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Pre-Season 2018/19: First Fixture Confirmed
The Hornets will travel to face Championship side Brentford for a pre-season friendly on Saturday July 28 (3pm KO) as part of their preparations for the 2018/19 Premier League campaign (ticket details will be confirmed in due course).
Further information about other pre-season arrangements will be published on watfordfc.com once confirmed.
This will include details of The Graham Taylor Matchday at Vicarage Road on Saturday August 4, which will begin with the official ceremony to unveil the statue commissioned by the club in honour of Watford's greatest ever manager.


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My first experience with Tonymoly was with this apple and honey flavoured moisturising gel – as someone who was dealing with oily skin at the time, I found this to be one of the best decisions I've made concerning my skin.
Before I get into the technical stuff, let me just quickly tell you my first impressions – it looks great, it smells really lovely (if you like sweet or fruity fragrances) and does not cost an arm and a leg. It comes in an apple shaped plastic case, with an extra little lid and spatula with it – this I never use to be completely honest but it's nice to have the option.
On my skin, it felt soft, light and surprisingly creamy for a gel, so I guess cream IS an okay title for it. I wear it most days, particularly in the summer and spring when it is hot and my skin tends get oily when I sweat. It doesn't just evaporate straight away, and really feels like it is being absorbed by the fact that my skin felt very soft, nourished and smelt great after I put it on. I would already suggest this to both my female and male friends – I know 20 year old men aren't always keen to moisturise but if they needed to after a hot day of sunburn, I would recommend this.
What's in it:
Okay now time to get technical.
This cream is an AHA moisturiser – this stands for Alpha Hydroxy Acids. It is has similar uses as salicylic acid, which is actually a Beta Hydroxy Acid. The benefits of these AHAs have been known to:
- help clear blemishes
- hydrate the skin
- lighten pigment spots by loosening layers of dead cells on the skin's surface
However, AHA's don't generate new collagen to fill in deep wrinkles like Retin-A: the acne and anti-wrinkle drug. This also helps to loosen dead layers of skin.*
This cream contains many healthy ingredients, but (as with many products) it is hard to find a complete list. (I have recently learned that many manufacturers don't have to list the last 5% of ingredients on their product)
- Apple Malic acid aka, the AHA. This is the bit that encourages your skin to shed its dead cells and discourages it from produces that sebum we keep hearing about.
- Black honey, which is known to be antifungal, antibacterial and antioxidant (another one we hear a lot about). It is also very moisturizing, containing Vitamin C and amino acids.
- Royal Jelly! (This always sounded so tasty to me for some reason…) this contains some B vitamins, Vitamin C, folic acid and amino acids. This is meant to even skin tone and moisturise, and is also antibacterial.
- Propolis – Antibacterial, antifungal, antinflammatory, antioxidant..basically anti everything bad and often used to treat minor cuts or infections.
- Manuka Honey – as well as being tasty on toast, this honey comes from New Zealand, bringing its antibacterial, anti-flammitory goodness and used by many to treat colds. In recent studies of this yummy thing, we have found vitamin B6, thiamin, niacin and some amino acids (again).
After having used it for a few months now, I feel very happy with the quality and performance of this cream. Overall, if you want a nourishing, non-oily, beautifully scented, harsh chemical-free day cream (or little treat for your face on no makeup days) this is the one. After reading quite a few reviews too, I think it's safe to say that most people who have bought this and reviewed it feel the same way. 🙂
*You can read more facts about AHAs at this site: http://nonieofbeverlyhills.com/8-facts-about-aha/


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There are many reasons you should pre-order the hardcover of OF TRITON (unless you never need to know what happens after that horrible cliffhanger in OF POSEIDON, but whatevs, right?). But now the shiz just got real. Because there is EXCLUSIVE bonus content you'll get if you do pre-order OF TRITON or purchase it between
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Yes, thaaaaaa's right. You guys blew me away with your entries for the Of Triton bookmark contest. (Truly. Madly. Deeply.) Soooo I've decided to hold a contest for creating the book trailer for Of Triton. Now, since book trailers involve a bigger time investment than designing a book mark, I've decided to offer prizes for
Guys. We have a winner. (We've HAD a winner, but Blogger is the devil and ate my winner post!). Thanks to all who voted, entered, and help spread the word about the contest. I can't tell you how awesome it is for my official OF TRITON bookmark to be completely fan-created. Not to mention by
I'm elated to the infinite degree to be hosting this giveaway of RAVENS by Kaylie Austen. She's a very talented author pal of mine, and I'm stoooopid excited to read this YA debut. I know the dark and twisted mind that is Kaylie's and I'm pretty sure I'm going to need someone to hold me while I
Okay, so I'm pretty sure I've mentioned in passing that you guys suck in the best possible way. You've made picking the winner for my bookmark contest haaaaaard. So many great (and by great, I mean fan-flipping-tastic) entries. There were well over a hundred entries. I was almost in tears trying to pick a winner.
You guys suck, and I mean that in the best possible way. You are all so talented that I actually couldn't decide on a winner for the OF TRITON bookmark contest. That said, I need your help. Pwease. I've got it narrowed down to my favorites, but I was wondering if you could help me
So. I assume you've all had a chance to see the cover for the second installment of my Syrena Legacy series, OF TRITON, yes? If not, please do avert your eyes to its glory here: I know. It's hawt. You don't have to tell me. Here's the blurb. Be excited. In this sequel to
Okay, so as usual, I'm late in announcing this awesome thing that's happening for the next five days. It's called the Twitter Fiction Festival. But first, here's how it happened: I get an email from Emmy Laybourne (author of MONUMENT 14), and she's all "Hey peaches! Do you have a minute for a phone chat?
Mucho congratulations to the winners of my We Have a Trilogy giveaway! Here they are in no particular order: 1.) Alyssa Susanna 2.) Jessica @ Just a Booklover 3.) Lisa @ The Young Adult Connection Please email me your mailing address at byannabanks (at) gmail (dot) com to claim your prize(s). Thanks to all who
Guys. GUYS. I'm so excited I can barely type this, but *deep breath take another deep breath*–Feiwel and Friends wants a third book to continue the story of Galen and Emma! So here's how it's going down: 1.) OF POSEIDON (Spring 2012)2.) OF TRITON (Spring 2013)3.) OF Insert Clever Title Here (Spring 2014) And if


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SwimmingThe pool and Marathon bar are currently closed for the season. Check again closer to summer for opening dates!
Carolina Trace Country Club's pool is perfect for cooling off after a round of golf or a few sets of tennis, for a water-based workout, or maybe just relaxing and soaking up the sun with friends and family.
Located adjacent to the tennis courts and Marathon Bar, the pool serves as a center of activity at the Club during the warm summer months. From planned social activities, to aerobic exercise and just relaxing, Club members are able to take advantage of an abundance of water and deck space. A large, shaded playground in a fenced area next to the pool offers well maintained play structures and equipment for young children.
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Members of Carolina Trace Country Club enjoy four lighted soft service tennis courts as part of the Tennis and Pool complex. Our courts are surfaced with Har-Tru, the most popular artificial clay court surfacing material in the United States. Our courts are considered some of the best in North Carolina and because of the soft surface; players of any age will experience less pressure and strain on their bones and joints.
The courts are irrigated by a Hydro-Court underground watering system, which automatically delivers the correct amount of moisture to the courts to keep them in peak playing condition at all times. This State-of -the -Art system is the envy of many larger tennis complexes, and provides Carolina Trace Country Club members with finest playing surface available. The courts are lighted for evening play, and are in use year round with our mild four-season climate.
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The Carolina Trace Tennis Association is comprised of men and women of all skill levels who enjoy tennis as their primary sports activity as well as those who enjoy both tennis and golf. There is an active schedule of men's, women's and mixed doubles play. There are opportunities for regularly scheduled drop in play, scheduled and informal matches. The Club even has a ball machine available for practice.
CTTA sponsors themed mixed doubles tournaments several times a year. Holiday Tournaments are also occasionally scheduled, and a Club Championship tournament is held each year. In addition, there are opportunities for players to participate in Sanford- area USTA Seniors teams and club circuit teams. CTTA works very hard to maintain a Tennis program that is both social and competitive. Tennis players here at Carolina Trace can enjoy playing at a World-Class complex supported by the activities sponsored by the CTTA.
Whether you are looking to run a few miles on the treadmill, lift some weights or just take in an aerobics class we have what you are looking for in our fitness area. Our state of the art cardio comes equipped with treadmills, recumbent bikes, ellipticals, and treadmills and Tru Stretch machine to complete your workout. Our strength room offers you the choice of free weights or Nautilus equipment to strengthen your entire body. In our large Wellness room, we also have a variety of fitness classes ranging from line dancing and yoga to strength training and occasional Tai Chi. You might even find art classes being offered for the artist in you.
Staying physically fit is important and we offer you the ability to get the job done by giving you access to our facilities from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm Sunday through Tuesday and until 9:00 pm Wednesday through Saturday.


