Powerful Portadown profit from poor performanceby Roger Corbett

A powerful Portadown side gained revenge for their defeat by Bangor in the Junior Cup last season by taking advantage of the home team’s poor performance and deservedly finishing ahead by 24-43.

With a number of changes to the side that did so well against Dromore last week, a young Bangor side got this second round Junior Cup fixture underway. The playing conditions were good, with the breeze blowing across the pitch and not benefiting either side. From the outset, Portadown played the game at a fast pace, and pushed Bangor back into their own half for long periods. Both sides, however, made many unforced errors and as a result promising attacks were halted.

After 10 minutes of play, it was Bangor who got the scoreboard started, when Portadown conceded a penalty for being offside and Mark Thompson converted the kicking opportunity. Portadown then resumed their attacks and it looked like they would score next. However, from a lineout on the Portadown twenty two, the ball was taken by Freddie Black before the rest of the pack formed around him and started to drive for the line. The rolling maul moved slowly forwards and sideways until one final push saw captain Jamie Clegg carried over to score to the right of the Portadown posts. The conversion by Neil Cuthbertson was successful and Bangor were now 10-0 ahead.

Even an impartial observer might have commented that this score was against the run of play, but to Bangor’s credit they took their chances well. Unfortunately, just 5 minutes later Bangor were reduced to 14 men after Black was yellow carded. From the resulting penalty, Portadown kicked for touch, and secured the ball from the lineout. They patiently worked the ball through their forwards until a gap opened up in the Bangor defence, allowing an easy run through to score under the Bangor posts. With the conversion, the score was now 10-7.

With only a few minutes of the first half remaining, Portadown continued to push forward and from a good cross field kick, they took advantage of the reduced Bangor cover and scored in the left hand corner. The tricky kick into the wind was successful, and Portadown were now in front by 10-14. To add to Bangor’s woes, scrum half Danny Diamond had to retire injured with what looks like a broken collar bone, and front row forward Phil Whyte limped off with a bad calf injury – we wish both a full and speedy recovery. Undeterred, Bangor tried to fight back and came very close in the final minute when more good forward play got the ball over the Portadown line, but it wasn’t able to be grounded.

As the teams turned around, Bangor would probably have been the happier with the scoreline, especially given the amount of possession Portadown had enjoyed in the first half. However, over the course of the following 20 odd minutes, and largely as a result of their own mistakes, their task became much harder. It started with another poor Bangor lineout which Portadown won and simply broke through to score in the right hand corner. The kick was good, extending the lead to 10-21. Then Bangor lost the ball in contact in the centre of the pitch, allowing the Portadown backline to quickly move the ball wide to their winger who rounded the Bangor defence to score under the posts.

Finally, from their scrum, Portadown took advantage of some missed tackles to open up a gap and score again under the Bangor posts. The score was now 10-35, and Bangor had a mountain to climb.

If the game looked lost at this point, nobody had obviously told Jamie Clegg. From Mark Thompson’s restart, Clegg ran in pursuit and managed to snatch the ball from the Portadown receiving player. He then had just enough time to pass outside to Neil Cuthbertson who managed to negotiate 3 Portadown defenders to score, and reduce the deficit to 17-35, with 26 minutes gone.

Shortly afterwards, the Portadown hooker was yellow carded. However, instead of capitalising on this advantage, Bangor then conceded another penalty, this time in front of their posts. The Portadown kicker gratefully took the 3 points, making the score 17-38.

It was around this point that it was starting to look like Portadown were paying the price for their furious onslaught in the first half. Bangor sensed the weakness and started to play their best rugby of the game so far. Patient build-ups by the forwards, accompanied by strong runs from the backs, produced the opportunity for full back Davy Charles to dive under his tacklers to score beside the posts. Cuthbertson’s quick kick was good, and the score was now 24-38.

As the final play approached, and the end result no longer in question, yet another lineout mix-up gave Portadown possession again. With the Bangor defence largely flat footed, Portadown cut through and, despite a desperate covering tackle by Charles, touched down for the final score of the game. Although the kick was missed, Portadown’s victory was by an emphatic 24-43 margin.

This young Bangor side can learn much from their older, wiser opponents. While fitness and commitment is not in question, consistency of technique in basic set pieces, and retention of the ball when in contact would need to improve, or at least return to levels seen in earlier games. While the disappointment of an early exit from the Junior Cup cannot be denied, the focus will now be wholly on returning to success in the league, the next fixture being a home meeting with Cooke.

Bangor side: P Whyte (P Dornan), A Jackson, J Harrison, R Meeke, F Black, M Coey, J Clegg (c), C Stewart, D Diamond (P Nicol), M Thompson, M Widdowson, M Aspley, M Weir, N Cuthbertson, D Charles

Subs: P Nicol, P Dornan

Bangor scores: J Clegg (1T), N Cuthbertson (1T), D Charles (1T), M Thompson (1P, 3C)

Powerful Portadown profit from poor performanceby Roger Corbett

A powerful Portadown side gained revenge for their defeat by Bangor in the Junior Cup last season by taking advantage of the home team’s poor performance and deservedly finishing ahead by 24-43.

With a number of changes to the side that did so well against Dromore last week, a young Bangor side got this second round Junior Cup fixture underway. The playing conditions were good, with the breeze blowing across the pitch and not benefiting either side. From the outset, Portadown played the game at a fast pace, and pushed Bangor back into their own half for long periods. Both sides, however, made many unforced errors and as a result promising attacks were halted.

After 10 minutes of play, it was Bangor who got the scoreboard started, when Portadown conceded a penalty for being offside and Mark Thompson converted the kicking opportunity. Portadown then resumed their attacks and it looked like they would score next. However, from a lineout on the Portadown twenty two, the ball was taken by Freddie Black before the rest of the pack formed around him and started to drive for the line. The rolling maul moved slowly forwards and sideways until one final push saw captain Jamie Clegg carried over to score to the right of the Portadown posts. The conversion by Neil Cuthbertson was successful and Bangor were now 10-0 ahead.

Even an impartial observer might have commented that this score was against the run of play, but to Bangor’s credit they took their chances well. Unfortunately, just 5 minutes later Bangor were reduced to 14 men after Black was yellow carded. From the resulting penalty, Portadown kicked for touch, and secured the ball from the lineout. They patiently worked the ball through their forwards until a gap opened up in the Bangor defence, allowing an easy run through to score under the Bangor posts. With the conversion, the score was now 10-7.

With only a few minutes of the first half remaining, Portadown continued to push forward and from a good cross field kick, they took advantage of the reduced Bangor cover and scored in the left hand corner. The tricky kick into the wind was successful, and Portadown were now in front by 10-14. To add to Bangor’s woes, scrum half Danny Diamond had to retire injured with what looks like a broken collar bone, and front row forward Phil Whyte limped off with a bad calf injury – we wish both a full and speedy recovery. Undeterred, Bangor tried to fight back and came very close in the final minute when more good forward play got the ball over the Portadown line, but it wasn’t able to be grounded.

As the teams turned around, Bangor would probably have been the happier with the scoreline, especially given the amount of possession Portadown had enjoyed in the first half. However, over the course of the following 20 odd minutes, and largely as a result of their own mistakes, their task became much harder. It started with another poor Bangor lineout which Portadown won and simply broke through to score in the right hand corner. The kick was good, extending the lead to 10-21. Then Bangor lost the ball in contact in the centre of the pitch, allowing the Portadown backline to quickly move the ball wide to their winger who rounded the Bangor defence to score under the posts.

Finally, from their scrum, Portadown took advantage of some missed tackles to open up a gap and score again under the Bangor posts. The score was now 10-35, and Bangor had a mountain to climb.

If the game looked lost at this point, nobody had obviously told Jamie Clegg. From Mark Thompson’s restart, Clegg ran in pursuit and managed to snatch the ball from the Portadown receiving player. He then had just enough time to pass outside to Neil Cuthbertson who managed to negotiate 3 Portadown defenders to score, and reduce the deficit to 17-35, with 26 minutes gone.

Shortly afterwards, the Portadown hooker was yellow carded. However, instead of capitalising on this advantage, Bangor then conceded another penalty, this time in front of their posts. The Portadown kicker gratefully took the 3 points, making the score 17-38.

It was around this point that it was starting to look like Portadown were paying the price for their furious onslaught in the first half. Bangor sensed the weakness and started to play their best rugby of the game so far. Patient build-ups by the forwards, accompanied by strong runs from the backs, produced the opportunity for full back Davy Charles to dive under his tacklers to score beside the posts. Cuthbertson’s quick kick was good, and the score was now 24-38.

As the final play approached, and the end result no longer in question, yet another lineout mix-up gave Portadown possession again. With the Bangor defence largely flat footed, Portadown cut through and, despite a desperate covering tackle by Charles, touched down for the final score of the game. Although the kick was missed, Portadown’s victory was by an emphatic 24-43 margin.

This young Bangor side can learn much from their older, wiser opponents. While fitness and commitment is not in question, consistency of technique in basic set pieces, and retention of the ball when in contact would need to improve, or at least return to levels seen in earlier games. While the disappointment of an early exit from the Junior Cup cannot be denied, the focus will now be wholly on returning to success in the league, the next fixture being a home meeting with Cooke.

Bangor side: P Whyte (P Dornan), A Jackson, J Harrison, R Meeke, F Black, M Coey, J Clegg (c), C Stewart, D Diamond (P Nicol), M Thompson, M Widdowson, M Aspley, M Weir, N Cuthbertson, D Charles

Subs: P Nicol, P Dornan

Bangor scores: J Clegg (1T), N Cuthbertson (1T), D Charles (1T), M Thompson (1P, 3C)

Local authorities and relief councils are setting up temporary camps for displaced families in other locations inside conflict-torn Al-Anbar, as well as in Baghdad and Babel governorates. The humanitarian community remains deeply concerned about the protection of displaced families in these camps, which are clearly too close to the ever shifting frontline, and is actively advocating for the relocation of these families to safer locations.

Photo credit: United Iraqi Medical Society (UIMS)

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Given the developments in Côte d'Ivoire, and in particular in Abidjan, France decided last night to reinforce the French military force Licorne.

For several days, the Licorne force patrols densified in Area 4 of the city, home to many foreigners and French threats of looting conducted by rogue groups.

Since March 31, more than 1,650 citizens, which over half are foreign nationals, were welcomed at a French military camp of Port-Bouet, where life is organized for these nationals, many of whom are waiting to join family and home.

Moreover, on the night of April 2 to 3, two companies and command elements were thrown into Abidjan from pre-positioned forces by military transport aircraft Transall C160 and C130 Hercules.

At the same time, the Licorne force has taken control of the airport Houphët Felix Boigny International Airport in Abidjan.

The impartial forces, UNOCI and Licorne, provide security and air traffic control of the airport which should allow back military and civilian flights.

The Licorne force now has about 1500 soldiers. She had already been reinforced for the first time in late January with the grounding of an operational reserve board, established by the BPC Tonnerre who was taking part in Operation highbush in the Gulf of Guinea.

Côte d’Ivoire

Compte-tenu de l’évolution de la situation en Côte d’Ivoire, et en particulier dans la ville d’Abidjan, la France a décidé la nuit dernière de renforcer la force militaire française Licorne.

Depuis plusieurs jours, la force Licorne a densifié ses patrouilles dans la zone 4 de la ville, où résident de nombreux ressortissants étrangers et français, menacés des pillages conduits par des groupes crapuleux.

