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May 19, 2015
Some of our favourite tracks and albums are currently available for a very special price, so make sure you take advantage of these deals while you can!
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Simon & Garfunkel – 'Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (Remastered)'
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Mobile school — Europe
Mobile School's main objective is empowering street-connected children by offering educational activities which help them to rebuild their self-esteem and unlock their talents. As this requires a regular presence and positive interaction between the child and the street educator, they collaborate with local organisations that guarantee continuous work with the mobile school. They invest in long-term partnerships to realise sustainable impact on children and youth worldwide.
Mobile School started in 1997 by Arnoud Raskin, who then designed a school on wheels for street children, which was his graduation work as an industrial designer. The idea is to offer non-formal education to street connected children in the environment they are comfortable in and where they are the experts: in the streets. By deliberately focusing on opportunities instead of on the problems on the streets, Mobile School aims to be an open and recreational meeting place where children and youngsters are unconditionally accepted and appreciated. Through this positive approach, young people feel empowered and are able to regain a positive self-esteem and self-image.
Since the start of the organization, 48 schools were produced (all schools were and still are produced in a technical school in Belgium) and they now have operational schools in 25 different countries.
All Mobile School projects are managed by independent local partners, closely monitored and coached by a small team of experts based in Leuven, Belgium.
The number of forcibly displaced people is rising (around 63 million in 2015 according to UNHCR). Climate change and ongoing conflicts force people to leave their homes. Consequently, there is an increasing pressure on facilities in neighbouring countries. Many people continue their journey and head to Europe, crossing the sea on a dangerous trip. Since the beginning of 2014, more than 1.6 million people arrived by sea on the European continent (UNHCR, 2017).
Although they have experience with street-connected children migrating to different cities in Tanzania and Kenya and internally displaced populations in Colombia, the work with refugees is relatively new for Mobile School and requires a slightly different approach.
Because children on the move stay in one place for shorter periods than other children we meet in the streets, the process started by street educators is shorter and other needs have to be addressed.
The focus of the interventions is, therefore, on stress relief and on offering a positive educational environment where children can express their emotions, learn, play together and feel like a child again. Even if it is only for a short moment on their journey.
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For kids with severe anxiety I recommend therapy and possibly medication if they can't get through the day or are having many panic attacks.
While the child might ask you multiple times about various anxious scenarios I would suggest not constantly talking about their sources of anxiety and constantly reassuring them, but instead refer them to a professional therapist. They often may only need a few sessions to start feeling better. They need some reassurances from parents that they are safe/okay, but constantly talking about it can lead to them thinking more about their worries instead of getting them to think about other relaxing thoughts. Don't tell your child not to worry about things or make them feel bad for having anxiety- it's not their fault and saying this will just make them feel worse. Help them examine evidence if their fears are irrational to challenge their anxious thoughts. Also ask them how to make them feel better and teach them how to solve their problems. Also help them develop some coping strategies.
Coping strategy suggestions:
· Take deep breaths from stomach (instead of chest)
· Picture a relaxing scene/favorite place (often kids pick a vacation, or thinking about their pet)
· Progressive musical relaxation (tighten and then relax your muscles)
· Try to change your thoughts by questioning your fears if they are really likely to happen. [For example- if you worry your parents will die, then think- is it really likely? Probably not if you examine the evidence- that they aren't sick and have never died before. Then you can try to challenge your thought and remember they will likely be fine and you can try to relax].
· Problem solve: If your child is asking "What if" this or that happens, ask them to try to think of logical solutions.
Anxiety about going somewhere new
Some kids have a lot of anxiety about going somewhere new (or somewhere they haven't been in a while) or visiting/meeting new people. Some kids may not show their anxiety, but rather internalize it (may be worried but not express it) and other kids express it in different ways. Some kids show this anxiety in the typical way: clinging to mom/dad, crying, refusing to go. Other kids show this anxiety by throwing a fit or a tantrum. Sometimes parents don't recognize the reason for the tantrum- the child doesn't or can't appropriately express his feelings so they throw a fit.
Tip: Review and prepare. Show the child the website of where you are going (all attractions like museums, zoos, etc have websites with pictures), or show your child pictures of who you are visiting (grandparents for example). Discuss what you will do, what you will see, etc. Explain to the child it's okay and normal to be a little anxious about doing something new or going somewhere new. Tell the child what the OK reaction should be. Also remind them how they can cope (hug parents, hold their hand, bring their favorite toy). Finally make sure you emphasize the fun part! Remind kids it will be fine.
Some kids do great with "Social Stories" where a story is written with the child in the story and it explains what will happen, what the expected behavior is, and reminds the child they are doing a great job learning whatever the skill is you want them to learn. (Search online for some free available social stories, or you can make one up yourself!)
Here's an example of something you can say to your anxious child before you go, and maybe during the car ride too. "I know sometimes you (or use "kids" in general if the child gets upset if you specifically focus on them) get a little worried or anxious when going somewhere new. It's okay, and normal. Even mommies and daddies get anxious sometimes. (You can say if it's true that you feel a little nervous too). Remember you can tell me "I feel worried" or "I'm scared" (use whatever feeling word you think your child is most familiar with and would understand) and come give me a hug, or you can hold my hand until you feel comfortable. We're going to do and see lots of fun things (give specific examples, if you can). I'm sure you will have lots of fun!"
(If you are leaving the child with a new babysitter for example, explain you will be back very soon and will give lots of hugs and kisses when you return, and you will miss them too.)
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And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.' – Matthew 25:40
Many times the term ministry is used as though it is self-evident what the term means and implies. Simply put, to minister means to attend to the needs of someone. Here at FreshStart we understand that we must continually and often remind ourselves of those needs, and as God leads and equips us we must reach out to do what can be done for not only those within our community but also abroad.
In our overly busy world today it is sometimes difficult to find opportunities to be a part of something bigger than ourselves, something bold with vision that is exciting and inspiring. Where new friendships are fostered and how God has gifted you is not only appreciated but developed. At FreshStart your individual qualities matter, they matter to the Kingdom, to your family, to the market place and collectively mountains can be moved!


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A sizeable pile of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 behind-the-scenes clips has arrived online, spotlighting the visual effects that went into Baby Groot and Rocket Raccoon. The tiny tree was voiced by Vin Diesel, with writer/director James Gunn providing physical references for his dance moves. Bradley Cooper did the voice of Rocket, with Sean Gunn - James' brother, who also plays Kraglin - delivering the physical performance on set.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is out now on DVD and Blu-ray, having already enjoyed the biggest digital release in Marvel Cinematic Universe history. The complete versions of these VFX featurettes can be found on disc copies of the film, along with a blooper reel and the brilliantly retro music video for the end credits song, "Guardians Inferno", which was performed by David Hasselhoff.
