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The best way to understand the events recounted in a recent book by the historian Gérard PRUNIER on the African Great Lakes "world war" is to start from the end. In a redundant appendix to his account, Mr. Prunier describes the murder of the man to whom his book is dedicated, Seth Sendashonga.
A former leader of the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), for whom he was a minister in the government set up after the rebel movement's victory over the army and the militias responsible for the genocide in 1994, Mr. Sendashonga was murdered in Nairobi, Kenya, on 16 May 1998 by, according to the author, "unknown assailants."
"Unknown?" In fact this is far from true.
Following the murder, a trio of Ugandans were swiftly arrested by the Kenyan police and tried for the crime before being freed three years later, "the state having failed to prove beyond all reasonable doubt that the accused had committed the crime" according to the trial court.
In the course of the investigation, one of the three men had pleaded guilty, citing a clash over a large sum of money and explaining that he wanted to avenge his father who had been cheated by Sendashonga out of his share of their loot.
A battalion of "moderate" phantom recruits in the Congolese jungles
As weird as this tale might be, it pales in comparison to Mr. Prunier's revelations of his own participation in preparations for a war by his friend Seth Sendashonga against President Paul Kagame's government.
Had these revelations been provided at the very beginning, say, for example, in an introduction rather than in a redundant postscript, they would have allowed a more truthful understanding of the book.
The reader's interest and ability to judge the credibility of the conclusions offered by the author in "From Genocide to Continental War" – the title of Mr. Prunier's book – would almost certainly have differed depending on whether those revelations were presented right at the very beginning rather than at the end of the book in which Mr. Prunier admits his participation in attempts to rearm a group of former soldiers of a genocidal Rwandese army that had since established itself in the Congolese jungles.
This is what we find on page 366:
"About 600 men and 40 officers of the ex-FAR (Rwandese armed forces) were united behind him (Seth Sendashonga). They were ready to follow him as they could no longer stand neither the Kagame regime in Kigali, nor their competitors in ALIR (Army for the Liberation of Rwanda; French: Armée pour la Libération du Rwanda), both representing in their eyes the opposing but symmetrical forms of violent racism.
While Tanzania had agreed to provide training camps, he hoped to get support from the only decisive and progressive force in the region, Museveni's Uganda.
He requested me to help him enter discussions with Kampala and I arranged the necessary contacts. On Sunday, 3 May 1998, there was a meeting in Nairobi between him and Salim Saleh, President Museveni's brother. The climate between Kampala and Kigali was not at its best, and Salim was sufficiently open to the idea of supporting a new moderate force for it to have a chance of seeing the light of day.
A few days later, Seth met Eva Rodgers of the American State Department whom he briefed on his plans. In truth, while the response was hardly one of clear engagement neither was it hostile. It is probably at that very moment that some people in Kigali decided he had crossed a red line."
That folks is all. According to Mr. Prunier, Seth Sendashonga was a victim of "some people in Kigali." But put yourself in his place; even absent any shred of proof, wouldn't your first instinct also be to point your finger to the enemy against whom you planned to launch a regular invasion?
This, it would seem, is supposed to be the way those who engage in warfare think. However, for the ordinary, more objective reader, there are alternative, more valid possibilities from the trail of clues given, perhaps inadvertently, by the warlike professor-activist.
- How, for instance, can one ignore the possibility that the killing was the work of the "non-moderate" genocide killers of ALIR with whom Sendashonga would have rubbed shoulders in the Congolese jungles before stealing their 640 allegedly "moderate" recruits to begin his crusade?
- And how can we not wonder about those Tanzanians who offer training camps for an invasion of Rwanda but who, in the end, see themselves jilted in favour of Museveni's regime, because Sendashonga considers the latter "the only decisive and progressive force in the region"? Makes one marvel: Is this what happens after convincing a country to act as your rear-base for an invasion of a neighbour?
Is it possible to proclaim, as if in a restaurant: "Mmmh, on second thought, no thanks; I prefer your competitor's menu?" Wouldn't such amateurism and incoherencies in the choices, decisions and behaviour of Seth and his go-between with the Ugandans expose them to even greater danger than the suspects so helpfully suggested?
And given the various negotiations and transactions involved, how can one ignore the motivating role of the war-chest, which crops up in the course of the professor's revelations?
- But here we are then, before Salim Saleh, President Museveni's brother, with whom Mr. Prunier boasts such closeness he can commend his friend to him with the assurance that "Salim" will provide him with the means to equip his army.
Let's imagine this scene for a moment: Seth Sendashonga, newly-minted warlord at the head of an army of 640 recruits is received by the brother of the Ugandan president, with a commendation from a French historian in hand!
- Then comes Eva Rodgers of the US State Department, the last person to receive Sendashonga's confidences before his murder
- And how not to consider the possibility that before having to beg from Kagame's allies for the means to invade Rwanda, the plotters would first have tried making the rounds of the world's merchants of death? And of course, clearly the higher such underground transactions, the higher the number of possible suspects.
The confessions of a historian-raconteur
In this tale by a historian-raconteur, confessions are amazingly flaunted everywhere. In following the leads he provides whom we find but Mr. Prunier himself.
According to his own account, he is the one who "organizes the necessary contacts" with Salim Saleh. Admittedly "the climate" may not have been "at its best between Kampala and Kigali", but what amateurishness!
If Mr. Prunier truly believed that "Salim was sufficiently open to the idea of supporting a moderate new force" comprising dissidents of the old genocidal army to attack Rwanda, then his reputation as an "expert" is seriously over-rated.
In reality, only an over-excited partisan of the cause would dare suggest such a tall tale of an army of 600 men and 40 officers ex-FAR – all "moderate" – without collapsing with laughter. Just try to imagine fighters recruited for their moderation from among the ranks of the future FDLR from the Congolese jungles; not even material for a B-rated movie! A virtual army about which Mr. Prunier takes extreme care to avoid divulging the slightest tangible clue as to its real existence or the name of a single recruit of known moderation.
An army that has since vanished without trace, only to be restored to life through Mr. Prunier's pen even at the risk of corroborating the story of financial swindles suggested before the Kenyan courts by Mr. Sendashonga's self-confessed killers.
And so, as Prunier tells it, Sendashonga, armed with a university professor's recommendation and a bank folder, presents himself before the commander-in-chief of "the only decisive and progressive force in the region!" Could he, in such circumstances, pass for anything else but a fraud?
Excellent climate or not, just imagine that, thanks to the hypothetical reinforcement of a "moderate" army led by the couple of slipper-shod warriors Sendashonga and Prunier, General Saleh and his brother would thoughtlessly embark on a hazardous war with a Rwandese army that had developed into the other decisive force in the region!
Who cannot see that the Ugandans would have had nothing to gain and everything to lose in any association instrumentalizing a 640 battalion of routed war criminals whose fighting ability had only been demonstrated over a Congolese population living under their yoke?
"A few days later," writes Mr. Prunier, "Seth met Eva Rodgers of the American State Department, whom he briefed about his plans." Prunier does not tell us whether in this case, too, he had "organized the necessary contacts".
However, the failure to make any attempt to dissuade his poor friend not to spill all his plans to the Americans would seem to represent a form of non-assistance to a person in danger especially if Mr. Prunier has sincerely convinced himself of Kigali's culpability in the affair.
In fact, throughout his book Mr. Prunier lingers on the alliance, if not collusion of the Americans with the Kagame regime which, as he tells it, manipulates them like greenhorns. An alliance based - according to him - to the American hillbillies' fascination with the RPF's military effectiveness and their own thirsty for victories.
And it is to these supposedly spellbound admirers of Kagame that Professor Prunier, in full knowledge of the fact, lets his friend go to "give a briefing on his war plans!"
Whatever the case may be, Mr. Prunier is seriously mistaken to think that all it takes is for him to cast his suspicions as obvious and then count on his reputation to do the rest. In these types of cases more than in any other, the need for clarity is higher.
Does Mr. Prunier provide such clarity while accusing Kigali in the matter? No. On the basis of all that he himself submits, these are the only conclusions one is led to.
-Yes, without doubt, in his blind zeal if not through incredible cynicism, Gérard Prunier encouraged his friend, Seth, to canvass support for a war project from people whose links with the government they meant to overthrow he fully knew.
- Non – and it is to its credit, there is no automatic link at all between this farce in which Prunier boasts a central role and the government he tries to implicate in Seth Sendashonga's murder.
- No, the line of enquiry related to money disputes cannot be excluded at all; less so, in fact, since Prunier's attempts to dismiss it merely ends up giving it even more credence.
As we shall see, in trying too hard to discourage all suspicions in this area, the professor only ends up drawing attention to the possible role of the setting up of a war chest.
The most hopeless claim of the century
What of the self-confessed authors of Seth's murder? Prunier treats them as mere fall guys. And yet while the reader can envisage that these people, arrested and tried in Kenya, could have lied on the details of the case, how can one imagine that in a public trial, they would willingly risk the death penalty to falsely confess to murder?
Would they have agreed to put their lives on the line under orders from their masters seated in an office 800 kilometres away in Kigali? Such audacity and hardness of soul would be admirable, but we are talking about real life, not the cinema!
In reality, the alleged heroism of these kamikaze suspects is even more improbable given the fact that Prunier himself informs us that, at the time, the relations between Kenya and Rwanda were atrocious; a context not really conducive to the kinds of disgracefully secretive arrangements that would be required if the Rwandese intelligence services were involved.
On this point, professor Prunier does explain the ruse, but satisfies himself with simply offering the most hopeless claim of the century.
As proof for his contention that Seth could not have been implicated in an affair involving 54 million dollars, he explains that on 4 November 1998, his friend had sent him a letter stating: "We are carrying out our fight with very limited means... I hope you will continue your efforts to look for funds and that you will be able to obtain for us a little assistance.
I pray you do not neglect any effort as we are really broke. Things are at such a point that we hardly have enough money for our correspondence." And Prunier concludes: "Not really the talk of a man who had found the means to put aside 54 million dollars ..." Hmmm, the proof that one has no money: it is that one asks for it.
According to this line of reasoning all you need do is to attach such a letter to your tax declaration and, presto, you will accordingly be exempted from your taxes. As we can see, the professor's guilelessness is disarming when he puts himself to it.
He cannot imagine that the expression "put aside 54 million" could be taken in its literal sense. And it is with such arguments that he seeks to sanitize his friend of involvement in any financial scams?
And yet the professor should know that in trying to press such arguments, he only reinforces the suspicions.
Incidentally, in going over the above passage, we also learn something new: in this war in the making, Mr. Prunier's role extended beyond that of an arms-seeker; he was also supposed to "actively fund-raise". Yes, that's right, actively fund-raise, nothing less.
That said, I hope I will be forgiven for deliberately ignoring the books first 500 pages. However, I hope to make some amends by a review of a few of them. Cited by Prunier in his book's bibliography, Tom P. Odom writes: "... as a participant in some of the events described in the book, I found numerous errors of fact, doubtful analysis, and dubious sourcing.
I am disappointed to say the least because I looked forward to reading the book as a follow on to Prunier's earlier works on the Rwandan tragedy. In contrast to those efforts, this book is neither good history nor good journalism.
Good history relies on analysis of facts, personal accounts, public documents, and at least makes a stab at balanced analysis. Journalism implies writing without an agenda.
Prunier sets the tone for this work by his dedication to Seth Sendashonga, the exiled former Interior Minister who was assassinated in Nairobi in 1998.
Sendashonga, Hutu member of the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), fled Rwanda after falling out with then Vice President Paul Kagame.
In exile, Sendashonga pandered a story of RPF killings that challenged credibility. Prunier dedicates his book to him. If you bother to read the sole appendix to the book about Seth's assassination, on page 364, Prunier admits that he put Seth in contact with Ugandans who might have been willing to back a plan to organize an eastern front against Kigali.
Still he would have you believe that he is somehow an accurate scribe when it comes to matters Rwandan. Further along, Tom P. Odom continues: Paul Kagame is to Gérard Prunier a reincarnation of Stalin or Hitler with the military genius of Napoleon thrown in for good measure.
Might this be a case of the homage which vice pays to virtue?
Despite all that, professor Prunier tries to make believe that he retains any scrap of academic credibility ridiculously hanging as it were on his carcass of an admitted aspiring terrorist, warmonger and the éminence grise of a failed invasion.


