Nigerian Navy.
The OCEA OSV 190 SC-WB is a hydrographic and oceanographic research vessel from OCEA's line of auxiliary vessels.
The vessel designed by OCEA offers excellent operational capabilities thanks to optimized seakeeping, controlled integration of scientific systems and reduced impact on the observed environment: noise, radiation, as has been confirmed by SHOM and Kongsberg on the OSV 190 SC-WB "KRI RIGEL 933" and "KRI SPICA 934" operated by the Indonesian Navy.
NNS Lana according to the builders, will allow the Nigerian Navy to have a better knowledge of its maritime territory and its Exclusive Economic Zone: Coastal and deep sea scientific research and studies (hydrography, oceanography) Fishing control Surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone Assistance and supplies to other boats Helicopter winching operation Towing of ships.
To carry out its missions, the ship will be equipped with high-performance technical and scientific means, in particular: A deep water multibeam echosounder, A single beam depth-water sounder Side scan sonar, A current meter Means of sampling, storage and analysis of water, fish and sediment.
Laboratory hardware and software An 8 m hydrographic boat equipped for data surveys along the coasts in small and very shallow waters.
Source:https://www.sunnewsonline.com/nigerian-navy-launches-new-hydrographic-research-vessel/


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Celebrities Honor Martin Luther King Jr Day
Katrina Nattress Published: January 15, 2018
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The third Monday in January, America honors Martin Luther King Jr. for his tremendous strides in social justice. Sure, a lot of people get the day off, but this holiday is not one of gifts and decedent meals. Instead, it's one where we reflect on where we've come as a country in the past 50 years.
In 2018, the messages and legacy given to us by Martin Luther King Jr. may ring more true and powerful than ever. In a country so divided, we must remember what he stands for and unite once again. A slew of celebrities took today (January 15) to express their gratitude and appreciation for the civil rights leader.
"Dr. King was 26 when the Montgomery bus boycott began," former President Barack Obama wrote on Twitter. "He started small, rallying others who believed their efforts mattered, pressing on through challenges and doubts to change our world for the better. A permanent inspiration for the rest of us to keep pushing towards justice."
"'I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.' — MLK," Fergie tweeted.
Take a look at some of our favorite celebrity MLK Day 2018 commemorations below.
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Or for those wanting to a CBD stay following the performance, packages at Mantra 2 Bond Street and Mantra on Kent are also on offer.
'Ballet & Stay' packages at Mantra Chatswood start from $449* per room per night in a Studio Apartment or $459* per night in a One Bedroom Apartment and include two premium tickets to the English National Ballet and a bottle of wine on arrival. Late check-out to 1pm is also included allowing time to enjoy the heated lap pool, sauna and spa, and in-house movies.
Just 10 minutes away the Sydney CBD offers two other accommodation options for ballet lovers wishing to stay in the heart of the city and also include two premium tickets to the performance.
'Ballet & Stay' at Mantra 2 Bond Street, close to Sydney's premier shopping precinct, from $489* per night in an Executive Studio Apartment or from $529* per night in a One Bedroom Apartment.
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They played a baseball game, no one was there to see it, but it still made a sound, as Baltimore rode a loud six-run first inning to an easy 8-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
The game was played at an empty Camden Yards. The decision was made to prohibit fans from the stadium as a security precaution in the midst of ungoing unrest in Baltimore in the wake of the death of a suspect in police custody earlier this month that has spawned city-wide protests.
A three-run homer by Chris Davis, his fifth of the season, keyed the first-inning eruption for the O's, who also got a two-run single from Caleb Joseph in the outburst of Sox starter Jeff Samardzija (1-2), who gave up eight runs, seven earned, on 10 hits in five innings of work.
Ubaldo Jimenez (2-1) was solid for the Orioles, giving up two runs on three hits in seven innings, striking out six and walking one in lowering his ERA through four starts in 2015 to 1.59.
Manny Machado had three hits for Baltimore, including a solo homer in the fifth, his fourth home run of the season.


At Red Crane Media, we've helped a wide variety of brands implement direct mail advertising for the first time.
Along the way, we kept hearing a similar story.
For many of our clients, their digital advertising had hit a roadblock—or they'd begun to sense that it would soon. Common culprits included oversaturation, imprecise targeting, and costs that rose as they scaled.
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If digital advertising has long been your domain, incorporating direct mail can seem like a challenging and time-consuming process.
