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Volume 4 Number 1, 2017
'Resource misery' and the politics of resource governance in the petro-states of AfricaAuthor John JinguSource: Journal of Law, Society and Development 4, pp 1 –16 (2017) http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/2520-9515/1094More Less
The discovery and exploitation of petroleum resources in a number of African countries has thrown into prominence the 'resource curse' thesis which suggests that resource wealth causes problems for a country. This article argues that petroleum resources, like all natural resources, are not a curse; instead, it is the actions and decisions of various actors involved in the struggle for such resources that lead to misery, particularly for the victims. The inappropriateness of the concept 'resource curse' in the context of Africa has moved this writer to propose an alternative concept – 'resource misery' – to reflect the actual condition that tends to befall a country and the victims owing to the often irresponsible actions and decisions of powerful actors involved in the abuse of natural resources. The article expands on seven maxims that, if embraced and implemented, should enable the new petro-states of Africa to escape resource misery.
Unrest and violence : 2016Authors: Willemien du Plessis, Juanita M. Pienaar, Rene Koraan, Myrone Stoffels and Nic OlivierSource: Journal of Law, Society and Development 4, pp 1 –29 (2017) http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/2520-9515/3652More Less
Prior to 2016, the number of violent acts committed in schools had become a concern. Traditional measures such as having a police presence and security guards at schools, campaigns against drugs, metal detectors and the introduction of more after-school activities had had no impact on the number of violence-related incidents at schools. The highest number of incidents was recorded in the Western Cape, Limpopo and Free State. Each year, approximately 22 per cent of learners are affected by violence nationally.
EditorialAuthors: Thoahlane Thoahlane and Herbert VilakaziSource: Journal of Law, Society and Development 4, pp 1 –8 (2017) http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/2520-9515/4313More Less
Given the three spheres that this journal seeks to accommodate in the learned contributions it publishes, as indicated in its title, it seems appropriate at this juncture to consider the historical interrelationship of at least two of them – society and development – in the editorial for this issue. Accordingly, we consider the terms "development" and "society" in an attempt to find connections, if any, between them both historically and in the present context. Our starting point must necessarily be the discipline of Sociology and its approach to social change and the division of labour in society, as seen through the not inconsiderable eyes of two of its pioneering exponents, Marx and Durkheim.
Customary law and adoption : the 'o e gapa le namane' custom as a reflection of customary-law development in South AfricaAuthor Stephen MonyeSource: Journal of Law, Society and Development 4, pp 1 –19 (2017) http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/2520-9515/1093More Less
This submission uses the case of Motsepe v Khoza to investigate the Setswana practice encapsulated in the idiomatic expression o e gapa le namane. It is argued that this practice is a form of adoption that should be recognised and developed by courts in terms of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. The author argues that a child adopted in terms of the practice is adopted to all intents and purposes and should not be required to undergo the adoption proceedings prescribed by the Children's Act 38 of 2005 in order to confirm that adoption has formally occurred. He submits further that a customary marriage as recognised in terms of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 is a necessary condition of the o e gapa le namane adoption of a child.
The never-ending story of law and the electoral system in LesothoAuthor Hoolo NyaneSource: Journal of Law, Society and Development 4, pp 1 –23 (2017) http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/2520-9515/1847More Less
While electoral discontent has been the enduring feature of constitutional democracy in Lesotho since independence, disagreement over the electoral system is a fairly recent phenomenon. At the time the country gained independence from Britain in 1966, the electoral system was not necessarily one of the topical issues in the pre-independence constitutional negotiations. The major issues were the powers of the monarch, the office of prime minister, the command of the army and similar matters. It was taken for granted that the country would use the British-based plurality electoral system. The country used this system until the early 2000s, when the electoral laws were reformed to anchor a new mixed electoral system. When the new electoral laws were ultimately passed in 2001, the country transitioned from a plurality electoral system to a two-ballot, mixed-member proportional system. By this time, the electoral system had acquired prominence in the politico-legal discourse in Lesotho. In the run-up to the 2007 elections, the bigger political parties orchestrated the manipulation of the electoral laws, which culminated in clearly distorted electoral outcomes. The manipulations motivated further reforms in the run-up to the 2012 elections, which resulted in the single-ballot, mixed-member proportional system. The purpose of this article is to evaluate critically how electoral laws have anchored electoral system reforms throughout the various periods in Lesotho's post-independence history. The article contends that, while the country has been courageous, unlike most of its peers in introducing far-reaching changes to the electoral system, the reform of the electoral laws has not been so helpful in attaining the higher objectives of political inclusivity, constitutionalism and stability in Lesotho.
The crime of attempted suicide in Uganda : the need for reforms to the lawAuthor Emma Charlene LubaaleSource: Journal of Law, Society and Development 4, pp 1 –19 (2017) http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/2520-9515/385More Less
Much has been written on the subject of suicide in Uganda, in particular the need to decriminalise it. However, very little is devoted to the issue of whether, in the first place, this offence is grounded in the principles of criminal law. In addition, hardly any literature is devoted to the exploration of defences capable of being relied on to ensure that when persons who attempt suicide are charged, due regard is given to the mental health issues surrounding their conduct. The purpose of this article is twofold. First, to demonstrate that the offence of attempted suicide under Ugandan law lacks foundation in the principles of criminal law. This conclusion is based on the fact that the offence of suicide is not proscribed under Uganda's laws; therefore, the conduct of attempting to commit suicide cannot constitute an offence. Secondly, to argue that the defence of insanity in Uganda, if widened, could found a basis for persons who attempt suicide to be acquitted by reason of mental illness.
