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Practice Law. Promote Justice. Change Lives.
In his new book, The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder, Vincent Bugliosi makes a devastating, well documented case that President George W. Bush is guilty of murder as a result of the lies he told to justify the invasion of Iraq.
As a Los Angeles prosecutor, Bugliosi represented the state in 106 major cases and won 105, including each of his 21 murder cases. In his best known case, Bugliosi convicted Charles Manson of murder, even though Manson was never at two of the crime scenes when the victims were murdered.
Bugliosi's argument is simple. Bush wanted a war with Iraq. He had to show that preemptive invasion of Iraq was justified. To do this, Iraq had to be an imminent threat to the United States. There were two major problems. First, Bush couldn't prove any connection between Saddam Hussein and 9/11. More importantly, his own 2002 classified intelligence estimate findings of the National Intelligence Estimate (NEI) of 2002 didn't support him - so he classified the original document, and provided Congress with a doctored version to support his claims. By doing this, Bush pushed through an illegal invasion which he had to have known would cost U.S. lives. That, Bugliosi argues, is an act of murder, committed against each and every U.S. soldier killed in this war.
This means, by his calculations, that each of the approximately 2,700 prosecutors, be they federal, state, county or municipal attorneys, has the individual authority to bring murder charges if one of their citizens was killed in the war.
Had this book been written by a radical or a legal amateur, it would be easy to dismiss. That Bugliosi is not only a seasoned prosecutor, but a best selling crime author (Helter Skelter, among others) gives his argument much more gravitas. He walks his reader/audience through the legal points and has ready counter arguments to the obvious objections. For example, can someone be tried for murder if they weren't present? Yes, he argues, citing the Manson case. What if "murder" per se wasn't intended? He provides several persuasive responses including conspiracy to commit murder, felony murder, and depraved indifference theories. Can a President be held liable for acts done while in office? Yes, he maintains—otherwise why would Ford have pardoned Nixon at great risk to Ford's own credibility?
Bugliosi is not naïve. He believes that this Supreme Court appointed George Bush in 2000, in contravention to the law, and would likely find away to overturn a conviction, or even to block a trial. But Bugliosi is not deterred. He reminds of the lack of a statue of limitations for murder and points to the eventual arrest and trial of Chilean dictator Agosto Pinochet. Bugliosi wants George W. Bush to wonder for the rest of his life, if some day, in some state or county, a fearless prosecutor will use her or his legal powers to bring Bush and his lawless administration to justice. And he hopes that his book, and the legal theory it espouses, will have some deterrent effect on future Presidential law breaking.
- Joe Libertelli
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10:43am PT by Lesley Goldberg
Danny Trejo to Co-Star in FX's George Lopez Comedy (Exclusive)
Danny Trejo is heading back to FX.
The actor, who has recurred on the cable network's Sons of Anarchy, has booked a series-regular role on Saint George, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
George Lopez's 10/90 comedy centers on the chaotic life of a recently divorced working-class Mexican-American who becomes a successful entrepreneur. Lopez is set to portray a man who struggles to balance his demanding ex-wife, his 11-year-old son, his overbearing mother who just moved in and his uncle as well as his new role as a philanthropist "giving back" by teaching history once a week at a night school.
STORY: George Lopez's 10/90 Comedy Lands at FX
Trejo will play Lopez's uncle Tio, a part-time construction worker who stops by the house to drink George's beer. He is extremely competitive -- in his mind, he can outrun, -jump or -drink anyone, especially George. Tio lives life to the fullest. In many ways, Tio is like a savant or Shakespeare's fool -- despite a convoluted thought process and many quirks, Tio speaks the truth and holds a mirror up to George.
In addition to Sons of Anarchy, where he has played Romeo Padera, Trejo's credits include episodes of Breaking Bad and the features Machete Kills, Grindhouse and From Dusk Till Dawn. He's repped by Gloria Hinojosa at AEF. The casting reunites Trejo with Lopez and comes after he guest-starred on a 2005 episode of the actor's self-titled comedy.
Roseanne creator Matt Williams will serve as showrunner on the multicamera comedy, which, if successful in its first 10 episodes, will earn a 90-episode pickup similar FX's Anger Management.
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Saint George was co-created by Lopez, Williams and David McFadzean, with the trio set to co-write the first episode. The men, along with 3 Arts' Michael Rotenberg (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Dete Meserve and Judd Payne will serve as executive producers on the project, which is set to begin production in August. Lionsgate TV is set to produce in association with Wind Dancer Films, Travieso Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment.
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Things you should be aware if you are cohabiting
- When you apply for housing you must include personal data about your cohabitant. If your cohabitant moves out, you must notify us. If you get a new cohabitant, you need to contact us so that we can register his / her personal data in our systems.
- The regulation that the tenant cannot be over 35 years and must be a SiO student does not apply for cohabitants. However, couples where both are students are prioritised over couples where only the tenant is a student.
- If a cohabitant has lived in SiO Housing for more than five years in total, either as a tenant or cohabitant, he / she has reached the maximum period of residence in SiO.
The cohabitant does not have the same rights as a tenant. Generally the rule is that all inquiries must be initiated by the tenant. Here are some of the incidences where a partner will need an authorization by the main tenant:
- To be issued keys / access card / mail box key
- To be locked in by a caretaker
- To obtain a new laundry card
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Friday, 16 March 2012
Simple Clutch Bag
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I get mine super cheap from one of the haunts in Bradford. They sell it in the sewing box in Selby but it's much, much more expensive. I've also bought some on e-bay before now too :) Glad you're back :)ReplyDelete
Interfacing is commonly made by Pellon and others. There is usually a huge section at every fabric store. All employees should know it.ReplyDelete
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You can get it from Boyes,Goole or York,don't ever go to the sewing box it is too expensive for everything,or try Abakhan on line will give you proper address thingy on facebook,Abakhan is good but postage can be expensive,OR just thought on Selby market on a monday near the library side there is a haberdashery stall she should have some she will be cheap,but you do know you can get different strenth's/weights depending on what you need it for,for instance interfacing for clothes may not be strong enough for your clutch bag,but it is all trial and error,now i know you need this info it will be uppermost in my mind so i will look out for you.Loved the bag lovely spring colour.ReplyDelete
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operation PLANET BASKET | strong wicker baskets
Strong wicker baskets can be used as log baskets, apple baskets, laundry baskets, recycling baskets and planters
Baskets made by operation PLANET BASKET are probably the strongest wicker baskets on the planet !
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We work with indigenous Dayak communities and other marginalised farmers living in and around the rainforests of Indonesia who for centuries have used the strength of rattan to fashion wicker baskets made to last in an extreme environment. Operation Planet Basket is a small but essential part of the the Katingan Project one of the largest rainforest restoration initiatives in the world. By working directly with the people who live in the area and helping them maximise their rattan resources we are making sure our baskets don't cost the earth..
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Operation PLANET BASKET a small but critical part of the Katingan Project, an important rainforest ERC , Eco System Restoration Concession. We aim to add value to the local rattan industry and in doing so create vital revenue for people who would otherwise have little or no alternative to illegal logging, clearing forest with fires for palm oil cultivation or poaching endangered species including orangutan, pangolin, cloud leopards and orchids.
Find out more about operation PLANET BASKET, a small but critical part of The Katingan Project.
The Katingan Peatland Restoration and Conservation Project (the Katingan Project) is based on the premise that we can still save large areas of peat swamp forest in Indonesian Borneo, offer local people sustainable sources of income, tackle global climate change—and base this on a solid business model. This is a no-nonsense, transparent and result-oriented approach to land-use and conservation in a part of the world where this is needed most.
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Everyone knows that you should drink a protein shake before you exercise. There are research studies that clearly demonstrate that if you have a lot of amino acids in your blood before going to the gym, when your blood flow increases, they are delivered to the muscles that are being stressed. Also, the increase in amino acids was so enhanced that it was even strengthening your anabolism!
However, after these studies came out, new research showed that it doesn't really matter when you take protein around a workout – before, after or during exercise all had the same effect with minor, insignificant variations. There is a lot of confusion surrounding this issue and it is centered around what type of protein is the optimal variant, as well as the timing of your consumption in order to get the best anabolic effect from it.
This prompted a serious discussion and the researchers working at the Australian Institute of Sport conducted an experiment that would clear up the confusion and deliver a straight answer. The question was – is it better to take a slow-digesting or a quick-digesting protein before training. They set up the experiment with 12 resistance-trained subjects doing some single-leg extensions in three different situations. The subjects did the leg extensions in one workout while their non-active leg was trained in the next one. They were given three different drinks 45 minutes before the experiment:
A drink with 30 grams of whey protein and 5 grams of leucine, drunk at the same time.
A drink with 30 grams of whey protein and 5 grams of leucine in 15 different doses.
A placebo drink.
The researchers separated the leucine in 15 different doses to simulate a slow-digesting protein in a process called pulse feeding, but this also had another positive side – since the same protein was used to create both a quick and a slow-feeding protein, the confusion around amino acid compositions and their effect on the results of the study, was null. All of these conditions were separated by resting periods of 7 to 14 days.
The pulse feeding process delivered a stronger response to the drink, creating higher insulin and amino acid concentrations after the workout was finished – way more than a single large dose of the same thing. The boosted post-workout blood amino acids and insulin had a greater effect on the most important anabolic signaling pathways, like the Akt-mTOR-p70S6K pathway after an hour of rest after working out.
The authors of this study say that unlike the consumption of protein after stressful and intense training, where a quickly-digested protein created a better muscle protein synthesis response, when you take the same protein before working out you will have no problems even if the amino acid response is slower, you just need to keep your leucine servings small and numerous to have a high leucine. The protein protocols didn't produce an important difference in the increase of protein synthesis in the five hours of recovery.


