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Margaret Paul (* 1939) ist eine US-amerikanische Psychologin und Psychotherapeutin, die durch ihre gemeinsame Arbeit mit Erika Chopich zum Inneren Kind bekannt wurde. Sie entwickelte zusammen mit Erika Chopich die Therapiemethode Inner Bonding, die die Erkenntnisse zum inneren Kind praktisch umsetzen. Die Methode basiert auf einem inneren Dialog zwischen verschiedenen Persönlichkeitsanteilen, der entweder laut ausgesprochen wird oder in Schriftform erfolgt.

Leben und Wirken
Margaret Paul wuchs als Kind sehr junger und "emotional überforderter" Eltern auf einem Bauernhof auf. Sie beschreibt ihre Eltern als damals unfähig, zu ihr als Kind irgendeine Form von Bindung aufzubauen. Lediglich ihr Großvater bot ihr etwas Halt und Wärme. Sie sei ein "ängstliches, kränkliches und nervöses" Kind gewesen. Schon als Kind beschloss sie, Psychotherapeutin zu werden.

Sie studierte Psychologie und Kunstpädagogik an der University of California, Los Angeles, der Azusa Pacific University und promovierte am Ryokan College in Psychologie.

Anschließend absolvierte sie eine Ausbildung zur Psychotherapeutin. Sie behandelte schon seit mehr als 20 Jahren Patienten, als sie zunehmend unzufrieden mit dem Ergebnis ihrer Therapiearbeit wurde. Ihr fiel auf, dass ihre Klienten kein Mittel erlernten, um sich selbst zu helfen, sondern strukturell abhängig von den Therapiesitzungen waren.

Zu dieser Zeit lernte sie Erika J. Chopich kennen, mit der sie gemeinsam die Therapiemethode Inner Bonding entwickelte und mehrere Bücher veröffentlichte.

Margaret Pauls Arbeiten im Feld der Psychologie der Persönlichkeitsanteile ist weiterhin Grundlage vieler weiterer therapeutischer und alltagspsychologischer Ansätze. So stützt sich das Innere Team, ein von Friedemann Schulz von Thun entwickeltes Modell, teils auf diese Erkenntnisse. Auch Franz Ruppert bezieht sich in seiner psychotraumatologischen Arbeit vielfach auf das von Margaret Paul und Erika J. Chopich vorgeschlagene Persönlichkeitsmodell. Auch in den pädagogischen Werken von Rolf Arnold findet sich dieses als Grundlage wieder.

Veröffentlichungen
In deutscher Übersetzung
 mit Erika J. Chopich: Aussöhnung mit dem inneren Kind. Ullstein Verlag (2009), ISBN 978-3-548-35731-7 (deutsche Erstausgabe: Ullstein 1993).
 mit Erika J. Chopich: Das Arbeitsbuch zur Aussöhnung mit dem inneren Kind. Ullstein Verlag (2005), ISBN 978-3-548-36702-6 (deutsche Erstausgabe: Ullstein 1994).

Englische Originalausgaben
 Diet for Divine Connection: Beyond Junk Foods and Junk Thoughts to At-Will Spiritual Connection. Light Technology Pub (2018), ISBN 978-1-62233-060-7.
 The Inner Bonding Workbook: Six Steps to Healing Yourself and Connecting with Your Divine Guidance. New Harbinger (2019), ISBN 978-1-68403-318-8.
 Inner Bonding: Becoming a Loving Adult to Your Inner Child: Becoming a Loving Parent to Your Inner Child. HarperOne (1993), ISBN 978-0-06-250710-5.
 mit Erika J. Chopich: Healing Your Aloneness: Finding Love and Wholeness Through Your Inner Child. HarperOne (1990), ISBN 978-0-06-250149-3.
 mit Erika J. Chopich: The Healing Your Aloneness Workbook: The 6-Step Inner Bonding Process for Healing Yourself and Your Relationships. Echo Point Books & Media (2015), ISBN 978-1-62654-044-6 (first published by HarperCollins, 1993).
 Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By God? Health Communications (1999), ISBN 978-1-55874-697-8.
 mit Jordan Paul: Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You? Hazelden Publishing (2002), ISBN 978-1-56838-796-3 (first published by CompCare, 1983).
 mit Jordan Paul: Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By You?...The Workbook. Hazelden Publishing (1994), ISBN 978-1-56838-797-0.
 mit Jordan Paul: Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By My Kids? Berkley Books (1995), ISBN 978-0-425-15059-7 (first published by CompCare, 1987).

Englische eBooks

 How to Become Strong Enough to Love. Amazon.com Services LLC (2011).
 How to Access Spiritual Guidance for Your Joyful Highest Good Every Moment of Your Life. Amazon.com Services LLC (2011).
 Dear God, How Can I Heal So That I May Love? Amazon.com Services LLC (2011).
 Dear God, What is Love? Amazon.com Services LLC (2011).
 Beloved Companionship - An Alternative To Loneliness. Amazon.com Services LLC (2011).

Weblinks

 Website von Margaret Paul

Einzelnachweise

Psychologe
Psychotherapeut
US-Amerikaner
Geboren 1939
Frau

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Adolescent-Centered Services Provide a Gateway to HIV Care and Treatment for Kenyan Youth
Oct 28, 2015 | News
In Kenya, there are over 1.5 million people living with HIV, and approximately 10 percent are adolescents from ages 10 to 19. Huge strides have been made in scaling up HIV services in Kenya, however, adolescents are not being served in the same way as other groups. Complex reproductive and sexual health needs of young people are often overlooked making it difficult for many HIV-positive adolescents to seek services and adhere to treatment.
To address these challenges, ICAP, with support from PEPFAR through the CDC, is partnering with Kenya's Ministry of Health (MoH) to provide technical support to clinics in Eastern South and Nyanza regions to provide youth-friendly services for adolescents living with HIV. ICAP is working with health facilities to introduce a comprehensive package of support for adolescents which includes sexual and reproductive health, prevention messages, special health facility hours, and psychosocial support groups led by adolescent peer educators.
"Adolescents are a special group," said Emily Kasati, a nurse at Siaya County Referral Hospital. "We use their peers to encourage them to accept their status and to take their medications regularly."
At many clinics, young people seeking sexual and reproductive services ranging from contraceptives to HIV testing have to stand in long queues with adults, often afraid they will be seen by family and local community members. For HIV-positive adolescents, the fear of exposure and resulting stigma can make it difficult for them to adhere to treatment and many are lost to follow-up.
To encourage HIV treatment adherence among adolescents, ICAP is training HIV-positive adolescents as peer mentors who are familiar with updated treatment guidelines and are able to lead support groups.
"I have convinced many adolescents to come back to the clinic and continue taking their medication," said an adolescent peer mentor at Siaya County Referral Hospital who was diagnosed with HIV when she was 17. "Sometimes they think because they don't look and feel sick they can ignore the medicine, and I counsel them and make sure they see the importance of taking care of themselves."
In addition to HIV services, adolescents receive counseling on sexuality, developmental changes, risk assessment, teenage pregnancy, and life skills. Screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections is also offered.
"When the adolescent peer mentors speak up, girls listen," said nurse Kasati. "Sometimes they even come forward with their own issues."
Since July 2014, ICAP has supported the expansion of reproductive health services at 187 sites and 175 sites in Nyanza Region and Eastern South region respectively. In addition, ICAP has trained over 30 adolescents as peer mentors and provided comprehensive services to 14,100 adolescents in Eastern South and Nyanza regions.
"This is an incredibly important intervention," said Dr. Lulu Oguda, reproductive health advisor at ICAP. "The adolescent-centered approach will allow us to improve the overall health of adolescents seeking services at ICAP-supported facilities in Kenya."

