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A quick review of critics' opinions on this one leaves me discouraged. Overall, the so-called "experts" tell me it stinks.
Here's a quick summary of This Means War: Two CIA operatives, Tuck (Tom Hardy) and FDR (Chris Pine), are also best buddies. Things are going great -- the guys are involved in closing some huge cases successfully, and they work really well together. Everything is perfect, until both men begin dating Lauren (Reese Witherspoon). Then? Well, then, it's all out war. All bets are off as these two savvy agents compete for Lauren's affections. They'll go to any lengths to win her love, it seems. Hilarity ensues. Or does it?
Based on movie critics' reviews, hilarity does not ensue. Some of my favorite critics absolutely hate this movie, including my all-time favorite, Roger Ebert. Ebert doesn't pull any punches with This Means War, saying:
"If there's anything I hate more than a stupid action comedy, it's an incompetent stupid action comedy."
Yikes. Incompetent is never a description you want attached to a movie you want to see. Ebert gives This Means War one-and-a-half stars. For those who might not know, four stars is his highest rating - so this is bad, bad, bad.
I heart Reese Witherspoon movies, I really do. But based on some of these stinking reviews, I'll likely wait for the DVD release. Movies are simply too pricey in theaters to risk it. If anyone does see This Means War before then, let me know: If you liked it, tell me why. Just a slight arm twist might send me to see this in the theater.

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02 November 2006
How did the Iraqi resistance begin?
Boris Johnson, the Tory MP for Henley, has an interesting article in Today's Daily Telegraph. He first of all takes a swipe at those warmongers who take the line that the aggression was ruined by poor, post-attack planning:
It is now commonplace for people like me, who supported the war, to say that we "did the right thing" but that it had mysteriously "turned out wrong". This is intellectually vacuous. It is like saying British strategy for July 1, 1916 was perfect, but let down by faulty execution. The thing was a disaster from the moment we invaded, and it wasn't poor old Rumsfeld's fault for failing to send in enough troops, or failing to do more "planning" for the post-war. No quantity of troops could have prevented this catastrophe; and the dreadful thing is that I think Saddam knew it.He then goes on to write the key paragraph to his article, one that argues that the Iraqis were following a pre-war resistance plan:
A couple of years ago I had a chilling conversation with a very senior British general who was then intimately involved in our efforts in Iraq.
The trouble was, he said, that Saddam had thought it all through. He knew he hadn't a hope against the Pentagon, so he had a three-stage strategy. First he instructed his army not to put up much resistance to the Patton-like thrusts of the US army. Then, when Baghdad had fallen, he encouraged his soldiers to melt away to their homes and keep their weapons. The third stage, said this British general, was the one we had been embroiled in ever since: a guerrilla war, spiced with sectarian violence, to become gradually more intense until it became no longer possible for the allies to remain in Iraq.How accurate is Boris' source, the Exile wonders?
The problem is the first bit. Shortly after the fall of Baghdad, the British press was full of stories concerning how the Americans had managed to buy off some senior Iraqi generals. That was the reason why Baghdad fell with such alacrity. The Iraqi plan was to defend Baghdad to the hilt, to turn it into another Stalingrad, and then melt away to start the guerrilla war.
This version of events strikes me as being the more credible. The reason was outlined in length in this 2004 article of mine, which argued that had the Baathists remained in charge, then the Iraqi Resistance would have set up a front organisation to channel international support to the guerrilla movement. Secondly, the guerilla resistance began in cities such as Fallujah and Hit in the aftermath of American atrocities. Basically, the young men of those areas wanted revenge, and American over-reaction allowed the war to spread in a classical guerrilla pattern.
Time will tell which version is the correct one. What matters now is that the final sentences of my 2004 article are as pertinent today as when they were first written:
However, in the final analysis, it really does not matter how the Iraqis choose to wage their war of liberation. What matters is that they have joined a select and heroic pantheon of nations who have refused to go quietly into imperialism’s long night. If for no other reason than that we owe them our support. They already have our admiration.

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Fort Clinch State Park, one of the oldest parks in the Florida park system, was acquired in September 1935. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was responsible for some of the initial development of the park. Occupied by both Union and Confederate troops during the Civil War, Fort Clinch was never completed due to slow construction. The development of more powerful armament rendered the fort's masonry walls obsolete.
Significant plant communities throughout the park's 1,100 acres include sand dunes, overwash plains, maritime hammock and estuarine tidal marsh. Many of these can be observed from the nature trail at Willow Pond or the paved roadway through the hammocks. These are also prime locations for bird watching and nature study.
Fort Clinch is a 19th-century brick fortress begun in 1847 after the end of the Second Seminole War. It was named in honor of General Duncan Lamont Clinch, important figure in the First and Second Seminole Wars. The only battle to occur at Clinch was when Union troops recaptured the fort in 1862 after Confederate forces seized control the previous year. Fort Clinch served as the base of Union operations in the area throughout the Civil War.
In 1935, the State of Florida bought 256 acres (1.0 km2) that included the then-abandoned fort and the surrounding area. Fort Clinch State Park including the fort, opened to the public in 1938.
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So Creation Fest opened last night and One Man In The Middle is going to try and bring you something of our experiences. We'll be posting photos on Instagram and Facebook from the events of each day as well as some of what we have got up to.Check out our recent interview with James Herring from Speak, Brother.
Just to set the scene we are camping. Yes One Man and One Woman with 6 kids! So our time is in great demand to try and get around the site struggling with disabilities and moany kids! On Friday it was mainly about getting the tent set up, and then realising it was all wrong and turning the insides around, whilst trying to utilise and entertain the talents of our family. Needless to say it was a tiring night and crawling into bed sometime around midnight we had both had a long day and things just weren't comfortable. One Woman wanted to go home, Chronic Fatigue and camping is not a good combination.
Saturday lunch time the site opened, and we couldn't wait to get as many kids as possible into the Children's Club - Ocean Commotion, to have a bit of peace while the elder kids were left to entertain themselves. We took the opportunity for One Woman to catch the LIV Children's Choir which were by all accounts fantastic. This is a group of children in South Africa who are given homes in a village, someone to love them and look after them - a great work you can check out on their website
I wanted to stay with something more local so I headed across to the Tube venue and caught Wayfarers and caught up with them for a quick interview. This is a folk-country trio who have a passion to share their songs wherever they can across Cornwall.
A little later, after picking up the kids I headed across to catch one of the last performances of the fantastic Reading based Ska band - Sounds of Salvation. After years of gigging up and down the country these guys are hanging up their trumpets, trombone and guitars, but this was a fun, energy filled set of some of their best songs. Sadly there was not a bigger audience to come and join them, but there are some great shots on Facebook.
The evening concert for Creation Fest just gets bigger and bigger. Hosted by Sarah Yardley and Scott Cunningham this was kicked off with a short performance from LIV childrens choir and there were a lot of different things going on. I mean, have you ever done prayer crowd-surfing? Well that was the innovative way to pray for members of the "One The Beach Mission" team who will be going out from here to impact the local beaches in Bude, Newquay and Polzeath.
