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We just finished watching a 1984 TV miniseries about George Washington starring Barry Bostwick, and I am very moved.
I love George Washington. He was an amazing man, and did something no one before or since has done. He was an honorable man, and always did what was best for this country.
His faith in God, whom he reverenced so much that he referred to God as "Providence", carried him through the excruciating trials of the war against Britain, battling for American independence and our freedom. He could have been made king then. But he recognized that that would defeat the purpose for which he had just been fighting. He refused to even consider such a form of leadership for the fledgling nation.
Instead, he accepted becoming President. President of the united states, 13 colonies who had banded together to form a new nation, a free nation, a democracy. He continued to turn to "Providence" in those years also, as there had never been a free country before and there was no pattern to follow. He sought guidance daily, and put together a form of government that still stands today.
Watching what our forefathers endured to pay for this freedom makes me appreciate my freedom all the more. So many suffered so much, incredible hardships that I can't even fully imagine. How thankful I am to the many people who then gave, and have since given, so much so that I can enjoy freedom today. I am thankful to George Washington for his courage and endurance, and his foresight in wanting to set up a government that would serve generations to come.
And I am thankful to a kind and loving Father in Heaven who placed these people on the earth at the right times and guided them to accomplish the wonderful, though difficult, things they carried out.
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In the weeks leading up to our Christmas program, we prayed hard for several things:
- People with open hearts
- Good weather
- Smooth program (we had multiple special items that were not very well rehearsed)
- Cooperative technology (sometimes the computer would refuse to work)
- God will be glorified
We forgot about the electricity.
We assumed that electricity would be fine as blackouts are rare. We only get blackouts during heavy rain, which happens two or three times a year. We get more power outages than most highly developed countries, but even Las Vegas could not handle the heavy rain during CES (a big technology show) last year.
Christmas Sunday dawned bright and sunny (so no chance for power outages, right?), and we happily thanked God for His faithfulness. Our last minute rehearsals were also pretty successful, and we even did two runs of the program. Slowly, the hall filled up as people entered. We thought that the hall would be half-empty as usual, but instead, it was filled. Praise God! Under the steady hum of conversation, participants in the program did a last-minute check of everything.
Suddenly, the light disappeared.Nobody could see anything. What do we do now?
A guy called the district council, and they informed him that electricity had gone out in the whole area. Generally, that meant that the electricity would be out for a few hours. Should we have our Christmas play in the dark with candles and hand-held flashlights? We can call that the real Bethlehem, anyway. I wish that I could say that we all sat down and prayed together, but it was too chaotic. Nobody really knew what was going to happen.
Just as mysteriously the lights went out, they came back on. Everybody cheered. We all breathed a sigh of relief and a prayer of thanks to God.
This experience reminded me that we should give thanks for everything, including electricity, water, sunshine, heating, etc. In addition, God is gracious in the sense that we do not need to remember to pray for every single thing too. For example, Turkey's gas consumption (generally used for heating) has reached record levels this winter, and there "were no downtime or cuts." I didn't even know that we could lose that! Often, we do not omit some items, but God still life go smoothly. In this day and age, we cannot err by giving too much thanks to God.


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A defense attorney in the murder case against Albuquerque police officers who shot and killed James Boyd last year is seizing on new evidence in his defense of SWAT officer Dominique Perez and former detective Keith Sandy. He is arguing that a third officer first attempted to use less lethal means, but that the Taser didn't work as intended because it was discontinued and expired.
As seen in a widely circulated video, two officers approached Boyd, a 38-year-old homeless man, for illegally camping in Albuquerque's foothills. In the video, Boyd picks up his belongings when officers shoot a flash-bang device in his direction and send a K9 dog to bite him. Boyd pulls out one or two knives, and begins to turn away, before he is shot with several rounds of bullets. The officers later said that they also fired non-lethal weapons, such bean bag rounds.
The Albuquerque Police Department, which has since been found to have used unconstitutional force in numerous officer-involved shootings, initially said that the shooting of Boyd was justified. But Perez and Sandy were charged with murder earlier this year. Now, attorney Luis Robles will argue that officers at the scene did not commit murder, because they tried to use non-lethal force before fatally shooting Boyd.
According to police testimony, Sandy and another officer, Rick Ingram, were both equipped with X12 shotguns, which were discontinued two years before the incident, as well as XREP rounds, which expired two months before. Whether or not the weapons malfunctioned is unknown, but the canine handler believes Ingram accidentally fired his Taser at the dog, which is why it didn't bite Boyd as intended.
Robles contends that the use out-of-date weapons still proves that police at the scene did not resort to lethal force before trying out alternatives.
"Would the availability of another, more effective, less-lethal tool have changed the outcome? Perhaps. It probably would have turned out differently if SWAT had set up an inner perimeter and brought all of its tools to bear," he said. "Many law enforcement officers have chosen not to go with that particular tool, because it lacked reliability. It is my understanding that APD was (at the time of the Boyd shooting) phasing them out, too, as the ammunition was used up. And then they would just disappear."
Indeed, police often have non-lethal tools at their disposal. For instance, Tasers and bean bags, which were both deployed in the encounter with Boyd, were specifically designed to avoid the use of deadly force. But regardless of whether or not these less deadly tools work, officers are subject to the same legal standard for assessing whether a homicide was justified — typically whether the officer feared for their own life or that of others. That standard does not permit officers to turn to a gun just because they don't have another useful tool at their disposal.
"If you should be using nonlethal force and your nonlethal weapon doesn't work as is appropriate, then why are you turning to a lethal force weapon when nonlethal is appropriate?" a former Department of Labor agent previously told ThinkProgress. "Just because your nonlethal doesn't work, doesn't hike the use of force continuum to lethal, so that makes no sense."


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The app revolution has left no sphere of our life untouched. The kitchen is no exception. With the advent of more devices that feature large and lively touch screens, it is quite natural that a good handset with the right app can become a digital cookbook. With this, one is able to help home cooks and expert chefs organize & discover recipes, organize meal calendars & menus and track shopping lists. Here is a list of the 5 best recipe apps for iOS and Android.
