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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Advent Sermon Series
The first three psalms (80, 85 and 126, Advent 1, 2, 3) all contain the verb "to restore." This suggests a theme that speaks to the spiritual hunger within all of us -- that of having once known a very precious truth that has somehow slipped from our grasp. The human dilemma is that we spend a lot of time groping on our hands and knees in the dark, hoping to find a light that will reveal the meaning of life, or a lantern that will light our path. What we need is a Savior, the Light of the World, to come to us and reveal the truth, and perhaps to remind us that the treasure we've been seeking isn't the true treasure after all. Although the word "restore" is not used in the Psalm reading for Advent 4, clearly the writer feels that God's love for the people of God has been restored; once again, the love of God as evinced through God's faithfulness has been decisively demonstrated, and certainly the incarnational act is the ultimate evidence that God has not abandoned us, but rather loves us, is committed to us and indeed is among us.
Advent 1, November 27: Restoration of Hope
Advent 2, December 4: Restoration of Peace
Advent 3, December 11: Restoration of Joy
Advent 4: December 18: Restoration of Love
Advent Reflection
Advent is the first season in the church liturgical year. It begins on the fourth Sunday before December 25 each year. Advent is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the Nativity of Jesus on Christmas.
Historically, the primary sanctuary color for Advent has been purple. There has been an increasing trend to supplant the color purple with blue as the primary color for Advent in the past several years. Blue is a color associated with hopefulness and promise. Advent, symbolized by the color blue, becomes a season of hopeful preparation for Bethlehem and the consummation of history in God's rule on earth.
Advent scripture and music focus on God's coming into the world in the past, our own preparations for God's presence in our lives now, and our hopes for the presence of God in our world in the future. We combine our past, present, and future during Advent as we celebrate Emmanuel (God-with-us).
The season of Advent ends on Christmas when we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Only then do we turn our thoughts to the stories of Jesus' birth, the star, the shepherds, and rejoicing. Only when we have fully prepared through Advent can we sing the songs of Christmas and proclaim that God has come to us and remains with us now and always.
Prepare for God. Be ready for God. Don't rush to the end! Don't hurry by! Watch, look, hope, and know that in the preparing, the ready, the unhurried pace to grace, God can be seen and found. Mark Advent well so that Christmas Joy will be a real experience and not merely a nice feeling.
Peace and Good Cheer,
Rev. Bob
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The region of Sunnmore and Romsdalen Alps are well known for spectacular mountains accessible for mountaineering activities during winter and summer. We highly recommend the combination of ski mountaineering based from a sailboat to show you some of the possibilities for a "once in a lifetime" experience in these special surroundings.
We only use IVBV/ IFMGA mountainguides, who also are local and know the area well. This gives the group a unique flexibility, and is also a security issue.
We would recommend Ski & Sail tours in this area, from February to May.
We recommend arriving Molde or Trondheim. We will arrange transportation to the sailboat, approx. 15 minutes travel time from Molde Aiport. The sailing to the different touring location is an experience in itself with mountains up to 1500 m straight up from the fjords.
Accommodations/Group size
We have two different alternatives; one sailboat for max. 8 persons (guests), and one that could have 12 persons (guests). Both boats are fully equipped and heated for a comfortable stay even under cold and wet conditions.
What`s included
Guide fees, boat rental, food for breakfast, lunches and dinner, technical group gear, rescue insurance.
Not included: Alcohol on board. Transport to/from Molde/Trondheim.
Please keep your luggage to a minimum. The boat is rather small and cannot accommodate excess baggage. Ideally you should arrive with a ski bag for skis, poles and boots a duffle bag with all your clothing etc and your day pack.
Equipment list will be sent 2 weeks before departure.
Guding ratio: 6:1 and 12:2 max
Personal requirements: Experienced skiers with a good physical fitness. The most important is that the group is on a similar level. There are many hundred possibilities for ski touring in the area, for all levels.
Program – 7 nights/8 days
Day 1 Arrival and transport with boat to ski location.
Day 2-7 6-7 days of skiing
Day 8 Return with boat and departure
Program – 3 nights/4 days
Day 1 Arrival and transport with boat to ski location.
Day 2-4 6-7 days of skiing
Day 4 Return with boat and departure
Depending on the length of the tour and the temperature, we will get up between 6am
and 7am. After a good breakfast we are putting on our skins, or we will drive a few
minutes with a rental car depending on snow conditions. Generally we will be touring
between 3500 and 4500 feet per day. This means that we will be touring uphill
between 4 to 6 hours per day. The terrain ranges from subalpine down low to
glaciated high alpine higher up. From the high country we will be able to see the
fjords of the area.
We will be back at the boat in the middle of the afternoon and have time for some fishing, eating, story telling, or other social activities. We might also eat one dinner at the local farmer house, who lives close by, to try their specialities.
- Alpine ski touring with a fjord view
- A lot of great summits to choose from
- Stay and sleep in the sailboat, enjoy the transportation to a new ski location
- Certified IVBV Mountain guide
- Certified skipper, who also is a good chef, preparing the dinner while you are touring

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…Praises Nigerians for supporting PMB's administration
Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari arrived Nigeria from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where she performed Umrah or Lesser Hajj.
Mrs. Buhari, who arrived the country through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 3:15 local time went spiritual as she prayed for the peaceful coexistence of Nigeria.
Mrs Buhari was received by the wife of the President of the Senate, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, wives of the Governors of Kebbi and Kogi states, wives of the Service Chiefs as well as the former deputy governor of Plateau State, Mrs. Pauline Tallen.
Speaking shortly on arrival, Mrs. Buhri said; "I thank God for journey mercies, I prayed for Nigeria and Nigerian leaders and we should not relent in prayers and good deeds."
She appealed to Nigerians not to relent in their prayers and good deeds for Nigeria to prosper among the comity of nations and expressed her gratitude to almighty God for the successful trip just as she also prayed for Nigerians and her leaders.
The wife of the President expressed gratitude to all Nigerians for their support for President Muhammadu Buhari's administration and also enjoined them to sustain the tempo saying that she prayed for the peace, stability and progress of Nigeria.
"I want to use this opportunity to thank all Nigerians for the goodwill and support for my husband and Nigeria in general." she enthused.
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I got married young. I hadn't even been 22 years old for two months. I graduated college one week before my wedding day, and had a job offer exactly three days after my graduation and four days before my wedding. The job was in Florida. We lived in Missouri. We did it, all of it, in 2 weeks. Graduated, got a jobs, got married, went on our honeymoon, packed up our stuff and moved to Florida.
My husband and I met at the end of our freshman year in college. We went to different schools about three hours away from each other, but he just happened to be working near where I would be living the summer right after we met. We started hanging out fairly regularly, he met my parents and siblings, and three months later as I left to go back to my University for the fall we hadn't really defined what was going on.
The night I drove back to school, he called me. He called me every single day after that until we got married three years later. We would stay up until 2, 3, 4 in the morning talking on the phone about anything and everything until we were so tired we had to go to sleep. Often one of us fell asleep while on the phone.
After a few months I had a mini meltdown (because we hadn't had a DTR yet). We had hung out for three months that summer then talked on the phone every day for months but we weren't "together" yet. My mini meltdown — yep, it was in front of him THE EXACT NIGHT he was planning on having the said DTR! — almost stopped him from wanting to be in a relationship with me at all, but after a week (of him thinking about it) we finally became us.
