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London has been on our 'to do' list for a while.
Yes we've been to the airports, we've visited family and friends and we've seen a couple of stadium concerts.
We've also done lots of sightseeing over the years, but it recently dawned on my wife and me that we hadn't been for a 'proper' stay together in one of the world's most decorated cities.
Most are well aware there's so much to do in London, but as self-confessed foodies and with a love of the cosmopolitan life, we wanted to explore the city's top culinary offerings.
Before embarking on our mouth-watering adventure, it was important to base ourselves in a central location so we could gain easy access to the very best restaurants and bars...
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The list of hotels is endless when it comes to staying in the big smoke, but if you're looking for something that little bit special, why not plump for a luxury apartment on the Thames?
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Right on the doorstep of the historic Tower of London and a five-minute walk to Tower Hill tube station, there's a trendy modern feel to Cheval, which brilliantly serves most parts of the city, whether it be the bustling finance district, vibrant east or the more cultural West End.
With 159 plush apartments of varying sizes - from a one-bedroom abode to the two stunning tower penthouses - there's a superb choice for all, whether you are away on business for or if you're on an extended break with the family.
Some stay for months at a time and pets are allowed, too.
You don't need to worry about getting lost in the city either, for as well as free wifi there's the added perk of a complementary smarthphone for guests to use, on which you can make free calls and gain unlimited internet access wherever you are.
Overall, Cheval provides you with vibrancy, ultimate privacy and romance, and with those stunning panoramic views, it gives you that extra slice of London heaven.
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Best Michelin Star: Pied a Terre
Tasting the exquisite food in Michelin-starred Pied a Terre was a gastronomical pleasure.
This luxury restaurant has been open since 1991 and was one of the first London eateries to gain the prestigious hallmark.
Heavenly concoctions on chef Asimakis Chaniotis' seven-course tasting menu included Grouse, 67 degree Octopus and Whole Native Lobster.
From the beautiful canapes served in a giant pan shell to the Matcha Tea custard tart for dessert, we were wowed from start to finish.
- 34 Charlotte St, Fitzrovia, W1T 2NH - https://www.pied-a-terre.co.uk
Best Breakfast: The Delaunay
A good 'brekkie' always sets you up for the day and in the fast-paced city-slicker business world, The Delaunay is the perfect place to get your entrepreneurial juices flowing.
There's something for everyone here from a light continental choice and the healthy Acai berry and granola bowl to the traditional English feast and delicious smoked salmon.
I recommend the grilled halloumi with poached egg, avocado and cherry tomatoes ... I guarantee you won't see that on many menus elsewhere.
- 55 Aldwych, WC2B 4BB - https://www.thedelaunay.com
Best Cocktail: American Bar
If you're near the Strand area, treat yourself to a cocktail in the world's best bar ... I'm not joking!
The American Bar, at the iconic Savoy hotel, was recently named number one at The World's 50 Best Bars awards.
The wonderfully-themed drinks and impeccable service gives you an experience you'll never forget.
Our Coast to Coast 'journey' began with a Kentish Cob from the Garden of England, taking in A Frosty Reception in Sherwood Forest and a Railway Revolution in The Pennines.
- The Savoy, Strand, WC2R 0EU - https://www.fairmont.com/savoy-london/dining/americanbar/
Best Pan Asian: Mei Ume
We popped in for lunch at one of London's most exciting Asian dining venues in years.
I love anything Chinese or Japanese and it was easy making light work of the menu, which boasted the most wonderful selection of sushi, sashimi, dim sum and pan-fried duck.
My favourite was the yellowtail carpaccio with truffle ponzu.
The Sushi Moriawase offered a selection of tuna, mackerel, scallops and seabass , each one delicate but bursting with flavour. A lovely feast from the Far East!
- Four Seasons Hotel, 10 Trinity Square, EC3N 4AJ - https://www.meiume.com
Best Italian: Theo Randall
Last stop on our tour was award-winning Theo Randall at The Intercontinental.
The highly-acclaimed chef, who has featured on TV's Masterchef, attracts rave reviews for his delicious rustic creations.
Highlights were the Calamari in padella antipasti and the beef carpaccio, which was so tender you were just left wanting more.
And the Pappardelle con funghi and Cappelletti di vitello pasta dishes were light, perfectly-seasoned and full of flavour.
- InterContinental, 1 Hamilton Place, Mayfair, W1J 7QY - https://www.parklane.intercontinental.com/en/theo-randall-intercontinental/


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One of Duana's favourite celebrity factoids, that she's passed on to me, is that Beyonce and Britney Spears were born the same year. It seems crazy, right? That the two are the same age? There are other similarities. Both have younger sisters. Both younger sisters have tried to secure their own (much dimmer) spotlights. Full Story
Britney & Justin 4EVA, even for Jamie Lynn
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Here's what happened last night that was so exciting... So exciting I immediately texted all my friends who would have remembered the era. We are mostly all married now. Some are parents. So, you know, supposedly mature. There were many exclamation points and OMGs in the messages. If you were around, you know. Full Story
All the Chicken Fried BooBoos
Gathered in one place. Poolside. Miami. Yesterday. Britney with her sons, sister, and niece at their luxe hotel, enjoying some downtime between shows. It's easy to forget both girls are still so young. Britney is still only 27. And Jamie Lynn just turned 18 in April. Babies! So many babies! Jamie Lynn was not accompanied by her baby daddy Casey and Britney's agent boyfriend Jason Trawick has not been seen with her in a few weeks, prompting speculation that it's already over. Full Story
Chicken Fried at the wedding
Fresh off her Caribbean getaway, Britney Spears made an appearance this weekend at her cousin's wedding in Amite, Louisiana. Jamie Lynn was listed as a bridesmaid, Chicken Fried was listed as an "honourary" bridesmaid. By all accounts, Britney looked amazing. In a brown dress to the ankle, v in the front and back, hair was straight, didn't look budget, good makeup, and very white teeth. Full Story
How Chicken Fried Junior keeps her man
Lynne Spears is amazing. Two months ago, some trailer twat called Kelli sold her story to In Touch Weekly telling the tabloid that she and Jamie Lynn Spears's baby father were still getting it on, even after JL found out she was pregnant. Click here Full Story
Which Fried Chicken?
