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There are hundreds of 200-hour teacher trainings out there and it can be a challenge to decide which one is right for you. So here, we'll tell you about some of the specific aspects of the Greystones Yoga Studio Teacher Training:
Our Way With Yoga
If you are attracted to yoga and perhaps already beginning to understand that the practice is ultimately a journey of self-discovery, then this is the training course for you. Maybe you want to teach yoga, or maybe you love what yoga is already doing for you and you want to understand and learn more. Perhaps you are already teaching and would like to enhance your knowledge of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga (which will be the foundation of the course), and Yin Yoga, which is a wonderful complement to an Ashtanga practice. The course will deepen your practice and your understanding of yoga, and show you how a personal practice can nurture and support you throughout your life. It will also give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to start out as a teacher if that is what your goal is.
At GYS, while we place great value on the student/teacher relationship and stay true to the methodology of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, we follow no guru and encourage our students to discover how their own yoga practice can be their best teacher. The environment, as well as the teaching philosophy, is inclusive, compassionate, adaptive and non-dogmatic.
A 5-month Completion Date
The timetable of our Teacher Training is designed to keep you engaged on the course by allowing you to complete your training between February and June 2020, meeting for 5 weekends, except for April, when there will be a full week of training.
Expert Tuition
The principle tutor on the course is Ríonach O'Flynn, a Certified Senior Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals (this is the highest level of accreditation with Yoga Alliance Professionals). Ingrid Jaanisoo will assist and will be the primary tutor on the Yin Yoga Module. The history and philosophy of yoga will be taught by yoga scholar, writer and teacher, Marianne Jacuzzi.
Yoga Fundamentals and Asana Teaching Techniques.
Every time we meet, we will begin the day with an Asana, Pranayama & Meditation class. One of our main goals will be to help you establish your own regular, daily practice (if you don't already have one). You will learn about the importance of a personal practice and how to integrate this into your life. We'll look at diet and nutrition to support your practice and your life. You will learn, through demonstration and extensive practice, how to teach a class up to Navasana in the Primary Series, including backbends and the Finishing Sequence, exploring how to modify where necessary to accommodate the individual student, whatever their body type or stage of life. You will also study Yin Yoga during a specific module of the course. The principles of observation, alignment, safe and gentle adjustment, communication with and support for your student at all times will be highlighted throughout your training with us.
History & Philosophy of Yoga
This is a vast and sometimes complex subject that you could study for a lifetime and more. Our goal will be to give you a solid introduction to the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita (the foundational texts on our course). We will study Patanjali's eightfold path called ashtanga, "eight limbs" (ashta=eight, anga=limb) and explore how the practice and philosophy of yoga can enable us to live a healthier, happier and more purposeful life. We will also look at the history of modern yoga from the time of Krishnamacharya and see how the various styles of yoga now practised in the West evolved from his teachings.
Pranayama, Meditation & The Subtle Body
"Chakras", "Nadis", "Bandhas" and "Koshas"…..just a few of the terms that you may have heard in yoga class and may not fully understand. Through the study of meditation and yogic breathing techniques (pranayama), you will gain a better understanding of the subtle body and the terminology around it, learning how your practice impacts your entire being.
Yoga Anatomy
A good understanding of how the body works and how to keep it safe during a yoga practice is essential for every teacher. During the 20 hours of anatomy on the GYS TTC you will learn:
- How to make poses accessible for any student
- What to do when students have an injury
- How each muscle is used and how slight alterations in a pose can enhance or reduce its effectiveness
- How the breath opens the body and is fundamental to a good yoga practice.
- How to keep your students safe in every pose
The Ethics & Business of Teaching
You will learn about both the practical and ethical aspects of being an authentic teacher in today's very busy yoga environment. This module will include:
- Your presence in the teaching space – how to develop your teaching presence and make your students feel comfortable and confident in your teaching.
- The importance of ongoing study to maintain both your personal practice and your teaching standards
- Ethical guidelines for teachers
- The business of Yoga – how to set up classes and deal with financial affairs.
Assessment & Graduation
Students will be continually assessed throughout the entire course and a final weekend of assessment and feedback will take place in June. Graduating students will be awarded their Greystones Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training Certificate, which is internationally recognised through the auspices of Yoga Alliance Professionals UK.
How To Apply
You can download the Application Form here. Please return it by email or post. We'll be in touch within 7 days of receipt of your form. If your application is accepted, you'll need to pay your €500 non-refundable deposit to confirm your place. Once your deposit is received, we'll send you more information about the course, including a full syllabus and timetable and some initial study we'd like you to get started on before we meet for our first weekend of training.
If you have any questions in the meantime about your studies or the training course, you can contact Ríonach O'Flynn, Director of Teacher Training, on +353 86 8542741 or firstname.lastname@example.com
To be considered for this Teacher Training course, you should be practising yoga for at least two years. This does not have to be Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, though you need to understand that this style of yoga is the foundation of the course.
The full 200-hour training fee is €2,500. Discounted Early Bird Fee of €2,300 applies for payments made in full before November 30th, 2019. Otherwise, we have a flexible payment plan available if you would like to pay in monthly instalments, paying €400 for 5 months after your initial deposit has been paid. Please contact us for details.
Your non-refundable course fee includes:
- All tuition during 200 hours
- A 12-month subscription to YogaAnatomy.Net, the resource we will be using as we teach the Anatomy Module of the Training Programme. This is exclusively available through yoga teacher training programmes and includes all handouts, visuals and ongoing 12 month, individual access to this resource.
- Manual for Teacher Training Course
Your course fee does not include:
- Additional Reading List (3 essential texts, further optional reading)
- Your membership or insurance with Yoga Alliance Professionals (required if you want to teach)
A non-refundable deposit of €500 secures your place. You can pay online by card, or by cheque or cash at the studio.
Training will take place at Greystones Yoga between February and June 2020. Dates are as follows:
February 7 – 9
March 6 – 8
April 4 – 10
May 2 – 4
May 22 – May 24
June 26 – 29
5 weekends, generally Friday afternoon to Sunday evening except for a bank holiday weekend in May where we'll study from Saturday pm to Monday to include the bank holiday, and one week (9am to 6:30pm) over Easter school holidays). There is a degree of flexibility regarding some of the dates (some modules can be made up). Please register your interest by sending an email to Ríonach O'Flynn, Teacher Training Director, email@example.com


