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ABSTRACT FROM: Leichsenring F, Luyten P, Hilsenroth M, et al. Psychodynamic therapy meets evidence-based medicine: a systematic review using updated criteria. Lancet Psychiatry 2015;2:648–60.
What is already known on this topic
Psychodynamic therapy (PDT) is widely practiced, but the empirical evidence for it is unclear.1 As relatively few well-controlled studies exist, some authors resort to meta-analyses that include numerous poorly controlled and underpowered clinical trials in order to support their claim that PDT is efficacious.2
Methods of the study
After reviewing the distinction between superiority, non-inferiority and equivalency trials, Leichsenring and colleagues conducted a traditional literature search, which identified 64 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) examining the efficacy of PDT in common mental health disorders. The authors then proceeded to provide their own interpretation of the literature by concluding that PDT is as effective as cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT). However, this conclusion is unjustified given the poor or unknown quality of the studies included in this review.
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Teaching a Horse to Stand Square
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Balking solution: controlling the feet
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Intro to Masterson Method bodywork for horses
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Creating a Brief for Your Garden with GRDN
Creating a Brief for Your Garden
By GRDN
Following on from our previous article in collaboration with CB Homes, we would like to continue the theme of 'structure' in the garden. Below we will strip the issue of structure right back to what we assume as a starting point for all our design projects. This is called 'setting a design brief'. As designers this is a critical process to ensure a clear vision for the space is set and that the requirements and ideas for the space are met.
Design principals and key elements
As garden designers we consult, advise and create ideas for your garden be it a small, large, irregular or complex space. There are some simple design principals which everyone can apply when looking at structuring or organising their garden to help form a brief. There are a series of key design fundamentals, which should be considered and this list can become exhaustive. And depending on the particular site the demands can vary significantly.
Below we have outlined a few key ideas to ensure you can start to make the most of your outdoor space. Hopefully, we can give you some new ideas and processes. These can be applied to your garden in order to create a successful and enjoyable space. The headings below are also key elements that we set out in our design briefs at the start of any project.
We often ask clients the following; what do you want to use your space for? Who will use the space? When will the space be used? When designing any garden or space it is important to clarify who will use the space and when. Domestically this might not vary too much but adults, children, pets, visitors or groups are just some examples of who might want to enjoy the space and furthermore enjoy a certain aspect of that space. The different users of a space will all demand different outputs from a garden and whilst it might be hard to cater for all, a balance of activity and functionality should be planned out to ensure successful creation of a garden or space.
It's important when designing a garden, to look at what interventions you can incorporate into the space to give human scale. By this we mean elements, features or creating space which humans can relate to in terms of size, materiality and use. Landscape elements within a garden or space such as trees, pergolas, sculptures and boundary treatments all represent possible interventions. When implemented correctly and sensitively, these elements will provide the required refuge, prospect and short views. Even down to the finer details of exact paving typologies, paving unit size and furniture specification.
It is important there is a clear composition of landscape elements to ensure comfortable use of the space is achieved.
Context is another key component when designing any space. We often ask a client if they have an overall theme in mind for the garden, which will weave the space together? Have they considered specific planting typologies? Do they have a preference on hard materials?
It's not easy to have all the answers immediately. But there are certain considerations which can start to create your personalised checklist for creating and shaping your desired garden. This helps give your garden an identity and character. However, it's also a direction for the design process and then future implementation process.
Material choices, conceptual themes, light, bold, vibrant or soft colour palettes are often some key starting points of reference. We like to explore how vegetation can be used, is it architectural or passive planting? Evergreen and seasonal combinations? Mass and void throughout the space should be considered. The list could go on but defining and refining the landscape elements within your garden should be carefully planned. This is to make sure a high quality and functional space is built and brought to life.
Bearing all the above points in mind, you can get a feel for just some of the key components. These should be put in place in order to create a successful garden and outdoor space. Writing these elements down in a design brief helps bring that much needed structure and framework to all garden spaces.
We often like to visit gardens and external spaces for inspiration or read about iconic landscapes. These help to influence some of the decisions above. We would advise this as a starting place for anyone. For us, a successful space is one that is interesting to be, which functions for its end users and is aesthetically pleasing and elegant.
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Here at GRDN we always say: "It's better to have a select few components doing well in a garden rather than too many components competing in the space". So when it comes to writing your design brief, be concise and clear.
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I've enjoyed all the talk and articles lately about the adoption of the Current Educational Common Core with its emphasis on critical thinking and non-fiction facts by using trade books in our school classrooms. I thought that was what good teachers were doing all along? and parents too. It's common sense. We are trying to educate kids to the world around them….history and human interaction so they can understand people better as they grow. Information about other lands so their eyes will be open to not only the differences but the 'sameness' of kids and adults, and animals all over our small earth. Good story telling has always been the draw with fiction and non fiction. Learning comes in between the lines, if you will.
The advantage of this being 'official' now is that publishers are searching their backlists and bringing back good non-fiction as well as fiction, and grabbing up informational but fun new stories. And of course my agency artists are thrilled to have such a need for story telling pictures for these books…for all ages. Picture books are often a child's first introduction to people and life outside their own family and neighborhood. They have always been vital to early learning, mental growth, thinking skills and maturity. Ever more so today in preparation for school and during the so important early school years.
What IS new is that Publishers and marketing departments are writing up guidelines that will help teachers use these books they might not have recognized as appropriate for the standards set by this Common Core. Several publishers have new sites where teachers and parents can keep knowledgeable about books on" technology, writing, math, and early literacy" (PW). Some books have had 'back of book' questions added to encourage the conversations that lead to exploration and learning. Several houses have launched new lines of books based on the Core Concepts.
Some examples of current books from our agency that are perfect for this Core are: Nicole Tadgell illustrated "FRIENDS FOR FREEDOM: The Story of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass" (Susanne Slade from Charlesbridge Fall 14). KarBen Lerner will bring "Goldie Takes a Stand" about Goulda Meir, illustrated by Kelsey Garrity Riley also Fall 14. Patrice Barton illustrated "I Pledge Allegiance" by Pat Mora and Elizabeth Martinez for Knopf/Random.(14), and Larry Day's illustrations for "Voices From Oregon Trail" from Dial and Kay Winters, tell the story! (summer 14) But even the newly launched "Isabelle and Isabella's Little Book of Rules" from Little Simon and illustrated by our Priscilla Burris is a lovely, observant, non fiction from the mouths of the very children we're trying to start the conversation with! Pick these up and see! Use your common sense and enjoy the Common Core!
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Title: What Happened
Author: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Date Started: January 1, 2018
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Title: Atlas Shrugged
Author: Ayn Rand
Date Started: August 31, 2017
Note: I haven't listened in awhile, I'm going to start by making myself listen to at least a half hour a day. I'm going to finish this book!