Related: Watch the 'Guardians Inferno' Music Video
First in this collection of VFX-centric clips (see the video above) is a segment from Living Planets and Talking Trees, a featurette which explores how Baby Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Ego the Living Planet and the other CGI presences in the film came together. This snippet showcases some early Baby Groot concept art, and highlights how the character's look was developed.
Next up is another segment from Living Planets and Talking Trees. This one is all about filming with Baby Groot. The short clip reveals that a ten-inch maquette of Groot was used on set to give the actors something to work with. It's particularly fun to see the crew dragging this motionless Groot around using a stick:
Thirdly, another clip from Living Planets and Talking Trees has been made available for online viewing. This portion of the featurette shows how CGI and real life pyrotechnics were blended together to bring the Rocket-in-the-trees scene to life. As this clip makes abundantly clear, James Gunn is committed to using physical effects as well as computerized material:
And finally, there's a clip from a featurette titled Showtime: The Cast of Vol. 2, which focuses on the partnership between Groot and Rocket in the movie. This short video represents a rare opportunity to see Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel, who seldom do press for the Guardians of the Galaxy films, talking about their roles:
Discussion around Vol. 2 has erupted again thanks to the film's home release. How It Should Have Ended and Honest Trailers videos have now been released for the Guardians sequel, while James Gunn has been lobbying for Michael Rooker to get an Oscar nod for his work in the sequel. The filmmaker has been teasing the casting of Adam Warlock for Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and announced that work has begun on cosmic MCU movies that will follow his Guardians trilogy.
NEXT: Star-Lord is Confused By His Zune in Vol. 2 Deleted Scene
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is now available in multiple home release formats.
Source: Disney/Marvel Studios
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) release date: Nov 03, 2017
- Black Panther (2018) release date: Feb 16, 2018
- Avengers: Infinity War / The Avengers 3 (2018) release date: Apr 27, 2018
- Ant-Man & The Wasp (2018) release date: Jul 06, 2018
- Captain Marvel (2019) release date: Mar 08, 2019
- The Avengers 4 / Avengers: Endgame (2019) release date: Apr 26, 2019
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) release date: Jul 02, 2019


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The discussion: The principles should affirm the public's right to information held by public bodies
Access to information held by public bodies is a crucial component of freedom of expression and warrants a separate principle dedicated to it for several reasons.
First, and most importantly, access to information held by public bodies, as well as by private entities that perform public functions or receive public funds, is essential if people are to be able to participate in informed debate; hold governments accountable; protect human rights, health, public safety, and the environment; and ensure access to public goods and services on an equitable basis.
There are two broad categories of information that people need from the government. We need information as consumers and users of government services, including how to access services and entitlements, and how to evaluate what services – hospitals, schools, means of transportation – are best for us. The public, and especially the watchdogs, also need information about how government agencies are functioning – their budgets, their outputs, their policies, the salaries of officials, contracts for outsourcing, reports of oversight bodies – in order to evaluate whether agencies are providing value for money and complying with international law, and constitutional and statutory requirements.
Public agencies are particularly reluctant to make information available that the public could use to hold them, or key officials, accountable. They may also not want to make some consumer information available simply because it's cumbersome to compile and double-check, or because disclosure of the information could expose wrongdoing or mismanagement by entities that press for secrecy. For instance, the US Consumer Agency for a long time resisted publishing complaints about products, citing the concern that some complaints might be ill-founded and that publishing the information could unfairly prejudice the manufacturer and/or lead to defamation actions. The agency finally agreed to publish the information in June 2011 noting that they would include a disclaimer.
Second, concepts such as the freedom to "receive and impart information and ideas", mentioned in Principle 1 do not encompass the full meaning of "access to information held by public bodies". The "freedom to receive and impart information", set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and subsequent UN and regional treaties, has generally been understood to apply only to the freedom of willing entities to exchange information free from government interference, but not to address the claims of citizens and others to get information from public bodies that those bodies don't want to disclose.
Third, international and national experts, institutions and laws have only very recently affirmed that the right to freedom of expression includes a right of access to information held by public bodies. For instance, only in 2011 did the UN Human Rights Committee declare that Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights embraces a right of access to information held by public bodies. The committee, comprised of 18 experts elected by UN member states, is the body tasked with authoritatively interpreting and applying the Covenant, a treaty that codifies parts of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Given the newness of the international recognition of this right, its importance, and the proclivity of governments to deny an obligation to make information available, a separate principle is warranted.
Constitutions of more than fifty countries now grant constitutional status to the right to information; and nearly 90 countries have national-level rights to information laws or regulations in force – including the population giants of Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia and the United States, most countries in Europe and Central Asia, more than half of the countries in Latin America, more than a dozen in Asia and the Pacific, seven countries in Africa, and three in the Middle East and North Africa. More than 5.2 billion people now live in countries that include in their domestic law an enforceable right, at least in theory, to obtain information from their governments. (Citations to all of these constitutions and court judgments can be found on a website maintained by the Open Society Justice Initiative.
Accordingly, I would add a new principle, worded as follows:
"We require information, including from public bodies, in order to be able to participate in informed debate; hold our governments accountable; protect our human rights, public safety, health and the environment; and ensure our access to public goods and services on an equitable basis."
That principle responds to the points above, and also implicitly makes two additional points. First our need for information includes, but is not limited to, information held by public bodies. The UN Human Rights Committee and numerous national laws recognise that people also need information from non-public entities that perform public functions, receive public funds, are substantially government-controlled or are established by law. A few modern laws and constitutions, including South Africa's, recognise that people also may need information from any entity that impairs their rights. Second, the need for information held by public bodies is not limited to citizens; rather, it is a human right, which, as freedom of expression, has both an instrumental as well as an essential value. It is as essential to our humanity and freedom to be able to make informed choices as it is to be able to express ourselves. At the instrumental level, residents of a country (whether or not citizens), as well as individuals that are in other ways impacted by a government's actions, certainly have a need and a right to information held by that government.
Finally, I also suggest that Principle 10 should be expanded to expressly refer to freedom of information:
"We must be free to challenge all limits to freedom of information and expression justified on such grounds as national security, public order and morality."
This addition makes clear that people must be allowed not only to express opinions that offend the government of the day, but also to challenge secrecy based on national security and related public interests.