Depuis le 31 mars, plus de 1 650 ressortissants, dont plus de la moitié sont des ressortissants étrangers, sont accueillis au camp militaire français de Port-Bouët où la vie s’organise pour ces ressortissants, dont beaucoup sont en famille et attendent de rejoindre leur domicile.

Par ailleurs, dans la nuit du 2 au 3 avril, deux compagnies et des éléments de commandement ont été projetés à Abidjan à partir des forces prépositionnées par des avions de transport militaires C160 Transall et C130 Hercules.

Dans le même temps, la force Licorne a pris le contrôle de l’aéroport Félix Houphët Boigny, l’aéroport international d’Abidjan.

Les forces impartiales, de l’ONUCI et de Licorne, assurent la sécurité et le contrôle aérien de l’aéroport. Ce qui doit permettre d’accueillir à nouveau les vols militaires et civils.

La force Licorne compte aujourd’hui environ 1500 militaires. Elle avait déjà été renforcée une première fois fin janvier avec la mise à terre d’une réserve opérationnelle embarquée, mise en place par le BPC Tonnerre qui participait alors à l’opération Corymbe dans le golfe de Guinée.

This Squadron 8 cadet who wore my Aggie Boots from the ‘80s second time around at the last Final Review is graduating on time this May as a Senior in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M. He’s the only cadet I’ve met since I’ve moved back here to College Station who had the “intestinal fortitude” to “ask” for free pounds of beef jerky on multiple occasions that I make in my commercial, stainless steel, “big ass” professional dehydrator. This cadet was like Oliver in Charles Dickens’, “Oliver Twist” — “Please Sir, may I have more?” I respect that!

Sure, some of the beef jerky I’ve made since I moved back to College Station in July has wound up with various cadets through an organization I interface with on campus. However, this boy (he’s 21) is one whose parents raised him with what they used to call “really good manners”. He always thanks me and is so very polite. I gave him a stack of about 20, 8x10 glossies from his Ring Day, and he couldn’t stop thanking me and telling me how much his girlfriend and parents were going to love them.

When he graduates this May, I won’t have any direct connection with the Corps of Cadets anymore. I suppose, I will have to give all of the excess beef jerky I make to the frat guys who live down the street from me. Or, perhaps, the ’92 alumnus of the FTAB who will drive over to my home to pick up jerky when I have way too much.

I have over 158,000 photos on my photo site and hundreds of 8x10 prints at home. As an “artist”, I tend to think most of my photos aren’t all that “great”. Yes, occasionally one of them will be “great”. But as the American photographer Ansel Adams use to say, “If you take enough photographs, some of them will turn out really well.” This is the first photograph I’ve composed with someone holding a photo of themselves. Perhaps it’s not a “great” photograph, but I, at least, like it. Other impartial observers, might not.

Photo info: Squadron 8 Senior “Zip” Cadet holding an 8x10 glossy I took at his “Ring Day” a couple of weeks ago on a very rainy day. So much heavy downpour of rain and more thunder and lightning, and wind I had ever seen at A&M. This photo is full of glaring imperfections as took about 10 seconds to pose him and shoot.

“The road goes on forever and the party never ends!”

Postscript: I know he’s 21. Had I looked at a photo of his likeness before I met him… I would have said, “Well, he looks 17 or 18.”

Powerful Portadown profit from poor performanceby Roger Corbett

A powerful Portadown side gained revenge for their defeat by Bangor in the Junior Cup last season by taking advantage of the home team’s poor performance and deservedly finishing ahead by 24-43.

With a number of changes to the side that did so well against Dromore last week, a young Bangor side got this second round Junior Cup fixture underway. The playing conditions were good, with the breeze blowing across the pitch and not benefiting either side. From the outset, Portadown played the game at a fast pace, and pushed Bangor back into their own half for long periods. Both sides, however, made many unforced errors and as a result promising attacks were halted.

After 10 minutes of play, it was Bangor who got the scoreboard started, when Portadown conceded a penalty for being offside and Mark Thompson converted the kicking opportunity. Portadown then resumed their attacks and it looked like they would score next. However, from a lineout on the Portadown twenty two, the ball was taken by Freddie Black before the rest of the pack formed around him and started to drive for the line. The rolling maul moved slowly forwards and sideways until one final push saw captain Jamie Clegg carried over to score to the right of the Portadown posts. The conversion by Neil Cuthbertson was successful and Bangor were now 10-0 ahead.

Even an impartial observer might have commented that this score was against the run of play, but to Bangor’s credit they took their chances well. Unfortunately, just 5 minutes later Bangor were reduced to 14 men after Black was yellow carded. From the resulting penalty, Portadown kicked for touch, and secured the ball from the lineout. They patiently worked the ball through their forwards until a gap opened up in the Bangor defence, allowing an easy run through to score under the Bangor posts. With the conversion, the score was now 10-7.

With only a few minutes of the first half remaining, Portadown continued to push forward and from a good cross field kick, they took advantage of the reduced Bangor cover and scored in the left hand corner. The tricky kick into the wind was successful, and Portadown were now in front by 10-14. To add to Bangor’s woes, scrum half Danny Diamond had to retire injured with what looks like a broken collar bone, and front row forward Phil Whyte limped off with a bad calf injury – we wish both a full and speedy recovery. Undeterred, Bangor tried to fight back and came very close in the final minute when more good forward play got the ball over the Portadown line, but it wasn’t able to be grounded.

As the teams turned around, Bangor would probably have been the happier with the scoreline, especially given the amount of possession Portadown had enjoyed in the first half. However, over the course of the following 20 odd minutes, and largely as a result of their own mistakes, their task became much harder. It started with another poor Bangor lineout which Portadown won and simply broke through to score in the right hand corner. The kick was good, extending the lead to 10-21. Then Bangor lost the ball in contact in the centre of the pitch, allowing the Portadown backline to quickly move the ball wide to their winger who rounded the Bangor defence to score under the posts.

Finally, from their scrum, Portadown took advantage of some missed tackles to open up a gap and score again under the Bangor posts. The score was now 10-35, and Bangor had a mountain to climb.

If the game looked lost at this point, nobody had obviously told Jamie Clegg. From Mark Thompson’s restart, Clegg ran in pursuit and managed to snatch the ball from the Portadown receiving player. He then had just enough time to pass outside to Neil Cuthbertson who managed to negotiate 3 Portadown defenders to score, and reduce the deficit to 17-35, with 26 minutes gone.

Shortly afterwards, the Portadown hooker was yellow carded. However, instead of capitalising on this advantage, Bangor then conceded another penalty, this time in front of their posts. The Portadown kicker gratefully took the 3 points, making the score 17-38.

It was around this point that it was starting to look like Portadown were paying the price for their furious onslaught in the first half. Bangor sensed the weakness and started to play their best rugby of the game so far. Patient build-ups by the forwards, accompanied by strong runs from the backs, produced the opportunity for full back Davy Charles to dive under his tacklers to score beside the posts. Cuthbertson’s quick kick was good, and the score was now 24-38.

As the final play approached, and the end result no longer in question, yet another lineout mix-up gave Portadown possession again. With the Bangor defence largely flat footed, Portadown cut through and, despite a desperate covering tackle by Charles, touched down for the final score of the game. Although the kick was missed, Portadown’s victory was by an emphatic 24-43 margin.

This young Bangor side can learn much from their older, wiser opponents. While fitness and commitment is not in question, consistency of technique in basic set pieces, and retention of the ball when in contact would need to improve, or at least return to levels seen in earlier games. While the disappointment of an early exit from the Junior Cup cannot be denied, the focus will now be wholly on returning to success in the league, the next fixture being a home meeting with Cooke.

Bangor side: P Whyte (P Dornan), A Jackson, J Harrison, R Meeke, F Black, M Coey, J Clegg (c), C Stewart, D Diamond (P Nicol), M Thompson, M Widdowson, M Aspley, M Weir, N Cuthbertson, D Charles

Subs: P Nicol, P Dornan

Bangor scores: J Clegg (1T), N Cuthbertson (1T), D Charles (1T), M Thompson (1P, 3C)

I have not been able to find any information relating to this particular weighbridge in Trim.

The public weighbridge was once a common feature of Irish towns. Most goods were traded in bulk and by weight so both the seller and the buyer needed to have accurate measurements. Since the public weighbridge was owned and operated by the local authority, it could be relied upon to give an accurate and impartial measurement.

A temporary camp has been set up in Ameriyat Al-Fallujah, Anbar governorate, for families unable to cross the bridge. National organisations, like the United Iraqi Medical Society (UIMS), continue providing life-saving assistance to stranded families, including health services and distribution of dignity kits. Nevertheless, the location of this temporary camp hampers the capacity of main partners to deliver a comprehensive response including water and sanitation services.

Photo credit: United Iraqi Medical Society (UIMS)

Kimi's front wing kisses the diffuser of Lewis' McLaren. I love the reaction of the "impartial" marshall in the background ;)

In Llanelli, a few people mentioned that there was a lack of impartial information available in the run up to the referendum in the media and most news items were leaning towards one outcome. One gentleman said that he felt that as the media was the only way some people could access information having only one view promoted meant that it was difficult for people to make an informed decision. He also said that it is up to individuals to seek out information and so having the bus out and about is a good thing. One woman said that many television programmes about the referendum were broadcast too late at night, which meant she wasn't able to see as much coverage as she may have liked. Health was an important issue for one visitor, who was unhappy that the people of Llanelli had to travel further afield to receive treatment for particular needs. One woman was concerned about the reduction in public funding and its effects on community partnership work. Another member of the public said that it would be good to see processes simplified to allow for people to engage in Assembly committee consultations; he was particularly interested in raising issues via the Committee on Standards of Conduct.

Roedd y refferendwm yn bwnc poblogaidd ymysg pobl ardal Llanelli pan aeth bws y Cynulliad Cenedlaethol i’w tref hwy ddechrau’r wythnos. Barn y mwyafrif oedd y diffyg gwybodaeth ddiduedd oedd ar gael yn ystod yr ymgyrch. Nododd ambell un bod gwneud penderfyniad un ffordd neu’r llall yn dasg gymharol anodd i lawer gan mai un ochr yn unig oedd y cyfryngau yn tueddu i bortreadu. Soniodd un dyn mai cyfrifoldeb yr unigolyn ydi dod o hyd i’r wybodaeth angenrheidiol a bod bws y Cynulliad yn syniad da yn hyn o beth. Barn ymwelydd arall oedd bod llawer o’r rhaglenni teledu oedd yn canolbwyntio ar y refferendwm yn cael eu darlledu’n rhy hwyr ac nad oedd modd iddi wylio cymaint ohonynt o ganlyniad. Iechyd oedd prif bryder un dyn lleol oedd yn anhapus bod rhaid i bobl yr ardal deithio ymhell i dderbyn triniaeth arbenigol mewn ysbytai. Soniodd un ddynes ei bod yn poeni’n arw am y toriadau mewn gwariant cyhoeddus a sut y byddai hynny’n effeithio gwaith rhai cymdeithasau a phartneriaethau yn y gymuned. Dymuniad un ymwelydd oedd galluogi aelodau o’r cyhoedd i ymwneud mwy mewn ymgynghoriadau pwyllgorau’r Cynulliad, yn enwedig gyda Phwyllgor Safonau Ymddygiad.

www.assemblywales.org / www.cynulliadcymru.org

Journalism in emerging markets have a unique opportunity to reinvent its traditional model, re-identify challenges, and manifest its achievements in form of knowledge in the public interest at the policy as well as at the grass-root (individual/community) level.

