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Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar has ordered that the release of 912 acres at Manesar in Gurgaon be referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a probe.punjab Updated: Aug 16, 2015 23:16 IST
Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar has ordered that the release of 912 acres at Manesar in Gurgaon be referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a probe.
The matter is in the Supreme Court and listed for hearing on August 21.
The apex court had earlier stayed further construction on the 912 acres.
During a hearing, the Haryana government had told the Supreme Court that it had no reservations on any kind of investigation, including a CBI probe, into the matter.
The apex court is hearing a special leave petition (SLP), challenging the December 15, 2014, order of the Punjab and Haryana high court. The petitioners, mainly farmers, challenged the high court orders on the ground that it had failed to consider the actions of the state government as the withdrawal of notifications for acquisition were an abuse and misuse of provisions of the land acquisition Act. They also contended that it was an act to give undue benefit to builders under the garb of release of land.
The land, which was once being acquired for creating residential and recreational utilities in Industrial Model Township (IMT), Manesar, was released from acquisition by the previous Congress government.
Dubious manner
The matter was first reported by Hindustan Times in 2007 when the then Congress regime had dropped the acquisition proceedings in a rather dubious manner.
The petitioners said 912 acres were sought to be acquired by the state government and notifications under Sections 4 (preliminary notification) and 6 (declaration that land is required for public purpose) of the Land Acquisition Act were issued on August 27, 2004, and August 25, 2005, respectively. It was contended that the subsequent decision to drop proceedings after having issued notices under Section 9 (sending notices to persons that the government intends to take possession of the land and claims of compensation be made to collector) compelled petitioners to sell their land at throwaway prices under the threat of acquisition. Alleging that the entire action of the government was vitiated by fraud to facilitate the purchase of land by private parties from original land owners, the petitioners sought an investigation by an independent agency.
The present state government, in an affidavit before the apex court, said it has no reservation on any kind of investigation, including a CBI probe, if the apex court takes a decision in this regard.
Haryana industries and commerce minister Capt Abhimanyu had also told the state Assembly in March that the state government was examining the release of 912 acres of Manesar land.
The minister said 912 acres were proposed for the acquisition for setting up Chaudhary Devi Lal Industrial Model Township (IMT) at Manesar. After issuing a notification under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, the government dropped acquisition proceedings. The minister had informed the House that after considering objections under Sector 5-A of the Act, 224 acres were excluded and a notification under Section 6 of the Act for the remaining 688 acres was issued on August 25, 2005.
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Bharat's gone.
I can't believe it, it's not real. Even after two days, every ten minutes or so, it suddenly hits me again. And again. And again. I'm thinking of a funny story, telling someone about our crazy days together, and saying, "Bharat is this totally something guy..." and suddenly I realise that he isn't any longer - he was.
It's unreal. An Omen-ish quality of nightmare: blue skies and light wood and sunshine and laughing people getting on with their lives and all the while, a voice inside me is repeating no NO NO it's a mistake it can't be true it's a horrible horrible mistake and I'll wake up tomorrow and the world will be normal again and all 7 of us will be whole and alive and still ready to conquer the world - as we were 7 years ago, the unstoppable team ready to change the universe. And all the while, in my head, a refrain plays itself over and over again: And then there were six.
How long it's been, the road we've travelled together. Seven years ago, seven kids set out to conquer the planet. We were kings, lords, the world was our oyster and we knew we could do anything - anything at all; we were family, we drank together and starved together, and burnt the candle at both ends together and pulled each other through rough patches. And when the year was up, we still held on to the threads, wherever we were, as went our own ways. And now there are only six, scattered, shattered, drawn together in a virtual group hug of sorrow and solace and shared tears and memories - team days and team building, but Bharat's not here, never will be and oh god it's so unfair and pointless and stupid and there's nothing anybody can do and the world no longer makes any sense.
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I've been reading Jen Hatmaker's book 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess, and it has been doing a number on my heart. I've been on this simplifying journey for a little while now, and I felt like I had done a decent job of going through my things and getting rid of (or setting aside until I could take a trip to drop off) things that I don't use or need.
Little did I know, I was going to be challenged to do more. I still have far more than I need or even want. I still am surrounded by a mountain of evidence of having bought into my consumer-driven culture. I still live in a place of abundance and extravagance. I still pride myself on filling one or two garbage bags with my second-hand cast-offs all the while ignoring the shelves, drawers, and closets full of things I barely touched in the last six months. As my eyes are being opened to my selfishness, my heart is breaking, and the kind of person I want to be is becoming clearer.
Giving away my ratty leftovers is no longer enough. Scheduling a pickup or quickly dropping things off in a drive-through at the local thrift store isn't going to satisfy me any longer. I am being called to more. I have so far to go.
19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy,and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." -Matthew 6:19-20
How many times have I read those words and told myself the rewards of Heaven far surpass the trinkets of this world? How many times have I still labored to get the next best thing that will be cast aside shortly after I attain it?
I need to get to a place where I am not relying on my ability to provide for myself. I have been a packrat for years, keeping things "just in case" I might need them later on down the road. The actual number of times I've used those things should make me ashamed. I have feared that if I got rid of too many things, I would be left wanting for them, left in a state of need. As if by letting go of my material possessions, I could give away enough to enter into a state of pseudo-poverty. As if I thought the Lord wouldn't provide for all my needs, like I didn't recognize His hand in having provided me with the means to buy all this stuff in the first place, or His provision for the more meaningful things in life that I can't buy with all the money in the world (family, friends, health, security, peace, love, joy, eternal security in Heaven with Him, to name only a few).
I'm done buying into the lie that I need more and more and more stuff to make me happy, to make me feel secure, to make me feel accomplished for having been able to provide for all of my needs, for having the forethought to stockpile things for my potential (and mostly superficial) future needs. I am choosing today to be more mindful of the things I spend my money on and spend my time doing. I will take a more honest, critical look at the things I've been holding onto and release more of them from my possession so that others (who actually need them) can have them and make use of them.
Jesus, You are all I need. I have been so incredibly blessed with everything in my life, but it's not mine to hold onto. It all belongs to You. Show me how to best use it all.
This will begin a series of posts dedicated to more specific areas of life, areas that Jen covered in her book and/or areas that others have inspired me to look at in greater detail as I endeavor to take a more critical look at where I need to change some habits in order to become a better manager of everything I've been given.


