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Two events, two days, one city: Chicago set for 'Weekend of GLORY' in November
Wednesday, Oct 23 2019
LOS ANGELES - Fifty-two of the worlds top professional fighters will converge on Chicago next month for the biggest fight event of the year.
The Wintrust Arena will host GLORY 71 on Friday, November 22 and GLORY 72 on Saturday, November 23 in an action-packed double-header.
Two world titles will be contested during the Weekend of GLORY as Thai prodigy Petchpanomrung 163-36-2 (27 KOs) travels from Bangkok to put his featherweight title on the line against Siberias Alexei Ulianov 29-6-1 (7 KOs) and Californias Tiffany Time Bomb Van Soest 20-4-1 (6 KOs) seeks to snatch the super-bantamweight title from the seemingly-unbeatable Anissa Meksen (99-4, 32 KOs) of Paris, France.
Each card will host thirteen fights, making for a total of 26 bouts taking place across the two dates. The line-up reflects the diversity of the host city, with fighters traveling from Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Brazil and even Uzbekistan.
Fridays GLORY 71 card will also host Romanian heavyweight Benjamin Adegbuyi (33-6, 19 KOs) as he takes on Curacaos DAngelo Marshall 20-4, 11 KOs). Adegbuyi knocked Marshall out in just 36 seconds at GLORY 50 CHICAGO last year. Marshall wants to avenge that loss in the same city in which he suffered it, but Adegbuyi has promised him this second fight will be even quicker.
Chicago is a special place for GLORY. This double-header weekend will bring our total number of Chicago events to eight, more than any other city in the US. The fans here are great and Chicago has become something of a home base for us in America, said Marshall Zelaznik, GLORY CEO.
We wanted our final US event of 2019 to be a big one and Chicago was the obvious choice. But when the Wintrust Arena told us that both the Friday and the Saturday night were available, we started thinking if we could take things to another level by making this a double-header.
Its taken a lot of work from everyone but were pleased to be able to stage our final US event of the year in such a remarkable way and were bringing two great cards to the Wintrust for this Weekend of Glory.
As well as Individual tickets for each of the fight nights, GLORY has also put together a unique 'Weekend of GLORY Pass' which secures entry to both events at 25% less than the cost of individual tickets.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 25 at 12:00 pm CST and are priced at $30, $60, $90 and $125.


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SSgt. Louis J. Boasso
Mil# 20133197
Enlisted: 24 February 1941, Stamford, CT
1st Platoon, A. Company, 643rd TD BN.
Born: 9 May 1917 Place: Old Greenwich, CT
Died: 10 December 2004 Place: Derby, CT
Buriel-Place: Saint John Cemetery, Darien, CT
Good Conduct Medal - American Defence Service Medal - WWII Victory Medal
Bronze Star Medal American Campaign Medal
European African Middle Eastern Service Medal
3 Battle Stars"Ardennes-Rhineland-Central Europe"
"Belgium couple names unknown"
E-mail from: Beverly
Hi Ben,
I remember telling you about this picture a while ago. I just found it yesterday.
This is a couple that my Dad stayed with during World War II. They were kind enough to let him stay inside and sleep there. The picture was taken in Belgium in 1945.
I and Family members that did send me this picture were unsuccessful in locating the home.
Upper left is John Robotti, middle is Phil Bacco, right is Paul Yankowich.
Lower left is John Smith, Louis Boasso
(American Photograph Co, Camp Shelby , Miss.)
John Smith and Paul Yankowich were together with Louis in the 643rd.
Phil Bacco and John Robotti were presumably later transferred to another Tank Destroyer unit.
Louis on Harley, Camp Shelby, Miss.
The picture on the left was taken in 1993 Paris, France.
Louis was big on going on the World War Two tours and did so several times.
Info and Pictures received from;
Phillis Stinson and Beverly Vassallo, Louis Daughter.
Looking at your site. I don't see Louis j. Boasso. He won a Bronze Star. I need to know how he won. He died and then we found out about the Bronze Star. We want to know how he got it.Thank you, Phyllis Stinson.
Louis Bronze Star is awarded to the following (General Order #102, 1945, 83rd Infantry Division)
Staff Sergeant Louis J. Boasso, 20133197, Field Artillery (TD), 643rd Tank Destroyer Battalion, Unites States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States from 24 December 1944 to 31 April 1945. Entered the military service from Connecticut.
Below is a picture of my Dad's Medals. The top patch of course is the panther of the 643rd. It is an original. I took it off my Dad's uniform when I was around 19 years old. An actual patch that fought overseas on the arm of a soldier and FATHER of whom I am very proud.
SSgt. Louis J. Boasso's Dogtags
Beverly Vassallo; A while ago I was reading a web page that you sent to me on your visit to the Military Museum in Danbury, CT, and you have a picture posted.....
My Dad and his 2 friends, Ed Bobinski and Ed Wolozyn donated to the museum. I don't know if all, but I remember my Dad saying that there was an attack and many of the men were killed. Ed Wolozyn they called "The Mad Russian". They have all passed away and hopefully are telling their fabulous stories in heaven.

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Open Letter to ACC National Executive
An articulate letter was forwarded to me today via email (planetshakersinsider [at] gmail dot com)
It was described as an open letter to the ACC National Executive [AOG Australia's top leadership], and was attributed to young pentecostal worship leader Ben Manusama (of Manifest Youth) – If someone can find the original source, I'd appreciate it – I couldn't find it myself.
It clearly articulates some key points that have also been raised about Planetshakers leadership on this blog, as well as the wider pentecostal leadership in Australia and worldwide elsewhere in the light of Mike Guglielmucci's fall, as well as the fall of Todd Bentley.
To the members of the National Executive,
I'm writing to you in response to the events of the last week regarding the confession of Mike Guglielmucci. I write as a young person directly impacted by his actions and wish to present for discussion a number of issues it has raised within the community of young people in the ACC.
To begin with, my church was quite removed from Mike's ministry – I had only met him for the first time when he spoke at our youth meeting a few weeks ago. I say this with the hope that you can see the objectivity of my observations as I had no emotional attachment to the man or his ministry.
As I'm sure you're aware, everyone's talking, everyone's speculating, everyone's processing and trying to come to terms with what has happened and what the consequences are.
I don't presume to speak on behalf of anyone other than myself but after posting a respectful blog containing some of my initial observations, I've had quite an overwhelming response of people who have read it. Some enthusiastically agreeing, some confused, some still undecided. I would be lying if I didn't tell you there are many profoundly affected young people and they're not all directly connected to him or his ministry (as you might assume).
I have grown up in the Pentecostal movement with parents whose itinerant ministry saw me and my family visiting churches all over the nation. I've been able to observe the changes of culture within our own movement and our observations have always been grounded in our family's core values and passion for the Body of Christ.
This now is my assessment of these recent events.
What Mike has done is catastrophic not only in the geographical reach of the scandal but also because it has struck at the foundation of much of the methodology of our movement.
The questions being asked are not only about how a man 'falls from grace' but people are asking what this says about ministry, the Holy Spirit, human character and the capacity for a regenerated man to commit such wickedness.
The actions and official statements made thus far by the ACC and the Guglielmucci family seem to be dealing with some of these issues although that will need to be an ongoing process (certainly in a church-by-church fashion).
My concern is that the conversation will only go so far – that the issues surrounding 'the man' (which must certainly be addressed) will be resolved but that there will be no engagement with the broader problem.
Is it too simplistic to view this as just another case of a man 'falling from grace'? I think to leave it at that is not only simplistic but negligent.
A person like Mike Guglielmucci is not born but created.
I say this not to negate Mike's responsibility or guilt for his actions but to draw our attention to how the culture of the contemporary Pentecostal church has allowed and accommodated for somebody like Mike to thrive.