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CHICAGO, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- A Chicago-area woman called 911 after her daughter texted, in what turned out to be a joke gone wrong, that she was being held by two escaped bank robbers.
Orlando Park Police Commander John Keating said the teenager and her mother were swapping text messages Thursday morning when the daughter said she was going to the bank. Her mother responded with a warning to be on the lookout for two convicted bank robbers who escaped Monday from a federal prison in downtown Chicago.
The daughter jokingly replied, "They're here, they have guns" -- but her mom didn't realize it was a joke and called 911.
Police responded to the Marquette Bank branch in full force only to find nothing was amiss, a bank spokesman told the Chicago Tribune.
"I think we take every 911 call seriously, and we respond as we would if we had no fugitives that were still outstanding," Keating said.
Orlando Park police had been assisting in the manhunt for the two escaped prisoner, Joseph "Jose" Banks and Kenneth Conley. The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to their capture.


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The following selected books, magazines, and journals include Mathilde Duffy's drawings. Please visit Press for reviews.
Seashells of Eastern Arabia, Dr. Donald Bosch, S. Peter Dance, Robert Moolenbeck, and Graham Oliver, authors; Motivate publishing, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1995
The Encyclopedia of Colored Pencil Techniques, Judy Martin, author; Running Press, Philadelphia, PA
The Encyclopedia of Seashells, Dr. Gary Rosenberg, author; Dorset Press, New York, N.Y., 1992; Sixteen pages of drawings: including seven full-page spreads at chapter beginnings
Drawing and Painting From Nature, Cathy Johnson, author; Design Press, New York, N.Y., 1989
Selected magazines and journals
Sanctuary: The Journal of the Massachusetts Audubon Society, Autumn, 2008 ; Three illustrations for "The Wild Harvest" article
The Nautilus, publication of the Smithsonian Institution, Vol. 109, #4, 1995, "Taxonomic Notes on the Western Atlantic Turridae (Gastropoda: Conoida)"; Illustrations in an article by Dr. Donn Tippett
American Conchologist, quarterly worldwide magazine devoted to shells; Six full-cover illustrations: Dec–1984, 1985, 1989, 1993, Mar–1989, Jun–1995
Of Sea and Shore Magazine, Port Gamble, WA 1991; Full cover illustration
American Conchologist, Vol. 19, No. 3; September 1991,"Spotlight on Mathilde Duffy"; Feature article by Nancy Gilfilan
The Epitonium, Boston Malacological Club publication; Various art contributions and cover illustrations
Flotsam and Jetsam; Massachusetts Marine Educators Quarterly Journal, 1988; Feature article on shells and my career with man of my drawings
"The Legends of the Shells," 1985, research and copy consultant for the Beckett Paper Company (large promotional portfolio); Project received an Andy Award of Distinction by the New York Ad Club
Sarasota Lifestyle and Decor Almanac, 1985, "Shelters in the Sea"; Article on shell lore that I was asked to write and illustrate
Clubhouse Magazine; Sarasota Bay Area Lifestyle, 1983, "Artists in Their Elements"; Feature story on local Florida artists and writers
Clubhouse Magazine, February/March, 1983, "The Shell Game"; Full–page illustrated guide to Florida West coast shells
View Mathilde's FLOWER and SEASHELL GALLERIES.
To buy a giclée print or COMMISSION a drawing, CONTACT Mathilde Duffy.
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This modern side fold tri-panel holiday card is printed on brown card stock which features a silver evergreen tree on the front panel. "Season's Greetings" is printed on the right side of the inside of the card and a pinecone motif adorns the top of the inner card, which will both be printed in the ink color chosen for your text. Includes white unlined envelopes.
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"I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth."
Many will recognise the cadence and application of these words, yet among the greatest human debates – following 'why am I here?' and 'is there a god?' – is the question of what is truth. As some have argued, truth is merely that which is perceived by each individual, thus allowing even conflicting stories and fantastic mythologies all to be 'true'. There's some philosophy for your morning coffee.
Nowhere does the truth debate shine more strongly than in the criminal courtroom. There, truth is on trial, even more than the accused.
Take, for instance, the murder trial of Amanda Knox. A British university student named Meredith Kercher was found dead in her room on 1 November 2007 and her flatmate Amanda stands accused. Beyond those two undeniable points, the story gets muddled, the facts conflict, and characters feature or fade depending on which version of truth is on the witness stand.
The intrigue surrounding the trial is perhaps more true than the murder case itself, and that is exactly what director Michael Winterbottom and writer Paul Viragh attempt to portray in their upcoming film The Face of an Angel.
Theirs is a true story.
The script follows the character of Thomas, a Hollywood film director trying to produce a film about the Amanda Knox trial. He begins with a book released by a Rome-based journalist who has been covering the trial. Here the viewer begins the ultra-meta journey of the director and writer themselves. The book and its author actually exist and they served as the starting point for this film script. Thus the viewers watch Thomas, embodying Michael, 'the director', watching the journalists, 'the media', watching the court case, 'the instrument of truth and justice', continuing on through a rabbit hole collection of perspectives – the boyfriend, the eerie landlord/blogger, the disengaged English art student, the family of the accused, the family of the victim, the slew of witnesses, the lawyers, the Hollywood production team, Thomas' family in Los Angeles, and on and on.
Each presents a true angle. More importantly, each wants Thomas to select his own angle by which to approach the script and make it digestible to audiences seeking the truth. Thomas (Michael and Paul) struggles to reconcile that there may be many truths or none at all. His version of the trial story will be but another 'true' perception, a presentation with all the supporting frills and emotional appeal to make it marketable to the blockbuster world.
The Face of an Angel may be one of the most authentic (if one can use the term) trial portrayals: a critique on media and presentation and, I would argue, our understanding of truth itself, the film is a story of love and loss. It is not for everyone – a bit of a self-indulgent mindfuck – but nonetheless fascinating, beautifully made, and a reminder that the jury is still out on the truth question.