Sandra Coliver
Debaters Note
The wording of this motion deliberately allows for the Opposition to run a counter-case along the lines set out above. It demands of Proposition that they confront a heavier burden of proof than would be normally required but it's still achievable by arguing a case based in principle. Most other wordings, as well as being cumbersomely full of caveats, would also place Opposition in the virtually impossible position of defending the suppression of information for no particularly good reason. It's a good example of when to use a counter-case, for more on doing so, see Meany & Shuster, On that Point! An Introduction to Parliamentary Debate. Publ. IDEA 2003. Chapter 10.
Nick Bibby
The primary advantage of putting the duty on government to publish, rather than on citizens to enquire is that it does not require the citizen to know what they need to know before they know it. Publication en masse allows researchers to investigate areas they think are likely to produce results, specialists to follow decisions relevant to their field and, also, raises the possibility of discovering things by chance. The experience of Wikipedia suggests that even very large quantities of data are relatively easy to mine as long as all the related documentation is available to the researcher – the frustration, by contrast, comes when one has only a single datum with no way of contextualising it. Any other situation, at the very least, panders to the interests of government to find any available excuse for not publishing anything that it is likely to find embarrassing and, virtually by definition, would be of most interest to the active citizen.
Knowing that accounts of discussions, records of payments, agreements with commercial bodies or other areas that might be of interest to citizens will be published with no recourse to 'national security' or 'commercial sensitivity' is likely to prevent abuses before they happen but will certainly ensure that they are discovered after the event[i].
The publication of documents, in both Washington and London, relating to the build-up to war in Iraq is a prime example of where both governments used every available excuse to cover up the fact that that the advice they had been given showed that either they were misguided or had been deliberately lying[ii]. A presumption of publication would have prevented either of those from determining a matter of vital interest to the peoples of the UK, the US and, of course, Iraq. All three of those groups would have had access to the information were there a presumption of publication.
[i] The Public's Right To Know. Article 19 Global Campaign for Freedom of Expression.
[ii] Whatreallyhappened.com has an overview of this an example of how politicians were misguided – wilfully or otherwise can be found in: Defector admits to lies that triggered the Iraq War. Martin Chulov and Helen Pidd. The Guardian. 15 February 2011.
Relying on a right of access would also have addressed the concerns set out by Proposition but would do so in a way that would not endanger actual concerns of national security by allowing citizens the right to challenge such decisions. An independent review could determine where the motivation is genuinely one of national security and those where it is really political expediency. The right to information for citizens is important but should not jeopardize the right to life of combat troops.
Genuine transparency and accountability of government action is not only in the interests of those who also have the right to vote for that government or who support it through the payment of taxes. The functioning of immigration services would seem to be a prime example. Maximising access to information relating to government decisions by dint of its automatic publication of information relating to those decisions ensures that all those affected will have recourse to the facts behind any decision.
If, for example, a nation's aid budget is cut or redirected, why should the citizens of the affected nation not have a right to know why[i]? If, as is frequently the case, it has happened because of an action or inaction by their own government, then it is important that they know. Equally if such a decision were taken for electoral gain, they at least have the right to know that there is nothing they or their government could do about it.
[i] Publish What You Fund: The Global Campaign For Aid Transparency. Website Introduction.
Governments have, prima facie, a different relationship with their own citizens than they have with those of other countries. In addition, as with the previous argument, extending the right of access does not, per se, require total access. The approach is also simply impractical as it would require every nation on the planet to take the same approach and to have comparable standards in terms of record keeping and data management. At present most states publish some data but the upper and lower thresholds of what is made public vary between them. To abolish the upper limit (ministerial briefing, security briefings, military contractors, etc.) would require everyone to do it, otherwise it would be deeply unsafe for any one state to act alone. The likelihood of persuading some of the world's more unsavory or corrupt regimes to play ball seems pretty unlikely. The first of those is improbable, the latter is impossible.
People have many different interests in the accountability of governments; different areas of concern, differing levels of skill in pursuing those interests and so on. They deserve, however, an equal degree of transparency from governments in relation to those decisions that affect them. Relying on a right to access is almost certainly most likely to favour those who already have the greatest access either through their profession, their skills or their social capital. The use of freedom of information requests in those countries where they are available shows this to be the case, as they have overwhelmingly been used by journalists, with a smattering of representation from researchers, other politicians and lawyers and so on. In the UK between 2005 and 2010 the total number registered by all 'ordinary' members of the public is just ahead of journalists, the next largest group. The public are overwhelmingly outnumbered by the listed professional groups[i].
Required publication, by contrast, presents an even playing field to all parties. Rather than allowing legislators to determine how and to whom – and for what – they should be accountable, a presumption in favour of publication makes them accountable to all. As a result, it is the only truly effective way of ensuring one of the key aims set out in favour of any freedom of information process.
[i] Who Makes FOI Requests? BBC Open Secrets Website. 14 January 2011.
The idea that, presented with a vast mass of frequently complex data, everyone would be able to access, process and act on it in the same way is fantasy. Equally the issue of 'who guards the guards' that Proposition raises is a misnomer; exactly the groups mentioned are already those with the primary role of scrutinizing government actions because they have the time, interest and skills to do so. Giving a right to access would give them greater opportunities to continue with that in a way that deluging them with information would not.
There are cost concerned with processing FoI requests both in terms of time and cash terms.[i] To take one example Britain's largest local authority, Birmingham, spends £800,000 a year dealing with FoI requests.[ii] There is also a delay from the point of view of the applicant. Such a delay is more than an irritant in the case of, for example, immigration appeals or journalistic investigations. Governments know that journalists usually have to operate within a window of time while a story is still 'hot'. As a result all they have to do is wait it out until the attention of the media turns elsewhere to ensure that if evidence of misconduct or culpability were found, it would probably be buried as a minor story if not lost altogether. As journalism remains the primary method most societies have of holding government to account, it doesn't seem unreasonable that the methodology for releasing data should, at least in part, reflect the reality of how journalism works as an industry.
[i] Independent Review of the Impact of the Freedom of Information Act. Frontier Economics. October 2006.
[ii] Dunton, Jim, 'Cost of FoI requests rises to £34m', Local Government Chronicle, 16 September 2010, http://www.lgcplus.com/briefings/corporate-core/legal/cost-of-foi-requests-rises-to-34m/5019109.article
It seems unlikely that total publication would save much in the way of time or money. If the data was not indexed in some way it would be absurdly difficult to navigate - and that takes time and money.
There are advantages to building a delay into systems such as this, if a piece of information genuinely justifies a news story, then it will do so at any time. If it's only of interest in the middle of a media feeding frenzy, then it seems unlikely that it was all that important.
