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June 2, 2009
THE PEOPLE, ETC., RESPONDENT,v.EDWARD BRIDGES, APPELLANT.
Appeal by the defendant from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County (Donnino, J.), rendered April 29, 2003, convicting him of murder in the second degree (two counts), upon a jury verdict, and imposing sentence. This appeal brings up for review the denial, after a hearing (Demakos, J.), of those branches of the defendant's omnibus motion which were to suppress his statements to law enforcement officials and identification testimony.
Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431.
This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports.
ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, J.P., JOSEPH COVELLO, RUTH C. BALKIN and ARIEL E. BELEN, JJ.
(Ind. No. 3058/99)
ORDERED that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the defendant's contention, under the circumstances, the police were not required to readminister Miranda warnings (see Miranda v Arizona, 384 US 436) prior to defendant's third interrogation (see People v Gonzalez, 5 AD3d 696, 697; People v Santalis, 302 AD2d 614; People v James, 271 AD2d 456; People v Holland, 268 AD2d 536, 537; see also People v Petronio, 34 AD3d 602, 604). Further, since an inculpatory statement was legally obtained, the defendant's claim that his later videotaped statement should have been suppressed as tainted is without merit.
While the People's failure to preserve the original printout of a photographic array gives rise to a presumption of suggestiveness (see People v Wedgeworth, 156 AD2d 529), the People presented evidence sufficient to overcome that presumption (see People v Cordilione, 159 AD2d 864). The evidence presented before the hearing court established that each computer printout of the photographic array in question was virtually identical.
The defendant's challenge to the legal sufficiency of the evidence with respect to his conviction of depraved indifference murder is unpreserved for appellate review (see CPL 470.05[2]; People v Hawkins, 11 NY3d 484,492-493; People v Hines, 97 NY2d 56, 61; People v Gray, 86 NY2d 10, 19--21; People v Connelly, 32 AD3d 863, 864), and we decline to review it in the exercise of our interest of justice jurisdiction (see People v Folkes, 43 AD3d 956, 956-957; People v Connelly, 32 AD3d at 864).
The Supreme Court properly imposed consecutive sentences for the defendant's murder convictions because the offenses were separate and distinct acts, notwithstanding that they arose out of a single transaction (see People v Eddie, 87 NY2d 640, 643; People v Brown, 80 NY2d 361, 364; People v Boone, 30 AD3d 535, 536; People v Maldonado, 5 AD3d 505, 506-507; People v Porter, 256 AD2d 363, 364). Further, the defendant's challenge to his sentence as unconstitutional under Apprendi v New Jersey (530 US 466) is without merit (see People v Azaz, 41 AD3d 610, 610-611; People v Bryant, 39 AD3d 768, 769; People v Pritchett, 29 AD3d 828). The Supreme Court did not engage in any fact-finding, but instead, implicitly made a legal determination based on facts already found by the jury (see People v Azaz, 41 AD3d at 610-611; People v Bryant, 39 AD3d at 769; People v Pritchett, 29 AD3d at 829).
The defendant received the effective assistance of counsel, both at the hearing and at trial (see People v Caban, 5 NY3d 143, 152; People v Benevento, 91 NY2d 708, 712; People v Hobot, 84 NY2d 1021, 1022; People v Baldi, 54 NY2d 137, 147; see also People v Danielson, 9 NY3d 342, 350; People v Pacheco, 50 AD3d 1063).
The defendant's contention that the court failed to properly swear any of the prospective jurors in accordance with CPL 270.15(1)(a) is without merit (cf. People v Hoffler, 53 AD3d 116, 121), as is his contention that the court failed to properly swear in the seated jurors in accordance with CPL 270.15(2).
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A study has revealed that the shy Cuvier's beaked whale performs the deepest dives made by any mammal on the planet at 9,816ft (2,992metres) below the waves - the equivalent of just under seven Empire State Buildings - and stays below for 138 minutes
10,000 FEET Under The Sea: Whale Sets Record For Deepest Ever Dive After It Plunges Seven Empire State Buildings Deep -- Daily Mail
* One Cuvier's beaked whale dived 9,816ft (2,992 metres) below the waves and stayed below for 38 minutes
* The equivalent of 6.75 Empire State Buildings placed on top of one another
* Biologists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California tagged eight of the whales off San Nicholas Island in southern California
* They are interested in whether the whales display unusual behaviour when they hear sonar emitted from ships
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Taxes are still a concern, according to WCVB TV. In the current law, it states that a 3.75-percent excise tax will be placed on all recreational sales, plus a 6.25-percent state sales tax. Local jurisdictions are also permitted to add on an additional 2-percent tax. That would make the total tax per recreational marijuana sale 12-percent. Some say it is too low and isn't enough to cover regulatory costs.
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Lecture by collaboration with Satomi Ozaki!
Thank you very much.
Yamazaki Takumi, I became numb♪
Satomi talks about the importance of image training ...
Hanyu players are doing image training during 10 hours traveling planes.
Tiger Woods, do not hit the ball. Doing more high-quality training than that.
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Godama = Otama
Allow everything.
Everything was great♪
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I slowly lower it to the chest ...
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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birthday weekend
happy birthday to me! my weekend was filled with friends, fun, a cult film, and plenty of tasty drinks. before the midnight showing of Battle Royale at my neighborhood's newly remodeled Logan Theater, we enjoyed drinks in the adjoining art-deco, vintage film poster clad lounge. i'm sure i will post more pictures from the theater at a later date, but now it's time to go enjoy some crepes and macarons at my favourite French bakery.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
green & gold
this vintage alligator purse is probably one of the best thrift store finds ever!
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Monday, April 16, 2012
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Monday, June 1, 2015
"Flying Solo...Then With Your Wingman"
Coaching Note: Teams may start with either Part A or Part B, in order to make sure that we have enough rowers for the first section of Part B. Further, as noted, the Side-by-Side Row in Part B may be done as either the BUY IN or the BUY OUT for that WOD.
Part A (on your own):
20 min. AMRAP -
*1 Rope Climb
*20 Double-Under (sub: 20 Tuck Jump)
*3 DB Atomic Burpee (c: 25's/20's, p: 20's/15's, f: 15's/10's)(DB Push-Up + Squat Clean-Thruster + OH Lunges R&L)
*40 ft. DB Bear Crawl
~3-5 min. REST/ Set-Up~
Part B (teams of 2):
For Overall Time (40:00 cap) -
BUY IN or BUY OUT: Side-by-Side (tandem)
EMOM for 10 min: 150m Row
~no rest~
2 Rounds (or AMRAP in time cap) -
(Split reps in any manner, 1 works at a time)
50 Thruster (c: 135/95, p: 95/65, f: 65/45)
40 OH Plate Step-Up (c: 55/35, p: 45/25, f: 25/15)(20")
30 Burpee Pull Up
20 Wall Walk
10 each person (side-by-side/ tandem) Turkish Get-Up (c: 53/35, p: 44/26, f: 35/18)
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Is UGA on the verge of getting another commitment?
Is UGA on the verge of getting another commitment?
That could very well be the situation between the Bulldogs and 4-star defensive back Micah Abernathy, who could reveal his college decision after he returns from this weekend's official visit to Tennessee.