Finished Reading:
Title: Princess Leia
Author: Mark Waid
Date Finished: January 2, 2018
Stars: 5
Title: Year One (Chronicles of The One #1)
Author: Nora Roberts
Date Finished: December 31, 2017
Stars: 4
Title: Charged (Saints of Denver #2)
Author: Jay Crownover
Date Finished: December 29, 2017
Stars: 3
Title: Honor (The Breaking Point #1)
Author: Jay Crownover
Date Finished: December 27, 2017
Stars: 3
Title: Let Is Snow: Three Holiday Romances
Author: John Green, Maureen Johnson, Lauren Myracle
Date Finished: December 26, 2017
Stars: 3
Title: Christmas Masquerade
Author: Debbie Macomber
Date Finished: December 24, 2017
Stars: 3
Title: A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Stories
Author: Charles Dickens
Date Finished: December 23, 2017
Stars: 3
Comments: I've read A Christmas Carol in past years, but it was a first for those other stories.
Title: The Witness
Author: Nora Roberts
Date Finished: December 23, 2017
Stars: 5
Comments: Reread
Title: Windfall
Author: Jennifer E. Smith
Date Finished: December 18, 2017
Stars: 4
Title: Going Home: Unfinished Business / Island of Flowers / Mind Over Matter
Author: Nora Roberts
Date Finished: December 12, 2017
Stars: 4
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The spiritual force of the fire has a nourishing aspect, a transformational aspect and a pure aspect free from intention.
The nourishing aspect gives power, love, joy and the creativity to express ourselves.
The transformation aspect gives us the possibility to let the old go and creates space for new things, for change.
The pure aspect free from intention
is beyond the realm of development and change, it involves the eternal and immutable.
Fire ceremonies always refer to more or less on all 3 aspects. Often one of them is in the foreground. In this age, which is especially affected from big changes and upheavals, the transformational aspect has a big significance.
The lighting of two candles in front of meditation is already a small fire ceremony. The two candles symbolize the 'gates of light' that allows the people to open themselves much easier for the flow of love and light and the connection to the Divine.
Arathis are fire ceremonies with chanting. The fire usually is lighted in a small fire shell with camphor or in an oil lamp or in a lamp with butter-ghee. Some Arathis including several fires to express various aspects of the fire. The Arathis are often devoted to avatars, such as Jesus, Babaji or Sai Baba. The focus on a character who is already completed, makes it easier for us, to follow the path to our own self fulfilment. Arathis are very useful to clear a room before or after meditation.
With the blessing from pictures of a divine character or a divine aspect (Jesus, Agni or the representation of the divine father or the Divine Mother) - for example in front of an altar with an incense, is to devote the fire to this aspect and so - to strenghten the power of this aspect.


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Although it is common to refer to winter as the rainy season with all the rain and snow, the air is actually a lot dryer in the winter, which can cause your eyes to be irritated quickly.
Our optometry team can help you find the best options to hydrate your eyes this winter. Even before you step outside you can help your eyes by using a humidifier. Optometrists advocate using humidifiers in spaces with forced air heaters, which can decrease moisture from the environment.
Additionally, make sure to take additional protective measures once you're going outside into the cold air. You can further shield your eyes from the elements by putting on a hat with a brim and wearing sunglasses. It is important to keep the harsh winds away to keep them from drying out your eyes.
Another simple tip for avoiding dry eyes, is applying good eye cream. Our vision practice can recommend some good options that will help you keep the ocular area protected.
Don't forget that if you have contacts it's important to be extra cautious in the colder months. When possible, use rewetting drops frequently. While you may not recognize it, lenses are dependent on moisture and must remain lubricated to retain their shape. If they loose moisture, the lenses can lose their form and stick to your eyes, causing discomfort and cloudiness. So let your contacts drink up... and make sure to keep them moisturized this winter. With a little knowledge and preparation, you can stay clear of the hazards of the cold, dry weather and keep your eyes clear and moisturized all season long!


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Installing Linux on your Android?!
Today, I was searching my Android phone's Market, to find out if there was a client of Pidgin released for it. It wasn't, but when searching, I came across something called a "Linux Installer" from Galoula. This seems interesting, but I'm not sure whether my phone (with its tiny internal memory card) can run this, both because of the tine internal memory card it has and because I'm not sure if this is meant for the Market version for phones, and not exclusively to 4.0 tablets or something.
Does anyone know anything about this?
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I'm A Geek (Linux Mint)
Let's just admit it right now. I'm a geek. I love geeky stuff. I like watching Star Wars movies, play with Linux, learn new things and just dig really deep in music history. Still, I'm not fully and completely a geek. I am other things as well, but let's be honest: I'm a geek. Nerd. Whatever.
The reason I'm saying so now, is my choice of OS (operative system). I have a mini computer I've used the past month in my job. The last half of that month, I chose to use a little OS called Joli OS (formerly Jolicloud and the service it provides is still called Jolicloud). I had it running along Windows 7.
The little computer I have is a Packard Bell dot s. It was a demo computer, meaning it was cheaper for me than if I had gotten a "normal" one. I don't know if you know how little this computer is, so I'll tell you. It's a 10,1″ screen and weights about 1 kilogram (briefly over that, I believe). The webcam included (by what I've tested it for taking pictures with) is working better than my Acer 17″ that is much MUCH more powerful in every way than the Packard Bell really is except for this little feature.
Now, I'm done with that job. It was a short job, and I knew it would only last one month. I was happy with using Joli OS, and was going to convert my mini computer into a "Jolibook", but then I realized that our network connection at home is messing it up. Our network is a N-net with WPA2 security. This isn't working well with things based on Ubuntu 10.04 (at least). This led me to keep away from this transformation, as it would be a real hassle a lot of the time.
But now I have turned my computer into a full Linux computer. Linux Mint. You never saw that coming, did you? I was even sniffing around on Fedora 16 (which I believe I was thinking of mostly because of its dedication to the late Dennis Ritchie, a man all of us really should be grateful for having lived) at a time, but I found their window management to be…falsely working for my needs. So I made a live USB with Linux Mint 11, and had it erase my old partitions and let it get my computer all to itself. And I must say: choice well made.
It's based on Ubuntu, which means it's got quite a lot of features which are already familiar to me. It's easy to configure the way you want it to go. And it always lets you know whether your system is up to date or not (with something you as a former Windows user would associate with anti-virus programs…but you won't need one when you're a Linux user).
The only thing that annoys me with this is really the security. As a Linux user, I am used to my distros asking me a lot about me authorizing this and that, but what's new here, is that when I get into this computer, I will need to unlock my WiFi! That's annoying. That's a waste of time. But still acceptable, as you're still getting quicker into your system (with this included), than you do with Windows.
I'm not going to say this computer will stay being a Linux Mint, because I do like the idea of being allowed to change this one's distro quite a lot, but we'll see. Anything goes, right? But so far, I am satisfied. Loving the easy configurations, the working spaces, the design, the speed and…well…everything I've really tried with it so far!