One of the strengths of Pentecostalism has always been its ability to become culturally relevant to all peoples – and particularly young people. This is seen in our ever evolving forms of communication, media, music and the content and delivery of our message. These things are important when they are the natural side effect of being creative human beings in a changing world, however when they become the mechanism by which we build the church there are dangerous consequences.
What began as a move to bring the church out of the dark ages and into the realm of popular culture has had devastating side effects: Praise and worship has become a music industry (complete with it's very own rock stars), preaching has become motivational speaking (with little expectation to know or engage with the text) and ministry has become a desirable and lucrative career choice.
Against this background, the value system of church seems to have changed.
I came across an article by an American minister named Dutch Sheets. I am unfamiliar with his ministry but his response to the events surrounding Todd Bentley seem all too appropriate to our situation.
The following is a quote from him:
"We, the leaders of the charismatic church, have built on hype, sensation, innovation, programs, personality and charisma. This has produced: shallowness; false movements; novice leaders— gifted but immature and untested; a deficient understanding of God's word; the building of man-centered rather than kingdom- centered churches and ministries; competition rather than cooperation; humanistic, self-centered Christians who don't understand sacrifice and commitment; Christians without discernment; superstar leaders; a perverted and powerless gospel; prayerless and anemic Christians; a replacement of the fear of the Lord with the fear of man; and a young generation that is cynical of it all."
As a young person in our movement I honestly believe that this almost summarizes the state of our predicament.
I look around and see so many insecure church leaders who are too eager to jump on trends and exploit new talent and ideas as a way to keep up with the Joneses/Houstons.
It is within this environment that a talented, charismatic, gifted, articulate, charming, yet-untested, son of a well respected preacher managed to not only slip through the process of accountability but then exploited the system to get to the top.
Our movement that seems to have become so obsessed with a man's talent, gifting and ability to draw a crowd was the perfect environment for such a man to exploit. No matter what Mike's motivations, regardless of the driving force behind his actions (whether he was psychologically sound or not), he has demonstrated that there is a ladder to be climbed and it can be done apparently with no help from the Holy Spirit.
Worse still, not only did he make a complete mockery of Pentecostal rhetoric but he was ultimately endorsed by the leaders of our denomination – which is you guys.
Even at the end there were churches (including my own) who were unsure about his ministry but finally accepted based on the endorsement from the national executive.
In closing there are some burning questions and challenges I would like to put forward.
1) For a denomination that is supposed to be led by the Holy Spirit instantly one asks where was the discernment of our leaders? Is it too much to expect that our spiritual fathers and shepherds will be led by the Spirit to protect their flock? Granted everyone's saying that he hid this from his own wife and family but surely God would try to forewarn and thus prevent such a catastrophic deception that has ruined so many lives.
2) What system of accountability allows such a man to get so far? Amidst the excitement over his ministry and his ability to draw a crowd – was there anybody in his life to challenge his behaviour? And if so, if someone actually knew even in part about his struggles, why were measures not taken to limit his reach of influence until those struggles were resolved? Surely some of the reports coming out about his methods as youth pastor at Planetshakers City Church should have raised a red flag. Was everyone too quick to celebrate his role in growing the church, and too hesitant to question or check a rising star?
3) Who takes responsibility? In the official statements released so far – no one has taken ownership. Words like 'illness' and 'professional help' deflect attention from the real underlying cultural problems and the role played by leadership in allowing this to happen. What's to prevent another Mike Guglielmucci from happening?
It just seems like it would be too easy for somebody else to come through and exploit it all over again.
I don't think it's enough for our leaders to say they don't condone what has been done – this whilst separating themselves from 'the man' does not acknowledge their role in the greater problem. Nor is it enough for them to say they had no idea what was going on – that they didn't know. It was your job to know (surely even just on a practical level regardless of your theology).
Just as a father is responsible for what happens to his kids, aren't you in some way responsible for what happens to our generation?
The statement from Dutch Sheets in regard to the Lakeland scandal is, I feel, an inspiring example of leadership being transparent and taking responsibility (www.dutchsheets.org).
My concern is that the next few weeks will be about damage control and no discussion or admission of the greater underlying issues.
We don't expect for you guys to be perfect but we expect honesty and openness. Perhaps if our leaders were willing to be transparent about their weaknesses, we would be less inclined to hide ours.
4) What are you going to do to change it?
There's a multitude of young people looking to you now. We're hurt, confused, bleeding and angry.
You've spoken to us at meetings, conferences, youth alive retreats and through DVDs. Speak now.
You're always so quick to let us know you're leading us.
So lead.
I agree wholeheartedly with Ben Manusama's sentiments.
While I've said previously that I believe Manifest had their heart in the right place, I would encourage Ben Manusama and others at Manifest to also reflect on their actions placing Mike Guglielmucci on stage when they did. Perhaps they were complicit of some of the same failings?
However, I also believe that the questions Ben Manusama asks are apt, and deserve to be answered – by the AOG National Executive, Planetshakers, Hillsong and even Manifest:
1) What happened to the discernment of leaders?
2) How did the lie slip through any accountability, and get so far?
3) Who will stand up and take responsibility?
4) What will happen to ensure this doesn't happen again?
All reasonable and fair-minded questions.
Mike Guglielmucci Questions Answered
"Moses" posted some questions about Mike Guglielmucci – some had been answered previously…
According to MikeG confession, he has been addicted to porn since the age of 12. How did he get access to it? Who introduced MikeG to it? Family members? School friends? Church Friends?
School friends – at their houses, after school apparently – according to Danny Guglielmucci (Mike's father)
AOG prides itself being an Apostolic and Prophetic fellowship, How did MikeG's Father Danny, Russell Evans, Brian Houston and AOG State and National Executive miss this? Are they really being led by the Spirit? God will not hide anything from His servants the prophets.
I have the same question…
Alun Davies (head of AOG in Australia) said to the media:
"We don't know why or how this could happen… we are victims like anyone else"
Russell Evans said repeatedly:
"None of us knew – not even his [wife/family]" and distanced Ps Mike's actions from Planetshakers, saying that he left Planetshakers 18 months ago (still, the cancer lie began 22 months ago… hrmm).
Where's the accountability?
Usually these men move in prophetic utterance, What did go wrong?
What happened to the gift of discernment?
I don't know – but I believe they need to be answerable/accountable to this too.
How come Amanda or Danny didn't go with MikeG to the doctors with MikeG? If I was this sick my wife will not leave my side. Very strange relationship. May be to busy serving the people not God.
Apparently he was very private about his treatment.
One man who claimed to be the father of two men who were friends of Ps Mike Guglielmucci, and who had taken him to doctors, claimed that Ps Mike had gone into doctors surgeries, waited in the waiting room (with his friends outside) before coming back to the car.
According to Ps Danny Guglielmucci, nobody questioned Mike Guglielmucci's diagnosis because he manifested physical symptoms.
Bible says Train up your child in the ways of the Lord, so that he or she will not depart from it when they are old. I personally believe somehow MikeG did not receive this training at home when he was young. His parents might have been too busy ministering to others not God and they fail to discern his problem.
Similarly, what happened in the 16 years after the porn addiction began?
Was there a pastoral care structure in place for Mike? Was he held accountable to a trusted mentor or elder? What accountability was he under as a leader? Did anybody ask him about his sins or addictions? How was he lifted up to leadership without this kind of accountability?
Understandably, there was so much shame around the pornography addiction that he felt he couldn't confess – are we, as Christians, so caught up in how bad sexual sins are that we fail to provide people who suffer from these sins with a "safe place to run to"?
Surely the questions have to be asked: "Why wasn't Mike Guglielmucci able to confess at any time during his 16 year addiction? Why was it easier for him to fake cancer and suffer alone than receive the support of others in the church? What should the church be doing differently / better to ensure that others don't face similar problems in the future?"