The Boston Globe and the MIT’s Center for Civic Media acquired a grant worth $250,000 dollars from the Knight Foundation, in order to build tools for newsgathering and reader engagement. This is one of the prime examples how new journalism trends will emerge from environments of mutual collaborations.

The industry, at least in Pakistan would need to go back to the Academicians, establish linkages that are very so often discussed but not processed into tangible results. In other words, and very right put by the Secretary of State’s Advisor on Innovation, Alec J Ross ” Innovation comes from taking risks, accepting failures” reason why we see venture capitalists thriving so much in the US investing in start-ups.

The dynamics of the thought processes with the future generations to come will not be determined by shady propagandist tactics used by special interest groups that encourage fear-mongering that teased the less-informed segments of the society.

As the society is becoming increasingly informed; the ability to navigate through large amounts data by rationalizing with objective narratives will determine the credibility of the journalists. The industry-academics will need to ensure that the concept of journalism in the public interest is not lost in implied tactics of the external factors acting as the influencing force that challenges the credibility and the authenticity of the profession. One methodology of evaluation can be based on the following indices:

1) Content reflecting diversity.

Reports that highlight the issue and content that reflects an unbiased viewpoint.

Article that are thoroughly researched and well written and are edited by a professional news outlet.

Articles that mention people with contrasting viewpoints.

2) Content should serve the need of all groups in the society: public, private and community based.

Identify stakeholders: government, security establishment, political parties/groups, minorities, religious groups, cultural groups

Understand the history and be familiar with coverage of diverse groups in society. Usefulness of the news information for the public at large

Accessibility of the content

3) Content displays culture of self regulation.

Applied ethical guidelines and practices that govern the profession and the legal implications and considerations that inform the profession

Including information about sources, accuracy estimates, possibilities of bias and voluntary retractions

4) Communicating with fairness and impartiality.

Articles that demonstrate the ability to apply tools, concepts and technology appropriate for the presentation of images and information on diversity

Minimum 2 or more contrasting views in the story. Use of neutral (unemotional) vocabulary

5) Content displays high-level of trust and confidence with the civil society organization/academia.

Credibility can be measured by the number of readers or subscribers of the professional news outlet

6) The content should also reflect the linguistic diversity of the targeted issues.

Credit reports that discuss regional (and not national issues) in less commonly spoken languages and that interact with minorities in their local languages

The report includes interviews and/or information from linguistically diverse segments of society

7) The content should represent the views of the entire political spectrum and the wide spectrum of the social interests including the weakest segments of the society.

Is there a political bias or not?

Choice of a topic (or topics) that highlight a minority (or underrepresented) group. Major piece on a minor political group

Although this methodology is/could potentially be debatable, open constructive critique, yet it covers variety of elements that informed material, in whichever form that may be, can be evaluated and assessed over its quality. The amalgamation of the framework and the assessment of creating quality content ensures the credibility of the content-originator/journalists.

In times where it may seem that the journalism in public good no longer matters, it only reinforces the behavior which will give a lot more levy to the bulging youth populations in the emerging economies to explore and innovate new wheels of the game threatening the monstrous infrastructure.

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Benjamin Banneker (1731 – 1806) was a free African American astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, almanac author and farmer.

"…Sir, how pitiable is it to reflect, that although you were so fully convinced of the benevolence of the Father of Mankind, and of his equal and impartial distribution of these rights and privileges, which he hath conferred upon them, that you should at the same time counteract his mercies, in detaining by fraud and violence so numerous a part of my brethren, under groaning captivity and cruel oppression, that you should at the same time be found guilty of that most criminal act, which you professedly detested in others, with respect to yourselves." From a letter to Thomas Jefferson by Benjamin Banneker

“Evil communication corrupts good manners. I hope to live to hear that good communication corrects bad manners.”

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Banneker

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Hong Kong: CCP-Hired Thugs Destroy Truth Clarification Site, People from All Walks of Life Condemn Violence

Hong Kong Falun Gong practitioners have set up truth clarification sites and service centers to help people quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in public for many years. They have helped many Chinese tourists from China and local citizens learn the facts about Falun Gong and have raised people's awareness about the CCP persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. They have also helped many Chinese people register their resignations from the CCP and its affiliated organizations. The CCP sees them as a thorn in its side. On November 13, 2011, two Chinese men (CCP-hired thugs) assaulted the practitioners' “Quitting the CCP” service center at Sai Yeung Choi Street, Mong Kokis. Both of the thugs were arrested. Practitioners strongly condemn the CCP for hiring thugs to commit bad deeds and urge the Hong Kong government to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice. Many legislative councilors and citizens condemn the CCP for exporting violence, which seriously damages Hong Kong's core values.

One thug admits: “I did it just for a little benefit”

Ms. Ye, an eyewitness, said that some time after noon a man in his 30s or 40s, dressed in a camouflage uniform, walked up and started kicking down the display boards, turning over tables, and hitting Mr. Hong, one of the volunteers, in the chest. The man kept kicking and swearing in Cantonese until the police arrived and stopped him. Police later confirmed that the man was a mainland Chinese.

Around 3 p.m., another man came and kicked down the newly restored tables and display boards. “The gangster pushed over all the racks, pushcarts, and display boards,” she said. When the police arrived to question and arrest the man, he told them in Cantonese, “I did it just for a little benefit.”

Citizens urge: Deal severely with the violence and protect freedom of speech

Meanwhile a large crowd gathered, wanting to know what was going on. Many of them condemned the violence, saying that Hong Kong protects freedom of speech.

One onlooker told the police to be sure to arrest and charge the man and put him on a trial, because “the CCP covers for these people, and they dare to cause destruction wherever they go.” “They are not just targeting Falun Gong,” he said. “No one is allowed to say anything bad about the CCP. This is not an isolated event, it’s like this with everything.”

Mrs. Li, a Hong Kong citizen who recently returned from abroad, said, “I feel it's wrong if there is no freedom of speech.” She had seen Falun Gong truth clarification sites in other countries but had never seen them damaged like this. Mrs. Li stressed that it was important that the Hong Kong government protects people's rights.

Swedish tourist Stran, a media professional, said, “It's terrible. I wonder who would do such a thing.” She said that acts of violence do no good to Hong Kong's international image.

Legislative councilors condemn the violence, call for an investigation, and urge that the perpetrators be punished

Legislative Councilor Wong Sing-chi emphasized that acts of violence are not allowed in Hong Kong and called upon the Hong Kong government to bring the thugs to justice.

Wong believed that the incident seriously damages Hong Kong's core values, “It is obvious that Hong Kong's international image is damaged. We have claimed that we are a place of freedom and democracy. That such acts of violence that keep others from expressing their opinions are carried out here will discourage many foreign tourists and absolutely impact Hong Kong's international image.”

Legislative Councilor, Leung Yiu-chung said the recent violent events should give the Hong Kong government cause to reflect. Leung called upon the police to conduct a serious investigation and fairly and impartially handle the matter.

Practitioner: The CCP exposes its disgraceful conduct

Kan Hung Cheung, spokesperson for the Hong Kong Falun Dafa Association, strongly condemned the violence. He said, “Falun Gong practitioners' truth clarification sites and Quit the CCP service centers have played a crucial role in exposing the CCP's evil nature and its persecution of Falun Gong, so they cause the CCP great distress. The CCP, in turn, has committed a series of outrages, from organizing elementary school students to deface practitioners' display boards to exerting pressure on the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) to interfere with and harass practitioners' truth-clarification activities. They even went so far as to send thugs to assault practitioners. The CCP forces have instigated, bought, and incited its followers, gangsters, and accomplices to interfere with and disrupt Falun Gong practitioners' efforts to clarify the facts. Some incidents appeared to be isolated, but, actually, they were not accidental. Should such scandals be exposed, they would inevitably be strongly condemned by people from all walks of life, which is a good opportunity for people to see the CCP for what it is.”

Kan Hung Cheung said he has urged local Hong Kong authorities to focus closely on these violent events, to fully investigate them, and to arrest the people who are really behind it all. They must get to the bottom of this in order to protect Falun Gong practitioners and their regular peaceful events.

Powerful Portadown profit from poor performanceby Roger Corbett

A powerful Portadown side gained revenge for their defeat by Bangor in the Junior Cup last season by taking advantage of the home team’s poor performance and deservedly finishing ahead by 24-43.

With a number of changes to the side that did so well against Dromore last week, a young Bangor side got this second round Junior Cup fixture underway. The playing conditions were good, with the breeze blowing across the pitch and not benefiting either side. From the outset, Portadown played the game at a fast pace, and pushed Bangor back into their own half for long periods. Both sides, however, made many unforced errors and as a result promising attacks were halted.

After 10 minutes of play, it was Bangor who got the scoreboard started, when Portadown conceded a penalty for being offside and Mark Thompson converted the kicking opportunity. Portadown then resumed their attacks and it looked like they would score next. However, from a lineout on the Portadown twenty two, the ball was taken by Freddie Black before the rest of the pack formed around him and started to drive for the line. The rolling maul moved slowly forwards and sideways until one final push saw captain Jamie Clegg carried over to score to the right of the Portadown posts. The conversion by Neil Cuthbertson was successful and Bangor were now 10-0 ahead.

Even an impartial observer might have commented that this score was against the run of play, but to Bangor’s credit they took their chances well. Unfortunately, just 5 minutes later Bangor were reduced to 14 men after Black was yellow carded. From the resulting penalty, Portadown kicked for touch, and secured the ball from the lineout. They patiently worked the ball through their forwards until a gap opened up in the Bangor defence, allowing an easy run through to score under the Bangor posts. With the conversion, the score was now 10-7.

With only a few minutes of the first half remaining, Portadown continued to push forward and from a good cross field kick, they took advantage of the reduced Bangor cover and scored in the left hand corner. The tricky kick into the wind was successful, and Portadown were now in front by 10-14. To add to Bangor’s woes, scrum half Danny Diamond had to retire injured with what looks like a broken collar bone, and front row forward Phil Whyte limped off with a bad calf injury – we wish both a full and speedy recovery. Undeterred, Bangor tried to fight back and came very close in the final minute when more good forward play got the ball over the Portadown line, but it wasn’t able to be grounded.

As the teams turned around, Bangor would probably have been the happier with the scoreline, especially given the amount of possession Portadown had enjoyed in the first half. However, over the course of the following 20 odd minutes, and largely as a result of their own mistakes, their task became much harder. It started with another poor Bangor lineout which Portadown won and simply broke through to score in the right hand corner. The kick was good, extending the lead to 10-21. Then Bangor lost the ball in contact in the centre of the pitch, allowing the Portadown backline to quickly move the ball wide to their winger who rounded the Bangor defence to score under the posts.

Finally, from their scrum, Portadown took advantage of some missed tackles to open up a gap and score again under the Bangor posts. The score was now 10-35, and Bangor had a mountain to climb.

If the game looked lost at this point, nobody had obviously told Jamie Clegg. From Mark Thompson’s restart, Clegg ran in pursuit and managed to snatch the ball from the Portadown receiving player. He then had just enough time to pass outside to Neil Cuthbertson who managed to negotiate 3 Portadown defenders to score, and reduce the deficit to 17-35, with 26 minutes gone.

