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CALL TO ACTION: complete the caste consultation (deadline extended)
The Caste in Great Britain and Equality Law consultation deadline has been extended until 18 September 2017. This was as a result of a specific request from DSN-UK and the consortium of organisations and leading academics that have come together to produce guidelines and FAQs – all to be found on our dedicated website www.casteintheuk.org. If you are yet to complete the consultation questionnaire please go to the above website and also for direct access to the consultation click here https://consult.education.gov.uk/government-equalities-office/caste-in-great-britain-and-equality-law-1/. This is a crucial time as we need to send the new Government a powerful message that caste discrimination in the UK must be outlawed – and this must be done by adding caste to the Equality Act as agreed by Parliament in 2013. Some of the key things you need to know: The deadline for the consultation is 18 September 2017. If you are struggling to complete the questionnaire the guidance note will become useful. Where there are some suggested answers, which you should put in your own words, keeping to the max 100 words as required. If you do not have time, please ensure that you at least complete the 4 mandatory questions: Q5 – Strongly Disagree; Q12a – Strongly Agree; Q12b – Strongly Disagree; Q16 – Option 2 to add caste to the Equality Act 2010. We also encourage you to follow and tweet the Twitter handle @Casteintheuk and visit, like and share the dedicated Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CasteintheUK/. If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch on email@example.com. Best wishes and many thanks in advance for completing the questionnaire, sharing it with your networks and helping to outlaw caste discrimination in the UK. DSN-UK
CALL TO ACTION – Complete UK Caste Consultation Questionnaire
Help us outlaw caste-based discrimination in the UK – complete the public Consultation on Caste in Great Britain and Equality Law before 18 July 2017! Several organisations and renowned academics have come together and created a website www.casteintheuk.org providing guidance on the questionnaire and the caste Consultation document, both of which contain complex legal terms and words. We do not want this to be a barrier to anyone wanting to respond to the survey. Caste-based discrimination does exist here in the UK, acknowledged by both Parliament and the Government. It should be outlawed as any other form of discrimination. The government needs to hear from the UK residents – of South Asian origins and others – as to how individuals and groups should be protected against discrimination on caste grounds. Our Guidelines provide a list of useful suggestions and tips to filling in the survey questions. We encourage all UK residents to take part in the Consultation and make sure that you strongly agree to add caste to the Equality Act 2010 in Question 16. Frequently Asked Questions provide further information on questions you may have in relation to the Consultation. How can you make this public Consultation successful? WE urge all UK residents to take part in the Consultation. GO TO casteintheuk.org that has most helpful tips to fill in the public Consultation survey. URGE everyone you know living in the UK to take part in the Consultation. USE your Twitter handle and Facebook page to disseminate more widely ENCOURAGE your media contacts to read our website to know more about the campaign If you are a journalist or broadcaster – report about it in your media outlet. Contact us anytime at firstname.lastname@example.com if you need more information. Preferred hashtag: #casteintheuk at Twitter @Casteintheuk Facebook facebook.com/CasteintheUK/ Contact email: firstname.lastname@example.com Web: www.casteintheuk.org
3rd Universal Periodic Review of the UK
On 4 May 2017 the United Kingdom was reviewed under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). Every 5 years the United Nations (UN) member states' human rights records are reviewed during the UPR, a state-driven process, where other states make recommendations to a state under review. The Minister of Justice of the UK and Ireland, Oliver Heald, presented the state report emphasising that the UK voted for Brexit and is planning to leave the EU but will not to turn away from any other of its partners. He reiterated that there are no plans to withdraw from the European Court, the proposed Bill of Rights will continue to protect human rights in the future and there are no plans to narrow the protection of human rights in the country. He stated that the UK's priorities for the 3rd cycle UPR recommendations will be on eradicating modern slavery and violence against women. Prior to the review DSN-UK and International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN) made a joint submission to the UPR, outlining the need to outlaw caste-based discrimination in the UK and the government's failure to implement the legislation as agreed by Parliament. DSN-UK and IDSN also distributed DSN-UK recommendations to a number of Geneva based permanent missions, its network members and placed them in the public domain. IDSN facilitated DSN-UK's participation in the UK UPR Pre-session, organised by UPR Info in Geneva in April 2017, aiming to assist NGOs with lobbying efforts before the review. DSN-UK Director, Meena Varma, attended the UPR Info training, the UK UPR Pre-session and lobbied Geneva based permanent missions encouraging them to recommend to the UK to outlaw caste-based discrimination. Meena met with representatives of Canada, Denmark, Switzerland, USA, Germany and Czech Republic permanent missions. However, to our disappointment not one state mentioned the situation of Dalits or caste-based discrimination in the UK during the review. The majority of the recommendations were directed at the proposed Bill of Rights, remaining with the European Court, indefinite detention of asylum seekers, human trafficking, violence against children, violence against women, child poverty, gender equality, migrants' rights, ethnic minorities, travellers and Roma community, abortion policies in the Northern Ireland and a rise of hate crime post Brexit vote in June last year. Nonetheless, the Netherlands recommended to the UK to "Ensure the accessibility of appropriate legal aid to safeguard access to justice for all, particularly for the most marginalized groups in society". DSN-UK believes it should include an adoption of a secondary legislation outlawing caste-based discrimination and providing access to justice for victims of caste discrimination. Additionally, India was under review on the same day. It received 13 targeted recommendations addressing the situation of Dalits, scheduled castes and tribes, and caste based discrimination practices in the country. Video recording of the UK review available here, and of India here.
DSN-UK at the 'Global Parliamentarians' Conference on discrimination based on work and descent including caste'
On 25 and 26 February 2017, a 'Global Parliamentarians' Conference on discrimination based on work and descent including caste' took place in Nepal, Kathmandu, organised by Asian Parliamentarian's Forum on Dalit Concerns and Asia Dalit Rights Forum. The conference was attended by over 80 participants, including politicians, Dalit activists and diplomats. A highly ambitious programme covered two major themes – the situation today and strategies for tomorrow; and the specific status of Dalit women. Two research reports were released during the conference (1) 'Dalit women in South Asia: access to education and economic rights – focus on land, higher education, employable skills for livelihoods'; and (2) 'Report on Regional People's Tribunal and atrocities against Dalits'. Over 30 speakers highlighted a number of issues that Dalits and other work and descent based communities face around the globe, including in Brazil, as outlined in Asia Dalit Rights Forum's publication Towards a Unifying Global Identity: a framework on discrimination based on work and descent, including caste. DSN-UK was represented by Director, Meena Varma, who chaired one of the impressive panels, titled 'Addressing discrimination based on work and decent including caste at global level: strategies and achievements of the past and opportunities and tasks for the future'. The panel consisted of Katia Chirizzi, Acting Deputy of Regional Office for South Asia at OHCHR, Henri Tiphagne, Chairperson of Working Group on Human Rights, and Jerald Joseph, Commissioner at Malaysia Human Rights Commission. Katia Chirizzi highlighted some of the key achievements in recognising caste-based discrimination as a human rights violation at the UN level. She noted CERD General Recommendation 29 on descent-based discrimination and analogous systems of inherited status; specialised reports by a number of Special Rapporteurs, covering caste-based discrimination; and an increase of UPR recommendations related to caste-based discrimination, most recently to Nepal. Katia also outlined that a Guidance Tool on descent-based discrimination: key challenges and strategic approaches to combat caste-based and analogous forms of discrimination will be launched at the end of March. The launch which will be attended by many UN country team officials will take place in Kathmandu, in the same hotel – potentially even in the same room. The Guidance Tool aims to address work and descent based discrimination, including caste, and provide an important role in addressing it. She ended her presentation by suggesting there was a common thread in the presentations on the day, that adoption of legislations and policies ensuring equality is only a starting point. For change to happen, raising awareness and building the capacity to implement those legislations are essential. Henri Tiphagne spoke very passionately as a global human rights activist, not as Indian, as he pointed out, because he is not proud of his country's actions. He stated that Nepal requires applause for recognition of caste-based discrimination, its constitution and for its work with the OHCHR. Henri highlighted that Work and Descent resolution passed more than 20 years ago was the result of the hard work and commitment of and prepared by the community itself. He stated that the UN Principles and Guidelines for the Effective Elimination of Discrimination Based on Work and Descent are at the core of his and other Dalit activists' work. And yet the Principles remain in draft form and until the UN Human Rights Council formally adopts them, he believes, neither a declaration nor a convention are going to come into existence. Henri also outlined some of the challenges, including his organisation losing the right to get foreign funding and IDSN struggling to get ECOSOC accreditation. He urged the UN to formally adopt the Principles and Guidelines, organise a global conference of international organisations, continue adding pressure on states and called for a UN Decade for people facing discrimination on work and descent. Jerald Joseph affirmed that we should strive for a global conference on caste – similar to the world conference on racism. Caste-based discrimination was recognised at Durban conference on racism due to activists coming together united. However, this has not happened since. He spoke about the situation in Malaysia, noting that the NHRIs have no complaints on caste-based discrimination, yet everyone knows the issue exists. He suggested that this silence needed to be broken and hoped that documentation and speaking out about caste-based discrimination in Malaysia would break the silence. Jerald recommended for NHRIs from different countries to link up, encouraged everyone to submit complaints to NHRIs on caste-based discrimination to bring consciousness of the issue, and lastly, hold governments accountable to Durban plan of action, which they agreed to. Meena thanked the speakers and outlined some of the key recommendations, which were embedded, among other, in the Kathmandu declaration of solidarity, adopted at the end of two days conference. The conference successfully brought together Parliamentarians, Human Rights experts, Dalit leaders and those in solidarity from across the globe, including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, India, Nepal, Germany, Finland, Norway, UK, and other countries. The end of the conference declaration of solidarity voices the need to address work and descent based discrimination in development and socio-economic programmes, and ensure welfare and inclusion of those communities in laws and policies around the globe.
"UK Caste consultation and Christian responsibility" debate at the Houses of Parliament
On 1st of February Christian Network Against Caste Discrimination and Voice of Dalit International, UK organised a debate on the upcoming UK Caste consultation at the Houses of Parliament, which was hosted by Lord David Alton. The event attempted to add to discussions on the need for anti-caste based discrimination legislation in the UK. DSN-UK Director, Meena Varma, attended the event and contributed to the discussions. We would like to invite you to read an overview of the event on Lord David Alton's blog, dated 1st February under the title "Dalits- meeting Feb 1st 2017 Room 3 House of Lords, 5:30pm – remarks by Lord Alton of Liverpool" (please scroll down for the article).
BBC Asian Network debate on caste legislation in the UK