Wow. Is this Britney Spears or Jamie Lynn Spears? OK so she's wearing a planet of makeup on her face. And the oldness is still totally there. But if you squint a little and play pretend, only for a moment, Britney does look like Jamie Lynn. And this is a good thing. The physical improvement is so encouraging. Full Story
The Trailer Park Chronicles
Love me some low classy sex dramz. So Jamie Lynn Spears got knocked up at 16, engaged shortly thereafter. His name? Casey. Three years her senior, lays pipes for a living, enjoys rolling around on a tractor with a shotgun…oh yeah and f*cking some other twat on the side. Of course the twat on the side is now telling selling her story to a tabloid. Full Story
Old Teenager had a baby
All you yummy mummies will be mad at me for saying but seriously…this has more to do with chicken fried style than the fact that she gave birth not too long ago. Jamie Lynn looks like sh*t. And there is NO excuse for having hair the colour of Estelle Getty's wig from the Golden Girls. Check it out – Jamie Lynn Spears on the cover of OK! with baby Maddie, still part of that $1 million deal hammered out by mama Lynne way back in December when the magazine paid her to break the exclusive about her pregnancy. Full Story
Prediction Revisited
On June 13, 2008 I posted this article comparing Jamie Lynn Spears and Emma Roberts. I said at the time it would be Emma Roberts who would cause the most worry. Something about the haunted look in her eyes then, and how thin she was… Fast forward 12 months and Jamie Lynn Spears is 9 months, due to give birth any day. Full Story
Chicken Fried Homecoming
Britney Spears returned home this weekend to Louisiana for baby sister Jamie Lynn's baby shower. Britney caught up with friends and appeared in good spirits – see attached photos of the family gathering at the Spears home. Impressive little property, non? Since daddy took over, things have continued to improve. Full Story
Chicken Fried Little is Engaged
It must be true… because People.com is reporting it. Or at least they want you to think it's true. Because People.com is reporting it. Jamie Lynn Spears is apparently running around Louisiana showing off an engagement ring from her baby daddy Casey Aldridge, putting to rest initial reports that he wouldn't be around by the time of the birth. Full Story


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Definitions are a young man's game. From the attempts of a toddler to define everything as 'CAR!' to the more worldly classifications of later years, each and every one is a comfort. If everything is compartmentalised and quantified, then we don't just know what it is and where it is, we know its relation to every other thing we've done the same thing to. This process helps us realise what is what, and what is not, and from there we can create relative values in our heads. 'I like Minimal Techno more than I like Witch House', for example. The defining process, does not however, give great insight into the inner nature of what we attempt to pin and name. That can make it seem like glib pigeon-holing, and throw up micro-genre definitions that make sub-editors sphincters contract wildly. I'll just pick a handful from the PR blurb now.
Proto-tradstep.... Lo-fi tropical electro... Bass-driven wonk-funk... So when a band throws out signals wildly and dares to straddle the divide between a couple of genres that really shouldn't work together, that's when the real fun begins. Crystal Fighters are one such band, with two sub genres battling for dominance in their sound. There's an obvious debt owed to Balearic house, with each song working towards a level of euphoria through deep layers of instrumentation. Relentlessly upbeat, the vivacious rhythmic weight isn't solely carried by the bass and drums, even while they are still key. Instead percussion is shared out through the entire band, from recurring vocals signalling time changes, insectoid electronic chittering and squeaking, fingers tapping, rare but well timed chugs of metallic guitar, and swathes of synth swarming underneath only to reach up and stab through the mix at vital points. It's a heady, immersive brew that recalls MGMT and The Knife.
But throughout Star of Love another distinctly Spanish sound is apparent, that of traditional guitar-led folk. Its influence especially strong on 'Plage', reining in the polyrhythms to let a charming story of young lovers meeting be told. It's faster, for sure, to keep pace, but the kitchen sink approach encompassed by the rest of the music is regularly embellished by baroque sounding folk guitar licks. This lends a sense of refinement to proceedings, and separates Crystal Fighters from the rest of the indie-friendly dance masses. There are a couple of things holding this album back from future classic status, mainly that the relentless tempo rarely drops low enough to give the listener a breather. Also, if you add that to the slightly-too-busy mix and drums that don't quite blast loud enough, you've got a record most suitable for driving at night, any extended period where you must stay awake at all costs, and late summer sunrises. Like many a début, it could have been more, but regardless of this Star of Love is an auspicious start.
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Your daily digest of relevant news and links from Paul Fidalgo
Greta Christina posts her audio interview (mp3) with new SCA chief Edwina Rogers, as well as a transcript
Prime takeaway from my perspective: Rogers seems adamant that there is more of a pro-secular attitude within the GOP than almost anyone else believes, and leans heavily on the idea that there's not sufficient research on the question (she says, "I don't agree that the Republican Party is pro-life," which is really hard to square, but she insists that there is supportive research). I have to wonder whether this is somewhat a moot issue, because it seems to me that the question that is plaguing movement atheists is whether Rogers is truly "one of us" given her history, and while not totally irrelevant, the secularity of the wider GOP is not necessarily central to answering that. In other words, her own record and coming work will be a far better barometer than that of the Republican Party as a whole.
Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, she places an emphasis on realpolitik, which is frankly what one would expect from a seasoned lobbyist: She explains her Rick Perry donations by citing his influence over the issues she worked on behalf of, and therefor it was only common sense to gain favor with him (and any other influential figures); she explains her eschewing the label of "atheist" in favor of "nontheist" not because of its accuracy or some philosophical principle, but because she doesn't want to alienate sectors of the movement in which she now holds a leadership position.
Rogers tells WaPo: "I see a lot of opportunity to recruit secular Republicans to the movement."
Russell Blackford on the Rogers-Greta interview:
I'd like to think that Rogers is a hired gun … or better still someone who has been a hired gun in the past but has now reached a time in her life when she wants to commit to a cause that she believes in.
Greg Laden is still worried:
I asked about the SCA's plans to include climate change in their move to make real science the basis of policy in Washington and elsewhere, but there was not a clear answer.
Ashley F. Miller pens a somewhat tongue-in-cheek PR letter of what she would like to hear from Ms. Rogers
Indiana radio interviews CFI-Indiana's Reba Boyd Wooden on her lobbying efforts in DC on the filling of judicial vacancies
Must-Read: Long-time Indiana GOP senator Dick Lugar is likely to lose his primary to the Tea Party/Palin-backed Richard Mourdock. Scientific American does a fascinating profile of Mourdock and his substantial scientific cred, and it's a wildly mixed bag. A taste:
"I tell my Christian friends: when you look at the rock record, the fossil record, of course evolution occurred. It continues to occur," says Mourdock. "It is important that we understand that others can disagree. I'm more concerned, frankly, when I see science misused by politicians."
Andrew Sullivan has a double for we seculars: He plugs Chris Mooney's Republican Brain work, and invites readers to weigh in on the Neil deGrasse Tyson agnosticism debate
Sam Harris keeps the ball in the air with a new post on religious profiling:
Within a few hours of publishing "In Defense of Profiling," I had lunch with Ayaan Hirsi Ali, one of my favorite people on earth. (Of course, I told her that I thought she should be profiled at the airport, and we had a good laugh about my "racism.") What defenders of Islam refuse to acknowledge is that critics of this religion—especially those, like Ayaan, who were once Muslim and are now guilty of apostasy—have security concerns of a sort that critics of Judaism or Christianity haven't had for centuries. Charges of "Islamophobia" in this context are nothing more than liberal masochism and denial. And the most ominous sign coming from the moderate Muslim community at this moment is that the majority of its members continue to deny that Islam warrants any special concern.
NPR Talk of the Nation covers Theresa MacBain and the phenomenon of clergy losing their faith
Discovery's Bigfoot show comes to Alberta, Canada with a robot deer as bait. Yeah, I dunno.