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I had one busy busy weekend this past weekend!
First let me start with Amy + Adam's gorgeous Lexington Va wedding at the Irvine Estate. The leaves were so colorful and the weather was perfect! I LOVED Amy's dress...after all y'all know I adore lace!! They were the cutest couple and their reception was a blast. A wonderful end to my 2014 wedding season! More pictures coming soon...
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Al-Rayyan on course to a clean sweep in the preliminaries
Manila, Philippines, April 11, 2014 – Al-Rayyan maintained their momentum in the preliminary round of the PLDT Home Fibr 2014 Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Japanese ball club Oita Miyoshi Weisse Adler claimed its first win in Pool B, beating Vietnam's Duc Long Gia Lai in four sets (25-22, 22-25, 26-24, 25-21). Oita Miyoshi Weisse Adler felt a sense of relief after they escaped Duc Long Gia Lai's difficult challenge.
"It has been three days of intense competition. We played a very good team, and it was a challenge," said Oita Miyoshi Weisse Adler coach Hiroyuki Furuta through an interpreter.
"We committed a lot of mistakes, particularly on our reception, that's why we struggled on some parts, but we made adjustments towards the end and recovered easily," he added.
Meanwhile, in Cuneta Astrodome, Turkmenistan's Migrasiya cruised to its second straight victory after a 0-2 start in Pool C. Migrasiya clinched a 3-1 (25-21, 25-22, 26-28, 25-23) win over the spirited Hong Kong side, Green Dragon.
Dawut Nuryyev fired 19 points and Merdan Azimov scored 16, the last on a game-clinching kill after Hong Kong staved off match point thrice.
Turkmenistan, which picked up its second straight triumph after a 0-2 start, overcame the stellar efforts of Hong Kong's Siu Cheong Hung (26 points) and Chan Alex Chi Wai (20 points).
A Gylychdurdyyev smash pushed Turkmenistan within a point of a win, 24-20, before Hong Kong rattled off three straight points from a pair of Chan hits and a Siu block.
Tough Qatari squad Al-Rayyan drubbed Oman's Sohar in straight sets (25-19, 25-23, 25-14) to stay unbeaten in Pool C. Al-Rayyan rode on the double-digit efforts of Mohamed Alhachdadi, who topscored with 15 points, Cristian Savani contributed 14 points, and Cala Gerardo Yosleyder with 12 points to cruise to a third straight triumph.
Alhachdadi, Savani and Yosleyder delivered almost all of Al-Rayyan's attacks as the standout trio accounted for 39 of the team's 47 total.
Al-Rayyan also drew quick points off Sohar's errors with 23 in the match it controlled virtually all the way.
Sohar absorbed its second straight setback to drop to a 1-2 win-loss record.
Chinese Taipei stunned Alnasr Sports Club in four sets (19-25, 25-18, 25-15, 25-23) in Pool D. Chinese Taipei had a slow start allowing Alnasr Sports Club to steal the first set but Huang Chien-Feng churned out another explosive performance to power Chinese Taipei past United Arab Emirates' Alnasr Sports Club.
Huang scattered 21 kills, four blocks and a service ace for a match-high 26 points as Chinese Taipei clinched its second triumph in three games in Pool D. Chen Chien-Chen scored 10 and Wang Ming-Chun added nine markers to help Chinese Taipei recover from a set down.
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An executive order in 2004 by the president called for the implementation of electronic health records for all those living in the United States by 2014. With this date nearing, the scrambling continues to determine the best practice for particular healthcare niche groups and care facilities.
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Stories are a part of what it is to be human: they entertain us, inspire us, and move us.
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Sandy Oliver will explore the last three hundred years of vegetable eating in America, its evolution to vegan dishes on restaurant menus, and invite sharing of gardening advice useful today.
Bread as the staff of life, augmented by precious meat, and accompanied by "garden sauce" -- an early term for vegetables -- has evolved into "Eat More Kale" and vegan dishes on restaurant menus. How has this come about? Sandy's lively lecture will address this question and give some ideas on how to incorporate vegetables in your own meals.
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How do I hire Matthew?
You can either phone Tel: 01234 211119 or 07966 403086 to discuss your event, email: email@example.com or fill out the online booking form Click here
Is Matthew a member of The Magic Circle?
As well as being a member of various magic societies Matthew is a full member of the world famous Magic Circle. He has reached the highest level possible within the society and is one of only 300 members worldwide to be A Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star. Matthew has been performing magic for over 20 years.
Is Matthew Insured?
Yes, Matthew has £10,000,000 public liability insurance and is a member of Equity.
Is Matthew reliable?
Most of Matthew's work comes from word of mouth and repeat bookings. When you book Matthew you receive a confirmation of your booking which contains all of the details of your event.
Matthew always arrives well presented, and on time. He neither drinks alcohol nor smokes at any events. The standard of his performance speaks for itself.
How far will Matthew travel?
Matthew lives in Bedford, England (which is close to Milton Keynes) he performs magic both in the UK and all over the world. All travel costs are kept to a minimum.
How much does it cost?
Each event is slightly different, please fill in an enquiry form or telephone Matthew for a quotation.
Is Professional Magic just Matthew?
Matthew works with a professional singer for illusion shows; he also has a Personal Assistant who organises his schedule and handles his paperwork. If Matthew is not available for your event we can supply other Magicians and entertainers. We will only book established professionals who we have seen perform, and if they are busy we will not recommend anyone else.
Can Matthew customise his magic for our company?
Yes. Matthew is regularly asked to incorporate company products and messages into his magic. He works for product launches, work parties, open days and trade shows.