On 18 January 2017 BBC Asian Network's host of the Big Debate, Nomia Iqbal, led a live debate on the caste legislation in the UK. Satpal Muman, Chair of CasteWatch UK and Satish Sharma, from the National Council of Hindu Temples, were in the studio and DSN-UK Director, Meena Varma called in. On 2 September 2016 the UK government announced it would conduct a public consultation on "the issue of caste and the Equality Act 2010". Although no timetable or conditions of the consultation were announced yet, opposing groups started discussing caste-based discrimination in the UK and the potential impact, the proposed legislation outlawing caste discrimination, might have on the affected communities. The BBC Asian Network debate started with an audio documentary prepared by Vishva Samani, which included two cases of caste-based discrimination in the UK, as well as views that caste did not play any role in the lives of people in the UK. It was followed by a live discussion in the studio, on a phone and through social media. To the arguments that caste legislation would divide communities and fuel caste-based discrimination in the UK Satpal Muman answered: "We are not talking about those to whom caste is not important we are talking about those to whom caste is important. Look at the case of racial discrimination. Does the law against racial discrimination fuel more racism – I don't think so. It allows victims of racism find remedy and protection". In response to Satish Sharma's assertion that the legislation was an attack on Hinduism; DSN-UK Director, Meena Varma, said: 'the campaign to see the caste discrimination law introduced does not target any religion. It is not anti-Hindu – it is a campaign for human rights and equality'. It seems that whilst the government is yet to announce the consultation's timetable communities are eager to engage in discussions on the caste legislation. The full programme is available here. The documentary followed by the live discussion starts at 2:00 hours into the recording.
DSN-UK at the 9th session of the Forum on Minority Issues
On 24 and 25 November 2016, DSN-UK Director Meena Varma, currently also Acting Executive for International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN), was in Geneva, at the Forum on Minority Issues (the Forum), which provides space for a constructive dialogue for a range of stakeholders, but most importantly placing civil society representatives at the centre of the discussions. This year the Forum's theme analysed the situation of minorities in humanitarian crises. The issue that was highlighted by IDSN in its report published in 2013 "Equality in Aid: addressing caste discrimination in humanitarian response". At the beginning of the session the UN Special Rapporteur (SR) on Minority Issues, Rita Izsák-Ndiaye, presented her findings stating that minorities are disproportionately affected during disasters and conflicts, and in the aftermath of a natural or manmade crisis. She outlined some examples where minorities have been disproportionately affected by crisis situations, including in Sri Lanka, Nigeria, USA, Yemen and South Asia. She noted that 'an analysis of emergency responses to natural disasters in South Asia, including in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal, has demonstrated that Dalits, for example, have suffered from acute discrimination throughout all the phases of disaster response, from rescue to rehabilitation'. The Forum's participants were invited to make statements adding to the draft recommendations, prepared in advance, to improve the situation of minorities in humanitarian crisis worldwide. Three statements by civil society representatives explicitly focused on caste-based discrimination of Dalit communities, who are disproportionately affected by humanitarian crises. Bhakta Bishwakarma, representing IDSN and Nepal National Dalit Social Welfare Organization outlined that 'disaster policies and programs have not been inclusive and sensitive enough towards the most marginalised – Dalit, women, children, people with disabilities, senior citizens etc' and 'the survivors of devastating earthquake in Nepal are eagerly waiting for just and sustainable recovery for one and half year'. Pirbhu Lal Satyani, member of National Lobbying Delegation on minorities and a coordinator at Pakistan Dalit Solidarity Network stated that 'hundreds of thousands of Dalits were affected by the floods in Pakistan in 2010, and many of them were denied access to relief camps', had to 'live and sleep in the open air', and lacked access to basic goods such as food, water and blankets. Deepak Nikarthil from the National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights, also representing Asia Dalit Rights Forum and IDSN, made an oral statement outlining that 'South Asia region is one of the most disaster prone regions in the world, and Dalits are one of the most vulnerable groups to disaster in India and South Asia'. He recommended to 'explicitly recognise the discrimination based on work, descent and caste based discrimination as an exclusionary variable in Disaster management as well as disaster risk reduction'. The final recommendations of the Forum, covering all stages of humanitarian crisis, will be presented by the SR to the Human Rights Council in March 2017.
DSN-UK "joining hands to end racial discrimination" with CERD
On 23 November 2016, DSN-UK Director, Meena Varma, attended the consultation with civil society under the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The consultation aimed to reflect on the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination achievements in combating racial discrimination and to seek civil society's views on how to improve and enhance CERD engagement with civil society for greater impact on the ground. Many NGOs attended having been sent an invitation to attend by the CERD secretariat, which is a normal practice for many of the OHCHR events to make all welcome. DSN-UK, International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN) and Nepal National Dalit Social Welfare Organization (NNDSWO) submitted a joint response to CERD questions: What are the key challenges and issues of racial discrimination in your country/region today and how do you work to address them? What has been your experience, as civil society, of engaging with CERD to date? How can the CERD improve and enhance its engagement with civil society, and its work on racial discrimination for greater impact on the ground? The joint submission outlined the organisations' experiences in their engagement with CERD, main challenges in their advocacy work and suggestions for improvement. At the start of the meeting a Committee member, Verene Albertha Shepherd, noted a number of challenges that civil society organisations around the globe face in eliminating racial discrimination. It included a denial of racial discrimination, lack of access to public and political participation for discriminated groups, and the lack of data and national laws prohibiting racial discrimination. Among the discriminated groups the member mentioned people of African descent, Dalits, Roma people, immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Civil society organisations were invited to make their statements, which was taken by a number to raise specific issues. Among those was Deepak Nikarthil from the National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights, also representing IDSN. He was recommended on his statement by a key member of the CERD Committee and emphasised that racial discrimination is often practiced in a form of exclusion and thus should include caste-based discrimination. He expressed his concerns about the lack of global recognition of CERD General Recommendation 29, and whilst a number of countries have embedded protection against caste-based discrimination in its constitutions, law implementation was often weak. Deepak also emphasised that Dalit women face multi-structural discrimination in India. As Meena declined to make a statement in favor of her Dalit colleagues from National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights and NNDSWO, we were delighted that Anti Caste Discrimination Alliance highlighted that despite CERD recommendations to the UK the country still lacks legal protection against caste-based discrimination, and the recently announced public consultation on caste legislation and Equality Act 2010 was worrying as it seeks to establish whether the law was needed at all. One of the panelist of the meeting, Claire Thomas from Minority Rights Group International, among her five specific suggestions to the CERD, recommended to mobilise efforts to ensure that ethnicity is not dropped out of the SDGs' indicators, which would also include caste-based discrimination. Bakhta Bishwakarma from NNDSWO, also representing IDSN, was given an opportunity to speak about caste-based discrimination in Nepal. He outlined that Nepal had failed to submit a number of state reports covering the period of 2002-2016, which created a gap in the interactions between the civil society of Nepal and CERD. He suggested that CERD should consider new ways of engagement with the civil society organisations, independent of state reports and encourage states to develop and implement national actions plans addressing racial discrimination. The meeting ended by the CERD Chairperson, Anastasia Crickley, thanking all participants for their statements and suggestions, and ensuring that they take into serious consideration the inputs from the consultation to strengthen its partnership with civil society to combat racial discrimination. The UN summary of the event can be found here.
Media debate on caste legislation in the UK
This week DSN-UK Director Meena Varma was featured on the BBC Asian Network Lunchtime programme. Meena emphasised the need for caste legislation and expressed her concerns about the upcoming consultation. Yet, those opposing the legislation stated that "caste system" does not exist. To listen to the programme please click here (minute 5:25- 9:00, broadcasted on 10/10/2016).
How connected are slavery, bonded labour and caste-based discrimination issues?
On 15 September 2016 the UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery, Urmila Bhoola, presented her annual report to the Human Rights Council. This year her report focused on global trends of debt bondage, reflecting the information received from a range of stakeholders who completed the SR's questionnaire on bonded labour. The report outlined that 'debt bondage, also known as bonded labour, is one of the four practices similar to slavery' and are closely related to different forms of exploitation, including forced labour, trafficking and child labour. The SR noted that a global trend of debt bondage 'can be seen whereby vulnerable people, including those belonging to minority groups, indigenous people, women, children, people determined as being of low caste, and migrant workers, are disproportionately impacted by debt bondage'. The report highlights that debt bondage practice is widespread in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal 'despite the specific prohibition on such practices within the legal frameworks of these countries' and those trapped in bonded labour are 'reportedly predominantly Dalits, persons of "low" caste'. In February 2016 DSN-UK and READ (Rights Education and Development Centre) jointly completed the SR's questionnaire, sharing their first-hand knowledge of debt bondage in India, Tamil Nadu, under the sumangali scheme. In 2013 Dalit Solidarity Network UK funded by TRAID (Textile Recycling for Aid and Development) started working in partnership with Rights Education and Development Centre (READ) to End the sumangali Scheme in South India, where textile and garment products are made for big brands and retailers by girls and young women from low caste backgrounds under exploitative conditions. Girls and young women are recruited by brokers to join the so-called 'Sumangali Thittam' or 'Marriage Scheme', promised they would receive a considerable amount of money at the end of three to five years of employment. In the western and central parts of Tamil Nadu, a high number of adolescent girls reportedly work as bonded labourers under the sumangali scheme in textile mills and garment factories, which is a major hub in the global knitwear sector that supplies international brands. The majority of these workers are reported to belong to Dalit communities and are aged between 14 and 18 years. Debt bondage is also reported in power loom workshops located in the Tirupur region of Tamil Nadu, which produce woven cloth both for domestic manufacturers and for global suppliers. Those affected by debt bondage in this region are reported to include members of Dalit communities and other poor communities and to include both men and women. Furthermore, some non-agricultural industries in which debt bondage among children is reported to exist include carpet weaving, beedi making, silk production, silk sari production, the brick kilns and stone quarries. Urmila concluded her report by stating that bonded labour is 'a complex and multidimensional form of contemporary slavery that impacts on individuals across the world', particularly people belonging to minority groups, including women, children, indigenous people, people of "low" caste and migrant workers, in numerous sectors of the economy. She indicated that debt bondage prevails due to governments' failure to 'implement effective legislation on debt bondage' and included three pages of recommendations to eradicate the practice. IDSN advocates for Dalit rights internationally and monitors a number of mechanisms referring to caste-based discrimination. Conveniently IDSN compiled all of the references to caste discrimination at the UN, including mentions in statements at the 33rd session of the Human Rights Council and the UN treaty bodies.