It is a misnomer in many things that more is necessarily better but that is, perhaps, more true of information than of most things. Public bodies produce vast quantities of data and are often have a greater tendency to maintain copious records than their private sector equivalents. US government agencies will create data that would require "20 million four-drawer filing cabinets filled with text," over the next two years.[i] Simply dumping this en masse would be a fairly effective way of masking any information that a public body wanted kept hidden. Deliberately poor referencing would achieve the same result. This 'burying' of bad news at a time when everyone is looking somewhere else is one of the oldest tricks in press management. For example Jo Moore, an aide to then Transport Secretary Stephen Byers suggested that September 11 2001 was "a very good day to get out anything we want to bury." Suggesting burying a u turn on councillors' expenses.[ii]
For it to genuinely help with the transparency and accountability of public agencies it would require inordinately detailed and precise cataloguing and indexing – a process that would be likely to be both time consuming and expensive. The choice would, therefore, be between a mostly useless set of data that would require complex mining by those citizens who were keen to use it or the great expense of effectively cataloguing it in advance. Even this latter option would defeat the objective of greater accountability because whoever had responsibility for the cataloguing would have far greater control of what would be likely to come to light.
Instead ensuring a right of access for citizens ensures that they can have a reasonable access to exactly the piece of information they are seeking[iii].
[i] Eddy, Nathan, 'Big Data Still a Big Challenge for Government IT', eweek, 8th May 2012, http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Government-IT/Big-Data-Still-a-Big-Challenge-fo...
[ii] Sparrow, Andrew, 'September 11: 'a good day to bury bad news'', The Telegraph, 10 October 2001, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1358985/Sept-11-a-good-day-to-bury-bad-news.html
[iii] Freedom of Information as an Internationally Protected Human Right. Toby Mendel, Head of Law at Article 19.
Although it would be time-consuming to approach so much information, it is not impossible to manage it effectively. As Wikileaks has demonstrated, given access to large quantities of information, it is a relatively straightforward process to start with records that are likely to prove interesting and then follow particular routes from there. In addition, governments, like all organisations, have information management systems, there would be no reason not to use the same model.
Additionally, the very skill of journalism is going beyond the executive summary to find the embarrassing fact buried away in appendix nineteen. That would still be the case under this model, it would just be easier.
Knowing that everything is likely to be recorded and then published is likely to be counter-productive. It seems probable that anything sensitive – such as advice given to ministers by senior officials – would either not be recorded or it would be done in a way so opaque as to make it effectively meaningless[i].
By contrast knowing that such conversations, to focus on one particularly example, are recorded and can be subjected to public scrutiny when there is a proven need to do so ensures that genuine accountability – rather than prurience or curiosity, is likely to be both the goal and the outcome.
None of us would like the process of how we reached decisions made public as it often involves getting things wrong a few times first. However, there are some instances where it is important to know how a particular decision was reached and whether those responsible for that decision were aware of certain facts at the time – notably when public figures are claiming that they were not aware of something and others are insisting that they were. In such an instance the right to access is useful and relevant; having records of every brainstorming session in every public body is not. As the Leveson inquiry is discovering, an extraordinary amount of decisions in government seem to be made informally, by text message or chats at parties. Presumably that would become evermore the case if every formal discussion were to be published[ii].
[i] The Pitfalls of Britain's Confidential Civil Service. Samuel Brittan. Financial Time 5 March 2010.
[ii] This is nothing very new, see: Downing Street: Informal Style. BBC website. 14 July 2004.
It is frequently useful to see the general approach of a public organisation as reflected in routine discussions. Opposition is wrong to suggest that such information would only cast a light on ideas that were never pursued anyway so they don't matter. It would also highlight ideas that agencies wanted to pursue but felt they couldn't because of the likely impact of public opinion, knowing such information gives useful insight into the intentions of the public agency in question.
The right to access allows people to see information that affects them personally or where there is reasonable suspicion of harm or nefarious practices. It doesn't allow them to invade the privacy of other citizens who just happen to work for public bodies or have some other association[i].
Unless there is reason to suspect corruption, why should law-abiding citizens who sell goods and services to public bodies have the full details of their negotiations made public for their other buyers, who may have got a worse deal, to see? Why should the memo sent by an otherwise competent official on a bad day be made available for her neighbours to read over? A presumption in favour of publication would ensure that all of these things, and others, would be made a reality with the force of law behind them.
This would place additional burdens on government in terms of recruitment and negotiations with private firms – not to mention negotiations with other governments with less transparent systems. Let's assume for the moment that the British government introduced a system, it is quite easy imagine a sense of "For God's sake don't tell the British" spreading around the capitals of the world fairly quickly.
[i] Section 40 0(A) od the FOIA. See also Freedom of Information Act Environmental Information Regulations. When Should Salaries be Disclosed? Information Commissioner's Office.
There are, of course some costs to having a truly open and accountable government, but an effective right of access would allow much of that information to be made available. After all what the public sector bodies are paying in commercial transactions is of great interest to the public. If public bodies are getting a particularly good rate from suppliers, it might well raise the question of "Why?" For example, are they failing to enforce regulations on a particular supplier in return for a good price. In that instance, their other customers and their competitors would seem to have every right to know.
Coliver, Sandra, 'The principles should affirm the public's right to information held by public bodies', Free Speech Debate, 10 February 2012, http://freespeechdebate.com/en/discuss/the-principles-should-affirm-the-publics-right-to-information-held-by-public-bodies/
'Downing Street: 'Informal style'', BBC News, 14 July 2004, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3894021.stm
Brittan, Samuel, 'The pitfalls of Britain's confidential civil service', The Financial Times, 5 March 2010, http://www.samuelbrittan.co.uk/text360_p.html
Chulov, Martin, and Pidd, Helen, 'Defectors admit to WMD lies that triggered Iraq war', The Guardian, 15 February 2011, http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/feb/15/defector-admits-wmd-lies-iraq-war
Dunton, Jim, 'Cost of FoI requests rises to £34m', Local Government Chronicle, 16 September 2010, http://www.lgcplus.com/briefings/corporate-core/legal/cost-of-foi-requests-rises-to-34m/5019109.article
Eddy, Nathan, 'Big Data Still a Big Challenge for Government IT', eweek, 8th May 2012, http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Government-IT/Big-Data-Still-a-Big-Challenge-for-Government-IT-651653/
'Independent Review of the impact of the Freedom of Information Act', Frontier Economics, October 2006, http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/%2B/http:/www.dca.gov.uk/foi/reference/foi-independent-review.pdf
'Freedom of Information Act Environmental Information Regulations When should salaries be disclosed?', Information Commissioner's Office, 21 February 2009, http://www.ico.gov.uk/upload/documents/library/freedom_of_information/practical_application/salaries_v1.pdf
Mendel, Toby, 'The Public's Right to Know', Article 19, June 1999, http://www.article19.org/data/files/pdfs/standards/righttoknow.pdf
Mendel, Toby, 'Freedom of Information as an Internationally Protected Human Right', Article 19, http://www.article19.org/data/files/pdfs/publications/foi-as-an-international-right.pdf
'The Issue', Publish What You Fund, accessed 13 November 2012, http://www.publishwhatyoufund.org/issue/
Rosenbaum, Martin, 'Who makes FOI requests?', BBC News, 14 January 2011, http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/opensecrets/2011/01/who_makes_foi_requests.html
Sparrow, Andrew, 'September 11: 'a good day to bury bad news'', The Telegraph, 10 October 2001, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1358985/Sept-11-a-good-day-to-bury-bad-news.html


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Romans 8:28 states "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose". Join us as we unpack how God has never lost control. We will discuss how we can be certain about the ultimate when we are uncertain about the immediate by trusting God with our hopeless endings because we KNOW He is a God of endless hope.