As far as musicians go the night's first band were Speak, Brother who did a fantastic set before heading off for the pub in Wadebridge to play a set there and take something of the festival out into the local town. Check out our recent interview with James Herring from Speak, Brother. Then Transform DJ's brought their dance worship set. The kids loved all this music and excitement, my youngest Abby totally wore herself out falling asleep with the booming music from these guys! Then rounding out the worship was the fantastic Ben Cantelon, sadly at this point we had to head back to the tent, while the music continued playing and the oldest three determined not to be tired and headed off for the late night movie "God's Not Dead".


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Originally a war post for whites against the native Ohio tribe, the town was an officially incorporated city in 1819 and began to economically thrive with the opening of the Miami Canal eight years later and the influx of Germans and Irish in the coming decade.
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Xbox One Backwards Compatibility FAQ Explains The Ins and Outs of Playing Your Old Xbox 360 Games
Microsoft launched today the preview version of Xbox One’s backwards compatibility feature that will ultimately let you play Xbox 360 games on your news console.
Alongside with the announcement, a post on the private preview forums by Program Manager Emily Hanson explains the full ins and outs of the feature in its current preview incarnation.
Remember that this is just a preview version, so many details can change when the feature will be released this Holiday season.
It’s also worth mentioning that the feature is not up and running just yet at the moment of this writing, and it will be implemented for preview members only later today.
Q: How do I play an Xbox 360 game on my Xbox One?
A: You must own a supported Xbox 360 title. (For a list of supported titles, see below) If you have a supported digital version of the game, you can install the game from the “Ready to Install” section of My games & apps. If you have a disk version of the game, you can simply insert the disk into your Xbox One console.
Q: Where is Borderlands? You showed it, but I don’t see it in Preview.
A: We are continuing to finalize all the necessary packaging and validation work with our partners to bring your favorite games to the program as soon as possible. While not part of the Preview launch, stay tuned to find out when Borderlands will be available through Xbox One Backward Compatibility.
Q: What about my other Xbox 360 games?
A: We are continuing to add more titles. Not all titles will be supported but check back and see if your titles have been added to the list. Or go to Xbox Feedback to suggest your favorites.
Q: Do I need to also own an Xbox 360 Console to play these games?
A: No, you do not need to own an Xbox 360 console.
Q: Can I buy these games from the Xbox One store?
A: If you want to purchase these games, you can buy them digitally from the store on your Xbox 360 console, on xbox.com (search for titles in Xbox 360 games) or from your local retailer.
Q: How do I get to the Xbox 360 Guide on my Xbox One?
A: While playing your Xbox 360 game on Xbox One, you can access the Xbox 360 Guide by pressing the Menu and View buttons on your Xbox One controller at the same time. (Note: some games have additional functionality when pressing either the Menu or the View button individually. Be mindful there may be unexpected behavior if you press one button prior to the other. Check the Game Specific Issues in the Known Issues for workarounds in specific titles.)
Q: Can I continue a game that I started on my Xbox 360?
A: If you have saved your games to the cloud from an Xbox 360, you will be able to continue that game on the Xbox One. Some titles do not support cloud storage. In those cases, game saves will not be recovered on the Xbox One. Please refer to the list below to see which titles do not support cloud storage. For help on saving your games to the cloud from your Xbox 360 console, check the following articles:
Setting up cloud storage on 360: http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-360/games/cloud-save-games
Q: I saved my game on Xbox One but don’t see the saved game on my Xbox 360. What happened to my game?
A: Xbox 360 game saves are uploaded after you quit the game on Xbox One. You must quit it from Home or launch another non-backward compatible game in order for the save to be uploaded. If you turn off your console, it will be uploaded when you turn it back on.
Q: Can I play multiplayer with friends who are playing the game on Xbox 360 or Xbox One?
A: Yes! For games that have multiplayer, you will be able to play with others who own the title on Xbox 360. For Xbox One users, only members of the Public Preview audience who own the game will be able to play with you during this beta.
Q: Will I need to earn my game achievements again on the Xbox One?
A: No, if you originally earned the game achievement on the Xbox 360 you will not get duplicate achievements nor lose your previous achievements.
Save your Xbox 360 games on Xbox One often! If you leave the game (i.e. launch a full screen app or another game) you could potentially lose any unsaved progress.
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When engaging with Xbox 360 users or other users of Xbox One playing Xbox 360 games, use the Party and Chat functions on the Xbox 360 Guide (press Menu and View buttons to bring up the menu and select Party or Chat).
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If there is more than one controller connected to your Xbox One, only one controller can be used for navigating the Xbox 360 Guide.
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Playing an Xbox 360 game inside the large tile of the Xbox One Home screen can cause audio and visual performance degradation. Play games in full screen mode to avoid this.
In-game issues (for all games)
- Rich presence says “Home” instead of something game specific.
- The ESRB splash screen or disclaimer text does not show at the beginning of games.
- After the Xbox 360 boot animation renders, the game sometimes takes a few seconds to load, just be patient.
Game Specific Issues
- A Kingdom for Keflings: May not use correct avatar when playing offline.
- Defense Grid: Pressing the View button will reset the level if pressed during gameplay. If you are trying to call up the Xbox 360 guide it is recommended that you first press and hold the Menu button then press View to avoid resetting the level.
- Geometry Wars Evolved: It is possible to start a game before the Xbox Live sign-in completes, and when it does it will return you back to the game’s main menu.
- Hexic: Corners of locked tiles in Survival mode are not rendering correctly.
- Kameo: If you receive the error “problem with the disc you are using”, it is the game’s generic error, it is likely not an issue with the disc.
- Mass Effect: Framerate degradations in 360 version may manifest slightly differently in Backward Compatibility version.
- Perfect Dark Zero: Framerate degradations in 360 version may manifest slightly differently in the Backward Compatibility version.
- Perfect Dark Zero: Ranked multi-player is not yet supported in Backward Compatibility.
- Perfect Dark: Co-operative multi-player between 360 and Backward Compatibility is not yet supported.
- Super Meat Boy: There is a pre-existing bug from Xbox 360 where controller input doesn’t behave correctly with controller 2.
- Toy Soldiers: Online multi-player may sometimes get out of sync.
- Toy Soldiers Cold War: Existing framerate degradations in 360 version may manifest slightly differently in Backward Compatibility version.
- Zuma: There is a pre-existing bug from Xbox 360 where achievements that should be earned, are not always earned.
- Zuma: Some users are not getting achievements. To make achievements work for a specific user (“User X”) you can perform the following workaround. This will require 2 user accounts (“User X” and “User Y”:
- o Sign in “User X” and “User Y” into Xbox One.
- o Choose “User Y” and start Zuma
- o Proceed past the “Press A” to the main menu.
- o Ensure that you have seen “User Y signed into Xbox LIVE” notification.
- o Bring up the Xbox 360 Guide by pressing Menu and View buttons at the same time.
- o Sign out “User Y”
- o Sign in “User X”
Current Xbox 360 titles that are playable on Xbox One:
- A Kingdom of Keflings
- A World of Keflings
- Alien Hominid HD
- Banjo Kazooie
- Banjo Tooie
- BattleBlock Theater
- Defense Grid
- Geometry Wars Evolved
- Hexic HD
- Jetpac Refuelled
- Mass Effect
- Perfect Dark
- Perfect Dark Zero
- Super Meat Boy*
- Toy Soldiers: Cold War
- Toy Soldiers
- Viva Piñata
- Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise
*Cloud saved games are not supported for this title

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Back in early February, we wrote about a case in which a 48-year-old director of B-Moor Youth Services, a faith-based youth mentoring organization in Baltimore, was accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old client of the organization. The allegations shocked the city and threatened the man’s freedom, reputation and career. However, prosecutors later dropped all charges against the defendant.
