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Arizona Land and Water Trust protects Southern Arizona's vanishing western landscapes, its farms and ranches, wildlife habitat, and the waters that sustain them. In addition to our role as land steward, we also support programs that carry out our purpose, including appropriate legislation, public education and outreach. We believe the preservation of Southern Arizona's landscapes and ecosystems to be vital to the well-being of all residents, present and future.
Since 1987, we have protected more than 50,000 acres through conservation easements, donations and fee acquisition. In 1985 the Trust was instrumental in establishing legislation in Arizona enabling conservation easements.
The Board
The Team
Liz Petterson, Executive Director – As a Tucson native I have always had a deep connection to the Sonoran Desert. Weekend drives with my family throughout Southern Arizona anchored my interest in this Sky Island region. After receiving my Bachelor's Degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology I worked for the Soil & Water Conservation Districts providing conservation resources for landowners. I joined the Trust in 2007 as Land and Water Program Manager and became Executive Director in 2011.
Scott McDonald, Deputy Director – After originally moving to Tucson in 2008, I was immediately struck by the unique desert landscape and all that Southern Arizona has to offer. We moved to Orange County in 2011 but knew even back then that we would return – gladly that happened this year and I'm thrilled to now leverage my varied business background and non-profit board and volunteer experience toward the meaningful work underway by the Trust. I look forward to contributing to the legacy of the organization's Board, volunteers, supporters and staff!
John Barrett, Land and Water Program Director – After spending many years living in other parts of the country, I was happy to return to my hometown of Tucson and join the Arizona Land and Water Trust in 2017. I have seen the cities in Southern Arizona grow, and understand that expanding urban areas can pressure rural communities and strain natural resources. The Trust responds to urbanization with collaborative solutions that protect the region's biodiversity and respect the ranching traditions of the American Southwest. As a former attorney, I also appreciate the Trust's emphasis on partnership and enjoy helping the organization strengthen its relationships with landowners, government agencies, conservation professionals and dedicated supporters.
Bailey Kennett, Desert Rivers Program Manager – Having grown up along riverbanks and shorelines, I've always felt a strong personal connection to water. An interest in global water issues motivated my undergraduate education in environmental studies and economics, and after working at the federal level to promote water sector resilience, I studied interdisciplinary water resources management at the University of Arizona. Since moving to Tucson, I've been inspired by Southern Arizona's reverence for local springs and rivers, and I'm excited to be a part of the Trust's efforts to help sustain these incredible resources.
Cameron Becker, Land Protection and Stewardship Manager – I am a fourth generation Tucsonan and I grew up exploring and enjoying the outdoors from the Sky Islands down to the Sea of Cortez. My work with the Trust allows me the opportunity to make a difference in these open spaces and working landscapes. I couldn't ask to work with a better team of people who share my passion for conserving the legacy and resources that make our community such an amazing place to live.
Janelle Gaun, Associate Program Manager – As a native Arizonan, I have always been fascinated by the unique beauty of our state's landscapes, from tiny desert springs to snow-capped peaks. I started with the Arizona Land and Water Trust in 2017 and I am excited to help the Trust continue developing collaborative conservation solutions in Southern Arizona. With a background in hydrology, I am particularly interested in finding innovative partnerships to preserve desert waters and the communities they sustain.
Colleen Iuliucci, Donor Engagement Manager – A Tucson transplant, it didn't take me long to fall in love with the vast mountains and open landscapes of Southern Arizona and consider it home. I'm thrilled to be a part of the Arizona Land and Water Trust's legacy protecting the cultural heritage of the West and their collaborative approach to conserving open spaces and resources critical to sustaining this unique environment. I'm grateful to integrate my non-profit development experience with my personal responsibility to preserve the resources that sustain these landscapes for future generations.
Mark Fischer, Administrative Coordinator – I moved with my family to Tucson when I was ten years old and later came back to Tucson several years ago after six years in the Bay Area. It's been nice to be back in this desert paradise, continue hiking weekly and revisit several favorite areas, including Chiricahua National Monument. I have worked for businesses and non-profit organizations and volunteered as president for over five years for a local non-profit organization. I earned a BS in Business and Finance from the U of A, and an MA from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA. I am excited to be part of the Trust's team to sustain Arizona's lands and waters.


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When I go home for the holidays, I am home again.
I am a child again.
Laughter fills my ears, the smell of food fills my nose, views of my family fill my eyes.
We play games, we tell stories.
We celebrate not just the holiday, but our lives.
We celebrate our family.
I long for the holidays—
When we can come together and forget about the day.
When I can go home and feel at home.
When life slows down for a day or two.
Sadness sometimes comes along with me—
I never want this time to end.
I never want this time to change.
I never want this time to pass.
When I go home for the holidays, I am in limbo.
I want to be one of the kids, but I know I am an adult.
I can be one of the kids, and that's okay.
Life is different during the holidays, life is magical.
I celebrate this.
I celebrate us.
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Organizational Allies
This is a list of some of the groups that are working with us to build a better world through music.
AFM Local 1000. This is the union for traveling musicians. Most of the musicians we work with closely are members of this union including folks like (founding president) John McCutcheon, Billy Bragg, Tom Chapin, Bill Harley, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Bruce Molsky, Holly Near, Peter Yarrow, Bernice Reagon, Ian Robb, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, Gordon Bok, Kim & Reggie Harris, Charlie King, John Flynn and Magpie among many others.
Children's Music Network. Celebrates the positive power of music in the lives of children. They have a magazine called Pass It On and lots of online resources.
Peoples Music Network. This organization works to promote progressive social values through music and the arts. It was founded in 1977 by Charlie King. Pete Seeger was an active member. Others active Emma's Revolution, David Rovics, Nancy Schimmel, Magpie, Kim & Reggie Harris, Bonnie Lockhart, Cathy Winter, Si Kahn. They hold weekend gatherings every winter and June.
Sing Out Magazine was founded by Pete Seeger in 1950. It is put out by the same folk music nonprofit that published Rise Up Singing, the RUS Teaching Disks, and Pete's autobiography, Where Have All the Flowers Gone. They also have an important Resource Center in Bethlehem PA and are developing a new directory of community sings. You can also buy a leadsheet of any song in any issue ever printed for a dollar!
Labor Heritage Foundation. Keeps alive the use of music in labor unions and celebrates the rich history music has played in the labor movement.
Highlander Research & Education Center. Supports people fighting for justice, equality & sustainability through out Appalachia and the South.
El Taller Latino Americano. Is a non-profit cultural arts center which has been celebrating and promoting the richness of Hispanic cultures since 1979. Hernardo Palumbo is founder and artisitc director.


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When we hear about a car accident, our first thought is often, "Was anyone killed." Macabre as this thought is, it is hard to suppress. Even though we never think that a car accident is going to happen to us as we driver about our day in Macon, the truth is we never really know.
A writer in the Atlanta Magazine details her experience after a "minor" car accident. She says she did not see the accident coming until the interior of her car "exploded" and she was plunged into darkness for seconds as the airbags inflated. Luckily for her, the accident was both minor and there were paramedics nearby, who had been eating dinner.
They rushed to the accident site to help. She suffered only minor injuries, like bruising and soreness. She complained of chest pain, which could have been from a slight fracture of her ribs.
These low-speed car accidents can also lead to broken bones in the legs and hip. These hip injuries can be painful and slow to heal. Other risks include the potential for a concussion. While airbags can do a good job preventing severe neck injuries and whiplash, the brain can still suffer significant damage by being jarred within the skull.
Step fractures are also possible, caused by the bones being broken and offset in a slight step. On a humorous note, some people receive what doctors refer to as "DROF" injury. This dates to the days before airbags when the steering wheel would leave an impression of the car name on the chest of the accident victim. (DROF is FORD)
While many of the problems, such as bruises and soreness, caused by this type of an accident may heal on their own, you should always have a complete medical checkup by a doctor after any car accident, as injuries like a concussion are never minor.
Source: Atlanta magazine, "Walking away from a car crash," Christine Van Dusen, October 9, 2013


