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Barbara Kux has been appointed as a member of the Supervisory Board of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA.
A member of the management board of Siemens AG and its chief sustainability officer, Kux takes the place of Thierry Paternot who, for personal reasons, resigned his tenure at the beginning of the year.
Kux will be nominated for by-election as a shareholder representative on the supervisory board at the next Annual General Meeting in April 2014.
"We are delighted to have Barbara Kux join us as a supervisory board member," said Dr. Simone Bagel-Trah, chairwoman of the supervisory board and the shareholders' committee. "She brings with her many years of international management experience gained in leading companies operating in both the industrial and the consumer goods sectors. Moreover, we look forward to utilizing her expertise in fields of strategic significance for Henkel, and specifically the sustainability, purchasing and supply chain domains"


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I Don'T Know What To Do Anymore.For the past two years or so, I've been extremely insecure. I dealt with it pretty well, until a couple of months ago. My insecurity is starting to interfere with my life; I'm always afraid of making a fool of myself and being judged.
I started to skip social events held by my school, even though all my friends go; I have always been really quiet in front of people, but now I'm afraid to speak my mind to anyone-even my family; I always blush when people talk to me because they're looking at my face and I'm embarrassed at my appearance; Lately, I've also started to shake if a lot of people are paying attention to me.
I only have one friend, but she has so many more friends and hangs out with them more than she hangs out with me. My family always points this out, too. But it's extremely hard for me to make friends. I just can't bring myself to talk in front of them because I'm afraid I'll make a fool of myself.
I used to be able to deal with all of this pretty well. Occasionally, I'd have hours or even a day or so where I was upset. But now I'm always upset. I'm never truly happy. My insecure thoughts keep running through my mind and I can't stop them. I've thoughts about self-harm and suicide, but I'm too scared to do anything to myself.
I've considered talking to my parents about this, and I even tried several times. But every time I opened my mouth to say it, the words just got stuck in my throat and I get too scared that they'll judge me. I'm only 13 years old and I'm so scared at how I think about everything and how scared I am to participate in life.
I can't talk to people, I have no friends, and I don't want to live but am too afraid to commit suicide. I just don't know what to do anymore.
If I were asked to write the story of my teen years, our stories would be identical lol. you're not that different, you're not that weird. Tiny things are scary sometimes and to more people than you think! There is no easy way out when it comes to being a misfit but you CAN do it. Dont let falling every once in a while keep you from trying again neither. Go to were kids are and kinda just go for it. You might make an *** out of yourself trying but thats ok. once you break the seal of shyness, it wont affect you nearly as badly. I struggle too, you're not alone :)
maybe you should try writing out what you want to say to your parents and put the note in a spot where your siblings wont find it, you NEED to tell them, being alone in this fight will not help you, i know it sucks and its embarrassing. if you finaly do it, it will one day be a memory and so will your fear of having people in your life. your cute too, that makes things a lot easier lol.
lol, dont make excuses. Be a big girl.You have have to own up to how your different. It takes the power away from a-holes who want to mess with you and makes you realize life isnt so bad. I hid my problems and something bad happened because i did that. I know better, please listen to me. and you know what would help? not blocking your profile, it would be a small step :P friend me if you want, im not on much cause im pretty busy usually but maybe write me. I'd be happy to talk with you about it. only if you want to though :)
You're so young and have much to live for.
talking about it helps a lot though :O
I really hope everything goes well for you, you are a beautiful girl who deserves to have a wonderful life.
Take care ♥
It could be social phobia or anxiety, a medical (mental) disorder --- talk to a doctor or school counsellor as soon as possible. It is treatable.
Can you do some research on the internet or reading? There is a lot of stuff on social anxiety, social phobia and general anxiety...it its extremely common...don't push yourself..just look into it and see what it is and learn about it. You will feel better I think. Then when you are ready you can talk to someone you feel comfortable with. :)
This is really important that you get these emotions under control. I can help, ive gone through everything you said. I know how it feels to be left out and alone. I know how it feels to have to isolate yourself from others because of your low self esteem. But assure yourself that here you can at EP you can pour all of your thoughts on someones shoulder, we've expirenced everything before. And overcome many obstacles in our lives. I would love to help you throughout your struggle with depression.
well depression has many symptoms, facets and levels...you could have a mild depression, or be like me with severe depression...but it is still depression and is still very serious...it can come and go...and those phobias tend to get worse without help....
I feel the same way. I am not thinking of harming myself but I want to run away.
i have done this every few years, my whole life...first because my parents made me, then because I like it. But the part to remember is that eventually it's just you again, no matter where you are. But on the other hand, there are some places I've been happier, busier, etc. so it's a good idea to try it out when you can :)

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The fascinating Japanese language is recognised globally as an important modern language. Certainly, Japanese is a difficult language for a Westerner to learn but unlike other languages, Japanese has distinct non-verbal elements that also need to be taken into account.
The non-verbal elements of the Japanese language can provide both obstacles and gifts as far as communication goes. On one hand, it can be a very strange thing to rely so heavily on things like body language to convey a message, especially in a professional setting. On the other hand, it can be a blessing not to have to rely on learning as much of the spoken language as one ordinarily would have.
Communicating in Business
English is the lingua franca of the business world in Japan and you will often find that those present in meetings have been specially selected for their knowledge of dealing with foreigners and their command of English. However, those higher up in seniority may still wish to speak via a translator, regardless of the fact that they may understand English well.
The translation of what you say in a meeting may seem lengthy as often the interpreter includes contextual conversation. This can make a non-Japanese speaker feel somewhat distanced from the conversation. It is important in this situation to demonstrate your continued attention and focus on the conversation by other means, such as body language and eye contact.
Non-verbal communication, like body language, holds a lot of weight in Japanese culture both inside and outside of a professional context. It is important to be aware of how your actions and movements may be perceived.
Declining in Japan
It is considered normal and polite for conversations in Japan not to be too confrontational or heated. Therefore, any refusals that may be required during the course of a discussion must be done in an indirect manner. Saying no outright, or raising your voice in any way will be seen as rude.
This is an area that many westerners tend to struggle with as they are more accustomed to open and direct declining when appropriate. In fact, in Japan, the word 'no' is used very infrequently.
There are a few ways in which the Japanese will decline or refuse. One of the more common ways is to use a pause, or even, when dealing with written correspondence, to not reply.
Silence, in general, is used in Japanese communication far more than in the West. While most westerners often see silences in conversation as a sign that the discussion is faltering and therefore find them uncomfortable, the Japanese perceive them in a totally different way. Lengthy pauses in conversation are frequently used to reflect on what has been said so far and to allow time for a meaningful next comment. Though the temptation can be to fill the silence, perhaps with a witty comment, this will not go over well and it is a much better idea to just accept the silence and use it in the way the Japanese do.
In the same way that 'no' is used in a different way in Japanese communication, so too is 'yes'. The Japanese word for 'yes' is 'hai' and is used primarily as a supportive utterance. It will only rarely be used to agree or confirm something. Agreement or confirmation tends to be more emphatically and specifically conveyed.
Discussions in Japan can take significantly longer than they normally would in a Western setting. Don't be tempted to hurry things along, but adapt instead to the often slower pace of conversation so common in Japanese communication.


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Jesse Kornblum is a computer forensics author, researcher and engineer. You can read more about him in his Wikipedia entry or his official web site. His Curriculum Vitae has a current list of his papers. He current works for ManTech.
md5deep and hashdeep - Cross platform recursive hashing program. Computes MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, Tiger and Whirlpool hashes. Can also match against sets of known hashes. The latter program uses multihashing to conduct a computer forensics audit.
foremost - File carving program
ssdeep - Usually called Fuzzy Hashing, this program implements Context Triggered Piecewise Hashing.
FRED - The First Responder's Evidence Disk
dc3dd - A patch to add forensics features to GNU dd
Miss Identify - Program to identify Win32 executables that don't have an executable extension. Can also identify all executables.


