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Tuesday June 18th, 2019 at 5pm.
The Township of Montague will be conducting an election using Internet and Telephone voting methods. Voters in Montague will be able to cast a ballot using either method. There will be no paper ballots.
A Voter Information Letter will be mailed directly to electors in the month of September, providing a voter with a PIN which will allow individuals to vote 24 hours a day for 8 days (October 15 - 22), from any telephone or any device connected to the internet.
Want in person information regarding your voting method? The Town of Smiths Falls is hosting an information session for the Intelivote System (the same provider as Montague) on September 25th, 2018 at 6:30 pm. For more information click here.
For commonly asked questions regarding the voting method, click here.
You are entitled to vote in the Township of Montague if, on Voting Day (October 22, 2018), you:
You may only vote once in the Township of Montague election regardless of the number of properties you own in the Township. An owner or tenant of non-residential property may not vote in the School board election.
You cannot vote in the Township of Montague if you are:
There is a special rule for students who may be living away from home while they attend school. If you are a student and consider your "home" to be the place where you live when you are not attending school, which means you plan on returning there, then you are eligible to vote in both your "home" municipality and in the municipality where you currently live while attending school.
In order to vote in a school board election you must be 18 years of age or older, and a Canadian citizen. If you are a resident of the Township, you are eligible to vote for school board trustees. If you are the owner or tenant (or spouse of an owner of tenant) of residential property in the Township, you are eligible to vote for school trustees. You are only allowed to vote for the same school board once.
If you are eligible to vote in a municipality because you are the owner or tenant (or spouse of an owner or tenant) of a commercial property there, you are not eligible to vote for a school trustee.
There are four different kinds of school boards in Ontario:
English-language public school board
This is the default - unless you are qualified to vote for a separate or French board, you will vote for the English public school board in your area.
English language separate school board
You must be Roman Catholic, and you must be a separate school board supporter or the spouse of a separate school board supporter. If your spouse is a Roman Catholic and you are not, you are not eligible.
French language public school board
You must be a French language rights holder, and you must be a supporter (or the spouse of a supporter) of the French language public school board.
French language separate school board
You must be a Roman Catholic and a French language rights holder, and you must be a supporter (or the spouse of a supporter) of the French separate school board. If your spouse is a Roman Catholic and you are not, you are not eligible.
"Supporter" refers to which school board the school portion of your property taxes goes to. The default is the public school system. In order to be a separate school supporter you must direct your taxes to the separate school system. Contact the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (1-866-296-6722) for more information.
In order to vote, you must be on the voters list.
During an election cycle, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for preparing the preliminary list of electors for each municipality and school board in Ontario. It is MPAC's Municipal Property Assessment database of both property owners and tenants that is used to prepare this preliminary list, which aids in the preparation of the final voters' list for Election Day. Prior to the distribution of the Preliminary List of Electors on July 31st, 2018, MPAC is responsible for maintaining the list. After this date, you can confirm over the phone if you are on the voters list or not. Township staff will ask a few questions to verify your identity. Only the person calling can request confirmation of listing on the voters list. The Township phone number is 613-283-7478
Once municipalities have the preliminary list of electors, the revision period begins and electors may add their name or make changes directly with the municipality. To do this, you can visit the Township Office with the correct identification at the following address:
6547 Roger Stevens Drive, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 4W6
Monday-Friday - 9:00am-4:30pm
October 22nd, 2018 from 9:00am-8:00pm.
In this election, members will be elected for a 4 year period beginning December 1, 2018 and ending November 30, 2022 for the following offices:
Township Council:
School Board Trustees:
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Voters' Guide
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Municipal Elections
Tuesday June 18th, 2019 at 5pm.
Public Notice of intent to amend the procedural bylaw.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT: Open Saturdays, 8 am - noon, from May 18 - Aug 31
NOTICE OF HERBICIDE USE: Montague Township partnering with Lanark County to control wild parsnip along its roadsides. Click above for link to County for program details and 'no spray' information. Montague Township No Spray Agreements must be submitted to the Township by May 31.
ROAD SWEEPING: Will begin end of May or beginning of June.
MATHESON DRIVE: Please note that construction on Matheson Drive begins in early June and continues until further notice. Please expect delays and interruptions in traveling on that route.
ROAD MAINTENANCE: Maintenance stone and dust suppressant application is occurring on various roads in the Township. Please drive accordingly and with care while workers are completing this activity.

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Kerala Govt's Onam Bumper lottery prize of ₹8 crore yet to be claimed
| Updated On: 24 Sep 2016 7:58 AM GMT | Location :
The lucky ticket, bearing number TC 788368, was sold to a person near Sastha Temple at Kuthiran on the national highway between Thrissur and Palakkad districts
In a bizarre turn of events, the person who won the Rs 8-crore jackpot prize money of Kerala Government's Onam bumper lottery is nowhere to be seen.
According to officials, the lucky ticket, bearing number TC 788368, was sold to a person near Sastha Temple at Kuthiran on the national highway between Thrissur and Palakkad districts.
Vendor Santhosh, who sold the ticket, told officials that he had a vague idea about the person who could have been a pilgrim who came to see temples in Kerala.
Officials assume that he might be a traveler or someone from other states, who came for a short stay to Kerala.
Santosh said he bought the lucky ticket from an agency in Trissur owned by KD Johnson near the crowded Sakthan Thamburan bus stand.
He added this is the first time in life that a ticket sold by him bagged such a huge jackpot money.
Some of the other tickets sold in Thrissur also got prizes, including three second prize worth Rs 50 lakh each and four of the third prize worth Rs 10 lakh each.
The Thrissur ticket office had also distributed four of the fourth prizes worth Rs 1 lakh also.
This time the Thrissur lottery office sold a highest ever number of 7.96 lakh tickets during Onam festival.
Ramalingam, a vendor from nearby temple town of Guruvayur, bagged a prize money of Rs 50 lakh.
He had bought 60 tickets this time and set aside one that later made him a rich man. Ramalingam, a native of Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district, has been selling lottery tickets for last three decades.
The results of the annual Thiruvonam Bumper lottery were announced by Kerala government at 3:30 pm on Friday.