That was my sophomore year in college. We lived in different cities and we saw each other about once a month, but we would talk every day. Personally I thought it was the best way to have a relationship in college. I had the security of a boyfriend that I got to see once a month, but I also got to have the freedom of being present with my friends and could also focus on school without being distracted by my boyfriend.
To have a long distance relationship in college you really have to like each other, and communication has to work because that is the bulk of the relationship. I thought starting out our relationship with three years of distance created a great foundation for us. A foundation of 100% trust and good communication. Two very important things in a relationship.
So if there's one thing I know a lot about, it's about marriage and long relationships. This May we will celebrate 12 years being married, and 15 years of being together.
I can't really give dating advice, I don't even know what the hot apps are right now! I had to ask someone what Bumble was! But I can tell you a few key things that have worked for me that might help you have a great relationship or marriage.
I can say that part of it is that I honestly just got lucky. Not many people marry the person they started dating at 19, and after 15 years (people change a lot in their 20s!) are still madly in love with each other. It's sappy and gushy (don't hate me!) but I am beyond happy with my Mr. We just fit so well together.
But we are just a little different than most couples. We are both extremely independent. I'm also super laid-back about a lot of things and I'll tell you why plus all the reasons I think we have a great marriage that I think could help other people in their relationships.
life is too short to be mad
In my mind, life is just too short to be mad for very long.
When I was 16, a guy friend of mine died (actually he was a little more than a friend). He and his girlfriend at the time died together in a car accident (not drunk driving or anything, a car that was following an ambulance hit them while they were turning left at a green light). It was so sad. It rocked a lot of the kids in my high school. But after that there was a fatal car accident almost every year for several years after that where either a friend or an acquaintance of mine died.
Then in college and for a few years after I graduated college I had several friends die in freak accidents. I'd also had several family members die by that time as well (I'm from a large Irish Catholic family). So I'd been to a lot of funerals by the time I was in my early 20s. Which in my experience with people I know now, is pretty rare.
I'm not the dramatic type with these deaths. I internalized a lot of it. Crying at home by myself about it or with close friends. Trying to be the strong one for others to lean on. I also think my personal nature is just that way — keep it inside. Strong hard outer shell, but if I think about something sad too long I can cry just about anywhere. Literally tears are welling up in my eyes right now as I think about this and of more recent deaths of people who left this earth very young.
So by my early 20s I already felt like — you just never know what's going to happen or when you are going to die. I didn't take this into some crazy morbid direction, but again, I internalized it into what I think my personality is now. I'm not extreme and reckless live every day like it's your last but I do think that way and it makes me skew a little on the risky side. I'm definitely a responsible person, but I try to live my life in the now, and while yes, I save for retirement and such, I don't feel like a long life is guaranteed. Death just seems like something that could happen at any moment to me or someone I love. It sounds morbid, but with my experiences it's just realistic.
Honestly I feel like I'm always just waiting for another phone call with bad news. I don't dwell on it or anything, but if someone I'm close to calls me at a weird time, or twice in a row, I pick up in a panic like WHAT'S WRONG!?! Instead of, sheesh why are you calling me at this hour. This is because I've just had a few too many calls in the middle of the night with bad news.
This was heightened in me to a completely different level in 2010 when my husband was in a really bad car accident when he was in the Air Force. At the time, we didn't even live in the same state (I couldn't live with him during his training). I got a call at 3 in the morning that he had been in an accident, he couldn't feel anything below his neck, and he was in an ambulance on the way to the hospital.
I got on the first flight I could three hours later at 6 am to go be with him (thank goodness my employer at the time was so awesome about this as I was gone for over a month). He had to be cut out of the car, and without telling you all of the awful details he was in the hospital for 5 weeks, had surgery on his spine/neck, etc., and I lived in what's called a Fisher House which was basically in the parking lot of a military hospital during this time (it's just like a Ronald McDonald House but for military hospitals). He had months of rehab and is mostly completely fine (I count my, or his, lucky stars for this). But because of this experience, where I almost lost him, my sense of how precious life is was heightened to a new level. And I feel like I've been on that level ever since.
I just have this overwhelming need to live life NOW. Try all the things I want to as soon as I can. Do everything I really want to do as soon as I can (or can afford to).
So what does this have to do with having a great relationship/marriage and being mad? Well, I think because of all of these death and near death experiences, I just don't really want to waste one minute of my life being mad about anything. Ok being mad for a few seconds is fine, but then I let it go. Like really let it go.
Now I actually see humor in the things that irk me sometimes. Like the little things that I think normal couples would fight about, me and my husband just don't. We literally never fight. I mean we agree to disagree on certain things, and we might annoy each other sometimes, but we rarely argue and honestly never fight.
If something does make me (or him) legit mad and it's worth saying something about, we have no problem talking about it. And those times do happen, very rarely. But when they do, I personally cool down and think before I ever say anything. But I DO say something (don't be a wallflower!), and then it's fine. He's the same way. There's usually an apology by whichever one of us need to apologize and we both MOVE ON. Like really move on. No holding it over someone's head, bringing it back up, etc.
When you are in a good relationship, you don't want to piss your partner off. You want the best for them, you want them to be happy, and they feel the same. You bring out the best in each other, you challenge each other. If this isn't the case for you, it might just not be a good match …but that's for you to decide.
For us, if on the rare occasion one of us does get actually mad about something (because we just let all the little unimportant shit go and there isn't much of that anyway, which I'll tell you why in a minute) we address it as soon as we can (once we have our emotions under control), we talk about it, then it's done. Neither of us wastes one more second being mad! Because to me, it's just not worth it. Being mad at anyone is really just ruining my day, and I don't want to ruin my day.
The caveat is that yes, there are things you ABSOLUTELY should get mad about, but the trick is that you need to first THINK about it really hard, and ask yourself why you are mad. Think about how are you reacting to these situations? Could you say things differently or react differently that wouldn't escalate things? Articulate what happened to yourself, calm down, and then COMMUNICATE about it however works best for your relationship, DEAL with it, and then LET IT GO.
love them for who they are
I think another reason why what I just said works for my relationship so well is because my husband and I just honestly love each other for who we each are. I find everything about him endearing. Ugh I know, it's annoying and heart-eyed, but it's true. Even the things that might annoy me, sometimes I just look at whatever those things are and laugh and smile to myself. Because it's just him, and I love him. And usually whatever it is, is not a big deal anyway.
So think about your partner and the things you might fight about or the things that annoy you. Are they really worth the fight or your time to be annoyed about? In some cases, yes, but in other cases, probably not. It's like all my parent-friends say about dealing with their kids — pick your battles!
Let me tell you, this is an awesome way to live. At the same time, I have an awesome husband, so I know that this will look different for every relationship. He just doesn't really give me much to be mad or annoyed about! (Don't hate me.) Our personalities just click so well together. I can admit that I'm not that emotional of a girl, and I'm not really dramatic, or sensitive, or anything and I think that helps a lot. But then again, he would have never been in a relationship with anyone that was.