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Germany's developmental Euro Hawk unmanned reconnaissance aircraft has completed its first flight carrying a Cassidian-developed suite of signals intelligence (SIGINT) sensors, kicking off a test programme that is expected to total around 15 sorties.
Achieved on 11 January using a derivative of the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk, the milestone event came several months later than scheduled, due to a longer-than-expected process to secure the required certification approvals from Germany's airworthiness authorities.
After taking off from Manching near Munich, the unmanned air vehicle climbed to an altitude of 50,000ft (15,200m), and remained within military-controlled airspace throughout its more than 6h sortie.
Northrop Grumman
"With this first sensor flight, the Euro Hawk effectively demonstrated its system capability for safe operation within German airspace," says Neset Tukenmez, chief executive of the Northrop/EADS joint venture company responsible for delivering the programme. Its SIGINT payload also "showed excellent performance", adds Cassidian chief executive Bernhard Gerwert.Getting the Euro Hawk back into the air has been a lengthy process since the development aircraft's arrival in Manching from the USA in July 2011. Payload integration activities were completed by February 2012, with the platform having undergone first taxi trials in June. Speaking at last September's ILA Berlin air show, industry officials referred to a "painfully detailed approach" to securing the airworthiness approvals required, but outlined an ambition to fly the aircraft late last year.
A test campaign of about 15 flights is expected to be performed from Manching before the Euro Hawk will be delivered to the German air force's Schleswig-Jagel air base for additional user trials.
Berlin's Euro Hawk programme could eventually comprise the delivery of four series production aircraft and a second ground control station for the type, under a deal worth a projected €1.2 billion ($1.6 billion).


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Here's more about Stucky's from Wikipedia:
Stuckey's is a roadside convenience store chain found on highways throughout the United States. Stores are concentrated in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest, although operations have existed as far east as Connecticut and as far west as Oregon.[1] Stuckey's Corporation, the company operating the chains, has its headquarters in Silver Spring, unincorporated Montgomery County, Maryland.[2]
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Early days[edit source | edit]
Stuckey's originated in the early 1930s in Eastman, Georgia. When founder W. S. Stuckey, Sr., had a successful pecan harvest from his family's orchard he decided to offer a portion of the crop for sale in a lean-to roadside shed. Many Florida-bound tourists travelingU.S. Route 23 stopped to purchase the pecans.
As the roadside business continued to expand, Stuckey's wife, Ethel, created a variety of homemade pecan candies to sell at the stand, including pecan log rolls and pecan divinity. In 1937, Stuckey constructed his first store building. Much like the former roadside lean-to, the new business focused on selling these Southern candies to highway travelers. This first Stuckey's shop added a restaurant, then a novelty section, and then gas pumps. The final addition was a teal blue roof (which would later become the company's trademark). Until the onset of World War II, Stuckey's continued to open stores in Georgia and Florida. The number of stores declined somewhat during WWII due to the effects of wartime sugar rationing.
After WWII ended, the Stuckey's business once again began to grow and it sold a number of new franchises. The company constructed a candy factory to supply an eventual 350-plus Stuckey's stores located throughout the continental United States. As the post-war baby boom flourished and families undertook more long-distance auto travel, Stuckey's continued to grow as they were usually constructed along major highways and frequently were paired with Texaco gas stations as well as restaurants and clean restrooms.[3]
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In 1960, W. S. Stuckey attempted to create a hotel chain called Stuckey's Carriage Inn, but opened only four locations. In 1967, Stuckey's merged with Pet, Inc., maker ofPet Milk.[4]
The company at its peak had over 350 locations, which dwindled to fewer than 75 after a decline in the late 1970s under ownership by Pet. It was repurchased by formerCongressman W.S. Stuckey, Jr., in 1985. It currently has over 200 franchise stores in 19 states.[5]


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Geography curriculum 7-11
Year 7:
Students in year 7 study a variety of human and physical geography. In Terms 1&2 they are introduced to the key OS map skills and how to use an atlas. They also explore the world's Oceans, examining conflicts in the oceans, the structure of and impacts on coral reefs pollution problems and food chain. In Terms 3 and 4 they investigate the continent of Europe. They work in groups to produce an independent project on one European country, indigenous peoples in Lapland, the issues in national parks, contemporary challenges in Europe such as Brexit, the migrant crisis as well as improving their map knowledge of key countries, capital cities and physical features. In the final terms, students explore the physical landscape of China and investigate the human features such as population distribution, the building of the Three Gorges Dam and the One Child Policy. They finish year 7 by starting to build their fieldwork skills base through a series of on and off-site activities to collect, present and evaluate fieldwork.
Year 8:
Pupils in year 8 build on the skills and themes learnt in year 7. In the first 2 terms pupils explore global crimes such as the issue of piracy and whether the shrinking of the Aral Sea is an environmental crime. They also look at local crime and target hardening and then explore the schools site to build on their fieldwork skills and gathering of qualitative data. The second topic in this term allows them to explore the two ecosystems of the rainforest and the Arctic Tundra looking at a number of physical features and processes and the human threats to them. In the Spring term, students study the physical processes linked to tectonics and plate boundaries, with a focus on volcanoes and earthquakes. They also look at the continent of Africa and explore a variety of issues for example hunger in Ethiopia, shanty towns problems and improvements in Kibera and differing quality of life between girls in northern Nigeria and the UK. In the final terms the students focus on conflict in Antarctica and then look at the processes and landforms along rivers with a final look at the causes and impacts of flooding.
Year 9.
Students study 3 units through year 9. The first 2 are skills based units which serve to develop many of the skills the students will need for the GCSE specification. The unit on gender inequality has cross curricular links with Sociology and this leads into Globalisation and Fashion. This unit explores the different types of industry, the concept of globalization and interdependence and the problems faced in the fashion industry for example sweatshops. The pupils also consider the concept of fair trade. In the second unit, pupils build on their KS3 fieldwork skills by completing a day's fieldwork in Sevenoaks. They are guided through the 6 stages of an investigation and encouraged to build their skills in areas such as complex data presentation, analysis, concluding and evaluation. The students then start the main GCSE course after February half term with Theme 1 of the Eduqas B GCSE Geography specification. This unit is mainly human Geography and in year 9 pupils look at the concept of global cities, by studying 2 examples- London and Mumbai. They look at the pressures they face and how they can be solved. The pupils then move onto looking at rural and urban problems in the UK.
Year 10:
Pupils continue with the Theme 1 for Eduqas GCSE Geograpy spec B. They examine retail developments and conflicts, solutions to sustainable living in rural areas and look at global development patterns, examining ways in which countries can be measured and evaluating these. During Yr 10 pupils start to develop their decision making skills for the second paper. They also look at the concept of aid, trade and fair trade. After Christmas, students start Theme 2 which is a physical Geography unit. The topics in this unit comprise of rivers, coasts, climate change and weather & climate. At May half term, pupils then start the fieldwork unit for the 3rd exam which involved a minimum of 2 days fieldwork. This year students are going on a 3 day residential to Swanage to collect this data.
Year 11:
Students in current yr 11 are finishing the legacy spec for WJEC B Geography. They have conducted their controlled assessment this year and they have studied Theme 3 for their second exam which is a unit on trade, aid and development. Pupils have worked extensively on their decision ma
A Level Geography
Entry Requirements
Students will be required to have obtained a Grade B or above at English GCSE, and a Grade B or above in GCSE Geography.
What is A-Level Geography?
Geography at A-Level includes the study of both physical and human Geography. It covers a variety of geographical issues at a range of scales and it allows for in-depth study of new topics, as well as ones covered at GCSE.
What Will I Study?
Yr12 - Unit 1: Physical Geography: coasts, rivers and arid environments
Unit 2: Human Geography: tourism, energy and rural issues
Yr13 - Unit 3: Global Issues: including natural hazards, eco-systems and development
Unit 4: Geographical Skills Paper
- Unit 1 (25% of total A-Level)
- Unit 2 (25% of total A-Level)
- Unit 3 30% of total A-Level
- Unit 4 20% of total A-Level
In Year 12, there are a variety of fieldwork opportunities including trips to the Thames Barrier, a local river, Whitstable for coastal studies and a local power station.
In Year 13 there is a 4 day residential to the Holderness coast in Yorkshire to conduct fieldwork for the Skills exam. This is a compulsory element of the course.
Where Will It Lead?
A good A-Level grade in Geography can enable a student to enter a Geography Degree course at most universities. You will learn a range of transferable skills leading to jobs in teaching, charity work, environmental studies, journalism, administration and many other careers.
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- Ms E Tellick, BSc, PGCE - Second in Faculty; Head of Geography
- Mrs L Buteux, BSc, GTS - Part-time
- Miss M Davis, BA, PGCE - Deputy Year Coordinator
- Mrs J Holdaway BA (Hons) PGCE - Part-time Teacher of Humanities