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Do you have a cock that are somewhat embarrassed about? Feeling like you don't measure up? Now the title of this post might have some of you a little nervous thinking that– I am going to write about mocking little cocks, and yes– I do enjoy my share of cock mockery; however, that is not what I am going to be writing about. I am going to write about exactly as I titled this post– guided masturbation for the smaller penis.
Teasing small little dicks with my hands
I enjoy giving hand jobs to cocks of all sizes and the other day I was teasing this little dick of about 3.5 inches hard. It was not a grower or a show-her. Much to my amusement– I had fun using my index finger to tease and stroke this little excited penis.
And that is what I want you to do– just because you have a little cock doesn't mean that you can just stroke to your own hearts content. You need a Mistress to help reel that horny dick in and teach that little boner some manners. I know deep down in the very depth of your balls–you and your little pecker agree with me.
So– hand domination and guided masturbation is much needed with the littler dicks — just as much as the bigger ones.
Little Dicks Are so much fun to tease!
I like seeing a little dick twitch and throb with excitement and ache for release just as much as any other cock. So, this is what I am going to do. I am going to have you tease and edge that little guy and use just one finger. What??? You say? Just one finger!!! Yes– you read right. I want you to play with your balls too.
I want you to do this for as long as you can without cumming.
Keep me posted because if you impress me with your efforts– I might just let you lean back and relax while I tease you some more in a phone sex session.
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So we realize that this trip is going to cost money. One way to lower this cost is to get sponsors. Very rarely do sponsors give money away. Instead they give out their product such as shoes, backpacks, water filters, food, etc. or whatever else they may specialize in. In return, these sponsors hope that their name gets out into the world so that they can build up their clients and get more customers.
Unless you're some hot shot athlete, the chances of you getting sponsored by, lets say, Nike, are slim to none. Realizing this, we decided to target smaller companies that haven't yet made it big in the world. We figured we'd have a better chance of at least getting a reply back as to whether they would be willing to sponsor us.
To do this we contacted the company directly either through their customer service section or marketing reps. Most people know that you don't get something for nothing. Instead we have to sell ourselves. Why should this company sponsor us and invest money and gear with us? Best way to market yourself is offer to give them something in return such as photos of you with their product so they can use them for their marketing.
So far we've had an array of replies from possible sponsors:
- We would like to sponsor you but get back to us when it's a bit closer to your departure date
- No sorry, we can't sponsor you but thanks for trying!
- Maybe, we'll think about it.
So even though I've had way more No's than Yes's, I figure if I keep trying I'm likely to at least get a handful of sponsors. The more times I try the better my chances right? Isn't that statistics, or do they call it gambling now?
We'll keep you posted on our sponsors.
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As photos revealed a week ago, it looks like�Big Bang leader G-Dragon has added yet another tattoo to his collection, this time of none other than a Dragon Ball from the well-known Japanese anime 'Dragon Ball Z'. A recent photo upload has revealed the inked design up close! As you can see, the new ink is located just below his left shoulder, and netizens are already showing a hot response to the revealed photos, leaving comments like, "Don't get too many tattoos!" and "A dragon ball, how appropriate." What do you guys have to say about G-Dragon's new tattoo? Source + Photos: Star News, Studio Zila by Zini
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Fears over clinical trials in poor countries5th July 2011
Science journalists in Qatar have heard that an increasing number of clinical trials are being held in developing countries, which often lack the legal or ethical frameworks to protect people.
According to a recent presentation to the 7th World Conference of Science Journalists, the number of clinical trials in poor countries tripled in the period 2000-2008 compared with the total number over the previous half-century.
The figure only included trials registered with the United States drug regulator, the Food and Drug Administration.
There was also a growing trend for 'transitional' countries, which have characteristics both of developed and developing economies, to take part.
Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa were cited as examples of transitional countries.
Drug makers were attracted to developing countries by lower costs and a high level of willingness among the population, as well as little exposure to previous trials or drugs.
Such patients were described as "treatment-naive".
The governments of these countries for their part were attracted by the promise of advanced medical science and access to the latest medications.
But many countries have begun taking part in trials without an adequate legal or ethical framework.
Ames Dhai, director of the Steve Biko Centre for Bioethics at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, told the meeting that legal and ethnical frameworks were developing faster in some poorer countries than in others, potentially putting patients at risk.
Dhai said a less stringent ethical review, anticipated under-reporting of side effects, and the lower risk of litigation were all factors that made pharmaceutical companies want to operate in developing countries.
And in countries that have set ethical standards, there are often no guarantees that they would be upheld by those carrying out the trials.
Dhai said the problem lay more often with implementing existing rules and guidelines.
He said researchers and sponsors often adopted an "imperialistic attitude" and disregarded local laws and best practices.
In South Africa, vulnerable people living in poverty are frequently recruited to take part in clinical trials, and are more likely to accept authority and not question what is happening.
In India, a recent trial of two vaccines for papilloma viruses exposed ethical shortcomings in the Indian system.
Experts estimate that as many as 80% of trial participants in developing countries have little idea what sort of study they are taking part in.
Dhai said the needs of biomedical research should be better balanced with the full protection of people and communities that participate in research.
Sonia Shah's book, The Body Hunters, reports that trial participants in poorer countries fear negative effects on their future access to healthcare if they stop participating in trials.
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Museum Provided Funding
The USS Constitution Museum is proud to be able to offer the following funding opportunities to groups interested in visiting the Museum. If you believe your group qualifies, please mention your eligibility at the time of reservation.
Cambridge Savings Bank Neighborhood Schools – FREE Visit & Transportation Assistance
If you teach in a public or private school in the following neighborhoods: Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Brookline, Burlington, Cambridge, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Medford, Newton, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, Winchester or Woburn, then you are eligible for funding. Thanks to the Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation, schools in these locations can visit the Museum for free and receive up to a $100 bus reimbursement. This funding includes all of our reserved facilitated programs. Availability is limited.
Outside Funding
Schools are responsible for researching and applying for the following programs.
Massachusetts Cultural Council's Big Yellow School Bus Program – FREE Transportation
The Big Yellow School Bus program provides grants to help Massachusetts' schools meet the transportation costs of educational field trips. Applications are reviewed on a "first-received, first-funded" basis for as long as the funds last. Applications are available online at www.massculturalcouncil.org.
Target Field Trip Grants
The Target Foundation provides grants, up to $700, to offset the cost of educational field trips. K-12 schools are eligible to apply between August 1st and September 30th. Find out more information at https://corporate.target.com/corporate-responsibility/grants/field-trip-grants
After the Visit
Our funders would love to hear from you! If you receive funding for a visit to the Museum, please consider having your class write thank-you letters to the organization that made your trip possible. Letters should be sent to the USS Constitution Museum, P.O. Box 291812, Boston, MA 02129 and we will forward them appropriately.


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Today is only Wednesday but all day long I felt like it was Tuesday since I skipped out on my Monday workout. I am finally past it, really, no more guilt about missing a gym day. Instead I have had 2 amazing workout days!
This morning I did Body Pump and I put heavy weight on again. As heavy as I could stand anyway. My whole lower body was crying from the bike ride yesterday evening but once I warmed up I was fine.
After the weights I did another run. I rocked out the treadmill again! I decided to go again since the day before had been so successful. I walked for about 5 minutes and then started cranking up the speed. I managed to get in 2 miles at less than a 12 minute mile.
My goal for this triathlon was to get my 10k time in under an hour but I think I was over ambitious for this race coming up...instead I have re-thought my plan and I am shooting for 1:12 10k. I think its much more doable to get to that time goal for July and then work on my speed for the next one.
I finished up with a cool down on the elliptical and since I was officially late I steamed and showered and got to work!
After work I had bootcamp and I was going today since I skipped on Monday (really Im over it!) She killed us this afternoon...
My squatters were already waisted and then we did about 482 step ups. I didn't think we would ever stop stepping up! Once we stopped stepping up we did pushups on the bench which killed my hands which led to the shirt coming off for the remainder of the workout. Have no fear, I had a tank on, but it felt nice to be in a tank outside wishing I was getting a tan instead of being punished by a personal trainer.
After the second workout I had choir practice and then several errands to run. I had to go to 2 out of 3 sisters houses to make deliveries and then I had to go by my dad's house to give him a kiss. I decided to lose 140 lbs in a year without thinking about how much free time I would have to sacrifice. I still see my family a lot but I do not get to see them like I used to. Sister 2 said tonight, "It will be worth it..." and I really hope so. I don't want to miss time with my family to be vain and gain all the weight back...its kind of its own motivation, I sure don't want to do this again, even though its been fun as hell! Im not done but just trying to find a whole new source of motivation.
Leave home at 4:45am, walk in the door at 10:05, bed by 11pm, and do it all again tomorrow! Woooo hooooo lets go!
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Wow. That's super light. Is there anything else you can even remove or improve on to save serious weight at this point?
Wow. That's super light. Is there anything else you can even remove or improve on to save serious weight at this point?
I thought about pulling the windshield and going with lexan will probably save me around 8 lbs. Going to fire up the plasma cutter and trim some more inside. more cleaning than trying to lose weight.
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The hood would be the biggest savings. If you've already gutted the front bumper and header panel, then the cover is next. The fenders don't weigh anything.
That cage has been inspected? Very strange way to connect the halo to the front down-bars...I don't think that would pass SCCA tech.
I bet the doors would save a ton of weight.
For as much as I've pulled out of the car, I always wanted to be able to make it street legal again just in case I ever decide to. of course, it wouldn't be a pleasure ride just something to cruise around in. that's what's kept me from turning it into all fiberglass.
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Dang that's Light for a G-body!!
Although you have absolutely no interior or dash, correct?
Robert Mclellan
10.04 @ 143.28mph (144.82 highest mph)
Worlds fastest 8v MTX Shelby Charger
Manitoba's Fastest 4cyl!
8 valve, No Nitrous!
New clutch combo is the SH!T!
Wow, I thought mine was light. what was done different to the cage to remove 30 lbs.? I'm in the process of building a light weight rear axle assembly, will reduce rear weight by 50lbs. cage update and a few other NHRA safety items will bring it back up to 2330 race weight though.
Is your rear hatch fiberglass?
Worlds fastest 8 Valve 6.3sec., 119.70 1/8, Best MPH 145.5, Best 1/4 ET 9.78 sec.,144.26mph. 8 valve NO NITROUS!!
Get the word out
Didnt they use to be available? I coulda swore that's what I used in my auto build like 9 years ago. The steels were black and had holes in them. I got them from Racersteve on neons.org. He welded my band and lined it with Kevlar or carbon. Can't remember.
Alabama bands will still do the kickdown bands in Kevlar or carbon or whatever you want them to
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That's why I said "use" to be available. Sucks they stopped making them.
If we are having them reproduced then of course they "use" to be available...
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Does anyone understand why they can't/won't make them? It just doesn't make any sense to me.
Has anyone ever compared the physical size, etc. of the A904 internals?
They run three machines 24 hours a day 7 days a week to keep up with their military contracts. it took a lot of finagling just to get them to try and stop one machine to punch these out for us. then they have to send the steels out to kolene to have them treated. get them back and then would hope someone buy them. trust me I've done all my homework on this.
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The street car/grudge rules here don't let you tie your cage into anything good like you have there Even when the cars have hundreds of thousands of dollars into them.
1992 Duster 3.0 The Junkyard- Now - Megasquirt II/Extra. OEM 10:1 3.0 + funny business
- Old - 11.5@125 22psi $90 Stock 3.0 Junk Motor - 516whp 519wtq 20psi 91 oct built 3.0 stock n/a computer
1994 Spirit 3.0 - 12.3@113 15 psi - Daily Holset He341 280whp 304ft/lb @10psi
1994 Spirit 3.0 a670 - Wife's - Disassembled
1990 Spirit 3.0 E.S. 41TE
1993 Spirit 3.0 E.S. 41TE
1994 Duster 3.0 A543
1990 Lebaron Coupe 2.2 TII non IC, T1 31TH
1981 Starlet KP61 Potential driver, 1981 Starlet KP61 Parts, 1983 Starlet KP61 Drag
1998 Dodge 12v Cummins 47re 4x4 4dr longbed. No fuel plate.