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Exactly one month ago, on August 23rd Catherine "Cat" Alves and Jennifer "Chico" Ithier exchanged vows and started their lives together as a married couple at CityView Racquet Club in Long Island City, NY. It was my honor to be their wedding coordinator. Working with them for a year allowed me to learn more about the people they were and, even better, the couple they are. I could see from the beginning their love, respect and understanding of one another.
My favorite part of the wedding was their creative gene and the way their vision came to fruition. From the gorgeous homemade bamboo altar created by Cat's maid of honor and sister Stephanie, to the chalkboard table signs and simple centerpieces, the Ithier/Alves wedding could not have been more beautiful. The overall theme of the event was chalkboard with the colors of emerald green and a hybrid of cobalt and royal blues. The hints of chalkboard complimented the wooden and white look of the rooftop reception under the New York City skyline.
Although rain clouds threatened our initial plans the entire day, the evening turned out exactly as we planned and more importantly the wedding guests could not stop raving about their evening, which was amplified by the really good music (I mean really, really good music) by DJ Uneeq. I wish the best to Cat and Chico and their entire family! I am so happy for you and truly grateful that you allowed me the opportunity to share in your wedding journey!
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In The Heart of Home Schooling: Teaching & Living What Really Matters, Chris Klicka shares what Biblical child rearing is like in a "real life" family with "real life" problems. Klicka begins with a Scriptural defense of home education, then he moves quickly into practical application of God's principles. Copious Bible references ground this work and bring the home educator's heart toward that of God.
Scripture speaks to every area of life. Education is unescapably religious. Every subject, as a result, needs to be studied through the lens of God's Word. If parents do this, their children will be equipped for every good work and be able to apply God's principles to every area of life.
Klicka speaks to home educators on the issues they face daily: the temptation to give up and send the children off to an institution "just like everyone else;" the weariness from neglect of the parents' spiritual relationship with God; the difficulty of child rearing while child educating; and the distress of homeschooling during trials. He not only tells how to fight these battles Biblically, but he shares personal testimony of God's grace toward his own family.
I, personally, read with interest of his family's spiritual and health trials during their home education journey. Far from a "perfect homeschool family," this family had every excuse to quit yet endured by God's grace alone. Such an example of faith gives me hope that I can continue to run with patience in my own small difficulties.
There are few "homeschool" books that I have purchased for myself. This is one that sits on my own bookshelf.


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English speaking guide
Fjord Cruise Geirangerfjord (1 hour)
Seven Sisters Waterfall
Flydalsjuvet Gorge
The Eagle Road
The Great Waterfall in Geiranger Village
Dalsnibba Mountain
2 ferry crossings across the Great Fjord
Comfortable vehicles with Eco-Friendly Engines and Wi-Fi on board
07.45 Meeting at Tourist Information Office Ålesund
08.00 Departure Ålesund. We travel along magnificent fjords, enjoying the stunning views and listening to the guide's stories about the life style and traditions of local people.
09.40 Ferry Crossing Linge – Eidsdal
10.15 Mountain pass to the Eagle Road and visiting the Eagle Bend
11.00 Flydalsjuvet Gorge and The Queen Sonjas Chair
12.00 Nibbevegen Road and Dalsnibba Mountain
13.00 Visiting the Great Waterfall in Geiranger village
14.00 Fjord Cruise Geirangerfjord
15.00 Arriving the village of Hellesylt
16.20 Ferry Crossing Sykkylven – Magerholm
17.00 Arriving Ålesund


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My wife, Ruth and I moved to Wake Forest in 2010 after I retired as a Senior Executive from a Chicago based retail company. Although we attended grade school and high school together in eastern PA, Ruth and I went our separate ways until we ran into each other some 15 years after graduation. We've been married since 1985. After arriving in NC, one of our primary objectives was finding a Christ centered, Bible teaching church. We found what we were looking for at North Wake Church which we attended until 2013 when we became part of the Exchange Church plant.Shortly after we started attending Exchange, Pastors Ed and Brian asked me to join the Stewardship Team. It's been a lot of fun and an incredible blessing for me personally, to see the Lord at work in this church.
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My hope for Exchange is that we continue to effectively manage the gifts and blessings he has bestowed on us; that we don't hold to dearly to what we want; but listen closely to his voice and be obedient to his will.


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If you could choose to read one long book or many short books which would you choose and why?
Wk 2 Books (Irma and Nora) 17th – 24th April
19 Responses to Wk 2 Books (Irma and Nora) 17th – 24th April
I would rather read the long book bit by bit, because then your mind can focus on the story rather than changing your memory of what you already know. Also it is more useful to read a long book because your reading skills will develop as much or more than a short book. But why you shouldn't is because they take up too much space than short books. If it was a choice of one short book or a long book, I would personally choose the short book because you use less time reading it. A free choice would be pretty obvious (doesn't relate to school). People should read long books once in a while to practice their skills because you might go a level up.
I agree with you, Aukusti.Reading a long book is better because you can learn a lot of words related to the topic.(If it's a hard book)Also,long books explain more deeply and it uses really interesting adjectives.
I agree with you I think long books are better. Long books are more interesting and the describe more deeply.
If I was to choose a long book or many short books, I would choose a long book because you can choose a hard book ( for you ) and go through every words that I didn't know and learn new vocabulary .That will improve your reading.In addition, you can focus on a story.If you choose a genre that you really like to read,you will not get bored.Also,long books explain more deeply and it uses really interesting adjectives which I think makes the story more interesting.Many people like to read short ,easy books.Therefore,I think that people should read more hard and long books.
I would rather prefer long book because they are more interesting than short books. In long books you can get bored of and you really want to know what is going to happen in the book. In short books a fun thing happens then the book ends but you want to know more. I also like short books because always something happens in the book. Also if you are new on english it is good to read short books. But I still think long books.
I agree with you love. Long books are pretty interesting. You really thought the same as me love. But I think short books are pretty boring because it short. For ESOL I recommend a medium book. Most short books don't have interesting words for ESOL people and it makes them to not learn new words.
I agree with Annie,that long books explain deeper than a short books what would your vocabulary and so on. Personally I would choose shorter books like goosebumps, but still they have a similarity to a short book and a long book. But, I would still read long books because you don't have to go off topic the whole time like with a lot of short books. Short books are fun to read if they are not too short and there has to be an interesting topic to keep your mind in the book.
I will read some short books rather than reading a long book. If you are reading short books, those are the good points: First, you won't get bored if you are reading books for a long time( if you are reading a long book, and you are reading it for a long time, maybe you will be bored. ) Second, you can have more time to organize your mind. Third, you can finish the book faster than a long book. Fourth, short books are easier , you can understand them better and quicker.
I disagree with you Jonathan. If the book is interesting, no matter if it's long or short, you will never be bored. But the problem is can you find a book that suits you? Also the understanding depends. Maybe the long book will be more easier to understand.
I would prefer to read a long book because when I read a long book, I just sit down and read. If you read a short book, you have to sit down and read, then when your finished you have to stand up and change a book. I mean, it's just too much. If you HAVE to read for 1 hour, then better to read 1 long book rather then like 50 short book. Also, I like to focus on 1 story. Or my head kind of get mixed up.
For me, it depends. If I want to read and focus on one story, I will read a long book. If I want to read a random book fast I will read a short book. However, if I read too many short books, my teacher may get mad at me because some short books do not require any effort and do not help my reading skills. Long books are more detailed with bigger story lines and are more difficult to read. Sometimes that is good like Hatchet but sometimes it is not good because the story line flips back and forth too much and I have problems understanding it.
I totaly agree niko. If I dont feel for reading a long book I wont. If I would like to I might but I might just stop in the midle of the book. but I like the ones in the midle.
I would do the same thing as Niko to read a short book cause it is quick. But I am not sure if a teacher would get angry because of reading lots of short books. Even though you have to be determined of what you read and how long whether it is long or short. Big books have more context so they help more, but short books are the easiest.
Im not sure,Hmm…Long books and short books.
You see, long books always seem cool. And longer books have more discriptions, and I feel like since their more longer, the story goes on and on so you won't really to worry about what books you will wan't to read next.
But the bad things about long books are, that some people just can't consentrate on one books, so when their almost half way threw the book, they might start doing other things. Which then you will never get to finish the book. Next , when the book is too long you might, just might, for get what the story was about, like "what happend at the middle again?" Because sometimes I do that.
Now, let's see….. oh! Short books.
Some short books are just amazing, even if people think short books are lame or baybish, they are cool. Some short books made it short so you can figure things out, and some are ……. just short.
But the bad things are that mostly, Im not saying all, but mostly all short books are kind of easy. So for people that are trying to practics reading might not really improve.
So those were the reasons why Im not really sure which on is better.
I dont think that I have an realy good answer for that because every book is difrent some good some bad. and some long just gets boring in the middle so you stop read it or short dont have as good point but all are difrent and some are just boring and nothing hapens. some can be super good a lot hapens at the same time. one of those realy good books. but I Think the ones in the middle thats not to long and not to short
I would rather choose long books because long books have more chance to learn new words. Long book stories are basicly more interesting because it makes you think what's going to happen next with full of exitment. I finished a couple of books and the book that I like the most is the long one. I read a couple of star war books (the long one) and I pretty much like it. I would like to read more long books because its interesting.
I think long books are better. I think you get more deatales when you read long books. I would like to read more long books. If you read long books I think you get more inspiered.I don't like to long books because it can take very long time to read the hole book.I also like long fiction books because their funny.