When you minister to God not man God will reveal to His children any evil that is going to happen to them. Psalm 91. I am a Pastor I know what I am talking about.
We need to keep our house in order before we reach out other people.
Ministry is not empire building, it is kingdom (of God) building. It is ministry unto the Lord.
God Bless
To save you looking it up, Psalm 91 reads:
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust."
3 Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
5 You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.
9 If you make the Most High your dwelling—
even the LORD, who is my refuge-
10 then no harm will befall you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread upon the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him
and show him my salvation."
Mike Guglielmucci in Psychiatric Hospital, Police "No Basis for Charges", Secret Accounts Audited but Not Released
I missed this article that was published 3 days ago…
For the sake of telling the whole story, here's what's been reported in The Adelaide Advertiser:
SOUTH Australian police are unlikely to lay criminal charges against "porn pastor" Michael Guglielmucci over the fake cancer donation controversy.
The police say while they have taken a "very proactive approach to it", no one had made a formal complaint.
The Advertiser understands that Mr Guglielmucci is in hospital receiving psychiatric care after confessing to faking a battle with terminal cancer to hide his 16-year obsession with pornography.
But police say the former pentecostal preacher, who performed his hit song Healer with an oxygen tube in his nose, may not face further investigations. Detective Superintendent Jim Jeffery said police were finalising their investigations.
"Unless further information comes to light or people that may have been affected by Mr Guglielmucci action's come forward, no further police investigations are likely," he said.
At the centre of the inquiry was a website, established by a friend of Mr Guglielmucci, asking for donations to the Praying Together for Mike Guglielmucci cancer cause.
"We have tracked that but as far as monetary amounts are concerned, we can't comment on that," Det-Supt Jeffery said.
Despite two people complaining to The Advertiser about feeling duped after donating money to cause, police said the majority of people who gave money were interstate.
No one has yet made any formal complaint to police interstate.
Mr Guglielmucci's father, Danny, the founder of Edge Church at Reynella, yesterday confirmed four people had received refunds after writing to a post office box the church established.
"They were small amounts," a spokesman said yesterday.
The church has also assisted police with auditing the accounts of Michael Guglielmucci, but despite repeated requests The Advertiser has been unable to view records for those accounts.
Mike Guglielmucci – Hillsong's Brian Houston Comments
Came across these links and wanted to post them up:
Raw footage of Danny Guglielmucci speaking to journalists outside Edge Church
Hillsong's Brian Houston's Response
Also, check out the Today Tonight interview with Mike Guglielmucci
Mike Guglielmucci on Today Tonight
I haven't watched it yet myself, but found this YouTube video of Today Tonight's interview with Mike Guglielmucci:
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Edit: Just had a look at the video myself.
Having worked closely beside camera crews and media journalists before, I just wanted to comment on the way things are cut in the story – because there are some camera tricks used by Today Tonight in filming this one that skew the story slightly…
Obviously, the editing may have left "more to the story" – focussing only on the juicy bits… It's just the nature of tabloid news media to do this.
But notice how they've framed the "big bad guy" nice and close to capture only his head, while zooming out for everyone else. The "close up" shot is a camera trick used to draw attention to emotions, or to make someone look more sinister.
Because the shot is taken from slightly below, Mike Guglielmucci looks bigger, more confronting and more sinister than the hairless Mike Guglielmucci that you see on the Planetshakers Conference clip that is shown.
Also, you'll notice that there are 3 camera angles taken of the interview.
– The first is a shot of Michael Guglielmucci from the front (the close-up I mentioned before, where his head takes up the whole shot);
– The second is an extreme close-up side shot of Mike Guglielmucci talking (showing just his mouth);
– The third is a shot of the interviewer.
There were not three cameras – these would have all been taken with the one camera, at different times (which changes the story slightly).
They would have spoken to Mike Guglielmucci as they were setting up or packing up, and filmed the extreme close-up of his mouth from the side for the second shot.
They aimed the camera at him dead-on for the interview.
Then, at the end, turned the camera around and recorded the interviewer nodding (called "noddies" in the industry), and asking the questions back to Mike to make it look like the interviewer was actually there 😉
You'll notice that there was one very pointed and very confronting question that was asked by the interviewer. This is why the tone of the question doesn't seem to match Mike Guglielmucci's response – this may not have been the actual question asked of Mike Guglielmucci, but it was likely not the tone that the Today Tonight interviewer asked the question in.
Update on Planetshakers and Mike Guglielmucci – What Happens to the Music Now?
Following on from my recent post Planetshakers and Mike Guglielmucci – What Happens to the Music Now?, it was revealed on Today Tonight:
I don't have any desire to attain any financial gain from that, we're already making stages to sign those royalties over…
It was also revealed that Mike Guglielmucci did not receive financial gain from his Today Tonight interview.
I'm glad that he accepted the offer of an honest interview with Today Tonight rather than having them hound him down and slander his name in usual disgraceful tabloid media style.
But at the same time, I wonder where this leaves Mike Guglielmucci now.
As I understand, the church has been most of his life. Now, he's stripped of his credentials as a pastor, he's signing back his song royalties, he's handing back moneys to unhappy Christians who donated to his cause (keeping in mind that some [or perhaps much] of this money will have already been spent on Mike's basic living costs).
And he's just about to begin intensive psychological treatment – which may be overseas (as has been suggested by Mike's renowned father, Danny Guglielmucci).
Who will support Mike in his rehabilitation?
Where will the money come from for Mike's treatment?
Who will be there to support Amanda Guglielmucci – financially, spiritually and emotionally? She's just received a massive shock when, roughly 2 weeks ago, her husband's cancer was revealed to be a lie.
What will Mike do now, given that it's unlikely that he'll be restored fully in the eyes of man – like so many fallen pastors before him. At 28, he's having to rebuild his life from nothing.
That is a big fall.
If you're a believer, pray for the family, and pray for Mike Guglielmucci… It looks like it's going to get worse before it gets better.
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Outkast is gearing up for one hell of a 2014. On the heels of the announcement that the duo, preparing to celebrate their 20 year anniversary, would headline this year's packed Coachella, Big Boi and Andre 3000 announced a tour of over 40 festival dates that are expected to run the course of the year via their social networking accounts earlier today. No word yet on the precise locations or dates of the announced sets, but expect that to roll out soon.
The Atlanta duo has gotten music fans buzzing with the recent news of their reunion, after stopping work together after their 2006 movie Idlewild and just after their last album, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, which went eleven times platinum and sold over 11 million copies. None of the reunion news has come with a promise of new music, but we can all hope. In the mean time, there is a disturbing amount of Belieber Kool-Aid-drinking Twitter fiends who don't have any idea who Outkast is, which has (thankfully) since been taken down.
The announcement was also made on Outkast's personal website, with the following message:
"Ingenious and iconic recording artists and performers, Antwan "Big Boi" Patton and André "3000? Benjamin today announced via Outkast's social media platforms that their return to the stage celebrating their 20th anniversary will include festival dates around the world. After headlining performances at Coachella in April, the influential group will be the marquee act at over 40 festivals around the world throughout the Spring/Summer of 2014 (dates to be announced).
"It's truly an honor to celebrate 20 years and still be free to do music the way we choose," said Big Boi. "Don't just think outside the box, know that there is no box. I'm looking forward to rocking the stage with my Bro Ski and to all the fans – stank you smelly much, this is for y'all!"
"And imagine, all we wanted to do was rap! I am thankful to have been a part of a group that allowed me to explore anything that came to mind and have fun doing it. Returning to the stage together is the most exciting way for us to thank everyone for their 20 years of supporting Outkast," said André 3000."