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Minnesota Data Center Deals, Openings On The Rise
By Frank Jossi, Finance and Commerce
"Data centers continue to expand and attract the interest of customers looking to use the cloud for transactions and storage.
Colliers International senior associate Dan Peterson said so far this year the data center market has seen openings, expansions and sales of data centers, which he outlined in a recent report. "The Twin Cities has been a very active market lately with a lot of absorption of existing inventory." said Peterson, who works in the firm's Minnetonka office."


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2 more sleeps! Can you believe it?!? This is my favorite time of year and the first Christmas I'm spending with my family in six years. We have lots of driving to do, dinners to eat, and Champagne to drink, and I'm looking forward to every single second of it!
~ a cold night in the distillery district ~
The Mr. and I have been busy this month and it does feel like the holidays have snuck up on us. We were in New Orleans two weeks ago, and since we've been back, we've been trying to enjoy all of the holiday festivities the city has to offer.
~ st. anthony garden in new orleans ~
~ city sidewalks ~
~ shop local ~
~ a new tradition calls for a new skirt ~
Christmas Eve we'll keep to tradition and exchange one gift (always new pj's), snuggle in with a Christmas movie, and try to wait up for the man in red.
Happy Holidays!
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A section of the exhibition on Level D in Turlough Park
The RDS Craft Awards Exhibition is an annual showcase for excellence in Irish craft. The competition from which the exhibition draws provides a platform for Irish craftspeople to have their work assessed by an independent, professional judging panel of crafts people.
Visitors view part of the exhibition in the Link Building at Turlough Park
The National Museum of Ireland-Country Life is delighted to exhibit the prize-winning pieces and a number of other high quality works throughout the gallery on levels A, B & D and in the adjoining Link Building until 13th November 2016.
The exhibition is a contemporary expression of high quality craftsmanship, continuing the tradition of craft working in rural Ireland in times gone by.
Contact Noel Campbell firstname.lastname@example.com or Joanne Hamilton email@example.com for information on the Turlough Park exhibition and visit RDS Craft Awards for all other information.
Education Events
4 August 2016 - 2-4pm - Crafternoons
Join the Education team for an afternoon of traditional crafts and fun.
11 August - 2-3pm - RDS Winner Demonstration
Come along and meet one of the top prize winners and see a demonstration of the techniques used in creating their winning entry.
18 August - 2-3pm - Crafternoons
20 September - 12-4pm - Lacemakers Gathering
The Traditional Lacemakers of Ireland Cork Group meet the Lace Guild of Northern Ireland for demonstrations and craft exchange. Visit here for more information.
21 September - 11am-12pm - A Brief History Of Lacemaking
Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s lacemaking provided substantial employment for Irish women. Join Veronica Stuart to hear a brief history of lace and crochet in Ireland. Booking required. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com or phone 094 90 31751.
21 September - 1-4pm - Lacemakers Gathering
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The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP): A landmark event in global trade relations
By Professor David Collins
The recent finalization of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) after marathon talks in Atlanta is a landmark event in global trade relations and should bring significant economic benefits to its 12 trading partner nations including the US, Japan, Canada, New Zealand and Australia as well as numerous developing and emerging states on the Pacific Rim. Covering 40 per cent of global GDP, the TPP is the largest trade deal since the WTO was created in 1995. It represents the most significant of the new generation of mega-regional economic integration agreements that have emerged as the counterpoint to the WTO's faltering progress at the multilateral level. As a free trade agreement, the TPP will eliminate barriers to trade in goods and services among the signatory states, covering not only traditional barriers like tariffs but also regulatory barriers in the form of uneven health and safety standards, many of which will be streamlined through international harmonization. As an economic integration agreement, the TPP also includes stronger commitments for the protection of intellectual property, rules open government procurement and perhaps most crucially, protections for foreign investors.
Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) provision
The TPP is thought to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars in goods and services for its signatory states each year, dwarfing the achievements of all other regional trade agreements including the Transatlantic Trade Investment Partnership or TTIP (EU and US) and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement or CETA (EU and Canada).
Among the agreement's most controversial features are its Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) provision which allows multinational firms to bring legal claims directly against host states for actions such as expropriations and other forms of discrimination. This regime is hotly contested because it is perceived as an illegitimate way to side-step local courts by using privately-appointed international and confidential tribunals which operate in secret, which some view as an affront to sovereignty. The debate over ISDS continues to rage in connection with the TTIP, with a number of radical proposals being tabled recently, including the establishment of a specialized court composed of appointed judges and a right of appeal. While neither of these features will apply to ISDS under the TPP, the TPP does include a remarkable carve-out for the tobacco sector, instigated in response to the much-maligned ISDS claim brought by Philip Morris against Australia. Tobacco companies will be precluded from using the treaty's investor-state dispute settlement mechanism, being relegated instead to use local courts when bringing a grievance against a host state.
Others contend that many of the obligations contained in the TPP relating to regulatory transparency and harmonization, while advantageous for developed states such as the US and Canada, will necessitate costly reforms that could be harmful to developing countries parties such as Vietnam and Malaysia.
During its negotiations one of the most widely praised features of the TPP has been its provisions on labour rights (minimum wage and the right to unionize) and environmental protection (preventing over-fishing and controlling pollution). These truly progressive features are subject to enforceable sanctions that may become benchmark legal obligations in future trade agreements. The environmental features of the TPP are expected to combat trade in endangered species, a fantastic achievement for an economically focused treaty. Unfortunately anticipated obligations to prevent currency manipulation, which had been extensively discussed, failed to materialize, leaving much of the work to control this harmful strategy up to the increasingly paralytic International Monetary Fund.
'Grass-roots manufacturing base'
It is important to recognize that the TPP must still be ratified by each of the signatory states and this is by no means a fait accompli. US President Barack Obama, a long-standing proponent of the TPP, empowered by the recently-granted fast track authority for trade pact approval, must still push the agreement through Congress where Democrats have voiced much opposition to the pact in the past.
In Canada, where a Federal election is looming, one leading challenger has vowed that the TPP will never be ratified if he becomes Prime Minister, a distinct possibility given that the three main candidates are in a dead heat. Meanwhile, top Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has promised that he would renege on the deal if he gets to the Oval Office, a statement that is aimed at securing support from his grass-roots manufacturing base, many of whom feel that free trade brought about by agreements like NAFTA and the WTO sold out their futures in favour of multinationals with factories overseas. Given that this view is largely echoed by the leading Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton, the future of the TPP in the US, as in Canada, is uncertain.
While the TPP may present challenges for some sectors, including those that had enjoyed protectionist policies in the past (like Canada's dairy sector), on balance it should be viewed as a major achievement in international trade negotiations and it is unlikely that any sensible politician will resist it in the longer term.
Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) is an instrument of public international law, that grants an investor the right to use dispute settlement proceedings against a foreign government. Provisions for ISDS are contained in a number of bilateral investment treaties, in certain international trade treaties, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (Chapter 11) and in international investment agreements, such as the Energy Charter Treaty.