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"Motherhood had me enrolled rather early on in my life. While most 18-year olds were choosing their university course, I was choosing my wedding dress. Not long after that, I found myself cradling my new-born son. Any intention I had of further study was extinguished like a flickering candle flame against a powerful storm. Over the next decade, I became committed to raising my children and pleasing others. I lost my own identity. Eventually, I found myself at a crossroads, deciding what I really wanted the rest of my life to look like. That was when my desire to study rekindled.
If I developed myself academically as an individual, I would be more capable of creating a better future for my children. My own happiness and success are my children's happiness and successes. I wanted to be a role model for my them but first I had to let go of my fear. I had previously refrained from taking on such an intensive task of studying due to fear of incompetence and failure, but I then found distance learning and realised I could make this work for me. There was no hesitation; I decided to dive in first with two A Level courses. The feeling I had when I enrolled onto the courses is really memorable – I had overcome that mound of fear that had held me back for so long.
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Filippo Decio (en latin Philippus Decius, en français Philippe Dèce), né à Milan en 1454, mort à Sienne probablement le , est un juriste italien. Son premier biographe a été son disciple Francesco Boeza (Vita Philippi Decii, qui va jusqu'en 1523).

Biographie
Sa famille portait le nom de la localité de Desio (anciennement Dexio ou Decio). Son père Tristano Decio était un gentilhomme milanais fréquentant la cour ducale et ami de Pier Candido Decembrio. Son frère aîné Lancellotto Decio (Milan, 1444-Pavie, ) fut avant lui un juriste réputé, enseignant à Pavie à partir de 1464, puis à Pise en 1473, puis à Sienne en 1484/85, et enfin à nouveau à Pavie.

Il s'engagea d'abord dans des études littéraires, mais en 1471, une épidémie affligeant Milan, il se réfugia à Pavie chez son frère aîné, et le voyant enseigner le droit avec autorité embrassa aussi cette carrière. Il se fit rapidement connaître par son brio dans les disputes publiques qui étaient un rituel des facultés de droit d'alors, mais s'attira aussi, dans cet exercice, beaucoup d'ennemis (d'autant plus que les mœurs étaient assez violentes dans les universités, avec des rixes).

Il fut d'abord assistant de son frère à Pavie, puis à Pise où ils se transportèrent en novembre 1473. Le , il obtint un doctorat de droit canon. En 1476, il occupa une chaire d'enseignement des Institutes au Studio pisano, puis en 1478 une chaire de droit civil. Les tensions avec ses collègues étaient telles qu'en 1483 on dut le transférer sur une chaire de droit canon. En 1484, il gagna Sienne où il enseigna d'abord le droit canon, ensuite le droit civil. En 1485 il obtint du pape Innocent VIII une charge d'auditeur de la Rote, mais elle supposait d'entrer dans les ordres, et il préféra réintégrer l'Université de Sienne.

En septembre 1487 il fit retour à Pise, où il demeura jusqu'en 1501, y prodiguant un enseignement de plus en plus renommé, mais dans des conditions tumultueuses du fait des tensions internes au Studio pisano, mais aussi de la situation politique chaotique dans la République de Florence, qui, en plus des pestes, provoqua plusieurs transferts d'une ville à l'autre de l'établissement. Il eut alors plusieurs élèves très célèbres, comme Jean de Médicis (futur pape Léon X), César Borgia, François Guichardin. Il eut également à cette époque une activité de consultation juridique.

En 1501, il gagna l'Université de Padoue, où il obtint le premier rang parmi les canonistes et un salaire mirobolant. Sa réputation était à son zénith. En janvier 1504, le légat pontifical à Venise réclama son retour à Rome comme auditeur de la Rote, mais le Grand Conseil rejeta la demande et accorda une nouvelle augmentation de salaire à l'illustre professeur. En 1505, le roi de France Louis XII, nouveau duc de Milan, lui adressa une lettre pressante pour qu'il vienne enseigner à Pavie, dont le souverain voulait remettre le Studio sur pieds avec des professeurs prestigieux. Il s'ensuivit un vif échange de notes diplomatiques entre le roi de France et le gouvernement vénitien. Le second finalement céda et Decio partit pour Pavie fin 1505. Il y occupa avec grand prestige et très gros salaire une chaire de droit canon.

En 1511/12, il joua un rôle de premier plan dans le conciliabule de Pise réuni à l'initiative de Louis XII pour déposer le pape Jules II. Il intervint dans la séance inaugurale à Pise le . En décembre, l'assemblée dut se transporter à Milan pour des raisons de sécurité. En janvier 1512, Jules II excommunia ses participants, dont Decio. En avril suivant, les Français se résolurent à abandonner Milan. Les troupes suisses entrant dans Pavie saccagèrent la maison du célèbre juriste, dispersèrent sa bibliothèque de plus de cinq cents volumes et détruisirent ses textes manuscrits, une perte « irréparable » selon l'intéressé. Ses biens furent confisqués, et sa fille unique de dix ans dut être mise à l'abri dans un couvent. Il s'était transporté à Asti avec les évêques du concile, mais bientôt se sépara d'eux et attendit une quinzaine de jours à Alba le pardon de Jules II qu'il avait imploré par lettre. Rien ne venant, il se résolut alors à franchir les Alpes et par Gap et Grenoble gagna Lyon où se trouvaient les évêques. Sa renommée était telle, selon son biographe, que des étudiants enthousiastes venaient à sa rencontre et le portaient pratiquement sur leurs épaules (« Et hoc ordine quasi umeris scholasticorum Lugdunum usque delatus est »).

Le roi Louis XII le nomma conseiller au Parlement de Grenoble et lui procura une chaire à l'Université de Valence, où il fut reçu avec révérence en janvier 1513. Il y enseigna avec un très grand succès : le nombre des étudiants en droit passa avec lui de vingt-cinq à quatre cents. Il y eut notamment pour auditeur Christophe de Longueil. Jules II lui avait fait écrire en septembre 1512 pour qu'il vienne à Rome avec un sauf-conduit en lui promettant le pardon, mais il refusa.

La mort de Jules II le , et l'élection de Léon X, son ancien élève, le , changèrent la donne. Un bref pontifical du  lui accorda l'absolution, et le  il se vit offrir une chaire à l'Université La Sapienza de Rome. Il refusa du fait des très bonnes conditions qui lui étaient assurées en France (250 écus d'or annuels pour sa charge de conseiller au Parlement de Grenoble), mais la mort de Louis XII le  fragilisa sa position. Après la bataille de Marignan (), François I, ayant récupéré le Milanais, l'appela à venir réorganiser le Studio de Pavie, et le nomma sénateur de Milan. Mais il semble que Decio n'ait plus eu une grande confiance en la solidité des positions françaises en Italie et ait craint un nouveau retournement de situation. En juillet 1516, il était à Pise, où le Studio avait été rétabli en 1515, et malgré les offres alléchantes qui lui vinrent de François I et de l'Université de Padoue, il y resta. En 1528, il se transporta à Sienne. Étant syphilitique depuis au moins 1495, il éprouva dans ses dernières années un certain délabrement physique.

Œuvre

Les ouvrages de droit de Filippo Decio, qui ont fait l'objet de multiples éditions au , sont les suivants :
 Commentaria in Digesti veteris et Codicis partes, sur quelques livres des Pandectes (1, 2, 12) et du Code Justinien (liv. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7) ;

 Commentarii ad titulum De regulis juris antiqui, son ouvrage théorique le plus célèbre, commencé à Valence, terminé à Pise ;
 Commentaria in Decretalium volumen ;
 Consilia : sept cents consultations en tout ; au temps du concile de Pise, Decio en fit lui-même un recueil dédié au cardinal Guillaume Briçonnet, archevêque de Narbonne.
Pour l'histoire, il faut citer notamment ses contributions au conciliabule de Pise et à la lutte menée par le roi Louis XII contre le pape Jules II (Consilium ad...Francorum regis Ludovici requisitionem pro reverendissimis cardinalibus, Paris, Guillaume Nyverd, v. 1511 ; Sermo editus per excellentissimum dominum Philippum Decium sive de Dexio Mediolanensem pro justificatione concilii Pisani nunc Mediolani residentis, Pise, 1511). L'ensemble des textes relatifs à ce concile se trouve dans un volume intitulé Acta concilii Pisani primi celebrati anno 1409, et concilii Senensis anni 1423, necnon constitutiones aliquot concilii Pisani secundi, anni 1511, publié à Paris en 1612.

La Vita Philippi Decii de Francesco Boeza est reproduite en tête de plusieurs éditions des commentaires.

