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Learn more about the current team members, those who are actively involved and some special persons who support our association.
In 2001 I went to live in Órgiva with my husband Nico. We enjoyed the free life in nature, the beautiful surroundings, the climate and all the lovely people we met here.
We had no children, but in the Netherlands I worked as an assistant in an orthopedagogic center for children with intellectual and physical disabilities. During the weekend I took care of a child with multiple disabilities to relieve his family. This gave me so much love and satisfaction that I also wanted to help the children with special needs in Spain. In 2007 I found my "sweetheart and foster son" Juanjo, through the "ALDAIMA" association (Andalusian association that collaborates with the local child protection).
Unfortunately, Nico became seriously ill with little hope for a cure. This finally gave us 3 years to think about how I would continue with Juanjo and without Nico. My wish was to create a holiday spot for families with family members with special needs. With all the help that Nico could still give me, the first start was made. "Proyecto ESTÁ" was born. After fighting against his illness for 3 years, Nico died at the end of 2015.
In the course of time many fantastic and loving people came into my life. They helped the project grow until we eventually became a large family and it was time to change the name of our association to "Familia ESTÁ". This name better reflects what we stand for and what we contribute to.
Our goal is to make "Familia ESTÁ" as self-sufficient as possible, but Juanjo will always need professional support, also when I'm no longer there.
I really hope that Juanjo can continue to live in this great place and as a "hosted host" may welcome many beautiful families and individual guests from all over the world.
But for the time being I enjoy (and hopefully for a very long time) being a member of this wonderful Familia ESTÁ, which is formed by a loving team of specialists, volunteers, members and donors.
Laura has been trained as a pedagogue and is also an Aware Parenting instructor (www.awareparenting.com). Jesse is a psychologist. We have 3 children together. We met Juanjo and Paulina in 2013. Enthusiastically, Paulina shared her vision for the near future with us. From that moment on we were looking forward to a possible collaboration. In 2015 we became neighbors and our cooperation gradually started to take on more concrete forms. Since 2016, Jesse works as Juanjo's personal coach and Laura is also involved in supporting Juanjo and Paulina.
We also offer systemic support to families and individual support to children, youngsters and adults. The cooperation has become more intensive, the association grew larger and therefore the association was named Familia ESTÁ in the summer of 2018. Since then we have been working together with Paulina and many others on everything that is involved in organizing the activities of the association.
In the fall of 2019 we moved to the Netherlands. Our connection with Familia ESTÁ remains. We are available on request for holiday therapy in Spain, of which the introduction and first steps can already be taken in the Netherlands.
My relationship with this association began about 5 years ago. I was responsible for the renovation and all construction work. Little by little, this association began to grow and I joined them as a volunteer. Now I consider myself a member of this family. I still work on maintenance of the facilities but I also have the great luck to work with Juanjo.
We are Theo and Ineke.
In 2008 we came to live in the Alpujarras, not far from Paulina and Juanjo. We have been involved with Familia ESTÁ as volunteers for a few years. Every month we come to the volunteer day. This is always a fun and nice day, where every time useful and beautiful things are made. A great opportunity for us to be creative together.
It is nice to be a member of this family!
We have seen Paulina's ideal grow for more than 20 years. And with that her enthusiasm and commitment to achieve this ideal. Naturally, we fully support her plans, which have already been realized to a large extent and which we have experienced during our recent visit. We will continue to offer support wherever possible, also in the future. We are proud of what she has already achieved!


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|Book Title
|: Social Work Practice with African Americans in Urban Environments
|: Rhonda Wells-Wilbon
|: Springer Publishing Company
|Release Date
|: 2015-09-08
|: 457
|: 9780826130747
|Available Language
|: English, Spanish, And French
The experiences of African Americans in urban communities are distinct from those of other ethnic groups, and to be truly understood require an in-depth appreciation of the interface between micro- and macro-level factors. This sweeping text, an outgrowth of a groundbreaking urban social work curriculum, focuses exclusively on the African American experience through field education, community engagement, and practice. It presents a framework for urban social work practice that encompasses a deep understanding of the challenges faced by this community. From a perspective based on empowerment, strengths, resilience, cultural competence, and multiculturalism, the book delivers proven strategies for social work practice with the urban African American population. It facilitates the development of creative thinking skills and the ability to "meet people where they are" skills that are often necessary for true transformation to take root. The book describes an overarching framework for understanding and practicing urban social work, including definitions and theories that have critical implications for working with people in such communities. It encompasses the contributions of African American pioneers regarding a response to such challenges as poverty, oppression, and racism. Focusing on the theory, practice, and policy aspects of urban social work, the book examines specific subsets of the urban African American population including children, adults, families, and older adults. It addresses the challenges of urban social work in relation to public health, health, and mental health; substance abuse; criminal justice; and violence prevention. Additionally, the book discusses how to navigate the urban built environment and the intersection between African Americans and other diverse groups. Chapters include outcome measures of effectiveness, case studies, review questions, suggested activities, and supplemental readings. KEY FEATURES: Fills a void in the literature on urban social work practice with African Americans Presents the outgrowth of a renowned urban curriculum, field education, research, community engagement, and practice Fulfills the requirements of the CSWE in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards regarding diversity Synthesizes micro, mezzo, and macro content in each chapter Provides contributions from African American pioneers in urban social work practice Accompanying Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint Slides

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March 24, 2020
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Since my husband was somewhat of a surfer, or not less than he thought he was, we centered our search on the east coast of Florida (ocean side).
However, the more folks we spoke with the extra we heard that we higher try "the opposite facet" (Gulf coast).
So we did…
I'll always remember that first time we stepped onto that white sand beach at Lido Key (St. Armand's Circle) in Sarasota…it was love at first sight.
It did not take lengthy earlier than we had been sitting in a real-property office asking about costs.
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Fortunately, the answer to ALL these questions is "SURE!"
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Starwood Preferred Guest has unveiled it's biggest ever discount on buying Starpoints.
What Does This Make A Starpoint Worth?
Starwood regularly offers Starpoints at a 25% discount, but this is the first time we have seen that increase to 35%. In the SPG Store, you can purchase Starpoints every day at 3.5 cents per point, but if you are an Marriott Bonvoy Amex cardholder, this promotion will drop that down to 2.275 cents per Starpoint for roughly the next two weeks.
You can increase the value further if you look to transfer the points into miles with one of SPG's airline partners. When transferring 20,000 points, SPG credits a bonus 5000 points to the transaction dropping the price per point down to 1.82 cents. That is an incredible value.