Justin Griffith
;interviews Pastor Sean Harris, the guy who said we should beat up our effeminate kids
Reuters: Leader of Irish Catholic Church refuses to resign after apologizing for letting children under his watch be abused by a priest
Ratzi wants employees of Catholic institutions to be more catholic-y, lest the church's athority be "compromised." Yeah, that's the problem.
Radio Australia does a brief piece on Alexander Aan, the Indonesian man imprisoned for Facebook atheism
Tunisian government overreacts to US ambassador's comments on blasphemy conviction against TV station owner
Poster at Democratic Underground insists that progressive religious community has no qualm with atheists
Nutbag Congressman Allen West: Obama's not Hitler, he's Chamberlain. It's Karzai who's Hitler.
Letters of Note: C.S. Lewis said that a TV portrayal of Aslan the lion would be "blasphemy"
AEI publication insists that secularism does not have as rosy a future as we sometimes think:
It's worth remembering that 97 percent of the world's population growth takes place in the religious tropics, while populations in secular East Asia and the West are aging and would already be declining were it not for immigration.
Studies do not seem to be taking into account population increase of aliens with rock heads
Loch Ness Monster hunter also on the lookout for a 14-foot beaver
Kid in Illinois is psychic, sees dead people, mom says he probably gets it from Cherokee side of the family
HuffPo on secret government programs on psychic extraterrestrials and…oh, never mind.
Sarah Posner: Judge contemplates solving Ten Commandements problem by taking out the first four
Sean Carroll at Discover posts video of his opening statement at a God debate making his case for naturalism: "Science and religion have gone their separate ways over the years."
Focus on the Family withdraws Colorado constitutional amendment on "religious liberty"
Gem from the vault: Project Argus unearths audio of Carl Sagan 1994 keynote speech to CSI (then known as CSICOP)
Straight-up wrong quote of the day, from Barbara Halla in the Harvard Political Review:
Of course, one must remember that religion it is not really concerned with science in the first place.
Super-Mega-Ironic-Headdesk-Facepalm Quote of the Century
Billy Graham, answering a letter about superstition:
Sadly, superstitious people often become so absorbed by superstitions that their lives are ruled by them. Instead of enjoying life, they live in fear — fear that they'll do something wrong and bring misfortune on themselves. Others constantly pursue things they hope will bring them good fortune — usually in vain.
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Will (philosophy)
faculty of the mind which intentionally selects the strongest desire from among the various desires present
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Volition or Will is the faculty or process by which a mind decides on and commits to a particular course of action.
- Will localizes us; thought universalizes us.
- Henri-Frédéric Amiel, Journal entry dated March 8, 1868, Journal Intime (1882)
- A willing heart adds feather to the heel,
And makes the clown a winged Mercury.
- Joanna Baillie, De Montfort (1798), Act III, scene 2; in A Series of Plays.
- He that will not when he may,
When he will he shall have nay.
- Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy (1621), Also in The Loyal Garland. Song 28. "The fool that will not when he may, / He shall not when he wold." Blow the Winds, Heigho! Northumbrian ballad.
- He that complies against his will,
Is of his own opinion still,
Which he may adhere to, yet disown,
For reasons to himself best known.
- Samuel Butler, Hudibras, Part III (1678), Canto III, line 547. . Sometimes misreported as "is convinced" instead of "complies", according to Paul F. Boller, Jr., and John George, They Never Said It: A Book of Fake Quotes, Misquotes, & Misleading Attributions (1989), p. 11.
- Your will cannot always choose the path; very often the route is determined by chance or by the will of others.
- Fausto Cercignani in: Brian Morris, Simply Transcribed. Quotations from Fausto Cercignani, 2013, p. 11.
- Pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect.
- Aleister Crowley, The Writings of Aleister Crowley, volume 2, p. 216
- Barkis is willin'!
- Charles Dickens, David Copperfield (1849-1850), Chapter I.
- "When a man says he's willin'," said Mr. Barkis, "it's as much as to say, that man's a-waitin' for a answer."
- Charles Dickens, David Copperfield (1849-1850), Chapter VIII.
- It is an old complaint that man has often, as it were, two souls. He observes himself, would understand himself, would please and guide himself. But, previous to this observation, while immersed in things and externals, he has a will, and often very marked features of character. These are the objective with which the contemplating subjective either agrees or disagrees by means of a new will, created in an entirely different condition of mind and soul (Gemuthslage). In case of disagreement, which of the two wills determines the character? It is quite clear, that that, which combined would have strengthened it, now chafes and disintegrates it; that the better claims on us, if they only prevent a fall into the distinctly bad, can but preserve at best a salutary absence of character.
- The science of education: its general principles deduced from its aim and The aesthetic revelation of the world by Herbart, Johann Friedrich, 1776-1841; Publication date 1908 p. 200
- The readinesse of doing doth expresse
No other but the doer's willingnesse.
- Robert Herrick, Hesperides (1648), Readinesse.
- Der Mensch kann tun was er will; er kann aber nicht wollen was er will.
- Man can do what he wills but he cannot will what he wills.
- Arthur Schopenhauer On The Freedom Of The Will (1839), as translated in The Philosophy of American History : The Historical Field Theory (1945) by Morris Zucker, p. 531
- Variant translations:
- Man can do what he wants but he cannot want what he wants.
- As quoted in The Motivated Brain : A Neurophysiological Analysis of Human Behavior (1991) by Pavel Vasilʹevich Simonov, p. 198.
- Man can do what he wants but he cannot want what he wants.
- Man can do what he wills but he cannot will what he wills.
- I have known many who could not when they would, for they had not done it when they could.
- François Rabelais, Pantagruel (1532), Book III, Chapter XXVII.
- My will enkindled by mine eyes and ears,
Two traded pilots 'twixt the dangerous shores
Of will and judgment.
- William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida (c. 1602), Act II, scene 2, line 63.
- That what he will he does, and does so much
That proof is call'd impossibility.
- William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida (c. 1602), Act V, scene 5, line 28.
- "Akrasia" [weakness of will] in rational beings is as common as wine in France.
- John Searle, Rationality in Action, p. 10.
- Our wills are ours, we know not how;
Our wills are ours, to make them thine.
- Alfred Tennyson, In Memoriam A.H.H. (1849), Introduction, Stanza 4.
- For modern man, … pride reveals itself in impatience, which is an unwillingness to bear the pain of discipline. … In effect his becomes a deification of his own will; man is not making himself like a god but is taking himself as he is and putting himself in the place of God.
- Richard Weaver, Ideas Have Consequences (Chicago: 1948), p. 183
- Most of the time man does not do what he wills, but what he has willed. Through his decisions, he always gives himself only a certain direction, in which he then moves until the next moment of reflection. We do not will continuously, we only will intermittently, piece by piece. We thus save ourselves from willing: principle of the economy of the will. But the higher man always experiences this as thoroughly immoral.
