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On the 28th March 2019, Birmingham City University held an event for current students that focused on volunteering abroad and the benefits of the aforementioned. The main aim of the session was to make students aware of the benefits of volunteering abroad and that although they do not receive a salary they get their expenses paid.
Daniel and Ema joined me at the session to discuss their experiences. Students at the start were really moved by their testimonies, especially Ema's testimony, taking into account how much her volunteering experience has influenced her life, I believe this made the students feel more comfortable but also it helped them relate to their story.
Questions were asked at the end and in comparison with the previous sessions, this was the session that had the best Q&A. EuroPeers made the idea of volunteering more attractive to the students as they knew there was an organisation behind them helping before, during and after they have taken the volunteering opportunity abroad. The network opportunities that are available to students after their volunteering opportunity makes it even more amazing. I believe EuroPeers made the difference in this event.
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The band from Stranger Things composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein has a new album
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It has been a long time since sitcoms have been humorous (don't get me started on How I Met Your Mom), but once they have been, Home Improvement was one among my absolute favorites back within the day. The present hosted by Tim Taylor within the shooting script for Residence Improvement was nonetheless called Hammer Time when the primary pilot with Frances Fisher was filmed in April 1991.
Then: Earlier than being cast because the spouse on 'House Enchancment,' Patricia Richardson made appearances on a number of TELEVISION applications, notably ' Quantum Leap ' and 'The Cosby Show,' in addition to the film 'C.H.U.D.'. Whereas the firebox and insert itself is product of cast iron, the opposite elements to the hearth can be made from any type of materials you need.
Might have made that a moot level.) Even within the rock-bottom terms of what ought to be a meme, Dwelling Improvement has had relatively minor traction: The most popular of these is far and away the Grunt Replacement," the place every sound in a video game is changed with Allen's primal expression of manly confusion.
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"When His Dreams Take Flight" is on sale for 99cents on Amazon right now….(ends 9/28/2015)
Here's the setup –
(and here is the Amazon Link – http://amzn.to/17aKR3G)
"When His Dreams Take Flight" is on sale for 99cents on Amazon right now….(ends 9/28/2015)
Here's the setup –
(and here is the Amazon Link – http://amzn.to/17aKR3G)
Yeah, it's a waste of time. I promise any writer out there that Social Media is going to do very little to help you promote your work. Trust me. I've been at it for while (many years, less than some, more than most others).
But what else is there? Think about it. How does any writer get the word out about their book(s)? All the "traditional" means (and let me add here that anytime someone uses the word "traditional" in regards to book marketing, one should immediately assume they know very little about book marketing in 2014) – store visits, readings, NY Times ads (ha), are truly not within the realm for most new authors. This is the case EVEN if your work is selected by a large publishing house. They are not going to invest any money in your marketing. You're not worth it. Suck it up. Get real.
So I repeat – "What else is there"? Nothing. So go ahead and have fun. But realize that Social Media is NOT going to sell books. I'm not saying don't participate, you should. But do it SOLELY for the Social Aspect. Swap pictures with friends. Meet other writers. Follow your family members to see what they're up to. That's the TRUE value of Social Media for writers. Connecting with others, being social.
And the truth is, there isn't anything else. Get ready for a load of disappointment. Very, very, very, very few books get noticed. Yours won't be noticed. I promise.
In the end, the adage holds true in this world of self-publishing just as it does in the "traditional" world. The ONLY way to sell books is word of mouth. Readers have to tell other readers that your work is worthy of investing time. Yeah, yeah, I know there are exceptions. Hey, some folks win the lottery. Smart folks don't bet on exceptions, they bet on reality.
Make your book the best it can be. Expect NOTHING to happen. Write 3 more books. Expect NOTHING to happen. Improve your craft. Re-write one of the books you've already published and make it BETTER.
Quality work is the only path to success. And make sure your ONLY marker for success is that you've published the very, very, very best book that you can create. Big sales are like winning the lottery and you won't win. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun and have personal growth. Just don't expect that there will be any growth in your bank account.
My second novel is on sale !! 99cents for tons of action, adventure, and surprises. Sales ends on Aug. 9 ! Then price goes to $2.99.
Readers Choice Finalist for Fiction-Suspense
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Grab a copy today……. The story setup is below this cover.
Have you ever dreamed you were flying? If so, you know how exciting that type of dream can be. High School Principal Nick Townsend had those dreams regularly, and he used to enjoy them.
But in late 2012, after losing another battle against the mighty tequila demon, he awakens the next morning remembering a dream of an elementary school shooting in progress. When he sees the details from his dream on the news, he knows that he's been given a gift (curse?) and the next time he drinks and dreams, he enlists his best friend to help him stop a shooting in Arkansas.
As his alcoholism continues to haunt him, he must decide whether to try and save more students from certain death. He wants to do the right thing. But should he risk his life when his lovely fiance is carrying his child? Will he win the war against tequila? And what if he drinks and dreams again, only to find that the next shooting is happening at HIS SCHOOL?
From reviewers –
"Andy Holloman's When His Dreams Take Flight is a taut thriller about an underdog hero with an unusual paranormal gift/curse that takes him, and the reader, on an unusual journey of suspense, murder and redemption. Well worth the trip." – David Lender, Bestselling Author
"Readers, buckle up! Holloman delivers heart-pounding intensity and stomach-dropping twists." — Bestselling Author Tamara Ward
"A page-turner to keep you from your own dreams." – Douglas Dorow, Bestselling Author
I hope you'll visit Amazon and grab a copy of one (or both) of my books. I have them on sale (previously 4.99 and 3.99) for a limited time. $2.99/ea.
Drop by AmazonUK and pick up a copy of "When His Dreams Take Flight" for .99p (hurry, ends soon!)
Nor does she appear in the novel. Just thought you'd like this picture.
Repost — ….. A salute to Brenna Aubrey for her success and willingness to share so much information….
Bravo………<<<<< standing ovation >>>>> find out more about her and her work at http://brennaaubrey.net
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In the interest of "paying it forward" to all the honest and open independent authors who have gone on before me, I feel this post is an obligation, on my part. Had they not blazed the trail, returned and reported that everything is fine on the other side, I could never have made the decision to turn down a New York book deal to become an indie author. I've therefore decided recount the so-called "indie-coaster" ride that was my first month as a self-published author.
AT ANY PRICE released officially on December 9, 2013. My first month as a published author has been full of ups and downs—mostly ups! The book has been very well received. By the one-month anniversary of publication, the book had 100 reviews on Amazon, 66 of which were 5 star reviews.