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What Happens to My Child's Coverage if Special Needs Support is Cut?
Andrew asks:
As I read on-line, I continue to see the services in so many states being reduced or in danger of being reduced due to frozen budgets or reduced budgets. For instance, in California more than $1 billion was cut from the Department of Developmental Services, and it has not come back yet, while from 2004 – 2014 the population needing services has increased 37%. These funding issues have forced group homes to close (meaning people don't have a place to live), work programs to stop, and reduced staff at service providers. We see these situations in community after community, but yet the populations of individuals with Special Needs is expected to grow. What are we to do as parents who worry about what will happen to my child when I can't care for him?
Thank you for your question and your comments. You are correct that our government system is overloaded with expenses and not enough revenue to provide services to all people. For example, at the federal government level it is expected that Social Security Disability payments will be slashed by 20% to most recipients in 2016 due to lack of funds in the Disability Trust fund. All families are in a position where it is very feasible that government support for our children will be permanently reduced in the future and the financial burden will be placed on families.
As we look at the demographics of the increased population of the Special Needs Community combined with the trend of reduction in government support it becomes more and more critical for families to have specifically-designed plan that fits your family. These plans certainly include all the necessary legal documents (wills, Special Needs Trust, Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney), but goes far beyond that in providing your child's Caregiving Manual to the next Caregiver, Housing Plan with options, explanation of daily life, and a comprehensive Special Needs Financial Plan (including Tax Strategy) so you can determine how best to pay for the support your child needs. The other portion of this plan is to have a family meeting with extended family and friends in order to build a natural support community for your child. It is imperative that, as much as you can, your son is in the community, has social opportunities so that he is prepared to function within the natural support community without you. The natural support community will take time to develop, and will most likely be slow and challenging; however, will be a great advantage to your son. A Special Needs Planner, service providers in your area, community groups, and your family will be able to work together in creating that natural support community.
I know that this type of planning can sound daunting because you may not know where to start. I suggest you find a professional who helps families like yours with this specific type of planning. These type of planners are few and far between, and you may not be able to find one in your local area but begin your search. At A Special Needs Plan, we have a complimentary resource guide to help you with interview questions as you speak with professionals to determine if they have the expertise necessary to reduce the worry you have about your son's future when you are no longer able to care for him. There is also an on-line course that is designed to help you organize your plan and your thoughts, step by step. That course can also be a good start. It is located at www.HowToSecureTheFuture.com.
For more information on how to prepare for the future, be sure to contact a financial advisor who specializes in serving families with special needs. A Special Needs Plan is driven by what they call Unleash L.I.F.E.™- L.I.F.E. meaning Lasting Independence For Everyone™. This is accomplished with education, action, and support in the creation, implementation, and continued monitoring of a specifically designed lifelong and integrated plan for your family: parents, caregivers, your loved one with special needs and their siblings.
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If for any reason you are unable to make your appointment, you must inform Style Doctors personal stylists as soon as possible before the scheduled time. If less than one weeks notice of cancellation is given, 100% percent of your total fee will be non-refundable and rescheduling is not possible. If between 7-14 working days notice is given your fee will be refunded (however an admin charge of 500د.إ will be deducted). Cancellations over 14 working days are refunded minus 5% of your package fee.
You may re-schedule your experience on the condition that you give Style Doctors a minimum of 7 working days notice prior to the date of the experience (for a fee of 250د.إ), otherwise you will be expected to attend your day at the agreed date and time.
If more than 14 days notice is given you can reschedule for free and 250 د.إ for each subsequent re-schedule.
Please note that due to our demanding scheduling requirements we are unable to cancel at short notice due to illness or other commitments that you may have.
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We are happy to refund the cost of your voucher as long as the voucher is returned to us within 14 days of receipt and you have not already exchanged or merged it, or made a booking. If you purchased your voucher from a third party we are not able to refund it and any refund would be at the discretion of that third party and you should return your voucher to them.
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Comfortable shoes are a must as a lot of walking is involved during this personal shopping experience. Try to wear an outfit that is easy to take on and off. If you are shopping inside a Mall/Shopping centre try to avoid bringing a heavy coat. Try to avoid wearing jewellery as this will often be removed when trying on outfits.
Total Makeover:
Please ensure that you have your clothes in a reasonable order. For example; trousers together, tops together etc. This makes outfit selecting easier. If you have a Western and Traditional Wardrobe please ensure that these items are all available for your Style Doctor. Try to ensure that you wear comfortable clothes and footwear that are easy to take on and off as you'll be trying on lots of different items in various shops.
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Depending on the time booked this can be very fast paced.
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Please ensure that you fill in your questionnaire as thoroughly as possible and attach as many recent photographs of yourself.
Enjoy your session and remember….Look Good Feel Great!
We accept all major credit and debit cards over the phone and Paypal and Stripe for online payments. BACS payments are also accepted. All payments must be completed on the day of the style session.
An invoice will arrive via email after booking-in your date. Dates are not secured until payment is received.
We offer discounts to returning customers. For packages over three hours each client will receive a Style Board curated by their personal stylist which will be sent electronically around a week after the session.
Clients are responsible for their belongings during the course of a personal shopping experience. The company does not accept responsibility for any lost property during the course of style sessions.
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We will not retain any details that you provide, except for your email address. All client and enquirer's email addresses are automatically entered into a database so they may receive occasional emails from us about our products or general advice about our products which may benefit them. We will give you the chance to refuse any marketing emails from us by unsubscribing at the bottom of any sent emails or by email email@example.com
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This past weekend we paid tribute to my mom. She did not want a service so we paid tribute it the best way we could, we gathered friends and family and had a cookout.
Ever since I was little our favorite times have centered around cookouts. Some of my fondest early memories were gathering family and heading to Seawall Picnic Area. I am fortunate enough to live next to Acadia National Park and this is picnic area is a beautiful part of it.
The place my mom felt most at peace was at my aunt's camp on a little pond. We would go down for the weekends and there was always so much food. My dad was a self proclaimed "King of the Grill" and loved to make sure there was enough food for what ever family, friends, or even yet to meet friends showed up.
What better place to gather friends and family to pay tribute to her. Since my dad passed away I have taken over the grill, and could almost hear him telling me I should have waited a few more minutes before I put the first batch of meat on the grill. He was always so smart LOL. It was all good though and the food was enjoyed by all. There was so much food, on the grill we cooked hot dogs, hamburger, moose burger (Ewww), Sausage, Orange peel chicken, & Spicy Chicken. There were enough side dishes to feed a small country and a frozen concoction or two. I know my mom would have been impressed.
TY www.flipgrillman.com for continuing to inspire.


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GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The new mayor and two new city council members were sworn in on Tuesday.
Nancy Vaughan is the new mayor of Greensboro after unseating Robbie Perkins in the Nov. 5 election.
Incumbents T. Dianne Bellamy-Small and Jim Kee lost their re-election bids to Sharon Hightower and Jamal Fox, respectively.
The new mayor and council members will now have to tackle several challenges the city faces.