Bibliographie
 Aldo Mazzacane, article « Decio, Filippo », Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani, vol. 33, 1987.
 Edmond Maignien, « Le jurisconsulte Decius, son séjour en Dauphiné », Petite Revue des bibliophiles dauphinois, XII (1910), 92-103
 Gigliola di Renzo Villata, « "Pro tenui facultate mea et temporis angustia..." : Noterelle intorno a Filippo Decio grande consulente "parsimonioso" », dans Ugo Baldini et Gian Paolo Brizzi (dir.), Amicitiæ pignus. Studi storici per Piero Del Negro, Milan, Edizioni Unicopli, , 11-30.

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Juriste italien
Naissance à Milan
Naissance en 1454
Décès à Sienne
Décès en octobre 1535


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Home » News » Harley Davidson decides to exit
Harley Davidson decides to exit
Dhivya Manick
Harley Davidson – A culture more than a brand
The iconic brand Harley Davidson is in a talk to close its operations in India due to poor sales and no demand in future. And the growth of the brand was also not good. The idea to exit operations in India is a part of Harley Davidson's rewire strategy. The upcoming new strategy by Harley Davidson will be focussing on 50 markets. New products and brand strengths of Harley Davidson will also be focussed as a part of the rewire strategy. The new, sportier motorcycle Harley Davidson Bronx will be removed from the company's future model.
The model is removed after the company's quarter-finals result since the profits are not showing good signs and it also continues to plan to exit from the international markets. Gradually Harley Davidson is losing its market in India. The company sold less than 2500 units during the last financial year. India is one of the international financial markets where the company's performance is poor. Heavy discounts were also offered to best selling models. Even the company's performance is poor in its market US. In the international markets like India consumers who preferred heavy motorcycle has moved to sports and adventure types.
Following the success of Harley-Davidson Street 750, the company has decided to launch a 300-350 cc model in India to cover the middle-class customers. Over the years Harley Davidson has become a culture more than a brand. Even though it has poor sales will you think that Harley Davidson will be neglected? What will be the impact of Harley Davidson's decision to exit from the international markets? Will that be a positive side for other brands?
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Prof Peter Hajek from Queen Mary University of London led a randomised controlled trial to establish whether e-cigarettes were a better aid to quitting than nicotine replacement therapy.
Their research is published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The mostly middle-aged smokers were randomly assigned to be given an e-cigarette starter kit or nicotine replacement therapy such as patches, lozenges, sprays or gum. All were given behavioural support. At the end of the year, 18% of the vapers were no longer smoking , compared with almost 10% of the others.It is the first trial to compare the licensed quitting aids with e-cigarettes, which are not licensed for medical use. Hajek believes the results could change the advice smokers are given."Although a large number of smokers report that they have quit smoking successfully with the help of e-cigarettes, health professionals have been reluctant to recommend their use because of the lack of clear evidence from randomised controlled trials. This is now likely to change," he said.
All agreed that more research is needed into the long-term potential harms of e-cigarettes.But a comment paper on the study in the journal by US scientists takes a more cautious view. Belinda Borrelli and George T O'Connor from the Henry M. Goldman school of dental medicine at Boston University say the possibility of long-term harms – and the fear that children will learn addictive behaviours by watching adults vaping – mean that e-cigarettes should not be tried ahead of nicotine therapy products licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).


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Mumbai: The Mumbai bench of the income-tax appellate tribunal (ITAT), has recently passed an order in favour of actress and model Sushmita Sen.
During the financial year 2003-04, she got Rs 95 lakh as a settlement compensation from Coca-Cola India, following her complaint of sexual Harassment by an employee of the company.
On November 14, the ITAT, in its order, held this sum was not 'income' that could be taxed but was in the nature of a 'capital receipt'.
Further, the penalty of Rs 35 lakh which was imposed on her for concealing the amount of Rs 95 lakh to IT was ordered to be set aside.
Sushmita Sen had commercial contract aggregating to 1.5 crore with Coca-Cola India to endorse its product. However, the deal was terminated prematurely after Sushmita accused one of Coca Cola employees of sexual misconduct.
She then sued the multi-national over its failure to provide her a safe workplace.
As a result, instead of Rs 50 lakh as agreed in case of termination, she received Rs 1.45 crore from Coca Cola, of which she only offered Rs 50 lakh to the income-tax department, alleging that since the balance (Rs 95 lakh) was a compensation, it was not taxable.


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Valmet Automotive
Actuating
Olaf Bongwald appointed as CEO of Valmet Automotive
Valmet Automotive's Board of Directors has appointed Olaf Bongwald, 51, as CEO of Valmet Automotive, effective July 15, 2018. Mr. Bongwald's home office will be in Bad Friedrichshall, Germany, allowing him to spend a significant part of his time with the customers and to participate actively in business development activities in Central Europe.
Olaf Bongwald joins Valmet Automotive from American Axle where he has acted as President, Driveline Europe. Previously Mr. Bongwald has served Magna for 17 years and has held there several senior business leadership positions. Most recently he was responsible at Magna for Magna Electronics globally and was part of the global senior leadership team of Magna Powertrain.
– This nomination is a reflection of the company's updated strategy to expand its business portfolio into electrification of vehicles and their battery solutions as well as to grow in Central Europe. Olaf brings us nearly 20 years of experience from one of the globally leading Tier1 suppliers. He has all it takes to be a great cultural fit with Valmet Automotive and this is equally valuable as the wealth of knowledge he brings with him. Olaf has a proven track record of leading and growing global automotive businesses and driving sustainable profits. I am very pleased that he decided to join Valmet Automotive and I am convinced that we will accelerate under his leadership the positive development we have had in the company during the first half of 2018, says Jarkko Sairanen, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Valmet Automotive.
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Mercedes schools cut work days for some to save funds
John Hoang
MERCEDES — Mercedes school board trustees approved reducing the days worked for some district employees in a 5-2 vote during a board meeting last Monday evening.
The measure is slated to generate about $150,000 in savings for the district, which has seen its fund balance dwindle to less than $1 million. The school district is in a "financial crisis" and has already decided to not renew contracts for teacher positions in May, interim Superintendent Dr. Filomena Leo said.
During a presentation to the board, certain positions were identified for the move.
For instance, some positions, such as social workers who work about 202 days a year, will be reduced to 187 days, which is similar to teachers. Others would be reduced a number of days depending on the position.
Leo said the move was recommended by staff through meetings with district leadership.
"This is one" of the directions the district can take, she said, noting the recommendations were not slated against any individual but the job position.
The interim superintendent said the plan creates more efficiency in salary compensation and addresses inconsistencies between jobs of similar profiles that are currently working a disparate numbers of days. Reducing days worked across the board could have saved over $236,000 for the district, she said.
However, the affected jobs could "absorb the difference, the cut" to days worked, and an across-the-board measure was not necessary, Leo said.
"This is a beginning, it isn't the catch-all for all of the problems that we are facing. This is another strategy, it is another step toward financial (solvency) and it is also a step toward building efficiency and accountability in all of the offices and all of the schools in the district," Leo said.
Trustees Oscar Hernandez and Rachel Treviño voiced their dissent and voted against the decision.
Hernandez said he warned of incurring financial woes about two years ago and was concerned with the "fairness" of such a measure regarding support staff.
"I think if we have to do this, it has to be across the board," Hernandez said as he was met with applause from some of the audience members.
Vice President Brian Acosta said the measure would address "inconsistencies" and was recommended by the staff. The district has already reduced positions with declining enrollment and can't continue the same way, he said during the meeting.
"While we don't want to let people go (or reduce their working days), that's one of the reasons why we got to be financially responsible in making these decisions," Acosta said.
He said an across-the-board measure may not address the "discrepancies" in the salaries and appreciated the staff input.
Other board members echoed similar sentiments in making a decision that will affect jobs.
This also drew criticism from the audience, largely made up of employees, concerned taxpayers and former educators.
"They are playing with the livelihood of people here…how do they go about choosing and picking," Mercedes resident and retired teacher Esmer Guerrero said. The financial issues are long-standing, with years to address the problem, she said.
"They are still doing the same thing," she added.
The school district has been reaching out to colonias and neighborhoods to recruit students to address declining enrollment.
John Hoang covers education in Hidalgo County for The Monitor. He can be reached at jhoang@themonitor.com or (956) 683-4435.