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…as pretty as they are delicious and easy! I will have to admit to Greg that I've made these twice already. I held off on posting about them as I stalk him a bit too much as it is and well, I don't know…I must have had something else pressing to write about. His innovations always strike me as the obvious thing that nobody ever thought of before and as soon as I saw them at Sippity Sup I just knew they were for me. I just didn't know when I would make them. When planning for a "full metal dinner party" I rarely think about appetizers. My mother used to say, "why fill up your guests before dinner?" It was as if she knew she could sway the dinner judges by ensuring they were still hungry before the competition started. She would put out only a dish of cashews! I'll put out some cheese with them.
This meal, however, was all being planned around getting rid of things that had been sitting in the freezer or refrigerator just long enough to annoy my husband. We don't really have a large ice box (grandma's term) thus space is precious and dear husband's patience grows thin when he sees the same things in there week after week. This dinner party theme was about preserving the peace in our house and freeing up space in the refrigerator/freezer!
The lucky featured ingredient was frozen puff pastry sheets. I consider them a cook's secret weapon so I insist on having a box or two at the ready at all times. Had it not been for these lovelies what would I have done with all those unexpected peaches? This particular sheet needed using and I was down to my last few tablespoons of fresh grated Parmesan (the new container was already bought). Further proving kismet , I had just enough prosciutto ham leftover from an earlier experiment.
Sup's Savory Palmiers
Greg's recipe and instructions are over at Sippity Sup. On my second batch the only change I made was to add a very very very light sprinkling of dried thyme under the ham before rolling. It was a last minute impulse that worked out nicely. For some reason I've really been craving that herb lately.
I left the uncut roll in the freeze a bit longer than Greg to make the cutting just a bit easier without ruining the shapes as I cut. Quite frankly, the next time I make these I will make two rolls and keep one in the freezer for emergencies.
Or at least until my husband gets annoyed that the freezer is full again!


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I feel like I'm flashing back to the mid-'60s when questions like, "Who's better? The Beatles or the Stones?" were considered serious music journalism.
Anyway, it looks like you'll get a chance to make your own personal vote count with your attendance tonight.
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The NYC-based chamber ensemble the Bateria Trio has commissioned Music Lecturer Ted Mann's "Fantasy" for flute, viola, and double bass. "Fantasy" received a Composers Voice Award from Vox Novus in January 2012, and the Bateria Trio then premiered the piece at the Jan Hus Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.
"When the Bateria Trio made its Carnegie Hall debut on January 27, 2014, I was honored that they included "Fantasy" on their program," Mann explained. "I composed the piece for the trio's exciting instrumentation. The five-note set found in the first measure was the impetus of the piece. It ends as it began, only in retrograde, emphasizing and then de-emphasizing the C# along the way."


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Lubbock has never been known as a great recycling city, but a new company is trying to change that. The bins at United are just not enough anymore. Lubbock is booming right now and will continue to do so for many years to come. More people equals more trash in the landfill and we cannot continue to throw away products that are reusable. Businesses have come and gone in Lubbock, but Effortless Recycling is here to stay.
Residents and businesses in Lubbock now have the opportunity to recycle paper, bottles, etc… instead of just sending it all to landfills. I am not a tree hugger but if there are actions we can take that are easy then we should take them. Check out this interview with the folks at Effortless Recycling.
Lubbock is not known for its recycling, what made you decide to start Effortless Recycling?


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The Alaska Public Offices Commission on Wednesday fined House Speaker John Harris for misusing $6,929 in campaign contributions, money he spent last year stumping for other Alaska Republican candidates and in his bid to become speaker.
In the November 2004 election, Harris ran unopposed for House District 12, which stretches up the Richardson Highway from Valdez south of Fairbanks, but his campaign expenditure reports show he spent money outside his district in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Sitka and Kodiak.
State law prohibits candidates from spending contributions on anything not related to the campaigns for the offices for which they run.
The commission also found that Harris received $500 more in out-of-state campaign contributions than is allowed, but took no action because he returned the $500 this year to an Oregon donor to meet the $3,000 limit.
Commissioners fined Harris $693, which is 10 percent of the misspent money, after debating whether they should follow their staff's recommendation to waive the fine.
"We have to find a balance between encouraging people to run for office and making sure we enforce the law," said commission chairman Larry Wood.
Harris only learned of the commission's decision when reached on a cell phone by a reporter Wednesday afternoon, and said he did not plan to contest the decision.
"I'll just pay the fine and get it over with. It was an honest mistake but that's the way it is," he said.
Harris said he believed he was within the law when he spent the campaign money on food, travel and hotels for himself and one time for his chief of staff, Tom Wright.
Those expenses were made while campaigning for Republican legislative candidates in Anchorage and Fairbanks, he said. Other money was spent in a personal campaign to lawmakers in his effort to become House speaker, a position selected by the legislative majority caucus and in which the voters have no say.
"I know you can't spend it on your own personal stuff, but I didn't consider it to be that. I considered it to be political in nature and with the duties of the Legislature, you have to be very defining as to what the duties of the Legislature are," he said.
The maximum allowable fine was $67,950 for the 490 days in which Harris' campaign reports were out of compliance. Assistant Director Christina Ellingson said the staff recommended waiving the fine because it was Harris' first offense, he had cooperated with APOC and he had repaid the money.
APOC staff members originally questioned 39 expenses listed on Harris' campaign expense report, and in June asked him to provide documents that showed they were legitimate expenses.
Ellingson told the commission Wednesday that the staff at that point became alarmed that Harris might be using his campaign account to take out personal loans.
Harris sent the commission a $32,132 to cover all the questioned items, writing in a letter that he could not gather the documents they asked for because of time constraints due to his regular work.
The commission's staff returned Harris' check; instead, Ellingson and APOC Director Brooke Miles met with Harris and Wright on Aug. 30 to go over each item and arrive at the $6,929 amount.
Harris said his willingness to pay $32,132 was not an admission that the money had been misused.
"I was mad. I said if it's this big a deal I'll just pay the whole damn thing out of my pocket," he said.
On Sept. 11, Harris paid the full $6,292.75 to his campaign fund, Harris for State House, with a personal check. That same day, he signed two checks from that fund: one to Catholic Charities USA for $2,000, and one to the House Majority Fund for $3,921.07.
The House Majority Fund is set up for Alaska Republican majority caucus incumbents and operates like a political action committee, Harris said. He said he donated the $2,000 to Catholic Charities for its Hurricane Katrina relief fund.
One commissioner, Roger Holl, suggested fining Harris a smaller amount, $300, saying he thought Harris' intentions were good.
"I do believe that this certainly falls short of the more egregious cases," he said.
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Home > Becoming A Teacher > First Nations Language
If you speak a First Nations language proficiently, you may be able to apply for
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within BC's schools.
A First Nations Language Teacher's Certificate may be issued to proficient First
Nations language speakers. Your proficiency is determined by your language authority.
To be eligible for a First Nations Language Teacher's Certificate, you must be recommended
by the First Nations Language Authority for your language and culture. Refer to
List of First Nations Language Authorities to find all of the recognized
language authorities in BC.
If your First Nations language is not included on the list, you cannot apply for
a First Nations Language Teacher's Certificate. For information about how language
authorities are established, see
Information on Establishing a First Nations Language Authority.
Note: The Teacher Regulation Branch is moving to only accepting applications for
teacher certification through the secure Applicants'
Area of our website. This change will benefit you as an applicant because
you will be able to receive updates about the status of your application and monitor
its progress online. The online application process improves the security of your
information and the service we are able to provide you.
You also need to apply to the Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) for your TQS category.
Public school boards use this category as one element in determining your salary
level. When we send you your Ministry of Education teaching certificate, we will
also send a copy of your certificate to the TQS as they will need this as part of
your application to them. Please see the TQS
website for more information.
Once we have received all of the necessary documents for your application, it generally
takes us two to four weeks to review your application.
Once your file has been evaluated, we will send you an email with further information.
You can then enter the Applicants' Area to track your status and check which documents
are outstanding.
Once you receive your BC teaching certificate, it is important to pay your annual
practice fee and keep your certificate valid, even if you are not teaching in BC.
The annual fee is due by May 31 each year. If you do not pay this fee, we will cancel
your certificate and you will need to reapply. We will complete a new evaluation
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All natural-centric restaurants should follow the Hierbabuena model. A cheerful food haven that welcomes all dietary walks of life – the meat eaters, the vegans, the vegetarians, the pescetarians, the lactose intolerants, the celiacs, and the gluten free-ers. It's a different take on what it means to eat conscientiously as a carnivore-friendly vegetarian restaurant where meat eaters can feel at ease in a green bizarro restaurant world.
Sometimes those healthy style organic-all natural-vegetarian-vegan-raw restaurants scare me. It will be the day when I comfortably sit in a bright yellow space surrounded by inspiring motivational
propaganda quotes while trying to decipher exactly which ingredients are in a live-raw-vegan-seitan-tofu-seed-filled "cheeseburger". But Hierbabuena isn't like that. In fact, it can be enjoyed by all of us who share an appreciation for good food and beautifully crafted dishes that are skillfully made with fresh produce, quality ingredients, focusing on flavor and seasonality.
It doesn't get much lovelier than this set up – vintage, cosy, and charming, with pinstriped turquoise walls, warm lighting, checkered table cloths, shelves stocked with organic specialty products, wines and aperitivos, crates of fresh produce, and outdoor seating with antique patio furniture on one of the most beautiful streets in Buenos Aires.
It's open for breakfast, lunch, merienda, weekend brunch and even transforms into a romantic intimate restaurant for dinner.
Right as you sit down the mozo brings you a bomb eggplant emulsion. ORRR if you go in prime lunch or brunchtime, it's more like you struggle to find a table and calmly wait for someone to bring you the eggplant dip. AKA service can be quite slow *yet friendly and buena onda* during the rush hour. This ain't the place for a quick bite, so only go if you are in the patient mood, because remember: it says a lot about you if you are shitty to restaurant workers. (And it tells a lot about a restaurant if the waitstaff is shitty to you.)
Back to the dip of my dreams: Hierbabuena also sells this eggplant dip at the Buenos Aires market and I recommend you buy it by the jar, take it home, and whisper sweet nothings in its ear.
Cafés and café consumers of Buenos Aires: just say NO to unadventurous lemonade with ginger, mint and mouthfuls of sugar, and get ready to be schooled by HB in the juice department (yes, I said juice department.) Natural juices, power juices, YERBA MATE juices, flavored water, fruit smoothies, yogurt smoothies, and TEN different kinds of mother fucking lemonade. T-E-N. Let's start a well deserved slow clap chant for juice. Juice. JUICE.JUICE.JUICE.JUICE. JUICEJUICEJUICEJUICEJUICE.
Avocado sandwich: thin slices of roasted chicken topped with melted cheese – the kind with crispy broiled burnt bits – avocado, tomato and mayo and served on homemade whole wheat bread. Huge portions, lovely produce, and just a solid sandwich you want to keep on eating and ordering again, I still would have been more into it if the mayo had been substituted with the eggplant dip. Major plus: GLUTEN FREE bread option available for you gluten-phobes.
The lunch special is where it's at, and probably one of the better executive menus in the city: two options that rotate daily and includes a pitcher of seasonal lemonade (or wine, beer, water), and dessert or coffee/tea. The dishes range from abundant energizing plates like a guacamole and fig wrap with pickled vegetables, roasted vegetable risotto in a sweet garlic vinaigrette, quinoa medallion, and that kind of business. The heaping plate o' nourishment above: roasted butternut squash simmered in coconut milk, with brown rice and black bean salad.
Merluza terrine topped with a green sauce, served with red peppers and roasted eggplant – this was the plate that pleased even those who tend to scarf down milanesas, miga and chori for lunch.
Hierbabuena serves a mother of a brunch on Saturdays, Sundays and feriados (11:30am – 4pm) which includes hot drinks, cold drinks, trifle, French toast, roasted potatoes, Caesar salad, eggs Florentine, muffins, budines, champagne. Yes. All of that. It's a lot of food. And unfortunately skinny girls who want to share one order with five of your best dieting boluda friends, guess again — it's sadly limited to two people per order. (Brunch photos by Hierba Buena)
Hierba is such the hotness even the trendiest dogs are desperate banging down doors to get a table.
Caseros 454, San Telmo
Tel. 4362-2542
Mon: 9am – 5pm, Tues – Wed: 9am – 12am, Thurs – Sat: 9am – 1am, Sun: 9am – 12am
Average price: Lunch special 80 pesos, other: 150 pesos
Word on the street is that Hierbabuena is opening a natural deli market, stay tuned for details…