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The Way of the Lamb brings us abiding peace
There we find rest. We find peace in the same degree that we follow
Him in His way. And we retain it as long as we are one with Him.
This peace is not something we must strive or pray for; it is given
to us as soon as we take His yoke upon us and follow Him (Matt.
11:29). The Bible distinguishes between "peace with God" (Rom 5:1)
and the "peace of God" (Phi 4:7). These two are not the same. Peace
with God, or peace in one's conscience, is a gift God gives to the sin4
ner as soon as He comes to the cross. The peace of God, or peace in
one's heart, is a blessing one receives through obedience to God's
commandments (Isa 48:18). Jesus also distinguishes between these
two experiences in His well-known invitation to those who are weary
(Mat 11:28-29). He speaks first of the rest which He will give to those
who come to Him, and then of the rest which is found by those who
follow Him.
In the Way of the Lamb we find a peace which abides, because
there we learn to let Him deal not only with our sins but also with our
difficulties, whether these concern our own person, our family, or
some work which rests upon us in the Kingdom of God. Thus did
Mary. She allowed Jesus to step in and answer her sister's complaint
(Luk 10:38-42). And later, when Judas spoke his accusing words, she
again allowed the Master to answer on her behalf (Joh 12:1-5). To be
converted to God and still to be troubled with cares, with envy, or
with a wounded spirit, is something entirely unnatural. Such souls
lack that peace of heart which not only passes all understanding but
also conquers every trial.
Paul writes to the Thessalonians, "Now the Lord of peace Himself
give you peace at all times in all ways" (2Th 3:16). Can He really
give peace in all ways? Yea, certainly! He can give peace through
both the bitter and the sweet, through storm and calm, through adversity
and prosperity. He whom we follow is the Lord of Peace. As long
as we seek peace outside Him we may lose it at any moment, or it
may at least be disturbed. But the peace which can be disturbed is not
real peace. For the true Christian, years may come and go, his conditions
of living may alter, but never his peace. This changes no more
than does Jesus Himself. Oh, may we never doubt the possibility of
possessing such a peace, nor be afraid to walk in the Way where it is
This Way is called: In the Footprints of the Lamb. There we learn
to understand the meaning of the cross, to comprehend its power, and
to walk in its shadow. The deepest meaning of the cross is to give up
"one's own 'I'." Only when this dark tyrant has been wounded unto
death can undisturbed peace rule. And then we no longer seek to preserve
that which is condemned to death. We desire no longer, like
Martha, to maintain our own authority; we gladly lay the government
upon His shoulder, who is called the Prince of Peace (Isa 9:6). Then
our peace grows ever deeper and greater. For as far as His government
extends, so far extends also our peace. Jesus lived not for
Himself but for His heavenly Father. For this reason His peace remained
unbroken when His own received Him not, when they were
ready to stone Him, and even when they nailed Him to the cross of
The lack of peace : an accusing conscience.
The nature of man also bears witness to the existence of God in the operations and reflections of his conscience. If the external marvels of creation exhibit the wisdom and power of the Creator, this mysterious faculty of the soul as clearly exemplifies His holiness and justice. Whatever be its nature or howsoever we define it, its forceful presence within presents us with a unique phenomenon. This moral sense in man challenges investigation and demands an explanation—an investigation which the Infidel is most reluctant to seriously make, and for which he is quite unable to furnish satisfactory explanation. "Conscience is a court always in session and imperative in its summons. No man can evade it or silence its accusations. It is a complete assize. It has a judge on its bench, and that judge will not be bribed into a lax decision. It has its witness stand, and can bring witnesses from the whole territory of the past life. It has its jury, ready to give a verdict, "guilty" or "not guilty," in strict accordance with the evidence, and it has its sheriff, Remorse, with his whip of scorpions, ready to lash the convicted soul. The nearest thing in the world to the bar of God is the court of conscience. And though it be for a time drugged into a partial apathy or intoxicated with worldly pleasure, the time comes when in all the majesty of its imperial authority this court calls to its bar every transgressor and holds him to a strict account" (A. T. Pierson).
Conscience is that which conveys to the soul a realization of right and wrong. It is that inward faculty which passes judgment upon the lawfulness or unlawfulness of our desires and deeds. It is an ethical instinct, a faculty of moral sensibility, which both informs and impresses its possessor, being that which, basically, constitutes us responsible creatures. It is an inward faculty which is not only of a vastly superior order, but is far keener in perception than any of the bodily senses: it both sees, hears and feels. Its office is twofold: to warn us against sin and to prompt us unto the performance of duty—and this it does according to the light shining into it—from natural reason and Divine revelation. Though the heathen be without the Bible, yet their conscience passes judgment on natural duties and unnatural sins. Hence, the more spiritual light a person has, the greater his responsibility, and it is according to that principle and on that basis he will be dealt with at the grand Assize. "That servant which knew his lord's will and prepared not, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required" (Luke 12:47-48). Punishment will be proportioned to light received and privileges enjoyed. To this moral sensibility of man as the basis of his accountability, the Apostle refers in Romans 2: "For when the Gentiles [heathen] which have not the Law, do by nature the things contained in the Law, these, having not the Law, are a law unto themselves" (v. 14). The "nature" of anything is the peculiarity of its being, that in virtue of which it is what it is: it is that which belongs to its original constitution, in contradistinction from all that is taught or acquired. This ethical sense is an original part of his being, and is not the product of education—a power of discrimination by which he distinguishes between right and wrong is created in man. The natural light of reason enables the uncivilized to distinguish between virtue and vice. All, save infants and idiots, recognize the eternal difference between good and evil: they instinctively, or rather intuitively, feel this or that course is commendable or censurable. They have a sense of duty: the natural light of reason conveys the same. Even the most benighted and degraded give evidence that they are not without a sense of obligation: however primitive and savage be their mode of life, yet the very fact that they frame some form of law and order for the community, proves beyond any doubt they have a definite notion of justice and rectitude. The very nature of the heathen, their sense of right and wrong, leads to the performing of moral actions. In confirmation thereof, the Apostle went on to say, "which show the work of the Law written in their heart, their conscience also bearing witness [to the existence of God and their accountability to Him], and their thoughts the meanwhile [or "between themselves," margin] accusing or excusing [the conduct of themselves and of] one another" (Rom. 2:15). The "work of the Law" is not to be understood as a power of righteousness operating within them, still less as their actual doing of what the Law requires; but rather the function or design of the Law, which is to direct action. The natural light of reason informs them of the distinction between right and wrong. "Their conscience also bearing witness," that is, in addition to the dictates of reason, for they are by no means the same thing. Knowledge of duty and the actions of conscience are quite distinct: the one reveals what is right, the other approves of it, and condemns the contrary. They have sufficient light to judge between what is honest and dishonest, and their moral sense makes this distinction before commission of sin, in the commission, and afterward—as clearly appears in their acquitting or condemning one another.
Those who have given Romans 2:14 any serious thought must have been puzzled if not stumbled by the statement that those in Heathendom, "do by nature the things contained in the Law," since they neither love the Lord God with all their hearts nor their neighbours as themselves—the sum of what it requires. The American Revised Version is much to be preferred: "Do by nature the things of the Law," which describes not the yielding of obedience to the Law, but the performing of its functions. The proper business of the Law is to say, This is right, that is wrong; you will be rewarded for the one, and punished for the other. To command, to forbid, to promise, to threaten—these are "the things of the Law," the "work" of it (v. 15). The Apostle's assertion is this—an assertion exactly accordant with truth, and directly bearing on his argument: "The Gentiles who have no written Divine Law, perform by nature from their very constitution, to themselves and each other, the functions of such a law. They make a distinction between right and wrong, just as they do between truth and falsehood. They cannot help doing so. They often go wrong by mistaking what is right and what is wrong, as they often go wrong by mistaking what is true and what is false. But they approve themselves and one another when doing what they think right; they disapprove themselves and one another when they do what they think to be wrong; so that, though they have no written law, they act the part of a law to themselves. This capacity, this necessity of their nature, distinguishes them from brutes, and makes them the subjects of Divine moral government. In this way they show 'that the work of the law'—the work which the Law does—is 'written in their hearts,' woven in their constitution, by the actings of the power we call conscience. It is just, then, that they should be punished for doing what they know to be wrong, or might have known to be wrong" (Professor Brown). Man is the only earthly creature endowed with conscience. The beasts have consciousness and a limited power to acquire knowledge, but that is something very different. Certain animals can be made to obey their masters. With the aid of a stick, even a cow may be taught to refrain from plucking the green leaves over the garden fence, which her mouth craves—the memory of the beatings she has received for disobedience incline her to forgo her inclinations. Much more intelligent is a domesticated dog: he can be trained to understand that certain actions will meet with reward, while others will receive punishment. But memory is a very different thing from that ethical monitor within the human breast, which weighs whatever is presented to the mind and passes judgment either for or against all our actions, secretly acquainting the soul with the right and wrong of things. Wherever we go, this sentinel accompanies us: whatever we think or do, it records a verdict. Much of our peace of mind is the fruit of a non-accusing conscience, while not a little of our disquietude is occasioned by the charges of wrong-doing which conscience brings against us. Conscience is an integral part of that light which "lightens every man which comes into the world." Forceful testimony is borne to its potency by the rites of the heathen and their self-imposed penances, which are so many attempts to appease the ones they feel they have offended. There is in every man that which reproves him for his sins, yea, for those to which none other is privy, and therefore the wicked flee when no man pursues (Prov. 28:1). At times the stoutest are made to quail. The most hardened have their seasons of alarm. The specter of past sins haunts them in the night watches. Boast loudly as they may that they fear nothing, yet "there were they in great fear where no fear was" (Psa. 53:5)—an inward horror where there was no outward occasion for uneasiness. When there is no reason for fright, the wicked are suddenly seized with panic and made to tremble like an aspen leaf, so that they are afraid of their own shadows. The fearful reality of conscience is plainly manifested by the fact that men who are naturally inclined to evil nevertheless disapprove of that which is evil, and approve of the very good which they practice not. Even though they do not so audibly, the vicious secretly admire the pure, and while some be sunk so low they will scarcely acknowledge it to themselves, nevertheless they wish they could be like the morally upright. The most blameworthy will condemn certain forms of evil in others, thus evincing they distinguish between good and evil. Whence does that arise? By what rule do they measure moral actions, but by an innate principle? But how comes man to possess that principle? It is not an attribute of reason, for at times reason will inform its possessor that a certain course of conduct would result in gain to him, but conscience moves him to act in a way which he knows will issue in temporal loss. Nor is it a product of the will, for conscience often acts in opposition to the will, and no effort of the will can still it.
It is a separate faculty which, in various degrees of enlightenment and sensitiveness, is found in civilized and uncivilized. Now even common sense tells us that someone other than ourselves originated this faculty. No law can be without a lawgiver. From whence, then, this law? Not from man, for he would annihilate it if he could. It must have been imparted by some higher Hand, which Hand alone can maintain it against all the violence of its owner, who, were it not for this restraining monitor, would quickly reduce the world to a charnel house. If, then, we reason rationally, we are forced to argue thus: I find myself naturally obliged to do this and shun that, therefore there must be a Superior who obliges me. If there were no Superior, I should myself be the sole judge of good and evil, yea, I should be regulated only by expediency and recognize no moral distinctions. Were I the lord of that principle or law which commands me, I should find no conflict within myself between reason and appetite. The indubitable fact is that conscience has an authority for man that cannot be accounted for except by its being the voice of God within him. If conscience were entirely isolated from God, and were independent of Him, it could not make the solemn, and sometimes the terrible impressions it does. No man would be afraid of himself if self were not connected with a higher Being than himself. As God has not left Himself without witness among the lower creatures (Acts 14:17), neither has He left Himself without witness within man's own breast. There is not a rational member of the human race who has not at some time more or less smarted under the lashings of conscience. The hearts of princes, in the midst of their pleasures, have been stricken with anguish while their favourites were flattering them. Those inward torments are not ignorant frights experienced only by children, which reason throws off later on, for the stronger reason grows, the sharper the stings of conscience, and not the least so in maturity and old age. It often operates when wickedness is most secret. Numerous cases are on record of an overwhelming terror overtaking wrongdoers when their crimes were known to none, and they have condemned themselves and given themselves up to justice. Could that self-accuser originate from man's own self? He who loves himself would, were it possible, destroy that which disturbs him. Certainly conscience has received no authority from its possessor to lash himself, to spoil the pleasures of sin, to make him "like the troubled sea, which cannot rest." The very fact there is that in man which condemns him for sins committed in secret, argues there is a God, and that he is accountable unto Him. He has an instinctive dread of a Divine Judge who will yet arraign him. "They know the judgment of God" (Rom. 1:32) by an inward witness. It is a just provision of the Lord that those who will not reverently fear Him, have a tormenting fear of the future. Why is it that, despite all their efforts to escape from the conclusion that God is, they dread a retribution beyond death?— often demonstrated by the most callous wretches in their last hours by asking for a chaplain or "priest." If there be no God, why do men strive to silence conscience and dispel its terrors? And why are their efforts so unavailing? Since they cannot still its accusations, some Higher Power must maintain it within the soul. That the most enlightened nations recognize men have no right to force the conscience, is a tacit acknowledgment it is above human jurisdiction, answerable only to its Author. Conscience is the vicegerent of God in the soul, and will torment the damned for all eternity.