Hope you enjoy the the Trailer for "When His Dreams Take Flight"
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Jeremy Keith talks web accessibility and html5
I first learned of Jeremy Keith after being recommended his great first book back in 2005, which seems like last year, wow! how time flies by. Since then i have been a few of his live talks and read many of his blog posts and articles. Working for Clear Left ( lovely site) in Brighton he is is a front end developer who specialises in accessibility. Today i spent hour plus listening to a fantastic podcast and resource by WebAxe in which he was interviewed.
A few quotes and what i took away from the interview:
We dont mention accessibility with clients
Some may initially wonder about this but he is simply stating that it should be a given with any website. He explained it very well by comparing it to
The plumber asking if its ok to use that specific wrench on your sink when called out to repair a pipe.
Also some clients may not have heard about web accessibility and they should be trusting you to do a competent job while doing the right thing for their audience.
HTML5 is very backward compatible and with HTML4 it validates fine.
There are some tags that have been deprecated in HTML4 but in a practical way most modernly built XHTML1 or HTML4 with will pass the w3c test. There are also some new tags in HTML5 that can used such as the new input types.
Using a javascript library is something i do myself and it saves reinventing the wheel
After initially being a little hesitant using a library due their first load ( file size), we have been using Jquery for over 2 years and love it! Its great to hear someone so experienced as Jeremy using a library and now validating our choice for Jquery when we evaluated the different options such as Django, Prototype and Moo Tools.
I think of web accessibility of not destroying accessibility rather than creating it.
This is in referral to properly structured and semantic HTML being accessible, while Javascript can break that accessibility if not properly used and planned.
It was an hour very well spent and he was as informative as ever. I highly recommend you hear him talk in person if you get the chance. In the meantime listen to the Webaxe episode 75 podcast in which he is interviewed.


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The Carb-Appropriate Podcast Ep.9
Super-stoked to chat with my buddy and colleague, leader in the wholefood, lower-carb nutrition field in New Zealand, Dr Mikki Williden.
Not to be missed for anyone interested in an evidence-based, yet holistic (and simple!) approach to eating for health and performance.
Find Mikki at https://mikkiwilliden.com/
Mikki has a great selection of articles, recipes, as well as online coaching to help you get your nutrition and health on track.
Follow Mikki on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition/
Check out one of the papers co-written by Mikki and Cliff (top 5 in Public Health and Nutrition at Peer J 2018) https://peerj.com/articles/4488/
Full transcript available below for Patrons
Additional credits: Intro sample from 'Get Up Stand Up' by Public Enemy feat. Brother Ali. Outro sample 'Spastic Mumblings' by Jess Spillane from URL: http://freemusicarchive.org


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The Buffalo Sabres open the 2017-2018 season Thursday evening with a game against the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center and with the new season comes the return of WBFO's Behind The Bench, our weekly conversation with Sabres reporter Bill Hoppe. On the season premiere, Bill talks about Jack Eichel's big new contract extension, what to expect from new head coach Phil Housley, changes to the team's roster, and Bill gives his prediction on whether the Sabres will finally break their six-season postseason drought.
You can read Bill Hoppe's work at his Buffalo Hockey Beat blog. Follow him on Twitter at @BillHoppeNHL.


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Who knew "being of a certain age," would mean such a busy life? While I adore my life and my very full calendar, darlings, sometimes I need a moment to indulge myself, refresh my energies and nothing resets my perspective more than a steaming, hot shower.
As I've mentioned before, I do my best thinking in the shower. I take time and space for this cherished self-care, allowing the shower to rejuvenate my attitude, relax my muscles and invigorate the start of my day. It is essential that the products I add to my experience are refreshing and Spring is the perfect season to change them up with luxurious body washes that delight the senses. Below are my recommendations for new body washes that will provide a pep up any time of day:
Darlings, what is the best time for a tropical vacation? Well, you know me: anytime. But if getting away to a tropical destination isn't on your immediate to-do list, then use your shower time to escape to the islands. Kopari's clean, coconut scent is fresh and tropical but not cloying. It truly reminds me of my beloved Hawaii and the clean, scented air that is everywhere. The Coconut Shower Oil is a true delight because it suds up while holding it's nourishing shower-oil texture. All the ingredients from Kopari are sustainably sourced and they're paraben and sulfate free. We've been using parabens and sulfates on our skin for years and we didn't even realize how terrible they were for us. Kopari is indulgent and good for us. What a DELIGHT.
Dove Dermaseries
The benchmark for beauty since 1955, Dove is empowering women to see themselves as beautiful, inside and out. That, my darlings, is an attitude I can get behind. From their "no digital distortion," promise in advertising, to their #GirlCollective Self Esteem project, Dove is empowering people, "…to realize their personal potential for beauty."
I know many of you can relate: my skin gets very dry and it's a daily struggle to keep it moisturized. The Dove Dermaseries line does a beautiful job of keeping my skin soft and comfortable. Their Dove Dermaseries Dry Skin Relief Bodywash is designed for sensitive skin, contains a blend of glycerin, sunflower seed, and soybean oils and is soap and fragrance-free. This blend locks in moisture, smooth skin's surface and replenishes essential natural skin oils. I really love that it is truly fragrance and odor free, allowing me to emerge fresh and ready for the day.
Clinique Aromatics Elixer
Tried and true, Aromatics Elixer is like that friend you adore, but haven't seen in awhile. Like any dear friend, the minute you see her, you remember why you love her so much. The refreshing clean and refreshing scent is the perfect springtime reboot. IN the shower, I adore how it stays with me throughout the day. I'll be moving around and I'll catch a subtle hint of the morning's reinvigorating shower; such a wonderful reminder about taking a deep breath and treating ourselves nicely.
Clinique's products are always so gentle on the skin and this body wash is no exception. Go ahead and lather up knowing your skin won't feel like a crumpled up piece of paper after you dry off; you'll feel smooth, refreshed and rejuvenated.
LUSH: Plum Rain + Deep Sleep Shower Jelly
Just strolling past a LUSH store feels luxurious. Those instantly recognizable black doors give way to an undeniable invitation. It's the perfect spring splurge because all their products use only natural ingredients which give way to lush, natural scents – and who can pass up those adorable product names? Have you tried "Plum Rain," body wash?. Darlings – it is bright purple, smells like plum and orange and gives me an instant uplift on even the dreariest spring mornings…
On the other end of the day, when I need something to help me wind down, I reach for another Lush favorite, the Lush Deep Sleep Shower Jelly. My lovelies – Shower jellies are so fun! Made from a type of red seaweed and glycerin, Shower Jellies are fun, wobbly, sweet smelling skin softeners that can be warmed or cooled, depending on your particular mood. I love the light lavender and chamomile scent, helping me drift off to a good night's sleep.