Sidechef (iOS and Android)
The Sidechef app is for those who find cooking to be an intimidating experience as one has to juggle ingredients & kitchen equipment at the same time, has to keep track of the recipe. Sidechef delivers recipes with orderly instructions, complete with videos, photos and also voice instructions. Sidechef has an inbuilt timer, so that one can follow along & keep hands and eyes focused. Additionally, Sidechef delivers a delightful serving of extra content in the search tools with filters based on diet, cuisine, featured recipes, ingredients and more.
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Yummly is a recipe app that takes into consideration the user's dietary restrictions & tastes and helps them discover recipes that the user might find suitable. Yummly shows the user a selection of recipes and after the user has chosen five & entered the user's dietary restrictions, the app uses the data to constantly filter a list of recipes to feature every time the user opens the app. Yummly also enables the user to save his/her favorite recipes, make instant shopping lists and even get the shopping lists delivered through Instacart.
Kitchen Stories (iOS and Android)
Kitchen Stories deliver many media-rich recipes filled with simple instructions, photos and videos and articles on lifestyle and food. The recipes are displayed in a tile interface, with images of food and a step by step instruction for recipes. One can save his/her favorite recipes, then add notes to each recipe and finally create a shopping list of the required ingredients.
Tender (iOS and Android)
Tender is an interesting app for discovering quickly and saving delicious recipes all from the convenience of a smartphone. A user first creates a Tender account and then the app shows the user images of different meals from different sites. In order to save the recipe to the user's cookbook, the user will have to swipe right or swipe left to pass & see the next one. Tender enables the user to filter recommendations category wise. Users can also refer to their cookbooks for the ingredient list. One can also link to the original site from which the recipe was taken.
Green kitchen (iOS)
Green kitchen is a perfect app for those who are vegetarian. Green Kitchen has 129 different vegetarian recipes, with detailed pictures, shopping lists of the ingredients and detailed instruction. Green Kitchen also helps the users with estimated cook times and smart timers for each recipe. The app also has Apple Watch support. One can AirPrint recipes and search for the recipes with Siri integration. In addition to the Green Kitchen's in built library of recipes, the app also has more recipes that are available through in-app purchase


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U.K. Couple boarded in Havana on Monday 22nd May We arrived in Havana at Jose Marti airport on Monday afternoon and transferred straight to the cruise terminal. The embarkation procedure was easy and straightforward, we dropped our ... Read More
U.K. Couple boarded in Havana on Monday 22nd May We arrived in Havana at Jose Marti airport on Monday afternoon and transferred straight to the cruise terminal. The embarkation procedure was easy and straightforward, we dropped our luggage at the drop-off point downstairs and was advised it would appear outside our cabin within 30 mins, there were no queues and getting through Cuban Customs to board was very quick. Once on board we were guided to our cabin by the staff located by each lift on every floor. We stayed in 6015 which is an XBO cabin with a large window not obstructed by a lifeboat, but does have partial obstruction from the ship's structure. Nonetheless I still managed to get some very good pictures through the window (although it was a bit dirty). The room itself is small and has two single beds with one upper pull down bed, a stool, double chest of drawers, wardrobe and plenty of storage space on one side of the cabin wall. The bathroom is impossibly small and the shower area is too small to even stand in with the curtain around you, as a result the whole floor area got wet and as there was no floor area drain, the water that enevitably ended up outside the small shower area pooled underneath the toilet. This holiday was to celebrate the O.H's 50th birthday, so we decided to ask the question as to whether an upgrade to a larger cabin would be possible in light of such a tremendous occasion. Yes, we were told, no problem, by the man on reception who disappeared into the office behind the reception desk. He came out a few minutes later with a piece of paper in hand, on which was written 350-600 dollars depending on which cabin we wanted. Disappointed, we declined having already spent 2200EUR for the cruise, we felt this was enough. It was even more disappointing when we discovered after a couple a days that there was less than 250 people on board, there must have been so many empty cabins. We then went straight to the bar to try out the local beer before deciding whether to upgrade to the premium drinks package that included Heineken & Bud etc. The draught lager is Greek and in our opinion doesn't taste very nice. The local beer Cristal is a good beer, in small 330ml tins, it's what we call a good slurper, comparable to Fosters, Carlsberg or Carling. Bucanero is the local premium beer at 5.4%, again in 330ml tins and is also a good beer comparable to Kronenberg, Pilsner etc. Also tried a couple of cocktails which were ok, they didn't have very large measures of alcohol, but they were ok. We decided not to upgrade and stuck with the blue drinks package that was included in our cruise package. We attended the safety briefing as soon as we got there in order to get it out of the way. It was quite amusing as everything was very important. Literally every sentence started with very important. They never did an actual lifeboat muster drill. I can't really remember anything from the safety briefing other than very important lol!! The buffet restaurant was never opened due to low numbers on board, the main restuarant on deck 8 was used on a daily basis and as a result lunch and dinner was always a-la-carte. There was an early bird breakfast 6-30-7am on deck 9 with coffee and pastries otherwise breaksfast was also in the main restaurant on deck 8, which was buffet on excursion days and a-la-carte on sea days. The food in general was very good, never had anything we did not like and although the portions were quite small you could always ask for more if you wanted it, not a problem, even the desserts! Didn't do the captain's cocktail party, not really our thing or the late night cake party either, so can't comment on either or those. All of the staff were excellent, in the restaurant quite lieterally falling over themselves to help you. One would seat you, another would put the napkin on your lap, another would hand you a menu, another would fetch water it was quite funny sometimes. This was mainly due to the fact there were such low numbers on board, the staff outnumbered the guests. The cruise itself was fantastic, we had a half day tour included for Havana and Santiago both of which were very good. We were separated from the Americans on the tours as they had separate iterneries and had other things included on their tours that we didn't have. The half day in Havana was very good and covered most of the main tourist attractions, our guide Havier was excellent and shared his very