According to the police, the man had started a relationship with the young girl last December. Authorities were convinced that the two had consensual sex several times at his residence in northwest Baltimore. Eventually, the girl allegedly told her parents about the relationship, which led to the man’s arrest. He was charged with rape, child abuse, assault and other sexual charges.
The Baltimore State’s Attorney noted that the recent decision to drop all charges against the youth mentor was “based on a careful and thorough review of the evidence.” When pressed for further explanation, none was given. The public is left to wonder if the case was dropped due to a mistaken arrest, an error on the prosecution’s part, an issue with evidence or an issue with the alleged victim and her family.
While the youth mentor and his family are undoubtedly thrilled that the charges have been dropped, experts say they may want a more thorough explanation to be made public. After all, the mentor’s name has been muddied, and many parents may be left wondering if it is safe to allow their children to return to the youth center.
Despite the lack of a clear explanation, this case illustrates how the criminal justice system should work. If prosecutors do not have strong, convincing evidence that is handled properly or if protocol is not followed, a case should not be pursued.
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I know that it has been a very long time - nearly a year - since we last spoke. I hate that things ended on such bad terms. I've had the luxury of hindsight, a blog filled with our history and a new relationship to give me a clearer view of us.
First of all, thank you for loving me. I remember how much you supported me as I supported you during deployment. I remember how, when I would beat myself up as a mother, you would point out my strengths. I remember how you would make me laugh so much with your stories and how well you listened to mine. I remember how you pulled yourself out of the depths of depression and fear to bring a smile to my face so that I could hang on one more day. I remember how, when I wanted to end things, you fought me and pleaded for my patience.
I'm sorry. I wish I could have been patient. I guess my patience ran its course during the 15 months you were deployed.
I loved you with everything I had. I gave and gave and did whatever you wanted and wanted to do lots more. I loved giving to you. I felt like a shining ray of hope in your life and it felt good to me. Perhaps I was using you. Perhaps you were using me.
Maybe in the end, we both felt bad about that. I'm not sure.
The point is - I do not regret what we found in each other. I do not regret all that I learned. I do not regret everything I went through with you.
We felt love. The planets had finally aligned for us after 22 years! We had such a depth of connection in those few weeks before you deployed. It kept both of us hanging on for over a year. Whether or not that relationship survived doesn't matter. It served me and it served you. In the end, I know that the love was real. I also know that we just didn't fit. And that's ok.
I've been through lots of emotion regarding the end of our relationship. I've been angry, resentful, terribly sad, frustrated, confused but mostly... mostly I hate that I lost that friendship. You've known me for 25 years! I think of you. I wonder about you. I hope that someone fit you better than I did.
I hope that you found exactly what you needed in your life.
You were what I needed then. I'm happy to be able to look back at that time and smile. For the first time in a very long time, I can think of us and smile.
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I’ve come to believe that finding balance in life is a bit of a myth for anyone that’s motivated.
If you’re motivated then no matter how much of everything good you have, you’re always going to want a little bit more of it.
If you have good grades then you’re going to want great grades.
If you have a lot of friends then you’re going to want a whole lot more.
If you enjoy your life then you’re looking to have an amazing life.
This constant desire to want more makes balance impossible.
Every time you find a balance you’re going to catch yourself losing it when you realize you’re looking for more.
There is never a moment when you’ll stop and think, “everything is correctly balanced.”
If you’re really on a roll then you might feel like it’s almost right but hitting the correct balance just never happens.
Instead of balance I’ve come to accept balance through cycles.
I will be busy at times.
I will be relaxed at times.
During the busy times I’ll be enthusiastic about it. I’ll push myself and it will feel great because I’m really making big things happen. I’ll feel it and love every second of it because, I know, no matter what, I will allow myself to relax when the stressful times are over.
When the relaxed times come, many motivated people start getting a bit antsy.
They start feeling a bit of guilt for a lack of productivity.
I used to think that way.
These days I tend to think about how many large predators sleep most of the day.
There is nothing wrong with saving your strength and stress for the moments when you really need it. (And through these times, I usually end up doing some of my best thinking. In some ways, thinking is the most valuable work you can do.)
This is the balance that I like to focus on.
I could (and used to) spend my whole life stressfully trying to achieve big things. Those big things rarely worked out. Once I started letting myself stop to relax my productive moments seemed to go significantly better.
Of course, this is my preference.
I don’t think there is too much scientific about it.
(There are studies that suggest short term stress like fighting bears or skydiving is good for you and long term stress like working all day is bad for you. That seems only somewhat related to the point though.)
I’m just saying this tends to work for me. It might be worth giving it a try.
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Football, known as the beautiful game, has inspired countless movies and series over the years, captivating audiences with its drama, passion, and triumphs. From classic tales set during World War II to modern-day stories of dreamers and champions, the world of football on screen offers something for everyone. Let’s dive into the top 21 football movies and series that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
1. Two Half Times in Hell (1962)
Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film portrays a remarkable football match between Hungarian prisoners and German guards. The story unfolds with gripping intensity, showcasing the resilience and spirit of the players amidst the chaos of war.
2. Mossafer, the Traveler (1974)
Follow a young man’s quest to see his country’s national team play in the capital city. Football serves as more than just a game in this Iranian film, offering profound insights into the power of dreams and determination.
3. Evasion or Victory (1981)
Inspired by real events, this iconic film follows a group of Allied prisoners as they face off against a team of Nazi soldiers in a high-stakes football match. With stars like Pelé and Stallone, it’s a thrilling tale of courage and defiance.
4. Love at Play (1997)
Experience the comedic journey of a young football fanatic torn between his passion for the game and his budding romance. Colin Firth shines in this heartwarming story of love, laughter, and the beautiful game.
5. Jimmy Grimble’s Dream (2000)
Join Jimmy, a boy with a talent for football, as he navigates the challenges of adolescence and bullying. With dreams of playing for Manchester City, Jimmy learns valuable lessons about perseverance and self-belief.
6. Mike Bassett (2001)
Follow the journey of an underdog coach thrust into the spotlight during the World Cup qualifiers. Despite facing criticism and setbacks, his resilience leads to unexpected success on the pitch.
7. The Miracle of Bern (2003)
Relive the historic 1954 World Cup final where West Germany defied expectations to claim victory. Through the eyes of a young boy, witness the power of sport to unite a nation and inspire hope.
8. Football Days (2003)
Explore the lives of seven friends whose love for football binds them together through life’s ups and downs. As they reunite to chase glory on the pitch, their journey becomes a celebration of camaraderie and resilience.
9. The Longest Penalty in the World (2005)
Follow the gripping tale of a substitute goalkeeper forced to wait an agonizing week before facing a crucial penalty. With humor and heart, this Spanish film captures the essence of passion and perseverance.
10. A Great Coach (2005)
Witness the clash between a father and son caught on opposite sides of a football rivalry. As old grudges resurface, they must confront their differences and rediscover the true meaning of sportsmanship.