Wendy Owens grew up in beautiful East Texas. In 2014, after moving "home" to Tyler, she married Dusty, who she first met while attending Bullard High School. They have an older son, Evan, a daughter, KeyLee, a younger son, Michael, and a very active puppy named Petra. Wendy, Dusty, and family have attended Rose Heights since early 2014. Wendy has taken a break from 25 years in the oil and gas industry, and is currently teaching at Arp High School. Wendy loves traveling, reading a good book, quiet time, and Jesus.
Have you ever wondered what people would think if they knew the "REAL YOU"? Do you find that you compare yourself to others and never feel like you measure up? Join us as we discuss this age- old issue and learn how to walk confidently in Christ.
Julie Townsend was raised in Tyler, Texas and after graduating college moved to Hilo, Hawaii to work in a church. While there, she met and married her husband, Allen. They have been blessed with 2 beautiful daughters. After almost 14 years of ministry in Hawaii, she and her family returned home and joined the pastoral staff at Rose Heights. She is excited about what God has in store for the Refresh 2019 weekend.
Our world today is filled with record level stress. Do you fell it? We all go through storms during our life that seem to be dark and difficult. How can we walk in peace through loss, disappointments, trials, struggles or the stress of everyday life? Jan will share her testimony of the storm she's been walking through and God's lesson of how to experience God's peace regardless of the circumstance.
Jan Hart runs her own business and enjoys teaching women how to create a new wardrobe with accessories. However, what Jan enjoys more is sharing God's word with the many women she encounters. Jan is passionate about sharing her experience of transformation, freedom, and her discovery of the power of the Holy Spirit. Jan is married to Kent and they have 4 grown sons.
Do you find it difficult to love, forgive and extend grace for those that have hurt you? Have you prayed for loved ones to come to Christ but are growing weary and losing hope? Join us to hear a powerful story of God's redeeming love and mercy, and learn how to have your Father's eyes to love others as He loves us. 1 John 4:19 "We love, because He first loved us."
Angie McHann serves with her husband as the Children's Pastors at Rose Heights. They have been in full time children's ministry for 22 years. She is an RN, a business owner and volunteers helping women learn job skills at a local organization. She is passionate about helping women find who they are in Christ so they can reach their God-given potential.
Is there someone in your life who desperately needs an encounter with Jesus? Do you understand what is means to intercede for them in prayer? Join us in this breakout session to learn what the Bible says about intercession and how one can intercede for another.
Noelle Bonnette has been attending Rose Heights since 2013. Noelle is passionate about seeing others connect as the body of Christ. She serves as the greeter coordinator, leads a small group, and this year will begin to teach the Bible study, Believe, which she has written. Noelle is married to Ben Bonnette and has three boys; Hunter, Tanner, Zayin, and a Great Dane named Loretta. Noelle homeschools her youngest son and cares for her elderly mother-in-law. Noelle loves to read in her free time.
Are you talking to God, but it seems He's not talking to you? We sometimes expect a loud voice with trumpets and a burst of sunlight, but God doesn't work that way. In this session we will dive into what scripture says about how God communicates with us and how we can recognize Him.
Denise Smith, a native Houstonian, retired to Tyler 3-years ago after living in the Boston area for over 20 years. Denise is a wife, mother and proud grandmother of three. Denise has been attending Rose Heights for over two years. Denise's faith is the driving force in her life, but has not always been – while she identified as a Christian during her adult life, her faith and true relationship with The Lord has deepened profoundly over the last several years.
Often insecurities are a byproduct of comments, indirect messages and experiences from the past. If we are not careful, they can get in the way of us being able to truly accept who we are in Christ. Through testimony and scripture, this session will explore the root of these common insecurities and ways to overcome them for a more authentic relationship with Him.
Susan Anderson was born in Vietnam and moved to Australia when she was three months old. Susan was raised in a Buddhist, traditional Vietnamese family. Despite this, the Lord pursued her in a very personal way, and she accepted Him in her life when she was 16 years old. Her life is a testimony of God's relentless love, forgiveness and faithfulness.
Susan is the proud wife of Reece, a native Texan who she met in Australia. They were married in 2008 and moved to Texas a year later. They have two beautiful children, Sydney and Lachlan.
As a long- time missionary to Muslims women, Melody will share in this session what it means to have a heart for Hagar and how we can uphold scripture while respecting the cultural beliefs of others.
Melody Nichols and her husband Fred Nichols are the founders and directors of Ishmael's Blessing International, a ministry that focuses on engaging the Muslim world. From their local church in Dearborn, Reach International, they have developed the ministry models and techniques used to train workers and effectively share the message of Christ with their Muslim neighbors. It is Melody's conviction that the integrity of the Scriptures can be upheld while respecting the cultural beliefs of others.
Do you feel like you're missing out on the healthy life that Jesus provided for you? Maybe you just need a little guidance to take that next step? In this session, you will be encouraged as you learn key principles on how to take your body, soul, and spirit to that next level of radiant health. III John 2 "Beloved, I wish above all that you would prosper and be in health even as your soul prospers."
Along with Bejé being a committed Jesus follower, she is a happy wife, blessed mother & Gigi. She is passionate about all aspects of health in body, soul and spirit. Bejé is a Certified Nutrition Coach who believes God created each of us to live longer and healthier lives. She uses her knowledge and expertise to educate and inform those who desire to thrive rather than just barely survive. Bejé is actively involved in her church and loves leading "The Daniel Plan Bible Study" for women who are hungry to learn ways they can bring honor God in their body.