If this sounds interesting to you too, but you don't want to give up your Windows or Mac OS, then you CAN dual-boot with this! You may do this in several ways: You may simply go to their website, download the version that says something about "Windows Installer", and here is your options coming up. Either, you can do as I do, and have a free 4 GB USB that you make into a "Live USB" (using UNetBootin) or you may use a tool for emulation, such as Daemon Tools Lite! Then you simply install it alongside your current operative system! Simple! There are probably TONS of more specific tutorials on how to do this (which I suggest you look into if this is interesting you).
Oh, and if you do not have the internet configurations I do, then you really should try Joli OS as well. Probably my favorite OS, and it's probably the lightest I've ever tried!
15/11/2011 | Categories: Linux | Tags: GNOME, linux, Linux Mint, Mac OS, Operating system, Packard Bell, Ubuntu, Unity | 1 Comment
Get 'Em On, Move 'Em Up, Rawhide
Title: Blues Brothers – Theme From Rawhide
Well, I've been working a lot on WordPress today, so I thought I should post a bit as well. If you can't see what's new here, it's the fact of that I've updated the page Ubuntu A LOT! I'll also try to make my updates into different pages that have "Ubuntu" as it's parenting page. That looks good AND works better and easier. This way, you can fast find your way to whatever article it was you were looking for!
I started with WordPress now because I had nothing to do and I was a bit bored and love sick (in the way of missing my darling so EXTREMELY much I didn't know what to do!) so I decided I should do something useful of me. This might not be what everyone thinks of as useful, but it's smart to write down a few tricks and tips you might know of, especially since I'm going to try out something later today or soon at least that might make me have to reinstall my entire operating system. The problem with not being able to run DVD's or CD's is just something I can't tolerate, because those are some of my favorite uses of the computer.
I might write some more later on, but now I gotta catch me some lunch. I'll try to make it better on the front page and the design itself as well, and hope it'll be something that you'll all enjoy!
(And the title came from me having that song stuck to my brain now. It's cool though!)
29/10/2010 | Categories: Usual Blogging | Tags: Compact Disc, Distributions, linux, List of Ubuntu releases, Operating Systems, Rawhide, Ubuntu, WordPress | Leave a comment


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The Bear Mountain Chapter is having their 3rd annual swap meet on Sept 9th. It is located in the "Black Dirt" region of Orange County N.Y.
The location is the P.L.A.V. (Polish Legion of American Veterans, Post 16) located at 16 Legion Lane, Pine Island N.Y. Its about 50 miles due west of the George Washington Bridge. We have room for up to 65 or so vendors. Usually have 40-45 vendors, indoor and outdoor bars, large pavilion with live band, couple of great gourmet food trucks, spotless bathrooms, even have burn-out pits for the toads to entertain us. It is also near the tri-state intersection of N.Y. N.J. and Pa. Grounds are spotless, riding is on 55mph smooth roads where rush hour is 5 cars caught behind a tractor hauling hay. Vending spots are 15 wide x25 deep and are 25 bucks. If you have a 25ft truck and a 20 ft. trailer that is 2 spots. There is camping nearby if you desire at Black Bear Campground, 197 Wheeler Road, Florida, N.Y. 845-651-7717. For swap meet info call Eddie at Unique Cycles at 973-728-0006 or myself at 914-523-3531. Bear Mtn. members get in free, 35 yr old bikes get in free and true period correct hot rods get in free. No fiberglass bodies or crate motors. Otherwise it is a whopping 5 bucks to support our club. You can sell anything at your spot as long as it is legal and doesn't breathe.


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13 Perfect Gifts for Your Favorite Yogi
Yoga gift guide
We all have at least one fit friend in our lives who loves to get her "om" on. As a yogi, she's totally flexible, but when it comes to gifts, she'd definitely prefer some presents over other. To help you choose from the countless yoga gifts on the market, we've rounded up some gifts for yoga lovers that your friend will go heels-over-head for (in a headstand, of course). Whether it's a pretty yoga mat, a stylish yoga bag, trendy yoga pants, delicate yoga jewelry, or even just a little stocking stuffer, we have you covered.
Zella Live In High Waist Leggings
To buy: $59; nordstrom.com
Over 3,000 (yes, you read that correctly) positive reviews can't be wrong. These uber-popular Zella leggings come in a range of fun hues and have a high waist that flatters all shapes. Buy a pair for your BFF who lives in yoga pants, and stock up on a few for yourself while you're at it.
Yoga Design Lab Mat
To buy: $54; amazon.com
With a range of eye-catching prints, Yoga Design Lab mats are practically works of art. Even better: They're made of natural tree rubber and recycled plastic bottle microfibers, making this an eco-friendly gift you can feel good about.
Nokia Home
To buy: $100; amazon.com
This elegant monitor keeps an eye on your home, streaming video to your smartphone. Breathe in: It even tracks air quality and alerts you if indoor pollution reaches unhealthy levels.
Gaiam Restore Pressure Point Muscle Roller Massage Stick
To buy: $15; amazon.com
A new foam roller is always appreciated. This one, with its spiked nodules for deep tissue massage, is particularly great for soothing post-yoga muscles.
prAna Ergo Leggings
To buy: $88; amazon.com
Many yoga lovers lead double-lives as dedicated runners. For the cross-training friend in your life, the prAna Ergo leggings are prime. They're designed to wick sweat during her runs and contour to her body during yoga class. So, for an extra ambitious workout day, she could run to class and seamlessly transition to her spot on the mat.
Anchor Hocking Water Bottle
To buy: $25; amazon.com
This glass bottle's soft silicone sleeve keeps hot or cold drinks at the right temp.
prAna Women's Parker Sweater
To buy: $79; amazon.com
Have a friend who's always down to meet up for drinks or dinner after her om-sesh? Get her this soft organic cotton sweater to throw on over her yoga gear. The allover mesh peek-a-boo detailing makes this super sustainable sweater equally stylish.
Gaiam Chakra Mat Bag
To buy: $23; amazon.com
Inspire your favorite yogi to unlock each of her seven chakras with this chic Gaiam yoga mat bag. Don't worry about getting the correct size—this bag is designed to fit most mats. The bag features an adjustable yoga strap, and is machine-washable.
Plexus Wheel 3 Wheel Pack
To buy: $100; amazon.com
Bad backache? Roll out on one of these cylinders (in three sizes) for a quick yet effective flexibility-boosting massage.
Liforme Travel Yoga Mat
To buy: $125; amazon.com
If your friend is constantly jetting off to yoga retreats around the world—or maybe just wants a mat that easily transports between work and class—this travel mat is a great buy. It includes unique features like Liforme's signature "GripforMe" fabric which stays grippy even when sweat strikes, along with the "AlignForMe" system—etched lines on the mat that help offer alignment guidance for each pose. Plus it's made of sturdy naturally sourced, sustainable rubber, so it won't fall apart when her wanderlust strikes.