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ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio women's basketball junior guard Dominique Doseck was named the Mid-American Conference East Player of the Week for her performance the week of Dec. 25, the league announced today.
It is the first time in her career that the Athens, Ohio native has earned the honor.
Doseck led Ohio offensively the past week, averaging 16.5 points per game and grabbing an average of 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 steals a game helping Ohio to a 2-0 week. Overall, Doseck went 11-of-24 (.450) from the field, 4-of-5 (.800) from there free throw line and 7-of-19 from three-point range (.368).
The best game of her career came on Dec. 31 against Toledo in the MAC opener. Doseck was on fire, scoring a career-high 27 points, going 9-of-12 (.750) from the field, 5-of-7 (.742) from three-point range and 4-of-5 (.800) from the free throw line. She also had five rebounds, two assists and one steal in the 78-61 victory.
Doseck and the Bobcats are back in action on Wednesday, Jan. 3 when the Bobcats take on Central Michigan (9-3, 1-0 MAC) in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside McGuirk Arena and can be seen on ESPN3.

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The 2007 Burton European Open wrapped up on Sunday, January 28th, and another chapter in the BEO history books is now complete. Nine days full of action and fun. Nine days of very challenging weather conditions. Nine days with outstanding riding from the juniors – the stars of tomorrow – and a great halfpipe final with men and women on the last event day at Crap Sogn Gion. Nine days with great entertainment events like the StereoMCs live in concert and the Mexican Night at the Riders Palace. Nine days during which winter finally arrived in Europe and people returned with happy faces from the mountain after a powder day. Nine days full of memories for attending riders, guests, media and spectators. These were the colourful Mexican days of the Burton European Open 2007 in LAAX – with cactus in the snow and sombreros on the riders' heads.
The event kicked off on Saturday, Jan. 20th, with the slopestyle pre-qualifications. 120 riders battled to get a spot in the semifinals to compete against top stars like Shaun White (USA), Travis Rice (USA), TTR World Champion Mathieu Crepel (FRA) and Finnish Armada Antti Autti and Risto Mattila. Despite the warmest winter in Europe in 55 years, Laax made a tremendous commitment to build the best slopestyle course possible with 30,000 cubic meters of natural snow up on the Vorab glacier at over 3,000 meters above sea level. Nine snowcats worked up on the glacier for ten days straight to build a course that all the riders were stoked on.
Unfortunately, strong storms rolled in on the day of the men's and women's slopestyle semifinals, bringing dangerously high winds and low visibility. The storms stuck around for days and dumped several meters of much needed snow, but also forced event organizers to cancel all slopestyle events on the Vorab glacier, including men's and women's slopestyle semifinals, finals and junior competitions. Cancelling the slopestyle events was a very difficult decision for all involved as many of the world's top riders traveled long distances to compete at the event. Ultimately, the riders' safety comes first, and all of the competitors supported the decision to cancel the events.
The week continued with the juniors on Tuesday and Wednesday. The stars of tomorrow showed their skills in the halfpipe and blew minds again, like every year. Keep your eyes out for those riders. You will hear more from some of them soon.
On Thursday it was time for the men and women to take over the pipe with pre-qualification and semifinals. On Saturday, when the men's and women's halfpipe finals were planned, the weather wasn't favoring the BEO. Wind, snowfall and low visibility forced the organizers again to postpone the finals. What a relief when on Sunday morning blue skies and sun welcomed the riders up on Crag Sogn Gion. The perfectly shaped superpipe in Laax was ready for a great halfpipe final and a conciliatory way to end the BEO.
Thanks to the Laax and Burton crew for their enormous efforts to provide a perfect infrastructure for all attending riders. Thanks to Motorola and Land Rover for their support. Thanks to all the 450 riders, 200 media and thousands of spectators who attended the event. All of them and the BEO crew are already looking forward to come back for the Burton European Open 2008 in LAAX, SUI.
Check out the highlights of the BEO on www.burtoneuropeanopen.com and on www.lat34.com/beo.
2007 Burton European Open Results
Halfpipe Men:
1. Crispin Lipscomb, CAN
2. Iouri Podladtchikov, RUS
3. Janne Korpi, FIN
4. Peetu Piiroinen, FIN
5. Markus Malin, FIN
Halfpipe Women:
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3. Manuel Pietropoli, ITA
Halfpipe Girls Junior:
1. Mirabelle Thovex, FRA
2. Emilie Aubry, SUI
3. Melanie Hofmeister, GER
Halfpipe Boys Youth:
1. Ben Watts, USA
Halfpipe Girls Youth:
1. Silje Norendal, NOR
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Now that I have some time to sit down and scribe the last few weeks of my life, here's my attempt of sharing some of the awesome things I have experienced! First up: The NBMA Hall of Fame Banquet.
The National Black Marathoners Association selected the Dallas Marathon as the NBMA Annual Summit race for 2015. In addition to welcoming runners of color from around the nation to meet up and run for a cause, NBMA also host a biannual Hall of Fame Banquet honoring African American runners for their iconic achievements in the sport of track & field and distance runners.
Not only did I get the opportunity to attend this history-making event, so did a few of my students that I coach at the school. We recently revived our #2ndChanceStriders Running Club at Cornerstone Crossroads Academy. Cigna Healthcare was generous enough to donate tickets for them and our school principal to attend as well. Prepping them for the event was fun as well. It included taking them shopping for banquet attire, teaching an etiquette class, and coaching them on dinner conversations (Which I'll go into detail in another blog post)
For many of the banquet attendees it was like a family reunion. A large number of us keep up with each other via social media. So getting to see each other every other year always warrants a good time! From the banquet to the actual race, it's like a family reunion.
Among this year's honorees were:
Meb Keflezhighi- Olympic Silver Medalist, Boston Marathon, and NYC Marathon winner
Elizabeth Brown: Has ranked top three in her age group among Cincinnati runners twice in last four years
Ricky Cox: Three-time Cowtown champion, qualified for the 1984 U.S. Olympic trials in the marathon.
Lisa Felder: Longtime Team in Training coach has completed more than 300 marathons and 111 ultra marathons
Dr. Roscoe Lee Browne (deceased): 1950 and 1951 U.S. Indoor 1,000-yard champion
Robin Campbell: 1980 and 1984 U.S. Olympian in the 800 meters, U.S. indoor champion in 400 and 1,500 meters
Alphonzo Jackson: Ranked third in the world in 5K (16:28) and half marathon (1:15:28) at age 50 in 1996
Jon Rankin: Alternate for 2008 U.S. Olympic team in 1,500 meters, 2004 All-American for UCLA
As you can imagine it was a night of celebration, fellowship, and inspiration. But everything was done and brought to a close at 9:30PM because over 75% of the banquet attendees ran in the Dallas Marathon the next day (including me). All in all my students and I had a memorable night and I look forward to NBMA's next summit in Columbus, Ohio!