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For any band to class themselves as openly Mod takes a lot self belief and that belief would have had to have been ten times stronger in 1978.
During Punk's snotty heyday, South East London's The Chords set out a stall that was classically Mod and quintessentially British,The band released one album and a wealth of singles that still stand up as some of the best of the late 70's.
The Chords should have been huge. They charted regularly, played packed out gigs at were at the forefront of the Mod Revival scene which rode across Great Britain during the late 70's and early 80's. The irony in the title of the band's song 'Something's Missing' feels sadly poignant looking back at what could have been.
Amongst others, Paul Weller and Jimmy Pursey were fans, with the latter signing the band to his own label. The band also did a Peel session, received rave reviews, supported The Jam but after a gig with The Undertones, Jimmy Pursey put the proverbial boot in and this is where things changed dramatically.
Pursey's idea of storming the stage during a gig with The Undertones with his new band didn't go down to well with the audience who in reality were probably not the biggest of Sham 69 fans anyway. A riot broke out and The Chords (who were supporting) saw the disrespect to The Undertones as unforgivable and the way that Pursey wanted the band to move in was far removed from anything they wanted themselves. The Chords left Pursey behind as they were in no position to compromise the path that they wanted to go down.
The band members admit to this day that they needed decent managerial guidance but it just didn't appear to be on the horizon. With this dilemma The Chords decided to go it alone. Surprisingly, this approach worked for a while. TV appearances came, sold out shows at London's famous Marquee were the tip of an ever growing iceberg. Decisions had been made and results were being seen.
Just when the band seemed to be getting their heads above the murky waters of the music business, bad luck struck and the band started sinking fast.
Internal feuds, a strike at BBC television just as the band released a new single, and with no manager to sort the mess out the band struggled on and Polydor Records gave the band a chance to make one final impact.
'Turn Away Again' was the last single the band released and despite the band reaching their potential, so much more could have been achieved with the right guidance. Listen to the 'This is What they Want' compilation and I am sure you will agree for a band going against the waves of Punk in its prime, you'll see why the Chords created huge admirable ripples then and now.
The Chords were stubborn in a no compromise kind of way. That is something that should be held in the highest of regards. The band didn't sell out to make a quick buck and in terms of having something to hold dearly and be proud of, The Chords can hold their heads up high up have earned a rightful place in musical history!
The Chords still have many fans to this day and the fact they still play gigs is testament to that.
I managed to catch the band live during a gig and DVD release show and trust me on this, The Chords are still capable of something special.
My first visit to the Rhythm Factory in East London was to be a special one.
As soon as I reached the bar expectation was in the air. A really mixed crowd waited for the DVD of The Chords' history to start and I lost count of the conversations that I became involved in. I have to say that the people drinking before the gig were some of the friendliest I have come across in all of the gigs I have been to.
Anyway, where was I? Ah, the DVD launch. The documentary 'What Became of the People we Used to be?' is a history of the band from the people that were there. If you want to know anything about The Chords, then this is as good as a place as any to start. The documentary charts the rise and fall of the band during the late 70's and beyond and is told with real humility.
Even now, the band members speak with a fondness for the music and friends that they made. It wasn't all roses and the band knew their failings but watching the film, I felt this is what made The Chords special. They were just ordinary working class blokes who could write a bloody good song or 20 and for me and many others that is the perfect combination for good honest music.
The DVD is well worth a watch and is well put together. A history of the band was well overdue and they way in which the story was portrayed was perfect.
Then it was time for the gig…
Firstly, original vocalist and guitarist Billy Hassett now resides in Japan and therefore the vocal duties were down to founding member and song writer Chris Pope. As I was seeing the band for the first time, the absence of Hassett was cause for concern. I shouldn't have worried, Pope did the job and he sure plays a mean guitar.
With Pope at the helm, the band went through a set that would put many bands to shame. 'British Way Of Life', 'Something's Missing' and 'Maybe Tomorrow' were as fresh and as poignant as ever. Song writing of this quality just doesn't age, which can't be said for me, as after getting caught up in the dancing, I felt like my dodgy moves had been pushed to the limit.
Half way through the set a Kip Herring, the band's second vocalist took to the stage. Kip sang on a couple of numbers which he co-wrote with the band. "One More Min" and "Turn away again" Saw The Chords and Kip Herring in fine fettle. This was a nice touch to the night, as Herring was part of the band's history and as this was what the night was all about.
Kip Herring on Vocals
Special mention must go to the musicianship on the night. Everything was held together by some amazing drumming, Pope's guitar sounded punchy with clarity and the bass player didn't shy away from being heard. At the end of the gig, someone actually said to me, "They've still got it." And from what I had just seen, I had to agree.


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First buttercup of 2018
March 8, 2018
Fifth-grader Holden Iverson, son of Brenik and Kamie Iverson of Odessa, found the first buttercup of 2018 in the Odessa area. Father and son were on top of the south hill near the large, lit "O" when Holden spotted the single yellow blossom against all of the dried vegetation around it.
Congratulations, Holden, on finding the first harbinger of spring and sharing your find with the readers of The Odessa Record.


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Royal household manager guilty of corruption
Ronald Harper, a former deputy property manager for the British royal household, has been found guilty of corruption. The property manager took £55,000 in bribes from friends in exchange for lucrative contracts at Kensington, St. James, and Buckingham Palace. Harpers annual budget was…Read Full Article