Shortly afterwards, the Portadown hooker was yellow carded. However, instead of capitalising on this advantage, Bangor then conceded another penalty, this time in front of their posts. The Portadown kicker gratefully took the 3 points, making the score 17-38.

It was around this point that it was starting to look like Portadown were paying the price for their furious onslaught in the first half. Bangor sensed the weakness and started to play their best rugby of the game so far. Patient build-ups by the forwards, accompanied by strong runs from the backs, produced the opportunity for full back Davy Charles to dive under his tacklers to score beside the posts. Cuthbertson’s quick kick was good, and the score was now 24-38.

As the final play approached, and the end result no longer in question, yet another lineout mix-up gave Portadown possession again. With the Bangor defence largely flat footed, Portadown cut through and, despite a desperate covering tackle by Charles, touched down for the final score of the game. Although the kick was missed, Portadown’s victory was by an emphatic 24-43 margin.

This young Bangor side can learn much from their older, wiser opponents. While fitness and commitment is not in question, consistency of technique in basic set pieces, and retention of the ball when in contact would need to improve, or at least return to levels seen in earlier games. While the disappointment of an early exit from the Junior Cup cannot be denied, the focus will now be wholly on returning to success in the league, the next fixture being a home meeting with Cooke.

Bangor side: P Whyte (P Dornan), A Jackson, J Harrison, R Meeke, F Black, M Coey, J Clegg (c), C Stewart, D Diamond (P Nicol), M Thompson, M Widdowson, M Aspley, M Weir, N Cuthbertson, D Charles

Subs: P Nicol, P Dornan

Bangor scores: J Clegg (1T), N Cuthbertson (1T), D Charles (1T), M Thompson (1P, 3C)

Thanks to EU support, UNICEF can provide cash assistance to Syrian families with disabled children in Kafr Batna, Eastern Ghouta. The EU provides impartial humanitarian aid to Syrians affected by 12 years of crisis.

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Bulga residents Rob and AnneMaree will address the PAC public meeting.

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Final public meeting of the Planning Assessment Commission considering Rio Tinto's proposal to expand its Mt Thorley Warkworth open-cut coal project near the village of Bulga in the Hunter Valley.

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Media statement from local community group 'Bulga Milbrodale Progress Association':

Bulga residents who have spent years battling Rio Tinto’s open cut coal mine expansion and twice won in court only to see the NSW government amend the law to make the project approvable, will be joined by supporters from around NSW at a final public hearing into the proposed expansion of the Warkworth mine which begins in Singleton today.

The Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has received an extraordinary number of registrations to speak (122). On day 1 seven out of every 10 people will speak against the mine extension.

Mr John Krey, spokesperson for Bulga Milbrodale Progress Association, said, “Rio Tinto has put lipstick on a pig, but we know this latest coal mine expansion proposal, which will ruin the historic town of Bulga, is essentially the same one that was knocked back by both the Land and Environment Court and NSW Supreme Court.

“The expansion of the Warkworth mine is widely seen as the exemplar of the unfair advantage the NSW planning system gives mining companies over communities that are left struggling with the noise, dust and water impacts of open cut coal mining.

“Planning Minister Rob Stokes has said he wants to restore balance to mining decisions in the planning system. It will be too late for Bulga if he dithers any longer, because the Planning and Assessment Commission will very soon make a decision about this mine.

“A record number of 122 people will speak at the final Planning and Assessment Commission hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday, a tribute to the strength of both anger and support this David v Goliath battle has created over the last five years.

“The latest PAC report in March included a proposal to move the town, clearly admitting how damaging the mine expansion will be on Bulga and our daily life.

“Rio Tinto’s greedy push to expand its mine will destroy Aboriginal heritage, precious bushland, wildlife, water courses and the peaceful enjoyment of our historic town.

“My community is weary of this fight, but we are no way defeated. Both Rio Tinto and the Baird government will continue to feel the heat if this proposal is approved,” Mr Krey said.

Georgina Woods, spokesperson for Lock the Gate Alliance said, “The NSW government has greased the way for Rio Tinto to get approval for this project, regardless of the terrible costs we know it will wreck on Bulga and the cultural and natural heritage of this part of the Hunter Valley. People are frankly fed up with the mining industry’s greed and insensitivity, and that’s why so many people from around the state are here today to support Bulga in this iconic battle.

“Following this community’s victory in court the approval process was changed to put economic considerations above the impacts on water, biodiversity, amenity and other land uses. The public will have no right to test the merits of the Planning and Assessment Commission’s decision in court. The whole situation has been stitched up to suit a multi-national mining company - it’s deeply unjust.

“We think the Planning and Assessment Commission has enough information to knock back this mine, but we also know that Commission is not allowed to make an impartial decision. They are instructed by the regulation to put the economic interests of the mining industry ahead of the interests of the community. The Government has to intervene and fix this mess, or they will be haunted by this mining project for years to come.”

Mutantspace.ie held a CUPCAKE competition at the FEASTA food market that took place on Sunday 28th June on Patrick Street, Cork during the Cork Midsummer Festival.

We set up a stall and ran a competition for the tastiest, most crazy, over the top, delicious, silliest cupcake ever made.

A panel of judges was appointed to honestly, impartially and truthfully decide whose cupcake was the best. The winner was be announced at the inaugural Amateur Food Awards later that day and presented with the very first mutantspace.ie cupcake trophy. Congratulations to Liz Slattery the inaugural EAT MY CAKE CHAMPION 2009

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Japanese and other East Asian artists and here primary school children often draw pictures from an elevated birds eye view (Masuda, Gonzalez, Kwan & Nisbett, 2008). Part of the reason for this is their there desire to show everything in their pictures, to the extent that in some of these pictures the viewpoint is from that of an all-seeing eye that can look downards in all directions. So as Masuda, Gonzalez, Kawan and Nisbett argue, part of the motivation for this is the desire to see the context of actions, events, and people. I argue that another motivation is that the internalisation of this viewpoint enables them to gain a self view in a similar way to that provided by George Herbert Mead's "generalised other." And as argued by Derrida they become addicted to this view of the world since they become libidinally involved in the self relationship that viewing themselves facilitates. Contra the Western self, there may be no sexual element to this self-viewing but rather an enjoyment of seeing themselves and their actions, as cute, from the point of view of an all seeing co-viewing mother.

This internalised other sometimes makes a reapparane in the horrible women that appear from images, television sets, developer fluid, lanterns and scrolls, or sometimes hiding in a mass of black hair on the ceiling, in Japanese horror movies and legends.

It is I believe the internalisation of this self-viewing intra-psychic Other that keeps the Japapnese as moral as their are and not any external sword (or bits of wire) as argued by Ruth Benedict.

Incidentally, my father's Art School Graduation picture was of a group of people around a table drawn from above. I believe that the auto-scopic eye in the sky is present in everyone to a degree, and felt more keenly by those of Scottish Descent such as Adam Smith (whose impartial spectator appears to be a mixture of both a linguistic and visual audience), my father, and myself.

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Bibliography

Masuda, T., Gonzalez, R., Kwan, L., & Nisbett, R. E. (2008). Culture and aesthetic preference: Comparing the attention to context of East Asians and Americans. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 34(9), 1260-1275.

Benedict, R. (2006). The Chrysanthemum and the Sword (1st ed.). Mariner Books.

Lummis, D. (2007). Ruth Benedict’s Obituary for Japanese Culture. Japan Focus, 23. Retrieved from www.japanfocus.org/-C__Douglas-Lummis/2474

Powerful Portadown profit from poor performanceby Roger Corbett

A powerful Portadown side gained revenge for their defeat by Bangor in the Junior Cup last season by taking advantage of the home team’s poor performance and deservedly finishing ahead by 24-43.

With a number of changes to the side that did so well against Dromore last week, a young Bangor side got this second round Junior Cup fixture underway. The playing conditions were good, with the breeze blowing across the pitch and not benefiting either side. From the outset, Portadown played the game at a fast pace, and pushed Bangor back into their own half for long periods. Both sides, however, made many unforced errors and as a result promising attacks were halted.

After 10 minutes of play, it was Bangor who got the scoreboard started, when Portadown conceded a penalty for being offside and Mark Thompson converted the kicking opportunity. Portadown then resumed their attacks and it looked like they would score next. However, from a lineout on the Portadown twenty two, the ball was taken by Freddie Black before the rest of the pack formed around him and started to drive for the line. The rolling maul moved slowly forwards and sideways until one final push saw captain Jamie Clegg carried over to score to the right of the Portadown posts. The conversion by Neil Cuthbertson was successful and Bangor were now 10-0 ahead.

Even an impartial observer might have commented that this score was against the run of play, but to Bangor’s credit they took their chances well. Unfortunately, just 5 minutes later Bangor were reduced to 14 men after Black was yellow carded. From the resulting penalty, Portadown kicked for touch, and secured the ball from the lineout. They patiently worked the ball through their forwards until a gap opened up in the Bangor defence, allowing an easy run through to score under the Bangor posts. With the conversion, the score was now 10-7.

With only a few minutes of the first half remaining, Portadown continued to push forward and from a good cross field kick, they took advantage of the reduced Bangor cover and scored in the left hand corner. The tricky kick into the wind was successful, and Portadown were now in front by 10-14. To add to Bangor’s woes, scrum half Danny Diamond had to retire injured with what looks like a broken collar bone, and front row forward Phil Whyte limped off with a bad calf injury – we wish both a full and speedy recovery. Undeterred, Bangor tried to fight back and came very close in the final minute when more good forward play got the ball over the Portadown line, but it wasn’t able to be grounded.

As the teams turned around, Bangor would probably have been the happier with the scoreline, especially given the amount of possession Portadown had enjoyed in the first half. However, over the course of the following 20 odd minutes, and largely as a result of their own mistakes, their task became much harder. It started with another poor Bangor lineout which Portadown won and simply broke through to score in the right hand corner. The kick was good, extending the lead to 10-21. Then Bangor lost the ball in contact in the centre of the pitch, allowing the Portadown backline to quickly move the ball wide to their winger who rounded the Bangor defence to score under the posts.

Finally, from their scrum, Portadown took advantage of some missed tackles to open up a gap and score again under the Bangor posts. The score was now 10-35, and Bangor had a mountain to climb.

If the game looked lost at this point, nobody had obviously told Jamie Clegg. From Mark Thompson’s restart, Clegg ran in pursuit and managed to snatch the ball from the Portadown receiving player. He then had just enough time to pass outside to Neil Cuthbertson who managed to negotiate 3 Portadown defenders to score, and reduce the deficit to 17-35, with 26 minutes gone.

Shortly afterwards, the Portadown hooker was yellow carded. However, instead of capitalising on this advantage, Bangor then conceded another penalty, this time in front of their posts. The Portadown kicker gratefully took the 3 points, making the score 17-38.

It was around this point that it was starting to look like Portadown were paying the price for their furious onslaught in the first half. Bangor sensed the weakness and started to play their best rugby of the game so far. Patient build-ups by the forwards, accompanied by strong runs from the backs, produced the opportunity for full back Davy Charles to dive under his tacklers to score beside the posts. Cuthbertson’s quick kick was good, and the score was now 24-38.

As the final play approached, and the end result no longer in question, yet another lineout mix-up gave Portadown possession again. With the Bangor defence largely flat footed, Portadown cut through and, despite a desperate covering tackle by Charles, touched down for the final score of the game. Although the kick was missed, Portadown’s victory was by an emphatic 24-43 margin.