But I know that he loves me for me and all my weird quirks and magazine obsessions, and vice versa.
you do you
This relates to loving someone for who they are but our relationship is very you do you. If he wants to go do something, he does it. When I want to do something, I do it. Really we just do whatever we want — we don't ask each other for permission. We do things we both want to do together, or we'll do things together if we just want to be with each other, or support the other person, or just because we know it'd mean a lot to each other to be there. I never assume that he's going to want to go to all the things I want to go to or go to events with me, etc. So I don't force him, I don't try to talk him into going with me, or pressure him unless it is really important to me, which is rare but does sometimes happen.
What's so great about this is that there isn't any resentment. You aren't setting each other up to be upset about it. My outlook on it is that I'd rather go have a good time and not worry about him not wanting to be there, and vice versa. This allows both of us to be ourselves. It's not something we ever discussed, it's just how we are.
Just because your partner doesn't want to do the same things you do, or wouldn't have a good time doing them — use it as a time to do something alone or do something with friends! It's like that saying — distance makes the heart grow fonder — so giving your partner some space/alone time is usually a good thing.
low pressure and communicating expectations
Lastly, I think this one — especially with Valentine's Day being today — is really important.
You partner CANNOT READ YOUR MIND so having high expectations for things that you've never discussed is just setting each other up for failure.
Personally, we don't really celebrate anything besides our anniversary with a dinner or a trip, but even that is usually low key. If there's a certain place I want to go on our anniversary, then I'll book it! These low expectations (for both of us) save all problems of being let down, and open it up for lovely surprises. I don't want the typical roses and chocolate on Valentine's Day, I don't really care about receiving gifts on holidays — I'd rather buy myself what I want if I want something. But I do love when he does something for me randomly or for another reason like I'm stressed out about work or something.
We prefer random thoughtfulness. It's so much more fun to receive a gift when you aren't expecting it versus when you know the aisles of the drugstore are crawling with red and pink candy reminding everyone that they need to buy their partner something just because it's February 14th, not because they just actually thought about you want wanted to get you something.
Now, some people love giving and receiving gifts, or love to do certain traditions on the holidays and that is TOTALLY FINE. But I think assuming your partner knows exactly what you want or what your expectations are without really telling them, is just setting them — and you — up for failure. And well, that's just no fun. And of course in my mind, it seems like a waste of time to spend your precious life being upset because your partner wasn't romantic enough and didn't read your mind about what you wanted on your birthday, Valentine's Day, or any holiday! SO, discuss it, or drop very obvious hints that can't be missed — set your partner up for success. Some people just honestly aren't great at giving gifts, or planning romantic things, and need they a little help!
On your end, try to be really extra thoughtful. Because if you go the extra mile for them, and you surprise your partner with something they barely mentioned off hand and they are so surprised that you remembered and thought to get that special thing or do that special thing for them, then they'll realize how special that feeling is and be much more likely to reciprocate it for you. SHOW THEM, tell them. Make it easy on each other to meet expectations versus just assuming they already know.
When my husband gets me gifts they are so thoughtful, well I've never been able to top them. Sometimes they are on a specific date, sometimes they are random, but they are always really thoughtful.
Well, I hope there's one nugget in this post that can help one person in their own relationship or in future relationships! This is just what works for us, I know everyone is different!
Do you have some great relationship advice? Please share!
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Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
Editorial: Bay Pines VA Committed to Ending Suicide Among Veterans
June 9, 2017
By Suzanne M. Klinker
Director, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
On May 31, the VA Secretary David J. Shulkin delivered his first "State of the VA" address highlighting the activity and direction of the Agency since his appointment in February. The address covered a wide range of topics, including health care access, community care and the Veterans Choice Program, accountability, and the quality of care provided to Veterans. In addition, he identified multiple Agency-wide priorities, such as reducing backlogs and getting more Veterans access to mental health care and suicide prevention programs.
While all of the priorities mentioned are important, I am writing to you today with a focus on suicide prevention. Suicide among Veterans is a sad and heartbreaking reality that occurs in every state, county, city and town across the country. Recent research suggests that 20 Veterans die by suicide each day, of which six were users of VA services. This information is important as it shows that Veterans who actively engage in services provided by VA are less likely to commit suicide than those who are not.
One suicide is one too many. The VA and our partners, communities, families, and friends must do better on behalf of those who sacrificed so much for the freedoms we enjoy. It is simply not tolerable or right to accept the status quo. We must work harder together to expand available resources and access to vital mental health care services, create safety networks, educate and inform, eliminate bureaucracy and barriers, and intervene as appropriate to prevent suicides before they occur. This is not just the responsibility of our healthcare system or the VA at large - it is everyone's responsibility.
We are very committed to suicide prevention. In addition to the large number of mental health professionals the we employ across the healthcare system, we have a suicide prevention team dedicated to facilitating prompt delivery of care and responsiveness, and monitoring Veterans identified at high risk of suicide through innovative new programs like Recovery Engagement and Coordination for Health – Veterans Enhanced Treatment (REACH VET), and providing ongoing staff training. Using a new predictive model, REACH VET analyzes existing data from Veterans' health records to identify those at a statistically elevated risk for suicide, hospitalization, illness, or other adverse outcomes. This allows us to provide preemptive care and support, in some cases before a Veteran even has suicidal thoughts.
Another important resource for Veterans is the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 press 1). Veterans and those who know of a Veteran in crisis may call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net, or send a text message to 838255 to receive at no cost, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.
Veteran suicide touches everyone – families, friends, communities, first responders, and those of us at VA. I invite you to join me and other Bay Pines leaders for a special Veterans town hall meeting on July 12, 2107 where we, as a community, will address ways we can improve our suicide prevention efforts. The event will take place in the JC Cobb room located on the first floor of the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center (building 100) from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
In the meantime, if you know Veterans who needs our help, please help us help them by connecting them with us and letting them know that help is available 24/7. Whether through routine mental health appointments, visits to the emergency department, or telephone care through the Veterans Crisis Line, we do our very best to address any and all mental health needs, urgent and routine. Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to the health and well-being of America's heroes.
Suzanne M. Klinker is director of the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. The organization is one of the nation's leading VA healthcare systems, employing more than 4,100 medical professionals and support staff dedicated to providing the very best care to Veterans residing in southwest Florida. Bay Pines is the fifth busiest VA health care system in the country with an annual budget of nearly $800 million. It provides care for more than 108,000 Veterans in Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota counties.


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Coleman takes Falcons' lead role after Freeman's concussion
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Tevin Coleman kept the Falcons' running game moving for one week after Devonta Freeman was lost with a concussion.
With Freeman's recovery time unknown, Coleman may be left in the lead role for another game, and possibly longer.
Freeman, the league's highest-paid running back, seems likely to miss Monday night's game at Seattle following his second concussion in four months and third in three years. That means Coleman is likely to be the man yet again for the reigning NFC champions.
Freeman spent the last two weeks of this preseason in concussion protocol and suffered a concussion against the Colts on Nov. 22, 2015, missing one game. He was hurt on Atlanta's second play of last week's 27-7 win over Dallas and did not practice Thursday.
Freeman and Coleman have formed a productive tandem, combining for more than 900 yards rushing and seven touchdowns this season. Freeman has been the first back in the rotation. Coleman has been the complement.
Now that changes. The spotlight shifts to Coleman, who acknowledged he relishes the opportunity.
"Yeah, but at the same time I'm just doing my job," Coleman said Thursday.
