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While I was in Vilcabamba I met some enthusiastic Merazonia ex-volunteers. This animal refuge is in the Amazon Jungle near Mera. It is a very well respected volunteering program given how much care is given to animals. While I was in Banos I did some research on it and decided to go there for two weeks, which is the minimum.
During my time at Merazonia, I took a bunch of photos but this place has no electricity (and therefore no WiFi) and my phone was stolen just after I left and before I had a chance to sync them to Dropbox. As a result, I am stealing other volunteers photos from the internet. And also thank you to Jennie for sending the ones she took of me on our rounds. To the person who stole my phone, I hope you get cancer or something.
Anyway, moving on (cos I'm not bitter about losing all my photos AT ALL), I was not sure how best to write this up, but "themes" seems to work, so here goes.
The daily routine
Basically your day starts with first breakfast at about 7am, preparing food (fruit and some veggies) for the animals, then cleaning their cages and feeding them, second breakfast at about 9.30am, then chores, projects, lunch, the second lot of animal rounds, showers, dinner, and bed. It's not easy and you don't get a lot of free time. Although it's better when there are more volunteers.
Small birds
The small birds are mostly several kinds of parrots. Most of them are very cute and curious. Some of them land on your back while you're leaning over to clean the cages. They totally want to know what's in your bucket, be it the shit/ old food you've just picked up, or new food. You have to be really careful not to stand on some of them as they follow you around walking on the ground and try to eat your gum boots/ wellington boots/ rubber boots (pick your noun).
A hungry blue head parrot
There is also a black head parrot missing a foot. He whistles at you and uses his disability to get sympathy and get down women's tops. His name is Barbosa. Most of these birds are rescued pets so they will not be released and you can interact with them. This was my favourite round. I loved the small birds.
A hungry blue head parrot
There is also a black head parrot missing a foot. He whistles at you and uses his disability to get sympathy and get down women's tops. His name is Barbosa. Most of these birds are rescued pets so they will not be released and you can interact with them. This was my favourite round. I loved the small birds.
Barbosa (note: missing right foot)
Baby birds
These three baby birds were in the vet's clinic already when I arrived. They squawked all the time which was kind of annoying. Jennie and I got to feed them one night cos the vet had her day off and no one else wanted to. They got a mixture of mashed fruit and peanut butter. I tasted it and it was pretty yum.
Also I'd just had a shower in case you're wondering what's going on with my hair here.
Big birds
These three baby birds were in the vet's clinic already when I arrived. They squawked all the time which was kind of annoying. Jennie and I got to feed them one night cos the vet had her day off and no one else wanted to. They got a mixture of mashed fruit and peanut butter. I tasted it and it was pretty yum.
Also I'd just had a shower in case you're wondering what's going on with my hair here.
Big birds
These birds are mostly bigger parrots and macaws. Again, these birds are unlikely to be released so you can interact with them. One of the parrots called Deroy likes to say "hola" a lot and sit on your shoulders while you're cleaning his cage. My friend Jennie and I were putting more branches in his cage one day (he can't really fly so he needs branches to walk along) and he kept sitting on my head.
Imagine this bird:
Doing this:
Imagine this bird:
Doing this:
It was totally the same!
One day I was doing big birds on my own and they all starting screeching like danger was nearby. That freaked me out a lot. I didn't see anything though and we were all in the cage, so I guess that makes you relatively safe, unless it's an eky snake.
One day I was doing big birds on my own and they all starting screeching like danger was nearby. That freaked me out a lot. I didn't see anything though and we were all in the cage, so I guess that makes you relatively safe, unless it's an eky snake.
There is a Macaw in the big birds cage called Merlin. He is a bully and some of the birds have to be kept in their own sections so he doesn't pick on them. He always wants to know what you're doing too. He is like a nosey old man.
Here's me trying to clean one of the food trays and him not helping.
Here's me trying to clean one of the food trays and him not helping.
Malcolm is a another Macaw that has his own cage. Something happened to him and now he has a brain injury and he can't remember how to fly. So he only goes in a cage at night for his own safety and is free to walk around during the day since he doesn't really go far.
Miss Guatin
This lovely lady is an agout who lives in the big bird's cage. She is a rodent (I think) and very tame and follows you around. I love her, she's so cute. Like the small birds and Merlin, she always wants to know what's in your bucket and will climb in if you're not looking.
These are nocturnal animals and are basically a cross between fat ringtail possums and Yoda. Except unlike possums and Yoda they are angry little shits so you have to lock them in their houses while they are sleeping during the day so you can clean the cages without getting attacked. These are the worst cages to clean. They only eat fruit and basically it comes out looking like it went in except runnier. And they shit SO much. It is quite ridiculous and not fun to pick up.
There are lots of monkeys at Merazonia. You aren't allowed in the cages with most of them since the intention is to release them at some point. Plus they are really strong and can be dangerous.
Let's start with the nicest ones first. The Tamarins are really small and so cute. They love eating grasshoppers (and Vegemite sandwiches - see my Rio post). If you feed them a big grasshopper through the cage, they will bite the head off first and chew it with their mouths open. It's gross and they remind of children eating before they are taught to eat with their mouths shut.
Next up are the Woolly monkeys. There are two females together in one cage and they are very curious whenever you are cleaning their cages. But they are generally well behaved. I liked them. They look so soft!
Spidey is the originally named Spider monkey. This little guy was cool. He was rescued from a military zoo (WTF?) after being electrocuted. He lost his hand and tail and was not expected to live. But he did and now he likes to escape from his cage, which is currently in the vet's clinic due to a lack of outside cages. Normally he doesn't go very far if he does escape since he gets distracted by the food that is in the clinic. He is very cool and a crowd favourite among the volunteers.
Nieve is a Howler monkey and lives on her own, mostly cos she doesn't play well with others. She was rescued from a hostel and will not be released so you can go in the cage with her. Her behaviour towards humans varies, but she's not normally aggressive. She played with my hair while I was in the cage with her but that was about it. She also likes to do her daily big shit in her house for the volunteers to clean out. Thanks Nieve.