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My name is Anna and I'm a freelance photographer and copywriter,
based in Northampton, UK.
I work with independent businesses and makers, helping to show their best work and tell their story online...
I've always written; journals, Harry Potter based newspapers, gingerbread men novellas... I remember owning a Barbie typewriter at an early age, and using it to write repeated letters to anyone who'd give me the chance. During my teens I began my first blog, the elder sister of which can be found on here on my site.
Photography was a later passion; one midwinter night during my year in France I clicked "Purchase" on a DSLR camera I had been eyeing up for the previous few months. I knew nothing about photography and underwent the steepest of learning curves, and four months later I was asked if I could create professional imagery. I said yes and the rest, as they say, is history.
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I studied languages at university and began writing copy for the women's independent boutique I worked at from mid-teens to my early twenties. It was love at first keystroke: I was so proud when customers would tell me they instantly recognised the tone of my work, and that they read each piece's copy because they knew it would bring them a smile.
After dreaming of my own business and soaking up all the experience I could, I returned home from a summer working in the US and began my freelance career. I was approached by my first ever clients and have loved the journey ever since. I've learned more than I could ever have imagined since starting in 2016, and have loved every day that's come my way.
I work with clients to show their best work, and create a digital presence that they can feel proud of.
Offering both copywriting and photography means that I get to understand my clients more deeply; overseeing their written and visual identity helps me to create content that is cohesive... I'm also able to lighten the load of running a business by offering both skills, with my social media services letting me give still more freedom to those I work with.
I'm so, so fiercely proud of the makers, creatives and businesses I have been able to partner with so far; it's an amazing feeling to see their hard work flourish, and to know that they feel more connected with their online presence than ever before.
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Different stories are being told about the meaning of the tape's colour. Some of the colours would allegedly cause different reactions in the body. One thing is certain ......about the differences between the colours and that is the elasticity factor. This has been investigated in Spain and it has been discovered that each tape colour has a different elasticity factor. See article "Mechanical behaviour of functional tape" from the literary database. The colouring of the basic materia
l (beige tape) causes a change of the basic characteristics of the elastic tissue. It appears now that the black tape is the least elastic tape and the beige tape is the most elastic one. This fact could explain some reactions. Why do some colours stick better than another colour with the same patient? This could be explained by the fact that the elasticity of that specific colour matches de elasticity of the skin of the patient better. Is this possible?! There are other possible explanations, that….


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Run like me
How to prove that the new Nike Lunarglide 4 will help runners run longer (and get a lot of media coverage as a result)?
Nike Japan created a fun interactive social running project called 'Run Like Me'. For every 'Like' they got on Facebook, Joseph Tame (experimental runner, you've got to see him) run 10 m.
Not only he covered good 420 km in 30 days, but he also managed to create some interesting art with its running footprint online. Another one of those ones that work best in Japan.
Daniel Comar
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Sorry I haven't posted anything all week. [singlepic id=156 w=320 h=240 float=right]I thought I was fine with Chloe breaking up with me, but it turns out I was actually pretty upset about it. I've been working long hours, too, and haven't been in the mood to talk to much of anyone. Then, yesterday I ran into Polly with her dog Fellini. Fellini and Tad have hit it off since they met and Polly invited us to join them at the dog park.
The funny thing about the dog park is how everyone refers to themselves as so-and-so's owner, not by their real name. But the dog park is a friendly place where strangers just naturally talk to each other and there's always something to talk about: your dog. So I met some of Polly's friends, a big bald guy with a lot of tattoos (Hunter's owner); a bookish woman in her sixties (Mimi's owner); an Asian guy who does something in the music business (Chulu's owner); and a few others.
I really liked the dog park and Tad did, too. Polly and I walked back to our apartment complex and I thanked her. Then she said that she thought I seemed down and I decided to tell her about Chloe. She was sympathetic. She didn't reach any conclusions or offer any advice. She just said, "Well, I hope the dog park cheered you up a little." And it did.


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Mike Upton is the founder of Kala Brand Music Company in northern California. Established in 2005, Kala builds 120-plus models of ukulele, including travel and bass variations.
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The Brand Music Workshops have been taking place in Petaluma. Initiated by owner Mike Upton, with world-class craftsmen and a full supporting program, they are the leading ukulele manufacturers in Europe.