Moncler Quilted Down Front Cardigan
To buy: $690; nordstrom.com
A so-worth-it splurge for yourself (or, if you're feeling extra-generous, a friend), this luxurious cardigan has a quilted down front that easily takes you from the yoga studio to brunch.
Libertine Bralette
To buy: $64; amazon.com
When hot yoga class gets way too steamy to function, this adorable Manduka bralette is the perfect solution for staying cool. Offering a bit more coverage than a standard sports bra, it's great under a lightweight yoga top or even boldly on its own.
Vitruvi White Stone Diffuser
To buy: $120; nordstrom.com
This chic porcelain diuser runs for up to 7½ hours, and will look gorgeous displayed in her home, too.


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Hunter Library's digital collection, "Horace Kephart: Revealing an Enigma," will be used as a key resource for an upcoming seminar. NC ECHO (Exploring Cultural Heritage Online) is joining forces with the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) to offer a week-long seminar: "The Back of Beyond: Portals to our Mountain Past." The goal of this workshop is to foster collaboration between North Carolina public school teachers and cultural heritage professionals.
Attendees will be transported "Back of Beyond" into the Great Smokies at the turn of the nineteenth century -- surrounded by campfires, trains, wild rivers, and wildlife. The life and times of renowned naturalist, woodsman, and author Horace Kephart (1862-1931) will be a jumping-off point for workshop participants to come together to discuss mutual goals and issues. Head of Special Collections, George Frizzell, will be guiding the tour through Western Carolina's digital collection, as well as presenting the original manuscripts and photos that comprise the online resource. Using these materials as a real-life framework for exploration, librarians, museum curators, public historians, and teachers will have an opportunity to learn from and share with each other. During the seminar, attendees will examine ways that resources from museums and libraries can be brought into the classroom, and they will discuss the unique needs of teachers and ways in which cultural institutions can meet these needs in the online environment.
The seminar will be held May 1-7,2006 at NCCAT's facility in Cullowhee, North Carolina. More information is available on the NC ECHO website www.ncecho.org, or contact Kathy Wisser (firstname.lastname@example.com, 919-660-5913) or Hilary Perez (email@example.com, 919-807-7418).


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This is a great mix of party and luxury. For Ibiza standards, service and quality is high. There's a separate party pool if that's more your thing and a high end beach club. It's also just minutes from the airport. Rooms in the main building have a jacuzzi overlooking the
It's great to go once to experience, but wouldn't recommend for a long holiday. The rooms are amazing, the butler outside your door is a little intrusive, but service is great, but be prepared for the bill.
This is the first time I can remember that we haven't stayed in 5 star hotel.. and I'm so glad. This place is unique and really made our trip so authentic, staying in this couple's amazing home! So helpful in planning our trip and an evening sitting around the table
This stunning hotel set up in the mountains is a wonderful way to feel closer to nature. It is definitely the best hotel in the Galapagos. Keep in mind it's a long way from town and that there are animals but only a few birds so don't expect a whole
Set on a beautiful square in the centre of Quito, this is definitely the best hotel in town, and part of the Mr and Mrs Smith collection should give you confidence. Unexpected luxury in this busy city with a fine dinning restaurant and roof terrace with great views.
Not on my radar until now, a new renovation. This is the true meaning of a boutique hotel. Although not in name, it's very much a 5 star feel. Rarely am I impressed by the food, but the restaurant was great.
No Man's Fort is simply that, the most unique hotel in the world! It's a "must stay" something everyone should add to their bucket list. Great value for money when you look at the expereince. Don't expect The Four Seasons, it has its faults, but it's quirky and fun.
Very old fashioned, but a lovely building with great history, and lovely grounds. The service is old fashion in approach too, but lovely. It could do with a little refreshing in places, but it still is a great getaway.
Built to be an Aman hotel, this hotel helps you hide away from the chaos of Delhi with private swimming pools in your room, and great spa and green areas its a great hotel to get away from it. Huge in scale but with just a few rooms it's great


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By Matt Diano:
Seth Surrett (Sr.); RB/QB/FS – Kennedy Catholic Gaels
And then there was one!!!! Following a 21-7 victory last Saturday over defending "A" champion, Cardinal Spellman, the Gaels of Kennedy Catholic are now the last remaining unblemished team in their division.
Led by their 5'10, 180-pound "Jack of All Trades" [Surrett] as he was described by Head Coach, Dom Tassone, the Gaels would break a 7-7 deadlock at the half by exploding for a pair of 4th quarter touchdowns en route to posting their first ever NYCHSFL victory over the rival Pilots….The 21 scored by the Somers based program were the first points surrendered this season by Spellman against a Catholic school opponent.
The first POTW repeat selection of 2018, it was just three weeks ago that the Newburgh resident made his debut on this list following a 185-yard rushing, four TD affair in a victory over St. Dominic's….
He would continue to pad his touchdown total during week #4, as he made the journey to the promised land twice on September 29th, including punching in what would prove to be the game-winner early in the final quarter…The eventual clinching score would not be Surrett's only contribution during this game-defining drive. Earlier in the series, with the offense "stalled" as it was expressed by Tassone, Surrett would maximize his lone pass attempt of the game, connecting with senior tight end, Eric Volpi, on a 20-yard hook-up for a huge 3rd down conversion to keep the Gaels in control of the pigskin.
Gaining 90 yards on his 12 carries (team-best 7.5 average) to increase his season total to 350 (33 touches), Surrett's first TD of the contest gave Kennedy Catholic the 7-0 lead when he took it in from 1-yard out.
Playing a role in all three of the KC TDs, a one-handed grab by Surrett (one of two catches he made for 22 yards) during a later series would be a catalyst for teammate, Myles Proctor's (reigning Player of the Week), short yardage insurance touchdown with 4:20 remaining on the clock.
Never one to feel as if his day has been a true success until he makes his presence known on both sides of the gridiron, Surrett would anchor a secondary that held Spellman quarterback, Aidan Hanley-Piri to a sub-.500 completion percentage (6-for-13) and just 100 yards in the air…He would be credited with three solo tackles and log a pass defense to round out his stellar two-way performance.
Masauri Miller (Sr.); RB/LB – Moore Catholic Mavericks
An established gem at the heart of the Maverick linebacking corps the past three seasons, Miller has never been a stranger when it comes to turning heads as on the defensive side of the ball…The Defensive MVP of the 2016 Single-A title game, as well as an All-State player as a sophomore, it no longer comes as a surprise to see him racking up double digit stops week after week. Rather, hearing his #15 jersey number called regularly by the public address announcer has become more rule than exception.
This past Saturday night, the 5'9, 185-pounder further added to his legacy as one of the most feared stoppers in all of the Evil Empire, recording 15 tackles (10 solo; 1 TFL) as part of a collective effort by the MC defense that yielded a modest 146 yards of total offense in a 38-14 triumph over Xavier….With this victory, the still unblemished Mavs (4-0), have doubled their win total from all of 2017 and remain among front-runners to win the "AA West".