And then we get to the nasty Capuchins. I think there are seven of these (and two more in quarantine) and a wild one that wants to get in the big cage called Leon. This is Leon:
These are the most intelligent monkeys in South America so you need combination locks on the cages. There is a rumour that you can't say the numbers in Spanish, cos they will understand. Lol, it wouldn't surprise me. Some of them seem relatively good natured and are more curious about what you're doing than intent on attacking you.
One of the young males (I think it's this guy) has a constant erection, which is amusing. That must get annoying after a while though, surely?
The alpha female (Tina) hates women, especially blonde women. She managed to get my hair through the fence and pulled it really hard. I was lucky though cos apparently she's scalped women before and then eaten their hair in front of them. Mmm, that's nice. Her boyfriend is Leon. He hated me too and tried to attack me on several occasions. At one point I had to lock myself in a cage until one of the guys chased him away. While this was quite a scary experience, their behaviour meant the Capuchin round was never dull!
As part of the monkey rounds you have to go and cut leaves for Nieve and the Woolies since leaves make up a large portion of their diet. This involves going into the jungle with a machete. I was really shit at the beginning but got much better towards the end and was slashing tree branches all over the place. It was pretty fun and I have to admit and I felt a bit like Indiana Jones. One of the coordinators always quoted Bilbo Baggins "I'm going on an adventure" whenever we went out to cut branches. Now I associate this line with machetes and the jungle.
There is a puma there who was also rescued from the same hostel as Nieve. She is unlikely to be released since she does not have a natural killing instinct. For example, she gets fed live guinea pigs and plays with them until they die of heart attacks. There is also a wild puma in the area and they are territorial animals, meaning she is unlikely to win that fight. Only one volunteer is allowed to go on her feeding round each day and I got to go once just before I left. She was a stunning animal, albeit scary.
Guinea Pigs
The guinea pigs are so annoying. They eat so much grass (which you have to pick a lot of every day) and they shit a lot. They also shag their mothers and the inbred guinea pigs have seven toes on each foot as a result. Thankfully they've now been separated into a boy's cage, a girl's cage and mum's and babies cage.
Not Margay
While I was there, the Ministry of Environment was supposed to send a rescued margay kitten. However, this is Ecuador, so things don't always go as planned. The kitten turned up but on inspection it was a tigrillo. Apparently. Looking at pictures on the internet, they look the same to me.
This kitten will be released when she gets older so human interaction is kept to a minimum. She also gets to eat the live guinea pigs. I got to see her one time, when I also saw the puma.
The guest turtles
The same day the not Margay turned up, so did two turtles for a brief stay before being relocated to a zoo. I held one of them and he poked his toe (?) into my splinter and I dropped him. Needless to say the coordinators weren't happy. I do feel bad cos apparently they have nerve endings in their shells so it would have hurt. But in my defence it was a reflex action and I couldn't help it.
The otter
Recently an otter was released from Merazonia into the river that runs through the place but he still comes back and steals trout. One night I was there he broke into the trout pond and ate 25 trout. What a porker! Merazonia track him to see where he goes and I didn't think I was going to see him, but then on my last day I did. He was a good looking animal and not fat (yet).
There are four dogs at Merazonia. Two of them knowingly bite people and you can't really pat them. It seems odd to me they allow dogs in the jungle, but anyway.
This fucker is the one that bit me.
His name is Darwin. I don't like him. He hates most people cos someone took to him with a machete before he was rescued, which is fair enough. And in fairness to him, I did stand on his leg. However, that would be cos there's no electricity, so you can't see where they are, which is in the confined area where we have dinner. This is just stupid cos it leads to a high risk of standing on them and getting biten. Oh wait, that's exactly what happened.
This is the other one that bites people.
When Darwin bit me, the vets fixed up my leg. I had some awesome photos of them applying antibiotics and bandages to my leg and then of the massive bruises that appeared around the holes (on both the front and back of my leg). Sadly, those photos are gone so you'll just have use your imagination for how bad it looked.
Rocks and sand
When I arrived, they were trying to finish the not-margay's cage in time for its arrival. This involved carrying heavy, wet bags of rocks and sand from the river. Half the time this was in the rain, which meant walking a reasonable distance in the mud and rain. Needless to say, I did not enjoy this much at all. Although it was a bit like jungle boot camp and it made me think of the Commando on Australia's Biggest Loser. Mmm, the Commando. Hot! It's almost worth gaining a hundred kilos just to go on the show!
In the evenings, some people would usually decide on dinner and cook it. Other people would then clean up. Then there were a few lazy people who did neither. Except on shopping days (Tuesday and Friday) all the food was vegetarian since there is no refrigeration and therefore no way to store meat. During my two weeks I made vegan veggie burgers twice, which got a big thumbs up and made a second attempt at a curry. The Merazonia kitchen is not unlike a hostel kitchen, so there were challenges. However, this was an improvement on my Banos curry as there is a product in Ecuador called Salsa Gourmet which is a sauce, but is quite salty and therefore is a reasonable substitute for veggie stock cubes. It also has less chemicals in it than most stock cubes here, so there's worse things you could eat. This curry was better than the first Banos attempt, but there was still room for improvement.
On one of the shopping days none of the meat eaters would cook the meat and one of the vegetarians did it. I refused to touch it and thought this was total rubbish, especially considering none of the vegetarians standing around the kitchen at the time knew how cook meat anyway. If it had just been me in the kitchen that night, the meat would have been left on the counter. Fuck 'em.
Since Jennie and I arrived on the same day, we both got the Saturday off and went to Puyo. This was a good opportunity to get laundry done (and your clothes get really dirty at Merazonia). I refuse to hand wash clothes. That is just an insult to the person who invented washing machines. Plus it's rough on your clothes and doesn't clean properly anyway.
We met Jennie's friend Gary (another ex Merazonia volunteer) from Scotland who's setting up another animal project in the area. I like that he teaches English part time, meaning there's a bunch of Ecuadorians going around speaking English with a Scottish accent. Brilliant.