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Here's a great track, something I've been playing a lot over the last few days The Future Sound of London Papua New Guinea 12″; dance haters I'll see you tomorrow, as for the rest of us let's take a trip*.
In 1991 when this came out I was still obsessed with the end days of hair metal and dance stuff only just percolated into my consciousness via the Orb and the KLF, although I've always been fond of a bit of a boogie so although I'd never knowingly heard this I had probably danced to it at some point, somewhere dingy in Leeds. As with most cool stuff it seems, I retroscovered it a few years later and absolutely loved it. Papua New Guinea has a sound that is so much of its time because the technology hadn't got too slick and yet still sounds perfect to me now.
The track gives us interesting ambience, a pulsing yet propulsive beat and a fairly simple keyboard melody on top, all tied around with some cool swishy spacey whooshes** and some dub effects. There is some very neat tribal percussion and chanting at one point and some atmospheric samples from a documentary about Papua New Guinea. Overall it's far more than the sum of its parts though and the whole is a cohesive, listenable and danceable treat; I'm old enough to remember when people like me used to argue, 'it's all very well to dance to it, but no-one's going to listen to it at home, are they?' – which when you think about it is only a gnat's wing away from old farts moaning about not being able to hear the words properly in rock and roll.
The 12″ I have is a 1992 re-release which features no fewer than seven mixes, clocking in at an impressive 37 minutes – Hell, I've bought shorter Van Halen LPs! What is interesting though is just how good most of it is, 1537's Third Law^ does not seem to apply here. Also in direct contravention of the law is the fact that the best track here is a remix, all 11:31 of the 'Andrew Weatherall Mix' in fact. There are reasons for this, first off Andrew Weatherall is someone whose quality never dips, everything I own that he has remixed is pure genius and secondly his remix turns the neat trick of emphasising the beats and building crescendos without losing any of the atmosphere and ambience; it really is a tour de force. In fact if I was ever asked to DJ at the medal ceremony at the end of the first Star Wars film^^ this is the track I'd spin; I think it's useful to have these things sorted in advance, just in case.
The original and the softer 'Journey To Pyramid Mix' are also both good, as for the others less so – in fact my brain switches off after about 30 minutes of listening to, effectively, the same song but there was nothing too striking out there to grab hold of.
Sampling forms a huge part of this track's make-up. This song is based mostly on a vocal sample from Dead Can Dance and beats from Meat Beat Manifesto. Messing about earlier I stumbled across a brilliant article which details exactly how Papua New Guinea was built, here. The other thing I found was this, it gives you audio samples of the samples the track was built on. I know a lot of people denigrate sampling as lazy and derivative but when you access the latter site and see how cleverly and creatively Future Sound of London altered and wove, sometimes just seconds of, sounds into something new and different; this isn't Warren G rapping lazily over 'What's Love Got to do With it', this is something new and better grown beyond the sum of its parts^*
Future Sound of London got both more ambient and ambitious after Papua New Guinea and the LP it's on Accelerator and lost me as they lost the beat/atmosphere balance, so all the more reason to celebrate this moment where they got it all exactly right. So, go slap Papua New Guinea on while you're reading, eating or fancy a little dance around in the kitchen – always the room I dance most in, in the house – I have no idea why, maybe the tiled floor suits my twisting better?, you won't be disappointed. Promise.
341 Down.
P.S – I was going to say that I couldn't point to Papua New Guinea on the map, but I learnt especially for this review. It's the bit of land jutting out above Australia, which looks like a skinny old man with a prominent jaw and a straggling beard. Word up.
*obviously in the sense of taking a stroll, or a jaunt, a jolly journey.
**sorry if I'm getting too technical here.
^remixes invariably take out the bits you like and add bits you don't.
^^I'm old school, I mean the first one to have been released.
^*I know I used that before, but pretend you didn't notice please, I'm tired.


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The US Air Force has finally moved away from using 8-inch floppy disks to run critical components of our national missile defense program, but the 40+-year-old computers still appear to be in service in other areas.
Elon Musk's SpaceX notched up some notable wins this morning, including a strong demonstration of Falcon Heavy's overall capabilities for the US Air Force.
Such a military operation could run afoul of international treaties and cause an unwanted escalation of international tensions.
The F-35 is so expensive, the Air Force may have to trim orders for the aircraft by a third if it can't get maintenance costs down.
The US Air Force's mysterious X-37B space plane is set to go off on another secret mission in space, but its trip into space will come courtesy of a new partner: SpaceX.
IBM and the US Air Force are teaming up to build a massive supercomputer. The new system should be capable of processing data more like the human brain does, while simultaneously pairing that capability with more conventional CPUs.
Another year, another wretched F-35 progress report. It's basically the Duke Nukem Forever of combat aircraft, except Duke Nukem Forever actually shipped and had a few redeeming characteristics.
The secretive Air Force vehicle could serve as the basis for a new emergency space vehicle.
Sure, deflecting an asteroid would be preferable, but what happens when it's sure to hit us?
This week in space: Juno is back in fighting trim, DARPA is working with Australia to weaponize kangaroos (just kidding, they actually built a space debris telescope), we found a new trans-Neptunian object, and no — despite how awesome it would be, there probably aren't aliens building a Dyson sphere around Tabby's Star.
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This year's Christmas comedy at Theatre at The Mill will be Eternally Scrooged, an adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel, A Christmas Carol. Writers Andrea Montgomery and Anthony Toner have transformed Ebeneezer Scrooge into Evangeline Scroogé, with an 80s twist, a romance writer with a heart of stone.
Starring Nuala McKeever (BBC NI Give My Head Peace) as Ms Scroogé, Caroline Curran (Fifty Shades of Red, White and Blue) as Bobbi Cratchit and comedy actress Abigail McGibbon (Can't Forget About You, Lyric Theatre), Eternally Scrooged will be filled with big laughs, big hair and big shoulder pads!
Eternally Scrooged runs from 17 December 2013 to 5 January 2014 and tickets costs £20, £18, £16, £14. Book online for both shows at www.theatreatthemill.com or phone Box Office on 028 9034 0202
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As you could see, many meals are fast and easy to make. I just don't want to spend all my time in the kitchen cooking each night. I want to feed my family something they will enjoy that is somewhat healthy without hours of work. I didn't have any complaints this past week which means they actually enjoyed all the dinners! Let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks for stopping by! I'll have a new video and giveaway up soon! Be sure to come back. xx