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September Mountain Mix: The Best of All the Rest
Posted on August 31, 2014 by mmacmonthly	Leave a comment
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Estes Park Running Club's Fall Run Series
Every Tuesday evening through September, the Estes Park Running Club is holding a special Fall Running Series that includes a scenic 5K run and free pasta dinner. All abilities and ages are welcome to join. The event begins at 6 p.m. on the Stanley Hotel's front steps and concludes, following the 3.1 mile out-and-back run along McGregor Avenue and Devil's Gulch Road, on the hotel's back patio with a free pasta diner including a domestic beer or beverage. Visit http://www.epmarathon.org for more information.
Wine & Words poetry open mic
Nederland's Happy Trails Coffee house is under new management and offering Wine & Words, a new open-mic-style poetry reading the first Wednesday of each month from 7-9 pm. The Sept. 3 event at Happy Trails, 98 Hwy. 119 in Nederland, is expected to have another "spectacular turn out," so don't miss out. Sign up begins at 6:45 p.m. and reading begins at 7 p.m. Call 303-258-3435 for more information.
Historical Society of Idaho Springs
Join the Clear Creek County community in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Historical Society of Idaho Springs at the Underhill Museum Gardens, 1416 Miner St. Live music provided by the Gary and Claudia Duo will accompany an evening of food and beverage in the summer garden. Come celebrate 50 years of preservation and restoration of Idaho Springs history. For more information, call 303-567-4382 or visit http://www.historicidahosprings.com.
Meet Me @ The Museum – Rocky Mountain Elk: A History
While so prominent in the area today, elk were said to have been extirpated from the Estes valley by 1880, only to be reintroduced in 1913 and again in 1915. Join Estes Park Museum Director and Curator of Exhibits Derek Fortini as he explores the history of elk in Estes Park. As many at 3,200 elk are scattered throughout the park during the summer and fall. Admission is free and no registration required. Meet Me @ The Museum events encourage everyone to be curious about the history of sites, events, and those who came before us in Estes Park. Discussions are on-site at the Estes Park Museum, 200 4th St. Visit http://www.estes.org for more information.
Transformation in RMNP: The Effects of Climate Change and Human Intervention
In this body of research by Estes Park author Thomas Gootz, the book first considers the impact that the presence of humans, since pre-historic times to the present, has had on the flora and fauna of the area now encompassed by the National Park and the effects on the Park's fragile ecosystems caused by recent changes in the climate. At the Baldpate Inn, Sept. 10 from 7 – 8 p.m., the author reviews the latest research studies by governmental and independent research agencies and suggests some steps that might be taken to lessen environmental damage and improve prospects for preserving the regions indigenous plants and animals.
Hot Rod Hill Climb
The mountains surrounding Georgetown come alive with the sound of uncapped vintage motors rocketing up the twisty switchbacks on Guanella Pass Road, Sept. 13, for the historic 60th anniversary event of the Hot Rod Hill Climb. The event includes a fun-filled day complete with the Hot Rod Hill Climb, valve cover races, a pancake breakfast, live 50s rock from The Lucky Few and The High Gear Daddies, vendors, shopping, great food, hot rod and custom car specialty parking also a family-friendly, 50s costume and pin-up contest. The Georgetown Hot Rod Hill Climb Welcome Party pre-festival event takes place, Sept. 12, with music from Barnyard Stompers. All day admission is $10 and 12 and under are free. Visit http://www.hotrodhillclimb.com for more information.
Celebrate Gold Hill Gold Rush
The town of Gold Hill holds its annual fund raising event, Gold Hill Gold Rush, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Main St. Proceeds from the event benefit the Gold Hill Town Meeting and will support individuals and the community at large. The free and open to the public event celebrates the town, recognizing its 155th year, and features the town's Annual Bake Sale with homemade pies, cookies and more, a Rummage Sale offering antiques, clothing and more. The Arts & Crafts Fair features hand-made items from Front Range artists. There will be drinks, bratwursts and live music through out the afternoon. Visit http://www.goldhilltown.com for more information.
Vibrational Sound Meditation
Participate in a Vibrational Sound Meditation, Sept. 13 from 5-6 p.m., at The Yoga Room at Two Brothers Deli in Idaho Springs. Class Leader Danae Beaudette uses her Peaceful Warrior Gong, Chau Gong, ocean drum, rain sticks, tingshas, Tibetan bowls, and crystal bowls during the meditation. She plays the gongs by themselves and integrates shamanic drumming, singing bowls, and other vibrational sound instruments to enhance the experience making it a complete sound journey. The tones and resonance play upon the body at the cellular, emotional, mental and spiritual levels of your being. The experience costs $20. Sign up prior to event at Two Brothers Deli or contact Cherie at 303 905-2205 or theyogaroomis@gmail.com.
Meet Bucyrus and Learn about Steam Shovels
Sitting in the middle of the town of Nederland is a behemoth of a machine, one that has earned its keep over the years. This 1923 Bucyrus 50-B steam shovel is the descendant of the first steam shovel mounted on a revolving crane, the patent for which went to William Smith Otis in 1839, 84 years earlier. Otis died just after the patent was granted, and control of the patent eventually went to his first cousin Oliver Smith Chapman, the great-great-grandfather of Anna Lee Ames Frohlich. Learn all about steam shovels and Nederland's own Bucyrus from Frohlich, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m., at the Nederland Community Library, 200 N. Hwy. 72. Call 303-258-1101, e-mail nederlandlibrary@gmail.com or visit http://www.nedlib.org to learn more.
Trains and Tribulations: Early Travel in the Mountains
Join storyteller Jan Tafoya, Sept. 21 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Nederland Mining Museum for tales of early travel in the Rocky Mountains. Hear thrilling stories of traveling by train and learn about the Switzerland Trail of America, Boulder's popular and scenic railroad. The event is appropriate for all ages. For more information, e-mail kzullo@bouldercounty.org or visit http://www.bouldercounty.org.
Climb On! exhibit opening
Experience the vertical side of Estes Park, home to some of the nation's most spectacular rock climbing, at the "Climb On!" exhibit—in celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park's 100th Anniversary—at the Estes Park Museum, Sept. 26-Oct. 4. Granite boulders, sub-alpine crags, and high mountain walls make the Estes valley and surrounding high peaks a world class training ground for elite and amateur climbers alike. Learn about ascending rocky terrain and how individuals pioneered local routes that pushed the limits of gravity. A free opening reception takes place, Sept. 26, from 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Visit http://www.estes.org to learn more.
Creations & Libations
Join local artist Trishia Pollard for an evening of painting, appetizers and socializing at Two Brother's Deli's One Door Down, Sept. 27, during the latest Creations & Libations. Each event is different from the last, so even if you've been before, you will learn something new. The price of $35 includes original art piece, step-by-step instructions, appetizers, laughter and fun. Craft beer and classic wines are available for purchase. Appetizers are served at 6:30 p.m. and instruction begins at 7 p.m. Register at the Clear Creek Recreation Center or online at http://www.clearcreekrecreation.com. For questions, call Dan at 303-907-9491 or visit Two Brother's Deli,1424 Miner St. in Idaho Springs.
Oh Deer, Elk and Moose! hike
Join volunteer naturalists, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Caribou Ranch Open Space for a moderate three-mile hike in the high country to learn about the natural history, behavior, and ecology of the three members of the deer family that call Caribou Ranch home: mule deer, American elk, and moose. Participants will look for signs of wildlife along the trail. Visit http://www.bouldercounty.org for more information.
14th Annual Enchanted Forest
Nederland's Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center presents its popular 14th Annual Enchanted Forest, Sept. 27 from 2-6 p.m. Throughout the day, families can enjoy music, food, magic and fun within the Ecology Center as well as tours of the forest along the creek where "animals" will dramatically share their stories of the forest and give goodies to all of the young participants. Patrons are also encouraged to wear nature costumes. Children of all ages enjoy this unique event. All proceeds directly benefit Wild Bear and its mission to foster a life-long appreciation of the environment and to promote and environmentally aware, responsible and ecologically sound community. The Enchnated Forest costs $6 per person in advance and $8 per person on the day of the event. Children under 2 and seniors are free. Visit http://www.wildbear.org to learn more.
Four Years after the Fourmile Canyon Fire
Join volunteer naturalists at the Bald Mountain Scenic Area, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, for a moderate one-mile hike to learn about the natural role of fire in ponderosa pine ecosystems, and to see evidence of the September 2010 Fourmile Canyon fire. Participants will observe how this ecosystem has recovered so far, and also keep an eye out for signs of wildlife along the trail. Visit http://www.bouldercounty.org for more information.
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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) : Important Points
May 12, 2021 (May 12, 2021) Kumari Sonali
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
Justice Prafulla Chandra Pant, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed the Acting Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) with effect from April 25, the commission said.
NHRC was established in 1993. It is in conformity with the Paris Principles, adopted at the first international workshop on national institutions for the protection of human rights held in Paris in 1991.
It is a statutory organization established under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993.
It is headquartered in New Delhi.
The purpose of the NHRC is, suo moto or through the petition of a person, to investigate the violation of human rights or the failures of the state or other to prevent a human rights violation.
The commissions may also take on research about human rights, create awareness campaigns through various mediums, and encourage the work of NGOs.
The Commission consists of a Chairperson, four full-time Members, and four deemed Members.
The statute lays down qualifications for the appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the Commission. A Chairperson should be retired Chief Justice of India.
Justice Pant was appointed a member of the NHRC on April 22, 2019.
The post of Chairperson has been vacant since the former Chief Justice of India H.L. Dattu completed his tenure on December 2.
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Michael Bay Is Making a COVID-19 Film and We Need To Talk
by Angel Wilson	| Posted on May 21, 2020 May 21, 2020
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Guys, I really wish I was joking right now, but Michael Bay is making a COVID-19 related film. We need to have a conversation about this.
Making a story about the pandemic while the pandemic is still ongoing is a risky move to begin with. We've seen two attempts at it with television shows already and they had varying degrees of success. In order to pull this off well, you need to be sensitive to the situation, have a subtle approach to the topic, and carefully think ahead about how the story will age. Instead of being sensitive, subtle, or have any sort of careful consideration about the future, we're going to get a film described as being a "a taut thriller in the spirit of Paranormal Activity and Cloverfield" created by the King-of-Explosions Michael Bay.
Loss of taste is a symptom of Coronavirus, so I'm pretty sure Michael has it.
— Friz Frizzle Ruins the 90s | Friday @ 7pm (@FrizFrizzle) May 19, 2020
Let's look at the two television examples that we've had so far and examine how they approached the situation.
Back in March, an episode of The Resident very briefly mentioned the coronavirus in a scene where a character declines to put on a mask. In my view, this brief mention was a bit of a failure as it was clearly written before the virus was really much of a threat. I predict that it will likely not age well. It seems alarmingly insensitive in retrospect now that we're mandated to wear masks in so many places around the world. They likely should have waited a bit before attempting to do this.
Then again, I thought the same thing of the episode 'September Tenth' for Third Watch, which aired about a month after the September 11th terrorists attacks. However, watching the scene 19 years down the line I actually think it aged fairly decently, so I'm willing to wait and reflect on The Resident at a later date. Perhaps the nonchalant attitude and refusal to wear a mask will in and of itself say something about America in the very specific time period of January and February of 2020. I'll track down a YouTube clip in a couple decades and reflect on it I guess. Stay tuned.