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|The grand opening of the new Sewing Training Academy at Catholic Charities' Job Training Center was held Wednesday, Sept. 2. The program is a partnership of Catholic Charities, Nashville Fashion Alliance and Omega Apparel to train people to work in Nashville's growing apparel industry. Many of the students in the first class have been resettled in Nashville with the help of Catholic Charities' Refugee Resettlement Program. Above, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean addresses the crowd gathered for the ribbon cutting as Catholic Charities Executive Director Bill Sinclair listens. Photos by Andy Telli
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|Program participants Mih Nge, from left, Dim Suan, Cing Sial Dim and Ciin Dim watch program director Trishawna Quincy demonstrate a sewing technique. Participant Ange Bofaka, right, threads a needle.


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Establishing the CAP COM Cares Foundation changed everything: Consumers have a lot of financial services choices here in the capital region of New York. We feel very strongly that our credit union's community efforts are a differentiator.
In 2003, we organized our efforts toward education, wellness, and those residents who really needed help.
As that took root, it was a turning point for our credit union. Community involvement gave us visibility, and connected us with "like" partners. It was a win-win. Our networking, visibility, and focus all improved.
CAP COM went from being the best-kept secret to a household name. People started talking about us and liked what they saw. As a result, our greatest source of new members is referrals.
Employee engagement starts on Day 1: I realized a long time ago that if we were to keep great people here, we had to be more than a paycheck—we had to touch their heart and soul.
As the organization grew bigger, from nine employees when I started 35 years ago to nearly 300 today, we had to make sure every single person understood his or her role.
At our new-employee orientation, we spend 90 minutes talking about the CAP COM mission, our core values, and why we come to work every day. We want employees to understand our commitment to members, safety, and excellence.
We turn tasks into opportunities for greatness. I tell them, use our dental plan and make sure your teeth are shiny white, because we're a friendly organization that changes people's lives.
I want members to leave saying, "Wow, I had an unbelievable experience."
Employee recognition is important: Every week, I try to present at least five GUSTO awards. That stands for Greet the member, Use the member's name, Smile (even on the phone), Thank the member, and Offer a handshake.
Our GUSTO symbol is a bee, because bees are a miracle of nature. They shouldn't be able to fly. Their body weight is 10 times the capability of their wings. But nobody told them that, so guess what? They do—fly high and pollinate beautiful flowers.
I've always believed that leadership is about the success of those around you. I work hard to make sure people are succeeding, empowered, and know they are very important to where we go from here. I say "thank you" a lot.
I'm proud of my relationship with our volunteers: When I became CEO in 2004, it was the first time many of our board members dealt with a woman in business. We worked hard in those first couple of years to even the playing field and make sure our communication was strong.
There was never any looking back. They have embraced my style.
We instituted volunteer assessment forms that help us evaluate from self-reflection: What do I think I'm contributing? What value do I bring to the organization? How can I contribute more?
Everyone is crystal clear there is an expectation you'll be engaged and involved in CAP COM. Some people have not run for re-election because it's clear they don't have the time commitment we're looking for. On the other hand, we have greater levels of commitment because we do have that open communication.
We're blessed to have a seasoned board, and I wouldn't be where I am without the perspective and expertise of our chairman, Ed Gilligan. He was a high-level executive for Verizon for many years. His wisdom has been invaluable to me.
He's a man who grew up in a world of blue suits and men, so when our paths converged, it was a change for both of us. I think we've both grown from the relationship.
Our mission is straightforward: To be a sought-after financial institution whose unbridled commitment to members and the community will be unmatched by anyone. Those key words say it all: We have values and integrity, and you know what we stand for and what we live out, every day. CAP COM has an army of people who believe in this.
When I first got into management and read mission statements in planning session books, most of the time I thought, "What do they really mean?" They were long paragraphs that sounded good but didn't mean anything.
This baby is one sentence and it's not hard. That's the art of our success at CAP COM: Make it easy.
Over the next five years: We'll advance our mobile reach. It's already strong but we're developing technologies so that no matter where you travel in life, we'll be right in your hand. That's already very important with the millennial generation and will be with my generation of baby boomers, because they're going to retire and travel.
Millennials have no boundaries. They're dreamers and they're chasing their dreams. We want to make sure that even if they don't stay in the capital region of New York, they stay with us.
That also means our call center capabilities and branch networks must continue to advance. There's still plenty of opportunity for us to build that presence.
My bar for excellence is high: I've been blessed to be in the credit union movement for 35 years, and I've learned a lot in that time. One thing I say is, always be polite but never settle.
Dream, and dream big—that's how you move mountains and make miracles happen and change the future.
I see a lot of people who are very comfortable in what they do. I would say people never describe me as "comfortable." I'm high-energy, and I'm always pushing the bar higher. I celebrate loudly, I play hard, and I really appreciate people.


