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Why I choose to use Interactive, not Internet in RIA.
I get this a lot, and most think I'm just annoying Adobe by using the word "Interactive" instead of "Internet". I think I've already covered this discussion in fragments but thought I'd do it one last time to cement my reasons once and for all.
Internet for me isn't the right word, it's semantically incorrect and out of touch with today's actual "RIA" (Rich Interactive Applications) solutions. Typically, hardware vendors are looking at Rich Interactive Applications with new found respect, and monitoring both Microsoft and Adobe movements in this space.
When you couple hardware vendors along side most internal facing solutions, the word Internet starts to have a confusing message/meaning, as well.... Internet isn't really being used?
I also support the "Interactive" word based off my own personal experiences. Most of the RIA solutions I worked on prior to Microsoft never saw the light of day beyond the corporate firewall, they were essentially unified views over complex back end systems (insert SOA buzz wording here). In saying this, Internet never actually played a role - it did use the approach of what the Internet has, in terms of "web centric" methodologies but again, no actual Internet - maybe "Intranet" more so.
Point overall is that we at Microsoft have a compelling story around Software + Services, and if you take the time to read about it, the word Internet in RIA doesn't always apply. Interactive for me was the correct wording, as it doesn't confuse per say, in that If I were to approach a customer and state "I am building you a Rich Interactive Application" it takes on a whole new context to "I am building you a Rich Internet Application".
The world has changed since 2002 when Jeremy Alliare wrote a whitepaper around "Rich Internet Applications" and with change, comes upgrade and evolution. I predict Interactive will become more familiar as time goes by than Internet.
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One in three pieces of international mail opened by authorities in the past year contained something illegal or banned.
The Australian Border Force inspected almost 61 million international mail items, about 20 million more than a few years ago. More than 236,000 were then physically examined on suspicion that something wasn't right.
About 81,000 (or 32%) of those resulted in the detection of an illicit good or prohibited item, ranging from drugs to firearms.
Last financial year, about 18.7 tonnes of tobacco was detected in international mail, which is about 44 million cigarettes worth. While the form drugs arrive in varies, from a handful of cannabis seeds or a couple of pills to tens of kilograms of illicit products.
About 150 million pieces of international mail come to Australia every year.

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During Nintendo's E3 Digital Event, it was revealed that Bayonetta 2 would be released exclusively on Wii U this October. As an added bonus, the original Bayonetta will be included on the game disc, giving gamers a chance to play through the first game for the first time on a Nintendo platform. However, buying a physical version of Bayonetta may be the only way to play the first game on Wii U. At the bottom of the official Bayonetta 2 website, there is the following disclaimer: "The retail version of Bayonetta 2 comes with the first Bayonetta game. Digital downloads of Bayonetta 2 from Nintendo eShop do not include the first game."
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"Bumblebee" Power Plus Series Bumblebee Toy Review
General Information:
Release Date: September 2018
Price Point: $12.99 (Varies by retailer)
Retailer: General Release (Target, Walmart, Amazon etc.)
Accessories: Energon Igniter Core
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Energon, the lifeblood of Transformers robots, fuels the epic action on Earth and beyond. And in the Transformers: Bumblebee movie, it fuels an all new adventure as Bumblebee embarks on a journey to unleash the power within. Now imagine the power of this vital energy source is in kids' hands with Energon Igniters figures.
Each Energon Igniters Power Plus Series figure comes with the Energon Igniter core needed to activate the awesome driving action in all Energon Igniters figures (each sold separately). Fans can collect other Energon Igniters figures and use the core to unleash the power within.
Product Features
- 5 inches (12.70cm)
- Made of plastic
- Insert Energon Igniters core to activate driving action
- Energon Igniters core also work with Speed and Power series figures
- Box Contents
- Bumblebee figure
- Energon Igniters core
In September of 2018 Hasbro launched its "Bumblebee" toy line based on the live action movie. Much of this toy line was aimed at a younger audience, relying on the "Energon Igniter" gimmick. More complex and detailed figures for the movie would be folded into the "Studio Series" and "Masterpiece" lines instead. The "Energon Igniter" gimmick was spread across several classes of figures including the "Power Plus Series" which consisted of figures that were roughly 5 inches (12.70cm) tall with very simple transformations and the "Energon Igniter Core" accessory. Bumblebee was one of the first figures released in this group.
The Energon Igniter Power Plus figures are packaged on a bubble card. The backing card features artwork of Bumblebee on it regardless of the character packaged inside. The colors on the packaging use Bumblebee as their inspiration with the focus on yellow, black, blue, white and beige. The vertical Transformers logo is set on the right side with the "Energon Igniters" logo above it. The figure itself is packaged in robot mode with the Energon Igniter core accessory next to it. The insert set in front of the figure features Bumblebee in vehicle mode using the Energon Igniter to activate his weapon.
The back of the packaging has the instructions on the left (showing an 8 step transformation) and Bumblebee in his various forms. The lower part of the card features tons of legal information in various languages. The lower right hand corner has the official Volkswagon logo on it since this figure transforms into a licensed Volkswagon Beetle.
Bumblebee includes an Energon Igniter Core. This is a translucent blue and grey piece that features a rubber wheel on the bottom. When you press the grey piece, it preps the wheel to spin. Let go and the wheel spins, propelling this figure and others in the line forward in vehicle mode.
Robot Mode:
This sculpt is based on Bumblebee's appearance in the movie when he transforms into a Volkswagon Beetle. The CG model features a more curved design than previous versions. Many of the parts that were exposed in the previous films are covered up by curved armor pieces. Perhaps the most iconic design aspects are the front of the car forming the chest and the head design.
This figure reflects a lot of those design influences, but they have been simplified to accommodate a figure that is more focused on a gimmick than screen accuracy. For instance, on the CG model used in the film, parts of the vehicle's front end form the chest, but bits of it collapse in and disappear. Here, the entire front end forms the chest. Interestingly, his right arm is sculpted to feature his arm/blaster weapon. The left arm has a fist. The legs have curved armor pieces on the front and above that are some nice mechanical details like wires. The sculpt looks good (read: not great) for a simplified figure.
Unfortunately, the focus on the Energon Igniter gimmick and the simplified design result in a good chunk of the vehicle mode winding up as a "shell" on the back of the figure. This is going to turn off some fans right away and I totally get why.
This figure is mostly cast in a beautiful yellow color. Smaller parts such as the feet are cast in silver. Gunmetal grey and silver paint are used on the chest, face and arms for detailing. The eyes are painted light blue. An Autobot symbol graces the left shoulder.