11. Green Street Hooligans (2005)
Delve into the gritty world of football hooliganism as a Harvard student finds himself drawn into a dangerous subculture in London. With intense rivalry and unexpected alliances, this film explores the darker side of fandom.
12. Goal! The Dream Begins (2005)
Follow the journey of a Los Angeles chef as he pursues his childhood dream of becoming a professional footballer. With determination and the support of his idols, he embarks on a quest for glory on the field.
13. The Game of Their Lives (2005)
Experience the incredible true story of the United States team’s journey to the 1950 World Cup in Brazil. Against all odds, they capture the hearts of a nation and defy expectations with their remarkable performance.
14. Offside (2006)
Discover the comedic tale of a group of girls disguising themselves as boys to attend a football match. Set against a backdrop of societal norms, their determination to pursue their passion resonates with audiences.
15. She’s the Man (2006)
Explore the quirky journey of a young woman who disguises herself as her twin brother to win the affection of her roommate. With football as a backdrop, this film offers a fresh take on love and self-discovery.
16. The Damned United (2009)
Delve into the controversial career of coach Brian Clough as he navigates the highs and lows of football management. With gripping drama and intense rivalry, this film offers a glimpse into the turbulent world of sports.
17. Finding Eric (2010)
Follow Eric as he seeks guidance from his idol, Cantona, to overcome life’s challenges. With humor and heart, this film celebrates the transformative power of belief and resilience.
18. Black Diamonds (2013)
Explore the journey of young African players chasing their dreams of football stardom in Europe. Against a backdrop of adversity, only a select few will rise to become the legendary “black diamonds” of the sport.
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One-woman string section- arranging, remote recording, collaborating. Easygoing but professional. I'm comfortable playing anything from folk and rock to Arabic (which I've studied and performed extensively). Can create lush orchestral to gypsy string arrangements, and many in between. Worked with Natalie Merchant, Lou Reed, David Byrne and others.
I'm an experienced guitarist, bassist, songwriter since 25 years. I am specialized in rock and metal production, played in a lot of band from prog rock, metal, to gothic rock, ambient. I am the leader of progmetal band Geometry of Chaos. in the last years I have worked on mixing and production, mastering and have Ableton qualification certificates.
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When you stay at Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City in Foster City, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Leo J. Ryan Park and San Francisco Bay. This hotel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Stanford University and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Stanford Shopping Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 147 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary weekday newspapers and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at The Bistro, a restaurant which features a bar. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/café. Breakfast is available for a fee.
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Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy. Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges. Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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I won Stratos games wooden tiles and they sent me an extra surprise of an 10 X 8 Limited Edition Print! THANKS! I love the art! And Stratos has been on my want list, so having the wooden tiles makes me want the game ASAP! http://www.stratosgame.com/
1) New Games I have gotten since January: Stone Age, Mystic Vale, Tides of Madness, CoinQuest, Happy Salmon, Beyond Baker Street, Pursuit of Happiness, Quadropolis, San Juan, Gravwell, Patchwork, Postion Explosion, TransAmerica, Macroscope, Candy Chaser, Bounce Off!, Blend Off, and Cthulu Monster for King of New York/Tokyo.
2) Favorite New Game I got: Well I almost didn't put this question on here because I really like all of them! But for a 2 player game, I think Patchwork or Tides of Madness, for a 3-4 player game I think Potion Explosion or Beyond Baker Street, and 4+ player game, Happy Salmon.
3) How many new games have I learned since January: I have learned all of my new games except TranAmerica, so a total of 16 games. I have also learned the the games from International Tabletop Day and the other New Board Game day. So a total 36 new games learned!
4) Favorite New Game I learned of Shannon's: I would probably have to say Above and Below. Which is a game a friend from St. Louis had recommended to me, so she was right!
5) Kickstarters I am excited to receive later this year: I already got Macroscope in and really like it. But I still have to get Can't Stop Express, King Cat, One Deck Dungeon: Forest of Shadows. Also at the beginning of 2018 I will be getting Zombie Tsunami.
6) Least Favorite New Game I learned: Labyrinth, we learned it on International Tabletop Day at a local board game store.
7) What games are still at the top of my wishlist: Well I have gotten 7 out of my 10 that I wanted...so here are the ones I still want and added some! Burgle Brothers, Ok Play, Scoville, Chameleon, Sagrada, The Great Dinosaur Rush, Stratos game, Triplock, and New York Slice. Hopefully a few of these will be in the July 11th Amazon Deal Day! Fingers Crossed! Is there one of these games you would recommend I get next?
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Challenge #1 Play 7 games in a week
This has been kind of easy this quarter. Since I am on Summer Break for work and my stepdaughter is too, and I can go hang out with Shannon during the day...I can easily get like 10 games in a week. I am also excited to say I have played 103 different games since January! :D Which is 36 more than the first quarter! This number may not make another 30+ game jump by September, because I have played a lot of the games we own and like 1/2 of Shannon's, but we will see.
Challenge #2 10x10 Board Game Challenge
I have now played 63 of the 100 games for this challenge. I have finished 2 rows; Mechs vs Minions and Lost Cities! I think with still having some summer break left I should be able to get a few more in before school starts back. Also I have found a few of these games are a little harder to convince my husband, step daughter, or Shannon to play because we have gotten some new games that they want to play. Which is understandable because we have gotten some new GOOD GAMES!
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This photo shoot was inspired by several things. 1. I was ITCHING to get back behind my camera. 2. The lack of Sunday morning Easter pics of my kiddos had me bummed. 3. Josie got her ballet costume for her ballet recital that has been cancelled, and was itching to try it on and get dressed up. 4. Our farm in the spring is one of my favorite spots in the world. It is beautiful.
So…enjoy. Lots of photos of both of my kiddos, one who is looking entirely too old for her own good.


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Interpersonal Skills in the Workplace: Examples and Importance
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- 1:03 Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
- 2:20 Listening Skills and…
- 3:33 Problem-Solving and…
- 5:21 Assertiveness
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The ability to communicate within an organization depends heavily upon people's interpersonal skills. These are the tools people use to interact and communicate with individuals in an organizational environment.
Violet Jones of Intestinal Distress Taco Restaurant has recently hired a brand new assistant manager named Fred Beans. Fred has turned out to be an absolute nightmare supervisor who has no social, communication or interpersonal skills.
Interpersonal skills are the tools people use to interact and communicate with individuals in an organizational environment. There are seven main areas of interpersonal communication that Fred fails at with his workers, and this has led to his immediate termination after working only one month. The seven areas are:
- Verbal communication
- Non-verbal communication
- Listening skills
Let's look at the case of Fred Beans to see what happens when employees do not have the interpersonal skills needed to perform at work.
Fred failed miserably in verbal communication with his entire staff. The definition of verbal communication is how and what words are used to communicate with individuals. It is the ability to communicate through words with the correct tone and manner.
Fred's initial week with Intestinal Distress Taco revealed that he was not capable of good verbal communication. He mumbled orders and then screamed when employees did anything wrong. Most employees grew to dread working with Fred because they could not understand his directions. He also was not a good non-verbal communicator as well.
Another type of interpersonal skill is non-verbal communication, which consists of facial expressions, body language and hand gestures. Fred only communicated with negative non-verbal communication, which consisted of frowns and angry stares.