While I've always paid attention to what I put IN my body, I wasn't always the most conscious of what I put ON my body. You know, Darlings – Days spent as a young girl on the beach, slathering on sunscreen or tanning oil, yearning for the summer tan – we all did it! It's a part of all our stories. And as I grew up, I started paying more attention to the ingredients in those lotions. Dermalogica is a skincare line that does the same. Their salon-only products were some of the first to remove oils, fragrances, and alcohol and now they have a body care line devoted to the same principles! Dermalogica's Conditioning Body Wash has a light fresh scent that I love, but moreover, it helps even out my skin tone and improves its texture. My forearms have never looked so good! I especially love the delicate mix of Sandalwood, Sage and Tea Tree oil, that gives me an earthy grounding, while still staying feminine.
A hot bath or shower is one way we women over 50 can take care of ourselves. The simple activity of mixing hot water with products that delight and soothe our soul can help calm our restlessness, anxiety, and troubles or just wash off the day. With spring starting today, take a moment to venture into your favorite department store and pick up a bottle or two of body wash.
I hope my options inspire you to find the body washes that refresh and inspire you., I'd love to hear about your favorites in the comments below.


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1830, November 20th
David Hoy Master Shipwright to Commandant Briggs
For some time past I have considered my salary I receive is not adequate to my services as Ship Builder. I therefore, respectfully request that you will apply to the Lieutenant Governor and recommend that His Excellency may be pleased to augment the same.
When I agreed to come to this place I was led to believe that if I remained longer than two years my salary would be increased. I have now been upwards of three years in this settlement ad I humbly trust that my conduct has met with your approbation and that my services have been found beneficial.
I beg leave to state that except for a short time after my arrival here, I had no assistance but from prisoners taken out of the gangs, only one or two of which had ever handled a sharp-edged tool. At present there is about ten of these as well qualified in ship and oat building as most shipwrights in Hobart Town.
There are a few others employed with me who are learning tolerably well and I have no doubt that what those have learned and are learning from me will be of service to the Government and indeed to the Colony at large as well as benefit to the individuals themselves.
It is unnecessary for me to state the privations of this settlement, and my pay is very little superior to a journeyman shipwright in Hobart Town. And as a Master Builder (certificated of which I have from England , and likewise the work I have done here I trust will prove me to be) I hope that His Excellency will not consider me presumptuous in making the application.
I wonder if David received his deserved reward? He was at this time at the shipyards of Sarah Island working in what must have been horrific conditions and yet building and completing ship after ship using unskilled labour as he so clearly describes in this brief letter.


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"A Universe of Stories," Stanley Public Library's Summer Reading Program, was held Thursday, June 6 at the library. Participants read stories, learned about moon craters, demonstrated balloon rockets and created a solar system mobile. Ashley Ellis was the winner of a free book.
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Even though I am definitely no friendship expert (just ask those close to me), I decided to jot down a couple of tips to keep friendships strong. As a part of my Happiness Project, I have chosen 'growth' to be my word for 2019. The relationship with my friends is one major area I want to focus on growing in. So, how am I trying to achieve this?
- Remember Birthdays – I have made a habit of tracking my friends' birthdays in my Happy Planner, but I find it helpful to set a reminder on my iPhone couple days before the big day.
- Pray for them – this is possibly the most important habit you can acquire when it comes to friendships. Yes, it's wonderful to lend a listening ear in times of trouble, but sometimes all they need is God's intervention — not yours.
- Spend quality time together – yes, life gets busy, I know. However, communication is the foundation of all relationships and friendships are not the exception. Consider scheduling regular outings like brunch every third Saturday or movie night once a month.
- Show up – no matter if it's a wedding or a funeral, make sure your friends can count on you being there for them. I often struggle with this one myself, but I am determined to do better.
- Pay attention – notice even the little things. What is their favourite ice-cream flavour? How do they take their coffee? Remembering details about someone's life shows how much you care about them.
- Be honest – always speak the truth (in love). If you can't be honest with a friend, what's the purpose of even having one?
- Be supportive – there is absolutely no place for jealousy in a friendship. Never get in their way unless they're going down.
Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike. – J.K.Rowling


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Admire the visually arresting mix of Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Scottish Baronial and Japonisme architecture and design. Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution units three skills for representatives. Every representative must: (1) be no less than twenty-five years previous; (2) have been a citizen of the United States for the previous seven years; and (3) be (on the time of the election) an inhabitant of the state they represent. Members aren't required to stay within the district they represent, however they traditionally do. 17 The age and citizenship skills for representatives are lower than those for senators. The constitutional necessities of Article I, Part 2 for election to Congress are the utmost necessities that may be imposed on a candidate. 18 Subsequently, Article I, Section 5, which allows each Home to be the judge of the skills of its personal members does not permit both Home to ascertain further skills. Likewise a State could not set up additional qualifications.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
A Sympathy Card
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My sister asked me to make a sympathy card for a friend of hers who had lost her daughter. Sympathy cards are hard to make when you're making it for someone you know, and I really wanted this one to be special. I wanted my sister to like it too since it was coming from her.
One of the first things I seem to pull out when I think sympathy cards is vellum. I also have a stamp with a verse that I think is such a good one for this type of card. Both the flowers and the verse stamps used are from Penny Black.
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I colored my flowers directly on to the rubber with watercolor crayons. Then I misted some watercolor paper and I misted my stamp and stamped them on letting the water do all my blending for me!
I stamped the verse on to vellum paper and then clear embossed it.
I used an oval nestability to cut out a shape in some ivory cardstock and then ran the piece through the cuttlebug with a provocraft embossing folder called textile.
I distressed the edges a bit and also ran my ink sponge over the embossed areas to bring it out more.
I attached the vellum to the back of the embossed piece and then attached that to the watercolored piece. All of this was then mounted on a card of shimmer ivory cardstock. I debated adding ribbon, but I thought it would look too busy.
Now that we are all finished with my craft room painting my husband has decided to remove the wallpaper from another room and paint it. So, I spent a lot of my evening last night stripping wallpaper! I need a craft fix today!
Hope you have a wonderful day, and thanks for stopping by!