This young Bangor side can learn much from their older, wiser opponents. While fitness and commitment is not in question, consistency of technique in basic set pieces, and retention of the ball when in contact would need to improve, or at least return to levels seen in earlier games. While the disappointment of an early exit from the Junior Cup cannot be denied, the focus will now be wholly on returning to success in the league, the next fixture being a home meeting with Cooke.

Bangor side: P Whyte (P Dornan), A Jackson, J Harrison, R Meeke, F Black, M Coey, J Clegg (c), C Stewart, D Diamond (P Nicol), M Thompson, M Widdowson, M Aspley, M Weir, N Cuthbertson, D Charles

Subs: P Nicol, P Dornan

Bangor scores: J Clegg (1T), N Cuthbertson (1T), D Charles (1T), M Thompson (1P, 3C)

Powerful Portadown profit from poor performanceby Roger Corbett

A powerful Portadown side gained revenge for their defeat by Bangor in the Junior Cup last season by taking advantage of the home team’s poor performance and deservedly finishing ahead by 24-43.

With a number of changes to the side that did so well against Dromore last week, a young Bangor side got this second round Junior Cup fixture underway. The playing conditions were good, with the breeze blowing across the pitch and not benefiting either side. From the outset, Portadown played the game at a fast pace, and pushed Bangor back into their own half for long periods. Both sides, however, made many unforced errors and as a result promising attacks were halted.

After 10 minutes of play, it was Bangor who got the scoreboard started, when Portadown conceded a penalty for being offside and Mark Thompson converted the kicking opportunity. Portadown then resumed their attacks and it looked like they would score next. However, from a lineout on the Portadown twenty two, the ball was taken by Freddie Black before the rest of the pack formed around him and started to drive for the line. The rolling maul moved slowly forwards and sideways until one final push saw captain Jamie Clegg carried over to score to the right of the Portadown posts. The conversion by Neil Cuthbertson was successful and Bangor were now 10-0 ahead.

Even an impartial observer might have commented that this score was against the run of play, but to Bangor’s credit they took their chances well. Unfortunately, just 5 minutes later Bangor were reduced to 14 men after Black was yellow carded. From the resulting penalty, Portadown kicked for touch, and secured the ball from the lineout. They patiently worked the ball through their forwards until a gap opened up in the Bangor defence, allowing an easy run through to score under the Bangor posts. With the conversion, the score was now 10-7.

With only a few minutes of the first half remaining, Portadown continued to push forward and from a good cross field kick, they took advantage of the reduced Bangor cover and scored in the left hand corner. The tricky kick into the wind was successful, and Portadown were now in front by 10-14. To add to Bangor’s woes, scrum half Danny Diamond had to retire injured with what looks like a broken collar bone, and front row forward Phil Whyte limped off with a bad calf injury – we wish both a full and speedy recovery. Undeterred, Bangor tried to fight back and came very close in the final minute when more good forward play got the ball over the Portadown line, but it wasn’t able to be grounded.

As the teams turned around, Bangor would probably have been the happier with the scoreline, especially given the amount of possession Portadown had enjoyed in the first half. However, over the course of the following 20 odd minutes, and largely as a result of their own mistakes, their task became much harder. It started with another poor Bangor lineout which Portadown won and simply broke through to score in the right hand corner. The kick was good, extending the lead to 10-21. Then Bangor lost the ball in contact in the centre of the pitch, allowing the Portadown backline to quickly move the ball wide to their winger who rounded the Bangor defence to score under the posts.

Finally, from their scrum, Portadown took advantage of some missed tackles to open up a gap and score again under the Bangor posts. The score was now 10-35, and Bangor had a mountain to climb.

If the game looked lost at this point, nobody had obviously told Jamie Clegg. From Mark Thompson’s restart, Clegg ran in pursuit and managed to snatch the ball from the Portadown receiving player. He then had just enough time to pass outside to Neil Cuthbertson who managed to negotiate 3 Portadown defenders to score, and reduce the deficit to 17-35, with 26 minutes gone.

Shortly afterwards, the Portadown hooker was yellow carded. However, instead of capitalising on this advantage, Bangor then conceded another penalty, this time in front of their posts. The Portadown kicker gratefully took the 3 points, making the score 17-38.

It was around this point that it was starting to look like Portadown were paying the price for their furious onslaught in the first half. Bangor sensed the weakness and started to play their best rugby of the game so far. Patient build-ups by the forwards, accompanied by strong runs from the backs, produced the opportunity for full back Davy Charles to dive under his tacklers to score beside the posts. Cuthbertson’s quick kick was good, and the score was now 24-38.

As the final play approached, and the end result no longer in question, yet another lineout mix-up gave Portadown possession again. With the Bangor defence largely flat footed, Portadown cut through and, despite a desperate covering tackle by Charles, touched down for the final score of the game. Although the kick was missed, Portadown’s victory was by an emphatic 24-43 margin.

This young Bangor side can learn much from their older, wiser opponents. While fitness and commitment is not in question, consistency of technique in basic set pieces, and retention of the ball when in contact would need to improve, or at least return to levels seen in earlier games. While the disappointment of an early exit from the Junior Cup cannot be denied, the focus will now be wholly on returning to success in the league, the next fixture being a home meeting with Cooke.

Bangor side: P Whyte (P Dornan), A Jackson, J Harrison, R Meeke, F Black, M Coey, J Clegg (c), C Stewart, D Diamond (P Nicol), M Thompson, M Widdowson, M Aspley, M Weir, N Cuthbertson, D Charles

Subs: P Nicol, P Dornan

Bangor scores: J Clegg (1T), N Cuthbertson (1T), D Charles (1T), M Thompson (1P, 3C)

Powerful Portadown profit from poor performanceby Roger Corbett

A powerful Portadown side gained revenge for their defeat by Bangor in the Junior Cup last season by taking advantage of the home team’s poor performance and deservedly finishing ahead by 24-43.

With a number of changes to the side that did so well against Dromore last week, a young Bangor side got this second round Junior Cup fixture underway. The playing conditions were good, with the breeze blowing across the pitch and not benefiting either side. From the outset, Portadown played the game at a fast pace, and pushed Bangor back into their own half for long periods. Both sides, however, made many unforced errors and as a result promising attacks were halted.

After 10 minutes of play, it was Bangor who got the scoreboard started, when Portadown conceded a penalty for being offside and Mark Thompson converted the kicking opportunity. Portadown then resumed their attacks and it looked like they would score next. However, from a lineout on the Portadown twenty two, the ball was taken by Freddie Black before the rest of the pack formed around him and started to drive for the line. The rolling maul moved slowly forwards and sideways until one final push saw captain Jamie Clegg carried over to score to the right of the Portadown posts. The conversion by Neil Cuthbertson was successful and Bangor were now 10-0 ahead.

Even an impartial observer might have commented that this score was against the run of play, but to Bangor’s credit they took their chances well. Unfortunately, just 5 minutes later Bangor were reduced to 14 men after Black was yellow carded. From the resulting penalty, Portadown kicked for touch, and secured the ball from the lineout. They patiently worked the ball through their forwards until a gap opened up in the Bangor defence, allowing an easy run through to score under the Bangor posts. With the conversion, the score was now 10-7.

With only a few minutes of the first half remaining, Portadown continued to push forward and from a good cross field kick, they took advantage of the reduced Bangor cover and scored in the left hand corner. The tricky kick into the wind was successful, and Portadown were now in front by 10-14. To add to Bangor’s woes, scrum half Danny Diamond had to retire injured with what looks like a broken collar bone, and front row forward Phil Whyte limped off with a bad calf injury – we wish both a full and speedy recovery. Undeterred, Bangor tried to fight back and came very close in the final minute when more good forward play got the ball over the Portadown line, but it wasn’t able to be grounded.

As the teams turned around, Bangor would probably have been the happier with the scoreline, especially given the amount of possession Portadown had enjoyed in the first half. However, over the course of the following 20 odd minutes, and largely as a result of their own mistakes, their task became much harder. It started with another poor Bangor lineout which Portadown won and simply broke through to score in the right hand corner. The kick was good, extending the lead to 10-21. Then Bangor lost the ball in contact in the centre of the pitch, allowing the Portadown backline to quickly move the ball wide to their winger who rounded the Bangor defence to score under the posts.

Finally, from their scrum, Portadown took advantage of some missed tackles to open up a gap and score again under the Bangor posts. The score was now 10-35, and Bangor had a mountain to climb.

If the game looked lost at this point, nobody had obviously told Jamie Clegg. From Mark Thompson’s restart, Clegg ran in pursuit and managed to snatch the ball from the Portadown receiving player. He then had just enough time to pass outside to Neil Cuthbertson who managed to negotiate 3 Portadown defenders to score, and reduce the deficit to 17-35, with 26 minutes gone.

Shortly afterwards, the Portadown hooker was yellow carded. However, instead of capitalising on this advantage, Bangor then conceded another penalty, this time in front of their posts. The Portadown kicker gratefully took the 3 points, making the score 17-38.

It was around this point that it was starting to look like Portadown were paying the price for their furious onslaught in the first half. Bangor sensed the weakness and started to play their best rugby of the game so far. Patient build-ups by the forwards, accompanied by strong runs from the backs, produced the opportunity for full back Davy Charles to dive under his tacklers to score beside the posts. Cuthbertson’s quick kick was good, and the score was now 24-38.

As the final play approached, and the end result no longer in question, yet another lineout mix-up gave Portadown possession again. With the Bangor defence largely flat footed, Portadown cut through and, despite a desperate covering tackle by Charles, touched down for the final score of the game. Although the kick was missed, Portadown’s victory was by an emphatic 24-43 margin.

This young Bangor side can learn much from their older, wiser opponents. While fitness and commitment is not in question, consistency of technique in basic set pieces, and retention of the ball when in contact would need to improve, or at least return to levels seen in earlier games. While the disappointment of an early exit from the Junior Cup cannot be denied, the focus will now be wholly on returning to success in the league, the next fixture being a home meeting with Cooke.

Bangor side: P Whyte (P Dornan), A Jackson, J Harrison, R Meeke, F Black, M Coey, J Clegg (c), C Stewart, D Diamond (P Nicol), M Thompson, M Widdowson, M Aspley, M Weir, N Cuthbertson, D Charles

Subs: P Nicol, P Dornan

Bangor scores: J Clegg (1T), N Cuthbertson (1T), D Charles (1T), M Thompson (1P, 3C)

This page of text details the "ample" confession of Temperance Lloyd, one of those women accused of witchcraft.

A true and impartial relation of the information against three witches, viz. Temperance Lloyd, Mary Trembles, and Susanna Edwards. Who were ... convicted at the assizes holden ... at the Castle of Exon, Aug. 14, 1682. London, by Freeman Collins, sold by T. Benskin, and C. Yeo in Exon., 1682; quarto (Sp Coll Ferguson Ag-d.36: page 16)

He is the judge of honesty, the ruler of integrity, the keeper of impartiality. He is the Arbiter of Truth.