Creating the deserved protection : reflections on civilian joint task force counter-insurgency operations in the north-eastern region of NigeriaAuthor Seun BamideleSource: Journal of Law, Society and Development 4, pp 1 –22 (2017) http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/2520-9515/1032More Less
This article considers the role of the Civilian Joint Task Force (popularly called CJTF), a group of armed local population participating in the joint battle against Boko Haram, has become a platform for recruitment into the Nigerian security institutions in north-eastern Nigeria. CJTF members have played many roles, from mostly discrete surveillance networks in the north-eastern region of Nigeria to military combat auxiliaries or semi-autonomous fighting forces in the country. For the region's overstretched and under pressure militaries, they have somewhat filled the security gap and provided local knowledge. CJTF can be a powerful counter-insurgency tool, but there is a compelling need to confront the immediate concerns it raises, notably in terms of impunity, and to begin planning for its long-term post-conflict transformation. The article adopts Galula's theory of counter-insurgency. It reveals several lessons in how a community-based security structure can be applied to a conventional security engagement.


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Irvine-based Agendia complains that while it spent huge amounts of time, energy and resources to gain formal approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its breast-cancer test, its chief rival, Genomic Health Inc., has chosen to bypass federal regulation.
FDA approval is not required for laboratory-developed tests such as Mammaprint and Oncotype DX. However, the lack of direct regulation is a "recognized problem" that the FDA is seeking to address, said Alberto Gutierrez, head of the agency's office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Devices. He said the FDA has drafted guidelines that would require FDA approval for these tests and, if approved, they could be adopted "in the near future."
FDA oversight, and the periodic inspections that go with it, means Agendia is constrained in what it can do and say while Genomic Health is not subject to similar limitations, says Agendia's CEO, David Macdonald. "What they consider evidence would likely not pass muster with the FDA," he fumes.
Neil Barth, Agendia's chief medical officer, said that when the company took a "two-year hiatus" from 2005 to 2007 in order to get up to speed with the FDA, it "lost tremendous momentum and market share." It gambled that FDA approval would give it superior standing in the oncology market and drive sales. "But unfortunately it has not yielded the benefit we had hoped for," Barth conceded.
In Genomic Health's view, the FDA is hardly the ultimate arbiter of safety and effectiveness – especially in a global marketplace. It notes that Oncotype has been endorsed over Mammaprint by some very respectable organizations, including the prominent biannual St. Gallen Breast Cancer Conference in Switzerland and the UK's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, which selects treatments and procedures that are eligible for reimbursement by that country's financially strapped government-run health system.
Nor are Agendia's hands as tightly bound as it likes to claim, contends Steven Shak, Genomic Health's chief medical officer. He noted that Agendia says it not only predicts the likelihood of metastasis but also can help determine the optimal treatment in the early stage of the cancer. The FDA, however, has said specifically that Mammaprint is not intended to "predict or detect response to therapy, or to select the optimal therapy for patients."
Agendia says Mammaprint's value in helping doctors decide the best course of treatment is in conjunction with two of its complementary tests. Some oncologists say that the tests, when used together, give them valuable information.
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Hike, India's homegrown social and tech company, today announced the launch of its new sticker avatars ahead of the 2019 General Elections in India. This personalized collection features a range of stickers that encourage the youth to go out and exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections.
According to media reports, the 2019 General Elections election is going to be historic, with over 15 million first-time voters in the 18-19 age group having registered for it. The huge number of young voters, some of who are also part of Hike's core demographic, are excitedly gearing up to participate in the country's civic process. With digital communication playing an important role in this election, these stickers are another great way for users to express themselves.
Hike is a great place for users to connect with their close friends through stickers that help in personalizing communication, while adding an element of fun through the use of everyday lingo. Keeping this in mind, the new pack contains a range of stickers that users can use to encourage each other to go out and vote. Some of the most popular stickers in the pack include 'Go Vote, Don't chill' & 'The nation wants your vote".
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Tropicalizing moduli spaces of algebraic curves and spin curves
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The talk will describe analytifications and tropicalizations of moduli spaces of algebraic curves and spin curves and their connection. In particular, the moduli space of tropical spin curves will be constructed, and shown to be the tropicalization of the moduli space of algebraic spin curves. The talk will survey recent results obtained jointly with M. Melo and M. Pacini, together with various, less recent, results.
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If we apply this rule on a piece of land not too big, we can do it with the mulching (pile of leaves). This coverage means that proliferate in the soil fungi, microbes, insects and earthworms that, in addition to fertilize the ground, keep it aerated through an own internal machining.
If we talk about a larger area this type of coverage will not be adequate, because it is too expensive and complicated to develop, so that we can plant plants that cover, such as corn de Guinea, good for cover larger field together with other plants such as : beans, sweet clover, rye, Llano de quinoa, flax.
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Hiking in the Nature Park Žumberak - Samobor Hills; kayaking down the waterfalls of the river Mrežnica; cycling from the charming city of Samobor to Plešivička Wine Road with wine tasting.
Adventure in the heart of Croatia is a magical mix of activities, nature, people, culture, gastronomy and fun. It takes place in the Zagreb County, a true hidden pearl of continental Croatia. A small baroque city of Samobor is less than an hour's drive from the Croatian capital, and it is surrounded by hills of the Nature Park Žumberak – the Samobor Hills, which will be the basis of our journey. The days will be filled with hiking, cycling and kayaking across the valleys and hills, river canyons and local villages. Experienced guides will take you off the beaten path to explore the hidden natural treasures and the local way of life. The time between the activities will be spent enjoying the local atmosphere and tasting the many delicacies such as: a delicious mushroom soup, fresh water fish, "kremšnite" (creamy layer cakes) and wines from the Plešivička Wine Road.
Tourist packages range from one to five days. The basic activities program for a five-day package includes: Day 1: arrival; Day 2: hiking in the Nature Park Žumberak - Samobor Hills; Day 3: kayaking on the river Mrežnica; Day 4: cycling from Samobor to Plešivička Wine Road; Day 5: departure. The package is available from April 1st to October 31st for groups of two to sixteen persons. The accommodation is available in hotels or rooms with three stars. Transfer individual or by a van arranged by the agency. Professional guides are available in Croatian and the English language, other languages upon request. The information contained herein is indicative and non-binding. Please contact us for the final quote.