What Can I Buy With 30,000 Starpoints?
As mentioned above, there is always good value to be found in optimizing SPG's 1:1 transfers to airline partners. But as we wrote about in a recent post The 10 Best Ways To Redeem 40,000 Starpoints, there is also some excellent value keeping your Starpoints inside the SPG network.
The Westin Grand Vancouver, for instance, we found for $354 per night. But as a Starwood category 4 hotel, you can redeem it for 10,000 Starpoints per night giving you 3.5 cents per point of value.
Is Buying Starpoints At 35% Off A Good Idea
Ultimately, it depends on what you want to do with them. We don't usually recommend buying points from any loyalty program without a plan on how you can leverage them for better value than the purchase price straight away. But SPG points present a bit of a different story; with the vast array of 1:1 transfer partners and excellent redemption value in the SPG network itself, they hold a lot of value.
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The lawmakers blasted the US for evading accountability in a bid to accuse Iran of supporting terrorism.
At the beginning of the hearing at the Hague, Mohseni Mohebi, head of the Iranian delegation, said the treaty of amity included all bilateral relations in the field of economy, and that US behavior towards Iranian companies and corporations, including the Central Bank of Iran violated this treaty and its provisions.
Mohebi noted that the intention of the US to terminate the treaty has no effect on the case. He noted that the history of Iran-US relations after the victory of the revolution must not be considered in a way that the two countries could not settle their differences through the treaty of friendship.
He reviewed the case of breach of the treaty of friendship through the resumption of US sanctions against Iran as an example of a legal settlement of disputes between the two sides, which resulted in a court ruling for the benefit of Iran.
Mohebi called the Iranian National Bank, Iran Telecommunication Infrastructure Company and Iran Air as other companies that, in addition to the Central Bank of Iran were the target of US policies towards Iran and Iranian companies.
According to Mohebbi, the trans-boundary actions of US courts has targeted Iran in the countries of Luxembourg, Britain and Canada.
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Tehran, Oct 10, IRNA - Iranian lawyers filed a lawsuit against Washington over violation of the treaty of amity through unlawful seizure of $2 billion of Central Bank of Iran's assets.


text: Public Sector And now: Nine No Author @itworldca Published: March 2nd, 2005The ninth annual Lac Carling Congress – the pre-eminent gathering of leaders in electronic service delivery in the public sector – is scheduled for May 15-17 at Saint-Saveur, Que.The focus is to be on Service Transformation – Taking the Next Steps Together. While details are still being worked out, organizers report that: Because engaging political leaders remains key, the co-chairs of the Crossing Boundaries National Council have been invited to present the results of their projects.Political leaders who head these projects are also expected to participate.Because privacy is more important than ever, developments in interjurisdictional privacy will be featured on a panel that is to include federal Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddard, B.C. Commissioner David Loukedelis, Bernard Courtois of the Information Technology Association of Canada, and David Primmer, CIO of Manitoba. Among other issues, the panel is to look at the privacy implications of outsourcing government services and information.Because of the possibilities of public-private collaboration, Prof. John Langford of the University of Victoria is to report on progress since his presentation to last year's Lac Carling Congress. Case studies of selected public-private undertakings, in Canada and internationally, will be featured.Because the expectations of Canadians are crucial, an update on the latest research by the Institute for Citizen-Centred Service and the research sub-committee of the Public Sector Service Delivery Council Research Sub-Committee will be featured.The fourth issue of the ICCS publication Citizens First edition is to be available.Because of the role of municipalities in service delivery, an interjurisdictional panel is to address the results of specific service mapping work. This session will review the evolution of service mapping from municipalities to provincial and federal governments. A working session on service mapping issues is also planned.The Congress will also report on selected service transformation projects underway at all levels of government. Anticipated sessions include an update on shared services work in B.C., Alberta and Ontario; a report from the working group on identity, authentication and authorization, an IM/XML update and a report on integrated birth registration.The program is driven in part by conclusions at last year's Congress, including:All levels of government have more work to do to address the municipal perspective;The ability of IT to enable transformation is far greater than the ability of the organizational cultures to adapt and manage such change;Information management, privacy and service delivery have conflicting challenges that must be balanced appropriately;New models of governance are increasingly more important;Information Management should become a top priority for IT managers everywhere.Organizers note that, as usual, articulating the right questions is a big part of the Congress – questions like:Does it connect back to a government agenda? How does the internal facings relate back to the external pieces? How do you maintain the connection of governments and serving citizens? Are public servants and staff one of these client groups? The proverbial questions of who is doing what; which models are being used and what governance structures are working also remain critical issues. 056064 Public Sector Canada, Lac Carling Congress, service transformation, session


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Moving into a new home in Northern VA is very exciting but at the same time stressful because of the details of the actual move. It takes time to settle in, so be patient as it could be a few weeks before you start to feel like your new house is actually your new home. The good news is there are ways to speed up this process so you can start settling in your new home as soon as your boxes arrive.
Pack An Overnight Bag
Pack a small bag that contains the essentials you will need to make it through the first night in your new home, an overnight trip bag. This bag should include a change of clothes, toiletries, prescription medications, and chargers for your electronic devices. Backing these things in a separate bag ensures easy access for what you need right when you arrive.
Set Up Beds First
When it comes to the feeling of being home, There's nothing like sleeping in your own bed. For this reason, among others, it's best to focus on setting up the beds for everyone first. Unpack sheets, pillows, and blankets so you have everything you need to get a good night's sleep.
Keep Track of Small Parts and Pieces
Some furniture, TV's, and other household items come with small parts including wires, mounts, stands and other accessories. The key to a successful move is keeping these organized at the time you take them apart. As you break them down to move, place all screws, bolts, cords and other small parts into a ziplock bag. Then tape the zip lock bag onto the main larger piece of said item. This will allow all components to stay together and when they arrive at your new home, allow for faster set up, rather than searching for parts which can be frustrating.
Simplify Packing Clothing
Packing your clothing can seem overwhelming combined with everything else that needs to be done. You can simplify this process by keeping your folded clothes inside the dresser drawers during your move. There is no reason to empty your drawers, and if you are moving yourself and the dresser is too heavy, just remove the drawers and move all parts separately , clothing and all. Hanging items should be folded and placed inside a box or bag while they are still on the hangers, and save a few bucks by forgoing the special clothing "hanger box". With these hacks, unpacking your clothes will not take more than a few minutes.