What does your prayer life look like? How would you rate your relationship and intimacy with the Lord? Do you have faith to believe "With God, everything is possible?" If you are weak in prayer and faith and you desire a greater intimacy with your Creator, join us for this session on praying shameless persistent prayers. Luke 11:8b "If you keep on knocking long enough, he will get up and give you whatever you need because of your shameless persistence."
Heather Allen is a wife and mother who loves to serve and share Jesus. Heather believes in the power of prayer and the benefits of an intimate relationship, through prayer with the Father.
The story of Jesus in the house of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42) is a good example of the two sides of discipleship. Join Miranda as she shares her personal testimony and lessons she has learned from seeking out the gift of discipleship; as well as, the importance of sharing the love of neighbor and God.
Miranda Gregory is a recent graduate of University of Texas at Tyler. She is a first year teacher at Bell Elementary where she teaches 5th grade Science. Miranda has been attending Rose Heights since 2016, and joyfully serves as Worship Leader for the College and Career group and is also a member of the Praise and Worship team. Miranda has a servant's heart and enjoys going on mission trips; as well as, any opportunity to worship and share the word of God.
Do you know the dangers of allowing dehydration to go untreated? Join us as we discuss how God is always wanting to refresh and revive your soul with His love and grace. In Him there are streams of life-giving water. All you have to do is show up and drink and you will thirst no more.
Janet Burns has been married for 42 years and have raised two children and are blessed with five grandchildren. Janet and her husband Mike have pastored a church in Canton, Texas for 27 years. She serves on the board of Hope Pregnancy Center, a pro-life organization with biblical principles for women. Janet's true passion is to see women find their identity in Christ and walk in the fullness of their unique giftings.
Come learn to quiet down and hear God speak, refresh yourself in His presence, and turn your journaling practice from a one-sided experience to a private conversation with the lover of your soul.
Jammie Black is a Christian Journaling Blogger who is passionate, slightly goofy but always "real". She is a fun-loving friend and journal teacher. Jammie says she is obsessed with having a good pen, coffee, and great talks. Jammie's greatest quest in life is to inspire others to have a more fulfilling life through their connection with Jesus. Jammie lives in Plano, Texas.
There is a constant battle going on around us. It can be intense and unrelenting. Electronics, music, people, and social media are all vying for a hold within our thought life. Your thoughts control your everyday life and your future. Join us as learn to guard, strengthen and renew our minds, since that is where the battle for sin begins.
Amanda has been married to her college sweetheart, Jerrod, for 15 years and is a mom to 4 amazing children Victoria, Ella, Benjamen, and Sophia. She has served in multiple ministries and non-profits over the last 20 years and has served with rose Heights Church in the Missions and Outreach Ministry; as well as, College Ministry alongside her husband for the last 7 years. God sought Amanda out, saved her, and set her free from many years of dysfunction, abuse, and pain. One of her greatest joys is witnessing others receive this same freedom.


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A Rant About Movie Distributors And Their Youtube Policies
After having several of my video reviews altered or taken down for showing a trailer during these reviews. I am completely pissed off, as I believe I am trying to get people to go out and watch these movies – to buy DVDs and Blu-Rays. I would think that this would be a good thing If my business was to distribute these movies…
Anyway, watch the video and let me know what you think, and don't worry – there will be a new movie review very shortly.


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In Toronto, Canada, Ariana Grande attended the 2014 MuchMusic Video Awards! Ariana Grande is not competing in any category but she had perform. The show was be co-hosted by the sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and other artists like Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons and Lorde performed.
Before the day of the event, Ariana Grande was spotted rehearsing at the soundcheck for the show.
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The Botswana Immigration saga
I am the proud owner of a sticker in my passport that says 'Republic of Botswana – Permit – Residence – Extension.'
This is a good thing. My first 90-day visa expires tomorrow, the same day I am meeting wife Karen at the airport. My Diocese of Botswana colleagues and I both agree that my fleeing across the border the day Karen arrives to be with me here might be seen by Karen as an issue. The Dean of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross observes encouragingly that the South African border is very close by and she could come across and visit me, but I'm not sure that will resonate with her.
So now I have it. It's been quite a saga. I show up at Immigration on March 25 and find the computer system down but – thanks to Diocesan Secretary Ben Motlhalamme's presence – I learn that they are content with the papers we have assembled. I take him to the office, return, the system is now up, and I clear that hurdle. I look to the adjacent counter, Revenue, and discover it is closed until noon. I return at noon and am told to return at 2:00. I do, now at the end of a long line. Finally, close to closing time, they accept my money for a 90-day extension, and I have the papers to prove it.
I am to return after Easter to secure a stamp in my passport, and I do. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The computers are down all day. Friday they tell us not to bother to come. Monday Immigration is chaotic and I give up.
Yesterday I come once again, early, prepared to wait as long as it takes. I bring a 600-page book, water, snacks, and a banana. But... I don't get to eat a bite or read a page. I end up with a ticket numbered "1" and after a few minutes, during which the official sighs and leaves her desk with my file (an ominous sign), she returns, attaches a visa sticker to my passport, and I'm home before I know it.
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Jantar Mantar, also known as Delhi Observatory, is a group of large red and white stone structures (or yantras) built in the 18th century to perform astronomical and astrological calculations. It was designed by Jai Singh II, ruler of Jaipur, and was the first of five such observatories across the country. It provided a surprisingly accurate way of calculating time, as well as solar and lunar movements. This was done by measuring the length and direction of shadows cast by the yantras.
The observatory is set in a garden with palm trees and flower beds. Today many visitors can be seen just enjoying a pleasant stroll around the grounds.
Samrat Yantra
The Samrat Yantra is a 70 ft high triangle that points towards the North Pole. It acts as a sundial, casting shadows onto marked quadrants on either side. This yantra is considerably more sophisticated than other sundials in use in the 18th century, indicating hours, minutes and seconds, as well predicting the position of other celestial objects.
Ram Yantra
The design of the two circular Ram Yantras is said to be unique to the observatories of Jai Singh II. Each contains a central pillar surrounded by 30 wooden radials at regular intervals, making a full circle of 360 degrees. The yantras are open at the top, allowing shadows to be measured on the scales marked on the walls, floor and pillars. These measurements were used to calculate the altitude of stars and planets.
Jai Prakash Yantra
The two giant hemispheres set into the floor were intended as a reflection of the celestial hemispheres, and were used as a way of cross-checking the measurements obtained from the other instruments. When in use, a metal ring is suspended in the middle by means of crosswires, and adjusted to mark the position of the sun. The shadows are then measured against markings on the side which indicate the location of various constellations of the zodiac.