- Otto Weininger, Collected Aphorisms, as translated by Martin Dudaniec & Kevin Solway
- There is in Shaw, as in Gurdjieff and Nietzsche, a recognition of the immense effort of Will that is necessary to express even a little freedom, that places them beside Pascal and St. Augustine as religious thinkers. Their view is saved from pessimism only by its mystical recognition of the possibilities of pure Will, freed from the entanglements of automatism.
- Colin Wilson in The Outsider, p. 292 (1956)
Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical QuotationsEdit
- Quotes reported in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922), p. 871-82.
- The commander of the forces of a large State may be carried off, but the will of even a common man cannot be taken from him.
- Confucius, Analects, Book IX, Chapter XXV.
- There is nothing good or evil save in the will.
- Der Mensch kann was er soll; und wean er sagt er kann nicht, so will er nicht.
- A man can do what he ought to do; and when he says he cannot, it is because he will not.
- Johann Gottlieb Fichte, letter (1791).
- To deny the freedom of the will is to make morality impossible.
- James Anthony Froude, Short Studies on Great Subjects, Calvinism.
- Aber wer fest auf dem Sinne beharrt, der bildet die Welt sich.
- He who is firm in will molds the world to himself.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Hermann und Dorothea, IX. 303.
- The only way of setting the will free is to deliver it from wilfulness.
- J. C. and A. W. Hare, Guesses at Truth.
- All theory is against the freedom of the will, all experience for it.
- Samuel Johnson, reported in James Boswell, Life of Samuel Johnson (1778).
- The star of the unconquered will,
He rises in my breast,
Serene, and resolute, and still,
And calm, and self-possessed.
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, The Light of Stars, Stanza 7.
- A boy's will is the wind's will.
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, My Lost Youth.
- Will without power is like children playing at soldiers.
- Quoted by Macaulay from The Rovers, Act IV. Found in Poetry of the Anti-Jacobin.
- Tu si animum vicisti potius quam animus te est quod gaudias.
- If you have overcome your inclination and not been overcome by it, you have reason to rejoice.
- Plautus, Trinummus, II. 9.
- And binding nature fast in fate,
Left free the human will.
- Alexander Pope, The Universal Prayer, Stanza 3.
- We sought therefore to amend our will, and not to suffer it through despite to languish long time in error.
- Seneca, Of Benefits, Book V, Chapter XXV, Epigram 67.
- All
Life needs for life is possible to will.
- Alfred Tennyson, Love and Duty, line 82.
Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)Edit
- Quotes reported in Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert's Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895).
- We lay it down as a first principle — from which we can no more depart than from the consciousness of existence — that man is free; and therefore stand ready to embrace whatever is fairly included in the definition of freedom.
- Archibald Alexander, p. 615.
- There may be some tenderness in the conscience and yet the will be a very stone; and as long as the will stands out, there is no broken heart.
- Richard Alleine, p. 615.
- The true servants of God are not solicitous that He should order them to do what they desire to do, but that they may desire to do what He orders them to do.
- Augustine of Hippo, p. 616.
- Renew my will from day to day,
Blend it with Thine, and take away
All that now makes it hard to say,
"Thy will be done."
- Charlotte Elliott, p. 615.
- Do not let the loud utterances of your own wills anticipate, nor drown, the still, small voice in which God speaks. Bridle impatience till He does. If you cannot hear His whisper, wait till you do. Take care of running before you are sent. Keep your wills in equipoise till God's hand gives the impulse and direction.
- Alexander Maclaren, p. 615.
- What men want is not talent, it is purpose; in other words, not the power to achieve, but the will to labor. I believe that labor judiciously and continuously applied becomes genius. You cannot will to possess the spirit of Christ, that must come as His gift; but you can choose to study His life, and to imitate it.
- Elizabeth Prentiss, p. 615.
- My will, not Thine be done, turned Paradise into a desert. "Thy will, not mine be done," turned the desert into Paradise, and made Gethsemane the gate of heaven.
- Edmond de Pressensé, p. 616.
- Want of will causes paralysis of every faculty. In spiritual things man is utterly unable because resolvedly unwilling.
- Charles Spurgeon, p. 616.


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Creamy Sweet Corn and Roasted Poblano Soup
Spring is here and my allergies are killing me. I have a big red nose and tissues coming out of all my pockets. My drug of choice when all of this is going on is Sudafed…but that is a big no-no when pregnant. Every time I sneeze, which is like 32865923 times a day, I shake my fists at the babies happily dancing around in my stomach. Thank god they aren't big enough to kick back yet.
However, I love that the produce section at the grocery store is filling up with all my favorites! The Florida strawberries that I have been gorging on are starting to slow down (they are at their peak in February), but thankfully next up is Sunshine Sweet Corn. It makes me so happy to be able to find local fresh produce in my grocery stores (and road side vegetable stands that Florida is so famous for).
When I got the email to partner with Sunshine Sweet Corn and KitchenPlay, I jumped at the opportunity. What a perfect fit! First, I am in Florida (where Sunshine Sweet Corn comes from). Second, I obviously have a lot of love in my heart for corn…just to name a few prime examples: Sweet Corn Risotto, Green Chicken Chili Tamales and Corn & Chicken Soup!
This recipe I'm sharing today is officially one of my top 3 soups. I made it last year too, but sadly gobbled it all up before I got a photo of it! It's the perfect way to highlight some of the fresh flavors from this time of year. It has everything from roasted poblanos, which just add flavor – no spicy heat, to potatoes for added heartiness. Plus, every bite is filled with a burst of Sunshine Sweet Corn.
Creamy Sweet Corn and Roasted Poblano Soup
- 4 poblano peppers, seeded and sliced in half
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 leeks,cleaned and dark green sections removed, then finely sliced
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups Sunshine Sweet Corn kernels
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup half & half
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- cilantro, for garnish
Turn oven on to Broil. Place peppers on a baking sheet. Allow to roast for 20 minutes, turning half way through broiling, until peppers are soft & the skin is blistered and dark.
Remove from oven and place in a plastic bag for 8-10 minutes to cool. Remove from bag and you should be able peel the skins off easily. Dice the peppers and set aside until ready to use.
In a large heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add leeks and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes.
Add the already cooked poblano peppers, Sunshine Sweet Corn, potato, chicken stock, milk and half & half. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low and simmer for about 30 minutes, uncovered, until potatoes are cooked through.
Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, salt and pepper. Taste soup and adjust additional seasonings as needed to fit your tastes. Garnish soup with cilantro and serve immediately!
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School Board regular meeting start time changed
Beginning in January 2019, regular meetings of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Board of Education will start an hour earlier at 6 pm. This change was approved at the Oct. 2 school board meeting.
The goal of changing the start time to 6 pm is to make the meetings and business of the school board more accessible to school district stakeholders and community.
Regular school board meetings take place on Tuesday nights, almost always a school night. Often there are students at meetings participating in musical performances, receiving awards and recognitions, and giving public testimony. Many of the school district stakeholders are students and parents of students who may struggle with attending or participating in late night meetings during the week. The public feedback the school district received was in support of an earlier start time.
In addition to attending a meeting in person, our community has several options for monitoring the school board regular meetings.