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Forbes is right, that "after a half-century of hostile borders and urban guerrilla warfare, Israel has emerged as the go-to country for antiterrorism technologies."But, oy gevalt, the technologies they pick! They sound cool. But I wouldn't count on the Israeli Defense Forces (or any other military, for that matter) using most of 'em any time soon. Still, they're fun to read about. Here are two of the eight Forbes picks.Dog Translator (Price: $10,000 and up)Worn on a collar or mounted on a wall, the Dog Bio Security System translates barking into alarms for police or military. Bio-Sense Technologies spent two years capturing the sound waves of woofs and arfs, encoding them to be read by a digital signal processor. All dogs emit the same type of bark when they sense trouble. The device can distinguish this bark from a dog's "Hello." A consumer version costs $100. A high-end version costs tens of thousands of dollars but is still 25% the cost of video surveillance.Liar Detector (Price: $200,000)An airport security guard's greatest fear is letting through terrorists smart enough to stay off the watch list. Suspect Detection Systems came up with a machine to smoke them out. A passenger puts his passport on a scanner and one hand on a sensor. The machine starts asking increasingly tough questions in the official language of the passport-issuing country. Artificial intelligence software monitors physiological responses through the sensor. Agents pull aside those who fail the test. The company claims a 96% accuracy rate after two years of testing. Slated to go into use next year in Israeli and U.S. airports, as well as Gaza Strip checkpoints. I wouldn't bet my last shekel on it. Here's some background on why lie detection systems, both new school and old, are so spotty.THERE'S MORE: "For funny Israeli anti-terrorist ideas, it's still hard to beat the terrorist sniffing gerbils," Nick notes in the comments.AND MORE: Gary Larson 1, Israelis 0. Check out this prescient Far Side cartoon.
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No way around it... this post is raw food porn.
Tonight I wanted to eat. Not eat, but... EAT. Meat and potatoes, and thats what I made.
Home fries with sauteed onions, cooked crisp and browned in butter. Fresh black pepper ground on in clouds, settling like a lovers touch.
Steak... simple steak. Seared on hot iron without fancy seasonings nor even marinating. Plain good meat tossed in the same hot iron pan the onions were sauteed in, lending their subtle flavor to the meat.
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- aepilot_jim said...
You and Brigid are killing me! I've been so broke this last month from having to replace my laptop that I've been on a Ramen diet. Now this? I aughta report you to Rachel Ray.
- October 11, 2008 at 6:58 PM
- Brigid said...
It's just lucky I had the giant Kryptonyte lunch today or your evil powers would overwhelm.
I know not to look at this in the morning. If I do, I'll be making home fries before the sun is even up.
- October 11, 2008 at 7:26 PM
- Brigid said...
Jim - buy a few potatoes. . cheaper than 4 packs of Ramen Noodles. Slice into chunks. Toss with about 14 cup of oil (you should have some in the house) or any oil based salad dressings you might have. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, any herbs you may have, rosemary's good, onion powder, garlic powder, but just salt and pepper is good.
Roast in a covered pan for 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Better than the noodles and super cheap.
- October 12, 2008 at 7:42 AM
- Carteach0 said...
I concur Jim..... Why suffer with Raman noodles when culinary ambrosia is only pennies away?
A sack of potatoes, another of onions, some garlic, and a stocked spice cabinet can really fill out a menu.
I've eaten what Brigid just advised, and it's amazingly tasty for being so simple.
For those of us who are slightly dirt poor at the moment (cough cough) kitchen resourcefulness pays off.
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The forever learning artist and fundraiser, Richard Winslow, of Kennebunk, Maine will exhibit at Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) during the month of February.
Richard Winslow travels from Maine to Florida to continue his art studies and display his works of art.
Learning art takes Richard Winslow from oil painting (his primary medium), to pastels and watercolors. He does pottery and ceramics as well. He loves outdoor painting, but much of his development and pleasure as an artist have come through regular figure and portrait studies.
At this point, he considers himself a continuing learner; because to him "the challenges of art seem endless". Richard willingly accepts that he really enjoys being in the process of learning and exploration. He strives to paint each day. Learning through artistic workshops` is also a part of that process. He recently attended a watercolor workshop with one of the countries well know watercolorist, – Paul Jackson through the Brevard Watercolor Society.
Richard also has the good fortune to parallel his art and artistic development as an artist with fund raising events. Many of these events have been involved with Land Trust Preservation, Art Education, and other worthy community endeavors. Richard intends to continue in this rewarding direction.
He enters art shows on a regular basis, represents himself in galleries both in Maine and Florida. He maintains memberships in the Kennebunk Artist Guild, the Art Student Guild of Brevard, the Brevard Watercolor Society, and the Vero Beach Museum as well as the Southern Maine Pottery Guild. The public is invited to an open Reception, Friday, February 5th – 5:30-8:30pm. Refreshments will be served.


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Here is the belly cast that Tony and I made a couple weeks ago. Tony is becoming pretty good at casting pregnant bellies~ he did 2 casts of my belly when I was pregnant with Esme' and now this one. This one is absolutely gorgeous! We haven't taken my previous casts out for comparison yet, but I think I am bigger this time around. I feel bigger than ever anyway! I am torn between painting and decorating this one or just leaving it white. It really is quite striking all on it's own!
There have been no signs that Baby will be joining us anytime soon, although I really have a feeling it will be this weekend. Cinco De Mayo is a possibility and Riley pointed out that if the Baby waits until May 6th the Birth Day will be 5-6-07! I have been able to start and finish several projects around the house while waiting. One of these projects is sure to be interrupted by Baby!!
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The global financial slowdown has posed a major concern on the economic growth & prospects of future. So policy makers are framing many short term and long-term financial policies to stabilise the economic situations and bring back the growth trajectory. Schumpeter (1911) believes that proper financial planning is the key driver of future economic growth because efficient financial investments would milk better returns which can be invested to development work. Further, Robinson (1952) stated that economic status is the key driver to financial investments across different segments according to the requirement of funds. Lucas (1988), rejected Robinson's proposal and said finance is a more complex entity and it channels the investments in different portfolio deciding the economic prospects/ growth of a nation. However the causality is still not yet clearly established but it is clear from many instances that these two factors are strongly positively correlated from the fact that better performing financial markets are economically better off.
This relationship has resulted in various financial policy changes like deregulation of tax policies, ease of doing business in developing nations to promote financial development which will have its influence in the long-term economic development/growth of the nation. For instance, India has realised that it is facing the following issues:
- Financial deficit is high
- Unemployment rate is high
- Black money is high in the economy
- Doing Business in India is becoming increasingly difficult because of different levels of clearances at different levels
- Increasing dependence on imports.
So to handle this, government has the following plan for the budget 2015:
- Reduce corporate tax from 30% to 25% over the next 4 years so as to encourage doing business in India and bringing measures by eliminating multiple clearances to set up business in India.
- Promote manufacturing in India by reducing import duty on high end intermediate goods required for assembling electronic equipments like fridge, microwave oven and increasing emphasis on infrastructure to improve connectivity and thus reducing the overall cost.
- Increasing the threshold on non-taxable income to 3,00,000 lack per annum and increase the slab on minimum tax payment slab from 3,00,000 to 5,00,000 to 3-10 lack and abolish the wealth tax on super rich people (income > 1Cr) and increase income tax from 30% to 32%. This is done so that middle and lower income class will be left with more purchasing power and charge more from richer class who has high spending power.
- Increase the slab on savings under 80C from 1 lack to 1.5 lack and promote pension scheme by including it under 80CC clause and provide tax benefit upto savings of 50,000 rupees annually.
- To have a better control on black money, government increasing indirect tax so that all consuming people have to pay tax upon suing goods and services.
If observed closely, it is evident that the government is following contraction budget policy because it wants to restrict liquidity and have a better control on inflation in India which is one of the major concerns. Economic status of the nation is not measured by mere average per capita income rather; equality in earning and purchasing power parity has to be considered. This is the reason government has modified its tax policy so that poor and middle class people would have higher purchasing power and government getting better financial inputs by making suitable changes in indirect tax because it is applicable to all and hence having a better control on black money.
Financial development & Economic growth – linkage
An efficient financial system facilitates efficient trade of goods and services by reducing cost on information and transaction costs.
- As observed from table 1 & 2 in appendix, the % credit provided by bank as a percentage of GDP has increased subsequently over the period whose influence on GDP growth is well evident. Further it is attributed to freeing of economic reforms and making it easy for private players to do business. Further, the gap between the global GDP and domestic GDP has widened towards the later period because of reforms brought by the government to promote FDI in various sectors.
- From table 2 & 3, it is observed that the government has eased credit policy and hence the private credit had increased over the period and this has a positive correlation with the increased GDP growth above the global average.
- From table 4, it is observed that Market capitalization as a ratio of GDP has fallen sharply in 2008 and has rebound back. This was the period of global financial market crisis. This clearly shows that positive correlation existing between financial development & economic growth.
- From table 3 & 4, it is clear that as the number of banks is increasing (penetration), there is a correspondent increase in credit availability for the people which inturn is having a positive influence on the increase in market capitalization percentage.
- From table 1 & 4, it is observed that % credit provided by bank as a percentage of GDP has increased over the period. Subsequent to that there is an increase in market capitalization as a percentage of GDP. This clearly indicates a positive correlation existing between the private credits and the economic growth.
- China had changed its economic policy in 1978 and opened its door for FDI and its per capita GDP has increased from less than $150 to $ 8,227 in 2012 (Table 5).
- Further the above growth is also ascertained to increasing financing of manufacturing industries (85 of Fortune 500 companies are located in China) and excessive investments on infrastructure to promote trades(This is very evident from the fact that the coastal region of China is prosperous and has superior infrastructure and is trading hub. However middle portion of China is suffering from poverty.)
Brazil's growth strategy is ascertained to more investment on modernization of agriculture which is having a positive influence on GDP growth and a consistent inflation.
It is very well evident that there exist a positive correlation between the financial development and economic growth. However not all financial investments would lead to economic development. Also for a financial policy to reflect its effect on the economic development, sufficient time has to be given. Also other macroeconomic parameters have to be considered to ascertain the efficiency / effectiveness of the financial policies.
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- International Journal of Economic Practices and Theories, Vol. 3, No. 3, 2013 (July), e-ISSN 2247–7225
- http://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/PublicationsView.aspx?id=14945
- https://hbr.org/2013/11/chinas-economy-in-six-charts/
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Police officers investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are looking for a 'critical witness' who could help them crack the case.
Operation Grange detectives have been give a further cash injection of £154,000 to track down an Eastern European woman who is believed to have some clues as to the decade-long mystery of the toddler's disappearance.
This witness is believed to have lived close to the Praia da Luz holiday flat on the Algarve where Madeleine was last seen. However, she is said to have later left Portugal after the death of her husband.
A source made the following comment to The Sun:
She may have seen or heard something which to her may seem insignificant but to us could prove vital.
If she recognises herself she should contact police. She has nothing to fear. This is just to eliminate her from enquiries.
Another source explained how the witness was a 'critical line of enquiry'.
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Launched in May 2011, Scotland Yard's Operation Grange is an ongoing investigative review into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
The review was launched after the original Portuguese investigation received heavy criticism from British Authorities.
Now that an additional £154,000 has been added to the £12 million review, this could point to the importance police are placing on this mysterious, unnamed witness.
Could she hold the answers detectives have been waiting for?
It has been previously suggested police have a theory regarding Madeleine's disappearance, however they haven't released this information to the public because it could implicate either an individual or multiple individuals.
Madeleine's parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, have maintained hope over the years, stating there is 'absolutely nothing' to suggest the little girl has come to any harm.
A spokesperson for the McCann family recently made the following statement on Kate and Gerry's behalf, expressing their gratitude to detectives investigating the case:
They are very encouraged there remains work to be done that requires them seeking an extra budget.
They are grateful to all those officers who are still working on the case and are actively looking for Madeleine.
They appreciate everything the police have done and are doing to get a resolution after all this time.
However, Scotland Yard has received some criticism from the general public regarding the highly funded Operation Grange.
Some people believe the Madeleine McCann investigation continues to take precedence over the cases of other missing and vulnerable children, whose stories remain under-discussed and under-investigated.
One person tweeted, 'It's terribly sad what happened to Madeleine McCann but millions of other children have gone missing and had no funding'.
Another said, 'I can't believe the Madeleine McCann search is yet again being funded more money. Why? What about all the other missing children/people?'
A child goes missing every 3 minutes in the UK. But, more money is to be spent on the Madeleine McCann case. Over £11 million spent so far.
— James Melville (@JamesMelville) September 28, 2017
It's terribly sad what happened to Madeleine McCann but millions of other children have gone missing and had no funding
— Sophhh (@soph_cb) September 28, 2017
Why are the government funding £154k looking for Madeleine McCann after 10 years what about the kids that go missing every single day in UK?
— Sam Reece (@SamReece) September 28, 2017
Scotland Yard has previously stated the current Operation Grange team will not be reduced as 'the inquiry has not reached a conclusion'.
The investigation continues.
Jules studied English Literature with Creative Writing at Lancaster University before earning her masters in International Relations at Leiden University in The Netherlands (Hoi!). She then trained as a journalist through News Associates in Manchester. Jules has previously worked as a mental health blogger, copywriter and freelancer for various publications.