There are two points of articulation on this figure: the shoulders. The left hand has a 5mm port, allowing him to hold weapons from other figures. Again, the focus on the gimmick in vehicle mode winds up detracting from the robot mode. I would have preferred at least one or two more points of articulation.
Transformation to Vehicle Mode:
- Swing the arms down.
- Swing the robot chest up and push it in.
- Swing the front panels on the legs up.
- Swing the heel pieces up over the legs.
- Clip the feet together in the middle.
- Connect the rear vehicle mode panels.
- Swing the arms up to form the sides of the vehicle.
Vehicle Mode:
For a good portion of the film, Bumblebee transforms into a Volkswagon Beetle, the same vehicle form he had in Generation One. This is not the modern version of the Beetle. This is the retro one that was still relatively common in the 80's.
Like the real life Beetle, the vehicle mode features a round design on the front, middle and back. The front end has round headlights and a distinct, curved hood piece with a "handle" sculpted into the front and a Volkswagon symbol near the windshield. Both ends feature curved bumpers. The main difference from the real life vehicle in terms of the sculpt is the back end, where some bits of the robot heels can be seen.
This mode is yellow, silver and black plastic. The headlights and front bumper are painted silver. The windows are all painted metallic blue (even the rear one!). I do wish the sides of the wheels were painted but other than that I think the vehicle mode looks great.
This is the form where the Energon Igniter Core comes into play. Holding the Core so the small peg on it faces front. Push down on the rear of the vehicle and the panels that form that section will swing out to the sides, revealing a slot where you can attach the Core. This reveals two cylinders that can either be interpreted as cannons or turbines! For more fun, press the grey part of the core down and the wheel will spin, moving the vehicle forward! This is a fun feature and I do like the idea of the Core activating functionality on Bumblebee himself.
Final Thoughts:
As the name implies, this figure's play value is largely based on the Energon Igniter Core. The robot mode is basically a statue (though I can see some play value). Most of the fun to be had with this figure is with the vehicle mode. All that said, this figure is recommended for ages 6+, and I can imagine kids having a grand time with this toy.
- Nice sculpt in vehicle mode.
- Fun action feature.
- Energon Igniter Core can be used with other figures.
- Robot mode sculpt basically has a giant vehicle shell on its back.
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Rugby world cup.
At last.
England in a fashion faux-pas. Coin toss aside, they resembled players of Wales, China, Japan or Kyrgyzstan (Fijian, red is Fijian).
Mum's nine-day visit to Ireland now over.
Visited Dublin Zoo once again. New camera making me rather shutter-slow, hence prevalent photographic bonding with rear ends of several animals.
Otherwise, hardly left the house.
Thank you, MS. Living with a chronic illness is not all it's cracked up to be. Chronic means chronic. I don't get to choose the days, the hours, the moments.
Hence, a triad of medical events in the space of twelve days now extended into a three-week period.
Flu. Impatient, it could not wait to land on my doorstep before that all-important flu jab. Must remember that viruses follow idiotic timetables and adapt accordingly.
Disease Modifying Drugs. DMD. New increased dosage, fewer injection days. What's not to love?
Sadly, it was not to be. For a few weeks, side effects I believed could be mentally induced, turned out to be purely physical.
Already tachycardic heart racing at Formula One speed standards. Difficulty breathing. Chest pain. Face as red as an English/Welsh/Chinese rugby shirt (Should still be Fijian). Body temperature sky-high during Skyfall. Ironic.
It sent my mum into a panic.
It sent me into a panic because of hers.
Ha. MS, such a joker.
Another medical, life experience.
Oh well. Make that experience number 9 or so. Starting to lose count. Looking out from within ain't that grand. Or fun.
Eye-popping. Literally.
Each heartbeat making left eye pop. With each step, it bangs against its socket. Each word makes my face flinch.
Waiting on some sort of lex talionis lesson, aches waiting to be stilled by a maximum load of other drugs.
Face? Let's not go there.
Sensory overload turns into stabbing pain. Time after time after time. Last barrier of leftover strength broken.
Note to self so, remember one thing only… That chronic, colonising, neurodegenerative thing inside that potholed brain of mine?
It's alive. It's breathing. Perhaps even shrinking.
Use it wisely, so. Don't feed it negativity. Turn it into a living, breathing manual. Turn it into a tool for others to learn from.
Use that MS-ridden central nervous system as an encyclopaedia waiting to be published.
Why? How? Pollutants? Microbiota? Who knows?
Re-evaluate own expectations. And those of others.
I am not who I used to be. Nor do I wish to be. Pre-MS-Willeke has long left the building. Post-MS-Willeke received a new lease on life, and is quite literally and physically writing her first book.
MS? Assiduous. Studious. Acrimonious.
Shortcut-rambling, in bed with sunglasses on, dimmed light. Only thing missing? A tub of Ben & Jerrys ice cream and someone to massage my tired body.
But overall?
Happy. Despite the pain. Despite everything.
Love for life is still greater than the hardship MS gives me.
Just happy.
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Our family is due to take another trip in less than two weeks! Ah, my thirst will be quenched. I'm forever the dreamer, wondering where I should trek next. We'll be heading south to New Orleans, Louisiana. I'm not one for thick air that forces you to pant and stains your clothes with sweat, but we'll be going in early March so the gulf weather should be manageable. (I'm a cold weather enthusiast.) My parents have told me I've been there before. I was an infant; Willow's age approximately. Due to a basement flood, most of my childhood was drowned and remains undocumented, save the memories I can recall. I'm excited to visit this Jazzy, French/Creole inspired city. Flipping through photos, I can only imagine the vibrant life that awaits us. Most would also be anxious about traveling with an infant going on toddler.
We've traveled with Willow before. Back in September, Frank and I attended a friend's wedding in Kansas. The trip was labeled our Planes, Trains, Automobiles excursion because we used all three modes of transportation to get back to NJ. We visited MO, IL, IN, OH, and KY as well as KS. (FYI, I WOULD NOT advise using all those modes of travel. I thought I could save money, but in the end, we took a hit to our wallet. We didn't have a credit card at the time so car companies wouldn't rent to us. We would travel all over a city looking for a place and Budget Rental Car or Avis were the only ones who would loan a car out to an individual without a credit card. Also, one-way car rentals are EXPENSIVE! I never thought they would be, having never done it before, but be warned, one way rentals have a steep price!) Anyways, Willow did great. There was only one plane ride that she fussed on and it was about a 2 hour flight. Most of the time, she slept.