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This post is, sadly, so delayed, I even considered not posting at all.
But then I figured you're all amazing people, who understand life sometimes gets in the way and decided to move forward with it.
So this one's for another #40gnai prompt and a lovely one at that, too. We all had to do something with aqua or turquoise and I got roses!
Let's take a look at it:
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It is understandable that people going through a divorce will want to vent their frustrations about their soon to be ex spouse to friends and family. However, in the electronic age it may also be too easy to voice that frustration to the world through the Internet. It is important to remember that anything you say that is disparaging about your ex can come back to hurt you in court, especially in a custody battle.
Tricia Walsh Smith has garnered national attention after she uploaded a video on YouTube where she aired the dirty laundry of her husband in the middle of their divorce proceedings. An Internet search will also find blogs where people are venting their frustrations about their separated spouses. Some of these Internet postings have led to civil suits alleging defamation by the spouse who is being written about. You can also guarantee that these types of postings will be brought into the family court as evidence in the event of a custody dispute.
In California the Court will consider which parent is more likely to facilitate contact with the non-custodial parent when deciding which parent should have primary custody. If one parent is more likely to disparage the other parent or try to alienate the child from the other parent that person could lose custody of the child. Therefore these public Internet postings could be used as evidence that the person public attacking the other parent would not facilitate a close relationship between the child and the other parent. That may in fact not be true, because the poster may never say the things that are posted in front of the child but the evidence could be very damaging because if it comes down to credibility the poster will have seriously damaged their credibility in the eyes of a Judge.
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1960 #1 Brenda Lee hit / TUE 6-11-13 / Six-sided randomizer / Czech Republic river / Pong purveyor / Got it in radio lingo / Watch with old slogan Modern Masters of Time / World capital whose name means victorious
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Constructor: Peter Muller
Relative difficulty: Medium-Challenging (again, as with yesterday's puzzle, just a touch tougher than your average for this day of the week)
THEME: MIXED BAGS (62A: Assortments ... or what you'll find in 17-, 25-, 30-, 44- and 50-Across) — one of each of the permutations (or "mixes") of the letters BAG (excluding BAG itself) can be found broken across the grid's two-word (or, in the case of CRABGRASS, compound-word) theme answers
Word of the Day: ERGOT (29A: Plant fungus) —
Ergot or ergot fungi refers to a group of fungi of the genus Claviceps.[1] The most prominent member of this group is Claviceps purpurea. This fungus grows on rye and related plants, and produces alkaloids that can cause ergotism in humans and other mammals who consume grains contaminated with its fruiting structure (called ergotsclerotium).[2][3] Claviceps includes about 50 known species, mostly in the tropical regions. Economically significant species include C. purpurea (parasitic on grasses and cereals), C. fusiformis (on pearl millet, buffel grass), C. paspali (on dallis grass), and C. africana[4] (on sorghum). C. purpurea most commonly affects outcrossing species such as rye (its most common host), as well as triticale, wheat and barley. It affects oatsonly rarely. (wikipedia)
LAPIS (with a "U" instead of an "I"), couldn't see LET ME GO (9D: Prisoner's plaint) or IN SIN (12D: Living ___), and thought N.Y.C.'s Columbus ___ was going to be something was less obvious (SQR?). I was just lucky to remember ERGOT (29A: Plant fungus), a word that blew up one of my puzzles in the early blogging days, and thus a word I have never forgotten. My other trouble spot was BIG BANDS. The trouble was partly that I was looking for a much more specific answer—some group, with a name, like Bill Halley's COMETS or Buddy Holly's CRICKETS—and partly because I'd written in ZEE instead of ZED at 35D: Final section of the OED, which mean I had BIG -ANES. Nearly went with MAAED (45D: Bleated) and BIG MANES, then caught sight of the ZEE problem (which I had mentally flagged earlier as a possible mistake), and fixed it, and thus finished. Didn't immediately know "I'M SORRY" (before my time, though I know the tune) (28D: 1960 #1 Brenda Lee hit) and thought ZENO (59D: Paradoxical Greek) might be spelled with an "X" for some reason (like the phobia?), but everything else was reasonably smooth. Time was in the 3:40s somewhere—a bit high for a Tuesday, but only a bit.
Heaven 17 - Let Me Go
Theme answers:
- 17A: Reason for rehab (DRUG ABUSE)
- 25A: Trail (LAG BEHIND)
- 30A: Darts and snooker (PUB GAMES)
- 44A: Sinatra backers, sometimes (BIG BANDS)
- 50A: Groundskeeper's bane (CRABGRASS)
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Father Nikolaos (Niko) Bekris was born in Seattle, Washington in 1981, and was baptized at the Church of the Annunciation in Amaliada, Greece on August 15, 1982. After graduating from the University of Washington in 2004 with a Bachelor's degree in History, he enrolled at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, having felt a calling from the Lord to become a priest. He finished his studies in 2008, graduating with a Master of Divinity.
Upon completing his studies, he served from three years (2008-2011) as the Youth Director of the Metropolis of San Francisco while also serving at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in San Francisco. He was ordained to the holy deaconate on December 14, 2008, at his home parish of the Assumption in Seattle, Washington, and was ordained to the holy priesthood on August 15, 2011 at the Annunciation Cathedral, after which he began serving at the Cathedral as the full-time associate pastor.
Upon graduating from theological school, Father Niko married the love of his life, Stella Zahariudakis. They were wed on August 16, 2008, at Presbytera Stella's home parish of the Nativity of Christ Church in Novato, California. On June 9 of this year, Father Niko and Presbytera welcomed their first child, Christos Bekris, into their lives.
Father Niko enjoys ministry a great deal. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Greek folk dancing, contemporary Greek and American music and life in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also an avid Seattle sports fan, and comic book/graphic novel reader.
Our Resurrection family welcomes Father Niko, Presbytera Stella and their precious son, Christo.