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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
A natural sequence, right? Not exactly. It's probably pretty likely that, unless you grew up in the Pacific Northwest or have spent extensive time there, you've never heard of Umpqua Bank. That's ok, but the people in the area definitely have. They have quite an amazing little branding story. A bank? Read on…
The mid-sized bank in Oregon first opened in 1953 with one branch, six employees and $70,00. In 1995, the new President and CEO Ray Davis shifted the company's focus to retail-oriented banking, a relatively new innovation in the financial world. So what does retail banking entail? It means that branches are "stores" which host community events, movie nights, coffeehouses and yoga. It means that customer service is the backbone of their philosophy, the basis for all the activities they conduct. "The store[s] focus on intimate, cozy banking for walk-in traffic."1
The key to their success? Well it could be that "it's becoming a pretty big bank by acting small."1 They focus on making banking an experience, not just an errand. They've integrated into the funky Portland scene with a cool coffee house vibe and eco-friendly services.
They have also branded themselves as a community presence as the friendly, hip neighbor who knows everyone and everything that's going on. In 2004, the first Umpqua Bank ice cream truck which delivers free ice cream was introduced to enthusiastic fans. In 2007, "Umpqua open[ed] the Innovation Lab in Portland's Southwest waterfront…a [o]ne-of-a-kind store [that] blends state-of-the-art technology into the customer experience, experimenting with new ideas and initiatives."1 They even launched an album showcasing the talent of local artists.
What does your bank do? Maverick CEO Davis says that "[b]ank products are a commodity. Everyone has different-colored checks and terms on a loan, but basically the same products. We weren't going to out-resource or outgun the bigger fellows. So how do you differentiate a bank?"2 In Portland, one of the stores, which is also available for community meetings and even a concert by the Metropolitan Youth Symphony, opens its doors for a monthly Wii bowling night on the bank's big screen TV.
Note: Umpqua Bank has grown to nearly 200 stores and $12 billion in assets with acquisitions in California, Nevada and Washington.
Discussion: What services/aspects do you value from your bank?
*Umpqua Bank logo from Umpqua Bank.
1 Umpqua Bank
2 NPR's Marketplace
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Southeast Pump Station Improvements
City of San Antonio
This project provides for the total rehabilitation of this facility. GAI is providing the design services for both the electrical distribution and controls as well as the instrumentation and controls. Utility power was routed at 34.5kV underground to 34.5kV/480Y 277Volts – 3 phase pad mounted transformers. From these transformers underground service was routed to an outdoor switchboard. This switchboard serves two indoor switchboards. Both switchboards are configured with Main-Tie-Tie-Main manual transfer mains and sized to handle the entire load. Initially there are four 200HP and three 100HP pumps. All pumps are provided with free standing reduced voltage solid stated starters.


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Dir/scr: M. Night Shyamalan. US. 2010. 103mins
Despite their shortcomings, writer-director M. Night Shyamalan's films have always wielded an adventurous showmanship, a quality that's dispiritingly lacking from The Last Airbender. This live-action adaptation of an animated children's fantasy series is a leaden, joyless ride that represents another major misfire from the once-promising filmmaker.
The filmmaker's style smothers this ostensibly lighter kids' film, resulting in a CG-heavy fantasy-adventure that's more dreary than exciting.
Opening domestically July 1 before expanding across the globe, The Last Airbender will cater to younger audiences familiar with the original Nickelodeon television series. Shyamalan's diminished (but still considerable) commercial potency may lure the curious, as will the film's use of 3-D. But in a crowded marketplace that will soon contain Despicable Me and The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Airbender may struggle for breathing room.
During an ancient time in which the evil Fire Nation rules over humanity, a boy named Aang (Noah Ringer) is freed from an icy tomb to discover that he can control the power of the air. Prophesised to be the one who can bring peace to the world, he must face off against the Fire Nation's arrogant Commander Zhao (Aasif Mandvi).
Taking its cues from Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Lord Of The Rings, The Last Airbender concerns itself with an uncertain young boy on a quest to realise his heroic destiny. In films such as The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable, Shyamalan has shown a talent for guiding strong child performances, but Ringer fails to reveal much inner spark. Adopting the same overly serious tone he's incorporated for his adult thrillers, the filmmaker's style smothers this ostensibly lighter kids' film, resulting in a CG-heavy fantasy-adventure that's more dreary than exciting.
Additionally, the world of The Last Airbender proves maddeningly complex as the action is divided across different lands and even includes two separate villains, Zhao and another adversary (played by Dev Patel), who are both trying to track down Aang. Rather than giving the film an epic grandeur, the myriad characters and subplots further dilute viewer interest. As for the 3-D technology, it does little to enhance an overly busy yet drab visual design.
Production companies Nickelodeon Movies, Blinding Edge Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
International distribution: Paramount Pictures
Executive producers: Kathleen Kennedy, Scott Aversano, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
Producers: Sam Mercer, Frank Marshall. M. Night Shyamalan
Co-producer: Jose L. Rodriguez
Screenplay: M. Night Shyamalan, based on the series Avatar: The Last Airbender created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko
Cinematography: Andrew Lesnie
Production designer: Philip Messina
Editor: Conrad Buff
Music: James Newton Howard
Main cast: Noah Ringer, Dev Patel, Nicola Peltz, Jackson Rathbone, Shaun Toub, Aasif Mandvi, Cliff Curtis