The second example at attempting to tackle the coronavirus while it's still ongoing is the Parks & Recreation Special, which I think nailed what it's like to live in lock down. It was sensitive to how serious the situation was and didn't attempt to exaggerate or speculate about how much worse things could possibly get. In fact, they only really name it in the cold open and spend the rest of the time examining the more human side of the equation. It was relatable, calming, and generally quite fun.
Additionally, it's a genuine portrayal of what life is like at this exact moment, making it something that will assuredly age well as it's a snapshot of a very specific point in time. This is who we are in America in March, April, and May of 2020. When we look back on the episode five or ten years down the line, it will still reflect that reality. Even if things change in June, this is who we are now. This is what life is like now. I was incredibly impressed by it.
But let's take a look at what's ahead for the Michael Bay project for a moment. The film, titled 'Songbird,' is a co-creation with Adam Goodman, the former President of Paramount. It's described by Deadline as follows:
The pandemic has not gone away. Lockdowns have been rolled back and then reinstated and it becomes even more serious as the virus continues to mutate. I don't believe there are supernatural elements involved, but there is governmental conspiracy and paranoia and how it impacts the cast of characters who remain in lockdown.
Is this sensitive?
Heck no. The movie is scheduled to film in 5 weeks, which means it'll enter production while Los Angeles county is still under their stay-at-home order (apparently the actors won't have to be face to face, but that's hardly the point here). It will be written, filmed, and enter post-production while the event they are writing about is still underway. People will still be dying from the virus in great numbers while they're acting out a fictionalized version of it. It's awful. It's horribly poor taste.
Additionally, it's adding potentially (hopefully) fictional elements to a very real global disaster, while allowing those elements to still be within the realm of possibility. This is enough to cause a lot of people some very real distress even if they decide to avoid the film for their own well being. I expect that advertisements for it will likely be unavoidable, and news about it will be everywhere.
And yes, I recognize the irony that I'm writing a news piece about it, but I hope to not discuss the film moving forward after this article because it's just so upsetting. I just needed to talk about it this once. And then I never want to talk about it again on this website.
Is this subtle?
Not at all. While Parks & Rec only mentioned the virus by name once and the tidbit in The Resident only lasted a couple seconds, this film is very clearly narrowing in specifically on COVID-19 and, worse yet, making it a thriller. There's nothing subtle about this. It's very clearly a film about the pandemic. The entire friggin' film. There's nothing subtle about this approach.
And have any of Michael Bay's films ever really relied on subtlety for anything? This isn't exactly a skill Bay is known for. He's known for explosions and action and special effects. He's quite possibly the worst choice to tackle this topic right now.
Christ, that is a hard pass from me. Literally any other director – someone who wouldn't hammer in a nail with a JCB – and I'd have given the benefit of the doubt. But Bay's as subtle as a sledgehammer.
— An Englishman In San Diego (@EnglishmanSDCC) May 21, 2020
Will it age well?
I highly doubt it. Granted, I'm not an oracle and I could be wrong, but this isn't a snapshot of a specific period of time. This is a fictionalized and sensationalized thriller movie that sounds like it will have little to actually do with the realities of the situation. It's going to do more to inform future historians about about how Michael Bay deals with stress (because, let's be real, everyone is stressed pretty much everywhere right now) than it will about us as a society right now.
I feel like we're getting an uncomfortable snapshot of what's going through Michael Bay's head right now and, frankly, I don't like it. Start a journal, my dude. It's helpful. Or maybe just go write some fanfiction. There's an entire coronavirus tag. It's very popular. And you won't be subjecting anyone to it that doesn't want to see it, because AO3 is super well curated that way. It's fantastic.
Go write fanfiction, Michael Bay. You'll get a lot out of it.
He's gonna film a movie about how the pandemic could continue for 2 more years…. DURING THE PANDEMIC??
Man just stay home no one wants this film
— suburban sue (@blom_dot_com) May 19, 2020
You know Michael Bay, it's probably a BAD idea to make a movie on Covid 19 WHILE Covid 19 is STILL going on! That's like making a movie on 9/11 and you started filming it in late September of 2001.
— Star Giant Productions ♌🏳🌈 (@Homestuckbrony3) May 20, 2020
Look. I get it. I get craving a disaster film right now. I wrote an entire article defending that desire here: Is The World Too Dark For Black Mirror? There's a strong psychological need for a lot of people to specifically seek out this content. I even fall into this category myself so I understand the pull. I've rewatched almost every episode of Black Mirror at this point, and that's a pretty dark show that a lot of people would likely be avoiding right now.
But this is different. I trust Charlie Brooker with heavy topics. He's earned that over the years with Black Mirror and if he announced tomorrow that he was writing something related to the virus, I'd give him the benefit of the doubt. But Michael Bay has not earned that trust. He is known for making poorly-rated action films that may make a lot of money at the box office, but don't really have much to say. If you're going to tackle this topic, you have to have something to say.
Even a lot of people who go out and see his explosion-filled films admit they aren't really good, just mindless fun. And sometimes people need mindless fun and I get that, but about the very real pandemic that's still ongoing? For real? We shouldn't turn an ongoing disaster into mindless fun.
Additionally, a lot of the apocalyptic stories that we're consuming right now are far enough removed from our current situation that they are providing some level of psychological benefit to a lot of us without the added distress of thinking about the virus. For the third time since the outbreak began, I'm going to reference this interview with Dr. Jorge Barraza, Ph.D., a professor in the online Master of Science in Applied Psychology program at the University of Southern California because it's just so good:
It is completely natural for people to engage with content that they deem relevant to them or what is going on around them. In these times of uncertainty, anxiety, and fear, we want to gain a sense of control. For some, it may also serve as a sort of detachment from the reality that the world is currently facing.
So if you think I'm just down on any and all dark media right now, that's simply not true. You can take that counter argument and sit back down.
I'm even fine with choosing media that's eerily close to our current situation, like the film Contagion or the upcoming remake of The Stand. So it's not even that it's about a virus in general that bothers me. I get that, too. But this is very specifically about a real life disaster that, as I've mentioned repeatedly, is ongoing. People are still going to be confined to their homes and dying during filming. Almost twenty years on and we aren't even doing this with 9/11. What makes them think this is okay?
Even if there's someone out there who is legitimately craving an exaggerated and fictionalized version of this virus to cope (um, Michael Bay maybe?), you've got to understand that throwing this thing out into the universe where people are not going to be able to avoid news and advertisements is going to distress a lot of people. Contagion was made so long ago it doesn't really have that problem and as for The Stand… well, we'll see how they choose to market it. So far we just have some promotional images from Vanity Fair. I predict they'll sit on it for a while to avoid this type of insensitivity, though I could sadly be proven wrong.
Just give it some time, please. This is quite literally too soon.
At this point I can't tell if I'm going to mute a bunch of key words on social media to avoid subjecting myself to this, or specifically seek out news like I'm watching an impending train wreck. I have yet to see a single person express a positive opinion about this anywhere, though I suppose there could be someone out there in the vast social media landscape that might be excited about it. I'm sorry to be a party pooper to this mystery Michael Bay fan, but this is seriously not the time.
Literally who wants to see this
— enfant terrible. (@nemisixx) May 19, 2020
Please, don't do this now. Don't do this with him. Don't do it this way. I'm begging you.
Author: Angel Wilson
Angel is the admin of The Geekiary and a geek culture commentator. She earned a BA in Film & Digital Media from UC Santa Cruz. She's contributed to various podcasts and webcasts including An Englishman in San Diego, Free to Be Radio, and Genre TV for All. She's written for Friends of Comic Con and is a 2019 Hugo Award winner for contributing fanfic on AO3. She identifies as queer.
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I just got back from Scotland, if you follow me on Instagram you might have seen the pictures. My husband and I liked Scotland a lot and we've managed to see quite a few places in a few days. We've been to Glasgow and, of course, Gretna Green. Because we didn't have a lot of time, we've decided to go to see the Kelpies at night. It was a light rain when we got there, it was late, windy and it's October, we were both thinking we'll be the only ones. Of course we were wrong, there were quite a few people there. I think it's wonderful.
Scottish Canals chose the name Kelpies for the sculpture displayed in Falkirk and it can't be more appropriate. Kelpies are shape-shifting water spirits and they can be seen as horses. These mythological creatures have the strength of 100 horses. As heavy horses were used for pulling wagons, barges and coalships, an equine monument was the obvious choice.
The Kelpies sculpture was designed by Andy Scott, a very talented artist. The sculpture is now the best-known public artwork in Scotland and it was admired by almost two million visitors since their inauguration, only a couple of years ago. It's the biggest equine sculpture in the world.
They look different, the artist managed to capture their personality.
The construction of The Kelpies was fast, it took only 90 days, in 2013. The Kelpies weigh 300 tonnes each, they are 30m in height and they were made from 928 unique stainless steel skin-plates. A time-lapse film with the construction was made and it can be seen on their website. At the inauguration ceremony the two heavy horses that were the life models made an appearance too. In April 2014 the Kelpies were open to the public. The Canal was extended and a turning pool was added near the Kelpies Hub. The following year a visitor centre was constructed. Guided tours can be booked during the day and it's only £7. I would love to visit the Kelpies again during day time and go on a tour.
My husband took this picture to show how tall they are.
The sculptures are displayed in The Helix, a 350 hectares ecopark part of the Falkirk Greenscape Initiative. In 2005 the Big Lottery launched the Living Landmarks fund to help communities with their local environment. Falkirk Council, Central Scotland Forest Trust and Scottish Canals made a plan for a greenspace that would connect 16 local communities. The Helix idea was submitted in 2006 and the Big Lottery fund awarded an impressive £25 million grant an year later.
The next two years the design and the business plan were made, a requirement for the project. In 2011 the work began and in a few months part of the park was opened. Construction continued and in 2013 Helix Park was opened. I think the park must be popular with locals and tourists.
Beside the Kelpies, the Helix has a lagoon, a play area, a Café, extensive pathways and 14km of them are lit with LED lights. Nordic walk and community projects are a big part of the Helix too. There are plenty of volunteering opportunities and a 16 miles cycle route.
Have you seen the Kelpies?
ARIA is the Angel of the Nauld. Cumbernauld, where we live is very closeby to her.. Well worth taking the children out for a drive at night to see both The Kelpies and Aria in all their colourful beauty. You can drive in very, very close to the Kelpies in the Car Park. Take a flask and sandwiches & watch these beautiful HUGE HORSES HEADS change colour.
The kelpies are amazing! I visited them earlier this year for the 1st time!
Wow, now they look beautiful and enormous. I've not heard of those before but it would be lovely to go and see them.
They are so beautiful and I'd never heard of them before so thank you for sharing and I love the folklore too. Happy Halloween!
I've never even heard of The Kelpies but they look beautiful, sounds like a great place to visit!