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ATK – A Falling Giant?
Our Article writer Ritaban Misra has written that- ATK, previously termed as Atletico de Kolkata, was considered an ISL giant with the passage of first three seasons of Indian Super League, one of the two premier footballing leagues in India. But, right from the beginning


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There's no better way to make a new friend than to share something you've enjoyed.
Otsego County youths share some ideas for summer adventure and fun with these book reviews, part of their "Catch the Reading Bug" summer reading program at the Otsego County Library.
Here are some of their reviews for summer reading:
Title: "Amelia Hits the Road"
Author: Marissa Moss
Why you should read it: It's a girl that has a journal. She goes on a trip with her sister and mom. I like this book because it looks just like a real journal, even the writing.
Reviewed by:
Kourtney Jarvis, age 11
Title: "Arthur's Loose Tooth"
Author: Mark Brown


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Ronnie Montrose had made his presence known in the Edgar Winter Group then cut his ties and decided to venture into some solo guitar work. He needed a powerful front man to sing over his heavy-duty power chords. He found a young Sammy Hagar (listed as Sam in the credits on the album sleeve) ready to rock and completely capable of handling those duties.
This is a typical LP clocking in at a fraction less than 30 minutes, which is a shame really, because every track oozes with primal raw energy. This is the kind of heart-pumping fist waving sound you that will leave wanting for more every time you hear it. The whole idea behind what Audio Fidelity does is to maintain the original album's integrity while enhancing the sound for optimal listening pleasure so you get what came out in 1973 but with a much better sound. Bill Church (bass) and Danny Carmassi (drums) was a good match for the Montrose guitar groove and they proved to be a solid rhythm section on every track, giving Montrose solid ground to lay his meaty power chords on. This does sound terrific so get ready to crank that stereo as loud as you can stand it, this is music made to play loud! Ronnie Montrose really cut loose on this album and proved he could play with the best of them. He would continue to show the world why he was one of the best guitar players around throughout the years with more great music but nothing ever seemed to match this. Neither this session nor anything like it would ever happen again unfortunately, as egos got in the way to cause tensions and finally a break up.
Its too bad things started fall apart for this band into the second album, which is why this remains the best recording Ronnie Montrose put out under the Montrose heading. When you hear "Rock Candy" you will remember why you loved this album so much. Eight tracks of some of the most powerful guitar rock you will ever hear is on this album. Its hot sweet and sticky so "Make It Last" because once is not enough for this music.
1. Rock The Nation
2. Bad Motor Scooter
3. Space Station No. 5
4. I Don't Want It
5. Good Rockin' Tonight
6. Rock Candy
7. One Thing On My Mind
8. Make It Last
Ronnie Montrose - guitar
Bill Church - bass
Denny Carmassi - drums
Sam Hagar - vocals
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Genres : Instrumental / Acoustic
Sounds Like : "very, very, very pretty and tranquil" according to my 10 year old ; a top ten psalm King David would've downloaded on his iPod! both passionate and peaceful, dellaliciously different! like Jim Brickman, George Winston, Liz Story
Influences : Jesus, Lover of my Soul; the spirit and Passion of J.S. Bach and the softness and soaring of John Rutter; terrific and talented music teachers; loving and giving family: Yoyo Ma, Sara Groves,
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You may also like : Mary Elder, PureFusion, David Ashley Grosshans, Jennifer Martell, Andrew Bakay, Kim Finlan, Chris Lucas, 2ruNorth, Nathan Clark George, Kevin Bueltmann
Joel says:
Just stopped by to say hi! Hope those sweet melodies are still flying from those fingers of yours. Later!
Mark Cable says:
Della,I am loving your CDs! Your music has become the backdrop for my devotional times the last week or two. Peaceful... inspirational... heavenly.Thank you...
Keith Morgan says:
Still loving your music. we're practically neighbors you in Cincy and me in Dayton...I have all 8 songs on my profile now...Goodluck on your Yellow Brick road tour through Kansas...
Chris Carder says:
Hey Della, How are you my friend? Thanks for the encouraging blog on Transition and Trust. Awesome. Happy Thanksgiving, sister.In Jesus,Chris Carder
denny denham says:
glad i found you....
anita ferrer says:
hi Della, your new head shot is gorgeous. You look like a Greek queen, vey photogenic! you should do some modeling with that lovely face and style. Asolutely exquisite music. You're a one of a kind jewel, my dear sister. keep up teh great work. i love the piano classical style. What do you think about Amy Lee's classical piano on Open Door CD? Stay beautiful.
This is at triumph on so many levels. Bravo.
Della Christian says:
Hello --- just decided to "google" my name, and you came up. I am listening to your music---do not know who you are, but love,love,love your music. You have a pretty nice name, too --(big smile)!!Della Christian - Phoenix, Arizona (originally from East Texas)
Chenoa Alamu says:
I have GOT to get your new CD!!! WOW!!! We must collaborate!! GOD BLESS Della!!!
Neil Patton says:
Della, The Ceasing is exquisite! Absolutely wonderful. Congratulations on your new CD release. My votes are in there for you at FanFaves!Have a great week!Yours,n
Julie Himes says:
In such a busy and hurried world, this music made me slow down and remember the gentle and loving manner of our Lord. Learning to "be still my soul" is exactly what I need. I can't wait to get my own CD!
Mile 7 says:
...breathtaking. Simply beautiful
Sheila Ligan says:
wonderful music! God bless!
What??? No new CD yet!? Come ON Della! ;)
Hi Della! Psalm 61 is a great piece. The quietness at the end speaks as loudly as the moving climax.
Della, I love your music and your playing. What a gift you have! As I considered joining IH, I searched for instrumental artists and found you. Kinda made up my mind after that.Thanks for sharing your heart with us through your music...Yours,n
Hey Della! How are you? It was such a blessing getting to know you at the CIA Summit! You rock! Priase God for all you do to draw others into His kingdom. Keep it up sister. I hope our paths cross over and over again! In Jesus,Chris
Kristyn Leigh says:
Hi DellaIt was so good to meet you at the Summitt. I too wish we could have talked longer. CONGRATULATIONS to you also on your award. May God continue to bless you every day! Thank you for sharing your music with the world. It makes this world a more beautiful place!
Kerri Crocker says:
Wow. What a blessing you are!! Your heart shines through your eyes and your mouth speaks life. We need more folks around like you :-) Much favor to you sister ~ Kerri
Kerensa Gray says:
Congrats on the Momentum Award!!! You are truly deserving! It was such a pleasure to geta chance to meet you in person...I will be looking for an opportunity to see you perform live!