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Educating Oneself: Carnegie Libraries
Industrialist Andrew Carnegie gave grants for 20 libraries in Maine between 1897 and 1912, specifying that the town own the land, set aside funds for maintenance, have room to expand -- and offer library services at no charge.
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The Skowhegan Free Public Library was built in 1889 with money donated by Abner Coburn and the town of Skowhegan. Mr. Coburn left $30,000 in his will towards the building of the library. In 2005, for the library to fully keep up with their programs need to make some renovations. These changes would allow for more use of technology, more room for children's programs, and provide handicap accessibility.
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We are 100% run by volunteers...
Your help keeps us going!
How can I help?
We can use your strengths in every area from grooming to building fences to hauling big round hay bales! Yes, some of the chores are not so glamorous, but it all needs to be done! Keeping horses in a safe and sound environment takes a lot of dedicated and hard work. We feel it's worth it, and can use all the help we can get.
The first step is to have you attend one of our volunteer orientations. We try to schedule a volunteer orientation one Saturday a month. The orientation gives us a chance to introduce you to what we do and learn what your skills are. It also gives you a chance to see if our needs match your skills. To sign up for the next available volunteer orientation, click here.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please fill out and bring a Release of Liability Waiver for everyone volunteering. You can download the document by clicking on the above link.
Join one of our committees to work in-depth to promote the business side of rescue! We have the following committees: maintenance/hay, fundraising, adoption support, event planning, merchandising and volunteer support.If you are able to help us with any of these high needs areas, please contact Ande at 316-519-4129! We will set up a mutually agreed upon time to meet our committee chairpersons and get you started!
We are excited to meet you!
Look at something fun our volunteer Mike Briley created to promote our horses!
When can I help?
Check out our Volunteer Signup Calendar of Events
Once you have been through our volunteer orientation, you are welcome to come out and help us any time*. We also need your help with putting on special fund-raising events and activities. See what events we have going on and what we need help for. Sign up by clicking on an event, filling out and sending the form. Once we've received the form we'll call you to verify. Then we'll see you there!
*Anyone under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Many couples set up a free crowdfunding account such as Plumfund to allow them to travel to and enjoy the destination of their choice.
With planning and the use of this free account to collect money and incidentals for your event, you can afford to include people that you love.
Hotels will often give discounts for groups traveling together as will some restaurants, travel companies, and activities.
Moreover, ordering reasonably priced wedding jewelry has never been easier. There are websites where couples can design their own rings, then get samples in the mail. Like this, couples can find the perfect fit without having to leave their homes. ( Source: https://www.allurez.com/jewelry/ )
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Once you have decided on a destination, you should decide how you want to remember this event. Below are a few tips about the photography in unique places such as a tropical island.
- Hire a Professional photographer
While you may take a great picture in your backyard and your brother-in-law nailed it at your cousin's wedding in the chapel, to get the best pictures for this "one-time event" you want a pro.
A professional will have the correct equipment to get the best results. This includes (but is not limited to) special filters, lighting, different cameras, and tripods. Quality equipment makes the difference in a picture and a photograph.
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If you have invested a lot of time in the preparations – all the way from getting the perfect gown, the beautiful venue, a fun band, to the details such as a lavish candy buffet, you would want it remembered by impeccable photos.
- Be aware of timing
Your photographer may request you be available at a particular time in order to get some great shots.
For example, the best time to capture the beauty of a tropical sunrise is ½ hour before sunrise.
A tropical sunset is best photographed ½ hour after sunset. Taking a photograph in the harsh, tropical sun is not easy. You must know how to filter it and how to use shadows in your favor. There are specific ways to photograph the stars.
If you want a photograph of the Milky Way, it will take a professional to capture it.
Pictures you take yourself
Of course, you and your guests will take pictures yourself while you are there. Here are a few tips to help you get the best shots.
- Framing a picture is important. The frame needs to fit the subject. Photographing landscapes and natural sites should be framed horizontally. Photographing a person should be framed vertically.
- Less is more. Avoid trying to get too much in the picture. Get closer to the item you are shooting and then get closer still. With photography, less is more.
- Do not always have a centerpiece. Many people make the mistake of centering the picture around something or someone on every shot. Instead, look at your picture as 4 quadrants of the canvas. Try to get equal beauty in all four quadrants. This makes for a beautiful picture, regardless of the subject.
What to photograph
What you photograph depends on where you travel to, of course. Staying with our theme of tropical islands, you would look for the unique beauty afforded to that location. You should photograph:
- Waterfalls
- Volcanos
- Natural beaches
- The sea
- The stars
- Activities such as luaus
- Flower farms
- Landmarks
- Guests
- Friends you meet on your journey
Photography is a big part of your special day. Take your time to get a professional and to allow him or her to do what they do best. Let them be in control and follow their lead. Your reward will be a lifetime of memories in vivid and beautiful color.
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Wendy Dessler
Wendy is a super-connector with Outreachmama.com and Toweringseo.com who helps businesses find their audience online through outreach, partnerships, and networking. She frequently writes about the latest advancements in digital marketing and focuses her efforts on developing customized blogger outreach plans depending on the industry and competition.


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Such predicts :P
Better late than buggy :)
Is this going to be the last dlc btw? Gonna be one sad panda if it is. I really enjoy Varnhold since it's story driven.
But I wouldn't mind a dungeon crawl either, as long as the party gets chatty once a while (like Cephal commenting this-and-that when we're in the keep).
Or fire up some convo, team mates just stating their opinion (Reg's puns XD, Tristian warning the pc to be careful, Jubilost contemplating about the dungeon, or just maybe your LI asking how are you holding up)
I'm not expecting them to be a chatterbox. I just hope they wont be dead-silence either..
Well, IIRC, Owlcats are working on console port of Kingmaker + started planning on the Pathfinder 2 already! :D
I'm a little sad there won't be anymore new content for Kingmaker, I look forward to the sequel! I got my wallet ready :D
.. I'm starting to see the wisdom behind Ekundayo's words.. "Attachment can be dangerous" XD (and I almost cried when he said "I shouldn't have stayed. But it's too late to leave" T___T)
Ah well, here's to hoping that Pathfinder 2 will have a bunch of lovable characters that I could fall in love all over again XD.
Envious to you guys who's ready to move on.
The devs made any official announcement that no more content will be produed for Kingmaker? (I hope not)
Maybe they can throw a DLC here and there while making the next game.


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Posted December 3, 2018
The City of Tucson has selected Tyler Technologies' Energov permitting system to replace the more than 20-year-old Permits Plus program.
The current users of Permits Plus, the Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD), Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), Tucson Fire Department, and Environmental Service's Code Enforcement section will move to the new system, along with new users Tucson Water and Business Licenses.
Tyler Technologies, the selected software vendor, is the largest software company in the United States that is solely based on providing integrated software and technology services. The implementation of Tucson's new permitting system is estimated to take approximately 20 months to complete.


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Banksy takes on Brexit with mural of EU flag
LONDON (AP) — The street artist Banksy has let the world know his take on Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
Banksy has created a large mural in the British port of Dover showing a workman chipping away one of the 12 stars on the EU flag. His representatives Monday confirmed the work is genuine.
British voters decided last year to leave the 28-nation EU. The new mural is in the city that's the main British gateway for traffic to continental Europe. It also appeared as the U.K. is holding an early election.
Banksy's satirical stencils — rats, kissing policemen, riot police with smiley faces — first appeared on walls in Bristol before spreading to London and then to cities around the world. His artworks have fetched as much as $1.8 million.