thorough knowledge of the history of Cuba in an informative an engaging manner. The tour lasted just over 5 hours and ended in Floridita with a Hemingway Daquiri cocktail. For the stops in Cienfuegos and Mo-Bay we did our own thing and headed out on our own, Cienfuegos was beautiful and very enjoyable with lots of markets and sourvenirs. Mo-Bay was dreadful, very run down, lots of beggars and dollar shops, people constantly trying to hustle you, insisting they were your luggage handler at the airport or they worked in the kitchen on your cruise ship then asking you for a few dollars to feed their children etc. Couldn't wait to get out of there to be honest. Santiago was great, although our guide was not as a good as Havier, he just walked around pointing at things and telling you key facts and dates, it just wasn't as memorable as he made no effort to engage with you, which is a shame as Santiago has a great story to tell. We visited the Cemetery where Fidel's tombstone is and queued for about half an hour to walk past it, constantly being told to hurry up and move on by the guards, you couldn't even stop for more than a couple of seconds to take a proper photograph. The weather was very hot and humid, not one day was less than 30 degrees or 70% humidity, once on board the ship it was nice and cool and the air conditioning worked very well both inside the cabin and in the bar and restaurant areas. All of the staff were always pleased to see you and nothing was too much trouble for them. This was a first cruise for me, so I had very few expectations, I found the ship to be very pleasant and it was clean and tidy throughout. The pool appeared to be rather small, although we never used it and the jacuzzi was full with 4 people in it. We only attended 1 show and we weren't very impressed, it was rather amateur. Upon arrival we were quite fortunate as the ship was in dock in the harbour and stayed there until it was time to leave at 10pm on Tuesday. This meant you were free to come and go as you pleased. However, upon our return into Havana on the following Monday we were told that we had to be off by 9am as the ship had to withdraw from the port and anchor in the bay to make way for other cruise ships, not returning into the port until 6pm. They did put on a bus shuttle at 11:30am to take those passengers with late departures to lunch at the Grand Theatre, we didn't bother with this as we were booked into a Havana hotel for the rest of our stay. Later on that afternoon we bumped into a couple who we knew from the ship that had boarded in Mo-Bay and they said that they had also been told that the same thing was happening the next day, only this time you had to be off the ship by 06:30 and couldn't get back on till 9pm or you stayed on board. Glad we never experienced this, it definitely would have spoilt things for us. Read Less
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Last five weeks I had one of my closest friends visit.
$14 087.14 Spent from me and $6000 spent from him.
We did much. Sky diving, white water rafting, bungee jumping, quad biking, go karting, shooting, hunting, water parks, amusement parks, top restaurants etc.
But I am glad it's over as it was more than the 10k I budgeted.
But the up news is this month's pay is $80k. It was originally projected to be 65K so the extra income pretty much just paid for the 5 week holiday. I wish it had hit the top line and not just caught up the bottom line. But as my wife has reminded me every time I check the accounts and begin hyperventilating, 'we have to live a little, scrooge mcduck'.
So we met our goal of 250k by December. We have decided to make the new goal $450 000.00 by December.
A stretch but if everything goes to plan (cough choke cough) we should be able to make it.
Will be spending the rest of this month just trying to find some semblance of a routine. The kids are tired of hotels/motel/hostels and campsites. Got to get back into their home schooling ready for September school start.
I think I put almost 3000 km's on my truck.
The ledger accounts put projected incomes for August and September at $25k and $15k.
Also get back to the gym. Too much rich foods have made my board shorts tight. I never thought I would say a 34 mens is tight
payday in 10 days.
I will need a better theme song than Mj's "Beat it" with our new best cheque. Im thinking "im too sexy" by right said fred. Real mood setter.
Last five weeks I had one of my closest friends visit.
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scottish girl
July 19th, 2015 at 08:10 amSounds like you and your friend had a lot of fun. Congrats on meeting your goal!
July 19th, 2015 at 11:13 amThat was quite a holiday! It's fun to occasionally live like a king (or in my case, a queen) but it is always good to throw yourself into getting back to normal. Good luck with losing the holiday weight!
July 19th, 2015 at 08:25 pmGlad you had a great time!
July 23rd, 2015 at 06:25 pmThanks guys! Appreciate you reading.
scottish girl
July 30th, 2015 at 06:42 amHey DP, can you access your blog? I can't, I think something's up with SA.


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I currently find myself in a very strange position: becoming successful in a venue I had given up on. It's something I put a huge amount of energy into several years ago, doing my absolute best to make it work, but failed to turn it into what I'd envisioned. I'd let it go and (I thought) moved on. But somehow, when I wasn't really looking, boom! Pretty much overnight this all-but-abandoned venture is now taking off and I'm in the center of an energetic swirl.
I'm still adjusting. And you know, I probably should be celebrating, but I'm not so much. I am incredibly grateful, don't get me wrong. I know it's a gift and I'm not one to intentionally waste gifts. But I'm also terribly confused. This is nothing like what I imagined! There is plenty of ugly that goes with the flowers. And I honestly don't know why it showed up in my lap. There are people so much more qualified, more deserving. Who am I? That's what I ask myself. But for better or worse, it's here and it's my job to make dinner out of what's on my plate. Us woo-woo folks get just as confused by life as everybody else. Maybe more sometimes because we straddle more than one world.
But the forecast this week? Totally smacks of that vibe. Confusing success with a side of what-the-Hell?
Because it's that time of the year, I am pulling out the Zombie Tarot for the next few weeks. This deck being who it is, I also set the intention to only read the cards upright. Reversals in this deck are unnecessarily difficult to decode for me, so I'm reading upright. Duly noting, however, that almost all the cards stubbornly appeared reversed before I put them aright. Oy! So the week is still not easy—not surprising with the pesky Mercury rx. But we do what we can, huh?
Monday, Goal – Ten of Cups: An optimistic start to the week, with a goal of idyllic bliss. That's nice. Kind of wish I could end the forecast right here, huh? Unfortunately, if you get a look at the picture, chaos is not too far away and there is a zombie making progress in reaching the shore. Oops.
Tuesday, What you can Change – Four of Wands: Who has a key to "your house?" Who is in your intimate circle? Who gets invited to your party? That's what the Four of Wands is talking about to me here. What you can change is who you open your door to and let into your psyche. Choose wisely.