Miller's 15 tackles under the lights this past Saturday made it two weekends in a row that he set personal best on the Double-A level. During week #3, he tallied 13 tackles…Respectively, these back-to-back standout showings are conjuring up memories of the aforementioned 2016 campaign that saw him post games of 23, 20, and 17 stops while competing in the "A" division…At present, his overall total of 45 tackles and his per game average of 11.3 rank in the top-10 of both categories among all NYCHSFL student-athletes regardless of division.
Speaking of a blast from the past, weeks 3 and 4 have also witnessed a resurgence of sorts for him as a valuable #2 option out of the offensive backfield for Coach Nick Giannatasio and his staff…Rushing for a total of only 77 yards as a junior last year, Miller surpassed that with an 80-yard (on 5 carries)/1TD display two weeks ago against St. Francis Prep. This past Saturday, his output continued on a northbound trajectory, as he rushed for 101 yards on six carries, highlighted by a 52-yard TD trek. This was just the third 100+ yard game of his career and the first time cracking the 100-yard barrier since October 14th, 2016 (career-high 126 yards versus Xaverian).
So spectacular was Miller's full body of work during the fourth week of the regular season that he not only caught our attention, he also put himself on the national radar. He was recently nominated by the New York Giants and USA Football for the "Heart of a Giant" Award, which recognizes players from the Tri-State area who "demonstrate unparalleled work ethic on and off the field" as an indicator of a deep passion for the sport.
Shane Greene (Jr.); RB/LB – Xaverian Clippers
Like every homecoming weekend on the campus of any school across the nation, this past Friday night in Brooklyn was about honoring and welcoming back the generations of alumni that once proudly walked the hallways at Xaverian. Nostalgia consumed the fall air and even before a single point was earned, there were already celebrations and ear-to-ear smiles as friends reunited. For most, it was an evening of reminiscing about yesteryear…But for one 5'11, 190-pounder 11th grader, the past ceased to exist and all that mattered was giving those in the crowd a preview and/or foreshadowing of what the present and the future will look like on Flatbush Avenue during the next year and a half.
A gentleman who has been forced to learn the hard way whether or not patience is indeed a virtue, what transpired in the Clippers' 44-28 victory over Mount St. Michael Academy during week #4 was a moment that Shane Greene has waited a year to see come to fruition…Missing the entire 2017 season after transferring into Xaverian and then sustaining an injury that kept him on the shelf, the hometown kid finally got his opportunity to be a star, and no one would upstage or shine brighter than he.
Gradually shaking off the rust and getting back to top form during the first three weeks of the Catholic football season, Greene stepped onto the field on Friday night having run 14 times for 44 yards and one touchdown….And while others would ohhh and awe about the beauties/studs of the "court", he would be busy staging a coronation of his own, as the King of the land attack.
Acting as the proverbial workhorse, Greene would take 36 of the team's 59 hand-offs, rush for 155 of Xaverian's 234 yards, and score both of their touchdowns on the ground…And, in case that was not enough to impress the home crowd, he would add a third overall touchdown on a 24-yard reception (only his second catch of 2018).
Remarkably, these 18 points would only tell half the story. Because, as the old saying (actually I just made it up) goes, "why score six when you can score eight." And on four separate occasions, that is precisely what he did, successfully converting 2pt conversions to boost his total point output to 26.
Ok, so surely contributing nearly 60 percent of the points was enough to make him call it a night?…Well, first off, he was not done yet; and second, don't call him Shirley….Instead of resting on his offensive laurels, Greene would go right back to work on the defense side of the ball, making six tackles (2nd most on the team) from his outside linebacker position.
As a follow-up to his monster demonstration during week #4, look for Greene to have another solid performance on October 5th when Xaverian squares off with a St. Joe's by the Sea squad that has struggled to defend the run thus far (have allowed over 1,000 yards in four games).
Ryan Razzano (Sr.); QB – Holy Trinity Titans
Remaining on the topic of fresh faces in the NYCHSFL that used the fourth week of the regular season to send out their calling card, like Greene, the senior transfer from McGann-Mercy could not have picked a more perfect time to put forth his finest effort of 2018…Trailing 20-6 at the end of the 1st quarter and 26-18 at intermission, it would be the individual labor of the 5'10, 180-pounder from Manorville during the final 24 minutes of competition that enabled the Green & White to claw their way back to the 40-38 win over Holy Cross last Saturday afternoon.
A consistent presence in the rushing attack during his first three games under center for the Titans, Razzano came in averaging just under 60 yards and 1 TD rushing per game. Hence, the possibility of him exploding for a massive afternoon was never out of the question. However, to say that we could have predicted the magnitude to which he would erupt would be a case of 20/20 hindsight.
Calling his own number a season-high 23 times in the win over the visiting Knights, Razzano cracked the 100-yard plateau for the first time as a Titan, accumulating 113 yards and scoring a quartet of touchdowns in delivering HT's third straight victory of the season (3-1).
Perhaps even more impressive than the stat line itself was the timing of his biggest moments. Recording three of his four touchdowns in the second half, of the 22 points tallied by Holy Trinity after halftime, 18 of them came courtesy of #2.
Complementing his 25-yard, 1st quarter TD run that got the Titans on the board (to make the score 7-6 in favor of Holy Cross), Razzano added journeys of 39 (26-24 HC) and 4 (32-30 HC) yards respectively in the third quarter to put his school in a situation where the comeback hopes remained alive and well…..Following a late 3rd quarter, 32-yard FG by Timothy Kiggins that gave the Titans their first lead of the day, the 12th grade field general would provide some cushion down the stretch when he punched his 4th TD in from the 1-yard line to make the score 40-32.
With his four rushing touchdowns during week #4, Razzano has now tied reigning POTW selection, CJ Riccobono (who himself scored twice), for the team lead with seven TDs on the ground.
Overshadowed by the strength of his running success was the fact that Razzano also enjoyed his best day as a passer last weekend, as he posted season-highs in completions (6 of 8) and aerial yardage (68).
To put one final cherry on top, Razzano was called upon to play key minutes in the defensive backfield and was credited with 1 tackle.
Vincent Wagner (Sr.); RB – Monsignor Farrell Lions
"The journey is never ending. There's always going be growth, improvement, adversity; you just got to take it all in and do what's right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment."—Antonio Brown
Never was there a more fitting quote to summarize the senior season of the 6'1, 220-pounder out of Staten Island…Still hampered by an ankle injury (adversity) suffered at the onsets of the 2018 season, when you look at what Wagner has been able to accomplish at less than 100%, it spells doom for the rest of the AAA division.
Making his return to the POTW list for the first time since the opening weekend of the 2017 season, the Honorable Mention All-State selection from a year ago was nothing short of superb in a 26-24 come-from-behind victory over Cardinal Hayes last Friday that raised the Lions record to 4-0.