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General Parties and Events Packages
We not only love weddings, but we really love ALL events and celebrations of the Moment and Milestones in your life. Let us help make all your celebrations perfect. These could include Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Engagement Parties, Surprise Parties, Holiday Parties, and Many more.
Day-Of Coordination for Parties and Events:
~ Number of Guests- 0-75: $300
~ Number of Guests- 76-100: $400
~ Number of Guests- 101+: $600
Services Overview:
~ Unlimited phone and email communication from the date of contract/agreement to the event.
~ Creation of vendor arrival times, décor details, and event timeline.
~ 1-2 weeks before the event day, we will call all vendors to verify details of their services, discuss remaining balances, and distribute the day-of itinerary of arrival times.
~ Event Day (Up to 5 hours from Set-up to Clean-up):
o Arrive at venue when vendors arrive to provide smooth set-up for the event.
o Set-up all decorations, favors, place cards, candles, etc. that are needed.
o Ensure remaining payments are given to vendors.
o On-site coordination and supervision of the event.
o Assist with vendor clean-up and exit of all guests once the event is completed (If time permits).
Full Coordination for Parties and Events:
~ Number of Guests- 0-75: $500
~ Number of Guests- 76-100: $650
~ Number of Guests- 101+: $900
Services Overview:
~ Coordination and management of selecting ALL vendors that are needed. More details can be seen below:
o Moments and Milestones will find the vendor options; however, customer will choose the best fit for them.
o Payments and contracts will be signed by customer and will be between customer and vendor. Moments and Milestones will help with the coordination of the signatures and payments.
~ Event Day: Same as Day-Of Package listed above


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February 2020
Thank you for your enquiry on the JOY! Christian Cruise for 2020. You are going to have a great trip with our various guest speakers and our pastoral team! In order to book, there are a few small steps you need to complete, please SEE ATTACHED for a full itinerary and below for details on how to book. Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact our offices. This is the only local cruise JOY! Magazine will be offering for 2020. Limited spaces so do not miss out!
- JOY! Magazine Christian cruise from Durban to Mozambique (Pomene Island) aboard MSC Orchestra for 4 nights, 5 days
- Package includes all meals, entertainment, access to various JOY! Magazine events as well as use of all the ships complimentary facilities and services
- You will need a valid passport for this cruise (valid for 6 months from date of travel with 3 blank pages)
You do not need any vaccinations
- Kids under 18 travel free if sharing with 2 adults (As per MSC the food and accommodation is free). Mandatory charges of taxes, insurance and port fees apply for children. These are reduced rates and are as follows: Infant (0-1.99 years = R1000) Child (2-18 years = R2000).
- To travel with children, you must have a valid passport for the child as well as an unabridged birth certificate for the child. If travelling without both parents, additional documentation is required (please chat to our offices).
- The Orchestra offers a range of cabin accommodation ranging from the cheapest (inside cabins) to the most expensive (balcony cabins). All of these cabin options offer limited availability, so book now to avoid disappointment
- MSC uses a "dynamic booking system" which means the prices fluctuate month to month based on demand and booking popularity. Prices as advertised may not always be available, as the prices increase as demand grows. BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR PRICE!
- The Orchestra offers a range of services (spa, fitness centre, kids entertainment, indoor/outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzis, amphitheatre with cabaret shows and more). The kids club is free, although "after-hours" baby sitting services can be arranged at a set fee. For more information on the ship, please click on this link https://www.msccruises.co.za/en-za/Discover-MSC/Cruise-Ships/MSC-Orchestra.aspx
- There will be a range of JOY! activities and seminars on board the ship, please see attached itinerary for more info
- You can only book for the JOY! Christian Cruise through our JOY! Travel Offices on 021 852 4061 or firstname.lastname@example.com
- Unfortunately If you try to book via MSC direct you will not be given access to the JOY! Events, so you must book through our offices.
- We are advertising this cruise months in advance, you can enjoy up to 30% discount! Please note there is a small entertainment levy added to your booking to cover the guest speaker seminars and JOY! magazine subscription included in your trip
- Once you are given a quote, you only need to pay a 50% deposit ASAP to reserve your space (either by credit card or EFT)
- Balance of the cruise is payable 90 days prior to departure. (ie: 2nd November 2019). Should you need a payment extension please chat to us. We would hate for anyone to miss out.
Shuttles to the port
At the Durban airport (outside the food court by Mugg and Bean) there are MSC shuttles that you can take to the port. These have to be paid for in cash; they leave every hour.
- Adults: R145 per adult per way
Kids aged 3 and over: R145 per child per way
Kids under 3: Free
- Shuttle buses from the Airport to the port run on the hour starting from 08h00; with the last shuttle departing the airport 3 hours prior to the ship departure time. Porters are available to load / unload baggage from the buses
Embarkation Note:Shuttle staff will check and remind passengers not to pack their passports / cruise documentation into their checked luggage as these documents need to be checked at the check-in counters and immigration control once at the terminal. Passengers who arrive by shuttle are assigned a designated cruise check-in lane facilitating shorter lines and quicker embarkation.
- Alternatively you can take an uber / taxi from the airport to the port
Parking at the Durban Harbour
Car parking is available only in Durban on a first come first served basis. The fare is approx. R120 per car per night (valid for all car types), which will be converted into USD at the actual exchange rate and will be added to your onboard account.
Please note: all vehicles are parked at the owner's risk and MSC Cruises will not be liable for any loss or damage to any vehicles or articles therein, through any cause whatsoever. Drivers are required to sign an indemnity at the Port.
Day of Cruise Arrival back in Durban Harbour
- The cruise disembarkation will take place from 06h45 – 08h30. You can either book an MSC excursion for that last day (to see Durban aquarium etc) or you can book an MSC shuttle from the port back to the airport. Or you can always take your own taxi / uber service.
- Disembarkation Note: Shuttle buses from the port to the airport run on the hour from 06h30 with the last shuttle being at 08h00 sharp.
- For your return flight home, I suggest that you budget at least 1 hour to get from ship to airport and another hour for safety (in case the ship is delayed…which never usually happens).
- You should aim to fly 3 hours from when you disembark the ship; you can choose to disembark early at 06h45 or later at 08h30.
We do hope you can join us and enJOY one of our tours


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Purim is the Jewish equivalent of Mardi Gras, when pre-modern Christians closed out the carnival season by dressing up in costume, overeating and overdrinking, and parading around in a demonstration of the world turned upside down. For their part, Jews also dressed up in costume and overate and overdrank, to celebrate a holiday that's all about turning the tables on your oppressors.
An intrepid young queen intercedes with her husband to prevent the unjust destruction of her people. What could have been more fabulous than that, for the hard-pressed Jewish communities of the Diaspora?
Under the circumstances, it is possible to forgive our pre-modern forebears for enjoying the denouement, when the Jews of Persia, taking advantage of the king's permission, kill 76,000 of their enemies before declaring a holiday for feasting and gladness. But in later times, this has proven disturbing.
"There is no fighting, but just as there was to have been a massacre of unresisting Jews, so now there is a massacre of unresisting Gentiles," wrote the prominent Anglo-Jewish scholar and philanthropist Claude Montefiore. Had the Bible omitted the book, he concluded, "it would have gained rather than lost in religious value and moral worth."
Today, we Jews still have our enemies, but we also have a powerful state of our own, and many resources. As we look around an unquestionably threatening world, we must not yield to the temptation to see ourselves as the beleaguered people portrayed in the Book of Esther. And we must be careful to resist the revenge fantasies it once instilled.
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In January some of our field staff were lucky enough to hear several Endangered Growling Grass Frogs (Litoria raniformis) calling from Merri Creek, at two different locations in Fawkner's Moomba Park Reserve. This is the first time these frogs have been recorded in the lower sections of the Merri for many decades, most likely due to pollution and the loss of their habitat, We don't know how long the frogs might remain in this section of the creek, as they need still or slow moving water to breed in, and heavy rains can make the creek flow ferociously.
Come along and search for Growlers and other frogs at the Frogs in Fawkner event on Friday 26 April at 6:30pm - World Save the Frogs Day. Registration essential here. Listen to the Growling Grass Frogs calling from Merri Creek .