Wednesday, Disappointment – Six of Wands: Since the Six of Wands is generally a card of victory and acclaim, having it paired with disappointment is an especially poignant combination. "Empty victory" comes to mind. To avoid disappointment with accomplishments, it's a damned good idea to firmly bear in mind with what you really want to achieve. I can pretty much guarantee you, "success" looks different when you get there than it did in your head. Maybe not the main part, the meat-and-potatoes part, but the sexy, dessert, won't-this-be-ever-so-keen-when-people-cheer-me? part. Keep your priorities foremost the whole time and you'll know what's up as you continue to climb the mountain.
Thursday, Problem – Three of Pentacles: We're back to things not being as we'd planned. Life is off-script. Damn it! Work on your improv skills.
Friday, Relationship – Eight of Wands: Ah, too much going on to track! This feels somewhat frantic and confused to me. I know we'd all feel better with clear-cut, well-defined lines. Well, they ain't there. Color pretty anyway and worry about the lines later. You'll find them soon enough.
Saturday, What to Leave in the Past – Wheel of Fortune: I know sometimes life doesn't work out as we've planned, but that doesn't mean we're excused from goal-setting completely. For me, the trick for effective goal setting is to focus on what I want to accomplish, the outcome more than the process. I do know the "close your eyes and hope for the best" process isn't always advisable, though.
Sunday, Conscious Desires – The Hierophant: Oh my. This looks like a wish for somebody to just "lay it out" for us with a step-by-step how-to. I get that, I really do. But always, it's about the individual choice. Alternatively, we could be talking an awareness of the need for alone, quiet time That would be a worthy indulgence.
Overview/Advice – Queen of Cups: Keep your emotions in check, while still honoring them. Listen to your feelings, and get quiet enough you can hear the inner voice. This looks like a week where there will be some surprises, and where staying balanced and centered requires specifically directed effort. Do I even need to say that effort is worth it?
Affirmation – Aqua: "Experience Peace & Calm." Translation? Meditate! Downtime. Ground, center, devote some time to yourself and your own peace of mind.
Flexibility is key again this week. If someone shoots at you, don't just stand wondering why on Earth they would do such a thing, when you'd never have guessed it coming. Serpentine! I have the distinct feeling those who adjust quickly, stay tuned in, and are quick to correct course when things don't work out just so—while continuing to make rational steps towards things working out "just so"—will be the winners overall. My advice? Stay frosty and be ready to serpentine!
Damn. These cards are awfully loud and it feels like they are talking straight to me. Do you hear them talking to you, too?
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We are all excited that no one won and now the jackpot is up to 1.3 billion dollars. Do you know how much cat nip we can buy with that? We can run our own cat nip business.
After a night of singing, ' I want to be a billionaire' and catching mice, it was time for us all to sleep. We all passed right out.
As you can see the entire staff needed cat naps after finding out we didn't win but will try again on Wednesday. The staff has already continued their singing of 'I want to be a billionaire'. Let the party begin.
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What if we said, Green has the power to transform you, like never before, with Plant-Based Diet.
The plant-based diet entails the consumption of wholesome food that is sourced from plants, has undergone minimal processing (or even no processing at all!) and is in its natural state. That being said, you have to do away with meat, eggs, milk, and other dairy products to make way for healthier fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Simply put, it is the joy of eating natural food, in its natural form.
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J. Edgar Hoover's revenge? Information the FBI once hoped could destroy Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has been declassified
The allegation that King witnessed and encouraged a rape is a serious one, but it's also important to consider the politics behind the FBI's surveillance and the agency's long history of targeting black activism and policing sexuality.


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My daughter isn't here. (See next post.)
This morning, my husband said he was going to be working late.
Really? Could it be?
Could it be that there would be a possibility that I might have a few minutes at home, all by myself???
I came home, looking forward to my few minutes all by myself.
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His truck was in the driveway. There had been a change of plans.
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Michelle Mosalakae Is One Of Revlon SA's #LiveBoldBrigades
Actress Michelle Mosalakae joins forces with global icons to be one of Revlon's ambassadors. She shares what beauty means to her and what the mission of the #liveboldybrigade is
Social media was ablaze a few days ago when the four ladies, Michelle Mosalakae, Bontle Modiselle, Luthando Shosha and Kim Jayde took to their social media handles the announcement that they have teamed up with Revlon SA for a beauty campaign that many South African women will relate to. Mosalakae said on twitter, "We are here Mzansi. Your very own #LiveBoldlyBrigade. We are here to represent you and to inspire you to be confident and to be BOLD! Love the skin you are in and be fearless!"
The actress told KDanielles Media that she met up with the global brand in the early days of 2018 and underwent a very long interview process where she defined what beauty means to her. "To me, beauty is beyond the physical attributes of a woman, it's how you carry yourself and how you treat others. It's an internal feeling that eventually radiates externally. What I love about being part of this campaign is that it is relatable to many women. The #LivebodlySA movement is about celebrating beauty and diversity. I am testimony that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and shades and that as women, we are more than capable of making our dreams come true." You will be seeing this campaign on your television screens and in magazines soon. The four beauty brigades will also share the campaign on their social media handles, so be on a lookout.
READ MORE: My Journey To Success with Michelle Mosalakae
Below are Mosalakae's beauty tips:
- Beauty begins by taking good care of your skin. Do that by cleansing, toning and moisturising your skin every day. Also, exfoliate and mask twice a week.
- Drink a lot of water to keep your skin hydrated and
- Always apply sunscreen. Many people with more melanin believe that their melanin is enough to protect them from the sun, but the reality is that the skin and its harshness does not discriminate.