text: Here are some photos of the Grave Jumper. It turned out quite well. The pop up was activated by a motion sensor when the TOTs got close to the front door. One kid dove for the ground when he saw it ans several had to be called back to get candy by my wife. The strains of "you go first" could be heard throughout the night. You can find plans for building one at http://www.phantasmechanics.com/jumper.html .


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Illegal Australian immigration and people smuggling issues are high on the agenda during a regional tour by the Australian PM.
29 October 2010
Australian PM tours Indonesia to discuss illegal Australian immigration and refugee issues
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has left the country on her first Asian tour, which includes a trip to Indonesia to discuss plans for a regional asylum-seeker detention centre and prevention of illegal Australian immigration.
Gillard said the challenges of dealing with the influx of refugee boatpeople making the perilous sea voyage to Australia would be high on her agenda.
"Certainly I will raise the issues of people-smuggling and people movement," Gillard said about her trips to Malaysia and Indonesia. "The dialogue has been continuing."
Thousands of asylum-seekers, many from Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, have been intercepted en route to Australia from Southeast Asian transit points this year.
Earlier this month Australian immigration Minister Chris Bown visited Indonesia, Malaysia and the tiny nation of East Timor, which Australia has nominated as a potential home for the regional detention centre.
East Timor has agreed to continue to discuss the proposal but remains cautious.
Gillard's tour will start by her attending the East Asia Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-Australia summit in Hanoi before travelling to Malaysia where she will meet Prime Minister Najib Razak.
She will be in Jakarta on November 1 and 2 at the invitation of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
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text: The winner of the PPC third quarterly award was announced at our meeting at Foyles on Tuesday 21st November. Alice O'Keeffe from the Bookseller was judging the entries for this quarter. Winner: Elaine Egan for Hot Mess by Lucy Vine 'Elaine's campaign was a wonderful example of a publicist's passion for a title publishing into the very crowded market of women's commercial fiction. Elaine's initial positioning of Hot Mess as Bridget Jones for the Tinder generation was clever, as was her self-designed Anti-Valentine's Day package sent to individual journalists early on. She managed to secure reviews in practically every women's magazine, and as a direct result the initial order at a major retailer was increased five-fold. The social media campaign was also inspired, with Orion staffers persuaded to share their own 'Hot Mess' moment. Elaine also tried to organise a series of events with a TOWIE author which, although it didn't work out, was evidence of a publicist determined to track down every last opportunity. She has established Lucy Vine as an author to watch in this area. Really well done!' Highly commended: Rebecca Thorne for Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Rennie Eddo-Lodge 'A sensitively planned and executed campaign which positioned this polemical book from a debut author centre stage in the debate about race and racism in the UK.' Congratulations to both Elaine and Rebecca.


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The Miami Heat has teamed up with UNICEF to raise money to help those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Head coach Erik Spoelstra, a Filipino American, filmed a public service announcement for the relief effort, which the NBA released Wednesday night.
"We would like to extend our condolences to the victims in the Philippines, an area I hold close to my heart and have visited four times in the last five years," Spoelstra said in a statement released by the Heat.
"It is vitally important that we do everything possible to help those impacted by this tragedy. We value the many fans that we have over there, and we will keep them in our thoughts and prayers."
On Friday the Philippines were battered by the typhoon, leaving thousands dead and displacing hundreds of thousands more.
Spoelstra's mother is from the Philippines, and he has traveled there multiple times over the past few years to visit friends and family and participate in events organized by the NBA.
The PSA, in which Spoelstra explains how you can donate to relief efforts, can be viewed below. For more information on UNICEF's efforts in the Philippines, visit unicefusa.org/philippines.


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Las Vegas … Really, the city is like one big party. But, if you want to get specific, and park your party in one place Dec. 31, there are plenty of choices. Tear up the dance floor, go gaga over celebrities, take a swing on the links, pop bottles 500 feet in the air, party shoulder-to-shoulder under a canopy of lights—whatever your fancy, ringing in 2017 in Las Vegas will be a memorable one.
Celebrate the close of 2016 at the Fremont Street Experience's America's Party—Downtown (VegasExperience.com/NYE), The pedestrian mall will be closed off at 6 p.m., and guests can party the night away till 3:30 a.m. Three stages filled with musical acts and the Viva Vision canopy add to the excitement, with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman leading the midnight countdown. New this year, guests can also purchase a dual ticket—admission to the Fremont Street party and one ride on Slotzilla, the zipline attraction that zooms guests over the tens of thousands of New Year's Eve revelers.
Celebrities flood the clubs to play host and perform this New Year's Eve. Here's your chance to dance, drink and downright party till the sun rises. Grammy-winning artist and actor Ludacris picks up the mic to host and perform at Light at Mandalay Bay (702.632.4700). Sparkle, shine and Steve Aoki—the celebrity DJ performs inside Jewel at Aria (702.590.8000), with open bar from 9-11 p.m. At the massive Omnia at Caesars Palace (702.785.6200) Calvin Harris performs in the main room while DJ Crooked lays out hip-hop inside the Heart of Omnia.
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Harry Potter Off Camera
Taking a step beyond the Harry Potter stories themselves, the artwork here depicts scenes we *didn't* read about, from mundane nights in the common room to Harry and Ginny's wedding. These drawings extend the stories and bring the characters to life in a whole new way. Of course we don't know things happened exactly like this… but that doesn't mean it's not fun to imagine they did!
Off Camera: Before the Books
Off Camera: The Marauder Years
Off Camera: The Potter Family
Off Camera: Growing Up
Off Camera: During the Books
Off Camera: Years 1 & 2
Off Camera: Years 3 & 4
Off Camera: Years 5 & 6
Off Camera: Year 7
Off Camera: After the Books
Off Camera: The Aftermath
Off Camera: The Next Generation
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Dare we hope for an Off Camera: After the Books section? I'd love to see Mr and Mrs Draco Malfoy and little Scorpius!
I'm looking forewards to the "Off camera" before the books. Because you hear about some incidents like Aunt Marge's horribly vivid visits or Sirius being sent to Azkaban without a trial or Harry shrinking that awful sweater Aunt Petunia tried to make him wear.
Will we get a Book 7 "Off Camera" too?
I discovered this site through stumbleupon. Everything here makes me cry. Great job! :)
I love this site! I was wondering whether you'd make an off-camera about Deathly Hallows too?
Josie- am I missing a way to subscribe to an rss feed for comments without leaving a comment on every post and checking the notify me box? Sometimes I really have nothing to add but would enjoy following the dialog without opening the page to check manually.
I love this site! Beautiful art, and I love the "off camera" section! Good job and I can't wait to read more! :)
I'm kind of surprised there weren't that many drawings of the three during the nostalgic days. For me they seemed the most interesting. I would have liked to see maybe one after Ron had left. It seemed like such an important part of his and hermione's relationship. I found myself obsessing over this time more than once. Hah. I guess I would feel better if I knew I wasn't the only one haha
Really loving these! I, too, have often imagined what goes on "behind the scenes", as it were. Thanks for an incredibly entertaining and thought-provoking website!
Hi josie this is just a suggestion you don't have to do this but can you do an off camera with the death eaters?:)
Hi Dalida – One of the challenges I have with this section is that there isn't a huge amount of artwork that fits in this category, much less *good* artwork. :) So I've chosen just to organize things by time periods, and any Death Eater scenes will just be mixed in. However, I may one day create a Character Portraits page for the Death Eaters, so that's probably a better one to look out for. Thanks!
When do you think you're going to do the After the Books off camera?