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Sweet Holiday Recipes for Everyone to Enjoy
We don't know about you but we love the sweet desserts that come with the holidays! We've asked our employees to share their favorite holiday desserts and tips. Stay tuned for more recipes from Team Eastwood!
Homecoming Treats
We believe that Homecoming season has a lot to offer! There's football, friendships, tailgates, rivalries, and more. There is nothing better than spending time with your friends and family, while cheering on your favorite sports team! Our favorite part of the season is the fun dishes that you make that quickly become a family tradition!
Bacon, Cheddar & Jalapeno Pinwheels
These pinwheels are perfect for tailgating, parties, or just because. It's quick & easy, which is why they're my go-to. Who doesn't love bacon, cheese, and a little spice from the jalapenos?! An added bonus is that (at my house at least) I almost always have the ingredients on hand, if I need to make something in a pinch! It's one of our favorites in my household, and I hope y'all enjoy them too!
Buffalo Chicken Dip
"My family makes this when we all get together to watch the Steelers football games, and also for most holidays! It's one of those dishes that once you start eating, you can't stop. Go Steelers, Gators, and Gamecocks!"
Cuban Sandwich Sliders
As Miami Hurricanes fans living in North Carolina, my family and I make a big deal out of going to local games and cheering on our Canes!
Hawaiian Sliders
I LOVE these ham and cheese Hawaiian sliders!
Mac N Cheese Muffins
"This is probably one of the best things that my wife has made! It's always a huge hit!"
Slow Cooker Tailgate Chili
"There is nothing better than Chili and football on a chilly day. The best part about slow cooker chili is the way it makes the whole house smell amazing! This is easy to whip up, you can start it in the morning and it is ready by noon. A side of corn bread is all you need!"
Bourbon Baked Beans
Fall is the time of year when my sense of adventure really kicks in. It's the time of year when things slow down enough that I can truly reflect on how much I've been blessed with and all that I am thankful for. When it comes to food, that's an area where my family is less adventurous. We stick to the basics. Every family has their own twist on Southern classics, and in our family we tend not to stray from what we all know and love. These two recipes are staples in my family and can be expected at just about any gathering.
Cheesy Taco Dip!
My sweet cheerleader's favorite football dish is taco dip!! It is super easy and involves zero actual cooking…that's actually my favorite part! You can put it together a Saturday afternoon and stick it in the refrigerator and it is ready and waiting for you on Sunday afternoon!!
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Fall is the time of year when my sense of adventure really kicks in. It's the time of year when things slow down enough that I can truly reflect on how much I've been blessed with and all that I am thankful for. When it comes to food, that's an area where my family is less adventurous. We stick to the basics. Every family has their own twist on Southern classics, and in our family we tend not to stray from what we all know and love. These two recipes are staples in my fam and can be expected at just about any gathering
Deluxe Bacon Cheeseburger Bites
These are perfect appetizers – meatballs stacked with all of the ingredients for a deluxe bacon cheeseburger! I love SIMPLE. I love football. I love entertaining. I love eating clean and I love NO CLEAN UP even more!!!! My younger brother plays in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts and I love the way friends and family bond over cheering him on!!
Easy Black Bean Dip!
Tailgating has always been a family tradition and is one of my favorite parts of Fall! You'll find me in Death Valley almost every Saturday decked out in Orange! I always look forward to this fun time with family and friends enjoying the awesome weather (even if it is sometimes still 90 degrees in October in the Carolinas). This is THE EASIEST recipe and is always a hit for a grab and go tailgate table item! Hope you enjoy! Go Tigers!
Fiesta Ranch Dip!
This dip is my favorite – I usually make 2 batches so I have one for myself to snack on throughout the week! It's great with chips or veggies!
Hot Sausage Dip
This recipe is easy and delicious. It is a hit with kids and adults which makes it a winning, go-to tailgating dish – just like our Clemson Tigers. Go Tigers!
Jan's Nine Layer Mexican Dip
My Nine Layer Mexican Dip is a definite crowd pleaser!
Our favorite Southern Comfort Punch
The funny thing about this recipe is that my mother didn't drink a drop, but this was made for every gathering I can remember.
Rotel Cheese Dip!
My family and close friends love our Carolina Gamecocks!!! Fall is our favorite season of the year!! My daughter just moved to Columbia for college so football Saturdays just got a little more special!!! These 2 recipes have been handed down from family and are easy and quick plus they're always the 1st appetizers to vanish!! Happy Fall Y'all!! GOOOO Gamecocks!!
Sausage Pinwheels
These pinwheels are perfect and a favorite for the nooner game with a tailgate that starts at 8:00 am and you need to get some food on your belly before the fun begins. They stay yummy even when they cool off so people can graze on them for a while. Go Tarheels and Mountaineers!!
Sweet Little Smokies
This recipe is sure to be hit ANYWHERE! It's super easy and so delish! This is my go to for any sporting event!!
Tiger Punch!
You'd think I'd have good recipes but lately I order from BILO and pick it up!! I do have a batch drink recipe that has been a hit this season. It's a Southern Living recipe called Summer Beer Cocktail but I've been calling it Tiger Punch!


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Music Publishing
Welcome to Sammy Smile Music LLC, the publishing entity for the songs and musicals of Neil Fishman and Harvey Edelman. This site features a range of songs including our catalog of theatrical properties that are available for production. Previously produced in schools, universities, regional theater, music halls, dinner theaters, and cabarets, throughout the United States, from Off-Broadway in New York and beyond, these musicals have delighted a wide range of audiences young and old. Complete sets of scripts, vocal scores, and orchestrations, are available for performance. Two of our musicals, "Spin - The Rumpelstiltskin Musical" and "Puss In Boots a Musical" are available as complete multicast recordings on audiobook, published by Harper Audio.


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Hyde Ya Kids, Hyde Ya Park
The South Side is experiencing a wave of laughter and everyone's on alert! The Revival's Winter Sketch Comedy Revue - HYDE YA KIDS, HYDE YA PARK! - delivers a montage of fierce, silly sketches. Scenes include a musical interpretation of graduate student unionization; a sitcom based in Barack Obama's former law school days; and a women's rap rebuttal to male privilege. America is changing fast y'all! You better HYDE YA KIDS, HYDE YA PARK!
Written & Performed by: Philip Lindsey, Johanna Medrano, Devin Middleton, Angela Oliver, Katie Rhodes, Jordan Stafford and Tori Wynn
Musical Direction by David Redick
Technical Direction by Drew Cohen
Directed by Jonald Jude Reyes


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Winter Relief
St. John's hosts approximately 40 homeless individuals the week between Christmas and New Years, providing a warm place to sleep, a couple of hot meals each day, as well as companionship and entertainment. You can help by making a donation below, preparing and serving meals, providing entertainment, or to making a gift to the poor box December 1-2.
Important Dates
December 1-2
- Poor box supports Winter Relief
- Volunteer sign ups after Masses
December 3-15
- Material donations accepted at the Parish Center
December 13
- Brian Boru Night – Make a reservation and dine at Brian Boru on Dec. 13; mention St. John's Winter relief and we receive $10 for every dinner sold!
Volunteer Your Time
- Sign up in the Gathering Space Dec. 1-2 to serve Dec 26-Jan 2
Contact the following people for more info:
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- Food Prep and Service
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- Dinner-Bev Svehlak email@example.com, 410-897-7226
- Laundry Service – Sue Garreis email@example.com, 443-867-8248
- Entertainment/Activities – Drew Dowling firstname.lastname@example.com, 410-647-6492
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1426 - PARLIAMENT OF BATs
On three occasions the English Parliament was held here at Leicester Castle's Great Hall. One of those, in 1426, became known as the Parliament of Bats. Tensions were so high between Cardinal Beaufort, the Bishop of Winchester and the Lord Chancellor that the men were not allowed to carry swords. Instead, they armed themselves with bats.
Henry VI was an infant at this time, and the session saw him knighted in St. Mary De Castro Church. Henry was the only child and heir of King Henry V. He was born on 6 December 1421 at Windsor Castle. He succeeded to the throne as King of England the day after his father's death on 1 September 1422 at the age of nine months. He was the youngest person ever to succeed to the English throne.