We went to this really nice restaurant called El Jardin on the river. Gary reckons it's the best restaurant in Ecuador, but I don't know about that. However, they do give you a frosted glass if you order a beer and I liked that a lot.
The next time I came to Puyo was a week later when I left. The volunteers had a night out, which was pretty fun and I said my goodbyes to them all here.
There is one veggie restaurant here, which Jennie and I went to the next day. It was pretty good and cheap and you got quite a lot of food. Can't complain really.
The next time I came to Puyo was a week later when I left. The volunteers had a night out, which was pretty fun and I said my goodbyes to them all here.
There is one veggie restaurant here, which Jennie and I went to the next day. It was pretty good and cheap and you got quite a lot of food. Can't complain really.
Puyo has some cool bars and feels relatively safe wandering around. However, there isn't a whole lot to do so the next day I headed to Tena for a different kind volunteering experience.
Julian Assange's new home?
No electricity or internet means it's highly unlikely he could live in the Merazonia animal refuge, although he might like it for a few weeks. Puyo didn't seem overly exciting so computer says no.
Also, I forgot to evaluate Banos in the last post so here goes:
Pros: decent internet, good access to the "jeans town" if he needs some new ones, lots of outdoor activities, can legally drive a buggy, weather generally ok, seven spices coffee, vegan chocolate, good veggie food.
Cons: nearby active volcano could be problematic, high risk of spinal injuries from jumping off bridges, no chickpeas.


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Are you trying hard enough to keep in touch with past clients? You may want to reassess your efforts, as nearly half of homeowners say they don't have a "go-to" real estate agent, according to the 2016 Homeowners Survey conducted by Happy Grasshopper, an email marketing software company. The survey, based on responses from 300 homeowners, suggests many real estate pros are leaving future business on the table by failing to follow up with clients. Furthermore, 70 percent of survey respondents say they did "very little" or "some" research before selecting a real estate agent.
"The study shows a large percentage of the market is up for grabs, not only because many homeowners do not have a preferred agent, but also the fact that most homeowners aren't doing heavy research before hiring one," says Dan Stewart, CEO and co-founder of Happy Grasshopper. "This suggests communication initiated by an agent might be enough to turn a lead into a sale, even if it takes years before the client is ready to buy or sell. Agents are missing opportunities to cultivate relationships with past and potential clients so when it is time to move, they know who to call."
Thirty-six percent of homeowners say they find it beneficial to receive communication from a real estate professional, even if they aren't in the market to buy or sell, according to the survey. They say they are particularly interested in receiving information such as listings and open houses in their neighborhoods. Forty percent say they would like to receive home maintenance tips and information on neighborhood events.
But only 19 percent of homeowners say they actually receive such communication from their real estate professional. The study found that homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to receive information via email instead of text message, phone call, or social media communication.
"Staying in touch is possibly the most underrated and underused tactic that I see from my colleagues in the industry, despite the fact that it's as easy as sending an email," says Matt Bohanon, ABR, SRS, a team leader at Keller Williams Realty Select in Sarasota, Fla. "Keeping frequent communication, even with the people who seem like they'll never buy or sell, will eventually pay off — maybe not through a transaction, but they'll most likely refer you to their friends."
Source: Happy Grasshopper

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There are two major types of people you meet in this trade: Insiders and Outsiders. Insiders are humans from this world, normal or otherwise. Outsiders are everything else. It might surprise you, though, how much we share in common. Outsiders aren't as perfect and immortal as the fairytales reported. Of course, Insiders are a bit smarter and deadlier than Outsiders remember too.
Even among us "normal" humans there are important differences in how you got into this business. For instance, Scions are people from Outsider bloodlines that are still mostly human. Attuned seem to be empowered by some greater purpose or pattern. The Cursed have already had their souls and bodies permanently warped and corrupted but somehow managed to pull some of their humanity back together.
Since Outsiders come in all shapes and sizes, it's easiest to group them by how they're shaped. Fairest look sort of like "people" and include elves, trolls, goblins, and just about any boogyman from fairytales. Any other intelligent beast that crawls, swims, or flies can be categorized as Chimera. Lastly, there are also Ephemera, such as ghosts and spirits, that lack a solid physical form.
Many living creatures possess special qualities that make them truly extraordinary. These special qualities are called Aspects and make up a critical part of a person's very essence. The Aspects of Outsiders grant them innate magical powers. Many human Insiders also have Aspects, although we don't usually perceive our special abilities as paranormal. A person's spiritual well-being also consists of a number of core principles or values. These values are called Foundations and they're unique for every individual.
There is a common form of magical ritual known as the Contract. The Contract is a magical pact that allows two entities to temporarily exchange Aspects and Foundations. Foundations mostly consist of sentimental value, but being able to borrow someone else's Aspects can be extremely useful. Insiders like to use Contracts to gain the innate magical powers of Outsiders. Likewise, Outsiders need many of the skills and connections that Insiders sometimes take for granted. People who engage in this practice are called Contractors. Because they can tailor their skills and abilities for any job, Contractors are the most valued agents of secret societies and Pantheons.


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Nonformal Education and Civil Society in Japan critically examines an aspect of education that has received little attention to date: intentional teaching and learning activities that occur outside formal schooling.
In the last two decades nonformal education has rapidly increased in extent and significance. This is because individual needs for education have become so diverse and rapidly changing that formal education alone is unable to satisfy them. Increasingly diverse demands on education resulted from a combination of transnational migration, heightened human rights awareness, the aging population, and competition in the globalised labour market. Some in the private sector saw this situation as a business opportunity. Others in the civil society volunteered to assist the vulnerable. The rise in nonformal education has also been facilitated by national policy developments since the 1990s.