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Remembering Mr. Ebert
When I first started attending advanced previews of films in Chicago, many of them were held at The Screening Room on the 16th floor at 70 E. Lake St. This is an intimate venue consisting of about 50 seats and upon walking in, I immediately felt out of place. All of the critics there were very much at ease with one another and the room and I didn't know a soul. As I scanned the theater, looking for a vacant seat, I recognized many of the critics who I had read or seen on television. Mike Wilmington of the Chicago Tribune was towards the front talking to Dan Gire, president of the Chicago Film Critic's Association, while Richard Roeper of At the Movies was on the far side of the room. And sitting in the chair in the back by the door was Roger Ebert. He was deep in conversation with Jonathan Rosenbaum of the Chicago Reader about a film that had recently seen together and what I immediately noticed was that he was just as he appeared on TV – passionate about what he was talking about, eloquent in expressing himself and willing to consider another's point of view.
I didn't introduce myself that day – I was occupied with finding a seat that didn't belong to a regular and concentrating on not looking too much like a rube. However, I did speak to him when I found myself on an elevator one day with him and some fellow critics and a conversation on Kurosawa films was underway. Everyone was weighing in on what their favorite feature by the Japanese master was and I stood quietly taking it all in. I had only been coming to screenings for a little over a month at that point and still didn't feel as though I could chime in on such conversations, as if I was not yet part of the group. And yet, Ebert turned to me, having never spoken to me before and said, "How about you?" I was more than a bit stunned but was able to choke out, "I've always liked High and Low Mr. Ebert." He briefly nodded and said, "I like that one too, and call me 'Roger'."
Well, needless to say, that made my day and as I got to know Mr. Ebert a bit better (I could never bring myself to call him 'Roger.' Didn't seem proper to me), I recognized that here was a man without pretense. He never forgot where he'd come from, retaining a Midwest sensibility of kindness and familiarity, and he willingly embraced anyone who shared his passion for film. I didn't speak to him often, but whenever I did he was always gracious in listening to any questions I had or seemed interested in what I thought about a current movie that was playing. And I certainly wasn't the only one I saw him treat in this manner. Film critics come and go on the Chicago circuit and I had on numerous occasions seen him treat newcomers just as he had me when I was wet behind the years – as an equal whose take on movies was just as valid as his.
I came to realize that there was really no difference between the Mr. Ebert I knew and the Mr. Ebert I grew up listening to on the influential movie review program Sneak Previews that he co-hosted with fellow critic Gene Siskel. There was nothing artificial about him – he was simply a man with a keen view on life that knew the most vital pieces of knowledge come through observation. Whether it be watching a film or being a keen observer of human nature, my sense of him was that he wanted to take everything in, as if he were going to ultimately catalogue all he had witnessed in order to come up with some universal truth about who we are and what makes us tick.
I'm not sure if he ever came to any conclusions regarding this or if in fact this was his intent. I do know that I and many, many others would not be able to weigh in on the current state of cinema had Mr. Ebert not blazed the trail he had. He and Siskel made conversations about cinema a vital part of the national dialogue. Sneak Previews was a national sensation and through it, these two made film criticism accessible to the masses, freeing it from the grip of the haughty New York reviewers, so many of whom would write about movies with condescension and at times disdain. While it has been argued, and not without merit, that these two dumbed down film criticism by reducing it to a Consumer Reports-like exercise in which a thumb pointing up or down was used as a shorthand guideline to determine if filmgoers should spend their hard-earned cash on the latest flick, there's no question that they opened a free-flowing dialogue on the medium that resonates to this day. Film critics are far more prevalent now than they ever were before with space devoted to their musings in newspapers with circulation numbers far less than those of major urban publications, news stations in similar-sized markets utilize them as well while the coming of the internet has provided seemingly endless opportunities for cinema writers to express themselves. That's not to say that each film critic is worth reading but the dialogue about the medium has never been stronger or more diverse and that's what matters.
Siskel and Mr. Ebert helped prove the point that movies truly do matter, that it's important to understand that they are a reflection of who we are or were during the making of any given feature and that if the medium continues to produce thought-provoking pieces, than it's vital that we are able to understand them because they say so very much about who we are and what we hope to be. Mr. Ebert recognized this and he helped to nurture this perspective in an untold number of fellow viewers. He certainly had that effect on me and if he had not used exposed me to so many different sorts of movies through his newspaper columns and television shows, I certainly wouldn't have discovered so many films that delighted and intrigued me, nor would I have been able to respond to the question he asked me that day in the elevator.
And while it is far too modest a sentiment, on this day of his passing I need to simply say "Thank You" to Mr. Ebert for being a guiding light as far as revealing to me so many meaningful movies. In retrospect, I realize I should have called you "Roger."


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Once again Obama sells the Middle East out to Iran and Russia. This agreement does nothing to quell the genocide of Christians, to kill ISIS, and to slow the migration of refugees (and terrorists) into Europe.
Kerry will no doubt expect a Nobel Prize for this.
Anyone who votes for Clinton or Sanders will get more of this in spades.
Syrian Armed Opposition Forces in Aleppo
Feb 13, 2016 – Jennifer Cafarella
The United States faces a geostrategic inflection in Syria that it has not yet fully recognized. The "cessation of hostilities" declared on February 11, 2016 permits Russia and the Assad regime to continue targeting U.S. allies in Aleppo under the pretext that the opposition in the city consists predominantly of al Qaeda affiliate Jabhat al Nusra. The Russian view of the situation in Aleppo is false and deliberately distorting. There are multiple opposition groups within Aleppo that are distinct from Jabhat al Nusra, do not share its vision, and which the United States must support and strengthen. The U.S. must take steps to achieve three objectives: 1) to prevent Jabhat al Nusra from assuming leadership of the Aleppo-based opposition, 2) to avert the humanitarian catastrophe of a siege of Aleppo City, and 3) to shape the reactions of partners such as Turkey. This report assesses the opposition powerbrokers in Aleppo and their mobilization for the siege in order to help facilitate intelligent policies to achieve the first objective. It recommends that the United States, rather than pursuing a false "cessation of hostilities" that does not protect Aleppines, take three steps to secure its interests and those of the Syria people: humanitarian airdrops to Aleppo, material support to opposition groups in Aleppo distinct from Jabhat al Nusra, and a creation of a humanitarian safe-zone north of Aleppo.
via Syrian Armed Opposition Forces in Aleppo | Institute for the Study of War.


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A 'decidedly robust IPA' is my sort of thing. And coming from a brewer I've been enamoured with ever since Black Chocolate Stout it seemed a sure-fire winner.
Brooklyn Blast! is an IPA of 8.4% and a cursory glance at the beer's webpage reveals a hefty hop bill of Willamette, Magnum, Cascade, Fuggle, Aurora, Zythos, Bravo, Simcoe, Sorachi Ace, Amarillo and Experiment 6300. That's eleven, if you weren't paying attention. Such are the fruits of an effort to produce something of an Anglo-American IPA.
Things start strangely with an aroma of fruity stickiness that suggests seriously overripe grapefruit, banana and sweet lemon spongecake. The hazy golden fluid washes the palate with orange marmalade and sweet toffee notes, before strains of lime, grapefruit and mango come into play. There's even a little bit of tropical fruit and despite the overall warmth and sweetness to the beer, as well as the lack of any real attack at the front, there's quite a long lingering citrusy bitterness.
Alcohol heat is there in flashes, but is nowhere near as hot as the Black Chocolate Stout or Monster, and the beer drinks a great deal easier than it ought to.
A big win by Brooklyn.