12 comments:
- Becky said...
This turned out beautiful Holly, I am sure your sister will be pleased.
- June 17, 2009 at 7:36 AM
- Crystal said...
Beautiful card...Holly!!! I need to make one too. My sisters hubby was sent home under hospice care and now its just a matter of time. I have been putting it off, but I need to go ahead and make one, 'cause I know I won't be able to when something happens...
Your card has inspired me to go ahead and do that today....
- June 17, 2009 at 7:39 AM
- freida said...
This is gorgeous Holly! I love the water-colored look and the softness of the vellum completes it. I've never tried the crayons, but it's obvious something I need! :) I know your sister will be proud of the way it turned out.
- June 17, 2009 at 7:58 AM
- Stef H said...
this is gorgeous. funny how sympathy cards are always flowers! i guess because they make the prettiest cards. just gorgeous.
- June 17, 2009 at 8:31 AM
- bumblebee creations said...
I love your card Holly! I love the soft colors of the flowers and that saying is just so perfect! Have a great day!
- June 17, 2009 at 10:27 AM
So soft and pretty Holly!! Love the oval cut out!! :) Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me...I sure do appreciate all of your time!!
- June 17, 2009 at 4:31 PM
- Maria Matter said...
Holly, this is so beautiful! The misting did a wonderful blending job, clever you! The vellum and embossing are perfect too!
Your sister, I'm sure will be please with this beauty!
Blessings, Maria
- June 17, 2009 at 5:35 PM
- Debby said...
Vellum is perfect and this is gorgeous! I love the look of the watercolor and really don't use them enough. They are awesome crayons.
- June 17, 2009 at 6:21 PM
- Linda said...
This is a beautiful card. I love everything about it. You did a wonderful job.
A tip for removing wallpaper. Spray the wall with Downy and warm water. It really works great and the room smells wonderful.
- June 17, 2009 at 11:43 PM
I always forget my water color crayons...glad someone remembers them :~)
It is a beautiful card!
- June 18, 2009 at 6:33 AM
- KAT said...
This card is absolutely beautiful, Holly.
- June 18, 2009 at 9:35 PM
- Nora said...
So soft...it looks like a much-needed hug would feel. Perfect for a sympathy card.
- June 22, 2009 at 11:22 AM


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Week 25 - Brazil
17 June - 31 December 1969
Give thanks for:
- The strength of the church in Brazil, the members and leaders of the Roman Catholic dioceses, the work of the National Council of Christian Churches in Brazil, the witness of Pentecostal and Evangelical Christians, and those who work to spread the Gospel on the streets and in the favelas (shanty towns).
- Those who work for the liberation of the people and for social, political and economic justice.
- The beauty and biological diversity of the Amazonian rainforest – for parrots and the golden-headed lion tamarin (an endangered monkey).
- Feijoada, strong coffee, rice and beans.
- Carnival, when rich and poor dance together.
Pray for:
- Indigenous peoples who have lived on the land for thousands of years, but whose ways of life have been threatened or ended in the name of development and greed.
- The hundreds of thousands of children who are forced to live and work on the streets; that they may know your gentle touch and love.
- An end to political violence, torture and brutality by police and others who are charged with the well-being and safety of the people.
- Landless peasants who struggle to make a life for themselves and their children.
- Respect for human rights, so that no one can deny others their basic liberty with impunity.
And the waters will flow from your altar, Lord
and flood the earth.
And we will be like a garden watered,
cared for,
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Oh! let these waters come,
impetuous and pure,
and destroy the powers
and clean the paths
which my people will take,
singing and rejoicing
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the Word, Life, Freedom
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And the waters will flow from your altar, Lord,
and clean away the debris
and we will have courage to act,
to serve,
to change the world.
And the waters will flow from your altar, Lord,
life will be rekindled,
and we will see the new creation,
of your love.
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God of Life,
prepare our hands for a touch,
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Prepare our hands for a touch,
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a touch of hope,
a touch of feeling.
Many are the worn-out gestures.
Many are the movements frozen in time.
Many are the useless excuses just to repeat attitudes.
Give us daring
to create new titles of community,
new kinds of affection,
breaking away from old ways of relating,
encouraging true, meaningful ways to move into closeness.
Ernesto Barros Cardoso, Brazil. Gifts of Many Cultures: Worship Resources for the Global Community, Maren C. Tirabassi and Kathy Wonson Eddy, United Church Press, Cleveland OH, USA, 1995, p.4.
© Simei Monteiro, Geneva, Switzerland. English transl. Colleen Reeks. Whole Life, Holy Life, Ernesto Cardoso, ISER, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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During a new hummingbird and tropical bird photography workshop, visit the cloud forests of Ecuador in search of hummingbirds, tanagers, barbets, toucanets, and more. You will learn hands-on, with Greg teaching you multi-flash photography techniques, lighting effects, and how to capture stunning action shots of these tiny jewels in flight. We'll see and photograph upwards of 20 species of hummingbirds alone, and tons of other birds too! Greg is a pioneer in multi-flash hummingbird photography and is a master at off-camera flash in tropical environments. He has been teaching his techniques for nearly two decades. During this tropical and hummingbird photography workshop, Greg will share his personal tips and methods for capturing these tiny jewels in flight and action, all while making your shots look completely natural. This workshop is not just about hummingbirds though. In recent years Greg has developed and discovered new locations for a plethora of other birds like many species of tanager, toucanets and much more. The action has been fantastic at these newly discovered locations so you're in for a real treat!
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"I have been a photographer for over 50 years. I never want to stop learning, and this workshop was a great learning opportunity. Multi-flash technique is an amazing way to freeze even the fastest hummingbird motion. Greg is a great instructor who made this technique come alive. I highly recommend this workshop."
On day 1 you will meet our representatives at Mariscal Sucre International Airport and transfer to your comfortable hotel 20 minutes from the airport. The hotel is very nicely appointed with a pool, two restaurants, room service, and lovely grounds with abundant birdlife.
Arrival times for travelers will vary; no meals are included this day but there is room service and a restaurant at the hotel which you can utilize.
If you wish to arrive a day or two early to relax before the trip or do a city tour we can make those arrangements.
Hotel not listed*; no meals included.
After an early breakfast your group will travel less than 1 hour to Guango Lodge where you'll spend the next 3 nights. We have specifically reserved the lodge for our use and we have even reserved the night before (January 6) so that we may arrive as early as we wish and check in immediately. Little details like this are what sets us apart.