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Woodland String Band, Miss NJ, Football Game to Welcome Troops aboard the Big J!
DATE: Thursday, November 26, 2015 (Thanksgiving Day)
TIME: 10:00am – 3:00pm
PLACE: Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, 62 Battleship Place, Camden Waterfront, NJ 08103
DETAILS: The Battleship New Jersey, in partnership with Camden County Veterans Affairs, the Camden County Board of Freeholders, US Family Health Plan, Holtec International, and Andreotti's Catering will offer active military personnel from Joint Base – McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Dover Air Force Base and the other military personnel in the area who are away from their families a full-course turkey dinner on Thanksgiving. Over 200 troops are expected to enjoy a hot Thanksgiving meal, served by volunteers in the Battleship's crew's mess (onboard cafeteria).
Further, upon arrival, these special guests will be treated to the Mummer Sounds of Woodland String Band on the pier, and a meet-and-greet by Miss New Jersey 2015, Care Packages, courtesy
of GI Go Fund, game tickets and shirts from the Philadelphia 76ers and music by DJ Stewart Balsham during their meals. Upon boarding the Battleship, a special Welcome Ceremony, featuring remarks by Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney, Sen. Don Norcross, and Battleship Board of Trustee member Patricia Egan Jones, and other dignitaries, as well as singing
performances by local singers, will take place on the fantail (tented rear deck). Military personnel will then be led by Battleship volunteers to the chowline for their turkey dinner, which they will eat in the crew's mess. After meals, the troops are invited to watch the Eagles-Lions football game on big screens, courtesy of Starlite Productions, and enjoy pie, donated by River Winds Catering,
on the fantail. The cable hook-up for the game was provided by Comcast.
Residents are invited to greet and welcome the troops and homeless veterans on the pier. There's free parking in lot #1, across from the BB&T Pavilion, formerly Susquehanna Bank Center, courtesy of the Camden Parking Authority, as well as free shuttle service provided by South Jersey Transportation Authority. There will also be complimentary hot chocolate and coffee, courtesy of the Camden County Canteen. Guests should be on the pier at 10am.
PHOTO OPP: Military Personnel Greeted by Local Residents On the Pier of the Battleship
PARTNERS Include US Family Health Plan, Holtec International, Andreotti's Catering, Philadelphia 76ers, DJ Stewart Balsham, Balloon Celebrations, Food Circus Supermarkets, Lamp Post Diner,
Philadelphia Media Network, Horizon Services, Camden Parking Authority, South Jersey Transportation Authority, Woodland String Band, River Winds Catering, Starlite Productions
and Comcast Cable.
Berthed on the Camden Waterfront across the Delaware River from Center City Philadelphia, the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is a non-profit historic ship museum that offers tours Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Black "Dragon" Friday, Nov. 28, through December. Consult the Battleship's website for a schedule. The Battleship also offers overnight for youth groups and families, special group and student tours and event rentals with a full catering menu. For more information on the ship's many programs, visit www.battleshipnewjersey.org.


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The State of Equality in Michigan – Emily Dievendorf (Grand Rapids)Date:
June 22, 2011
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Join us for an informative look at the State of LGBT Equality in Michigan with Emily Dievendorf. In her presentation Emily will focus on the current state of LGBT rights in Michigan and discuss the prevailing dialogue surrounding social justice within the new political climate. She will also address policy and grassroots efforts that are working for change in Michigan.
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Director of Policy and Lobbyist, Equality Michigan
Emily Dievendorf is Director of Policy for Equality Michigan, where advocates and helps move issues of interest to the Michigan lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community to the forefront of public policy. Prior to joining Equality Michigan, Emily worked in the Michigan House of Representatives, since 2003, for two Democratic state legislators. While the legislature offered several varied policy areas to fascinate, Emily's primary focus in her community and in her vision for the future always remained rooted in a commitment to advancing civil rights causes. Emily graduated from James Madison College at Michigan State University with a degree in social relations, and when not working tries to indulge her science geek side or her inner arts addict.


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Date: July 3, 2019
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Horse-riding route through the Turia
Changing the usual out-and-about and experiencing nature in, or quite near, the city of Valencia is the purpose of this Green Path. Today we horseback through the Turia River Park –located between the Parque de Cabecera and Riba-Roja.
The personnel from AIP Idiomas have thought of a horseback excursion as a welcome change after the excessive holiday feasting. Very few people know this 27 kilometer horse-riding route quite close to the city, which connects the Parque de Cabecera and the village of Riba-Roja. Suitable for hikers, cyclists, runners and riders, the path goes along pine groves, historical bridges, archeological remains and hydraulic facilities.
The so-called Turia green belt is a well-conditioned park, yet it remains unknown by many locals. A little further along the Turia Gardens, an already one of a kind green area, it's stone's throw away outing that seems farther from the city than it actually is.
The IE-031 Horse-riding Turia Route is licensed and certified by the Spanish Royal Equestrian Federation. It is set along a main path that starts at the Parque de Cabecera and goes along the Turia River for around 15 kilometers. It also has two variants that pass through the woods of La Vallesa –over 7 kilometres– and Les Rodanes –more than 12. In total, it is 35 kilometers of poplars, pines and country roads suitable for all riders.
Besides its ecological value, the journey is full of surprises like the archeological remains of the Moorish tower of Felx, the Hispanic-Visigoth castle of Valencia la Vella and the Lloma de Betxí deposit as well as peculiar hydraulic facilities, wooden bridges and recreational areas that make the trip all the more pleasant.
Along some stretches, the path is shared with the multiuser Turia River Park route, but our itinerary consists of tracks specifically for horse-riding with recreational areas and access to drinking water points. There are also areas conditioned for horses and caravans. The width of the path and the very low slopes make it suitable for groups of riders and even carriages.
The route could be done as a "rural getaway" –staying or stopping at any of the touristic establishments along the path– or in a single day –around 5 hours. Given that not everyone owns a horse, there are several companies that organize activities and horseback outings in the area. The Spanish Federation of Schools of Spanish as a Foreign Language in Region of Valencia wants to promote the different excursions available for any student willing to get to know our community.
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Unfiltered Story #27906
(I am fifteen years old at the time of this story. I am also an atheist, and have a semi-large following on Instagram. I make a humorous and quite satirical post about the Bible, and how I would read and write complaints with it as if I was an editor for the book. Since most of my new friends I made during my 9th grade year were also atheists, I thought there would be no problems. These were text messages exchanged between me and a friend I had classes with in 8th grade, who happens to be a Roman Catholic.)
Friend: "How could you write in the Bible, let alone edit it?!"
Me: "Well, I would pick up a pen and jot down things I want to."
Friend: "You know what I really mean."
Me: "There is a number of reasons, such as me not finding it to be true, me not caring what other people think, me having free will, etc. and etc."
Friend: "That is just so completely wrong on so many levels."
Friend: "You can't post that stuff on Instagram. Seriously, we get that you're an atheist, but you can't just shove your beliefs in science down my throat!"
Me: "One, yes I can. Two, how is it wrong? Three, atheism does not relate to science. Just how I see God. And I call myself an atheist because I DON'T see God. Four, I am not ramming my beliefs down your throat. There is a little button on your phone you can push that says "Following." If you push that, suddenly I won't be in your feed anymore!"
Friend: "Whatever. If you're going to mess with other people's religions, just go write in the f****** Qur'an or something."
Me: *speechless*
(Fast forward a few days later, when I was hanging out with one of my new friends, who happens to be Muslim. I showed her these texts, and while she laughs at it, she says, "I can't believe how ridiculous she was! I can't believe you had a friend who was like that… You should post this story Not Always Friendly or something!")