Drawing on case studies, this book illuminates a diverse range of nonformal education activities; and suggests that the nature of the relationship between nonformal education and mainstream schooling has changed. Not only have the two sectors become more interdependent, but the formal education sector increasingly acknowledges nonformal education's important and necessary roles. These changes signal a significant departure from the past in the overall functioning of Japanese education. The case studies include: neighbourhood homework clubs for migrant children, community-based literacy classes, after-school care programs, sport clubs, alternative schools for long-term absent students, schools for foreigners, training in intercultural competence at universities and corporations, kôminkan (community halls), and lifelong learning for the seniors. This book will appeal to both scholars of Japanese Studies/Asian Studies, and those of comparative education and sociology/anthropology of education.
This volume provides an integrated view of how learning in Japan occurs outside of schools, from kindergarten to universities for the elderly. It explores how migrants and indigenous minorities cope with public schooling through non-formal means, and offers a rare look at the role that religious organizations sometimes play in Japanese society. -- Professor Gerald Le Tendre, Pennsylvania State University
Non-formal education is often a neglected area of scholarly investigation. Yet, it occupies significant space and importance in everyday life in our contemporary society, providing all generations with alternative learning opportunities. This book will be a unique contribution that highlights the interface between formal and non-formal education and provides readers with multilayered understanding of learning in post-industrial Japan. -- Professor Ryuko Kubota, University of British Columbia
1. Nonformal education in Japan: Its interface with formal schools, Kaori Okano 2. The homework club and beyond: A civil society group's quest to build a place for learning and belonging in a time of migration, Tomoko Nakamatsu 3. The importance of nonformal education in the success of Dôwa Education, June A. Gordon 4. Community based after-school care programs in Japan: Potential of non-formal education for children and residents, Eiji Tsuda 5. Homo Athleticus: The Educational Roles of Extracurricular Clubs in Japanese Schools, Thomas Blackwood 6. Alternative Schools: An Educational Safety-net for Long-term Absent Students, Hideki Ito 7. The changing relationship between 'schools for foreigners' and formal schools, Kaori Okano 8. Education and training for the intercultural competence of Japanese university graduates: Policy, practice and markets in informal education, Jeremy Breaden 9. Kōminkan: Its Roles in Education and Community-Building, Chizu Sato 10. Lifelong learning universities in the ageing society: Empowering the elderly, Koji Maeda


text: I'm feeling quite jaded this morning and making comparisons that I shouldn't. So I was reminded of this post I wrote last year. One thing I can say is I am less convinced today that I'll never be as good as other students with more money. I think I just have to fight for it more.


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Bloody screwdriver found near man stabbed, shot in studio
NORTHERN LIBERTIES (AP/WTXF) - Police say a man was found stabbed and shot in the basement of a Philadelphia recording studio known for churning out music from acclaimed hip-hop stars like Meek Mills and Mr. Cheeks.
A police spokesman said officers were called to Superior Sounds recording studio in Northern Liberties just before 7:30 a.m. Saturday.
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What's happening in the Tuckshop Garden? Read on and find out. Follow the progress of my cutting patch and Tuckshop Flowers.
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Flowery flowers
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Pretty flowers and unique vases.ReplyDelete
Thank you. I love trying to find flowers which go with the containers - fell in love with the red knautia when I put that ribbon on the jam jar. Couldn't quite believe what a difference it made.ReplyDelete
Ta very much - how are things going with you? Am sure your allotment and garden are looking more shipshape than mine. Was just thinking about you this morning, funnily enough. We should organise a meet up before the year is out.Delete
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A Discussion On Buying Ranches
A Discussion On Buying Ranches
If you're a rancher or want to become a rancher, then you definitely need to buy ranch land or a fully completed ranch. However, this is a lot more challenging than it seems and it is a lot more than simply buying acres of land. Remember, you will need to make sure that the land you buy is conducive to your goals. If you're planting crops and rearing livestock, then you will need to make sure that the land is suitable. If you also intend to have your family there or even expand your family, then you will need to take this into consideration.
Now, if you intend on having your family live on the ranch, then you need to make sure that it is safe for them and that you have easy access into and out of the ranch. This means that there should be access roads nearby so that you can easily get into and out of the main town. This is particularly important if you have kids and you need to take them to school etc. Also, you should make sure that there's a hospital or at least a clinic nearby in case of any medical emergencies.
Next, when you're looking at possible ranches, you need to pay close attention to the quality of the land. If the land is very dry and doesn't have much grass, then this is a bad sign. You should look for lush lands that have lots of vegetation and grass. The reason for this is because you want to make sure the land is fertile, especially if you intend on growing lots of crops. Also, if you intend on having livestock, the grass will come in quite handy to feed them. Even though you may think that you can feed them hay or commercial feed, this is an additional cost. Feeding them natural grass from the lands will save you a lot of money that be saved or used for other purposes. This is particularly applicable to horse property for sale ca.
You should also make sure that there is some sort of water source on your land. The plants that you grow and your livestock will need a lot of water in order to thrive. You will also need water for daily life. So, always make sure there is at least one source of water on the ranch and you should also have the rights to it, if you purchase the ranch.
Lastly, when it comes to safety, you need to make sure you know what type of land you're buying and what type of animals already exist on the land. The owner should be able to answer those questions, but you should have a look for yourself. It is particularly important to check for predators, pests, poisonous snakes etc. These types of animals will pose a threat to yourself, your family and of course, your crops and livestock.
In conclusion, if you're looking to buy a ranch, then you will need to keep the above tips in mind. Once you do, you will be much better prepared and will be able to make a better decision when purchasing a ranch. For more information you can check out the FB page or Google page.


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The last of the Ardoussarlian kings, Torvin XIX, has seen his mainland possessions dwindle until all that is left of his kingdom is Inkstvarr, an island in the North Sea. He believes he can turn his fortunes around, however, by hiring on some arcane help. Valkolov the mind-wizard has come to his court, bringing her flying castle with her and tethering it to the island. The court is nervous — as all sane people are, when confronted by sorcery — but there are also supernatural problems occurring on the island, so protestations have been minimal.