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UN: World must take all necessary measures to prevent genocide in Iraq
The world must take "all possible measures" to prevent a massacre of minorities in Iraq, United Nations human rights experts warned as the UK continued aid drops but resisted calls for military intervention.
With up to 40,000 Yazidis still trapped on a sweltering mountainside by extremist forces of the self-styled Islamic State (IS), the panel warned that a mass atrocity or even genocide could take place "within days or hours".
Around a quarter of a million Iraqis from religious minorities have already fled their homes in the face of "convert or die" ultimatums from the advancing militants, with women executed or taken as slaves and teenagers sexually assaulted, their stark report concluded.
The UN's special rapporteur on minority issues Rita Izsak urged: "All possible measures must be taken urgently to avoid a mass atrocity and potential genocide within days or hours - civilians need to be protected on the ground and escorted out of situations of extreme peril."
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond is due to chair another meeting of the Government's emergency committee Cobra to discuss the next stage of Britain's response to the crisis.
Last night, RAF aircraft dropped a second round of "essential supplies" to some of those trapped on Mount Sinjar - after a previous attempt had to be abandoned for fear it could hurt those on the ground.
A "small number" of Tornado jets are also being sent to the region so they can be used, if required, to improve the UK's surveillance capability in the region to help the humanitarian effort.
And Downing Street has indicated that the Government is also looking at how it can play a role in getting equipment to Kurdish forces so they are better able to counter IS, formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis).
But voices continued to be raised in favour of a more direct military intervention - and for MPs to be recalled from their summer break to debate and vote on it.
Tory MP Mark Pritchard became the latest to join politicians and former military chiefs in urging a stronger response, including targeted air strikes and drone attacks but falling short of sending ground forces back to the country.
He predicted a recalled Commons would vote in favour of the escalation.
"The international community can pour as much aid into the region as its likes," he wrote for the PoliticsHome website.
"But unless Islamic State fighters are killed and removed from the battlefield, they will go on killing and committing further atrocities.
"This intervention needs to be in an unequivocal combat role, not just in an intelligence, surveillance and targeting role."
US air strikes on Islamic State positions over recent days have helped Kurdish peshmerga fighters defending Irbil - the capital of the autonomous northern region - to regain some territory from the Islamic State forces, including two towns.
Mr Pritchard said the different circumstances suggested there would be no repeat of MPs' refusal last year to endorse military intervention in Syria.
"I suspect this time Parliament would vote for decisive, precision, and targeted military action in Iraq, with clearly defined rules of engagement."
One of Britain's most senior generals accused the "commitment-phobic" Government of being "terrified" of intervening in the Iraq crisis before next year's general election.
General Sir Richard Shirreff told the Times: "The longer we sit on our hands and prevaricate, the more dangerous the situation is going to become."
But speaking after yesterday's Cobra meeting, Mr Hammond rejected calls for Parliament to be recalled to discuss the crisis and said there were no plans for British military involvement.
"We don't envisage a combat role at the present time," he said.
Prime Minister David Cameron is on a family holiday in Portugal but due back in No 10 later this week.
Downing Street said he was "very much engaged" with the situation despite being abroad and a recall of Parliament was "not on the cards".
The Department for International Development (DfID) said the UK's second aid drop included 3,180 reusable water purification containers filled with 15,900 litres of clean water and 816 solar lamps that can also be used to charge mobile phones.
Christof Heyns, the UN's special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, said the international community "must do all in their power to support those on the ground with the capacity to protect lives".
His colleague Chaloka Beyani, special rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons, said: "We are witnessing a tragedy of huge proportions unfolding in which thousands of people are at immediate risk of death by violence or by hunger and thirst.
"Humanitarian aid must be delivered quickly and no efforts should be spared to protect all groups forcefully displaced by this conflict."
Rashida Manjoo, special rapporteur on violence against women, warned: "We have reports of women being executed and unverified reports that strongly suggest that hundreds of women and children have been kidnapped, many of the teenagers have been sexually assaulted, and women have been assigned or sold to IS fighters as 'malak yamiin' or slaves.
"Such violations are crimes against humanity that must be stopped and punished."
The developments came amid increased political turbulence in the Iraqi capital where the country's president did not choose incumbent prime minister Nouri Maliki as the man to form a new government.
Deputy speaker of parliament Haider Ibadi has been given 30 days to present a new government for MPs' approval, with the West calling for an inclusive administration to help combat IS.
US president Barack Obama called Mr Ibadi's nomination in place of Mr Maliki - who is accused of fuelling separatism during his years in power - a "promising step forward".
Former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell said "it would be in the interests of the Government" to have Parliament recalled.
He told BBC Radio 4's The World At One programme: "Normally what happens is there's a competition among backbenchers to see who can be the first to call for the recall of Parliament in the summer recess, but the circumstances which we've just heard are so vastly different that it seems to me it would be in the interests of the Government to have Parliament recalled, particularly in the light of what happened almost exactly 12 months ago when there was a complaint that the recall in relation to Syria and the authorisation of action for that was to a very large extent affected by the fact that people simply didn't have enough information.
"I think the Government would be well advised to recall Parliament and to give Parliament the opportunity of sharing with Parliament everything that the Government has done and at the moment at least is intending to do."
He added that the humanitarian argument was "overwhelming", but went on: "I'm not persuaded at the moment that the UK should join in air strikes along with the United States but I think one has to keep an open mind about that because, as I've already said, circumstances change very rapidly."
Referring to past votes on Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan, he said: "I don't know what the mood of the House of Commons is, but it seems to me that if you were to argue that in this particular case the justification for humanitarian intervention was paramount then Parliament might be persuaded.
"But it would depend on the case made by ministers and that's why they should take the opportunity of making their case to the House of Commons so that not only they will be better informed about the mood of the House, but both Parliament and the country will be better informed."
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With summer days quickly getting hotter in Guatemala, I wanted to find a cold beverage to treat myself and Mariano on our weekday afternoons. What better way to get us through our busy schedules than caffeine! I searched for recipes and I ended up taking ideas from two I found. To get the best flavor you should use the cold brewing method. The difference between using cold brewed coffee and simply letting regular brewed coffee cool down and then just add ice and milk is huge. As Deb from Smitten Kitchen describes it "The coffee is less bitter, harbors no acidity and all of those background flavors–chocolate, a dark caramelization and even slight smokiness–come through."
Guatemalans pride ourselves for our excellent coffee, for this brew I used a mixture of equal parts of Huehuetenango and Antigua which I blend at home. (I added links so those of you who would like to learn about these coffee blends can do so).
Now, about the recipe itself, I know I won't be spending money buying iced coffee at coffee shops anymore! This is delicious! The recipe has lasted me for 2 weeks and counting. You do get quite a lot of servings out of it, depending on the size of the glass you use and how much ice you put into them, of course. You can adjust it to your own liking, maybe add a little vanilla or almond extract? Perhaps a splash of Frangelico?
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Therefore, since they're not simply triggering me, they're causing actual pain, every asshole in Vassar and Oberlin involved in this should be chipped.
Administrators at Vassar College agreed to personally shred a pocket Constitution after an undercover reporter posing as a student complained that she felt "triggered" by its distribution on campus, while professors at Oberlin College confided that they shared the reporter's misgivings about the founding document.
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shredding the Constitution because it's a trigger against students, we
didn't think people would actually fall for it," he says at one point.
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The Mind of the Poor – An Analysis (2 November 2013) by Lawrence Davidson
Part I – Poverty
Most of the poverty in the United States is . It is poverty created in the pursuit of free market ideals, expressed in recent times by the imposition of neoliberal economic policies – the sort of policies that cut taxes on the wealthy, do away with fiscal and other business regulations, undermine the social safety net and erode middle-class stability – all while singing the praises of self-reliance and individual responsibility. As a result we have done very well in making the rich richer and the poor both poorer and more numerous.
How many poor people are there in the United States? According to Current Population Survey (CPS), which puts out the governments official figures, as of 2012 about 15 percent of the population, or some 46.5 million people, were living in poverty. The rate for children under 18 comes in higher, at about 21.8 percent.
The U.S. government measures poverty in monetary terms. In 2012 poverty was defined as yearly total income of $23,050 or less for a family of four. The figure is adjusted for individuals or other size families. Then there is the depressing fact that most Americans (58.5%) will spend at least one year below the poverty line at some point between the ages of 25 and 75.
There happens to be more than one level to this economic version of hell, and so we should take note of the category of deep poverty. Deep poverty is defined as having an income that is 50 percent of the official poverty level. This part of the population is growing. In my area, which takes in southeast Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, the percentage in deep poverty runs from 5 to 19 percent, depending on the county. These are people who, according to social service and charity workers, Have given up hope and given up on finding jobs.
Consider what all this really means. Our economic system is condemning at least 48.5 million people to high rates of un- or underemployment, poor performance in school and at work (when it is available), poor nutrition and eating habits, high instances of drug abuse, high crime rates, homelessness, high rates of preventable diseases, shorter life-spans, and all the other vicissitudes typically associated with a life of poverty. Yet neoliberals and their allies would say none of this is societys fault or responsibility, rather it is the fault of the individual who, living in a free economic environment, makes his or her own choices and then must live with the consequences.
Well, that is one particularly inhumane way of looking at the situation. However, we have proof from relatively recent U.S. history that poverty can be ameliorated through government action without seriously disrupting market choice. Back in the mid 1960s millions of citizens marched on Washington for jobs and freedom, and President Lyndon Johnson responded with his War on Poverty programs. Those programs reduced poverty significantly and did so without transforming the U.S. into a socialist republic. Unfortunately, this momentum was not to last. Two things brought it to a crashing halt: a murderous war in Vietnam and the tragically wrongheaded neoliberal economic policies mentioned above. We are still stuck in this rut. We are still at war (though now it is in the Middle East) and our economic policies continue to be self-destructive.
Part II – Cognitive Dysfunction
The neoliberal outlook is demonstrably wrong in a significant way. The notion that the poor can make free and rational choices and thus can be held responsible for their situation is incorrect. There is accumulating evidence that poverty literally messes with your mind in a way that obstructs responsible choices. In fact, the free market contributes to an environment that makes the poor decidedly unfree: confused, preoccupied, and feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. In other words, being poor makes you cognitively dysfunctional.
The latest research to show this was published in August 2013 in the journal Science and is titled Poverty Impedes Cognitive Function. The gist of the argument is, Poverty captures attention, triggers intrusive thoughts, and reduces cognitive resources. In other words, the more preoccupied one is with troubles, the less able one is to muster the cognitive resources necessary to rationally guide choice and action. Most people find themselves overwhelmed with problems now and then, but not constantly. What living in poverty does is to hit a person with a toxic cocktail of overwhelming problems day in and day out: financial problems, health problems, parenting issues, victimization by criminals and others, and the problem of just finding and keeping a job.
The authors also point out that the IQ difference between those living in poverty and those living above the poverty line can be as high as 13 points. This difference is not a function of genetics or race. It is created by the environment of poverty itself.
This study is political dynamite. It lends support to the assertion that as long as neoliberal economics claims our allegiance, we will continue to condemn tens of millions of our citizens to a life not only of want, but also of high anxiety and poor cognitive ability. This puts the lie to the popular myth that the poor are disadvantaged because most of them are congenitally lazy. It likewise challenges the conclusions of such works as Richard Herrnstein and Charles Murrays The Bell Curve, which attributed at least part of the statistical difference in intellectual performance between American blacks and white to genetics. In truth, whatever statistical difference there is does not reflect inherent intellectual ability so much as high levels of long-term stress, which reduces a persons ability to develop and apply their cognitive strengths.
Part III – Conclusion
It is quite interesting how the authors of the Science article conclude their piece. As it turns out, they have chosen to sidestep the real implications of their own data. Thus, they tell us this perspective has important policy implications. First, policy-makers should beware of imposing cognitive taxes on the poor. What does that mean? It means that policy-makers should try to reduce the number of forms the poor have to fill out, the number of lengthy interviews they have to experience, the number of new rules they have to decipher, all of which consume cognitive resources that we now know the poor have less of than those who are better off. Also, policy-makers should time their demands on the poor for specific periods when they are best able to handle them, such as when they receive whatever periodic income that they do get and momentarily feel less monetary stress. These conclusion constitute a rather shocking anticlimactic letdown!
The authors have helped us see the enormous damage poverty does. In response society has a moral obligation to deal with more than forms and lengthy interviews. History tells us that we can do, and indeed have done, much better. Short of radical changes in our economic thinking, what the poor in the U.S. need is another War on Poverty. Indeed, the obligation is not just a moral one. There is a collective economic self-interest to minimize poverty for to do so will decrease income inequality, increase overall health, promote social stability and lessen crime. It will also promote consumption, which should make the capitalists among us happy.
Do our politicians understand any of this? Seems not. Just this week Congress cut the Food Stamp program by some $40 billion. That is neoliberal economics in action and proof positive that ideology and prejudice are stronger than scientific research when it comes to policy formulation. Is there a way to reverse this stupidity? Yes, but it will take mass action. It is time to consider replaying the 1960s and force the politicians to act responsibly despite themselves.
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Poverty is totally like a black hole, it has massive gravity and most of the times it is quite impossible to escape from it without an exterior help. Here, the question is what was the main purpose of mankind decision to live in society and then having forms of governments? If it was (that surely was) to survive, protect and support out fellow creatures, therefore governments are responsible to their societies especially to those who are more vulnerable, but most of the times they (governments) gesticulate as if the society (and in case, poor people) are a bad burden, I'm sure they wish poor people to vanish (not to die or killed because it has a bad impression on voters), but the matter is no one has chosen to be poor (as a poor man I'm extremely sure, cause I can't remember it at all). every single poor child has the imagination of changing his/her life, not being like his/her parents, but as they grow up their hope fades away, because being poor (born in a poor family not choosing to be poor) simply deprives you of having chance to change your fate, and it makes them susceptible to many psychological problems such as depression, sense of desperation, as well as so many social problems. But it sounds the governments mission is to protect and multiply rich people's wealth.
If we extent the scale of discussion, we can perceive the track of poorness in some terroristic actions such as ship hijacking in Somali, if we don't consider it(poorness) as a predominant reason of such actions, at least it is quite easy for terrorist groups to recruit from these people which their number is quite a lot in parts of Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan. So as the author mentioned a fight against poverty is urgently needed, not solely because of national reasons but also even for international security !
Excuse me for leaving this comment, the article was about the US , but as we say "the sky is the same everywhere" and sorry for being so talkative and any English grammar mistakes.