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TechTrust was founded 12 years ago by owners Ron Morgan and Ted Bassett in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company was started with the intention of providing the dental community with something it was lacking. TechTrust employees are complete technology specialists, offering total implementation of office networks, including computers, scanners, printers, sound systems, as well as digital x-ray equipment.
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Lord Balarama The Seed and the Womb of the Universe
"Sri Baladeva is the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself. He is equal in supremacy to the Supreme Godhead, yet wherever Krsna appears, Sri Baladeva appears as Krsna's brother, sometimes elder, sometimes younger"(SB 10.1.24p). "In His vaibhava-prakasa feature, Lord Krsna manifests Himself as Balarama. The Balarama feature is as good as Krsna Himself, the Only difference being that the bodily hue of Krsna is dark and that of Balarama is fair" (TLC Chap.7). 'These two Lords, Krsna and Balarama, are each the seed and womb of the universe, the creator and His creative Potency. They enter the hearts of living being and control their Conditioned awareness. They are the primeval Supreme' (SB10.46.31v).
The Servitor Godhead
Balarama is the servitor Godhead who serves Lord Krsna in all affair of existence and knowledge. The transcendental abode exists by the energy of Lord Balarama. Krsna's first expansion in a form for pastimes is Balarama. Balarama Himself helps in the pastimes of Lord Krsna and He does the work of creation in four other forms. In all forms Balarama tastes the transcendental bliss of serving Krsna" (CC Adi 4.8-11v.).
"If we develop consciousness of this fact, then we are in actual Krsna consciousness. We should always remember that Krsna is the only Supreme Master and that everyone else is His servant ekale isvarah krsna, ara saba bhrtya. Either Narayana or Lord Siva, everyone is subordinate to Krsna. Even Baladeva is subordinate to Krsna' (SB 10.13.53p.). "1n the transcendental pastimes, Krsna is the chief hero, and Balarama provides additional help." (SB 10.8. 27p.).
Sri Balarama Serves All Mellows
Lord Balarama is constantly serving Lord Krsna in every respect. In all of Krsna's incarnations and pastimes Lord Balarama is always present serving Krsna in different forms and manifestations. In Rama-lila, Balarama serves Lord Ramacandra as His younger brother, Laxman. In Kali-yuga, Sri Balarama spreads the Sankirtan movement of Sri Caitanya as Lord Nityananda. Lord Balarama serves Sri Krsna in all the five rasas (mellows), from santa to madhurya rasa.
In santa rasa Lord Balarama fulfils Sri Krsna's desires for blissful transcendental pastimes by expanding Himself as the holy dhama of Vraja Mandala. All of Krsna's personal Possessions such as Krsna's crown, bed, clothes, throne, ornaments; and any other object that Krsna utilises are all expansions of Lord Balarama.
As Krsna's cowherd friend and elder brother in sakhya rasa, Sri Balarama sometimes accepts service from Krsna after defeating Him in a wrestling match. But generally, Balarama 's fraternal feelings are mixed with servitude (dasya rasa) and parental affection (vatsalya rasa). In the mood or vatsalya rasa, Sri Balarama sometimes protects Krsna as a parent or chastises Him as the elder brother. "Once Lord Balarama told Subala, 'My dear friend, please inform Krsna not to go to Kaliya lake today. Today is Krsna's birthday, and so I wish to go along with Mother Yasoda to bathe Him. Tell Krsna He should not leave the house today! This shows how Balarama, Krsna's elder brother, took care of Krsna with parental love, within the scope of fraternal affection" (NOD Chap. 42).
"The splendor of Lord Balarama's transcendental form eclipses many millions of glistening rising moons, and the slightest scent of His boundless strength is sufficient to destroy many armies of demons. Although He knows the supernatural power of His younger brother, Krsna, still, out of love for Him, Balarama never leaves Krsna alone in the forest even for a moment. I offer my prayers to Lord Balarama, the enemy of Dhenukasura" (WS)
Lord Balarama can expand Himself into unlimited and different forms. In order to serve Sri Krsna's intimate conjugal pastimes in madhurya rasa, Lord Balarama expands Himself as Ananga Manjari. Ananga manjari wears beautiful clothing the colour of a blue lotus flower and She is especially dear to Lalita and Visakha.
Sri Krsna For a Day
"Lord Balarama is called "Douji" (the elder brother who protects and cares for the younger brother). After lifting Govardhana Hill Lord Krsna killed a succession of ferocious demons including Sankasura and Aristasura. Balarama hadn't killed a demon for a long time, and He was concerned about Hi duty of protecting Krsna as His elder brother. Desiring to dress like Krsna, Lord Balarama once asked Krsna if He could wear His peacock feather and play Krsna's flute for just one day. Krsna, who dearly loved His elder brother, agreed and personally gave His peacock feather and flute to Balarama.
" Krsna and Balarama warmly embraced and then Balarama laughing happily, ran away playing gaily on Krsna's flute. Mean-while, in Mathura, the wicked King Kamsa was about to send the horse demon, Keshi, to Vrindavana in order to kill Krsna. The Keshi demon asked King Kamsa, "How will I recognise Krsna?" Kamsa told him that it would be easy to tell, because Krsna would be the only person wearing a peacock feather and playing a flute.
"While Balaramji was fully enjoying His pastime of being Krsna for the day, the fierce horse demon, Keshi, stormed into Vrindavana. Seeing Balarama wearing a peacock feather in His crown and playing a flute, matching the description King Kamsa had given of Krsna, the Keshi demon roared up and gave Balarama a mighty kick that could have killed a full-grown elephant. This kick totally knocked the wind out of Balarama, and sent Him tumbling far away out of the demon's sight. Thinking that he had killed Krsna, the Keshi demon galloped away. Balaramji, picking Himself up, began to cry. Balarama's chest still hurting from the demon's kick and He was short of breath. Balarama was hungry, very tired and sore all over from tumbling so far.
"Reaching home, Balarama immediately went to Krsna and returned His flute and peacock feather. Balarama told Krsna that He never again wanted to wear them, and that a huge horse demon had just violently kicked Him; thinking He was Krsna. Then Balaramji met His mother Rohini and fell asleep in her arms.
"Krsna replaced the peacock feather in His crown, tucked the flute back in His belt and walked into the village. Then Sri Krsna met the horrible horse demon and effortlessly killed him" (SVMP).
"Srila Prabhupada writes, 'Lord Balarama is the original Vishnu; therefore anyone remembering these pastimes of Lord Balarama in the morning and evening will certainly become a great devotee of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and thus his life will become successful in all respects' "(SB 1O.79.34p.)


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An animal rescue group based in Tokyo is partnering with local landlords and their prospective tenants to open buildings that come equipped with appliances, built-in cabinetry and... cats. A team effort by Tokyo Cat Guardian and concerned landlords aims to rescue cats from animal shelters and find them safe homes, by seeking out apartment dwellers who want to have some company. As Kotaku reports, the project stems from genuine concern for felines, and so the cats won't simply be left to their own devices in strange locations:
According to My Navi, there is a screening process, and everything is on a case-by-base basis. The organization tries to make the experience as easy as possible on the animals. There's also phone support for residents, should they need feline advice.
These apartments might be ideal for those who want cats, but might be concerned about their age (to be blunt, they're worried about, perhaps, dying) or they think they'll have to be transferred for work. You can return the animals to the protection group after your lease ends.
It will be possible for apartment-dwellers to become a cat's rightful owner in the event that they move, though, as the Kotaku piece points out, "it's probably smarter just to get your own cat-from a shelter, preferably." But, the program also promotes itself as a positive alternative for people who are reluctant to commit to adopting a cat of their own for the sake of the animal, such as the elderly or those who transfer locations often for their jobs. Ultimately, the project could be a good way to keep cats safe while also making sure they're loved.