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. —James 3:17-18 (NIV)

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In Llanelli, a few people mentioned that there was a lack of impartial information available in the run up to the referendum in the media and most news items were leaning towards one outcome. One gentleman said that he felt that as the media was the only way some people could access information having only one view promoted meant that it was difficult for people to make an informed decision. He also said that it is up to individuals to seek out information and so having the bus out and about is a good thing. One woman said that many television programmes about the referendum were broadcast too late at night, which meant she wasn't able to see as much coverage as she may have liked. Health was an important issue for one visitor, who was unhappy that the people of Llanelli had to travel further afield to receive treatment for particular needs. One woman was concerned about the reduction in public funding and its effects on community partnership work. Another member of the public said that it would be good to see processes simplified to allow for people to engage in Assembly committee consultations; he was particularly interested in raising issues via the Committee on Standards of Conduct.

Roedd y refferendwm yn bwnc poblogaidd ymysg pobl ardal Llanelli pan aeth bws y Cynulliad Cenedlaethol i’w tref hwy ddechrau’r wythnos. Barn y mwyafrif oedd y diffyg gwybodaeth ddiduedd oedd ar gael yn ystod yr ymgyrch. Nododd ambell un bod gwneud penderfyniad un ffordd neu’r llall yn dasg gymharol anodd i lawer gan mai un ochr yn unig oedd y cyfryngau yn tueddu i bortreadu. Soniodd un dyn mai cyfrifoldeb yr unigolyn ydi dod o hyd i’r wybodaeth angenrheidiol a bod bws y Cynulliad yn syniad da yn hyn o beth. Barn ymwelydd arall oedd bod llawer o’r rhaglenni teledu oedd yn canolbwyntio ar y refferendwm yn cael eu darlledu’n rhy hwyr ac nad oedd modd iddi wylio cymaint ohonynt o ganlyniad. Iechyd oedd prif bryder un dyn lleol oedd yn anhapus bod rhaid i bobl yr ardal deithio ymhell i dderbyn triniaeth arbenigol mewn ysbytai. Soniodd un ddynes ei bod yn poeni’n arw am y toriadau mewn gwariant cyhoeddus a sut y byddai hynny’n effeithio gwaith rhai cymdeithasau a phartneriaethau yn y gymuned. Dymuniad un ymwelydd oedd galluogi aelodau o’r cyhoedd i ymwneud mwy mewn ymgynghoriadau pwyllgorau’r Cynulliad, yn enwedig gyda Phwyllgor Safonau Ymddygiad.

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Since the 16th century, Lady Justice has often been depicted wearing a blindfold. The blindfold represents impartiality, the ideal that justice should be applied without regard to wealth, power, or other status (just an 'idea' in some cases)

Practicing with makeup and trying new outfits while traveling. I arrived at the resort on the weekend before the week-long conference and had the weekend to practice. I took many photos that weekend, and surprisingly most of them turned out very well, so there are 38 (out of 61) photos in this series! (Photo selection was done by two impartial reviewers.)

This is the business outfit. (I was 'into' the color fuchsia at the time.) I did not wear this outfit out at the resort because I thought it was too dressy for a weekend look. Turns out there was a business woman convention at the resort that weekend and I would have fit right in!

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In Llanelli, a few people mentioned that there was a lack of impartial information available in the run up to the referendum in the media and most news items were leaning towards one outcome. One gentleman said that he felt that as the media was the only way some people could access information having only one view promoted meant that it was difficult for people to make an informed decision. He also said that it is up to individuals to seek out information and so having the bus out and about is a good thing. One woman said that many television programmes about the referendum were broadcast too late at night, which meant she wasn't able to see as much coverage as she may have liked. Health was an important issue for one visitor, who was unhappy that the people of Llanelli had to travel further afield to receive treatment for particular needs. One woman was concerned about the reduction in public funding and its effects on community partnership work. Another member of the public said that it would be good to see processes simplified to allow for people to engage in Assembly committee consultations; he was particularly interested in raising issues via the Committee on Standards of Conduct.

Roedd y refferendwm yn bwnc poblogaidd ymysg pobl ardal Llanelli pan aeth bws y Cynulliad Cenedlaethol i’w tref hwy ddechrau’r wythnos. Barn y mwyafrif oedd y diffyg gwybodaeth ddiduedd oedd ar gael yn ystod yr ymgyrch. Nododd ambell un bod gwneud penderfyniad un ffordd neu’r llall yn dasg gymharol anodd i lawer gan mai un ochr yn unig oedd y cyfryngau yn tueddu i bortreadu. Soniodd un dyn mai cyfrifoldeb yr unigolyn ydi dod o hyd i’r wybodaeth angenrheidiol a bod bws y Cynulliad yn syniad da yn hyn o beth. Barn ymwelydd arall oedd bod llawer o’r rhaglenni teledu oedd yn canolbwyntio ar y refferendwm yn cael eu darlledu’n rhy hwyr ac nad oedd modd iddi wylio cymaint ohonynt o ganlyniad. Iechyd oedd prif bryder un dyn lleol oedd yn anhapus bod rhaid i bobl yr ardal deithio ymhell i dderbyn triniaeth arbenigol mewn ysbytai. Soniodd un ddynes ei bod yn poeni’n arw am y toriadau mewn gwariant cyhoeddus a sut y byddai hynny’n effeithio gwaith rhai cymdeithasau a phartneriaethau yn y gymuned. Dymuniad un ymwelydd oedd galluogi aelodau o’r cyhoedd i ymwneud mwy mewn ymgynghoriadau pwyllgorau’r Cynulliad, yn enwedig gyda Phwyllgor Safonau Ymddygiad.

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"Sur une route, derrière la grille d'un vaste jardin, au bout duquel apparaissait la blancheur d'un joli château frappé par le soleil, se tenait un enfant beau et frais, habillé de ces vêtements de campagne si pleins de coquetterie. Le luxe, l'insouciance et le spectacle habituel de la richesse, rendent ces enfants-là si jolis, qu'on les croirait faits d'une autre pâte que les enfants de la médiocrité ou de la pauvreté. A côté de lui, gisait sur l'herbe un joujou splendide, aussi frais que son maître, verni, doré, vêtu d'une robe pourpre, et couvert de plumets et de verroteries. Mais l'enfant ne s'occupait pas de son joujou préféré, et voici ce qu'il regardait :

De l'autre côté de la grille, sur la route, entre les chardons et les orties, il y avait un autre enfant, pâle, chétif, fuligineux, un de ces marmots-parias dont un œil impartial découvrirait la beauté, si, comme œil du connaisseur devine une peinture idéale sous un vernis de carrossier, il le nettoyait de la répugnante patine de la misère."

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Final public meeting of the Planning Assessment Commission considering Rio Tinto's proposal to expand its Mt Thorley Warkworth open-cut coal project near the village of Bulga in the Hunter Valley.

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Media statement from local community group 'Bulga Milbrodale Progress Association':

Bulga residents who have spent years battling Rio Tinto’s open cut coal mine expansion and twice won in court only to see the NSW government amend the law to make the project approvable, will be joined by supporters from around NSW at a final public hearing into the proposed expansion of the Warkworth mine which begins in Singleton today.

The Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has received an extraordinary number of registrations to speak (122). On day 1 seven out of every 10 people will speak against the mine extension.

Mr John Krey, spokesperson for Bulga Milbrodale Progress Association, said, “Rio Tinto has put lipstick on a pig, but we know this latest coal mine expansion proposal, which will ruin the historic town of Bulga, is essentially the same one that was knocked back by both the Land and Environment Court and NSW Supreme Court.

“The expansion of the Warkworth mine is widely seen as the exemplar of the unfair advantage the NSW planning system gives mining companies over communities that are left struggling with the noise, dust and water impacts of open cut coal mining.

“Planning Minister Rob Stokes has said he wants to restore balance to mining decisions in the planning system. It will be too late for Bulga if he dithers any longer, because the Planning and Assessment Commission will very soon make a decision about this mine.

“A record number of 122 people will speak at the final Planning and Assessment Commission hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday, a tribute to the strength of both anger and support this David v Goliath battle has created over the last five years.

“The latest PAC report in March included a proposal to move the town, clearly admitting how damaging the mine expansion will be on Bulga and our daily life.

“Rio Tinto’s greedy push to expand its mine will destroy Aboriginal heritage, precious bushland, wildlife, water courses and the peaceful enjoyment of our historic town.

“My community is weary of this fight, but we are no way defeated. Both Rio Tinto and the Baird government will continue to feel the heat if this proposal is approved,” Mr Krey said.

Georgina Woods, spokesperson for Lock the Gate Alliance said, “The NSW government has greased the way for Rio Tinto to get approval for this project, regardless of the terrible costs we know it will wreck on Bulga and the cultural and natural heritage of this part of the Hunter Valley. People are frankly fed up with the mining industry’s greed and insensitivity, and that’s why so many people from around the state are here today to support Bulga in this iconic battle.

“Following this community’s victory in court the approval process was changed to put economic considerations above the impacts on water, biodiversity, amenity and other land uses. The public will have no right to test the merits of the Planning and Assessment Commission’s decision in court. The whole situation has been stitched up to suit a multi-national mining company - it’s deeply unjust.

“We think the Planning and Assessment Commission has enough information to knock back this mine, but we also know that Commission is not allowed to make an impartial decision. They are instructed by the regulation to put the economic interests of the mining industry ahead of the interests of the community. The Government has to intervene and fix this mess, or they will be haunted by this mining project for years to come.”

Powerful Portadown profit from poor performanceby Roger Corbett

A powerful Portadown side gained revenge for their defeat by Bangor in the Junior Cup last season by taking advantage of the home team’s poor performance and deservedly finishing ahead by 24-43.

With a number of changes to the side that did so well against Dromore last week, a young Bangor side got this second round Junior Cup fixture underway. The playing conditions were good, with the breeze blowing across the pitch and not benefiting either side. From the outset, Portadown played the game at a fast pace, and pushed Bangor back into their own half for long periods. Both sides, however, made many unforced errors and as a result promising attacks were halted.

After 10 minutes of play, it was Bangor who got the scoreboard started, when Portadown conceded a penalty for being offside and Mark Thompson converted the kicking opportunity. Portadown then resumed their attacks and it looked like they would score next. However, from a lineout on the Portadown twenty two, the ball was taken by Freddie Black before the rest of the pack formed around him and started to drive for the line. The rolling maul moved slowly forwards and sideways until one final push saw captain Jamie Clegg carried over to score to the right of the Portadown posts. The conversion by Neil Cuthbertson was successful and Bangor were now 10-0 ahead.

Even an impartial observer might have commented that this score was against the run of play, but to Bangor’s credit they took their chances well. Unfortunately, just 5 minutes later Bangor were reduced to 14 men after Black was yellow carded. From the resulting penalty, Portadown kicked for touch, and secured the ball from the lineout. They patiently worked the ball through their forwards until a gap opened up in the Bangor defence, allowing an easy run through to score under the Bangor posts. With the conversion, the score was now 10-7.

With only a few minutes of the first half remaining, Portadown continued to push forward and from a good cross field kick, they took advantage of the reduced Bangor cover and scored in the left hand corner. The tricky kick into the wind was successful, and Portadown were now in front by 10-14. To add to Bangor’s woes, scrum half Danny Diamond had to retire injured with what looks like a broken collar bone, and front row forward Phil Whyte limped off with a bad calf injury – we wish both a full and speedy recovery. Undeterred, Bangor tried to fight back and came very close in the final minute when more good forward play got the ball over the Portadown line, but it wasn’t able to be grounded.