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Official Press Release
HAVERHILL, MA, AUGUST 5, 2004 - DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS, the long-running indy anthology makes the leap to full color, just in time to debut a new concept from acclaimed horror-master Steve Niles!
Niles, best known for 30 Days of Night, teams with artist Kody Chamberlain to tackle sci-fi horror with "Sherman Danger: Robot Hunter."
"Sherman Danger is about an out-of-work robot hunter who's finally settled down and started a family," explains Chamberlain. "The robot problem that's plagued man is finally under control, until things heat up very quickly and Sherman gets pulled into action again. It's a fun story with some great characters that readers are going to love."
Chamberlain, set to work on a new IDW book with Niles, has nothing but praise for his collaborator. "Steve Niles is a fantastic writer. His stories are always fun and fast paced with plenty of twists. But there's something else about Steve that often goes unsaid - he loves giving new artists a shot in the business." Chamberlain also inks and colors the story.
DWP #19 also marks the debut of a crossover featuring characters from previously published tales. "A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight" is a collaboration of DWP alumni - written by Ian Ascher and Kevin Melrose, and illustrated and colored by Scott LeMien.
"I think the coolest part of the crossover is the idea of what could happen... if?" says LeMien. "Ian's Guild is comprised of stage magicians who have become assassins. Very hardcore and savvy characters - but what if they met real, primal magic? Magic that kills in ugly and heinous ways. Imagine how that would mess with their world!"
Ian Ascher agrees. "Both concepts deal with crime and magic, but of different kinds. We wanted to see if the worlds could be merged - and I think the results are pretty good."
LeMien was thrilled at the opportunity to be part of DWP's first color outing. "I went hog-wild and colored the story based on the changing time-frame of the story. It starts during sunset, then, when inside, I use subjective lighting in an EC or "Creepshow" feel to show escalating tension as fortunes change. It ends in evening, and I threw in every kind of texture and color I could think of, to see what would 'stick.' Color is a new experiment, so if I'm showboating a bit, I can attribute it to DWP's new bold leap!"
Rounding out the issue is "How I Spent My 21st Birthday" by artist/plotter Nick Postic, writer/plotter Troy Wall, and colorist Nick Marinkovich. "It's the story of a young man who agrees to be exposed to new drug treatments in order to make some quick cash. The treatments lead to some serious side-effects, leading to some "David Lynchian" events!" says Postic.
"Being in DWP #19 is like an IDW Publishing reunion!" adds Postic. "Nick [Marinkovich] and I are the artists for IDW's UNDERWORLD series, and Steve Niles has contributed a story, too!"
DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #19 (32 pages, full color cover and interiors, $3.50, is solicited in August's PREVIEWS (ITEM: AUG04 2670) for a October release.
About Digital Webbing
Digital Webbing (www.digitalwebbing.com), created by Ed Dukeshire, is the acclaimed source of comprehensive information on comic book-related websites. In addition to providing daily comic news and daily columns, DW is well known for its "talent engine" - matching writers with artists, both amateur and professional.
The flagship title of Digital Webbing Press is DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS, an anthology of stories by both aspiring and established creators. Acclaimed titles such as SHADES OF BLUE, FREAKSHOW and GUTWALLOW have also been published under the Digital Webbing Press banner.


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Monday, 19 March 2012
UK 2012 - Engelbert Humperdinck - Love Will Set You Free
So then, Engelbert's song for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest has finally been revealed. We were torn whether it would be a Cash/Jones/Diamond style career reboot, or a return to the familiar crooning lounge style that made him the huge name (heh!) he is today. So what have we actually got?
Oh my... it's lovely!
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Holmes Anonymous, First Meeting/
My name is Kora, and I'm a Sherlock Holmes fan.
I remember being little, watching The Great Mouse Detective over and over again and being terrified when Ratigan and Basil fought inside Big Ben. I remember watching a 10 minute cartoon featuring Holmes as a dog, bending forward with his magnifying glass to inspect the ground. I might not have understood the references, but even back then, I loved the character. That was just the beginning.
Fast-forward several years later. My friend Alex recommended that I check out the Sherlock Holmes movie, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. It took some convincing but I eventually relented. I loved it, and immediately hit the bookstore to see if I could find the original stories.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published the first Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet, in 1887. Despite his distaste for Holmes, and even a failed attempt to kill him off, Doyle continued writing Holmes adventures until he retired him permanently in 1927.
Except it's now 2013. One hundred and twenty-six years since Holmes' first appearance, and he is still everywhere. I've explored several adaptations, ranging from radio shows, to movies, to canon and non-canon (work by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and works written by other authors) stories. There is an alarming amount of material to sift through. However, I have yet to see, any Basil Rathbone adaptatipon, and many Holmes fans would consider this blasphemy.
A brief explanation: The Sherlock Holmes series began in 1939. It is hailed by many Holmes fans as the quintessential adaptation. They believe that if you're going to indulge in any version of Sherlock Holmes that is not canon, it should be Rathbone's Holmes.
What I'm saying is that I've committed a horrible sin as a Sherlock Holmes fan.
So my plan over the course of the next few months is to watch Basil Rathbone's adaptations, and check out some other Holmes – or Holmes-inspired – material, and discuss those here, along with the ones I've already seen. At the end I will see if what I think is the best Holmes adaptation changes once I've seen Rathbone in action.
Dig out your tobacco pipes and don your deerstalkers: The game is afoot.


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Actor Crawford Gives Hope to Homeless Youth at Special Inaugural Ball
By Shakala Alvaranga – January 20, 2013
Not many Inaugural Balls give young people the opportunity to participate in inaugural galas. But the H.O.P.E. Inaugural Youth Ball did just that. Today many families enjoyed an afternoon of elegance and fun at The Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C..
"The Wire" actor James Crawford spearheaded the H.O.P.E. Inaugural Youth Ball. He created it from his own personal experiences working on the HBO series. On the show, Crawford plays Duquan "Dukie" Weems, a homeless teenager. When the role he played turned into something much deeper, Crawford decided he need to act, and not just on television. So he found Code Blue which helps put an end to youth homelessness.
"A lot of people, when they think of homelessness, they think of adults," Crawford told WEBN Boston. "They don't think of 13-year-olds homeless living in vans. They also don't think that when a family becomes homeless, the children become homeless."
The H.O.P.E. Inaugural Youth Ball will raise money for Code Blue.
Crawford believes this event is a way to make people more knowledgeable on the growing problem. When he began his research, he found that 1.8 million youth are homeless each year. And that bothered him.
While playing the role on "The Wire," Crawford was around the same age as the homeless youth he was portraying. He says it was tough to imagine teenagers who were just like him who had hopes and dreams, but had no chance of accomplishing them. He thought it was his duty to fight for them.
The actor sponsored ten boys and girls and a family to attend the H.O.P.E. Inaugural Ball and also told them some exciting news. "We got the lady [the mother of the homeless family] a job with a security company, so she will start work very soon and hopefully that can be a step in the right direction."
"The whole purpose of this is if I can at least change one life, we're good to go," Crawford said.