Clearly Label Boxes
Take an additional 60 seconds and clearly label each and every moving box. The labels should first identify the room in the new house it is to be placed. The room label will help movers determine where your boxes should go on their own so they don't need to ask you for guidance repeatedly. In smaller print list what's inside the box so you don't need to rip it open in order to find out. It also makes the unpacking process much easier, so you can start to settle in as soon as possible.
Keep Tools Handy
If you have movers or not, you will need screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers and other tools in order to unpack furniture, appliances, and hanging pictures. That means if you can't find these tools, it's hard to start unpacking your belongings and turning your house into a home. Keep your toolbox handy instead of packing it away inside a box. If you are a tool fanatic and your toolbox is too big to carry with you, remove the tools you will need and keep them in your essentials bag.
Make the House Your Own
Most unpack their photos and artwork last, but if you want to feel settle in quickly, these items should be unpacked sooner. (Beds are still first) A new house won't feel like YOUR home until it is filled with your favorite photos of your loved ones' and artwork. Make unpacking these items a priority so you can start to feel more comfortable in your new home.
Bottom Line
It doesn't need to take weeks and certainly not months to start to feel comfortable in your new home. Follow these tips when preparing to move into your new home and you will be settled in before you know it!
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The Wolf and the King
Author: Tami Veldura
Title: The Wolf and the King
Series: None
Genre: High Fantasy
Pairing: M/M
Rating: One Petal
On the Author's Website:
Kaleb is under pressure from his closest adviser. Either choose a husband and take the throne of his people, the shifters of the world, or one will be chosen for him. But Kaleb doesn't want just any husband. He wants to find his mate, the one man that the gods put in this world specifically for him. Richard thinks Kaleb is a fool to trust in myths, but Kaleb insists he's looking for a forever love and he's determined to find it.
Parker is a lowborn wolf shifter and not interested in bowing to any tiger, that is, until Kaleb parades by and their eyes lock. For a second nothing else exists, just the two of them and the knowledge that they are meant to be together. It's fate. But the advisor pushes Kaleb on, and it's up to Parker to find a way to reach his true mate.
Wolves have been oppressed by the tiger royalty for generations, but it's Kaleb who fears the bond he and Parker share. Something or someone is scaring Parker's mate into an arranged marriage he doesn't want. Parker knows that Kaleb is his, but unless Kaleb can make a stand, they'll be apart forever.
Maggie's Review:
I received this book as an ARC via the author in exchange for an honest review.
As king, Kaleb has certain responsibilities, one of which is to find a suitable mate. His advisor has a list of candidates, but Kaleb wants to find his true mate. Unfortunately, true mates are a myth and his advisor is going to make sure Kaleb chooses someone whether Kaleb likes it or not.
This book had far too many flaws, the worst of which was the fact that physical and emotional abuse was used as a plot point. I have read plenty of books with on-screen abuse that handled it with delicacy and emotional depth that allowed for a very real and very terrible issue to properly evolve the characterizations. This story used the abuse as a crutch to push the plot, and that I find difficult to respect.
Kaleb's decisions hinged entirely on that abuse, which meant he didn't have a real personality. Parker, the love interest, wasn't given enough pages to flesh out his personality either. He's either having sex with Kaleb or locked in a cage, so readers barely get to know him. The plot was also limited with almost zero world building to provide any depth to the situations Kaleb and Parker find themselves. The only glimmer of potential in the entire story was the political schism between the tigers and wolves, but aside from mentioning in the beginning that the issue exists, the author appears to have forgotten about it entirely. Going into depth on that could have provided an opportunity for Kaleb and Parker characters to get fleshed out, given depth to the book, and provided a real plot.
Maggie's Recommendation:
The physical and emotional abuse of one of the characters was used as a plot-crutch, which was terrible, and overall the story lacked depth in plot, characterization, and world building. I therefore cannot recommend this book.
Water to Burn by Katharine Kerr
Water to Burn
Author: Katharine Kerr
Title: Water to Burn
Series: Nola O'Grady 2
Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
Pairing: M/F
Rating: Three Petals
On the Author's Website:
Just when Nola O'Grady thinks she has it all...
Nola's the new head of the San Francisco branch of the Agency, the Psychic organization so secret that even the CIA doesn't know it exists. What's more, for some mysterious reason, Interpol has assigned her lover, Israeli secret agent Ari Nathan, to her new bureau as her permanent "bodyguard."
But everywhere she looks she sees a Chaos manifestation spying on her. Inexplicable "rogue waves" are sweeping innocents to a water death before she can save them. She has two increasingly dangerous searches on hand, for Reb Ezekiel, the supposedly dead prophet from Ari's past, and for the mysterious "Brother Belial," head of the Chaos cult they had managed to take down.
To top it off, her brother Michael is dragging Nola and Ari into his attempt to rescue his girlfriend from a radioactive alternate dimension.
How is Nola supposed to serve the forces of Harmony and maintain the balance between Chaos and Order when she can't even keep her own family under control?
Maggie's Review:
Nola's new job means new responsibility, but it doesn't change the fact that her family is the source of most of her problems. This time, it's Ari's past that is stepping in, with a crazy prophet his family followed during his childhood suddenly appearing. All of that combined might just be too much chaos for Nola to be able to continue doing her job safely.
What I really enjoyed about this book was the focus it put on providing additional depth to Ari's characterization. Readers were provided enough to get to like him in book one, and this book continues on that vein with his backstory. That provided a much better understanding for why he acts the way he does and that only made me like him and his relationship with Nola even more.
The best part of learning about Ari was the fact that Kerr was able to provide all of that depth without skimping on the rest of the story. The plot was engaging and kept me hooked, Nola and her family continued to grow as characters, and all of it came together in a very enjoyable book.
Maggie's Recommendation:
The characterizations really took flight in this story, which gave the book a nice amount of depth and helped move it along in the series. I really enjoyed reading the story and that is why I recommend it.
A Study of Fiber and Demons
Author: Jasmine Gower
Title: A Study of Fiber and Demons
Series: None
Genre: High Fantasy
Pairing: M/M/F, Poly, Ace, Bi
Rating: Two Petals
On the Author's Website:
When Alim is exposed by his rival Liam for academic corruption, his career in the Pinnacle University of Scholarly Magic is destroyed, and only a breakthrough in the study of the highly-profitable essence known as demonweave will be enough to regain his standing.