Willow was 5 months old when we went out to KS. She will be 11 months old for this trip. Six months of aging for an infant–>toddler means increased mobility and squirming. I'm praying it goes as smoothly as last time. For the most part, I'm not too concerned. More than likely, Willow will smile and coo and the other passengers. I will admit that having an easy going child makes travel SO much easier. (I honestly don't know what I would do if she fussed while we traveled.) Some people really can't go places, that is if they fear how others will react over a screaming or fussy child. Thankfully, Willow is flexible with her schedule and goes with the flow.
Some tips I have found were helpful when we were traveling with Willow back in September were to buy disposable diapers when we landed, bring our own stroller and car seat rather than rent one, pack enough clothing to last 3 days and just do laundry somewhere (bear in mind infants need about 3-4 back-up outfits just in case they vomit, poop, pee, or any other array of soiling their clothes), and we packed enough toys to keep her entertained, but not so many toys that our bags were too heavy or we didn't use a toy. Bringing our own car seat and stroller worked well for this particular trip to reduce car rental expenditures, but this variable can vary depending on the trip; use your discretion when deciding to rent or bring your own car safety gear. We had a stock pile in the diaper bag, but we didn't pack all the diapers we thought we'd need for the trip. We simply purchased disposable diapers when we got to KS. I know some people insist on cloth diapers, or their child has allergic reactions to certain disposable diapers, and this will complicate matters. If this is the case, find a place where you can do laundry and work that into your schedule. For planes, it is important for a young child to suck on something during take off and landing to help stabilize pressure in the ears. I nurse so I just made sure I latched Willow on a few minutes before take-off and landing. Willow eats more solids now so I might give her some water, milk, or snacks to help with ear pressure. If needed, I will nurse. Since Willow eats solids now, we will also pack a few snacks that we can bring through security.
One of the most important things Frank and I did was we smiled frequently. (The grammar sounds off here, forgive me.) If you relax and enjoy yourself, it is likely your child will too.
Best wishes for safe and enjoyable travel with your young infant-toddler in tow.


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"The daughter of Rey Cortez lost her sanity due to the trauma caused by the beheading of her father last July 13, 2007. The Arroyo administration has turned its back on helping Rey's family to cope with the tragedy. If they heard the President's SONA, we are pretty sure that instead of the 126 times of applause, the Batasang Pambansa would shudder at the thunder of angry voices of OFWs," says Garry Martinez, chairperson of Migrante International.
Martinez was reacting to the SONA of President Arroyo when she defended her frequent trips abroad by claiming that these trips were spent to visit and to listen to the problems of overseas Filipinos as well as to talk to the host governments of countries where they are working. She also claimed that she was looking for opportunities for the hundreds of thousands of Filipinos looking for jobs.
"Jenifer Beduya, Miguel Fernandez, Wilfredo Bautista, Antonio Alvesa, Sergio Aldana and Rey Cortez, the 6 OFWs who were beheaded under President Arroyo's term, must have turned in their unmarked graves in Saudi Arabia when she said that the billions of pesos spent in her lavish trips were done in their name. The question now is how many more are going to be beheaded in her remaining trips abroad?" Martinez chided.
Martinez blames the appointment of First Gentleman Mike Arroyo as Presidential Adviser for OFWs in 2001 as a major reason why government failed in saving OFWs from death row. The group asserted that it was during Mike Arroyo's stint that the government applied a new tact in dealing with OFWs facing capital punishments.
"Upon Mike Arroyo's appointment, the government adopted a policy of raising funds for blood money from the business sector instead of providing appropriate legal assistance to OFWs in death row. Paying blood money is tantamount to admitting a crime that relinquishes the innocence of the suspected OFW who was not even adequately defended in the legal process. This has become the signature of the Arroyo administration in its mishandling of OFW cases up to the present," added Martinez.
Migrante even reminded the President that three (3) of her fellow Capampangans are right now awaiting their execution in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The said OFWs are Edison and Rolando Gonzales and Eduardo Arcilla who were sentenced to die by beheading by the Saudi courts for murder.
"The Gonzales brothers and Arcilla were tortured by the Saudi authorities to admit to crimes they have not committed. Up to now, the President continues to ignore the issue of torture perpetrated against the said OFWs. A brazen proof that what she said in her SONA are all self-serving lies," exclaimed Martinez
Migrante likewise claims that the plight of OFWs under the 9 year term of the Arroyo administration has become worse especially the situation of migrant women.
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Recently, Migrante revealed that cases of violence against migrant women have been increasing. An alarming trend of Filipina maids being abused in groups were also noted.
The group criticized the 9 year term of President Arroyo as a corrupt ridden administration that utilized OFW welfare funds for its own interest specifically during the 2004 presidential election.
"The only legacy that will be left by President Arroyo to OFWs is its shameless pilfering of OFW funds that were used to commit electoral fraud in the 2004 presidential elections instead of utilizing it to give assistance to distressed OFWs. Php530 million of the OWWA funds were transferred to Philhealth upon the prodding of then Philhealth President Francisco Duque. The said fund was later used to distribute free Philhealth cards during her campaign trail. This was done at the same time when hundreds of thousands of OFW contributors were disenfranchised from their benefits upon the imposition of OWWA Omnibus Policies in 2003," Martinez concluded.


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Welcome New Java Champion Simon Ritter
Simon Ritter has been involved in promoting Java since the release of the first official JDK, when he joined Sun Microsystems in February 1996. He started helping to drive Java adoption back in 1999 as part of Sun's Market Development Engineering group and moved to full time evangelism in January 2001. He also helped to start the Java Champion program. He has been in the IT business since 1984 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Brunel University in the U.K.
In his time at Sun/Oracle, he presented at almost all of the main Java conferences and many of the smaller ones. He has delivered Java presentations in 56 countries on six continents. In that time, Simon covered a wide range of subjects covering the launch of all Java SE versions since 1.4, Java EE, web services, SOA, Cloud, Java ME, embedded Java and JavaFX.
At Oracle Simon took over managing the Java Evangelism team for the core Java platform, Java for client applications and embedded Java. Now at Azul, Simon continues to spread the word about Java and has become involved in new activities like the JCP Executive Committee.
Ritter has written many articles, been a track lead several times for JavaOne content reviews and created training courses like the JDK 8 Lambdas and Streams MOOC, which had 10,000 people sign up for it. He writes a Java focused blog, which can be found at azul.com/blog. Follow him on Twitter @speakjava
Java Champions are an exclusive group of passionate Java technology and community leaders who are community-nominated and selected under a project sponsored by Oracle. Learn more about Java Champions.