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Millennial is referred to as a generation that is more susceptible to mental health problems. Why is that? Since around 1980, governments and various communities in the United States, Britain, Canada, and other countries have sought to increase the focus on improving individual quality, both in economic and social spheres. At the same time, many people continue to try to improve themselves and strive to achieve self-improvement, especially in terms of education, career, and social position. Workaholic is associated with several disorders or symptoms of psychiatric disorders. This has been proven by various studies. One of the studies in Norway was conducted by several psychology researchers. This study involved 16,426 workers in Norway. It was found that there was a relationship between a workaholic and some psychiatric disorders such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety (anxiety), and depression. About 32.7 percent of workaholic employees also met the criteria for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, compared to 12.7 percent of employees who worked mediocrely. Then, what should be done by the millennial generation who feels they have complaints that resemble mental disorders? One of the first things that can be done is to tell a family member or closest friend then join ayahuasca retreat. Usually, the person who knows you best can help to find solutions together.
What if you don't have a conversation partner? At present, there are various communities dealing with depression and suicide prevention that can be accessed 24 hours. It is also recommended to consult a doctor directly. Later doctors can conduct detailed medical interviews and direct physical examinations to help determine the most appropriate cause and treatment. Furthermore, always striving to live a healthy lifestyle is also important to improve the quality of life. In addition, workaholics are also often used by people with ADHD to channel endless energy. For those who have obsessive-compulsive nature, workaholic can be a compulsion (action) to channel the obsession that is in his mind. The effect can be different for people who have anxiety disorders.


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KPMG has supported Central Square Holdings Limited (CSHL) on the combination of Styles & Wood Group plc (S&W) and Southerns Group (Southerns).
KPMG has supported Central Square Holdings Limited (CSHL) on the combination of Styles & Wood Group plc (S&W) and Southerns Group (Southerns).
The acquisition of property services group S&W, which received shareholder approval in February 2018, has completed today after the shares were delisted from the London Stock Exchange.
CSHL held a 25% equity interest in Southerns, the leading furniture, fittings and equipment, and interiors specialist. As part of the transaction, CSHL entered into a share purchase agreement to purchase the remaining 75% conditional on the S&W takeover completing. S&W will now join forces with Southerns, and both organisations have today become wholly owned by CSHL.
KPMG's debt advisory team provided financing advice to CSHL and comprised Nick Dodd, James Hatton, Meredith Casey and David Madoc-Jones. KPMG's transaction services team, which provided due diligence on the deal, was led by John Moth, who was supported by Philippa Keasey and Chris Percy.
Nick Dodd, Head of Debt Advisory at KPMG in the UK, said: "The funding provided for this transaction demonstrates the clear support from HSBC and Tosca Debt Capital for the future growth performance of the combined business in the property services sector. It also signals the strength of the Northern debt market and the ability of management teams in the region to access the scale and flexibility of debt products that can help them realise their commercial ambitions."
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There's a lot of richness to the colour of the images from the DP1, an area that's caused arguments among reviewers and users of the previous Sigma cameras. I rather like the general look of the images produced. I wouldn't call them wrong, just different. However there are times when things do go to pot, and colour and lack of detail combine to produce occasional blobby, fuzzy detail. As for white balance I found no problems to speak of.
Generally the DP1 gets it right where exposure is concerned, with no poorly exposed images in most conditions. High-contrast subjects proved to be a tricky, with the camera occasionally struggling to decide to save the highlights or the shadows, resulting in different exposures of the same subject.
The 16.6mm lens is brilliant though and in combination with the larger sensor produces excellent detail and sharpness, though when used at high ISOs, the noise reduction can reduce this.
When it comes to image noise, it's pretty low at ISO 100 and 200 with a very smooth structure. Unfortunately this doesn't last long and by ISO 400 noise becomes apparent, while increasing the gain to the maximum ISO 800, noise gets obtrusive, with a grid like pattern. The noise reduction also produces softer and lower contrast images.
With an SRP of £600, the DP1 is hardly a cheap compact, in fact it costs more than a DSLR, but it is a unique proposition both in terms of its design and its sensor. There are other cameras with similar handling, but the sensor size is sure to appeal to a certain type of photographer. Whilst it has certain charms, it's by no means perfect and minor adjustments to the design of the camera would make it more usable, while Sigma also needs to look at the flash and fix those problems for any subsequent models. Without getting into the sensor debate I can say that the files from the DP1 are generally okay but inconsistent which puts a dampener on the whole experience.
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Medals and teaching awards will honor outstanding achievement at 2019 Commencement
Fri, 03 May 2019
The University of Rochester will recognize the outstanding contributions of distinguished alumni, educators, and scientists by bestowing the Eastman Medal, Hutchison Medal, and awards for scholarship and teaching.
How do you make a poem?
Tue, 09 Apr 2019
Speakers of a language rely on its words to carry out even the most mundane acts of communication. But the same words are poets' medium of creation. In his newest book, How Poems Get Made, James Longenbach asks how poets turn bare utterance into art.
Has the Renaissance warped our view of the Middle Ages?
Tue, 02 Apr 2019
The picture of the Middle Ages as "awful, smelly, stinky, [and] dangerous" is not accurate, says medievalist and University of Pennsylvania professor David Wallace, this year's Ferrari Humanities Symposia visiting scholar.
Fairchild Award recognizes literature in translation
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
Kaija Straumanis '12 (MA) has received the Lillian Fairchild Award—which recognizes artists for their commitment to the Rochester community—for her work bringing world literature to new audiences.
A national pastime must have a national presence
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
As the baseball season opens, the league is looking to change some rules to speed up the game. English lecturer and baseball authority Curt Smith presents his own five-point plan to save the sport he loves.
Saving the lost text of a Torah scroll
Tue, 19 Mar 2019
Professor Gregory Heyworth and his digital media students are using different wavelengths of light to reveal illegible text that could create a sacred, tangible link with Jewish congregations lost to the Holocaust.
Turning the gears of an early modern search engine
Mon, 18 Feb 2019
A collaboration between librarians and engineering students, the book wheel in Rossell Hope Robbins Library is a recreation of a 16th century design, solving the problem of needing access to multiple books at the same time.
Master of suspense: Thomas Perry '74 (PhD) on the thrill of writing thrillers
Mon, 14 Jan 2019
Thomas Perry '74 (PhD) is the acclaimed author of 26 suspense novels. His latest, The Burglar, follows The Bomb Maker, cited by The New York Times as one of 2018's best thrillers.
What is belief in a secular age?