Then again, it could be good news for Tennessee instead of UGA.
Officially, the senior from Greater Atlanta Christian high school told the AJC this week that all three of his top schools, including Oregon, "are even." (My guess is that it's a Georgia-Tennessee battle because Abernathy is so close to his family and Oregon is so far away).
The only thing we know for sure is that a decision will likely come next week,
"I'm trying to get to Tennessee this weekend — after that, I'm shutting it down," Abernathy said. "I've been to all the schools that I've wanted to see.
"I'd say I'm pretty close right now to deciding. Possibly, I'll commit after the Tennessee game this weekend. Or after I return to Atlanta after the official visit. It will be soon after that."
This past weekend, UGA had the chance to roll out the red carpet for Abernathy and his family during an official visit with the Bulldogs.
"It was fun," Abernathy said. "I've been there a couple of times on visits, but this was my first time spending the night. I got to hang around with the players more. It was a really cool visit."
On Sunday before leaving UGA's campus, Abernathy had the chance to sit down separately with Mark Richt and Bulldogs defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt.
"Coach Richt didn't really try to sell me hard on anything," Abernathy said. "He was trying to figure out where I was in the process before I left. It was really cool to sit down and chat with him."
And what was Pruitt's main point? "Coach Pruitt has always told me that I'm his top guy. Coach Pruitt told me I'm his No. 1 guy on the board at DB. I'm very humbled by that."
On a scale of 1-10, Abernathy was asked to rate his UGA visit. "I don't have a final opinion right now because I'm still catching up on my rest and thinking about everything. But it was a good visit. One thing that really stood out to me was the family environment. On Sunday, they had the family dinner with all the coaches and their families. You can just tell they have the family environment there. Coach Richt has definitely done a good job with that."
At UGA, Abernathy was joined by his GAC teammate, wide receiver Darius Slayton, who was also on an official visit with the Bulldogs. Abernathy and Slayton have made it clear that they're not "package deals" and that they will each make independent decisions. However, both have also said they wouldn't mind being teammates again in college. UGA would be the only common destination for Abernathy and Slayton (who's also considering Auburn and South Carolina).
One big factor in Tennessee's favor is that Abernathy's older brother played for two seasons under Butch Jones and his staff at Cincinnati. So there's familiarity and comfort with Jones.
"It has a pretty big impact because I know that they'll take care of me there," Abernathy said. "I know the coaches off the field, not just as coaches. They are men of God, and family men, so I think that's pretty cool.
"My brother tells me that Coach Jones gets fired up, and that he'll get on you. But that he'll love you, too. I know pretty much what his personality is like, from talking with my brother."
Abernathy took an official visit to Oregon earlier this month. "It was very informational. I couldn't rank it from 1-10. It was my first time out there. I got to learn a lot about the atmosphere and coaching staff. It was very informational."
One final note: According to the Crystal Ball predictions on 247sports, 70 percent of the experts project Abernathy of UGA, while 25 percent are going with Tennessee. Most of the UGA media is sticking with the Bulldogs, while most of Tennessee insiders are going with the Volunteers.
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Personaly, I prefer the Cremona Ms over the Luitos. I felt the Luitos bass was not as precise although it sounded a bit deeper. The Cremnonas have the better tweeter and also the sound of the midrange wwas smoother to me. I ended up pruchasing the Auditor Ms becuase i felt the soundstage was wider with the monitors. I use a REL B1 with them.
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I asked this months ago and got no response. Has anyone been able to compare the Sonus Faber Cremora Ms to their Liutos? The deal goes off both March 31 and I have to make a buying decision in the next few days. I have heard both, but seperately. Even on special there is quite a difference in price. Any comparisons or even experiences with either speaker would be greatly appreciated. Thanks


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Somayag 2017 - Preparations
Dr. Ulrich Berk and Achal Apte preparing the Kundas for the Somayag; the "Tapovan and Maheshwar boys" as they are affectionately called. Under the guidance of Sanjay Patil, Anne Godfrey, Aaron Kidd, Prem Jogi and Sarvajit, they made Maheshwar shine. They renovated, painted, modeled, reconstructed, improved, renewed, washed, cleaned, ... the buildings and land. They turned into electricians, plumbers, builders, painters, landscapers, farmers, etc.
|With a smile they brought buckets of hot water for showers, heated in big pots on firewood, to the rooms long before dawn!
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I like it! i like the addition of the other elements in the far background however we might need to be careful that they don't look too much like a round, but I am probably just saying that now cos there's no colour etc. The big tree at the front maybe seems a little too big; depends how we want it to look when the camera pans right to the other bench. At the other bench do we want the tree near that one basically the same size as the main bench or do we want it a bit closer in? it can go both ways if the trees almost mimic each other in terms of size etc then there could be a good connection there with Arthur & Sarah. The close would give off more of a divide between the two which could hint at the contrast between them (hence them splitting up). Errrrrmmmmm I think it would be better if the trees are different form each other so there is a hint of contrast, also i will be more appealing to have a change in composition instead of the same one. What do you think? what i would say is that i feel close in when looking at this composition etc but i like it.ReplyDelete
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Village Voice Media Holdings LLC v. Yelp Incorporated
Plaintiff: Village Voice Media Holdings LLC
Defendant: Yelp Incorporated
Case Number: 2:2012cv02285
Filed: October 25, 2012
Court: Arizona District Court
Office: Phoenix Division Office
County: XX US, Outside State
Presiding Judge: Michelle H Burns
Nature of Suit: Property Rights: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15:1114 Trademark Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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WATE has made contact with many school personnel who developed ES following the massive deployment of Wi-Fi in schools. Because of potential legal implications and the disturbance this sickness is having on institutional plans, schools and school boards have been retaliating against staff who have developed ES. Many ES victims have been forced to retire or have been fired.
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I disengaged her from the carpet and carried her protesting self into the bathroom and on to the scale. Nine pounds of fluffy goodness. (Because I am in college and have to think, I almost told you what percentage of my body weight that was. Nope. Not gonna.) She has gained quite a bit since she came home with us, but her fur is so gorgeous, I don't believe it's too bad of a thing.
I don't know if this is a tortoiseshell thing or what, but she doesn't seem to have an overcoat, just soft floofiness. When I point the laserpointer into the patches of white on her floofy belly, the red disperses through her fur. All of this makes her the softest cat ever, who does not like to be held. Very frustrating.
It's been ten years since I have lived with a four-legged creature. I didn't realize how much I missed it. Now I demand regular updates from Daughter while I'm away at school.


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The Weekend Trader – Changing Our World via LandRover & Another Walk to EmmausPosted by: | Comments
Followers of this site may recall that about this time last year, I posted my talk from my participation in the Southern New England "Walk to Emmaus", which is a four-day Christian revitalization retreat where attendees are surrounded by an incredible outpouring of the love and grace of God.
Readers may also recall that a year prior to that, I was one of the Walk's attendees, and those four days turned out to be one of the most incredible experiences I'd ever experienced as I posted on the initial blog site in April 2010. My experience led to a deep desire to be a part of future Walks, so that I could help provide similar experiences to others.
The "Walk" isn't actually a physical walk … rather it's a virtual journey through 14 biblical based themes, where presenters weave their own life experiences into one of the assigned topics.