Note, this blog was first published on The Java Source on June 8, 2016.


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Two incidents recently got me to thinking about how what was once an essential American value — frugality — morphed into a cultural pariah. The first was when I posted on my Facebook page that my hubby and I had made a New Year's resolution to not buy any new clothing during all of 2015. We both enjoy nice clothes, and we purchase worthy stuff — quality over quantitiy — but it's not like we … [Read more...] about When 'frugal' became a bad word in America
In praise of the prosaic
I feel a bit sheepish coming in to blog for the day. I'm the first one to harp on infrequent so-called "bloggers" as not the real thing. To blog is to be prolific. Anything else is an occasional essayist and, if you're choosing the Internet as your venue for it, you're not even an essayist. Maybe just a venter. This is the kind of stuff marketing for the web will make you say. And it's true, … [Read more...] about In praise of the prosaic
Less is definitely more
It's an oddity of modern life that we consume an immense amount of calories — much of them from empty or sugary carbs — while using our bodies about 90% less than in previous eras due to a sedentary lifestyle. So, more calories in + fewer calories out = fat storage. Is it any wonder that we have a crisis of obesity in the Western world, and in the US in particular? But unless you plan to start … [Read more...] about Less is definitely more
Year round Christmas tree
About ten years ago, when I was a very poor single mom, I had no money to buy a Christmas tree one year. At the time it felt like a bummer. My solution was to tape two pieces of roll out white paper together and paint a tree on it. I added painted lights, ornaments and a star, and hung it on the wall. Now when I look back at photos, the ones of that year, and our homemade tree, are some of my … [Read more...] about Year round Christmas tree
Homemade Halloween
This essay originally appeared in the launch issue of Transition Voice, the online magazine I edit on peak oil, climate change, and economic crisis. One of my worst parenting memories happened when I took my daughters trick-or-treating on the vaunted Lawn of the University of Virginia campus one year. The girls were little at the time, and the picturesque associations of the annual UVA Halloween … [Read more...] about Homemade Halloween
Recession sensitivity
The old days are gone and there's more than a few analysts who don't see the high life ever returning. They say that the peak of cheap oil production in 2006 means economic growth is over. Instead, we can expect a continual contraction of the economy that will ultimately affect us all. Whether its fate, or karma or just chance, we're the people alive today and we're the one's who have to deal … [Read more...] about Recession sensitivity


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Online Registration is Now Open for the 3GN Shotgun & PCC Challenge, presented by Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club, on Aug. 5 in New Tripoli, PA
3-Gun Nation and Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club have partnered to bring an exciting one-day match format to the East Coast with the 3-Gun Nation Shotgun & PCC Challenge,
Sunday, Aug. 5, in New Tripoli, PA. Ontelaunee is a 3GN Club Series partner, offering quality 3-Gun matches each month, with regular 3GN Classifier opportunities for 3GN Members.
The match, a one-day format, will consist of nine stages of fire, two of which will be 3GN Classifiers. Stage designs are being planned to incorporate 90-percent steel, with only 10-percent of the targets featuring paper presentations.
The staff, and potential overflow shooters, will compete on Friday, Aug. 3, while the main match will take place Sunday, Aug. 5. 3-Gun Nation single-gun rules, 14.0, are in effect.
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Neighbourhood Small Grants
Neighbourhood Small Grants support people who want to make their communities better places to live. The program is based on a simple but powerful idea – that everyone is a valuable member of the community and that we all have something to share.
Applying for a small grant is easy. You don't need to have any experience in community projects.
We give grants from $50 to $500 to support projects that bring people together, share skills and knowledge, build a sense of belonging and responsibility, and respect and celebrate diversity.
After you apply, your grant application is reviewed by a Neighbourhood Grants Committee made up of local neighbourhood volunteers from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Committee members review applications and decide which projects to fund.
Read below to find out more about the grants, eligibility, and how to apply. A link to the application form is at the bottom of this page.What kinds of projects do you support?
Do you have any focus areas?
Am I eligible?
What else do I need to know?
How do I apply?
Who can help me?
What kinds of projects do you support?
Neighbourhood Small Grants are for projects that:
1. Connect and engage neighbours
Examples: Social gatherings such as clothing swaps and potlucks.
2. Share skills and knowledge
Examples: Collaborative art making or storytelling sessions.
3. Increase sense of belonging and responsibility
Examples: Neighbourhood walking tour or removal of invasive plant species.
4. Respect and celebrate diversity
Examples: Multicultural community kitchen or project that connects newcomers with Indigenous communities to share cultures.
Watch our videos to see what we fund
Do you have any focus areas?
This year we have set aside a small portion of granting money to put towards two focus areas to help us deepen the impact of NSG and reach out to diverse groups.
We are particularly interested in supporting:
1. Projects that connect Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members to promote cross-cultural learning and understanding.
Example: community kitchens where stories of food are shared; collaborative arts and crafts workshops where participants exchange their skills and experiences. Watch this video for an example.
2. Projects that are led by youth aged 18-24 and may encourage and engage more young people to participate in the program.
Example: youth-led community dialogues; youth-led neighbourhood-cleanup events that foster intergenerational connections. Watch this video for an example.
Am I eligible?
Our eligibility criteria are designed to ensure that Neighbourhood Small Grants support a diverse range of community-focused projects.
- You must live in a participating community - check our community map.
- Main applicants can apply for one Neighbourhood Small Grants project per year, and only within your community. Co-applicants can only be used on two applications.
- Two applicants living in the same community but from different households are required on every application. Both applicants are responsible for managing the grant money.
- Your project must be free, accessible and welcoming to all. You may not charge entrance fees, request donations, or fundraise for other projects and/or organizations.
- Except for community gardens, projects involving infrastructure building or upgrading or purchasing of large equipment such as computers are not eligible.
- Projects involving therapy and counseling support are not eligible.
- You may not profit financially from the project. Registered organizations and businesses are not eligible to apply. These grants are specifically for individuals and small volunteer-based neighbourhood /community groups.
- You must begin your project after the grant decision is made. Projects are not supported retroactively.
- Preference will be given to new projects, or those that have been funded for fewer than three years in a row.
- While some projects may continue year-round, it is expected that your grant is spent by November 30, 2019.
What else do I need to know?
Please consider the following when calculating your project budget:
- Grant requests are expected to be under $500.
- Grant money may be used to pay people for services (also called honorariums) to help with the project. An example may be a carpenter or face painter. Total honorarium(s) may not be more than $100 per project.
- When creating a project budget, you should determine the actual cost of items to be used, and think resourcefully about how to obtain materials through borrowing or donations.