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The ninth Postira Seaside Film Festival will be held from the 23rd to the 27th of July 2019
in the old town square of the village Postira on the island of Brač.
On four nights we will show international short fiction films
and on one night croatian shorts.
The films in the international competition will compete for the audience award.
The croatian program is of revial character.
The eighth PSFF-a was visited by 2000 people.
400 visitors attended the main program on the old town square every night.
Nearly all of the international films shown in 2018 were Croatian premieres
and most of them were awarded numerous prices on prestigious festivals.
This is how we did it in the first few years!
The festival location: The old town square of Postira
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Burglars sent to jail
May 01 2018
TWO burglars have been jailed after being convicted of offences in Emersons Green including a break-in at the village hall.
Craig Walters, 35, of Ashley Road, Bristol, and Lee Hucker, 32, of The Hawthornes, Staple Hill, were both sentenced to four years and six months at Bristol Crown Court.
Walters admitted five counts of burglary and one count of aggravated vehicle taking while Hucker admitted two counts of burglary and was found guilty of a third count following a trial.
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Once again Jammeh has sacrificed the economic future of the Gambia for his personal short term interest – the opening of the border in return for a bridge that will limit access for boats to Yellitenda-Bambatenda
I believe that Essa Bokarr Sey said on air some time ago that diplomacy is about negotiating national interests and arriving at a mutually beneficial agreement. It is in Senegal's economic and political interest for the bridge to be built and has been on the table since independence. The Trans Gambia route has always been a vital lifeline to Casamance since Gambia literally divides Senegal in two parts, except for above Fatoto. In spite of Senegal's actions to strengthen the road links with Casamance via Tambacounda and Welingara, it is an expensive and time consuming option. It is not the best option from their point of view and only a last resort. This should have been a strong bargaining chip for Gambia, but it has been thrown away for nothing. ECOWAS is by definition an organization to allow and develop trade between member states. It is our RIGHT to have an open border with Senegal under the treaty. Why did Jammeh and his government allow us to be forced into accepting a bridge design that is totally against our national interest and future economic development? No wonder Senegal hold us in contempt!
Gambia on the other hand does not need a bridge at Yellitenda-Bambatenda. It is convenient and desirable, but not essential. A good ferry service is all that is necessary. Gambia's need is for the river to be fully navigable all the way all the way to Basse. The whole reason that the British negotiated with France for Gambia was to keep the river. In broad terms the deal was for the British to keep the river and about 50 km either side and create the colony called THE GAMBIA. As we all know Senegal and Gambia are one geopolitical unit, so why did the British want the river, and allow the French to have the much greater area now called Senegal (including Casamance)? Simple, they realized the value of a navigable river to the hinterland. Valuable for trade, irrigation and regional development. It still is, but our short sighted rulers cannot see this and have sold our national interests for nothing.
The absence of proper roads from Banjul linking the regions has always been a problem hindering our development. As Jammeh (in his better days) said "roads are to a country what arteries (blood vessels) are to the body". They cost millions of US$ to build and maintain, and despite the efforts of both governments since independence we still do not have a good road network and can neither afford to build them nor maintain them. The river on the other hand is free and can be dredged and developed at relatively low cost. River transport is the cheapest and most cost effective method of transport. The Mississippi River in the USA is a prime example for moving heavy items, as is the Nile in Egypt.
The big question is why was river transport was allowed to decline in the post-independence period. One reason was that roads were necessary due to time and other considerations. As the economy moved away from groundnuts it was no longer essential for the ocean going vessels to go up to Kuntaur and Kaur. The first road modernized was the Brikama-Mansa Konko highway opening up the Fonis etc. Followed by the extension to Basse, then the north bank highway via Farrafenni. The roads were and still are important but for heavy goods the river is still best the cheapest and best way. Older people will remember the Lady Wright and the Lady Chilel – essential transport to the provinces in those days, and a lovely tourist trip.
Our Tourist Industry is in severe decline, and due to ISIL led terrorism and other world influences may never return to previous levels. A strong economy should be built on domestic natural resources. The Gambia's main resources are the river especially for transport and trading purposes. Although through Eastern Senegal, Western Mali, Guinea, Northern Cote d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, and Liberia can all be accessed from Basse. This could be redeveloped into the trading hub it once was. The backbone of the Gambian economy was the re-export trade to some of these countries – notably Guinea. For this to happen it would be essential to keep the river accessible by large vessels, which the bridge in its current design does not allow.
Knowing how important the bridge is to Senegal, Gambia should have insisted on some non-negotiable points in return for building the bridge:
1) That it must open to allow the passage of ocean going ships, and that the channel be deepened and maintained as part of the bridge maintenance program
2) Port facilities be built on the Farafenni side as part of the bridge complex. This is to our advantage.
3) Senegal construct and maintain a 4 -lane highway from Karang to our southern border with Casamance, including any necessary bridges in Gambia. This would allow them easy access to Ziguinchor and lower Casamance which is their main need.
4) A joint project be financed and built for a modern ferry service and facilities be built at the Banjul-Barra crossing. This would allow us the development of Barra and its surrounding areas as an alternative to the Kombos. It would benefit an important sector of our economy currently hindered by the lack of a reliable ferry service.
5) Senegal build good roads from Basse to Velingara and from Basse to Tambacounda.
5) A feasibility study be done to integrate the Gambian and Senegalese road infrastructure network. This would be in both countries long term interests since we are interdependent. For example feeder roads and additional crossings at Jangjang Burreh, Kaur and/or Kuntaur direct to roads from Kaolack to Tambacounda and Velingara to Ziguinchor.
While these demands might seem excessive, they are in Senegal's long term interests since they facilitate the development and exploitation of Casamance.
As any gambler knows, push hard when you have a strong hand of cards. For all the talk by Senegal, the Trans-Gambia route cuts 2/3 of the distance from Dakar to Ziguinchor, and a good ferry link at Barra- Banjul cuts off 3/4. That's a lot of time, fuel and money. Ziguinchor could be reached from Dakar within a day easily through a good ferry service at Barra-Banjul. Gambia would benefit from selling goods, fuel, accommodation etc to those travelling through. A win-win situation for all concerned, especially our under developed economy.
The new or transitional government should insist on some or all of the above. There is still time to re-design the bridge to allow ships to pass through, but once built we will have to live with it for the next 50 years or so. Please, let's wake up or the next two generations of Gambians will continue to pay for Jammeh's misrule long after he's dead and gone.
We have experienced diplomats, engineers and experts from all areas, but will our government ever listen to them and use their skills?
In Jammeh's world only he knows anything, but in the modern world leaders should listen to experts and formulate long term visions for future growth and development. This lack of separation between the political government and the civil service is the curse of too many African leaders. Political considerations should not block economic and social development!!
Written By A Concerned Gambian