This coming week, I'll again have the humble privilege of participating and presenting to the attendees … this time, on the topic of "Changing Our World".
And as I did last year, after some thought and prayer, I've decided to post my talk in the hope that it can help just one person who stumbles across these pages.
And while I may have "written" the words that you're about to read, they're really not "mine" as I'm simply a vessel. Those know know me through this site will likely recognize several family and personal themes which I've referenced in the past.
May God bless our upcoming event.
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It's 1960.
A Christian couple has just experienced a life-altering stillbirth and loss of a son.
They're devastated in ways that words can never describe.
They want to try to have another child, but are unsure if it's worth the risk and yet another gut-wrenching disappointment if things don't turn out.
In the end, they turn their hopes and fears over to God and try again.
Less than a year later, despite yet another birthing challenge … this time delivering while having a full-fledged course of the chicken pox that called for a special C-section to isolate the child from the virus, a son is born.
It's 1973.
A young 12 year-old boy overhears his visiting grandfather talking to Jesus in the room adjacent to his bedroom.
The conversation has a profound impact on the rest of this young man's life as he soon accepts Jesus as his Lord and Savior, who helps guide him through a lifelong maze of trials, temptations, detours, and imperfections.
It's 1983.
The boy is now 22 and graduating from college. He visits his ailing grandfather in the hospital, yet "Pop" as he was known, no longer recognizes him. A short time later, Pop passes away, but not before telling his daughter – the young man's mother – that the "place is beautiful" and that "the baby is OK."
The man – now 41 – and his wife learn that their frail ten-year old daughter is fighting a losing a battle with her health. Her body is wasting away to less than 50 pounds, and is so thin that you can see three sides of every rib. Upon receiving the diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes and learning the news that she that would forever be dependent on doctors, tubes, needles, and insulin, they break down in tears and turn to God for strength and with the hope that something good can come out of this.
It's 2007.
A family with a Type 1 diabetic infant is desperately looking for someone to care for their child so they can have just a few evenings to themselves to regain their energy. They need someone who can handle the delicate task of testing blood from a tiny finger and determining and administering just the right amount of insulin to a tiny soul. Through a series of overheard conversations, they learn that there is a responsible teenager in the area who is also diabetic. Within days, a family's prayer is answered and a life-long bond is formed.
That teenage girl – who by this time has been prodded with needles over 15,000 times – has blossomed into a beautiful young woman and accomplished musician, graduating from high school as valedictorian with the highest GPA ever recorded at her school, just weeks after bringing a mesmerized concert house to their feet with an emotionally-charged violin solo of the theme from Schindler's List.
The diabetic infant – now five – joins her in her celebration.
She is accepted into one of the top colleges in the world.
Her chosen field of study? Serving others through science & medicine … with a minor in music.
One leap of faith after heartbreak. A few overheard conversations. By themselves, they seem rather meaningless … and in some cases, insignificant. Yet when strung together, they grow exponentially to form a God-powered chain of events which continues to affect and touch lives to this day, and whose ultimate full-ranging impact can only be known and measured by God.
My name is Don Miller, and the title of this talk is "Changing Our World".
As you may have guessed, the heartbroken parents in the story were my parents, "Pop" was my grandfather, and the young woman is my daughter Chelsea.
Each limited by their imperfections & humanity in our minds, yet perfect and with infinite potential in God's. And all doing their small part to change the world.
I say small, but to God … small can be huge.
So far this weekend, you've heard about piety, study, and action … and about the world's desperate need for Christ and Christian leadership. But how can we respond to this challenge?
In "What's Wrong with the World", G.K. Chesterton wrote, "The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult, and left untried." So for the next few minutes, I'd like to talk with you about not only trying Christianity, but also about making a plan to successfully live it and help Christ make a difference in the world.
Making a difference involves four fields of ministry: yourself, others, your community, and the world.
Micah 6:8 provides a helpful framework for understanding what God requires of us, and how we will bring about change in these fields of ministry: For that verse states, "What does the Lord require of you but to do justice [which addresses the community and world], and to love kindness [others], and to walk humbly with your God [self]?"
So let's address each of these fields of ministry in reverse order.
In the first field, we're called to walk humbly with God. For before we can change the world, we must first have a plan for anchoring ourselves spiritually. If we're going to bring change to the world, we must start with ourselves.
Holocaust survivor and esteemed writer Ellie Wiesel (VeeSELL) tells the story of a Jewish man who set out to change the world. In making his plan, the man said to himself:
Basing myself on the learning that if all repented, the Messiah would come, I decided to do something about it. I was convinced I would be successful. But where was I to start? The world is so vast. I shall start with the country I know best, my own. But my country is so very large. I had better start with my town. But my town, too, is large. I had better start with my street. No, my home. No, my family. Never mind, I shall start with myself.
OK, great. So we know where to start.
But what about how do we start?
For if we're to try to change the world without firm roots in a personal relationship with God and Christian community, we can easily fall into traps.
How do I know?
Because I've fallen into each and every one … multiple times.
The first trap is called the "Pharisee". Because the Pharisee is not motivated by God's grace, he or she is driven by rigid perfectionism and guided by legalism. The mission is then perverted into attempts to force everyone into one's own mold.
At my end, and until very recently, I struggled greatly with the aspect of tolerance. Tolerance for people who didn't fit into my mold. Perhaps they were loud. Perhaps they had multiple body piercings or body art. Maybe they weren't intellectually stimulating. Perhaps they were Yankee fans or had different political beliefs. Perhaps they said tomato, and I said tomato? Or maybe they simply sat next to me in church wearing an odd scent of perfume.
Sound odd? Perhaps. Sound familiar? I'll let you answer that one.
Oh, I still struggle at times. Yet Matthew 7:3 has had a particularly profound effect on me in recent years. For as Jesus said, "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?" I guess you could call it God continually hitting me over the head by a 2×4 … or in this case, hitting me in the eye with a few planks.
The second trap is called the "Do-Gooder". Do-gooders are often motivated by their own need to be needed or make a notable difference … instead of by true compassion and commitment to meet human needs.
Said another way, for me, too many times, and even with the best of intentions, it's been a little too much about "me", when it should have been about "God." And I have to remember it's not about the person pointing the way toward God … it's about to Whom – with a capital W – the finger is pointing.
We can call the third trap the "savior complex". For without a sense of God's providence, caring people may feel they must save the world by themselves. The result is far-reaching plans or feverish activity that may be based more on anxiety for the future rather than attention to God and discernment for God's will for the present.
Remember, to God, small can be huge. As was stated in the Upper Room devotional guide a few weeks ago, when Jesus turned the water into wine at a wedding reception he was attending, it didn't bring anyone back from the dead or free anyone from a life-threatening illness. It DID however show that God cares about us in the average, run-of-the-mill, and mundane moments of our lives.
The final trap is one that we've all likely encountered at one point in our lives, and perhaps one reason why some of you are here this weekend … and that's the "burned-out" Christian. For without a vital relationship with God and other Christians, our fire for the mission burns out. And as we've all found out the hard way, we can't clean our own house, never mind change the world … if we're running on empty.