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Iowa man accused of stealing more than 21.5 million gallons of water
Court records say Michael Friederick is charged with theft and ongoing criminal conduct. Friederick didn't immediately return a call Wednesday from The Associated Press. Court records don't list the name of an attorney who could comment for him.
The records say city officials suspect Friederick of opening a valve that lets water bypass meters into lines for his Table Mound Mobile Home Park. A search warrant application says city officials estimate the city revenue loss at nearly $177,000 from April 2012 to July 2016.


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August 30, 2015 - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Saint Martin de Tours Catholic Church
The traditions that the Pharisees and scribes kept regarding handwashing and the purification of household items were meant to keep them ritually pure.
In other words, these practices were supposed to lead to a purity of heart. These external things were meant to lead to interior purity.
But all these purification rituals and traditions did not do what they were supposed to do. They were ends in and of themselves. And so, over time, they became utterly useless.
In the gospel Jesus takes issue with these practices. Jesus knows that these practices are imposed upon the people by the religious leaders with legalism and hypocrisy.
Jesus makes it clear that these external rituals were not changing interior hearts. These practices weren't making people better.
The Law of God and our religious traditions are not supposed to ensnare us. They are supposed to lead us to holiness.
And genuine holiness is transformative. When we follow the Law of God and our religious practices, they are supposed to help us all become better versions of ourselves. They are supposed to change our hearts and so change our lives.
To put it bluntly, our religious traditions, our saying of prayers like the rosary, and even our worship is utterly and completely worthless if it doesn't change our hearts.
Our religious practices and our sacred worship speak to our hearts and help us turn from those things that defile us.
Jesus reminds us that the things that defile us come from within: greed, lust, envy, jealousy, deceit, anger and hatred, and a lack of forgiveness.
The Good News we proclaim here in this place calls us to be transformed. The Good News we proclaim here in this place calls us to change our ways. The Good News we proclaim here in this places calls us to have a deep intimate personal relationship with God.
The Pharisees and scribes were doing things for the sake of doing them. They were rule keeping. Jesus says this is not life giving.
All that we do here is not done for its own sake. It's done to help us all become better versions of ourselves. What we do here is done to help us grow in holiness.
Our religious traditions and practices must change our hearts. This is the only way we will be made clean.