Greg will give a brief orientation of the schedule and the lodge, and then we'll dig right into our gear and start photographing! On this day we'll be focused on key settings and the fundamentals of using flash as a supplemental lighting source. This will help you capture magnificent and sharp images of hummingbirds in the cloud forest that look natural.
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Guango Lodge (B, L, D)
After breakfast we will begin to use the multi-flash setups looking for noteworthy species like chestnut-breasted coronet, mountain velvetbreast, sword-billed hummingbird, tourmaline sunangel, golden-breasted and glowing pufflegs, long-tailed sylph, and others. This is where we will hone our skills with flash settings and really get to know our gear before heading to Tandayapa and some of the new sites for tanagers and more.
When not photographing hummingbirds we'll keep an eye out for some of the lodge's regular bird species including but not limited to: gray-breasted mountain-toucan, turquoise jay, buff-breasted and hooded-mountain tanagers, and more. Beautiful masked flowerpiercers are also very common, visiting the hummingbird feeders regularly right outside the lodge's front door. We'll also continue to focus on capturing perched hummingbirds with natural light as well as learning about the use of supplemental fill flash.
We'll have mid-day breaks for lunch and, since we're right there at the lodge, you can download and review images throughout the days at you leisure.
We'll enjoy dinner together at the lodge and a relaxing evening by the fire. Wine is available at the lodge and the authentic cooking is renowned.
After breakfast, we'll take some time to get a few final shots around the lodge before making our way to Tandayapa Lodge which will be our base for the next four nights, with flexible visits to other locations nearby that are productive for different species.
You will not feel rushed from Guango having almost three full days there. Guango only has a handful of species to photograph but they are species we will not see elsewhere. Tandayapa and the surrounding area offer so much more that we will focus most of our time there.
A mecca for birders and photographers alike, Tandayapa Lodge is one of the best birding locales in the world, particularly for hummingbird photography. Nestled in the cloud forest, up to 31 species of hummingbirds have been recorded at the lodge feeders. With 14–18 species most days and up to 100 individual hummingbirds present at any moment, this is one of the must-see bird spectacles of the world.
Tandayapa Lodge (B, L, D)
For the next few days there will be a bit of flexibility between hummingbird photography at the lodge's multi-flash setups and other areas for different species of hummingbirds to mix things up. We recently connected with two places that are fantastic for tanagers and other passerines and they have had fantastic action.
The first full day will start with breakfast and then you will immediately begin photographing hummingbirds at multi-flash setups right on the lodge grounds. We have reserved the space to do this exclusively for our group and have lots of room for our setups. Here, we are offered a different set of hummingbird species from Guango including western emerald, purple-throated woodstar, violet-tailed sylph, booted racket-tail, and many more.
We'll have a break for lunch at the lodge and will continue with hummingbirds and other birds until it's time for dinner at the lodge.
Today you will visit a local family that has set up fruit feeders in their yard; it's become a sensation among bird photographers and is extremely productive! We have been there when it's "raining" birds! Some of the possible species here include black-capped tanager, blue-gray tanager, dusky bush-tanager, Ecuadorian thrush, black-striped sparrow, rufous-collared sparrow, golden-naped tanager, crimson-rumped toucanet, red-headed barbet, toucan barbet, and lemon-rumped tanager.
You will get to spend hours here shooting the constant stream of tanagers and other species that visit. We will have a traditional lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful view of the valley and Rio Blanco.
After breakfast we will travel to another special place. This is a location Greg discovered more than 15 years ago and it has remained very small and rarely, if ever, visited during other photographic itineraries to Ecuador. Another new feature of this location is a very productive fruit feeder where we can expect to see more tanagers, toucanets, and various other species. We will have a traditional Ecuadorian lunch on location and return to Tandayapa at our leisure.
One species to note here, which we will see nowhere else, is the beautiful and iridescent velvet-purple coronet. Violet-tailed sylph has also been known to be very cooperative here.
Today we will spend the morning again photographing the local birds around Tandayapa Lodge. There are extensive hiking trails here for those that wish to explore beyond what is at the feeders. It's also a good day to get those close-up shots of perched hummingbirds. Some days there have been more than 20 species of hummingbirds at the lodge feeders! After lunch we will head to Quito in time for a farewell dinner and reflection on our productive photography workshop.
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New research argues missed opportunities for operators around data and content
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More than two thirds of brands say telecoms operators are a better original source of data insights than Google, Apple and Samsung, according to a new study from Synchronoss Technologies.
Yet the study, undertaken by analyst firm Ovum and which went live during Mobile World Congress (MWC) last week, also found a twist: almost half (48%) of the 300 brands polled from the US, UK and France admitted they were not aware of operators' ability to offer such insights.
"We've known for years that operators are sitting on a gold mine of contextual customer data," said Ted Woodbery, VP comms and media marketing at Synchronoss. "Studies have estimated the market to be worth potentially billions of dollars. But no one's looked at this from the brand's perspective – and it's good news for telcos."
Google (59%) and Facebook (52%) are the primary brand partners for data insights and digital advertising according to the research, yet almost two thirds (64%) of those who do use telco data to underpin their digital advertising say that it is 'of high quality' and 'compelling'. The report also found that brands have a good perception overall of telco data, understanding that the most compelling aspect of it is its value as a whole, as opposed to individual parts such as real-time location and billing and network intelligence.
Brands would be willing to pay a premium for data and capabilities that result in better targeting, Synchronoss adds. "These findings offer significant encouragement to telecom operators, especially as global digital advertising revenues from brands are set to soar," added Woodbery. "Operators must arm their data with analytics and tagging if it is to lead to better digital experiences, sharper engagement and better monetisation."
This echoes another study, which also dropped during MWC, from Upstream around another untapped opportunity for operators in the form of digital services in emerging markets.
The study, again put together by Ovum, found that only 12% of the 4,000 consumers polled in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Nigeria and South Africa said they viewed operators as their main provider of digital services. The report noted the importance of trust which operators seem to have – 62% of respondents said they trust them more than any other provider when delivering digital content services – as well as the balancing act which needs to be performed. One third (32%) said they would consume more digital services if the right mix of promotion, from loyalty schemes to free services and discounts, was in place.
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The history of Dybbøl Mill
Dybbøl Mølle has led a stormy life on the top of Dybbøl Banke.