Valkolov is the last known arcanist to inhabit one of the flying glass castles that are normally found above the Plains of Akkad. Every other wizard has disappeared, but Valkolov took her castle and moved away instead. Though she rarely speaks of it, she is deathly afraid of the purple clouds that sometimes envelop the castles. The more research she does into the disappearances, the more paranoid she becomes.
Providing aid to King Torvin is a way to give her some small amount of security, insulating her from the mundane world of politics and war. But she is far less invested in his welfare than he thinks she is. He sees parallels between them — the last of a long line of kings, the only remaining wizard with a flying castle — but these coincidences do not assist her magic, so Valkolov attributes no special meaning to them.


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Iran executed a child for cheering a Saudi soccer team at a match in Tehran, according to Arabic media reports. The Ahvazi child, Yasser Shalibawi, was charged with cheering for the visiting Al-Hilal soccer team at a match in Tehran and wearing Arab clothes.
He also allegedly held up a sign saying "The Arabic Al-Hilal: Welcome to the Land of the Arabic Al-Ahvaz.'
Shalibawi was executed by shooting, the head of the British Regional Centre for Studies of the Middle East, Amjem Taha, told Al-Madenah News.
This is the first time someone has cheered a Saudi team in Iran, according to the Egyptian outlet Al-Wafd.
Ahvaz is a city in the south west of Iran home to a large number of ethnic Arabs and there have previously been tensions between them and the regime, which has been accused of discriminating against Iranian-Arabs.


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?NEW SEWICKLEY TWP. � A Rochester Township man faces charges for breaking into a New Sewickley Township home and threatening the occupants with an empty nail gun, according to a police report.
Christopher E. Carpenter, 25, of 623 Pierce St. went uninvited into 101 Knobvue Drive around 4?a.m. May 25, the report said.
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It's a great morning when the refrigerators yields unexpected lunch bounty prior to the mad dash out the door to work:
1. Leftover salad greens and tomatoes. Not exactly inspiring.
2. But hark! There's rotisserie turkey breast from last night. Start cubing.
3. Moment of brilliance: I remember there are blue cheese sprinkles left from the holidays. Better yet, the label says they're still edible.
4. Refrigerator epiphany: As I'm routing around for the blue cheese sprinkles, I spy a jar of Bacon Bits languishing on its side at the back of the icebox. Come to mama.
5. Would it be too much to ask if there is a can of sliced olives somewhere in house? Apparently yes. A salad set-back but nothing insurmountable. Chopped red onion will serve as surrogate.
6. Finally, an oozle of ranch dressing and a twist of fresh ground pepper. Voila! a hybrid club/cobb salad. Bon appetit!


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I believe gay rights and women's reproductive rights are two divisive subjects Catholics and fundamentalists refuse to rationally examine. These are two issues over which Jesus remained silent. He did say divorce was adultery (Matthew 19:9) Christians pretty much ignore him on that one.
If you must quote the Old Testament on these subjects then you need to enforce all its absurdities along with the prohibition against sodomy (rape actually) and infanticide (fetuses are NOT babies and should be subject exclusively to the pregnant woman's decisions). In reality Israeli warriors (then and now) didn't mind slaughtering other peoples babies—especially Palestinians.
Not since slavery pitted 19th century Biblical literalists against abolitionists, has an issue more divided people of faith. The flames of hostility toward gays in this county are joyously fanned by opportunist politicians, theocrats and well-healed fascist billionaires anxious to capitalize on civil discontent, unemployment, poverty and despair.
Catholic and fundamentalist rationalizations for their misplaced beliefs about homosexuality are based exclusively on interpretations of the ranting of their sky-god—and nothing else—not science, contemporary morals, sociology or even Christ's own words. (Is there any respectable protestant theologian today who believes the Bible to be infallibly God-inspired?)
Baptist bishop Charles Whorley recently well expressed the irrational revulsion that is the real reason behind Christian resistance to universal human rights. Has one fundamentalist pastor or Catholic official publicly condemned Whorley and his proposals to put all homosexuals in concentration camps?
Sound familiar? Whorley's statements reveal the deep truth behind the reprobate fundamentalist aversion to any rights for LGBT persons. I know it's a tired analogy, but blaming the troubles of a war-wasted, ill-managed, desperate fiscal economy on Muslims, conscientious women of reproductive age, immigrants, the poor and gays reminds me of nothing so much as the fascist scapegoating of Jews during the collapse of Weimar.
When does tolerance become acquiescence and silence ascent? It is past time for responsible people to call out these "Christians" for their un-Christlike behavior that is without a shred of rational, theological or moral validity.
Fundamentalists never shy from revealing their ignorance about sexuality, evolution, Israel, the Bible, women's morals and the arguments made by their critics.
An ignorant falsehood is still false, and a deliberate falsehood is a lie no matter what vestments the advocate wears. Hate is especially odious when uttered from the pulpit in the name of the Prince of Peace.
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My longtime vision of moving out west and living somewhere under very big skies began in 1971 when I left Philadelphia. Circumstances landed me in Vermont and have continued to keep me there. However, over the years I have slowly come to love and appreciate Vermont more and more with every season. I don't think I'll ever feel like an East Coast person, but I am very proud to be from Vermont, and fully realize how unique and special it is, even in a worldwide context. I now know how I can balance my life in Vermont with the constant pull I feel toward the west. I need at least one extended visit into that landscape, ideally an exploratory road trip, every year.
In May of 2010, I packed up my Subaru Outback with camping gear, art supplies and camera and headed out on what would be a 5 week, 7,500 mile tour of the grasslands of middle America (see map). My plan was to photograph this landscape to which I have such a powerful attraction. In the beginning, I thought I going to look for pieces and reconstructions of the original prairie, the tiny surviving remnants of what once was, I have read, the largest consistent ecosystem in the world. Research I did in advance regarding prairie preservation sites, helped me plot a path through ten states from Illinois to Texas to North Dakota. As a child, this was the country I road through every hot August with my family going from Michigan to Nebraska and back.