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ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park is an animal center next to Hersheypark in Hershey that is home to over 200 animals from five regions of North America. The zoo covers 11 acres of tree-lined pathways and natural habitats and offers a unique and fascinating walk-through experience. Established in 1905, the zoo was founded by Franz and Louise Zinner and began with a collection of ordinary and exotic animals ranging from a family of 'possums, two black bears and a pair of Zebus to angora goats, fox squirrels, and three peacocks.
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The zoo grew in leaps and bounds and in 1934 the zoo added a Reptile House, a Bird House, and a pair of baby elephants. With the advent of World War II, Hershey Zoo was closed in 1942 for the duration of the war, reopened in 1950 and redeveloped in 1975 as a themed zoological park called ZooAmerica. Today the zoo has a sharp educational focus and is a valuable asset for the adjacent Hersheypark, offering special school tours and field trips in conjunction with visits to Hershey's Chocolate World and the Hershey Museum.
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park is home to over 200 animals from more than five regions across North America and features outstanding permanent exhibits including a new bear habitat known as the "Black Bear Encounter," which features a 13,000-gallon swimming pond for the bears, and a temporary exhibit of two albino alligators.
Throughout its history, the zoo has been involved in a variety of wildlife conservation projects, including breeding programs for a range of endangered species such as birds of prey and reptiles.
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park has an array of outstanding displays that reflect five different regions of North America. The Southern Swamps features a vast prairie of sawgrass that echoes the Florida Everglades, which was known as 'Grassy Waters' by the Native Americans. Islands of hardwood trees called hammocks, coastal mangroves, and Palmetto pine scrub are dotted about this watery paradise and inhabited by an exotic range of animals, such as alligators, snakes, and birds.
The Northlands displays a section of the second largest forest left in the world – the northern evergreen forest that stretches from Newfoundland across Canada into Alaska. The Eastern Woodlands is a lovely exhibit of large broadleaf trees, beautiful wildflowers, stocky shrubs, and a plethora of animals that live in tune with the distinct four-season cycle of the eastern woodlands. Big Sky Country reflects the American Midwest and the beautiful Rocky Mountains with snow-capped peaks lined with lichens and grasses, evergreen forests of spruce, fir, and pine, short grasses of the western high plains, and animals such as mule deer, elk, pumas, and eagles. The Great Southwest showcases the extreme environment of a desert and the ways in which animals and plants adapt to survive.
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park offers a broad range of educational programs, workshops, and tours based on a unique approach of displaying native plants and wildlife in a variety of habitats that depicting the five natural regions of North America. Guided Tours through the zoo's different habitats and their residents are led by naturalists or experienced volunteers and are tailored to the ages in each group, and on-site programs include live animal demonstrations presented by ZooAmerica naturalists or experienced volunteers. The zoo offers unique animal encounters which are short presentations which give a brief introduction to ZooAmerica and allows visitors to observe one of the animals, up close. Outreach Programs are presented throughout the year and include discussions on specific topics and live animal demonstrations.
Programs & Events
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park presents a range of programs and events throughout the year such as "Creatures Of The Night" where visitors can watch the nighttime habits of their favorite animals, such as wolves howling at the moon, hanging out with bats and seeing bears devour pumpkins.
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park is located at 201 Park Avenue in Hershey and is attached to Hersheypark via a walkway bridge. The Zoo is open every day of the year, except for holidays and free parking is available at the Zoo or next door in the parking garage at The Hershey Press Building. There are two food concession stands in the zoo, and packed picnic baskets and coolers are allowed.
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park displays an ongoing commitment to conservation with a variety of programs that orient towards an awareness of conservation issues. The Zoo actively supports conservation efforts through financial commitments and donations to the Conservation Endowment Fund of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.
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Murt Camping Barn
Nether Wasdale
01946 758198
Murt Camping Barn lies 2 minutes walk away from the Hamlet of Nether Wasdale in the Wasdale valley. The area is famous for hill walking, climbing and cycling. England's highest mountain (Scafell Pike) is just up the road and there are pubs nearby serving food and Real Ales. Wasdale cheese is made at and available from Murt farm.
Murt Camping Barn offers basic accommodation in one of the most scenic areas of England. To stay there you will need to take everything you would normally take on a camping trip – except the tent!
Bookings are taken directly through their website
Sleeps up to 8
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Jill's Bike
Problem Description
Jill Bates hates climbing hills. Jill rides a bicycle everywhere she goes, but she always wants to go the easiest and shortest way possible. The good news is that she lives in Greenhills, which has all its roads laid out in a strictly rectangular grid - east-west roads are streets; north-south roads are avenues and the distance between any two adjacent grid points is the same. The bad news is that Greenhills is very hilly and has many one-way roads.
In choosing a route between where she starts and where she ends, Jill has three rules:
- Avoid any climb of more than 10 meters between adjacent grid points.
- Never go the wrong way on a one-way road.
- Always travel the shortest possible route.
Your program should help Jill find an acceptable route.
The input file contains data for several maps in the following form:
- The first line contains two integers, separated by one or more spaces. The first integer n represents the number of streets, and the second integer m represents the number of avenues, 1<=n<=20 , 1<=m<=20 . Line containing two zeroes marks end of input.
- The next n lines contain the altitudes of grid points. Each line represents a street and contains a sequence of m integers separated by one or more spaces. These integers represent the altitude in meters of the grid points along that street. Even if a particular street and avenue have no intersection, the altitude is still given for that grid point.
- One or more lines follow that define the one-way roads. Each road is represented by two pairs of integers, separated by one or more spaces, in the form:
street avenue street avenue
The first street and avenue define the starting point of the road and the second pair define the ending point. Since Greenhills is a strict grid, if the two points are not adjacent in the grid, the road passes through all the intervening grid points. For example,
5 7 5 10
represents roads 5-7 to 5-8, 5-8 to 5-9, and 5-9 to 5-10. Road definitions are terminated by a line containing four zeroes in the above format.
- Finally, one or more lines will follow that contain pairs of grid points between which Jill wants to find an optimal path, in the form:
street avenue street avenue
As before, the integer pairs are separated by one or more spaces. The end of the set is defined by a line containing four zeroes, formatted as before.
You may assume that all street and avenue numbers are within the bounds defined by the first line of input, and that all road definitions are strictly north-south or east-west.
Sample Input
3 4 10 15 20 25 19 30 35 30 10 19 26 20 1 1 1 4 2 1 2 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 1 3 1 4 3 4 2 4 2 1 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sample Output
1-1 to 1-2 to 1-3 to 1-4 to 2-4 to 2-3 to 2-2 To get from 2-3 to 2-3, stay put! There is no acceptable route from 2-2 to 1-1.


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In some ways, the moment was Shakespearean, but without much drama: As for the delegates to the United Nations' climate-change conference that ended this past Saturday in Poznan, Poland, it could be said that they came, they talked and they departed. And that's about it.
Except that their gathering was marked by some very powerful refutations of the king.
For although the activity might not specifically have been an item on their collective agenda, apparently numerous participants in the confab also had come to curse George W. Bush, not to praise him. (News of their criticism of the hapless, lame-duck, self-styled "war president" was still circulating even as the failed American leader turned up in Baghdad yesterday in U.S.-occupied Iraq, where, at a news conference alongside Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, he was almost pelted by shoes. Notes the Washington Post: "Arriving [in Baghdad] for a surprise farewell visit, [Bush] staunchly defended a war that has taken far more time, money and lives than anticipated, but he received a taste of local resentment toward his policies when an Iraqi journalist hurled two shoes at him….Just after Bush finished his remarks…, an Iraqi journalist took off his shoes and threw them at Bush, one after the other. Throwing a shoe at someone is considered the worst possible insult in Iraq and is meant to show extreme disrespect and contempt." The shoe-thrower yelled, "This is a farewell kiss!" as "he threw the first shoe.")
One of the main items of business at the Poznan meeting was the elaboration of a so-called Adaptation Fund. Bankrolled by richer nations, the fund is supposed to provide money to poorer countries to help them implement policies related to climate change. However, at the conference, "[d]eveloping nations accused the rich [countries] of meanness" for "launch[ing] only a tiny fund to help poor countries deal with droughts, floods and rising seas. They said the size of the Adaptation Fund – worth $80 million – was a bad omen at the halfway mark of two years of negotiations on a new treaty to fight global warming designed to be agreed [upon] in Copenhagen at the end of next year." Colombia's environment minister remarked: "We are so sad and so disappointed….The human side of climate change is the suffering of our orphans and our victims, and that was not considered here…." A delegate from India at the 189-nation conference noted: "I must say that this is one of the saddest moments I have witnessed in all these years…." (Scotsman)
Poland's environment minister Maciej Nowicki, "said the launch of the fund was the biggest achievement of Poznan. The fund, which can start paying out cash next year, has just $80 million but could rise to $300 million a year by 2012. [United Nations] projections are that poor nations will need tens of billions of dollars a year by 2030 to cope with climate change." At the conference, a representative of Greenpeace, the international, environmental-protection organization, observed: "We are desperately disappointed with the progress here….The stocktaking bit wasn't difficult: 'What did we do in 2008? Not much.'" (Scotsman)
Agence France Presse reports that, at Poznan, "no farewell tears were shed for Bush, whose rejection of the landmark Kyoto Protocol in 2001 almost destroyed multilateral efforts to roll back global warming." Nicholas Stern, a British economist who has examined how climate change may affect economic trends, "said mischievously at a dinner for businessmen and environmentalists," at which he referred to the recent election of Barack Obama as the United States' next president: "I don't know how to put this….Relative to his prehistoric predecessor, it is something which we should celebrate…." Stern's remark "provok[ed] loud cheers as he raised a wine glass to make a toast." AFP adds: "'Goodbye, George!', he called out, amid cries of 'Hear! Hear!'" The French news service notes that when "France's climate ambassador[,] Brice Lalonde[,]" was asked to sum up Bush's record on climate-change issues, "he chose instead to pass on a story he had heard." AFP reports the story Lalonde recounted like this: "A man comes to the White House asking to see Bush. 'He doesn't live here anymore,' he is told. The next two days he comes[,] again asking the same question, and receiving the same answer. On the fourth day, [an] exasperated [White House] guard sho[ots] back: 'I've already told you, he's no longer here.' 'I know, I know,' the man replie[s]. 'But it's such a pleasure to hear you say it.'"
Democratic Senator (and former U.S. presidential candidate) John Kerry attended the Poznan gathering. He had been asked by President-elect Obama to report back to him on the meeting. In Poland, Kerry "said the new administration's approach to Europe would be 'as different as night from day' on climate policy compared with that of…Bush. 'Europe has been waiting with baited breath for someone to partner with,' he said." Meanwhile, José Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission, indicated that "a partnership with the U.S. on global warming and the economy was a vital part of his plans." Kerry "laid out some of the areas in which the U.S. could work closely with the European Union," including, for example, in "linking a U.S. carbon-trading system to that of the [European Union]; joint ventures [involving] technology; and combined efforts to develop commercial carbon-capture and -storage projects." (Financial Times)
An editorial in Britain's Independent states: "This month was never [going to be] a good time to hold this conference. The most important event on the route to Copenhagen [the next, international climate-change conference venue] was never going to be this talking shop, but the inauguration of a new U.S. president next month. Although representatives of the Bush administration were in Poznan last week, they might as well not have been, as they have no authority to commit the world's greatest, and most polluting, power beyond…January [20, 2009]. So, if it has been a struggle for journalists to find anything new to report from Poznan, and if it has been a struggle for consumers of media outputs to work out whether anything new happened last week, the reason is simple. The world is waiting for Barack Obama."