As the teams turned around, Bangor would probably have been the happier with the scoreline, especially given the amount of possession Portadown had enjoyed in the first half. However, over the course of the following 20 odd minutes, and largely as a result of their own mistakes, their task became much harder. It started with another poor Bangor lineout which Portadown won and simply broke through to score in the right hand corner. The kick was good, extending the lead to 10-21. Then Bangor lost the ball in contact in the centre of the pitch, allowing the Portadown backline to quickly move the ball wide to their winger who rounded the Bangor defence to score under the posts.

Finally, from their scrum, Portadown took advantage of some missed tackles to open up a gap and score again under the Bangor posts. The score was now 10-35, and Bangor had a mountain to climb.

If the game looked lost at this point, nobody had obviously told Jamie Clegg. From Mark Thompson’s restart, Clegg ran in pursuit and managed to snatch the ball from the Portadown receiving player. He then had just enough time to pass outside to Neil Cuthbertson who managed to negotiate 3 Portadown defenders to score, and reduce the deficit to 17-35, with 26 minutes gone.

Shortly afterwards, the Portadown hooker was yellow carded. However, instead of capitalising on this advantage, Bangor then conceded another penalty, this time in front of their posts. The Portadown kicker gratefully took the 3 points, making the score 17-38.

It was around this point that it was starting to look like Portadown were paying the price for their furious onslaught in the first half. Bangor sensed the weakness and started to play their best rugby of the game so far. Patient build-ups by the forwards, accompanied by strong runs from the backs, produced the opportunity for full back Davy Charles to dive under his tacklers to score beside the posts. Cuthbertson’s quick kick was good, and the score was now 24-38.

As the final play approached, and the end result no longer in question, yet another lineout mix-up gave Portadown possession again. With the Bangor defence largely flat footed, Portadown cut through and, despite a desperate covering tackle by Charles, touched down for the final score of the game. Although the kick was missed, Portadown’s victory was by an emphatic 24-43 margin.

This young Bangor side can learn much from their older, wiser opponents. While fitness and commitment is not in question, consistency of technique in basic set pieces, and retention of the ball when in contact would need to improve, or at least return to levels seen in earlier games. While the disappointment of an early exit from the Junior Cup cannot be denied, the focus will now be wholly on returning to success in the league, the next fixture being a home meeting with Cooke.

Bangor side: P Whyte (P Dornan), A Jackson, J Harrison, R Meeke, F Black, M Coey, J Clegg (c), C Stewart, D Diamond (P Nicol), M Thompson, M Widdowson, M Aspley, M Weir, N Cuthbertson, D Charles

Subs: P Nicol, P Dornan

Bangor scores: J Clegg (1T), N Cuthbertson (1T), D Charles (1T), M Thompson (1P, 3C)

Photo: From R - L, MILF Panel Chair, Mohagher Iqbal, Ambassador Franz Jessen of the European Union, (GPH) Panel Chair, Miriam Coronel - Ferrer.

Source: Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD)

On 25 January 2016 the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Peace Panel, in cooperation with the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) and with support from the European Union Delegation to the Philippines (EU), launched a historic publication named “Journey to the Bangsamoro.”

HD has been providing extensive support to the peace process for many years now, in particular through technical advice to the parties. In this final phase of implementation, transition and normalization, HD continues to be committed to supporting the parties in achieving lasting peace in Mindanao through its role as an impartial mediator.

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The trial resulted in the publication of numerous pamphlets, both for and against Jane Wenham. This tract by Francis Bragge, one of the clergymen involved at the trial, stated the case against her.

Bragge, Francis, b. 1690. A full and impartial account of the discovery of sorcery and witchcraft, practis’d by Jane Wenham of Walkerne in Hertfordshire. The second edition. London, for E. Curll, 1712; octavo (Sp Coll Ferguson Ag-d.27: B1r)

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CHAMBORS > EXPOSITION JUSQU’AU 1ER MARS

Les 7 péchés investissent l’église

L’association Pleinph’Art investira l’église de Chambors les samedi 21 et dimanche 1er mars de 14 à 19 heures. Entre 20 et 25 artistes, peintres, sculpteurs et photographes de la région vexinoise exposeront leurs œuvres réalisées sur le thème des sept péchés capitaux. Un sujet inspiré par la crise, induite pour beaucoup par l’effondrement des valeurs. « Ce n’est pas une exposition ordinaire, non. C’est un travail qu’une bonne vingtaine d’artistes, des pros en majorité, de Gisors et sa région, ont entrepris dans l’atmosphère actuelle de crise mondiale », explique Pierre Marcel, président de l’association Pleinph’Art.

Eglise oblige, il fallait contrebalancer les péchés par la vertu.

Les artistes présenteront donc une seconde œuvre contredisant l’immortalité ayant coûté cinq mois de travail. « On s’est aperçu que si tous les artistes trouvent très facilement – et avec une certaine jubilation – à créer des œuvres sur les péchés capitaux, beaucoup se torturent les méninges à créer quelques chose sur les vertus ! Des artistes féminines de Gisors, localement connues, ont capitulé. Elles ne trouvent pas comment peindre des vertus ! », plaisante Pierre Marcel qui, en professeur, sait motiver ses troupes. Les visiteurs apprécieront d’autant plus l’effort en découvrant l’exposition.

Pour plus d’informations, consultez le site www.pleinphart.com

Pécheurs et vertueux

Le peintre Emmanuel Lachenay.

Les peintres : Cris Delaval-Rech et Roland Bideau tous deux cambrosiens, Lino de Giuli, de Vétheuil, Philibert de Lattainville, Pierre Marcel de Saint-Clair-sur-Epte, Anne Di Crescenzo de Trie-Château, Marcel Viva de Gisancourt, Karen Schnell-Chilsholm de Miami, Caherine Vieu d’Argenteuil, Tonio de Buchet, Yvon Bohers et Gérard Vermeille.

Les plasticiens : Hérvé Duetthe de Montagny-en-Vexin, Pascal Catry de Montjavoult, Gilbert Kadyszewski de Trie-Château, Bernard Pellet du Boisgeloup, Jean-Michel Miralles de Longuesse, Patricia Rabeux de Flavacourt, Rose Coogan de Cléry-en-Vexin, Aligna Sadakhom de Chars.

street image from the 'borough'

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a brief history.

Borough has long been synonymous with food markets and as far back as 1014, and probably much earlier, London Bridge attracted traders selling grain, fish, vegetables and livestock. In the 13th century traders were relocated to what is now Borough High Street and a market has existed there ever since.

In 1755, the market was closed by Parliament, but a group of Southwark residents raised £6,000 to buy a patch of land known locally as The Triangle, once the churchyard of St Margaret’s, and reopened the market. The Triangle, where you’ll find Northfield Farm and Furness Fish and Game, is still at the heart of the market today.

The market still feeds this core community and has grown to over 100 individual stalls. Alongside the original fruit, veg, bakers and butchers we now sell a huge variety of British and international produce.

All of our traders share a love of food and many of them make, grow or rear the produce they sell so now, just as in 1755, our customers know exactly where their shopping has come from.

The market ensures high standards of produce by employing a food quality panel of impartial experts who ensure that the taste, provenance and quality of foods sold here are all regularly measured and maintained and we support small traders to meet these standards.

With it’s vibrant and friendly atmosphere, Borough Market will always be at the heart of the local community. It's unique standing within the area has recently been marked by a Blue Plaque, voted for by the people of Southwark, marking it's place as London's Oldest Fruit & Veg Market.

Final public meeting of the Planning Assessment Commission considering Rio Tinto's proposal to expand its Mt Thorley Warkworth open-cut coal project near the village of Bulga in the Hunter Valley.

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Media statement from local community group 'Bulga Milbrodale Progress Association':

Bulga residents who have spent years battling Rio Tinto’s open cut coal mine expansion and twice won in court only to see the NSW government amend the law to make the project approvable, will be joined by supporters from around NSW at a final public hearing into the proposed expansion of the Warkworth mine which begins in Singleton today.

The Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has received an extraordinary number of registrations to speak (122). On day 1 seven out of every 10 people will speak against the mine extension.

Mr John Krey, spokesperson for Bulga Milbrodale Progress Association, said, “Rio Tinto has put lipstick on a pig, but we know this latest coal mine expansion proposal, which will ruin the historic town of Bulga, is essentially the same one that was knocked back by both the Land and Environment Court and NSW Supreme Court.

“The expansion of the Warkworth mine is widely seen as the exemplar of the unfair advantage the NSW planning system gives mining companies over communities that are left struggling with the noise, dust and water impacts of open cut coal mining.

“Planning Minister Rob Stokes has said he wants to restore balance to mining decisions in the planning system. It will be too late for Bulga if he dithers any longer, because the Planning and Assessment Commission will very soon make a decision about this mine.

“A record number of 122 people will speak at the final Planning and Assessment Commission hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday, a tribute to the strength of both anger and support this David v Goliath battle has created over the last five years.

“The latest PAC report in March included a proposal to move the town, clearly admitting how damaging the mine expansion will be on Bulga and our daily life.

“Rio Tinto’s greedy push to expand its mine will destroy Aboriginal heritage, precious bushland, wildlife, water courses and the peaceful enjoyment of our historic town.

“My community is weary of this fight, but we are no way defeated. Both Rio Tinto and the Baird government will continue to feel the heat if this proposal is approved,” Mr Krey said.

Georgina Woods, spokesperson for Lock the Gate Alliance said, “The NSW government has greased the way for Rio Tinto to get approval for this project, regardless of the terrible costs we know it will wreck on Bulga and the cultural and natural heritage of this part of the Hunter Valley. People are frankly fed up with the mining industry’s greed and insensitivity, and that’s why so many people from around the state are here today to support Bulga in this iconic battle.

“Following this community’s victory in court the approval process was changed to put economic considerations above the impacts on water, biodiversity, amenity and other land uses. The public will have no right to test the merits of the Planning and Assessment Commission’s decision in court. The whole situation has been stitched up to suit a multi-national mining company - it’s deeply unjust.

“We think the Planning and Assessment Commission has enough information to knock back this mine, but we also know that Commission is not allowed to make an impartial decision. They are instructed by the regulation to put the economic interests of the mining industry ahead of the interests of the community. The Government has to intervene and fix this mess, or they will be haunted by this mining project for years to come.”

The European Commission's Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO), has been supporting the delivery of independent and impartial humanitarian aid to Somalis affected by conflict and natural disasters since 1992.

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Depuis 1992, le service d'aide humanitaire de la Commission européenne (ECHO) soutient la fourniture d'une aide humanitaire indépendante et impartiale aux Somaliens victimes du conflit ou de catastrophes naturelles.

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The officers on duty at Carriage Gates would be 'on loan' from Cannon Row Police Station the Metropolitan Police's Headquarters of the 'A' or Whitehall Division, to the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament).

Most of Central London's large public occasions were dealt with by Cannon Row Police Station officers and overseen by the expert Ceremonials Office based at the station and always handled with complete impartiality.

The Metropolitan Police Traffic Division are shown well to the fore having completed their escort duties to deliver the VIP's to their destination.

Impartial arbiters of contracts and punishers of those who break them. The MAruts are unstoppable juggernauts from the forges of Primus in the heart of Mechanus!

Lot 363 of the Salcedo Auctions "Connoisseur Collection" auction in September 2014. See www.salcedoauctions.com for details.