Very early on I realized that what I really was interested in was the entire landscape, the grassland in their entirety. The official prairie sites gave me specific destinations, but it was all of the the agricultural lands, the grazing lands, the small towns, back roads and occasional lone objects that I was exploring, and all of it was subject matter for my photographs. I have divided my photographs into three categories: 1) landscapes (below), the more minimal and abstract the better, 2) objects in the landscape, whose occasional and often sudden appearance made me stop in my tracks and 3) rocks in the landscape, a special class of objects.


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Jim Fanning, a longtime Montreal Expos general manager who spent over 60 years in a variety of roles in professional baseball, has died. He was 87.
Fanning was named the Expos' first GM in August 1968 and spent 25 years with the club. He served as vice-president, scout and had two stints as manager (1981-'82, '84), guiding the team to a playoff berth in 1981.
More from CBC News and the Montreal Gazette.
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More reflections during the PUP
Objet Chien - Daily Exercise Program for your Dog with "a trained athlete"
As I've said before, I do enjoy walking around the city. For many years, I lived in areas without sidewalks, and had to walk in the street to travel. During this time, my family rescued a dog and she became the excuse to walk around the neighborhood. There were no mail boxes or schools nearby. It felt like living in a gated suburban community, but this was not the case. We were smack dab in the center of the city, yet nestled in the hills. During our dog's daily walks, we'd fear for our lives everytime we heard a revving engine from a speeding car race over the speed bump down the empty block. We'd tug at the retractable leash and clench our teeth in anxiety. Every once in a while when the neighbor's gathered, the hillside elders would discuss the lack of sidewalk situation. Yet everyone agreed it was good for one thing only: it kept away most solicitors.
Now, in Venice, I get Jehovah's Witnesses on a gulp weekly basis, but I quite enjoy my reunion with cement, after so many years of asphalt, and it makes the previously unconscious period much more entertaining on a daily basis.
My walks have taken me beyond my neighborhood lately, and just the other day, falling off a pole was this flyer for a specialist in dog fitness.
I already had my coffee in hand, but I choked on some foam while tearing it off.
Over the years, our family dog has gotten fatter and fatter, and someone recently mentioned an "exercise regime" might be helpful, and we all laughed. As our dog is a dog, and perhaps it would be best if she ate less food?
I've read the card a number of times, and now made it anonymous, though I've found it quite ironic that for three consecutive days, some dog walker/owner has used my front lawn as a toilet and forgotten to flush. Perhaps this is my punishment for pulling the card off the pole. (Damn I'm being followed already!)
I still can't get my head around this. First, I really could care less if the person that walks my dog is a trained athlete or a stoned slacker needing some pocket cash. If my dog needed walking, my dog would need walking.
As i continue to read on, I imagine the assessment section. I begin to laugh just THINKING about the situation. Myself, smirking, my dog looking puzzled, while a stranger "assesses her condition" without bribes of human treats. Would she bark for the first time in recent memory? Yes, she would probably bark. Loud.
I also feel that it's hard to comprehend enhancing "your dog's overall quality of life" when obviously anyone that picked up this card has a dog with a superior quality of life. And is putting one's dog through a core training regiment a quality of life issue? What happened to the days of plain old dog walks, a tennis ball, a Sunday afternoon with a frisbee? When did taking care of one's dog seem almost as complicated as preschool admission?
Oh, I forgot. I live in the Westside now and we got sidewalks.
Too bad the well-nourished pooch lives in the hills where she lazily roams the mostly quiet streets devoid of signs and signs of life, but for the occasional car speeding through en route to the world below, perhaps even with an animal in tow late for their assessment appointment.


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Planning a Disney World vacation is overwhelming to say the least but with the wealth of information and resources at your fingertips, there is no need to pay extra for a travel agent. If you are willing to invest a little time and take charge of your own vacation, you can be the family hero who planned the best trip ever! Here is a list of the top web resources I have found and used while planning my getaways.
Touring Plans
Ok…I know the first observation is that you have to subscribe to this site for full access…but I think it's totally worth it. They have crowd calendars to help pinpoint not only the the best time of year to go but also the best day for each park. You can create customized touring plans and have your whole day mapped out for you. If you are looking for some serious planning help, this is the place to go.
Lines App: With your Touring Plans subscription, you also get the Lines app. This is a life-saver to have while at the parks. You can quickly pull up posted and actual wait times for every attraction. This alone is a huge planning asset but there's also menu and pricing info, FastPass+ availability, and the ability to pull up your touring plans….along with a whole bunch more.
Undercover Tourist
This site is best for purchasing discounted park tickets. You're not going to find any amazing deals on Disney or Universal tickets but at least this site offers the best discounts I could find. It also provides a crowd calendar for free.
Easy WDW
Talk about a detailed crowd calendar. This not only shows you which parks are best to visit which days, it gives you a very detailed explanation for why they think that.
Note: If you really want to over-analyze your itinerary, compare the crowd calendars from Touring Plans, Undercover Tourist, and Easy WDW. You should come across a general consensus for the best park to visit each day…and reassurance that you have the absolute best plan possible.
This site is centered on finding the best discounts for everything and anything. While not the prettiest site, it will help if you are looking for a deal.
DIS Boards
If you prefer to actually interact online, this is an entire site devoted to Disney discussion forums. Browse other people's questions or post some of your own.
WDW Prep School
I only recently discovered this site but it has a wealth of information. There are touring plans, monthly planning info and schedules, and a whole lot of food and dining information. I will definitely dig into it more before our next visit.
Disney Tourist Blog
Amazing photos make this site worth checking out! They also have great planning info, trip reports, and quite a bit of humor mixed in as well.
Mouse Planet
This is a no-nonsense, very factual guide to Disney. They post weekly articles and up-to-date news.
If you are looking to rent a house versus staying on Disney property, don't be afraid to go directly through the owner and utilize vrbo. You can filter the searches to find exactly what you want in a vacation home rental.
These are my top picks but there are endless other resources…including the site you are currently on! Stay awhile and browse around!