- You are responsible for keeping expense receipts to account for all project costs.
Public Events
If your project is going to take place on neighbourhood streets or public spaces/parks, please consider:
- Projects must follow municipal by-laws.
- You must obtain appropriate permits and liability insurance prior to your project start date.
How do I apply?
Applying for a Neighbourhood Small Grant is easy via our online application system - see button below.
You will receive an email confirming your application has been received, and will hear back regarding the status of your application six to eight weeks after the application deadline.
Who can help me?
If you would like to discuss your project idea or need help filling out the application, please contact your local Program Coordinator.


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Healthy Brain, Happy Life
– by Wendy Suzuki, PhD. I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Suzuki speak at a conference and was so intrigued with the neuroscience of the brain that I flew through her book. Dr. Suzuki explains in layperson terms the complexity of the brain, how the brain functions, and our ability to expand the size of […]Read More →


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The Windows Report — Inside BranchCache for Windows 2008 R2
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We just launched the first edition of a new feature on the site – The Windows Report. This will be a monthly segment featuring news, expert analysis and admin tips.
July's video features an in-depth look at Windows Server 2008 R2's BranchCache feature from Microsoft MVP Gary Olsen, followed by a new tip from Brien Posey on cleaning up your server.
(Note: This was recorded on Wednesday. Since then, both Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 have reached RTM.)


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Williams Sonoma Reserve Wine Decanter
Since 1956, innovation, quality and craftsmanship have been part of the Williams Sonoma legacy. We're proud to bring you the perfect complement to our Williams Sonoma Stemware collection. This handsome decanter was designed in-house in collaboration with expert sommeliers, winemakers and chefs. Its classic shape efficiently aerates both red and white varietals of any age before serving. Decanting allows older wines, particularly reds, to fully display their full clarity and true color, and it gives young vintages a chance to breathe and develop a complexity that normally comes with aging.
- Designed by William-Sonoma and hand blown of clear, lead-free glass exclusively for us by master glass blowers.
- Aerates red and white wines and removes sediments from older wines.
- Dishwasher safe.
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- 33.8-oz. cap.; 4 1/4" diam., 9 3/4" high.
- Made in Turkey.
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For an additional charge of $26 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Orders received by 9:00 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
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At Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
For all cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners, and knife storage) please contact us at 888.922.4108 to initiate the return.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, food, items shipped direct from the vendor, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
For returns of items purchased from your Williams Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Returns Policy.
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2014 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Nominations now being accepted!
OEDA's Awards of Excellence in Economic Development are intended to recognize those individuals, projects and organizations that have made significant contributions to job growth and retention, new development, and community improvement in Oregon.
Please consider nominating an outstanding individual, marketing and promotions effort, success story, or collaborative partnership. Nomination forms and award judging criteria are available for download in three different file formats: Word or fillable PDF form.
All nominations must be received by September 22nd, and winners will be announced at the OEDA Annual Conference in Eugene, October 26-28
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Bobbye Roberts, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Assistant Professor of Social Work; Social Work Field Education Director
About Bobbye Roberts, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Bobbye Roberts joined LC's Social Work Program in 2011 with an 18-year history of social work practice experience. She has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana since 1997. She worked for 16 years as a therapist for community mental health centers, which included out-patient counseling and partial hospitalization programs. Mrs. Roberts' other work experiences include serving as a program director for a children's in-patient psychiatric unit, individual/family/group counseling, home health social work, and student counseling services at Louisiana College.
Mrs. Roberts serves as Assistant Professor of Social Work, teaching multiple courses across the curriculum. She is the Program Director for the Bachelor of Social Work Program and previously served as the Field Education Director for 6 years. Mrs. Roberts serves as co-sponsor for the Social Work Students' Club, Phi Alpha Honor Society, and as sponsor for Cats Against Trafficking student organization.
Mrs. Roberts serves as a board member for the Cenla Homeless Coalition Continuum of Care (CoC), is a member of the North American Association of Christian Social Workers, and the Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society. She co-authored the LC BSW Program Reaffirmation Self-Study in 2012, and has presented at the NACSW Conference, as well as local forums in the community. Mrs. Roberts also was instrumental in assisting with development of the new MSW program at Louisiana College.
Mrs. Roberts feels honored to teach at her alma mater, where she met her husband, Kevin, with whom she has served alongside in full-time ministry for the past 26 years. They have three sons, Noah, Levi, and Micah. Mrs. Roberts enjoys spending time with her family and watching her boys play sports.
- Master of Social Work, Louisiana State University
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The U.S. Postal Service issued the Harvey Milk Forever stamp in a dedication at the White House in May.
Available in sheets of 20 stamps, the stamp image is based on a circa 1977 black and white photograph of Milk in front of his Castro street camera store in San Francisco taken by Daniel Nicoletta of Grants Pass, Oregon.
Antonio Alcal of Alexandria, Virginia, was art director for the stamp.
The Harvey Milk Forever stamps are available at post offices nationwide, at: usps.com/stamps or by calling (800) STAMP-24.
Harvey Milk (1930-1978) was a visionary leader who became one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977.
Milk's achievements gave hope and confidence to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community in the United States and elsewhere at a time when the community was encountering widespread hostility and discrimination.
Milk believed that government should represent all citizens, ensuring equality and providing needed services.
His political career was tragically cut short less than a year after he took office in California when he and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone were assassinated on Nov. 27, 1978.
In 2009, Milk was posthumously awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.
Customers may view many of this year's other stamps on Facebook facebook.com/USPSStamps, Twitter@USPSstamps, Pinterest pinterest.com/uspsstamps, Instagram instagram.com/uspostalservice or on uspsstamps.com, the Postal Service's online site for information on upcoming stamp subjects, first-day-of-issue events and other philatelic news.
Phil Wiebold is a spokeswoman for U.S. Postal Service.


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AR Automation Case Study (Aerial)
Aerial Company Inc.'s goal was to establish itself as a customer service and support leader in the distribution of beauty and barber supplies. By eliminating reliance on microfiche and paper-based processes, the $95 million distributor is able to respond to customer inquiries better and has improved communication with its 54 store locations, 85 field sales account executives, 40 headquarter sales consultants, 75 educators, 12 customer service associates and 3 distribution centers.
Replacing microfiche and paper-based files with OnBase Document Management solution has allowed Aerial Company Inc. to provide employees faster access to information, improve customer service, free up floor space and set the stage for ongoing process improvements. The OnBase solution is currently being used in Accounts Receivable, Finance & Human Resources.