The school district provides live video stream of the full regular school board meetings at streaming.k12northstar.org. The same video stream is also broadcast on GCI cable channel 14.
The regular school board meetings will continue to air on KUAC public radio. The first hour of the meetings, from 6 pm until 7 pm, will be broadcast on KUAC3, a digital radio channel available online at kuac.org/live-streams or via the NPR mobile app available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.
Beginning at 7pm, the broadcast of the meeting in progress will switch over to KUAC 89.9 FM. Starting at 7 pm, the meeting broadcast will be available on the 89.9 FM public radio channel, in addition to the KUAC live streams on the website and through the NPR app on the KUAC-FM channel.
The audio file of public meetings is also posted on the school district website, usually within 24 hours of the meeting. https://www.k12northstar.org/Page/6873
Start times of school board special meetings remain the discretion of the board and will be determined when the board schedules a special meeting.


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Visual Arts Flanders 2012
Juste Kostikovaite
At the end of last year, in December 2011, Tate Modern hosted a discussion about the art events that await Visual Arts Flanders in 2012. This goes to show that the newly appointed Tate Modern director, Chris Dercon, has not forgotten his Belgian roots.
For Visual Arts Flanders ("a cluster of visual arts exhibitions only one hour away from Brussels"), the year has started with not only finally getting a national government, but also with five international art events. The events are the following: Beaufort 04 (March 31 – September 30), TRACK (May 12 – September 16), Middelheim (re-opening on May 26), Manifesta 9 (June 2 – September 30) and Newtopia (September 1 – October 12).
"I Can Hear it" by Latvian artist Ivars Drulle at Beaufort 04
Beaufort 04, the fourth edition of the "Triennial for Contemporary Art at Sea", opened on March 31. It showcases the works of 27 contemporary artists at various locations, including the Latvian artist Ivars Drulle, the Estonian artist Flo Kasearu, and the Lithuanian Zilvinas Kempinas (lives and works in New York), whose new works have been commissioned to line the beach of Beaufort. Together with TRACK, this event will continue the new custom of exhibiting outside of the walls of museums and galleries.
"Tripods" by Lithuanian artist Zilvinas Kempinas at Beaufort 04
TRACK will exhibit the works of 41 international artists in the public realm – outside of the museum in Ghent. TRACK has been leading the way according to this new manifesto, as well as organizing open talks and generating other types of knowledge.
"Coast to Coast" by Estonian artist Flo Kaserau at Beaufort 04
The open-air museum Middelheim, in Antwerp, will undergo a metamorphosis in 2012. It will feature a half-open pavilion by Paul Robbrecht, an exhibition by Thomas Schütte, and monumental creations by Ai Weiwei.
And, the most important event of all, Manifesta, the European Biennial of Contemporary Art, will showcase the works of young European artists in Genk. Newtopia, located in Mechelen and curated by Kathrin Rohmberg, will be the first major contemporary art exhibition that will explore the theme of human rights.
Going back to the promotional Flanders' cultural event of last December at Tate, Chris Dercon expressed a subtle skepticism towards the topics and formats of events. He was daringly igniting the discussion around the problems that circle around the phenomena of the event, in relation to the practice of contemporary art exhibitions which try to become a spectacle – a place and process of fascination. Co-curator of the TRACK, Mirjam Varadinis, pointed out in response that "since art has now become over-popularized, which is very dangerous, we should be very careful and keep this in mind when organizing big international events for the local public".
However, all dangers aside, and with all of Europe discussing financial and political crises, Flanders is demonstrating huge optimism through this big cultural gesture, all while keeping in mind the decrease in funding for public art events. Although Beaufort 04 received only 4.5 mil. euros (compared to the 7 mil. euros they got in 2003), they have managed to generate big exhibitions in a relatively small area. With cultural funding cuts in the Netherlands, it seems that Belgium is becoming the new Netherlands, a place to be and work.


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National Signing Day: Solomon Thomas breaks out tree for Stanford signing
Defensive end Solomon Thomas signed with Stanford on Wednesday, a big get for the Cardinal on National Signing Day. He's rated as a top 50 player, according to 24/7 Sports. For the occasion, he had an extra prop.
DE Solomon Thomas pulls out a tree to announce he's signing with Stanford. pic.twitter.com/GvdH3BsPjm
— Josh Ward (@Josh_Ward) February 5, 2014
Yes, he broke out a mini-tree. Now, it's not a bulldog puppy, or a small child, but it was still one of the funnier things you'll see today.
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SUNCOAST, Fla., Dec. 25 (UPI) -- A Florida man said he was shocked to discover an image of the Virgin Mary over the heart area of a homemade tie-dye T-shirt.
Tim Symonds of Suncoast said he regularly makes his own tie dye T-shirts and he was shocked recently to see an image on one of the shirts that appears to resemble the mother of Jesus, WWSB-TV, Sarasota, Fla., reported Wednesday.
"I have a basic idea of what the shirt's going to look like but I tell everyone God does the real art work because where the shirt folds and how the dye runs is up to him and it often makes different images," Symonds said.
"When I unfolded the shirt I noticed mother Mary was in the center of one the shirts by the heart," Symonds said.
Symonds said his mother, Debbie, also spotted Mary on the shirt.
Stephen McConnell, the senior pastor at the Church of the Palms in Sarasota, said it is not impossible for holy images to show up on everyday objects.
"I'm not one to judge. God shows up in many different ways and I think it's more important is what we do with it after we've had the experience" McConnell said.
Symonds said he does not yet know what he will do with his potentially holy T-shirt.


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what we do
At Girls on the Run we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k event.
why it matters
Girls face social pressures and conflicting messages about how they should act and who they should be. Studies show that by adolescence, girls' confidence drops about twice as much as boys'. Friendships become more complicated and challenging; girls' perception of their academic ability declines; the likelihood of anxiety and depression increases; and participation in physical activity plummets.
It doesn't have to be this way.
We believe that every girl is inherently full of power and potential. By knowing they are the leaders of their lives, these are the girls who will change the world.
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Lessons are designed to build girls' self-worth and help them feel greater confidence in who they are. Activities help girls recognize their personal strengths and teach them how to stand up for themselves and others.
By gaining awareness of the power they possess to make intentional decisions, girls learn to choose positive actions which demonstrate respect and responsibility towards themselves and others.
Throughout each season, girls learn to respond to others and themselves with care and compassion. Lessons and activities further develop their abilities to sympathize and empathize both within and beyond their social groups.
Girls on the Run lessons focus on cooperative skills and team building through a positive group setting. Girls learn firsthand how to create positive connections with parents and caregivers, teachers, peers and their communities.
Our program provides skill-building experiences to nurture girls' physical, social and emotional competencies that they apply in other areas of their lives such as home, school, and in the neighborhood. Completing a 5k at the end of the season gives them a tangible opportunity to apply all that they have learned.