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As a bike commuter, forced to follow the same streets day after day; they are not boringly familiar, since changes of season and research into history still present things to see. However, for decades made it a mission to visit new environs on weekend spins. Covered every back lane and road in a 75 mile radius, even drove to other states for loops up to 100 miles. Extraordinary only means you've never encountered it. Popularity only means it suits an unsophisticated throng. Recommendations don't require your response.
Does paying attention buy endorsements, entertainment, or practical facts? Must say no, since that's not always the case. Would be nice if authors and critics could help readers divert a deluge of details, reject worthless drivel, select best and most relevant. No doubt, some try. Generalities just seem like truths, but never survive analysis. Mentors tell you what you want to hear. News anchors read scripts masking motives. Teachers stick to curricula. Writers mostly regurgitate tales deemed repeatable based on brainwashing. Your cell text is increasingly encrypted. Only barrier to B&C is a bit of poetry. In an enormous world where everything is somehow interconnected and everyone has personal agendas, you almost have to find your own way, ignore pundits, rely on own experiences, yet seek unique perspectives that free your mind and serve you in good stead.
Deplore lists that pump titles for payola; discredit selection bias that generates rest. Still feel obliged to point out bicycling books that occupy space and steal time. Life may be too short to explore endless imaginative nonsense stuffed between covers, mummified remnants of what once was vital, or overlong digressions from commonplace knowledge that informs sensible choices. Yet future historians might form entirely wrong impressions of what was happening now based on conservative broadcasts and consistent advertising that throttled the life out of truth so thoroughly practically nobody has any clue how to filter fabrications from facts. Compared to huge monthly bills for cable and connectivity, basic needs now that commerce and governance have placed everything online, where should such an annoyance rate on your grievance meter? Unless masses cherish logic and reason, and voters refuse to be duped by rhetoric, atrocities will ensue, cruelty resume, and mankind confront doom, something no one wants to hear about ever again.
Duquesne Steel Plant, now a closed hulk in Iron City, Pittsburgh, PA, and National Tube works across the river, were once the epicenter of raw material for bicycles and "welfare capitalism" intended to block rise of labor unions. There Andrew Carnegie and J. P. Morgan battled for steel dominance and bled workers of life force by bobbing token benefits as bait. China, having stockpiled untold acre-feet of nation's ferrous disposables, now produce most of the steel world needs, but at such an environmental cost people can hardly breathe and must buy oxygen peddled on street corners. It's still exploitation only a century later in a different place under forced servitude. So much for the myth of communism delivering labor rights.
Teddy Roosevelt reviled monopolies and split up these monetary trusts. Roosevelt's ancestors engaged in opium and slave trade, which positioned them among nation's wealthiest families. Behind every billionaire lies a wake of broken promises and human ruin. Trump's casinos exploited gamblers and sex addicts. Whoever enthralls sinners invests profitably. Ethics have been slaughtered by politics. The loudest, most confident argument prevails, not the most commendable or decent. Somebody must pay for unearned privileges, usually anonymous, marginalized, middle class wage slaves, who never seem to learn from history that isolation weakens and organization strengthens.
Why can't majority comprehend that unfair practices are reprehensible? It happens so often - kids disrespecting parents, motorists forcing others off road, public heaping abuse on civil servants, spouses forcing each other to do things they rather not - Republican, self serving, unconstitutional rules escape repeal. How does the elephant in room - GOP villainy - always go unnoticed? Free speech is a beginning, but it's far from freedom from tyranny and want. Answer lies in how distracted 75% of Americans are. If it's not swilling beer and watching football, it's being duped, doing chores, fighting desperation, meeting obligations, tweeting pointlessly, or working overtime. What ever happened to equality, fraternity and liberty for all men and women? Bled dry is why. You never have to care, or loyalty swear, simply track elsewhere by armchair book or real backpack.
Don Petterson, Old Man on a Bicycle: A Ride Across America and How to Realize a More Enjoyable Old Age (Outskirts Press, 2014, 236 pp.) visits this foreign service septuagenarian and New Hampshire native as he hits the road to San Francisco and records his impressions.
Jim Malusa, Into Thick Air: Biking to the Bellybutton of Six Continents (Counterpoint, 2008, 336 pp.): With nothing but sleeping bag and sundry supplies, this author/botanist bicycled solo to the lowest point on every continent but Antarctica, including Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Death Valley, Djibouti in Horn of Africa, Lake Eyre outback, and Patagonia, and lived to log his observations on local culture and ecology.
Joe Boyd, White Bicycles (Serpent's Tail, 2007, 282 pp.) is both a book on Amazon and podcast from 2007. Title metaphor tells how flower power, exemplified by Amsterdam's Provo who supplied free white bicycles to everyone and selfless brotherhood, morphed into selfish hedonism fueled by plentiful cocaine, which quickly supplanted marijuana and mind expanding hallucinogens, some say by government officals.
Boyd, remarkable for always being at the right place at right time, was an impresario and record producer for Electra label who got to know all the most notable counterculture acts during 60's and early '70's, including Jimi Hendrix and Tomorrow frontman Steve Howe, who later formed chartbuster group Yes. He notes how band Tomorrow's performance at London's UFO club after a street demonstration concluded club's reign as an underground icon when news media they were protesting in retaliation denounced club as a drug hangout; this brought police heat and destroyed its outlaw appeal. Boyd complained that rock and roll was sanitized by silencing DJs, who had been delivering revolutionary messages.
Mike Howerton, The Ride of Your Life: What I Learned about God, Love, and Adventure by Teaching My Son to Ride a Bike (Baker Books, 2014, 194 pp.) compares how lessons used to master this particular skill can be applied to every challenge in life, and gives a video synopsis on Youtube. Readers find Howerton's homilies absolutely credible and stirringly inspirational. Nothing new, am reminded of Baptist Pastor Harold Habecker's Modern Parable of Bicycling podcast (2008), which was mentioned in B&C at the time. Some see spirituality in every act; some pray a painful ride will soon end, or they'll make it to wherever they're going.
S. Ehmann, R. Klanten editors, Velo—2nd Gear: Bicycle Culture and Style (Gestalten, 2013, 256 pp.): "I bike, therefore I am." Coffee table book proposes with photographic evidence that choices flag attitudes - certain bikes peg owners into particular demographic groups - and submits for your consideration coveted and unusual bicycles and those who ride them.
Wheeler's Disciples, Epic Bike Rides of the World (Lonely Planet, 2016, 320 pp.): Crack team of travel writers describing 200 once-in-a-lifetime spins in far flung corners. Maureen and Tony Wheeler founded Lonely Planet when they composed a travelog following an impecunious drive from London, England to Sydney, Australia. It became an empire with broadcast series Lonely Planet and excellence award winning spinoff Globe Trekker entering its 19th season.
Dylan Thomas, Me and My Bike (McGraw-Hill, 1965, 53 pp.), illustrated by Leonora Box, is the famous poet's unfinished screenplay. His stanza, "Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light," has been cited wrongly and misinterpreted for decades. It's about his dying father, who's going blind. Such is the nature of words floating dissociated from context, taken to mean whatever by whoever stumbles across them. Freedom Medal recipient and Nobel Laureate songwriter Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman) adopted his name in homage to their mutual conflict with those to whom they spoke; occurred around 1959 when Bob gave up interest in rock-n-roll for more serious folk music. Both were originals not easily accepted by mainstream Americans.
The web features all sorts of poetry devoted to bicycling's joys and sorrows.
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While not an explicit call for independence, The Farmer Refuted is an excellent statement of the principles that would eventually lead the Americans to declare their separation from the British Empire. The core of Hamilton's argument in The Farmer Refuted centers around divinely-given natural law as the core of human obligation to one another. This natural law, since it comes from God, is not dependent on human government or human institutions for its validity, but instead stands as judge over human laws and customs.
Hamilton cites as his authority for this point not the Bible or any of the classical or scholastic writers who discuss natural law, but rather William Blackstone, the great compiler of the principles of English law. He does this, of course, to ground his point in the firm soil of the English Constitution -- to demonstrate that his point is not some radical notion but rather is part of the traditional approach to law and morality that sustained the British Empire itself.
Hamilton concludes this portion of his argument with another quote from Blackstone, book-ending, as it were, his position on the necessity of consent of the governed with the authority of the great expositor of the English legal system. The principal aim of society is to protect individuals in the enjoyment of those absolute rights which were vested in them by the immutable laws of nature, but which could not be preserved in peace without that mutual assistance and intercourse which is gained by the institution of friendly and social communities. Hence it follows, that the first and primary end of human laws is to maintain and regulate these absolute rights of individuals.
With that, Hamilton expressed in detail the fundamental principles about God, natural law and government by consent that would later be used by Jefferson at the beginning of the Declaration of Independence. While Jefferson's formulation of those principles is well-known, Hamilton's earlier, more precise and grounded formulation of those same principles in The Farmer Refuted deserves greater appreciation by Americans and all those concerned with human liberty and limited government.