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Liane Shaw will be participating at the 2017 Toronto Word on the Street Festival.
It is hard to understand people sometimes. It may be the way a person thinks or just a way a group of people act. Trust is a difficult thing to give sometimes, but we give it – rightly or wrongly – to certain people and we don't want to loose that trust when others give it to us. Those are the types of issues that Liane Shaw explores in a brilliant fashion in her novel Don't Tell, Don't Tell, Don't Tell.
Pages 3-4
"Frederick! Please focus. You need to talk to the officer!"
The loud voice startles me right out of math class, and I look up at my mother's face. She isn't looking at me, though. She's looking at a man. Not just a man. A police officer.
I'm at the police station because my mother said that the police wanted to speak with me. That's what she said when she came into my room this morning without knocking, which was a direct infringement on our room privacy agreement.
"Frederick! You have to get dressed and come with me now. The police want to talk to you!" Her voice shrieks through my door, high and shrill like a chipmunk yelling at you to stay away from his tree. The thought makes me smile a little, and she sees it because she comes in without an invitation.
"Why are you smiling? This isn't funny. The police called here and want me to take you down to the station. What is this about? What could they want with you?" She's not looking at me when she asks the questions, so I don't answer. She's always told me that you have to look directly at someone you want to have a conversation with.
Her rule.
Answer me, Frederick. What do the police want with you? Did you see something or do something?
I still don't answer because I'm not sure what she's asking. I see and do lots of somethings every day. She's leaving words out of her sentences because she's upset for some reason, and now she doesn't make sense.
"Frederick! Are you listening to me? We have to go and see the police!"
It's interesting the way people say "the police" as if you are going to see all of them. Or as if there is only one of them.
"Frederick. Pay attention to me. Please."
A reader can't help but feel sorry for poor Frederick. His odd behavior at school has made him an easy target some of the different cliques there, but he's gotten use to eating lunch alone in the 'Reject Room.' However, Angel has taken a bit of shine to Frederick as well. Now in her sixth school, she has had a hard time making and keeping friends. But she finds Frederick interesting – he's annoyingly smart and refreshingly honest and she decides to teach him all her rules of friendship. Yet when Angel disappears, Frederick is torn by telling the police where she has gone or break one of those rules of friendship. The decision may even lead Frederick into danger himself.
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I have emotions. Lots of them. Everyone does. Most people wear them on their faces and in their voices for the whole world to see and hear. I think emotions are private and should be worn on the inside where they're safe.
"Oh. I didn't think of that."
"Well, think about it now. Would you wonder or worry and any other W words if I suddenly disappeared without telling you first?
Would I wonder or worry if I came to school, and Angel wasn't sitting in the Reject Room at lunch time, ready to fill my ears with words that I only half listen to? Up until a few weeks ago, I didn't even know there was an Angel. If she wasn't there anymore would I feel different?
She isn't going to be there anymore. I'm going to be eating alone again. Quietly. I hadn't thought of that before. Now one will smile at me and tell me I'm funny, even when I'm not trying to be. No one will talk to me except Robert, sometimes, and Peter Murphy the rest of the time.
No one will ask me to the movies, even though we never actually went.
I was scared at the idea of going to the movie with her, and now I don't have to do it. I guess I should feel relieved. But I'm not sure that's what I'm feeling.
Shaw has certainly documented the confusion and the ambiguity of emotions that surround friendships for young people. Her words are clear and concise as she gives us insights to the thoughts of Frederick as he considers his actions in his dealings with his friend Angel and her disappearance. This is a story told from a unique perspective and documents some interesting elements of the human condition.
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I thought this would all happen a whole lot faster than it seems to be happening. I don't know why I thought that. I'm pretty sure it isn't logical to think that. I have a very logical mind about most things. But I have no experience with this sort of thing. Is this a sort of thing? Is there a precedent for someone taking a bus to a strange city to find someone who seems to be missing even though she had a foolproof plan?
If I don't get back in time for school tomorrow, my mother will find out what I'm doing, and she will be angry with me.
I don't like anger. I try not to feel it because it's an uncomfortable and out of control feeling, as if my insides are turning red and molten with heat that burns my common sense until it melts and drips out of my mouth with words that I shouldn't say. When people are angry they say hurtful things. My mother's angry words always burn me, and it takes a long time for the scars to go away. I don't like to make her angry.
Liane Shaw has given readers some unique thoughts and perspectives with her novel Don't Tell, Don't Tell, Don't Tell. A clearly written book which documents some important elements of the human condition. Truly a great read and one for starting some great discussions.
Link to Second Story Press' website for Don't Tell, Don't Tell, Don't Tell


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Speaking of Mariano's…Oak Lawn opens Tuesday, 9/9/14
The new Mariano's on Oak Lawn at 11000 South Cicero Ave. opens up on Tuesday, September 9! And through October 1, Mariano's is celebrating its 4-year anniversary. On Saturdays and Sundays, visit the store from 2 to 4 pm for samples, special events, and free cake! See here for details.


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If you followed along with our coverage of Fall 2011's runway handbags, you might have noticed the same thing that I did – even more so than most years, designers had models clutching their purses in any manor of non-intuitive ways. The incomparable Lynn Yaeger also took note of the styling trend, but she took her curiosity one step further – Yaeger spoke to body language expert Dr. Lillian Glass and wrote a column for Vogue about what our preferred method of handbag-carrying says about us.
Applying those kinds of theories to runway styling is probably a specious practice; fashion shows often have little if anything to do with how fashion is actually supposed to be worn or how customers will wear it once it's in their closets. But Yaeger's intent is interesting, in light of how idiosyncratic and exacting some of us can be when it comes time to buy a handbag. Are you a shoulder-carrier? Do you prefer the crook of your arm? Or do you carry your bags by hand? And finally, how does that influence your choice of which bags to buy?
I'm something of a handbag slut; if I like how a bag looks, I tend to be willing to carry it however the designer intended, even if it becomes a slight inconvenience in my day-to-day activities. In a perfect world, I like to be able to breezily sling a bag onto my shoulder and go. The world is rarely perfect, though, so if the structure calls for arm-carry, that's how I do it, extra shoulder straps be damned. Since I don't have any children to wrangle or school books to carry, that usually works out okay for me, even if my Marc Jacobs Stam has given me a sore shoulder or two in the past. I have a feeling that Dr. Glass would tell me I'm a fashion victim; I prefer to think of my affliction as a reckless enthusiasm for design.
I have a feeling that most of our readers have criteria for choosing their bags that goes a little further than "OMG WANT," so tell us in the comments how you choose your bags and how you prefer to carry them. Is it essential that you're able to put your bag on your shoulder? Do you have a size requirement?[via Vogue.com]
P.S. Please consider supporting our small, bag-loving team by clicking our links before shopping or checking out at your favorite online retailers like Amazon, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, or any of the listed partners on our shop page. We truly appreciate your support!


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July 8, 2014 | by Nicole White
To stop smoking, two approaches might be better than one. A new study has found that using the medication varenicline, or Chantix – along with nicotine patches – was more effective than the medicine alone in helping people quit.
The study, conducted by Stellanbosch University in Cape Town, South Africa, and published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association, included 446 generally healthy smokers. One half used a nicotine patch, and the other half used a placebo patch; both groups began using the patches two weeks before their target quit date, and continued for an additional 12 weeks. One week before the target quite date, participants in both groups began using the drug varenicline and continued to take it for 12 weeks, tapering off in week 13.
Researchers found that patients who received the nicotine patch and varenicline were more likely to quit smoking and to have continued that abstinence at 12 weeks, 24 weeks and six months than the placebo group. In fact, at 6 months, 65.1 percent of the combination therapy group was still abstaining from smoking – confirmed by exhaled carbon monoxide measurements – versus 46.7 percent in the placebo group.
Brian Tiep, M.D., director of pulmonary rehabilitation at City of Hope, said the study not only points to a promising treatment option for smokers, but also underscores the importance of working with professionals who can create a tailored treatment plan for smokers wanting to quit the habit. Smoking is an addiction, and requires serious medical assistance, he says.
"Smoking cessation is treatment for nicotine addiction – a chronic and relapsing disease of the brain," Tiep said. "Tobacco addiction is enslaving; nicotine is a powerful stimulant bringing pleasure and reassurance within seconds of a puff."
Ending that addiction isn't easy. "Withdrawal from nicotine begins about two hours after the last cigarette and is unpleasant and uncomfortable," he added. "As with any addiction, the victim spends a lot of time and effort in securing their drug. Given this powerful dichotomy of pleasure versus discomfort, it is very difficult to quit smoking."
Tiep said the study highlights the need for smokers to keep trying to quit even if they fail the first, second or even multiple times.
"Most people try many times to quit only to relapse – typical of addiction," he said. "Efforts to quit meet with success on an average of less than 50 percent (over a year) under the most ideal of conditions such as a cessation program in a specialized hospital."
Medication can improve those odds.
"The relatively recent advent of medications designed to help patients break the additive hold by minimizing withdrawal symptoms have improved cessation substantially," Tiep said. "In addition, a number of studies have demonstrated that combining medications – particularly nicotine replacement and Zyban (bupropion) have improved the success rate over either medicine alone. The present study showed that nicotine replacement and varenicline combined work better than varenicline alone. Not all previous studies have shown this."
Concluded Tiep: "This points to the benefit of smoking-cessation professionals administering to the individual needs of each patient. Also, it is still important to include behavioral approaches, support groups and a hotline. Smoking cessation is not a casual effort – it is serious medical intervention."
Learn more about lung cancer research and treatment at City of Hope, including lung cancer screening.
Learn more about becoming a patient or getting a second opinion at City of Hope by visiting us online or by calling 800-826-HOPE (4673). Our staff will explain what previous medical records we'll need for your first appointment and help you determine, before you come in, whether or not your insurance will pay for the appointment.