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Unveiling of the Wangari Maathai Plaque in Lima
The Green Belt Movement (GBM) would like thank the Municipality of San Borja, the District hosting the UNFCCC COP 20 (Lima, Peru) in planting a ceremonial tree in honor of the late Professor Wangari Maathai for her actions in promoting sustainable development, democracy, peace and environmental conservation through tree planting.
A Park in Lima honor of Wangari Maathai
We are delighted to inform you all that the Municipality of San Borja, the District hosting the UNFCCC COP 20 have organized a ceremonial tree planting at the city of Lima tomorrow 9th December 2014 to honor the Memory of Prof. Wangari Maathai as part of the UNFCC COP 20 events. We thank the authorities in Lima for this honor.
The Story of the Wangari Maathai Peace Park
In 2010, a group of six girls from Donnergymnasiet in Göteborg, Sweden, on their own produced the benefit concert "Treevening". The musical gala by Green Cross Sweden Youth was held March 24, 2010 at the Sticky Fingers Rock Club and featured artists: José Gonzales, Jaqee, Räfven, Hellsongs, Bye Bye Bicycle, Eye Travel and the Naima Train. The was made possible by: SWECO, ICA, Musik i Väst, Musik Utan Gränser, Pureology, and Body Shop; as well as the Green Cross project "Peace and Trees" supported by the Folke Bernadotte Academy. The gala was inspired by Wangari Maathai and aimed to raise awareness on the connections of peace and environment.
Saving Kenya's anti-cancer tree
Deutsche Welle TV in Germany which is equivalent of BBC TV featured our GBM story covering our BMU project at Kipipiri last week. Read More: http://www.dw.de/saving-kenyas-anti-cancer-tree/a-18056291
Samburu County is predominantly semi-arid with a scarce erratic rainfall (mean annual rainfall of between 500-700mm per annum). Increased human dependence on forest resources along with variability in intensity and seasonality of rainfall, have resulted in prolonged drought and severe weather events in recent years. Kirisia forest, one of four forest reserves in Samburu, has been badly encroached and poorly managed, and is subject to fierce and destructive fires. Illegal extraction of cedar, collection of firewood, charcoal burning, cutting down trees for fodder and overharvesting of herbs and non-wood forest products are main threats to Kirisia forest and its ecosystem functioning.
Due to vulnerability caused by changing weather patterns and the serious degradation of the existing forests, communities living in this area will need to deal over the coming period with greater climate change. It is necessary to start now to educate and help bring human activities into better harmony with the ecosystem that sustains them.
Building Champions on Water Harvesting and Food Security in Nyeri County
The World Food Summit of 1996 defined food security as existing "when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life". Commonly, the concept of food security is defined as including both physical and economic access to food that meets people's dietary needs as well as their food preferences.
Effective Natural Resource Management in Chania Watershed of Aberdare Ecosystem
The Green Belt Movement (GBM) in partnership with Auerbach Family Foundation is implementing a project within chania watershed aimed at enhancing effective Natural Resource Management in the watershed.
CLIMATE SUMMIT 2014: New York Forest Declaration
The Green Belt Movement acknowledges the fact that there is a serious focus on forests. Deforestation is a frequently overlooked source of carbon dioxide emissions and a significant contributor to climate change, as trees, which store carbon, instead release it when they are burned during slash-and-burn land clearing of forests. The GBMs commitment on this path is focused on the restoration of Kenya's degraded landscapes, knowing full well that our survival depends on the integrity of these forest ecosystems.
AU Commission marks the third anniversary of Prof. Wangari Maathai
Addis Ababa, 26 September 2014 – Yesterday, the African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture (DREA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry and Environment and the Environment Protection Agency of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia marked the 3rd Anniversary of the death of Prof. Wangari Maathai, Africa's first woman Nobel laureate. The event was commemorated with a tree planting ceremony at the premises of the Commission.
This post originally appeared in http://www.au.int on September 26, 2014.
The Hummingbird and the Climate Summit
Green Belt Movement U.S. Board Chair Mia MacDonald and Wanjira Mathai, Kenyan Board Chair and director of the wPOWER project at the Wangari Maathai Institute, co-author a piece in The Huffington Post about Wangari Maathai's "hummingbird" tale and a call for climate action around the U.N. Climate Summit.


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April 21, 2007
CARY, N.C. – In a match lasting four hours long, Florida State (15-7, 8-5) fell in the final singles match to Miami (18-5, 9-3). Freshman Lauren Macfarlane won her 20th singles match of the season to place her in 10th place in Seminoles history. This was the Seminoles second loss to Miami this season. Today's, April 20, ACC Championships match took place at Cary Tennis Center.
The Seminoles began in doubles with freshman Lauren Macfarlane (Ogden, Utah) and Tapiwa Marobela (Gaborone, Botswana) winning 8-2 against Caren Seenauth and Romy Farah. Senior Nicola Slater (Ayr, Scotland) and junior Carolin Walter (Bingen, Germany) lost 8-6 to Audra Cohen and Laura Vallverdu.
In singles play, No. 93 Macfarlane won 6-4, 6-4 against No. 20 Vallverdu to clinch her 20th victory of the season on court two. Walter won her match with a distinct 6-1, 6-4 victory over Farah. Winning 6-3, 6-4 was freshman Jessica Wente (Whitehouse, Texas) over Seenauth.
Match point came down to Marobela and Gina Sabatino. Sabatino won the first set 6-3. Marobela tied the match with a 6-3 win in the second set. Marobela and Sabatino battled in the third set, but Miami took the edge and won 7-5.
The Seminoles now wait for the NCAA Tournament selection on May 1 at 2:30 pm on ESPN News.