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Fiji Time: 11:42 AM on Sunday 25 February
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Sunday, January 19, 2014
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Jioji Sukulu sits in front of one of the newly built houses. Picture: LUKE RAWALAI
EIGHTY-five-year-old Jioji Sukulu could only be thankful after 19 families from his village were handed over houses as part of the government's Tropical Cyclone Evan rehabilitation program on Yadua Island.
Mr Sukulu said the families were very fortunate and the relocation of the 19 homes to the new site was also a call for people to wake-up to the effects of natural disasters.
"Na neitou yavu makawa e toka ga qori e matasawa ia au kila na kena sa tokitaki na veivalevale vovou oqo sa dodonu me vakayadrati keimami na kena vo me keimami sa toki talega (Our old village site is near to the shore and the movement of the new homes to their current location should be a warning to other villagers of the need to be aware of the effects of climate change)," he said.
"E sa na bau mosi toka vei keda na noda toso ia sana dodonu ga me da toso (It can be a painful experience to move away from somewhere we have called home from time immemorial but we need to move for our own safety).
"Keimami via vakaraitaka na neimami vakavinavinaka levu kina matanitu ena nona nanuma me keimami bau mai okati ena veivacokotaki ni cagi laba o Evan (We are thankful to the government for considering us in its TC Evan rehabilitation program)."
Mr Sukulu said Yadua villagers were also happy after an announcement from the Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama during his tour that they would have free water and electricity. Commodore Bainimarama promised the people of Yadua that they would have lights and a footpath at the new village site this year.
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The adventure of a lifetime might just end in turmoil, but when it includes meeting your future mate, who gives a hoot?
A Novella of the Elder Races
For a librarian with a focus on rare magic books, Olivia's new job is a dream come true. She has been hired as part of a team to help manage the safe transportation of the collection of books owned by the Vampyre sorceress Carling Severan. The fact that the library is located on a mysterious island in an Other land only heightens the adventure.
Head of security for the expedition, Sebastian Hale is tired of his rootless life of adventure and finds himself attracted to the calm, beautiful librarian. But he is living a personal nightmare. He has been hit with a curse that is slowly taking away his sight, and he doesn't know if he will survive the results.
But the powerful feelings growing between them, along with Sebastian's inner turmoil, take a backseat when they learn there is a traitor lurking among their expedition team. With Elder Races politics and a priceless library on the line, they'll have to rely on each other to survive the experience.
Warning: When a librarian who likes to nest meets an owl Wyr who has always lived for adventure, their romance won't just be fly-by-night...
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"Love me some Elder Races!!!"
I totally love me some Elder Races...the whole series is simply AWESOMENESS!!!
I like the books, far better than the novellas, but the one novella about Dragos was great...
This one, was ..... interesting and fulfilling with the Elder Races overall story... but the chemistry and smexyness of the books is lacking in the novellas..
Totally worth it if you have already invested in the Elder Races series... An easy skip if you have not...
Narration of course was totally on point! Eastlake is the Elder Races...
Great buy or sale... don't credit this... save your credit for a full book!
"Sebastian can get wicked with me anytime."
Out of all the novella's that Thea Harrison wrote this is one of the best ones that was written about random people in the Elder series. This statement does not include all the short stories about Dragos and Pia, because those to me are only an extension of their original story. For such a short story this is a great little romance with enough adventure and action to keep me happy. The characters are great and this story gives me a hankering to read the rest of the series again. I would like to see Faedra the Djinn to have her own story, but I guess we will see. Narrator is good, I have enjoyed her from the beginning.
"Thea Harrison does it again!"
Thea Harrison doesn't know how to write a bad or boring story.
This was fun and satisfying. Her world of nightkind is so well written, and Harrison never disappoints with original characters and romantic pairings. Altho a bit pricy for less-than 4 hours, it is worth it. You'll love it!
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I loved hearing about Grace and her new life as the Oracle. Part of me wanted this story to be fully developed but it was nice to have a short story to listen to in an evening and morning session
great story seemed like I was listening longer, since it got right down to it. quick and exciting.
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This was a yummy little taste of the Elder Races. While nothing major happens to advance the story arc for the series, it's a short sexy listen and pure top-notch entertainment.
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"One of my fave stories in the series"
Definitely recommend this little HEA gem. This story features Grace the Oracle's friend Olivia finding her new love Sebastian. They both have personal challenges they overcome. Sebastian does need the help of The Oracle, leading to a hilarious scene with Grace. Yes, Eastlake is the voice of the series. It's not a very long story, but well crafted action in a compressed story. Recommend.
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Elder Race porn in a quick read. Well, maybe not porn but definitely a steamy, quick read. Kind of like a paranormal gothic romance with a touch of funny. Thea Harrison never disappoints. Keep them coming. Great story! Love this author and recommend anything in the series!
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I love the book. Could not finish the book fast enough. When he could see I was very happy for him. I love happy end .
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I enjoy all the Elder Races stories. It is pure enjoyment to listen to Sophie Eastlake bring these stories to life. I am always disappointed to realize I have come to the end of each book. Since I have listened to the entire series including up to Liam Takes Manhatten, I have now just finished a second listen of the series. I enjoyed The Wicked novella, though it was Sebastian's and Olivia's story, because it gave me a peek at Grace, the Oracle and Phaedra, the damaged Djinn from the Oracle's Moon, book 4 I belive. I hope to read more about this Djinn and her story in a later book,. She fascinates me. Thea Harrison is a favorite author. I love the worlds she builds. So much detail that I can literally feel surrounded by her story. I see everyone and everything very clearly.
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Hello! My name is Jasmin. I love traveling, going to concerts, public speaking, reading, and volunteering. I'm also very passionate about writing, which is partly why I wanted to start this blog. It's been years in the making, but I'm anxious to be able to share my story and raise awareness of my rare disease.
My parents and I moved from Wisconsin to Connecticut in July of 1998 after an exciting job offer. This was a huge deal for us because we didn't know anyone in CT (or anywhere in New England) and would have to build a new life in a new state. As difficult as goodbyes were, things eventually seemed to be falling into place. I was getting ready to start Kindergarten and my parents were settling in and beginning to adjust to the changes.
And then our lives took a drastic turn…
I was five years old when my parents noticed something may be wrong with me. I had complained of a stiff neck on the way to school in the fall of the same year, but we assumed it was due to sleeping the wrong way and didn't give it much thought.
By the end of the school day, my neck seemed to be slightly tilted in an abnormal position.
After meeting with four different doctors and having numerous genetic tests done I eventually got the diagnosis of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), an extremely rare and life-threatening bone disease, in January of 1999.
My disease can be quite difficult to explain and comprehend (even for me), so I'm quoting the International FOP Association's website, www.ifopa.org.
One of the rarest, most disabling genetic conditions known to medicine, it causes bone to form in muscles, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues. Bridges of extra bone develop across joints, progressively restricting movement and forming a second skeleton that imprisons the body in bone. There are no other known examples in medicine of one normal organ system turning into another.
FOP affects 1 in 2 million people, but there are only 800 confirmed cases worldwide.
I am one out of less than 300 with FOP in the United States.
I have lost full mobility in my neck and jaw, and partial mobility in my shoulders, elbows, and hips. I also deal with chronic pain, scoliosis, bony lesions on my back, and a restricted lung capacity due to the extra bone growth surrounding my rib cage.
This sudden diagnosis 18 years ago was understandably shocking and devastating for my parents, as well as for the rest of my family and friends. It was difficult for them to see me so happy, able-bodied, and carefree when I was younger, knowing that FOP would gradually progress and someday leave me feeling trapped in my own body.
As scary as life with FOP is, I'm very determined to maintain a positive attitude despite everything I'm faced with. I appreciate my journey and am grateful for my struggles and obstacles. I try to always find joy in the little things in life and notice the smallest of achievements.
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I started reading Deborah Raney's five-book Chicory Inn series in the summer of 2014, and so it's with a sigh I've reached the closing chapter of her Whitman family saga. It's similar to how I felt while viewing the final episode of Downton Abbey.
In her author's note at the beginning of Home at Last, Deborah Raney expressed similar emotions:
It seems like only yesterday that I was signing the contract for this five-book series. I could hardly imagine a day when the first book would be finished, let alone a day when I'd be writing "the end" on the final book! But here I am, and I must admit I shed a few tears saying good-bye to the Whitman family. We authors are strange that way. Our characters do become like family to us.
Over the past three years, the Whitmans have become like family to me, as I've worked my way through the series and gotten to witness the writing process a bit through Deborah Raney's facebook posts. I plan to catch up and review the fourth novel once school is out for summer. These books have been sent to me by the wonderful team at Litfuse, but you can easily find them online or in stores like Wal-Mart or Target. I highly recommend the Chicory Inn novels for women who want to read something positive and uplifting.
Here are the five titles:
Book 1: Home to Chicory Lane
Book 2: Two Roads Home
Book 3: Another Way Home
Book 4: Close to Home (Review to come this summer!)
Book 5: Home at Last — here we are!
The stories follow the lives of Grant and Audrey Whitman, parents of five adult children (though one son was killed in action), and now grandparents of a growing brood. Each book is a love story, a midwest American version of what Lord and Lady Grantham have dealt with at Downton Abbey. Chicory Inn is the childhood home of the Whitman family, and in their empty nest years, Grant and Audrey have transformed it into a beautiful Bed and Breakfast.
Bi-weekly Tuesday nights at Chicory Inn are sacred and off limits for outsiders, with Grant and Audrey gathering their adult children and offspring for a home-cooked meal and fellowship. In Home at Last, bachelor Link Whitman becomes the focus of the story, as he's the last man standing unattached to a spouse. I've enjoyed getting to know Link in the other books, so this story allowed me to delve further into his character.
Twenty-nine year old Link is not exactly unhappy at the beginning of the book, but in his six years since graduating from college, he still hasn't landed a "real job." He's stuck in an entry level position testing electrical wire, exhausted from working double shifts and coming home to a bachelor pad studio in a not-so-great part of town. Something is missing in his life, and his sisters' attempts at playing matchmaker leave him edgy and unsatisfied.
In a split second on an icy road, Link's distracted driving (talking on his cell phone to his mom!) almost causes his truck to hit a small child. It turns out she is the five-year-old niece of the attractive Shayla Michaels, who works in the local Coffee's On bakery. He'd met her at a nearby homeless shelter, where he'd volunteered his computer knowledge for a while. Link had been drawn to her, yet her mysterious life was unknown to him until the near tragedy causes their casual friendship to deepen.
Shayla's life has always been a challenge, as she's straddled two worlds, being the daughter of a white mother and African American father. Both extended families rejected the other, but after the death of her mother, she's embraced by her father's family. She bears the heavy load of raising her niece, Portia, since her brother is serving time in jail and the girl's mother is out of the picture.
Link and Shayla begin a relationship, allowing readers to witness the difficulties they must face as a mixed-race couple. Reading the novel as part of a group will open up opportunities for conversations about topics such as interracial dating and parenting. As always, Deborah Raney includes a Group Discussion Guide at the back of the book, with questions that will allow readers to dig deeply into contemporary issues.
One of the best parts about finishing a whole series of books is that you can finally realize the author's long-term vision as she commenced writing. When I began the series, I didn't realize each book would focus on one of the Whitman offspring, so now I can understand how all the books tie in together. They take up a special place on my bookshelf, and I look forward to reading them again. Now, if only a producer would pick them up to make a Chicory Inn mini-series or film!
About the author:
Deborah Raney's novels have won numerous awards including the RITA, National Readers' Choice Award, HOLT Medallion, the Carol Award, and have three times been Christy Award finalists. She and her husband, Ken Raney have traded small-town life in Kansas-the setting of many of Deb's novels-for life in the city of Wichita.
Find out more about Deborah at her website here.
Conclude Deborah Raney's Chicory Inn novels with the final book, Home at Last, a story of acceptance, trying to overcome differences, and love. Everything changes for bachelor Link Whitman one icy morning when a child runs into the street and he nearly hits her with his pickup-and then the girl's aunt Shayla enters Link's life. Can Shayla and Link overcome society's view of their differences and find true love? Is there hope of changing the sometimes-ugly world around them into something better for them all?
Join Deborah on Thursday, March 23, for a live author chat party in her Facebook group with fun prizes to be won! Click the graphic below for more details and to RSVP. Hope to see you there-bring a friend or two who loves to read!