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John Morris Russell, conductor
The 2018/2019 season marks John Morris Russell's eighth as Conductor of the Cincinnati Pops, one of Cincinnati's most treasured assets and one of the world's most respected pops orchestras. Consistently winning international praise for his extraordinary music-making and visionary leadership, he is also Music Director of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra in South Carolina where he leads the classical subscription series as well as the prestigious Hilton Head International Piano Competition. Mr. Russell also serves as Principal Pops Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, following in the footsteps of Marvin Hamlisch and Doc Severinsen. John Morris Russell completed his eleven-year tenure as Music Director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra in Ontario, Canada in 2012, whereupon he was named that orchestra's first Conductor Laureate.
With his position at the Cincinnati Pops, Mr. Russell leads sold-out performances at Music Hall, the Taft Theater, and Riverbend Music Center; additionally, he conducts the orchestra in concerts throughout the Greater Cincinnati region as well as domestic and international tours—serving as a musical ambassador to cultivate the reputation of the Cincinnati region as one of the world's leading cultural centers. Creator of the orchestra's Classical Roots series, he also conducts the Pops family concert series, the annual USO Tribute Cincinnati Gala, and has led, with CSO Music Director Louis Langree, the wildly successful "Lumenocity" performances over the last four summers. Mr. Russell's recent collaborations include Aretha Franklin, Amy Grant and Vince Gill, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Michael McDonald, Ann Hampton Callaway, George Takei, Megan Hilty, Steve Martin, Edie Brickell and the Steep Canyon Rangers, Brian Wilson and Jason Alexander. The Cincinnati Pops recorded legacy continues under Mr. Russell's leadership, including Home for the Holidays (2012), Superheroes! (2013), Carnival of the Animals (2014) and the first live recording of the Pops, American Originals (2015) and in 2018, American Originals II. Beginning in 2016 Mr. Russell conducted The Pops in a new video series "American Soundscapes", captured live by CET Public Television, taking Pops performances around the globe via YouTube. In December 2014 Mr. Russell led the Cincinnati Pops on their first-ever Florida tour, and in March of 2017 he led the sixth Pops tour to Asia including performances in Shanghai and Taiwan.
At the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, under John Morris Russell's leadership, the orchestra has enjoyed unprecedented artistic growth; concert attendance has blossomed and the orchestra has doubled the number of concerts they present. Mr. Russell leads the orchestra in eight masterwork subscription concerts annually, and as with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, he continues to reveal his deep passion for Classical and early Romantic orchestral literature. Under his guidance the HHSO has sparked collaborations with regional ensembles and performers that continue to widen the reach of the orchestra, including Hilton Head Dance Theatre, Charleston Southern University, the Savannah Children's Choir, and Georgia Southern University. In addition, Mr. Russell has been actively involved in the development of the HHSO "Music Bridges" program, engaging thousands of school children from Bluffton to Hilton Head Island in ensemble visits and full orchestra concerts, while integrating the musical culture of Gullah and Lowcountry traditions into presentations and programming.
John Morris Russell made his debut with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in the fall of 2014, and later that season was named Principal Pops Conductor. The following December, Mr. Russell began his tenure with a series of highly successful Holidays Pops concerts along with the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, as well as concerts with jazz diva Dee Daniels and John Denver Tribute artist Jim Curry. Last season, Mr. Russell conducted the BPO in Disney Fantasia Live in Concert, Cirque de la Symphonie, A Night at the Oscars, Buffalo Sings! again featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus as well as Holiday Pops while in the 2018/2019 season he conducts the BPO in Gershwin, Motown, Superheroes, the Hot Sardines, An American Salute, as well as the annual Holiday Pops.
As a guest conductor, Mr. Russell has worked with many of North America's most distinguished ensembles, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, the Boston Pops, New York Pops, and the National Symphony of Washington, D.C. He frequently conducts Canadian orchestras including Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria, Kitchener-Waterloo and Orchestra London and in the US has led the orchestras of Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Dallas, Louisville, Milwaukee, Miami's New World Symphony, the Minnesota Orchestra, Oregon Symphony, Colorado Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, and New York City Ballet. Abroad, he conducted at the famed Musikverein in Vienna in a concert that featured the Harlem Boychoir, the Vienna Choir Boys and the actor Gregory Peck. The performance continues to be televised throughout Europe, Japan and in the USA on PBS. He visits China to conduct the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra in two performances in the 2018/2019 season.
While Music Director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (2001-2012) Maestro Russell fostered a decade of unprecedented artistic growth and invigorated the musical life of the Windsor-Essex region, including seventeen national broadcasts on CBC Radio 2, and the orchestra's first nationally televised production for the CBC series Opening Night which later received a Gemini Award Nomination. His 2006 recording of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra won Mr. Russell and the WSO its first Juno nomination for Best Children's Album in 2008. A two-time recipient of Ontario's Lieutenant Governor's Award for the Arts, as well as the Ontario Arts Council's Vida Peene Award for Artistic Excellence, Mr. Russell received the prestigious Herb Gray Harmony Award by the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County, in recognition of the WSO's programming and outreach activities in 2010. Later that year, he became the first recipient of the Arts Leadership Award by the Windsor Endowment for the Arts, in recognition of the enormous contribution he made to the region's cultural life, and in the spring of 2011 the University of Windsor awarded John Morris Russell an Honorary Doctor of Law degree.
John Morris Russell is widely considered one of North America's leaders in orchestral educational programming. From 1997 to 2009 he conducted the "LinkUP!" educational concert series at Carnegie Hall, the oldest and most celebrated series of its kind, created by Walter Damrosch in 1891 and made famous by Leonard Bernstein. The "Sound Discoveries" series Mr. Russell developed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra remains a leading model for educational concerts. In Windsor, he developed the Peanut Butter n' Jam series for young children, Family Jamboree and the One Community—One Symphony project that engaged a dozen high school performing ensembles. He also spearheaded the creation of The Windsor-Essex Youth Choir and the Windsor Symphony Youth Orchestra.
John Morris Russell has served as Associate Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony, Associate Conductor of the Savannah Symphony Orchestra, Director of the Orchestral Program at Vanderbilt University, and Music Director with the College Light Opera Company in Falmouth, Massachusetts. He received a Master of Music degree in conducting from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Williams College in Massachusetts. He has also studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, the Cleveland Institute of Music, the Aspen Music Festival in Colorado, and the Pierre Monteux School for Conductors in Hancock, Maine.