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The descriptions of her plans with Tank were cute, especially because they were from Tank's point of view as he dozed off while hearing about them.
It's always neat to see the ponies working to change the weather, from the running of the leaves to the teams hauling the storm clouds from Cloudsdale. Which apparently wanders around Equestria bringing winter to one town at a time. Is it ever winter everywhere at once? Three months is a pretty long time, so it's possible.
And I'll fly!
And I'll fly until the end of the sky!
So that I won't be the one who has to say goodbye.
I'll clear the skies forever
so we won't be apart.
I'll keep the weather warm for you
and the winter will never start!
Fluttershy... this is all your fault. ALL YOUR FAULT. You knew Tank was going to hibernate when you all-but-forced Rainbow Dash to pick him. You knew Rainbow Dash was like this. That's why you were so ready to give her the harsh truth -- it was your plan ALL ALONG.
Rainbow Dash goes to the ends of the Cloudsdale Weather Factory insurance policy before she breaks down and cries over the inevitable.
Fluttershy is pragmatic and unaffected by the nature of reality, but ultimately can't stand seeing her friend sad.
Pinkie and Rarity are drama queens.
Applejack cries on the inside.
Twilight Sparkle continues to be heavily medicated.
Seriously, though... this episode was obviously about death. The plot was the standard mad scientist re-animator tale, with Rainbow's plans getting more and more extreme until they blew up in her face, and then the end was a demonstration of how to be respectful to someone who just lost somebody.
"So... are you ready for some winter fun?"
"Not just now... I think I'll sit and read to him for a while."
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Hanson, Mary. 2007. How To Save Your Tail: If You Are A Rat Nabbed By Cats Who Really Like Stories About Magic Spoons, Wolves with Snout-Warts, Big, Hairy Chimney Trolls...and Cookies Too.
Do you like fractured fairy tales? Do you love new retellings of old favorites? Do you like Arnold Lobel's Mouse Soup? How To Save Your Tail might be the book for you. It had me from the very beginning: "Once upon a time, in a grand castle, there lived a rat named Bob, who was fond of baking and wild about reading" (1). While baking has obvious hazards, it is his love of books which leads Bob into the most dangerous experience of his life.
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The Fat Jockey Cheltenham Festival Tips challenge is back for a second year and this time we have Ruby Walsh and Barry Geraghty going head to head.
These two Cheltenham Festival legends will be giving us four festival fancies. We will post up each of these top jockey's tips videos before the start of racing on Tuesday.
Follow us on twitter @fatjockeytips or bookmark this page to be among the first to get these free Cheltenham Festival tips.
Fat Jockey Cheltenham Festival 2013 Tips Challenge: Ruby Walsh v Barry Geraghty
About Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh is the winningmost Cheltenham Festival jockey of all time with 34 wins. He has been the dominant jockey at the meeting for most of the last decade winning the leading rider award in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. He rides for the leading Paul Nicholls and Willie Mullins stables. His best chances for 2013 will include Hurricane Fly and Quevega on the opening day.
You can see Ruby Walsh's Four Festival fancies here.
About Barry Geraghty
Barry Geraghty was leading rider at the 2012 Cheltenham Festival with 5 wins. He had previously won that award in 2003 and has ridden 25 Cheltenham Festival winners to date. That put him in third place in the all time Cheltenham Festival winners list. Barry rides mainly for the powerful Nicky Henderson stable. He will be jocked up on a host of fancied horses at the meeting including Simonsig and Sprinter Sacre.
Barry won the inaugral Fat Jockey Cheltenham Tips Challenge in 2012. He out tipped Jason Maguire, Choc Thornton and Richard Johnson last time. Four of this five tips last year were in the money:
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1. Open an account with Stan James and deposit £10
Stan James will match your first £10 bet with another free bet for £10. Using the links on this site you can get also get an exclusive and totally free £5 bet. Your £10 deposit will therefore get you two x £10 bets plus one £5 bet. Your total betting bank is £25.
2. Open an account with Skybet and deposit £10
Skybet will give you a totally free bet of £10 just for registering on the site. Deposit £10 and use it to bet on the Supreme Novice's Hurdle and they will give you another £10 free bet to use on the National Hunt Chase on Wednesday. Your £10 deposit therefore gives you three x £10 bets. Your total betting bank is £30.
3. Open an account with Ladbrokes and deposit £10
Ladbrokes will give you a free bet of £10 after you place your first £10 bet. Your £10 deposit therefore can give a minimum of two x £10 bets. They will additionally give you a free bet matching your next four stakes (limited to £10 each time). Your £10 deposit could therefore give you £50 in free bets but you will need to be winning ! Taking a cautious approach we will say your £10 deposit gives you a £20 betting bank.
4. Open an account with Coral and deposit £20
Coral will give you a free matched bet against your first bet. They also have (for now at least) an enhanced price of even money on Sprinter Sacre (stakes limited to £20) in the Champion Chase. We think the best strategy is to place you £20 on this offer. You can use your second free £20 bet on anything else ! Your £20 deposit has given you a £40 betting bank and a nice price on one of the expected stars of the meeting.
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By CricnWin
India is a country where all of us are either huge fans of cricketers or film stars or even both. Some of the big names that have been ruling our hearts definitely include the king of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan a.k.a. SRK. The veteran actor is well known for making his fans' dream come true in the most adorable ways. This time it was a specially-abled fan whose dream of meeting King Khan came true.
In the ongoing edition of IPL, the die-hard fan was waiting for his favorite star at the stadium as Kolkata Knight Riders played their opening game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Super excited to see his idol, the admirer kept on repeating, "I love you" and SRK couldn't resist from hugging the happy man. Also, the legendary movie star spared some time to have a word with him before leaving to support his side KKR.
Needless to mention that it wasn't the first time when the golden-hearted celebrity won hearts with such a beautiful gesture. Eden Gardens where KKR clinched the victory off SRH's hands, SRK won hearts just like he always does. What could have been a better day for KKR fans?
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Coming out of the Congregational tradition, we are a covenantal rather than creedal church.
We believe in the freedom and responsibility of the individual soul and the right of private judgment; no test of creed or dogma shall be required as a condition of membership.
Statement of Mission
We are called by Jesus to be a transforming presence for God in the world. By this we mean:
Church Covenant:
We are in covenant with God and one another to:
- serve God with faithfulness;
- treat one another with acceptance, love, and compassion;
- bear witness to the world with love; and
- live our faith humbly, yet boldly.
We are
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fully accepting and welcoming people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
In 1994, First Congregational UCC voted to become an Open and Affirming church, making our commitment to welcoming all people into our church and into our life an official part of our bylaws. We are a member of the Interfaith Coalition on Nondiscrimination and seek to actively support gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex justice issues while providing a home of love and acceptance to all.
We commonly hold and seek
to live into the Christian values of:
Progressive (both in fresh understandings of God's word and an openness to the new issues that God calls us to address):
We are members and participants in the Body of Christ.
We are staff and lay leaders, united to serve God and empower the members and participants of the church in faith, service and ministry.
We are a supportive, inclusive community.
We are members of the United Church of Christ.
The United Church of Christ consists of over 5,000 congregations who united out of the Congregational, Christian, liberal Lutheran and liberal Reformed traditions to form a new church that sought to define and guide its life not by our glorious pasts and traditions but to be faithful to what God called us to be about in the future.
The United Church of Christ affirms as a statement of faith commonly held by us that:
We believe in God, the Eternal Spirit, who is made known to us in Jesus Christ our brother, and to whose deeds we testify:
God calls the worlds into being, creates humankind in the divine image and sets before us the ways of life and death.
God seeks in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.
God judges humanity and all nations by that will of righteousness declared through prophets and apostles.
In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Lord, God has come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the whole creation to its Creator.
God bestows up on the Holy Spirit creating and renewing the Church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races.
God calls us into the Church, to accept the cost and joys of discipleship, to be servants in the service of the whole human family, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory.
God promises to all who trust in the gospel forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, the presence of the Holy Spirit in trial and rejoicing and eternal life in that kingdom which has no end.
Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto God. Amen.
Pastor Sarah Lund
Senior Minister
Pastor Sarah is passionate about loving God, her family, and being part of faith communities. Her personal mission is to partner with others to share God's healing and hope. Pastor Sarah was called by unanimous vote of the congregation in January of 2018 to serve as our senior pastor. Pastor Sarah also serves the wider church on the National Staff of the United Church of Christ as the Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice.
She is an ordained minister with standing in the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and has served as pastor to churches in Brooklyn, NY, Minneapolis, MN, and New Smyrna Beach, FL. Pastor Sarah also served as Regional Minister for the Florida Conference of the United Church of Christ with a focus on congregational vitality, and most recently as Vice President for Advancement at Christian Theological Seminary.
Pastor Sarah's formal education includes degrees from Trinity University (BA), Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv), Rutgers University (MSW), McCormick Theological Seminary (DMin) and the certificate in Fundraising Management from the IUPUI School of Fundraising.
Pastor Sarah is an active community volunteer and serves on the board of the Faith and Action Project to end poverty and is the UCC Denominational Representative for Bread for the World Indiana Chapter. Pastor Sarah is the Open and Affirming LGBTQ Consultant for the Indiana-Kentucky Conference UCC.
Pastor Sarah received the Princeton Engle Preaching Prize in 2002 for excellence in preaching and the Bob and Joyce Dell Award for Mental Health Education from the United Church of Christ Mental Health Network in 2015 for "her outstanding authorship and leadership in breaking the silence about mental illness in family and in church and offering healing and hope." She is the author of the widely regarded book "Blessed are the Crazy: Breaking the Silence About Mental Illness, Family and Church" (Chalice Press, 2014) and blogs at sarahgriffithlund.com.
Pastor Sarah is married to Jonathan Lund, who is a medical massage therapist at Carmel Wellness Center and they are the proud parents of their elementary age son Carter. Fia, a boxer/poodle mix, is also a beloved member of their family. As a family the Lunds love to read, go for walks and travel the world.
Pastor Carol Sowle
Pastoral Care Associate
Pastor Carol Sowle became a member of First Congregational in 2007, drawn by our Open and Affirming stance, complete with rainbow sticker on the door, and by the beautiful sanctuary.
Pastor Carol is a true Hoosier: born in Angola, Indiana, grew up in Auburn, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne. For her first career, she worked for Lincoln Life Insurance prior to her earning a Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology from St. Mary of the Woods College, West Terre Haute Indiana. Pastor Carol is a graduate of the Clinical Pastoral Education program at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She then served as a Hospice Bereavement Coordinator and then as a Hospice Chaplain.
Pastor Carol went back to Seminary in 2008 at Christian Theological Seminary and earned a Master of Divinity in 2012. She retired from Aseracare Hospice in 2015. Pastor Carol has served First Congregational in several roles including Vice Moderator and Moderator and has been involved in many capacities including New Creation worship and worship planning, Adult education planning and facilitating, serving as board chair for Worship and Faith, worship liturgist, and many other projects.
In March of 2019, Pastor Carol began serving as a Lay Minister in the role of Pastoral Care Associate as part of the process of discernment towards ordination in the United Church of Christ.
Shannon Abbott
Administrative Assistant
Having grown up as a minister's daughter in the church, Shannon Abbott, brings much experience of the church to her work. Shannon grew up in mostly in Kentucky and Alabama before going off to Greenville College in Illinois. At Greenville she majored in Sociology and Religion and also met her husband, Chad. Shannon and Chad married at the end of college and moved to New Jersey where she studied at Princeton Theological Seminary and Rutgers University, receiving both her M.Div and MSW. Shannon spent time in her early career working as a social worker in hospital settings and in mental health and addictions centers.
In 2005, Shannon moved to Indianapolis with her family and it was here in Indy that she fell in love with yoga and full body wellness. She completed her yoga teacher training in 2008 and opened her own wellness business, which would eventually include not only yoga, but massage, reiki, and essential oils. She moved back to Kentucky for six years as her husband took a call in the UCC and she moved her business with her. In the past year, Shannon moved back to Indianapolis with her family and has been quickly connecting her love of yoga and wellness in the wider Indianapolis community. Now that she has the unique opportunity to work with us here at First Congregational, Shannon brings her love of wellness, building community, and love of the church to the task.
Shannon lives on the southeast side of Indianapolis with her husband, Chad, children Isa and Solomon, and dog, Zoe. She is a lifetime lover of rocks, music, nature, and the mystical spirit of faith, and finds joy in spending time with family and friends, outside, and relaxing with a good book or movie.
Julie Houston
Choir Director
Julie Houston is a singer and flutist in both the jazz and classical genres. She has a music degree from the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison and works regularly as a studio singer in Indianapolis and Chicago.
For the last several years Julie has been singing with various jazz and Brazilian groups. She has performed at many regional venues and events including the Indy Jazz Fest, the Broad Ripple Art Fair, the Chatterbox, the Jazz Kitchen, Chef Joseph's as well as many corporate and private functions. She has had the privilege to perform with many of Indianapolis' finest jazz musicians. Julie's voice has been described as smooth, smoky, and unaffected. Whether performing in a duo or with a big band Julie's sound is sophisticated and swinging. Her repertoire focuses on jazz standards and Brazilian bossa nova but, if requested, she is happy to include acoustic pop covers. As a flutist, Julie adds versatility in her groups. Her lush flute sound and melodic improvisation add another aural dimension.
Ms. Houston is also a classical flautist. She plays most often with a flute/violin/cello trio. Over the years she has played for hundreds of weddings, church services, and private or corporate functions.
Julie also has a professional Christmas caroling group. This four part, a cappella vocal quartet performs in period costume in both concert settings and as strolling entertainment. They have performed for events including Pacers games, school programs, country club and business holiday parties, and small gatherings at private homes.
Julie has been singing and playing flute at First Congregational UCC since 2013 and has been serving as Choir Director since 2016.
Sean Baker
Organist, Music Designer
Sean Baker "the music maker" has appeared all over Indianapolis as a pianist and vocalist and has had the fortune of working with most of the city's finest singers and musicians over the years. Known for his brand of cleverly arranged music, he has performed in several groups including Four Sexes, the Leisure Kings, Elevator UP!, and as house pianist for Chef Joseph's at the Connoisseur room from 2011-2018.
Also, an accomplished composer and orchestrator, he has arranged albums for Chicago based lyricist/performer Peter Oprisko and local performer, Larry Boggs.. Years of persistence in his favorite genre of mid-century lounge music has taken him from writing jingles to selling music to TV shows. For ten years Sean worked for Theatre on the Square as a sound cue editor and backing track orchestrator. In 2015 Sean scripted, composed, and acted in his own autobiographical play called The Perfect "10" which was also an homage to the famous film by Blake Edwards called "10." In 2018, Mr. Baker scored music to a local film called "Decay."
Sean found First Congregation UCC in 2011. In that time he became pianist and arranger for the New Creation gathering, heads up an annual courtroom pride skit dealing with clobber passages, and is now currently the organist and music designer where at last all of his many talents join forces to create meaningful, ignited worship though music.
Rich Gibson
The Moderator chairs the Annual Meeting, the Church Council and all business meetings of the Church. The Moderator is an ex-officio member, without vote, of all Standing Boards, and is a delegate ex-officio to the Annual Meeting of the Indiana-Kentucky Conference of the UCC.
Lianna Campos
Vice Moderator
In the Moderator's absence, the Vice Moderator shall preside, or a Chair may be chosen by the meeting. The Vice Moderator shall be a member ex-officio, without vote, of all Standing Boards.
Jim Lootens
The Treasurer oversees the operating funds of the Church (and any other funds entrusted to the Treasurer), signs all checks disbursing these funds as authorized by the appropriate Board or Team. The Treasurer makes a financial report to the congregation at the Annual Meeting and performs such other duties as are usually incident to the Office. The Treasurer is a member ex-officio of the Board of Trustees.
George Meier
Financial Secretary
The Financial Secretary keeps an account for each person making a pledge to the Church, oversees offerings made to the church, coordinates as such with the Treasurer, and makes a report at the Annual Meeting and periodically to the Trustees. The Financial Secretary is a member ex-officio of the Board of Trustees.
Rev. Dr. Patrick Larracey
The Clerk keeps the minutes of the proceedings of the Church, the Board of Trustees, and the Church Council. The Clerk ensures that a permanent register of the members of the Church is kept, with the dates of their reception and removal; and of baptisms, marriages, births and deaths; and makes a full report at the Annual Meeting. The Clerk gives legal notice of meetings when required, reports to the appropriate person all communications intended for the Church and conducts its correspondence as may be necessary.