"Really everything is the same. No extras. I go through the same process as each and every other week."
Coleman proved he could be the lead back in the win over Dallas. He set season highs with 20 carries and 83 yards, and he had a 1-yard touchdown run.
"Of course you get a better feel as you get more carries," Coleman said.
Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Coleman "plays with great speed, great big-play ability" and is "a good catcher, route runner and all that kind of stuff."
"He can do everything," Carroll said. "I think the one-two punch they've had with Devonta has been dynamic. If he's going to get most of the load, he's an explosive football player."
Terron Ward had nine carries for 23 yards behind Coleman against the Cowboys and appears set to again play a backup role versus Seattle.
The Falcons added more depth at running back by signing Terrence Magee from the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on Wednesday.
Freeman negotiated a five-year, $41.25 contract extension before the season that makes him the league's highest-paid running back in terms of the overall package.
Freeman's average salary in the new deal is $8.25 million. Coleman, the third-year back from Indiana, is earning $680,000.
The money is far different, but Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan said his respect for the two backs is the same.
"We trust both those guys," Ryan said. "I don't think anything changes in the run game for sure. I usually don't even think about who's in there when we're calling run plays."
Coleman appears bound for only his fourth career start and his first since his 2015 rookie season.
Wide receiver Julio Jones said the probable change of starting running backs "doesn't affect the offense at all by any means."
"Tevin is a great back," Jones said. "He's a one. Freeman is a one."
Coach Dan Quinn wouldn't say if Freeman's time in the concussion protocol will be affected by his earlier concussion in the preseason.
Quinn said Freeman is "participating in our meetings, normal things a guy would do in the same situation."
"That's the times when you lean on Tevin more," Quinn said. "We did that in the game. We're fortunate we have Terron as well, who can also play in some roles."
The Falcons needed more depth at running back after the Bengals signed Brian Hill from Atlanta's practice squad.
Quinn said the Falcons have followed Magee since he played at Louisiana State. He had his first practice with the Falcons on Thursday.
Magee had three carries for 12 yards in two games with the Seahawks in 2016. He was signed by Baltimore as an undrafted free agent following the 2015 NFL draft.
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As you may be able to tell from the plethora of contouring/sculpting palette reviews, I love a good bit of sculpting. It can really enhance your natural bone structure. I was really intrigued by the L'oreal Infallible Blush Sculpt Trio in Nude Beige because the peachy shades are right up my street.
The idea behind this little palette is that you can mix the shades up to create a blush/bronzer/sculptor hybrid. It's a brilliant idea, but I do find the palette a little disappointing as it's just too pigmented, making application very difficult. If you apply too much of this particular shade, it can make the complexion look very muddy. I'm used to pigmented blushes but even with my vast brush collection, I find it hard to work with. The best way I've found to apply it is with the Zoeva Sheer Cheek brush. As the name would suggest, it sheers the blush out. I'd also recommend patting it on instead of swiping it on, to give you more control.
That being said, I actually love the shade and texture. It's so creamy, that it blends beautifully and leaves a nice silky finish to the skin. It's a very peachy summery palette that gives you the most incredible sun kissed glow. You definitely don't need any other cheek product with this, maybe just a touch of cream highlighter. I'm not a fan of the white shade on its own, but once you blend it with the others, it creates a really wearable and natural blush/bronzer. Whilst you can sculpt with this, you can't contour with it in the normal sense, but I was never going to anyway.
If you can get past the over pigmentation, then the L'oreal Blush Sculpting Trio in Nude Beige is a lovely little product. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I wish it wasn't as pigmented. Maybe the other shades are better? For now, I'm classing it as disappointing, but I love the look of it once applied correctly. For £7.99, I'm not writing it off just yet.
What are your thoughts on the L'oreal Infallible Blush Sculpt range?
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If the ceremony ever got boring, which it did, then game of the night was surely what are Julianne Moore and Tom Ford gossiping about? Naturally, Moore was wearing a Ford – she was in his catwalk show and his film A Single Man, after all – and it was the night's fashion triumph. Midnight velvet could sound a bit stately-home curtains, but with Moore's red hair, bright lips and restrained jewels, this was the epitome of class.
Men in bow ties do look dapper. And modern
Tom Ford is on a winning bow-tie streak. The designer was naturally dashing in a large one while he also dressed both best actor winner Colin Firth and Nicholas Hoult in smaller versions.
If you're young, wear something fashion-forward
Star of True Grit, Hailee Steinfeld, may have looked older than her 14 years but Miu Miu was an inspired choice. Cool yet demure with the on-trend midi-length differentiating her from the floor-length brigade.
It's all about the right hair
Emma Watson's Valentino couture dress was gorgeous but now that the edginess has grown out of her pixie crop, the combination was a trifle ageing. Meanwhile, Helena Bonham Carter went signature bird-nest bun with a hint of dreadlocks and heaven knows what happened to Tracey Emin – her hair was so big it outshone her gold Vivienne Westwood. Imagine.
Colour can trump bland
A red carpet can easily turn into a sea of beige (see last year) so it was a relief to see stars embracing this spring's colour trend. Sam Taylor-Wood's tomato Celine dress and Emma Stone's one-shouldered Lanvin gown with split-pleat skirt were both hits. Note: both had belts to break up the colour. Meanwhile, Gemma Arterton proved you can do safe black but with a twist of bright: her simple yet striking velvet Yves Saint Laurent number was razzed up with an electric blue bow belt.
Surprises can be good
Wild trademark hair aside, Helena Bonham Carter decided to take the barking-bag-lady look down a notch from the mismatched-shoe debacle of the Golden Globes. Strangely demure, in a restrained black Vivienne Westwood.
Eveningwear: really the time to experiment with python?
In theory the idea of a snake-print Lanvin dress sounds quite fabulous but unfortunately, as JK Rowling found out, it's a pattern that can overwhelm.
Ditch one-shouldered for sleeves
There was talk at the Golden Globes about a resurgence of dresses with sleeves but this didn't really happen on Sunday night. It's a shame really, because, as proved by Livia Firth's gorgeous dress by ethical designer Nina Skarra, sleeves can add a real sense of elegance.
You can have too much of a gold thing
A jewel-encrusted Givenchy couture dress should be a total knockout. Unfortunately, the translation on to Girl with the Dragon Tattoo actress Noomi Rapace didn't add up. For gold tips though, look to Christopher Lee's brilliant wife Birgit who chose to razz up her plain black dress with one massive neck piece and a pair of wondrous specs.
Women can wear trousers at night
Yes, yes, yes, we know Tilda Swinton is a red-carpet wild card – she's super androgynous and has severe hair – but in a fashion season of trousers, her choice of wide-leg trousersuit and tux blazer by Colombian designer Haider Ackermann was smart. Heroic.


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Research Paper: Teens Who Act Out Violently Need Proper Therapy
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Teen Violence
Introduction / Group Population
Many verifiable studies reflect the fact that children that are aggressive at a very young age have a "high risk" of becoming involved in "chronic violent behavior" later in their lives (Herrenkohl, et al., 2003). This paper delves into that problem by conducting research into the available literature; and by reporting the various solutions scholars have come up with, including, importantly, interventions at various stages of a child's life.