All of the employees prefer Violet's professional demeanor as she speaks clearly and is animated with positive non-verbal communication. She always has a smile on her face and uses her hands to further explain complicated directions. Two-way communication is essential when developing a set of excellent interpersonal skills.
Fred also has very ineffective listening skills, which has led to a store crisis happening each week. Listening skills are the ability to hear attentively and process information correctly. Fred was not paying attention when one of the employees told him that they were low on taco meat. Later that week, the store ran out of meat and had to close down temporarily until a shipment was delivered.
Violet was furious at Fred's tendency to ignore important pieces of employee communication. She quickly put him on probation. Fred's behavior continued to decline during the month.
Negotiation is the next type of interpersonal skill that is important to effective business communication. This term means having the ability to discuss and reach an agreement in a professional manner.
Violet excels in negotiation as the employees and customers are always complaining or asking for favors. She is good at listening and discussing situations and then coming up with a fair solution.
On the other hand, Fred ignores any request for discussions and rules with an iron fist. This has caused his employees to view him as unfair and undiplomatic, especially when it comes to solving problems.
The fifth type of interpersonal skill is problem-solving. This is a very important skill for business people to have as constant problems are a common result within organizations.
The ability to find a solution to a problem after considerable thought is Violet's forte. She has solved numerous issues for the restaurant, including how to increase monthly sales.
On the other hand, when Fred is faced with a problem, he ends up in a panic. Last week, a customer complained about the quality of their taco meal. Fred took the complaint personally and ended up calling the customer picky. Violet had to intercede by offering the customer an apology and a few free meal coupons to use for the future. Analyzing options is another interpersonal skill that Fred has yet to master.
A manager has to be able to analyze situations and develop a professional solution within an organizational environment. Decision-making is a key element of interpersonal skills.
Fred is rash and does not take rational steps to complete a thorough analysis of any work situations. He recently fired an employee he thought was stealing his private candy supply on his desk. He assumed it was the teenage employee because Fred thought that the young kid had a 'thief-look' to him.
Later, Violet pointed out that a veteran employee was caught taking numerous breaks and made excuses to go by Fred's office. It turns out that Fred had fired the wrong employee. The restaurant is now facing legal action from the wrongfully terminated teenager.
The last interpersonal skill that Fred lacks is the ability to be assertive in situations.
The last interpersonal skill that is invaluable in a work environment is the ability for individuals to be assertive. This means that employees are self-assured and confident in their actions.
Violet is very assertive and successful at work. The employees respect her and will listen to her words. She is confident from years of successful restaurant management and customer relations training.
Fred is not assertive at work, and his yelling does not make him more successful. Employees do not trust his decisions as he is always changing his mind mid-project. He altered the price of the tacos four times in one day.
After more than enough time to improve his situation, Violet received instructions to terminate Fred as his lack of interpersonal skills was a big detriment to the organization.
The ability to communicate within an organization depends heavily upon people's interpersonal skills. Interpersonal skills are the tools people use to interact and communicate with individuals in an organizational environment. The seven types of interpersonal skills that are needed to succeed in an organizational environment are:
- Verbal communication
- Non-verbal communication
- Listening skills
If an employee does not have this skill set, they are in danger of making poor decisions, having poor communication skills and causing big problems at work, just like Fred did.
Chapters in Business 107: Organizational Behavior
- 1. The Evolution of Organizational Behavior (8 lessons)
- 2. Management and Organizational Behavior (4 lessons)
- 3. Foundations of Individual Behavior (5 lessons)
- 4. Personality and Behavior in Organizations (8 lessons)
- 5. Emotions and Moods in the Workplace (6 lessons)
- 6. Attitudes and Values in the Workplace (11 lessons)
- 7. Ethics in the Workplace (8 lessons)
- 8. Perception and Attribution (8 lessons)
- 9. Learning in the Workplace (5 lessons)
- 10. Employee Motivation (18 lessons)
- 11. Individual Decision Making in Organizations (6 lessons)
- 12. Workforce Diversity (5 lessons)
- 13. Organizational Communication in Business (9 lessons)
- 14. Groups and Work Teams (12 lessons)
- 15. Group Decision Making (8 lessons)
- 16. Conflict in the Workplace (8 lessons)
- 17. Leadership in Organizational Behavior (12 lessons)
- 18. Leadership Theory in Organizational Behavior (6 lessons)
- 19. Leadership Styles in Organizational Behavior (11 lessons)
- 20. Organizational Structure and Design (18 lessons)
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- 23. Organizational Change and Organizational Behavior (16 lessons)
- 24. Managing Workplace Stress (4 lessons)
- 25. Career Management (4 lessons)
- 26. Global Implications of Organizational Behavior (12 lessons)
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4.2/5 rDev -8.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4 | $$
Visited this place on 25/3 and 26/3 2010.
Very laidback atmosphere and quite a small place. They had a nice bunch of christmasbeers on draught and the bush noel was especially tasty. Glad i got to try it on draught.
The beerlist is very impressive but can be a bit overwhelming. Some of our must-try-beers included Stille Nacht Reserva 2005 and Struise Earthmonk. The owner seemed a bit off at first but after we talked to him a bit and explained our interest in belgian beer he warmed up quite a bit and let us try alot of interesting brews. The vintage beers are quite affordable and it was fun trying a 20,10 and 0 years old blue chimay side by side.
Food consists of sausages and cheese but is adequate for a place like this and the servings are very generous.
Service can be a bit slow and the owner is an odd fellow but his wife is an angel and very friendly. This place is a must for any beerlover. Just hope you catch the owner on a good day and you'll be in for a rare treat.
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4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | $$$
Was here a few years back, but absolutely so unique. Not impressive on the outside and a bit out of the way in Antwerp, but when you get in they hit you with a beer listing that is hard to comprehend. I ordered some cellar bottles that were hard to find....I had very old Trappist Ale. So unique....if you love beer you absolutely have to go here
06-04-2014 23:11:10 | More by BradMacMullin
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vibe: 3 | quality: 5 | service: 3 | selection: 5 | $$
This is not an average beer bar, this is an experience.
Cluttered, dodgy and dirty. I liked it a lot.
Didn't try the vintage beers but stuck with some aweome beers (like Mikkeller Black) they had on tap.
Service is different. Not bad or anything but different as others have explained here as well.
When in Antwerp you just got to go here just because it is what it is.
04-14-2014 14:17:18 | More by doopiedoopiedoo
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I went here with high expectations but I was pretty disappointed. I started with the bottle list but didn't find anything I had to have that I felt was worth the money. I then moved to the tap list and didn't really recognize anything. So I picked two for a friend and I to split. They were pretty bad. I don't know if it was the beer themselves or their age, condition, etc. I wasn't impressed with the atmosphere but the service was very good. I just don't get what so many people see in this place.
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Free Water Justice Workshop:
"Let Justice Roll Down Like Water"
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for the many blessings of life. In this spirit of thanksgiving, the People’s Water Board Coalition’s Faith Outreach Committee invites people from all congregations in the Metro-Detroit area to reflect on the plight of their neighbors without water and to learn new ways to worship, teach and work for water justice.