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Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for president. Yes, Donald Trump, maverick Israel views and all. The people who told us that Barack Obama would destroy the country, stab Israel in the back, and take our guns away are now telling us to chill about Donald Trump.
Watch in his own words what Trump says he'll do if elected. I can respect those who supported Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan, as much as I disagreed with their policy positions. But Trump? There has to be a line somewhere, and Trump is on the other side. This election will be a test of who we can take seriously.
David Ross Meyers and David Brooks passed the test.
The Republican Jewish Coalition and Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) failed the test.
But we cannot afford to fail the test. We need to remember who Trump really is. In the words of the Chicago Sun-Times, he is "volatile, vulgar, uninformed, unkind and unprepared." Trump's status as a major party candidate could confer on him a legitimacy that he does not deserve. But the Republican Party is not the party it once was or that some of our Republican friends, the ones we know personally, imagine that it still is.
Steve Benen writes that what political scientists Norm Ornstein and Thomas Mann wrote four years ago is even truer today: "The GOP has become an insurgent outlier in American politics. It is ideologically extreme; scornful of compromise; unmoved by conventional understanding of facts, evidence, and science; and dismissive of the legitimacy of its political opposition."
Donald Trump's ascendance is not a surprise; as Benen writes, he didn't break the Republican party. He just exploited its wreckage for his own purposes.
Who is really advising Hillary Clinton on foreign policy? Exactly who you'd expect. And that's good.
Great reading on BDS. The boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement against Israel is spreading on college campuses across the United States. The pro-Israel community is united in its opposition to BDS.
Whether you lean to the right or to the left, if you want to fight BDS successfully, you must internalize this paragraph from Ari Shavit:
The [BDS] battle is a battle for the left and the fight is a fight within the left, which means that anyone who despises the left can't win it. Ninety percent of the young people I met at the universities are Democrats who support U.S. President Barack Obama. Trying to sell them the Gush Emunim agenda won't work. Only a liberal Zionist message can foment change. Only liberal Zionists can generate enthusiasm and provide inspiration. Only Israelis who believe in the two-state solution can confront those Israel-haters who believe in exactly what the right believes in - one state.
The audience we need to persuade, left-leaning college students, will not be receptive to right-wing speakers or right-wing messaging. To win the battle against BDS on campus we need to use messaging that works with left-wing students, not messaging that appeals to right-wing donors. Rabbi Sharon Brous explains how we can message successfully against BDS:
You can reframe the conversation by pointing out that you, too, support ending the Occupation, as do most Israelis and American Jews. But like many of them, you do not believe that BDS is the right strategy to achieve the outcome we're hoping for: a safe, secure and democratic Jewish state living peacefully beside a Palestinian state. You can tell them that many of us are troubled that BDS singles out Israel for a level of opprobrium as though it is the world's worst state actor and, while non-violent, acts as a sledgehammer rather than a scalpel. That many see that the threat of BDS enflames the debate, strengthens the radical right, further entrenches Israel in an isolationist narrative (the whole world is against us), and will handicap the very people who can actually help bring about a two state solution: Israeli academics, artists, activists and entrepreneurs.
Jordan Freedland writes that the left should treat Jews "the same way you'd treat any other minority. No better and no worse. If opposition to racism means anything, it surely means that." Every pro-Israel activist on every college campus should read Freedland's article. His arguments are the arguments that we need to make on campus.
Bruce Springsteen's guitarist slammed "obnoxious idiots" who support BDS. Another response to BDS, albeit in 140 characters (actually, several Tweets).
Times of Israel editor David Horowitz is a Springsteen fan, and expanding on Miami Steve's point that the Israel-Palestinian conflict is complicated, Horowitz writes that while Israel's policies "can be deeply flawed," singling out Israel for blame ignores the legitimate challenges Israel faces and the culpability of the Palestinians.
The Israel we are defending is not the imaginary Israel of Paul Newman's Exodus, and we won't succeed if we pretend that it is. Israel is a real country with real problems. Israel needs a two-state solution to remain Jewish and democratic. But BDS is not the way to get there.
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Yesterday's announcement of a breakaway league from USL-1 had a great symbolic significance. It seems after many false starts and false hopes, outdoor soccer may finally be coming home to St Louis.
November 10th, 2009 could very well be remembered for future generations as the day Soccer came home. St Louis is the traditional mecca of the sport in this country. But thanks to specifically whom the MLS investors were, and the management of USL, St Louis has not had an outdoor professional team in some time.
St Louis' history in the game is unrivaled by any American city. From the 1920s to the 1960s, St Louis boosted the most US Open Cup winners. Perhaps the greatest player in US history, Billy Gonsalves hailed from St Louis. Raphael Tracy, one of the top American defenders of the 1920s and 1930s was also from St Louis.
The core of the 1950 US World Cup that upset England team was largely from St Louis. The names roll of the tongue today despite playing in virtual anonymity at the time. The names include, Frank Borghi, Harry Keough, and of course the manager himself, Walter Giesler. It's no coincidence that the only American newspaper reporter who went to Brazil to cover the 1950 World Cup was from St Louis.
The city was the lynchpin behind the early survival of the NASL, which eventually grew to be a massive cross border league. During this period, St Louis' amateur and semi professional leagues continued to thrive, ultimately providing more American players to the largely foreign player dominated NASL, than any other city.
Recent times have seen the likes of Taylor Twellman, Steve Ralston and Pat Noonan suit up for the United States. Even more impressive is the contribution Vadad Ibisevic is making for Bosnia's National Football Team and his club, Hoffenheim. Ibisevic played for the St Louis Strikers of the PDL and St Louis University before being signed by PSG and now starring as one of the best attacking players in the Bundesliga. The striker will feature this weekend as Bosnia tries to qualify for its first World Cup since independence in a UEFA playoff with Portugal.
St Louis, will play a key role in the new outdoor professional league. Jeff Cooper who owns the WPS St Louis Athletica and holds a seat on the board of Football League club Brentford (the closest football club to Heathrow Airport in London) will serve as the new leagues spokesperson. Cooper who has been thwarted in his previous attempts to bring MLS and USL to the city (and in his attempt to buy USL outright) is considered one of the best domestic minds in the sport by several people, I respect.
Cooper helped improve the already impressive youth soccer setup in St Louis and has developed a reputation abroad for his work in the game. Hats off to Jeff Cooper and the TOA for finally bringing Football back to its traditional and rightful American home: St Louis.


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Welcome to Otley Church
We are looking forward to meeting you on your first Sunday at Otley Church. We want to make it special and meaningful for you. You will be greeted by one of our members and
At Otley Church, we believe that God's Word has the ability to change lives. The transforming message of the Gospel is waiting to be experienced. We hope that you will join us this Sunday!"
Here are a few simple steps to help you plan your first Sunday at Otley Church.


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Thinking the Faith, Praying the Faith, Living the Faith is written by the PC(USA) Office of Theology and Worship.
Thinking, praying, and living the faith is at the core of ministry in the Office of Theology and Worship. In the following videos, learn more about what thinking, praying, and living the faith means to the leadership of the Office of Theology and Worship. Discover why it matters and what difference it makes in our lives, work, and worship.
Charles Wiley
Barry Ensign-George
David Gambrell
Christine Hong
Karen Russell
As a denomination, we are charting a distinctive way forward in addressing matters of faithfulness and sex, matters about which we disagree intensely. "Our Challenging Way," written by Barry Ensign-George and Charles Wiley of the Office of Theology & Worship, explores this distinctive way.
In this 23 minute video, Dr. Hansen explores the hows and whys of the new translation, how it compares to the earlier translation and the original German and Latin, and the catechism can build the faith of individuals and congregations.
Introducing Christine Hong
More than any other Christian activity, worship can demonstrate the unity we have in Christ. Gathering around the table is a visible sign of our unity in Christ. At the same time, worship can expose the fault lines between Christians as well. That same gathering around the table can also show our divisions, as when Roman Catholics and Protestants cannot share the bread and cup together.
Rachel Held Evans has posted three really interesting blog posts on her relationship with the church. The first two were 15 Reasons I Left Church and 15 Reasons I returned to the Church.
She comes out of Evangelical background that is reflected in her reasons for leaving and returning. Apparently a lot of mainline Christians read her reasons for leaving the church and thought, "Your problems would be solved by becoming part of a mainline congregation that doesn't have those problems." I have to admit that I wondered about that myself. So Rachel's third post is The ...


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High Luminosity Burners (Oxyfuel Furnaces)
Oxyfuel burners have low flame luminosity and are prone to increased NOx emissions in case of air leakage due to high flame temperature. High luminosity burner aims to deal with these shortcomings Worrell et al., 2008. p.66). The high-luminosity, low-NOx burner combines a preheating zone with two combustion zones. First, a small fraction of the natural gas is burned. The products of this combustion are mixed with the main supply of natural gas, resulting in hydrocarbon soot precursors generated in an oxygen-free heating environment. The preheated natural gas then enters the first, fuel- rich combustion zone in which soot forms in the flame. The majority of the combustion, however, occurs in the second, fuel-lean combustion zone. The burning soot particles create a highly luminous flame that is more thermally efficient and cooler than a typical oxyfuel flame (US DOE, 2007). Lower flame temperature leads to reduced emissions and extends furnace life (Worrell et al., 2008. p.66).
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Energy Efficiency Improvement and Cost Saving Opportunities for the Glass Industry - An ENERGY STAR® Guide for Energy and Plant Managers
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Development of a high luminosity flat flame burner
This article by Smirnov and Allen provides a concise overview of the technology and reports findings from field tests.
High-Luminosity, Low-Nox Oxy-Natural Gas Burner For Glass Furnaces
This paper by Rue et al. provides details of the technology and reports the findings from pilot scale tests.