Again, I've been in each one of these phases from time to time … or as I like to say, "been there, done that, and sometimes frequent the same neighborhood". Yet by focusing on Jesus' model life, including his relationship with God and his close friends, we can not only begin to change ourselves, but sustain that change for longer periods of time so we're adequately prepared for the next mission.
Which brings us to the second field of ministry: Serving others.
In this second field, we're called to love mercy. And our most immediate opportunity for changing our world beyond ourselves is to share God's love in our relationships with others, whether it be family members, colleagues, friends, neighbors, or acquaintances.
Our mission?
To infuse our network of relationships with the grace of Christ, to make mercy and outreaching love a part of our everyday life.
We can begin by making a mental inventory of our relationships and the grace they call for from us.
Who do we know that needs our encouragement?
Who needs what only we can do or give?
Who needs to hear about Christ from us?
Equally important is our attitude toward others, for as stated in Matthew 7:12, our attitudes will either open or close relationships as channels of grace.
Do we affirm people, or do we categorize people with limiting labels?
Do we see persons for what they have been and condemn them to that, or do we see them for who they can become and encourage them to rise to their potential?
And then there's prayer. That silent and unseen, yet powerful tool by which God can transform & heal relationships. For it's through prayer, that we can demonstrate our love by directly tapping God's unique strength and power to help others become changed persons.
Finally, there's friendship with others. Remember the motto from the Christian Action talk. Make a friend, be a friend, and introduce a friend to Christ.
And I think there's a natural order of progression with that motto, which I've recently seen in my interactions with Chelsea's boyfriend, Nate. Nate is a kind, caring, young man who treats her with grace and dignity, and who by all glances is a model of Christ, despite being raised in a family of Jewish faith.
And while we've only had a few brief conversations, I've found myself naturally focusing on the "make a friend" and "be a friend" aspects, while at the same time hinting at my faith and leaving the door very open for a future dialogue on Christ should he want to take that next step. And based on our chats when he visited us a few weeks ago during Spring Break, I sense he's very receptive to that discussion … but when the time is right.
In other words, I'm not trying to force anything. I'm just trying to be a friend.
The third field of ministry is our society.
In this field, we're called to work for justice amidst a larger backdrop.
For our world doesn't consist of one-on-one relationships alone. Rather we're part of an integrated society and culture, families, organizations, institutions, workplaces, and governments.
And we influence society by how we do or don't participate as Christians. For we're called to help Christ transform our part of the world into a more Christ-centered, loving, and just society.
Just look around you. Look at your tables. Look at the names on your table and room gifts. Look at the names on the prayer wheel. People who you've never met, yet who care for you and embrace you in Christian love.
This area has been a particular challenge for me, for I greatly enjoy either being alone in rest or contemplation, or interacting in quiet one-on-one discussions with close friends. [You should have seen the first time I had dinner with my Italian fiancée's family where ten simultaneous table conversations was the norm. That was over 25 years ago and I think my head still hurts.]
But as with most aspects of our Christian journey, I try to simply improve over time and have at least made some small progress in this area … whether it be by being more accepting and receptive to my larger family, or by facilitating our church's Alpha program, which some of you may know is a 13-week bible-based introduction to Christianity. Like Emmaus, that effort has had a profound impact on my life, as it's had on the millions of people who have attended across the globe.
For our mission is to help Christ change our community and influence groups that by their size, scope, and added hands … can compound the positive effects of God in our world.
So what can we do?
Well, we can identify situations of human need. And we can look to Christ for guidance.
For as it written in Matthew 25: 34-40,
34 "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
37 "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
40 "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'
After identifying a need, we can then work to correct the situation, even if it means taking an unpopular stand. We can influence groups, organizations, and businesses of which we are a part with our Christian values. And we can call them to be partners in the road to a better world, instead of obstacles along the way.
Yet works of both mercy and justice are necessary.
For example, providing food or shelter to the hungry and needy is an act of mercy, while justice aims to determine why people are hungry or homeless. Loving simply by mercy without acting justly to address the cause falls short of changing our world … like putting a band-aid on a gaping wound.
And by combining these acts with a joyful witness for Christ by our attitudes and words that He is the source and strength for our zeal and passion, both change and enlightenment can work together to work miracles.
The fourth and final field of ministry? Our world. In Matthew 28:19, Jesus tells us to go into the world and make disciples of all nations.
Some will be called to respond to such a call physically … perhaps in the form of a mission trip or other outreach effort. Others may be called to support these efforts financially … or through prayer. And yet others may simply be called to testify to other parts of the world in a virtual manner via the Internet … and isn't it a tremendous blessing that we can use the wonderful technology of the Internet to reach every corner of the globe, and to do so in a positive, Christian manner.
And while the Internet – like much of life itself – has pockets of evil and landmines which we must avoid, I've personally seen dozens of examples where friends or peers have used tools like Facebook, YouTube, and personal blogs to share their Christian witness and story with others.
So what is our plan? What is your plan? What can you do now to make a difference?
It may be helpful to remind ourselves that the validity of our witness is not proven in immediate results. For some Christians will plant, some will water, and some will harvest.
Yet as disciples, we are not called to be successful, but to be faithful … doing what we can, with what we have, where we are, to advance Christ's kingdom "on earth as it is in heaven".
Yet in order to do so, we need a plan for change in ourselves, in our relationships with others, and in our community with the world.
I'll leave you with one final thought.
A few weeks ago, my wife and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Aruba. It was the first vacation we'd taken together in over 20 years, during which time we had the opportunity to tour the island.
There were two types of tours from which to choose. We could travel along the main roads by bus … or by landrover that would take us along the rocky coast and over mountainous terrain in roller-coaster fashion that often had 60 degree inclines.
The smooth, air-conditioned, bus option would have been the safe choice … especially for this man who has a fear of heights. You could say it would have been the comfortable choice.
Yet we opted for the landrover option – even with its accompanying challenges and my personal fears – so we could experience the island and all of God's glory.
And while my eyes were closed at times, and my hand imprint is likely forever on my wife … and the cast iron rollbar I was gripping during one particularly steep climb, I think in the end it was the right choice.
I guess where I'm going with this is that I think it's darn tough to see the world … never mind change it … from the inside of a comfortable bus. You see, the longer I've lived, the more I realize that life is not about personal comfort … and we need only look to Jesus' sacrifice to fully understand that.
And far too often, I've chosen the bus.
Yet as we all go forth beyond this week and consider ways to help change the world, I encourage each of us to choose the landrover over the bus.
It's what my parents, grandfather, and daughter did.
The ride will likely be rocky and at times, and you'll no doubt occasionally need to hold on for dear life. But I guarantee that God will be at your side, and the result will be His everlasting imprint on this world.
De Colores.
The Weekend Trader – PivotPoint Advisors UpdatePosted by: | Comments
This week's Briefing is now available on the Briefing Page of the PivotPoint site.
For readers new to the Briefing, we use the weekly report to continue our mission of full transparency by describing both current technical conditions and how we're positioning client portfolios.
An excerpt from this week's Briefing describing our choice to avoid the typical "April Fools" retail rally is as follows:
Technical Perspective:
The major equity markets continued their trading range action in yesterday's holiday-shortened equity trading week, however action in the S&P futures markets – which were open for a portion of Friday morning while the equity markets were closed for Good Friday – reacted strongly negatively to Friday's disappointing payroll report as futures prices plummeted about 1% as noted by the superimposed black circles in the above charts.