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No longer in love
I don't love my boyfriend and partner of almost 5 years. I did. I really did. But now I feel my role is about placating, allowing, and entertaining. I don't want a child, I want a partner. I don't know how to tell him, and really what to do. Is it my perception that needs to change or the relationship? Of course this all comes through my understanding of things and no one else can realm know. But I'm certainly not the first that feels this way.
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If you no longer love him let him go. I dated the same girl for three years and after awhile we decided to go our separate ways. I'm glad we did.
What has he done to invoke this feeling in you? Is it a long distance relationship? How often do you talk? Being in a relationship for a long time has highs and lows and in order to make things last you both need to work on techniques to weather the lows. If it's some fundamental incompatibility you should have found that out a long time ago. The feeling may be temporary. Maybe your partner is dealing with something difficult in which case you need to be there for them. No one is perfect and if you can't sit and talk things out to make it work or be there for your partner when they probably need you the most, no relationship is ever going to work out for you. So talk it out in a pleasant way and see if you can identify the problem. You'll be surprised howquickly your feelings may change for the better. Good luck
You are the only one that truly knows how you feel about your boyfriend. And if you don't think this can be fixed, then you're option is to break up. Otherwise, it's time for a long talk. There are ebbs and flows in every relationship you have. Just like life. And it's really easy to become complacent and not work on things. Feelings change after being with someone for such a long time. The love can still be there, but it can change too. Evolves or sometimes ends. If this is a guy you want to marry and spend your life with, you need to learn how to talk to him and tell him how you're feeling. Even if it's difficult. He should be mature enough to handle this. In any conversation you have with your partner, you never want to make it a confrontation. You never want to say "You do this and you do that"..because you have to own your share in this too. How are you contributing? What may help is to say I need you to help me with this.. and then it doesn't come off as nagging or needy. And together you can come up with a compromise or solution. I'm sure this has been building for sometime and keep in mind, you've created a precedent for the past 5 years, your unhappiness may come as a big surprise to him. But you should definitely say this because if you expect to have children with him at some point and this stuff is not resolved (and other stuff that you can't even begin to prepare for WILL come up) you'll have 2 children watch out for. It's good practice to work on communication. No one is a mind reader and you need to happy being his girlfriend, because he already has a mom - right?! If you can't reach an understanding, go to a therapist. If he's unwilling, you may have your answer.
It doesn't matter whose fault it is; you're not happy. Somehow you need to talk to this person or else you'll live miserably.
Then leave!
Perhaps he has become disempowered. Lost his confidence maybe?
Women are much more socially networked. Sometimes they end up being the organizers of the social life of the couple. The guy just goes along with it.