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It's not often we talk about free-to-play games for the Wii U, so let's take a look at Bandai Namco's Lost Reavers, which just went into open beta today in advance of its April 28 launch date.
Lost Reavers is a dungeon-crawl hack-and-slash title with four characters to choose from: katana-wielding Sayuri, pistol-packing Victoria, heavy weapons expert Dwayne, and a mysterious masked fourth character, who brandishes multiple weapons. You'll have to solve cunning puzzles, overcome dangerous traps, and kill hordes of monsters to get to the treasure, and then bring it home where it will sit in a box in a warehouse, guarded by "top men."
Just kidding. You'll trade it in for character levels and better gear so you can do it all over again. If that sounds good to you, you can check out Lost Reavers on the Nintendo eShop.
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looks pretty awesome but I do not own one.
I own a Wii U and I'm not getting this game.
and no one cares?


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Twin Thang
- Artist: 2 Major Twinz
- Format: CD
- Release Date: 10/7/2003
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This CD is like some dirty south gumbo. It has a little bit of everything. The ladies can shake that a$$ and the fellas can ride, smoke, and get crunk off this music. We gone show y'all how we ball on I-10 & I-65 South, representing Mobile,Alabama.


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A White Paper by Dr Lindsay Ryan - January 2013
What are MOOCs
MOOCs are Massive Open Online Courses and they are rapidly changing the game for higher education, executive education and employee development generally. MOOCs offer free online courses covering a growing range of topics delivered by qualified lecturers from some of the most well-known universities in the world. In this age of lifelong learning, MOOCs are a means of providing learning and development to virtually everyone, anytime, anywhere in the world with internet access.
This paper presents a snapshot of current developments in MOOCs, noting that MOOCs have really only gathered momentum in the past year and are constantly developing and evolving almost on a weekly basis.
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Neals Yard English Lavender Soap – 160g (£6.50)
For baldy brothers that want minimal fuss in their grooming regime, get yourself a bar of this and rub it literally everywhere. Start on your head and work your way down, lather up and rinse. Your skin will be clean, the lavender will keep it in good condition and the shea butter will keep it moisturised.
Ingredients: Sodium palmate*, Aqua (Water), Sodium cocoate*, Sodium olivate*, Glycerin**, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavander) oil*, Alkanna tinctoria (Alkanet) root extract, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) butter*, Sodium chloride, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.
*Organic ingredient. **From organic origin. Natural constituent of essential oils.


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KA Campus
What is KA Campus?
KA Campuses are community facilities all situated in, and open to, local communities in the evenings, weekends and during school holiday periods. Participation in sport and physical activity is promoted at all KA Campuses. The majority of our Campuses also have sports halls, small gymnasiums, dance studios or multi-purpose rooms, all weather/grass pitches and theatres and KA Campus St. Matthew's also boasts athletics field and track facilities. Offering a host of activities for individuals and clubs every evening, weekend and school holiday periods, our Campuses are a fun place to be and there's something for everyone at a KA Campus where one of our Activity team will always be on hand to help you enjoy your visit. KA Campus Arran; Dalry; Kilwinning; St. Matthew's; Greenwood and West Kilbride all offer community leisure opportunities right on your doorstep so no need to travel far to use sports and fitness facilities. We also offer a range of sport and physical activity sessions supported by our Physical Activity Team and in partnership with other agencies. Please visit individual Campus pages for more information.
Can I book KA Campus?
For booking information please contact your local Campus.
How do I access activities at KA Campus?
For some activities e.g. KA Studios, it is not necessary to make a booking, for others e.g. badminton, it is best to book in advance to guarantee your visit. Bookings can be made a maximum of 7 days in advance and supported either with your KA Fitness Membership or a Member I.D (this can be obtained by providing some personal details when visiting any of our facilities for the first time), then you can pay when you visit the Campus. All facilities are subject to availability, so please call in to speak to one of your Campus Team. We also offer facilities for sports clubs and other groups to meet on a regular basis. If you are interested in either single or regular bookings please discuss this with one of your Campus team. Please note that applications for lets must be made using the Booking Form and payments should be made at the time of booking although for regular bookings other arrangements may be available.
About KA Campus at Stanley Primary School
KA Leisure act as booking agent for Stanley Primary School. The facilities there are bookable Monday to Friday from 18.00 – 22.00 hrs and bookings must be made at latest by Noon on the Friday prior to the week that they are taking place. Bookings are payable prior to the booking taking place at any of KA Leisure facility before hire takes place – please note that bookings cannot be paid for at Stanley itself.
Facilities available:
- 3G 7 a-side floodlit pitch
- 2 changing Rooms
- 3 Meeting Rooms
- Sports Hall & Stage Area
Important Customer Information about use of KA Campuses
Last entry to facilties is 45 minutes before closing time – All lets must be out of the building no later than 22.15 hrs (Failure to comply may result in a review of the lease agreement) – As many of our outdoor facilities are close proximity to residential areas we ask our patrons to minimise noise and avoid use of inappropriate language during use – Disabled Parking Bays are for registered badge holders only.


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About 40 minutes away from San Gil is the picturesque Barichara, the epitome of a sleepy village. With its whitewashed buildings, cobblestone roads, and orangey-red tiled roofs, it has similar features to those of Villa de Leyva. The two towns are continuously up against each other for the title of Colombia's prettiest pueblo, but their characters are distinctly different. Barichara is smaller and moves more slowly than Villa de Leyva and tourism is more of an afterthought there.
After I decide to make San Gil my base in the Santander region, I know I want to take at least a day trip to Barichara. As I talk to fellow travelers, I find out that there is a unique way to explore the villages near San Gil and their surroundings by hiking from one pueblo to the next. Several villages are linked by a series of historic paths that date back to an era well before motorized vehicles and you could spend a few days backpacking there.
I do the hike that is most popular amongst day trippers, the Camino Real (Royal Road) from Barichara to Guane. The trail was originally created by the indigenous Guane people and then used by the Spanish. A solo traveler from Switzerland at my hostel also wants to hike, so we go together. We stop at the San Gil market for mango juice on our walk to the local bus terminal and get to the station just in time to get on a minibus bound for Barichara.
When we arrive in Barichara, it's almost shockingly serene. Almost everything is closed and a few people hang out in the square moving slowly or doing nothing at all. Everyone seems content to sit and watch people and the clouds roll by.
We don't see any signs giving directions to the Camino Real, so we ask trio of elderly relaxers where we can find it. Their faces instantly switch from tranquility to animation as they enthusiastically tell us how to get to the start of the trail.
Along the way to the Camino Real, we window shop in a store run by a man dressed in white linen who casually reads a book outside. He smiles and motions for us to go inside when he sees us, but doesn't seem all that concerned about whether or not he has customers. This man's style and demeanor are like Barichara in human form.
We've asked a couple more people for directions to make sure we're on the right track, and the last person to help us approaches us first. "Are you looking for the Camino Real?" she asks us in English. When we say yes, her face lights up just like the trio in the square as she tells us we are just around the corner from it and assures us that it is "muy precioso!" People in Barichara seem so serene, but also so proud of what their area has to offer — and rightly so.
The 9 kilometer hike from Barichara to Guane is not a challenging one as it is mostly downhill or flat, but we have to be mindful of the worn cobblestones that cover the whole trail. A local jogger passes by us soon after we start our hike and after that, we see only two other hikers heading in the opposite direction. I'm sure there are many days on this trail when you'll only encounter cow here and there and maybe some butterflies disguised as leaves.
We see Guane in the distance just as we are beginning to think, "Are we there yet?" It's hard to believe that it's possible, but Guane is even quieter than Barichara. It's only a few people away from being deserted. It's a tiny town, so we find the main square easily. I'm shocked when we get there and I hear someone calling my name. Guane is the not the kind of place where you expect to bump into anyone.
It turns out to be a couple from Chicago I'd met at the hostel who are in the midst of visiting a handful of villages on foot over the course of a few days. The four of us sit down for a meal at what appears to be the only restaurant in town. It's funny that the restaurant announces on the front that it accepts reservations because it's hard to imagine that Guane ever gets crowded.
Like many restaurants in Colombia, this places offers only set meals. We all have a huge lunch with soup, potatoes, veggies, and a choice of meat which takes up half of our large plates. The star of the meal turns out to be the juice of a fruit called lulo and it marks the beginning of my fascination with Colombia's wondrous fruit bounty. After we've sufficiently canceled out our hike with our meals, we hop on a bus and return to San Gil.