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Professional Sports in "Clutch City"
Get Your Game On in Houston
On the field or on the court, Houston's home teams offer year-round competition and high-energy action for loyal sports aficionados.
BATTER UP Root for the home team at downtown's beautiful Minute Maid Park, where a retractable roof affords guests open-air seating on beautiful Houston evenings and air-conditioning on hot summer days. IN TRAIN-ING Enter the stadium through the Crawford side of the park, where guests can see the original pillars that made up the old Union Station. PRIME PERCH Snag a seat in the Crawford Boxes—the 2,500-seat section jutting onto the left field corner—for a chance to snag a home run ball.
DYNAMO and DASH
SET PLAY Join other diehard fans as they bleed orange and cheer on two-time MLS champs at the brand-new BBVA Compass Stadium. WARM UP Get there early for pre-game tailgating complete with giveaways, live music and food and drinks. IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD With the completion of the BBVA Compass stadium, the Dynamo and Dash are now the only MLS/NWSL team with a soccer-specific stadium in a Downtown. The venue also rounds out a dynamic "stadium district" that includes the Astros' Minute Maid Park and Rockets Toyota Center.
TIP-OFF Watch the Rockets take on the competition at the less-than ten-year-old Toyota Center. Downtown's 18,300-seat indoor arena has 103 luxury suites for VIP ticket holders. POST-PARTY Pay a premium for courtside seats and get access to the super-exclusive Lexus Lounge, where Oprah, Beyoncé and Shaq have all been known to play after the game. COURT CANDY During half-time, watch the 14-member Rockets Power Dancers perform energetic routines for the adoring crowd.
The SaberCats, one of seven teams in the newly-formed Major League Rugby (MLR) league, made its home in Houston in 2018. The team began its inaugural home season January 2018 and currently play at Constellation Field, a family-friendly open-air field complete with the Children's Memorial Hermann Play Land. MOVING SOON a new $3.2 million stadium and related facilities are anticipated to open January 2019 and will be located at the Houston Amateur Sports along Texas 288 south of downtown Houston.
GAME ON Cheer on the Texans with other die-hard fans at the 71,500-seat NRG Stadium. The indoor/outdoor venue features natural grass and a retractable roof, ensuring guests a cool, air-conditioned venue on hot Houston days. PRE-PARTY Here, tailgating is just as important as the game. Gates open four hours prior to kick off. Bring your best grilling skills and an appetite. MUST-HAVE FAN FLARE A red-and-blue foam coozie and Texans tee.
SEVEN INNING STRETCH Drive just outside of Houston and cheer on Sugar Land's very own ALPB professional baseball team, the Skeeters. The Skeeters play at Constellation Field, a family-friendly open-air field complete with the Children's Memorial Hermann Play Land. COOL OFF The Play Land includes a variety of jungle gym equipment and slides, a carousel and a splash pad. ADULTS ONLY The stadium is adult-friendly too with a Bud Light Ice House providing a happy hour opportunity for spectators looking to grub down and drink up during the game.


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Notice Anything Different?(HINT HINT, WINK WINK)
Let's not make this weird. Yes, there's a new logo that I've been working on for far longer than I care to admit. Truth is I didn't want to run into any copyright issues for using Jason's likeness soooooo… I made a new one. This is important because if I'm going to submit my podcast to Itunes, I needed some original art. Oh yeah, I haven't forgotten about that promise either. I now have one less thing to worry about. Currently, I'm focussing on learning how to edit my audio recordings so I can make it all presentable and professional-ish. I'm also thinking about how often we're going to do the podcast. I'd like to do it weekly, but bi-weekly might be more manageable. Life's hard choices.
While I have you all here, the comic book community lost an icon this morning in Bernie Wrightson. His artwork was a huge influence on me during my adolescence. He co-created the DC supernatural character, Swamp Thing. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein illustrated by Bernie Wrightson was my first introduction to the classic story and his haunting imagery has stuck with me all these years. I've yet to buy myself another copy which is a crime in itself. Another personal favorite of mine was his work with Stephen King on the novella, Cycle of The Werewolf, which inspired the film Silver Bullet. If you've yet to see any of his work, I highly recommend his version of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It was one of his personal favorites and it shows in his work.


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A key benefit of EZ Texting's platform is its ability to produce performance data about texting campaigns. Knowing what works and what doesn't will help you create more effective campaigns in the future.
Information in Your Outbox
If you're interested in seeing and filtering responses to your text campaign, go to your Outbox. You can filter your results, search for specific messages, or view messages from a date range. Click on the message to see more details.
After clicking the link you will be given an overview of that message's results. You can click the Details tab to learn more or Export to download a copy of your results.
On the Details tab you can see and export a list of contacts and whether they received your message.
Aggregated Data in the Delivery Reports Section
To see aggregated data on your campaigns, click on Reports in the left navigation bar.
On the Messages tab you can see how many of your message were delivered.
Delivered - Device Confirmed: This refers to the text messages that reached your contacts' phones.
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Bounced: A text message that was bounced means the text was rejected by the cell phone service provider. An example of a bounce might be that the carrier is no longer providing service to your contact.
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On the Contacts tab see how you many contacts joined and left your list.
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Significance of finding a venture funding India Financial Advisor that you can rely upon.
Whenever you seek a financial consultant that means you are looking for a way to plunge the uncertain property of the future. Have you ever thought that why you require a financial advisor? Well, within the extreme conditions when you need to plan your budget in low income you'll need the best individual who can offer you the right direction. Often, some difficult situations arise within the life when we require the great support then, be it a member of the family or any venture funding India. The right counselor can bring you against hard situation. Similarly, when you are really stressed out because of some financial crisis and unable to realize that how to control the expenditure in low-income; either you are able to go alone additional situation or you have an ultimate option to hire the trustworthy financial advisor. You treat your loan as your lifeblood and why not it is a reality. Every dream you have ever chased to fulfill, be it to buy a new house, to provide a top-shelf education to your children, investing in your business to give a great start- all depend on managing your earnings and growing investment portfolio. That is why to handle these kinds of essential elements you need to locate a reliable financial advisor who are able to enable you to help make your dreams true.
The right and reliable venture funding India financial planner would not just assist you to during the positive or negative times, but they will become your partner who will understand your needs, goals and challenges you have.
They take time to understand your extremities, goals, ambitions as well as your concerns too. The correct answer is obvious that people don't like to share their personal financial issues with a stranger or perhaps a 3rd party. But, we have to realize that they are standing for us only to help within the best possible manner in your financial journey. A good financial planner has more in his box to provide than just financial expertise. Search for an advisor with whom you are able to connect on venture funding India personal level. They will approach their clients as individuals realize that everyone deserves their very own attention. Another attribute which a good financial planner must possess is open communication. Always look for a planner who learns you. To know any aspect, a great communication plays a vital role. Open communication is paramount to creating a strong relationship between advisor and client.