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Green-roofed house for a pilot looks like a temporarily grounded aircraft
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This unique home for a young pilot and his family in South Korea looks like an aircraft that has been grounded. Appropriately called the Flying House, it was designed by IROJE KHM Architects , who drew inspiration from traditional Korean architecture to create a delicate balance between sky and land. The architects combined the elements of yard, garden and rumaru, a traditional courtyard with a canopy , to create a space which connects the ground to the roof surface. The resulting sloped roof garden allows the house to coexist with nature, with a flowing design that establishes a strong connection to the ground. Related: IROJE KHM's green-roofed house in Seoul blooms like a flower A limited budget influenced the choice of materials. By leaving the concrete framework surfaces exposed, the architects managed to utilize the structural material as the finishing material and lower the total construction cost of the building. + IROJE KHM Architects Via Archdaily Photos by Sergio Pirrone
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Biologists, economists, and ecologists have gathered at the Vatican to discuss what actions humanity can take to preserve Earth's biosphere . Attending the Biological Extinction conference, these researchers say one in five species are currently threatened with extinction , but that statistic could skyrocket to 50 percent of all species on Earth by 2100 if we do nothing to stem the preventable carnage. The conference organizers said endangered species like the rhinoceros or tiger may make headlines now and again, but we're largely overlooking the peril other living things face. In case we think otherwise, Earth's animals and plants are vital for the planet and for us: they provide food and medicine, absorb carbon emissions , purify the air and water, and regenerate soil, to name a few functions. The organizers said, "The living fabric of the world is slipping through our fingers without our showing much sign of caring." Related: First mammal species succumbs to climate change Paul Ehrlich, a biologist from Stanford University , blamed the destruction of the environment on the lifestyles of rich Western countries. He said, "Rich Western countries are now siphoning up the planet's resources and destroying its ecosystems at an unprecedented rate. We want to build highways across the Serengeti to get more rare earth minerals for our cellphones. We grab all the fish from the sea, wreck the coral reefs , and put carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. We have triggered a major extinction event. The question is: how do we stop it?" Researchers will be at the Vatican today talking about economic and social changes we could take to try and save the planet's species. The Pontifical Academy of Sciences and Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences are sponsoring the workshop, which continues until March 1 to explore several ecological issues. Ehrlich said, "If you look at the figures, it is clear that to support today's world population sustainably – and I emphasize the word sustainably – you would require another half a planet to provide us with those resources. However, if everyone consumed resources at the U.S. level – which is what the world aspires to – you will need another four or five Earths." Via The Guardian Images via Pixabay and Pexels
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INDIANAPOLIS - Led by some of the world's most accomplished track and field athletes, Team USA's throwers are ready to challenge the world's best at the 2008 Olympic Games this month in Beijing, China.
The throws teams are led by twelve Olympic Games veterans and three American record holders in combination with a myriad of newcomers, putting the squad in a position to seize plenty of hardware in the shot put, hammer throw, discus throw, and javelin throw at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Shot Put
Reigning World Outdoor champion, Reese Hoffa (Athens, Ga.) will lead the U.S. in the men's shot put, following his winning throw at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field in Eugene, Ore. Hoffa obtained the title of Olympic Trials champion on his final throw, launching the shot put 22.10 meters/72 feet 6.25 inches, which is the second best throw in the world this season.
Two-time Olympic silver medalist, Adam Nelson (Charlottesville, Va.) has the farthest throw in the world this year, launching the ball to 22.12m/72-7 at the Nike Prefontaine Classic on June 8. In addition to his two Olympic silver medals, Nelson owns the 2005 World Outdoor title, three World Outdoor silver medals ('01, '03, '07), and the World Indoor silver medal in 2001.
Two-time World Indoor champion, Christian Cantwell (Columbia, Mo.) will look for redemption from 2004, when he failed to make the Olympic Team after a fourth place finish at the U.S. Trials. Cantwell currently holds the fourth farthest throw in the world in 2008 at 21.76m/71-4.75 set on May 10th in Modesto, Calif.
Among their individual fame and accolades, Hoffa, Nelson, and Cantwell, have earned the moniker of the big three in the world. They were ranked number1, 2 and 3 in the world in 2007 by Track & Field News. Of the top ten throws in the world in 2008, the big three have produced eight of them.
The Carter family legacy of excellence in the shot put will continue when Michelle Carter (Ovilla, Texas) takes her first throw at the Beijing Olympics. The 2008 Olympic Trials champion, Michelle Carter looks to follow in the footsteps of her father Michael Carter, who was the 1984 Olympic Games silver medalist and is well known for his 1979 national high school record throw of 81 feet 3.5 inches with the 12 pound shot put. Like her father, Michelle saw early success in the event, being a four-time Texas 4A state champion and setting the girls' National High School record of 16.73m/54-10.75 in 2003. Carter continued her success throughout her collegiate career, collecting four All-American honors during her tenure at the University of Texas.
Three-time USA Outdoor champion, Kristin Heaston (Opelika, Ala.) looks to translate her domestic success onto the international stage. Heaston competed in the qualifying rounds at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, but failed to move on to the final.
Rounding out the women's shot put squad is Jillian Camarena (Tucson, Ariz.), who finished third at the Olympic Trials, with a throw of 18.12m/59-5.5. This will be Camarena's first trip to the Olympic Games, although she finished third at the 2004 Olympic Trials, she failed to achieve the Olympic 'A' standard. Camarena has some power behind her puts, in 2007 she was ranked #1 in the U.S. by T&FN, and she owns the third farthest throw in U.S. history at 19.26m/63-2.25.
The trio is looking for the first Olympic medal for the U.S. in this event; the highest place of an American woman at the Olympic Games was fifth at the 1996 Olympic Games, by Connie Price-Smith.
Discus Throw
Set to make his second Olympic Games appearance is 2008 Olympic Trials men's discus champion and two-time USA champion Ian Waltz (Chula Vista, Calif.). At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Waltz threw 64.69m/212-3 but did not make the final.
Michael Robertson (Beebe, Ark.) looks to continue his success from 2007, when he became the USA Outdoor champion, the NCAA Outdoor champion, and earned a year's end #3 U.S. ranking. In 2008, Robertson has had a promising season with a throw of 63.73m/209-01 to collect runner-up at the Olympic Trials, plus a season's best and personal record throw of 65.61m/215-3.
Rounding out the men's discus throwers is Casey Malone (Fort Collins, Colo.), who will be making his second Olympic Games appearance after placing third at the Olympic Trials with a 62.67m/205-06 throw. Malone was sixth at the 2004 Olympic Games with a throw of 64.33m/211-0.
Leading the way in the women's discus is three-time Olympian Aretha Thurmond (Federal Way, Wash.). Thurmond secured her trip to Beijing by capturing the win at the Olympic Trials, throwing 65.20m/213-11, only thirteen months after giving birth to her son.
American record holder Suzy Powell-Roos (Modesto, Calif.) also will make her third Olympic appearance, after taking the runner-up position at the Olympic Trials. She enters Beijing with a season's best throw of 63.69m/208-11, achieved in Maui, Hawaii. In 2007, Powell-Roos was ranked #1 in the U.S., after setting an American record of 67.67m/222-0 in Maui.
Stephanie Brown-Trafton (Galt, Calif.) will make her second Olympic Games appearance when she steps into the ring on August 15, the opening day for track and field. Brown-Trafton currently holds the third best throw in the world, 66.17m/217-1, a personal best set in Salinas, Calif. She trails only world leader Darya Pischalnikova of Russia (67.28m/220-9) and Nicoleta Grasua of Romania (66.51m/218-2).
Hammer Throw
Two-time USA Outdoor champion, A.G. Kruger (Ashland, Ohio) will be the lone U.S. representative in the men's hammer throw after winning the Olympic Trials by more than 1 meter. In 2007, Kruger posted the top nine throws by an American, in addition to being ranked #1 in the U.S. in 2006 and 2007. He will compete in his second Olympic Games, entering with a season's best mark of 75.81m/248-09, set at the Olympic Trials.
Thee women's hammer will feature three up and coming U.S. athletes. Leading the way for the United States is Olympic Trials champion Jessica Cosby (Mission Hills, Calif.). In claiming her trip to Beijing, Cosby topped the Olympic Trials record, previously held by American record holder Erin Gilreath, with a throw of 70.72m/232-0.
Looking to make a big landing in the international scene is Olympic Trials runner-up Amber Campbell (Myrtle Beach, S.C.). Campbell qualified to her first Olympic team after throwing 69.24m/227-02 at the Olympic Trials. She enjoyed a successful collegiate career, accruing five NCAA All-American honors during her tenure at Coastal Carolina University. In 2007 she was ranked #4 in the United States by T&FN.
Rounding out the women's hammer throwers is Loree Smith (Eugene, Ore.), who finished fourth at the Olympic Trials, but made the team because the third place finisher lacked the Olympic Games 'A' standard. Set to compete in her first Olympic Games, Smith enters the competition with a season's best of 69.56m/228-2, set in Tucson, Ariz.
Javelin Throw
Olympic Trials runner-up Mike Hazle (Chula Vista, Calif.) secured his spot with his throw of 75.76m/248-07 in Eugene. In 2008, Hazle has produced six meets with throws over 80 meters, including his personal best of 82.21m/269-8 in Doha. Hazle was ranked #2 in the U.S. in 2007, and brought home a silver medal at the Pan Am Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Leigh Smith (Destrehan, La.) leads the U.S. competitors entering the Olympic Games, with his season's best throw of 83.74m/274-9 set in Athens, Ga. Although Smith finished fifth at the Olympic Trials, he was named to the roster as the other competitors lacked the Olympic 'A' standard. Smith was a three-time All-American at Tennessee.
American record holder Breaux Greer (Scottsdale, Ariz.), known to many as Hurricane, his character's name on American Gladiators, is set to compete in his third Olympic Games. Greer has established himself as one of the most dominant javelin throwers in U.S. history, as he has claimed the USA Outdoor Championship title every year from 2000 through 2007. In 2007, Greer set the American record of 91.29m/299-6 at the AT&T USA Outdoor Championships in Indianapolis, claimed the bronze medal at World Outdoors, tossed two of the top ten throws in the world, and was ranked #1 in the U.S. and #3 in the world by T&FN.
The women's javelin squad features American record holder Kim Kreiner (Fresno, Calif.) and newcomer Kara Patterson (West Lafayette, Ind.). The Olympic Trials champion, Patterson soared over the 200 foot mark at the Big Ten Championships, with the second farthest throw in U.S. history of 61.56m/202-0, only trailing behind American record holder Kreiner. Patterson capped off her collegiate season with a fifth place finish at the NCAA Outdoors.
Competing on her second Olympic team, Kreiner looks to improve upon her 2007 season, during which she set an American record of 64.19m/210-07 and was ranked #1 in the U.S. by T&FN. She was fourth at the Olympic Trials, but was named to the team as Dana Pounds and Rachel Yurkovich lacked the Olympic 'A' standard.
For more information about the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China visit www.usatf.org.