From the auction catalogue:

José Rizal

Noli Me Tangere

Berlin: Berliner Buchdruckerei-Aktiengesellschaft, 1887

First Edition

Provenance:

Acquired from a descendant of Narcisa Rizal-Lopez, elder sister of the National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal, by the present owner

The Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, completed his most famous novel about the inequities of society, and the abuses of Spanish friars and the ruling colonial government in December 1886. After completing his studies in Madrid, Rizal sought to embark upon a project that would make a contribution to his countrymen. At first, he had planned to publish a book that the Circulo-Hispano-Filipino could contribute to; but disagreements between its members meant that the project fell through. In the end, Rizal decided to set out on his own and write a novel: first in Madrid where he competed half of the manuscript, then in Paris, and finally in Germany. He called it "Noli Me Tangere" (Touch Me Not), a reference, it has been written, to the the medical term for a festering, painful cancerous sore.

The novel was written in Spanish; but as Leon Ma. Guerrero wrote, financial constraints threatened to cast the manuscript into oblivion. In the end, a friend of Rizal, Maximo Viola, came through, lending him the needed funds to print 2,000 copies.

Rizal, himself, describing the nature of the Noli Me Tangere to his friend Blumentritt, wrote, "The Novel is the first impartial and bold account of the life of the tagalogs. The Filipinos will find in it the history of the last ten years…"

The firestorm that followed the publication of Noli Me Tangere was swift, with accusations of heresy, treason, and subversion being levelled against its author. At the end of 1887, Fray Salvador Font, the cura of Tondo and chairman of the Permanent Commission of Censorship ordered that the book be banned from circulation. This was followed by a pronouncement that reading the Noli was tantamount to commiting a mortal sin. The effect, of course, was to be the reverse, with interest being piqued and copies being clandestinely distributed.

In dedicating the Noli to his countrymen, Rizal stirred up a Philippine national consciousness, leading to an awakening sense of self.

This is the first time in a decade that an extremely rare first edition Noli Me Tangere, one of the very few copies that have survived to this day, is being offered at auction.

PHP 300,000-350,000

Powerful Portadown profit from poor performanceby Roger Corbett

A powerful Portadown side gained revenge for their defeat by Bangor in the Junior Cup last season by taking advantage of the home team’s poor performance and deservedly finishing ahead by 24-43.

With a number of changes to the side that did so well against Dromore last week, a young Bangor side got this second round Junior Cup fixture underway. The playing conditions were good, with the breeze blowing across the pitch and not benefiting either side. From the outset, Portadown played the game at a fast pace, and pushed Bangor back into their own half for long periods. Both sides, however, made many unforced errors and as a result promising attacks were halted.

After 10 minutes of play, it was Bangor who got the scoreboard started, when Portadown conceded a penalty for being offside and Mark Thompson converted the kicking opportunity. Portadown then resumed their attacks and it looked like they would score next. However, from a lineout on the Portadown twenty two, the ball was taken by Freddie Black before the rest of the pack formed around him and started to drive for the line. The rolling maul moved slowly forwards and sideways until one final push saw captain Jamie Clegg carried over to score to the right of the Portadown posts. The conversion by Neil Cuthbertson was successful and Bangor were now 10-0 ahead.

Even an impartial observer might have commented that this score was against the run of play, but to Bangor’s credit they took their chances well. Unfortunately, just 5 minutes later Bangor were reduced to 14 men after Black was yellow carded. From the resulting penalty, Portadown kicked for touch, and secured the ball from the lineout. They patiently worked the ball through their forwards until a gap opened up in the Bangor defence, allowing an easy run through to score under the Bangor posts. With the conversion, the score was now 10-7.

With only a few minutes of the first half remaining, Portadown continued to push forward and from a good cross field kick, they took advantage of the reduced Bangor cover and scored in the left hand corner. The tricky kick into the wind was successful, and Portadown were now in front by 10-14. To add to Bangor’s woes, scrum half Danny Diamond had to retire injured with what looks like a broken collar bone, and front row forward Phil Whyte limped off with a bad calf injury – we wish both a full and speedy recovery. Undeterred, Bangor tried to fight back and came very close in the final minute when more good forward play got the ball over the Portadown line, but it wasn’t able to be grounded.

As the teams turned around, Bangor would probably have been the happier with the scoreline, especially given the amount of possession Portadown had enjoyed in the first half. However, over the course of the following 20 odd minutes, and largely as a result of their own mistakes, their task became much harder. It started with another poor Bangor lineout which Portadown won and simply broke through to score in the right hand corner. The kick was good, extending the lead to 10-21. Then Bangor lost the ball in contact in the centre of the pitch, allowing the Portadown backline to quickly move the ball wide to their winger who rounded the Bangor defence to score under the posts.

Finally, from their scrum, Portadown took advantage of some missed tackles to open up a gap and score again under the Bangor posts. The score was now 10-35, and Bangor had a mountain to climb.

If the game looked lost at this point, nobody had obviously told Jamie Clegg. From Mark Thompson’s restart, Clegg ran in pursuit and managed to snatch the ball from the Portadown receiving player. He then had just enough time to pass outside to Neil Cuthbertson who managed to negotiate 3 Portadown defenders to score, and reduce the deficit to 17-35, with 26 minutes gone.

Shortly afterwards, the Portadown hooker was yellow carded. However, instead of capitalising on this advantage, Bangor then conceded another penalty, this time in front of their posts. The Portadown kicker gratefully took the 3 points, making the score 17-38.

It was around this point that it was starting to look like Portadown were paying the price for their furious onslaught in the first half. Bangor sensed the weakness and started to play their best rugby of the game so far. Patient build-ups by the forwards, accompanied by strong runs from the backs, produced the opportunity for full back Davy Charles to dive under his tacklers to score beside the posts. Cuthbertson’s quick kick was good, and the score was now 24-38.

As the final play approached, and the end result no longer in question, yet another lineout mix-up gave Portadown possession again. With the Bangor defence largely flat footed, Portadown cut through and, despite a desperate covering tackle by Charles, touched down for the final score of the game. Although the kick was missed, Portadown’s victory was by an emphatic 24-43 margin.

This young Bangor side can learn much from their older, wiser opponents. While fitness and commitment is not in question, consistency of technique in basic set pieces, and retention of the ball when in contact would need to improve, or at least return to levels seen in earlier games. While the disappointment of an early exit from the Junior Cup cannot be denied, the focus will now be wholly on returning to success in the league, the next fixture being a home meeting with Cooke.

Bangor side: P Whyte (P Dornan), A Jackson, J Harrison, R Meeke, F Black, M Coey, J Clegg (c), C Stewart, D Diamond (P Nicol), M Thompson, M Widdowson, M Aspley, M Weir, N Cuthbertson, D Charles

Subs: P Nicol, P Dornan

Bangor scores: J Clegg (1T), N Cuthbertson (1T), D Charles (1T), M Thompson (1P, 3C)

Authevernes

Les Normands fêtent leur anniversaire

reportage de notre hebdomadaire L'Impartial, jeudi 8 septembre 2011, page 55

Gisors – Impartial

AUTHEVERNES > AVEC LE PAYS DU VEXIN NORMAND

Les Normands fêtent leur anniversaire.

Le public est venu nombreux aux festivités, organisées par le Parc du Vexin normand, à la maison forte et à l’église d’Authevernes. Tout a démarré à la maison forte, sous un soleil de plomb. Là, le spectacle produit par l’abbaye de Mortermer – « Rêves d’amour à la cour du roi Richard »- mis en scène par Viras Kraujelis, a été présenté à un parterre de curieux. Le cadre se prêtait particulièrement bien à la pièce, d’autant plus, que propriété privée – amicalement prêtée pour l’occasion – il ne se dévoile qu’exceptionnellement.

Tous à l’église

La foule s’est ensuite retrouvée à l’église, pour la conférence du professeur Pierre Bauduin, spécialiste de l’histoire du monde Viking. Plus de 200 personnes ont pris place dans l’édifice, certaines même debout à l’entrée. En prélude, l’artiste Pierre Marcel a livré quelques explications, concernant les balles de paille, ornées aux couleurs vikings, déposées le long de la départementale 6014. L’exposition grandeur nature de l’association – L’atelier du pommier – en a en effet intrigué plus d’un.

Le président du syndicat mixte du Pays du Vexin normand, Thierry Plouvier a ensuite présenté l’évènement, soulignant que le choix de la commune d’Authevernes – gardienne de la frontière - ne relevait pas du hasard.

Des suites

Michel Pierre, qui a eu la charge de mettre sur pied le cycle de conférences lancé au printemps, a commencé sa présentation par un hommage appuyé à l’historien Jacques Dupaquier, décédé l’an dernier, saluant le ‘’défenseur du Vexin français, ce Vexin qui nous est si proche, le pionnier de la démographie historique et l’initiateur du Parc naturel du Vexin français’’.

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Photo 1 :

-Plus de 200 personnes ont assisté à la conférence, certaines debout jusqu’à l’arrivée de l’orage et des trombes d’eau.

Photo 2 :

-En ouverture, le spectacle ‘’Rêves d’amour à la cour du roi Richard’’, mis en scène par Vitas Kraujelis, a été présenté.

Photo 3 :

-Aux premières loges du spectacle.

NDE : Pierre Marcel présente sur projecteur vidéo celle de FR3 :

La page internet de FR3 c'est sur :

haute-normandie.france3.fr/info/l-art-est-dans-les-champs...

Bilan média (merci L'Impartial ! ) : lepommier.net/pierremarcel/articles/bilan_presse_land_art...

Castle Tyrol (German: Schloss Tirol, Italian: Castel Tirolo) near Merano was the ancestral seat of the counts of Tyrol and gave the region of Tyrol its name. The castle hill has been inhabited since ancient times. Archeologists have excavated a church dating from the early Christian period. The first castle was built before 1100. The second construction phase, including the dungeon, dates to 1139/40. A third phase took place in the second half of the 13th century under Count Meinhard II. The castle was the seat of Tyrol's sovereigns until 1420, when Duke Frederick IV moved the seat to Innsbruck. In the 19th century the castle was restored; the dungeon was rebuilt in 1904.

The frescos of the castle's chapel are of special interest as well as two Romanesque portals with opulent marble sculptures showing legendary creatures, religious themes, and geometric ornaments.

Today, Castle Tyrol houses the South Tyrolean Museum of History, presenting in an honest and fair-minded way the tumultuous history of the South Tyrol region.

Castelul Tirol (în germană: Schloss Tirol, în italiană: Castel Tirolo) de lângă Merano a fost reşedinţa istorică a conţilor de Tirol. De aici provine denumirea regiunii Tirol. Dealul pe care se află castelul a fost locuit încă din antichitate. Arheologii au excavat o biserică datând din epoca creştinismului timpuriu. Primul castel a fost ridicat înainte de anul 1100. A doua fază a construcţiei, care a cuprins şi temniţa, datează din 1139/40. A treia fază s-a desfăşurat în a doua jumătate a secolului al XIII-lea, în timpul domniei Contelui Meinhard al II-lea. In secolul al XIX-lea castelul a fost restaurant după o lungă perioadă de declin, început în 1420, când ducele Frederick al IV-lea a mutat reşedinţa suveranilor de Tirol la Innsbruck. In 1904 a fost reconstruită şi temniţa.

In interior se pot vedea valoroasele fresce din capela castelului, ca şi cele două portale în stil romanic cu sculpturi opulente în marmură reprezentând creature legendare, teme religioase sau ornamente geometrice.

Astăzi, Castelul Tirol adăposteşte Muzeul de Istorie al Tirolului de Sud, care prezintă într-un mod onest şi imparţial istoria agitată a regiunii.

Source: WIKIPEDIA