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2019's Most Effective Social Media Strategies for Dental Practices [Detroit, MI]
Date(s) - 11/10/2019
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Midway Education Center Detroit
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Social media marketing for dentists has grown up! And while specific tools and tactics are always changing, the principles that drive effectiveness remain the same. Join Jack Hadley as he leads you through a lively, highly visual journey to your own practice's social media marketing nirvana. Whether you're just getting started, or you're already a social media maverick, you'll leave Jack's lecture with a crystal clear understanding of how social media marketing works for dental practices, along with tons of actionable takeaway ideas you'll use immediately in your own practice!
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Where is it and where is it headed?
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- Streat Creating "Share-worthy" content that helps new patients find you
- Implement simple methods for getting great reviews (and more of them)
- Empower Team Members with participation skills that work
- Effectivley Manage your limited marketing time Better retain existing patients using case study examples
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Jack developed the curriculum for, and has taught the Social Media Marketing track in the MBA program at Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Management in Provo, Utah. He is also the founder of My Social Practice, an agency providing social media content, strategy and support to dental, orthodontic, and dental specialty practices worldwide. Jack was the former CEO at Lava7®, one of the nation's first agencies focused exclusively on social media marketing solutions for technology businesses. Jack is an award-winning copywriter and former ad agency Creative Director with a rich background in all aspects of the creative process. He's an engaging speaker who is frequently asked to address dental groups about social media marketing, creativity, and digital marketing.
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The beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of Virginia's wine country, and Historic downtown Culpeper are an ideal setting for Culpeper's first bed and breakfast – Fountain Hall. The B&B boasts ten-foot ceilings, a sweeping walnut staircase, three large common rooms and six tastefully appointed guest rooms. Each of the guest rooms has a private bath, air conditioning and fresh air windows. Some rooms offer private porches with views, whirlpool tub, or two-room suites. The grounds are meticulously maintained with seasonal flower gardens, mature trees, plush green lawn and brick herringbone walkways.
Enjoy breakfast at a leisurely pace in our sunny morning room. Awaken to the aroma of freshly baked croissants (with excellent reviews by visitors from France and Belgium), and fresh brewed coffee. A variety of teas along with luscious fruits and berries, preserves, yogurt and granola, juice, and hot and cold cereals, make a great start to your day.
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A company that has travelers rent out a room or apartment by dealing with the owner of that home directly is taking a different approach in Sacramento. Many cities argue that Airbnb is operating just like a hotel, and therefore users should have to pay a tax, as they would with hotels. Travelers opt for Airbnb because it's a cheaper option.
It took two years of back and forth before Airbnb and the city of San Francisco could agree how to exist peacefully.
On Thursday, the company will meet with Sacramento leaders to try and avoid the same fate.
Two years ago, Janna and Jeremy Maron heard about the site, and the idea resonated with them.
The Marons put up pictures of their Midtown apartment and verified travelers paid to stay through the website. There are about 400 listings in Sacramento.
They don't compare themselves to a hotel room, but many cities say the business model is enough like a hotel that oversight is needed.
City spokesman Randy Knott says instead of waiting to see how the city would put regulations in place, Airbnb reached out to it.
One topic that'll be discussed at Thursday's meeting will be hotel-like taxes, which Knott says Airbnb users could eventually have to pay.
The Marons don't have a problem with taxing customers, since the money will go to the upkeep of the city. But it remains to be seen how travelers who would pay the tax will feel.
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Tips On How To Negotiate When Buying A Used Car
ying a used car is a popular choice for those who are looking for rare car models or for those who are on a strict budget. If you decide to buy your own, you should be prepared to negotiate. Otherwise, private sellers or car dealers might persuade you into paying more than you really should.
If it's your first time to buy a second hand car, there are many ways to prepare yourself when it comes to discussing the vehicle's price with a seller. In this article, we give you some tips on how you can negotiate with car dealers or private sellers when purchasing a used car.
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Knowledge is power. https://geeklah.com/best-rc-cars.html Even before you meet with the car seller, you should already know the car model and specifications you want, including its current price in the used car market. In this way, a car seller will quickly realise that you know a lot about cars and they may think twice before asking for a price that is much higher than what the car is really worth.
To research on how much the car is selling at the moment, simply check the Internet. There are many websites and forums that are dedicated to the used car market and offer information about different car makes and models. These websites can also provide helpful tips on buying used car, how to inspect a used car or how other buyers have successfully negotiated with sellers. Several large car dealers also have their own websites online where they list the cars they have on sale. Be sure to check their websites to get an idea of how much they are pricing a particular make and model.
If you have a family member, colleague or friend who is knowledgeable about cars, try to seek their advice as well. You may pick up some helpful tips from them or leads on where you can buy a second hand car. Remember, take your time to do your research as anything you learn can help you make good decisions when buying a second hand car.
2. Set your price
Once you've done your research on how much the used car costs, you can now set your budget. Determine how much you are willing to pay for the car and have this price in mind when you are negotiating with the seller. Start the negotiation with a low but reasonable price. Then, bargain your way to an amount which is agreeable for both you and the seller. Once you have both agreed on the price, put it in paper. If in case any problems arise with regard to the deal, you have a signed contract.
3. Talk to a number of car sellers
There are many car sellers who would love to sell you a car. Explore the used car market, talk to a number of car dealers and sellers, and see who can give you the best price. Once you talk to these sellers, compare their offers and pick the one that best suits your budget.
Also, when the car sellers find out that they are not the only one you're negotiating with, they might be more willing to consider the price you're asking for because they do not want to lose you as a customer.
4. Don't show your 'hot buttons'
When you are meeting with the car seller, don't show them that you are eager and ready to purchase the car. Otherwise, they can easily increase its price because they know that you already have the money and can't wait to own it!