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Mini Flight Controller Anti Vibration Mount - For Naze 32, CC3D, KK, Mini APM
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If you find that your flight controller is performing badly, it could be down to excessive vibration. Vibration damping is important because flight controllers rely on sensors like accelerometers, which are sensitive to vibration. This anti-vibration mount is designed to reduce and can even eliminate all vibration. It's suitable for small flight controllers such as the CC3D, Naze 32, Mini APM and Mini KK. The mount comes with four 3mm rubber pins to secure the mount to your frame.
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Rio Tinto Chief Executive J-S Jacques joined Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with a delegation of business leaders on his historic visit to Washington, D.C., for bilateral discussions to celebrate "100 Years of Mateship" between the two countries.
"Rio Tinto has a significant presence in both Australia and the United States and I am pleased to help celebrate the long tradition of 'mateship' between the countries," said Jacques. "This visit is a valuable opportunity to focus on the challenges and opportunities shared by Australia and the United States. With their deep wealth in natural resources, both countries stand to benefit from providing competitive environments that attract investment, enhance fair trade and create broad economic growth."
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SEO is a critical factor for the success of your travel website, and because of the nature of your business, your product page leaves little room for error. You don't have hundreds of listings, you probably only have a few, or even just one. This is why it's extremely important that you follow strict SEO guidelines when optimizing the product page of your travel website.
1. Always Research Keywords/Keyphrases First
You've heard it before, but I'll say it again- because it is true. Keywords are the primary element for any SEO related work. On your product page, your primary keyword is most likely going to be your product name; for example if you are selling Halong Bay cruises, the keyword on your product page should be something like "Orchid Cruise Halong Bay" or a variation such as "Halong Bay Orchid Cruise".
It's also worth your while to research long-tail keywords, especially if your product page faces high levels of competition. For more information on long-tail keywords and how to use them, check out my last blog post.
2. Content Length
It's a gray area. There's mountains of study material and piles of advice on the matter, all of which seems to point in different directions. At the moment, Google's algorithm seemingly favours long, information dense content; however, longer is not always better. Writing lengthy copy just for the sake of it is not the sort of practice you'll be rewarded for.
Length is important only when it is relative to the quality of what you write; providing long, well-researched, information rich articles will not only be useful to your audience, but Google will love you for it, too.
Do thorough research on whatever topic you are writing about. Check out what your competitors have done in terms of covering this topic; draw on useful elements of their information (always ensuring that you keep things original and do not plagiarise) and then try to improve upon it by providing deeper knowledge and richer information.
So what elements of this content are actually powerful enough to push you up in the search rankings, and make meaningful improvements to the SEO on the product page of your travel website? You're about to find out.
3. Elements to Optimize On-Page SEO
1. Page Title: Simple Task But Important
The page title should most definitely include your primary keyword/the name of your product. It should have big, bold font size to capture the attention of the visitor right away, and convince them that they are in the right place. This is where you should be using your H1 headings, because you are describing the whole page.
Expert tip: show the breadcrumb trail either below or above the page title so that visitors know where they are on your site.
2. Give a Summary of Important and Interesting Info
The first few words under the page title are what your viewer will use to base their decision about whether to stay on the page or bounce. Use this space to highlight the most interesting or important information about your product, as a sort of bait to lure them into staying and reading on.
Very often, visitors will only spend a few seconds on a page, so your summary should show them the most useful information, the highlights. So if your product is a tour, show them info such as:
- rating score (prove it is a tour loved and trusted by the others)
- special deals (people love cheap/affordable products)
- tour activities, tour destinations, etc.
If your product is a hotel, guesthouse, or resort, show them the address of your hotel (or even a link to Google Maps), and show off the hotel facilities (free wifi, night bar, nearby amenities, special services, etc.).
…and of course, the price. Show off the lowest price available, "from XXX USD". If the price has been discounted, display the old price with a crossed out graphic, and the new price next to it.
3. Visual Content: Images and Videos
They say a picture is worth a thousand words for a reason. Using images and videos gives you the opportunity to convey messages that would otherwise require lengthy blocks of text. If you can use less to say more, do it!
Visual content is always miles more persuasive than pure text because it ignites the imagination of your audience, and using original images of your product can serve to convince them that your product is trustworthy.
4. Call-to-action (CTA) Button
All going to plan, your potential customers are well on their way to being convinced by the elements above, so it's time to focus them on the main element I call the "money" button.
Make your CTA clear, and position it to stand-out. How?
- using bright, distinctive colors: There have been a ton of studies on the psychology of colour, and how using certain colours can influence your brand identity, conversion rates, and SEO. For example, signs that are advertising sales and discounts are often red, because it's a colour that is often associated with a sense of urgency.
- the text should include clear, strong verbs (such as "book", "reserve", "request"), also show urgency ("now", "right now")
Buying patterns differ from person to person, and creating a sense of urgency make actually give some customers room for pause and hesitation, so you might want to put some assuring sentence right below the button (such as "easy cancellation", "secure payment process", "you will receive confirmation email right after payment complete").
5. Room Info (pass this section if it's not relevant to your product):
With so much option on the internet, it's important to create a sense of trust with your audience, and assure them that your product is indeed of good quality. Show important information about the facilities you offer (like TV, air-con, number of beds, style of beds, balcony, bathroom with bath or only shower, etc.) and at least 1 featured image of each room.
- If they want to learn more about that room, have a "show more/learn more" button link to a pop-up which contains more images and more detailed info.
- Don't forget to have the CTA button right next to the room, the CTA button I mentioned above might be scrolled away (out of the screen). You don't want to make customers put much effort into finding the "money" button.
6. Detailed Information
Some visitors will already be convinced by a few pieces of special, interesting information and images/videos at the top of the page, but some might not be that easy to persuade- so you'll need to provide further convincing information.
This is your last chance to convert your visitors. If they are still reading, they are still waiting to be convinced- therefore the information given at this point needs to be extremely comprehensive. Consider including:
- An overview your hotel/tour/cruise
- Any available specifications
- What is included/excluded
- Policy: booking policy, cancellation policy, children's policy
- FAQs
- Any other important notes
7. …last but not least: Customers' Review:
This part has 2 purposes:
- It gives your product the appearance of being trustworthy
- It improves the value of the content on your page. Reviews can help SEO because they might contain a lot of semantic keywords or long-tail keywords that you might not be able to included in the above elements.


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Matt Hinsley, the director of the Austin Classical Guitar Society, is kind of a whirlwind of advocacy for supporting guitar education in our public schools. He and the ACGS started in Austin and have now gone statewide and are beginning to go national. After meeting him at GFA in Austin this year I knew I wanted to hear more, so we arranged to talk on the phone about the future of guitar education and how to raise money and awareness in less than perfect economic times. Here's the beginning of our conversation (the rest will be available as an article on the GSI site later this week):
KN – It seems like the trend right now in fundraising is to focus on the very practical benefits of arts education and a little less of the art for art's sake argument. Do you think that that's just where things have to be right now because of our economic situation? Are the arts a harder sell right now?
MH – I think that you have to always look as the whole picture. Obviously different people have different types of interests, and when you're talking to someone who has the potential to fund a program, then it's important as a fundraiser to figure out what it is that interests them.
But I don't see this as a negative thing at all. I mean, as an artist, as someone who's trained as a performer on the classical guitar and who loves the classical guitar repertoire and loves the instrument from an aesthetic standpoint, I don't see people's interest in arts education and funding arts education as a means of training the whole person as necessarily a negative thing that downplays the value of the art for art's sake. I think it's all part of the same package.
I think it is valuable to note the powers of arts education in assisting people in all of the ways that the arts can benefit those people. Certainly if you've read our social impact study, then you can see in their own words how young people react to a great guitar class.