Wed, 05 Dec 2018
New books from Rochester scholars John Givens and John Michael examine the lives of iconic writers to ask what religious belief might look like in an age of science and secularism.
'Brave, kind, and modest': Senior speechwriter remembers George H. W. Bush
Sat, 01 Dec 2018
Curt Smith, senior lecturer in the Department of English and speechwriter for George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1993, remembers the former president as a man who "embodied the way the world has historically seen America."


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Bad Wolves – Varsity Theater – Minneapolis MN – June 6th 2018
93X presents "The What's In Your Head Tour", including Bad Wolves, From Ashes to New, Diamante, as well as Minneapolis locals Throw the Fight at Varsity Theater on Thursday June 6th.
I'm sure I've said it before, but I will say it again, Varsity Theater is my favorite venue in Minneapolis, probably all of Minnesota, but I haven't been all over the state. (Yet) The venue has a really cool vibe to it, and some awesome lighting décor. If you have never been there, you need to check it out, as well as the bathrooms, weird I know, but it's the coolest bathroom in existence.
Throw The Fight's singles "Not So Hollywood" and "One Step Away" has generated much success on stations like Music Choice and Sirius XM Octane, as well as rock stations around the country. After a break, Throw the Fight are back rocking your ears, along with a new album "Transmissions", which you can go out and buy now. TTF has worked with other great producers on "Transmissions", like Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland, whom are responsible for generating August Burns Red, Affiance, Live, and Everclear's albums. Their album prior, "What Doesn't Kill Us", produced by John Feldmann and Brandon Paddock (Atreyu, The Used), has remarkably sold 10,000 copies. This generated a spot on Billboard's Heatseekers chart. These guys are ready to 'fight' the competition.
The charismatic blue-haired female lead singer of Diamante puts on a great show with her bright and powerful vocals. Inspired by other female singers like Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, and Debbie Harry. She caught the attention of Eleven Seven Music Group and Better Noise Records by creating her own mixture of classic rock and modern alternative, then being signed in 2015. Volume I and Volume II are Diamante's latest music releases contain 10 songs, 5 on each, recently released with Better Noise Records. She is also featured in Bad Wolves' single, "Hear Me Now".
From Ashes to New has created an appealing mix of rap and rock, which has definitely shown to give them a spot in top rock charts. Lead front man and founder Matt Brandyberry found himself being discouraged when first starting out; however found himself signing with Better Noise Records. After several band members left after signing a deal, they found themselves closer as a band and released their breakthrough single, "Through It All", played on radio stations across the nation, created tour opportunities for the band. FATN has grown even further throughout the years and get their name out there by touring with bands like Hollywood Undead. February 1st, 2018, the band released their single "Crazy", off their second album, "The Future", which was released in April 2018. They have an awesome stage performance and are a must-see.
Bad Wolves has been getting their name out there more recently with hit cover single "Zombie", originally written by 90's band The Cranberries. The extremely popular rock cover of "Zombie" has racked up over 33 million views over Facebook and YouTube, as well as hitting #1 on Spotify's viral chart in over 40 countries and #1 on iTunes' song chart, was charted on multiple Billboard charts and a groundbreaking 7 million streams on Shazam. Bad Wolves also teamed with a heavy hitter producer, Kane Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach), having mixed, "Remember When" and "Zombie". The band actually sent Dolores O'Riordan (Cranberries Lead Singer) their cover of "Zombie", which she said she loved, was also supposed to be featured on a new version of the song on the day that she passed away. Bad Wolves has given all the proceeds from the success of their cover hit to O'Riordan's three children. Their debut album, "Disobey", was released on May 11th, 2018. This is a band you need to watch out for or are perhaps already hooked. Their stage presence is mind-blowing and a show you cannot miss when they come to your town. I will definitely be seeing these guys again.
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The new mineral markeyite was named for the Markey mine in Red Canyon, Utah, USA, where it was first found. Markeyite is among more than 30 new minerals discovered in several uranium mines in Red Canyon. Collectors often employ ultraviolet lights to locate likely spots to collect because many of the secondary uranyl minerals, such as markeyite, are fluorescent. Typically, they use standard collecting tools, such as hammers and chisels, but they usually switch to more gentle tools for the final step because these minerals occur as delicate efflorescences on the mine walls. Cotype material is deposited in the collections of the Natural History Museum, Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA, catalogue numbers 67091 (holotype), 67092, 67093, 67094 and 69095 (cotype), and the Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, registration number 4932/1 (cotype). Markeyite photos courtesy of Anthony Kampf.


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Physical Signs Someone Is Lying to You
Surely you have suspected that someone is lying to you on more than one occasion. This happens more often than we would like to admit. The problem is that we do not always know if this is real or not, and this creates uncertainty.
This is why we would like to take the time to talk about the physical signs that someone is lying to you. The human body is designed to show what it is really thinking. Because of this, when someone lies, their body creates very specific signs. Here we are going to describe them. Learning them and do not be surprised by liars. Take note and you will see how useful it is to know all of this.
They constantly change the position of their head
The first symptom of someone lying to you is that the person doing it will change the position of their head constantly. This often happens when you ask a question that forces them to lie.
This change is due to the fact that formulating a false answer forces us to use both sides of our brain. This allows the formulation of an answer that seems real based on known facts.
Furthermore, while the person is creating their lie, they will avoid eye contact. This action is done involuntarily and is very difficult to control. It often happens because the liar wants to avoid you seeing their lie and shame.
Changes in their breathing pattern
When you suspect that someone is lying to you, analyze if the person has changed their breathing pattern. They may breathe faster or slower than usual. You will be able to see changes like the reddening of the skin on their neck and face.
It will also be obvious that their nostrils open faster and wider. You can prove the lie by asking difficult questions and seeing how this affects the person's breathing. Other physical changes can be added to this, like excessive movement of the head.
They cover their body with their arms
An obvious characteristic of someone lying to you is trying to protect their body. This is a very primitive instinct and it consists in crossing their arms. You will get the impression that there is a barrier between the other person and yourself.
Sometimes you can feel like you could be attacked at any moment. The reason for this behavior is that the mind feels like it must show security.