Mishra Yantra
The Mishra Yantra is unique to the Delhi Observatory, and was designed by the son of Jai Singh II. It has five distinct parts which measure longitude, latitude, height and movement of various heavenly objects. This enables the calculation of local time in various cities of the world.
The Mishra Yantra is constructed in two halves, for the determination of time before and after noon.
Visiting Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is close to Connaught Place, and the nearest Metro station is Rajiv Chowk.
It is open from sunrise to sunset and there is a small entrance charge. You may prefer to visit at the beginning or end of the day when the shadows are longer and the workings of the observatory can be seen to best effect.


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We have 7 more days until May and it was like a freakin blizzard today. Texas is not sounding so bad.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
2 comments:
- Silly Marie said...
I do not envy you your snow. While I'm not always thrilled for 90* in April, I think I prefer that to 40* and a Blizzard! Good luck with that!
- April 27, 2008 at 12:18 PM
- Kaakun said...
this looks really familiar...
- April 28, 2008 at 1:04 PM
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|Going Canoeing, Shae was a little nervous, but she did it!
|Riley in her Kayak
|Wet bums!
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|We had very nice potties! Shae with Nicole and Brittney our junior leaders.
|We did a scavenger hunt. Everyone had to have their feet off the ground at the same time.
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In American Hate: Survivors Speak Out, Arjun Singh Sethi, a community activist and civil rights lawyer, chronicles the stories of individuals affected by hate. In a series of powerful, unfiltered testimonials, survivors tell their stories in their own words and describe how the bigoted rhetoric and policies of the Trump administration have intensified bullying, discrimination, and even violence toward them and their communities.
In this free event hosted by Teaching for Change in partnership with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, participants will hear from the author in conversation with Teaching for Change curriculum writer Alison Kysia, who will discuss teaching strategies for introducing this topic to middle and high school students. Attendees will engage in part of Kysia's lesson based upon American Hate. The first 50 educators to register and attend will receive a free copy of the book and a lesson plan.
We will also host this workshop in Washington, D.C. on May 9.


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Somalian 'molested three Tube commuters on just one day'
AN ALLEGED sex attacker molested three Tube commuters on just one day, a court heard.
Somalian Omar Abdi, 27, allegedly touched up women on the District Line while rubbing himself over his clothes.
Abdi is accused of sexually assaulting three different women and outraging public decency, all on March 28, 2014.
Penny Ferguson, prosecuting, told Westminster Magistrates' Court: 'On March 28 at around 7.30pm a female boarded a train.
"She became aware of the defendant.
"She saw the defendant go near a female and put his hand on her leg.
"When the defendant was stood near the females he started to touch himself up, rubbing his penis over his clothing.
"He then put his hand down his trousers, and continued to touch himself.'
Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Miss Ferguson told the court two further incidents occurred later on the same day.
She said: "The defendant was leaning over a female.
"The defendant put his hand on the leg of the female and started rubbing it.
"She screamed, 'oh my God' and 'excuse me'."
Miss Ferguson told the court Abdi touched up another passenger.
She added: "She stood up, so did the defendant and he touched her bottom over her clothing."
Abdi did not enter any pleas and failed to respond when asked whether he would prefer to be tried at magistrates or the crown.
Bench chairman Nicholas Parry bailed Abdi to attend a plea and trial preparation hearing at Blackfriars Crown Court on November 22.
"Your trial will be had at Blackfriars Crown Court."
Abdi, of Edgar Road, Bow, is charged with three counts of sexual assault, and one of outraging public decency.


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Back from ACDA in MiamiPublished by Jeff March 11th, 2007 in General, Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, Past performances
Well, we're back, tired (our flight left Miami at 6:00am EDT this morning, and that with the early switch to Daylight Savings Time - your tax dollars at work), and incredibly happy and relieved to see this project come to a close. Our performances at the 2007 National Convention of the American Choral Directors' Association were incredible, and our directors, Courtney and Brady Knapp, are pleased and thrilled about this highlight in their professional lives, not to mention the musical and general lives of Palmer Episcopal Church going as well as it did.
In the coming days, one of our choir members will have a photo gallery online, and once she is able to get it put up (within the next two weeks, hopefully), I will give your more details on our trip. For now, however, it's time to unpack.
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We've been feeling rather nostalgic here at Circle Track with our 35th Anniversary celebration upon us. So, finding this gem on YouTube seemed to happen at just the perfect time.
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Wide Shoulders—Exhibition of Yang Fuyin's Chinese Paintings was opened to the public on July 22nd, 2011 at the Prince Gong's Mansion in Beijing. 38 works are displayed in this exhibition which offer a comprehensive display of the innovations and achievements Yang has made in recent years as well as recording his experience and developments.
Born in Changsha in Hunan Province, Yang Fuyin ranks among the National Senior Artists of China, along with working as a professor in the Institute of Fine Arts at Hunan Normal University and as a visiting professor at Central South University. His solo exhibitions include exhibitions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Changsha, etc. Organized by the National Art Museum of China in 2000, his "Life—Yang Fuyin Exhibition" was a great success and his work has been retained in the collection of the National Art Museum of China, other institutions as well as private collections. The motto he advocates is "elegant art with a civilian attitude". He also established the Yang Fuyin Gallery in Changsha in 2006 with free entrance so the general public can visit. His publications include Modern Chinese Paintings•Yang Fuyin, Yang Fuyin's Album of Paintings, On Chang Ling, Precious Leaved, Thoughts from Red Flower Stalk, Days, Good Pregnant with New Seedlings—Interview with Yang Fuyin and other art collections and essays.
Over the years, Yang Fuyin has continuously engaged in the exploration and practice of Chinese painting. He develops a new form of expression in Chinese paintings with his succession of ink spirits as taken from Chinese paintings, thus he forms a distinctive personal style and innovative characteristics in figure painting. Through his art we can feel his wide ranging study of history, his profound achievements and his transcendent state of mind.
This exhibition is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Prince Gong's Mansion, sponsored by the CAFA ART INFO and Yang Fuyin's Art Gallery. The symposium on his artistic merit was attended by important critics and theorists and discussed in great depth on July 22nd.
Exhibition Time: July 22nd to August 10th, 2011
Opening: 17:00 on July 22nd, 2011
Symposium: 15:00 on July 22nd, 2011
Venue: Liuyin Street 14, Anshan Chapel of Prince Gong's Mansion, Xicheng District, Beijing
Academic Chair: Shao Dazhen
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At Such Great Heights: A Lesson In Courage/
Courage is the strangest thing.