Such closing-week futures action suggests that the first substantial correction and wholesale buying opportunity since early March may be unfolding, which would provide the impetus for a deeper price retracement and improved wholesale portfolio positioning as we've highlighted in the recent Briefings.
Prior to Friday's futures action, the major markets had begun the week in true "April Fools" fashion as "late-to-the-game" retail investors used the strong Q1 performance to buy Q2 funds in mass, while smarter firms were selling into the temporary carry-over strength. Based on Friday's closing futures prices and assuming some follow-through in Monday's equity market, such purchases would begin the second week of the new quarter with an approximate 3% loss.
Portfolio Impact:
In last week's Briefing, we indicated, "With respect to current positions, we've moved client equity positions to the sidelines and will continue to seek improved wholesale opportunities for re-entry resulting from either (1) short-term price discounting so long as uptrends and key support levels remain in tact, or (2) sustained price consolidation followed by continuation triggers signaling potential additional upward legs."
Despite Monday's interim rally, we held firm to such a perspective and thus maintained our cash positions throughout the week as our models and judgment indicated that the risk of "buying high" simply exceeded the likelihood of further price increases in the short term. By Friday's end, such action proved highly prudent as we successfully dodged the early quarter losses experienced by many retail investors.
As we head into the second week of the quarter, we continue to hold firm to last week's plan as noted above, and anticipate that opportunities to re-establish equity positions at better prices and with improved potential will surface.
Have a Blessed Easter!
The Weekend Trader – PivotPoint Advisors UpdatePosted by: | Comments
We'll again keep this weekend's post brief via my Chief Investment Officer Briefing for PivotPoint Advisors which discusses current technical conditions, recent client trade sequences, and our expectation for the future.
As discussed before, our longer-term client strategies reflect the same professional intraday trading strategies discussed throughout the Jellie courses … the primary difference being the timeframes are simply longer.
Have a blessed week.


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I am a male doctor and have been offered a position as a Family Medicine doctor (western (UK) trained), of around 28,000 SAR a month in a government run clinic. I have a few questions I would be grateful for some help on.
1) the job offer doesn't mention anything about accomodation. In the 'accomodation allowance' line there is a dash (-). My understanding of this is I am not being offered accomodation allowance.
My question is how much would it reasonably cost to rent a villa in Jubail per annum.
2) I understand Saudi Arabia runs a segregated society. How does with reflect in clinic. Will I be working with male only nurses/staff? or female nurses but very limited interaction? Or is it like any western clinic?
I am asking these questions to the employer too, but would appreciate others advice and experience.


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11 Steps to Using Twitter for Lead Generation
When Marc published his post about what he'd learned in #7yearsonTwitter, it was amazing to see the responses and interaction he received. For those who've been using Twitter for years, they could relate to what Marc learned. Others came to us with questions. Sure, it was great that Marc had shared his learnings, but some readers wanted to know how they could use Twitter better, especially for their business and networking. We thought we'd explain this in an infographic (because who doesn't love infographics!?). These 11 steps to using Twitter for lead generation are doable for any sized business, and you could even use them to build your personal brand.


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Today was furniture move day.
I am not sure when or why I decided last week that I wanted to change my living room around. In the past (we have been in this house 11 years next month) we have moved the 3 seater sofa, we have moved the table at the end of the room but not this time.
this time I moved everything.
The TV is where the two seater sofa was.
The computer and drum kit are where the three seater sofa and small cabinet were.
The two seater sofa is at right angle to where the three seater sofa was making a barrier across The alcove where the computer now is.
The three seater sofa is now along the opposite wall to the two seater (where the computer , drum kit and filing cabinet were).
The filing cabinet and small wooden cabinet are where the TV was.
I have been shopping and made a trip to the tip at which time it began snowing and fitted in cooking a roast chicken for the boys.
I think after this I shall follow Pixie's example and have a soak in the bath.
This morning Romeo text me that he feels even closer to me after last nights two text sessions


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Saturday, 7 June 2014
GT For June
The results were quite fascinating. The main things I'm interested in this month are an appointment for my elder son regarding a surgery we think he needs to have, and my work. I laid the GT on a reading cloth I made myself (cheap silk scarf and a coloured sharpie). There were two "flows" in the GT, and both flows were useful. One could be taken from Scythe (for surgery) or from Anchor (for work), with different interpretations, with a total of 21 cards and houses. The other could be taken from Tree (for health), with a total of 12 cards and houses included. Finally, there was one pair - Dog on Clouds and Clouds on Dog - and a singleton - Snake on Snake.
I interpreted the Scythe/Anchor flow very differently for the two subject areas. For instance, in the Scythe flow, the Ship suggested delays due to people going on holiday, while in the Anchor flow it spoke of my life's path, and a business trip abroad which is coming up. And interestingly, there were a lot of similar combinations to the earlier reading around the project I want to work on more. As for the Tree flow, it highlighted the difficulty of making the decision about this surgery - what will be best for my son's health? It will require talking things through with the surgeon, my DH, and possibly other members of the extended family, and taking into account both rational arguments and our feelings about the whole thing.
In the traditional way of reading a GT, people look at what lies between the Man and Woman to assess the state of their relationship. Here, the Man was the first card laid, and the Woman was the last. While this could be taken to say that everything lies between us at the moment, so much going on that it gets in the way, another perspective is possible. Given the way you can count around a GT, it means that the last card leads straight back to the first. So, we are not separated by anything at all - it's all in the perspective we choose! I liked that :)
Another thing this reading brought up is the question of whether you should re-do a GT if the relevant person card is right at the outside edge of a reading. While some say that this means the reading will only talk about the woman's thoughts, and about the past, I take a more unified view of readings in any case. Having stated the timeframe as being about this month, the past/present question isn't an issue. And seeing as I always look at things from a psychological perspective, it's fine just to look at my thoughts, they are how I filter everything anyway ;)
The reading brought up some interesting questions and suggestions around the two fields that most interested me. And it proved to me that the previous technique I used would be a good exercise to teach before starting on the GT. Win-win!
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I think redoing a GT is like putting your card of the day back in the deck to pick a better one :)ReplyDelete
I wish you and your DH and everybody else involved all the wisdom to make such a difficult decision about your Big Boy's health
Funny, Ellen, as almost all traditional readers say to re-do a GT if the person card is on one of the edges. I agree, I think you can still get a lot from it, but it depends on whether you are reading predictively or not, I guess.Delete
Thank you. It is a tough decision, but hopefully we'll get some useful advice and perspectives from others…
Hugs to you! Kxx
I think we're not that traditional then :)Delete
I've only ever tried one GT and it did my head in. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, I think you have to be very clear in your own mind how you intend to approach it, if you're to get anything from it. There are plenty of ways to go about it, all of them with merit, but you have to know what you expect and how you're going to go about it :)Delete
For myself, I've found them most useful when I'm very clear about what I want to look at (like back in January, and now). Then again, perhaps that's like my preference for spreads, that I need that kind of clarity to limit the possibilities...