But the part about art for art's sake comes in in several different ways. The best way to talk about it in terms of education is actually not by speaking about it at all but by seeing young people perform, and hearing the music. Because in a way, to use a metaphor, a picture paints a thousand words, or hearing performers play beautifully says much more than we can when we're just talking about educating them. And words are a relatively blunt tool when you're trying to describe artistic quality. It's hard to convey what the highest level of artistic quality and artistic education is without having a very long discussion about it. It's almost better to just hear the music itself.
So I think you have to look at these issues of funding as all part of a large whole. You want the art to be great. You want to connect people with great art. That has to be at the base of any arts education programming – that is quality education and quality art.
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I am encouraged when I hear people in positions of authority talk about the relevance of art and music. But, far too often it has to do with the consumer side of things (as buyer/audience). Kids need to be exposed to music and learn to create or imagine themselves as musicians. Then with time and much hard practice they slowly learn the art of music and something about themselves, perhaps. My first exposure to music (classical teaching, if you call it that) put me off the classical form for a long time and, I'm just getting comfortable with the repertoire. Looking back I believe the teacher really loved the music but he was so tightly wound that his curriculum and method were of no use to me. Generally, if people are learning music as a discipline, they must be given a valid reason for the time and effort it requires to learn and excel. So – what I am trying to say is this: music education should expose children to its beauty and excellence without all the priorities of virtuosity and competition. The strictness and rigidity of certain musical disciplines can be very off-putting. Some people would maintain those without the aptitude and inner drive don't deserve to learn higher forms of music. I say people cannot be excluded but should be given the choice of participation. Unfortunately, lack of funding in music education precludes this argument and creates a huge deficit in nurturing a child's intellect. Again, this is the natural state of the union for some as it keeps children (adults to be) in their proper place within the economic scheme of things.
Dear Gord,
What excellent comments! I think there is no question at all (in my mind, at least) that the greatest benefit of music education on any instrument is to connect diverse kids with a vehicle for self-expression. There are many more, of course, but playing music, playing beautifully, freely, expressively – no matter what the technical skill level may be – is what it's all about.
In Austin we're seeing about 750 young people each day in 15 schools. We have a wide range of students, but our priority for each and every one of them is that they enjoy themselves making beautiful expressive music. The cool thing is that this priority does not have to be mutually exclusive from a carefully graded technical sequence. In fact, that's been our biggest challenge, and one we have taken very seriously! At the same time, as we have strived for a careful and successful technical sequence, we've found that students are able to be successful at each stage, and with success comes comfort and freedom, and so long as our music and our teachers stress free expressivity all the time – literally from the very first piece – the students are able to make beautiful, expressive music and get deeply engaged.
A perfect example, actually, is the performance of 200 kids at the GFA we just hosted last June. We commissioned Austin composer Graham Reynolds to write a groovy piece in 8 parts with widely varying skill levels. As a result we were able to engage kids from 7 to 18 years old, with between 1 and 10 years of study under their belts, all with level-appropriate material at the same time, and all… having a blast!
The video of the performance is online here: http://www.klru.org/incontext/classical.php
You have to go to minute 29 to see the kids!
Thanks again,
Thank you Matt for the link. I enjoyed the piece. Everyone was very much in the moment – creating music together – and that's always great as a player and spectator!


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Why Choose NY Vision Group?
There are many reasons to choose our practice. We are a multi-specialty practice with premiere specialists, who are trained in different areas of the eyes. The entire staff at NY Vision Group is dedicated to helping patients achieve their vision goals and live healthier, happier lives. Whether you need Laser Vision Correction, a glaucoma screening or a contact lens fitting, we will find the right vision solution for you. Below are just a few of the reasons to choose us.
Education and Training
Dr. Harry Koster is a board-certified ophthalmologist. He completed his ophthalmic residency training at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, the nation's oldest eye hospital, and specialized in refractive and corneal surgery there. Indeed, even before LASIK was FDA-approved in the U.S., he pursued a prestigious fellowship in refractive surgery in Hotel-Dieu, the premier eye hospital in France. Following his fellowship in Paris, Dr. Koster completed another refractive and corneal fellowship at Harvard Medical School where he continued to investigate surgical therapies for refractive errors. He has continued to be at the forefront of exploring refractive and corneal techniques since then and is one of the best trained corneal and refractive surgeons in New York City.
Similarly, Dr. Ghaznawi pursued her doctoral degree at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, followed by an internship at the North Shore University Hospital. She completed her residency at NYU Medical Center and subsequently completed a fellowship at the prestigious Wills Eye Institute.
Dr. Dayan received an engineering degree at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by medical school at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed his internship at St. Lukes/Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan and his residency at New York Eye & Eye Infirmary.
All of the doctors at NY Vision Group must be highly trained in cornea and refractive eye care as well as general eye health. Many of the optometrists who work in the practice are graduates of the SUNY College of Optometry, where Dr. Koster is himself an instructor, ensuring that his optometrists are well trained.
Our doctors are highly experienced. For example, Dr. Koster specializes in cornea and refractive surgeries. He has been in practice for over 20 years and has performed over 10,000 laser vision procedures. Additionally, for lens procedures involving multifocal lens technology, few surgeons have performed close to the number of multifocal related procedures that he has. His proficiency is not only geared toward superior short-term results, but his meticulous surgical techniques are also aimed at avoiding potential longer-term complications such as capsular lens opacification (secondary cataracts) and retinal problems.
Additionally, our retinal specialists have a wealth of experience in dealing with retinal issues. Doctors Angioletti and Dayan have both been in practice for over 20 years. Dr. Angioletti is a Senior Attending Surgeon at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and has authored a textbook chapter on retinal surgery. Dr. Dayan is an Assistant Clinical Professor at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Our other doctors and specialists share similar experiences. These experiences, combined with our doctors' education and training, make NY Vision Group a truly trusted institution.
Advanced Technology
NY Vision Group utilizes the latest technological advances to provide patients with the best available care, not only with respect to innovative surgical techniques and technologies but also with respect to state-of-the-art testing modalities for use during a patient's regular office check-up.
For Laser Vision Correction procedures, NY Vision Group uses the Wavelight EX 500 laser, the most technologically advanced, FDA approved laser technology available in the United States. This technology includes the latest custom corneal treatments that incorporate an infrared eye-tracking system and "Wave-Front" diagnostics to track and treat the smallest of visual errors, high order aberrations. The Wavelight EX 500 laser is considered the safest, fastest and most accurate laser available. We offer this treatment in the comfort and convenience of NY Vision Group's own LASIK center in Tribeca.
For cataract and multifocal procedures, our surgeons utilize the most up-to-date lens technology, such as the Technis, Crystalens or ReStor multifocal implants, or the astigmatic corrective Acrysof Toric lens, to help patients achieve a broad range of vision. Finally, in the office, NY Vision Group utilizes the latest imaging testing technologies available. For example, to screen for glaucoma, we use the scanning laser polarimetry (GDX), the optical coherence tomography (OCT III), and confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (HRT II) to map the eye's optic nerve and internal structures.
Reputable Affiliations
Dr. Koster is currently an assistant clinical professor at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary where he also performs cataract surgery. He is also the Surgeon Director of Cataract Surgery at the SUNY College of Optometry. He has been a member of the Medical Scientific Advisory Board of the New York Eye Bank for over ten years. In addition, Dr. Koster is also a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a member of the Academy of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He has been selected as one of New York City's Super Doctors for the last 5 years and chosen as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for the past 2 years.
Similarly, Doctors Ghaznawi, Dayan, Angioletti, Kirszrot, Barash, and Hsu are all affiliated with New York Eye and Ear are members of the American Board of Ophthalmology and related prestigious professional organizations, such as the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Our optometrists are also members of their top professional organizations, such as the American Optometric Association. Our doctors have trained at top institutions, not only those listed above but also Johns Hopkins, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School, Cornell and New York University.