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When attending the renowned West Green House Opera, where their annual programme of music events set within an award-winning garden are a highlight of summer in the county of Hampshire, there is only one place to stay – nor can nearby Tylney Hall ever be a matter of convenience but a reason in itself.
The hot July sun pouring down onto the Grade II listed red brick mansion, dating back to 1700, with its countless acres of immaculate lawns, flower borders and appealing outdoor pool, made our usual rainy weekend breaks in the English countryside feel utterly unrecognisable and glamorous in the extreme. The flag was flying at full mast just for us, the fountain splashed its greeting, while the reserved parking sign bearing our name was a VIP welcome you expect from a five rather than a four star hotel.
Inside, the grand, wood-panelled, portrait-hung lobby flurried with wedding guests and a never-ending delivery of flowers, the plush drawing room groaned with partakers of irresistible afternoon tea finger sandwiches and cakes, while the outside terrace positively overflowed with Pimms whilst sporadic croquet-players of all ages marvelled at the game to which hardly anyone ever seems to know the rules. Nonetheless, there's nothing like croquet for creating that quintessentially English, aristocratic tone within any country house setting.
Other pastimes at Tylney Hall include a health centre with spa, sauna, whirlpool, heated indoor pool, gym and snooker room, while outdoor pursuits include tennis courts, archery, clay pigeon shooting and an adjacent 18 hole golf course. Exploring a portion of the 66-acres (ignoring the jogging trail, naturally), wherein we discovered a magical water garden, Second World War Air Raid Shelter and kitchen gardens was enough exercise for me thank you very much. Add a spot of culture to your trip by visiting the charming Jane Austen's House Museum in Alton or Winchester Cathedral.
We arrived in time for luncheon at Tylney's handsome glass domed 2 AA Rosette Oak Room Restaurant, opening onto the sun-drenched terrace; a chilled glass of Marlborough Riesling was the ultimate antidote to a stiflingly warm day, as was the elegant, picnic-inspired ham hock terrine starter with quails eggs and a deliciously light pea mousse. The softest breast of corn fed chicken with an intense, silky jus, English asparagus tips and truffle pomme puree showcased the kitchen's ability to elevate simple ingredients into something elegant and luxurious, while the oozing chocolate fondant confirmed my well-placed trust in the talents of the kitchen, overseen by Michael Lloyd.
Opened as a hotel in 1980s, having previously been a substantial family home, served as a hospital during the First World War and acted as the headquarters of a famous shipping line, Tylney Hall's history is treasured by the Elite group whose portfolio includes The Grand Hotel Eastbourne, Ashdown Park and Luton Hoo. Faithfully restoring and maintaining the property and grounds, including magnificent landscaped gardens originally designed by the famed 19th century gardener Gertrude Jekyll, to an incredibly high standard, the approachable team of staff meanwhile ensure that there is never anything stuffy or reserved about being a guest at Tylney Hall, and that despite its size and scale, you'll immediately feel quite at home, perhaps a little too much so. Like something straight from an Evelyn Waugh novel, however would we ever return to normal life and our humble city terrace after waking up here?
The 112 rooms are housed in the Orangery (where guests can step straight from their rooms into the gardens), the walled garden or main mansion house, where we were shown to the newly refurbished State Suite – all 65sqm of it, with a makeover cost of £120,000. With panoramic views encompassing the Boathouse Lake and an impressive avenue of chestnut trees that happens to be one of the longest uninterrupted vistas in Hampshire, it secured our favourable first impression of the hotel. As did the private drawing room with marble fireplace, outdoor terrace, large bedroom with chaise lounge on which to pose Oscar-Wilde-like in a suitably lax state of undress, sparklingly new bathroom with slipper tub and stand-alone rain shower, and enviable walk-in wardrobe that made me extremely sorry I hadn't packed more dresses and shoes, if only to admire them.
The only trouble was that our suite proved rather too comfortable. 'Did we really have to venture out that evening?' I telepathically communicated to my husband as he handed me a cup of Earl Grey and a biscuit and perused the tempting in-room dining menu which we determined to make use of following the terrific black tie 'Marvellous Party' at West Green House Opera, an evening celebrating the works of Cole Porter and Noel Coward. The rendition of 'Stately Homes of England' seemed rather apt, especially in light of where we were heading 'home' to.
Could anything be more decadent and in-keeping with such surroundings than a midnight feast (in bed) involving rare roast beef and horseradish sandwiches, washed down with a fine red? Nor for that matter, waking up to a promptly delivered room service breakfast of scrambled eggs and smoked salmon enjoyed in 'our' drawing room overlooking the exquisite Italian Garden? We spent the morning reading about the commoners in The Times, strolling the grounds and lazing by the pool long after check-out. In fact, they had to physically remove us from Tylney Hall. Almost.
Tylney Hall, Ridge Lane, Rotherwick, Hook, Hampshire RG27 9AZ. For more information and reservations please visit www.tylneyhall.com