Benefits of OnBase AR Automation
- Secure Web access decreased the payback period by one-third
- Reclaimed significant floor space and other resources devoted to maintaining paper-based files
- Modular software suite allows incremental enhancements and expansion to new departments
- Documents immediately available for customer service or other research
- Sales managers now view invoices immediately instead of waiting seven to 10 days for them to be mailed
- Reduced costs for printing, postage and invoice forms
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Pittcon is the leading conference and expo for laboratory science featuring the latest technology and scientific research.
This conference offers a unique opportunity to get a hands-on look at the latest innovations and to find solutions to all your laboratory challenges. The robust technical program offers the latest research in more than 2,000 technical presentations covering a diverse selection of methodologies and applications. Pittcon also offers more than 100 skill-building short courses in a wide range of topics and the once-a-year chance to network with colleagues.
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Gorton's Seafood Fishtastic Giveaway
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Welcome to the Gorton's Seafood Fishtastic Giveaway!
Sponsored by: Gorton's Seafood
Hosted by: Gloriously Green Gal & Savory Savings
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Prepared foods are one of the most difficult gluten-free products to come across that are both truly gluten-free and affordable. Gorton's Seafood has managed to do both with their new grilled gluten-free fish line and they want you to check them out! Krista from Gloriously Green Gal recently got a chance to review the Gorton's Seafood grilled gluten-free fish products – be sure to check it out and see what she thought! These gluten-free fish selections are delicious, nutritious and easy on the pocketbooks!
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Ask the CEO: How to Request a Sabbatical
Welcome to Ask the CEO, in which chief executives take time out from running companies to solve your career problems.
Jonathan Bush, 45 years old, is the CEO of Athenahealth Inc., a provider of electronic health-care records. The company encourages employees to take sabbaticals every eight years. Earlier this year Bush returned from a two-month long sabbatical, during which he attended the Sochi Olympics, skied in Montana, sailed a catamaran in the Bahamas, did military combat training and spent time with his family.
Q: How do I convince my boss to let me take a sabbatical?
I would take the antifragile angle. Companies get dependent on people. Sometimes they're not ideal in that position but they're not doing anything wrong enough that you'd take them out. So take time out of your role, see who comes and fills your role while you're gone and see how you feel about what you did while you were gone. Maybe you'll decide that role isn't for you or it was a waste or it was redundant. Some people who've gone out on a sabbatical have come back to different jobs and wanted it that way. Some of them have said, "I really am not that good at this job and I don't like it and I quit." Paying someone to take 10 weeks off to realize that they [want to] quit is worth it, especially if they're an A-minus, B-plus player who isn't going to get fired for performance. You get a B-plus out so you can put an A-plus in.


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Lover of Cookies & Cream Ice Cream? Try these Cookies and Cream Parfaits by Shockinglydelicious! Try this super easy Cookies and Cream Parfaits Recipe. You will need:
*Loacker Hazelnut wafer cookies
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*1 Cup organic whipping cream
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John 8:48 The Jews answered him, "Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?"
The tactics we can expect to be used against us when we confront evil of the kind we focus on here (abusers – entitlement, power, control, justified) include blaming, accusing, scapegoating, and the pronouncement of God's wrath upon us. I have literally had a person raise their hands to "heaven" and call upon the Lord to "bring thy judgment down upon this man for this evil." "This evil" they charged me with was my confrontation of the person for their ongoing, unrepentant abuse of others.
Jeff, your email blasted entire committees and raised accusations that were neither gracious nor charitable in regards to matters of which you had very limited knowledge. I know how important it is to you that we not forsake our first love (Rev. 2:4). So I am assuming that you intend to hold to that same standard in your own personal interactions with your fellow servants of the gospel.
Are we to denounce hatred in a hateful way? As your ally in the battle against sinful abuse, I am concerned that you do not sabotage the Lord's blessing upon your ministry at [your church in Tillamook].
Brother, I would not be writing this if I did not honestly believe that you crossed the line by making hasty generalizations, and charging good men with evil doing in a very public manner. How can you expect the Lord to bless your ministry when you made false accusations and publicly maligned their character?
Thus I am writing to appeal to you that you follow up your resignation letter with a letter of apology in which you take responsibility for your actions so that the Lord will continue to bless your work. Should you disagree with my suggestion, please know that I will still count you as a brother in Christ and will still pray for the Lord to use you to build His kingdom. Blessed are the peacemakers. Praying for you.
yours in Christ,
The Devil (Ha! Actually he went by another name)
Now I could go on and on and on about this statement because it contains so many typical tactics of our enemy. This guy's words here I bet trigger many of you because you have been on the receiving end of them yourselves. "YOU have sinned. YOU are ignorant of the real facts. YOU dared malign a brother in Christ. YOU need to repent and apologize. You, You, YOU!! And if you don't listen to me, God is going to get you for what you have done!"
Well, guest what? In these past months, ARBCA has been in the news. One of their "pastors" was charged and convicted of assaulting children in his church and is now in jail again awaiting trial for even more serious charges that include sexual molestation of children. It has come out that for some 18 years, this same core of nasty power mongers in ARBCA covered up for this guy, even commending him to become a teacher of children in a "christian" school, and eventually endorsing him to be a pastor at a church. THEN they covered all these abuse facts up and recommended him and his church to the ARBCA member churches for membership in ARBCA. The people were told NOTHING of these ongoing charges when they voted him and his church in.
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I attended a church for 9 years where the abusive pastor, who had a violent temper to the point his adult children and wife were very fearful of his wrath and worked hard to never disappoint him. This man bragged from the pulpit about his control of his family and punishment he had acted out on them. One day, I respectfully addressed him about it, privately and his answer was that I had better be careful because I was "touching God's anointed". He used this line often when anyone called out any behavior of his. We were at risk of God "removing the hand of blessing" from our lives and losing the favor of God, if we made this man mad. Sick to the extreme.
That letter. Oh, the way they talk. The 'concern' they supposedly have….. Yes, Jeff, it is indeed triggering.
Also, thanks to Natalie for sharing her experience and commenting.
I'm really glad this blog exists. It's very affirming to have someone who gets it and can talk about it.
Sometimes the trauma, abuse, and harm experienced can leave the abused and victimized without the ability to speak, given the amount of hurt. And I think a lot of abused, battered, raped women have been so hurt they really can't share very well as their voice has been destroyed. Then, worse yet, is to find the church is unhelpful, as it is abuser-friendly, judgmental of the victimized woman, and duped allies of the wicked. Some are duped and some are wolves in sheep's clothing.