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BBC iPlayer streams Planet Earth II footage in Ultra HD and HDR
Staff Reporter | On 09, Dec 2016
BBC iPlayer is streaming four stunning minutes of Planet Earth II footage in Ultra HD and HDR. Just in case David Attenborough's show didn't look impressive enough already.
The experimental footage marks the highest quality the BBC has ever broadcast and will be available on compatible TVs until early next year.
"Filming Planet Earth II provided the perfect opportunity to capture the BBC's world-class documentary making in unprecedented quality," says the BBC.
The test footage follows a jaguar emerging from the shadows to stalk prey and the mesmerising effects of rain dropping on tiny animals and their habitats, including a range of greens and a frog in a shade of red never before seen on a TV.
The experiment is an early but important step toward streaming high-quality Ultra HD programmes on BBC iPlayer in the future. Central to the trial is the inclusion of HLG, which the BBC sees as an "integral part" of future Ultra HD programming. Where Ultra HD improves image quality by increasing the number of pixels in a TV set, HLG – a form of High Dynamic Range (HDR) – takes this one step further by providing better quality pixels.
HLG was developed by BBC R&D and Japanese broadcaster NHK to address the complex needs of TV broadcasters. It's also based on open standards to ensure all audiences can enjoy the best possible Ultra HD experience in the future. HLG was recently included in the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) HDR-TV standard.
"It's closer to looking through a window than watching a standard TV set," says Phil Layton, Head of Broadcast & Connected Systems, BBC Research & Development. "Crucially, HLG works with existing TV technology and workflows making it ideal for broadcasters, and audiences, all over the world."
Dan Taylor-Watt, Head of BBC iPlayer, says: "The extra quality HLG brings to Ultra HD needs to be seen to be believed. It's still early days for the technology but this experiment puts us in the best possible position once audience demand is there. This year we've brought live events like the Euros and Olympics to iPlayer, introduced new personalised features and now we're giving people a glimpse of what the future may hold."
The public Ultra HD and HLG test on BBC iPlayer allows the corporation to better understand how the technology affects existing infrastructure and workflows. It also allows the team to identify the various obstacles and challenges to streaming full length programmes. Plus we all get to have our jaws drop all over again.
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Johnson signed for Liverpool. He made his debut for the club on 21 August 1976 in a 1–0 league win over Norwich at Anfield. He scored his first goal a week later on the 28th, but his goal was not enough to prevent Birmingham City beating Liverpool 2–1 at St Andrews.
In his first season, he was a frequent substitute, vying for the right to partner Kevin Keegan with both John Toshack and David Fairclough. In his debut season Liverpool were chasing an historic treble of League championship, FA Cup and European Cup as the season drew to a close.
Johnson picked up his first domestic honour with the League title and was selected as Keegan's strike partner for the 1977 FA Cup Final at Wembley, but Liverpool lost 2–1 to Manchester United. Johnson made little impact and was substituted by Ian Callaghan in the second half.
For the 1977 European Cup final against Borussia Mönchengladbach in Rome three days later, manager Bob Paisley kept the team that had ended the match at Wembley, so Callaghan started and Johnson was on the bench. He picked up a medal as Liverpool won 3–1.
In April 1978, Johnson scored for Liverpool in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park – becoming the very first player to score for both clubs in the Merseyside derby. As of 2018, only one other player – Peter Beardsley – has achieved this feat since.
In 1979 and 1980 Johnson was a free-scoring centre forward as Liverpool regained and then retained the title, and in 1981 he played as Liverpool won their third European Cup (against Real Madrid in the final) and their first League Cup (against West Ham United). However, a sign of things to come was in that first League Cup success. After the first game at Wembley ended 1–1, Johnson was on the bench for the replay due to Paisley's decision to try out the young Ian Rush. Rush never scored but played well and the following year he was the regular partner to Kenny Dalglish with Johnson being used less frequently.
Johnson did enough to win a final league championship medal in 1982 and also won the League Cup again, after getting the substitute's jersey for the final
The charity is offering this limited edition signed photograph by the man himself David Johnson. David is a hugely decorated player from the 70's/80's and has 3 European Cup medals to his name amongst many others! The picture is 16×12 inches and can be framed!
The signed print £29.95 plus shipping by recorded mail. The framed version is £79.95 plus shipping and will be delivered by courier (to UK addresses only).
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Mount Olive scored 11 unanswered runs in the final four innings, and the bottom of the batting order delivered the game-winners in the ninth as the nationally fourth-ranked Trojans defeated Armstrong Atlantic State 14-11 in non-conference baseball play Tuesday night in Sumter, S.C.