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JSC seeks out- of- court deal with SholleiTuesday, August 27, 2013 19:36
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has opened talks with suspended Judiciary chief registrar Gladys Shollei to resolve a standoff that threatens to paralyse the Judiciary.
Lawyers Paul Muite and Issa Mansur, jointly representing JSC, sought two days to enable the parties resolve the issues.
Last week, JSC sent Mrs Shollei on a 15-day compulsory leave and ordered investigations into alleged procurement malpractice levelled against her, kicking off the current storm. The saga has sucked in politicians who have taken sides.
"I urge this court to give the parties two days to consult and find out whether they can reach an amicable solution to the dispute. Discussions have already been opened between Mrs Shollei and JSC," Mr Muite told Justice Majanja.
Mr Majaja is the judge who last week stopped the commission from instituting any action against the suspended Chief Registrar. Mr Muite said the parties will report on the progress on Friday.
On Tuesday, lawyer Donald Kipkorir for Mrs Shollei said his client was not aware of the charges she was facing, insisting that she was being prosecuted through the media.
Justice Majanja, however, declined to give any orders on the media coverage even as he advised the press "to give the process a chance as it is a matter of great public interest."
He extended the orders he gave last week blocking any action against Mrs Shollei by JSC until August 30, 2013.
In response to the suit filed by Mrs Shollei, JSC told the court that the case was bad in law as the commission had powers to take any disciplinary action against any of its officers.
JSC said the case filed against it by the registrar was "totally unfounded both in law and fact and wrongly filed in view of the provisions of the Constitution.
JSC said it would seek to have the same struck out and Mrs Shollei pay the costs. Mrs Shollei has named JSC, commissioners Emily Ominde, Ahmednassir Abdullahi and Justice Mohammed Warsame as respondents. The rest of the commissioners were not sued.
In an affidavit filed by the registrar of JSC Winfred Mokaya, the commissioners say that they were wrongly sued on the basis of personal vendetta.
Ms Mokaya disclosed that JSC had earlier scheduled a retreat in Mombasa from August 15 to 18 to deliberate in, among other issues, matters touching on corporate governance in the Judiciary.
She said that Mrs Shollei was served with a copy of the programme and after the retreat, the commission resolved to send her on compulsory leave to facilitate an investigation and inquiry into allegations against her.
She said the decision to organise the retreat was endorsed by the JSC under the chairmanship of Chief Justice Willy Mutunga.
JSC said the two committees set up to look into her activities were yet to meet to frame issues which she will be called upon to answer.
It said the chief registrar had the constitutional right of presumption of innocence and "will be given a fair hearing at the inquiry so that the veracity of the allegations against her will be established."
The investigations will be focused on procurement expenditure of JSC's Sh15 billion budget besides her personal emolument.