His efforts to restore his reputation are disrupted by the University, however, when they assign him to uncover a means to replicate the production of demonweave, along with a team of experts on demon magic: his nemesis, Liam; his primary competitor in the field of demon research, Sylvestra; and the handsome and tender-hearted professor, Jack.
As if that wasn't bad enough, Alim is well-aware the University intends to sell demonweave to mages for a hefty profit, and they will expect their researchers to do whatever it takes to discover a way to control the production of demonweave, even at the risk of the demons who create it—and there's no telling how the demons will retaliate.
Maggie's Review:
I received this book as an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Despite his less than illustrious past, Alim is still considered an expert on demonweave. When a team is put together to go out and study it, Alim is therefore chosen. Except, the people also chosen on his team are his arch enemies. It's a mission bound for failure. Alim just doesn't know how bad it will all be when it's all over.
Someone desperately needed to pull Gower aside before this story was published and explain that "fiber" is not a word that will draw readers. Fiber has certain connotations that don't have much to do with fantasy literature. It certainly almost kept me from requesting this story. I suspect that had the title simply been "A Study of Demons", I wouldn't have been nearly so reticent to give it a try. (There is an identified psychological impact of titles and covers that all major publishing companies utilize to entice readers, so I don't think my saying this in a review is too off base.) That said, the cover was interesting enough that I did decide to pick the book up and I was happy to learn that fiber was a magical term of some importance in the book.
I found many parts of this story to be equally poorly composed. For example, the characters themselves were interesting, yet at the same time not a single one of them was actually likeable. Being able to identify with the characters is a big aspect to pulling readers into a story and that just wasn't possible here. None of the characters were good people--in fact most of them are so deeply flawed that I couldn't help wondering if they were actually the villains of the story. In some ways that makes them more human and providing that flawed aspect does show good writing ability, but without anything to draw me in, they only made the beginning of the story drag. In fact, the story didn't actually pick up until the demons arrived, which is towards the end, and that was only because some world building was finally included.
Maggie's Recommendation:
I picked this book up despite the less than inviting title and, while I didn't think it was bad, I did think much of it was poorly composed. The characterizations were mostly unlikable and that greatly hurt my overall enjoyment of this story. I therefore cannot recommend it.
Day Shift by Charlaine Harris
Day Shift
Author: Charlaine Harris
Title: Day Shift
Series: Midnight Texas 2
Genre: Paranormal
Pairing: M/F
Rating: Three Petals
On the Author's Website:
There is no such thing as bad publicity, except in Midnight, Texas, where the residents like to keep to themselves. Even in a town full of secretive people, Olivia Charity is an enigma. She lives with the vampire Lemuel, but no one knows what she does; they only know that she's beautiful and dangerous.
Psychic Manfred Bernardo finds out just how dangerous when he goes on a working weekend to Dallas and sees Olivia there with a couple who are both found dead the next day. To make matters worse, one of Manfred's regular — and very wealthy — clients dies during a reading.
Manfred returns from Dallas embroiled in scandal and hounded by the press. He turns to Olivia for help; somehow he knows that the mysterious Olivia can get things back to normal. As normal as things get in Midnight...
Maggie's Review:
Manfred is in trouble: a wealthy client has died during a private psychic reading with him and her son is trying to pin the murder on him. To make matters worse, the attention of the press falls on Midnight, which only survives because the magical denizens can stay anonymous--which isn't possible with cameras and press hanging around all the time. Solving the murder will require Manfred to team up with Olivia, one of the more secretive of Midnight's residents, but the extra attention on her might just destroy them both.
I was so hopeful for this story when I read the summary because I thought it might finally go into some depth about the magic use in this world. Readers learned absolutely nothing about how Manfred speaks with the dead in book one, and unfortunately we were only provided a glimpse in this book. It almost feels like the fact that magic exists in this world is an afterthought, which is a shame given how much of the characters' lives revolve around their use of magic.
Then I learned that this series is set in the same world as Harris' Sookie Stackhouse series and I can't help wondering whether Harris is relying on readers having read that series first to understand the magic. Since I've read the other series, I can safely tell you it is not enough to understand Midnight Texas' magic.
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I did like this book, so I will recommend it, however I continue to be disappointed overall with the series. In this one I hoped the magic would finally be given some depth, but aside from a few parlor tricks it really wasn't and that lack of depth has been consistently hurting the series. .
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Fraud Twice Felt
Author: J.T. Hall
Title: Fraud Twice Felt
Series: The Oddities 2
Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
Pairing: M/M
Rating: Three Petals
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Three weeks after solving his old boyfriend's murder, bounty hunter Derwin Bryant is trying to let go of the past and embrace his new life with Elliot Leed, a former rentboy and fellow Oddity. Elliot, meanwhile, is trying to adjust to working at Bob's Bail Bonds and having a real relationship despite his strange power of Object Reading. Hanging over the couple is the fear that Roy Yoshiro, notorious gang lord, will make good on his threats to claim Elliot. If that happens, not even Derwin's superhuman strength will be enough to protect the man he loves.
Their concerns are overshadowed when Derwin's friend asks for help finding her missing son. It's not long before the case takes Derwin and Elliot back to the crime-ridden underbelly of the city and straight into Yoshiro's clutches. Two gangs are vying for power, and Derwin and Elliot get caught in the middle of their very public fight.
Derwin and Elliot must find a way to thwart both gangs' plans and escape alive. This time, one misstep could spell disaster for all the inhabitants of Nis.
Maggie's Review:
I received this book as an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Derwin and Elliot are starting their relationship on strong ground. The feelings between them are mutual and they are both more than willing to work to keep it. Unfortunately, the rest of Nis isn't as interested. A friend's child has gone missing, bringing Elliot to the attention of a gang leader that wants him back. For both Derwin and Elliot to survive, their relationship has to come to an end, and that's not a solution either are willing to live with.
All of the world building and characterizations for this series was already accomplished in the first book, so at this point there isn't anything new to add. That was a mistake in my opinion. The truly great series are always evolving as the characters learn more about the world and about themselves. The only growth in the entire book was Elliot beginning to grow up, which was unfortunately not well fleshed out. I needed to learn more about Derwin and about the strange and very interesting world they live in for this story to have needed depth.
What I did enjoy was the plot. It kept me hooked from the first page and each twist and turn was interesting to read. It was also predictable, but I didn't mind being able to guess what was happening beforehand because it was still a well-written story. I particularly liked learning about Elliot's magic, which he has begun to learn more about in his quest to join Derwin as a private investigator.