Yesterday I went and hung out with some kids in the DTLA art's district. We got up to some shenanigans, one of which was finding ourselves on a studio roof and shooting (images) into that beautiful golden light over our city.
It was absolutely phenomenal. The view was breathtaking from such great heights, but of course, when we noticed the tower that would take us up another three stories no one objected. The ladder was thin and exposed on the outside of the cement frame, the rungs no bigger round than a marker. I had no hesitation as I slung my heavy leather bag over my shoulder and began my climb.
I was over halfway to the top when I experienced something altogether new for me. Crippling fear. Suddenly my stomach was in my mouth and I was unsure I could keep my hands tight around the thin, cold metal. Awareness hit me like a ton of bricks. There was no water below, no harness to catch me, and the chill in the breeze at that height did nothing to help my courage. My head started to spin, my legs began feeling more like jello than flesh and bone.
I yelled up to my friend and he advised me to just stay at the second level. I obliged. the view was stunning, but now, a day later, I can't stop thinking about it. I can't stop thinking about how I didn't go all the way. About how I let fear stop me. About how I had this perceived idea of who I was, brave and fearless, that was once again cyclically shattered. Am I brave? Am I courageous? Am I wild, though fear got the best of me?
I had a long conversation on the phone tonight with someone I deeply trust and respect, and though it had nothing to do with my climb the day before, he reminded me of all the things I've faced in my life. All the loss. All the fear. All the confusion. All the change, and I sit here now thinking about bravery and what that looks like; courage and how that plays out.
Yesterday I experienced fear of heights for the first time (and I've jumped off some pretty huge cliff faces/waterfalls)-- it was exhilarating and caused me to question myself, but tonight I realize a fear of climbing 6 stories into the sky does not change the fundamentals of who I am.
I am brave. I am strong.
and yes, I do want to go back and climb that stupid ladder, but not because if I don't I'm any less of those things, more so because I relish the challenge.


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Magnus, the great helmsman and stationmaster on the occasion of his 30th birthday, in a shady bar in an unfashionable quarter of Oslo.
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That was a great night out! The band that started playing wasn't so good though. I'd love to come over one day, for cheaper pints and deep fried mars bars.
Yeah, a good night. I'm sure you would have a good time in Edinburgh too. Thanks for showing me around!
Hi Alister! Thnks for stopping by our congress and sorry for missing out on you on the great celebration of the stationmaster! I stopped by some time during the evening but you were all gone, and we also retreated because of the (yes, awful) band.
Hope we will see you at the unification congress next time, although probably I won't be around (out shooting the wolf you know).
Take care!
Excuse me, mr Lars. What "unification congress"? This is a question currently up for debate all over Norway, and it will continue to be so for quite some time. I.e. - there might be such a congress. And then again, there might not.
Well, mr. Bogartzen, from the part of RV the statements and political signal for such a congress is strong. Of course one part is not enough, but my gut feeling is that yes, there will be such a congress. Have been wrong before though...
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Oluyole Warriors, Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan emerged the better side after it secured the maximum three points over African champions Enyimba Football Club of Aba during their Sunday clash at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan.
The only goal of the match was scored in the 58th minute.
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Long, flat and pointy
Aren't they gorgeous!
Especially the one on the left with red feathers - and a grim face - so suitable for an independent, roaring woman of the 1920's.
Designed by a chic Parisienne Atelier Bachwitz in 1922 these clothes draw us a picture of the body image of the period: long and flat with pointy shoes.
However I'm sure 1920's women were nothing but flat! Especially flappers who "wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, listened to jazz, and flaunted their disdain for what was then considered acceptable behavior".
Nowadays many people associate short flapper dresses with a funny feather headpiece as the only style of the 1920's, mainly because of the Great Gatsby movie. But there was much more variety then and dressing as always depended on the social status and wealth.
The colours were not very strong but rather muted and soft. Simple -- and often short -- hairstyle (especially for younger women) and usually not so much jewellery, perhaps simple dangling drop-shaped earrings.
Back to these Atelier designs: Mon Dieu - they do look so elegant! The evening dresses of the crème de la crème were made of silk, lace and taffeta, the embellishments of fur, feathers and sequins (if you could afford it...). For rich people there were clothes for every occasion.
I bet special clothes were made only for promenading around the Jardin du Luxembourg while humming chansons in the dim light of the evening!
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Positive/Negative Shape:
Edgar Rubin's Vase, 1915
This is an example of both positive and negative shape. The positive shape would be the vase, and the negative shape would be the two faces. Positive shapes are your figure or your subject, whereas negative shape is your ground or background.
Organic Shape:
Ernst Haeckel (Title, media, date, all unknown), Image Source
"Organic shapes are figures that have a natural look and a flowing, curving appearance. Different from geometric shapes, they are often also referred to as curvilinear or free form shapes, as they can be made of angles, curves or both. Examples are found in leaves, plants, and animals." – http://www.wisegeek.org
Geometric Shape:
Piet Mondrian, Composition with Yellow, Blue, and Red, 1937–42, oil on canvas
A geometric shape is one that follows the rules of geometry that mainly follows angles and curves. They create shapes that can accurately be measured. This example shows that simple shape like the rectangles and squares can still make an interesting and intriguing work of art.


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Tennis season comes to a close
The 2017 season officially came to a close for the Glencoe-Silver Lake girls' tennis team in the opening round of individual play in the Section 2A Tournament at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 12.
None of the Panthers competing in the tournament made it out of the first round in either the singles or doubles competitions.
Justine Helmbrecht, seeded fifth in the singles bracket, fell to a rally by St. Peter's Caitline Salfer (6-7 (7-5), 6-0, 6-4). Kaitie Doolittle lost 6-2, 6-1 to seventh-seeded Gretchen Dwyer of LeSueur-Henderson.
In doubles play, the duo of Allie Harpel/Grace Draeger fell in a play-in match, as did Mackenzie Davis/Lilly Schmitt.
As a team, the Panthers had previously bowed out of the sectional tournament in a 7-0 loss at Jordan on Thursday, Oct. 5.
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Linden Group acted as Associate Architect assisting in zoning and planing administration, field supervision, and construction administration. The 88,000 square foot fitness facility featured indoor soccer, 3-court gymnasium, aerobics / dance areas, gymnastics room, jogging track, climbing wall, administrative offices, exercise / fitness center, childcare area, concessions, and locker rooms.
Other clients we've worked with in the world of Parks and Recreation projects include: Centennial Park of Munster, Indiana; Community Park; and Flossmoor Country Club.