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Tiny House With Pop Up Roof. Energy costs today are running rampant. Taxes have literally gone through the roof. People are finally beginning to say enough is enough. So how do we stop this runaway train that housing has turned into? To find the answer to this pressing question we must first look at what led our society down this devastating path in the first place. This requires looking back into how homes have been defined through the ages.
Throughout time, homes can be divided into two categories. The first is that of everyman, and the second is that of the gentry, or upper class. For a long time the homes of everyman were built to meager standards. They contained just enough space for the everyday needs of the family. There was a kitchen area which many times was combined with a dining space. There was typically a small bit of extra space which could be used for sitting and passing the time reading, doing chores, or craftwork of some sort.
The "bedrooms" were typically no more than a sleeping bunk or loft set off of this main area. In some cases, the parents' bunk would be downstairs and separated from the common area by a simple curtain. The children would then sleep upstairs in the loft. Everyman didn't own the amount of clothing that we worry with today. This means that there usually was no need for closets to store them in. A simple chest of drawers could hold what was needed.
Through the ages however the upper class has had a different notion of what a home should be. These homes have included all sorts of elaborate rooms such as music rooms, parlors, formal dining rooms, multiple guest rooms, and many more. Nowadays, when one looks at homes of the middle and even lower class families in America, it is easy to see the influence that the homes of the gentry have played. It has become common place for many homes to now have a great deal of excess space.
Take for example a family of four; two children and two parents. The parents spend a great deal of time in the living room which could be as big as twenty five by twenty feet or more. The kids might spend most of their time in their bedrooms. The dining room largely goes unused, as does the kitchen which is also huge. Heating, cooling, and even lighting this home is quite expensive. The property taxes are also high as well due to square footage. So, why would this family choose to pay to live in such a costly home?
This is the question that many people are now starting to ask. By running a search on the Internet for "tiny homes" one can easily see the grassroots movement that is now picking up steam here in the US and abroad. Some single individuals have found it comfortable, and affordable, to live in a home of less than 200 square feet. Just imagine a home for one that costs under $5,000 USD. Does this sound too good to be true? Believe it or not there are many of these tiny houses starting to pop up all across the world. This begs the question; why should we choose to live in such small houses? There are five excellent reasons why it should be an option that everyone considers in this day and age.
1. Cut Those Spiraling Energy Costs – Average electric, gas, and water bills have been going up exponentially in the past several years. Some say it is due to the finite supply of resources powering many of the utilities. Others feel it is due to the greed of the corporations holding the reigns. No matter what the reason there is no arguing as to the pain in the wallet that these bills represent. Now imagine being able to run your entire house on two simple solar panels. On days with little sun you might have to resort to wind for back up. This is quite possible with a small home. Tiny homes are very easy to heat, cool, light and more without having to give your sweat and blood to the utility companies.
2. Say Goodbye To The Taxman – Property taxes are on the rise as towns, counties, and states look for more income streams. The larger your home the more taxes you will likely pay. Now imagine how little tax you would have to pay for a home that could fit on a space the size of four parking spaces two in front of the other. That's right; your new tiny home could be easily squeezed in wherever you can find an ultra small lot. Some folks even build theirs to fit onto a flatbed trailer for mobility.
3. Scoff In The Face Of Disaster – Just ask people who lose their homes in tornadoes or hurricanes, losing a full sized home in a disaster can be extremely devastating. Not only do you lose your worldly belongings, but you also take an enormous financial hit, especially if you do not have homeowners insurance that will cover such loss. Now compare a $10k tiny home with a $100k full sized home. Any loss is hard, but at least this sort would be much easier to come back from. Imagine as well the ability to hook your home up to a vehicle and move it to safety if need be.
4. Keep Yourself Clutter Free – Have you ever taken a look around a cluttered room and felt your heart race or began to feel a headache coming on? The truth is that in today's homes the extra space simply serves as a catchall. It is somewhere that we can store any number of things that will need to be dusted, cleaned, and just generally cared for. If nothing else, we end up moving the things from spot to spot. Why go through all this trouble? A tiny home would help to reduce the desire for such clutter by simply not offering up as much dead space. Sure, you would have plenty of room for keepsakes. You would not however have to worry about that old tin whatnot getting knocked into other stuff or collecting dust.
5. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint – Perhaps one of the best reasons to choose a tiny house would be the benefit of reducing your overall carbon footprint. This takes place in several ways. First, a tiny home requires an enormously reduced amount of building materials. This in itself is a huge step. Next is the fact that you can easily convert it to use wind and/or solar energy for your electrical needs. By relying on solar powered lights, heating, and cooling, you will do your part in reducing the burden for oil, gas, and other such resources. This is another huge step in helping the planet. Whether you believe in the existence of global warming or not, there is no arguing that man has an effect on his environment. Why not take steps to make this impact less harmful than it could be?
Keep in mind that these five reasons are not the only ones. There are many other reasons to choose a tiny home over a full-sized energy consuming model. There may come a day in which we all will be required to look into the feasibility of tiny home living. Why not get a jump on it now and get the perfect tiny home today?
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Protect your computer from GoZeus-Cryptolocker
Protect your computer from GoZeus-Cryptolocker6th June 2014 No Comments on Protect your computer from GoZeus-Cryptolocker
The UK National Crime Agency has announced that we only have two weeks to protect ourselves from the highly advanced GoZeus-Cryptolocker malware. These nasty pieces of code are designed to scan and steal valuable information such as banking details. If it doesn't find what it's looking for then Cryptolocker is used to encrypt your hard drives data in an attempt to blackmail you into paying for access to your precious data.
So to protect yourself we've got some tips and general advice:
Install and update Anti-virus Software
There are lot's Internet security suites designed to detect and remove viruses and malware. To name a few we have Protect Yourself, Sophos, Avast and NOD32… so start by choosing one and keeping it up-to-date.
Once installed you should run a full scan and see if anything is detected. Remember to keep updating and schedule a scan at least once a week.
Update Windows
Make sure Windows has the latest service pack installed. For Windows 7 this should be Service Pack 1, Service Pack 3 for Windows XP and 8.1 for Windows 8. These can be obtained by ensuring Windows updates are turned on which will download and automatically install the service packs as well as other important patches. See Microsoft Update for additional updates to products. Whilst we're on the topic of updates it's also worth mentioning that support for Windows XP has now finished which means there will be no more updates available so it may be worth considering upgrading to Windows 7.
Don't Open Email from Unknown Sources
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The Museum of Freedom and Tolerance has been building strong foundations since the concept was formed 2012. During the past five years, we have invested in our organisational infrastructure and the exploration of several models for our further development, as well as a comprehensive precedent review and deep community consultation.
We prepared a constitution and incorporated the organisation as a Not for Profit public company limited by guarantee.
We registered as a Charity with ACNC and established Deductible Gift Recipient status through National Trust WA.
We contracted an Executive Officer at .75FTE to manage the early stages of development.
We established a quality steering committee with representative of industries and groups relevant to the project, including distinguished thinkers in this area.
We established a public awareness campaign committee of 10 committed individuals to develop our public engagement and social media strategies.
We established strong support from individual philanthropists and foundations, as well as Lotterywest, and the Departments of Aboriginal Affairs and Culture and the Arts.
We established strong relations with the WA Museum. Discussions continue around a range of options for collaboration.
We established strong networks of supporters and stakeholders through continued consultation across all sectors.
We joined the International Federation of Human Rights Museums.
We completed the concept development and design of the Aboriginal Diggers pop up exhibition.
We actively supported the Holocaust Institute of WA in its introduction of the Courage to Care program to WA in 2016.
Concept Development
In collaboration with a social-enterprise expert we conducted a significant literature and precedent review and stakeholder consultation.
The stakeholder consultation in particular showed there to be strong, broad support our Museum's mission and ethos and that stakeholders are excited, interested and engaged by the prospect of a cultural entity focused on the issues of discrimination, intolerance and prejudice.
Based on the consultations, it is clear that further research and consultation is required on the museum concept prior to progressing with developing a final form entity. This will allow us to develop an evidence base for the efficacy of the planned museum concept and ensure it is best designed to meet its purpose.
It is very clear that there is an immediate demand for some of our Museum's planned programs – particularly the role the museum would play as 'convener' of public discourse on racial and religious intolerance, support for the museum being a hub for organisations operating in this space and for our research projects.