Maggie's Recommendation:
Despite this book lacking any continued growth from book one, I did enjoy the plot and the magic. I do recommend it and I am looking forward to book three in the series.
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The AILA WA 2019 Landscape Architecture Awards were announced on 26 July 2019. Once again there was an outstanding array of projects which enhance the liveability of our communities here in WA. Congratulations to all of the winners and entrants this year.
View the 2019 winners and entries in our Awards gallery .
Category 1: CIVIC LANDSCAPE
Projects in this category are constructed urban landscape projects that are public in nature and capture and contribute to the culture and amenity of the urban environment.
Category 2: PARKS and OPEN SPACE
Projects in this category are constructed public parks and open space, or strategic open space projects that balance the demand for recreation, culture and the environment.
Category 3: PLAY SPACES
Projects in this category are constructed play spaces or strategies which promote the notion of active play and embraces the temporal elements of the active play space.
Category 4: INFRASTRUCTURE
Projects in this category are constructed landscape infrastructure projects, landscape strategies or works associated with civil infrastructure that demonstrates the successful integration of landscape values and which contracture to a future sustainability.
Category 5: CULTURAL HERITAGE
Projects in this category are constructed projects or strategies that demonstrate the restoration, conservation, enhancement, maintenance, or adaptive reuse of culturally significant sites.
Category 6: LAND MANAGEMENT
Projects in this category are constructed projects or strategies for the restoration, conservation or management of significant landscapes that demonstrate a tangible physical outcome. The project may recognise and reconcile the natural and cultural values of communities and the landscape in which they are placed.
Category 7: TOURISM
Projects in this category are constructed or strategic projects that demonstrate excellence in landscape design and demonstrate a tangible contribution to tourism, either nationally or in the local region that significantly enhances the profile of the area.
Category 8: URBAN DESIGN
Projects in this category are constructed or strategic projects that demonstrate how the design, construction management and built outcome contributes to the wellbeing of the urban setting through the improvement of social interaction, economic activity, liveability, accessibility and safety.
Category 9: LANDSCAPE PLANNING
Projects in this category are constructed or strategic projects and include strategic design and guiding policy documents and visual assessments for urban development, residential and planned communities, local community and rural or regional planning.
Category 10: RESEARCH, POLICY AND COMMUNICATIONS
Projects in this category include published works in research and or practice that extend the knowledge base and advocacy of landscape architecture.
Category 11: COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
Projects in this category include constructed projects or strategies delivered as apro bono service or significantly reduced fee to the community. Projects will demonstrate sound principles or values of landscape architecture, and benefit the communities, cultural groups and/or neighbourhoods which they are located in or serve. Projects must be sufficiently focussed around the role of the landscape architect as opposed to contributing to a wider community development.
Category 12: SMALL PROJECTS
Projects in this category include those considered to be 'small' in terms of size or budget. Projects are recognised that have been constrained by size or budget restrictions, but have achieved a level of invention and creativity beyond these constraints.
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Projects in this category include constructed private and public gardens that contribute to the role and understanding of the garden in contemporary society and culture.
Category 14: INTERNATIONAL
Projects in this category include constructed or strategic projects that demonstrate a contribution to landscape architecture internationally.
Please note the International Awards are part of the National Awards program and are not judged at the state level. Enter the International Awards here.
Emerging Leader Award
Emerging Achiever is awarded to an AILA Member Undergraduate or Postgraduate Student who is showing promise to the profession of landscape architecture through the excellence in their design work, involvement in AILA Fresh and their generosity in professional exchange with their fellow students and AILA members.
Entry for this Award is not via the online system. Read this document for more information.
Future Leader Award
Future Leader is awarded to an AILA Graduate Member landscape architect who is in the early stage of their career (within five years of graduating) who is showing promise to the profession of landscape architecture through the excellence in their design work, leadership within AILA Fresh and their generosity in professional exchange within their practice and externally with AILA members.
Entry for this Award is not via the online system. Read this document for more information.
Faron is a Registered Landscape Architect at AECOM Australia Pty Ltd. He works closely with the allied professions, clients and the community to design environments – both locally and further afield. Faron takes a keen interest in the AILA Awards and where the next generation of landscape architects are taking the profession. Exciting Times!
Barbara has been working for 30 years within the built form and land development industries as an executive manager, design practitioner, senior development manager, and client representative for both the public and private sector. A qualified architect, Barbara is currently the Manager of the State Design Review Panel, a state government initiative which aims to put quality design at the centre of all development. Barbara's core interest is to contribute in a truly meaningful way to improving the quality of the built environment so as to reduce the pressure on the natural environment. She is devoted to design excellence and sustainability in all its forms.
While working in an architectural office in North Sydney in 1970, Bill was introduced to Landscape Architecture by pioneer Landscape Architect (and Architect) Jim Hutchison. Bill received an Applied Science degree in Natural Recourses at Canberra University and Horticulture at Sydney's Ryde School of Horticulture. Bill became a member of the AILA through the Institute's now discontinued external admissions programme after moving to Perth in 1980.
Bill established and ran his own small private practice in Margaret River from 1988 until going into semi-retirement in 2018. Bill still does work for his favourite clients. He was the Landscape Architectural Consultant to the UWA for eighteen years, from 1988 to 2006, at a time when there was no staff University Landscape Architect. For seven years prior to moving to Margaret River, Bill was Landscape Architect for the Joondalup Development Corporation where he was involved in the design of the first residential and light industrial areas and in the early planning of the city centre and Lake Joondalup Regional Open Space.
Bill's special interest throughout his professional career has been the bringing-together of the natural sciences and landscape planning, design and management.
Craig has over 15 years' experience at Blackwell & Associates over a range of project scales and sites and in addition consults with a range of smaller practices. This includes working with a nature playground supplier, helping to satisfy his keen interest in play in all its forms.
Craig spent twelve months living and working in The Netherlands and has returned since as part of a WA Planning Study Tour looking at sustainable urban development. From this experience, he gained an appreciation of shared and pedestrianised spaces and seeks to translate these experiences in to the Australian context to reduce the dominance of vehicular infrastructure in our modern cities.
Jenny is a Registered Landscape Architect with over 30 years' experience in the landscape and design industry in Perth. She has worked in private practice, local government and also run her own business, building a broad range of skills and building a wealth of knowledge. Jenny is currently Senior Landscape Architect at the City of Fremantle.