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Nursery Trip - Cumberland House Natural History Museum
We had a wonderful time exploring the Natural History Museum. We looked at dinosaurs, fossils, animals, bumble bees and explored the books and jigsaws in the library area. Then we went to Canoe Lake and had a picnic. A good day was had by all!
29th September 2015
We had a wonderful time using the outdoor equipment today. We had a try at climbing under, over and through the tyres, benches and ropes. We used our arms to help us balance along the benches. We even helped each other to walk along the bench carefully.
21st September 2015
Our first few days at Nursery have been very busy! The children seem to be settling in well. This week we have introduced our Nursery routine and we are learning about our Nursery behaviour expectations.
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Fan Fiction - Cogs in the Machines of God - Chapter 6
- Post 21 August 2007
- By Sandoz
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It was a cold, bleak, desolate world that greeted Glass when he awoke that afternoon. A hollowness ate at his insides that he had no idea how to fill. A slight form came upon his lanky frame spilled all over the antique radio, broad face puffy.
"Glass?," asked Lily tentatively. No answer. Slowly she stepped forward to the desk he was seated at, blue-haired head cocked to the side. The man wasn't aware at first of the thin arms that wound around his neck, but when he became aware he made no move to stop her. Lily put her tear-moistened cheek against his and he at last responded, burying his face in her arms. The sleeves of her grey jumpsuit became wet from his sadness. "I can't believe she's gone," he sobbed. The girl wept with him, for she'd lost the only mother figure she'd ever known.
The band and Ruby rallied around him, but the heart had completely went out of Glass. He lost weight and became gaunt, a pale shadow of his former self. The only good thing to come of the tragedy was the semi-reconciliation between he and Snakeytooth, but he remained ever aloof to everyone. The much-dreaded day came when he was summoned before the recording mogul Mr. Valentine to discuss possible criminal charges against Glass as the representative of the Machines of God or renegotiating the existing contract between them. Ruby, as the manager and old friend, was present, as was the Council's soothsayer Maya.
Despite much back and forth coming from the plucky manager and the executive Glass remained mute. He was clad in a simple t-shirt and ripped pants put had taken the liberty of painting his face, accentuating the hollows of his eyes and even more prominent than usual cheekbones. "I will renegotiate the contract," he cut in at last, and the defeat in his demeanor was a mirror reflection of the look of triumph on Valentine's craggy face.
"Wha--?," went Ruby, totally abashed.
"You will give us the Clone and Imprint Rights?," queried Mr. Valentine.
"Yes," came the barely audible answer.
"Very good," he cackled. "Sydney, get the papers and the recorder." Maya smiled her horrible sharp-toothed smile.
"Glass, no," urged Ruby. "That old contract is the only thing keeping you alive, the fact there's only one of you."
"My mind's made up," he said firmly. He closed his eyes and thought of June, brave, stubborn June. My reflection, dirty mirror. I'm your lover, I'm your Zero.
And like that it was done--signed and sealed--and without further ado Glass was marched to the lab to give a sample of his much-sought DNA. The hope of the world on the verge of being extinguished. "Zero," breathed Ruby in growing horror as she doggedly followed him, using the discarded name she'd known him by for years. "You can't."
Stealing a sidelong glance his pale lips creased in the slightest of grins. "Don't tell you me you believe at long last."
The waiting technician, PDA in hand, asks what sort of plastic surgery, augmentation, or implants he'd ever had. "None."
Raising an eyebrow the man asks, "None at all?"
"And how old are you?"
"Old enough to sleep by myself," came the sarcastic reply.
Snorting the scientist enters data then directs him to a particular table. "We'll take some blood and tissue samples and do some biological scanning." An assistant pulled Glass's arm out to begin the end and something snapped inside him...a last bit of defiance, perhaps, or a feeling that his life was still worth something...either way he shoved the hapless assistant into the table and smashed a vial into the face of the technician who went down in a crimson splash.
Shattered glass...Shattered Glass.
"What in the River Styx," yelped Ruby at this sudden burst.
Security officers were soon cropping up on all sides and Ruby was screaming and pawing at one of them and Glass was fighting them oh god oh God--then a woman and man came dashing up to take out the guards. The young man was covered in tattoos and the woman was skinny and had silvery hair; it was Blue and Tanya with guns in hand.
"How?," cried Glass in joy.
"You've got Shaman and Psyche to thank. They put a rescue effort together cause they knew what you were gonna do. We gotta run, let's go!," came Tanya's breathless chatter as she jerked Glass toward the exit. Clutching Ruby's hand he pulled her after him. For once she was quiet and numb with shock.
"No!," hissed Maya in rage, upsetting the tarot cards spread on the table. Sydney asked what was the matter. "That damnable Glass is getting away!"
Quickly Valentine punches up security while cursing under his breath. "Use deadly force if necessary, but I prefer him alive," he says to the image on the vidscreen.
"Yesss," agrees the psychic "There are some things I'd like to do to him..personally." Sydney shivered; genetically altered humans were one thing but being in a room with a being like Maya was quite another. She had little in the way of compassion or simple decency.
"Why sister," came a familiar voice. "You're devotion is touching." A tall, broad shadow moved into the light seemingly from out of nowhere. She'd been trained very well, after all. She was wearing the formfitting all-purpose uniform of her former office, blood-red hair tied back in a thick braid.
"Sandoz," Maya mouthed the name with some distaste. "Is our little brother still playing tagalong?"
"You could say that," Shaman responded as he too materialized out of the scenery.
"Stay right where you are," directed Sandoz to Valentine as she slowly stepped closer. Teeth grinding in frustration he dropped his hand from the silent alarm button. He knew how handy she was with the laser rifle she was sporting.
"So what is it you want, sister mine?," wondered Maya, who hated it when people could block her from reading their thoughts.
"I came for Glass, but I also wanted to see you again, odd as it sounds. But you're even more the spider in her web, weaving misery and deceit."
Valentine lunged at the assassin, groping for her weapon. For a man his size he was surprisingly fast but she was a shade quicker swinging the butt of her gun against the executive's head. He promptly dropped like a sack of bricks.
Sydney stood there trembling but Maya's face was as usual impassive. "Go ahead and try it," she challenged, splaying her clawlike hands on the conference table where she stood. "Even together you both can't take me." Three pairs of eyes narrowed to slits as the tension in the chamber became palpable.
The room exploded with movement while the two younger siblings faked Maya out--She assumed Sandoz would go for her but she darted behind a column and Shaman instead rushed her. Raising a hand she projected a mindblast, intending to knock him backwards, but he was expecting it and dissapated it and kept coming. Then she pushed against his mind and found him stronger than he'd been before. She backpedalled away from the table as he reached for her, and she threw her senses out to search for Sandoz.
At that instant a bolt crackled right by her head. Gnashing her reptilian teeth she managed to push Shaman into the chair she'd so recently been sitting in. In one smooth motion she lobbed several adamant-tipped shuriken in Sandoz's direction. The throwing stars spread out and one managed to bury itself in her wrist brace. "Shit!," she swore, lunging for the next pillar for cover. Sydney tore out of the room screaming but no one paid any heed.
Sister, goaded Shaman, and she heard him in her mind. Let me in.
Hah! You can do nothing to me, my powers far exceed yours.
Then the man smiled, which puzzled Maya. I don't need to beat you at your own game, came his response. At the same moment a cold steel blade slid between two of her lower ribs, piercing blood vessels and lung. A curious bubbling, moaning noise came from Maya's bloody lips. "My gift to you, sister," whispered Sandoz standing cheek to cheek with her elder sibling, her hand on the knife. Her breath coming in ragged heaves she lashed out with her abilities, piercing her enemies' skulls with blistering pain. Shaman clutched his head and Sandoz's vision went cloudy, her legs growing weak. Blood poured from the brother and sister's noses and it felt like their brains were hemorrhaging. She pulled her knife out and stabbed her again with it, this time a fatal gut wound.
"You...won't win...you're fools..," Maya gasped as her life gushed forth. She slumped against the table, upsetting the rest of the tarot deck and spattering them with blood.
"It won't matter, cause you're dead," declared Shaman after his head cleared. He'd hated her for most of his life for the way she'd treated them and the cruel things the Council allowed her to do.
"Fuck," Blue growled as he brought them up to a standstill.
"What?," everyone else asked.
"Security bots," he answered as two lumbering, grey-and-green 12 feet tall behemoths blocked any further progress. The blaster guns had no effect on their gleaming metal hide and they came forward, their steps shattering clanks on the hard floor. They reached huge shiny paws toward the group and--
Glass shouted at the robots--and they stopped. Just like that. Tanya stared at him as if seeing him for the first time. "What did you DO?," she screeched.
"I..don't know."
"Can you make em move?," asked Ruby, finding her voice at last.
"They're dead," said Blue in amazement. He pushed them over easily and the group scrambled over the inert droids, afraid any moment it was a trick and the monsters would come to life and crush them like ants. They didn't, however. Elevators were jammed and doors opened and closed crazily when they tried to use them, in fact everything electronic seemed to react strangely when Glass got near.
"Christ Jesus, Glass, you're--you really are a Messenger!," exclaimed Ruby in awe.
"Hardly," he scoffed. "I'm not even just a man--I'm a megalomaniac who couldn't even keep my woman, and now she's dead. We better keep going."
When the small group emerged from the Valentine Productions building total chaos in the streets greeted them. This was the concert riot times 100 and all the Council's agents and robots were engaging the angry citizens. A rousing cheer went up when some of the Ghost Children spotted him. Here was their hero who'd went into the very jaws of the enemy and came out triumphant! None of the Council's machines could touch him.


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Speedplay Zero Ti Pedal Body Kit Black
This rebuilt kit includes everything you need to rebuild your Zero Titanium pedals including bowties. Perfect kit to easily restore your pedals to like-new condition. The body comes with the needle bearings molded in them but the two cartridge bearings are sold separately.
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The DJMIX-5000 is the ultimate DJ music station! The unit is equipped with an LED light display that beats to the music. It also features a 3000 Watt 3-way sound system and seamless Bluetooth connectivity compatible with almost any device. Play and scratch tunes on the included DJMIX-5000 feature packed DJ controller with your favorite DJ software! The unit includes built-in wheels for easy transport and with the possibility to take the party virtually anywhere. The DJMIX-5000 is constructed of premium materials and designed to last a lifetime.


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You are the 99%, Occupy the World!
The message is loud, clear and bold. People are really fed up with the things as they are now, making their lives miserable. While 1% of the world population enjoys nearly half the cake, the lower 50-60% does not have even 10% of the bread to make both ends meet. It is the capitalist Kleptocracy of the modern times that is ruining the fortunes of the people and the environment of our planet. It is heartening to see the American people in large numbers taking to streets under the inspiration of the 'Arab Spring', claiming their inalienable rights on the resources of the society. Calling 2011 the year of revolutions, inspired by the saying 'No Army can stop an Idea, whose Time has come' (Victor Hugo), they occupy the Wall Street and several squares in other cities too. The movement has now spread to several European cities also, though despite Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement that raged here in India, perhaps the 'world's largest kleptocracy', Dalal Street is somehow still safe from the ire of the demonstrators. The organizers pithily claim: "
Occupy Wall Street is leaderless resistance movement with people of many colors, genders and political persuasions. The one thing we all have in common is that 'We Are The 99%' that will no longer tolerate the greed and corruption of the 1%. We are using the revolutionary Arab Spring tactic to achieve our ends and encourage the use of nonviolence to maximize the safety of all participants. This OWS movement empowers real people to create real change from the bottom up. We want to see a general assembly in every backyard, on every street corner because we don't need Wall Street and we don't need politicians to build a better society." Radical intellectuals like Noam Chomsky and John Bellamy Foster have declared their solidarity, with the former strongly condemning the 'gangsterism' of the Wall Street "that has set in motion a vicious cycle that has concentrated immense wealth, and with it political power, in a tiny sector of the population, a fraction of 1%, while the rest increasingly become … "a precariat" -- seeking to survive in a precarious existence." And he commends: "The courageous and honorable protests underway in Wall Street should serve to bring this calamity to public attention, and to lead to dedicated efforts to overcome it and set the society on a more healthy course" – We can't agree more. §§§