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You know, nothing scares me more than the thought of being in a room full of people. Being an introvert and having social anxiety means I don't do crowds well.
With one exception.
After years of knowing some of my online friends, readers and fellow authors through social media, I had the honour of meeting quite a number of them face to face for the first time last weekend at the inaugural Bookmarked & Sexy signing. And what a beautifully welcoming bunch of people they were! It's great when you get to spend time with people who make you feel like you're not so weird after all, and who get you when you talk about your passion for the written word.
And though I was freaking out a little at the gravity of the entire event (mostly about the fact I had to fly, negotiate the airport with 3 heavy suitcases by myself and expected to hear the sound of crickets once the event began), I had nothing to worry about.
My PA, Sarah, was there to not only get me to my hotel from the airport, but ferry myself and a few other attendees around to see the sights. There the whirlwind of meet-ups, emu avoiding (no bird should be taller than a human) drinks, dinner, and some of the best conversation I'd had in an age began. And everyone, I MEAN EVERYONE was so wonderfully supportive and encouraging!
Though my poor old bladder protested, I was thrilled to discover that on the day of the actual signing, I would not have time to pee let alone check out other authors' tables and maybe even squeeze in a bit of reading. (I even considered bringing the laptop to write, and would have, if I hadn't already brought way too much luggage lol).
Not that I'm complaining one bit! Nosiree!
How could I, when we had such a fabulous turn-out? Readers were enthusiastic, and so awesome. Then the other authors who were there - Max Vos (my neighbour) and Sloane Kennedy (my corner mate), Nic Starr, Cherry Shepherd, N.r. Walker, Ann Grech, Eden Finley, Ann Mickan, Nora Phoenix all made the day all that more memorable. Such a fab representation of LGBT romance authors - around 1 in 5 which is fantastic!
Through this experience, I've made many a new friend, hugged and laughed with ones I've known for years (and never met). I've also gained a new appreciation of what an amazing job organisers as well as volunteers, helpers, PA's, makers of all things swag, fellow authors and each and every wonderful reader does to make signings such as these so successful.
Writing is a lonely business for the most part. Yes, we interact online each day, but preparing a manuscript for beta reads and several rounds of edits is something one tends to do alone. Meeting people I consider some of the best friends I've ever known have afforded me the opportunity to feel part of a tribe I knew would remain a significant part of my life in the years to come.
As I sit here, adding to EliXXir, my newest addition to the Men of NY series, I can't help but feel an added sense of excitement. And it's all due to one of the most memorable weekends I've ever had.
Thanks to Sassie for organising this little shindig, and to Imogene and Belinda for helping me out with all my questions.
To Kristy from Kristy's Kreative Nook? You created some of the most popular swag ever! (Like I said, not one of the lip balms was left for me to steal lol).
To Jessica, creator of this beautiful blog as well as my logo, I thank you so much! Many commented on how much they loved the swag!
To Tammy for all my covers, and to my lovely editor RE Hargrave and beta reader extraordinaire, Kaye P Hallows, if it weren't for your encouragement I'd have never done this. To Mich, a special thanks. It was seeing you go to signings that encouraged me to take the plunge. Then to the gang in MM DreaMMers - thanks for all your daily chats and unending support. You all rock!
Congrats again to Lisa for winning my raffle, and to Doc, NR and Barb for putting up with me at the zoo (and Sarah for getting us there). And to Nic Starr who made that Friday lunch nice and chill. To Lauren and Max and Dawn, and Debbi who made my weekend by joining me, and and to all of you I met - Pat, Colleen, Kaz (Vegas baby), Sandy (who I sat next to on the flight up!), Mia, Kylee, Karen, Pauline, Parida, Jacci, Helena, Erin, Sheridan, Belinda, Tania, Jennie, Pat, Katie, Karen, (PS it was confusing at dinner when the waiters kept bringing out another meal for Karen! haha), Amor, Kenzie, TA, Jody, and so many others!
So many memories crammed into such a short space of time.
And the best part? Through all this, an idea was born... one that is sorely needed in Australia. I give you GLO - Gay Lit Oz, an exclusively LGBT Romance event for authors and readers near and far, to be held in Sydney, Australia on 12th/13th March 2021.
Expressions of interest are now being sought, so if you'd like to be an attending author, please fill in the form here.


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It's been quite a year for Hildur Kristín Stefánsdóttir, who has just released her first solo album, almost exactly a year after releasing her very first single as a solo artist.
We interviewed Hildur last year after the release of her music video to "I'll Walk With You," which had quite a lot of success in her homeland of Iceland, and we're very excited about her album that certainly has her unique signature sound throughout.
"This album is straight from my heart," Hildur says. "I put so many different emotions into the songs, which makes it quite versatile for a 6 song EP. I hope it enables people to connect to at least one song, however they are feeling at that time if it's pure joy or a heartbreak."
Heart to Heart was released this past Friday and is available on Spotify, click here to listen!
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Marjorie Young
Born in Rhode Island, Marjorie and her family moved to San Francisco at the age of thirteen. She was of similar age when she saw her first Japanese film 'Seven Samurai' which immediately captured her imagination. She became enthralled with Japanese history and tradition and soon became a teenage-expert on Japanese cinema. She vowed to one day live in Japan. Marjorie went on to attend San Francisco State University and travelled through Europe and North Africa. Finally, she set foot in Japan and worked there as an English teacher for the next twenty years. She learned Japanese, Aikido and has made friendships that still last today. She credits it as one of her best life experiences.
Marjorie is quite the traveller and in addition to Europe, North Africa and Japan, has travelled to the Middle East, China, India, Nepal, Central and South America and more. The unforgettable, life-altering experiences that she gained through travels have greatly inspired her writing.