Peter is Principal and lead urban designer in the Robertsday Perth Studio. Awarded PIA Planner of the Year (WA) in 2014, he specialises in the design of urban centres, urban infill, waterfronts and residential development. He is a sought-after advisor in the industry, having held key positions on over 20 committees, Panels and Boards, including ten years on the City of Perth DAC. Also an artist, Peter is an Archibald finalist and has represented Australia Internationally, just returning last month from the 18th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh.
Stuart holds qualifications in both Landscape Architecture and Horticulture. He previously served as the President of the Western Australian division.
Stuart's experience covers a vast spectrum of landscape commissions. His private practice over the past thirty years, the last eighteen of which have been based out of Perth, has seen him undertake engagements throughout Australia, Asia and the Middle East. Significant commissions have included the East Perth redevelopment, Changi Airport, the Uluru Resort, Al Ain University campus in the UAE, and the eighty-hectare Central Park for the Jebel Ali Palm Project on the Dubai Waterfront.
His extensive horticultural knowledge has proved an invaluable benefit in delivering complex and environmentally focused projects where ecological, maintenance and water sensitive design responsibilities have become of far greater importance in our changing world of resource scarcity and management.
Peta-Maree Ashford FAILA
Peta-Maree is a Director, Owner and Principal Landscape Architect of Emerge Associates, a private practice in WA.
Peta-Maree has spearheaded the successful design and implementation of numerous urban, regional and greenfield projects. Her passion, innovation and attention to detail, combined with her understanding of the technical aspects and practicalities of landscape construction, attest to her expertise.For the past four years, Peta-Maree has judged the state and national Parks and Leisure Australia Awards. She was previously shortlisted for the Inaugural UDIA Women in Leadership Award and acknowledged with an AILA Fellowship.
As the current Vice President on the AILA Board and active participant in three AILA committees, Peta-Maree is a passionate industry leader, making her an exceptional fit for the role of Jury Chair for the National Awards.
Ben Willsmore AILA
Ben has been working at the City of Unley as Manager of City Design for the last year and a half, after 2.5 years of leading Landscape Architecture and Urban Design at the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters. Ben also has over 15 years' experience in private practice and was previously a Senior Associate Landscape Architect at HASSELL. In conjunction with his 'day-job', he has carried out the role of President for the South Australian chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) since July 2015. Ben is enthusiastic and passionate about the future of Adelaide, valuing the role of design to bring people together, to share ideas, raise expectations and realise greater outcomes.
Candy Rosmarin AILA
Candy is A qualified architect and a Registered Landscape Architect. Candy is on the AILA Queensland Executive. Candy works at Logan City Council responsible for the design of parks and road landscaping projects. Over the past two years Logan City Council has won State Landscape Architecture Awards for Slacks Tracks, Wembley Link and Tully Memorial Park Flood Markers and Candy is an integral member of the team.
Ella Gauci-Seddon AILA
Ella is registered landscape architect with 5 years' experience in private practice. Her work has spanned landscape architecture and urban design projects at pocket, local, neighbourhood and regional scales, in both an urban and regional context. Her work focuses on public realm opportunities to improve end-user experience.
This focus has enabled Ella to work on a variety of projects in regional Victoria, both on the ground and at a strategic level. Ella has lead several project teams, most recently working with DELWP on the Central Gippsland Public Land Strategy. Her strengths lay in realising strategic goals at a human scale. Ella's practice is grounded in a close and thorough engagement with community stakeholders and the existing site conditions. Her experience in teaching, research and on project work has allowed her to explore and develop landscape methodologies that are resilient and respond to unpredictable futures.
Through her work with AILA Fresh Victoria Ella has worked to create a positive community for Victorian students and recent graduates, and to help bridge the gap between practice and academia.
Ezra Jacobs
Ezra is a Nyoongar, English and Irish man from Fremantle WA. He is an environmental engineer who specialised in terrestrial water resources and environmental and social sustainability. He is passionate about, and actively involved in various initiatives that support, preserve and enhance the social, environmental and economic connections between Aboriginal people and their country. Ezra is currently working as an Aboriginal Heritage Officer for the Rottnest Island Authority and is involved in a process to acknowledge Rottnest Island/Wadjemup's history as a place of incarceration for Aboriginal men and boys from across Western Australia between 1838-1931. In 2017 Ezra attended the National Constitutional Convention in Uluru as a WA youth delegate and continues to support the campaign to endorse the Uluru Statement From The Heart.
Roderick Simpson AILA
Rod is the inaugural Environment Commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission. He is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty opt Design Architecture and Building at the University of technology and prior to that he was Associate Professor and director of the Urban Design and Urbanism programs at the University of Sydney until 2016. His work has focused on sustainability since the early 1990s and more recently resilience.
He led the urban design for the City of Sydney Sustainable Sydney 2030 strategy with the SGS consortium.He was instrumental in the development of BASIX and PRECINX modelling tools that measure and estimate carbon, water and transport performance at building and urban precinct scales respectively. He is a member of various housing, transport and architectural design review panels including the Landcom Design Advisory Panel.
Rod is a registered architect and Corporate Member of the Australian Institute of Architects, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and the Planning Institute of Australia and a Trustee of Sydney Living Museums.
Entry into the AILA WA Landscape Architecture Awards program is limited to a person, or a team where the landscape architectural component is under the substantive control or direction of a person, who is a Registered Landscape Architect (financial) and principal of the practice (who is an owner or formal licensee of the copyright in the work being entered). To enter the Awards you must complete an online entry via our new Awards platform and pay the entry fee of $313.95+GST (per entry). Should your entry win at Chapter level, it will automatically progress to the National Award and no further fee is required.
Before you get started on submitting your Online Entry, please read the following important documents:
2017 WA Landscape Architecture Awards Winners
2016 WA Landscape Architecture Award Winners
2014 WA Landscape Architecture Award Winners
2012 WA Landscape Architecture Award Winners
2010 WA Landscape Architecture Award Winners
2008 WA Landscape Architecture Award Winners
2006 WA Landscape Architecture Award Winners


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That means nonprofits should use every communication with current and potential donors to demonstrate their trustworthiness – and that includes fundraising-appeal letters.
Although the primary point of the solicitation letter is to outline the organization's current fundraising needs, they can also be used to build a group's credibility and demonstrate their successes.
That can be done through a judicious use of references that establish the legitimacy of their causes and through signals that they are capable of resolving the problems.