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NAME: Joan Kornblatt
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from Rhode Island School of Design
HOMETOWN: Savannah
FAMILY: Brian, her husband of almost 27 years; and two sons, Ben, who is married, and Jason, who graduates from UGA this month.
PETS: A big black lab and a small golden retriever
TIME ON THE ROAD: She's been involved with Meals on Wheels for more than 12 years.
THE FOOD SHE DELIVERS: It's usually a hot meal, said Kornblatt, often chicken, with a vegetable, fruit, roll and milk.
BEYOND THE NUTRITION: She also gives each person on her route a cheerful smile and a little bit of kindness and conversation, said Kornblatt. Sometimes they need help opening their meals, and "I try to pray for each one as I'm coming or going."
HER ROUTINE: She handles the Wilmington Island route on Fridays, unless she's out of town. It takes between an hour and a half and two hours, "depending on who's home to chat with a bit."
OTHER CHARITABLE WORK: Kornblatt makes regular mission trips to Haiti with Hope for La Gonave to work with children in remote schools, and she's on call to make birthday cakes for SAFE Shelter.
HOBBIES: Baking, gardening, photography and keeping fit
FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Casting Crowns, a contemporary Christian band
FAVORITE AUTHOR: God of the Bible
FAVORITE SPORT: Weightlifting
FAVORITE FOOD: Chocolate
CHURCH SHE ATTENDS: Grace Church of the Islands
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What: Miles for Meals 5K Run/Walk
When: 8 a.m. Saturday (A free Kiddie Fun Run will be held at 7:30 a.m.)
Where: Grayson Stadium, 1401 E. Victory Drive
Details: This is a fundraiser for the local Meals on Wheels program, which is administered by Senior Citizens Inc. The program delivers more than 1,800 hot meals, Monday through Friday, in a six-county section of Coastal Georgia, and 100 percent of the race's proceeds will benefit this effort.
Registration fee: $30 through Thursday; $35 at packet pick-up on Friday and race day on Saturday.
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IMPORTANT: As this release contains two security fixes, all users should upgrade immediately!!!
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Complete changelog available on the product download page.
* FLEXIcontent wins the special award of "Best innovation of the Year" and J and Beyond international developer conference
FLEXIcontent is primarily an advanced content management system developed to replace the native article manager of Joomla! 1.5 (com_content)
It adds the professional features required to build a collaborative web publishing system.
Even if it's not its primary purpose, it can also manage records by presenting them the way of a directory.
Thus, FLEXIcontent was designed to manage content in a broad sense, and can organise articles, image or video galleries, job offers, product catalogues, business directories, a.s.o. within a single user interface.
This means for the end user, unparalleled simplicity of use, everything happens in one place. Mastering 10 components to be able to administrate an entire website isn't required anymore.
For the web designer it means also the end of the headaches for the maintenance and updates of all installed extensions.
FLEXIcontent is an extension for Joomla! developed in 1.5 native mode and complying with the naming and coding conventions of the Framework (MVC frontend and backend). Thus, its portability to future versions will be greatly facilitated.
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A job?
Do extra chores? Mow the lawn? I don't know. Lol. Spells shouldn't be used for such materialistic things..
lol, it seems to me that nobody really looks around on this site.. theres a ton of spells to cast if you look and take the time. people just post comments and ask for stuff.. look for it yourself and do it if you want it that bad!most people don't get things handed tothem in life.
oh, and nothing is fast..sorry.