A fierce runner who never balks when asked to assume a heavy workload and does not dance when he can bulldoze, the fact that Wagner posted his fourth career 200-yard game (26 carries for 201 yards) of his career and has now surpassed the century mark in eight of his last nine appearances (exception being week #2 when the injury limited him to just one carry) Is hardly news anymore. He is such an undeniable force when serving as a ball carrier than no matter what he does, the extraordinary begins to look commonplace…
So, rather than hark on the part of his game that he has already shown to be exceptional, we choose instead to stay true to Mr. Brown's words and focus on the level of growth/improvement we witnessed in Wagner as a pass receiver during week #4.
A year removed from catching just nine balls for 89 yards and one touchdown as a junior, Wagner would demonstrate that next component required of any full-service tailback last weekend, tying his career-best of three grabs and setting new career-highs for receiving yards and touchdowns with 56 and two respectively in propelling the Lions to their biggest "w" thus far in 2018.
Coming out of the tunnel on fire, Wagner would give the Lions the initial 7-0 lead four minutes into the game when he broke off for three big runs and then completed the drive by catching a 5-yard TD pass from Mike Regan….But, it would be his second touchdown snatch of the night that proved even more pivotal.
Seeing his team trailing 24-13 at the time late in the third quarter (approximately 4:30 remaining), Wagner provided that much needed spark and/or adrenaline boost when he took a simple screen pass 47 yards to the house to bring Farrell within striking distance, 24-19….Farrell would later go on to block a punt and return it for a TD in the last five minutes of the 4th quarter to steal the "w".
Wagner (564 yards rushing this season) will look to make it three straight 200-yard running outings (also had 211 yards during week #3 against Chaminade) when Farrell plays host to Iona Prep in a war of the immaculate (combined record of 7-0) on October 6th.
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Is the Bible true? Is it just a collection of myths?
In this podcast, Amy Orr-Ewing explores whether we can trust the Bible historically and morally.
Amy is Director of Programmes for the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA) and UK Director for RZIM Zacharias Trust. Amy is a passionate exponent of a rational Christian response to many of the pressing cultural issues of the day, bringing her formidable theological knowledge to bear on a wide variety of subjects.
She gained a first class degree in Theology at Christ Church, Oxford University, before receiving a Master's in Theology from King's College London. She is a mother of 3 children.
Amy has written two books exploring key questions in apologetics: 'Why Trust the Bible?' which was shortlisted for the 2006 UK Christian Book Awards, and 'But Is It Real?'. Her most recent publication is 'Millennials' addressing the questions of Generation Y, which she co-authored with her husband Frog . They have also published 'Holy Warriors: A Fresh Look at the Face of Extreme Islam' and 'Deep', about the heart of the Christian faith and Church. She has contributed to the books 'Beyond Opinion, God and the Generations' and 'Worth Knowing: Wisdom for Women'.
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RIEKENA, Willard T. 1912-1976
Posted By: Tammy (email)
Date: 4/26/2014 at 16:43:50
Willard Riekena Dies Suddenly At Iowa Falls
Funeral services for Willard T. Riekena were held Tuesday, April 20, 1976 at 1:30 p.m. at the Doyen Funeral Home with Rev. Gideon Wolbrink officiating. Music was by Mrs. Ivan Slifer and Mrs. Harold Okones with Monica Doyen as accompanist. Casket bearers were John Welden, A. J. Waite, Charles Corbin, John Whitesell, Coert H. Bunger and Gary Klemsrud. Interment was in Shiloh cemetery in Wellsburg.
Willard T. Riekena passed away Saturday evening, April 17, 1976 at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls due to a stroke suffered earlier in the day. He reached the age of 63 years, 8 months and 3 days.
He was born on a farm southeast of Wellsburg. On August 14, 1912, the son of Trieno and Alice (Geerdes) Riekena. He attended the rural school in the area and in 1928 graduated from the Wellsburg high school. After attending the Grundy Junior College for one year, he attended Iowa State Teachers College (now University of Northern Iowa). Later he took graduate work at the University of Iowa.
Willard taught school in St. Anthony, Baxter, Quimby, Rapid City, South Dakota before coming to Iowa Falls. He taught Math in the Iowa Falls high school and also taught in Ellsworth Community College. He had lived in Iowa Falls for approximately 31 years.
Those who preceded him in death were his parents, one sister, Mrs. Henry DeNeui (Emma) who passed away February 27, 1976 and a brother Raymond who passed away in 1942.
He is survived by two brothers: Jake T. Riekena of Reinbeck, John T. Riekena of Wellsburg and several nieces and nephews.
--The Grundy Register/Wellsburg Herald (Grundy Center, Iowa), 22 April 1976, section 2, pg 1
Grundy Obituaries maintained by Tammy D. Mount.
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I have been struggling all morning with thoughts that just need to be captured and contained...they need to be destroyed to be honest, but they are there nonetheless. You know that Satan knows our every weakness. He just loves to use them against us too. To make you and I feel unworthy or that it's just not worth it any more to "try" to be "good". That is when you engage & fight! Let your prayer partner or best friend know what is going on inside your head. Don't be afraid to speak the truth of the matter with those you trust. They won't judge you, but they can help you defeat the temptations that you struggle with.
The 2nd thing I'll say to do is memorize scripture that can help you during an attack. A good friend of mine sent me 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5 this morning & it was perfect. To know these words inside & out is what I will strive for.
"For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."
I need to stay strong in the Word of God and trust in Jesus Christ. The temptation is just that...temptation...it becomes sin when you act on the temptation. So pray and speak God's Word & flee from the strongholds that spiritual bind you. Break free and flee. That is my battle cry today.
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E3 Unfiltered
Sony had a pretty great E3 Conference today, showing off a number of new titles both AAA and indie. They also gave us a lot more info on PS Now, the PS TV, and other bits of media and hardware like their first original series.
Check out everything Sony announced today below.
Out of everything at E3 in general so far, Bloodborne is easily my favorite announcement. I'll play anything From Software creates.
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Baku. 30 July. REPORT.AZ/ About 2,000 Russians have left their country for Syria and Iraq, including to join the ranks of the radical ISIL organization, Report informs citing Russian media, Head of Russia's Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs Igor Barinov said in an interview with the Kommersant newspaper.
"We have, according to various estimates, about 2,000 people who have already left for Syria, Iraq, ISIL" Barinov said on Thursday.
He added that the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs is cooperating with Russia's special services on the creation of a unique system that could analyze internet website and mass media in order to detect extremist and terrorist propaganda and later block internet resources that include "dangerous content."
According to Barinov, the Muslim community in Russia also plays a crucial role in preventing the spread of radical Islam.
"We are certainly ready to cooperate with them as much as necessary, including in what concerns preparation and retraining of religious workers who need to be able to withstand a fight against propagators of false belief for the minds and souls of young believers," Barinov said.


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Top 10 Attractions on the Trans-Canada Highway
The Trans-Canada Highway is an awesome drive, filled with both wonderful and slightly odd sights. Here's a look at a few places you should see from beginning to end.