Oh my…abusers must all be using the same letter template. How often I have been the recipient of a text or email or phone call that is modeled after your letter….throw in a little scripture to underline their righteousness and a kind "promise" to pray for you. Oh brother "Brother"! You are right when you have said in the past that Satan's tactics never change…
Pastor Crippen,
I confronted my husband about a lie he told me. He stood over me with his bible in his hand and repeatly told me that " It doesn't matter how I or anyone else treats you, it is about how you treat them".
I do agree that it is about how I treat people.
I do believe that it matters to God how I am treated. It also matters to me how I am treated.
Pastor Crippen,
Do you consider this as; emotional, mental, and spiritual abuse to me from my husband?
Do you consider this as my husband is abusing me?
Also, what do you think about my husband telling me that, " Until God convicts him of his lying, he will continue to lie to me". He demanded that I forgive him and to trust him.
Your thoughts please.
Pastor Crippen,
Thank you for responding to me. Thank you for a safe place to share.
For the past several years, I have been coming Out of the Fog.
My husband tells me to " love my enemy ". I let him know that I am loving him by feeding him,clothing him, and giving him something to drink.
I asked him to please share with me, backed up with scripture, if I am not loving him as my enemy and therefore sinning.
Apparently, he could not find or twist any scripture because he has never brought this up again.
Asking him to show me the scripture has always worked for me and has shut him down.
Here is my question. Does God convict the unsaved?


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This is a horrible thing coming to our state. Please vote against it on May 8th (or earlier if possible).
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The Curious Case of Harvey Milk11 11 2008
On the way home today, I was listening to NPR where they had an interesting program about a man I had never heard of before: Harvey Milk. No technically, I am a little off topic because I have no direct connections between him and the Lifestyle. However, as he was the first openly gay person ever to be elected to office in the United States, I think that his story is very important in these days after California's rejection of Prop 8.
Harvey Bernard Milk (May 22, 1930 – November 27, 1978) was an American politician and the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Milk was born and raised in New York where he acknowledged his homosexuality as an adolescent, but chose to pursue sexual relationships with secrecy and discretion well into his adult years. His experience in the counterculture of the 1960s caused him to shed many of his conservative views about individual freedom and the expression of sexuality.
He was compelled to run for city supervisor in 1973, though he encountered resistance from the existing gay political establishment. His campaign was compared to theater; he was brash, outspoken, animated, and outrageous, earning media attention and votes, although not enough to be elected. He campaigned again in the next two supervisor elections, dubbing himself the "Mayor of Castro Street". Voters responded enough to warrant his running for the California State Assembly as well. Taking advantage of his growing popularity, he led the gay political movement in fierce battles against anti-gay initiatives. Milk was elected city supervisor in 1977 after San Francisco reorganized its election procedures to choose representatives from neighborhoods rather than through city-wide ballots. Milk served almost eleven months as city supervisor and was responsible for passing a stringent gay rights ordinance in San Francisco. On November 27, 1978, Milk and Mayor George Moscone were assassinated by Dan White, another city supervisor who had recently resigned and wanted his job back. Both Milk's election and the events following his assassination demonstrated the liberalization of the population and political conflicts between the city government and a conservative police force. Milk has become an icon in San Francisco and "a martyr for gay rights", according to University of San Francisco professor Peter Novak.[1] While established political organizers in the city insisted gays work with liberal politicians and use restraint in reaching their objectives, Milk outspokenly encouraged gays to use their growing power in the city and support each other. His goal was to give hope to disenfranchised gays around the country. In 2002, he was called "the most famous and most significantly open LGBT official ever elected in the United States".[2] Writer John Cloud remarked on his influence, "After he defied the governing class of San Francisco in 1977 to become a member of its board of supervisors, many people—straight and gay—had to adjust to a new reality he embodied: that a gay person could live an honest life and succeed."[3]
While Wikipedia finds him to be a very significant figure in history, it is obvious from the NPR story (listen to the audio part) that many younger gay men and women have never heard of him, nor do they find it relevant. Well this is my part to change that.
One final interesting note, Dan White, the former city supervisor that assinated Milk and the Mayor, only got 5 years as a sentence. Using a odd ball, yet somewhat famous, "Twinkie defense", White managed to convince a jury that he was of diminished capacity due to junk food.
The expression derives from the 1979 trial of Dan White, a former San Francisco, California (U.S.) Supervisor who assassinated Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk on November 27, 1978. At the trial, noted psychiatrist Martin Blinder testified that White had been depressed at the time of the crime, and pointed to several factors indicating White's depression: he had quit his job; he shunned his wife; and normally clean-cut, he had become slovenly in appearance. Normally a fitness fanatic and health food advocate, White had also been consuming Twinkies and Coca-Cola. As an incidental note, Blinder mentioned theories that elements of diet could worsen existing mood swings.[2] Another psychiatrist, George Solomon, testified that White had "exploded" and was "sort of on automatic pilot" at the time of the killings.[3] The fact that White had killed Moscone and Milk was not challenged, but in part because of the testimony from Blinder and other psychiatrists, the defense successfully argued for a ruling of diminished capacity. White was thus judged incapable of the premeditation required for a murder conviction, and was convicted of voluntary manslaughter instead. The verdict was unpopular, leading to the White Night Riots.
In stories covering the trial, satirist Paul Krassner had played up the angle of the Twinkie,[2] and he would later claim credit for coining the term "Twinkie defense".[4] The day after the verdict, columnist Herb Caen wrote in the San Francisco Chronicle about the police support for White (a former policeman himself) and their "dislike (understatement) of homosexuals" and mentioned "the Twinkie insanity defense" in passing.[2] News stories published after the trial, however, frequently reported the defense arguments inaccurately, claiming that the defense had presented junk food as the cause of White's depression and/or diminished capacity, instead of symptomatic of and perhaps exacerbating an existing depression.[5]
As a result of the White case, diminished capacity was abolished in 1982 by Proposition 8 and the California legislature, and replaced by "diminished actuality", referring not to the capacity to have a specific intent but to whether a defendant actually had a required intent to commit the crime with which he was charged.[6] Additionally, California's statutory definitions of premeditation and malice required for murder were eliminated by the state's legislature, with a return to common law definitions. By this time, the "Twinkie defense" had become such a common referent that one lawmaker had waved a Twinkie in the air while making his point during a debate.[2]
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Oh, all this is coming out due to a movie, titled Milk.
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Triad Pride Week 2008 – Pride without prejudice9 05 2008
If you are looking for something to do and you will be in the NC area…why not attend the Triad Pride Event happening 5/7 – 5/11.