Clergy, lay leaders and activists are invited to a “Let Justice Roll Like Water…” gathering being held Saturday, November 28th from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Historic King Solomon Baptist Church located at 6100 14th Street in Detroit.
Workshop attendees will share new ways to address the water shutoff crisis in Detroit and hear a plenary on “The Message of Water.” Breakout sessions will provide ideas and resources for worship, educational outreach, and action on behalf of communities without water.
A continental breakfast and light lunch will be served. The workshop is free. Deadline for registration is November 21, 2015. To register or for more information, call Kim Redigan at 313-520-7465 and/or check out the Facebook page here.

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Flying distance from Beaver Bay, MN to Galena, MO
Flying distance between Beaver Bay, MN and Galena, MO is miles, and estimated flying time is around , assuming an average flight speed of 560 mph.
If you leave right now from Beaver Bay, MN () you would arrive on to Galena, MO.
All the nearest airports to Beaver Bay, MN and Galena, MO are listed below. There is one airport in Beaver Bay, MN and 2 airports in or close to Galena, MO. The nearest airport to Beaver Bay, MN is Duluth International Airport, and the nearest airport to Galena, MO is Springfield Branson National Airport.
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The UCD9112 is a dual-phase synchronous buck digital PWM controller designed for point of load power applications. This device integrates dedicated circuitry for DC/DC loop management with a microcontroller core, flash memory and a PMBus interface to support configurability, monitoring and management of a point of load. The UCD9112 is capable of operating at switching frequencies of up to 1MHz.
The UCD9112 evaluation module comes with the Fusion Digital Power Designer graphical user interface (GUI). This GUI allows the designer to configure the operating parameters and loop response of the power supply controller. This configuration can then be stored to the devices on chip non-volatile memory. This will enable a synchronous buck hardware design to be dynamically calibrated and reconfigured to optimize a single hardware design for a variety of applications.
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Casting is underway for 5 male actors for the all new stage play Creation’s Birthday. This is a paying job and an amazing opportunity for undiscovered talent to get their break in an exciting theatrical production. The pageantry and thrill of stage acting is unlike anything that you can imagine. This is your chance to become the actor you have always wanted to be and perform for a devoted audience every night.
Creation’s Birthday follows the story of Edwin Hubble, boxing champ, war hero, prodigy astronomer and the creator of the world famous Hubble Telescope and how with the help of a Jesuit priest and a moon shining janitor he expanded our universe, defeated the great Albert Einstein and figured out Creation’s Birthday. This is a delightful tale in the spirit of the film October Sky and an intriguing mix of both fact and fiction. Any actor worth his salt has worked in theater at some point in their career and many of Hollywood’s biggest stars still do. Now is your time to learn more about the craft of acting and to truly hone your talents on a nightly basis.
Casting call information:
Email: Professor Padamsee, Producer : email@example.com with resume and head-shot for an Audition slot on May 6, 7, or 8. Pay: yes. Non-equity. $ 175 for LEAD. $125 for other roles. Sides and audition location will be sent after audition slot is assigned.
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Here at the Ottoman Doner our aim is to serve you the best premium quality and prime cut lean meat with a slice of history.
The first doner kebab can be traced back to 1855 and we want you to taste and feel this history in every bite.
We offer clean, healthy and nutritionally balanced doner kebabs. Our food is made from quality fresh ingredients which are apparent from the very first bite.
We serve halal doner kebabs and wraps with a range of sides, accompanied by our very own homemade signature sauces. We also offer vegetarian options to meet the needs of our customers.
Wash your doner kebab down with a traditional Turkish ayran or if you fancy something a little more bubbly. We also have a range of drinks to suit your taste buds.
So if you are seeking a quick bite or a get together, the Ottoman Doner is the place for you.

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- 2nd Wednesday following the 1st City Council meeting of each month
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Fairview Heights, IL 62208
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The Law Enforcement Committee (in cooperation with the Chief of Police) will review all aspects of Police Department operations and the Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA), including, but not limited to, the following:
- Review of bids for items requested by the Police Department or ESDA
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Queensland holds activities for everyone, and is the perfect holiday destination. It includes Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, many islands along the coast, a great number of beaches, rainforests and National Parks.
The many islands located along the Queensland coast offer a wide range of different attractions, activities and landscapes.
Several of the more popular islands include North Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island, Fraser Island, the Southern Reef Islands, Great Keppel Island, the Whitsunday Islands, Magnetic Island, Fitzroy Island, Green Island, Lizard Island and the Torres Strait Islands.
The wide range of small towns between Brisbane and Cairns offer all activities related to the sea. Whilst visiting the inland National Parks, you are also sure to come across the small isolated towns and cattle stations. You may be lucky enough to reach Birdsville, along the Birdsville Track, the most isolated of all.
The Great Dividing Range aligns the coast with mountainous views. Inland, beautiful scenery can be found in the Atherton Tableland, along with agricultural land. The most productive of all agricultural growth is found in the Darling Downs. Further north the wilderness grows deeper. It incorporates a barren outback of desert, empty roads, and small towns, which occassionally blooms when it rains. The Cape York Peninsula is also affected by rain, many of it's dry riverbeds flood in heavy rain.
The hotter but wetter seasons are between November/December and April/May, while the rest of the year tends to be cooler and drier. Queensland is also crossed by the Tropic of Capricorn, through Rockhampton and Longreach.
A Little History
In 1824 Queensland began as a penal colony, with settlers following shortly after. It wasn't, however, until 1859 that Queensland became an independent colony from New South Wales. During a large part of the 19th century there was great tension between the white settlers and the Aboriginal people, resulting in fierce opposition.
The first British settlement was in Cooktown, which is also home to a large gold rush. The main industries in Queensland are agriculture and mining, taking up the substantial part of mineral wealth in Australia. More recently, the state has earned money in tourism, a growing development in Queensland.
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Here it is possible to camp on the beautiful, tropical Whitsunday Islands.
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* Queensland Area: 1,734,157 square kilometres
* Queensland Capital: Brisbane
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The Rakes and Calvin Harris have been added to the lineup for Electric Gardens, which takes place at Mount Ephraim Gardens, near Feversham in Kent, on 4-5 August.
They join previously announced headliners Supergrass and The Happy Mondays for the two-day festival, which returns for its second year.
Other confirmed acts include The Maccabees, Plan B, The Pipettes, Pull Tiger Tail, The Young Knives, Patrick Wolf and Jack Penate.
Early bird tickets have just gone on sale HERE, priced £60 for the weekend or £32.50 per day.
Last year, Electric Gardens featured a distinctly dance music-orientated day on the Saturday with a full indie bill on the Sunday, however it looks as if organisers are choosing to mix it up more this time round.
The lineup so far looks like this:
PULL TIGER TAIL
THE YOUNG KNIVES
More acts are expected to be announced tomorrow.


Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, famous for his passionate and inventive approach to providing kids across the UK with healthy alternatives in school canteens, has admitted today that he feeds his own children on bacon sandwiches, kebab trimmings and Rustler's microwave burgers.
'I live in the real world', said the world-famous Essex chef. 'Making glamorous TV shows about healthy eating campaigns for kids is all well and good, but in reality it's just too bloody expensive and time consuming. Have you actually seen the prices for fresh peppers in Sainsbury's?'