When she returned to the USA, Marjorie she set about creating her award-winning fantasy/adventure series 'The Boy with Golden Eyes.' It started as a bed-time story for her great-nephew, Sam, and is now read the world over and has won awards in New York, Los Angeles, Paris and New York. In addition to her series, she writes for a Seattle publication, The Ballard News Tribune, her column dealing with psychic/spiritual topics. As if all of that doesn't keep her busy enough she is also a spiritual counsellor.
Marjorie manages to find some time to relax and has a selection of hobbies including reading, being out in nature and jogging. But her favourite time is the time spent with family, friends and pets.
Marjorie is an undoubtedly talented writer and the first psychic and spiritualist I've met. So I was lucky when she agreed to interview for me!
1. What are you working on right now?
At the moment, I'm hard at work on book six of my award-winning fantasy/adventure series 'The Boy with Golden Eyes.' It promises to be the final chapter in the saga.
2. Can you tell us a little something about it?
My series, which is aimed at readers of all ages, began as a bedtime story for my great-nephew Sam, but has taken on a vivid life of its own! Its young hero, Rupert, is brilliant and charismatic, gifted with psychic and spiritual proclivities, as well as a great love for the animal world and all of nature. Raised in complete isolation by his cryptic grandparents, they vanish without warning when Rupert uncovers a long-concealed treasure. The boy leaves his forest home to encounter the wider world, only to learn that he is likely the sole surviving heir to his kingdom's throne, now controlled by brutal usurpers.
In book six, after an odyssey which takes Rupert and his friends across thousands of miles and through multiple kingdoms, the Golden-Eyed Prince at last returns to his suffering homeland to reclaim his crown and liberate his people…despite discovering he is not the true heir to the throne after all. Since the saga is a spiritual journey as much as an exhilarating adventure, it may be enjoyed by readers on several levels at once.
3. Tell us, why do you write? Where do you draw your inspiration from?
My life and travels have been replete with many incredible experiences, especially those of a spiritual dimension. Friends who are aware of my peculiar history urged me to write my memoirs. Oddly, I find the idea unappealing, but instead, much prefer to transform my true-life adventures to 'fantasy' form, where I can pass on my philosophy; most particularly, the flexible nature of 'reality' and the fact that our lives are very much a creation of our unique visions and limitations.
Regarding the writing process, I never plot or plan in advance. Instead, I simply open myself up to the process and let the imagination flow. As a result, I'm always in a delightful state of suspense, as I never know what may be coming next. This makes the entire creative process marvellously entertaining for me.
My series is also a gift to my great-nephew Sam, who inspires the hero, 'Rupert,' and his younger sister, Lucie, who inspires the character of 'Lira.' They love being involved in the entire process, and ultimately, 'The Boy with Golden Eyes' is for them. But now that the books are 'out there' in the world, the positive response from readers continuously brings so much joy, inspiration, and encouragement!
In addition to my novels, I write a column on psychic and spiritual topics for a Seattle publication, The Ballard News Tribune.
4. When I write, I require Jaffa cakes (and lots of them), do you have a writing must-have?
I had to look up 'Jaffa cakes'! Had no idea what they were…apparently they're not available in Seattle. Sounds yummy, though. When I write, besides lots of tea, I don't have any special treats I indulge in. Sadly, I cannot eat sweets of any sort. I'm actually 'addicted' to them, and if I have one, I can't stop! Oh well. Still manage to enjoy writing, even lacking cakes and other delights.
5. What is your favourite book?
An absolutely impossible question LOL! I adore 'Pride and Prejudice,' 'Gone with the Wind,' 'Tale of Genji,' 'The Brothers Karamazov,' and on and on. Those masterworks and more are precious beyond measure and I don't find it necessary (or even possible) to choose amongst them. That's like trying to pick your favourite child (or pet)….which can only lead to trouble and quite unnecessary angst!
6. Which author's career, alive or passed on, do you admire most, and why?
Again, that's a very difficult task to pick just one! I suppose (if I must) that I'd have to choose Shakespeare. His genius is breath-taking and astonishing. Of course, his poetry, plotting, structure, and dialogue are beyond compare. Beyond that, his characters are brilliant on so many levels, and entirely multi-faceted. None are ever simply 'one thing'. Is Hamlet truly mad, feigning madness, or both? Is Ophelia an innocent or someone with a darker, erotic nature? Is Queen Gertrude guilty or blameless concerning the death of her husband, the king, or is the truth somewhere in between? Upon reflection, I realize that I've attempted to bestow my characters with multiple layers as well. They, too, are never 'one thing.' Still waiting to be compared to Shakespeare, however! But I'm not holding my breath.
7. Tell us something about yourself…an annoying habit or party trick perhaps? Can you speak a foreign language or have a hobby?
You'll have to ask others about what 'annoying habits' I might have LOL! Actually, I'm a psychic/clairvoyant/medium, which others view as either fascinating or crazy! It's a gift I've possessed since earliest childhood, and have worked with scientists from many lands who have confirmed my abilities. As for foreign languages, I do speak Japanese, having lived there for years while immersing myself in the culture. I've been absolutely enthralled since seeing my first Japanese film 'Seven Samurai' at age fourteen, and I consider Japan my second home. In the past, I spoke fluent Hebrew and French, along with some Mandarin, but lack of practice has sadly eroded my skills.
As for 'hobbies,' I love nothing more than traveling abroad and spending time in nature. I don't have the same opportunity to roam the world that I did previously, but treasure those occasions beyond almost anything else I've accomplished in life. I am also a vegetarian, adore animals of every sort, and do what I can to defend their rights. And beyond that, achieving total equality for women and girls everywhere is of great importance to me.
8. Do you have a blog, website or social networking account people can go to if they wish to learn more about you or your work?
Yes, I have a website for my series, so readers may check out:
http://www.theboywithgoldeneyes.com. I'm also on Twitter: @psychicmargie
I suppose I should do even more with social media, but if I did, I probably wouldn't have time to write!