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This year I decided to take an independent study with my teacher Richard McKinley who teaches 3D illustration. I had taken his beginner and advanced class junior year and I want to pursue special effects making monsters and creatures for big budget films in the future. I am currently working on sculpting a life like 1:8 scale Albertosaurus bust. I had to do a lot of research on the skull because this needs to be an accurate depiction of a dinosaur NOT from Jurassic Park. From there I built a base for the head and drilled a hole inserting a rod for the armatures base. I then attached blue foam to the rod and secured it on with a 2 part foam mix which hardens. Next I sketched out the skull on the foam and cut the shape. After doing so it was a matter of sculpting the base of the dinosaur with clay. The clay I am using is an oil base clay not meant to be baked.
With the basic forms set I went in and began to really focus in on creating the shapes and details in the head. Using reference photos of featherless chickens really helps haha (but they're incredibly disturbing). I am currently in the process of adding detail and texture to my Albertosaurus. I have plans on making several other creatures in my independent study class so I want this done in a week or two.


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There are a lot of components that go into running a successful business and when one of those components breaks down, it could mean a loss of valuable time and money. Commercial garage doors are one of those components and many businesses do not realize how valuable they are until they break down. That means having reliable commercial garage doors is a key to success for any business.
Over the course of time, commercial garage doors experience their share of wear and tear with all of that opening and closing. Many companies also rely on commercial garage doors to ship and receive various items and inventory. During that process, there is always a chance that boxes, hand carts, people, crates and even trucks could bang into commercial garage doors. That is another major reason a company's garage doors need to stand up to the test of time.
The commercial garage doors provided by Neighborhood Garage Door "The Original" are durable enough to provide many years of usage. In the event that something does go wrong, we are always available to get things back on track. Our staff provides service calls, which are available any day from 7AM to 7PM. At Neighborhood Garage Door "The Original", we are here for our clients 7 days a week. You can count on us in case there is some emergency that requires our immediate attention.
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The leek, friendly and fragrant, is about to enter its fourth millenium as a favourite ingredient of cooks around the globe.
This modest plant grows easily, cooks easily and digests easily. It is also an excellent health giver. The 10th century physician Ibn-Sina (Avicenna) recommends leeks against colds, coughs and unclean air.
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The electronics industry can rival the holocaust when it comes to mining in Congo, where over 5 million people have died and hundreds of thousands of women are raped and mutilated, children are sent into mines, and civil war, militias, occupations, and illegal smuggling has wreaked havoc on people, animals, and ecosystems. It is considered the deadliest conflict since WWII, yet may people aren't even aware that the very computers and phones they use every day are part of this problem. So what should we all do? Well to start, we can support efforts for conflict-free electronics.
Enter Fairphone, "A seriously cool smartphone that puts social values first". Fairphone is a brilliant idea that I am SO excited about. I wish I could give them an award. But what's better than an award is our support. In order to run their first production, they need 5,000 pre-orders. They've sold 3,850. So buy one and share this with your friends! It features:
- Quad core for faster processing
- Android OS with Fairphone feel:Also rootable!
- Dual SIM: One phone, twice the options
- 4.3 inches of touch-screen goodness
- 8 megapixels + 1.3 megapixels cameras


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Vintage Industrial Lighting, Fixtures and Accessories. Rare Original Industrial and Maritime Lighting and Handmade Original Lighting Design.
Commercial and residential large and small scale installations. Bespoke, custom built pendant lights, wall lights, floor lighting and fixtures made in our workshops.
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Original New York 'Walk / Don't Walk' Sign
Dimensions - 480mm high x 480mm wide x 28mm deep
Weight - 6.8kg
Price per unit - £825.00 + VAT
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~Creating health through nutrition~
Chef Catherine was trained in Philadelphia at the The Restaurant School of Philadelphia. Always having a passion for healthy cooking, she has taken her cuisine to a new level and created a business niche focused on wellness cooking. Her ancestors hail from Italy and Spain, so Mediterranean influences have inspire her meals. She also studied in Madrid, Spain while in college and is fluent in Spanish. Chef Catherine keeps a mainly Paleo diet.
Chef Catherine has worked with clients who have various health challenges, from cancer to autoimmune conditions. She is well versed in preparing the Paleo Diet, Autoimmune Paleo Protocol, Anti-Inflammatory Diet to Lo-Salt, and numerous other special diets for various health conditions. Although she is not a nutritionist she is very knowledge about nutrition and well balanced meals.
The Autoimmune Paleo Protocol is a diet based on delicious vegetables, proteins and healthy fats. It is prescribed for sufferers of autoimmune conditions because it brings down inflammation in the body so that the body can begin a healing process. When a body is in a state of inflammation, it is like a fire is raging. AIP is based on Paleo meals and in addition, takes away main allergens, dairy, wheat, soy, corn, sugar, particular spices and anything artificial to clean out the system and calm the fire. The body can then start the healing process.
"Chef Catherine made delicious meals for my mother when she was dealing with a healthy crisis. She is passionate about creating delicious nutritious meals!"
"I love coming home and having a nutritious meal ready on the table in minutes."
"New diets are really challenging. Chef Catherine really cares about helping her clients and making them successful in their transition to a new food lifestyle."
Using seasonal and organic ingredients
Hearty and warming with Italian Sausage
A lighter soup with flavors of garlic, basil, cinnamon and bay leaf
Organic meats, poultry and excellent fish
Buttery salmon with drizzle of herb pesto
Tender chicken baked with artichoke hearts and fresh lemon and thyme
Lower carb and flavorful veggies
Roasted cauliflower prepared with chicken stock and herbs
Variety of seasonal root veggies roasted with olive oil, sea salt and fresh herbs
Takw some time to focus on your health. Everyone is busy, but health comes first! Everyone's dietary needs and styles are unique. Drop me a line, and we can figure out what type of a meal plan works for your health goals!