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Priyanka: Don't compare me and Dippy to Ash and Madhuri!
The two dynamic actresses of Bollywood, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone are geared up to set the silver screen on fire with their sexy lavani number in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming period drama 'Bajirao Mastani'. The two have recently finished shooting for the song, choreographed by Remo D'Souza.
When we talk about a dance-off between actresses, the first jodi that comes to mind is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit-Nene's 'Dola Re' in 'Devdas'. The dramatized dance number by the duo in SLB's 2002 film, is still remembered by one and all. Talking about the song in Bajirao Mastani, Priyanka said, "I don't remember seeing a song like this since 'Dola re' in Devdas. It is definitely going to be a great experience. I know that comparisons with Devdas are inevitable and people will pit us like that, but honestly, there shouldn't be any comparisons. There is absolutely nothing similar between the two. Don't compare me and Dippy to Ash and Madhuri. That is a classic. Ours is more about the first wife versus the second wife and has a lot of heart-wrenching moments."
Directed and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, this flick also stars Bollywood's handsome hunk Ranveer Singh as the male lead.
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Selena Gomez Without Makeup on Instagram: Shaking Her Head at Justin?by Tattle Taylor at . Comments
It's refreshing to see celebrities without makeup, isn't it?
Selena Gomez posted a bare-faced photo of herself on her official Instagram account proving the 21-year-old singer and actress doesn't need the glam to be gorgeous.
Take a look at the evidence below ...
What's also interesting about the image is that she captioned it, "I thought he only liked the Latina category. SMH... #nomakeup #hatewhengirlssaythat."
Gomez was reportedly upset over her former boyfriend Justin Bieber's hookup with a prostitute (and possible porn star Tati Neves) in Brazil last month.
Is she shaking her head at him and his latest antics?
We may never know. But when the troubled pop star sobers up in rehab in a few years he'll be kicking himself down the line for letting her get away.