The Pirates erased an early Mount Olive lead with a four-run bottom of the second. The Trojans (23-4) were only down 4-3 when Armstrong Atlantic threatened to blow the game open. Four runs in the fourth and three more in the fifth left Mount Olive trying to climb out of an 11-3 hole.
In the sixth, Mount Olive started clawing their way back. A single by Geno Escalante, and a one-out walk to Bretton Gouthro set the stage for Luke Berry, who ripped an RBI-double down the left field line. An error on a Bryan Dunlavey grounder brought home Gouthro and Berry to make it 11-6.
With the Trojan offense mounting a rally, pitchers Josh Frederick and Derek Justice (2-1) kept the Pirates in check shutting Armstrong out the final 4 1/3 innings.
Mount Olive inched closer in the seventh as five consecutive batters reached base after the Pirates retired the first two batters. Mike Mercurio walked to keep the inning alive, then Escalante, Jermaine Berry, Gouthro and Daniel Oliver recorded consecutive hits. Gouthro's two-run double highlighted the frame. He then scored on Oliver's single to cut the lead to 11-10.
In the eighth, Mount Olive pulled even when Will Bynum slammed a pinch-hit home run down the left field line. It was his first blast of the season.
In the ninth, the Trojans capped off the comeback with three more. Jermaine Berry led off with a single, then was cut down on a fielder's choice. Oliver followed with a double to bring home Gouthro with the go-ahead run. Bryan Dunlavey doubled, then Zak Orrison singled to bring home the final two runs.
Justice finished off the win with some difficulty. The Pirates (13-8) had runners on the corners in the seventh with one out, then loaded the bags in the eighth. In both cases Justice got out of trouble unscathed. In the ninth, Justice retired Armstrong Atlantic in order.
Mount Olive got much of its offensive production from the bottom of the batting order. The fifth-through-ninth batters drove in 12 of the 14 runs for Mount Olive.
Jermaine Berry had three hits and three RBI, while Oliver came off the bench for two hits and two RBI. Ten different Trojans recorded at least one hit.
Mount Olive returns to Conference Carolinas play on Friday when Coker comes to Scarborough Field for a three-game series. On Friday, a single game starts at 6 p.m. On Saturday, the teams will play a doubleheader beginning at noon.
The Trojans return to Conference Carolinas action with a three-game series against Coker beginning with a single game Friday night at 6 p.m. The teams conclude the set Saturday with a doubleheader beginning at noon.


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Toca Synergy bongos are built by taking wood from Thailand and its manufacturing also involves input from local artisans as well as musicians. The heads are 6 and 6 ½ inches and are carved from tural rawhide. Further, the wood has a 28-inch size along with a shell construction structure that is put in the overall making of these bongos. The hardware for this Toca Synergy series is black coated and created from plywood giving it a fantastic durability and quality percussion for both professional as well as amateur use.
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Role of terlipressin in the treatment of infants and neonates with catecholamine-resistant septic shock
Marc Leone, Claude Martin
Best Practice & Research. Clinical Anaesthesiology 2008, 22 (2): 323-33
The present paper is aimed at reviewing new findings on the use of terlipressin in children with septic shock. The level of evidence based on the data available in the literature is very low. Three series of cases and four isolated cases report on the use of terlipressin in children with catecholamine-refractory septic shock. The aggregated population represents 39 children. The dosages of boli vary from 7 microg/kg twice a day to 2 microg/kg every 4 hours. Low-dose continuous infusion has also been described. Terlipressin injection is associated with an approximately 30% increase in blood pressure. Mortality of these children with catecholamine refractory septic shock is 54%. The paucity of most reports does not make it possible to conclude on the global and microcirculatory effects of this treatment. Future studies are required before any recommendations on the use of terlipressin in children with septic shock can be made.