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Education, transportation issues top first half of sessionBy NOAH SANFORD,
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We are about halfway through the legislation session, and the House of Representatives has passed nearly all legislation onto the Senate, with deadlines remaining only for tax and spending bills.
The single most important piece of legislation that passed through the House was a revamp of the funding formula used to fund K-12 public schools. The proposal was loosely based on a roadmap that a nonprofit consulting group, EdBuild, recommended to House leaders. The proposal passed by a rather slim, 12-vote margin and now is in the Senate, where it can be tweaked or changed completely. It is my hope that the Senate will fix a few major flaws that were in the House version—namely, how the formula measures both the number of students in poverty and whether districts are considered rural. These flaws kept me from supporting the proposal on the House floor.
The House of Representatives has again passed bills aimed at easing the infrastructure woes faced by counties and municipalities. During the very first week of the session, we voted overwhelming to send more than $100 million of revenue generated from "use taxes"—money collected primarily through online sales—back to counties and cities for road and bridge repair. This, too, now waits action in a Senate committee. It appears that the federal government is now working on an infrastructure plan that will include state and local governments, and Gov. Phil Bryant has announced his wish that Mississippi wait to act until we see what Congress does on the issue.
Tax revenues seem to have improved from the last few years of weak tax collections, and this is a good thing. Increasing revenues is a sign of an improving economy. Further, there are many government institutions that have really been hurt from cuts, including mental health, education, and the like.
The main driver of state government spending over the last several years has been Medicaid, the state-run health insurance program primarily for poor children and elderly. Medicaid costs to the state now top $1 billion, and growing. The Legislature is looking at several ways to help slow or even reverse this trend.
We now will begin taking up Senate bills, first in committee and then on the House floor. Again, I appreciate the opportunity to serve, and I will continue to look out for average, taxpaying Mississippians. Please contact me if I can be of assistance.
Rep.Sanford represents parts of Covington, Simpson, and Jefferson Davis Counties in the Mississippi House of Representatives. He can be reached at 601-765-4122 or email@example.com.


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Manny Sanchez has stepped down as a trustee at Northern Illinois University so he can focus on his new appointment to the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority.
The Chicago attorney, who graduated from the school with a political science degree in 1970, was a founding member of the NIU board.
According to the NIU Today school paper, Mr. Sanchez gave an emotional farewell speech to trustees Thursday.
"I am ending my status as a trustee at NIU, but not my status as a lifelong 'Go Huskies!' NIU alum … and I'm proud of that," he said in a choked voice, according to the report.
The article continued: "(Mr.) Sanchez's smiling face, booming voice and infectious laugh have been a fixture at campus events from NIU Foundation fundraisers to football games throughout his 15-year tenure on the board. He was a tireless promoter of NIU, whether talking to fellow alums or lobbying on behalf of the university in Springfield."
A managing partner at Chicago's Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman LLP, Mr. Sanchez said he decided to resign after Gov. Pat Quinn named him treasurer of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, which owns and manages U.S. Cellular Field. The position, like his NUI trusteeship, is unpaid.
That board has drawn attention since we broke the story last year about the authority wanting to re-examine the state's lease agreement with the Chicago White Sox. The agreement allows Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf to retain all the income from a new retail shop and restaurant.


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Here at Tea With Me and Friends Lorna is the scone maker and she is really good at it (I've tried and failed miserably…I'm much better at eating them!). She has a recipe that we shared with you last year and her scones are always scrummy. Being such an awful scone baker myself I decided it was about time I did a little research on the subject......before hitting the kitchen again.
There is an awful lot of recommendations on the Internet, I learnt a lot during my research....so much that I decided to share it with you.....
So, apparently there are some key things that I need to remember when baking scones! Firstly....butter makes your scones light and fluffy. Too little butter and you will end up with dry and heavy scones (aka "stodgy"). So it's really important to have the correct flour/butter ratio (follow your recipe and measure everything out!). It's also really important that your butter is cold when you use it…..again this helps with fluffiness!
Are you ready for the science bit?
Butter forms small pockets throughout your dough, as it melts it is replaced by the carbon dioxide from your raising agent...allowing your scones to rise. If your butter melts or softens before you start baking your scones, the carbon dioxide has nowhere to go and therefore escapes from your dough….resulting in flat, hard scones. Just like my last attempt......
|Hmmm....flat scones are never good!!
The way you cut your scones is also important, when you use your cutter or knife don't cut all the way through the dough. Press about three-quarters of the way through and then tear the rest. It sounds a bit weird, but if you press the cutters all the way down, you seal the sides of your scones….and this hampers the rising!
The final piece of advice is to handle the dough as little as possible. You don't want gluten to develop in your dough and remember.....you want the butter to stay cold before baking – so stop touching the dough!
Now as I read through the pages of advice and various articles my various failed batches of scones flashed before my eyes. A slightly depressing experience considering I love baking! So armed with all these tips and Lorna's favourite scone recipe I headed back to the kitchen!
(An hour or so later……)
Well, what do you know....the advice helped! I have to say I was quite pleased when I opened the oven door and saw these beauties....
|Thats much better - a light and fluffy scone!
Plus they taste wonderful and were light and fluffy too…everything that a good scone is supposed to be! And they definitely rose! If you fancy doing a little science in the kitchen, get your apron on and whip up a batch of scones following these tips!
I hope you are as successful as me….or maybe you already knew all this….
Thanks for popping by today,


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Nothing triggers nostalgia like seeing toy versions of your favorite childhood movies, so if you're a fan of the 1980s Ghostbusters, Playmobil has some feel good toys for you.
Funko recently announced a partnership with Playmobil, featuring licensed figures from a number of franchises including the Ghostbusters. Prior to that, however, Playmobil had announced its own independent plans to release an entire line of toys based on the classic comedy.
Now, just one day before they were scheduled to be revealed at the 2017 Nuremberg International Toy Fair, full details of Playmobil "The Ghostbusters" toys have become available online. All of the iconic characters are represented, along with the Ecto-1, the firehouse that served as the Ghostbusters' base of operations, and the suitably oversized Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Each of the toys has a surprising level of accuracy and an amazing amount of tiny accessories that.
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THATS COOL!! #Ghostbusters #Playmobil #Toys #nycc pic.twitter.com/av2xyHL0Ls— MOVIE MANIAC 🎬 (@MovieManiac80) January 31, 2017
The Ecto-1 is covered in slime, but ready for action, bringing Winston Zeddemore and Janine Melnitz along for the ride. The duo have proton packs and PKE meters, and can easily be placed in the vehicle via the removable top. Listed with a retail price of $45.00, it also has battery-powered lights and music.
Needing a place to regroup, Playmobil recreates the rundown firehouse the ghoul-chasing gang calls home. The set comes with Playmobil versions of Raymond Stantz, Louis Tully, Egon Spengler and Janine Melnitz wearing her business casual. Included are smaller spirits that can be held in the Ghost Containment Unit. And, yes, it comes with a fire pole.
Standing almost eight inches tall, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is set to be sold for $20.00. Included in the set is a uniformed Ray Stantz, complete with all the accessories he needs to fight "something he loved from childhood" but now has put him in a sticky, and sweet, situation.
Scene-stealing Slimer gets his own toy, and a chance to fill his belly with a variety of tiny snack accessories. A hot dog vendor is also included, one that will be none-to-happy to have his food stolen by the always hungry apparition.
We love @Playmobil @Ghostbusters!!! pic.twitter.com/A0xDNsVL4d— GhostbustersMania (@GhostbustersM) January 31, 2017
Egon Spengler gets his own moment in an $8.00 set that also includes two glow-in-the dark ghoulish opponents. And rounding out the set is Peter Venkman, giving everyone chance to own a tiny Bill Murray. You'll also get two demon dogs and Zuul-possessed Dana Barret.
Via Gizmodo