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There aren't many attractions in downtown Belize City, but there's plenty of things to do nearby. After numerous emails, I've decided to make a list of activities for one-day cruise passengers and business trip travelers who are staying in the city for the weekend or a few days.
In no particular order, here are 18 things to do in Belize City:
1. Tour the city
Your guide will take you on a short scenic tour of Belize City and discuss Belize's culture, economics and architecture. You will be able to grab lunch at a local restaurant or market and view some historical buildings. This activity can be done on a van or horse and carriage. tourbelizecity.com
2. The Belize Zoo
This is a perfect activity for animal lovers and families. The Belize Zoo isn't your ordinary zoo, here you will only find rescued animals that are native to Belize and they roam "free" in large enclosures that replicate their natural environment. The zoo focuses on conservation education and wildlife rehabilitation and protection. It is known as "the best little zoo in the world." Belizezoo.org
3. Museum of Belize
Set inside the historic Queen Elizabeth's prison, the museum of Belize is perfect for anyone interested in learning about Belize's history and culture. Here you can witness various small exhibits which include ancient maya relics, insect gallery, a stamp collection and vintage photos. Museumofbelize.com
4. St. Johns Cathedral
This is the oldest Anglican Church in Central America. This tour isn't anything grandeur but you should definitely visit if you like British colonial architecture or want to hear about the role the church played in Belizean history. The church has over 150 active members, old cemetery and runs a school. This is usually part of the "Belize City tour." Stjohnscathedral.com
5. The Government House
The Government House is one of Belize's most preserved colonial buildings. It is now designated a house of culture but in the past it was used to host foreign dignitaries and as the residence of the Governor General of Belize. Here you can witness vintage furniture, historical documents and photographs. A visit here is usually included in the "Belize City tour." Belizegovernmenthouse.com
6. Altun Ha
Roughly an hour away from the city, Altun Ha is one of Belize's most visited archaeological sites. This Maya temple is featured prominently in Belize's national beer and it's where the famous Jade Head of the Maya Sun God Kinich Ahau was found. Altunhabelize.com
7. Belize Tourism Village
For anyone coming on a cruise, the tourism village is unavoidable since it's the port of entry. It's a great place for souvenirs, booze, and duty-free items. If you decide to just stay here, you won't get a real Belizean experience. Some areas of Belize City can be dodgy but you're safe with a guide. Another option is to skip the city and go cave tubing/ ziplining or visit attractions like the Belize Zoo and Mayan temples. Belizetourismvillage.com
8. Old Belize
Escape the city and head to Old Belize for a day of relaxation with the family and kids. This location is a popular Marina where sailors from around the world dock their yachts. Onsite you can find a man-made beach, zipline, waterfall, restaurant and private museum with informative facts about Belize. Oldbelize.com
9. Goff's Caye
Goffs Caye is the perfect spot to spend the day and enjoy a picnic lunch. You get to eat fresh BBQ lobster, conch or fish and drink as much rum punch as you want. The water is beautiful and it is possible to go snorkelling right off the island. You get to see countless Marine wildlife and colorful corals. Goffscayebelize.com
10. Caye Caulker
As you arrive you will feel all your worries and stress disappear. Caye Caulker is known for it's relaxed vibe and down to earth locals. Spend the day swimming in the calm waters of The Split and drinking cocktails at The Lazy Lizard or choose to go snorkelling or diving nearby. Other popular options include sailing and manatee spotting at Swallow Caye. Belizeadventure.ca/caye-caulker
11. Ambergris Caye
Ambergris Caye is Caye Caulker's more developed counterpart and Belize's most visited destination. The town is named San Pedro and it hosts beautiful beaches, upscale resorts and some of the best dining in the country. Spend the day diving the world famous Blue Hole, snorkelling Hol Chan or relaxing at a beach bar. Belizeadventure.ca/ambergris-caye
12. Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley
Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley offers the best snorkelling experience in Belize. During a trip here you will see pristine coral gardens and swim with countless marine wildlife. Sea turtles, nurse sharks, stingrays and all kinds of colourful fishes can be spotted on a regular basis. This tour can be easily done from Caye Caulker or San Pedro. Holchanbelize.com
13. Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
If you're a bird lover and fishing fanatic, this is a place you have to visit. Located in the quaint Kriol village of Crooked Tree,this sanctuary provides refuge for hundreds, if not thousands of migratory and resident birds. It's a marshland so expect to mostly see wetland birds. This place is approximately 30 miles away from Belize City. Crookedtreewildlifesanctuary.com
14. Xunantunich
Xunantunich is more impressive than Altun Ha and is a must-see for archaeology enthusiasts. It is an hour away from Belize City and you have to cross a hand-cranked ferry to get there. Lush jungle surrounds this site and it's main temple El Castillo (130 ft) offers spectacular views of nearby villages and Guatemalan mountains. Xunantunichbelize.com
15. Actun Tunichil Muknal
Actun Tunichil Muknal is one of most amazing experience you'll ever have. This guided tour involves trekking through the jungle and rivers before arriving at the mouth of cave. You have to swim to enter and then make your way through obstacles before arriving to the "dry chamber/ cathedral" section where you witness Maya relics and sacrificial remains. Belizeadventure.ca/actun-tunichil-muknal
16. Cave tubing and Zip-lining
Cavetubing and ziplining is loads of fun and is probably the most popular cruise excursion. Cavetubing is an interesting way to mix swimming/ floating and cave exploration. Ziplining is perfect for adrenaline junkies wishing to soar above the rainforest canopy tops. It's better to book this as a private tour because you might avoid the crowds and it's cheaper – the Cruise ship's price is $150 USD per person and others charge $100 pp. Caveandziplinebelize.com
17. Community Baboon Sanctuary
The Black Howler Monkey, locally known as a Baboon, is a spectacular creature to see in the wild and should be on everyone's to-do list. A short trip from Belize City (30 miles), this reserve is located in Bermudian Landing, a small Kriol village. Along with Howler Monkeys, you get to see other wildlife and also witness everyday village life. Howlermonkeys.org
18. Lamanai
Lamanai is located in the banks of the New River in Orange Walk. It takes some time to get there (this is not for cruise passengers) but that's my favourite part! It involves a scenic 26 mile boat ride where you can experience countless wildlife encounters. A guide helps you spot creatures such as exotic birds, spider monkeys, howler monkeys, river otters and crocodiles. Belizeadventure.ca/lamanai