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Endeavour Award Nominations
The nominees for the 2010 Endeavour Awards, to be presented at OryCon 33 for fiction written by Pacific Northwest authors, have been announced. The award includes a grant of $1,000. This year's panel of judges includes John Joseph Adams, Bud Sparhawk, and Jo Walton.
- A Cup of Normal, by Devon Monk
- The Bards of Bone Plain, by Patricia McKillip
- Black Prism, by Brent Weeks
- Dreadnought, by Cherie Priest
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You all mad at these Hockey Dudes?
So this weekend, apparently, Raffi Torres, NHLer (cracker) on the Phoenix Coyotes, dressed up like Jay Z and painted his skin "Darker" to look more authentic. He brought his bitch along as well (bad as hell) to dress up as Beyonce, but she fails in comparison. This has caused some backlash, but honestly, I think this is pretty damn amazing.
Black Face FTW.
Common – "Blue Sky" Video
First off, I'm extremely happy this guy has gotten rid of the neptunes. I fuck with this shit, and this video is nice. Produced by No ID, off his upcoming album "the Dreamer/the Believer."
jakes update
bungee to download…
Sir Michael Rocks – "Wassup" Video
This is my favorite shit off Mikey Rock's latest project "Premeir Politics," and since Jakes has forgotten his priorities, and is obviously being raped in the anus by his J.O.B. today, rendering him incapable of dedicating proper time to his REAL job….DrewPee is gonna go on a lil posting spree.
Wassup. Whats Crackin. Whats Happenin? Whats Good?
Nipsey Hussle X Dom Kennedy in the studio (Video)
this should have happened ages ago…….TMC (The Marathon Continues ) drops tomm.
Ab-Soul X ScHoolboy Q X Kendrick Lamar – El Campo (Prod. Tae Beast)
i stumbled upon this studio session a couple of days ago and couldnt find the mp3…but being the blawg gawd that i am, i found that shit….dont ask me waht project this is on because i have no clue…in house tde producer tae beast on the boards..
alot of tde and asap shit today, but i aint mad…
bungee to download…
Kendrick Lamar talks on how he linked up with Drake (Video)
he also talks about what his line up would look like if he was the headliner of a tour (he mentions k.r.i.t…alright drewpee, he's now mentioned them seperatley (cole X k.r.i.t), now all we need is to get all three of em on a track)
ScHoolboy Q – Oxy Music (Prod. Sounwave)
he released this on his twitter last night….this shit got me all nostalgic and shit…..red….iloveyoubitch
this guy q hasnt missed this quarter….. im going to use this post as an opportunity to catch up on everything he's released in the past couple months….including the track "there he go" that i put up a while ago….the mp3 i posted was real bad quality (not like me, i know, my apologies), i included a cdq link as well…..
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Stay tuned for the fall schedule, it will be posted shortly!
This summer's Acrylic Painting camp for artists age 9-12 was a huge success. I am slowly catching up with the photos of all the work we completed. Here's a few shots from one of our still life painting days.
Paintings are 5"x5" acrylic on wood panels
We started by doing contour line studies of the fig, followed by detailed sketches with shading, then went on to our paintings.
Group shot!
Our model, essential for observational drawings!


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I am not designed to come second or third. I am designed to win.
Ayrton Senna
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!
Audrey Hepburn
I've learned that maybe sometimes it's better to show people who you are and what you are thinking about. That way, you can be more relaxed with yourself.
Tina Maze
Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.
Steve Jobs
Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results.
Willie Nelson
The first one was quite cheap, but that was expensive for us. For my folks to buy on the Never Never. It was quite, you know, a rare object to have and I gained quite a lot of status by having this.
Eric Clapton
Success is dependent on effort.
Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.
Henry Ford
All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.
Mark Twain
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Vanar.io is a space based shooter game where you would be in charge of a circular spaceship that is equipped with guns and a shield generator and you would have to fight against all the other players. This is a cool multiplayer game, which can be played with friends and family.
Vanar.io Unblocked
Vanar.io unblocked is a cool game, which would transport you to the outer space. You would be in charge of a circular spaceship and would be equipped with all kinds of weapons and guns and would have to battle against your opponents. One of the best features of this game is that Vanar .io games is the space physics and if you boost the spaceship in one direction, you will not stop multiplayer game
Vanar Play
The Vanar.io play game is simple to play and it is interesting as well. You would need to shoot into other ships and avoid destroying yourselves as you delve into space in and out. Always ensure that you have the shield with you to protect you or you may be attacked by the enemies and die. There are various asteroids that are dotted around, but you can easily drive around them. You do not have infinite ammunitions to play around with and your ammo may finish as fast as refilling. It takes time to reload the ammo after 20 shots. Do not shoot without any focus and always try and save your bullets to defend yourself.
The controls of the game
You can just go forward with your space ship by using the W button. You can also use A and D to steer left or right and also boost in other directions. The Space bar can be used to shoot your weapon and shift is used for your shield in the Vanar.io game.


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Sleeping helps to reinforce what we've learned. And brain scans have revealed that cerebral activity associated with learning new information is replayed during sleep. But, in a study published in the open access journal PLoS Biology, Philippe Peigneux and colleagues at the University of Liege demonstrate for the first time that the brain doesn't wait until night to structure information. Day and night, the brain doesn't stop (re)working what we learn.
Taking advantage of the new opportunities offered by 3 Tesla's functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)(*), Philippe Peigneux et al. recorded (or scanned) the cerebral activity of volunteers while they performed a ten-minute auditory attention task every half hour in two sessions spaced out over a few weeks. In each of these sessions, during the half hour between the first two scans of the attention task, the volunteer was given something new to learn. A third scan was then performed after a half-hour rest. During one of the two sessions, the volunteer memorized a route in a virtual city he or she was exploring on a computer. This spatial navigation task is known to be dependent on the hippocampus, a cerebral structure that plays a vital role in learning. The other session was devoted to acquisition by repetition (or procedural learning) of new visuomotor sequences. For this task, it wasn't necessary that the subject be aware of what he or she was learning, and its success depends mainly on the integrity of the striatum and the related motor regions.
Compared with the first scan, the cerebral activity during the second and third scan of the auditory attention task was systematically modified by the kind of learning experience that took place between the first and second scans. Moreover, this post-learning activity evolved differently over time depending on the type of learning, and the subjects' recall abilities. These elements suggest active processing of the newly formed mnemonic traces, which could occur at the same time as other cognitive tasks.
More generally, this study from the ULg Cyclotron Research Centre demonstrates for the first time that the human brain does not simply put newly acquired information in standby until there is a period of calm or sleep to strengthen them. Rather, the brain continues to process them dynamically as soon as the learning episode has ended, even if it has to face an uninterrupted series of completely different cognitive activities.
(*) In 2003, the University of Liège acquired this high performance magnetic resonance imaging apparatus in support of the research being carried out at the University of Liège Cyclotron Research Centre (www.presse.ulg.ac.be/communiques/irmtesla.html).
Citation: Peigneux P, Orban P, Balteau E, Degueldre C, Luxen A, et al. (2006) Offline persistence of memory-related cerebral activity during active wakefulness. PLoS Biol 4(4): e100.
Philippe Peigneux
Cyclotron Research Centre
University of Liège
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As you may or may not know, we have finished filming our original horror film "The Horror at Eden Lake". The all night shoot got difficult at times, but it was fun and hopefully the final product will be amazing. We are currently editing the film and to satisfy your needs, you may enjoy these … Continue reading Still coming soon…
Category: Movies
BIG Announcement..
Remember that big announcement I talked about in a previous post? Well now it's time to announce it. We have been working hard on an original short horror film. We have every detail worked out and we will begin filming soon and release it later this year. We won't be releasing any details about the … Continue reading BIG Announcement..
If only we got our own movie…
Attached to the bottom of this post is a ver strange picture. It is a fake movie poster for what would be the absolute worst movie ever. That's a joke, but still, it's a poster for The Nuclear Crew and what would be the plot of this movie based on the poster...well according to Myles … Continue reading If only we got our own movie…
Sad story, short post…
Earlier today, we posted about the movie New Mutants coming out this year. We said how we were excited about it, but things have changed. New Mutants has now been moved to 2018. Tragic story huh. Oh well.
Top 10 – Movies (Every Genre)
Before you read this, I must clarify. As was my previous list, this list is full of...you guessed it - opinions. This list isn't based on the financial success or the reviews of the movies. It is based solely on my opinions. Please enjoy or go f*** yourself. 10 - Sinister Sinister is the first scary … Continue reading Top 10 – Movies (Every Genre)
A Nuclear Review: Creep 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyQlbszf5sE I truly believe that every review of everything ever should be one sentence long, but I'm a hypocrite. So, since I am a hypocrite, this is a review of the movie Creep 2 and it is longer than one sentence. Before you continue reading, you must know that if I say that a movie … Continue reading A Nuclear Review: Creep 2
RE: Greatest Movie Scene of All Time?
Our dearest Caleb has made a sincere mistake and I am here to fix it. He linked a video of the train sequence from Spider-Man 2, and labeled it as "The Greatest Movie Scene of All Time", but the actual greatest movie scene can be traced back to the infamous "Pizza Time" scene. With an … Continue reading RE: Greatest Movie Scene of All Time?
Greatest movie scene of all time?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRhRZB-nqOU Spiderman 2 is one of, if not the greatest superhero movie of all time, so it's no surprise that it contains what, in my opinion, is the greatest scene to ever be in any movie. The scene is just so gosh darn powerful. Even if the whole movie was garbage, which it's not, it would … Continue reading Greatest movie scene of all time?
Something to Check Out…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSDm62Hmbf4 Pleasantville is a great forgotten comedy starring Tobey McGuire, Reese Witherspoon, Paul Walker, and many more. I love this movie, but I also love just about anything related to the 50's. In this movie, two siblings who live in the 90s are transported into a 50's sitcom where things are very different. Things that are … Continue reading Something to Check Out…
Something to Check Out..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSsuNN6jEjQ The Condemned is a WWE Studios movie starring "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. It's not the best movie, but it is entertaining. Basically, it is about an island full of death row convicts set free on an island. They all fight to the death to see who can survive. Whoever survives will be set free. … Continue reading Something to Check Out..