I finally ordered a Lenormand deck and am ready to start learning to do readings. It's interesting to read about your readings now that I'm starting to understand how the system works and what the meanings are for the different cards. It was all Greek to me before. I still struggle to understand the meanings with the combinations, but it's fun to learn something new!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yay, Siddaleah, hope you have a lot of fun learning the Lenormand! I like learning and experimenting, too, that was part of the joy of this reading: understanding how the two approaches fed into each other :)Delete
:) What a great interpretation of a tremendous spread of cards. I hope all works out as simply and quickly as possible in the best interest of your son.ReplyDeleteReplies
Well, we have to wait until almost the end of the month to see the surgeon. Talking about the cards with my DH, though, led us to add two points to the list of questions/issues that we plan to take along with us :)Delete
Being prepared ahead of time with your questions (especially with surgeons or doctors) is always a good idea.Delete
Yes, that's definitely a lesson we've learned!Delete
Very impressive, and I hope you did gain some insight in how to move forward in a way that is most helpful to you and your situation! Sending lotsa love and luck,MMReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, MM, as I say, it was helpful. We've expanded our talking points list, and will query the holiday issue. Hope all is well with you! Hugs, KxxxDelete
I'm sure you'll have the signs from above too, helping you with this decision. I wish you the best. Good luck and Muchas Estrellas!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Las Magas. And yes, I'll keep my eyes peeled for signs from spirit :)Delete


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European Innovation Summit - Future now!
The 8th European Innovation Summit comes at a time of major challenges and opportunities requiring bold decisions. Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things; innovative business models for the sharing economy; disruptive technologies such as autonomous driving or genetic engineering – are some of the big game changers that have a profound impact on the way we live and work. Innovation as the response to major societal challenges is not only about technological developments executed by researchers in their labs. It requires the involvement of the users from the beginning and equally important a better connection and communication between science and society.
This year's debates cover a great variety of hot topics such as:
- The mid-term review and post 2020 discussions: Next Framework Progamme, European Innovation Council, Structural Funds, etc.
- People: STEM education, next generation innovators and entrepreneurs
- Disruptive technologies and business models
- Circular economy
- The effect of digitization on society
- Bi-annual INPACT meeting - Pact for Innovation initial working groups
Each bloc will draw attention to the key measures Europe has to take now in order to benefit from the changing innovation landscape. To fulfil its mission to innovate, by drawing on its strong research and growing start-up base Europe must act: Innovation Future Now!


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The year is ending and I actually prepared for the season of giving and joy by selling a few positions in the past few weeks, locking in some decent gains in the progress. Pretty delighted to know that my returns from my shares is close to 10% for 2016 after a poor 2015.
More details in another post in a couple of weeks' time.
This is also probably the last update in such a format as I am almost ready to implement my version of the permanent portfolio on January 2017.
Besides making things more clean-cut, it should also make it easier for me to keep track of my progress in building up my early semi-retirement fund.
1. Core Portfolio
I will probably not add anymore Berk B shares before the end of this year as the continued appreciation of the USD together with the stock's price rise means that I am …


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Jolly was with the Packers for four seasons before he was suspended, and he started 39 of 48 games that he played in. In 2009, the first season of Dom Capers' defense, he was disruptive at defensive end and tackle, with a sack, interception and two fumble recoveries.
The Packers have a need for defensive linemen this offseason, and Jolly would be a great fit for the Packers if they can restructure his contract, and if he is in decent shape. The Packers should restructure his contract, so it would pay him the league minimum salary with incentives that would pay him up to $3 million. This would be a great deal for the Packers because he is a veteran, who has experience, and if it does not work out, they would hardly lose any money.


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Giffords Circus Comes to Town
"Gypsy violinists, tap dancers, tight-rope walkers, trapeze artistes, stunt riders, opera singers, magicians, illusionists, gymnasts"
Bibi & Bichu bring their cousins from Ethiopia, (all twelve of them) and Odoroff tries (and fails) to direct this giant troupe of dancing gymnasts. Clown Tweedy is shot from a cannon and then turns himself into the man in the moon, the bear gallops past on a pony, the carousel horses come to life, the weather in the tent turns wintry, the jugglers are suddenly upside down, the little man laughs and chaos reigns in this topsy-turvy lunatic world.
How much do the shows cost?
All shows are priced at adults £22, children £14, with the exception of Chiswick House & Gardens which are priced at adults £25, children £15.
Children under the age of 3 do not need a ticket but must sit on a lap.
How long is the show?
The show is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes (including a 15 minute interval).
Please arrive half an hour before show time as this is when the doors open. Seating is unreserved.
Gypsy violinists, tap dancers, tight-rope walkers, trapeze artistes, stunt riders, opera singers, magicians, illusionists, gymnasts – all have inhabited Giffords Circus, and traveled with us, stopping to camp on village greens and throw open our doors to the rural families, farmers, weekenders, tourists, filmstars, rockstars, artists, pensioners, shop keepers, school children who so love our show and who make up our audience.
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Thursday, December 25, 2014
The Christmas from hell
We never saw it coming.
Llara, Rick and I after a wonderful 48 hours in Dublin together before heading for Barcelona to spend Christmas together in Argelès. It would be the first Christmas with my daughter after too many missed years.
Debarking we lined up for customs.
Rick went through first.
Llara second.
They shuttled her off to one side. Neither customs persons spoke English or French. Neither Spanish or Catalan are my languages.
After being cleared I started to go back with Llara. I was stopped until I did a baby motion, pointed to myself and then Llara. The customs man nodded.
We waited and waited and waited. Finally someone came to explain in limited English she was not to be allowed in the country.
After Llara finished her degree in Scotland she spent time with me in Switzerland. The goals were to spend some time seeing friends and things around Europe...this would be her last free time until she found work and retirement that a block of freedom would exist.
Then between surgery for my broken face, my commitment ceremony, she decided to stay until September when she would return to Boston to look for a job and get on with her life.
We thought she was limited to 90 days in Switzerland at a time so she kept going to France, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and other places to meet the requirement. It was her chance to play tourist around Europe.
All these trips did not involve going through border crossings taken down because of the Schengen treaty so there were no stamps in her passport.
For those that don't know the Schengen Area operates very much like a single state for international travel purposes with external border controls for travellers entering and exiting the area, and common visas, but with no internal border controls. It currently consists of 26 European countries covering a population of 400+ million people and an area of 4,312,099 square kilometres.
In Zurich the border police told her that she had violated the Schengen agreement agreement and the 90 days covered all Schengen countries. It didn't matter if she was out of Switzerland. She had to be out of Schengen.
We paid the 500 CHF (US$609) fine.
What we didn't realize she'd been forbidden to reenter any Schengen country until fall 2016.
The police came
The police in Barcelona took her away. I wasn't allowed to go with her.
The US Embassy
Rick couldn't get on the airport wifi. We were trying to conserve his phone battery. Information was able to give us the consulate's phone number. We did reach them. They could do nothing but contact the police and try and locate her and get a status report.
They found her and called us back.
They said she was to be sent back to Dublin then onto to the US. However, they would not send her directly to the US even if she paid. They said it was the law.
Llara finally was allowed to sms us.
Rick and I changed her ticket home on the 30th to the 24th. Despite taking 45 minutes, United was helpful. We found a ticket for the next day, the 24th.