The shock revelation emerged after the TV star was photographed in budget supermarket Lidl, pushing a trolley crammed with Pot Noodles, Monster Munch, an industrial sized bag of chicken nuggets and at least ten bottles of supermarket-brand Dandelion and Burdock.
Some parents, however, have admitted being 'relieved' at Oliver's admittance. Karen Shipley, mother of four from Brighton, said: "He always made me feel guilty for feeding my kids pizza after a busy day - showing off that he can make a three course meal packed with nutritional value in 'under thirty minutes', which, lets face it, is a load of crap. It's nice to know he's human'.
Mr Deniz, proprietor of MarraDonner, a kebab house close to the TV chef's Basildon home, has said he 'isn't surprised' with the news, claiming he serves Jamie at least three times a week. 'He's one of our most frequent customers', he said. 'He doesn't need to telephone his orders in anymore, we know what he likes - two large Kofte kebabs, a side of chips and a large bag of plain donner meat for the kids'.
'I admit I don't take my work home with me' said Oliver. 'But what do people think happens after an eight-hour day cooking in a sweltering TV studio? Do they think I drive home through two hours of traffic, pop on an apron and whip-up a fresh summer salad with a load of raspberry sorbets? Get real, I'm a normal dad. What I can do in thirty minutes, Rustler's microwave burgers can do in 110 seconds'.


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ANAO found that the actions taken by the Department during the course of the audit to update and improve the Notes on Administration and administrative processes, by commissioning various specialist studies and reviewing governance issues, has established a sound basis for ongoing effective management of the National Highway System. The Department advised ANAO that changes to the Notes on Administration reflect joint work done with the ANAO to identify where improvements could be made and incorporate not only suggestions and recommendations that the ANAO has made in the final report but also during the audit. ANAO considers that the comprehensive revision of the Notes on Administration undertaken by the Department should foster marked improvements in the management of the National Highway System.
The objectives of the audit were to: assess compliance with the Stevedoring Levy (Collection) Act 1998 and Stevedoring Levy (Imposition) Act 1998 and other relevant legislation; assess the effectiveness of the administrative and financial controls regarding the collection of the Stevedoring Levy by DoTRS and the provision of redundancy payments to eligible employees of stevedoring companies and the management of the funding of those payments by way of borrowings by MIFCo; and review the administrative efficiency of the redundancy payment and Stevedoring Levy collection aspects of the waterfront redundancy scheme.
The audit was structured to provide an overview of the administration of Commonwealth assistance to the agrifood industry. In particular, the ANAO sought to form a view on the extent to which four key agencies (Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry-Australia, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Department of Transport and Regional Services and Austrade) are able to demonstrate their success in achieving the Government's objectives for the Australian agrifood industry by assessing agencies' agrifood-related: planned outcomes; performance information; and reporting.
The objective of the performance audit was to assess the administrative effectiveness of DIMA's business entry program against the background of the Business and Temporary Entry program objective, with particular regard to whether:
the existing performance management mechanisms and compliance monitoring strategies support the achievement of program outcomes and outputs;
the quality of decision-making;
business processes facilitate prompt visa decision-making consistent with program objectives; and
decision-making support mechanisms promote robust and timely decision-making.
The audit reviewed the operations of the Civil Aviation Authority (CASA), which has prime responsibility for regulating aviation safety in Australia. The audit objectives were to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the management systems and procedures used by CASA to ensure compliance with regulatory controls by Air Operator's Certificate holders operating passenger-carrying aircraft within High Capacity Regular Public Transport; Low Capacity Regular Public Transport and charter industry sectors; and Certificate of Approval holders. Aviation safety compliance includes entry control, surveillance and enforcement.
All persons, other than Australian nationals, are required to hold a visa to enter and stay in Australia. This audit's focus is on the entry component of the visa process and specifically the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). The ETA is an electronically-stored authority for travel, which facilitates the entry of tourists and short-term business travellers from countries where the risk of non-compliance with visa conditions is low, that is, in countries classified as ‘low risk'. The objective of the performance audit was to assess the administrative effectiveness of the ETA.
The objective was to assess the extent to which staff reductions have been managed in a sound strategic and cost-effective manner consistent with the Government's guidelines and the ANAO's 1996 better practice guide Managing APS Staff Reductions. The audit focussed on 3 agencies - the Australian Taxation Office, the former Department of Primary Industry and Energy, and the former Department of Transport and Regional Development. The ANAO found that the majority of staff reductions were achieved through retrenchment rather than natural attrition; and that decisions on the number of retrenchments were not always supported by an assessment of the impact of the reductions on the agencies' abilities to conduct their business.
The audit reviewed six budget-funded agencies (Australian Customs Service, Australian Taxation Office, Centrelink, Department of Defence, Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs, and Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs) and two off-budget entities (Airservices Australia and Reserve Bank of Australia). The ANAO also examined the Office for Government Online's (OGO, formerly the Office of Government Information Technology, or OGIT) whole-of-government coordination of the Commonwealth's Year 2000 efforts.
The primary objective of the audit was to assess the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of DoTRD's implementation of Annex 17 in the Australian aviation environment. The ANAO concluded that DoTRD has established a regulatory regime which ensures Australia's compliance with the standards embodied in Annex 17. However, there are areas where Australia's aviation security regime can be strengthened even further including; developing a more robust approach to risk management, developing a longer-term perspective to DoTRD's planning structure, development of proactive alliances with aviation regulators in neighbouring countries in the Asia-Pacific region, further improvement of the airport audit process, development and implementation of an evaluation strategy, development of a formal transparent approach to enforcement.

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Does North Dakota Have The Fastest Hockey Goal Ever Scored?
The Bismarck High Demons may have just scored the fastest goal in North Dakota High School hockey history.
Flashback: It happened about two years ago on Saturday, January 15th, 2022 in Bottineau, North Dakota and they did it at least a second quicker than the fastest NHL goal to start a game. More on the Demon's goal in a moment.
The fastest goal in NHL history is:05 seconds and It's shared by 3 players according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
One of the players ironically has ties to North Dakota. Doug Smail, a former winger for the University of North Dakota while playing for the Winnipeg Jets scored a goal 5 seconds into the game vs the St. Louis Blues back on December 20th, 1981.
John Trottier from the New York Islanders also scored a goal 5 seconds into the game vs the Boston Bruins back on March 22nd in 1984. The most recent person to score a goal 5 seconds to start a game is Russian, Alexander Mogilny from the Buffalo Sabers vs the Toronto Maple Leafs back in 1991.
So, it's only happened 3 times and the last time somebody scored in 5 seconds to start a game was 33 years ago.
As you can see, quick goals like these are not a common occurrence.
Believe it or not, this whole play was orchestrated by Bismarck and something the Demons practice.
The Bismarck Demons center Owen Haase took the faceoff, pushed the puck forward, and tied up the opposing center. Sr. Forward winger Hunter Acker then raced to the puck and carried it just inside the blue line and decided to take a long shot. Acker said, "The plan was to shoot early and often and it just went in."
The Bottineau goaltender may have been screened by his defensemen. When Acker went back to the bench, his coach Tyler Richter told him, "You might just have a record there."
I asked the official North Dakota High School hockey statistician Bob Gillen if that was a record?
He told me they only have a record for "the fastest goal to start a game" in the state tournament. He did add however, he's never seen a goal that quickly to start a high school game before in North Dakota.