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Taylor Swift released her first fragrance 'Wonderstruck' during last year, first in the US and then in the UK later on. Now I am going to state right now that although I am a huge Taylor Swift fan this is in no way a biased review! At first glance the bottle alone has a hint of Britney Spears' 'Midnight Fantasy' about it however the adorable charm and well detailed lid just screams Taylor and fits with her kitsch style perfectly. I was a little sceptical about how nice this would smell as a lot of 'celebrity' perfumes tend to smell very watered down and bland. Wonderstruck has a massive range of scents included in the perfume, ranging from floral smells, an abundance of sweet and fruity things and also a slight muskiness to it, Taylor has clearly ticked every box for the perfect perfume requirements. This has one of the nicest scents I've smelt and love to wear it, I think this is going to make an amazing summery scent.
When Enchanted Wonderstruck hits the UK shops I will definitely be trying it out to see how it compares to the original.
'Wonderstruck' is available from Boots, Perfume Shop and Superdrug nationwide ranging from £19.50 - £37.50.
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Taylor swift Wonderstruck!
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It looks so pretty. I sniffed it (LOL) the other day, and I knew right away I had to buy it :PReplyDelete
I had a little tester of this and I didn't like it but all these amazing reviews I'm reading of it makes me think I need to go and take another sniff! HahaReplyDelete
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Chad says troops in Mali killed terrorist behind Algeria plant attack
CTVNews.ca Staff
Published Saturday, March 2, 2013 3:59PM EST
Last Updated Saturday, March 2, 2013 11:10PM EST
The terrorist behind the assault on a gas plant in Algeria that left dozens of people dead was killed in an attack in the mountains of northern Mali, Chad's army claimed Saturday.
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Zakaria Ngobongue read a statement on state television saying Moktar Belmoktar, the former head of al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), which operates in Mali, was killed when Chadian soldiers destroyed a jihadist base in the Adrar and Ifoghas mountains in the north of the country.
The French military, which is leading an international campaign against rebels with ties to al Qaeda in northern Mali, said it could not confirm Belmoktar's death, or that of Abou Zeid, another top-ranking al Qaeda commander. Chad's president said Friday that his country's troops had killed Zeid.
Canadian diplomat Robert Fowler was kidnapped by AQIM in 2008 in Niger and held for 130 days. Fowler, now retired, reacted cautiously to the news of the deaths in a statement sent to CTV News. Belmoktar was said to have played a role in Fowler's kidnapping.
Fowler said that while he considers the deaths of the two men to be good news, "good for Mali, and good for the prospects for peace and stability throughout the Sahel region, I must temper my enthusiasm by the fact that this is by no means the first time Belmokhtar's death has been reported, but also -- and far more significantly -- until I know that the hostages, who have undergone such torment at the hands of these men, are safe and sound and reunited with their long-suffering families."
Meanwhile, France's foreign ministry refused to confirm or deny the report.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, an elected official told The Associated Press that he did not believe Belmoktar is dead, and that the report was fabricated by Chad.
"These last few weeks, the Chadians have lost a significant number of soldiers in combat. (Claiming that they killed Belmoktar) is a way to give some importance to their intervention in Mali," said the official, who is well-acquainted with both French and Malian commanders in the field.
Security expert Alan Bell told CTV News Channel that proving Belmoktar's death wouldnot necessarily be difficult, depending on how he was killed and the condition of the body.
Belmoktar, who sometimes wore an eye patch, lost an eye when he fought in Afghanistan during the 1980s.
If the reports are true, the death of Belmoktar will be a major blow to al Qaeda in the Sahara region, Bell said.
As the charismatic leader of AQIM, Belmoktar was involved in multiple kidnappings in Mali, Niger and Chad, Bell said.
"He was very successful at what he did," Bell said. "There's intelligence agencies who will say that he could probably be the new al Qaeda within the North African area."
Both Belmoktar, an Algerian, and Zeid had been members of the Armed Islamic Group, which were responsible for suicide bombings on Algerian governments targets. They moved on to Mali in 2003, building wealthby operating a kidnapping-for-ransom business. The terror unit joined al Qaeda in 2006, and was renamed al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
Belmoktar broke off from the group at the end of 2012 because he thought they weren't being militant enough in their attacks, Bell said.
He created his own extremist group, which is said to be responsible for the attack on a natural gas plant in southeastern Algeria in January.
Belmoktar claimed responsibility for the attack and the subsequent killing of 37 hostages, saying the assault was in response to the French military presence in Mali.
Bell said Belmoktar's death, if true, will be only serve as a temporary "knock down" for al Qaeda in that region before another leader comes along.
"We may get a lull in terrorist attacks and kidnappings in that region of Africa, but it's not going to end it."
The situation in Mali is turning out to be "more complicated than the French thought" in terms of the number of security problems, North Africa terrorism expert Alessandro Bruno told News Channel.
"We've got Niger next door, which is one of the world's largest uranium producing regions and no one wants any one of these people to get close it," said Bruno, who is a journalist with proedgewire.com.
"Then you've got potential problems in Algeria of course, and Libya, where this whole story you can say, originated because the region was destabilized after the Libyan civil war, thanks to a lot of weapons flooding these borders."
Bruno said the terrorists are also involved in the drug trade coming from west Africa.
"So there is a real combination of factors that's going to be very difficult to break," he said.
With files from The Associated Press


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Beef Kabobs with Parmesan Orzo
Quick Facts
Servings: 4
Cook Time: 20 min.
These colorful kabobs pair beautifully with the accompanying Parmesan orzo.
- 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
- 2 red or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Tbs chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 Tbs prepared Italian dressing
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- Parmesan Orzo:1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, cooked
- 2 to 3 Tbs chopped fresh basil or parsley
- 2 Tbs shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Soak eight 8-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes.
- Cut beef steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Toss beef and bell peppers with 1 tablespoon basil, dressing and garlic in large bowl. Alternately thread beef and peppers onto skewers.
- Toss orzo ingredients in medium bowl; keep warm.
- Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, about 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Serve with orzo.
Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman's Beef Association
Nutrition Facts
Calories 450
Calories from Fat 193 (43%)
(32%)Total Fat 21g
(38%)Saturated Fat 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
(26%)Cholesterol 78mg
(4%)Sodium 105mg
(16%)Potassium 550mg
Total Carbohydrate 35g
(9%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(57%)Protein 29g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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I've just completed 8 of the best weeks of learning I've had in some time! I don't consider myself either 'left brain' or 'right brain' … but perhaps a little of both (middle brain?), so creative fields always challenge me, but I love it! I cannot draw to save myself, but I am not too bad with a computer, so graphic design is something I can have a go at.
I enrolled some time ago in the 'Introduction to Graphic Design' course at 'Designworks' – a private college based in West Burleigh here on the Gold Coast. I'd been looking for some time for a course that helped get me started in this field – I by no means need to be a full time graphic designer (those guys are far too bloody clever), but I wanted to be able to open up the adobe creative suite and not be too afraid to touch things. To play, to create the basics and possibly make a few adjustments at times. I had googled different courses and found various things… I just wasn't sure I was the TAFE kind of person – It's also not just about learning the software – youtube can teach me that…
So I showed up the first night, unsure what to expect and I was delighted that we had a teacher who was passionate, realistic and knowledgable and that there was a small group of only 6. They have fantastic labs and facilities and I went home that night knowing I picked the right course!
Over the 8 weeks, we did so many different things. We were treated to the opportunity to do some letterpress – which we were VERY lucky to do and was so so so fun!
So, I'm not going to lie – I went home a number of nights very frustrated because it's not the easiest thing to learn. It's also hard when you haven't been in learning mode for so long that you forget what it is like not to be proficient at everything you do, so that in itself is a great lesson and very humbling. I also learnt that graphic design is HARD! You can certainly do an average job without too much training or skill. I respected graphic designers before (I always respect the skills of others as you never know the challenges until you try and do it yourself), but I respect them even more now – the complexities and the room for error is much bigger than I thought!
Our teacher Drew asked for feedback in whichever way we wanted to send it.. so I'm blogging mine. If there was a rating for the course, I would give it a 9/10 (always room for improvement he says). I enjoyed the variety of activities and different ways to learn – not all activities clicked for me (but that's expected for a group of students as not everybody learns the same way) but it was great to be pushed to the limits (they say learning only begins at the end of your comfort zone). I also liked that all of the activities were brought together at the end – it was great to have both structured learning activities and also the 'free time' to prepare our documents. I also liked that Drew gave good honest feedback and would tell us the harsh realities of the real world. I also met a lovely group of ladies, who I am sure I will keep in touch with – thanks to the girls and our teachers for your patience and the giggles – you guys are great!
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the beginning of Spanish colonization, Santiago emerged as an alternative
way of life for many adventurers looking for fame and fortune in
the New World. Dissapointed with the lack of mineral, the adventurers
led by Don Pedro de Valdivia took advantage of the ideal conditions
of this soil for agriculture
with the now so-called Plaza de Armas square, the city
was designed in such a way that the houses of important citizens
were the first ones in a squared order- typical of any city in Spain-
which is now known as the civic centre of Santiago. However, the
relentless indigenous attacks, the permanent war in the South and
the constant natural disasters kept this city with a very small
population size towards the beginning of the nineteenth century.
this is why tourists perceive it as a cosmopolitan city which still
preserves the warmth of a small town isolated by mountains and sea.
Despite the modernity shown by certain districs, the quick pace
of its streets, and the changes in the architectural design, Santiago
preserves some of its peacefulness and security of a small colonial
city far from metropolises.
by mountains, Santiago city represents a geographic centre (also
as an administrative, economic and cultural centre) from which it
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mountain and fertile valleys where the Chilean wine is grown. This
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Aside being my favourite actor, he has a bit of a knack for words too. My favourite part is around 3:30 with the wall metaphor but the whole thing is a brilliant viewing so let me know what you think.