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by Ioannis Kovalidis
(Patras, Akhaia, Greece)
Patras, Greece
The Patras Carnival, Patrino karnavali is the largest event of its kind in Greece and one of the biggest in Europe. It has more than 160 years of history.
The events begin on 17 January and last up to Clean Monday. The carnival of Patras is not a single event but a variety of events that includes balls, parades, hunting of hidden treasure, kids' carnival etc. Its apogee is in the last weekend of Carnival with the Saturday evening parade of carnival groups, the extravagant Sunday parade of floats and groups, and finally the ritual burning of king carnival at the St. Nikolaos Street wharf in the harbour of Patras.
Its characteristics are spontaneity, improvisation, inspiration and volunteerism.
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First Drive: 2012 Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai has been on a roll with its new models as we've noted in our recent reviews. With its emphasis on aggressive and unique styling, leading gas mileage and overall value, Hyundai is being rewarded with steadily increasing sales. The Veloster coupe is no exception as we discovered when we drove this newly introduced model last week in Michigan.
The styling of the new Veloster is truly impressive. As you can see from the photos, Hyundai is going for a new generation of buyers with Veloster. The front end is very assertive with the wraparound headlights and prominent lower grille. LED headlight accents also come standard. The rear view is equally aggressive, and I liked the centered placement of the rear exhaust pipes. Veloster comes with 17-inch alloy wheels standard and optional 18-inch wheels with painted inserts that match the color of the vehicle. Consumers can also personalize body graphics when ordering their Veloster which should appeal to younger buyers.
The hidden third door stands out however as my favorite styling feature. The door is located on the passenger side and the door handle is hidden in the top left corner in the black trim area when you stand facing that side of the vehicle. With this convenience the coupe is much more functional as back seat passengers can avoid crawling in and out of the vehicle. The executives at Hyundai were non-committal when asked by reporters about the possibility of adding a fourth door on the driver's side, but that's hardly necessary.


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The Man Who Stood Behind the Man Who Won the War
E.H.H. Green
- Bonar Law by R.J.Q. Adams
Murray, 458 pp, £25.00, April 1999, ISBN 0 7195 5422 5
We are now familiar with the spectacle of a Conservative leader appointed after his Party has suffered a severe electoral setback, troubled by warfare within his own ranks and confronted by a broad alliance of political opponents. Can William Hague draw any comfort from the experience of his similarly beleaguered predecessor Andrew Bonar Law, a scarcely visible figure in the pantheon of Tory leaders? What is best known about him is that he is 'unknown'. Lord Blake's celebrated biography, The Unknown Prime Minister (1955), took its cue from Asquith's perhaps apocryphal remark at Bonar Law's funeral at Westminster Abbey in 1923: it was fitting, Asquith said, to 'have buried the Unknown Prime Minister by the side of the Unknown Soldier'. It was the kind of cruelly smart comment that Asquith was given to making, and in this instance the lack of generosity was only to be expected because Bonar Law had been instrumental in ending Asquith's Premiership in 1916.
Bonar Law was, it is true, Prime Minister for only nine months: he was struck down by cancer before he could get into his stride. He was 65 at the time – not very old for a senior politician – and had a solid majority in the Commons. He had led his party for 11 years – with Thatcher, Baldwin and Churchill, one of the longest serving Tory leaders this century. Unlike Churchill he was not a great war leader, however, and unlike Thatcher and Baldwin he was not successful electorally. He won only one election victory as leader, in 1922, and only then, some would say, because he was more obviously not Lloyd George than anyone else. He can claim no great legislative programme – no equivalent of Baldwin's 'new Conservatism', Churchill's 'new Elizabethans' or 'Thatcherism'. Meeting him socially, the young Harold Macmillan found him a crashing bore and his politics were similarly far from exciting. Yet he may have been more important than posterity has allowed. R.J.Q. Adams makes that case quietly but firmly.
He was, on the face of it, an unusual choice for Party leader. To begin with, he was middle-class, a businessman with interests in metal and banking, when the Party hierarchy and backbenches were still overwhelmingly aristocratic and landed. Of course Victorian Conservatives, after a long period of suspicion, had taken the parvenu Disraeli to their hearts, but Disraeli was plus royaliste que le roi when it came to aristocratic manners. Bonar Law, on the other hand, was unreconstructedly bourgeois; his aristocratic colleagues sneered at his house on the 'wrong side of the Park' and the fact that he used outside caterers for Shadow Cabinet dinners. He was rather dour and not particularly clubbable, though he was a fanatical bridge player, an excellent chess player, keen on tennis and golf, and the founding president of the Campaign for Real Smoking. Dubbed 'Mr Smoke' by Max Aitken's daughter, he puffed on a pipe for most of the day and chain-smoked cigars in the evening. But he did not shoot or hunt, was teetotal, disliked music and dancing, and, according to Aitken, 'never dined with anyone if he could help it'. Hardly promising material for the country house parties and London society gatherings that were an intrinsic part of Tory politicking. He was not even English: indeed, he was only just British, having been born in Canada of Scots-Ulster parents. And he was a Presbyterian not an Anglican, in a party whose members and supporters were for the most part English and Anglican.
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Great Brak River, Tergniet, Storms River, Victoria Bay, Wilderness, George, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Sedgefield, Plettenberg Bay, Herold's Bay
God"s creation is awesome.
Mossel Bay, Plettenberg, Tsitsikamma.
Road, beaches, scenery, food.
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Scenery in Garden Route.
The lovely people.
The scenery of the Garden Route.
The hiking trails in Garden Route.
It's so relaxing and beautiful. the scenery is magnificent.
Beautiful area to travel in and lots of adventurous things to do. Fat Fish and The Table are lovely restaurants to visit in Plett. Can recommend Plett Beachfront Acc.
The dramatically beautiful Garden Route on the southeast coast of South Africa, is a coastal strip along the Indian Ocean. It is considered the most scenic part of the country, with exquisite beaches, forests, lakes, lagoons, rivers and mountains. It is one of the most popular great travel destinations, attracting both local and international visitors.
The Garden Route begins at the elegant historical town of Swellendam in the west and extends east to Humansdorp near Port Elizabeth. It crosses the border of the Western and Eastern Cape Provinces. The most gorgeous part of the Garden Route is along the sea, starting at Mossel Bay and continuing to Storms River in the the Tsitsikamma National Park.
The coastal strip has astonishingly beautiful beaches and is situated between the Indian Ocean and the Tsitsikamma and Outeniqua Mountain ranges.The rich vegetation is diverse, including fynbos, wetlands and forests. Every trip to the Garden Route leaves one hoping to go back as soon as possible.
The climate is oceanic, and according to the Guinness Book of Records the second mildest in the world after Hawaii. The temperature is never under 10 degrees or above 28. Summers are mild to warm and winters warm to cool, and there is light rain throughout the year.
There are 21 small towns and villages along the Route.
Mossel Bay, both a gorgeous holiday town and a busy port, has 60 kms of sandy white beach, including two beautiful Blue Flag beaches.
George is the Garden Route's biggest city and the administrative centre, situated slightly inland in a rich fertile valley.
The Wilderness is a magical little village on the Touws River Estuary overlooking a stunningly gorgeous beach situated in a nature reserve.
Sedgefield is another small coastal town, between George and Knysna, in the midst of indigenous forest, fynbos and mountains.
Brenton-on-Sea, another small seaside resort town, 15 kms out of Knysna, also has a wonderful beach.
Knysna is a charming little town situated on an amazing warm water lagoon, and is a favourite retirement and tourist destination.
Plettenberg Bay is perhaps the most popular holiday destination on the Garden Route, a town of great beauty at the Keurbooms River mouth.
Nature's Valley, 30 kms past Plett, is a paradise of lush forests, lakes and beaches in the Tsitsikamma nature reserve.
Storms River, also in the protected nature reserve, has a wild coastline overlooking the restless sea, with forest, rivers, streams and waterfalls.
Slightly inland is the Klein Karoo, with the intriguing interesting towns of Oudtshoorn and Calitzdorp, and the Cango caves.
What to Do
The Garden Route has 10 nature reserves with nature trails like the famous Otter Trail, and also marine reserves with dolphins and seals. Apart from the beaches and fascinating scenic drives, there are fabulous restaurants, art galleries, health resorts and spas. There is abseiling, bungee jumping, deep sea fishing, elephant parks and quad biking as well as several world class golf courses.
Birdlife is rich with over 300 species in different habitats from fynbos, forests and wetlands.
Where to Stay
Accommodation varies from luxury hotels, guest houses, b&b's,holiday apartments, cottages, chalets and villas. There are SanParks cottages and camping in the actual nature reserves.
The main airport is in George.
The N2 highway follows the coastline through the main Garden Route towns. George is 430 kms from Cape Town, either a pleasant drive through the Western Cape, or a short flight less than an hour.
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I really enjoyed the novella of Elementals by Brigid Kremmerer. It is a rare short story that was exciting and beautifully written.
I also bought Storm by Brigid Kremmerer at her wonderful launch party yesterday!
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Over the weekend, the publisher behind "Fallout 4" released the five-minute gameplay trailer shown off during June's game industry trade show, E3.
The People of The Internet were very excited by this, so much so that the trailer was the top trending item on Facebook for several days. It was a whole thing.
But you? You were at the beach, enjoying the summer, not thinking about the potential post-apocalypse detailed in the world of "Fallout." That's fine - spoiler: We were too - and we've intentionally broken down the trailer here so you too can understand why millions of people are incredibly excited for the November 10 launch of "Fallout 4" on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.