Patient Satisfaction
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At NY Vision Group we pride ourselves on putting the patient first. The entire staff at NY Vision Group is dedicated to providing the best possible eye care to our patients, helping them achieve the highest quality of vision available to them. We are committed to understanding each patient's health concerns, lifestyle needs and vision goals in order that we can help each patient realize those goals and lead a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle. We work hard to build and maintain patients' trust in order to achieve these goals.
An important part of our mission is patient education. We want to ensure that each patient understands his or her particular eye condition, the treatment options available, and the potential outcomes, including both the benefits and the risks of any procedure. We also believe that educating patients about the ways in which they can help themselves achieve their vision goals (such as following pre-operative and post-operative instructions and generally living a healthier lifestyle) is a critical part of our mission. We strive to answer our patients' questions in the office and to provide further resources (such as the Patient Education portion of our website) for patients before and after they leave the office. We truly believe that the better informed the patient is, the better the doctor-patient relationship is, and ultimately the better the outcomes and care will be.
"For the past 2 years have seen many doctors and each of them have not been able to diagnosis what was causing my loss of vision. It was hard getting by every day and being unable to see from either of my eyes. I came to see Dr. Koster for another opinion. After examining me and running different test, he then told me that the problem is not my eyes it has to do with my brain. He then sent me out to see a neuro-ophthalmologist. They discovered a tumor in my brain after performing an MRI. I then went to New York Presbyterian to have then tumor removed and since then I have gotten back my vision. Words can't explain how grateful I am to Dr. Koster for giving me back my sight."
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The King of the South has been making his rounds in NYC all week-long. T.I. was recently spotted in New York City wearing a BBC Ice Cream sweatshirt ($155) with an iPhone in one hand and a Louis Vuitton Brazza wallet ($490) in the other as he carried his Louis Vuitton Monogram Christopher backpack ($5,500). For footwear T.I. was sporting a pair of off-white Maison Martin Margiela Line 22 sneakers ($595).
Daily Archives: April 22, 2010
T.I. Styling On Them Lames
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Lil Kim "O Let's Do It" Freestyle
I'm sorry but this freestyle is wack. Kim don't go as hard as she used to go. The last few songs/freestyle that Kim put out was wack. I will love to see Kim make a comeback but I doubt if it could happen. I think Kim made a great impact in Hip-Hop and made her mark as a female rapper and now it is time for her to give it up or pass the torch down to the younger generation.
(By the way, I am prepared for you guys to leave negative comments about me. Every time I post something about Lil Kim, people always have bad things to say about me. I respect each and every one of you guys opinion and comments but when you leave comments talking about my mother, that's a little bite disrespectful. By the way, for the person that left the comment about my mother not having a job, that's so false. My mother works for the Department of Labor in New Jersey and she pays $26,000 a year, for me to go to the number two best college in New Jersey).
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Keys "Nicki Minaj Diss" Official Video (A Must See)
No lie, Keys just single-handedly killed Nicki Minaj. Nicki best bet is not to reply.
Follow Keys on twitter at http://twitter.com/keys_theproblem
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Ice Cube I Am The West Album Cover
I Am The West is slated to hit stores and online July 13th
"I Rep That West" behind the scenes
"I Rep That West'" is the first official single off his Cube's forthcoming LP I Am The West. Cube kept it so gangsta with the song and video. "I Rep That West" was Shot in LA, directed by Gabriel Hart.
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Josephine Solis, 97, entered into eternal rest on May 6, 2019 in Harlingen, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ninfa C. Flores, her parents, her sisters, Juanita Garcia and Ophelia Champion, and multiple other relatives.
She is survived by her two daughters, Rose Marie Tamayo of Indiana and Minnie C. Contreras of Harlingen, grandchildren; Rita Rodriguez (Ismael) of McAllen, Celeste Ordonez (Victor) of Laredo, Rene Flores Jr., (Sophia) of Dallas, Tito Tamayo III (Dawn) of Indiana, several great grandchildren; niece Rita Champion of San Antonio, nephew Reuben E. Champion (Carlotta) of Premont, TX, and cousin Ray Becerrill of Brownsville, TX.
Josephine became a licensed professional beautician early in her life and owned and operated Josie's Beauty Shop in Mercedes for many years. She later worked for young Fashions, Day's Drug in Harlingen and several cosmetic companies. She knew many people and had lots of friends due to her joyful personality and work in the beauty industry.
She enjoyed social activities, family meals and gatherings. Always a good singer, cook, seamstress and enjoyed oil painting.
She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 10, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a celebration of her life at 4:00 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Special word of thanks to the staff at Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their compassions and care for our mother. Appreciation for all staff from Contigo Hospice from McAllen, TX.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Josephine Solis, please visit our floral store.


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The Flare
These are some of the building structures at Balad, Jeddah, KSA.
My share for Wordpress Daily Prompt with the theme "we built this city".
These are some of the building structures at Balad, Jeddah, KSA.
My share for Wordpress Daily Prompt with the theme "we built this city".
March 10, 2014 | Categories: The World I Saw | Tags: civilization, daily prompt, fuji X100s, night photography, photography, postaday | 7 Comments
Welcome to our love nest. My X is also glad you found us.
Here you can see our sweet moments together. We usually go together wherever I go. Every time she gives birth to a child, she's in front of me and I'm at her back, holding her sexy body while looking into her eyes.
My X is not a woman. She's my lovely camera whom I fall in love with, the Fuji X100s. As long as I live we will share to you the fruits of our love until our last breath.
Tigsik ko ining babaeng pandak na magayon-gayon Tano daw ta pandak man ang naging ilusyon? O ha, hilinga kan siya nangugbon, Dios Mio Perdon, ang luminuwas mga Minions.
Ika an nagpoon sa likod kan katapusan na dai natatapos, An nagsumpay sa halipot na buhay kan buhay kong naglalaba nin huli saimo. Ika an solo-solong burak na nagtingkad sa kabuburakan kan mga tinanom; An nagpatalubo kan pagadan na banhi sa namamarang garatak kong puso. Iyo ika, an naging tamang simbag sa kadakulan na salang […]
I just had this funny and weird dream. It somehow bothered me upon waking up. The story goes like this. It began when my father arrived at home with an important guest from today's festival in our village. He introduced me to the guest, it was Avril Lavigne. I can't believe it. A famous pop-rock star is […]


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everyone's energy bills by up to £50 a year.
A clear sign that the Government is aware of the problems people are having.
We feel your pain and are working to reduce your costs.
We are from the Government and we are here to help.
How does this work?
The Government confirms it will reduce the current cost of levies as follows:
Establishing a rebate saving the average customer £12 on their bill, for the next two years, worth a total
of £600 million. The Warm Homes Discount will continue to help millions of vulnerable households
receive a £135 rebate off their energy bill.
Reducing the cost of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), an insulation scheme delivered by major
energy suppliers. This will result in £30-£35 off bills, on average, next year. The existing dedicated
support in ECO for low income and vulnerable households will be maintained and extended from
March 2015 until March 2017.
The average annual dual-fuel bill, that is covering both gas and electricity is, according to regulator
Ofgen, £1,315 per household. This is the figure from mid-September.
It is this sort of cost that means that millions of people are now in energy poverty. This used to mean
they were paying more than 10% on their income on fuel costs.
However due to the Government sneaking through a new definition of poverty this number will
officially be dropping by some 800,000 or more who will no longer be considered to be in fuel poverty
since the new "Official"definition is it will apply only to households which need to spend more than
average on fuel o keep warm and who would be left with "a residual income below the official poverty
line" if they did.
The main reason for the drop is that many poor households tend to be smaller houses which have lower
than average bills when compared to your three bed semi, so no matter how big a percentage of income
the fuel bill becomes if you live in a one or two bed and are just about managing to remain above the
official income poverty line then you will no longer be in fuel poverty.