9. What are your writing plans for 2016?
I hope to finish the sixth (and final book) of 'The Boy with Golden Eyes' series (title as yet undecided) sometime in the coming year. Immediately afterwards, I'll begin a 'spin-off' called 'The Lira Chronicles,' featuring one of the extraordinary characters from the original saga. It will deal more with political intrigue than fantasy, but will hopefully prove equally entertaining to readers of all ages.
10. And now, for the most important question of all: Jaffa cakes – love them or hate them?
As previously mentioned, I have never had the pleasure of devouring a Jaffa cake. In days past, when I indulged in eating sweets, my guilty pleasure was Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! THAT is my idea of heaven! But if I ever do go back to having desserts, I will track down a Jaffa cake and happily give it a try!
To follow more of Marjorie's work please use the links below:
Website: http://www.theboywithgoldeneyes.com
Twitter: @psychicmargie
It was a real pleasure to interview Marjorie and get an insight into the life of an award-winning writer and psychic. Thanks Marjorie!


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|This Science gives man
consciousness of life independent of matter.
This Life contains the reality
and here is where we must seek for the causes of our own troubles.
~ Dr. Phineas P. Quimby
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Phineas Parkhurst Quimby
Answer to an Article in the New York LedgerAugust 1860
Mr. Editor:
I see an article in your paper of August 9, 1860, taken from the New York Ledger, in which the writer gives a minute account of a very remarkable case of clairvoyance or "vision," as it is called, in which Dr. E. W. came in possession of a fact that he could not have received through his ordinary senses. Cases of this kind are frequently occurring and are accounted for on the principle of an overruling Providence, interesting itself in some foolish trouble that man has got into. Just as though Dr. E. W.'s son must be returned to his father by the destruction of a young lady! As though God took this way to show his power! Oh! Vain man! How long is God to be misrepresented by such ignorance and superstition! The time will come when this heathen superstition will give way to a higher development of God's wisdom, and God will no longer be made the cause of so much misery in this world of error.
I accept the doctor's account of what he saw. I have no doubt that it took place to the very letter - and he is responsible for the phenomenon. I can account for the phenomenon on the grounds of superstition and show just how it was brought about - and thousands of other like cases. It is not denied that persons can throw themselves into a nervous state, to that degree that a scene that is troubling them can be seen and described to perfection. I have been excited upon some cases of disease; so much that I have seen a whole scene, as this doctor did - but under another state of belief. And if my belief had taken place, the opposite effect would have taken place. I will state a case for the benefit of the profession.
A lady, being very sick and unable to walk, had great confidence in my power to heal and wished me to visit her. But owing to engagements, I could not leave. So I sent her husband a letter, saying that I would visit his wife for one week, and on Sunday between the hours of eleven and twelve, I would make her rise from her bed and walk. In two or three days, I received a letter saying that the lady was made very nervous the night she received my letter, but was better the next day. On the day I was to make her walk, I told some of my friends that I would have three or four strangers there to witness the scene. The Sunday following the scene, I received a letter stating that the lady arose from the bed at the time named and walked into the dining room and returned; also that there were three persons from a neighboring town witnessing the scene.
Now what I wish to say is this. In the case of the lady I made walk, I was aware of my effect on her, and my mind acted upon hers to bring about the phenomenon I produced. As the time drew near for her to walk, I, of course, grew more anxious to have my cure accomplished - so at the hour appointed, I was sitting alone, and the scene was just as I described it to my friends.
Now if I had believed that the lady was going to die with consumption - for that was what the doctors called her disease - I have no doubt but that I could have killed her, just at the time appointed; that is, if I had known that she was very sick and that a certain day, in a certain month, had a great effect on consumption, and if I feared that she would have died on that day. I have no doubt that my own mind, directed by ignorance, would have produced the phenomenon; as the doctor did in the case of the young lady. I have no doubt that, from the ignorance and superstition of the doctor, his mind affected the young lady, as mine did the sick lady, but with this difference - I knew what I was doing, and he did not. But each belief acted upon the persons, just according to direction.
The doctor, from his superstition, saw in this young lady - or thought he saw - the image of his wife. So the very first impression made upon her was bad. It would make her nervous. Then it was followed by remarks to her parents, so as to get their minds all centered on their child. This was enough to get her mind into a nervous state, just fit for the phenomenon that the doctor had laid out. As his mind was watching the young lady, she became more nervous, and at the time that the phenomenon occurred, no doubt but the doctor's own mind was tormenting her and his own soul, by the superstition of his own brain.
Now put the doctor in possession of the science of God (or truth), and this would not have taken place. This science gives man the consciousness of life independent of matter; and in this life is the operation of principles and the action of thought, which shows itself in the natural world in some form of disease or misery. This life contains the reality, and here is where we must seek for the causes of our own troubles. And as we investigate it, we learn that to think wrong towards anyone is as much a sin as to do or say the same - and in certain cases, where there is much excitement, its effects are the same. The influences making our happiness or misery are, in either case, spiritual - but in one, they are of God and in the other, they are the inventions of man; and if we direct these towards others, they are affected by them.
With this knowledge, the doctor would have felt that he injured the young lady and dishonored himself, by the process of mind that he kept up. To account for the similarity which he observed in the young lady and his deceased wife, he sacrificed her with consumption and directed the parents to do the same. So the life of this young lady was surrounded by enemies and hypocrites, who brought about the sad phenomenon, which they had made.


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SALON DU BOURGET, PARIS -- The company working with the U.S. Air Force to create what may be the Service's first artificial intelligence drone is gearing up for the final few demo tests, according to an industry official.
Kratos Defense completed its second test flight of the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial vehicle -- which, in the near future, could accommodate AI -- on June 11 at test ranges in Yuma, Arizona. And "the final three flights are going to occur over the next several months before the end of 2019, [possibly] into early 2020," Kratos Defense CEO and President Eric DeMarco told Military.com here at the Paris Air Show.