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Big Dog Ink/Aspen Comics 2015
Written by Kim Hutchison & Kari Castor
Illustrated by Mike Krome
Coloured by Nei Ruffino
Volume one is once again available and hopefully to more readers than ever before thanks to Big Dog Ink becoming a part of Aspen Comics because while this series is definitely something different it's also contains some of the most beautiful artwork around. I fully admit that while I read pretty much everything else Big Dog put out this one escaped me and I'm glad I now have the opportunity to get to know this remarkable woman and see her story.
There's something magical about a world where giant bats are used as a mode of transportation for the crew launched from a metal carrier ship, a place where mermaids are on the loose living up to their horrific reputation of luring sailor's to their deaths and the surprise of whom else is on this world, a God long forgotten by many but once upon a time worshiped.
I will be the first to admit that i'm something of an art snob I like it clean, detailed and breathtaking. Mike's linework, page layout and use of not only backgrounds but the little details such as a bookmark or a the feather plume used to write and draw all coloured in such a dynamic way by Nei that you can't help but look at this and think holy crap this some good stuff. The colourist is sometimes underrated in comics but here Nei's blending of light to dark and use of high and low lighting just really make the difference to enhance the incredible line work done by Mike.
The mermaid they captured killed the captain, a position now held by Shahrazad, and someone wants to seemingly eliminate this creature and it isn't one of the crew, though would love to see her destroyed. Two headed vultures with nose rings yeah these are creature you don't see every day that's for sure they have to be someones, nose rings after all aren't just found in birds in the wild. We do learn that whomever controls the voices of the sirens three, controls the road to infinity. Now the big question is who controls them?
As the story unfolds we see the emergence of a great threat to Shahrazad and her way of life and the lives of her crew. Also in an attempt to get off the island they are stranded on we see the girl has plenty of smarts to her which is why she was second in command and now Captain. I have to admit the island looks like a paradise and not a bad place to be stranded but they take flight on the bats and go off in search of where those vultures were headed. They need to perch somewhere and more than likely this will lead them to their master.
If things were to go as planned they wouldn't be as fun now would they? I'm incredibly impressed with all the mixing of items from different era's and the magical aspect of what goes on as well as seeing the fantasy, think giant flying bats, put together in such a way that it all seems just so natural. The characterization is delightful, the way the story unfolds is excellent pacing and what we see keeps things fresh and new because you aren't sure why anything is happening yet. So the surprise element here is a huge draw for me.
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WASHINGTON – Maybe you ignore the call; maybe you just hang up after saying hello. Either way, you are fueling the fire for that telemarketer to call you back – and soon.
That's the word from Erica Elson, author of "The Awkward Human Survival Guide." She knows what she's talking about; she's a telemarketer herself.
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – Annual Meeting
February 5, 2018
**Minutes are considered to be in DRAFT form until approved at the next scheduled meeting**
The Annual Board meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM
In attendance: Cindy Pike, Alyson Grzyb, Dave Thomas, Phyllis Skidmore (librarian), Sheila
Kearns, Carol Farley, Katie McCartney, Bob Dudley, John Spencer, Bill Budde (Russell
Collection), Dave VanDeWater
Absent: Carrie Gutbier, Sally Ayrey, Cathy Taylor, Laura Crosslin
Guests: None
- 2017 (February, 2017)
o One correction. Carrie's last name is Gutbier not Gruber. Motion to approve
minutes from last annual meeting as amended – moved to approve by Sheila,
seconded by Bob, motion carried unanimously
Librarian's Report (summary of 2017):
- Phyllis reported that the Efficiency Vermont retrofit went well and had a positive effect
on the utility bills. We have been meeting all of the milestones so far.
- Another big issue this year was the furnace replacement.
- The new interlibrary loan system seems to be working well except a recent discovery
that fiber connect libraries are dropped at times.
- Peggy applied for 2 grants both for $1,200. Both were awarded. We purchased some
furniture for the children's room and museum passes.
- The new donation box was stolen. (this was the second time). A new hardwood box is
now bolted to the counter to deter future theft.
- New hanging system in the gallery is up.
- Library and Russell collection were featured on GNAT.
- JISP after school program continues to be successful.
- Normal statistics.
- Complete details are in the Librarian's annual report.
Treasurer's Report (summary):
- We ended the year with a surplus, ($18,030) mainly due to a good returns from the
endowment, plus lower than expected utility bills
- Cindy recommended we move the surplus into the long-term maintenance fund since it
was essentially down to zero following the recent furnace failure and replacement.
- Sheila asked about a technology expenses line. Since we could not purchase the
anticipated computers in 2017, should we try to move any forward into 2018. Phyllis
said the computers are still in decent operating order and we have more money
allocated for 2018 so we should be fine. The copier might be a bigger technology issue
this year.
- Annual fund was below what was anticipated but we still hope a large donatin will be
- Dave moved that we earmark surplus funds to be moved to the long term
maintenance fund. Bob seconded. The motion was approved unanimously.
1. Russell Collection report – Bill sent out a report.
2. Programming Report – Carrie sent a report
3. Legacy committee – Dave T. reported that the committee did not meet this year. Dave
did succeed in getting one person he was talking with commit to making a bequest in his
4. Alyson recognized the work of Dave T., Cindy, and Simon that will be leaving the board.
We also recognized Alyson's work
5. Nominating committee –
New Business:
1. Dave V. moved to adopt the slate of officers, Dave T. seconded. The motion was
passed unanimously.
2. Cindy will stay on as a check signer until Sally returns. Bob moved to allow Cindy
remain as the check signer for the Library and Dave T. to continue for the Russell
Collection until the end of February. Carol seconded. The motion passed
3. Alyson will continue to monitor the Efficiency Vermont project and step in as needed.
Meeting adjourned at 6:42 PM.


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It's just that when he focuses his extravagant attention on me, it feels like being wrapped in a garment woven of warm gold. Besides, aren't all experiences of falling in love the projection of our own idealized image onto the beloved?" Georgina got up and walked over to the little table holding the plate of homemade chocolate chip cookies. She picked one up and took a bite. Then she lay back down in the hammock and rocked herself with one foot.
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Coleman's Content with Solid Silver Start
Reining World & National Powerboat P1 Champions settled for a solid silver medal in this weekend's UK season opener. The Aalborg Regatta, Denmark hosted some fantastic heat racing with over 70k spectators enjoying the weekend festival. Sam & Daisy Coleman qualified 2nd, pipped by just four tenths of a second to pole position by current USA Champions and fellow Welshmen; James Norvill & Christian Parsons-Young. Sam & Daisy won both of their heat races on the Saturday setting the stage for a straight showdown between the UK and USA Champions in Sunday's Grand Finale.
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