Long-Term Effects
Clearly there are long-term impacts for young people who begin acting aggressively in their early years. Before delving into group interventions, the facts available vis-a-vis childhood aggression that in later years becomes violence and arrests are worthy to report.
In the peer-reviewed journal Social Work Research, the authors point to a study that reports on teachers' ratings of boys' aggressions between ages eight to ten; it turned out that those aggressive boys were later convicted for " ... assault and robbery" between ages 17 to 18 (Herrenkohl, 179). Another study (McCord / Ensminger, 1995) Herrenkohl referenced revealed that when teachers identified and rated specific physical acts of aggression by boys and girls in first grade it turned out that those individuals were arrested for violent crimes up to the age of 33. In this particular study, almost half of the aggressive boys that the teacher recorded as violent " ... were later arrested" (Herrenkohl, 179). However, only a third of the boys in that group that had no history of youthful aggressiveness were arrested.
Still another study shows that when a child at age six is demonstrating aggressive behaviors, it predicts " ... self-reports of violence and serious delinquency during adolescence among boys" (Herrenkohl, 179). This is not to imply that all aggressive behaviors lead to violence albeit the literature does document ample sources that convey that message.
What are the explanations for the linkage between childhood aggression and later antisocial, violent behaviors? On page 180 the authors point to a study that shows " ... chronic patterns of antisocial behavior stem from neuro-psychological impairments that affect children's acquisition of skills and development of social competencies" (Herrenkohl). Hence, without skills to keep emotions under control, a child is prone to violence "across the life span." Another interesting theory is that an aggressive child may become "alienated" from peers that are peaceful and socially well adjusted, and afterwards that child can be "drawn into peer networks that support violence" (Herrenkohl, 180).
What the authors assert on page 180 is certainly pertinent to this paper, and that is, children with high IQ or with a "resilient temperament" are likely to reduce the possibility that they will "encounter early risk factors" (Herrenkohl). Also antisocial behavior can be minimized if there are "strong bonds" with schools, parents, religious institutions or other non-familial adults or peers (Herrenkohl, 180).
Interventions -- Group Therapy -- Questioning the Value of Group Therapy
Not every researcher or psychologist dealing with teen violence agrees that group therapy sessions are a positive answer to troubled adolescents. In the book Deviant Peer Influences in Programs for Youth: Problems and Solutions, Dr. Kenneth Dodge and colleagues posit that placing violence adolescents in group therapy sessions is a mistake. It is one of the most "robust findings" in the literature on juvenile delinquency that "exposure to deviant peers" is linked to antisocial behaviors including drug use and "violent offenses" (Dodge, et al., 2007). Placing troubled teens together in therapy groups (and in juvenile justice facilities and alternative schools) may be financially and logistically practical, however, Dodge writes (4) that putting them together means " ... their identity and common ground become deviance."
A potential consequence of bringing them together in a group therapy session may " ... exacerbate rather than diminish their problem behavior" (Dodge, 4). While agreeing that "most therapies have a generally positive" impact on children, therapies in a group setting (involving "all-deviant groups") have " ... less positive effects than groups that include a high proportion of well-adjusted children" (Dodge, 8). In a meta-analytic review of " ... more than 500 crime prevention programs" and those interventions involving at-risk and violent youth that were successful were those that "treated youth individually and were aimed at family interactions" (Dodge, 11). Peer-group counseling / therapy " ... failed to reduce ... delinquency, and in some cases increased delinquency" (Dodge, 11).
Interventions -- Group Therapy is Effective
Taking issue with Dodge -- in fact, showing diametrically opposite results from Dodge's assertions -- is a white paper produced by the American Group Psychotherapy Association (Aronson, et al., 2004). The research explains that for an adolescent traumatized by violence, without group therapy the withdrawn traumatized adolescent " ... would not only be dealing with the effects of the trauma, but also with an additional secondary effect of disconnection from peers," which will, according to Aronson, arrest the "developmental advance" (Aronson, 95).
Group therapy offers a sense of "relief from that isolation and reestablishes connections with peers" because everyone in the group becomes closely identified with each other member; the group because "the mother group" -- a transitional object allowing the adolescent to proceed along normal development paths (Aronson, 96). Within the group dynamics, Aronson suggests there must be: a) a sense of safety for traumatized individuals; b) safety is created by creating a "highly structured method of revealing each person's trauma story" (reading journals, showing photos or drawings); c) reduce the feeling of isolation (98).
The group leader must adopt an "active therapeutic stance" and "speak plainly and authentically avoiding "the use of jargon" because jargon will indicate to the adolescents that this is "another adult who does not 'get' where the adolescent is coming from (Aronson, 99).
Intervention -- The Step Up Intervention in Minnesota
The Step Up program, a curriculum for teens that play out violence at home, is a program that includes group therapy using a cognitive behavioral approach and attempts to teach "respectful ways of communicating and solving conflict with family members" (Routt, et al., 2004). The curriculum involves parents who are in attendance at the beginning of every group session, and there are 21 sessions in this intervention program. Why include parents? Routt explains that parents are "better able to support" the efforts of their teen's changing behaviors if they are deeply involved in the learning process; plus, parents also learn skills.
The first sessions in the Step Up program are preceded by interviews with teens and parents separately (assessment interviews). The initial areas of concern in the group sessions are those that zero in on "accountability for abusive and violent behavior"; next, there are "learning skills" that can prevent violent behaviors; and thirdly teens are shown how to "resolve conflict in respectful ways" (Routt, 4). On occasion teens will resist cooperating fully with the group leader; in those instances, Routt suggests offering rewards for cooperative behaviors (pizza can motivate teens), and turning the group therapy session into a game "makes the activity more lively"; for example, points can be given for each answer that is candid and responds to the group exercises and rewards are given for the most points (5).
Interventions -- a Best Therapy for Dating Violence
Dating violence is a universal problem but the authors of a peer-reviewed article in the Maternal and Child Health Journal assert that African-American adolescents are particularly at risk for dating violence. The authors conducted what they call "focus groups" with 32 African-Americans ages 13 to 24. There were four group sessions, and from those sessions researchers learned when these youth feel safe, what the terms they use actually meant, and what priorities are needed in terms of developing violence-preventing interventions. Hence, these sessions were not psychological therapeutic events; they were group screening sessions to determine what interventions would be appropriate for black young people impacted by dating violence (Martin, et al., 2012).
The research was conducted because good solid empirical research "is lacking in how to best broach the topic of dating violence with adolescents"; and moreover, the focus groups were needed in order to "understand their preferences for seeking help for such abuse" (Martin, 958). Typically survivors of dating violence turn to "informal sources of support" (friends, peers, family) and not formal sources; so, there is a need to understand under what circumstances youthful African-Americans (and other youth) will turn to formal sources to get help after they have endured violence.
Four groups were set up, semi-structured, to dig into the language teens use to describe their experiences, and to learn about their preferences for "help-seeking" as well as their insights into what elements would be desirable for a " ... hypothetical teen dating violence resource center" (Martin, 959). Five to nine teens were in each group and were stratified by age (13-16 and 15-24 years of age). All participants were African-American recruited from community organizations and outreach programs that were connected to "an urban adolescent health center" (Martin, 959).