The latest news comes as the Air Force is looking to expedite the prototype program. Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, said Monday there's potential to field some Valkyrie drones faster -- roughly 20 to 30 -- for experimentation before the Service syncs manned fighters with the drone by 2023.
DeMarco said Roper's idea doesn't come as a surprise.
That way, "the operator can start experimenting with them and utilizing them, and that would tie right into a path for 2023 operational capability," DeMarco said. Kratos said each expendable drone runs between $2 million to $3 million. Valkyrie completed its 76-minute maiden flight in March.
Parallel to Kratos' work, the Air Force Research Lab is working on the "Skyborg" program, aimed at pairing AI with a human in the cockpit. "The Air Force Research Lab has been nothing short of an incredible partner. It's their brainpower, it's their facilities, their capability. They're A-plus," DeMarco said.


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|A Mirror into Ken's Past -- 1989
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I bought my first computer that spring. I figured that since I was making a living with them that it was time I owned one. I bought a "state of the art" 80286 processor based PC. I couldn't afford color, so I got a graphics card that could handle monochrome graphics, and an amber monitor. I think it had a huge 10 megabyte hard drive (these days that sounds silly as you can get drives of 120 gigabytes for less than I probably paid for that 10 megabyte drive, but oh well -- advances in technology). I was thrilled. With a dot matrix printer, what more could a guy want?
I did a lot of work on my class handouts, outlines, and grading (I was still teaching at the Computer Learning Center). I played some games, but mostly I really did use it for work. This was important since I got a bit of a tax writeoff for it. I had to have a loan to pay for it, but what the heck?
Carolyn and Kay were putting together a camping group for the SCA (a "Household") called "domus entropius", which included Valerie Frazier (SCA: Letitia de Scotia), Theresa (SCA: Theresia von Tux), and Heather Jones (SCA: Tangwystyl verch Morgant Glasvryn).
Jeff and I both went (independant of each other), as well as these folk, to a big war held in Arizona, called the "Estrella War". Jeff and I were camping nearby them, but not with them. We got invited to camp with them, and sort of stuck around after that. Theresa had driven down with a bunch of stuff, including my guitar (I wasn't flying my guitar anywhere after the previous one had been destroyed). I flew to the event. Coming back I was on a flight with several other SCAers, including Eilis' daughter Danielle (SCA: Rosewitha Wolfsdottir). I think that up to that point I had been one of her mom's "geek herald friends", but we actually had a fun trip back (it was Southwest Airlines, and there were five of us who grabbed the set of seats up front that face each other). Since then I think that Dani and I have gotten along a lot better.
In April I made another big mistake in the world of relationships. I started dating a married woman. I won't name names because she's still married to the same man and has two children (she had them before I started seeing her). It was stupid, I admit it. Hell, I knew it at the time. I spent way too much time on the phone (she was in Sacramento) and racked up huge phone bills. I went up there sometimes during the coming summer, and she came down and spent some time in my apartment. The times she was at the apartment were a LOT of fun, but the relationship was really mostly sex-based. There wasn't much else going on. I tried to convince myself otherwise but I knew better. I was probably trying to compensate for the fact that the whole thing with Dawn was pretty much over, but what a stupid way to do it!
What happened to Summer? Most of it was spent going up to Sacramento when I wasn't doing SCA events, and seeing this married lady. At her house nothing happened except we just hung out. The diary skips a lot of time before the next entry in September.
Somewhere over the summer my brother and his two children came by. David had been divorced from Cheryl for some time, but his kids were adorable, and he really doted on them when he saw them. They spent the night and in the morning took off. They wrote me a couple of notes thanking me for letting them spend the night (they're very "child-scrawl" handwriting, and I won't embarass either of them by scanning the notes ...). I got really big hugs from them in the morning as well. Unfortunately, I haven't actually seen my nephew and niece since then, although we've sometimes exchanged email. When I found out about Rose Marie graduating High School a couple years ago, I sent her a gift certificate to Tower Records, figuring she could get whatever fit her musical taste that way.
In addition, while my father was being a photographer at a National Scout Jamboree in Virginia, mom decided to come visit me. The visit was two-fold -- she wanted to see me, and she has a strong interest in geneology, and spent a lot of time at the Sutro Library in San Francisco doing research. She drove down from Oregon by herself. This was a bit awkward, because mom and I didn't have much in common.
I have a note in my diary in the fall that says that Dawn was engaged to Mark and she'd moved out of the apartment complex. To the best of my knowledge the two of them are still together. Mark had a daughter by someone else who Dawn adopted (if not legally, at least she really cares about her), and I seem to recall that she had a child by Mark. I haven't seen or heard much since this time. Dawn showed up at Carolyn and my wedding (still a ways off here), and we had some friendly talks. I'd gotten over any anger/hurt by that point. Every so often I see Dawn again, but we don't have much in common anymore, and while we're still friendly, that's about it.
There's a note on December second in my diary that Kylson and Robin (Chick) were getting married the next day and that the lady I had been seeing in Sacramento and I had decided just to back off and be friends. It notes that I was just waiting for my ride to the wedding so it was as good a time as any to catch up ...
Kylson and Robin were really good friends when I lived in Alaska, and while we didn't see a lot of each other after I left, I was very happy for them (and still am).
I summed up a lot in a very short paragraph of the diary. I also noted that Carolyn Eaton (Aldith) and I were "enjoying each other's company". This is quite important, although we got off to a rocky start ... We started dating, but I was still very gun-shy at this point.
I got a ride with James and Verena to Buck Meadows for Kylson and Robin's wedding -- it's Robin's parent's lodge up near Yosemite. I got really blasted the night before the wedding, totally by accident -- I really hadn't intended to get drunk (and have not been able to touch Scotch ever since). I'd never been throwing up drunk before that, and I hope to never do it again.
The wedding was quite nice (through my hungover fog). I remember that several of us were sitting on Kylson's side, in the family pews, because he had less family there than Robin did. We were all in suits, and I borrowed someone's shades, so we could be "The Family". This included Wombat, and some others. We turned to Jim after putting our shades on, and he recoiled. It was funny.