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Effects, which may be long lasting, being felt north of the border
The Derrick Digest is a weekly collection of curated content, based on events from across the oil and gas industry, that caught our eye at Pennine Petroleum Corporation.
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More than a dozen refining facilities along the Gulf Coast have shut down in the wake of the historic flooding blanketing the region. The Houston-Galveston area alone could lose more than a million barrels of refining capacity a day.
Oil production capacity is down by a fifth in the U.S. due to Hurricane Harvey in all its forms, and could drop even further, depending on how badly facilities — and area infrastructure — is damaged.
The loss in refining capacity has the potential to spark a fuel shortage, so the Environmental Protection Agency issued waivers on Wednesday allowing for the sale of "winter fuel." The fuel is easier and cheaper to produce, but doesn't comply with clean air laws.
Expect fuel prices to spike and stay that way through the fall, said Jackie Forrest, research director at ARC Financial. The effects of Harvey could equal that of Hurricane Katrina.
"Katrina did cause prices across the continent to increase, not just in the Gulf Coast," Forrest said. "Those elevated gasoline prices did stick around for almost three months until those refineries were back on line."
S&P Global Platts estimates that around 2.33 million barrels a day of Texas refining capacity is offline. Having interests in U.S. refineries well out of Harvey's reach is paying dividends to Calgary-based Husky Energy and Cenovus Energy. AltaCorp Capital's report states that refining profit margins have shot up by 20% this week.
AltaCorp's Nick Lupick told the Canadian Press that while Canadian refinery product pricing is up, it's "nothing compared to what we have seen in the U.S."
Canadian companies with interests in the affected areas are waiting it out. Earlier this week, Calgary-based Baytex Energy said it was closing its Houston office. In addition, it shut down production on its Texas Eagle Ford site, which was outputting about 37,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day.
Enbridge also closed its Houston offices and removed most staff from its processing facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. Precision Drilling CEO Kevin Neveu splits his time between Houston and Calgary. Earlier this week, he said his house was dry, but some of his employees weren't as fortunate.
"Our number one priority right now is make sure our employees are safe and sound and their houses aren't damaged," he said. "Number two priority is to watch the civil infrastructure and see how that responds. When the streets are safe and the power is up and running and gasoline is available, that's when we'll expect people to start coming back to work."
Encana reported it has restarted its operation at Eagle Ford, which didn't incur any damage during the storm or the flooding that followed it.
Cheniere Energy, meanwhile, is reporting that its under-construction $13-billion light natural gas facility received only minor damage from the storm, despite being located in Corpus Christi, which is near where Harvey made landfall. Production at its Sabine Pass export site by the Texas-Louisiana border was not significantly impacted, according to Cheniere, the largest exporter of LNG in the U.S.
The markets are reacting to the impact of Harvey much differently than they did to Katrina or Rita. In a piece for Bloomberg, Liam Denning chalks that up to the impact of the U.S. shale boom. He posits that the effects of Harvey will be "bearish for natural gas," but indifferent on oil pricing because of the shift away from offshore production in the Gulf.
Newfoundland to Ottawa: don't mess with our oil
The Newfoundland and Labrador Oil & Gas Industries Association (NOIA) is going on the offence against the federal government, warning that it — and the province and industry it represents — won't roll over when it comes to Ottawa's move to centralize and expand regulatory reviews of major energy projects.
In a letter to Jim Carr, the federal natural resources minister, NOIA warned that the feds shouldn't mess with a good thing, pointing out that oil and gas royalties will contribute more to the province this year than federal transfer payments ($902 million vs. $745 million).
"Our members – and Newfoundlanders and Labradorians – will not accept the loss or delay of the benefits of these valuable resources while we struggle to pay for the demands of an aging population," NOIA said in the letter.
"In a time where global exploration spending has been reduced by 75 per cent, we are competing for the remaining 25 per cent – competing against jurisdictions that can offer the certainly required for investment decisions of this magnitude."
This comes after last week's announcement that the National Energy Board would broaden the scope of its study of the Energy East pipeline to include potential climate change impacts.
In a story in the Financial Post, Claudia Cattaneo writes that NOIA is questioning the federal government's ability to oversee regulatory requirements given the Atlantic Accord of 1998. NOIA contends that Newfoundland and Labrador's natural resources minister is the one who has the final say in terms of regulatory requirements when it comes to Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore oil and gas resources.
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is also wading in to the issue, said Paul Barnes, manager of Atlantic Canada and the Arctic.
"We want to see a role for the offshore petroleum board because they are the lead regulator here, we wouldn't want to see a centralized agency assume many of those responsibilities," he said.
Newfoundland's Natural Resources Minister, Siobhan Coady, said she recently met with her federal, provincial and territorial colleagues at the Energy and Mines Minsters' Conference. One of the topics up for discussion was the proposed changes.
"I made it clear that we are very concerned about potential impacts that proposed changes will have on development of natural resource projects within Newfoundland and Labrador," Coady said.
Albertan makes abandoned wells his business
One man's challenge is another man's opportunity: a 31-year-old entrepreneur from Red Deer, Alta. is proving that maxim as he looks to capitalize on the growing list of parentless wells in the province.
Tyler Visscher, an electrician, bought his first well two years ago. It was one of what is now 1,438 orphan wells in Alberta, according to the Orphan Well Association (OWA). The OWA was assigned an additional 1,380 wells by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) earlier this year.
Visscher is looking to add to his initial purchase and is in the process of adding a second well to his roster.
"It's very time-consuming because you have to scour these wells and you have to figure out, 'OK, why is this well on the list?' " Visscher told the Canadian Press.
"Was it bad management and the company went bankrupt and now this well is in the orphan well list? Or is the well a poor well? Was it not completed properly? Was it not operated properly? You have to go through, kinda like a detective."
There's a common misconception that orphan wells are in that state because they don't produce. That's often not the case.
"Recently, many wells, pipelines and facilities have been deemed orphans because their owners have gone bankrupt, despite the fact that they are still capable of producing, transporting or processing oil or gas," said AER spokesman Ryan Bartlett.
It took time, effort and money for Visscher to get his first well up and running. He had to acquire the underground mineral rights, negotiate with the landowner and clean up the neglected equipment. He's spent about $50,000 on the project, in addition to the $100,000 bond he had to post with the AER.
The well now has an output of approximately 90,000 cubic feet of natural gas, plus two barrels of oil. Visscher installed solar-powered pumps and automated controls he made through his company, Blue Star Electrical.
Opinion: B.C. is risking its prosperity
Canada and B.C. must "take a world-leadership role in supplying the cleanest possible product to meet burgeoning Asian demand and, at the same time, create thousands of well-paying energy jobs," Joseph international vice-president for Canada of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, writes in an opinion piece in Postmedia.
Rather than an outright rejection of the oil and gas industry, the province should take a more realistic approach, he maintains.
"To focus totally on ending our fossil-fuel dependency ignores the many ways we can mitigate its ill effects. As the drop in automobile emissions has shown us over the past 50 years, the greatest advances come in incrementally improving present technology rather than abandoning it for a vision that doesn't yet have its kinks worked out," Maloney points out.
"If we somehow managed to take every gas-powered vehicle off the road tomorrow, we'd still need as much as 60 per cent of the oil we now produce."
It's important to preserve economic opportunities that could fuel opportunities for the up-and-coming generation in B.C., he maintains. Maloney asks where the green energy contingent is going to step up with a project that rivals the impact of a project in Kitimat to mine oilsands. It's a billion-dollar question, but one that the green energy industry has yet to answer.
In a related column, Greg D'Avignon, president and CEO of the Business Council of B.C., warns that "our current trajectory threatens to make it too costly and risky to invest in B.C., with the result being a hollowing out of rural communities and our urban centres turning into playgrounds for the wealthy but unaffordable for ordinary citizens.
"If B.C. becomes a place where project approvals, which are granted based on existing rules and rigorous review processes, can subsequently be overturned by a change in government, we will send a message to the world that this province is no longer an appealing or predictable place to invest."
Rather than taking a combative stance, the province should utilize "a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach" to economic development, which includes the energy sector, D'Avignon writes.


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Let our kids cry
Kids are generally happy, cheeerful and chirpy little human. This is because they would naturally and spontaneously laugh or smile when they are happy, or cry when they are in pain or distress. They do not hide their feelings.
In an environment where kids are allow to express themselves freely and openly, they are certainly healthier and happier. Children should be allowed to share their feelings, being listened to, and received unconditional love, affection and unconditional acceptance in the home. When the child is hurting, he or she should be allowed to cry their hearts out and be supported by a warm, loving and comforting hugs.
Why is it so?
Kids who are allowed to express their feeling openly and freely do not need to suppress their bottled-up emotions such as fear, anger, hurts or sadness. When these emotions are being suppressed, it will eventually resurface in the form of anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, rebellion, temper tantrums, school refusal, bed wetting or physical symptoms such as tummy ache, headache or other aches and pains.
So , the next time your toddler , preschooler, or even an older kid cries , just give them a warm hug and tell him or her, " Sweetheart, it's okay to cry"
The good life : A 75 years research by Harvard on Health and Happiness
Parents can take an active role to promote mental health and prevent delinquent behaviours in their children. How?
Three researchers were awarded the Stockholm prize in criminology for showing how parents could prevent a child from becoming delinquent. One of them is Professor Travis Hirschi from University of Arizona.
Here is the news article. Click here for the news article
Let me focus on the following:
How can parents take an active role in preventing delinquent behaviours in their children?
According to the Cambridge dictionary, delinquency means behaviour, especially of a young person, that is illegal or not acceptable to most people. For example, a young person who commits crime.
We can argue that the burden of delinquency prevention rest on multiples factors such as parents, school environment, teachers and government agencies. However, ultimately , we as parents have the most control over the behaviours of our children. We need to put our hearts and will to set clear priorities on raising confident and mature kids. We need to put our family first above everything else.
A Survey from Columbia University showed that children from families who had dinner together for five to seven times per week were significantly less likely to experiment with illegal drugs or substances.
By simply taking an active interest in the lives of our children such as spending time to listen, understand and talk to them, we are actually filling up the "emotional tank" of our kids and help to prevent delinquency.
A sociology professor at the University of Arizona, Travis Hirschi studied 4,077 teenagers in a crime-ridden suburb of San Francisco, USA. He collected police records, self-reported criminal activities and the teens' own attitudes. His large research showed the paramount importance of the child's attachment to parents in shaping a decent attitude.
Even with criminal parents, Hirschi found that a strong attachment to one or both parents helped prevent delinquency.
Hence, if we want to raise our children to become responsible citizens with good mental and emotional well being, we must and we need to spend time to nurture our relationships/attachments with our children. There is no short cut or or two ways about it!
How to create a strong family?
For mental health or family health, it may not be easy to differentiate what is normal (healthy) vs abnormal (unhealthy).
By the time we realized that something is wrong, it may be too late. It is like the analogy of a frog in a boiling water.
However, if we acknowledge the problem and switch gear to damage control mode, there is always hope. It would be a much greater problem when we do not realize or are not aware that there is a problem. We may be in the state of denial.
Professor John D. DeFrain and Professor Nick Stinnett have outlined 6 basic characteristics of healthy family functioning in the American Family Strengths Inventory.
Enjoyable time together (fun)
Appreciation and affection (love) for each other
Communicating effectively with each other
Valuing (Respecting) each other and demonstrating commitment
Managing stress and crisis effectively (Resilience)
Spiritual well being
I would summarize it as having love, respect, fun and resilience as a family. There must be openness and free flow communication among each other. Having common value system or spiritual belief is certainly an additional strength.
And I certainly find it help to conduct periodical review of these factors. Enjoy!
Click here for American Family Strengths Inventory or PDF
Stress : a Friend or an Enemy ?