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Play! by Sephora January 2017- Cancellation Regrets?
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So I figured I'd snap a few good photos not with a camera phone to better paint the picture of how this space is coming together...
Not entirely sure what I want to do with my desk chair. If I keep it I desperately have to re-cushion and recover the seat. It feels like I'm sitting on a piece of plywood for 10 hours a day. Also not sure I want to keep the pink in the office area or just go completely neutral in these rooms (entry, living, work, and dining). I'm thinking neutral. Also not sure if I want to even attempt to hide the kitchen floor. The tile is pretty grimy... I was thinking a gold speckled hide. Or something soft in color like this one from Lulu and Georgia. But I'm worried it'll be too many rugs at the point. And I'm not sure how comfortable I'd really be having animal skin. Faux hides exist right? I need to look into that.
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How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify And Remove The Masks People Hide Behi
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006 (message contributor)
Summary: The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: 'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.
How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify and Remove the Masks People Hide Behind
Mark 7:6-7:8 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV)
1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: 'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men. You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men." (Mark 7:6-8) Ask the Lord to help you remove any dependence on rules, regulations or traditions that hinder your allegiance to Jesus Christ.
2. The Holy Spirit exposes any reliance on culture as an excuse for yielding all our rights to God. When Jesus healed the blind man, the Pharisees asked him how he received his sight. Some of the Pharisees said, "This man (Jesus) is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath. But others asked, 'How can a sinner do such miraculous signs? So they were divided." (John 9:16,17) Ask the Lord to help you be willing to put aside your cultural assumptions to allow the Lord to open your eyes for ALL He wants you to see, believe and accomplish in His name.
3. The Holy Spirit leads you to put aside the mask of power, position or pride in order to humble yourself under the mighty hand of God. Resist the temptation to use your power, position or pride to manipulate people for your own advantage. Peter wrote, "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." (I Pet. 5:6) Ask the Lord to help you put aside your dependence on your power, position or pride enabling you to humbly trust the Lord to promote you in the best ways.
4. The Holy Spirit chastens us when we try to hide behind the mask of super spirituality. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts. What is highly valued among men is detestable in God's sight." (Luke 16:15) Ask the Lord to teach you how to be more responsive to the chastening of the Lord when you drift into a defensive Pharisaical spirituality.
5. The Holy Spirit refuses to give us a sense of satisfaction when we try to hide behind the mask of frenetic activity. Paul wrote about the Galatians, "If, while we seek to be justified in Christ, it becomes evident that we ourselves are sinners." (Gal. 2:17) Ask the Lord to find your satisfaction in obeying His will, instead of trying to impress people with your frantic activities.
6. The Holy Spirit takes away His blessings from those who try to hide behind the masks of intellectualism. Paul wrote, "Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments." (Col. 2:3,4) Ask the Lord to help you avoid pretentious intellectual fronts that attempt to cover up insecurities, weaknesses or secret sins.
7. The Holy Spirit sends discouragement to those who try to hide behind the masks of legalism. Paul wrote, "Since you died with Christ to the basic principles of this world, why, as though you still belong to it, do you submit to its rulers. Do not handle, Do not taste. Do not touch. These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings. Such regulations indeed have the appearance of wisdom, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence...Set your hearts on things above, not on earthly things." (Col. 2:20-3:1,2) Ask the Lord to help you avoid any legalistic thinking.
8. The Holy Spirit contends with those who try to hide by the masks of popularity. Jesus said, "Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets." (Luke 6:26) Ask the Lord to help you to resist the temptation to hide behind the mask of popularity choosing instead to please God regardless of whether or not it pleases people.
9. The Holy Spirit refuses to empower those who try to hide behind the mask of emotional dramatics. Jesus said to Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these? Yes, Lord, you know that I phileo (like you)." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." (John 212:15,16) Ask the Lord to help you to avoid hiding behind any emotional dramatics in an attempt to cover over half-hearted commitment.
10. The Holy Spirit counsels leaders who try to hide behind the mask of super rationalism. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, "My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power." (I Cor. 2:4,5) Ask the Lord to help you rely more on the Spirit's empowering than human wisdom.
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Falcon :: Adopted!
Falcon is a 14.3 hand Buckskin gelding born in 2006.
Falcon came to us in September, 2012 as a stud along with two other horses from a law enforcement seizure.
He was frightened of everything when he arrived and has an old injury on the left side of his neck.
Today Falcon is healthy and has learned to trust again and loves being with other horses.
He has started working with a trainer and appears to have some Western Pleasure training in his background.