When girls develop and strengthen these life skills, they can thrive. More importantly, they can then develop a final skill: CONTRIBUTION. Girls on the Run inspires girls to build lives of purpose and to make a meaningful contribution to community and society. This comes to life through a key element of the curricula when each team creates and executes a community service project.
our programs
meeting the needs of girls in 3rd through 8 grades
Girls on the Run is our program for girls in 3rd-5th grade that encourages girls to recognize their individual strengths and celebrate connections with others. Each season, girls gain a better understanding of who they are and what's important to them, the value of teamwork and healthy relationships and how they can have a positive impact on the world. Girls also make a meaningful contribution to their community through a team-organized Community Impact Project. Physical activity is woven into the program to inspire an appreciation for fitness and healthy habits and teach life skills including treating others with care, practicing gratitude and managing emotions. Each season culminates with a Girls on the Run 5k event. This celebratory, non-competitive event provides girls with a sense of accomplishment and instills the value of goal setting at a young age. 3rd - 5th Grade...read more
Heart & Sole is Girls on the Run's middle school program that meets the unique needs of girls in 6th-8th grade. The program considers the whole girl - body, brain, heart, spirit and social connection - in a positive, structured space where girls can learn about themselves, explore new ideas, cultivate empathy and strengthen connections. Running is incorporated into each lesson to encourage physical wellness and teach life skills such as team building, creating a support system, standing up for themselves and others and decision making. The girls prepare for a celebratory Girls on the Run 5k event at the end of the program. This non-competitive event fosters goal setting and a sense of confidence through accomplishment to last a lifetime. 6th - 8th Grade...read more
We encourage and appreciate students at this level getting involved as volunteers and coaches. These opportunities include junior coaches, running buddies and 5k volunteers.
program evaluations
The Girls on the Run program has been evaluated for impact since 2002. Studies showed improvements in girls' self-esteem, body image, eating attitudes and physical activity. Findings from a national evaluation showed improvement in confidence, caring, character and connection during the season for girls who had initially scored low on these life skills
An independent researcher is currently conducting a study to assess the long-term effectiveness of our program.


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Road closures abound for Saturday's Pro Challenge ride through northern Colorado
Patience is going to be the tested among motorists in Windsor and across northern Colorado on Saturday morning as traffic grinds to a halt ahead of the highly-anticipated USA Pro Challenge bike race.
Numerous roads are going to be closed across Windsor's leg of the 115-mile stage that winds through downtown before heading back toward Loveland, up to Estes Park and eventually to downtown Fort Collins. Police are urging residents who want to watch the race to find alternate ways downtown and across Windsor, including biking and walking or carpooling to designated areas.
Road closures in Windsor will include:
» Main Street/Colo. 392 closed both directions between Interstate 25 and Colo. 257 from 11:15 a.m.-noon
» Fairgrounds Avenue from The Ranch to Colo. 392 from about 11 a.m.-noon
» Exit 262 (Windsor) northbound and southbound off-ramps closed. Motorists should use Exit 265 (Harmony Road Exit) or Exit 255 (Colo. 402) from 11 a.m.–noon
» Exit 259 (Crossroads Boulevard) northbound and southbound exit ramps closed. Motorists should use Exit 265 (Harmony Road Exit) or Exit 255 (Colo. 402) from 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
» Exit 257 (Loveland/Greeley) northbound and southbound exit ramps closed. Motorists should use Exit 265 (Harmony Road Exit) or Exit 255 (Colo. 402) from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
» Windsor's race route goes down Main Street, right on 3rd Street, left on Walnut Street, right on First Street, right on Eastman Park Drive, left on Seventh Street and down to Crossroads Boulevard before heading back to the west. Closures will be in effect from about 11 a.m. until the 120 riders move through, around noon. No vehicles will be allowed to park on the course, though spectators are encouraged to go anywhere
» Eastbound and westbound U.S. 34 closed at Centerra Parkway in Loveland from noon–12:30 p.m. all the way to Estes Park. U.S. 34 will be closed between Larimer County Road 29 at the entrance to the Big Thompson Canyon and Mall Road in Estes Park from noon-3 p.m. as riders ascend and then come down the Thompson Canyon.
The race then winds along the south and east edges of Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, up Bingham Hill, down Overland Trail, east on Mulberry Street, north on Loomis Avenue, east on Olive Street, through Old Town and north to Peterson Street before making the final hairpin turn onto west Mountain Avenue to finish near College Avenue.
A chunk of Mountain Avenue and other streets near Old Town in Fort Collins will begin closing on Friday evening in preparation for the finishing festivities. Likewise, some access to the dams near Horsetooth Reservoir will be closing later Friday night, and spectators will only be allowed to ride or hike up to watch the race. College Avenue in Fort Collins will be closed from Mulberry to Laporte beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday and lasting until about 6 p.m.
Race organizers are encouraging residents to turn out in droves, wear costumes and bring noisemakers. Windsor officials will also be dolling out swag to race spectators, mostly near the sprint section of the race at the intersection of 5th and Main streets. For additional guidelines or information about spectating, go to http://www.windsorgov.com or http://www.nococycling.com.


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Preliminary hearing in Swanson case wraps up
The 1980 killing of 16-year-old South Lake Tahoe gas station attendant Richard Swanson is headed to trial.
On Tuesday, following a preliminary hearing that lasted several weeks, El Dorado County Superior Court Judge James Wagoner found there is enough evidence against Andrew Sanford for prosecutors to continue their pursuit of a murder conviction against him.
Sanford is scheduled to be arraigned March 8 at the main courthouse in Placerville. He has pleaded not guilty to the killing.
During Tuesday arguments, prosecutor Patricia Kelliher said DNA found on duct tape used to bind Swanson's hands during the alleged robbery of the South "Y" Shell station was consistent with Sanford's DNA.
Former South Lake Tahoe resident Peggy Burnham also testified Sanford had attempted to take her purse in the Kmart parking for money just a day or two before the murder. When he failed at wrestling her purse from her, he made the comment of "What about the gas station?" to himself, according to testimony. Sanford needed money, so the first thing he thought of, after failing to rob Burnham of her purse, was the gas station, Kelliher said.
Years later, Sanford asked his roommate if she thought God forgave murderers. He told her he and some friends "did something" and someone hay have died, according to the roommate's testimony. That was his conscience speaking, Kelliher said.
"It's the people's position that we have shown beyond reasonable suspicion that Andrew Sanford is responsible," Kelliher said.
Defense attorney Erik Schlueter began his Tuesday arguments by noting the Swanson killing is a "very, very old case" and it "has its problems."
"What the case comes down to is DNA," Schlueter said.
He compared DNA to fingerprints by saying the genetic material is a "good identifier, but it doesn't tell you the time frame, when it happened." He cited multiple court cases showing fingerprints did not necessarily mean a suspect was at the scene of a crime during its commission. Sanford had access to the duct tape and other items where his DNA was found because he had worked on his car at the gas station, according to testimony.
There is a "massive amount of contamination" of the DNA on the duct tape pieces introduced as evidence, Schlueter added.
Burnham had been unsure of when she was accosted, Schlueter noted, and he emphasized Sanford told his roommate someone "may" have died when "they" committed a crime, leaving "they" unspecified.