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Dallas Fort Worth residents will love the Flex-A-Bed adjustable bed
The Flex-A-Bed Hi-Low is a revolutionary bed specially made for people in an assisted living environment, or for people in home health care in Dallas Fort Worth. It is safe to assume that there is no adjustable bed out there that is more convenient to use than the Flex-A-Bed Hi-Low. It's a bed with great adjustability, from the hi-low height, foot to the head.
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The thing that sets Flex-A-Bed Hi-Low apart from its competitors is the use of a 4-inch high-density foundation. Also, it comes with a heavy-duty base made from a special material known as Advantech. This material is highly resistant to squeaking, breaking or warping. The bed is crafted by expert craftsmen within the U.S. soil. The bed comes with a 5-year warranty.
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It doesn't matter if the user lives a healthy and active lifestyle or suffering from pain or injury, the Flex-A-Bed Hi-Low is a great help for getting a fully satisfying night's sleep. The bed is able to adjust to allow the perfect sleeping position for the user. User's will wake up relaxed and refreshed.
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Flex-A-Bed Hi-Low is fully electric motorized bed. The electric motors adjust the hi-low, foot and head. The bed has a total of 3 motors.
One motor is responsible for lowering and raising the bed's height. The other two motors adjust the foot and the head. Users are able to adjust the motors at the same time or separately. This means that the users have full control and are able to adjust the bed in a myriad of positions.
All of these adjustable movements are controlled from a hand controller. At a touch the button, the user is able to change position as many times as he or she likes. The hand controller is lightweight and the switches are large and simple to understand. This makes it easier for patients to control the bed and its settings. Users have the option of opting for wireless or wired hand controls.
Lastly, user loves the fact they have a wide choice of mattress like standard innerspring, memory foam, latex core and gel and memory foam combo.
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Flex-A-Bed Hi-Low is the ultimate for bed for anyone that is in a home healthcare or assisted living environment. Almost everything within the bed is adjustable like the head, foot and the height. It comes with 3 motors so users can adjust everything at once or simultaneously. Users can control the bed's function via hand controller, which comes with large switches that are easy to use and understand. The Flex-A-Bed Hi-Low bed comes with a wide choice of mattresses. All in all, this adjustable bed may be the best alternative to a hospital bed for Dallas Fort Worth area residents.
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Daddy's Girl, a Tribute
April 13, 2014, by Cathy Fischer
This is an updated version of a post written for Father's Day in 2008. Ralphael Benjamin Fischer passed peacefully on April 9, 2014, at age 91, surrounded by his loving family.
I don't' really see myself as a "daddy's girl" but I sure do love my dad, and yes, he spoils me.
In some ways he's typical of his generation, distant but close. Born in Poland in 1922, he lived through the horrors of WWII, lost his entire family, and amazingly rebuilt a life in France then the U.S. Both he and my mother worked in garment factories in New Jersey, then their own lumber and hardware store in South Central, L.A.; immigrants dedicated to giving their children everything they didn't have.
In many ways my father Ralphie, as we liked to call him, was special — an unedited, unfiltered, tell-it-like-it is person, with a wicked sense of humor. He spoke his truth and people appreciated it. To say that he was a "character" is an understatement. Read more
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Summer Reading
June 14, 2012, by Group Post
Next week marks the official start of summer and last summer's book suggestions were well received, so we're doing it again. Pour yourself a glass of iced tea or a crisp rosé and enjoy!
Part love story, part thriller, part cultural immersion, Saturday Comes, a first novel by our very own Carine Fabius, is magic. Her compelling characters, alive and otherwise, take you on a journey of love, loss, revenge and voudou. From the Haitian home of the bourgeoisie to the palpable humidity of Miami, this captivating tale transported me and the writing took my breath away.
Currently, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is keeping me up at night. This true story, written by science writer Rebecca Skloot, is another page-turner. In the 1950s, a poor black woman's cancer cells were taken without permission and eventually used to develop the polio vaccine and numerous scientific advances. While her cells make others billions of dollars, the late Henrietta Lacks remains relatively unknown and her family impoverished.
Come to the Edge by Christina Haag. Imagine a Greek god descending from Mt. Olympus and sweeping you off your feet. Author Christina Haag captures the passion and tragedy of being loved by John F. Kennedy, Jr., the closest approximation to an Olympian who has ever walked the earth. Christina's memoir chronicles the Kennedy inner-circle while revealing the flaws that brought this exquisite Icarus crashing to earth 13 years ago this July. Read more
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The World in a Cup of Coffee
May 23, 2012, by Prudence Baird
For Prudence, a chance encounter at the local co-op reveals a road less traveled and the journey ahead
I noticed the woman's skirt first. Made from a stretchy black polyester from another era, the skirt brushed the tops of her shoes, which peeked out from underneath like two pointy black snouts. She stared at the gleaming push-top coffee thermoses perched just out of reach as she fidgeted with an orange paper coffee cup, turning it over and over in her hands.
"May I get you some coffee?" I asked.
"No, I can manage," she said, and promptly dropped the cup, which rolled under her wheelchair.
Our eyes met and both crinkled at the corners.
"Well. I guess maybe you'd better." Read more
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Words To (Not) Live By
April 25, 2012, by Carine Fabius
Carine boldly brandishes words and their meanings
Hello, here are some words I would like to obliterate from our vocabulary, dictionaries, lexicons and consciousness.
Bureaucracy (byuu-rok-ra-see) – excessive official routine
How does bureaucracy sound? No, ma'am, I can't schedule that appointment for you until your doctor faxes us an authorization; No, ma'am, we can't set up online management of your corporate account until we order an ATM bank card for you (even if you don't want or need one); Yes, ma'am, if you want to raise the limits of liability on one of your cars, you will have to do it for all three of the cars on this policy. I am so sick of talking to robots, aren't you? Read more
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A Random Act of Kindness
April 18, 2012, by Connie Stetson
—For Connie, experiences, big and small, make indelible images—
A few years ago on a vacation in Puerto Vallarta, my husband Lee and I spent a long, hot afternoon ambling and exploring the old colonial part of town. We visited craft stores, museums and art galleries, we walked up and down the cobbled streets, shopping and gawking, eating churros from vendors, listening to street music and doing other touristy type things until we were finally tired, steamy and thirsty. Read more
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Moving Through Water and Time
April 11, 2012, by Melissa Howden
—For Melissa, an emotional winter gives way to the surprise of new growth—
If one pays the closest attention it is possible to see the turns of the seasons in particular the arrival of Spring. Here in Northern New Mexico the seasons are showy, dramatic and distinct rituals accompany them.
I've been here for the last two and a half months having arrived early in February to be with my father during his time in a rehabilitation hospital as efforts were made to get him back on his feet after a particularly "killer" series of chemotherapy treatments. I've seen him released from the rehab hospital only to be admitted to another hospital a couple of weeks later and to hear the Doctor say "he is dying." I've participated in the first meeting with the hospice doctor. I was present to hear the doctor say, "It's true I am a hospice doctor, but I also have hospice graduates and I think its possible that a year from now you will be one of my graduates." With this possibility held out to us we all, the whole family, became singularly focused on my father's weight gain and his tours up and down the hall with his walker. We have gone from the place where my father's friends came ostensibly to say goodbye, to the pleasant surprise of ongoing visits. Read more
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The Waiting Game
March 28, 2012, by Prudence Baird
As time tests her patience, Prudence is not amused
The waiting game. Just because this phrase rhymes with the iconic Jim Lange-hosted TV game show of my youth, I am not amused.
I object to coupling the word "waiting" with "game."
There's nothing joyful, fun or amusing about waiting, therefore waiting is not a game. Read more
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