The first mill was made of wood and was built in 1744. In 1745 it was purchased by the brothers Valentin and Lorenz Claussen and was driven by Lorenz until his death in 1775. Dybbøl Mølle was passed to Lorenz Claussen's son, Lorenz Claussen, the younger. The younger Lorenz was only 21 years old, but a skilled young man. He experimented with mill technology, and in 1782 won a gold medal for his dissertation on the subject. In 1800 the mill was hit by a lightning and burned down. However, the mill was quickly rebuilt and again of wood. The reconstruction was very expensive, and Lorenz did not spend as much time on the actual mill operation, as he spend on experiments and dissertations. In 1810, Lorenz went bankrupt and had to leave Dybbøl. Lorenz Claussen died in Aarhus in 1823 when he was hit by a mill wing.
From 1810 Dybbøl Mølle was run by several tenants until it was put on auction in 1832. The highest bid of 3,280 rigsdaler was given by Heinrich B. Quade. No one knew Quade, so it was demanded that he should provide security for the large amount. Quade immediately picked up a chest from his wagon. The chest was full of silver coins and Dybbøl Mølle was assigned to Quade. The chest stands today at the exhibition at Dybbøl Mølle, but without silver coins. Heinrich B. Quade moved into the mill with his entire family and operated it for many years after.
In 1848 the First Schleswig War broke out – also known as the Three Years War. The war came more times to Dybbøl Mølle. Already, in 1848 the Danish army established an observation post at the mill. Danish victories at Nybøl on May 28, 1848 and at Dybbøl, June 5, 1848, raised enthusiasm in the population. In August 1848 the Danish army and Schleswig-Holstein troops concluded a ceasefire, but the war broke out again in 1849. On April 13, 1849, Danish and German troops met at a battle near Dybbøl, where the Germans bombed Dybbøl Banke. Dybbøl Mill was hit and burned down. Heinrich B. Quade got compensation for war injury, but due to the war he was not able to rebuild the mill before 1853. Dybbøl Mølle came to a standstill for three years and Quade suffered a significant loss.
The new mill from 1853 was built as a Dutch wind mill in tiles. In 1860, Heinrich B. Quade died, and the mill was passed on to his daughter Margrethe and her husband Jørgen Hansen. The following year, the Danish army built 10 redoubts immediately west of the mill.
In 1864 the Second Schleswig War broke out. Prussian and Austrian troops crossed the Eider on February 1 and was met by the Danish army at Dannevirke. On 5 February, the Danish army had to withdraw and after a long retreat the Danish soldiers arrived at Dybbøl on 7 February. Dybbøl Banke now swarmed with soldiers, and Danish officers quickly moved into the mill at Jørgen and Margrethe's. Both officers and men greatly appreciated the mill-couple who did everything they could to help the soldiers. Jørgen even got the nickname "soldiers' friend" and at Jørgen and Margrethe's golden anniversary in 1887, the veterans gave them a silver horn, which is today in the exhibition at Dybbøl Mølle.
On March 15, the Prussian army launched a massive bombing of the Dybbøl position. On 17 March a grenade went through the roof of the mill house, and Jørgen and Margrethe had to leave Dybbøl Banke as the last civilians, they moved to the village Ketting on Als. On April 10, the mill itself was hit by a grenade, and the entire mill top collapsed. According to a later report written by their grandchild, Jørgen and Margrethe were standing on a hill on Als and watched the mill collapsing.
After 10 weeks of siege, the Prussian army stormed the Dybbøl position on April 18, 1864. After having conquered the redoubts, the Prussian troops continued further and were met by the Danish 8. Brigade at the mill. The fighting was taken all the way into the mill's living-quarters, resulting in great losses. Several memorials have been raised in the area around the mill in memory of the fallen.
In May, the Danish and Prussian army entered a ceasefire, and Jørgen and Margrethe could return to the broken mill. The house and the storehouse still stood but were heavily damaged. Jørgen got a war indemnity but only 2/5 of the assessed value. Jørgen rebuilt the mill, again as a Dutch wind mill of brick, but stood with a big debt afterwards. In 1873, Jørgen transferred the mill to his son Gerhard, who still had to struggle with poor finances.
With the defeat in 1864, Denmark lost the three Duchies of Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg. After a few years under the joint Prussian-Austrian regime, the Duchies from 1867 were incorporated in Preussen and became part of Germany in 1870. To celebrate the great victory, which marked the beginning of the assembly of the German Empire, in 1872 Germany raised a large monument called Düppel Denkmal, on top of Dybbøl Banke. Dybbøl Banke was a favorite tourist destination for Germans until the First World War. Düppel Denkmal was blown up by Danish resistance people in May 1945. Remains of the monument can be seen at Dybbøl Mølle.
Already during the war in 1864, the mill became a symbol of the Danish endurance in the tough fighting. The majority of Dybbøl's population was Danish-minded and after the defeat, the mill became a symbol of the Danish soul in the lost land, and a symbol of hope for a reunion. The symbol value was greatly enhanced when Holger Drachmann published in 1878 the book "Over there from the Border – a Stroll across the Danish Thermopylae (Als-Dybbøl) in the Month of April 1877" about his visit to the area. Drachmann described the mill in pompous phrases and used it as the Danish-minded opposition to the German memorial Düppel Denkmal.
The description of the mill was accompanied by the following rhyme:
Here I stand and will not move my foot
as guard on the mighty hill.
Grenades do not move my root,
and fire does not stifle my mind.
My root has settled in Denmark's ground,
my thought is: there must come a time,
where hearts around me will beat
competing with the heart of oak root
which the miller put in the wing;
now turn the wings, and see, where you stood,
with honor and right: that's the thing!
Drachmann also visited the nearby Bøffelkobbel, where the Danish-minded married couple Fink had buried two Danish soldiers in the garden after the battle on February 22, 1864.
Again, Drachmann wrote poetry:
They slew them, we dug them
a grave in our garden.
Lay them next to the olden road;
all our flowers adorn their graves;
girls of Schleswig, you never forget!
The book was a big success in Denmark, and Dybbøl Mølle became very famous. At the same time, publisher Ernst Bojesen saw his chance to make money, so he photographed two local girls in national suit, added Drachmann's poem under the picture and began to sell copies under the title "De sønderjyske piger" (The girls of Schleswig). The picture became incredibly popular, and soon most Danish homes had either "The sønderjyske girls" or a picture of Dybbøl Mill hanging.
In 1914 came the 50th anniversary of the war in 1864. Germany celebrated the anniversary in a big party on June 29, which was the date of the final victory on Als. The celebration was held in the big German redoubt, later referred to as Kongeskansen (the King's Redoubt), on top of Dybbøl Banke. 2,000 veterans from both Germany and Austria participated, and the German Emperor's brother, Prince Heinrich held a speech. This was the last great German celebration of the war. World War I broke out shortly after and the Great War overshadowed the earlier wars.