"There is no connection between Mr. Sanford and this horrible crime that was committed," Schlueter said, adding the "nexus" of who committed the crime had not been proven. "Justice cries that Mr. Sanford not be held for this crime."
The significance of the DNA, Kelliher said in her rebuttal, was that it was found on the sticky side of the duct tape.
"If it was on the roll (of tape), OK," she said. But Sanford's DNA was found on part of the tape he would not have access to unless he tore the tape off, Kelliher said.
The prosecutor also pointed out the tape used to bind Swanson's hands had no contamination.
After hearing all of the evidence, Wagoner said there is reasonable cause to believe Sanford had committed homicide in commission of a robbery.
Swanson's parents, who have attended each day of the hearing, rejoiced at Wagoner's ruling.
"It's a day we have been waiting for," said Ron Swanson, Richard's father, as his eyes watered.
"God told us to be patient," added Sharon Swanson, Richard's mother, "wait for the right DNA to come up." She said it was all possible thanks to Kelliher, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and the investigators involved in the case.


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When you add up the expense of hotel rooms, rental cars, and meals, TAXI pays for itself many times over. Compared to what you've spent to make your music, TAXI is a cheap thrill.
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The 1981 film Mad Max with Mel Gibson has been the subject of many emails asking what to do, should they store some food, silver coins, etc. As a trader, you always plan for ALL options so when they emerge, you know where to turn and what to do. I am diligently working to get four books out this year. We have the staff now working on these projects trying to pick up speed.
The primary research in this area has been to collect all the data concerning the rise and fall of every empire, nation, and city state. How did it collapse? What was the outcome? How did people respond? Can you survive it? Opinions are typically formed around what took place in 1929. The knowledge base beyond that event is thin to say the least. We spent over $20 million to be able to create that chart of the collapse of Rome. Fortunately, we have always had the funds to do massive research and the curiosity of what really happened. If you think the 1929 scenarios are sufficient, good luck. This is about massive government collapse of a global scale in the West that will end shifting the power to Asia.
Spain became a serial defaulter beginning in 1557 followed by 1570, 1575, 1596, 1607, and 1647. It successfully took itself through political mismanagement from the richest nation of earth, to the status of a third world pauper. It has never risen again. Italy is the similar case as was the outcome for Greece. These were nations that once ruled the West. Their riches had been squandered and then pillaged. The political mismanagement all involved squandered resources, rising taxes, confiscation of assets, collapse in the rule of law, and eventual implosion of debts. The wheel of Fortune accomplished her revolution, and their former magistracy that had been the citadel of the earth, the terror of kings, enriched with the spoils and tributes of so many nations illuminated by the footsteps of so many who wanted to visit the seat of power, simply lay naked in the sand attesting to failed spectacles of humanity in the world.
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Lawyer Daniel Hilf provides diligent and experienced representation for persons accused of sex offenses in West Bloomfield Michigan and throughout Oakland county. Attorney Hilf will not turn his back on you, and will fight for your best result no matter what the factual allegations or charge if you make the wise decision to retain his services.
Sex abuse crimes have ruined and changed more lives for the worse than any other criminal allegation. This area of criminal defense is filled with cases of injustice, because cases are often prosecuted with little to no physical evidence, factual inconsistencies, lack of corroboration, and/or after long periods of delay. When it comes to these types of cases many people assume the worst of persons charged, which goes against the presumption of innocence and our important Constitutional rights that, in theory, are supposed to guard against false convictions.
Sexual assault allegations in West Bloomfield Michigan often are assigned within the Oakland County prosecutor's office to "special prosecutors" who are assigned to only prosecute these types of cases, and who have specialized training in order to gain the largest number of convictions. Michigan laws are tipped now to give the prosecution an unfair advantage by allowing, in most cases, statements by the alleged victim that were at one time considered to be inadmissible hearsay, allowing in most cases the admission of other act evidence, and by harsh sentencing measures including potentially years of incarceration and sex offender registration (which may tend to encourage someone who is actually innocent to settle his or her case through a plea bargain or sentence agreement, when available). The logical way to level the playing field is to obtain a top rated criminal lawyer who has vast experience defending sex accusations, such as lawyer Daniel Hilf.
The alleged victims of sex offenses are given close attention and care by "victim's advocates" and "special prosecutors", which may sound good when it relates to the actual real victims of sexual abuse, but it also has the tendency to reward, coddle, and protect persons who make false claims even when they give inconsistent, unreliable statements. It never occurs in Oakland County for an alleged victim of sexual assault to be prosecuted for perjury or filing a false police statement after testifying at trial. Criminal prosecutions for lying only occurs when a complaining witness (who made a false allegation) tries to do the right thing to undo a injustice they caused by recanting their prior statement to the police, or if there is strong corroborating evidence that is discovered to suggest the crime never actually occurred. Even in the case of recanting witness, the case is often not dismissed because the position of the Oakland County prosecutor will be that it is up to a jury to decide if the alleged victim was credible when he or she made the first or second contradictory statement. The sad reality is that a Defendant, who is the victim of false rape/sex abuse allegations, never is given any support from a "special prosecutor" and/or a "victim advocate" at the end of the trial when a jury acquits him or her, even though they may need such attention because their life is in emotional and financial shambles and members of the public may continue to incorrectly view the Defendant as a perpetrator. The only support that the Defendant has is his or her criminal defense counsel (if he or she hires a great lawyer), and the friends and family that are willing to stand by the Defendant despite the sickening allegations made. Sometimes the family does not support the Defendant due to investigations and threats made by Child Protective Services with regard to parental rights, or siding with the alleged victim, which provides another strong reason to immediately obtain an experienced and trusted defense lawyer in your corner.
There are a number of different reasons why false allegations of sexual abuse are brought forward against an individual, including: bias and prejudice, coaching of witnesses, mental illness, the need for attention, child custody related issues, anger, false memories, mistaken identity, etc. The ability of the defense to develop a plausible theory behind the false sexual allegation is important, because the attitude of many prospective jurors is to question the reason why the alleged victim would lie about rape or sexual abuse absent a credible reason for the same. It is important to work closely with your criminal defense lawyer to fully develop and present your defense in a credible and consistent manner.
A Stellar Defense and Outstanding Legal Representation for all West Bloomfield Michigan Sex Offenses
Attorney Daniel Hilf has successfully battled against these types of charges through a combination of hard work, investigation, legal acumen, extensive case preparation, and litigation ability. Although every single case is different from every other case, and results can never be guaranteed, attorney Daniel Hilf has previously obtained dismissals and acquittals of sex abuse claims for clients. The types of sex offenses that lawyer Daniel Hilf defends includes the following:
1. Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree (CSC 1st Degree) is the most serious of the sex offenses which is a capital level offense that carries the following possible penalties: a maximum of life in prison, a mandatory minimum of 25 years if the alleged victim was under 13 years, sentencing guidelines in other circumstances that call for many years in prison, and a lifetime on tether if the person convicted is ever released from prison. CSC 1st Degree is charged whenever there is some form of sexual penetration (vaginal, anal, fellatio, cunnilingus) by a body part (penis, vagina, finger, tongue) or foreign object upon the victim, and the presence of at least 1 of the following additional elements:
- the victim is under the age of 13;
- the victim is 13 years and older, and younger than 16 years, and the Defendant is of blood affiliation;
- the victim is 13 years and older, and younger than 16 years, and the Defendant is member of the victim's household;
- the victim is 13 years and older, and younger than 16 years, and the Defendant is in a position of authority to the victim;
- multiple persons participated and force or coercion was used;
- the victim was incapacitated (physically helpless, mentally impaired, or mentally incapacitated)
- a weapon was used;
- personal injury occurred through force or coercion;
- personal injury and the victim was incapacitated; or
- the the sexual penetration occurred while the Defendant was committing another felony.
2. Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree (CSC 2nd Degree) is a serious felony offense that carries the following maximum possible penalties: up to 15 years in prison, and mandatory sex offender registration. This offense involves sexual contact (touching of the inner thigh, buttocks, genital area, groin, or breast) not involving penetration, with the same above listed aggravating elements as CSC 1st Degree.
3. Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree (CSC 3rd Degree) is a serious felony that carries up to 15 years in prison, a minimum sentence of prison confinement (with parole usually denied until sex offender treatment is completed in prison), and mandatory sex offender registration. This offense involves sexual penetration with any one of the following additional elements:
- the victim is under 16 years old;
- force or coercion was used to achieve the sexual penetration; or
- victim was incapacitated.
4. Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fourth Degree (CSC 4th Degree) is classified as a high court misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of 2 years in prison, and mandatory sex offender registration. This offense involves sexual contact (intentional touching of the inner thigh, buttocks, genital area, groin, or breast) not involving penetration, with any of the following:
- force or coercion;
- victim incapacity;
- or the person charged works for the Michigan Department of Corrections and the victim is a prisoner.
5. Assault with Intent to Commit Penetration is a 10 year maximum felony, with mandatory sex offender registration, and sentencing guidelines that usually mean a prison sentence.
6. Indecent Exposure is a 1 year misdemeanor offense, and is not necessary a sex offense (as of the date this page was authored, there is no sex offender registration requirement). If the Defendant is charged as being a sexually delinquent person the maximum possible penalty is up to life in prison, and mandatory sex offender registration. Sexual delinquency refers to sexual actions that are compulsive or repetitive in nature in disregard to the consequences or rights of others.
7. Child Pornography can be prosecuted as either a State of Michigan or Federal offense. The penalties vary depending upon whether or not the allegation involves possession (4 year maximum in Michigan), distribution (7 year maximum in Michigan), enticing a child (20 year maximum in Michigan), or manufacture of child pornography (20 year maximum in Michigan), with all offenses requiring sex offender registration upon conviction. When these offenses allegedly involve the use of a smart phone or computer, this offense is often prosecuted along with the criminal offense of Use of a Computer in the Commission of a Felony.
8. Failure to Register as a Sex Offender is a 4 year maximum felony in Michigan. However, if there are prior conviction for the same offense, the maximum penalty becomes 7 years for a second offense, and 10 years for a third or subsequent offense. It is also possible for this offense to be prosecuted federally.
Advice From a Trusted West Bloomfield Michigan Attorney for Sex Offenses
When it comes to a sex offense investigation, it is important to immediately retain a dedicated, zealous sex offense defense attorney to represent you from day one, because there are a lot of risks for an individual who does not have proper legal representation. There is always at least a small gap between the time an individual learns of an accusation and the time it takes to retain counsel, and therefore it is important to remember the following in the meantime:
1. Do not believe the police. Police have the legal ability to lie, and often will do so to try and build a case (police look at lying as an "investigative tool"). They will often misrepresent or mischaracterize the evidence that they have when confronting a Defendant concerning a sex offense allegation. The goal of the police is to entice a confession, and unfortunately there are instances of innocent people making false confessions or inconsistent statements due to promises made by the police and fear.
2. Do not speak to the police. Police are trained at eliciting statements from Defendants, and using those statements to build cases. You are at a disadvantage when you are interviewed by the police, because police officers have the training, tools, interrogation techniques, and experience of obtaining confessions and other damaging statements. Even if you are innocent, the police will sometimes twist your words, and look to highlight every potential inconsistency they perceive to make it seem like you are not being honest. The police are truly not interested in your side of the story - they are interested in their side of the story (which often coincides with the complaint made by the alleged victim). If the police tells you that they are neutral, that is a lie. The best way to avoid being used by the police is to demand your lawyer and to not provide any statements.
3. Do not consent to searches without consulting with your lawyer. You are under no obligation to assist the police with searches of your property and belongings. However, if the police officer has a valid search warrant you must comply. Police officers also have the ability to take booking photographs as part of their duties which you cannot avoid.
4. Do not talk to anyone except your lawyer. Your statements are only protected by attorney client privilege if they are made to your lawyer in a private location. Otherwise your statements are likely admissible against you at a trial if the police and/or prosecution become aware of any statements made. Telling a friend or family member anything factual or damaging about your case may place them in the unenviable position of being subpoenaed by the prosecution to testify against you.
5. Always assume that telephone, computer, and other electronic communication is preserved and discoverable. All telephone calls from jail or prison are recorded, and the prosecution has the ability of obtaining those recordings to use in their case. All data stored on a computer or cell phone is always recoverable by a forensic expert, even if you are certain that it was deleted or data was otherwise written over it.
Experience You Can Count On in West Bloomfield Michigan for Sex Offenses
If facing a sex offense immediately contact a trusted sex offense defense lawyer, because your way of life is on the line and only a great lawyer can properly and fully defend you. A skilled lawyer can help you build the best defense to assert at trial. A skilled lawyer can help you negotiate the best possible resolution in many cases, when you don't want to proceed with a trial. A skilled lawyer knows what options may be available to avoid a conviction or sex offender registration, and argue for the same when applicable. When it comes to a sex offense it is important to not give up hope, because the right lawyer in your corner, like attorney Daniel Hilf, may make all the difference in the world.
Troy Michigan based criminal defense attorney Daniel Hilf provides strong and solid legal assistance for:
- Retail Fraud
- Drug Offenses
- Criminal Traffic
- Other Criminal Offenses
- Sex Offenses
- Domestic Violence
- Probation Violation
If you have been arrested or charged with a sex related crime it is critical to contact us immediately.


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we're re-releasing the first backtrack release, a chipdisk, with mp3s so that anyone can hear it, even if they don't have windows OS or know what a module is! we hope that you will, however, investigate module and chipmusic, once you have a taste of this charming bleepy music. oh, don't forget: if a song ends abruptly, it is probably meant to loop continuously until you get tired of it, so set your mp3 player accordingly.
backtrack's first release was a chipdisk for a few reasons. mostly, we thought a huge chipdisk would be a cool way to start with a bang (or at least a few blips.) now, we wonder if we will ever even do another chipdisk. it was great fun, and there was a lot of talent on it.
nineteen artists, 29 tunes, and approximately 70.5 minutes of music create an enjoyable time of relaxation.
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