A recent content analysis published in "Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly"reveals the top strategies nonprofits are using in their direct mail appeals.
To demonstrate the organization is addressing a legitimate cause, nonprofits most often highlighted their connections to the federal government, rather than talking about their institutional successes.
For example, nonprofits were more likely to highlight that they were recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a certified nonprofit organization and that this distinction gave them the ability to offer individuals tax deductions in exchange for charitable gifts.
While this information can be used to demonstrate the organization's tax status, groups also frequently chose to highlight their connection to government funding agencies and private foundations.
By stressing that these institutions reviewed the nonprofits' programs and services and authorized funding, charitable groups sought to convince individual donors to contribute as well.
Nonprofits also highlight other connections to demonstrate they are trustworthy.
They often point out their leaders' and board of directors' talents in providing guidance for the organizations' programs and services. Additionally, nonprofits frequently recognize their celebrity supporters, whether those celebrities are local, state, national or international figures, in their efforts to show they are worthy of support.
Surprisingly, nonprofits highlighted these various connections more than their programmatic accomplishments and their history.
But that doesn't mean such a strategy cannot be successful in developing trust with donors.
The researchers, who analyzed the fundraising appeal letters, encouraged organizations to use quantitative measures to demonstrate their past achievements and the percentage of funds spent on administration and fundraising.
Testimonials from people who have been helped by the organization also give organizations the ability to demonstrate their effectiveness.
And excerpts from positive news coverage can also be used to talk positively about nonprofits' work.
Finally, the research team concluded that one of the best ways a nonprofit can build trust is by emphasizing that it does not solely want a cash donation from the individuals receiving the appeal letters.
By offering other options for getting involved, such as volunteering or speaking openly about the nonprofit, they demonstrate they are committed to getting the community focused on addressing the mission and goal of the organization.
Nonprofits that recognize these different ways of building trust with their donors are more likely to have successful annual-giving appeals.
Richard D. Waters is an assistant professor in the department of communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, at N.C. State University.


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Cancer Resource Center in South Denver
Sky Ridge Medical Center has partnered with the American Cancer Society to provide a cancer resource center for survivors, family members and friends in South Metro Denver.
At the Sky Ridge Cancer Center, our comprehensive care goes beyond diagnosis and treatment. To help throughout the cancer journey, we offer assistance for patients and their families.
Helping cancer patients from diagnosis through recovery
The Sky Ridge Cancer Resource Center is located in the Aspen Building, which is adjacent to the main hospital.
Available services include:
- Access to the latest information about tests, treatments and clinical trials
- Information about local community support resources
- Wigs, scarves and hats to clients who have lost their hair or are in need of head coverings
- Assistance in making appointments for mastectomy bra fittings
- A personal health manager to organize all of the information you receive from your healthcare provider
Our cancer resource center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please come by for a visit and to let our trained volunteers assist you in learning more and accessing community resources. For more information, please call us at (720) 225-4203.
Learn about volunteering at our Cancer Resource Center
Cancer screenings
Screenings are an important part of being proactive about your health. Our goal is to catch cancer as early as possible, when less treatment is necessary for a better outcome. Through our partnership with the annual 9Health Fair, Sky Ridge is able to provide the Denver community with access to cancer screenings and education.
In addition to providing access to screenings at our facility, we also provide education resources and events to ensure you feel informed and confident about different types of screenings.
- Breast—Learn more about our annual Women's Symposium where we discuss screening information for breast health and lung cancer.
- Colorectal—We provide take-home kits and encourage people in the community to take advantage of our "Colonoscopy Saturday" program. • Skin—At our annual Women's Symposium, we offer a workshop about fending off skin cancer.
- Gynecological—We provide education on HPV for both adults and vaccine education for parents.
- Prostate—We partner with the Prostate Conditions Education Council for our annual free prostate cancer screening day. Contact us to learn about our upcoming Fall 2019 date.
Learn more about our 2018 screening events
All who attend the 9Health Fair are notified with findings after the event. We will continue to post the results of these events on our website.
- At the 2018 9Health Fair, 44 breast exams were conducted by onsite experts, 4 of which were flagged for further testing- supporting our goal to catch any cancer as early as possible when it is most treatable.
- We offered education on common screening questions at the October Women's Symposium for more than 120 women, including the popular "get the skinny on screenings" for lung and breast health.
- More than 130 people took advantage of the take-home colorectal screening kits distributed at the 2018 9Health Fair.
- Forty people also attended "Colonoscopy Saturday" program to learn more about how to be proactive with getting their colonoscopies.
- The 2018 Women's Symposium, also offered a workshop on "Save Our Skin…Aging Gracefully and Fending Off Skin Cancer" where more than 120 people were educated on taking care of their skin.
- We also screened 132 people for abnormalities on their skin, and advised 66 people to see their doctor/dermatologist to determine any best next steps.
- Forty eight women signed up for their pap tests at the 9Health Fair, and one person took further action in seeing their doctor to ensure their results did not need further testing.
- We also offer continued education on HPV for both adults and vaccine education for parents.
- In conjunction with the Prostate Conditions Education Council, we hosted a free prostate cancer screening in September where we screened 62 men with 11 with a PSA greater than 4; phone calls were then made to those with elevated PSA to ensure they knew the best next steps for their care. In addition, we performed 148 prostate exams at the 9Health Fair with 8% out of range.
Breast cancer support group
Join a group of breast cancer survivors, newly diagnosed patients, Sky Ridge team members and community partners that will provide you with support, compassion and information during your journey to recovery. Third Tuesday of each month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in Boardroom on the Garden Level at Sky Ridge.
Breast cancer support group information
About Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute
Sky Ridge Medical Center is part of Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare. Our family of hospitals provides comprehensive cancer services with convenient access to cutting-edge therapies for people facing cancer in our communities. From diagnosis, to treatment and survivorship care, our oncology expertise ensures you have access to locally-trusted care with the support of a globally-recognized network.
askSARAH helpline
Have cancer questions? We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially-trained nurses are available 24/7 and all calls are confidential. Contact askSARAH at (303) 253-3225 or chat online at askSARAHnow.com.
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Surprise, AZ (October 16, 2019) The City of Surprise and Maricopa County Library District are excited to announce that in early 2020 a new library will open and another will offer expanded hours.