Anyway millions of households find themselves in fuel poverty whether or not they are"Official". With an
average quarterly bill of £329 how big an impact is a £3 reduction.
Let's be honest here, very few people are going to notice the slightest difference.
One whole pound a month. Wow. What shall we spend the savings on?
Perhaps an extra tin of soup a month, a really cheap beer to celebrate or how about splashing out on a
loaf of bread.
One pound a month, three pounds a quarter. This is quite frankly a joke, to call this supporting the poor and
expect people to believe that pile of steaming quadruped droppings is an insult to anyone with a higher IQ
than a microwave oven.
When it is being done at the same time that the Government has bought in a wording change to remove
almost a million people from "Official" fuel poverty and so deny them support it is no longer a joke and
instead becomes a cruel deception.
Thank you Mr Cameron.
I shall vote for you at once. The care and compassion you show will bring the voters back to your party in
droves. You clearly feel the nation's pain and are working hard to soothe it.
Note. There may have been some sarcasm in the paragraph above.
How about the other part of the announcement. The reduction in the energy generators costs under the
ECO scheme. Between £30 and £35 less which the companies will have to pay.
Yes the Government is charging the companies less NOT charging the customers less.
It was left to the big six energy companies to agree to pass on this reduction to the customers.
They have all agreed to pass on the reduction so we should now all fall to our knees and praise them.
Oh thank you for being so generous to us poor shivering masses as we huddle round our fires with winter
knocking at the door.
Thank you for agreeing to pass on this reduction in our bills of as much as £35 so soon after you all put up
your bills by £100 or more.
Thank you for reducing the average bill from £1,315 to £1,280 just as we come into winter after 30,000 people
died last year due to causes directly related to the cold.
Thank you for being so supportive. We feel your love.
Note. There may have been some sarcasm in the paragraph above.
How about the "no one will be cut off during the winter months if they cannot pay their energy bill". Yes this
one will help. Because come the spring those kindly and compassionate energy companies will most certainly
not be adding all the fuel used over the winter to those bills the people couldn't afford to pay before the winter.
All those people struggling to pay now will find it easy to pay a higher bill in a few months because the sun will
be shinning, the birds will be singing and the flowers will begin to bloom.
What is the alternative from the other bunch of politicians. The lot that call themselves the opposition. The
incompetent party as opposed to the nasty party.
Well they have a plan. Freeze energy costs until the election.
Yes that will help. People who cannot pay the bills now will have another year and a half of not being able to
afford the bills.
Plus when that time is up, what then? Huge increases, really, you think so.
Well so do I.
Over 30,000 people died last winter due to causes directly related to the cold.
The signs are that this winter is going to be cold, storms, winds, arctic conditions blowing in from the north.
We know that hundreds of thousands of people are already forced to ration heating because they are
struggling to pay their bills.
What happens to them over the winter when it is freezing or below?
How many of our elderly are not going to make it through this winter, how many men and women are
going to die because they are afraid of a bill?
How many people will freeze to death because they are scared to turn on a radiator?
How many people will suffer illness that requires the support of the NHS because they spend months
in cold damp homes, terrified of invoices they cannot pay.
How many people sit huddled under blankets, petrified of the sound of the letterbox because the
postman has delivered another demand they cannot pay.
Far too many for any nation that is civilised.
Far too many for any nation that is compassionate.
Far too many for any nation that is caring.
Sadly we don't live in a nation like that.


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Nicholas Sheley, a spree killer who murdered eight people, including high school sweethearts Jill Estes, 54, and Tom Estes, 54, in the summer of 2008, will have his story aired on Investigation Discovery's See No Evil. The episode featuring the Nicholas Sheley case is called "The Blood Trail." Bad Boy Nicholas Sheley went on a killing spree across two states: Illinois and Missouri. ID's See No Evil: "The Blood Trail," will talk more in-depth about Jill Estes and Tom Estes, a lovely couple from Sherwood, Arkansas, who was attacked outside of a hotel after leaving a graduation party. Their dead bodies were later found discarded behind a gas station dumpster, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
See No Evil episode "The Blood Trail" on ID
A receipt leads police to a CCTV video that uncovers the identity of a spree killer, who savagely murdered a couple in cold blood in Festus, Missouri.
Though the ex-con slaughtered eight people without remorse, Nicholas Troy Sheley was only convicted of the murder of Ronald Randall. The motive, police say, was robbery. Those who knew Tom Estes said he was a hard-working family man who worked faithfully at Union Pacific Railroad for thirty years. His wife, Jill Estes, was remembered as a kind and loving woman who loved children and animals. She worked for many years at Pulaski County Special School District.
Watch the story of Nicholas Sheley and Tom and Jill Estes on See No Evil: "The Blood Trail" tonight at 9 p.m., on ID. Catch up on last week's episode.
[Main image via St. Louis Post-Dispatch]


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I think I've been in denial about this for a while. I used to be all about waking up at 6am on a Saturday and driving 40 miles to the local Boston Cars and Coffee. I spent a solid year and a half volunteering at them because I felt it was the right thing to do. For two summers I lent my time to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum to help them put on the annual Tutto Italiano show in the middle of summer. I would drive to random corners of New England just to sit around with some friends at whatever random show was going on that day. I hate it.
I didn't used to hate it. Early on it was actually exciting to see new and cool cars, meet new people, and talk crap about terrible cars that showed up. It was a chance to catch up on the latest gossip from local shops, car groups, and general BS. We'd droll over the same dozen cars that came to each show and got VIP parking, while eventually ignoring everything else. And for a while I really did enjoy myself.
For the last year I've been less and less excited about each show. I'd tell myself I was going to see friends and who cares about the cars. Even that started to fail in its motivation. The conversations were always the same, the cars were the same, the stupid drama was always the same.
I don't think I'm going to car shows anymore. I'm over it. Standing around watching dick measuring contests, owners rubbing down cars that see 500 miles a year. Elitists complaining about the teenage VW owners, teenage VW owners complaining about not being allowed to park next to Ferraris, One car club bashing on another (even if I used to be all about jumping on the bashing bandwagon). I'd much rather be driving.
Standing around a parking lot brings me no joy. Carving down a wooded road, the sun flickering through the treetops with the windows down and exhaust howling, that's where I want to be. Talking about the merits of a car you'll never afford will never be better than chasing taillights up a mountain at sunset. Arguing RWD vs AWD will never be better than actually going out and putting it to use.
Strap me into a car I built and let me loose on the local track chasing down dozens of other similar minded madmen. Bench racing can never compare to the thrill of reaching the checkered flag in a car you build and piloted. Bragging about the 150mph highway pull on the way to the show will never excite me as much as pulling off a 3-wide pass.
Put a wrench in my hand and let me lose hours and days to a project. Arguing over who has the worst repair bills will never be better than the joy of seeing an engine that you assembled yourself fire up for the first time. I'd so much rather be in my dingy garage slowly making progress on my own project than stand around looking at cars that the owners have never laid a tool to.
Maybe I'm just sick of the whole "scene". Maybe I just need a break. Whatever the problem really is, you can bet the next time I'm up at the crack of dawn on a day off, it will be because I'm headed off on some adventure, and not heading towards some parking lot to stand around.
I refuse to improve my photography skills.


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Lion Ministries, Inc
Lion Ministries is a nonprofit humanitarian organization devoted to providing hope and advancement to the underprivileged children throughout the world. We will first show these children love and compassion, for they can then move forward with hope knowing that they are the future. Once they understand their own value, we then aim to support their education as well as exposing them to the current and future technologies, causing mental development and technical advancement. Locations include Guyana, Suriname, Haiti and Jamaica.