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When the Brexit decision was made I was sailing around the Aegean Sea blissfully ignoring the impact this decision would have made in my life. Two years later, and I found myself being nervous of what the future holds for foreigners in the UK. Never in my life would I imagined that my right to remain in the UK as a European citizen would have been as uncertain as it is today. No wonder why so many of my colleagues and ex-classmates, when Article 50 was invoked, felt unwelcome in the UK and proceeded with finding jobs in other parts of the world.
Much like the Anglo-French War of the Grand Alliance, my invasion in Britain spanned almost 9 years ago, the likes of which found me staying in no more than 7 different cities throughout England and Scotland, before moving to Aberdeen. According to the British Government, for a person to apply and be granted the British citizenship, they should first apply for the Permanent Residency scheme on the condition that they have been living in the UK for the past 5 years; my residency in the UK is beyond this year limit so on paper I am good to go. Feeling like I deserve the fat cherry on top of a Sundae for living all these years away from my family and friends, I decided to proceed with the application. Only to find out that even though I have been living for more than the years they request, I would still need to wait for another year AFTER my Permanent Residency card arrives before I would be allowed to apply for the British Citizenship – largely, thanks to the mass amount of applications the Government has encountered after the Brexit news went live. Just imagine the numbers of Europeans that run in the middle of this whirlwind of Brexit storm to apply for a Citizenship to grant themselves the right to stay in a country that they have family, friends and a job!
Excited as I am to have a document that secures my stay in the UK, I am equally disappointed that I will have to pay a total amount of £1500 for all the applications and exams needed to take during the process (and don't even get me started with the mandatory studying of laws and history). It's insane how life has changed for Europeans living in the UK; from finding a job (will an employer take the risk to hire someone who might need to get a visa to stay in the workplace in a year's time, and therefore, might be obliged to cover the cost of the employee's visa?), to finding a place to stay and even studying in the UK!
If you are reading this and you are interested in applying for the British Citizenship, my advice to you is: do it fast. The rules change constantly and the fees have already increased, with rumours have it that they will double by the end of the Brexit negotiation. And before anything is said or done, please read the guidelines about Citizenship and living in the UK on the Home Office page.
Any of you going through the same process? What is your experience so far?
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A very interesting read! I am Portuguese working and studying in Sheffield and I am too wondering if I should apply for the residency card. I have only been here for 3 years so I don't know what will happen to people like me. In a way I'm jealous of you living in the U.K. all these years because you have the right to apply for the recidency and citizenship and live here. I would be interested in you documenting the process on the blog!