Danish veterans also wanted to commemorate the war and battle on April 18, 1864. Veterans set up a marble plate at Dybbøl Mølle, with a poem written by the Icelandic priest Thordur Thomasson:
Tvende Gange skudt i Grus
Atter reist som Møllehus
Vogter for et Mindebo
Selv en Bavta dansk og tro
Speid saa langt dit Øie naar
Grav ved Grav i Marken staar.
Danske Mænd gav Livet hen
Troskab holder Skansen end.
Taareduget Ærekrans
Slaar om Dybbøls Navn sin Glans.
Slægter dø, men Sproget binder
Fremtid gror af dyre Minder.
The memory plate did not fall into fertile ground with the German authorities who immediately ordered the plate removed. Until 1919, the plate had to be stored inside the mill, after which it was hung up again. The plate is now hanging in the exhibition, while a granite copy hangs outside on the mill.
World War I ended with a German defeat in 1918, after which Europe's borders were determined by democratic polls. As a result, the Danish-German border in 1920 was moved from the river Kongeåen to its present location, and Sønderjylland (North Schleswig) became part of the Danish kingdom. The reunion (as it was referred to) was duly celebrated at a big celebration at Dybbøl Banke on July 11, 1920. Nearly 50,000 people met in the great German Redoubt which, since this event has been referred to as Kongeskansen (the King's Redoubt). King Christian X was visiting with all his royal family and the highlight of the celebration was, when the king received an old Dannebrog flag by a veteran from 1864. In connection with the celebration, Danish soldiers' associations raised the flag-bastion on top of Dybbøl Banke. This Flag-bastion must as one of the only non-governmental institutions fly with the split-flag (swallow-tailed flag).
Since 1920 there have been many celebrations and commemorations in Kongeskansen. The Dybbøl Day on April 18th is marked annually with an official military ceremony and since 2001 also with German participation. In 1945, the Liberation and the 25th anniversary of the reunification in 1920 were celebrated. In 1964, the 100th anniversary of the war in 1864 was celebrated, and in 2014 the 150th anniversary of the war in 1864 was marked with speeches from, among others Her Majesty Queen Margrethe 2.
Dybbøl Mølle's position as a big Danish symbol continued for many years after the Reunification in 1920 and was strengthened by the Occupation 1940-45. Today, the Dybbøl-mark is still sold for the benefit of the Danish Border Association's information work, as well as pictures of the mill are used in photomontages and the like to signal "Denmark".
Dybbøl Mølle had to be rebuilt once again after a fire in 1935. The milling continued with shifting tenants until 1990. In 1995, the museum at Sønderborg Castle organized exhibitions in the mill as well as the grain magazine. The mill house next to Dybbøl Mølle was established in 2012 for administration of Dybbøl Mølle and the Battlefield Center Dybbøl Banke.
Adriansen, Inge: "Dybbøl Mølle. Monument og Museum." Varde, 1997.
Adriansen, Inge m.fl.: "Dybbøl sogns historie". Sønderborg, 1976.
Andersen, Ole: "Bøffelkobbel 1864. Historien om en soldatergrav, der blev et nationalt mindesmærke". Varde, 1996.
Drachmann, Holger: "Derovre fra Grænsen. Strejftog over det danske Termopylæ (Als-Dybbøl) i april maaned 1877." København, 1878.
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I'm using wwise in my project, but I'm not sure with the license. In free version you can use max. 500 media assets. So my first question is what they mean with media assets, every sound file or every soundbank? And my second question: is the 500 media assets limitation just for new added assets or even for standart assets provided by crytek? (and in standart assets how I can know how many assets they use)
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On this page they mention sound files. The 500 sound file limit is the total number of unique sound objects in Wwise. All sound objects already in a Wwise project from us will also count towards the limit.
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Argentina announced its intention to tax digital services supplied by non-resident companies back in December 2017. This was planned under Law 27,430 and initially effective as from February 1, 2018. However, this date remained irrelevant as there was no collection mechanism in place, this was later implemented under Resolution 4240 and has been effective as of June 27, 2018.
Resolution 4240 provides more information on the collection process. This new regulation places the liability for the collection and remittance of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on the shoulders of the Argentine customer's payment provider. The non-resident digital service supplier is not liable for the payment of the VAT.
Argentina's Federal Public Revenue Administration (AFIP) has also compiled a list of digital services that are affected by the new VAT rules. The list runs to over 180 international digital service companies, including, for example, Netflix and Spotify. Services delivered by these non-resident companies and consumed by customers based in Argentina will attract the new 21% VAT.
These digital services need to be consumed in Argentina, this consumption is determined based on the following criteria:
- The SIM card of the cell phone receiving the service is located in Argentina
- The digital service is received via an Argentinian IP address
- The invoicing address of the recipient is one located in Argentina
- The bank account used for the payment or the invoicing address on the credit card statement is one located in Argentina
Note that the download, or access to, e-books are exempt from this new VAT law.
Taxamo observations
The Argentine approach to assigning liability for the collection and remittance of VAT in this new rule is very interesting. The place of supply rules are in place but the liability is not on the non-resident supplier. The liability for the collection and remittance of VAT, in practice, falls on the Argentinian customer's payment provider.
This approach differs from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published guidelines. These guidelines recommend placing the liability for collection and remittance of VAT/GST on the non-resident supplier. In Argentina, with the enactment of this new regulation, the liability will be on the local payment provider.
Another noteworthy element of the new Argentine rules is that not all digital services are in scope. The AFIP have compiled a list of non-resident suppliers, which will be extended and updated in the future based on informational regimes that will be implemented. As the list stands today it is not exhaustive as some large companies are absent. Domestic customers and payment providers can view this list to know the services for which VAT should be applied.
Here's a direct link to the AFIP list.
Acknowledgement: Thanks to Luciano Cativa, of FB Tax Legal, Buenos Aires, for his help in researching this article.


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My cats have been sitting in the same places since morning: Bubba Lee Kinsey is stretched out on the windowsill, warming his belly in the sunlight, and Phoenix is curled up in a ball on the couch, covering her face with her adorable spotted paw. My cats will remain in these places until I either eat some cereal or decide to give them treats, at which point the familiar rustling of plastic will have them rushing to the kitchen, suddenly wide-eyed and alert. This is the high point of their day.