The eastern end (or beginning) of the TCH starts in St. John's, where you'll find colourful houses lining the rocky coast of the harbour (as pictured above). You can take a great walk from there to the top of Signal Hill.
Just a few miles off the TCH near Baddeck is a pretty community called Plaster Cove. You reach it by the Little Narrows Ferry and then make a leisurely drive past small farms overlooking massive Bras d'Or Lake. Once you reach Plaster Cove you'll find a pretty bay with a large, sandy headland off to one side. More intriguing is a small model of a church, with tiny cemetery crosses and a picket fence.
Potato World is a funky roadside attraction just a few seconds off the TCH in New Brunswick. You'll find displays on the importance of the potato to the New Brunswick economy, as well as hands-on bits where you can try hand-cutting potatoes for French Fries or moving a massive, 75-kg barrel filled with spuds.
Pull off the TCH at Quebec City and take the time to enjoy the most charming city in North America. Stop in at the new 1608 Wine and Cheese bar at the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac for a drink and some Quebec treats, then check out Rue du Petit Champlain, perhaps the most scenic street in the city. For something different, try a ghost tour. A city that's more than 400 years old should have a few.
Two hugely popular roadside attractions loom in northern Ontario. One is the famous Wawa Goose, a bountiful bird who's been undergoing restoration due to rust and a leaking underbelly. She's still on display as locals seek to raise money for a new one. A few kilometres along the road is the town of White River, where you'll find a statue of Winnie-the-Pooh. The real Winnie was a black bear cub who was orphaned when her mother was killed by a hunter in the area in 1914. She ended up at the London Zoo, where she inspired a boy named Christopher Robin Milne to name his toy bear Winnie. Christopher's father, A.A. Milne, then wrote his famous Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
The Bridge Drive-In (BDI) is a Winnipeg institution, a place where they make a dish called Goog, which features ice cream, blueberries and more. Folks take their ice cream and stroll across the nearby bridge over the Red River. Most locals simply call it the BDI Bridge, but if you ask around enough you'll learn it's actually named the Elm Park bridge.
The waterfront on the South Saskatchewan River has been revitalized and there are cool restaurants and galleries in the Riversdale area. On the south side of the river near the Broadway Bridge you'll find a series of rocks painted by locals with everything from Mickey Mouse faces to testaments of never-ending love.
Small-town museums in Canada are delightful. That goes particularly for the small one in Canmore. One of the top displays focuses on Mary Rodda, a tiny woman who ran the rough and tumble Canmore Hotel for 16 years, often separating drunk customers from starting a brawl by standing on a chair and keeping them at bay. Once you've explored the museum, head out and admire the stunning local scenery.
An artist in Revelstoke, B.C. began making fairy tale figures out of cement back in the 1950s. More than a half-century later, visitors to what's now called the Enchanted Forest take great delight in the colourful tree houses, castles, and statues based on everything from Humpty Dumpty to the cow who jumped over the moon.
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CM Radio - Sept. 21, 2016 - Matthew Good & TUNS
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CM Radio - Sept. 21, 2016 - Matthew Good & TUNS
Sep 21, 2016 • 58 minutes
TUNS is a something of an "east coast indie rock super group," comprised of Sloan's Chris Murphy, Mike O'Neill of The Inbreds, and Matt Murphy of The Super Friendz. They certainly aren't being celebrated for pedigree alone, though, as their self-titled debut is a tour de force of straightforward indie rock. Mike chats with Mike O'Neill about what brought them together, what they were seeking from this new outlet, and more. Also, while at the Toronto Urban Roots Festival (TURF) on Sunday, Mike got the chance to head backstage and catch up with Canadian alt-rock icon Matthew Good. It's exactly a year since his latest album, Chaotic Neatrual, came out. Matthew reflects on that project with the benefit of hindsight, and also speaks about what it's like to play live when you know people want to hear the old hits, finding peace with his bandmates, social activism, and why he loved Gord Downie's politically-charged statements during the Tragically Hip's final show.
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Not one commoner out of 265 in the New Forest has received their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) cash.
As of February 28, 15 per cent of commoners across the country were still waiting for their money, but the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) had not even calculated the eligible area of the New Forest common.
Keith Tidman, who farms in the New Forest, called Farmers Guardian to complain about the situation.
He said: "When you call the RPA you are passed from pillar to post. They cannot tell you anything at all and it is impossible to plan ahead.
"We actually know a woman who is still waiting on money from 2015. Her husband has died since and she has had to sell all of her livestock."
Mr Tidman also said he had been told the RPA's software 'could not cope' with the New Forest because the commonable ground there was so extensive – a claim supported by Julia Aglionby, executive director of the Foundation for Common Land.
"The total lack of attention to the New Forest we now consider unacceptable," Ms Aglionby said.
"We appreciate it is a major task running the allocation on SitiAgri [the system designed to manage payments], but it is unfair the commoners there are so disadvantaged by a system clearly unfit for the complexity of common land.
"The management of this iconic National Park and the multitude of public benefits it brings rely on farming commoners running viable businesses.
"So far they have received nothing for the common or their enclosed land for 2017 and now 2018 is open for application."
An RPA spokesman said eligible New Forest claimants who have not received a system payment by the end of March 2018 will be issued a bridging payment in early April.


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Publix has long been known for the motto "Where shopping is a pleasure." And with clean aisles, well-stocked shelves, the aroma of freshly baked bread and fried chicken, and employees helping load groceries into your car, there's only one thing missing to turn this chore into shopping nirvana: a steaming latte.
But that's about to change. Starbucks plans to expand its java empire with the opening of shops inside select Publix supermarkets.
According to the Publix website, 18 of its locations now boast a Starbucks, including supermarkets in Fort Lauderdale (1940 Cordova Rd.) and Miami Beach (6876 Collins Ave.).
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Two other Miami-area Publix locations are marked for Starbucks shops. The Miami Publix (1776 Biscayne Blvd.) is set to open "very soon," according to a spokesperson for the grocery chain. The Publix at Miami Shores (9050 Biscayne Blvd.) is also planning a coffee shop, though there's no target date yet.
All locations will offer Starbucks' full line of coffees and beverages.
Publix began testing the addition of Starbucks in 2016. The partnership was successful, leading to coffee shops in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia Publix stores.
Will Publix follow in retail giant Target's footsteps and add a Starbucks in nearly every location? The supermarket isn't sharing its expansion plans at this time.


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Philip Hammond will announce an additional £2 billion real-terms increase in funding for mental health services in England in the Budget. It is believed that this financial commitment is in line with the statement made by Theresa May at the Conservative Party Conference, in which she claimed, 'austerity is over'.
However, this funding will be dependent upon the deal reached by the United Kingdom with the European Union. Critics have noted that the additional funding is a part of the commitment announced earlier this year, in which the government pledged to provide an additional £20 billion-a-year by 2023 for the NHS in England.