Julia was working on getting her a hotel in Dublin for the night of the 23rd near the airport and seeing what Switzerland could do which turned out to be nothing.
All was arranged. She was to fly out of Barcelona at 21h to Dublin, stay the Radisson Blu and then to the US the next day.
I still wanted to see her, hug her. I wanted her to have her suitcase which we had been lugging around.
I love my daughter...her suitcase for a week was double the size of mine for a month. In fairness she did have presents and things I'd asked for like canned pumpkin and cranberry sauce.
We walked what seemed like miles to the police station where they told us she would be, only she was only she wasn't. She was at another station which meant a 15 minute bus ride to the other side of the airport.
We finally connected with the right police, one of three in the area, that we had to talk to before getting the right one.
Language was still a problem. I know it is Spain, but border people should be multi-lingual everywhere. I could have done something in three languages neither of them Spanish nor Catalan.
And than thank God, I found a policeman with fluent French. He was very, very, helpful. About the only person who acted sorry for the situation and didn't have a permanent growl as part of his vocabulary. Perhaps it helped because he spent a lot of time in Collioure, next to Argelès and realised that he was separating a mother and daughter at Christmas for a glitch.
Situation as of 14:22 five hours after Llara tried to enter Spain
I was given permission to see her.
She would be brought from her holding cell but only so far or it would be considered she was in Spain.
We would have 5 minutes.
I could give her her suitcase.
I was told to wait 5 mins. then 5 mins. then 5 mins. then ...
Finally I was led through a hallway, up an elevator and told to sit.
She was brought to me
A guard bustled up and told us she couldn't have her luggage because it had entered Spain. Of course it had since baggage was on the other side of entry customs. Had we not picked up the case it would have been destroyed.
She was allowed a tooth brush, the sandwich I'd bought for her and bottle of water. She had not been fed, but food had been promised. She was able to take a couple of books.
A police woman did speak minimum English. Her boss's boss looked at each item I wanted to leave. He growled his ascent for each item and said no to most. He suggested we take the suitcase to Ryan Air for the night's flight.
We were allowed to hug before they took her back to her cell.
Other factors
Llara had a return ticket to show she didn't intend to stay in Schengen.
They provided her with a lawyer late in the day and an interpreter. He said as the daughter of a Schengen national we should appeal and get the restriction lifter.
Christmas Eve morning Argelès 8ish
"You won't believe this," Rick said as I got out of the shower where I'd pictured my daughter boarding a US-bound plane for Boston.
The Spanish police hadn't put her on the plane. Lost were the tickets and the hotel costs. Cost isn't the issue but it added to the aggravation. Fortunately we had not put the suitcase on the airplane that the police were supposed to put her on.
We had no idea where she was at that moment. The SMS, saying she hadn't been flown out, had come in around midnight while we slept and she wasn't responding to emails, sms, or voice mail.
Another call to the embassy to see if they could locate her. The same woman, who was as helpful this time as she was last, said she would try and track her down. Although it was now Christmas Eve day and the consulate would be closing, she went to work on our problem.
When the embassy woman called back, she told me my daughter was still in a holding cell but her phone had run down. At some point they would let her call me on the police phone. The embassy woman had already verified all our phone numbers. There was nothing to do but wait.
Situation Christmas Eve Day morning
Llara finally recharged her phone on her computer which was also almost out of power. She had been allowed to keep what had been her carry-on and the few things taken from the suitcase. About 10 she was able to contact us.
They'd found a flight for her on the 26th to Dublin. At that point she would have to spend Christmas eve and day in a cell rather than the wonderful one we had planned. We later found out they had used Rick charge card without authorization and just had Ryan air bill the card that had paid for Llara's original ticket. Tickets that weren't used.
Around noon she contacted us again. She was in the terminal waiting for a plane. Some policewoman had kept trying to get her a flight out that day and succeeded--not easy the day before Christmas. She had her passport back.
She'd been released to fly to London (not like Dublin that they claimed was the only place they could send her legally, and something denied by the Swiss border police that Julia had contacted to see if there was anything to be done on the Swiss end. There wasn't) and onto Boston after spending the night in a sheetless cell.
If border police treat people like us, normal middle class citizens, that way how do they treat others? I can imagine the immigrants taken in the US by ICE and locked up for days, weeks, months with no access to the outside and no one to help them and no legal rights.
If we hadn't been there to help, if there wasn't money for her ticket, what would have happened to her?
We know if we hadn't picked up her luggage it would have been destroyed.
If the consulate hadn't called what would have happened?
Radisson Blu Dublin backed off the charge. It is not about the money but unnecessary aggravation caused by a series of errors.
If we'd known she'd had been banned we would have stayed in Dublin.
Current situation
What is written above, is about half of what happened.
Llara is back in Boston and will head to VA and try and salvage her holiday with a good friend.
Rick and I moved Christmas to Saturday, but did the things with friends that had been pre-planned.
We will appeal the ban.
More on the subject
Rick's blog http://lovinglifeineurope.blogspot.fr/ on the situation. He was wonderful throughout. His love and support on all occasions is why I love him.
Julia's blog should be up sometime on the 26th. http://viewsfromeverywhere.blogspot.ch/ Her help and support were incredible which is why I love her as a dear, dear friend.
Llara's handling of it all makes me so proud of her.
As horrible as this Christmas was at the same time, my friends and family are a gift beyond measure.
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TimeLine Theatre presents
'Master Harold'... and 'The Boys'
Written by Athol Fugard
Directed by Jonathan Wilson, SDC
Thru March 21st
Running time: 1 hour and 45 minutes (no intermission)
A father abuses his son. The son abuses the servants. The servant abuses his wife. Playwright Athol Fugard chronicles growing up in Port Elizabeth, South Africa in the TimeLine Theatre production of 'Master Harold'... and The Boys. Set in the 1950's in the St. George's Park Tea Room, the play focuses on the acceptable oppression of the time period. Harold Jr. or "Hally" has stopped in for lunch at the family owned restaurant. He reminisces favorite childhood moments with 'the boys,' Sam and Willie. 'The boys' are older native African adults. Hally is a college aged student. Estranged from his abusive, alcoholic father, Hally struggles with his role with 'the boys' or servants. (Servants? Not the best description to describe non-white employees during apartheid. A cross between slaves and servants: slavants.) In 'Master Harold'... and The Boys, Fugard exposes his younger self as an entitled brat that treats slavants like playthings for his own amusement. When Hally tires of the game he chooses to play with 'the boys', 'Master Harold' exerts tyrannical control of the slavants.
Fugard has written his self portrait harshly in 'Master Harold'... and The Boys. Under the direction of Jonathan Wilson, Nate Burger (Hally) plays the described Fugard as a boy perfectly. From the moment he arrives on stage, he is arrogant, entitled and self absorbed. (I want to slap him immediately or at least say "I'm not your slave pick up your own damn coat.) Without any display of gratitude, "Master Harold' expects 'the boys' to clean up his messes, serve his lunch, play his games, act out his commands and not respond to his cruelty. Some of Burger's best moments are the one-sided phone conservations with his parents. Alfred H. Wilson's (Sam until February 28th) performance was beautiful. Wilson portrays a slavant with dignity, honesty and kindness. His posture and direct manner suggest a wise man in command of the situation. It's a contrast with Daniel Bryant's (Willie) slavant portrayal, meek and overly reverent to 'Master Harold.' The chemistry between Wilson and Bryant is war buddies dancing around the enemy. 'The boys' camaraderie in the finale is a wonderful moment of dignified defiance!