Kylson's sense of humor was such that the guys in the wedding party all had small lobsters on their lapels ... it's a reference to a Jimmy Buffet song.
The reception was great (Kylson and Robin brought a bunch of Alaskan meat -- caribou to deer to ... that they had hunted themselves). Kylson and Robin are still together, they have a son Darian, who last time I saw him was adorable, smart, and sweet (not all that surprising considering his parents). I think Kylson surprised a bunch of us, as he's a great father to Darian. He dotes on him.
Christmas this year was just the oddest way to top off a weird year. Aunt Priscilla decided that it was time for the whole family to get together again for Christmas. The WHOLE family. My father? Eeep!
She promised me that she would do everything she could to keep us from coming to blows (or even coming close to it).
I decided I would do this, although I had some trepidations. Since so many people were going to be there, and since so many of us didn't really know each other that well, they decided that presents were very optional ... (good thing, I couldn't have afforded it!)
I flew up to Eugene and was met at the airport by my parents and my youngest brother in dad's Suburban (this is the same vehicle he drove to Alaska all those years ago).
Priscilla was being pretty smart about all this. She had me staying at my Uncle Jim's place (a few miles up the river from hers), and mom, dad and David stayed at theirs. I shared a trailer with Tim (and his dogs) at Jim's place, I put up with it because it was only a couple of days.
All in all it was actually a pleasant time. I spent time with my cousin Rob (Priscilla and Hollis' son), and Jim and Judy's daughters my cousins Bethany and Jennifer. We did some playing of computer games, spent some time just watching the McKenzie River go by (Priscilla and Hollis' house is above the river -- and I do mean ABOVE it ... it's gorgeous ... there are stairs from the house down to the river!).
When I tried to go home the airport in Eugene was fogged in. No flights in or out. I called Priscilla, she came and got me, and I spent the night back at her place. On the way back in to the airport the next day (the fog had lifted), we had an interesting conversation about my family. It was enlightening and I don't need to share it here. She summed things up with "You were born into the wrong family." While I realize this may hurt my mother's feelings, I had to agree. I have very little in common with my immediate family.
Unfortunately my diary ends here. I'm going to have to rely on my very faulty memory at this point. There was a third "empty book" I had started but can't seem to find it. (Either I deliberately got rid of it, or it disappeared by accident, as I've checked all the logical places for it.)
For the most part, the "Friends" part of my life didn't change much. Jeff had a girlfriend for awhile (Emily). That ended sometime around Christmas. She was an interesting one ("interesting" in the Chinese curse sense). They got a cat, or I should say SHE got a cat, and named him Maxwell's Silver Hammer, after his blue-silver color. He was a beautiful cat, and HUGE. Everyone just called the cat "Max".
Carolyn Eaton -- The important change was that I had started to date Carolyn in here. Our relationship started off pretty rocky. I'll try to remember some details in the next year's installment.
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Transition is a normal part of life for individuals, families and congregations. As we change our spiritual leadership with the retirement of Pastor Marion, we should remember that the Bible has countless examples of transitions starting with the Hebrew exodus from Egypt which changed their entire way of life but gained their freedom in the process, to the transition of spiritual leadership when Jesus turned over the task of spreading his message to his disciples, to the transition of individual character and conversion when Saul became St. Paul.
Change is with us in our lives, every day in every place. As we gather as the people of God and followers of Jesus, let us remember one thing. God and Jesus are constant, the same yesterday today and forever. Transition is simply the process of changing from one situation to another.
Transition scares us because we do not know what lies ahead. From that anxiety, conflict may arise. The impact of that conflict is directly related to the manner in which the transition is handled.
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|On April 15, 2018, the Congregation Council formally accepted the resignation of Pastor Rick Weidman as pastor of our church effective May 15. This constituted a pastoral vacancy on that effective date.
From our Constitution: (page 10, C12.05) "When a pastoral vacancy occurs, a Call Committee of seven voting members shall be appointed by the Congregation Council. No more than 50% of the call committee shall be made up of Congregation Council members and their term of office will terminate at the installation of the newly called pastor."
While we search for a new spiritual leader, we are working with LCMC who will offer us an intentional supply pastor who will perform all the duties of a pastor for the length of their six-month contract.
For reference and LCMC guidance, see: http://www.lcmc.net/files/Change_Happens.pdf
|As the search goes on for a supply pastor and an interim pastor, members of the congregation are conducting the two worship services, in addition to other church duties. The biggest problem is to keep the pulpit filled on a weekly basis.
Although LCMC is all about Congregation members rising to the challenge, even to administer the Holy Sacraments, many in the congregation feel an ordained minister should administer the sacraments The leadership of our church respect that feeling and will attempt to fill the pulpit with an LCMC sanctioned ordained minister for Holy Communion. We are working with LCMC who maintain a list of pastors willing to accept either an interim call for a short term or a permanent call for the long term.


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But this isn't just a matter of companies falling out of favor with the market. Tankers are in much less demand as U.S. oil production has increased and their financial performance only seems to be getting worse.
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U.S. energy imports are down to 34% of consumption, off from 60.3% in 2005 and 40% just last year. That reduces the demand for tankers and the only way to replace it is hope that demand from India and China replaces the lost demand from the U.S. That's a stretch given the amount of oil available close to those countries.
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Then there's the fact that the Middle East is simply a shorter trip to China and India than the U.S. and you have lower demand for tanker services. An already oversupplied market is only going to get worse over the next few years.
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Frontline's John Fredricksen may have had it right in September when he suggested competitors should shut down capacity. The problem is that no one is going to take him up on the offer.
Long term, I think the trends are simply working against the tanker business and financial results will continue to suffer. We may see a rebound in rates here and there but demand is slowly drying up and that's why this is an industry to avoid in 2014.
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