Barbara Keeley, Shadow Health Minister, offered this response to the announcement:
'If this announcement is simply money that's already been promised, it will do little to relieve the severe pressures on mental health services that have built up because of this Tory Government's relentless underfunding of the NHS'.
Jeremy Corbyn, responding to the announcement on Twitter, noted:
'We need to see real and meaningful investment today which is ringfenced, not just more hollow promises.'
It seems that the additional funding has been long overdue and many people with mental health issues cannot afford to wait any longer for the potential increase in funding.
TPN's full round-up of the budget will come just after 3.30pm


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Today's readings can be found on the US Conference of Bishops website.
Heb. 4:12-16 & Mk.2:13-17
`The Letter to the Hebrews has its own unique way in praising the word of God. It writes "the word of the God is something alive and active; it cuts like any double-edged sword but more finely." There is much we can draw from its description. It is living and not a relic of the past. It invites us to strengthen our faith and persevere in our love. It challenges us to grow in holiness and avoid any attachment to sin.
Heb. 4:1-5, 11 & Mk.2:1-12
What sad words they are in the first reading, "I swore that not one would reach the place of rest I had for them." God is speaking about those Jews in the wilderness who had been freed from the tyranny of Pharaoh but, despite all the signs and wonders He had worked for them, they were unfaithful to Him. If we are unfaithful to God after all He has done for us those very words could apply to us.
Heb. 3:7-14 & Mk. 1:40-45
Today's first reading quotes Psalm 95 with its warning to us not to be like those Jews in the wilderness who were disgruntled with God because of their hunger and thirst. But He had worked wonders to bring them out of Egypt. Should they not have trusted Him to care for them and bring them safely into the land that He had promised? Obviously they had not allowed the word of God to penetrate their hardened hearts and, as a result, had lost God's favour and were not given the privilege of entering the Promised Land.
Heb. 2:14-18 & Mk. 1:29-39
Heb. 2:5-12 & Mk. 1:21-28
Some forms of life are higher than others … God is higher than the angels and they are higher than humanity. But I once knew someone, an eccentric poet, who was convinced that cats were superior to us! It takes all sorts to make up our world!
Heb. 1:1-6 & Mk. 1 14-20
Who wrote the letter to the Hebrews? It used to be thought that it was St. Paul's fourteenth epistle. But modern Scripture scholars are convinced he did not write it, and we just don't know who did. That is why today's reading should be introduced as "A reading from the letter to the Hebrews".
Sam. 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1 & Mk. 2:13-17
Called to be king of Israel in very ordinary circumstances, Saul was anointed by Samuel with utter simplicity. He looked every inch a king, the most handsome man in Israel, but because somebody looks regal does not necessarily mean that they are. His reign was to lead the lsraelites on a new course and it proved to be a very turbulent one.
Sam. 8:4-7; 10-22 & Mk 2:1-12
Throughout history people have tended to be never satisfied with their circumstances. Are we always looking for something better to turn up, and to be like those who seem to be better off in life than ourselves?
1 Sam. 4:1-11 & Mk. 1:40-45
Today's readings are all about our attitude to God and our approach to Him when we pray.
1 Sam. 3:1-10, 19-20 & Mk. 1:29-39
A man lost his hearing. An operation to have it restored was a failure. On leaving the hospital he commented, 'I would have liked to have had my hearing back but it was not to be. At least I can thank God that the most important thing still remains - I will still hear the voice of the Lord speaking to me.'
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The complaint of the Christian actress on Twitter reflects the tiredness of many with media which intentionally ignore matters of faith.
Make sure any flourishes work to support the preaching of the text, not to steal the spotlight away from it.
Speaking the truth may be challenging, but building up takes it to a higher level again.
Perhaps we too easily skim over the more minor characters that fill the pages of our Bibles?
You might be a good communicator, your message might be technically accurate in every detail, but if there is a leap from text to message, then you are undermining the foundational reality that God is a good communicator.
As preachers, as pastors, or as parents, let's not usurp the Spirit's role and try to force things along.
What our churches need is for people to have their hearts and minds engaged with the Word of God.
With different speakers (be they team members or visiting speakers), there is potentially some need to introduce the speaker.
Despite all that can go wrong, testimonies can be so powerful.
True biblical preaching is not primarily about outlines. It is about heart-to-heart communication.
Stephen knew that the only listener that ultimately mattered was the one standing to receive him into glory.
Jesus is not in the habit of fanning the flames of our egos as we pray.
Instead of simply provoking a celebratory nod from "the choir" in your church, why not clarify what you mean in your explanation, and what you mean by way of application?
Always take a look and see what the context of the Biblical text is offering by way of motivation.
Aim to build up, don't hype up. Be sure to treat people as real people – both the unknown person you are speaking to and the famous person who just walked past you.
Prepare and preach a sermon that has a fingerprint as unique as the passage it is based on.
When you receive feedback make sure that instead of letting praise go to your head or criticism to your heart, first take it all to the throne.
Somebody has said that we tend to over-estimate what can be achieved by our next sermon, but we under-estimate what can be achieved through the next five years of faithful preaching.
Like a good parent you won't be able to serve up a feast at every meal, but you will look to offer health at every opportunity.
Present the object of faith better, don't just pressure people to have better faith.
A healthy church requires more than just a good diet from the pulpit.
I think it would be wise to schedule a break here and there.
True biblical preaching should always be potentially life-changing, and not at just the superficial level of traditional "to-do list" applications.
Listeners are impacted when the unique message of a passage is planted in their hearts.
Knowing yourself and knowing your preaching will increasingly help you to anticipate where a sermon may start to drag.
There is no one-size fits all introduction.
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Slum Land Rights Project
May 10, 2018
The Norman Foster Foundation was invited by the Chief Minister of Odisha, the Honourable Naveen Patnaik, and Tata Trusts to visit several slum areas in the province and to attend the ceremony to mark the passing of the Odisha Land Rights to Slum Dwellers Bill, claimed to be the world's largest slum land titling initiative.
Lord Foster joined the Chief Minister and Mr Ratan Tata in handing out some of the first ownership certificates to the residents. This initiative could serve as a global template to transform slums from within and it is a radical alternative to the usual approach of bulldozing and relocating communities often to locations remote from their source of livelihood.
Selection of Press cuttings:
- Tata pat for slum land rights. The Telegraph, 10 May 2018
- In historic move, Odisha gives land rights to 2,000 slum dwellers. Times of India, 8 May 2018
- Odisha government rolls out "world's largest" slum land rights project. The Economic Times, 7 May 2018
- Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik unveils project pilot for world's largest slum titling mission in Ganjam district. The New Indian Express, 7 May 2018


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Our safari-style tents are situated under thatch (grass-roof structures) and can be made up in either twin or double-bedded accommodation. Enjoy your morning coffee on your wooden deck or freshen up in your semi-open en-suite bathroom (shower, WC and handbasin). The camp can accommodate a maximum of 16 guests in total in 8 safari tents. You will be treated to our warm South African hospitality in a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy and soak up the true African wilderness.
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