KidznSnow Article: There's No Play Like Snowplay! Lots of ways to have fun in the snow!
There's No Play Like Snowplay!
Skiing and snowboarding are but two of the many forms of winter fun across the vast American snowbelt. In addition to the familiar equipment needed for these high-profile sliding sports, an astonishing variety of new winter toys have been sneaking on to the slopes. Snowshoe sales and rentals are booming, and traditional ski resorts are now dotted with snowbike tracts, skating rinks and tubing hills for day and night thrills.
Other sliding methods are almost commonplace in the Sierra. Northstar-at-Tahoe offers snowbiking, as does Sierra-at-Tahoe. Snowbikes look much like bicycles. They have seats and handlebars, but runners instead of wheels - and no pedals. Snowbikers take a lift up the mountain and ride down, wearing mini-skis on their boots and big grins on their faces! Snowbiking is an alternative to the traditional learning curve of skiing or snowboarding. It's a chance to slide and have some fun.
Tubing is an old winter diversion that's new again. Riders sprawl on huge reinforced tubes and go for the gusto. Many areas are offering tubing as an evening activity, which is great for the nonstop energy of kids and teens. Check out Kidz n'Snow's Other Sliding for more information.


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Beating Homesickness at Ampleforth – Advice from Matrons
Advice / 1 year ago
Ampleforth matrons provide top tips on easing pupils in to boarding school life
Calling in a solicitor and a former Royal Naval Officer might seem an extreme measure for settling pupils in, but these matrons of Ampleforth College have unusual CVs.
As part of Ampleforth's excellent pastoral care team helping to dispel homesickness, Jane Reynard and Kate Durée, matrons at Ampleforth College, have helped numerous pupils settle into school.
Jane, matron at St Aidan's House, one of three for girls at the College, started her career many years ago as a Solicitor before having her family and then going on to join the College's Admissions Department and later the Headmaster's Department. She is a mother of two children and lives near to the College with her family.
Kate is the matron at St Thomas' House, one of the seven houses for boys at the College. Early in her career she had a Short Service Commission in the Royal Navy and then spent a few years in London as a Senior Executive Research Associate before taking time out to have a family. She draws from her professional experience, as much as her experience as a mother of three, to provide support for the students in her care.
Here, they share their top tips on helping students to settle back into school after time at home:
Be positive. The first few days away from home can be hard on both parents and children but we advise parents to focus on encouraging their children to embrace the challenges that lie ahead at school. We emphasise the exciting journey the students are beginning and encourage parents to allow students time to settle in, catch up with and make new friends and to find their feet again. We encourage the students to telephone home only if they want to. We ask parents to bear in mind that the students will be very busy from the start so may not call.
Be welcoming. We endeavour to make the boarding houses as much a home-from-home as possible but inevitably there are differences due to the academic, cultural and sporting demands placed on the students as well as the challenge of learning to live as part of a community in the boarding houses. Each house provides a home for students aged from 13 to 18 so new students feel welcomed into a family-like environment. This structure allows the older students to help in taking care of the younger students in the same way an elder sibling would. The level of care shown by older students to younger pupils is actually one of the most endearing aspects of the new term. The students are generous with their time, not only involving new students in their conversations but also introducing them to others and showing them around the College. There is also a wider support network for new and returning students, comprising the boarding house team, namely the Housemaster or Mistress, their Assistant, the Matron and the House Tutors all of whom are available when needed. The boarding house team are always vigilant about helping pupils settle in and continuously watch out for homesickness.
Be organised. The matron will help to organise the new students' belongings in their rooms and with making sure that they are ready for lessons, sports etc. This organisation and routine provides a structure to the day and enables pupils to plan their extra-curricular activities and free time
Be busy. At Ampleforth we have a detailed and very busy induction programme for students compiled by the Deputy Head of Boarding. This sets out the timetable from breakfast to bedtime for the first week and includes events in the boarding houses and the school for all year groups. In particular the first full day of term in the new academic year is spent by the students in their home clothes and each year group has a bespoke itinerary for the day. For example, Year 9, all of whom will be new to Ampleforth, spend the day with their tutors who accompany their respective Year 9 Tutor Group to various induction events and on a quiz which takes these students around the College so that they become familiar with the campus. This provides an opportunity at the very start for the Year 9 students to meet other students in their year. Friendships across the houses are further developed at the Year 9 Retreat which takes place on the last day before the first exeat in September. The first weekend after term starts back is always pupils only, and we encourage students to engage in as many of Ampleforth's activities as possible, to help them get to know one another. For example, on this weekend all Year 9 students will have supper with their Housemaster or Housemistress in their boarding houses on Saturday evening and on Sunday afternoon all students take part in the Raft Race at the College lakes. After the first weekend, we encourage parents to come to school over the weekend so they can get to know their children's friends and support any events or sports fixtures in person.
Be ready. It is common to feel homesick, particularly in the first few days and weeks of term. Many of the children experience this, but we are always available to provide support and guidance during this time and need to be ready for the unexpected – whether it's offering relationship advice or instructions on how to do the laundry, we are always on hand to help.
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Thief Steals Pair of Bear Heads
Thief Steals Pair of Bear Heads Aug 27, 2014 10:55:24 GMT -5
Post by Graveyardbride on Aug 27, 2014 10:55:24 GMT -5
Bear Heads Stolen from Remote Maine Cabin
FARMINGTON, Maine – The person who broke into an off-the-grid cabin in remote western Maine didn't get away with money, jewelry or other valuables. Police say the thief took a pair of bear heads.
Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols says a Waterboro family reported last week that someone had broken into their cabin in secluded Alder Stream Township sometime over the summer. Nichols tells the Morning Sentinel the family hadn't been to the cabin since April, so the exact time of the break-in is not known.
In addition to the stuffed bear heads, the thief also made off with two lawn chairs and three flashlights. The sheriff says the cabin's futons appear to have been slept in.
The owner said the bear heads had been in the family for 40 years.
Source: Associated Press, August 26, 2014.


Natural gas is the core business of G.EN. GAZ ENERGIA Sp. z o.o. The company both sells it and provides distribution services within its own gas network.
The G.EN. GAZ ENERGIA distribution system covers 60 communities in 4 voivodeships (Lower Silesian, Pomeranian, Greater Poland and West Pomeranian).
Currently, the company has a 2,771 km gas network including 168 km of gas transmission pipelines, 2,603 km of gas distribution pipelines and 5 gas regasification stations.
In 2015 the company supplied over 1 million MWh of natural gas to almost 31,200 clients. Gas is sourced mainly from domestic deposits.


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Q: make website always connected to session never logout I am working on a project which is based on sitting an online test. The test can last upwards of 3 hours, this causes the session to be destroyed due to a timeout. Which means the test ends up not being submitted as there is no longer an active session. Is there a way using ajax for example, that I can keep the session active?
The project is in Laravel 5.3

A: In config/session.php set lifetime:
'lifetime' => 35791394,

35791394 is maximum lifetime for 32-bit machines because Laravel will multiply this number by 60.