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August Mood
she is watering her plants less
skipping several days
but that's okay
time has passed since she visited the plant nursery in the Spring picking out annuals
and if she can muster a little motivation
she might make her way to the nursery again, this time looking for the 75% off clearance on perennials
or she might miss out because she feels lazy, in the 100 + degree heat,
she just wants air condition and a popsicle treat
whatever; hair in a bun, flips flops, t-shirts, target runs
it's the end of the season feeling
the feeling of whatever
kind of slips in here and there
around August
and says "hello! I see you letting go"...before
soon she will tidy up loose ends
clearing Summer clutter
gearing up to buy school supplies.
In Tulsa the schools usually start back in mid-August.
So, the summer slowness ends as we turn the calendar
all the while the heat is turned up.
It's a sticky, sweaty, bright red face time of year.
Currently we are in the thick of remodeling our home, while living with my parents. All the flooring has been pulled up and removed. Cabinets unhinged and sanded. Jeff has opened up the rooms; knocked down walls and then reframed them. Hours of electrical wiring has been done. Can-lights installed and old fixtures taken down. We are onto filling the second dumpster now.
And the house has no air condition.
It feel likes the August heat wants to squelch this momentum we have gained by making all the work that much harder.
But just around the corner if we can push through the next few steps, the roofers will come, and once the roof is fixed we can get air-condition! Then it's time to paint, then install the floors! And then eventually we will move in,
and get to settle into our home.
I am going to try to keep this end in sight as August begins and projects continue, and I will pray for help when I feel like complaining. Because often when I feel like complaining, I need prayer!
An August Prayer
When intensity rises
in work or at home
in relationships or projects
even in the weather
instead of complaining Lord, we turn our complaints into prayers
and ask for your help, your refreshment, and your grace.
We pray for strength. We wait on you. We meditate on your words.
"When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior."
Isaiah 43:2-5 (NLT)
In Jesus Name


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Most of us update our Facebook statuses regularly, but when we talk about the updating of our personal status, 'regularity' is all but regular. Mostly it's because we're afraid of learning the truth or because we have our head full of myths about testing for HIV. To break down all those urban legends about testing, play the new game of AVERT, that has been launched on their web page with the slogan 'Be The Trend Take The Test'. http://www.avert.org/update-your-status/
In another new, interactive campaign, #MyHIVRoadmap of YAHAnet now it's your turn to talk about HIV/AIDS awareness. Take your time for a little brainstorm with yourself about the question "What are the key steps on the road to success in the AIDS response?" - and show the world your direction on the road to success in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We can't wait to see your signposts! http://yahanet.org/myhivroadmap-campaign
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Cleveland bridge bomb plot nets 5 arrests
Cleveland --
Five men described by federal authorities as anarchists angry with corporate America and the government were charged Tuesday with plotting to bomb an Ohio bridge linking two wealthy Cleveland suburbs.
The men were arrested Monday night after unknowingly working with an FBI informant for months, a strategy that federal investigators have used repeatedly in recent years to nab alleged terrorists.
"They talked about making a statement against corporate America and the government as some of the motivations for their actions," U.S. Attorney Steven Dettelbach said in announcing the arrests with the head of the FBI in Cleveland, Stephen Anthony.
The alleged plotters researched explosives and obtained what they thought was C-4 explosives. The material, in fact, was harmless and the public was never at risk, because the men got it from the informant, officials said.
The men planted the fake explosives at the base of the bridge, armed them, went to a remote spot and "entered the codes that they thought would blow up the bridge with innocent people traveling over it," Dettelbach said.
The men were charged with conspiracy and trying to bomb property used in interstate commerce. The suspects were identified as Joshua S. Stafford, 23, and Anthony Hayne, 35, both of Cleveland; Brandon L. Baxter, 20, of nearby Lakewood; Connor Stevens, 20, of suburban Berea; and Douglas L. Wright, 26; of Indianapolis. The charges carry possible penalties of more than 20 years in prison.
The men had been associated with the anticorporate Occupy Cleveland movement but don't share its nonviolent views, organizer Debbie Kline said. According to Dettelbach, the alleged plotters were frustrated that other anticorporate protesters opposed violence.
The men considered different plots over time, including distracting law enforcement with smoke grenades while trying to bring down financial institution signs in downtown Cleveland. The group finally settled on blowing up the busy bridge.


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Giuliana Rancic and Bill Rancic expecting a baby
(CBS News) Giuliana and Bill Rancic's long and difficult road to parenthood is almost over.
The couple announced Monday that they are expecting their first child.
Pictures: Celebrity baby bumps
"We are so thrilled that our prayers have been answered," she told E! News. Her husband added, "We are absolutely ecstatic to be sharing this with everyone who has been following our journey."
The baby is due in late summer via a gestational carrier, meaning the Rancics are the biological parents.
The couple's struggle to become parents, partly documented on their reality show "Giuliana & Bill," has included multiple rounds of IVF, a miscarriage and a diagnosis of breast cancer, which led the "E! News" and "Fashion Police" host to have a double mastectomy last year.
Appearing on the "Today" show Monday morning, the couple said their baby's carrier lives out of state, but they visit every month. Giuliana, 37, revealed they know they sex of the child, but added, "We're seeing how long we can keep it a secret, so we haven't told anyone yet."
"It was pretty emotional because this was our last stop," Bill, 40, explained to "Today" co-host Ann Curry, because the medication his wife was taking following her breast cancer diagnosis meant she would have to wait years before getting pregnant. "We had those two embryos that we had banked prior to learning about the breast cancer, and with the medicine [Giuliana] was on, this was our last effort. The prayers were answered."
"Giuliana & Bill" is currently in its fifth season on the Style Network.