Timothy Mann (scenic designer) has recreated a genuine 1950's café complete with a juke box. Julia Eberhardt (properties designer) has added special touches of the time period: cloth napkins, cake under glass, bottles of cream sodas. Timeline Theatre transports the audience into a stormy day in the 1950's. Fugard takes the audience back in time to South Africa. 'Master Harold'... and The Boys is already a powerful tool to educate the world about apartheid. It's a phenomenal lesson realizing Fugard has written about his own cruelty. Sharing a moment from your childhood that you're not proud of is a gesture of trust. Writing a story about your active participation in an abolished segregated political system is Fugard's act of reconciliation to Willie and all the slavants and his love letter to Sam.
Referencing parallels to the American civil rights movement, Bill says, "superiority over one another transcends cultures."
Timeline kicks off Fugard Chicago 2010 with the production 'Master Harold'... and The Boys. Two other theatre companies will also showcase Fugard's work. Remy Bumppo will produce The Island from January 27th through March 7th and Court Theatre will produce Sizwe Banzi is Dead from May 13th through June 13th .
Hectic schedules prohibited a preshow nosh. So, post show we jumped on CTA #36 traveled down Broadway to Wang's, 3317 N. Broadway. We went from a South African tea room to an Asian ??? It's too ornate for a bar and too small for a night club. Asian opium den? Were those known for coziness? Wang's is like being transported back in time and across to another culture. It's decorated in great Asian detail. We relax in cozy club chairs by the window. There are no slavants and just one bartender so you schlep your own drinks. Also true to the olden days, cash only!
Photograph by Lara Goetsch


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The sloop Pilot, with plank, has arrived.
The schr. White Oak is loaded with barley for Fairhaven. The trip is a very late one.
The steamer Armenia, of the Deseronto and Ogdensburg Line, has been sold for $9,000.
The steambarge Saxon was frozen in at Trenton. She had a load of barley for Oswego.
The steamer Quinte passed down on Saturday to Ogdensburg with a load from Deseronto. She has one more load to take to the same port.
The schr. Oliver Mitchell, with wheat from Toronto to Ogdensburg, is in port. She came down the lake against a head wind and had a rough passage. A tug will take her to her destination. Capt. Curran is a skillful navigator.
The tug McArthur has succeeded in getting the schr. G.M. Case off Hinckley's Point and taken her to Oswego. The tug will tow a number of vessels from Oswego to this port.
Capt. Geo. W. Smith, of Chicago, died at Marine City, aged 66 years. He was born at Utica and married and lived at Clayton. He began sailing in 1832 and left the lakes in 1862. He lost his eyesight in 1870 and was thereafter known as the "blind captain." He owned the schr. Clayton Belle, which was lost on Lake Huron this season.
It is the duty of the Government to improve the navigation off Prince Edward County, the dangers of which have been so clearly pointed out. The Department of Marine and Fisheries is to some extent responsible for the late fearful Folger accident, there having been a neglect to provide safeguards the necessity of which have been repeatedly demonstrated. In fair weather vessels can sail past dangerous shoals, and the skillful navigator does not much depend upon lights to guide him beyond points off whose treacherous character he is fully aware, but in the stormy period is generally experienced before navigation ceases every little aid is of advantage and one cannot be too near a beacon or life saving station.
It is possible that the Government may not have abandoned its purpose to perform a service so highly commended by all who know the value of it, that delay has been occasioned by Cabinet changes leading to the retirement of Hon. J.H. Pope and the elevation to his place of Hon. M. McLelan. The latter has shown his interest in the matter by providing one life boat, which has, by the bye, not been located yet in consequence of differences of opinion among the local politicians. One boat, however, cannot afford the protection demanded. There must be at least three stations, properly manned and equipped, as suggested by Capt. Donnelly, otherwise the frequency of shipwreck and loss of life cannot have taught the lessons expected of them. The American Government have done their whole duty in the protection of vessel property. Our Government must now see the only wise course that remains open to them.
Capt. Dennis has been to see the wreck of the schr. Henry Folger. The bodies that came ashore were badly mangled by being beaten on the rocks by the surf. They were at once coffined and buried. Upon the body of the Captain was found the following bill of lading: "Schr. H. Folger, cleared from port of Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 23rd, 1882, laden with 693 tons of coal, bound for port of Brockville, Ont. for P.D. Conger and Grand Trunk Railway Co."
Wreck First Discovered.
The Henry Folger was first observed by the lighthouse keeper half a mile off Salmon Point at daylight on Friday morning. Two men could be seen lashed to the rigging. An unsuccessful attempt was made to launch a boat to rescue them. The schooner went to pieces about 11 o'clock and two bodies were washed ashore, which have been identified as those of Capt. McDonald, of Clayton, and First Mate Wiley, of the same place. Only the two bodies have thus far been recovered. They were buried at Cherry Valley on Saturday, but the friends arrived today and they have been disinterred and taken away. It is supposed that the schooner struck the shoal during the night, the lighthouse being obscured by the snow storm. About thirty tons of coal came ashore and is lying in piles on the beach.
A Gallant Life-Saving Crew.
The schooner Henry Folger when first seen was about three-quarters of a mile from shore. Her mizzen mast was gone, and her stern had the appearance of being stove in. A volunteer crew, consisting of D. Hudger, Jonathan Bowerman, Peter Pickman, H. Huff and S. Manning, launched a staunch fishing boat, and made an attempt to reach the ill-fated vessel, but although making almost superhuman efforts failed to reach the wreck, the gale and breakers proving too much for their strength. About 9 o'clock the mainmast went down, and the timbers could be seen to heave, and the seas washing through her. A few minutes later the foremast toppled over, and nothing was left of what was a few hours before a fine schooner, commanded by a brave captain, and manned by a fine crew of eight men.
A Dangerous Spot.
The Folger struck on almost the same spot the International was wrecked, with the loss of her crew, some fourteen years ago. There have been some nineteen or twenty vessels ashore within a stretch of seven or eight miles east and west of Salmon Point during the last twenty years. Four, the Ellen, Wellington, Jessie, and Henry Folger, lost all hands; the International lost five hands, making a total loss of forty. The Government have had two metallic life boats stationed at the point for some five years, but this spring removed them to other points. A lifeboat station is needed on this point, thoroughly equipped, and in charge of a trained life-boat crew. The men on the Folger could have been saved if the necessary boats, thoroughly equipped, could have been obtained.
Another Vessel Ashore.
The schooner Case, of Ogdensburg, to Oswego, had one side broken and ran ashore opposite Clayton. The str. Maud, after working two hours, was unable to haul her off, and a Kingston tug was telegraphed for. She was taken off during the day without damage.
Here and There - Most of the steam and sailing craft have been settled in their winter quarters.
In the case of the schr. Erie Stewart vs. M.T. Co., tried in the Marine Court on Saturday, the demurrer was allowed; amount at stake a trifle over $60.
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