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After a successful year gathering buzz and gaining funding from some big players in the industry, Fasetto knew they wanted to make a splash at CES. We needed to update their product overview video to reflect the newest design of their cutting edge digital storage and connectivity device, Link. To help show its practical uses, we also needed to create two new animated videos with graphics that could cut through the trade-show floor clutter, and help establish LINK as one of the top products at CES.
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We extended Fasetto's brand into an illustrative graphic style, and delivered two custom videos for their five 50" plasma screen setup at CES. We created web versions of the same videos that included audio. And we were able to update our previous product overview video with minimal reshooting, thanks to some skillful 3D modeling that was lit, textured, and motion-tracked to to match shots and appear natural in the original video. In all, we were able to modify and extend the Fasetto brand to ensure they would grab attention at their most important event of the year.
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text: After all, it's not like the idea that Fitzgerald's contract was going to need to be restructured caught everyone by surprise."I think the biggest thing is, in any negotiation, you've got to find a balance where both parties feel like we have a good situation," he said. "And again, we're working tirelessly — that's my number one objective right now, it's our number one objective as an organization, and we've said it all along and it hasn't changed. "Larry Fitzgerald, we want him to retire a Cardinal." Derrick Hall satisfied with D-backs' buying and selling Keim said he has opened up contract negotiations with Fitzgerald, whose contract, if unchanged, will see him count $23.6 million against the team's salary cap in 2015. "I don't want to negotiate through the media," he said. "I have a lot of respect for not only the player — tremendous amount of respect for Larry Fitzgerald — but have a great relationship with (Fitzgerald's agent) Eugene Parker, who I've worked with on a number of players."The communication has been constant and hopefully we have a resolution that both parties are happy with."Fitzgerald, of course, is the franchise's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. An eight-time Pro Bowler, he is the face of the franchise. Last season, he caught 63 passes for 784 yards and two touchdowns. Though the numbers are modest, he led the team in first downs and proved time and time again how important he was both as a blocker and leader on the field.Keim said they would prefer to have a new agreement in place by March 10, when free agency begins, but that does not mean they will part ways if a deal isn't worked out by then. He will chat with Parker more at the Scouting Combine next week, but noted how there has been a "constant dialogue" over the last year or so. Your browser does not support the audio element. The 5: Takeaways from the Coyotes' introduction of Alex Meruelo Grace expects Greinke trade to have emotional impact Comments Share Top Stories Former Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson retires Either Larry Fitzgerald will agree to restructure his contract with the Arizona Cardinals, or he won't.If he doesn't, then the future Hall of Famer's 11-year run with the team will come to an end.And that's not really a thought general manager Steve Keim would like to entertain."It would be awfully tough for me to see Larry Fitzgerald wearing another uniform," Keim told Doug and Wolf on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Friday as part of Newsmakers Week. LISTEN: Steve Keim, AZ Cardinals General Manager


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This is a blog based on WTHR's live coverage of the collapse of rigging over a stage at the Indiana State Fair on Saturday night at the Sugarland concert. Five people have died and there around 46 injured. Refresh your page to see the latest version.
10:43 am
This will be the final entry of the blog. For updated information on the fair tragedy, we'll be adding stories and video to this section of WTHR.com.
9:03 am
Here's a link to the live stream of the memorial service. They're starting off with an acoustic duo singing a song.
8:30 pm
Anchor John Stehr, who was at the fairgrounds Sunday evening, reflected on the silent streets and the tragedy at the State Fair.
5:30 pm
The State Fair issued a statement about the status of concerts scheduled this week.
"The Indiana State Fair will resume Monday, Aug. 15 at 8 a.m. Due to the tragic incident in the Grandstand on Saturday night, the status of the fair's remaining concerts with Janet Jackson, Lady Antebellum and Maroon5 and Train are all still undetermined."
3:55 pm
We're getting some pictures in now of the people who lost their lives in last night's accident. Click here to see them. We will share the victims' stories in the coming days.
3:43 pm
A memorial page has been set up here.
3:23 pm
We'll be airing a one-hour special of Eyewitness News at 6pm tonight. Also, we'll be covering tomorrow morning's ceremony at the fairgrounds honoring the victims at 9am. We will have a live stream of the event on WTHR.com.
1:02 pm
See a timeline of events from Indiana State Police.
11:52 am
From Rep. Mike Pence: "Like every Hoosier, my family and I were shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic events at the Indiana State Fair last night. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of those who lost their lives, the injured and their families, public safety personnel and all those affected by this Hoosier tragedy."
11:17 am
Cindy Hoye, executive director of the Indiana State Fair, was backstage at the time of the collapse and was still visibly shaken by the traumatic events as she spoke to the media Sunday morning.
"We are very much in mourning the loss of the victims and we are praying with their families. It's a very sad at the State Fair and our hearts are really breaking," Hoye said.
"We appreciate all of you giving us a day to regroup. We are closed today. Today we are working with IOSHA who are looking at the contractor for the structure. We are also working with the state fire marshal's office to being their internal investigation of this temporary structure as well," she said.
"Personally I was here right backstage and I want to also acknowledge the extraordinary efforts by the joint command center, IMPD, IEMS, IFD, State Police, the State Fair team, where safety is always number one."
"Tomorrow, the fair will reopen. We will open at 8:00 am but we will start with a special public remembrance gathering at 9:00 am on the Free Stage. We ask any of you that would like to attend in joining us in this remembrance and sharing with us in our thoughts and prayers, we'd love for you to be there."
Hoye said that the majority of state fair programs will occur, "but specific details on the concerts and other activities in the grandstands have not been finalized. We will continue to update you when we have definitive information."
"Our hearts are very, very heavy today. Personally, I saw those Hoosiers last night, governor. Extraordinary effort by countless people. I even had a woman grab my hand and said, 'let's pray for a minute."
10:58 am
Cindy Hoye, executive director of the Indiana State Fair, was backstage at the time of the collapse and was still visibly shaken by the traumatic events as she spoke to the media Sunday morning.
"We are very much in mourning the loss of the victims and we are praying with their families. It's a very sad at the State Fair and our hearts are really breaking."
10:51 am
Police identified those killed in the accident: Tammy Vandam, Glenn Goodrich, Alina Bigjohny, Christina Santiago, Nathan Byrd. Their families have been notified.
10:50 am
"First and foremost, we continue to ask Hoosiers across the state for their continued thoughts and prayers for the family members of the deceased as well as the injured that are continuing to have aid rendered to them at local hospitals now," said 1st Sgt. Dave Bursten, Indiana State Police.
10:25 am
"Indiana and the nation's finest fair suffered an unthinkable tragedy last night. Our first and final thoughts today will be with those we've lost and the families and friends of those we've lost in this terrible accident," said Gov. Mitch Daniels.
"What needs saying most about last night's freakish accident was that we saw on display the best qualities of both public and private Hoosiers. By every account the response by every responsible entity - Mayor Ballard's outstanding police and fire forces - our own Indiana State Police, the security force of the State Fair itself, emergency management personnel, was instantaneous and highly professional. It's equally important to say what I heard over and over and over again last night - that individual Hoosiers ran to the trouble, not from the trouble, by the hundreds, offering in many cases their own professional skills. I've heard it from everybody I've debriefed this morning. People rushing up, 'I'm a nurse, I'm a doctor, I'm a trained EMS responder.' But also people who simply pitched in," said Daniels, struggling to contain his emotions.