Vasopressin and terlipressin in neonates and children with refractory septic shock. Paolo Biban, Marcella Gaffuri Current Drug Metabolism 2013, 14 (2): 186-92
"Terlipressin in the treatment of septic shock: the earlier the better"? Andrea Morelli, Christian Ertmer, Martin Westphal Best Practice & Research. Clinical Anaesthesiology 2008, 22 (2): 317-21
[Vasodilatory septic shock refractory to catecholamines: is there a role for terlipressin?]. J L Fellahi, P Bénard, G Daccache, E Mourgeon, J L Gérard Annales Françaises D'anesthèsie et de Rèanimation 2003, 22 (7): 631-4
The role of terlipressin in pediatric septic shock: a review of the literature and personal experience. P Papoff, M Mancuso, C S Barbara, C Moretti International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology 2007, 20 (2): 213-21
Terlipressin for catecholamine-resistant septic shock in children. Antonio Rodríguez-Núñez, Manuel Fernández-Sanmartín, Federico Martinón-Torres, Natalia González-Alonso, José María Martinón-Sánchez Intensive Care Medicine 2004, 30 (3): 477-80
Terlipressin as a rescue therapy for catecholamine-resistant septic shock in children. Dincer Yildizdas, Hacer Yapicioglu, Umit Celik, Yasar Sertdemir, Emre Alhan Intensive Care Medicine 2008, 34 (3): 511-7
Terlipressin as rescue therapy for intractable hypotension during neonatal septic shock. Ilan Matok, Leah Leibovitch, Amir Vardi, Miriam Adam, Marina Rubinshtein, Zohar Barzilay, Gideon Paret Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 2004, 5 (2): 116-8
Continuous terlipressin infusion as rescue treatment in a case series of children with refractory septic shock. Antonio Rodríguez-Núñez, Ignacio Oulego-Erroz, Javier Gil-Antón, César Pérez-Caballero, Jesús López-Herce, Mireia Gaboli, Guillermo Milano Annals of Pharmacotherapy 2010, 44 (10): 1545-53
Continuous terlipressin versus vasopressin infusion in septic shock (TERLIVAP): a randomized, controlled pilot study. Andrea Morelli, Christian Ertmer, Sebastian Rehberg, Matthias Lange, Alessandra Orecchioni, Valeria Cecchini, Alessandra Bachetoni, Mariadomenica D'Alessandro, Hugo Van Aken, Paolo Pietropaoli, Martin Westphal Critical Care: the Official Journal of the Critical Care Forum 2009, 13 (4): R130
Terlipressin in the treatment of late phase catecholamine-resistant septic shock. Petr Svoboda, Peter Scheer, Ilona Kantorová, Jaroslav Doubek, Jan Dudra, Martin Radvan, Jana Radvanova Hepato-gastroenterology 2012, 59 (116): 1043-7


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Target hack strips banks and credit unions of $200M
The widespread security breach reportedly compromised 40 million credit and debit cards, which are costing banks a pretty penny to reissue.
Dara Kerr
Feb. 18, 2014 7:47 p.m. PT
Not only were as many as 110 million Target customers affected by the massive hack on the retailer in December, but banks have also had to deal with the security breach.
The hack is said to have cost banks and credit unions more than $200 million, according to data gathered by the Consumer Bankers Association and the Credit Union National Association. Originally, the two associations estimated that losses tallied around $178 million but now say those costs are rising.
In all, 40 million credit and debit cards were compromised in the breach. So far, banks and credit unions have replaced 54.5 percent, or 21.8 million cards. The cost to banks could increase if additional fraudulent activity occurs with the compromised cards.
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The security breach, which yielded the personal information of an estimated 110 million customers, was first identified on December 15. Apparently, cybercriminals accessed customers' private information at point-of-sale terminals during checkout.
Target said the breach occurred between November 27 and December 15 and resulted in the theft of names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and debit and credit card data of people who shopped at the retailer during those dates.
Working to gain consumer confidence in the aftermath of the breach, Target has offered affected customers one year of free credit monitoring and begun development of high-security smart credit cards embedded with microprocessor chips. According to a report earlier this month, the retailer is said to be paying up to $420 million to cover such costs associated with the breach.
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Stellar is currently selling for $0...Coinbase Exchange to Rebrand Following Ethereum Trading Launch. Bitcoin exchange and wallet service Coinbase is adding. which has an ownership stake in Coinbase.This article is for digital currency transactions sent to or from your Coinbase. there have been at least six network confirmations. bitcoin or ether, click.
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The tide is rising and Bitcoin Cash is. odds of a BCH buying follow through and confirmation of a three bar bullish.
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Latest stable version of Bitcoin Core: 0.16.1. How many confirmations does it take.I definitely used ONLY ONE Bitcoin receiving address from my Coinbase. we are talking about 0.5 Bitcoin in.Bitcoin is a distributed peer-to-peer digital currency that can be transferred instantly and securely.
Total value of coinbase block rewards and transaction fees paid to miners. Whatever your end fee may be, Coinbase will show you the amount on the confirmation page before you commit to purchasing bitcoins, bitcoin cash, ether, or litecoins.
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