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No bake Breakfast Granola Bars
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups (200 g) Arrowhead Mills Old Fashion Oats
- 1/2 cup (70 g) dried cranberries, fruit juice sweetened
- 1/3 cup (50 g) raw cocoa nibs
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch sea salt (optional)
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) coconut oil
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) honey
- 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (200 g) raw, creamy almond butter
- Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cranberries, cocoa nibs and cinnamon.
- Stir well. In a small pot, combine the oil, honey, vanilla extract and almond butter over medium heat. You want to warm this enough to combine the liquids well. But DO NOT BOIL!
- Stir constantly to avoid any simmering. This warmth is strictly to get everything to combine as well as to make it a bit more fluid for mixing with the oats.
- Pour the nut butter into the mixing bowl and mix well to completely coat the oats.
- Press mixture into an oiled or parchment lined baking dish. (Mine -pictured above- was 9 x 4 1/2)
- Freeze for 2 hours. Cut bars with a sharp knife and store in the freezer for up to 2 months, tightly wrapped so no air gets to them.
- Note that by the time lunch time comes around, these will no longer be frozen and will be perfect to eat. (These keep in the fridge for about a week.)


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Senior transfer Mareik Isom has largely been an afterthought during a forgettable season for the Longhorns.
Isom missed the first 16 games of the season due to an ankle injury and has sparsely seen the floor in games he's played since.
But on Saturday afternoon at the Frank Erwin Center, Isom played the most minutes he has all season — 16 — and wreaked havoc. He dove for loose balls, grabbed rebounds, blocked a couple shots and knocked down a pair of three pointers in an 8-point effort.
In the end, though, Isom's spirited outing wasn't quite enough as Texas fell to Kansas State, 64-61.
"I thought (Isom) was by far the hardest-playing guy on the floor," head coach Shaka Smart said. "I thought it really, really helped us (and) gave us energy."
Isom, an Austin Bowie High School product who transferred to Texas in the off-season from Arkansas-Little Rock, decided to come back home to finish out his college career. Isom never envisioned this season turning out like this, but he has embraced it every step of the way.
"I've been through a lot this year, but I didn't want to let it get me down," Isom said. "It's been tough at times, especially with the foot and the losses. But other than that, it's been everything I could dream of."
The Longhorns (10–17, 4–10 Big 12) left the court with heartbreak yet again.
"It's really hard, especially for the seniors," senior guard Kendal Yancy said. "We just got to be able to respond after losses. There's still hope."
The Longhorns looked lifeless and the home crowd appeared to be in an afternoon siesta during the opening seven minutes of the second half.
But then Kansas State senior forward Austin Budke gave Texas and the fans a reason to wake up. As Texas trailed 48-39, Budke delivered a hard foul to Allen in the lane. Allen fell awkwardly to the floor and both teams engaged in a brief scuffle.
Budke was assessed a flagrant-two and ejected from the game, while Texas junior transfer Dylan Osetkowski and junior transfer Isaiah Hobbs were also tossed for coming off
the bench.
"It kind of fired us up a little bit," Yancy said. "We thought that was kind of a harsh foul. We took that as a little bit of motivation."
Allen proceeded to hit 1-of-2 free throws. An ensuing three-pointer from Isom followed by his huge block on the other end gave way to an eruption from the crowd, cutting Kansas State's lead to 48-43. Moments later, Texas had cut the deficit to 48-46.
Down the stretch, freshman guard Andrew Jones tied the game twice — once at 57 after a fadeaway three and then again at 59 with 1:34 to play after a monster transition dunk.
Freshman forward Jarrett Allen's layup, with 19 seconds left, tied the game again, 61-61.
On the ensuing possession for Kansas State, senior forward D.J. Johnson had a put-back tip-in and was fouled with 1.6 seconds left. Johnson hit the and-one free throw, and sophomore guard Kerwin Roach Jr.'s full-court heave at the buzzer fell short.
Up next for Texas is a difficult road matchup with No. 9 West Virginia Monday at 8 p.m. The Longhorns lost a tough contest with the Mountaineers earlier this season in Austin, 74-72.


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The Faculty of Health Sciences is the most recent addition to Beirut Arab University's faculties established in 2006 with the nursing program only and expanded in 2008 to include three additional programs. The Faculty was established to meet the rising needs for professionals specialized in health-related sciences namely Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical Laboratory Technology & Physical Therapy.
Our Faculty is the only Faculty of Health Sciences in Lebanon having all its programs accredited by international agencies. In 2016, the Physical Therapy program awarded accreditation by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT). Recently, the three other programs were accredited by the German accreditation agency AHPGS.
Our target is to turn our students into successful health professionals through scientific studies and clinical trainings based on international benchmark standards. This will enable them to cope with the rapidly evolving healthcare professions and to compete in the job market both regionally and internationally.
We offer a broad array of healthcare programs at the graduate levels. The postgraduate programs offered at our Faculty include Master in Nursing, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master in Infection Prevention and Control, and the newly introduced Master programs: Food Analysis and Safety in collaboration with the Faculty of Science, Master of Science in Nutrition and Master in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Hematology/Microbiology).
Our mission also includes community health services provided by the Physical Therapy Outpatient clinic, the Nutrition and Weight Management clinic affiliated with Villa Garda Hospital in Italy for applying Cognitive behavior therapy, as well as the Simulation Nursing and biomedical laboratories. In addition, our Faculty had the privilege to host the BAU Life Support Center (BAULS) which is an American Heart Association authorized training center.
The Faculty research themes include Illness and Therapy, Medical Education, Prevention and Health Promotion and Food Technology & Processing. To achieve excellence in research, the Faculty has established international collaboration with many research institutions in the Gulf, Europe and the US.
We are looking forward to helping you achieve your career goals in your healthcare profession. Step in with us into an evolving exciting new world of health through some of the best and leading programs in Lebanon. In the very East of the Mediterranean, overlooking Europe and facing North Africa, is the wonderful city of Beirut, where BAU stands in eminent standards.


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Recently, a friend of mine was telling me about a fantasy book I should read. It had everything, they said. Sex, intrigue, interesting characters and all sorts of great stuff. I was completely sold, until they said it was the first book in a massive series.
|The first of many
Why does genre fiction seem to go on and on forever? The Wheel of Time series is a dozen books long, Harry Dresden's tales are almost on their thirteenth and George RR Martin is about to release the fifth book in the epic Song of Ice and Fire saga. Don't even get me started on how long Dune seems to be... even Sookie Stackhouse is poised to be eleven books long. Standing in the cozy aisle of a bookstore, staring at a series that takes up an entire shelf and finding yourself at book one can be a mixture of terror and excitement.
Read more and tell me what's worth delving into after the jump!
I try to get into series when they first come out, and then wait with baited breath for months until the next volume comes out. I bemoan the lack of continuation in novels that are simply stand-alone stories. So why do I seem to be unable to leap into a series that is established and well on it's way? There are many long series I'm fully entrenched in, Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels being a prime example, but I seem unable to commit to anything new.
|So many books, so little time...
So what do you think, dear readers? What is your take on epic sagas in genre fiction? Do you read them, relish them or revile them? Which ones do you love or hate and how do you get over that initial stepping stone of "oh dear god, there are a dozen books in this series, god help me."?