"It's the character that we associate with our state. People don't have to be paid to do it. We want to say thanks to each of you and I know that those who were rescued and those who would have been more seriously hurt without their help have family who are profoundly grateful today and I am on their behalf."
10:06 am
Public remembrance gathering at State Fair at 9am tomorrow. Open to everyone.
10:05 am
Revised totals: 45 patients transported to area hospitals, per Indiana State Police
9:49 am
Here's a storm timeline from Nicole Misencik:
8:39 National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning for Marion County
8:45 A 60-70 mph wind gust is reported at the fairgrounds. Wind damage occurs before rain begins
9:35 am
Live stream at fairgrounds to start shortly. Click here to watch.
9:32 am
The mother of an injured 17-year-old at Methodist Hospital says her son has a broken back and may not walk again.
9:21 am
We've confirmed that a fifth person has died. Unconfirmed reports say the victim was a spotlight worker or stage hand who was on the stage or on the rigging when it came down.
9:20 am
Meteorologist Nicole Misencik says it wasn't a tornado that caused last night's accident. It was a gust front, which is a sudden burst of wind that arrives in advance of the storm front.
9:03 am
Gov. Daniels was out surveying the scene this morning.
8:53 am
All fair events are canceled for Sunday.
2:44 am
State Police expect to hold another media availability sometime between 9am and noon Sunday. Unless something else develops with this story, that will be the next update for the blog.
2:43 am
Red Cross has list of 33 people injured at fairgrounds and what hospital they went to. Call 317.684.4305.
2:11 am
Two of the deceased have been identified; the coroner is still working to identify the other two victims. No names are being released at this point.
1:47 am
Bursten says the fair will be closed Sunday. It's expected to resume Monday, starting with a ceremony to honor the deceased and injured.
Bursten confirms four dead and at least 40 injured and transported to Riley, Methodist and Wishard Hospitals. Injuries range from "cuts and scrapes to very serious."
"I want to be very frank that there is a possibility we could have other deaths. We hope that everybody will be praying for those injured people."
1:45 am
1st Sgt. Dave Bursten with the Indiana State Police:
"The most important thing to start out with is our heartfelt feelings with the families who have lost loved ones."
1:37 am
Frank Straub, Department of Public Safety for Indianapolis: "The response was excellent not just from first responders but from participants, people that were attending the event. When the structure came down, people at the event worked with emergency providers tried to lift the structure to help people underneath."
1:34 am
Just spoke to a man who shot video of the stage collapse. He also describes the efforts of people to save the injured, remove the scaffolding and make way for emergency personnel.
NWS issued the warning at 8:39...the collapse occurred around 8:50 pm. The gust of wind appears to have taken everyone by surprise.
A 14-year-old survivor from Franklin says it was like something out of a movie. She said it happened so fast there wasn't time to get out of the way.
1:08 am
Bethany Melvin witnessed the collapse. She talked about the large number of people who ran to help the injured.
"Everybody just jumped in. They quit worrying about what was going on. Everyone was pushing up on the scaffolding and other people were trying to get in and help. It was an amazing effort."
1:06 am
We've compiled some images of the collapse (before and after) from Facebook. We'll be adding more to this slide show over the next few days.
12:56 am
A doctor who happened to be at the concert with his family is describing treating a toddler with an arm injury requiring hospital attention. That would be the youngest victim we've heard about so far. He did not think the injury was life-threatening.
He says he saw various people trapped. He says he's worried about the injuries sustained by one of the stagehands who was working in the scaffolding.
He says he's still amazed that he wasn't injured because he had to clear 30 feet with his daughter to avoid being struck by falling metal.
12:55 am
We just heard the audio that accompanied the video of the stage collapse - people are screaming in terror. Very harrowing.
12:33 am
Emergency room staffing levels adequate at Wishard. 16 patients at Wishard. Some in surgery.
12:32 am
This video shows the aftermath of the collapse.
12:22 am
Compounding the problems tonight was a lack of cell phone service as everyone tried to make calls at the same time.
12:20 am
Richard Essex interviews Jason Scofield, who shot video of the rigging collapsing. He said the announcement had just been made that they might have to evacuate. At that point, dust started blowing quickly.
"All of the sudden there was a second gust and the stage started to twist slowly. The grandstand started to shake. Everyone started to run instantly to try and get out," he said.
12:19 am
Just interviewed a teenager and her mom who were treated after the accident. They're okay, but they pointed out there are still some concert-goers looking for loved ones and friends.
Go to Redcross.org to check on loved ones. (Click "Safe and well.")
12:11 am
A 7-year-old boy is among the injured. Injuries range from fractures to bruises to head trauma.
12:03 am
Search and rescue has been completed.
Some reports put the number of injured at around 200, but we have not confirmed that.
Natalie Prater is a pediatric nurse who helped the injured, including a child. She described an "amazing team effort" in the moments following the accident.
"There was no way we could be forewarned that something like this could happen," she said. She and her husband were walking out, expecting the show to be called off.
"Then we heard things popping and we took off running. People were pushing. We turned around and saw the stage collapsing. Then we ran back, hopped over rafters and went to help as many people as we possibly can."
She estimated there could be 50 injured or more.
One witness says she was already walking towards the exit when the accident happened.
"We thought it was rain moving across the fairgrounds, but it wasn't rain. It was dirt and dust and everyone was just walking. then the stage just collapsed."
Mayor Greg Ballard praised first responders, saying, "Everything has been very well coordinated to respond to this event." He called the response "very orderly, very calm but at the same time. First responders have done a terrific job here tonight and they have the situation in hand even though it's still a bit fluid."
17 injured at Wishard. Non-life-threatening injuries - mainly fractures. Ages range from very young to adults.
Two stories emerging:
Witnesses dispute the fact that there was an evacuation going on. State Police say they had warned people about where they needed to go in the event of an evacuation, and that they were putting people in place to start evacuating. It's still unclear if there was an evacuation underway.
Hundreds of witnesses rushed to the aid of people trapped underneath the fallen rigging.
National Weather Service: Not much rain accompanied the thunderstorms that were moving in tonight when the stage collapsed, but a gust front appeared - it's a burst of air ahead of the thunderstorms.
77 mph in Plainfield before it started raining. When rain moved in, the wind died down.
A severe T-storm warning was issued at around 8:35 for Marion County.
Tony Francis was in the second row with his wife. Francis said he is a first responder and his wife is a nurse.
Regarding fatalities, he said, "I saw at least five myself. When I left they had just lifted the master speakers and they found two more underneath that."
Francis said his wife "triaged about ten or twelve people with compound fractures, lacerations, a lot of head injuries and neck injuries."
Video of aftermath of stage collapse.
Go to Redcross.org to check on loved ones. (Click "Safe and well.")
Indiana State Police were monitoring the storm just before the stage collapse. They were just beginning evacuation plans when the gust of wind hit at 8:50, causing the stage to sway and then crash down on the crowd.
"It's gonna be a long night for a lot of folks," said Mayor Greg Ballard.
A woman who said she was a nurse was attending the concert. She said she saw "a lot of people unconscious. Broken legs, broken arms, pretty scary."
Twelve ambulances were on-scene within 15 minutes of stage collapse. The main focus now is making sure no one else is trapped underneath the fallen rigging.
Witnesses are disputing a report that an evacuation was already in process when the accident happened.