On Saturday they will be having a Pride festival in Festival Park from 11:00am – 3:00pm. At 8:00pm come and enjoy the sounds of the Triad Pride's Men's Chorus.
Check out the website and find all of the other interesting events scheduled for the rest of the weekend.
According to their site: The mission of Triad Pride is to further empower those in the Triad that identify with the GLBTQA community, create a greater sense of awareness of GLBTQA issues and further the advancement of all members of the Triad community.
interested in finding out more…click here.
If you do decide to attend I would appreciate a comment or two about what you thought.
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"Cruising" Released to DVD21 03 2008
I was at a local BDSM club a few months back during a special presentation of pictures take at the Mine Shaft, a gay leather club in the famous meatpacking district of New York. (OK It was actually a year ago last February, I had to look it up.) He started it off by showing a clip of this film that was actually shot in the club, featuring real patrons of the club and scene. This film which takes a peak into the leather lifestyle at the time before AIDs has finally been released on DVD. You can find a review of it here and the IMDB info here.
From the review:
The film stars Al Pacino as a cop who goes undercover in the New York leather bar scene in order to solve a series of murders and ends up, well, becoming a little sexually confused.
Its director, William Friedkin, had already produced one of the seminal gay films of the '70s with 'The Boys in the Band', but here he was dealing with a gay world where people didn't just go to have drinks and polite chats; it was overtly, defiantly sexual. That was liberating in the mid-'80s as Britain definitely looked to America as a kind of paradise for gays, especially places like New York and San Francisco.
'Cruising' is carefully constructed and Friedkin visited some notorious clubs to do his research. Also, a lot of the people in the film are real gays, so in some ways it does have an authentic feel, similar to his previous 'The French Connection' (1971). It almost works as
a nostalgic look back to the golden age of pre-Aids New York, but there are a few too many muscle men dressed in PVC police uniforms and licking their truncheons in the background.
It is an interesting movie, and a part of our culture and history in the Lifestyle.
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Rio de Janeiro is beautiful, yet rotten with pollution
A new book called "Dancing with the Devil in the City of God" shines the spotlight on the widespread environmental degradation occurring in one of the world's most geographically stunning cities.
I wish I'd been able to read Juliana Barbassa's incredible new book, Dancing with the Devil in the City of God: Rio de Janeiro on the Brink, before arriving in that city in November 2014. I stayed for a month, entire family in tow, excited to get to know a city I'd romanticized for years.
Over the course of those weeks, my feelings for Rio were a rollercoaster. Having already lived in northeastern Brazil, I spoke fluent Portuguese and had good friends in the city, which made for some great times; but I also felt disappointed by the city's lack of regard for the spectacular landscape that so defines it and was continually horrified by the level of pollution.While Dancing with the Devil explores a variety of cultural and historical topics, much of Barbassa's focus is on environmental degradation. Indeed, one cannot write about Rio without addressing these problems because they are so widespread.
I stayed with my family in the western suburb of Barra da Tijuca, thanks to some terrible advice given by an acquaintance with whom I no longer wish to talk! Our apartment was in a gated high-rise condominium, a distant walk and ten lanes of wild traffic away from the nearest grocery store. I wondered, "What the heck is this place?" My sense of bafflement never went away.
Barra, according to Barbassa, is touted as the future of Rio. It is the place to which many downtown residents have fled in search of greater safety and space, fresh air, privacy, tranquility; but in turn they have created another mess of ongoing construction and environmental devastation in the form of pollution and habitat destruction. I saw that in the once-beautiful marshy canals, home to capybaras, caimans, and blue-shelled crabs, now littered with garbage and smelling of sewage.
Barra is where many of the 2016 Olympic events will be held. The Organizing Committee pitched it as a "truly beautiful setting… surrounded by lagoons, mountains and parks," not to mention 16 miles of stunning white sand beaches. But the construction of Olympic sites comes at a high cost. Barbassa cites caiman expert, Ricardo Freitas:
"The reality is f--- the animals, f--- biodiversity, f--- the laws, and long live construction. All of this is being done because some people will make a lot of money, and it's being done with no monitoring, no support, no rescue of species."
Other problems are the filthy waters of Guanabara Bay, where many of the Olympic aquatic events such as sailing and canoeing will be held. Nothing has materialized from the Olympic Organizing Committee's promise to clean it up. The Bay looks beautiful from afar, but get close and the stench of sewage is so bad it makes you want to gag. My own family's attempt at a stroll along Guanabara Bay resulted in my kids begging to leave because of the awful odor.
Barbassa writes: "The state's streams and rivers delivered about 480 Olympic-size swimming pools' worth of raw sewage to the bay, every day. It made nearly all beaches along the bay too polluted to swim; its stench greeted me every morning when I ran past the mouth of the Carioca [River]. Sewage burbled up from burst pipes and pooled along the curb of my street in Flamengo. Neon-green cyanobacteria, which feed on this organic matter, scummed up the lagoons out west."
With everyone from swanky hotels in Ipanema and Leblon to poverty-stricken favelas all illegally pouring their waste into pipes that empty directly into the Atlantic, Barbassa points out that Rio's sewage problem clearly goes beyond not having the means or resources to do the right thing. There's a disturbing acceptance among Cariocas of having to coexist with the degradation of the very landscape that defines them, even when it affects them physically:
"In 2011, the latest year examined, Brazil's public health system had 396,048 patients hospitalized because of intestinal infections presumed to come from contact with sewage. More than one-third of those who got sick were children under five."
The infamous Gramacho landfill site, also located on Guanabara Bay, received 900 trucks disgorging 9,000 tons of trash daily for over 40 years, until it closed in 2012. It was profiled in Brazilian artist Vik Muniz's Oscar-nominated documentary, Waste Land, about the trash collectors who worked there.
"The toxic juice produced by its fermenting organic matter had flowed into the bay and seared all vegetation it touched, opening a ring of devastation. The methane gas it exuded had polluted the atmosphere and created the danger of occasional explosions."
Even though Gramacho is closed, the damage has been done and the leaching will continue. Meanwhile, the trash produced by 13 million residents has simply been moved to another official location, where it will continue to contaminate its surroundings.
How much worse does it need to get before Rio's officials pay attention and push through the necessary changes, as challenging as that may be? Who knows, but it's downright tragic that hosting the Olympics has not provided enough incentive to address these environmental disasters once and for all. The uncomfortable reality is that Rio, despite being one of the most beautiful cities on Earth, is dirty, broken, and rotten, and it's difficult to find hope in this situation.
You can order Dancing with the Devil in the City of God online.