They repeat words or phrases
Another physical sign that someone is lying to you is that they repeat the same phrases over and over again. Unlike someone who is telling the truth, the liar will have practiced a script. Therefore, you will often hear the same words in the same order.
This is different from when you ask about a particular fact and the other person describes it to you. In this case, they will tell you the same thing, but in different words.
When they are lying, the only thing the liar wants is to avoid your doubt. To achieve this, they will have learned a script and will not mess up anything, nor will they change the order of what they say. This makes them feel safe and protected.
They cover their mouth
A very clear sign when someone is lying is that they try to hide their mouth. They can cover it with their hand or by turning their face when they speak. Unconsciously, the liar is trying to put a barrier between you and their lies.
If a person covers their mouth with their hand when they speak or respond to a question, there is a high chance that they are lying to you. Listen to their words attentively. In case they only cover their mouths after very precise questions, you should be informed about other signs.
They move their feet
You do not just have to watch their hands, mouth, and nose if you think they are lying. Also watch their feet and how they stand. A person who is trying to hide something will constantly move their feet.
First they will put their weight on one foot, then the other, only a few minutes apart. Another symptom is that they start moving their legs uncontrollably if they are sitting. Be sure that this is a symptom of lying and not a habit.
What to do if they are lying to you?
If you think they are lying to you, you have two options. The first is to keep listening and not do anything so as to avoid conflicts. The second option is to confront the person directly.
We recommend that you think about which is the best decision according to the severity of the lie and how important the person is to you.


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Virtual Links
In the situation when a new area is introduced that does not have a direct physical attachment to the backbone, a virtual link is used.
A virtual link provides a logical path between the ABR of the disconnected area and the ABR of the normal area that connects to the backbone. A virtual link must be established between two ABRs that have a common area, with one ABR connected to the backbone. The following figure illustrates a virtual link.
NoteVirtual links cannot be configured through a stub or NSSA area.
Virtual links are also used to repair a discontiguous backbone area. For example, in the following figure, if the connection between ABR 1 and the backbone fails, the connection using ABR 2 provides redundancy so that the discontiguous area can continue to communicate with the backbone using the virtual link.


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Visitors are welcome to an open evening being hosted by The Friends of St Mary's church, Thame.
There is a wealth of history to discover at the 13th century church, which will be open on Friday, June 15, from 6.30pm until 8.30pm.
There will be trips up to the bell tower, bellringing demonstrations, talks, an organ demonstration and a treasure hunt highlighting various aspects of the building's history.
The evening is free and refreshments will be served. A retiring collection will be held towards the upkeep of the church.
Among features of interest are the corbels supporting the nave roof, each individually carved, a beautifully carved oak screen dating from around 1320, a fragment of a medieval wall painting and early 16th century choir stalls, with linenfold panelling and poppy-heads. They were brought to St Mary's from Thame Abbey at the Dissolution.
In the centre of the chancel is a fine monument to Lord Williams (d.1559) and his wife Elizabeth. The tomb-chest is made of black and white marble in a Flemish style.
The chancel is almost unchanged since the 14th century and contains several fascinating memorials and wonderful woodwork.
The font bowl is original and dates to at least the early 14th century, but the base is thought to be another three centuries older still, suggesting it belonged to a Saxon church on the site.


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- Mondo Mandingo – The "Falconhurst" Books and Films
- by Paul Talbot
- Publisher – iUniverse, Inc.
- Copyright 2009
- 266 pages (+ 6 Appendices, Bibliography, & Index)
Rating – 7.5 / 10
Summary – Race is America's obsession. The Mandingo books and films captured attention by discussing race in a strange form of popular entertainment that engaged the public for about 30 years. Author Paul Talbot discusses this phenomenon in his good book Mondo Mandingo.
Review – Back in the 1960s and 1970s, the James Bond films enjoyed great popularity. People said that the secret of 007's success was simple – the films were filled with sex and violence. If sex and violence made Bond a hit, then the Falconhurst books and films should have been even bigger because they focused on the all-American trifecta – sex, violence, AND race.
The idea behind the Falconhurst books was to set the work at a plantation during the days of slavery. Then the author created a plot that centered around interracial sex and horrific acts of violence. It wasn't complex, but it sure got people's attention – especially, the interracial sex part. The Falconhurst works probably won't ever qualify as a great art, but the phenomenon is quite interesting.
Kyle Onstott (1887-1966)
Back in the 1950s, as the United States slowly turned its attention to civil rights, an eccentric named Kyle Onstott began drafting a novel titled Mandingo. Onstott was an intriguing character – independently wealthy, he spent his life as a dilettante, often indulging his passion for breeding dogs. Somehow, Onstott became intrigued by the stories he'd heard about plantation life in the 1800s.
Following his obsession, Onstott finished his novel and published it to surprising success. Prior to Mandingo's publication, no one could have envisioned the series' long life. (Falconhurst is the name of the plantation in many of the novels).
For all of his success, Onstott quickly faded from the scene. In Mondo Mandingo, author Paul Talbot states that Onstott wrote only the initial Mandingo novel. Authors Lance Horner and Harry Whittington (who used the pen name Ashley Carter) stepped in to fill out the rest of the series. The Mandingo series would total fourteen novels published over thirty-one years (1957-1988).
The Mandingo Books
Interestingly, Talbot writes that Onstott didn't even write the best version of his own Mandingo novel. Talbot considers the unabridged version of Mandingo to be overly long and burdened by digressions that lead nowhere. (Having attempted to read the unabridged version of Mandingo, I share his opinion).
Talbot's discussion of the Mandingo books covers only about the first 75 pages of Mondo Mandingo. But this section has some of the book's best material. Onstott's biography is terrific reading and there are a number of other good war stories. For instance, Talbot suggests that the second author of the Mandingo books, Lance Horner, was poisoned to death in 1973 by his male lover (who hoped to inherit Horner's estate).
If there's a downside to this section, it's that it can be hard to follow. The Mandingo series contains so many sequels and prequels that the reader's head spins while trying to follow Talbot's plot summaries. This isn't Talbot's fault, because there isn't a neat, linear story across the Mandingo series.