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Coconut Oil Benefits your hair and body in many ways.
Hair Coconut oil can be used on your hair as a mask to strengthen your hair and gets rid of split ends. Rub the oil in your air over night and wash it the next day this also helps with locking in moisture to the hair if you have dry hair. And you can also use it as an hot oil treatment. Which can furthermore help in also locking in moisture to the hair.
Face You can use it as your facial moisturizer. a makeup remover and you can also use it as your cleanser. It helps to clear breakouts and makes the skin smooth and soft and you can also use it as moisturizer for your lips. You can also mix it with sugar to make a lip scrub. Helps in curing baby acne.
Body Most of all it's used as a body moisturizer. Especially for persons who suffer from dry skin, eczema, psoriasis or even body acne. Helps to lock in moisture in the skin to help all these skin conditions. It also has many antioxidants and vitamins which helps the process.
You can mix coconut oil with sugar and lemon juice or just the sugar and coconut oil and make a nice body scrub to pamper yourself. If you are searching for a more natural shaving cream coconut oil is the way to go. It will leave your skin soft and smooth and will help to reduce razor bumps. Helps in relieving sunburn, diaper rash, can treat ringworm, and can help in hardening baby's soft spot.
Furthermore it can also be used for cooking due to its amazing properties. The best kind of coconut oil to use is the extra virgin, virgin, unrefined and cold pressed.
Do you use coconut oil? What do you use it for?
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Category Archives for "Compression Shorts"
Many athletes use compression shorts for quality muscle support. They're truly versatile and can be used as both undergarments and running shorts. Depending on the quality of the product, the shorts can reduce the recovery after an intense workout session.
Numerous companies manufacture compression shorts. Buyers find some of the shorts much better than others. If you're about to buy your first pair of compression shorts in 2016, you should definitely consider some of the following options.
Many athletes find this product to be the best pair of compression shorts for men. Skin A200 shorts are available in a range of colors and they can be used as running shorts without any other garments on top.
The shorts are made from nylon (76 percent) and spandex (24 percent).
Engineered gradient compression provides support to the right muscles during a workout. The company uses its warp knit fabric that wicks moisture away from the body and is UV resistant, apart from delivering sufficient compression. The fabric enhances circulation, keeping the muscles properly oxygenated throughout the workout.
One final characteristic worth mentioning is the placement of the seams. These are located in places that reduce the risk of chaffing during running and other activities.
One of the big companies in the world of athletic wear has a high quality pair of compression shClick to replace anchor textorts for ladies. Nike Pro Core Compression Shorts are made from a mixture of polyester and spandex. Seams are ergonomic and placed strategically to increase the range of motion and reduce the risk of chaffing.
The shorts feature Nike's Dri-FIT fabric. It wicks moisture away from the body.
The wide waistband features an improved design for maximum comfort. It is elastic and it provides some compression at the same time. According to reviewers, the shorts are very comfortable. They don't bunch up and the length is perfect to guarantee a range of motion.
This is another great pick for the guys that want to maximize the effectiveness of their workouts. Champion Men's Powerflex Compression Shorts are made of polyester (84 percent) and spandex (16 percent).
The Champion Vapor technology wicks moisture away from the body and it is quick drying to simplify the process of washing the shorts after a workout. There are targeted ventilation zones that increase the breathability of the fabric.
Flatlock seams are incorporated in the design to ensure a full range of motion and reduce the risk of chaffing. The shorts are long enough to be worn on their own and short enough to be very practical.
ATD Women's Compression Bike Shorts are made of a very soft and comfortable material that improves circulation and keeps the muscles properly supported throughout intense exercise sessions. Because of these characteristics, the shorts reduce muscle soreness and decrease the recovery time after workouts.
The shorts are made predominantly from nylon (84 percent) and spandex. The two-panel, streamlined construction ensures a full range of motion. Finally, the design features an inch wide elastic band that is soft and stretchy.
Unlike the previous entry in the list, these shorts are on the long side. If you want something that offers more coverage, you'll be happier with this design.
These shorts are geared to the needs of individuals that prefer a higher level of compression. At the same time, Under Armour Men's HeatGear Sonic Compression Shorts are incredibly comfortable.
The company's four-way stretch fabrication technology makes the fabric thin and soft while also supporting all of the bigger muscles. Signature Moisture Transportation system wicks water and sweat away from the body, keeping the exerciser dry.
One other very cool characteristic is the anti-odor technology. It reduces the likelihood of odor-causing bacteria to grow inside the fabric. Thus, there would be no unpleasant body odor during exercise sessions.
Under Armour has a wonderful pair of compression shorts for ladies, as well. The Authentic Compression Shorts are 87 percent crafted from polyester and 13 percent – from elastane. The Locked-in UA compression fit is used to provide support and compression exactly where those are needed.
Four-way stretch fabrication is used to ensure comfort. The shorts wick moisture away from the body, as well.
The waistband is inspired by yoga pants and it's incorporated in the design to make the compression shorts even more comfortable. Finally, Under Armour has once again used its anti-odor technology that slows down bacterial formation.


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Here at Crowle Show we welcome Tractors and other Static Engines from either clubs or individuals.
If you are a Tractor enthusiast you are sure to enjoy viewing the displays that are exhibited each year.
When visiting the show with young children, the 'Tractor' display is a must and is sure to fill them with excitement and curiosity. For older children, it is an opportunity to learn more about how farming and machines work together.
3.30pm in the main ring
To arrange attendance of your engine please find entry information below.


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Burmese Jadeite Bracelet Sterling Silver Stacker Bracelet
This lovely bracelet is made using Genuine Burmese jadeite gemstones and sterling silver. The bracelet has a bolt ring clasp which is a good size at 8 mm and a small heart charm.
Bracelet has been beaded onto a good quality beading wire
All metals used are 925 sterling silver except the beading wire which is coated stainless steel
Gemstones have been sourced from a trusted gemstone supplier within the UK
Bracelet comes with a certificate of authenticity for the Jadeite gemstones
Bracelet measures approx 7 inches (this is the inside circumference of the bracelet )
Jadeite rounds measure approx 6 mm and 4 mm
Size of bracelet can be adjusted if you require a different size just let me know when ordering
Bracelet will come in a gift box with a ribbon bow
Bracelet will be delivered by 1st class recorded delivery in the UK
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