"When the stage collapsed, it missed my foot by about a foot and a half," said a man who was at the concert. After making sure his girlfriend was all right, he said the first thing they did was try to lift the scaffolding off people who were trapped.
"It's the way it fell. There were many people that were trapped underneath it but it didn't land on everybody."
"It was the most traumatic thing I've ever seen," said Crystal Wilbur, witness.
"Everybody just came in together as a team," she said, describing a scene where hundreds of people rushed in to help lift the heavy equipment off the injured.
Nine patients taken to Wishard Hospital. Others taken to Methodist - number unknown.
Charlie Morgan from Hank FM, which sponsored the concert, believes it was wind shear that caused the collapse.
He says the people in the "Sugarpit", the area just in front of the stage, had closest access and bore the brunt of the falling rigging. "I did not personally witness people leaving that area prior to the stage coming down," he said.
News conference at fairgrounds postponed.
Chikage Windler reports: Wind gust at Lucas Oil Stadium around the time of the collapse was 53 mph.
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Quanah Parker
Quanah Parker was a man of two worlds. His father was the famous Peta Nocona, chief of the Noconi (Wanderer) band of Comanche. His mother was Naudah (Cynthia Ann Parker). Naudah was a white woman who was taken captive as a young girl from Fort Parker in Texas, in 1836.
Early years
Quanah Parker was born around 1852, in a place called Laguna Sabinas (Cedar Lake), near the Wichita Mountains in what is now Oklahoma. The name Quanah translates as �smell," �odor," or �fragrance." Quanah had a brother and a sister, but they both died before reaching maturity.
Quanah�s youth was spent in a world where his people were at constant war with the United States and Mexico. In 1860, while Quanah was still a boy, his 24-year-old mother was kidnapped from her husband and sons by a unit comprising soldiers, Texas Rangers, and Tonkawa Indian scouts.
In the same raid, Peta Nocona�s band was destroyed, leaving Quanah with no family and no home. The youngster found refuge among the Quahadi Comanche band that lived in what is now northern Texas.
War over buffalo
In Quanah's youth, white buffalo hunters appeared on the plains to slaughter and nearly eradicate the vast buffalo population for their hides. Given that the buffalo was the Plains tribes' main sustenance, the Comanche beheld the slaughter as a sustained attack on Native American peoples, a direct assault on their very existence, and so Indian resistance erupted.
At the Medicine Lodge peace council of 1867, the Quahadi rejected a proposed treaty that called for them to give up their tribal lands, and refused to accept the provision that would confine the Southern Plains Indians to a reservation. Because of that rejection, the Quahadi became fugitives on the Staked Plains (Llano Estacado�).
The Red River War
Following the council at Medicine Lodge, Quanah and his band stepped up their raids on Texan settlements. During those raids, Quanah distinguished himself as a valiant natural leader.
The Quahadi Comanche waged a war on the plains unlike any war seen by the U.S. cavalry during the plains wars�. Those brave Comanche warriors fought with unmatched skill and ability. They established themselves repeatedly in battle to be far superior in combat than their enemy. Even with repeating weapons, cannon, and superior numbers, the Comanche apparently could not be defeated.
During the Red River War, numerous tribes � even mortal enemies � made alliances with each other to stop the slaughter of the buffalo and drive the white men from the land.
As buffalo hunters spread like a disease onto the buffalo plains, annihilating the Indians' chief source of subsistence, Quanah Parker and the Quahadi targeted buffalo hunters in their raids. To the Comanche, the senseless killing of buffalo for just their hides was an abomination. In June 1874, approximately 700 Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa, and Comanche warriors attacked Adobe Walls in the Texas Panhandle where 28 hunters and one woman were staying.
The warriors charged and the hunters began to fire. Unfortunately, the hunters' advanced weaponry enabled them to withstand the force of repeated attacks. The Comanches finally withdrew and the alliance fell apart. Quanah was wounded, but emerged from the Red River War as a great chief.
Just before dawn On September 28, 1874, Colonel Ranald Mackenzie's 4th Cavalry and Tonkawa scouts stumbled upon a large camp of sleeping Comanches in Palo Duro Canyon and attacked it. They massacred women and children, and destroyed the entire camp. The soldiers and scouts then shot all the horses that the Tonkawa scouts did not keep for themselves. Some of the dead bodies were pillaged and desecrated. They were decapitated and their heads sent to Washington, D.C., for �scientific" study.
Colonel Mackenzie issued an order that all Comanche who did not submit to reservation life would be exterminated. An envoy of Mackenzie, doctor and post interpreter Jacob J. Sturm, sought out Quanah and his people with an offer of fair treatment if he surrendered. As women, elders, and children were non-combatants, their welfare was of great concern to Quanah.
To the reservation
With their land stolen, the wildlife all but gone because of the white invasion and continual warfare with the U.S. Army, Quanah realized that there was no other choice but to capitulate. On June 2, 1875, he and his band � the last free Comanche people � surrendered at Fort Sill in present-day Oklahoma, and were sent to the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Indian Reservation. The Quahadi did not receive the fair treatment that they were promised; instead, they were abused and humiliated.
Nevertheless, for the following 25 years, Quanah led his people with forceful, yet down-to-earth leadership. He promoted self-reliance. He quickly accommodated himself to the white culture by learning Spanish and English, adopting new agricultural methods, promoting the creation of a ranching industry and leading the way by becoming a successful stockman. He also created wealth for fellow Indians by persuading them to lease surplus tribal lands to white cattlemen. He promoting education for his fellow Indians. To that end, he supported school construction on reservation lands and encouraged Indian youth to learn the white man's ways.
His influence also was successful in preventing the spread of the militant Ghost Dance among his people, which generated uprisings elsewhere.
Quanah had joined the white man�s world, but he did it his way. He refused to cut his long braids, or forsake polygamy. Over his lifetime, Quanah Parker was reported to have had seven wives and as many as 25 children. Many people are descendants of Quanah Parker. His family has branches on both sides of his heritage, Comanche and white.
In 1892, the Jerome Commission coerced the three reservation tribes into accepting an agreement providing for the allotment and sale of about two-thirds of the reservation to the United States.
In 1905, Quanah was one of five chiefs chosen to ride in Theodore Roosevelt's inaugural parade. He rode beside Geronimo. Among his friends were cattleman Charles Goodnight and the president himself.
Quanah Parker was the only Comanche ever recognized by the U.S. Government with the title, "Chief of the Comanche Indians." He was a major figure both in Comanche resistance to white invasion and in the tribe's adjustment to reservation life.
A resilient leader falls
On February 11, 1911, while visiting the Cheyenne Reservation, Quanah became ill with an undiagnosed ailment. After returning home, he died on February 23.
Two of his wives, To-nar-cy and To-pay, were with him. Sixteen of his 25 children survived him. Quanah Parker was a warrior, compassionate leader, and peacemaker. His funeral was the largest ever witnessed in that part of Oklahoma in which he had lived. At his funeral, he was dressed in the full regalia of a Comanche chief. He is buried next to his mother, Cynthia Ann Parker, in the military cemetery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
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And Shadows Fall and Darkness
Disappears is Quanah Parker
Last Chief of the Comanche
Born � 1852
Died Feb. 23, 1911
The epitaph of Quanah Parker
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I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow
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of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
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