Starting in early January 2020, expanded hours are coming to Hollyhock Library, located at 15844 N Hollyhock St. City Council approved funding to double the weekly hours from 18 to 36 at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 1. The increase in hours will provide residents more access to library programs and resources offered by the city in partnership with Maricopa County Library District. The new schedule will be determined by the Parks and Recreation Commission at their next regularly scheduled meeting on October 28, 6 p.m., at Surprise City Hall in the Community Room.
The city is also building a new library in northern Surprise. The grand opening for Asante Library, located at 16763 W Vereda Solana Dr., will be held on Saturday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m. The 10,000 square foot library will provide beautiful views of Asante Community Park and the White Tank Mountains. The library will feature self-check stations; adult, children and teen areas; a multipurpose room for a variety of programming and story time; and public access computers. It will also be the first city library to offer meeting and study rooms - with two small and one large meeting/study room in the plans.
For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation office at 623.222.2218.


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By Shmuel Miskin, Matzav.com
Violence has never been approved in our communities. But you don't need me to say that. People greater than I have made that clear. Last year, in a report on this site, Rav Moshe Shternbuch, Rosh Av Bais Din of the Eidah Hachareidis of Yerushalayim, stated that "We condemn any types of violence. I have stressed this many times before. Anyone who commits acts of violence declares that he doesn't belong to our community."
Violent hafganos are wrong. Burning garbage bins is wrong.
What disturbs me, however, is the portrayal of the recent hafganos in some of the chareidi online media. Now, I am not going to state that it is only a handful of people engaging in these activities. But they are still a drop in the bucket compared to the vast majority of ehrliche Yidden across Eretz Yisroel who did not involve themselves in activities of violence or destruction in any way.
Of course, the secular media will portray it otherwise. They'll paint all of chareidi Yerushalayim as looking like Kikar Shabbos in midst of a hafganah. I have yet to see a report about the tranquil streets of Har Nof.
What bothers me as much was a quote sent in by a reader of this site. The quote, from a frum online media outlet, stated, "What used to be an oxymoron, 'chareidi hooligans,' is now a reality."
I take umbrage with that. Those who engage in such behavior may be hooligans, but not chareidi hooligans. They don't represent us or our views. They don't represent us any more than those people dressed like Jews who meet regularly with our generation's Hitler from Iran.
Chareidim, by definition, are not hooligans. The writer of the aforementioned quote may have been trying to be dramatic, but he or she is badly mistaken.
Now my second point:
I've read numerous comments made by people online publically questioning why "gedolim haven't condemned the violence."
Firstly, the statement is not true. As mentioned, Rav Shternbuch has repeatedly condemned violence. Secondly, as I saw reported here on Matzav.com, the Mirrer rosh yeshiva, Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel, clearly told his talmidim to stay far away from the hafganos.
But putting that aside, who are we to publically call out gedolei Torah? Who are we to tell the gedolim what they should or shouldn't publically protest? Such statements are a bizayon haTorah. Our gedolim, our einei ha'eidah, have special yiras Shomayim and special siyata diShmaya. They know when and how to protest or condemn something when the time is right. It takes outright chutzpah for online chareidi writers to question our gedolim and rabbonim, criticizing them, as if the writers are even in the same spiritual stratosphere as these leaders. What a bizayon.
{Shmuel Miskin-Matzav.com Newscenter}


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Andreas Langvad is a Danish singer-songwriter. Since his debut in 2014, he has managed to make a solid name for himself with 3 singles on the radio and a very engaging live-act.
The young singer-songwriter presents his stories with his guitar and very crisp, distinctive vocals that hold everything from falsetto to raw power. All this in a fine mixed genre of pop and folk.
Andreas Langvad has a unique ability to write good, thought-provoking lyrics, and it makes his performance very special. He is a very sympathetic guy with both of his legs firmly planted on the ground. His interaction with the audience contributes to a very vibrant and engaging performance.
Several news media, have on numerous occasions commented on Andreas Langvad's fine sound. He is predicted to be Denmark's next great talent. An experience you don't want to miss out on!
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"Local singing talent on his way to the stars" - John Macko, Radio Humleborg
"It's an amazing time for Danish music. We got Hugo Helmig, we got Rasmus Seebach and now we got this guy Andreas Langvad" - Radio DR P4
"Upcoming talent!" - Nordjyskemedier
"It's a great sound, he has found here with 'Believe It'. I'm sure there will be a lot more good songs coming from him" - Ivan Gregersen, DR P4


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Full Cold Moon near Messier 35
The moon reaches its full moon phase on December 12, 2019, at 12:12 am EST (05:12 UTC). Our natural satellite will shine between the horns of Taurus and visit an open cluster of stars called M35. Here are some observing tips.
The December full moon is traditionally known as Full Cold Moon due to the fact that in December winter begins for most of the Northern Hemisphere and the cold weather fastens its grip. This full moon is also known as Full Oak Moon, Long Nights Moon, and the Moon Before Yule.
The full moon in December always shines in or near the stars of the constellation of Taurus. Since it's opposite the sun on this day of the lunar month, the fully illuminated moon rises at sunset and sets at sunrise. The Full Cold Moon of December is distinctive for its high trajectory across the sky and for being above the horizon for a longer period of time.
On Thursday evening, the full moon will also pass within two finger widths to the lower right (or 2 degrees to the celestial south) of the rich, open star cluster named Messier 35. Messier 35, also known as M35 and NGC 2168, is an open cluster of stars in the northern constellation of Gemini. To see that cluster's stars despite the bright moonlight, position the moon just outside your binoculars' or telescope's field of view.
Check the Star Walk 2 app to find out rise and set times for celestial objects and easily locate them in the sky above you.


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Family Bingo Center
Family Bingo Center has been open for over 30 years and has always been Family Owned and Operated. It began as a business venture by Chuck Bertani in 1983, but quickly became a Houston area favorite and a love of the Bertani Family. Named, Family Bingo Center because it was predominately run by family when first opened, it is still a Family business today, but as our ""regulars"" would say, ""it feels more like a home"". Some of our Players have been playing bingo with us since we opened and we have had the opportunity of meeting lots of new faces along the way! We welcome you in to our ""Bingo Family"" and look forward to seeing you. Bingo is an exciting and easy way to meet new people and most importantly WIN CASH! Each night we give away more than $5000 CASH, as well as additional pull-tab prizes. So please feel free to call for more information, or just come by and play! Don't worry if you are new, we will gladly explain how to play bingo and you will quickly feel like a ""professional bingo player!"" $5,000 Cash given away nightly $5.00 pitcher of beer on Thursday and Saturday $1.00 game night on Tuesday