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Jason Marshall Bullock, the alleged Mississippi gang leader known as "Sir J-Mac," changed his mind in U.S. District Court in Hattiesburg, Miss. and decided to plea not guilty in his racketeering case. Bullock is charged with racketeering conspiracy for alleged offenses including attempted murder, kidnapping, bank robbery, drug distribution and bribery. He was arrested July 9 in Pensacola, Fla.
His trial scheduled for January.


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Dear New Rangers Fans
With the increase of Rangers fans over the last several years, brings pros and cons. Pros start with increase revenue across the board for the Texas Rangers organization. Cons begin with more fair-weather fans and a decrease in baseball intelligence as a fanbase. The football mentality of the casual fan has spilled over into baseball thinking which muddies the waters.
With that being said, this is why I'm writing to you. Believe it or not, I'm not in the business of telling someone what to do. The great American philosopher Forrest Gump says "Stupid is as stupid does," but I'm going to attempt to help curve this mentality with not rules, but guidelines.
Ranger code:
- This season is 162 games which mean it has 10.13 times as many games as a NFL football season, ergo; one loss is not something to hem and haw about. The "Chicken Little syndrome" is way more suitable for football than baseball.
- Making the playoffs in baseball is still a much larger achievement than it is any other major sport. Enjoy the fact that your Rangers have tasted postseason play for three consecutive seasons. Once your team is in the playoffs, it can be a complete crapshoot to figure out who wins. The best team (a la 2011) does not always win.
- The wave. Just don't. I mean if you want look like a complete buffoon, by all means, but if you want to look like someone that belongs onpeopleofwalmart.com, that's on you. The players hate it, Chuck Morgan and other knowledgeable fans/followers can't stand it, and a kitten dies each time the wave happens. Nobody wants that on their head.
- A pop out is a ball that is catchable in the infield or very shallow outfield. A fly out is a ball that is capable of being caught by an outfielder.
- A pop out is an out just like a strikeout. Would you rather see somebody whiff on a ball rather than make contact?
- This isn't little league as much as you want it to be. If a player doesn't sprint to first to run out a routine ball, it doesn't mean he doesn't care. Chances are, the "hustle police" would be the first ones to rail on a guy for pulling his hamstring while hustling down the line. With the "hustle police," nobody wins, not even Charlie Hustle.
- Sac bunts are silliness.
- This is the Golden Era of Rangers baseball, treat it that way. I've been following this team for 26 years and never has this organization looked better. RBiA is Camelot and Jon Daniels is your King Arthur. Enjoy it.
- Don't knock advanced stats because as Grubes would say, it makes you look like a dullard. They are here to stay and EVERY organization uses them. If you want to cling to batting average, RBI, errors and wins then you might as well be using Programma 101 while seam heads have Intel Core i7.
- Be patient. Game 6 is not the end all be all. The Rangers will win the World Series…
Someone who cares
Eddie Middlebrook is the co-host of "Chin Music" and Junior Staff Writer for ShutDowninning. He can be reached at email@example.com or on Twitter @emiddlebrook


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As centenary commemorations take place around the country to mark the start of World War One, Vauxhall − Britain's oldest surviving car manufacturer – is preparing its D-type staff car for several star appearances.
The car is one of just two D-type staff cars known to survive. 'IC-0721' (its military number) appeared in the Steven Spielberg film War Horse, along with Vauxhall Heritage Collection's 'Prince Henry' model.
Saved from a London scrap yard in 1946, the car was restored to its original condition and has resided at Vauxhall HQ ever since. Earlier this year, the car returned to Ypres, where it was photographed for a feature in the current issue of Classic & Sports Car magazine.
Vauxhall was one of a handful of manufacturers who supplied vehicles to the war effort during the 1914-18 conflict. The company produced more than 1500 D-type staff cars for military use, which saw action in theatres as diverse as the Western Front, East Africa, Russia and Palestine.
Derived from the A-type model and built from 1915, the D-type staff car played a vital role during the conflict. With its sturdy chassis and durable four-cylinder, side-valve 3969cc engine, it could achieve over 60mph and deal with appalling road surfaces that would tax today's most high-tech off-roaders.
Regarded by many historians as the first automobile war, the '14-18 conflict saw for the first time companies like Vauxhall, Rolls Royce and Sunbeam work closely with the British Army to mobilise key personnel. King George V was transported to Vimy Bridge in northern France in a Vauxhall, and the staff car was also the first vehicle to cross the Rhine following the Armistice in 1918.
The Morning Post summed up the importance of Vauxhall's D-type soon after hostilities had finished: 'the four-cylinder Vauxhall cars have proved to be the most generally satisfactory of any British make for staff service.'
The D-type's first outing is at the Farnborough International Airshow (19 to 20 July). It'll be at the Brooklands Museum display stand before taking up residence at the museum itself for the school holidays. The car will then take part in the Brooklands Great War 100 event on August 3 before coming down to London for the Great War Centenary Parade in London on August 4.
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text: The Columbus Lions have added another veteran to the 2017 roster – Michael Reeve. Reeve, a 6'8, 240 pound WR, will be returning for his third season with the Lions. Reeve led the Lions in all receiving categories last season. Hailing from Western Oregon, he was a key factor in the 2015 PIFL playoffs and PIFL Championship victory last season. According to head coach Jason Gibson, "…He is one of the premier WRs in the country. He knows how to use his 6'8 frame on defensive backs. Michael is a mismatch for any defensive back and now with two years under his belt he will be even better which is scary. "


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A state appeals court has affirmed an earlier decision striking much of a 2008 school parcel tax, saying the school district had no right to impose different tax rates on residential and commercial property owners. The court plans to send the Measure H lawsuit back to a local trial court to determine whether much of the money collected over the three years the tax was in effect must be repaid, though it could also be appealed to the state Supreme Court.
A three-judge First Appellate District court panel ruled Wednesday that state law didn't allow the Alameda Unified School District to charge commercial property owners 15 cents per square foot up to a $9,500 cap while residential property owners paid $120 per parcel. The decision was essentially the same as the one the panel issued last December. Both decisions said state law requires school districts' special taxes to be applied uniformly and that the only exception the law permits is an exemption for seniors and low-income disabled people.
"Measure H has laudatory goals to provide critically needed additional school financing for the Alameda Unified School District; but we cannot rewrite an enabling statute, nor enlarge or contract it, where the words do not allow any other plain meaning," Justice James J. Marchiano wrote in a concurring opinion.