Now the clock in Bottineau showed 5 seconds had come off the clock. However, if you watch the video, you can see the goal is clearly scored at 4 seconds at the most and maybe even less. You be the judge. Here's that goal. Congrats to the Bismarck Demons for doing something extraordinary.
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Irish bank workers face bonus cuts
Employees at Deutsche Bank in Ireland may see their bonuses cut this year as the company says that workers need to 'share the burden' of the its poor quarterly results.
Deutsche Bank announced earlier in the week that it would be posting a pre-tax loss of €6bn and warned investors of a potential dividend cut. The bank employs around 400 people in its Dublin-based Irish headquarters.
In his open letter to staff, chief executive officer John Cryan said: "The news is not good, and I expect a number of you will be very disappointed by it.
"While compensation considerations are not based on this year's financial results alone, our shareholders will rightly expect employees to share something of the burden."
On Wednesday the company announced an impairment of its 19.99pc share in Chinese bank, Hua Xia. The impairment is valued at €600m. A larger impairment, of goodwill and other intangibles, is valued at approximately €5.8bn. It is understood that a large chunk of that €5.8bn is attached to Bankers Trust, which the company purchased back in 1999 for $10bn (€8.8bn).


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Bespoke festival ‘bolt-on’ New Queer Visions returns, this time with an exciting residence at the East End Film Festival at the Miranda. A feast of LGBTQ films from across the globe, celebrating characters coming in from the edge—to challenge perceptions, excite senses and invert the discourse. Come and be a part of the action.
Dir: Ondrej Hudecek
UP ON THE ROOF
Dir: Damiá Serra Cauchetiez
Dir: Devon Kirkpatrick
Dir: Chih-Jen Lin
THE GAY BOMBAY TALENT SHOW
Dir: Ashish Sawhny
11 LIFE LESSONS FROM AN AWESOME OLD DYKE
Dir: Allison Khoury
Dir: Toby Fell-Holden
Dir: Jake Graf
DESIRE (WORK IN PROGRESS SCREENING)
Dir: Campbell X
Followed by Q&A with directors. BUY TICKETS – A percentage of ticket sales will be donated to The Gay Bombay Group.
The Dash Arts Dacha is a 12-hour, ever-changing free performance venue modelled on the iconic Russian country house. Films, dressing up, board games and cards, fevered political discussion with guest experts, live music, impromptu theatre performances and late night djs are all on offer with an endless supply of comforting drinks and snacks. Artists include Olia Hercules, Sasha Ilyukevich and the Highly Skilled Migrants, Mazaika Duo, Elena Dana and DJ Penny Metal.
DOCKLANDS SINFONIA PRESENTS: THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME
On the 100th year anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme, Docklands Sinfonia will be performing a special concert commemorating the centenary of both The Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Jutland. Performing Laura Rossi’s acclaimed new score live to the iconic 1916 film The Battle of the Somme as part of the Imperial War Museum’s Somme 100 film project. The film is a compelling documentary record of one of the key battles of the First World War and in 1916 was seen by over half the UK adult population. Only Star Wars has beaten it in box office records since. Silent with English intertitles.
Cinematographers: Geoffrey Malins, John McDowell
Conductor: Spencer Down UK | 1916 | 74 mins
Venue: St Anne’s, Limehouse, Three Colt Street, London E14 7HP
Grisly, beautiful and frequently bonkers, We Are The Flesh is a fairytale of power, rebirth and fresh meat. Wandering through a ruined city, a young brother and sister discover a building inhabited by a mysterious hermit. Offering them sanctuary, it’s the beginning of a spiritual, visceral journey that offers the possibility of rebirth, in Emiliano Rocha Minter’s utterly distinctive, visually extraordinary kaleidoscope of a debut. Produced by Carlos Reygades and EEFF 2014 Director in Residence Sebastian Hofmann, this may be the work of Latin America’s next great director. Also supported by Mexican heavyweights Alejandro González Iñárritu and Alfonso Cuaron, you’ve never seen anything quite like this.
Tickets available from the Picturehouses website here.
Larisa (Ana Maria Guran) is just a normal tearaway teenager. Obsessed with boys and social status, her confidence in controlling her life comes crashing down when she falls in love with Florin, the local lothario. Bringing her into conflict with her schoolmate Anna, a girl from a wealthy family chasing the same boy, Larisa will do whatever is necessary to get what she wants. Nicolae Constantin Tănase’s debut portrays teenage, small town, seaside life in way that’s utterly convincing, all the more impressively for its use of non-professional actors discovered via Facebook.
When a signal is received from the other side of the universe, Cane and Eva are dispatched to colonise a distant world. So begins Native, a stylish and cannily directed slice of science fiction. Featuring a powerful turn from Rupert Graves, and with much of the film being shot in East London, Native is a gripping vision of a future hive-mind society, and enduring questions of what it means to be human, and whether we should serve our masters.
Followed by a Q&A.Tickets are available on the Genesis website here.
Taciturn mystery man Radi likes his life just the way it is. Keeping himself to himself, a woman jumping into the back of his old VW campervan is the last thing he wants. But when she asks for his help, old feelings of human warmth and caring begin to stir. It’s the start of a meandering, touching road trip involving a cast of colourful characters, a Palestinian refugee, and the staggering vistas of Jordan, in this involving and human debut from debut writer-director Rifqi Assaf.
Will Sharpe and Tom Kingsley follow the BAFTA-nominated Black Pond with an often hilarious, always poignant tale of troubled sibling relationships, alienation and aliens. When his sister Alice and her boyfriend disappear on the canalways of London, Zac desperately sets out to find her. Featuring Joe Thomas and Simon Bird, The Darkest Universe is a brilliantly distinctive, emotive piece of comedic filmmaking, featuring some of Britain’s most exciting young comic actors.
What makes a dictator? American indie darling Brady Corbet (Martha, Macy May, Marlene, Simon Killer) makes his directorial debut with a fable of totalitarianism in Childhood of a Leader, a portrait of an American boy living in France whilst his father negotiates the Treaty of Versailles. Inspired by the childhoods of many of the 20th Century’s great dictators, it’s enlivened by an utterly chilling turn from Robert Pattinson and a barmy, overwhelming score by American music legend Scott Walker, elevating a tale of childhood nastiness to an evocation of emerging evil.
Tickets available from the Picturehouses website here.

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When we meet a potential partner and experience the initial infatuation that comes with a new relationship, it’s tempting to think of that person as the “perfect” match for us, but in reality, relationships aren’t that simple, and there’s really no such thing as perfection when it comes to a partner or a relationship. Rather, it takes a lot of hard work on behalf of both parties involved, and a strong sense of commitment to that person for the right reasons. This post from Huffington Post explores that idea in a bit more detail.
The writer argues that committing to a partner because they seem perfect is actually the wrong way to go about a real, mature relationship, and that you should commit to each other in spite of things not being perfect, instead. When two people believe that they're right for each other (not perfect, as that is an unattainable ideal), they should commit to each other by choice, not obligation. The love they have for one another should be stronger and worth more to each other than any hard times they might go through, or any temptations that might come along. For more on the value of truly committing to your partner, continue reading.
Read the full article here: Relationships Are Not Easy but They Are Worth It