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#pragma once

/**
 * \file sal/net/async/completion_queue.hpp
 * Asynchronous I/O operations completion queue.
 */

#include <sal/config.hpp>
#include <sal/net/fwd.hpp>
#include <sal/net/async/__bits/async.hpp>
#include <sal/net/async/io.hpp>
#include <sal/net/async/service.hpp>
#include <chrono>

__sal_begin

namespace net::async {

/**
 * Asynchronous networking I/O completion queue.
 * \see sal::net::async::service_t
 */
class completion_queue_t
{
public:

  /**
   * Instantiate new completion queue for \a service.
   */
  completion_queue_t (const service_t &service) noexcept
    : impl_(service.impl_)
  { }

  completion_queue_t (const completion_queue_t &) = delete;
  completion_queue_t (completion_queue_t &&) = delete;
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  /**
   * Allocate new I/O operation with associated \a context.
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  template <typename Context>
  io_ptr make_io (Context *context)
  {
    auto io = reinterpret_cast<io_t *>(impl_.make_io());
    io->context<Context>(context);
    return io_ptr{io};
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  /**
   * Allocate new I/O operation.
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  {
    return make_io<std::nullptr_t>(nullptr);
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   * Return next completed I/O operation without blocking calling thread. If
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  {
    return io_ptr{reinterpret_cast<io_t *>(impl_.try_get())};
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  template <typename Rep, typename Period>
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  {
    return wait_for(timeout, throw_on_error("service::wait_for"));
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   * Suspend calling thread until there are more I/O operations completed.
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  {
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   * Suspend calling thread until there are more I/O operations completed.
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  bool wait ()
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  }

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  {
    return wait_for(std::chrono::milliseconds::zero(), error);
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  /**
   * Poll for new completed I/O operations.
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  bool poll ()
  {
    return poll(throw_on_error("service::poll"));
  }

private:

  __bits::completion_queue_t impl_;
};

} // namespace net::async

__sal_end

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In-situ Raman spectroscopy studies of room-temperature and hydrothermal reactions
Brendan T. McGrail, Laurent J. Jouffret, Eric M. Villa, Peter C. Burns
By contracting with the Parr Instrument Company and Bruker Optical Systems, we have developed a system for continuous monitoring of hydrothermal and room temperature reactions by Raman spectroscopy. Using the uranyl peroxide cage cluster {[UO2(O2)(OH)]16[UO2(O 2)2]4}24- (denoted {U 20R}) and a coordination polymer made from uranyl ions and 4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylate as model systems, we demonstrate the spectroscopically observable changes associated with reaction progress and crystallization.
Actinides and Nuclear Energy Materials
https://doi.org/10.1557/opl.2012.1127
2012 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Apr 9 2012 → Apr 13 2012
Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
2012 MRS Spring Meeting
10.1557/opl.2012.1127
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McGrail, B. T., Jouffret, L. J., Villa, E. M., & Burns, P. C. (2012). In-situ Raman spectroscopy studies of room-temperature and hydrothermal reactions. In Actinides and Nuclear Energy Materials (pp. 281-288). (Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings; Vol. 1444). https://doi.org/10.1557/opl.2012.1127
In-situ Raman spectroscopy studies of room-temperature and hydrothermal reactions. / McGrail, Brendan T.; Jouffret, Laurent J.; Villa, Eric M. et al.
Actinides and Nuclear Energy Materials. 2012. p. 281-288 (Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings; Vol. 1444).
McGrail, BT, Jouffret, LJ, Villa, EM & Burns, PC 2012, In-situ Raman spectroscopy studies of room-temperature and hydrothermal reactions. in Actinides and Nuclear Energy Materials. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, vol. 1444, pp. 281-288, 2012 MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, United States, 4/9/12. https://doi.org/10.1557/opl.2012.1127
McGrail BT, Jouffret LJ, Villa EM, Burns PC. In-situ Raman spectroscopy studies of room-temperature and hydrothermal reactions. In Actinides and Nuclear Energy Materials. 2012. p. 281-288. (Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings). doi: 10.1557/opl.2012.1127
McGrail, Brendan T. ; Jouffret, Laurent J. ; Villa, Eric M. et al. / In-situ Raman spectroscopy studies of room-temperature and hydrothermal reactions. Actinides and Nuclear Energy Materials. 2012. pp. 281-288 (Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings).
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There are so many keyboard shortcuts throughout Mac OS X and it's myriad of third party apps that it's easy to forget them or get lost trying to memorize the sea of keystrokes for each app. This is where CheatSheet will make your life easier, it's a tiny free application that sits in the background waiting to be summoned from any app to instantly show all keyboard shortcuts for that application.
After you've downloaded CheatSheet, place it in /Applications/ folder and the launch the app. Now from any application, hold down the Command key for a few seconds to summon the "Cheat Sheet" list of all keyboard shortcuts for that app. This allows you to quickly see even the most obscure shortcuts that would otherwise be buried deep within a submenu somewhere.
Quick troubleshooting tips: if some apps aren't responding to the hotkey, either relaunch those apps or try releasing and holding Command again and it should activate. Also if you've forgotten the meaning of Mac keyboard symbols it may be a good time to review those really quickly.
My only complaint about CheatSheet is that since it runs in the background you have to use something like Activity Monitor to easily quit out of it. Having an optional menu item to summon the cheat sheet for the active application, give you some control over basic settings like response time, and having a quick way to quit CheatSheet would be a nice touch, but this is a free app that is very useful as is so we really can't complain too much.
Whether you're a longtime Mac user or completely new to the platform, you are practically guaranteed to find CheatSheet useful. Get it now and thank me later.
You can quit by clicking on the little gear icon at the lower right corner while holding down the cmd key, then choose quit.
My complaint is that it pops up when I do app switching with cmd+tab.
How 'bout them keystrokes eh?
@Mitford: Nobody cares, and that typo makes you look pretty damn foolish.
Actually, quite a lot of us care. The standard of written English on the Internet is declining and misuse of the apostrophe, especially "its and it's" is one of the most common mistakes.
I agree. In many cases, the misplaced, or missing, apostrophe makes all the difference to the sense of the message.
Where's the improper apostrophe? I can't even find it.
Eric, you can't complain about grammar when you don't even know how to use comma correctly.
It's for the "How to Create a Disk Image of an Entire Mac Hard Drive".
This is really cool! Thanks for the post.
If you mostly use the keyboard for navigation, you will surely like it.
You really have to hold it down for three seconds so it doesn't get in the way of the alt + tab etc.
Good thing I got here after the grammar police. It-'-s a joke how uptight a-holes are on the '-net. Get over yourselves.
all i get is a system preferences window with the universal access panel. anybody have any ideas?
steev: go to system prefs>universal access and enable the radio button at the bottom left like in the screenshot.
Would be awesome if you could change the delay on this to your liking. 3 seconds is too short sometimes.
how much cpu does this thing use while its in the background?
Virtually nothing, 0.2% in my test.
Or how about an option to change the hotkey to a custom or custom combination? That would be nice.
I love this thing, but is there a way to keep it from popping up when you cmd-tab from app to app?
While this is useful, it is less useful to me because it uses icons that are no longer on mac keyboards, other than on the command key. In fact I have never owned a mac with those symbols and when I see just them it annoys the hell out of me. Why do devs do that?
How do I delete/uninstall it? thank you.
How do I close it and then uninstall/delete it? Please?
Go to Activity Monitor. Find the CheatSheet process and quit it.
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Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall has thrown its weight behind a challenging duathlon which will get legs churning, wheels turning and muscles burning.
The firm has sponsored The Holcombe Harriers Mountain Trial Duathlon, which will take place on September 20 at 9am and start from the Hare and Hounds pub, Holcombe Brook.
The duathlon will consist of two 6.3km fell runs across the finest parts of Holcombe Moor and a 27km road cycle route around the classic 'Mountain Trial Holcombe Circuit'. The event is open to anyone wanting to challenge themselves and entrants can choose to compete solo or as part of a relay team.
The race, which will see round 200 athletes compete, has been organised by the Holcombe Harriers club which formed in 2011 and Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall will support by providing race numbers and signage for the event. There will be prizes for every age group along with spot prizes for individual performances.
Member of Holcombe Harriers and partner at WHN, Berin Jones said: "We are committed to supporting charities and groups within our local communities and so we are really pleased to support the club as it stages its first mountain trial duathlon event.
One of the founders of the club, John Kirkham, also an age group GB duathlon team member, commented: "We wanted to stage an event which could meet the demand of athletes in East Lancashire who enjoy testing themselves and so this terrain and distance is engineered to be particularly challenging.
To enter the Holcombe Mountain Trial Duathlon, visit holcombeharriers.com before September 13. Entry fees start from £18.