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No. 11 Miami 4, No. 18 Florida State 3
1. No. 33 Audra Cohen/Laura Vallverdu (UM) def. No.14 Nicola Slater/Carolin Walter (FSU) 8-6
2. Lauren Macfarlane/Tapiwa Marobela (FSU) def. Caren Seenauth/Romy Farah (UM) 8-2
3. Audrey Banada/Gina Sabatino (UM) def. Miranda Foley/Jessica Wente (FSU) 8-2
Order of finish: 2, 3, 1
1. No. 1 Audra Cohen (UM) def. No. 96 Nicola Slater (FSU) 6-1, 6-2
2. No. 93 Lauren Macfarlane (FSU) def. No. 20 Laura Vallverdu (UM) 6-4, 6-4
3. No. 50 Audrey Banada (UM) def. No. 114 Ania Rynarzewska (FSU) 6-2, 7-5
4. Carolin Walter (FSU) def. Romy Farah (UM) 6-1, 6-4
5. Jessica Wente (FSU) def. Caren Seenauth (UM) 6-3, 6-4
6. Gina Sabatino (UM) def. Tapiwa Marobela (FSU) 6-3, 3-6, 7-5
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Acquiring property in the private-rented sector
Entering the buy-to-let market
Some landlords enter the sector as the result of a conscious business decision, yet it is worth remembering that many of us discovered the private-rented sector in a less deliberate way and discovered by doing the job well that it was an attractive and satisfying way to invest money and time.
Unintentional or 'accidental' landlords, some of whom will be reading this article as relatively new members of the NLA, enter the PRS for a variety of reasons, including marriage (where a couple each owning a home opt to live in one and let the other), inheritance and work – moving to another location and letting your own place.
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The thrill of the chase: How to buy at auctions
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There are a number of advantages to buying at auction, especially for developers who want to purchase run-down property in attractive locations and then invest in bringing them up to rental standard.
Auctions in the UK tend to be the marketplace of choice for housing stock that needs to be improved or redeveloped. Certain types of stock tend to only be available at auction, for example RSL sales (Registered Social Landlords), repossessions, tenanted properties, freeholds with multiple units and mixed commercial/residential properties. However, more conventional residential properties do come up for auction as well
NLA London representative, landlord and developer Richard Blanco, uses auctions to buy rental property and told UK Landlord that the auction procedure is swift: "You have two weeks to view, you exchange on the date of the auction and then complete 28 days later. There's no negotiating with an estate agent and you don't run the risk of the buyer withdrawing or being gazumped!"
Whereas 20 years ago auctions were rarefied events attended by hardened developers, Richard has noticed that auctions are much busier nowadays no doubt due to the introduction of buy to let mortgages and a plethora of television programmes about good deals from converting property.
Preparing for battle
Before going into any property auction, it is absolutely essential to visit the property you are interested in. Although this should be common sense, it is often quite hard in practice, because viewing dates a fixed in the auction world. When looking at the property, some specialist knowledge will also be required; Richard recommends reading 'The Construction of Houses' and 'Understanding Housing Defects' by Duncan Marshall to get to grips with some basic surveying skills. Common structural issues are cracks, damp, woodworm and poor construction of extensions or alterations. You will also need to brush up on your understanding of the law. Common issues include problems with the title and short leases.
Before putting in a bid, you should be in a position to estimate the cost of likely works, so you may want to take a trusted builder to view the property with you and give you a provisional quote.
"Make sure you do your sums" Richard says. "People often think they're getting a bargain at auction. But you must factor in costs like stamp duty, legal fees, lease extension costs, and a realistic estimate of how much works will cost, plus agents' fees if you're planning to sell the property afterwards. Make sure you decide what your maximum bid will be before you go into the auction room, otherwise you may get carried away. Bid with your head, not your heart."
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After an auction, successful bidders have 28 days in which to complete, which is a fast turnaround for most mainstream buy-to-let or residential lenders. "Apart from dealing with the legal aspects of the purchase and planning for any works that need to be carried out, if you are not a cash buyer, your main challenge will be to organise finance," Richard says. "If you can, buy with a mainstream lender and you might manage to get a 70% or 75% loan. This is much cheaper than the lender of last resort, which is bridging finance."
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(NOTE: This week's Food For Thought Friday is another rough cut of a future article. A Food Journal is an important tool for your Real Food Toolbox. The practice of recording everything you eat keeps you accountable and can help diagnose your barriers. Assuming you are honest about it :-) If you are on the fence about this Real Food thing, try journaling. Like me, you may be shocked into starting on your Journey.)
Are you familiar with a Food Journal? It is a record of everything you eat: meals, snacks, food from restaurants, fast food joints, drive-thrus, food from vending machines, food eaten in your car, food prepared by someone else, etc. If you put it in your mouth, you record it in your journal.
Before my Real Food journey, I kept a Food Journal. WOW! Talk about a wake-up call. I thought I knew what I eat throughout the day. And I thought that my eating habits were pretty healthy. Wrong and Wrong! Couldn't be more Wrong-er!!
Turns out, I was eating ultra-processed junk (UPJ) throughout the day. But because these were small bits of UPJ, it was hard to keep track. So I was fooled. And these small bits amounted to a heap of UPJ by the end of the day. This was the opposite of health. . . .This was bad.
But the upside is that this journaling exercise prompted me to re-assess my dietary habits. And motivated my Real Food journey.
If you are truly honest, a Food Journal will be a useful tool for your Real Food Toolbox. It provides accountability. And, as I learned, can help pinpoint what eating habits need to be changed or adapted in order to meet your goals.
Is there a particular time of day that you tend to get off track with your Real Food goals? Is there a particular event that prompts you to grab for the UPJ? Are you a stress-eater? I bet many of us are. A food journal will help diagnose these barriers.
A Food Journal is also a complete view of your journey. If you start feeling frustrated or wondering about progress, review your Food Journal to know how well and how far you have progressed, to understand your struggles.
Are you struggling with your Real Food goals? Try keeping a food journal. It can be written, photos, or combination of these. I am sure there are Food Journal Apps -- seems like there's an App for everything these days :-) If you eat packaged food, take a photo of the ingredients too. Or if you are keeping a written journal, record the primary ingredients.
Have you kept a food journal? And if so, did it help? Share your journaling experiences - Let's have this conversation!
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