A 1961 Play
The Broadway play was a disaster and ran for just eight shows after its previews ended. The play came about mainly because – given the social mores of the time – there was no other suitable medium for a Mandingo adaptation. Talbot's account of the play is relatively short (covering pages 77 – 98), but it has a few nice pieces of information.
For instance, Talbot quotes extensively from the negative reviews and discusses the casting decisions. Cast members included –
- James Caan (who was fired after four rehearsals),
- Dennis Hopper (who replaced Caan),
- Brooke Hayward,
- and former boxer Rockne Tarkington (who played the slave, Mede).
Two Movies – Mandingo (1975) and Drum (1976)
Talbot's discussion of the movies Mandingo and Drum takes up the bulk of Mondo Mandingo (pages 95-222). Fortunately, these sections are where the book is strongest. I'm much more of a reader than a movie goer, but I really enjoyed learning how a motion picture moves from the idea stage to the final product. In the case of both films, there were many false starts, stops, and changes along the way. Talbot makes all of this interesting.
Readers will enjoy Talbot's extensive interviews with those who worked on Drum and Mandingo. Heavyweight boxer Ken Norton starred in both films and offers readers some good insight. Talbot also interviewed Steve Carver, who directed Drum (after the producers fired the original director, George Kennedy). Carver explains what it is like to take over a film and try to make changes in a limited time.
As with the Broadway play, Talbot did in-depth research on critics' and audiences' reactions to the two movies. The critics were scathing, but audiences were kinder. In their interviews, many of the actors are defensive about their participation in the films; several state that they think that the critics were too harsh.
Misses – What Could Have Been Better
While I really enjoyed Mondo Mandingo, the book has some weaknesses. It can be difficult to follow in places. For instance, Talbot often includes over-long lists of everyone who was involved in the movies. Likewise, the discussions of the Falconhurst novels tend to run together. Some simple editing (including more subheadings and moving some of the long lists into the appendices) would have made the book more readable.
Another negative is that Mondo Mandingo closes on a weak note. The final chapter (pages 223-266) focuses on other "slave-sploitation" films that grew out of the success of Mandingo. This material is interesting, but it diverts attention from the book's main focus, which is supposed to be the Mandingo phenomenon. (Talbot also includes some discussion of the many series of books that were inspired by Mandingo's success). Mondo Mandingo just "dead stops" after this last chapter; Talbot should have at least given his readers a one-page parting shot.
Find Your Own Answers
Talbot may not offer any conclusions, but he doesn't push an agenda, either. You will have to find the answers for yourself. My take is that Mandingo's success – and that of its many spinoffs – is a case of popular entertainment outdoing "deeper" works. Highbrow critics hated the Mandingo films, but the highbrows offered few works about race that engaged people on main street.
Mondo Mandingo's a one-of-a-kind book that provides insight into the American psyche and into the worlds of publishing and movies. Readers meet a number of interesting people along the way. The book is well worth a look.


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Little Hawks shock Trojans
IOWA CITY– A fierce battle and stunning moments always ensue when West High and City High meet on the University of Iowa's soccer field, and the 2018 meeting was no different.
The Little Hawks first stunned West by taking a 4-0 win from the Women of Troy, leaving West still in search of its first win of the season, and pulling off the first City High win over their crosstown rivals since 2011. City's first goal came with 12:03 remaining in the first half as Madelynn Fontana put a shot just past West keeper Julia Bernat's fingers. Karissa Dilanni found a gap with 11:56 to go in the second half, Sydney DePrenger put in the third goal 38 seconds later, and Dilanni scored the final blow with 6:25 left in the game.
The loss dropped the Women of Troy to 0-6. The Little Hawks improved to 5-1.
West travels to Cedar Falls on Thursday, April 26, for a 6:45 p.m. contest and hosts Cedar Rapids Prairie at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at home. West stays at Barker Field on Friday, May 4, as Waterloo East visits, and on Tuesday, May 8, to entertain Dubuque Senior.
The City boys stunned the Trojans with a 2-1 win for the Little Hawks' sweep of West High.
John Clark put City on the scoreboard eight minutes into the second half, prompting the City fans to swarm the field in celebration. Gada Ambo, a junior, tied the match two minutes later with a header into the net. This of course led Trojan Nation, not wanting to be outdone by its rivals, to swarm the field in celebration. City retook the lead with 21:22 remaining as Noah Bullwinkle scored.
The loss dipped West High to 5-3 overall as City improved to 7-1.
The Trojans host Cedar Falls on Thursday, April 26, starting at 6:45 p.m., then travel to Cedar Rapids Prairie on Monday, April 30, for a 7 p.m. match.


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Studio executives have dismissed rumours that Catholic leader Pope Francis cancelled an upcoming meeting with Noah star Russell Crowe, insisting they were never scheduled to get together in the first place.
The Oscar winner plays the title role of the ark-building biblical hero in the upcoming epic, and reports surfaced on Monday (17Mar14) suggesting Pope Francis pulled out of a scheduled meeting with Crowe in Italy on Wednesday (19Mar14).
However, a spokesperson for Paramount studios has denied that Pope Francis and Crowe were slated to meet, telling The Hollywood Reporter, "A meeting was never scheduled."
Crowe is in Rome for the Italian premiere of Noah on Tuesday (18Mar14), and had hoped to personally meet the leader during his time in the city.
Paramount representatives revealed they did pitch the meeting to The Vatican, but the proposal was turned down.
Crowe has recently campaigned via Twitter.com to arrange a screening of Noah for the pontiff, tweeting his official account and urging fans to re-post his messages.
He wrote, "Dear Holy Father... Noah film. Screening? The message of the film is powerful, fascinating, resonant... Villagers (fans), given his environmental focus/scholarly knowledge, trying to screen Noah for Pope Francis... You help? retweet previous."
The film has been a topic of contention among some church leaders, who believe director Darren Aronofsky has portrayed Noah as a dark character.
Noah arrives in cinemas in the U.S. this month (Mar14).


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