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Monday, May 30, 2016
Same and Different
I'm same and different from everybody.
Friday, May 27, 2016
Anything you can do, I can do worser.
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Smarter Subconscious
My subconscious is smarter than me.
Help! My subconscious is smarter than me!
Help! My subconscious is smarter than me!
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Colorblind Poem
Greens are red
Yellows are blue
I'm colorblind
How about you?
Yellows are blue
I'm colorblind
How about you?
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Least Expected
I always do the least expected.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Everything and Nothing
I do everything and nothing. That's only a little bit of exaggeration.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Lost Box
The Lost & Found Box has been lost.
Monday, May 16, 2016
Asking for an answer isn't always asking for an answer.
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Perfect Self
I've been perfect, and it's been hard on others.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Political correctness gone too far.
The term 'wopeople' should now be used rather than 'women'.
The term 'wopeople' should now be used rather than 'women'.
Monday, May 9, 2016
It's easy to be open to change when you don't know what's happening now.
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Disliking Dislike
I dislike not liking things.
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Welcome to the Benthos documentation site, if you haven't used Benthos before check out the getting started guide.
Core Components
Other Components
Configuration explains some config file basics, as well as tools provided by Benthos that make writing and managing them easier.
Configuration Testing explains how to write and execute unit tests for your configuration files.
Config Interpolation explains how to incorporate environment variables and dynamic values into your config files.
Processing Pipelines explains how processing threads are orchestrated within Benthos and how to fully utilise them.
Message Batching explains how multiple part messages and message batching works within Benthos.
Error Handling explains how you can handle errors from processors in order to recover or reroute the data.
Performance Tuning advises on ways of diagnosing and improving the performance of your Benthos pipelines.
Monitoring explains how to hook Benthos up to your choice of monitoring and tracing tools.
Streams Mode outlines a mode of running Benthos where multiple isolated stream pipelines can run in isolation within the same service and be managed using a REST API.
Workflows explains how Benthos can be configured to easily support complex processor flows using automatic DAG resolution.
Migration outlines migration guides for upgrading to a major version release of Benthos.
Previous Versions
Previous versions of this documentation can be found for each prior major release at:


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Bel Air Gutters & Siding
Gutter in Bel Air, Maryland
Bel Air Gutter & Siding cleans, repairs and installs gutters and siding. We can install seamless aluminum gutters and copper gutters. Call us to get your gutters cleaned and repaired. It can greatly increase the life of your gutters. If you need a siding installation or siding repair, we can help you there as well.
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Scoring or Completing Levels?
When you're in the process of making a game, this is a big decision. While both features will make players want to continue playing your game, they are different in the way that they work. Here are some reasons to help you decide which one to choose.
Usually when you use the scoring method, you are giving the gamer a chance to compete for the highest score. This draws upon the players sense of honor and pride. A short game is a good candidate for high scores because the player won't mind playing it a few times for their shot to be the best. In the end, the high scores are what will keep the player coming back again and again to play your game.
Completing Levels
Using levels within your game gives the player the feeling of accomplishment each time they complete a level. It draws upon the games curiousity to see new levels, and sense of achievement when they finish a level. Usually levels will keep someone playing for longer, but they will probably only end up playing the game once.
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I'd attended the Eye On Youth workshop over the weekend, organized by LA MER. First of all, I wanna thank Tina Kaur for securing a seat for me, upon reading my unpleasant experience at one of their counters. Actually I had booked seats for a later time slot but heard nothing back, so was kinda surprised to receive a message from her who offered me the 10am spot. There weren't any photographs taken during the 2-hour session, so I went the extra mile by taking mental notes on special techniques on how to care for our eyes - the windows to our soul.
We began with the obligatory presentation on how to care for our eyes, and medical condition that may be caused by hereditary and other external factors such as long-term exposure to sunlight, pollution etc. Training manager Cecilia took over and related the famous story on how founder Max Huber created the famed Miracle Broth and the process in which he incorporated Sonochemistry -the effects of sound on a cellular level that utilized light and sound waves- and the engineering with transformative effects of magnetized gemstones.
First up is the cleansing ritual - opt for the Cleansing Fluid if you wear makeup daily for it removes impurities effectively, especially waterproof mascara. We were then given Cleansing Lotion and Refining Facial, which is a luxurious treat indeed. The latter works as an exfoliator that instantly soothes and boosts skin's brightness and radiance, and can be used as a mask at the same time. The next step is softening with the use of the Tonic that revitalizes and enlivens skin.
The highlight of the workshop - we weren't just introduced to the brand's eye products but also their special techniques on how to utilize the powerful ingredients within. Most of us have puffy eyes in the morning that could be due to our unhealthy diet such as excess intake of water, sodium, caffine etc.
The Eye Balm Intense helps to diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles as it visibly lifts and firms the areas around the eyes. Employing their unique Acupressure Eye Massage , the product will be effectively absorbed and soothes puffiness for a smoother, vibrant and rejuvenated appearance. In simple terms, this action that can combined with your desired eye product will de-clog your undereyes, specifically the areas that causes dark circles to form and help to lift and firm where the skin has sunken.
Following which is an intensive eye treatment using Creme de La Mer. The Miracle Broth contains a seasborne elixir known for its healing energies. Instead of using warmth from your fingers to activate the ingredients, we were instructed to slather a generous amount around our eyes for a good 10 minutes. We ended the Eye ritual using the Eye Concentrate, a vanity table staple for many women across the world. Making use of the silver applicator ensures the product to penetrate into our delicate eye areas and reduces dark circles and fine lines for a brighter, radiant and more supple results.
That's not all, after pampering the eyes, we tried the Infusion consisting of 3 formulas that target different concerns. The Radiant Infusion delivers clarity; Hydrating Infusion plumps the skin and restore moisture, and Blanc de la Mer Infusion for hyper-pigmentation problems. I chose the Radiant Infusion which can be used before serum and before/after your moisturizer. I felt the consistency to be slightly drying after experiencing some flakiness, thus I would prefer to apply a hydrating base prior.
Did you know that Botox is now banned in Hollywood? Although the procedure greatly reduces wrinkles, crow feet and laugh lines, but it freezes the muscles which prevents actors from making appropriate facial expressions. In comes the Regenerating Serum that lifts and firms the complexion and helps to regenerates tissues under scars. I lilke that my laugh lines are tightened afterwards.
We ended the entire skincare ritual with moisturizer with 4 selections to choose from - Creme de la Mer, Gel de la Mer, Moisture Lotion and the Oil-Absorbing Lotion. I chose the gel verson of the creme and patted onto my skin. This is a good alternative if you think the Creme might be too rich a formula for you. It is afterall, suitable for mature skin.
The Radiant Concealer contains precious marine and plant extracts with a gemstone technology that optically erases imperfections and treats all at the same time. I like the coverage, and the texture turns from cream to powder upon application.
I also managed to try the Translucent Powder; the lightweight texture might just be a great companion to CLARINS Extra-Firming Foundation which I have been trying out in the last 2 weeks. Not a fan of the Powder Brush though, it kept shedding and felt rough to the touch.
I shall end this post with a teaser, and let you figure out which LA MER product I purchased, in addition to the door gift.
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The Rosa Parks and Tommy Douglas Center
10000 New Hampshire Ave NW
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Price: see website
The Rosa Parks and Tommy Douglas Center
10000 New Hampshire Ave NW
Silver Spring, MD 20903
http://laborheritage.orgREGISTER BEFORE MAY 25TH FOR THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Philadelphia, PA
Roeder Home
Bellingham, WA
Price: $15-25 suggested
Capitol Cider
919 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
paul @
Traditions Café and World Folk Art
300 5th Avenue SW
Olympia, WA 98501
VFW Post #1-224
105 E Heron
Aberdeen, WA
Price: $15-25proceeds from the show will, in part, benefit your wonderful lo-power community station:
as always, no one is turned away for lack of funds
PORT ANGELES - UU Church Hall
Port Angeles, WA
http://annefeeney.comemail to syvanenx(@)teleport.com
Siuslaw Public Library
1460 Ninth St.
Florence, ORStuart Henderson is the presenter.
Oregon Country Fair
Veneta, OR
Price: see websitewe're confirmed!!! yay! look for us at Shady Grove on Saturday at noon and Sunday at Blue Moon at 2:30 pm
Ashland First Congregational Church of Christ
717 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
wes brain is the contact. email@example.com
With Dana Lyons and Anne FeeneyPresented by the Social Justice Advisory Committee
Unitarian Universalists Fellowship of Central Oregon
61980 Skyline Ranch Rd
Bend, OR
Price: $15-25no one turned away for lack of funds
doors at 7, show at 7:30
418 A Street
Springfield (Eugene), OR 97401
https://www.facebook.com/Marketplace.SproutLauren Regan is the contact - firstname.lastname@example.com
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
Blue Scorcher
1493 Duane
Astoria, OR
http://www.bluescorcher.coop/#whatCarol Newman is the contact.
First United Methodist Church
621 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
http://annefeeney.com/calendar.htmlMarilyn Kimmerling is presenting the email@example.com
National Mall
Constitution Ave
Washington, DC
Salt Lake City, UT`
Lawrenceville, PA
Price: $15/25 suggestedNo one turned away for lack of funds
TBAJim Cook is the contact