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This week has been an extravaganza of activity as we've been trying to get a million projects done before the baby arrives. Here's what we've been upto:
Saturday/Sunday: Dave had shows, I assembled baby gear: pack & play (where the baby will sleep initially), swing, bouncer seat, strollers.
Monday: trip to home depot, where we got big shelving things for our storage unit. Dave assembled the shelves and re-arranged the storage unit, I moved everything that we had dumped in the baby's closet into more permanent housing.
Tuesday: big shopping trips: Babies R Us to get the remaining stuff that we need, Container store to get organizing stuff for the baby's closet (among other things), Williams & Sonoma to finally spend the gift cards that we got from our wedding (yes, that was 2 years ago), etc. Once we were home Dave spent a few hours re-organizing the guest room, while I spent the same amount of time trying to figure out what's going where in the baby's room, and moving things into containers.
Wednesday: 36 week midwife appointment (details below) then off to a big grocery trip. I'm trying to cook and freeze some meals now so that we have easy options (besides take-out) after the baby arrives. Last night I made a meatloaf to freeze, Dave disassembled our big dresser and moved it into the baby's room.
Today: Cooking & freezing & organizing for me (and my mom), a show for Dave. Interviewing a pediatrician this afternoon.
The busy-ness will probably continue until we're back at work on Monday, since there are a million projects that could be done. Sometimes it just sounds like a cop-out when people say "Sorry I didn't return your email, I've been busy" . . . but really, I've been busy! Now that we've hit the 9 months pregnant mark I also feel a little achy and get tired too . . . so things take a bit longer than they really should.
Baby Update
I'm now (just about) 36 weeks pregnant. The baby probably weighs around 6 lbs (we may get a better idea of that at tomorrow's ultrasound). It's big and it moves a lot, it looks like my belly is a wave that rolls from side to side at night. The midwife visits are now every week, and include internal exams (yes, they're about as fun as they sound). For those who really want to know every detail, the info is below. If you can do without knowing the condition of my internal girl parts, stop reading here :)
Currently I'm not dilated at all, but things are soft (which means we're progressing). The baby's head is "low in the pelvis" so it's not going to flip over at this point. That's about it for this week.


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California pot legalization initiative Proposition 64 allows all adults 21 and over to possess up to an ounce of cannabis buds, seven grams of extract, and grow six plants in their homes.
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Reporting by freelance journalist Spencer Silva finds that of the 114 Bay Area cities and counties, only 15 have operational medical cannabis stores, called dispensaries. No Bay Area city or county has issued a local license to run a recreational pot shop. Recreational sales can legally begin Jan. 1, 2018. And 43 Bay Area cities or counties have banned the growing of a single recreational cannabis plant in your own back yard. Many more will in the near future.
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Monday, June 23, 2008
This song been in my head all week: Joe Arroyo - "Rebellion (No le pegue a la negra)"
Of course, this song is in my head like 60% of the time, anyway.
Feels like an eternity since I've blogged with any regularity... It's been a lot of work, a bit of play... and some other stuff.
Hope to be back soon with more niceness.
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- Africolombia said...
Comb & razor,
Thank you for show in you blog to the Joe Arroyo, an artist is very apreciate for us Colombians, especially on the north coast of Colombia.
the songs, The Revelion and the Centurion of the Night(la Revelion y El Centurion de la Noche) are my favorite.
on the previous post of the Oliver de Coke, and watching a bit views, I want to share 2 songs from Oliver,
With lovingly and respectfully to their memory.
- June 23, 2008 at 4:47:00 PM EST
- Comb & Razor said...
yes, Fabian... i love Joe Arroyo!
and thank you for the Oliver de Coque tracks... i will add them to the other post!
- June 23, 2008 at 5:16:00 PM EST
- Africolombia said...
I will also send you some of the songs Joe Arroyo
Best Regards,
- June 23, 2008 at 5:26:00 PM EST
- NO-BIZZI said...
Big post
- June 24, 2008 at 3:27:00 PM EST
- Adeyera said...
Won't we miss King Oliver! Just last week I was reading his personal tribute to Sunny Okosuns. Thanks for the post and for all material you posted on Okosuns. I always loved Okosuns' music - sweet sweet melodies!
- June 26, 2008 at 8:38:00 AM EST
- Adeyera said...
Just saw your post on Sola Allyson - I wonder if you know Beautiful Nubia, he's the supposed 'baba' of all folk-oriented, neo-traditional musicians in Nigeria at the moment (so says my wife who's gloating that I have become the guy's most ardent fan and promoter after years of questioning her love for his music). Here's the gentleman's site www.beautifulnubia.com.
- June 26, 2008 at 9:13:00 AM EST
Great stuff as always. Have missed your missives ...
Still hoping one day to beat the summer heat with the rest of that wonderful Niger delta opera ... man, I wish I was in Lagos in the '70s.
- June 27, 2008 at 9:40:00 PM EST
- Comb & Razor said...
thanks a lot, G...
yeah, sorry i haven't been able t write much lately... i've been crazy busy, but i hope to be back on the beat very soon!
- June 28, 2008 at 4:59:00 AM EST
- ORO said...
Here my new african blog:
Enjoy my presents
- July 9, 2008 at 8:32:00 AM EST
- DanFodio said...
this song makes me wanna...
- July 9, 2008 at 1:11:00 PM EST
- Africolombia said...
Hí Comb & razor,
Joe Arroyo - Colombia Music
- July 10, 2008 at 5:56:00 PM EST
- Comb & Razor said...
thanks, Fabian!
- July 10, 2008 at 6:24:00 PM EST
- Juan Duque said...
greetings from another big african music fan in central Colombia (Medellín). To me, Joe Arroyo is one of the best artists that this country has produced. When he was at the top of his game, he was a force of nature. Now, he is a shadow of what he once was, sadly, but that does not diminish the amazing contribution he made. I saw him about 3 months ago, and he was allright (i saw him in worse shape 6 years ago) and the band was cracking, but it just wasn't the same. Still, a legend. I have always planned to put some of his stuff up on my (long abandoned) blog, so maybe i ll take this as an excuse to do so!!
- August 14, 2008 at 2:54:00 PM EST
- Comb & Razor said...
thanks a lot, Juan!
(sorry i missed this comment earlier!)
- September 4, 2008 at 12:13:00 PM EST


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So, a few years back, someone asked about the pictures from our final RPGCali meetup. I said that I had them, cos I was sure I did...and then I failed to find them anywhere.
Then, yesterday, my brother called me and said he had a CD which had all the pictures and random movies we took on that trip. Why *he* had the CD, I have no clue...but the bottom line is, I've got them all on my computer, now. All that's left now is to figure out where I should upload them. Need some suggestions. I'll be busy until later tonight, but I'll get them somewhere ASAP if anyone's still interested!


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The mystery of the "I don't know what I'd do without you, but I bet it's awesome" T-shirt has been solved! Over the weekend I got an email from my friend George explaining "I swung by during lunch and put that gift bag on your porch by your door. In the gift bag was the shirt AND a note. So hopefully despite the confusion you can appreciate the shirt. It was completely meant in a good way. Like no matter what anyone else does it wouldn't matter because you're doing it and it would be awesome because you're involved."
People are the best.
I appreciate the humor of the shirt, but I don't really have the balls to wear it. And I don't feel that way about anyone. To all the people I know, I really believe that life is more awesome with you than without you.
I hope other people feel the same way about me. To that end, I've decided to take a month to be nice to and take care of myself. To run and read and relax and be happy and eat nutritious food and wear my favorite clothes and explore and spend time with awesome people. Maybe that's selfish but I don't care. I figure if I focus on being a better version of me, then I'll be able to give my best to everyone else.
There are no rules, no specific goals. That's the whole point. To be a kinder, more accepting and more nurturing robot. And to let go and have fun or be a little out of control at times. Everything in moderation.
At the end of the month I hope to feel marvellous.
Lyric of the moment: "Take my hand, take my whole life too, for I can't help falling in love with you..." (I heard an awesome cover of this song on the radio. It's just one of those songs that melts my heart. I guess you could say I'm a hopeful romantic.)


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