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Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces
Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces
Despite those dismal divorce statistics that state one in two marriages end in divorce, most of us eventually do tie the proverbial knot and get married. And celebrity couples are no exception. Unlike the rest of us however, when they hit the divorce courts there's usually a whole lot more at stake. For folks following the Tiger Woods scandal, CNBC.com recently speculated that based upon a $300 million pre-nuptial agreement, a divorce between pro golfer Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin, would definitely propel them to the top of the list of expensive divorce settlements among the celebrity set.
While we wait to see how the Tiger Woods story pans out, here are the five most expensive celebrity divorces so far:
1. Michael Jordan & Juanita Vanoy Jordan
In 2007, Basketball superstar Michael Jordan and his former wife, Juanita Vanoy Jordan, earned Forbes magazine's dubious distinction as having the most expensive divorce in the last 25 years. When all was said and done, Juanita Vanoy Jordan received $168 million.
2. Neil Diamond & Marcia Murphey
America's favorite crooner Neil Diamond married Marcia Murphey in 1969-before he became famous. The couple remained married for 25 years before divorcing in 1994, when Murphey filed for divorce. According to Forbes, Diamond is quoted as saying his ex-wife was worth every penny of the $150 million she received.
3. Steven Spielberg & Amy Irving
Director Steven Spielberg married Amy Irving in 1985. During the four years they were married, they had one son. Four years later, she divorced him and was awarded $100 million, about half of the famous moviemaker's fortune at the time. Had she remained married to Spielberg for another 20 years, her estimated take-away would have been $1.5 billion, half of his estimated worth today.
4. Kevin Costner and Cindy Silva
This Hollywood couple met before Costner made his millions as an actor. Married for 16 years, Silva received $80 million.
5. Madonna & Guy Ritchie
In the case of Madonna and Guy Ritchie, it was the superstar wife that doled out the millions. In 2008, eight years and two children later, Madonna divorced her filmmaker husband who was awarded $76 million.
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J.O.Y Ministry
Ministry Description "JOY" – JUST OLDER YOUTH
"JOY" was established to provide a venue for the 55 plus age group in the Maranatha Christian Center family.
Ministry Purpose
Our purpose is to fellowship with seniors. To help provide a balanced spiritual life by reaching others who share similar life-changing issues.
Ministry Mission
"JOY's" mission is to pray for the needs of the membership, to establish relationships with other community organizations. To provide information Relating to community resources and/or referrals as needed. It is our hope that this Ministry will also serve as a mentoring resource for the young men and women here at Maranatha Christian Center.
Why Participate In This Ministry
This ministry supports each other during times of need. We are a Fun loving group of men and women who love the Lord. We sponsor luncheons, attend Museums, plays and other community events. We welcome all new senior members and their input.
How To Get Involved?
Interested seniors can get involved by placing their contact information in the JOY Ministry mail box, in the church lobby: Attention Sister Marie Morris.


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Welcome from Chief Kimberley Greenwood
The Barrie Police Service has a rich history of policing and I am proud to be appointed the ninth Chief of the Barrie Police Service. The City of Barrie is well served through the dedication of duty by our civilian, sworn and auxiliary members. They are committed to our community.
Our Service will be an open, accountable and accessible police service. I invite you to browse our website, where you will find information about our services, our people and the work we do on a daily basis.
By working together with the community, we provide vital roles in making the city safe, secure and vibrant. We are committed to having productive relationships with all of our community partners and our Service will embrace community mobilization. We will make use of best practice problem solving techniques that rely on thorough analysis and intelligence led policing. Our Service will listen, engage and support the community in order to achieve the safety and well-being of all.
Barrie remains one of the fastest growing cities in Ontario. With the support of our Police Services Board and Barrie City Council we will continue to seek out ways to maximize efficiency while serving the community. We are committed to deliver police excellence through our people, our processes and our partnerships.
Your Police Service
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Cast within a dramatic backdrop of the Lawrence School for Wayward Girls,"The Red Umbrella" is a gripping, heart-rending love story wrapped around a sinister mystery. Woven into the center of this drama are five teenage girls, each of whom have suffered a brutality in their respective homes that is unthinkable, creating little promise for a hopeful future. When wounds couldn't be deeper, they are faced with a brutal, sociopathic warden who sees them as hereditarily deviant children not worth their own heartbeat. When the arrival of a young, irrepressible social worker disrupts the warden's monarchy, when a girl that has been mute begins to speak, when a grieving newspaper reporter starts asking questions, the darkest of secrets collide, hitting a deep emotional chord from the girls' haunted pasts. In the final shattering moments, a revelation of truth and discovery will astonish everyone. It's a powerful story of tragedy and triumph; a radiant testimonial to those that have been cut deep, yet live in the breath of hope.
Frank G. Caruso


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The Stone!
It sort of just rolled into the right spot….
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While being bombarded often with contradictory nutritional information, it can be difficult to understand what it really means to eat a healthy diet.
Here at Getting Fit With Jen, I hope to offer suggestions and let you know a few of my thoughts on the subject of nutrition, especially for those of us who are regularly working out and striving toward total fitness and an overall healthy lifestyle.
Because fitness is my specialty, I often rely on Laura, from HeavenlyHomemakers.com, to share her expertise with me on the subject of nutrition. I highly recommend that you check out Heavenly Homemakers as a source for wonderful, healthy, whole foods recipes. You can't go wrong when you use her recipes as they are all family friendly, simple to make, delicious, and made with real, whole food ingredients.
What to Focus on Eating
I recommend eating whole foods, which I define as "food that is minimally processed and as close to its natural state as possible". Our bodies recognize these foods and can use them to fuel our system so that while combining the concepts of eating well and exercising, we can meet our optimum fitness levels.
You should be eating many fruits and vegetables each day. In addition, protein foods, such as meat, nuts, cheese, and eggs are very important - especially when you are working out. Carbohydrates are also important for someone who is exercising regularly, as long as they are eaten in their whole form (like brown rice and other whole grains). Healthy fats, such as real butter, coconut oil, palm oil, and olive oil are vital for fueling your body with energy. Full fat dairy products are excellent for building up bones and maintaining strength.
What to Avoid Eating
Processed, boxed foods should be avoided if possible, especially those which have long, unrecognized ingredient lists. I try to stay away from high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and artificial flavors and colors. Foods which contain MSG (monosodium glutamate) are also important to avoid. Stay away from artificial sweeteners, such as nutrasweet and splenda. (Real sugar isn't great for you, but at least our body recognizes it as opposed to artificial, chemically made sweeteners.)
What to Eat in Moderation
It is important to strive for balance, recognizing that birthday cakes and office parties are a part of life. Try to avoid eating too much sugar, fast food, and other less nutritious foods – but keep in mind that the occasional treat is okay.
No matter what you are eating, even if it considered to be a healthy, whole food, it is important not to overeat. Eat when you are hungry, stop eating when you are full, and focus on nourishing your body with a wise amount of food.