Not all cats are such couch potatoes, however; some kitties enjoy going for walks on leashes and accompanying their humans on adventures. Here are five kitties who might inspire you to do something a little daring this weekend.
We recently wrote about Millie, a brave black kitty who loves to go rock climbing with her human, Craig Armstrong. Well, Millie's not the only cat who likes to get outdoors and explore the natural world. Romeo, a purebred Bengal, regularly goes hiking with his owners in the Pacific Northwest — and he looks good doing it.
Rudy and his cat, MJ, are the most adorable bike-riding duo we've ever seen. MJ perches on Rudy's shoulders while he pedals down the streets of Philadelphia. MJ even gives Rudy affectionate headbutts on the road — and he totally doesn't freak out when a nearby car blares its horn.
Rastus the cat has a real need for speed, as evidenced by his perch atop the handlebars of his human's motorcycle. He even wears a tiny helmet, because safety first!
When a ginger tabby named Bob started followed James Bowen around, he immediately recognized that the cat was unusually outgoing and intelligent. James, a busker in London, began incorporating Bob into his performances, much to the delight of onlookers. The cat helped James get his life back on track and is now the subject of a book, A Street Cat Named Bob. Party on, James! Party on, Bob!
This kitty was less than jazzed about his first time exploring the big, bad world on a leash; in fact, his legs seem to have stopped working, and he never makes it out the front door. Well, not everyone can be a daredevil.
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The Justice and Service Commission meet on a monthly basis to reflect, pray and address pertinent issues within the local and global community. Apart from the monthly meetings, committees and commissions explore different justice topics and liaison with other local justice and service initiatives.
If you are interested in participating in the monthly Justice and Service Meetings, please see the Parish Bulletin for upcoming dates and opportunities.
Committees, functions and associations connected to St. Patrick's Justice and Service Commission:
Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace
Archdiocesan Office of Refugees
Asha Deep – Orphanage and School in Bijnor Diocese, INDIA (fundraising and mission trip)
Catholic Conscience
Reflection on Catholic Social Teaching
Voter Education and Town Hall Meetings with City Council, Mayoral Candidates and Catholic School Board Trustees
Ministry to refugees and newcomers to Canada
Meetings ordinarily take place on the 3rd Sunday of the Month following the 12:10 PM Mass in Neumann Hall. To learn more about becoming involved, please leave your name and contact information at the Parish Office.


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Opening weekend attracts more than 92,000 light rail riders
Large crowds, smiling faces as the region embraces its new mass transit system
Opening weekend light rail service concluded this evening with more than 92,000 boardings -approximately 51,000 in 10 hours on Saturday and 41,000 over an eight-hour period today.
"The crowds at light rail stations throughout the weekend showed the excitement people feel as we have become a light rail region," said Sound Transit Board Chair and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels. "That excitement about our mass transit future will only grow as we continue to build and expand on the light rail system."
Operations ran smoothly all weekend.
Central Link light rail trains will start rolling again tomorrow at about 5 a.m. as regular service gets underway. The time of first service at each station will range between 4:58 a.m. and 5:39 a.m. on weekdays, depending on the station and the direction of travel. Service will span 20 hours Monday through Saturday and 18 hours on Sunday. Riders must plan ahead to make sure their trips conclude before the close of service. The specific times of first and last service at each station are posted at the stations' ticket vending machines.
On weekdays, trains will run every 7-1/2 minutes during peak times (6 a.m.-8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and every 10 minutes during other times, except very early and late, when trains will run every 15 minutes (5 a.m.-6 a.m. and 10 p.m.-1 a.m.).
Starting tomorrow riders will pay fares to ride Link light rail. Regular adult fares range from $1.75 up to $2.50. The ticket vending machines at each of the stations dispense Link tickets and ORCA cards. Valid transit passes and bus transfer slips are also recognized as proof of payment on Link light rail.
Link passengers are reminded to pay before they board trains and are required to provide proof of payment upon the request of fare inspectors. ORCA card users need to tap their card on a card reader on the platform of the station before they board, and tap again at the station once they get off, and the new transit smart card will automatically calculate the correct fare for their trip.
Tomorrow, airport connector buses will begin providing service to and from Tukwila International Boulevard Station. The connector bus service will be provided until light rail service directly to the airport begins in December.


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Though, it has been talked about a lot among the movie goers but it did not work in that way as it was expected. Movie goers are not happy with this movie. Well!!! We are going to examine the movie in a discreet way to bring all sorts of thing out to make sure if you should go to watch this movie or not.Raabta movie review
Raabta movie review
- Genre – Romance
- Star Cast – Sushant Singh Rajput, Kirti Sanon, Jim Sarbh, Raj Kumar Rao
- Director –Dinesh Vijan
- Rating – 2.5/5
What About The Story Of Movie
Saying would not wrong that a lot of marketing was done for this movie and it made it to get a great opening. As it has already been cleared watching the trailer of movie that the story of this movie revolves around a love story. I must say you need a lot of patience to watch it. There are many steps where it went slow and does not hold that much entertain. Raabta movie review
Songs And Special Appearances
Raabta is a remake of south Indian movie. Not only this, even the "Title Song" is also remake of the song which we have already listened. Yes!!! You got right as the Song "Raabta" belongs to the movie agent Vinod. Apart from the lead roles, audience will see many special appearance in the movie including Deepika Padukone in the romantic song "Raabta". Raabta movie review
Why Should You Watch
If you are either Sushant Rajput or Kriti Sanon fan then you can go for watching this movie. In case, if you are not the fan of these two lead actors but love watching love story genre movie, then you can go for it. But if you are going to watch thinking that it will be good then do not go for it. And yes, do not go with your brain otherwise you will not enjoy it. Though background of this movie are just amazing and will make you feel good. Raabta movie review
Raabta Audience Reaction
And one thing goes in the favor of this movie and it is Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon's chemistry which is quite good. Though they both have been paired first time but they look lovely together. Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon looks good with each other and add a spark to this movie. Kriti Sanon comes up with the great acting skill and you will see that.Raabta movie review
What's The Plus Point
Though story and Casting both are good but it has not been directed in the way it must be. And that is the point which went wrong. Raabta movie review
Watch This Movie If You Do not Have Anything Do
Yes, if you do not have any other important work to do then you must go for this movie. Sushant and Kriti's chemistry is good and worth to watch. So, what are you waiting for? Do not forget to share your feedback with us. We have been waiting for you. Raabta movie review